Our General Store…Haiti and What we Can Learn

This week I will be doing a blog talk radio show to talk about the lessons we can learn from the Haitian earthquake. Did you know deaths from earthquakes have tripled since 1998? Did you know there are 7.0 and larger earthquakes overdue on every continent and many islands of the sea? Did you know the Haitian earthquake was on the same fault as San Fransisco? If you live in an earthquake area you may know the...

Our General Store…Milk…Food Prices Rise

I am very excited to welcome so many new members to our Yahoo Group. If you have not already signed up please visit to see what we are doing. I know many just glean information without ever commenting,  but please comment.  We all learn so much more when we share and ask questions. For those who have been around for awhile you have heard me comment many times on the concern I have that food prices will...

Let’s Start the Year Right…Totally Ready Give Away!!

As I have watched the economy this year, and heard from many of you, it has become more and more important to me that we expand our numbers. Everyone needs to know what we know. Families throughout the world are suffering from the failing economy and an increase in natural disasters. Please help me to reach out and expand our community As a way of thanking you for your help I am going to be giving away...

Never Miss A Thing! The Totally Ready Newsletter!!

In recent months I have been asked repeatedly how new comers can catch up. I’ve been asked for a summary of our Seven Steps from last year (365 Days to be prepared) as well as a list of what we have already added to our General Store. I have been asked where to get more information on topics we have already discussed. With this in mind we are introducing a Totally Ready Newsletter. You will no longer...

MARCH GIVE AWAY…RECIPES

A Pandemic seems to be a concern that has been moved to the back burner. The president has chosen to eliminate funding for preparing families from the the stimulus package. The Center for Disease Control and the World Health Organization continue to stress the necessity for communities and families to prepare. The CDC does not have more than general information for families on their web site. In discussions...