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 have to wonder what you missed when on vacation or recovering from an illness or just a busy week. I will announce special offers for preparedness supplies as I find good deals or arrange for discounts with suppliers or manufacturers. For a complete list of the sections and topics to be covered please check out the information on the newsletter link above.

Wedding season is upon us and a gift subscription would be a great way to help get the newly webs off to a great start! And of course there is Father’s Day!

A great gift for those you care about most…

Many of you have told me of your frustration with friends and family who are not preparing.

Our first newsletter will explain the importance of preparedness, review our three month supply, introduce the General Store concept,

bring you up-to-speed on the H1N1 flu virus, and include an e-book discount for our new e-book – all this for subscribers only!

SUBSCRIBE TODAY!

If you are a member of a preparedness or other group, please contact me directly about a group rate

Carolyn@TotallyReady.com

We will finish up the 52 weeks of our Seven Steps program in January. I know many of you joined us late or could not keep up with that many steps and caring for your family. We will revisit those steps in a follow up which will allow you to complete all the suggestions as you can.

I have also felt strongly that it is time we focus on helping our children become self reliant and self confident enough to face the challenges in their lives. I’m afraid we have raised a generation of, now young adults, who feel entitled to a life free of work and sacrifice. That is not realistic and not a healthy view of the world. When we see those in their 50s moving in with mom and dad because they are broke because of bailing out their 20 and 30 something kids, it is obvious we need to get back to the basics of educating children about work and self reliance.

With the downturn in the economy, prices rising, pension funds failing and  jobs being downsized or disappearing we must continue to look at ways to save money and we will continue to do just that.

We also need to examine new ideas for earning a little more. Entrepreneurial endeavors are, of necessity, are becoming more common. We will be highlighting new businesses as we work together to help each other succeed. I would like to highlight a different business at least twice a month but that is really up to you. If you know someone with an internet business who would like a little free publicity please have them contact me at: carolyn@totallyReady.com.

We will continue examining ways to prepare for a pandemic both at home, at school and at work. We can not become complacent and imagine this issue has gone away. It has not.

And finally, probably, at least in my mind, the most important topic food storage. With food and supplies stored it will be so much easier for us to prosper during times of economic crisis.

Each month we will also announce a give away for the month. The items given away will be, of course, of a preparedness nature. I’ll announce the January give away on Wednesday so be sure to check in and Thursday I will be highlighting our first business and it is really…an exciting one!

To summarize, here is our new schedule for 2009!

Monday: Finish our Seven Steps and then move on to Food Storage

Tuesday:  Self Reliant Kids

Wednesday: Money Saving Tips

Thursday: New Business Highlights and Money Making Tips

Friday: Pandemic Preparations

If you have any ideas or suggestions for 2009 please send them to me and I will try to work them in soon.