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Cabin lived in by the “king” of frugal living in Appalachia old Tom Cassidy. “I’ve got that little cot in there, a chair, a stove for heat and cooking, a frying pan, a bean pot, an old dresser, a fiddle, and my pistol. What more does a man need?” Tom lived in this 8×8 foot tiny home for decades—until his death in 1989.

I’ve lived a simple, frugal life for years — not because I had to, but because I chose to.

The freedom, peace of mind, and control you get from living below your means? You can’t put a price on it.

But even though I already believed in this way of life, these 5 books gave me even more of the how-to. They backed up everything I knew and added more skills, strategies, and motivation to keep going — even when everyone else said I was crazy.

These aren’t theory books. They’re practical, down-to-earth, and timeless how-to-do-it books.

If you’re living frugally (or want to start), my new video tells you THE BEST books to help you live better, live cheaper and survive when times get tough:

👉 Watch the video here on YouTube

I think you’ll see why I’ve kept these books on my shelf for years.

– M.D. Creekmore

The Best Things in Life Aren’t on a Screen

I’ve lived long enough to know one thing for sure — the best parts of life aren’t online. They don’t come from a glowing screen. They come from quiet mornings, hard work, and the kind of peace you can only find when the noise is turned off.

I grew up in Appalachia. We didn’t have much, but we had what mattered. I remember sitting outside on the front steps, listening to the frogs down by the creek and the wind blowing through the trees. That didn’t cost a thing — but it filled me up in a way no scroll on a phone ever could.

These days, it’s easy to get lost in the endless loop — YouTube videos, social media feeds, breaking news, and everyone trying to sell you a “better life.” But the truth is, most of that is just noise. Real life is still out there — in the garden, on a dirt road, at the kitchen table with someone you care about. You can’t buy it, download it, or watch it in HD.

Sometimes I catch myself reaching for the phone without even thinking. That’s how they’ve trained us. But then I remind myself to look up. To step outside. To grab a cast iron skillet and cook something real. To sit still for a few minutes and just be. That’s where the real reset happens — not on a screen, but in the space where there’s no filter, no likes, and no algorithm telling you what matters.

So if you’re feeling tired, burned out, or like something’s missing — try turning everything off. Go outside. Walk slow. Watch the clouds. Plant something. Call a friend instead of texting. Let your mind breathe. Because the best things in life aren’t on a screen — they’re right in front of you, if you’re willing to look.

Sprout Seeds for Fresh Greens All Year

Fresh sprouts are full of vitamins and minerals that aren’t readily available in the unsprouted seed. Sprouting allows you to have fresh greens even in winter and will expand the bulk of your food storage many times over without any extra expense to you.

To start sprouting, you’ll need at least one wide-mouth quart canning jar (a quart mayonnaise jar will also work) and a 6×6 inch square piece of nylon window screen or cheesecloth. Both the screen and cheesecloth are easy to cut with scissors or a sharp knife.

sprout grains for food

how to sprout grains for food

sprouting seeds and grains for food

Next, put approximately 3 to 4 ounces of wheat, alfalfa, chickpeas, lentils, mung beans, pumpkin seeds, rye, sunflower seeds, or other sprouting seed in each jar and cover the mouth with the nylon window screen. You can use a large rubber band, string, or a canning jar ring to hold the screen in place over the mouth of the jar.

Fill each jar with water to within 2 inches of the top and let stand overnight. When you get up the next morning, pour out the soak water and tilt the bottom of the jar over the sink and leave for an hour or two so the rest of the water can drain off the seeds.

After this initial soaking and draining, you’ll want to flood the jars about every four hours and then drain any excess water by tilting the jar bottom up into a bowl or sink. Repeat two to three times per day.

how to spout seed for food and survivalAt this point, you want to keep the seeds moist but not covered with water. In a few days, the seeds will begin to sprout. When the sprouts reach 1 to 2 inches in length (for most seeds), they are ready to eat. Sprouts can be eaten raw, cooked, or dried. If dried, they can be ground into flour and used for bread or other baked items.

to keep a steady supply of fresh sprouts, simply start a new jar 24 to 48 hours after the last sprout jar has finished sprouting. Repeat cycle. This is a great routine that will keep you in fresh greens year round.

