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  1. Necie I know that glycerin is an ingredient in a lot of beauty products, but I don't know where to get it. I saw an article the other day (can't re-locate it) that said you could put vaseline on the combs and cackles of chickens to help protect from frost bite. I was thinking of you and the chickens feet and the slipping and sliding!
  2. I found this page and it's great with descriptions, thought y'all might enjoy it. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~momonroe/pioneer2.htm Here's one little snippit that I enjoyed because in this very forum I had mentioned the McGuffey Readers... *********** Schools in the area were one room log buildings with puncheon floors. Hard long benches served as desks with no backs to them. Sometimes the school was perched upon pegs or stilts two feet or more from the ground. The studies usually consisted of three R’s, Reading, ‘Riting and ‘Rithmetic, and the old blue back speller. McGuffey’s readers were full of excerpts from the classics and original stories containing a very pointed moral.
  3. Originally Posted By: lunamother chickens- we free range the chickens, and only keep those that go broody so even though there IS attrition by coyotes and hawks, there's always new ones being hatched, so they are a true renewable resource. I do throw them 2 coffee cans of 3grain hen scratch (not pellets) every day, but they only eat it to humor me. 2 dozen hens and 3 roos go through MAYBE 100# of scratch that way- so about $20 per month in chickenfeed. If TSHTF, I could not feed them at all and still get at least a dozen eggs a day, which sell quickly at $2 per dozen. no oyster shell, no additives. because they are out eating what hens are MADE to eat, and are getting sunshine and excersize (running from the coyotes ), I've got hens out there now who are just 5 months old and starting to lay- extra large eggs with shells you need to smack really hard to break- laying every day in NOVEMBER. I also have hens that are over 3 years old and still laying (and raising up new layers for me)- no stew pot hens here- if they've layed that long, they've given me hundreds of eggs and dozens of babies and they've more than earned their retirement. now, in fairness- we do not have very harsh winters here- short days and cool weather, but no snow on the ground, so they can hustle up their own dinners year round. my flock is a mix of Black Australorps, Barred Rocks, RIR, aracaunas, Egyptian Fayoumas and silkies. I also know not everyone has the good fortune or desire to free range- I'm just saying that in certain circumstances where the livestock 'fits' the environment- they can thrive with very very little human intervention. Luna, a question about free ranging. I love to let my chickens out and do so every afternoon. Plus, they have a VERY large chicken yard as well. My problem is...finding their eggs. I've considered putting a nesting box in the yard and hoping they'd lay there when they were out. What do you do?
  4. Cricket, you made me laugh! Buffs are great layers (usually) and it's not unusual for them to start laying around 7 months I think.
  5. This is a great thread and I'm hoping to find a mix for "hidden valley ranch dry mix". Anyone know that one? I found it! :woot: Just didn't look close enough the first scan. THis stuff is in so many holiday recipes and cost like the dickens! HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH BUTTERMILK DRESSING 15 square saltine crackers 2 c. minced dry parsley 1/2 c. dry minced onions 2 tbs. dry dill weed 1/4 c. onion salt 1/4 c. garlic salt 1/4 c. onion powder 1/4 c. garlic powder Put crackers through blender on high speed until powdered. Add parsley, minced onion and dill weed. Blend again until powdered. Dump into bowl. Stir in onion salt, garlic salt, onion powder, and garlic powder. Put into a container with a tight fitting lid. You can store this dry mixture at roomtemperature for up to 1 year. To mix dressing, combine 1 tbs. dry mix with 1 c. mayonnaise and 1 c. buttermilk. Whisk till smooth, chill to thicken.
  6. You just might be .... if your children come and report to you what other people seem to have a lot of in their buggies. "Mom, that lady just go a WHOLE bunch of bleach." "I think we better get some more toilet paper, a bunch of people are on that aisle."
