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cjnicolaysen
Aug 16, 20221 min read
I Almost Threw Away the Sandpaper ~~ School Safety Update
UPDATE: I just did an interview discussing school safety. You can listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kLaXgPacxE My part...
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cjnicolaysen
Aug 11, 20227 min read
How Safe Are Your Schools
Are your schools as safe as they could be not just in case of a violent act, but also should there be another type of emergency such as a...
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cjnicolaysen
Aug 6, 20221 min read
Fuse Box AhHa Moment
For Christmas we gave our adult children plug in flashlights that automatically come on when the power fails. They are amazing and work...
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cjnicolaysen
Jul 29, 20228 min read
Not a Drop to Drink:Drought
Drought is not just a concern in the United States but worldwide. It is affecting our budgets, way of life and sadly even causing deaths....
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cjnicolaysen
Jul 22, 20221 min read
Civil War? Really?
This survey is truly frightening. I would like to know the demographics and political leanings of those who responded. It does make a...
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cjnicolaysen
Jul 22, 20222 min read
Please Don't Do This
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...
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cjnicolaysen
Jul 19, 20221 min read
Number Ten Cans to the Rescue
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...
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cjnicolaysen
Jul 18, 20222 min read
Huge Interest Rate Hike! Listen Up: On the Radio and youtube, Join Me
The Fed Announced today it is likely to raise interest rates 75 basis points next week. This means a raise of .75%. Today interest rates...
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cjnicolaysen
Jul 12, 20221 min read
Summer Bargains
It's stocking stuffer time! It just dawned on me summer items will disappear quickly now. Each Christmas for a few years I have been...
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cjnicolaysen
Jul 6, 20222 min read
Light Bulb Moment
Remember the phase, "It's like a light bulb came on and I could see things clearly"? I seem to be having these moments more often and I...
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cjnicolaysen
Jun 28, 20221 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20222 min read
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 25, 20223 min read
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, 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
Feb 22, 20221 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20212 min read
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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