I found a great article today on prepping on a budget. It’s a great reminder that anyone can take steps to prepare for the unknown.
Prepping on $10 a Week, by S.W. Michigan Fred
http://survivalblog.com/2012/03/prepping-on-10-a-week-by-sw-michigan-fred.html
In spite of the fact that we’re experiencing 8% real inflation and even though I live in a state where the economy is in a deep ditch and I subsequently haven’t had a raise or a bonus in four years, I’ve still been able to squeeze $10 a week out of my budget to engage in the process of laying up the things I might need WTSHTF. I would dare say most people waste more than $10 a week on things like soda, fast food and movie rentals. Think about your own expenditures for a moment. How much could you save just by brown-bagging your lunch