1. Date night...it's been a long time comin'
2. Cristine for baby-sitting.
3. Extreme Makeover Home Edition for giving me my weekly cry

*All I want for Christmas is a generator*
(He's not even kidding...see why it is hard to shop for this guy?)

Invest in a generator. There are models available that can keep your family warm and household running for 72 hours on just a few gallons of gas. Plus you won't lose all of your food in the freezer.

I am Thankful...

1. That my mom put her dreams aside to move to the middle of nowhere and raise kids. *She would have been a very gifted architect and a definite HGTV star!
2. That my mom was "the cool mom" the majority of the time and went on all of the school trips with us.
3. For my mom's willingness to put me in my place when I make bad decisions.

let's do some more just for fun....

* She holds us together
* She puts up with everyone (including my father)
* She is an awesome grandmother
* She let me call her 4 times today about paintHappy Birthday Mom! I Love You!

Tip of the Day:
Stock up on D (flashlight size) batteries. They are one of the first things stores sell out of in emergencies.

Tuesday....

1. An INCREDIBLE sale at Ann Taylor-I got two dresses for $28 (together they should have cost $286.00...10% of the original price, beat that!)
2. Open mouth kisess...from COLE-get your head out of the gutter! It's the only kind he knows how to give.
3. My santoku-it's amazing I haven't cut something off yet.

Tip(s) of the Day:
(this is from a press release Brian was working on today)
Have an emergency supply kit for your car - because there's a good chance that you might get stuck in your car when weather conditions change, traffic gets delayed, or a major disaster hits.

So here's some ideas on how to prepare your car for the next emergency.
1. Fuel: Make it a matter of habit to keep the fuel level above the halfway mark.
2. Supplies: Keep a blanket, heavy-duty flashlight with extra batteries, collapsible shovel, basic first-aid kit, and jumper cables in your car.
3. Water: Have a container(s) of drinking water.
4. Food: Keep some high-energy and protein snack bars accessible.
5. Clothing: Weather-conscious clothing items, sturdy shoes, and a warm jacket are good additions.
6. Communication: A spare cell-phone or extra battery with a car charger and a battery-operated weather radio will help you stay in contact.
*Yep, I live with Mr Prepared...you are jealous!*

Aachoo!

1. Brian for coming home and taking care of his sick wife and son
2. Vitamin C drops
3. The NICE Kleenex...not the cheap stuff

Brian is feeling kind of left out...so this week we will also have a preparedness tip from Mister Emergency Management himself everyday:

*You have your food storage, but do you have something to cook it with?*
Invest in a camp stove or alternative fuel cooking system that is portable and can be taken with you in case of an emergency. Major catastrophes like earthquakes and tornadoes are not the only thing that can knock out power for days.

Sunday

1. Gas being somewhat affordable again
2. Laughter
3. Family Dinners

1. Idaho
2. Stretchy Pants
3. Grandparents

Thankful for Today...

1. The gift of hearing
2. ksl.com for helping me sell my stuff!
3. Jess (and the whole Gaby Group). In fact, I am so thankful for Jess that I am going to visit her...today!