[Ginger]

It's possible. Grow your own food, save money to build your own house for cheap using recycled wood and materials, learn trade skills, educate yourself on the basics of survival. You won't have to work a 9-5 job just to have your entire income go towards rent/mortgage and bills. Imagine getting out of debt and being able to afford things you've wanted for a long time, and to have some fun!

Living a self-sustaining lifestyle is the beginning of something big. I feel like it's important for us to look out for ourselves, even if it's just small things we do. Recycling your bottles, cans, and old newspapers would be a great start if you don't already recycle.

For me personally, I don't need a mansion or fancy car to be happy with life. I would be happy living a simple life in a small loft cabin (as long as I can still have access to Trisphee :P)

Things to talk about:
- Opinions about homesteading
- Urban Survivalism
- Rural Survivalism
- Homesteading
- Small Housing
- Best yard sale/thrift store finds
- Hoarding and how the population has gotten out of hand with it
- Space Saving
- Reduced Consumption
- Water harvesting
- Alternative forms of energy
- Materials people often throw out without thinking twice and things the materials can be used for
- How much bills suck
- Prices on everyday goods today compared to what they used to be
- Recyclable Items

Please do not flame this thread. It is here for informative purposes. In no way do I think the world is ending, and I'm not a nutcase. I'm just interested in a simple, peaceful lifestyle with as little stress as possible.