Vacation Time…Desert Survival

It’s getting to be that time again, vacation time! If a vacation is out of the question this year because the budget is tight get out your copy of Pack Your Bags: We’re Staying Home and begin planning your stay at home vacation now. There are so many things you can do that are fun, educational and cheap while they accomplish the most important part of a vacation, uninterrupted family time. We...

Life After an EMP…Summer School…My talk with Halli

Quick reminder, because of my concern for rising food prices, until the end of the month  I will send any new subscribers to the Totally Ready Newsletter a copy of our March issue which includes the information you will need to store a nutritionally balanced three month supply designed for your family’s needs, not the generic list you find other places. After that the issue will be bundled with...

Winter Travel by Car Part 2

There are just a few more things to add to the trunk before taking off on your trip during winter weather months. I received a note for a reader who said there would be no room in the trunk for anything else if they put all these items in. He is wrong, but who said it all had to be in the trunk. We all have a glove box, pockets on the back of seats and pockets on the doors where small items can be stored, in...

Money Saving Wednesday…Think from Scratch…One More Day to Purchase Raffle Tickets

If you have not read the story about the family we are trying to help this holiday season please take a minute to read it before you move on and read the post for today. PLEASE HELP This season instead of spending money create a few new holiday traditions. You may be in the habit of getting pizza for a simple Christmas Eve dinner. This year begin a new tradition and make pizza from scratch. You can purchase crusts...

Prepare For Holiday Travel With the Kids…Send Flooding info to England

Thanksgiving and Christmas often bring with them the opportunity to travel to see family and friends. This can be a time of dread for parents as they look forward to hours in the car or in airport waiting areas.Whether we travel by air, train or car, a trip with children is a challenge all the same. It seems a good time to share some “preparedness” tips to survival. To some extent, the challenge...