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
Feb 24, 20221 min read
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
Nov 24, 20212 min read
No More Dollar Stores?
Yesterday Dollar Tree executives announced they will be raising prices to $1.25. This is a 25% increase in price. If you spent $10.00 you...
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cjnicolaysen
Nov 2, 20213 min read
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 14, 20212 min read
It's Going to Be an Expensive Winter
We are all feeling it, inflation. Food prices have risen 8% over the past year. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics gasoline...
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cjnicolaysen
Sep 30, 20211 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 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 5, 20212 min read
And Now It's Oats
Because of drought in the plains states the oat crop in the United States will be the smallest since 1866! That is truly frightening....
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cjnicolaysen
Sep 1, 20212 min read
Blueberries and Nuts
The 2020 growing season was tough for nut growers and this year has been even more of a challenge. NPR reported the aquifer in Madera...
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cjnicolaysen
Aug 31, 20211 min read
Meat and Wheat Oh My
Whether it's hamburgers and hot dogs, aram or sub sandwiches, pizza or barbecue the price is going up. Oh how I hate to keep harping on...
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cjnicolaysen
Aug 24, 20211 min read
Look What I Found Today!
Every year for the past several years I have worked with a few friends to fill Christmas stockings for the families served by the local...
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cjnicolaysen
Aug 17, 20212 min read
Prices Up In July
The inflation index for July was just released and it is truly frightening. July inflation 2021 over 2020 is as follows. Food: 5.4%...
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cjnicolaysen
Aug 12, 20212 min read
Dollar Store: Great For Stocking Your General Store
About our General Store, it is a place we can turn everyday to meet our needs. General Stores in the past not only had food but also...
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cjnicolaysen
Aug 11, 20211 min read
Buy Pork Now!
As if there isn't enough bad news on the economic front California is at it again! Yes, the legislature just passed a law requiring hog...
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cjnicolaysen
Aug 6, 20214 min read
Hallelujah For the Dollar Stores
Inflation is here and here to stay, at least for the foreseeable future. We do not need to let is break our budget unless we fail to...
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