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Posts Tagged ‘money’
NEW $1 TRUMP COIN SHIRT + MUG
Posted: July 15, 2026 in Art, Fun!, Gear, ProductsTags: 2026, apparel, Cameron McKirdy, clothes, clothing, coin, cool, country, design, DJT, dollar, Donald, gear, merch, money, mug, new, president, red, shirt, shop, spring, store, support, Survival Bros, swag, Team America, Trump, usa
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Handmade Everyday Carry Gear by Popov Leather!
Posted: October 22, 2019 in Art, blogger, Everyday Carry (EDC), Fun!, Gear, Product Reviews, walletTags: 2019, blog, Canada, cards, cash, custom, EDC, everyday carry, gear, goods, instagram, items, leather, lighter, money, oregon, pen, photo, post, products, review, swag, thread, usa
By Cameron McKirdy
Man, I have some cool goodies to share with you Survival Bros. Check out the custom leather wallet, and #EDC “Pocket Armor” organizer I had made. Popov Leather did an amazing job creating these exquisite pieces by hand. They are located in British Columbia, Canada and have been excellent at communicating with me for this collaboration. Check out their YouTube Channel and website. Popov is offering a discount right now. If you have something made by them, send me a photo at thesurvivalbros@gmail.com and I will share it. I want to see more gear from these Artists. I plan on ordering more items, and producing videos soon for the SB YT Chan.
Created just for Cam of Survival Bros
Latest handmade works from #popovleather
Trading Paper Money for a Silver Bullion Coin aka Real Cash
Posted: January 30, 2016 in Frugality, Fun!, OR, oregon, Precious MetalsTags: 2016, blog, bros, bullion, Cameron McKirdy, cash, Channel, coins, collectibles, collecting, exchange, fun, gold, hd, information, mint, money, news, oregon, paper, Precious Metals, preparedness, silver, Silver Certificates, survival, Survival Bros, The Rock, thrift stores, thrifting, trading, update, videos, vlog, warrenton
#SurvivalBros swaps fake dollar bills for a more authentic, and traditional unit of exchange (silver) in this HD video production. Please like, comment, and share this #movie For more content, take a minute to SUBSCRIBE to the Survival Bros YouTube Channel if you have an account! Thanks.
You just saw proof that you can still get real silver for silver certificates. The Government really should honor these novelty items. But no. You may only have Federal Reserve Notes. Thanks!
After consulting with expert buyers/sellers in my community, the consensus is that paper silver certificates don’t go for more than $2-$5, unless you get a particular year, which I don’t know anything about yet.
But why stockpile silver versus other goods to trade potentially? Because paying for storage sucks, and I’m condensing my wealth to a smaller physical size. And silver in undervalued at this time, in my mind. So I can get more in trade later.
Yeah, but Walmart doesn’t take silver bullion! Not yet. And if you have silver coins you can simply take them to the coin shop in your hood to get cash to purchase Chinese garbage and GMOs.
Well, that dollar with The Rock on it isn’t worth a dollar, so you ripped them off, and you’re a jerk. Hmmm….I think it’s still redeemable. And Dwayne Johnson may as well be on our money since it’s so funny. Audit The Fed.
Take a second to leave a comment on this blog post, if you’d be so kind. What do you stockpile just in case, if anything? Cheers.
Take One Leave One Project in Seaside Oregon with Time Lapse Photo Slideshow
Posted: August 4, 2015 in Beach, Comedy and Art, Freebies, Frugality, Giving Back, PhotosTags: 97138, Art, article, bartering, beach, biking, blog, Cameron McKirdy, cash, culture, economy, exchange, experience, gift, giving, idea, items, kids, kindness, money, news, or, oregon, Photos, positive, post, project, promenade, random acts, seaside, Survival Bros, units, walking, wordpress
By Cameron McKirdy
I spent the weekend on the Oregon Coast in Seaside, and had spare time to experiment with a new Art project. First, I dug through a recycling bin for cardboard to create a small handmade sign with a permanent pen. Then I rounded up some fun objects I didn’t need anymore, like a Smokey The Bear keychain whistle. These goods would be available to begin the open bartering. I spread out a towel, and placed the trinkets on The Prom’s concrete path.
