Cheap Christmas Gift Ideas

This Christmas is going to be slim for lots of people, so I thought I’d post a few cheap but thoughtful gift ideas.  Many of these gifts focus on food because  a) I tend to be practical, and b) everybody’s gotta eat!  Customize them for the individual’s taste and be creative.
Caramel Apple Basket – Fill [...]

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The Famine of 2009 article

Found this today and thought it was worth passing along.  THIS is one reason everyone needs to have food stored and also learn how to garden:
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/11/27/11143/168/114/667032

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How to cook the perfect turkey

This works with all turkeys – they don’t have to be the most expensive brand to get fabulous results.
Thaw your turkey in cold water – it may take a whole day or longer depending on the size.
Remove “innerds”, wash turkey thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.
Preheat oven to 375.  (You bake the turkey for [...]

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Happy Thanksgiving!

I appreciate all of you who read our humble blog, and would like to wish you and yours a blessed Thanksgiving!

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Stockpiling on a budget

I know all of us are pinching pennies nowdays, so I thought I’d do a sample of how you can add to your food storage/stockpile for about $20 a week using sale items.  Please note that Walmart rarely runs sales, but most grocery stores *do*.  Our local store puts a sale flyer in the paper [...]

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