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Comment RSSMany Aussies are feeling the rush of panic upon watching the news. Fortunately, Australia appears to be in a better position to ride out the worldwide financial crisis.
This article details the three things you can do now to handle any impending financial emergencies. Before you continue, read the Wisebread article on preparing for a recession. It details the financial …
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28.10.08 # 21:06 # Economic Crisis # No CommentPowerless Cooking With The Cobb Oven
26.10.08 # 13:20 # Cooking without power # No CommentI’ve been doing heaps of research on alternate cooking sources lately and one product that came up repeatedly was the Cobb Oven. Many people had bought it for the emergency kit and camping, but a sizable number of people will use it exclusively to cook certain dishes.
It appeals to me because its versatile and very user friendly. It drains fats, …
Cook Using Charcoal With A Weber BBQ.
26.10.08 # 13:17 # Cooking without power # No CommentWeber offer a great range of BBQ’s that would be very useful in a powerless situation. Many run off gas, but you can also buy ones that use Charcoal.
I found two products that would suit me as a single person. They are the products called “Go Anywhere” or the “Smokey Joe.”
It you have a stockpile of heat beads or similar, …
Free Recipes For Emergencies From Emergency Kitchen.
26.10.08 # 12:10 # Alternate Food Ideas # No CommentOne major concern that is repeated on multiple forums and websites that I frequent is how to create yummy meals during an emergency. Fortunately, I was lucky enough to stumble upon Emergency Kitchen.
The recipes featured on Emergency Kitchen feature products made from canned or non perishable food. This means you have nutritious meals from your stockpile while developing alternate methods …
Life Without Electricity: Use a Pot In Pot Refridgerator
11.10.08 # 19:37 # Lack of Electricity # No CommentLately I’ve been looking at my electricity bill. I operate a small fridge which I’m sure takes up a large percentage of my power bill. I only store cat food and yoghurt in there and have been wondering if it has been worth the expense of running.
I learnt about the Pot in Pot Refridgeration from Simple Savings. It wouldn’t be …
Save Money On Your Health Insurance With iSelect
22.09.08 # 10:34 # Bills # No CommentFinding applicable insurance was one of the most difficult tasks when I first moved out. At 18, I had no idea what plans were applicable to my needs. At 21, it hasn’t gotten any easier. That’s why I’m so thankful for iSelect. The site allows you to compare a wide range of insurance plans so you can find way that …
Saving money on diaries with Online Journals
27.11.07 # 2:36 # Managing Money # No Comment Seth Godin spoke some time ago about creating an Internal blog.
He said:
Use it as an internal diary, a way of tracking each day so that a month or a year from now, you can look back at where you were and how you dealt with the issue of the day.
This quote resonated with me. Since starting blogging I have little …
Emergency planning: Introduction
1.11.07 # 17:59 # Emergency Planning # No CommentYour going to have budget oopsies somewhere along the line. Whether its because you felt deprived, an emergency occurred or etc, it happens. Theres nothing you can do about it except be as prepared as possible.
The first step is to establish what level of emergency you are willing to prepare for. Think of the worst scenarios you could face: setbacks …
Being Fire Safe Cheaply
15.10.07 # 18:15 # Emergency Planning # No CommentThere have been discussions on savings sites on how to be prepared in an emergency. I recall a relative joking about this preparation, saying you don’t have anything to lose in a fire.
Regardless, upon moving in I was rather quick to get both of these:
Post Office - $10
Extinguisher - Free
It was so cheap and easy to get both of these …
Emergency Kit: Solar Shower and Camp Stove
15.10.07 # 17:45 # Emergency Planning # No CommentThe camp stove was brought from K-mart for $23. Since then, it is possible to pick them up for $15 at various sales. I picked up the gas cartridges during an Aldi sale for $5-6. This is mostly for use in a short term emergency such as a power outage. Should a greater emergency occur, other plans will have to …