Creative and Frugal Gift Ideas…General Store

If you are like most of us you probably still have friends and family who are not yet accepting the idea that a self reliant life style is the only one that really brings peace. There are several recipes in the December Newsletter for “cheap” yet fun gifts from the kitchen but those not yet embracing food storage, who are also on your gift list, the following is a list of inexpensive and...

Christmas at Totally Ready…We have a Winner

Yes, we have a winner of the heart wall hanging. It is John H. of California. Thank you to all who helped by purchasing tickets. I have received  some autographed copies of the book: Making the Best of Basics from James Talmage Stevens, which I will be selling to benefit this same family. You may have noticed the banner ad for his book on the blog. It is packed with great information and a great addition...

A Sign of the Times…Unempolyment Rates Continue to Rise…Think Preparedness For the Holidays

The latest unemployment rates are out today and we are now at 10.8% nation wide. This means 16 million Americans who are looking for work cannot find it. That does not include those who have been looking for  awhile and given up. California’s rate is now at 12.5%. That is no surprise, as we have discussed the lack of work for farm workers due to the government decision to place the survival of smelt...

Gift Ideas…Photo Session

One of the steps in our Seven Steps program was to take photos of your family to include in your 72 hour kits. For those who missed that step… Every 72 hour kit should include a photo of your entire family together. It would also include individual pictures of each family member, including your pet.  These photos should then be included in your kit at the office, all 72 hour kits and they should be sent to...

Gift Ideas…Education

As I’m sure all of you have noticed times are tough, prices are up and available cash is down. The same hard times have hit our home as they have hit your’s. It has always been my goal to present simple solutions which are well thought out and well researched to help you deal with emergencies and life’s challenges as they arise. It is my hope to be able to continue to provide this help but the...