I want to share something that has worked for me, getting me one step closer to being prepared.I think I got this idea from my friend, Marne. She has a website called Making Life Sweet...one deal at a time. She blogs about couponing, freebies, deals, etc..and she always has a lot of great advice.
A while back, she shared the idea to have free samples sent in the mail to help establish a 72 Hour Kit, or for use during traveling.
I decided right away to do it. I signed up on two websites, Start Sampling and Walmart. I decided to create a separate hotmail email account (one specific for this purpose), and when I fill out the form to have the sample sent, I always use the same name (even though it is a variation of my name, like J. or Jules--I do this because I like to track how my information is circulated).
A couple of weeks after I signed up, the free samples just started pouring in. I received such a variety of samples, from shampoo and conditioner, lotion, toothpaste and toothbrushes, body washes, household items, baby products and more.
I grabbed an old backpack, pulled out some ziploc bags and a sharpie, and started sorting the samples out.
Now, I have a backpack full of body care items that I can grab in case of an emergency and all members of my family will have the items they need to care for hygeine and other needs. It is lightweight and easy to pack.
This process has been effortless and I recommend it highly.
