Tag: preparedness
The Perfect Housewarming Gift…
With the new homebuyer tax credit, there will surely be lots of people buying houses in the next couple of months. And what better housewarming gift than a disaster kit? […]
A Feel-Good Friday Post
How about something to warm your heart at the end of this long week… Nate brought me some thank you letters he received from school kids that his team had […]
Is It Winter Yet?
There are many things I love about winter — hot chocolate, mittens, flannel jammies and woolly tights, to name but a few. Well, our friends at NOAA must be looking […]
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, […]
Wait A Minute…
…does this prove that we really do need to be prepared for anything?
Are You A “Complete Idiot”?
Time to snuggle up, get cozy, and read all about disasters and how to prepare for them! No one here is calling you an idiot, but “The Complete Idiot’s Guide […]
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 […]
#Just1Thing: Winner Announced!
Before I get to the winner of our #Just1Thing contest, I want to share with you all the responses we received.It’s pretty cool to think that all of these things […]
Have You Had Your Flu Shot?
Guess what I did this morning? I got my flu shot. No, not the H1N1 vaccine…just the regular seasonal version. But, in my mind, the needle prick is well worth […]
The “Perfect” Reminder
Indonesia earthquake. Samoa tsunami. Philippines typhoon. Atlanta floods. Disasters can happen any time, any where. Are you ready? Last night, NOAA issued a tsunami advisory for the Oregon Coast. It […]