Survival Saturday

Important Papers!!!

Do you know where your (insert document name here) is? Would you know in an emergency (fire, flood, evacuation)?

So here is were I post a wonderful post about survival all from my own thoughts. LOL!! That is so not going to happen this week. Again I will be sending you off on a blog trip. Ready Set Plan has a great post about documents you NEED to read.

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Crystal just spells it out in simple,direct, and easy enough for busy moms to do fashion.

Also if you really want to get into this like nobodies business or want more in depth advice check out Trent over at the Simple Dollar. I read this post a while ago and thought it was of great worth but to scary for me. He is a fantastic writer.

Be sure to look around Trent's blog as well as Crystal's they both offer so much valuable information.

Survival Saturday

And the 72 hour kit continues on..........

I really wanting to get my kit done. I have several items scattered about the house and shed. We did pull out a bin 'o' bags and found packs for all of us. Now if I can just figure out where to put them!! LOL! I also still need to actually put the items I have in them. I know brilliant idea, huh? Maybe this week I ca pull it off. Don't hold your breath! ;)

Original list is here.

Thrifty Thursday

A Well Stocked Car

No not an emergency kit. But a sanity kit!!

How many times do you get running errands or on a "short" ride to a friend or relatives home and about half way into it you hear, "I am hungry" or "I need a drink!"

Well I don't play the stop and pick something up game. Most of the time they just need a quick snack.

And that is what they get from me!

I keep a big zip lock in my console with snacks in it.

Each seat in my vehicle has a water jug.

What snacks do I pack?

Per child: 1 cracker pack (think pb crackers or cheese sandwich crackers)

1 granola bar

1 fruit snack

1 drink box

So they get a treat and I get to save $$$$$$. Plus these are great to have on hand in case you do happen to have some kind of emergency.

Other items to have on hand:

Blankets: I keep 4 small fleece blankets in my car. They are comfort items for tired kiddos, toys (think peek-a-boo), and great for wrapping up a I-really-messed-up-my-cloths kid.

Wet wipes: I have those little sanitized wipes you get at restaurants and baby wipes.

Tylenol or ibuprofen: MOMMY and DADDY saver!! You know you need it sometimes! :) Put some in the car. Saves you $$ and a headache.

Plastic bags: yucky clothes, food messes, & dirty diapers

Survival Saturday

72 hour kit general list
This is a list I really like. It suits my style of doing things. It is compiled by the lovely gals over at Safely Gathered In. I am going to be using this as my running list for the next little while. I encourage you to work on yours as well. Post what does or does not work for you.

1 sturdy backpack per person (or rolling suitcase), or some tupperware bins (preferably with wheels). You pretty much need something that you will be able to grab at a moment's notice and throw into the back of the car

1 change of clothes per person

1 set of scriptures per family

1 flashlight per person

batteries

small first aid kit

personal documents (copies of birth certs, ss cards, wills, patriarchal blessings, insurance card copies, etc). It's also good to have copies of these to send to a family member who doesn't live in your same area

2 gallons water per person (this is a MINIMUM. 3 gallons per person is ideal)

$100 cash per family (make sure you have some change and small bills)

ax & shovel (obviously, this will probably not be kept WITH your kit, but have them available)utility knife

bucket

battery powered radio and light

small sewing kit

Food: here is an example of food to store in your kits. Remember to rotate every 6 months!

1 lb dried fruit or trail mix per person

1 pkg soda crackers AND graham crackers per person (there are 4 pkgs per box)

2 liter bottle of orange juice or similar per person

4 granola bars per person

1 can meat per person and

1 can beans per person chicken, tuna, etc and chili, etc.

2 sticks beef jerky per person

1 pkg chewing gum per person

2 packets hot chocolate mix per person

2 instant soup packets per person

1 roll of toilet paper per person

feminine needs

infant needs

1/2 lb dried milk per person

hard candy / lollipops

2 light sticks hand warmer / canned heat

prepare blankets or sleeping bags to be accessible at a moment's notice

1 small toothbrush per person

toothpaste, soap, and shampoo (travel sizes are great)

silver foil emergency blankets (one per person)

mosquito repellent

small entertainment (crayons, card games, etc) and paper/pencils

camp stove or portable BBQ & fuel work

gloves (2 pair per family)

mess kits or disposable plates/cups/bowls/utensils

pet supplies candles, holders, matches

aluminum foil

can opener

disinfectant

garbage bags

Things in yellow are things I have gathered up already.