Shopping Wisely
This weekend I spent a couple hours, yes hours, recording the price of items I normally purchase at the two grocery stores in town. Now...
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Carolyn Nicolaysen
- May 23, 2022
- 1 min
2022 Preparedness Part 2: Week 20
Week 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...
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cjnicolaysen
- Mar 4, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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
- Feb 25, 2022
- 3 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
- Feb 24, 2022
- 1 min
Add Canola Oil to the List
Isn't this a gorgeous photo? Did you know this is where we get canola oil? Our agriculture experts, farmers and manufacturers of food...
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cjnicolaysen
- Feb 22, 2022
- 1 min
Not 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...
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Carolyn Nicolaysen
- Jan 28, 2022
- 3 min
Winter Storm this Weekend...Prepare now
Time 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...
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cjnicolaysen
- Jan 20, 2022
- 2 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
- Dec 7, 2021
- 2 min
Making Master Mixes From Your Favorite Recipes
Many years ago there were some very popular cook books that advocated creating a master mix and then using it to make several recipes. I...
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cjnicolaysen
- Nov 2, 2021
- 3 min
Now 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...
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cjnicolaysen
- Oct 24, 2021
- 3 min
All About Milk
Monday we will add milk to our General Store so let's take a minute to talk milk. Milk provides nine essential nutrients: protein,...
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cjnicolaysen
- Oct 21, 2021
- 1 min
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 13, 2021
- 1 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 6, 2021
- 5 min
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
- Oct 4, 2021
- 2 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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cjnicolaysen
- Sep 30, 2021
- 1 min
More Price Increases To Be Aware Of
Do to labor shortages and the increasing price of crude oil, cooking oils are dramatically increasing in price. The crude oil industry is...
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cjnicolaysen
- Sep 21, 2021
- 2 min
Inflation: Another Update and Warning
Before 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...
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cjnicolaysen
- Sep 15, 2021
- 3 min
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
- Aug 28, 2021
- 4 min
Hurricane Ida
Hurricane 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...
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