{"id":19359,"date":"2016-03-31T14:48:11","date_gmt":"2016-03-31T19:48:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/olduvai.ca\/?p=19359"},"modified":"2016-03-31T14:48:11","modified_gmt":"2016-03-31T19:48:11","slug":"self-reliance-strategies-resources-for-setting-up-a-preppers-homestead-quickly-and-inexpensively","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/olduvai.ca\/?p=19359","title":{"rendered":"Self-Reliance Strategies: Resources for Setting Up a Prepper\u2019s Homestead Quickly and Inexpensively"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theorganicprepper.ca\/self-reliance-strategies-resources-for-setting-up-a-preppers-homestead-quickly-and-inexpensively-03312016\">Self-Reliance Strategies: Resources for Setting Up a Prepper\u2019s Homestead Quickly and Inexpensively<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fwI\" title=\"Resources for Setting Up a Prepper's Homestead Quickly and Inexpensively\" src=\"http:\/\/www.theorganicprepper.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Resources-for-Setting-Up-a-Preppers-Homestead-Quickly-and-Inexpensively.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"addtoany_share_save_container addtoany_content_top\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_32 addtoany_list a2a_target\">This week, the self-reliance report is about the resources and strategies I\u2019ve used for setting up a prepper\u2019s homestead quickly and inexpensively. A lot of research went into swapping environments \u2013 I moved from a low country rather dry farm to a cabin in the mountains to set up a\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1VanuPN\" target=\"_blank\">homestead in the forest<\/a>. \u00a0As always, I followed a thrifty budget to get things done.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Self-Reliance Weekly Report is a collection of strategies, made up of the articles, books, DIYs, and products that I found useful on my own little prepper\u2019s homestead.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prepping<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I recently spent a great deal of time searching for the perfect prepper\u2019s retreat.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theorganicprepper.ca\/searching-for-the-perfect-preppers-retreat-03252016\" target=\"_blank\">This article<\/a>\u00a0discusses my search and offers some tips for finding your own perfect retreat. If your plan is to rely on your homesteading ability to survive when the S hits the Fan, it\u2019s essential to get started now.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theorganicprepper.ca\/heres-why-a-prepper-homestead-may-not-a-good-plan-for-survival-10052015\" target=\"_blank\">There\u2019s a steep learning curve and many will fail<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Following, find a collection of some of the most interesting prepper resources around right now.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>On a budget? (Who isn\u2019t?) Here are\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/urbansurvivalsite.com\/prepper-items-look-flea-markets-thrift-stores\/\" target=\"_blank\">25 Prepper Items To Look For at Flea Markets and Thrift Stores<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Our grandparents lived through some truly difficult times:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.backdoorsurvival.com\/frugal-lessons-from-the-great-depression\/\" target=\"_blank\">12 Frugal Lessons from the Great Depression<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Have you read my book on building a whole foods pantry on a half price budget?\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1UuVyHK\" target=\"_blank\">Find it here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Do you live in a tornado-prone area? Learn\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/momwithaprep.com\/how-to-prepare-for-tornado-season-or-any-bad-weather\/\" target=\"_blank\">how to prepare for tornado season<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/apartmentprepper.com\/emergency-uses-for-plastic-bags\/\" target=\"_blank\">25 Emergency Uses for Plastic Grocery Bags<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Be warned if you\u2019re trying to simplify:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theorganicprepper.ca\/hud-wants-to-make-living-in-a-tiny-house-or-rv-illegal-03312016\" target=\"_blank\">HUD wants to make living in a tiny house or RV illegal<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Homesteading<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The past couple of weeks my focus has been getting my new homestead set up as quickly as possible. Here are the resources that I found pertinent.<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;click on the above link to read the rest of the article&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Self-Reliance Strategies: Resources for Setting Up a Prepper\u2019s Homestead Quickly and Inexpensively This week, the self-reliance report is about the resources and strategies I\u2019ve used for setting up a prepper\u2019s homestead quickly and inexpensively. 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