And that is all there is to it. If you want to learn more about sprouting, including in-depth but simple recipes using sprouts, order a copy of The Sprouting Book by Ann Wigmore. This excellent resource is a must-have for any serious survival seed sprouter.

Global Chaos Unveiled: How Western Actions Are Pushing Us Toward World War III

Hello everyone, welcome back. Today, we’re diving into critical global issues that are unfolding right now, issues that could have serious implications for all of us. From the escalating tensions between the USA, NATO, and Russia, to the brewing storm in the Middle East, and even how China factors into the mix—there’s a lot to unpack. Stick with me, because this isn’t just about world news; it’s about understanding the bigger picture and preparing for what’s coming.

The USA, NATO, and Russia – Walking a Tightrope
Let’s start with what’s happening between the USA, NATO, and Russia. Recent actions by Western leaders, including approving missile attacks deep into Russian territory, are pushing us dangerously close to a direct conflict. Russia has made it clear: any missile strikes on their homeland are acts of war. This isn’t just political saber-rattling—this is the kind of action that could trigger nuclear war.

Think about that for a moment. With one wrong move, we could be looking at a situation that spirals out of control, leading to devastation on a scale most of us can’t even comprehend.

The Middle East on Fire – Could This Be the Ezekiel 38-39 War?
Meanwhile, in the Middle East, tensions are at a boiling point. The Gaza conflict is already a tragedy, but it could become something much larger. If Israel and Iran clash directly, it won’t stay contained. Russia, China, and the USA could all get drawn in.

Some are even pointing to the biblical prophecy of Ezekiel 38-39, which describes a massive war involving nations from the north and the Middle East. Whether you believe in prophecy or not, it’s hard to ignore how closely current events align with those ancient predictions.

Fuel Crisis on the Horizon
If a war erupts in the Middle East, the first thing we’ll notice here at home is skyrocketing fuel prices. Imagine $10 or even $15 per gallon at the pump, fuel shortages, and rationing. This would cripple economies worldwide. And the worst part? It’s not just about paying more for gas—it’s about everything that relies on fuel: food, goods, transportation.

China and the USA – A Brewing Economic War
Now let’s talk about China. The USA’s strategy to contain China—through sanctions, tariffs, and restrictions—might backfire in a big way. China supplies much of our critical drugs and medical supplies. What happens if they decide to cut us off?

And don’t forget about semiconductors. Taiwan and South Korea produce the majority of the world’s chips, which are essential for everything from phones to military equipment. If these supply chains are disrupted, we’re in serious trouble.

Are Western Leaders Pushing for War?
Here’s a hard question we need to ask: are our leaders deliberately pushing us into war to distract from domestic failures? War has historically been used as a way to unify nations and reset economies. Some believe this push toward global chaos is intentional, a way to wipe out debts and usher in a new economic system.

The Media’s Role in All of This
And let’s not forget the role of mainstream media. It seems like every day, we’re being fed a new narrative about these conflicts—stories that often turn out to be false or incomplete. Thankfully, independent media and social platforms are exposing these lies, but it’s a constant battle to sift through the noise.

What Can We Do?
Now, you might be asking, “What can I do about all this?” The truth is, we can’t control global politics, but we can prepare ourselves and our families. We can also turn to something greater.

For me, that’s faith. The Bible offers guidance and hope during times like these. Revelation 18 talks about the downfall of corrupt systems and the need to come out of them. It’s a call to live differently, to seek righteousness in a world that’s losing its way.

Conclusion
So what’s the takeaway? The world is in turmoil, but you don’t have to be. Stay informed, stay prepared, and above all, stay grounded in faith. If you’re not prepared yet, now is the time to start.

Thank you for reading. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below, and don’t subscribe for more updates and insights. Until next time, take care and stay safe.

