DWELLING PORTABLY: If you’re mobile with a portable dwelling, you’ll enjoy this bulletin board periodical of common sense survival skills and shared wisdom. If you like to travel and camp out, contributors will teach you how to keep safe, dry, fed, and out of trouble. $1 and stamp. Dwelling Portably Box 190-GS Philomath, OR 97370.

HEALTHY HABITAT: Environmental referral service for the chemically challenged and environmentally ill. Rich Kimball, Editor, roots out hard to find natural resources for his fellow sufferers. Sample $2/$4 foreign. Write: Rich Kimball Box 1588 San Juan Pueblo, NM 87566. homegron@roadrunner.com Online service or mailed.

The People’s Guide to Mexico Travel: This great periodical is published sporadically by Carl Franz and Lorena Havens. It’s 64 pages are full of book reviews, travel ideas and cultural information. A sample copy is $5 and great reading for anyone with an interest in Mexico and her people. Send to: Travel Letter, 15100 SE St. #806-GS Bellevue, WA 98006.

THE CLASSIFIEDS: Newsletter full of classified ads for: Pen Pals and supplies, Newsletters, Money-Saving, Pen Pal Crafts, Hobbies, Business Opportunities, Gifts, Collectibles, Recipes, Health-related, Online Offers and more! Sample $1.50. 1 yr/$5.00 (Foreign Double). Write: JM-gs Box 6183 Ventura, CA 93006. adsfree@aol.com

TURBULENT TIMES: Written in lay terms, this interesting periodical highlights economic news, the uneasy state of the world in general, and stresses preparation for uncertain times. Plenty of practical advice on what to do “if.” Easy to digest. Sample $2. Write: TT Box 4630-GS SFA STA. Naco, TX 75962.

A PENNY SAVED: Dedicated to saving that penny earned, this positive thrift-conscious newsletter from Omaha, Nebraska focuses on home preparedness and consumer survival skills. Editor Diane Rosener also manages to incorporate an inspirational ongoing “Kindness Campaign.” Bi-monthly. $14/Sample $3. Write to: APS Box 3471-GS Omaha, NE 68103 apnnysvd@juno.com

PRENZA SAMIZDAT: A conscientious research service offering low, low-cost health information for those suffering from obscure or unidentifiable illnesses. Researcher Maria Abdin has had personal experience with chemical sensitivities and heavy metal poisoning and can direct those with health problems to medical specialists who can help. Write to: PS Box 21521-GS Seattle, WA 98111.

KEIM’S WOOD HANDCRAFTS: Unique, personalized, handcrafted wood art from fellow Gentle Survivalist Amish. Toys, door harps, magazine racks, etc. If you don’t see what you want on their itemized price list, ask. Your choice of oak, walnut, or cherry wood. KEIM'S 1488 T.R. 1008 Rt. #1-GS Ashland, OH 44805.

LIVING SHELTER CRAFTS: This company offers sturdy, aesthetically pleasing tipis and yurts. Experience the harmony of living in the round. Blue Evening Star authored the book "Tipis and yurts," the definitive text on building your own yurt. Affordable instructional workshops and living within the sacred circle teachings. LSC Box 4305-GS W. Sedona, AZ 86340. 800.899.1924.

N.E.E.D.S.: Great catalog with products for the chemically challenged and environmentally ill. Air cleaners, water filters, TV and computer screen neutralizers, nutritional supplements, cleaners, and the latest information on combating home/office pollution. 527 Charles Ave., 12-A Syracuse, NY or call 1.800.634.1380.