Storm Fun? Think ahead to ease the stress!
Sounds crazy putting the words Storm and Fun together? If you think ahead and get some ideas gathered on paper or in mind, you can easily combine these two words together for less stress and more family fun after the storm as you await power being restored! Who wants to stress out over things you cannot control, right?
Why not go fishing after the storm has passed? Fishing can be a family event and you can make a game out of it. Plan to cook the day’s catch picnic style away from your dark, quiet home. Make family memories together at the local fishing hole. Whether family, or just you and your spouse, get creative and make it fun!
Another great idea if you are able to get away for a few hours is to go to a park! Pack some thawing food from the dark and warming freezer and grab the charcoal grill or plan to cook on an open fire at a park with fire pits and make a day of playing on the park apparatus, reading a book, collecting unique rocks or leaves and enjoy the beauty after the storm!
Getting bored and can’t leave the house because of the blocked roads or flooded valley and underpasses? Why not lock the house (remember to grab your keys!) and plan a “pretend play day” in your own backyard. Locking the house keeps your attention on the outdoors and off the power outage; while building family time in the midst of the emotions a power outage evokes.
No children at home? Need something to do with your older family or spouse? Use these very same ideas and twist them into your own creative ideas and enjoyment. So many great things can be enjoyed without power, make it a game! Count the different types of birds you see, look up what kinds of different birds you see and research their habits and habitat. Grab old photo albums and reminisce, dig out the old family Bible and talk about the family tree. Write Christmas Cards early! Tell us what your ideas might be!
Don’t forget that a portable or whole home Generac Generator from Hale’s Electrical Service will provide you with clean, steady power, home or away and will reduce your stress about unexpected outages and storms! With Advantage Alliance and Synchrony Financing, there is a plan for every generator need, from the smallest portable to the average home standby or business sized model! Get connected today to find out what will best serve your needs!
