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Confidence Born of Preparation

While we don’t advocate going around eating leaves from trees and making tea from bark, we would like to tell you about some great uses for items you can find while out on a walk with your family.

These things have either been passed down from generation to generation or used in old-time medicine. None of these things have been tested through the FDA, so we are not recommending anything for medicinal use—just letting you know some facts about natural items you can find on a hike.

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We do not actually know we are in a recession until the National Bureau of Economic Research (a private, nonprofit group of economists) declares a recession has begun. It typically takes months, if not a year, for the group to announce that exact timeline. For example, they declared in December of 2008 that the Great Recession began in December 2007.

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Another thing to consider is whether you’ll be asked to evacuate instead of riding out the storm at home. Can you put the items you need into your car with your family and leave your home for several days?

Having a plan first is essential. Adding to this list until it’s something you feel comfortable with comes next.

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As we all begin to leave our homes and try to plan for summer adventures not really knowing if anything will even be open, we will undoubtedly come across people talking about camping, hiking, boating, etc.

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There is so much more to gardening than just growing things you like to eat; it’s about how to store an item so you can use it when you need it.

Planning out how you are going to grow your garden is one step, then you need to figure out the best storage plan that works for you and your family.

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