  7. Leah!!! Those are great!!! Feminine protection indeed!!
  8. Cecilia, I think I'm going to go with that plan...a 3 month plan I should say. Once, I've got a solid 3 months of provisions and 3 months worth of money for bills. THEN I'll focus more energies on continuing the debt reduction. I think! Tx glad to see you joining in the discussion! I went to Dave Ramsey's sight and found it very interesting. I thought some of us might enjoy his take on things. Here's the link. http://www.daveramsey.com/etc/fed_bailou...lc?ictid=sptlt1
  9. Yes, Cecilia, you are exactly right. Which is why I have always done the extra. But, if my husband loses his job in the near future (God Forbid) it wouldn't help me. What I mean is...say I sent 200 extra dollars the next three months and the mortgage is 800 dollars (fictional figures). At the end of 3 months if dh lost hi job, we'd still have to come up with the next 800 payment regardless of how much we had sent extra in the previous months. If I had put the extra 200 aside and saved it, after that same 3 months period I'd have $600 towards that next payment. I'm not saying this is sound financial advise in normal times. I'm just saying that what use to seem wise, doesn't seem as wise in my eyes during these times of economic distress. In other words...paying extra would help in the "long run" but I'm wondering if some of us aren't going to have to make some decisions about surviving the "short run".
  10. This is what has me thinking too Andrea. It's like the inflation of the food will almost outweigh any interest we pay on the credit card balance. The other thing is I'm not sure I want to pay extra on my house notes anymore. For one thing, paying extra will not keep you from being behind on your payments later down the road in a financial crisis. I'm almost thinking it would be better to put the 'extra' money away and try to accumulate an entire payment (or 2 or 3) to have on hand, in case times get really tough.
  11. For one thing, Deb, I cannot say that I've cut back in every area. I cave in to convenience at times. Now, we've made a lot of changes and doing much better at being frugal. But, there are those times still, where I could 'if I had to', really do differently. For instance the other day, I shopped my brains out the other day trying to save every dime I could, comparing prices, only buying the reduced me, etc. etc.. and then when it was all said and done, I was so blasted tired that I stopped by the pizza place and spent way too much on pizza to feed the nine of us. Sometimes I feel like such a nut. I was thinking the other day was ... what would we do if dh lost his job? And then, after a while of contemplating this I arrived at this idea. Why not just take a small portion of the money away. And get a 'taste' of what would happen if our income was suddenly decreased. In the example I gave above, it would actually only be 1/6 of the money that we bring into the house each month. Because less than 1/2 of it is delegated to the 'running of the house' and in my household account. I want to try, I want to make it work and then do even better. It's worth a try. I mean would I be so quick to stop for that pizza if I knew the money might be tight? And with Christmas coming up and 5 of my children having Nov/Dec birthdays...there's no better time to try than the present (pun intended).
  12. I'm trying to implement a bold plan that I've decided upon. I'm going to take the money that is designated to my household spending and before I do any of my normal stuff, I'm going to take 1/3 of it away. For the ease of math, I'll use the figure $900. That would mean I'd pull out $300 right away. Then I'm going to split that amount into thirds which would be $100 in this example...and 1/3 goes to debt reduction 1/3 goes to savings 1/3 goes to preps For now, the rest of the monies would be used as normal, making payments, buying clothes, medicines, gifts, trips, etc. If this works, then I will try to increase it at a later time. I think there will be another advantage to this as we will grow use to living on less...I hope! That's my real goal, I want to LIVE ON LESS of the money we have coming in.
  13. I know what you mean. I guess it's the difference between short term security and long term security. In one sense I think, well, we need to be sure we can eat! On the other hand, I know it's not wise to continue to leave a balance on the credit card. As far as that goes, I've been wanting to pay extra towards the house note and I'm wondering now about that. Everyone says it's a good thing, but, well under the circumstances with the financial instability, I'm not sure I want to put more money into a house that I could lose one day. Don't get me wrong, we're not behind on payments and dh's job is secure and hopefully will stay that way. It's just that this upheaval in the 'world of finances' has me second guessing things that I thought I understood.
