Heavy Rains Could Mean Floods…Prepare Now

With heavy rains and record tides in the forecast for the east coast the next few days it is time to review what we should be prepared to do in case flooding affects our neighborhood. Please pass along the link to this post to any family and friends you may have in the affected area. Flood Watch-Flooding is possible in your area Flood Warning-Flooding is already occurring in another area and may affect your...

Money Saving Wednesday…Unemployment Rates

Before I remind you to save money I want to remind you of the raffle to help a deserving family this Christmas. We all know when we give we are blessed. Invest in the raffle and maybe you’ll win a great wall hanging/table topper you can give as a gift! Purchase your tickets today! There has been so much talk about the improving economy the last few weeks but most of the people I know are not convinced. I...

Our General Store…Protein Again

Before we get to our General Store for this week a few items to review. I have decided I must have one of the worst internet providers on the planet! We were up and down again all weekend, and yesterday, which is why this post is a day late. When trying to write a post I kept losing it and finally just gave up! So, I apologize. Second the November Newsletter went out last week and if you subscribed and did...

Money Saving Wednesday…Holiday Entertaining During a Pandemic and Recession

This is the year to rethink our holiday parties and keep them simple. The economy is bad. We have been told it is improving but most of us have not noticed any improvement in our own circumstances. Even if things are looking up let’s commit to learning from the downturn this year. Our second concern this year is the H1N1 flu. With the seasonal flu season now upon us we may see increasing cases of the...

Our General Store…Desserts!!!

Every good General Store must  include a dessert department. Whether it be a natural disaster, job loss, pandemic, or unexpected guests, desserts are a must for getting through. The next two months are the best time all year to stock your shelves with items to use when making treats for your family for the next year. Today is the perfect day to scout out the candy section of your grocery and pharmacy...