On February 8, 2016, my husband and I departed on cruise to the Caribbean. We were lucky that our ship was not affected by the hurricane. However, the first night on the cruise the water was very choppy and many passengers started feeling the effects of motion sickness. I […]
If you’re using tincture of iodine, use about 2 drops per quart of clear water and 10 drops for cloudy water. Let it stand for at least 30 minutes in order for the iodine to kill the nasties. Be warned that using tincture of iodine is going to […]
A friend of mine in the military inspired this idea. He said that the government pays for all postage while on active duty. Apparently, a soldier can write an address and note on a torn off section of cardboard and it will get mailed. What a great service […]
Battery banks are a great item for emergency kits. A battery bank will recharge your cell phone or tablet in the absence of a power outlet. They are easy to use and can be recharged using a USB port. There’s usually minimal difference when comparing different brands. IntoCircuit […]
My husband and I moved around a lot before settling down in our current home. In one apartment complex we lived in, the water was shut off several times for maintenance. I started saving empty 1-gallon containers which I fill up with water, labeled, and stored under the […]