  14. Hi Everybuddy! All of this financial talk and stress our nation is under has had me taking a harder look at my own Family Finances. How about you? Someone made a comment the other day that if you still have a balance on your credit card and are paying cash for your preps, it's the same as charging your preps. I'm sorry I can't remember who said it and what thread it was in. But, that statement really made me stop and think. We've paid off one of two vehicles, and all but one of the credit cards, which we're working on. I think we could go about 3 full months on our preps (food wise). So, how do you balance your debtreducton vs prep purchases?
  15. I can't remember if it was on this thread or another, but ever since reading about the uses for dryer lint we've been making little fire starters by stuffing the dryer lint into empty toilet rolls. Since I started doing that, I feel like I became an "upgraded prepper" !
  16. That cake recipe is soooo cool! I'll bring all the ingredients, and we'll (the boys ) will test it out.
  17. Westie, I'm sure you've already thought of this, but don't forget the great Powdered Milk Recipes you shared not long ago. They were great!
  18. Thanks for the info, I'll be sure to check this out myself. Hmmmm....wonder what the shelf life is on lemon juice, probably a loooonggg time.
  19. Wow, I never knew that. What a blessing, and for her to call you, that is really great!
  20. Vlynn I hope you don't lose your tomatoes, that sure would be a shame!
  21. You go girl! You can do it! And I bet it's going to be soooo good.
  22. Look what I found for you friend....I didn't know the answer to your question and it was bugging me....according to this chart 2cups of tomatoes = 1 lb Of course, you've got to account for the skins and stems... does that help a bit?? http://www.barryfarm.com/How_tos/how_many_..._a_pound_of.htm
  23. How are you doing cookie...if you're stuck at home...it would be a good time to work on a new chapter **hint hint**
  24. I took the test, very interesting. I was ENFJ (Teacher) Idealist Portrait of the Teacher (ENFJ) Even more than the other Idealists, Teachers have a natural talent for leading students or trainees toward learning, or as Idealists like to think of it, they are capable of calling forth each learner's potentials. Teachers (around two percent of the population) are able - effortlessly, it seems, and almost endlessly-to dream up fascinating learning activities for their students to engage in. In some Teachers, this ability to fire the imagination can amount to a kind of genius which other types find hard to emulate. But perhaps their greatest strength lies in their belief in their students. Teachers look for the best in their students, and communicate clearly that each one has untold potential, and this confidence can inspire their students to grow and develop more than they ever thought possible. In whatever field they choose, Teachers consider people their highest priority, and they instinctively communicate personal concern and a willingness to become involved. Warmly outgoing, and perhaps the most expressive of all the types, Teachers are remarkably good with language, especially when communicating in speech, face to face. And they do not hesitate to speak out and let their feelings be known. Bubbling with enthusiasm, Teachers will voice their passions with dramatic flourish, and can, with practice, become charismatic public speakers. This verbal ability gives Teachers a good deal of influence in groups, and they are often asked to take a leadership role. Teachers like things settled and organized, and will schedule their work hours and social engagements well ahead of time-and they are absolutely trustworthy in honoring these commitments. Valuing as they do interpersonal cooperation and harmonious relations, Teachers are extraordinarily tolerant of others, are easy to get along with, and are usually popular wherever they are. Teachers are highly sensitive to others, which is to say their intuition tends to be well developed. Certainly their insight into themselves and others is unparalleled. Without a doubt, they know what is going on inside themselves, and they can read other people with uncanny accuracy. Teachers also identify with others quite easily, and will actually find themselves picking up the characteristics, emotions, and beliefs of those around them. Because they slip almost unconsciously into other people's skin in this way, Teachers feel closely connected with those around them, and thus show a sincere interest in the joys and problems of their employees, colleagues, students, clients, and loved ones.
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