During the Ice Storm, it occurred to me that since the creamer and the sweetener are already mixed in the pods, Chai Latte would be an excellent tea to help endure an electrical blackout. i created a stove with Crisco candles for burners, and that is how I heated the water without electricity: Since there…
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Mr. Buddy Portable Heater – A Little Prize to Heat Small Spaces Indoors or Outdoors
I finally did it! I finally bought a Mr. Buddy Heater. The Ice Storm of 2026 made me do it! I held out as long as I could. I made emergency candles and a couple of clay pot heaters. The clay pot heaters helped a bit the first two nights without heat, but they were…
How to Survive An Ice Storm or Other Power Outage – Start Early – Make a Plan
My power has just been restored after a 4-day outage caused by a brutal ice storm. This is the 21st Century, and long before it happened, I knew that this storm was coming. Start Early to Prepare for an Ice Storm Three Days Before the Ice Storm was Expected to Hit, I Bought Crisco and…