- Stock up on staples – buy items you like to eat including some things that require little or no cooking
- Winter clothing update
- Check for fit – for both adults and children
- Boots, hats, gloves, coats – depending on your location and your outdoor exposure
- Layers for added warmth – plan on thermal underwear, sweaters and jackets, ear covers
- Winterize your garden
- Clean up garden beds discarding dead plants
- Mulch items that overwinter
- Prepare protective coverings for cold hardy plants
- Final harvest – before a hard freeze ruins them
- Bring some plants inside – herbs are always welcome and add a flair to foods
- Put away plant cages – tomato cages need to be cleaned and stacked
- Store irrigation timers, removing batteries and put hoses inside after draining
- Plans to stay warm
- Sealing the windows and doors to minimize cold drafts
- Generator & fuel for power outages – run monthly to keep battery charged and seals lubricated
- Alternative energy sources – wood or biomass logs
- Prepare to shelter & feed livestock including pets
- Organize emergency tools together
- Flashlights and lanterns – extra batteries and oil
- Shovels and ice scrappers
- Water turn-off tool in case of burst pipe; cover outside spigots
- Winterize your vehicle
- Emergency supplies to eat, drink & keep warm for your emergency car kit
- Check battery health – clean up any battery cable corrosion
- Fill windshield washer reservoir with fluid containing antifreeze solution
- Check radiator antifreeze level
- Check tire pressure to reduce wear on tires
- Keep a bag of kitty litter in the car to help get out of slippery places
8. Pick an indoor hobby
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