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Wondering if some of the tips on the internet are good or just silly, even dangerous? Some of them are silly and some dangerous. If you...
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cjnicolaysen
Jul 19, 20221 min read
Number Ten Cans to the Rescue
I've been saving number ten cans for years. I have used them to make stoves, to store small items in the workbench, to fill with water to...
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cjnicolaysen
Mar 4, 20222 min read
It's Time to Step Up Our Efforts to Become Self-Reliant
We thought gas prices were out of control when gas was $3.40 per gallon a few weeks ago. Today the average gas price nationally is at...
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cjnicolaysen
Feb 27, 20221 min read
Information Is Power
Today is the Sabbath for Christians, a day of prayer and contemplation. I was reminded today of our mission here at Totally Ready. We...
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cjnicolaysen
Dec 27, 20212 min read
Sugars, Not All Created Equal--What Diabetics and We All Need to Know
I been asked what to store if you are storing for a type 2 diabetic. The simple answer is, store what you eat. If you eat canned fruits...
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cjnicolaysen
Oct 28, 20211 min read
Is Chocolate Safe to Eat With a White Film?
Is it safe to eat bloomed chocolate? Chocolate bloom is one of two types of whitish coating that can appear on the surface of chocolate:...
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cjnicolaysen
Oct 21, 20211 min read
Following a Disaster: What to Expect: Part Three
11. Family will worry. Create a communications plan and a phone tree to keep extended family informed. 12. Do not keep children sheltered...
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cjnicolaysen
Oct 7, 20212 min read
Food Storage For Gastric Bypass
We had a reader on our facebook page ask about storing food after gastric bypass surgery. The diet after such surgeries needs to be...
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cjnicolaysen
Oct 6, 20215 min read
Water Storage: What is best?
Water Storage — What if the Tap Goes Dry? Ia few years ago I watched a national morning television show where they discussed emergency...
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cjnicolaysen
Sep 15, 20213 min read
Preparing For a Recession; Tips From Great grandma
“Use it up, wear it out, make do or do without.” The Great Depression (1929-1939) was the worst economic downturn in modern history. By...
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cjnicolaysen
Sep 11, 20212 min read
Questions Answered: Is a Depression Coming?
The short answer is maybe. There are so many things that would have to happen for us to have a depression on the scale of the one in...
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cjnicolaysen
Aug 25, 20213 min read
Answering Your Questions: Disabilities, How to Plan
I have a disability. Is there any special emergency planning I should do? If you have a disability or special need, you may have to take...
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cjnicolaysen
Jul 27, 20213 min read
Answering Your Questions: What to Stock Up On
Question: "I have a feeling I need to prepare but what do I stock up on when prices are going up? Is it too late?" It is never too late!...
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cjnicolaysen
Jul 21, 20213 min read
Answering Your Questions: Water
There are a few things I have noticed recently: 1. More people are saying they are new to preparing but just have the feeling they should...
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Carolyn Nicolaysen
Jul 13, 20211 min read
What Are We Preparing For?
What are we preparing for? May I suggest four challenges we all need to prepare for. First prepare for power outages. Almost every...
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