This article is motivated by the various television shows that I have been watching these past few days.

Let me first say that I don’t really think 2012 is magically going to be the year that the world characteristics change in such a way that the human species will no longer be at the top of the food chain.

The largest source being referenced as being the “End of the World” proof is the Mayan Calendar.  So how many times have you looked at your calendar and thought to yourself “Oh, it must be the end of the world next year, because the calendar I have doesn’t go beyond that date?  Did I mention that the Mayan Calendar is carved into stone?

So in a nutshell, the primary source for a 2012 Apocalypse is the calendar created by ancient people who use to make sacrifices to a feathered snake god?  Now I’m not saying that the Mayans weren’t intelligent people, but still, it’s not like they said that the end date of their calendar would be the end of the world.  Yes, a very unusual alignment of the planets, but not necessarily an apocalypse…

Frugally Surviving The 2012 Apocalypse

Okay, now lets say that I have failed to ease your mind about the Mayan’s predicting (which there is no real document to say they have made a prediction) that in 2012, an apocalypse will happen.  Or perhaps you have another reason for believing that in 2012, something bad will happen (bird flu strain, the nuclear issue, killer asteroid, etc) and the human race will have hardships for a few years…

Well if you believe that the human race will have hardships for a few years, then this article was written for you!

I believe if we grow our own food next year and “can” it for storage, such a practice would be both beneficial from a 2012 apocalypse route and a great way to save money too!  An additional benefit would be the learning experience and the fact that you were able to become more self-sufficient.

Another thing I would like to do next year is going skeet shooting with my son.  Having a shotgun can run as a dual purpose functionality too.  It can be a recreational device, but it can also serve as a home defense tool too!  I might just get me a shotgun to go skeet shooting at first since my son is only 11.  Next, I’ll learn how to shoot well, and then teach my son too.

Well, there you have my frugal techniques to halfheartedly prepare for any 2012 Apocalypse…

Any additional frugal ideas to combat the high price of the items needed for a 2012 apocalypse?

Cheers,

MR