Tag: prepare-aphernalia
Prepare-aphernalia: Slip-On Coasters
With H1N1 and seasonal flu making the rounds this season, it’s especially important to avoid swapping germs by mistakenly drinking from someone else’s glass at Thanksgiving dinner. (You wouldn’t want […]
Prepare-aphernalia: Emergency Tea
[Stifling giddy giggles…] This Pembrokeshire Tea Company “Emergency Tea” campaign is my new favorite thing. An emergency stash of tea – much like an emergency stash of coffee – is […]
We All Scream For Freeze-Dried Ice Cream!
Our friend Magi’s comment on yesterday’s post reminded me of my childhood… Or, more specifically, visits to OMSI where I got to indulge in the very special treat of freeze-dried […]
Prepare-aphernalia: Shelf-Stable Salmon
I can’t think of anything that would be more comforting after a disaster than some carb-filled macaroni and cheese. Or how about a salmon fillet and a side of rice? […]
Prepare-aphernalia: Wondermark Comic’s Knit Kit Survival Bag
First it was a comic strip (which we blogged here). Then, a t-shirt. Now, a survival kit messenger bag! You’ve gotta give props to the folks at Wondermark for creating […]
Flu Prepare-aphernalia: Musical Hand Wash Timer
According to a CDC survey, about 1 in 5 U.S. children had a flu-like illness earlier this month — and most of those cases likely were swine flu. As we […]
Prepare-aphernalia: Meal In A (Hot) Can
When disaster strikes, you might not have a microwave. Seems pretty obvious that when the power goes out, so does the potential for hot food. Or does it? For years, […]
Prepare-aphernalia: The Bra That Could Save Your Life
“A brassiere that, in an emergency, can be quickly converted into a pair of protective face masks, one for the brassiere wearer and one to be given to some needy […]
Coffee Lover’s Prepare-aphernalia: VIA Ready Brew
Unless you happen to live on a remote desert island, you’ve probably heard about Starbucks’ new product — VIA Ready Brew. And, if you’re anything like me, you’ve even been […]
Survivaballs!
Here at the Red Cross, we want to be prepared for anything! What could be more perfect than the all-in-one, self-sustaining SurvivaBall! You can watch a video to learn all […]