Guess it's old news that our next president will be Mr Obama. I won't go into ranting or raving about this as it would only raise my blood pressure and serve no practical purpose. So lets change the subject. Everyone talks about stocking up on guns and ammunition but what about simple day-to-day items that are going up every day we take for granted? I recommend that you make a list of indispensable items with a loooong shelf life and start stocking up now. What items, you say?
Here's a list of what I would start with:
1) Toilet Paper
2) Dish Detergent or Dishwasher Detergent
3) Other toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, body wash, razors, ladies sanitary products and whatever else you use on a daily basis for hygiene.
4) Either extra light bulbs or switch to the fluroesent ones. Will save you money in the long run anyway.
5) Oil, oil & air filters for your vehicle. You don't change your own oil? Shame on you!
6) An emergency fuel and a way to heat your home if you life in a cold climate. I keep extra kerosene and propane. Why? Propane has an indefinite shelf life and kerosene will also keep several years and will heat a rather large sized structure depending on the type of heater you use. If you have wood, pellet or coal heat, lucky you! Just watch the ventilation!
7) Aluminum Foil
8) Several bags of charcoal and a Charcoal barbecue pit. (Just fired mine up last night as we has a several hour power outage here) Good time to put the lights out gear to work. You do have a box or container in a closet or other area of your home for you and family members in case of such an emergency. Flashlights, extra batteries, radios, board games, maybe a battery powered tv.
9) Batteries for all your little gadgets. Rechargables are even better. I've got solar charger that works great!
10) Laundry Detergent, Drier Sheets and/or fabric softener.
I can keep going but just use your imagination. Anything that can be purchased now keeps you from paying two or three time that price for it next month or next year. You may need that money for food if you don't already have some put away. If not, it's never to late to start!
Steve
