Carolyn NicolaysenMar 161 min2022 Wednesday's Weekly Food ChallengeWeek 11: Food - This week we will have a task for the food portion of our weekly challenge but it is free! This free week will give you...
cjnicolaysenMar 152 minDon't Let Them Fool You!In 2007 prices were soaring and we warned readers to stock up as things went on sale. I received several comments from our friends on...
Carolyn NicolaysenMar 141 min2022 Preparedness - Part 1: Week 10Week 10: This is a sensitive topic this week. We will be recording all our passwords. You do not want these to fall into the wrong hands...
Carolyn NicolaysenMar 91 min2022 Wednesday's Weekly Food ChallengeFood Week 10 - Protein Frozen foods month continues and we are storing 5 pounds of protein per person this week. Frozen fish and meats...
Carolyn NicolaysenMar 71 min2022 Preparedness - Part 1: Week 9Week 9 When applying for aid you will need proof of residency. Copy utility bills with your name and address on them. You cannot make a...
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...
Carolyn NicolaysenMar 21 min2022 Wednesday's Weekly Food ChallengeFood - Week 9: Vegetables March is frozen foods month so the rest of this month we will stock up on frozen foods. If you do not have a...
Carolyn NicolaysenFeb 281 min2022 Preparedness - Part 1: Week 8Week 8: We are making copies again this week. This time copy important documents such as: Driver’s licenses State ID cards Social...
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...
Carolyn NicolaysenFeb 231 min2022 Wednesday's Weekly Food ChallengeWeek 8: Food Store Ginger Ale and Herbal Teas. We recently discovered ginger beer. We have had this in the past but it was very strong so...
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 NicolaysenFeb 211 min2022 Preparedness - Part 1: Week 7Week Seven: This week we tackle Financial information. Much of this information will be needed when applying for government aid and...
Carolyn NicolaysenFeb 162 min2022 Wednesday's Weekly Food ChallengeWeek Seven: Food It’s a grains week. Store 6 pounds per person. Please do not store wheat if you do not like wheat or you do not know how...
Carolyn NicolaysenFeb 141 min2022 Preparedness - Part 1, Week 6It’s time to think about our other family members, our pets. This week complete the Pet Medical form. If your pet needs to be cared for...
Carolyn NicolaysenFeb 93 min2022 Wednesday's Weekly Food ChallengeI'm sure you have heard about the trucking protests. They began asking for financial support to maintain their families during the...
Carolyn NicolaysenFeb 71 min2022 Preparedness - Part 1, Week 5It’s time to make sure your medical records are up to date and accurate. Again, we have provided a Medical History form at...
Carolyn NicolaysenFeb 22 min2022 Wednesday's Weekly Food ChallengeEach week as we post the Wednesday challenges we will try to update you on the latest news affecting food prices and inflation. This week...
Carolyn NicolaysenJan 311 min2022 Preparedness - Part 1: Week 4Now that you have phone and address information recorded for family and friends it’s time to expand. This week record all phone and email...