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This segment deals with starting seedlings and making a little profit at the same time. As we live in an apartment and don't have a lot of space(we do have a small garden plot that tenants can reserve before they run out) I've decided to try something a little different this year. I have this consignment shop that I sell crafts/collectibles in and I've noticed that they have a couple large window areas where people sell seedlings and plants. So, I've purchased a few seed starter sets, the ones that have the plastic tray and cover and comes with the peat pots that can start 50 seedlings in. I also have several of the similar material egg flats from my work that I've saved up. So, going to plant enough for my garden space and try to sell the remainder and use the money to buy more heirloom seeds.Hope this gets everyone into the spring mode! Mrs. Prepper

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Being that I live in Wisconsin, I'm going to talk a little about being prepared for driving.  Now, my family tends to think I go a bit over board, but I'd rather be safe than sorry. Right now the wind chills are in the -30 -   -40 range, so I'm particularly careful to make sure I have extra items with us when we go anywhere. For instance: even if we don't wear them to leave, they come with us in case the car breaks down, won't start when we go to leave from like the store or something, boots, scarf,mittens,snowsuit,blanket,hats and when I can find them, those little packs of hand/foot warmers. My son and I went to Walmart a little while ago and just from walking to the car and putting the bags into car, our hands were frozen, just within a couple minutes. It took the drive of half way home for our hands to quit hurting. Sure made my son rethink why I bring all that with us.
Now, the reverse is true, preparing for summer. I always have sunscreen,bug spray,tennis shoes(if we're wearing sandals or flip flops)cold drinks,snacks. When the kids were younger, extra diapers,wipes,formula,extra clothes, etc.Also, bags, in case of throwups. Stroller, even if not planning on being gone long, didn't want to be stuck some where having to carry a little one.  Mrs. Prepper

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If a long term, well I even a short term event happens, do you have people in your circle, with a variety of skill sets? Because depending on the type and duration of the event, there may come a time that you will need somebodies expertise. Could be in the medical field: doctor,nurse,paramedic, dentist, pharmacist. What about somebody that can fix things: plumber,electrician,mechanic,etc.(If the power goes down indefinitely, you may still need their basic skill sets) Food: farmer,gardener,hunter,fisherman. Alot of people are so dependent on just going to the store or picking up the phone or sending an email for whatever they need, its going to get rough fast, when even doing or providing the most basic thing for themselves and their families.
You should, at least have a mental list of your immediate family,friends,extended family,neighbors,etc.Could you depend on them in a serious crisis?Do you know what skills they possess? When people are desperate,starving,hurting, they will possibly do extreme things to get what they want. It may be a good idea, if you can afford the extra prepping expense, to have barter items on hand or skills to barter for items or other skills your group may need. Again, think back to Katrina, people used that as an excuse to loot businesses( do you remember seeing the video coverage of people running around with arm fulls of electronics or new boxes of namebrand shoes?) Like that was something they needed in an emergency. Do you want to risk going out yourself or sending a family member out to scout for needed items, ie: food,medical,etc. More food for thought and why we need to prep.  Mrs. Prepper