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Although some people may feel a bit strange about keeping a supply of certain items in the house “just in case”, it’s always better to be over-prepared than under and, believe me, you do not want to find out for yourself the hard way. In the event of a blackout, you need a reliable supply kit to get you by without power, and included below are just a few essentials to start with.

In a world dominated by technology, there’s still something to be said for good old-fashioned notebooks and calendars that won’t die on you. There’s just something so empowering about using your favorite writing implement to physically cross an item off your to-do list. Whether you're looking to get more organized, keep your family on-task or need a little something to stay happy and inspired every day there's a perfect planner or calendar out there for you.

The holidays are undoubtedly a stressful time of year and truly ugly Christmas apparel is a great way to get everyone to relax a little bit. Whether you're looking to be the clown in family photos or headed to an ugly sweater-themed event, deck yourself out with any of these options and you're sure to steal the show.

If you’re still turning your lights on and off manually I think it’s about time you treat yourself to one less responsibility and hand it over to this bestselling (and ridiculously affordable) electric outdoor timer.

Falling temperatures tend to deter people from camping but I’m here to tell you that cold-weather camping isn’t only for hardcore outdoor types. Obviously, the gear that you bring on a fall or winter camping trip can make or break the experience. Bring the wrong gear and you’re in for a cold, miserable time. Bundle up with the right gear, however, and you’re likely to have a warm and cozy outdoor adventure

Sleeping is my absolute favorite. It’s one of the very few things that I’m good at and that I enjoy doing. Despite my normally impressive sleeping skills, however, there are times when I need a little help getting off to la-la land. Whether my fiance is sawing logs, the giant dog across the street is barking throughout the night or dealing with some good old-fashioned anxiety or insomnia, I rely heavily on sleep sound machines.

Packing a lunch for school or work doesn’t take too much time but man, those few extra minutes can really throw off your whole routine! Take some stress out of the lunch-packing hassle with these smart organizational tools.

If you’re hitting the open road for a nice long RV vacation you want to be sure you’re fully prepared for whatever minor hold-ups could be standing between you and your great adventure.

Summer's coming in hot and we all know that keeping little ones entertained during those hot and sticky months can be somewhat of a challenge. It doesn't have to be, though, thanks to these baby essentials that'll keep your little cherubs protected from the elements.

If you’ve ever worried about serving your friends and family undercooked meat, that not only makes you a caring and compassionate human being, it also makes you truly worthy of an impressive meat thermometer.