Day 5 Challenge.....you know the saying, Pray for Snow..Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow - did you know the other side of that saying...Be careful what you wish for!!

The 7 Day Challenge: DAY 5 - Blizzard conditions!

Your area just got struck with severe weather conditions. Depending on where you live this could be a blizzard, tornado, hurricane, etc. The power lines are out and there is a problem with the natural gas supply. Luckily, you still have running water though. Keep you and your family warm, fed, and entertained at home today because you are NOT going out in these conditions. Your fridge food has been ruined due to the power outage, but your freezer foods are still ok.

If you feel like you have to go out today...go out,  BUT -

think about what you would do if you got stuck in a blizzard!  Do you have Emergency supplies in your car?

Today’s Tasks:

· *     Prepare all of your meals INDOORS without using electricity (read your owner’s manuals on your appliances, you’d be surprised that a lot of them are not suitable for indoor usage)  See - day 3 powerless cooking options!)

· **    Determine how to keep your family warm or cool depending on the season

   

·  **    Write down a list of common weather conditions or “disasters” that are likely to occur in your area. Brainstorm with your family (if applicable) ideas for how to be better prepared for each type.

Today’s Limitations:

·       For this day, and ALL days of the challenge: no spending money, no going to stores, and no restaurants.

.. Keep your family entertained for 1 hour without electricity after dinner! 

·      Try not to leave your house, but if you do, be prepared to get stuck in the blizzard.

·       You can use your computer, ipad etc until the battery runs out.

·       Do not use food from your fridge (freezer is ok).

·       Do not use anything requiring natural gas (water heater, gas stove, furnace).