With little effort, and few resources, a self-serve system was born. A take one, leave one blanket is a place where an item of any kind can freely be exchanged as you see fit. Share this concept with people in your town. You wouldn’t believe the response. Nearly every biker, and pedestrian stopped their forward progress to figure out what was going on. This open trading system seemed to inspire, confuse, and even make some people greedy.
I may have seen people taking without giving, thinking nobody was looking, but I’m not sure. Others had no issue taking nice items, like a Tree of Life necklace pendant, and replacing it with trash. I found the blanket riddled with wrappers, cardboard scraps, and even half of a marijuana cigarette. Take a close look at the pictures, and you’ll see other small stuff, like a paperclip, pocket change, flower, price tag sticker, and a pile of sand from the beach.
I discretely checked back every few hours for a day, and saw some of the action in person. People generously placed beautiful possessions with little hesitation. There were cool things left behind that I didn’t get a picture of, because I didn’t want to interrupt the process. My favorite moment was when a 12-year old girl named Krystin Crawford set down her hand painted sand dollars. She took a braided piece of grasses someone constructed. The girl enjoyed sharing the Art she made, and getting involved. See her craftsmanship below. The found, and re-purposed shells were adorable. Krystin and her mom came back to the free exchange place the following morning with a positive attitude. Everything had changed. This artist endeavour has restored my faith in humanity once and for all, despite some shady, but acceptable transactions by others.
In conclusion, I will try this social experiment again. I was thrilled to see this interactive art piece evolve rapidly. I saw joy on many of the participants faces. This free trading system can be implemented anywhere, at anytime. Let’s spread the concept, and see the random generousity of others displayed in public. And remember, you’ll usually get more than you give. Leave a comment, or question if you like. Thanks for visiting Survival Bros.
Wikipedia information on Bartering and Gift Economy
Oregon Country Faire Take One, Leave One blanket from 2015
This picture courtesy of Regina Mattingly
COSTCO FREE FOOD SAMPLES RECORD ATTEMPT!
Posted: March 11, 2015 in Adventures, Costco, Freebies, Frugality, Grub, HD Videos, Health & Nutrition, ScavengingTags: adventure, Art, blogger, booth, business, calories, Cameron McKirdy, card, cart, challenge, comedy, contest, Costco (Business Operation), demonstrators, eats, finding, food, free, freebies, Funny, gift, hd, hustler, hustling, meal, money, news, oregon, record, samples, save, set, shop, silly, stand, store, stuff, Survival Bros, swag, video
Starring Cameron McKirdy
Survival Bros gets 26 different free samples in his local Costco shopping center on HD video. This total number doesn’t reflect when Cam swooped up multiple trial bites of the same item. You’re allowed to take more than one, as long as it’s on the tray. All of this complementary grub made a full meal, but he is still hungry. Cam didn’t even purchase any stuff, and doesn’t have a Costco membership card. Get access with a Costco Gift Card, then sample up, or buy an inexpensive meal at the food court deli.
Try going at the end of the day for extra samples. They are trying to get rid of the products before closing time. What’s your favorite line from this production? Leave a comment. You can also subscribe at the top left to get free articles delivered to your email inbox. Survival Bros doesn’t Spam, but we do store it just in case. Mmmmm. More crazy adventures coming on this blog. Cheers.
