Carolyn Nicolaysen2 days ago1 min2022 Preparedness Part 2: Week 20Week 20: Around the House The price of energy has skyrocketed in many areas. We can save by making small changes that will add up over...
cjnicolaysenMar 42 minIt's Time to Step Up Our Efforts to Become Self-ReliantWe 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...
cjnicolaysenFeb 271 minInformation Is PowerToday is the Sabbath for Christians, a day of prayer and contemplation. I was reminded today of our mission here at Totally Ready. We...
cjnicolaysenFeb 253 minCyber 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...
cjnicolaysenFeb 241 minAdd Canola Oil to the ListIsn't this a gorgeous photo? Did you know this is where we get canola oil? Our agriculture experts, farmers and manufacturers of food...
cjnicolaysenFeb 221 minNot Again Facebook!If you have been following our saga on Facebook you know we have been blocked out of our account for the past five days with only...
Carolyn NicolaysenJan 283 minWinter Storm this Weekend...Prepare nowTime to review and prepare for a power outage this weekend if you live on the East Coast of the United States. Following is a checklist...
cjnicolaysenJan 202 minServing Disaster Survivors using Your CreativityEach year thousands suffer after surviving a natural disaster. As we have spoken to survivors they often mention missing the Christmas...
cjnicolaysenDec 7, 20212 minMaking Master Mixes From Your Favorite RecipesMany years ago there were some very popular cook books that advocated creating a master mix and then using it to make several recipes. I...
cjnicolaysenNov 2, 20213 minNow it's paper! How Will All of This Affect Our Buying Power?Why are we posting all this inflation and supply information? It is just as a warning to you so if you choose you can prepare for things...
cjnicolaysenOct 25, 20213 minAll About MilkMonday we will add milk to our General Store so let's take a minute to talk milk. Milk provides nine essential nutrients: protein,...
cjnicolaysenOct 21, 20211 minFollowing a Disaster: What to Expect: Part Three11. Family will worry. Create a communications plan and a phone tree to keep extended family informed. 12. Do not keep children sheltered...
cjnicolaysenOct 13, 20211 minFollowing a Disaster: What to Expect: Part TwoAre you prepared for these? 6. Businesses will be closed and jobs lost. Some will never reopen. 7. Traffic will be horrendous. Those who...
cjnicolaysenOct 6, 20215 minWater 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...
cjnicolaysenOct 4, 20212 minFollowing a Disaster: What to Expect: Part OneFor 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...
cjnicolaysenSep 30, 20211 minMore Price Increases To Be Aware OfDo to labor shortages and the increasing price of crude oil, cooking oils are dramatically increasing in price. The crude oil industry is...
cjnicolaysenSep 21, 20212 minInflation: Another Update and WarningBefore I begin I need to vent! I was recently on a facebook food storage site and someone asked a question about bugs in food. I...
cjnicolaysenSep 15, 20213 minPreparing 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...
cjnicolaysenAug 28, 20214 minHurricane IdaHurricane Ida is a monster, predicted to be a category 4 with a 20 foot storm surge. Time to evacuate areas in four gulf states. Time to...
Carolyn NicolaysenJun 4, 20217 minTime to Clean Up After FloodingWe have seen devastating flooding in Texas and now through the south and east coast. When homes flood, the water can wreak havoc on the...