Wondering if some of the tips on the internet are good or just silly, even dangerous? Some of them are silly and some dangerous. If you...

I've been saving number ten cans for years. I have used them to make stoves, to store small items in the workbench, to fill with water to...

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...

Today is the Sabbath for Christians, a day of prayer and contemplation. I was reminded today of our mission here at Totally Ready. We...

I been asked what to store if you are storing for a type 2 diabetic. The simple answer is, store what you eat. If you eat canned fruits...

Is it safe to eat bloomed chocolate? Chocolate bloom is one of two types of whitish coating that can appear on the surface of chocolate:...

11. Family will worry. Create a communications plan and a phone tree to keep extended family informed. 12. Do not keep children sheltered...

We had a reader on our facebook page ask about storing food after gastric bypass surgery. The diet after such surgeries needs to be...

Water Storage — What if the Tap Goes Dry? Ia few years ago I watched a national morning television show where they discussed emergency...

“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...

The short answer is maybe. There are so many things that would have to happen for us to have a depression on the scale of the one in...

I have a disability. Is there any special emergency planning I should do? If you have a disability or special need, you may have to take...

Question: "I have a feeling I need to prepare but what do I stock up on when prices are going up? Is it too late?" It is never too late!...

There are a few things I have noticed recently: 1. More people are saying they are new to preparing but just have the feeling they should...

What are we preparing for? May I suggest four challenges we all need to prepare for. First prepare for power outages. Almost every...