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Making do with what you have, stretching what's on hand and finding joy in the journey is what it's all about to thrive while surviving on shoestrings.

That's why each week or so we survey the local Thrift Stores and Consignment Shops to see what there is that we actually need before every going to buy it new! You can save so much money on items that would cost tripple or more from the retail store if you  will just buy them used.

Best Blessings & EnJOY the show!

Donna

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I had a great time getting to meet Abby personally when I persuaded her to come and teach at one of our local Preparedness Meetings.  Her style of teaching was so 'hands on' even for a classroom setting that everyone walked away learning so much - and she has so much MORE to share!  

Listen to this episode and get in contact with Abby to learn even more of what the forest provides for us!

Abby Artemisia is a botanist, herbalist, and professional forager living in the small community at the base of Mt. Mitchell in the Blue Ridge Mountains. She was raised and received her botany degree in Ohio. She has worked on organic farms across the country, including the west coast, where she learned about plant medicine and spirituality from Native Americans. She became a mom and started her own herbal tea company and an apprenticeship in herbalism. Now she teaches about edible and medicinal plants and mushrooms while foraging as much as possible. Her mission is to inspire nature (re)connection and health empowerment.

Links:

www.mightyoakfromlittleacorn.com

https://www.facebook.com/AbbyBotanistHerbalist/

https://instagram.com/abbyfrolickingintheforest/

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It dawned on me the other day that for years I've been teaching back to basics cooking, real food recipes and not once did I ever consider the beginning of someone's journey.  

Transitioning your 'typical' convenience kitchen to a back to basics, whole food kitchen really does have a starting point and some simple steps along the way.  Here are the points that I'll cover in this episode:

Start with just ONE item first!Read LabelsBuy Ingredients OnlyLearn to salvage mistakesPrepare for the dishesLearn how to create your own make-ahead secret weaponsStock your pantry and plan by what's on handPlay with your food!  

Remember, just because you may not have been gifted with the domestic gene or raised by Betty Crocker - You can do this! If I can, anyone can!

Best Blessings!

Donna Miller

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If you’ve looked into cash back shopping or cash back rebates and been kind of  taken aback by how very complicated they become, if that’s you and you’ve been there…  you’ll be excited to listen to my guest Frank Atkins explain this  FREE way to get real, easy cash back for buying things we already buy!

Find out how to start earning REAL cash back at http://www.EarnCashRebates.com.   I began using this way of shopping and have already received cash back on things from bed sheets to car parts! I’m surprisingly thrilled with it thus far! And it’s FREE to join!

Yes, seriously you can start saving back real cash each time you shop (even at discount clubs that already offer bulk savings and discount sites like Wayfair and more) and after you’ve save money with them you can still put cash into your account and begin building your stash of cash back.

You can pocket real cash rebates on top of savings already offered.  And this one is easy not complicated like so many of the others out there.

Visit http://www.EarnCashRebates.com and you’ll see this FREE and easy way  you can start seeing your real cash back rebate potential.

Best Blessings & EnJOY the show,

Donna Miller

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Can you feel it? Winter is right around the corner!

In this episode of Surviving on Shoestrings, Donna discusses ways to prepare for the winter while on a tight budget.  With a little effort, creativity and ingenuity, you can save a bundle on heating costs and winterizing. You can enjoy a frugal, snug little bug-in all winter long.

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Making do with what you have, stretching what's on hand and finding joy in the journey is what it's all about to thrive while surviving on shoestrings.  Maybe you don't have to do any of these tips now, but who knows, one day you might choose to stretch things and the cost of doing your laundry can be added to that list!

This week’s episode of Surviving on Shoestrings Donna will cover:

What does it really cost to do laundry the typical way?Is this one of those ‘controllable’ expenses?Indoor lines, laundry mats and stains – oh my.Does wear and tear really factor in to your laundry plan?Watch this video -  Airing our Dirty Laundry 

For suggestions and questions feel free to email Donna at:  [email protected]

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Host Donna Miller gets to visit with Author, LeAnn Edmondson. You'll get some great inspiration as you hear how LeAnn "woke up" and realized the need to prep. Somethings most of us in the lower 48 don't even think about.  And they both have a couple of "soapbox moments" about the dangers of blindly following any supposed "preparedness expert" you find on the internet.  But mostly Donna & LeAnn talk about how to begin the Homesteading Dream no matter where you find that you are living!  LeAnn has some very encourging ideas and insight that you'll want to hear!

LeAnn Edmondson lives in beautiful Southeast Alaska with her husband, dogs and cats. The ‘dream’ is to own land and live as self-sustainably as possible. You can follow her on Facebook & Pinterest, as well as on the main site, Homestead Dreamer.

She has also the author of Aftermath: A Story of Survival (Jimmy Walker Series Book 1).

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Donna catches up with another great guest in this episode.  Dr. Joe Alton and his lovely wife, Nurse Amy have been great supporters of PREPARE Magazine and have articles regularly printed in the print issues.  In this episode, Amy is unable to join us due to other responsibilities with their ever growing service to the preparedness industry, but Dr. Bones (Joe) and Donna catch up on all that the Dynamic Doom & Bloom Duo have going on!

Joe Alton, M.D. (aka: Dr. Bones) is a member of Mensa, collects 19th century medical books to gain insight on off-grid medical strategies. He is the co-author, along with Amy Alton, A.R.N.P. (aka Nurse Amy), of the #1 Amazon Bestseller in Survival Skills “theSurvival Medicine Handbook".  The opinions voiced by Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy are for post-apocalyptic settings only; in normal times, seek modern and standard medical care from qualified professionals.

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In today's episode our hostess, Donna Miller shares how to use some of the best of the Fall/Autum produce that is in season.  These foods are not only high in nutrition, but the nutrition is targeted right to what you need for the dark colder weather ahead. 

Also, because it's harvest time, the cost is much lower than foods that are out of season.

If you have other ideas or questions please email Donna and she can address them in an upcoming show!  Thanks for listening.

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In this Episode, Donna shares ideas on where to buy clothes cheaper, how to approach shopping to spend the least amount needed and caring to stretch the life of your clothing after getting it home.  All these tips combined will help in curbing your clothing cost for you and your family.

For suggestions and questions feel free to email Donna at: [email protected]

Have fun and enJOY the journey!

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