Help me compile a list of essential items you always make sure you have backups of in your house. Mine currently are: Toilet paper, toothpaste, and deodorant. (This post may be related to a recent marital discussion) The wife recent chastised me for asking her to pick up deodorant for me immediately upon opeing my back up. She also can't understand why I would want multiple back up deodorants in the storage closet.
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- Thread starter Cyljones
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I have 30 days+ of non-perishable food and bottled water. Always.
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Toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, deodorant, razors. Toothpaste and brushes, and dishwasher tablets.
I've used maybe a 1/2 stick if deodorant since work from home started. So that's out.
Battery backups for a heat or light source
Food and water.
The rest are just nice to haves
Battery backups for a heat or light source
Food and water.
The rest are just nice to haves
I always have back up light bulbs because I have some weird tic that when one goes out I have to change it immediatly or it will drive me crazy.
Also If I run out of Laundry detergent I need a back up
Also If I run out of Laundry detergent I need a back up
Most were already listed: toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, deodorant, TP, shampoo, soap, conditioner, lotion, tampons, pads, hair gel, dishwasher soap, laundry detergent, paper towels - pretty much anything to get someone or something clean
We also keep extra light bulbs and batteries handy, as well as candles and wood for the fireplace
We don't keep any specific food/drink-related items on hand, but we always have bottled water, rice and noodles around.
The only time we run out of milk is if we plan on being out before going on a trip.
We also keep extra light bulbs and batteries handy, as well as candles and wood for the fireplace
We don't keep any specific food/drink-related items on hand, but we always have bottled water, rice and noodles around.
The only time we run out of milk is if we plan on being out before going on a trip.
Also, I have an extra propane tank and have plenty of liquor. If power goes out, I can cook something and either drink to stay warm or drink to forget how cold it is.
I just got the Amazon Christmas catalog.
It's not as big as the old Sears catalog, but it'll get me by
I have to have backup batteries for the smoke detectors. If one starts chirping it drives me insane.
I always have Jimmy’s BBQ sauce on hand. Had a 1/4 bottle left on Monday and the wife had go to Boone for a meeting. I look on the counter later that day and there are three bottles of sauce!
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