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Where There Is No Cosmetic Counter: How not to look like a zombie – even after the end of the world as you know it
What if you could never buy cosmetics again? Ever. Have you considered this? What about grooming-aids? How would you retain your womanliness if the end of the world as you knew it ever came to an abrupt halt? It could be due to the economy, a loss of a loved one, a job loss, a catastrophe, anything that could change the world that you currently know. Most of us to some extent have preparedness provisions set in place such as water, survival food, protection and shelter, but the one area most women haven’t considered, and yet we use them every day, is our makeup and grooming-aids. In ‘Where There is No Cosmetic Counter’ you will find, that even though you can no longer afford to buy your favorite make-up; or have access to it; you can make foundation, blushes, eye-shadows, mascara, eye-liner and, yes even lip-sticks and glosses, and even those heavenly indulgences of body lotions, scrubs, creams, and moisturizers. All of these and more can be made with items you currently have or easily have access to in your pantries and gardens. This book further shows you how you can keep yourself well groomed by showing you how to properly wax your body using your homemade wax, how to safely remove in-grown hairs, how to care for blemishes and why they occur, and how to make toothpastes, mouthwashes and whiteners. Pamper your hair by making hot oil and deep conditioning treatments, shampoos and conditioners and learn how to cut, trim and style your own hair – and even make your own hair color! Let’s face it most of us look pretty scary in the morning with our hair all tousled and bags under our eyes. Can you imagine living like this for the rest of your life? Thankfully with options to make under-eye care and treatments, facial peels and masks, and body scrubs and washes we won’t have to. And for a little self-pampering; there are foot soaks, hand creams and baths bubbles. Think about it, if you could save yourself from having to buy lipstick and blush or any makeup or grooming-aid for that matter it would more than pay for this book. So, prepare yourself now for whatever may come your way. Learn how not to look like a zombie – even after the end of the world as you know it.
260 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 2013
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February 21, 2014
Book Review. Survivor Jane: Where There is no Cosmetic Counter: How Not to Look Like a Zombie - Even After the End of the World As You Know It.
It's about damn time we had a book from Survivor Jane. For those who do not know her, Jane is the creator of SurvivorJane.com which bills itself as "Survival Preparedness for Women" (but it's just a downright excellent preparedness site for men too!). She is also the creator of the #PrepperTalk hash-tag on Twitter and Google+. With 11,000 followers on Twitter, Survivor Jane is one of the most popular and most helpful preppers I have met. Whether you are a new prepper or an old crusty "survivalist," Survivor Jane is someone you need to follow. She is in it to help others learn to be more prepared and self reliant.
Her new book, Where There is no Cosmetic Counter, is an important book that belongs in your preparedness library. Here is the main thought I was struck by while reading it: Look in your medicine cabinet, bathroom countertop, shelves in your shower - what if all those bottles and tubes were gone? In a long term collapse of the electric grid, there may be no more cosmetics and remedies - and everyday health products - at your local grocery store or pharmacy. What then? This book answers the question.
While this book is targeted towards women, there is much in here for any preparedness minded person or family. I am a man and, despite any assertions to the contrary, I'm not stupid. But while reading Survivor Jane's book, I realized that there are a lot of things that I hadn't given much - or any thought to. While men may think of preps like food, water and ammo, perhaps it takes a woman to think of things like replacements for commercially produced toothpaste and oral care products. Think of it: If there are no dentists available and suddenly you or someone in your family has a dental issue, it can be a big problem. Survivor Jane's book is chock full of items that you can make with everyday household items. Things like toothpaste and mouthwash will be critical for preventing dental issues, for example. The book is also full of things I didn't know, such as "oil pulling" for oral hygiene.
Survivor Jane Nails Important Preparedness Areas
Okay, that could have been a really bad pun because there is a section in her book on nail care. But I'm talking about the book in general. Survivor Jane's book has a ton of information, techniques and recipes that you're just not going to find anywhere else. It fills an important gap in your preparedness library. Let me give you one example: toilet paper. I've known many preppers that stockpile hundreds and hundreds of rolls of toilet paper. It takes up a lot of room, and once it is gone, it is gone. then what? It's got me to thinking over the years: what did people do before toilet paper? (This information is lost to most of us who have never been without it.)
