[test]

This could already be a thread but I haven't been on in forever, so anyway... I was thinking for a BOB about things like:

penicillin ("left over" from doctors appointments)

Listerine-- Living proof that it works on things like athlete's foot, or things that itch

Cloth Diapers-- If you have children this would be good because they can stretch through babies' ever so quick changing sizes

Midol/Aleve-- both strong for pain

Vaseline-- Good on cuts, dry skin, dry noses, and other things...

Please respond w/more!

 

[Redrooster]

We stock up on stuff from dollar tree. There is a list floating around the web on $5 preps and lists all the things you can get for $5 to help with preps. Everyone has their own ideas about the future the one truth is that everything is uncertain.

 

[extremejoy9]

I would add
tempra(or other kid meds for fevers/pain, etc)
kid's advil
activities for the kids (books, lego, play-do, markers & colouring books, etc)
AND
if your kids have blankies and/or favourite teddies, find replicas NOW and switch them often enough that they will work equally well (a new teddy that may LOOK the same, is not, they have to be well-loved)

 

[mossbrg590]

besides meds and diapers and wipes.....I would definately say activities of some kind. I usually go along the same lines as I would for a road trip. As my step son george is special needs, activities is still a big thing even with him.

 

[earth2]

A small sewing kit

 

[Buid'he]

Vitamin A, C, and D3 for immunity.
Ergo baby carrier, I love mine (rated to 60 lbs!). Heard the Kelty is good too
Seeds to include kid friendly stuff (watermelon, cantaloupe, strawberries).
washcloths
I have a sanitizer spray made from thyme oil
blankets
citrus fruits (last long and virtually indestructible until peeled)
kiddie water bottles (I use Klean Kanteen)
I also recently bought a Berkey system (filters unpotable water!) though I didn't get it from "the Berkey guy".
coloring books and crayons

 

[PistolPackingMama]

Don't forget some pony tail holders. Don't weigh much but would keep hair neater, especially for kids.

 

[perduepro]

sunscreen

hand sanitizer

insect repellent (without deet for children)

candy

deck of cards (great for older kids)

Thermometer

fruit juice to add flavor to plain water