Recent Be Prepared Blog | Non-Emergency Planning PostsPreparing for Technology Issues: Online Billingby Shannon Wakeland09 Feb 2007 07:58 AMComputers are almost a necessity these days. Everyone has one. There are many of us who use this technology to our advantage, especially when it comes to bill paying. I'm guilty of it. Paying bills and checking balances online is only a click away. Prepare Your Pantryby Marily07 Feb 2007 03:22 PMI use to think that with my frugal ways it just didn't make sense to keep my pantry stocked. Instead, I would try only to purchase the items that I really needed for the next week or two of meals. However (and as many others have discovered), I was mistaken. Preparing to Become a Caregiverby Shannon Wakeland26 Jan 2007 03:39 PMAre you prepared to be a caregiver? Several years ago, my grandmother moved in with us. She has since passed away and I will always remember her with fond memories, however there were times when I wondered if I had taken on too much. Preparedness: When Mom Is Sickby Shannon Wakeland24 Jan 2007 05:59 AMPersonally I find that being prepared in case of an emergency is very important in my household. What kind of emergency? The day I woke up with a terrible stomach virus! Ugh! Not a good day. Plan Next Year's Garden Nowby Miriam Caldwell27 Oct 2006 08:55 PMThe fall is a great time to begin to plan and prepare next year's vegetable garden. You can take important steps to promote a healthy and successful garden for next year. Here are five tips for preparing for next year's garden today. Five Ways to Prepare for Cold and Flu Seasonby Miriam Caldwell14 Oct 2006 05:47 PMAs the cool weather sets in, that means that cold and flu season are beginning to set in as well. Many people believe this happens because people are inside more, and the germs are more easily spread from person to person. Five Planning Tips to Simplify the Holiday Seasonby Miriam Caldwell14 Oct 2006 05:47 PMThe holiday season can be a stressful one. In addition to planning for Thanksgiving and Christmas, I have one child with a birthday in December and another soon after in January. I have learned that if I do not begin early, I will not get everything done. Teaching Your Children How to Planby Miriam Caldwell22 Sep 2006 09:02 PMOne important skill that you can teach your children is the ability to plan ahead to achieve goals or dreams. It is important that children begin to learn the elements of planning ahead for the future and the benefits of self-discipline. The Importance of a Willby Miriam Caldwell22 Sep 2006 09:02 PMIf you do not already have a will in place, you should begin to prepare one now. If you are relatively young, and do not plan to leave over a million dollars in assets you should be able to complete a simple will and you may not need a lawyer to help you. Why Plan?by Miriam Caldwell16 Sep 2006 08:59 PMAre you a planner? Do you sit down and plan out your day every day or is it more of a quick glance at the week ahead? Do you plan for Christmas several months in advance and start buying gifts early or do you buy everything the week before Christmas? Recent Blog Comments ToltecaTodd says... "I have seen hundreds of food storages." |
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