Be honest - isn't it pretty exciting to actually have 'weather' during the monsoon season? But maybe not so exciting when the power goes out and we're left in the dark! Here are some ideas to keep you out of the dark this summer- or anytime! Besides flashlights- these are my two standbys:
The Clear Mist 100 hour Candle The light from just one of these candles is bright enough to read by! They are convenient, safe, inexpensive, easy to store, and can last for four days burning continually! I have used mine during lights out for over 6 years - and they're still almost full!
Good old style Oil lamps!Oil Lamps are also a great light alternative-besides looking great! I had one given to me years ago and I wanted a set - I found its twin on Ebay! These can light an entire room as well as a typical light bulb!
Keep oil in your lamp, and extra oil to refill it!
Having these items, as well as flashlights, glow sticks, etc. doesn't help if you can't get your hands on them easily in the dark! I keep a 100 Hour candle in each room as well as putting a few extras in an easy to grab bucket (empty ice cream bucket). Designate one accessible place for quick emergency supplies; a shelf in a closet, a plastic box under the bed, etc. Keep small flashlights and batteries, glow sticks, books of matches, and candles together in one, labeled container. Mine says..."Emergencies" in red!
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