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    2022 Wednesday's Weekly Food Challenge
    Carolyn Nicolaysen
    • Mar 16
    • 1 min

    2022 Wednesday's Weekly Food Challenge

    Week 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...
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    Don't Let Them Fool You!
    cjnicolaysen
    • Mar 15
    • 2 min

    Don'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...
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    2022 Preparedness - Part 1: Week 10
    Carolyn Nicolaysen
    • Mar 14
    • 1 min

    2022 Preparedness - Part 1: Week 10

    Week 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...
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    2022 Wednesday's Weekly Food Challenge
    Carolyn Nicolaysen
    • Mar 9
    • 1 min

    2022 Wednesday's Weekly Food Challenge

    Food Week 10 - Protein Frozen foods month continues and we are storing 5 pounds of protein per person this week. Frozen fish and meats...
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    2022 Preparedness - Part 1: Week 9
    Carolyn Nicolaysen
    • Mar 7
    • 1 min

    2022 Preparedness - Part 1: Week 9

    Week 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...
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    It's Time to Step Up Our Efforts to Become Self-Reliant
    cjnicolaysen
    • Mar 4
    • 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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    2022 Wednesday's Weekly Food Challenge
    Carolyn Nicolaysen
    • Mar 2
    • 1 min

    2022 Wednesday's Weekly Food Challenge

    Food - 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...
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    2022 Preparedness - Part 1: Week 8
    Carolyn Nicolaysen
    • Feb 28
    • 1 min

    2022 Preparedness - Part 1: Week 8

    Week 8: We are making copies again this week. This time copy important documents such as: Driver’s licenses State ID cards Social...
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    Information Is Power
    cjnicolaysen
    • Feb 27
    • 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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    Cyber Attack The Next Disaster?
    cjnicolaysen
    • Feb 25
    • 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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    Add Canola Oil to the List
    cjnicolaysen
    • Feb 24
    • 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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    2022 Wednesday's Weekly Food Challenge
    Carolyn Nicolaysen
    • Feb 23
    • 1 min

    2022 Wednesday's Weekly Food Challenge

    Week 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...
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    Not Again Facebook!
    cjnicolaysen
    • Feb 22
    • 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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    2022 Preparedness - Part 1: Week 7
    Carolyn Nicolaysen
    • Feb 21
    • 1 min

    2022 Preparedness - Part 1: Week 7

    Week Seven: This week we tackle Financial information. Much of this information will be needed when applying for government aid and...
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    2022 Wednesday's Weekly Food Challenge
    Carolyn Nicolaysen
    • Feb 16
    • 2 min

    2022 Wednesday's Weekly Food Challenge

    Week 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...
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    2022 Preparedness - Part 1, Week 6
    Carolyn Nicolaysen
    • Feb 14
    • 1 min

    2022 Preparedness - Part 1, Week 6

    It’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...
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    2022 Wednesday's Weekly Food Challenge
    Carolyn Nicolaysen
    • Feb 9
    • 3 min

    2022 Wednesday's Weekly Food Challenge

    I'm sure you have heard about the trucking protests. They began asking for financial support to maintain their families during the...
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    2022 Preparedness - Part 1, Week 5
    Carolyn Nicolaysen
    • Feb 7
    • 1 min

    2022 Preparedness - Part 1, Week 5

    It’s time to make sure your medical records are up to date and accurate. Again, we have provided a Medical History form at...
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    2022 Wednesday's Weekly Food Challenge
    Carolyn Nicolaysen
    • Feb 2
    • 2 min

    2022 Wednesday's Weekly Food Challenge

    Each week as we post the Wednesday challenges we will try to update you on the latest news affecting food prices and inflation. This week...
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    2022 Preparedness - Part 1: Week 4
    Carolyn Nicolaysen
    • Jan 31
    • 1 min

    2022 Preparedness - Part 1: Week 4

    Now that you have phone and address information recorded for family and friends it’s time to expand. This week record all phone and email...
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