PEACE OF MIND IN A KIT
By:
Cathy Droz
December Issue – Grand Magazine
Over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s house we go...
But what if we ‘Grands’ take our grandchildren over the river and through the woods instead, and encounter car trouble?
Have you thought about what you would do if your car broke down, especially with the grandchildren in tow? Depending on the part of the country you live in, even a five minute ride from Grandma’s kitchen could leave you with an auto safety dilemma.
Consider a membership with an organization like AAA. Carry their card in your purse, but keep a copy of the card in the glove compartment, just to be secure.
Now let’s add on some necessities:
Jumper cables, four l5-minute roadside flares, First Aid Kit including bandages, gauze, adhesive tapes, antiseptic cream etc. If you have a grandchild with allergies or specific medical conditions, make sure you have their medication on board. Add to that a flashlight with extra batteries (keep batteries separate so they don’t drain) duct tape, paper towels, pocketknife, pen and paper, granola or energy bars, help sign, bottled water, insect repellent, small mirror, several waterproof matches, coloring book and markers (crayons melt), disposable camera, moist wipes, 2 emergency survival blankets, whistle, bungee cords, cell phone and charger, reflective triangles for night time emergencies, first aid manual, complete with CPR instructions and breath mints.
You can organize these items any way you want. If your vehicle is small, separate the kit into large waterproof bags and place them under your front seat, in your glove compartment, or in your spare tire well. If you have a trunk, you can store the items in a large canvas bag, old diaper bag, gym bag, fishing tackle box, caboodle or soft crate.
You can make your own safety kit, or purchase one in retail auto stores or on-line; they range from $15.00 to over $200.00. They are equipped with the basics and depending on where you reside, you should include either a snow shovel or sun block. For the safety of our grandchildren, this is the perfect holiday gift for any ‘Grand’.
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