So, what alternatives would there be if there was simply no more toilet paper? Survivor Jane to the rescue. Not only is there an excellent alternative, but it is something you could do now and not have to worry about toilet paper even before the apocalypse! And, as a result of Survivor Jane's innovative alternative, I have purchased the necessary components for under $15. While I plan to continue to squeeze the Charmin prior to any Armageddon, I don't want to be caught with my pants down, so to speak, afterwards! (As Survivor Jane would say, "just sayin'.")
This book is not just for use after a long term crisis - there are many replacements in Survivor Jane's book for the expensive and chemical laden products that we use today. So whether you are looking for alternatives when you can no longer get the products you presently use - or you're looking to replace products you presently use with more natural alternatives, this book is for you.
Survivor Jane's Book Is For The Ladies:
It is true: Survivor Jane can show you "how not to look like a zombie - even after the end of the world as you know it." If the every day health and beauty products you are used to are no more, there are natural, easy to make and effective alternatives. This book is a gold mine of ideas and practical solutions - some of which you might want to try now if you are looking for more natural alternatives to your current (expensive) commercial goo.
Survivor Jane's Book Is For The Guys:
Guys: Don't be ashamed. You are going to find this book as informative and educational as the ladies will. And let me be more blunt: For those guys out there that feel it is the man's responsibility to take care of their family and be the leader, you don't know the stuff in this book. When your family turns to you for answers, Survivor Jane is offering you a lot of solutions. Take her up on it. You'll be a better man for it. (Here I picture The God Father saying to Johnny Fontaine: "A man can never be a real man unless he knows alternative methods for post apocalyptic personal hygiene.")
Bottom line: Survivor Jane's Where There is no Cosmetic Counter belongs in your preparedness library.
Read more of my reviews and blog posts at www.CivilDefenseBook.com
It's about damn time we had a book from Survivor Jane. For those who do not know her, Jane is the creator of SurvivorJane.com which bills itself as "Survival Preparedness for Women" (but it's just a downright excellent preparedness site for men too!). She is also the creator of the #PrepperTalk hash-tag on Twitter and Google+. With 11,000 followers on Twitter, Survivor Jane is one of the most popular and most helpful preppers I have met. Whether you are a new prepper or an old crusty "survivalist," Survivor Jane is someone you need to follow. She is in it to help others learn to be more prepared and self reliant.
Her new book, Where There is no Cosmetic Counter, is an important book that belongs in your preparedness library. Here is the main thought I was struck by while reading it: Look in your medicine cabinet, bathroom countertop, shelves in your shower - what if all those bottles and tubes were gone? In a long term collapse of the electric grid, there may be no more cosmetics and remedies - and everyday health products - at your local grocery store or pharmacy. What then? This book answers the question.
While this book is targeted towards women, there is much in here for any preparedness minded person or family. I am a man and, despite any assertions to the contrary, I'm not stupid. But while reading Survivor Jane's book, I realized that there are a lot of things that I hadn't given much - or any thought to. While men may think of preps like food, water and ammo, perhaps it takes a woman to think of things like replacements for commercially produced toothpaste and oral care products. Think of it: If there are no dentists available and suddenly you or someone in your family has a dental issue, it can be a big problem. Survivor Jane's book is chock full of items that you can make with everyday household items. Things like toothpaste and mouthwash will be critical for preventing dental issues, for example. The book is also full of things I didn't know, such as "oil pulling" for oral hygiene.
Survivor Jane Nails Important Preparedness Areas
Okay, that could have been a really bad pun because there is a section in her book on nail care. But I'm talking about the book in general. Survivor Jane's book has a ton of information, techniques and recipes that you're just not going to find anywhere else. It fills an important gap in your preparedness library. Let me give you one example: toilet paper. I've known many preppers that stockpile hundreds and hundreds of rolls of toilet paper. It takes up a lot of room, and once it is gone, it is gone. then what? It's got me to thinking over the years: what did people do before toilet paper? (This information is lost to most of us who have never been without it.)
So, what alternatives would there be if there was simply no more toilet paper? Survivor Jane to the rescue. Not only is there an excellent alternative, but it is something you could do now and not have to worry about toilet paper even before the apocalypse! And, as a result of Survivor Jane's innovative alternative, I have purchased the necessary components for under $15. While I plan to continue to squeeze the Charmin prior to any Armageddon, I don't want to be caught with my pants down, so to speak, afterwards! (As Survivor Jane would say, "just sayin'.")
This book is not just for use after a long term crisis - there are many replacements in Survivor Jane's book for the expensive and chemical laden products that we use today. So whether you are looking for alternatives when you can no longer get the products you presently use - or you're looking to replace products you presently use with more natural alternatives, this book is for you.
