Be like me.
Make your own toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, cleaning products.
Make your own pet food.
Learn how to make basics, bread, etc.
Grow, then dehydrate, can or freeze your bounty.
Learn two ways of doing everything related to cooking food, shelter, heat and water.
Separate needs from wants.
Buy locally, eat seasonally.
Buy what you cannot grow or make in bulk.
Print out and obtain books related to diy medicine&herbs.
Detach from the grid.
Reduce your reliance on tech.
Pay in cash or check.
Live happily ever after. You can do this.