How to Survive Tough Times
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Some years ago, when we lived in Palos Verdes, California, there was a dangerous wild fire headed in our direction, not an area that normally had wild fires. We were told there was a canyon between us and the fire and, hopefully, the fire would not be able to junp the canyon, but IF it did--we would have to evacuate immediately. Already ash was falling on our roofs and we were watering down roofs and yards. I began to gather up what I would take with me. We were near the top of the "mountain" and there was really only one road out--it would be filled. I filled a suit case. I don't remember exactly what--my daughter's wedding dress, my son's first oil painting, etc. Only much later (we didn't have to evacualte) did I realize--I didn't take any legal papers, or money, or any of the things I really needed. I would have been in a mess, especially if my house had burned. You don't have to worry about all that--If you have done your RED FILE. Have all that info in a water-proof bag or other container, along with some money. Grab your purse--and you are good to go. If there are other things you really want to take, decide ahead of time and do it quickly. Don't risk your life, or your children's lives, gathering up THINGS. Things can be replaced. Remember all those things you have already stashed in your car, including water and food? And, of course, you have at least a half-tank of gas. That will get you our of the immediate area. Yoiur priority is to get to safety.
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About the Book
How to Survive Tough Times is a collection of tips and information, including home remedies, low cost meals and much more from someone who has survived the povery of the Great Depression, the scarcities of World War II, the challenge of raising a family on a tight budget, as well as personal tragedies what had to be dealt with.
Topics include energy costs, good health practices, low cost food and recipes even inexperienced cooks can manage. There is information on end-of-life issues, how to keep legal documents safe, affordable weddings and helping children feel safe through it all.
This book is not about how to invest your money or whether you should cash in your 401k (there are plenty of those). This book is intended to make sure your children never go to bed hungry.
About the Author
Joy Daymon is a licensed counselor and sometimes writer. She has survived the Great Depression, WWII, tight family budgets and personal tragedies. She lives in south Arkansas where she is working on a book about the early 1900s. She hopes her tough times will make your tough times easier.