Scavenger Hunt!!

- What we read last night – Guess How Much I Love You, by Sam McBratney and Jeepers Creepers, by Laura Leuck.

I promise to get the hang of blog posting and be more timely. Update on the query front - I have sent out 28 letters to literary agenst, so far. One has asked for a submission, that is a complete manuscript of my second book. No contracts yet, but no rejections yet, either.

Today's topic - Family Emergency Kits, also known as Ready Kits.

Families that live in areas preparing for major weather events, such as hurricanes or wild fires, should have emergency ready kits prepared. These kits are a duffle bag or backpack you grab on the way out the door that contain everything a family needs that will take care of everyone, including pets, for a few days. Just think of all the items you use in a day - clothes, food, money, water, and toys. Don't forget special items like current prescriptions, diapers for your baby brother, and food for your pets! Also plan to bring special things that are important during emergencies, including radios, batteries, and flash lights. And always remember to bring a cell phone charger!

A great way for the whole family to prepare a ready kit is to have a scavenger hunt to collect your supplies. First, make a list of all the things your family will need. Next, divide your family into two teams, each taking half of the supply list. Then, have a scavenger hunt in your house to see which team can collect all the items on their list first!

Fun and functional. The whole family pitches in and the kids get to learn why each item is important. Have fun and good luck.

Next topic: Evacuations - Where You Gonna Go, Who You Gonna Call!