Free Food Samples List:
1. Cinnamon Rolls x 2
2. Meat Balls with Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
3. Buffalo Bites with Blue Cheese Dressing
4. Unknown Baked Roll
5. Sausage
6. Doritos Chips
7. Juice x 2
8. Kielbasa Road Show Beef x 3
9. Flavored Water x 3
10. Pretzels with Cream Cheese Spread
11. Chicken Salad
12. Guacamole on Pita Bread
13. Digestive Health Gummies
14. Airborne Immune Supplements
15. Whey Protein Drink
16. Lentils and Rice
17. Dave’s Killer Bread Cheese Sandwich
18. Cherry Almond Cereal
19. Veggie Patties
20. Organic Pot Stickers
21. Mini Tacos
22. Egg Rolls
23. Hot Sriracha Chicken Bites
24. Soy Milk
25. Trail Mix
26. 6 Layer Dip and Chips
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Top Free Food Condiment Packets – Complimentary Sauce Kit Items
Posted: February 25, 2015 in Backpacking, Cooking, Everyday Carry (EDC), Freebies, Frugality, Gear, HD Videos, Photos, Scavenging, Van DwellingTags: blogger, boss, calories, camping, car, condiments, containers, convenience, dish, food, free, freebies, frugality, gear, HD Video, ideas, individual, items, ketchup, kit, list, meal, money, news, or, Oregon (US State), packets, park, prepper, restaurant, samples, sauce, seaside, setup, side, survival, tips, travel, tricks, vandwelling, YouTube
Produced By Cameron McKirdy
Learn which individual servings or samples of condiments, and sauce you can find for free. Do some urban scavenging like me. Stockpile packets of ketchup, salsa, candy, and more items for storage. My favorite package seen in the video is the lemon juice. I forgot to mention it. You can find just about any free food packet out there. I have a secret sauce floating around my van somewhere from Burger King. I think I eat out more for condiments than the fast food itself.
Having these sauces, and sugars, etc. on hand saves money. Take food packets like the ones shown on your next camping trip for extra spice, or flavor in your meal. Get free condiments as seen on Survival Bros at restaurants, and convenience stores. If something isn’t priced, it must be available to take.
Do you stockpile packets like I do? I feel like such a rebel when my pockets are full, and I’ve made a clean getaway with the loot.
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A Great Goodwill Find Plus Thift Store Shopping Tips
Posted: May 8, 2014 in Adventures, Frugality, Fun!, Gear, Giving Back, HD VideosTags: advice, best, blog, cash, epic, finds, Goodwill, hd, hustling, money, music, news, radio, second hand, shopping, stop, store, survival, thrift, tips, tricks, urban, video, Vintage, vlog, win, Zenith Electronics (Organization)
By Cameron McKirdy
1. Check which color tag is 50% off that week when you walk in the door.
2. See if the item works. Plug it in. Check for missing parts, or if it’s damaged.
3. If you find something unique – RESEARCH IT on the spot with your smartphone.
- Search Amazon and eBay
- Scan the barcode with your phone’s camera
4. Pull the trigger. If you haven’t seen it before, BUY IT. Your item may be a good investment because it’s rare.
Finally, keep the treasure for yourself, give it away to someone deserving, or sell it for a profit online or in person.
Here’s another sweet Goodwill find I scored this week, and show you on video. It’s a rare Valterra skateboard from 1986! It shreds.
I found this road bike at Goodwill too, and now it’s a Bug Out Bike ready in case of emergencies. I got new tires for it, and purchased a BOB Yak trailer to haul gear down the road with ease.
Don’t forget to donate stuff you don’t need to charity. I’ve seen Goodwill do good things in the community, and employee people that need assistance. You’ll get a tax credit too just for being so kind. Thanks for reading, and doing your part. Peace from Survival Bros.
Good luck treasure hunting at Goodwill and beyond! Expect epic finds.
Saving Money One Bite At A Time
Posted: January 5, 2013 in Adventures, Comedy and Art, Frugality, Health & Nutrition, SB TipsTags: andrew, bloggers, bros, brother, buffets, comedy, dark, enviroments, food, foraging, free, frugal, Funny, homeless, hotels, McKirdy, MLE, money, saving, streets, survival, tips, urban
The McKirdy Bros Professionally Eating Ribs
Times are tough, for many people this isn’t the first time they’ve struggled to make ends meet. I’d like to humbly share a time in my life my frugality took a dark but interesting turn. It was 2008 and I was a student at the University of Oregon. My major was international studies and so, in a way I was honing my skills for a life of financial hardship. I was “in between jobs” as they say, and while I had saved enough money to still afford rent, my savings were diminishing fast. Food was expensive. I had contributed to society, paid my taxes for long enough for me to feel less guilty about what I was scheming. I looked to the homeless for inspiration and I found none. “They are doing it all wrong” I said to myself.
