5 Essential Items For A Snow Storm

The past week brought the Eastern States one of the worst winter storms it's seen in decades. Days before the storm blanketed major cities meteorologist warned to be prepared. Grocery stores were taken down to the bare bones, thousands of flights cancelled, city curfews initiated and state of emergencies declared. So what are some of the essential items one should have prepared for when a storm hits? Granted we all know what goes first... water and food (eggs and bread always go first). A part from keeping hydrated and fed here are some items to have if you are caught in a major snow storm.

Portable Battery Charger

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If you've lost electricity then one of these portable battery packs is a life saver. Not only because it will let you keep yourself entertained by using your phone but it could allow you to call for help in an emergency. The one I've linked allows you to see how much battery power you have left on the charger so you know if you can finish watching that movie before needing a recharge.

Winter Weather Coat

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It's inevitable that either during or after a snow storm you'll go outside. Most likely it will be to dig yourself out of the mounds of snow but it could just be you want to play in it. Either reason you'll need to have a good coat that keeps your dry. A great snow coat to have is one that is insulated, waterproof and has a hood. North Face makes a ton of great options and their all filled with goose down.

Snow Boots

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These Sorel boots will keep your toes warm while you dig your car out of the snow or make snow angels for hours. Their waterproof, insulated with fur lining and keep the cold air out. They also come in a variety of styles and heights and look stylish with any kind of snow pants. I have a pair of the short Sorel boots and they keep my feet and legs warm and dry.

Books/Movies

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As long as the electricity stays on then movies can entertain you all day long when stuck inside but what about if the power goes off? Always have a thick book on hand to read. If you've got someone else with you then bust out a board game to play. Games can make the time pass and be entertaining. When I'm stuck inside because of the snow I always like watching movies that have people caught in the snow too. It makes me feel like everyone is feeling the same weather.

 

Snacks

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When you know a storm is coming everyone grabs the essential items like bread, milk, eggs, water and canned goods but what about the fun stuff? Stock up on some snacks like popcorn, candies, chips and maybe even some ice cream. If that sweet tooth hits or you sit down to watch a movie then you'll want something to snack on. We always have some cookies on hand to munch on during a late night movie.

 

Be prepared because you never know when that next storm could hit!

Saturday Smiles

Every Saturday, I try to post five things that made me smile during the week. Often I find myself getting caught up in the small stuff but this year I'm making an effort to be conscious of it. This year is about being happy and finding happiness even in the small things! Want to join me? Go ahead and post your Saturday Smiles!

1. Unexpected funds
We received a belated wedding gift in the mail. It was a nice little surprise and it paid for something we needed! We are also trying to figure out our taxes and it looks like we won't owe! Yay! We also got a huge Macy's rewards card in the mail and it totally made our day.

2. Professional Wedding Photography

Our photographer sent us 1,127 images from our wedding! It took me an hour to go through them all and I love them! I can't wait to start printing them and getting them into frames. I also love sharing them with everyone!

3. Tesco the cat

This little guy always lays with me and makes me feel good. He's the first one to let you know the sun is up and he always greets you with licks and meows.

4. Skyping & Phone Calls with my Mom

I try to always Skype with my mom at least once a week. We have daily phone conversations in the morning and evenings. It's really hard living so far away from each other but I'm glad for modern technology.

5. Rain, Rain and Rain!

California has been in a severe drought and lately we have got a ton of rain. I personally love the rain. It makes me feel like it's really winter and like I'm living on the east coast. It's so dry out here and finally we are getting the much needed rain that we need. Hopefully we won't be under such harsh water restrictions this summer.

What's making you smile?

Theater Thursday

 

It's Thursday and this week's featured Theater Thursday film is a nominee for the 88th Academy Awards Best Picture... Mad Max Fury Road!

 

Mad Max Fury Road is a new version of the 1979 Mel Gibson box office hit about a dystopian Australia that deals with a deranged motorcycle gang called the Nightriders. While Max (Gibson) is an Australian Highway Officer who is trying to fend them off. In the new version Mad Max, Max is back! Max played by Tom Hardy is living in the fallout of a nuclear holocaust and finds himself captured by the War Boys. The War Boys is the army of  tyrannical Immortan Joe and Max is brought back to Joe's Citadel. He's held captive and used as a human blood bag for one of the sick war boys' named Nux.

When all seems to be going normal, one of Joe's lieutenants named Imperator Furiosa  (Charilize Theron) is sent out in her armored truck to do a gasoline run. When she goes off course and is called out by one of Joe's men he quickly realizes that she's taken with her his five wives he's deemed for breeding. Joe leaves behind the Citadel and takes his entire army out in pursuit of Furiosa. Nux, the sickly war boy leads the chase with his blood bag Max strapped to the front of his car. When Max sees his way out of being Nux's blood supply he takes it and jumps on the Furiosa's armored truck.

Furiosa and the five wives are trying to escape from Joe and head to a land called green space. They drive through dangerous grounds and are in constant pursuit from Joe and his entire army. Will they make it all in one piece? Will Max stay and help them out if it's his only way to survive? Watch and see what happens.

While this movie is a new version of the 1979 Mad Max it is very much it's own movie.