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[quote:Anonymous Coward 1110734:MV8xNTg3OTA4XzM0Mzc5ODMyXzFGQUZEMDFF] The GiraDora: a $40 washing machine The GiraDora was developed to create a simpler means of washing clothing in 3rd world nations. You probably don't think about washing clothing post-collapse, but it would require lots of water and lots of elbow grease to scrub the clothing and wring them out. It also results in a lot of carpal tunnel and lower back pain as well. Here's a video which describes it. You merely pump the pedal and this creates the agitation for washing, and then later to spin the drum to use centrifugal force to remove the water. It can wash more clothing than similar devices. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMyhP0aeVLw[/youtube] http://www.dellchallenge.org/projects/giradora-safe-agua If you're hauling a lot of water to wash clothing and trying to conserve your rainwater, then it's also helpful for those reasons too. [/quote]
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There are many free homeschooling sites with pdf files. It would be great to have them just in case there are issues.
Get medications that your kids need. See if your doctor will prescribe 3 months supplies for them.
Get some presents tomorrow for Christmas. Little gifts that you could give out not only then, but throughout the year as incentives. They'll really appreciate them.
Children can thrive in the woods as long as they have calm parents. They cannot keep up with your pace up and down tails. You've got to plan adequately if you do have to walk some.
Kids are used to incorrectly using a backpack since kids at school wear them in the wrong fashion, which adds too much stress to their lower back. You'll have to reteach them how to buckle it properly and position it higher than they used to wearing it.
Try to make gathering wood into a game. Teach them as much about nature as possible. Being quiet is as important as talking.
Kids love open fires. Tell stories. It can simply be times when they did wonderful things when they were younger. They love hearing how much you love and adore them. Even teens.
Hug and kiss them often. Be generous with your affection. Lavish it on them
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