Do You Have a Bug Out Bag?

My name is John Grey, and until recently I foolishly didn’t have a “bug out bag.” The reason I say I was foolish is because my family and I live in the foothills of southern California. We are in an area that is subject to fires, mudslides and earthquakes. We always had a plan in place should a natural disaster hit. My wife was to get the kids, I would take charge of the pets, our oldest son was to grab photographs, and so forth. Then I read about bug out bags, and my mission to get some put together began! Each member of our family has a bag of their own. I want to share the items we have in ours, and hope that it inspires you to create a bag of your own.

2015

How To Turn Your Flat Sheets Into A Comforter For Your Bed

20 August 2015

Not everyone prefers to sleep in a bed made up with both a fitted sheet and a flat sheet. You might consider the top flat sheet to be a nuisance and unnecessary in your bedding. Instead of tossing out your flat sheets, you can turn them into something useful. These basic sewing instructions will help you turn two unused flat king size sheets into a comforter for your bed. In addition to two king size flat sheets, you will need:
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3 Baby Costume Ideas For Your Baby's First Halloween

22 June 2015

It is never too early to start planning for your baby's first Halloween costume. Whether you buy or make your baby's Halloween costume, you want it to be comfortable, cute, and safe. Here are three infant costume ideas you can make with some simple supplies and accessories. Butterfly There are several reasons swaddling your baby is good for them. One reason to swaddle your baby is to help them sleep better and longer.
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Know Before You Buy: The Components Of An E-Cigarette

7 April 2015

The past few years has brought a spike in the popularity of the use of electronic cigarettes, commonly known by e-cigarette users as vaping. Many smokers choose to vape alongside smoking, or replace smoking with vaping entirely. Vaping is appealing due to its relatively low cost, lack of pungent odors, null effect on the lungs, and the variety of flavors of e-juice, the nicotine concoction that is "smoked", that you can choose to put in your e-cigarette.
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Buying Furniture For Your Home Theater? 2 Questions You Should Ask First

17 February 2015

After painstakingly searching for the perfect movie projector and sound absorbing drapery, you might be ready to shop for home theater furniture. However, before you fall in love with those power recliners finished with bonded leather, it is important to remember that you will be living with your investment for a while. Here are two questions you should ask before buying home theater furniture, and why they might matter to you later:
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