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Charlene Nelson

Save Big on Cleaning Supplies

The grocery store is a minefield of danger to the family budget, especially with current inflation. Food is essential, so you really can't stop grocery shopping, can you? But a good portion of the tally you pay at the till is not for groceries, but cleaning supplies for the house. If you're trying to find […]
by Charlene Nelson
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June 8, 2022

The 3-Day Plan

Last week we talked about the 3-3-3-1 rule for developing your emergency plans and how to create a Bug Out Bag for the first three minutes of a disaster. This week we're going to look at the three-day plan, the second 3 of the 3-3-3-1 rule. Start with a plan Based on the emergencies you […]
by Charlene Nelson
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June 6, 2022

Budget Wise: Travel North Dakota

Memorial Day is the gateway to summer, a time for vacations and travel plans. Despite rising gas and food prices, your summer vacations don't need to cost a lot, especially if you travel within the state. Who needs to go to Disneyland? There is so much to see and do in North Dakota, starting with […]
by Charlene Nelson
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June 1, 2022

Small Town Hosts Big Memorial Day Celebrations

BUFFALO — The small town of Buffalo in western Cass County (population 184) held weekend-long celebrations commemorating Memorial Day. The commemorations began on Saturday, May 28. Under the direction of John Halland, newly installed commander of American Legion Eastern Yanish Post 10, American flags were placed at the gravesides of all veterans.  On Monday, May […]
by Charlene Nelson
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May 30, 2022

The First 3 Minutes

It's almost summer time, and that means we're entering tornado season. Natural or man-made disasters will strike without warning. In North Dakota, we should prepare for a house fire, tornado, or a chemical spill. In other parts of the country, the disasters might be earthquakes or flash flooding. When planning for disasters, follow the 3-3-3-1 […]
by Charlene Nelson
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May 30, 2022

Is the Dual Nomination Process Good for North Dakota?

Those who attend party conventions to endorse candidates often believe that they are helping the party decide who will run under the party's banner. Theoretically, candidates endorsed by the party receive support from the party, including access to the RNC Data Center, the party’s nonprofit mailing rates for postage, as well as other practical and […]
by Charlene Nelson
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May 27, 2022

Thriftier Thrift Store Shopping

Thrift stores have become quite popular. And what’s not to like? You can get some amazing bargains, and you are helping the environment by using what would otherwise end up in the landfill. Thriftier Thrift Store Shopping I rarely buy anything new anymore. I find that with a good thrift store strategy, I can get […]
by Charlene Nelson
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May 25, 2022

Burgum, GOP Party Leaders Weigh in on Races

North Dakota has had a significant population increase in the last 10 years, leading to the 2021 legislature drawing new boundaries for legislative districts. This redistricting created a sort of musical chairs as several legislators found themselves residing in a new district or saw significant changes to their old district boundaries. State law directs the […]
by Charlene Nelson
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May 23, 2022

Time to Store Water

In times of emergency, water is an essential concern. Water is not only essential to good health and hygiene, it is quite often the first thing to be affected by natural disaster. The water supply may be interrupted because of tornado, flooding, extreme weather or a power outage that affects water delivery. Or water may […]
by Charlene Nelson
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May 23, 2022

Debt-free College

It's graduation time and hundreds of fresh-faced, enthusiastic youth are getting ready to head off to college. College can be an expensive proposition, and it appears that fewer and fewer people are able to afford it. Government reports say that nearly half of all students graduate with student loan debt and the average amount owed is […]
by Charlene Nelson
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May 18, 2022
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