Survivor Jane's Book Is For The Ladies:
It is true: Survivor Jane can show you "how not to look like a zombie - even after the end of the world as you know it." If the every day health and beauty products you are used to are no more, there are natural, easy to make and effective alternatives. This book is a gold mine of ideas and practical solutions - some of which you might want to try now if you are looking for more natural alternatives to your current (expensive) commercial goo.
Survivor Jane's Book Is For The Guys:
Guys: Don't be ashamed. You are going to find this book as informative and educational as the ladies will. And let me be more blunt: For those guys out there that feel it is the man's responsibility to take care of their family and be the leader, you don't know the stuff in this book. When your family turns to you for answers, Survivor Jane is offering you a lot of solutions. Take her up on it. You'll be a better man for it. (Here I picture The God Father saying to Johnny Fontaine: "A man can never be a real man unless he knows alternative methods for post apocalyptic personal hygiene.")
Bottom line: Survivor Jane's Where There is no Cosmetic Counter belongs in your preparedness library.
Read more of my reviews and blog posts at www.CivilDefenseBook.com
December 24, 2013
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Prepper, Mom & Teenager Approved!
I have been anxiously awaiting the release of Survivor Jane’s new book ‘Where There is no Cosmetic Counter: How Not to Look Like a Zombie – Even After the End of the World As You Know It’
I instantly realized this book is not just for the preparedness minded. It is a wonderful resource for ALL females of ALL ages, especially those who have concerns about the ‘stuff’ that they put in our everyday lotions and potions. So attention prepper chicks; homesteaders; self-sufficient and ladies of ALL classifications, you will LOVE this book! I would also recommend this book for men; there are several sections that would be useful for the ‘guys’ in our lives. (Not just for their own personal use but as an insight into things that you might have to deal with for the ladies involved in your preparedness plans).
Most of the recipes SJ uses include everyday items that we have in our home. Yes, there are a few extra things that would be nice to have on hand but I have made my wish list and will be picking up those items over the next few weeks. I too will be the ‘mad scientist’ creating and concocting some wonderful daily and prep related health and beauty aid products.
I figure what I pay for 1 good bottle of fancy-shmancy moisturizer I can get a hardcopy of the book and the few other things on my wish list and be set for a VERY long time!
One of the first things I learned was coconut oil is my new best friend, I can cook with it AND moisturize!
SJ does a beautiful job of describing and including easy-to-understand instructions. I joke about being ‘domestically challenged’ but seriously if I am given good instructions I can do it, therefore you can too. She also handles that ever so dreaded topic of feminine hygiene very eloquently….. It’s not fun to think about but we have to.
This wonderful resource will hold a very special place in our personal library and used frequently!
Thanks Survivor Jane!
Jen
Prepper, Mom & Teenager Approved!
I have been anxiously awaiting the release of Survivor Jane’s new book ‘Where There is no Cosmetic Counter: How Not to Look Like a Zombie – Even After the End of the World As You Know It’
I instantly realized this book is not just for the preparedness minded. It is a wonderful resource for ALL females of ALL ages, especially those who have concerns about the ‘stuff’ that they put in our everyday lotions and potions. So attention prepper chicks; homesteaders; self-sufficient and ladies of ALL classifications, you will LOVE this book! I would also recommend this book for men; there are several sections that would be useful for the ‘guys’ in our lives. (Not just for their own personal use but as an insight into things that you might have to deal with for the ladies involved in your preparedness plans).
Most of the recipes SJ uses include everyday items that we have in our home. Yes, there are a few extra things that would be nice to have on hand but I have made my wish list and will be picking up those items over the next few weeks. I too will be the ‘mad scientist’ creating and concocting some wonderful daily and prep related health and beauty aid products.
I figure what I pay for 1 good bottle of fancy-shmancy moisturizer I can get a hardcopy of the book and the few other things on my wish list and be set for a VERY long time!
One of the first things I learned was coconut oil is my new best friend, I can cook with it AND moisturize!
SJ does a beautiful job of describing and including easy-to-understand instructions. I joke about being ‘domestically challenged’ but seriously if I am given good instructions I can do it, therefore you can too. She also handles that ever so dreaded topic of feminine hygiene very eloquently….. It’s not fun to think about but we have to.
This wonderful resource will hold a very special place in our personal library and used frequently!
Thanks Survivor Jane!
Jen
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