Make it a Prepper Christmas
Tis the season for giving. It’s the most wonderful time of the year but it also tests our imagination and budget. With so many changes in...
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Carolyn Nicolaysen
Sep 19, 20223 min
2022 Preparedness - Part 3: Week 37
Week 37 - September 19 This week let’s talk a little about water. It’s free, so store it now, but today we discuss purifying water. You...
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Carolyn Nicolaysen
Jul 4, 20223 min
2022 Preparedness - Part 2: Week 26
Week 26 July 4th We realize everyone in the United States is distracted today, Happy Independence Day! For those of you not in the U.S.A....
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cjnicolaysen
Feb 25, 20223 min
Cyber Attack The Next Disaster?
What an awful day. Russia declaring war on a European country for the first time since the beginning of World War II. As I have been...
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cjnicolaysen
Jan 20, 20222 min
Serving Disaster Survivors using Your Creativity
Each year thousands suffer after surviving a natural disaster. As we have spoken to survivors they often mention missing the Christmas...
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cjnicolaysen
Oct 13, 20211 min
Following a Disaster: What to Expect: Part Two
Are you prepared for these? 6. Businesses will be closed and jobs lost. Some will never reopen. 7. Traffic will be horrendous. Those who...
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cjnicolaysen
Oct 4, 20212 min
Following a Disaster: What to Expect: Part One
For some reason I cannot access any of my facebook pages today. I have checked with others and they can access their accounts so I'm...
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Carolyn Nicolaysen
Jun 30, 20212 min
Creating a Culture of Self-Reliance Step 16
Step 16: This is the first of the challenge weeks. This week you will be “forced” to evacuate. It is important to practice this skill for...
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Carolyn Nicolaysen
Jun 23, 20211 min
Creating a Culture of Self-reliance: Step 15
It’s time to revisit the skills you brainstormed learning. Time to make a plan and set a date. Have each family member decide on a skill...
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Carolyn Nicolaysen
Jun 16, 20211 min
Creating a Culture of Self-Reliance: Step 14
This week let’s finish our home inventory. Time to tackle the family room, kitchen, dining room, laundry room and all the miscellaneous...
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Carolyn Nicolaysen
Jun 9, 20212 min
Creating a Culture of Self-Reliance: Step 13
It's time for your family to be thinking about preparedness as a natural part of their everyday lives. This can mean very simple things...
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Carolyn Nicolaysen
Jun 2, 20212 min
Creating a Culture or Self-Reliance: Step 12
Step 12: There are a few reasons I saved this challenge until now. We are going to begin an inventory of our homes. Why did I wait for...
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Carolyn Nicolaysen
May 26, 20211 min
Creating a Culture of Self-Reliance: Step 11
By now your family should understand your desire to become self-reliant. Hopefully you have helped them catch the vision of the peace and...
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Carolyn Nicolaysen
May 19, 20212 min
Creating a Culture of Self-Reliance: Step Ten
It's time to prepare to evacuate. We all hope this will never be a challenge that must be faced but if we are prepared we need not fear....
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Carolyn Nicolaysen
May 12, 20213 min
Creating a Culture of Self-Reliance: Step Nine
Step Nine: Uniform and Photo There are a few things often ignored when building a five day kit that are very important, even essential: a...
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Carolyn Nicolaysen
Apr 28, 20213 min
Creating a Culture of Self-Reliance: Step Eight
This week we add the fun things to your Five-Day Kits. It’s time for food! This is a favorite week for the kids. Plan ahead by having...
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Carolyn Nicolaysen
Apr 21, 20212 min
Creating a Culture of Self-Reliance: Step Seven
It’s time to assemble a Five Day kit. Experience has shown a 72 hour kit is not enough to meet needs before help arrives. Following a...
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Carolyn Nicolaysen
Apr 14, 20212 min
Creating a Culture of Self-Reliance: Step Six
Learn new skills. Now would be a great time to take on some projects as a family. Each week tackle a new skill. Ask members of the family...
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Carolyn Nicolaysen
Apr 7, 20212 min
Creating a Culture of Self-Reliance: Step Five
It’s telephone time. If you have not already done so choose an out of area person as your contact in case of an emergency. This person...
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Carolyn Nicolaysen
Mar 31, 20212 min
Creating a Culture of Self-Reliance: Step Four
As a family think through a disaster and plan your response. When we are faced with a crisis, we mortals all tend to respond in the same...
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