The Strange Story of Peter Thiel and other Dots Connected

The truth is that Trump isn’t going to drain the swamp—he is swimming in it and is part of it. The ‘anti-establishment’ and ‘drain the swamp’ rhetoric were simply strategies to separate himself from the ‘other’ political party and gain support. Both political parties. including MAGA lead to the same destination: the Great Reset, AI-driven control, digital currency, and a social credit score system. Whether you follow the right or the left, both paths are manipulated to make you accept their agenda, ultimately leading to the same dire outcome.

by James Corbett
corbettreport.com
October 20, 2024

What do you call someone who identifies as a “vegetarian” but who consistently chows down on veal, mutton and ribeye steaks? Whatever you call that person, it’s not “vegetarian.”

And what do you call someone who identifies as a “libertarian” but who has spent his entire career actively collaborating with governments, militaries and intelligence agencies in an effort to enrich himself and to grow the power of the state? Again, whatever you call that person, it’s not “libertarian.”

Why, then, does every mainstream biography of Peter Thiel bend over backwards to stress his “radical libertarian ideology” and baselessly insist that Thiel is part of a gang of Silicon Valley renegades who are seeking to overturn the state?

In reality, Thiel couldn’t be further from the “radical libertarian” that he has claimed to be or from the anti-government crusader the establishment media outlets insist he is. Indeed, after spending decades equipping the intelligence apparatus and the military forces of America, Israel and their allies with the most high-tech surveillance and targeting systems known to man, Thiel is now on the verge—thanks to his bought-and-paid-for lackey, J. D. Vance—of taking over the White House.

The truth, of course, is that Thiel is not a libertarian at all. He’s not even the uptight Silicon Valley nerd who features in the occasional Wall Street Journal interview or New Yorker profile or Joe Rogan podcast. Instead, Thiel—like Bill Gates—is an increasingly important wheeler-dealer in the global oligarchy, a hub from whom one can trace many spokes of the globalist agenda and discern the contours of the coming technocratic prison state.

Read the full article here – This is The Strange Story of Peter Thiel.

Also read The billionaire who fueled JD Vance’s rapid rise to the Trump VP spot to tie it together…

Watch this video The US Election Result – What It Means – David Icke (Skip passed the ads)

And this one will give you “food for thought”

Get Ready for the Republican Carbon Market

While many Republicans for years have railed against the official narrative around climate change and many of the solutions promoted to mitigate it, climate finance is poised to make a comeback over the next 4 years, despite Republicans taking both the White House and the legislature by a significant margin. This is because many of the most influential names in the incoming Trump administration, as well as the previous one, have become intimately involved in creating carbon markets in recent years, while others have a long-standing track record of pushing carbon taxes and other forms of “carbon pricing.”

Chief among these is Howard Lutnick, the co-chair of Trump’s transition team who has stated that he is tasked with finding the “talent” for the incoming administration. Lutnick is the long-time and current head of Cantor Fitzgerald, which was one of the earliest players in emission trading and has since become a global leader in ESG investing, “sustainable infrastructure” financing and green bonds. For example, Cantor’s sustainable infrastructure fund is expressly committed to “digital transformation, decarbonization and the improvement and modernization of aging infrastructure,” while “a primary focus for the Fund will be to invest in issuers that are helping to address certain United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through their products and services.” In addition, the top constituent of another Cantor infrastructure fund is Invenergy, a renewable energy company that has received a significant amount of subsidies from the Biden’s controversial Inflation Reduction Act and is run by the country’s first “wind billionaire” Michael Polsky.

Read the full article here by Whitney Webb…

And defiantly watch the movie The Jones Plantation here’s the trailer…

No Riots, No Protests – Is There a Hidden Agenda to Stop Trump?

Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election was expected to spark civil unrest, yet the silence from the political left has been startling. In this video, I discuss my surprise at the lack of riots and protests and explore what might really be going on behind the scenes. Could the calm be temporary, or do they have a hidden strategy to stop Trump from being sworn in?

Watch on YouTube HERE.