As a teenage sensation in the late-80s, Connecticut native Blues Saraceno took the world by storm with the release of his debut record, 1989’s Never Look Back. Sure, the era was loaded with shredders, but the fact that this was a legitimate teenager—who recorded his record in his parent’s garage—made Saraceno stand out. It didn’t hurt that within a few years, Saraceno had endorsement deals from major guitar manufacturers, had guested on records by Taylor Dayne and Cher, and, oh yeah, hit the road with Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker in place of Eric Clapton in a reformed version of Cream. The post Blues Saraceno: 10 Albums That Changed My Life appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.

In This Moment was formed in Los Angeles, California, in 2005. Originally called Dying Star, the band was renamed after a change in musical direction. Led by vocalist Maria Brink and guitarist Chris Howorth, they have released seven studio albums, achieving significant commercial success. Their music has climbed the Billboard charts, with albums like Blood and Black Widow reaching the top 15. In This Moment is known for their theatrical live shows. Maria Brink Maria Brink, the lead vocalist and pianist, co-founded In This Moment in 2005 and has remained a constant member throughout its evolution. Known for her powerful The post Complete List Of In This Moment Band Members appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.

Author of How to Prep When You’re Broke and Bloom Where You’re Planted online course I have a lot of old school items that I consider preps. From manual kitchen items and tools to old-fashioned containers for organizing, many of my preps were acquired second-hand or inherited. Whenever I go to a thrift store or a yard sale or peruse online marketplaces, I always watch for things that could serve me well in an emergency. My rotary beaters came from my granny, as did some sturdy kitchen canisters.  I have a manual typewriter from my dad’s office, as well as his assortment of hand tools. I inherited his medical books from college, and even though they’re out of date, I have found them to be valuable resources. I found an old Singer treadle sewing machine, like the one I learned to use to make doll clothes when I was a little girl, on a lucky outing to a church thrift store when I lived in Canada. Over the years, I’ve probably gotten hundreds of mason jars from yard sales. I have picked up Merrell hiking boots in my size with the tags still on. Once, I even scored buckets of unopened survival food from an estate sale that were still more than a decade away from the expiration date printed on the bottom. If I’m about to make a bigger purchase, I always see if I can find it used first. And the sky is the limit. I didn’t have a place for it so I didn’t get it, but I have even seen a Harvest Right freeze dryer on Facebook Marketplace. What can you buy second-hand? Here is a list of a few things you can be on the lookout for when you hit this summer’s yard sales and visit thrift stores. It is by no means comprehensive but I hope it gets your wheels turning for things you can acquire. Cast iron cookware (don’t worry if it’s rusted – it can always be cleaned up and made like new) Mason jars Manual kitchen tools Manual hand tools Solar items (make sure they have all their parts: cords, charger, and accessories) Non-electric sewing machines Non-electric typewriters Camping gear Games and puzzles (for entertainment) Books Containers to stash and organize preps Winter gear like coats, gloves, and hats Canning pots Gardening tools Old-fashioned washboard Buckets Food-safe water barrels (I bought one that had contained pickles) Farm gear Candles and candle holders Basically, if the item seems to have all its bits and pieces and doesn’t require power, it could be a good addition to your off-grid preps. Here’s a video about buying preps at a thrift store I also found this video from our friend Fred over at Modern Refugee. It turns out that he too is a second-hand shopper. What about you? Have you ever made any secondhand prepping scores? What’s the best thing you’ve ever gotten from a yardsale, thrift store, or marketplace? What is your favorite source for used preps? Let’s discuss it in the comments section. About Daisy Daisy Luther is a coffee-swigging, adventure-seeking, globe-trotting blogger. She is the founder and publisher of three websites.  1) The Organic Prepper, which is about current events, preparedness, self-reliance, and the pursuit of liberty; 2)  The Frugalite, a website with thrifty tips and solutions to help people get a handle on their personal finances without feeling deprived; and 3) PreppersDailyNews.com, an aggregate site where you can find links to all the most important news for those who wish to be prepared. Her work is widely republished across alternative media and she has appeared in many interviews. Daisy is the best-selling author of 5 traditionally published books, 12 self-published books, and runs a small digital publishing company with PDF guides, printables, and courses at SelfRelianceand Survival.com You can find her on Facebook, Pinterest, Gab, MeWe, Parler, Instagram, and Twitter. The post Thrift Store Preppers: Save Money with Second-Hand Survival Supplies appeared first on The Organic Prepper.

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