Thankful for Light

Thanksgiving is always my time for getting ready the winter.  I change battery's in dead or dim flashlights and then set them in a convenient place.  I do this so that if we ever come home to a power outage I know exactly where to go to have light.  I also like to burn candles for a lovely fragrance in my home.  This doubles as emergency lighting if the need arises.  I keep my box of matches handy near a designated candle so I always know where it is if the power goes out as it occasionally does during winter months in Sacramento. 

We often get those small red, black or blue LED flashlights from Harbor Freight with coupons so they are often free or deeply discounted.  Those work well in our house because they are small, but bright. I can then easily find my way to other sources of light.  Small flashlights can also be placed in nightstands or dresser drawers for kids to use.   

 Preparing in advance can save a lot of headache and frustration.  No one wants to find out their flashlight is dead when the power is already out.  Check those batteries!