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Preparing for Winter Storms

As the cold weather begins to set in for the year, it is time to prepare for winter storms. The severity and frequency of winter storms will vary from place to place. It is important to consider the area you are living in when making plans. In certain parts of the country, they will shut everything down for an inch or two of snow. In other areas it takes a foot or two to shut down. You will need to plan according to how people react in your area, because they may not have the tools necessary to make the … Continue reading →

Preparing for Power Outages

Due to a recent thunderstorm we experienced a short power outage. It was not too bad, since it was still light outside and the power came back on within twenty minutes. The thing that really distressed me was that our cable modem was knocked out for several hours and along with that our Voice Over IP phone as well. We do have cell phones on hand for emergencies, so I knew that we were okay, but it made me start thinking about what contingencies we need to plan for. 1) You should have flashlights, lanterns (battery or gas powered), and … Continue reading →

Is Your Home Based Business Ready To Weather The Storm?

As Hurricane Sandy makes its way up the East Coast, many home – based professionals are likely to be thinking about what they need to do in order to get ready for the storm. Of course, what each home – based professional has to do to prepare will depend upon where he or she is located. On the more severe end of things, people who have to evacuate their homes must decide if their work is something that they can take on the road with them, or if they must do their best to get everything stored safely away before … Continue reading →

Caution: Severe Weather Impending from Texas to Chicago

If you are not already aware, severe weather is in the forecast beginning today and possibly continuing for at least the next 36 hours. Much of the central part of the country is under threat of severe thunderstorms including lightning, large hail, damaging winds, possible long track tornadoes, and more flooding. From Texas to Illinois, it is paramount that people pay attention to weather forecasts as well as to conditions in their area. If you don’t already have one, it’s a good idea to pick up a weather radio, one that will alert you if dangerous weather is heading your … Continue reading →

Games in the Dark

“Because the night belongs to us…” Okay, I am starting this post with a fairly cheesy song lyric but it seems to fit the theme here, which is essentially that there is much family fun to be had sans lighting and minus the sun. The good times definitely don’t need to come to a close just because the sun has decided to lay on the beach in Hawaii and pay a visit to Asia. Because the night offers so many unique and exclusive games, you may very well be tempted to close the blinds and vanquish the artificial light on … Continue reading →

Most Likely Scenario

In preparing for emergencies, sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. What do we store? What types of emergencies should we be planning for? As you might expect, it depends on where you live and the weather concerns that might affect you. To begin emergency preparedness within your own family, you should begin thinking about some of the most likely emergencies that could happen to you where you live. I have listed here a few of the emergencies that are the most likely to happen, no matter where you live. Neighborhood evacuation There are a few different reasons why … Continue reading →

Developing a Group Emergency Plan

If there was an extreme emergency in your town, would you know how to rally together with neighbors, family, and friends? Imagine the difference if your home was struck by a natural disaster and you had a plan for checking with those you care about and making certain that everything is all right with those you love. In the event of a large emergency, it could be crucial to work together. A group emergency plan makes working together a lot easier. What types of groups? A group emergency plan can be made for any type of group at all. Generally … Continue reading →

Home and Family: Winter Storms

As parts of the country endure severe winter storms, it is important to remember that even if these storms don’t directly affect your home and family, you never know when extreme weather may occur. Freezing temperatures in California have recently destroyed citrus crops. Flooding has also been a big concern. Even in areas of the heartland where people expect low temperatures, wind, ice, and snow in January, the recent storms have proven devastating. Sadly, over 50 people are known dead due to recent winter storms. Many are without power in freezing temperatures, and even with gas heat, blower motors on … Continue reading →

Preparation

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Part of living frugally includes preparing for the future. If we are able to set money aside for an emergency, then we can avoid some potential financial disasters in our lives. These emergencies can come in various forms. A few emergencies that you might want to consider preparing for are listed below. Check out the articles about each topic found at the Preparedness Blog. Financial Emergencies Financial emergencies can cover any type of large, unexpected expense. Insurance and savings are the best ways to prepare for most financial emergencies such as expensive repairs, job loss, death of a family member, … Continue reading →