I had long been a fan of free food so I started brainstorming of all the past places food was a plenty. Buffets. Breakfast buffets. Continental breakfasts. The Holiday Inn Express was closest to my house, so that’s where I first walked in as confidently as possible, to a hotel I’ve never been in before. Oatmeal. Apples. Oranges. Muffins. It was a beautiful display of food not meant for me, which made it even more exciting. I had my backpack on me because my Spanish class was in a half an hour. I ate what I could, and opened my bag to shove a bundle of bananas in. I took an extra muffin for my friend because he was broke like me, and as it turns out I’m very generous with other people’s food. This went on for a while. So long that I started to rank the hotels. Phoenix Inn had apple juice and hot chocolate so I gave it a B+. But breakfast was only one meal out of the suggested 3 a day. I had started noticing official University of Oregon food golf carts zipping around campus. I was lucky enough to have experienced this before at catered public events and so I knew they had the goods. One day in between classes I saw a green cart zip right in front of me and if it were possible I would have jumped right on the back and followed it to wherever it was going, but I had to be more inconspicuous. So, I ran. Calmly. Like I was late for a class across campus. Finally the cart stopped in front of the law building. Taking from future lawyers was alright by me. I wasn’t stealing. I was taking something being offered just not to me. Oh was it delicious. The pasta was seasoned and covered in feta cheese and oil. I was in heaven. The breakfasts and occasional catered meal kept me for only so long. I did some grocery shopping rather often to buy my bulk items of hummus, rice, beans and oats. Cheap nutritious foods. I was at Whole Foods when I noticed a bread man checking the dates of each loaf and then collecting the ones that were about to expire. I striked up a conversation and he told me that he could give me some just not in the store. He told me to meet him out back. A couple of minutes later he was noticeably more casual with me. He didn’t care about the bread. So I took all that I could. Six loaves of organic whole wheat bread. It only lasted me a few days.
Turns out he gave the rest to the Eugene food pantry, but they always had plenty of bread from other donations besides his company. I looked into the pantry and I qualified. I rode my bike to the pantry, and again only had my backpack. They told me to go outside and they would bring me my food allowance. They rolled out a two level push cart full of canned foods, cold milk and other dairy products including a very cheap pint of chocolate ice cream. I could only carry about a quarter of what I was alloted. I wouldn’t have eaten most of the other stuff any way because it was full of MSG, salt and I knew it would taste awful.
Eventually I was able to get a job and save up some money so I didn’t have to go to all the trouble, but I had a good run. Without all the ways I found to get free food I am sure I would have started charging groceries on a credit card. I hope I don’t have to do it again, but it is nice to know that sometimes beggars can be choosers if you’re smart enough. I am very thankful for each and every free bite to this day.
Andrew McKirdy
Andrew Scoring Free Organic Bread
Creating Multiple Streams of Income – Guide to Hustling
Posted: September 4, 2012 in Adventures, Precious Metals, SB Tips, UncategorizedTags: $, advice, Art, business, creation, dogs, hustler, investments, Make, money, producer, silver, tips, today, tricks, wealth
By Cameron McKirdy
Entrepreneurs make money. They create $ out of nothing. They add value. They produce. This is the Survival Bros guide to hustling. It’s all about having multiple streams of income. Like a boss.
Even if you have a job, you can create rivers of cash that flow into your arms. You just have to be creative. True players have lots of ways of making money. One trick is making money off your hobbies. For example, if you like dogs, breed them. Put an ad in the paper, and get the word out about what you are offering the world.
When you’re not pimping pups, work on another way to make money easily, such as online. Set up an eBay store, or account on Etsy. Get your credibility up, and people will trust you enough to buy from you. Online is where it’s at. You don’t need a physical store, and you can sell to people across the globe 24 hours a day.
Another way to make money is through investments. Look at buying previous metals like silver, stocks, or something else interesting. Understand trends, research the markets, and soon you will be stacking dough. Start small at first. Buy that one thing that will pay you tomorrow. I learned about trends selling baseball cards as a kid. I invested in athletes that were young, and full of potential. Then I protected their sports cards, and held on long term to make a profit.
There’s infinite ways to make money. Most importantly, build your brand. Don’t waste your life being an employee, when you were meant to be the boss. Trust yourself, and get after it. Get money, and make it work for you. Be a hustler.
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