I apologize for my absence, I tend to get all caught up in the holiday season and sometimes neglect other matters. Hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful and that you took advantage of some great grocery sales to build up your food storage!
It's December again, and in regards to preparedness, I start thinking a lot about things that would make winter more manageable in the event of a crisis, i.e. Backup heat, backup power, blankets, clothing, winter car needs, etc. Here in the land of eternal winter, there's a lot to think about.
That can all get really overwhelming, so as usual, I am picking just one area to focus on. One goal a month...I can do that!
I am going to be scouting around for down comforters for all the beds in our home. I heard the story of a gal who lived through the Japan earthquake/tsunami and mentioned that this was absolutely crucial to keeping everyone warm when there was no power for heating. They don't have to be pretty or new, but I plan to just fold them and stick them under each bed so they will be there when needed. A bonus: I could put them on the beds underneath regular bedspreads so I can turn the heat down a couple degrees every night, and cut down on heating costs during the winter!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! Thanks for your support this year!
