Agreed, however a portable gas stove only costs $20 and the gas is super-cheap... so you've got nothing to lose by providing your family with a hot meal during a power outage.
You similarly don't need tea lights at night, however a hot meal and candle lit discussions with your family help their mental health far more than eating cold soup and sitting in the dark.
I bought a small set of iPod speakers and I have an iPod in my kit that is full of classic short stories and Coast To Coast episodes that my kids would love. I've also got several types of solar and manual chargers for them too.
Even if we have ten days of darkness or much longer, I'll maintain structure for the kids and the family will have a hot chocolate and a candlelit story-time each evening before bed.
Agreed, however a portable gas stove only costs $20 and the gas is super-cheap... so you've got nothing to lose by providing your family with a hot meal during a power outage.
You similarly don't need tea lights at night, however a hot meal and candle lit discussions with your family help their mental health far more than eating cold soup and sitting in the dark.
Practice making fire without matches or lighters whenever you get a chance.
I bought a small set of iPod speakers and I have an iPod in my kit that is full of classic short stories and Coast To Coast episodes that my kids would love. I've also got several types of solar and manual chargers for them too.
Even if we have ten days of darkness or much longer, I'll maintain structure for the kids and the family will have a hot chocolate and a candlelit story-time each evening before bed.
That sounds like fun. "We're going camping, kids!"