Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Mother's Day is Sunday---don't let it sneak up on you! What better way to honor the woman that put up with your incessant demands than giving her the gift of preparedness? Consider purchasing a 72-hour emergency kit from our local emergency retailer The Survival Bunker in Kalama. Or purchase a backpack and create your own kit. Click here for a reminder on items to include.

Does your mom have a fire extinguisher? Does she know how to use it? Buy her one and teach her how to use it. Does your mom have stored food and water? If not, maybe pick some up for her. How about a battery operated radio? Or a nifty NOAA weather radio?

Flowers die and, honestly, you're really too old to be making her another necklace out of macaroni. An emergency preparedness kit or other supplies is a wonderful way to say, "Mom, I don't want you to die of starvation, thirst and/or cold following a massive disaster." Don't put that on the card though, I think the gesture will speak for itself.

Now, stand up straight, wash your hands, are you eating enough fruit?, turn off the lights--do you think I own the electric company?, and, for goodness sake, comb your hair! Why? Because I said so.