Here’s the part most people don’t want to say outloud, The ‘government isn’t going to come running right away! In fact, i honestly think they’re trying to catch us off guard.

Blackout’s food shortages, sudden emergencies, when it happens, everyday families like mines and yours are the ones left struggling. Thats why it feels so important to me as a mom that we need to take preparation into our own hands.

When the lights go out, you don’t want to be waiting on “help”. You want to already have what your children need right inside your apartment.

Let me tell you what happened to me one day.

Last winter, i had just picked up the kids from daycare after a long day of work. i prepped dinner early that morning so i didn’t have to do much except put the meat in the oven and make some quick sides. The children was playing in their rooms i heard a loud electricity sound like something had just got shocked. I grabbed the flashlight i keep in the corner of my counter and went to the kids room. They was on the floor crying i grabbed them, sat them on the couch with a tablet, grabbed some snacks and blankets ( it was cold outside) and waited on my husband to get home. My husband came home and made P&J sandwiches with chips and that was dinner. We all fell asleep on the couch. We stayed home the next day from work the daycare had no power. later on that evening the lights came back on. The power went out in our apartment for almost 12 hours. I’ll be honest, it shook me. As a mom with little ones, nothing feels scarier than not knowing how to keep them safe, comfortable, and calm in the dark.

That night, I had two toddlers curled up in my lap asking ” mommy when will the lights come back on”? I didn’t have the answer for them but what i did have was a small flashlight, some extra blankets, and a lot of snacks with prayers.

That experience changed me. I realized that even as a renter in a small apartment, i could and should be prepared. Since then, I’ve started building a simple blackout kit that dosen’t take up much space but gives me peace of mind for my family.

My Blackout Kit for my apartment.

These emergency essentials for families that i personally keep on hand:

• Rechargeable Flashlights and Lanterns– Kid friendly and bright enough to light up a whole room.

• Portable Power Bank– a lifesaver when you need to charge phones or tablets to keep kids entertained.

• Emergency Food and Snacks– Granola bars, fruit snacks, and other kid-friendly items that don’t require cooking.

• Warm Blankets and layers– Cozy heavy blankets that help children feel safe and calm.

Why Mom’s Should Prepare

Prepping isn’t about being scared- its about being ready. In a small apartment or rental, spaces, we don’t always have the luxury of storage or backup power. However even a few smart purchases can make a huge difference.

When your Prepared:

• Kids stay calmer.
• You feel more in control
• The whold family gets through blackouts with less stress.

One Step at a Time

From one mother to another, start small. Add one emergency item at a time. Even just a flashlight and a power bank can change how your family experience the next power outage.

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