I woke up at 6am this morning, sat in my green rocking chair, pulled the computer onto my lap and flipped on the television only to find my eyes in horror and my heart crying a silent, desperate song. I remember the tune well – I heard it over and over when the twin towers came crashing down on September 11th and when I saw the devastation of the Tsunami that hit in the far East. Each time my knee jerk reaction is family… Where is my family and are they all safe? Everyone remembers where they were and what they were doing when they found out about the twin towers and the devastation in Japan will be no different.
As families, as a community, and as individuals we need to remember that disaster can strike at any time and anywhere. In the event of a disaster, your food & toiletries stockpile may have to keep your family alive for days, weeks or possibly months.
Shopping with coupons is what you’re going to do from week to week to save money for your family. Stockpiling is stocking up on supplies your family will use when these items are FREE or pennies – that is the time to stockpile! I know I can’t control floods, earthquakes, and national disasters but I can be sure my family has all of the supplies they need to shelter in place. I hope you make the decision to do the same.
Keep couponing and thanks for reading Family Frugal Fun. I feel so grateful for the on line community we are building that helps families everywhere save money and affords them the opportunity to live a better life!! Thank you – every single one of you!
I agree with you, I am just so overwhelmed about the things my family would need that I take for granted! Yes, water and food are most important. But then I started thinking about matches or lighters to start a cookfire. We are non smokers so I never have those around. Toilet Paper, garbage bags, toothpaste, the list goes on and on! We are so spoiled and don’t even think about not having those things! You have given me a lot to think about! Keep up the good work!