The tots are in my other pockets

They say it's a good idea to check pockets first before doing laundry. But if you're the parent of a boy, it's often a risky proposition.
 

Winter prep

Sometimes the bad jokes are worth it!
 

Snooze storage

Editor's note: I'm taking a bit of a vacation, so I'll be running some reruns for the next little while.

Here it is still August and it seems like we're in the only school district that hasn't started for the year. What's up with that? They used to wait until after Labor Day!

 

Open in case of emergency

I sometimes wonder if this isn't true.
 

For those days...

Emergency Pop Tarts are for when the emergency chocolate has run out.
 

Safety first

Unfortunately, we've had several opportunities over these past several months to test our emergency preparedness: the pandemic, wildfires and a brutal ice storm. 

Anyone want to brush up on their provident living?
 

It's provident

I wish there were a way to store sleep. I could definitely go for a two-year supply!

Sketchbook: Disaster readiness

I know several people who might argue with this premise, including some employees of the local school district!

Though in the outward church below

Gotta be careful when you purchase your food storage. Go with a reputable source.

Supply levels

Sometimes it even makes it all the way in from the car!

Stocking the shelves

There are some things that are easy to quantify in order to stock up for emergency preparedness. You can estimate, for example, a gallon of water per day for each person. Knowing how many diapers to store — and what size — is a little more difficult to guess.

Storing the essentials

My grandma always made sure she had a year's supply of chocolate — which lasted until the grandkids came over!