People from the Depression became mentally strong, so in addition to learning the below tasks, it's also important to work on your mental strength. When SHTF the last thing that needs to happen is for you to have a break down because things get too difficult. Prepare yourself now and learn all that you can:

1) Don’t Pay for Anything You Could Do Yourself

The convenience of hiring someone to mow your lawn, change your oil or clean your house might be convenient, but you’re really just throwing money away. Save money by doing it yourself, and enlist the kids to help.

2) Reuse Containers

Tubs like the ones butter or sour cream are sold in can be washed and reused for a multitude of purposes. You can even make your own “miracle safe” out of an old mayonnaise jar.

3) Reuse, Reuse, Reuse

To this day, my grandmother is the type to not throw anything away that she might use later. Scraps of fabric, wrapping paper, containers such as pill bottles and tons of other items we might consider trash can actually be reused and re-purposed. If you think something might be of use later, don’t throw it out.

4) Make Your Own Toiletries

Toiletries such as soap, shampoo and toothpaste can be made at home for a fraction of the cost.

5) Just a Dab Will Do Ya

Believe it or not, most of us are using too much soap, shampoo and laundry detergent. Our grandparents learned that “just a dab will do” — any more is a waste. A pump does not mean you have to press all the way down. Depressing half-way or even a quarter of the way will suffice.

6) Learn to Store and Preserve Food

Canning and storing food for long-term use will save you money and keep your food from going to waste.

The Depression is just another reminder that everything doesn't always go as planned and it's important to preserve what you have and prepare for the worst possible scenario. It's not if SHTF takes place, but when it will take place.

Taking the appropriate measures to prepare yourself now and not later will ensure your safety and keep you alive. For more prepper tips from the Great Depression, visit Survival Life.

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