Posted: 3/9/2011 5:17:34 PM EDT
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I've never had any interest, but a recent request led to to start one, but I haven't shared it with anyone yet. Could I get a couple people willing to take a look and give me some input or suggestions?
It's not a blatently "preparedness" minded blog..more of a self-reliant, victory gardenish kind of thing. Its aimed at people who aren't there, so would probably bore some of you, but I'm hoping it may attract new people, especially women. Appreciate it. |
well done....
very simple....easy to read......valid points on basic needs....looks like something my wife would dig....I'll send her a link. If you threw a review of your latest pistol purchase.......J/K....not what your going for there. I'd have to give it a "thumbs up".. 
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Quoted: Ok, let's try it in prime time. My concern is that its too much for beginners and too little for those who have been at this. And I waffle between chatty and factual. So I'm really open to feedback. http://mylittleacre.blogspot.com I would agree with the too much for beginners, but then it depends on the audience you are trying to reach. If you are going for hardcore arfcommers, then yes it is a little basic. But if you are going for beginners then you are doing great. And it never hurts to go back to basics. As you go along you can get more advanced topics. My suggestion might be a few pictures to go along with it. I might have to google to figure out what a herb knife is. Just remember that a blog is supposed to be your thoughts and possible feelings, so don't think to much about it, just write. |
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You think it is too much, or just potentially? I'd like it to be something a lot of people could learn *something* from but for the most part, about making being self-reliant mainstream for the average person, and to be something that women could be more comfortable with that the average preparedness sights.
I'm also going to try to add in some projects for the kids, like making butter and gingerale and a few crafty things. One of my friends is pretty into HAM and she's going to help me with a post on that, from a very basic standpoint. Any other suggestions or topics? |
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Nice set up barbara.
Excellent "back to the basics" info and related sites. Reminds me a bit of the books called "the tightwad gazette". Simply at home low cost solutions. An acre is a fair sized piece to live on and from. The book "the homestead year" covers it in great detail. Realistically most folks live in similar areas (though maybe not with an acre) and providing input and solutions for those small spaces is a huge service to a hopefully untouched group of readers. I'll have to try the sumac tea this summer. Its got to be better than pine needle... here is another site that may help with ideas for you. http://urbanhomestead.org/ They have hit an entirely new level with 6000 lbs produce off of 1/10 acre in a year. You get a few neighbors with a similar mindset and the suburbs become a very viable option long term. Thanks for sharing and good luck from another wolverine. |
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Nice set up barbara. Excellent "back to the basics" info and related sites. Reminds me a bit of the books called "the tightwad gazette". Simply at home low cost solutions. An acre is a fair sized piece to live on and from. The book "the homestead year" covers it in great detail. Realistically most folks live in similar areas (though maybe not with an acre) and providing input and solutions for those small spaces is a huge service to a hopefully untouched group of readers. I'll have to try the sumac tea this summer. Its got to be better than pine needle... here is another site that may help with ideas for you. http://urbanhomestead.org/ They have hit an entirely new level with 6000 lbs produce off of 1/10 acre in a year. You get a few neighbors with a similar mindset and the suburbs become a very viable option long term. Thanks for sharing and good luck from another wolverine. Regarding the Dervaes family...might want to read this. http://www.waldeneffect.org/blog/Dervaes_family_trademarks___34__urban_homestead__34__/ |
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But then there is the obvious question: How do I get the info to those who would be likely to use it?
Future topics will be canning, beekeeping, etc. along with maybe some guest posts. If I'm going to do this, I'd really like it to be a resource, rather than just an example of narcissism. |
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Ok, let's try it in prime time. My concern is that its too much for beginners and too little for those who have been at this. And I waffle between chatty and factual. So I'm really open to feedback. http://mylittleacre.blogspot.com Good Job! I like your handgun choice too 
Nice looking blog, very neat. FerFAL |
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Thanks. Hopefully there's something in there useful. I'd like it to be a starting point for people for a lot of things. I'm not an expert in most of them, but if I can put the basics in easy to read language, and make it fun and cost effective, hopefully it will get people interested, especially those who may not have the traditional "preparedness" mindset. I want to be as a-political as I can, and as realistic without being doom and gloom as possible. I'd like it to be a place that folks can send their family without fear that they're going to look like crackpots.
I can't believe a single person didn't catch my use of hippy and Sun Tzu in the same sentence, which may be a first for the English language.
Other than posting on a few websites, though, I don't know how to get more people to follow it. |
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Barbara.....
I don't know if you've ever read it....but there is a book by Paxton Quigley....called "Armed and Female". You may want to take a look at this book....I recommend it to a lot of female friends.....it can be a fairly harsh read....but it can at least open eyes to the need to defend yourself. Just a suggestion...
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