Everything we need to feel prepared, cozy, and safe when the weather hits hard. From power outages to freezing temps, these picks help keep the house warm, stocked, and steady through North Country winters
Helps keep one room warm fast — perfect backup if you lose heat.
Space Heaters - Walmart.com
Cozy comfort that helps save on heating bills and keeps everyone warm during long evenings.
Heated Styles – Berkshire Blanket Inc
For keeping phones charged during outages or storms.
External Battery Backup
Much safer than real candles and last through long outages.
Battery Candle Lanterns
Bright, reliable, and kid-friendly.
Heavy Duty Flashlight
Helpful for unexpected pipe issues or days you can’t get out.
Water Jug
Soups, instant rice, noodles, snacks, kids’ favorites — a small reserve goes a long way.
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Lets you warm food safely during power outages.
Portable Stove
A cheap way to lock in heat and lower anxiety on freezing nights.
Holikme 2 Pack Door Draft Stopper Strips
Helps protect pipes from freezing when temps drop suddenly.
Pipe Insulation
Your everyday essentials — especially for storm mornings.
Snow Shovels
Your everyday essentials — especially for storm mornings.
Ice Melt
Keeps air from getting painfully dry — good for kids, skin, and sleep.
Cool Mist Humidifiers - Heating & Cooling
A simple comfort that turns freezing nights into cozy ones.
Winter Bedding
Keeps the cold air out and warm air in
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🚗 Car Winter Prep Kit
A realistic “mom-friendly” emergency kit — small enough for your trunk, but complete enough to keep you safe if you ever get stuck in the cold.
A must-have in the North Country — makes mornings much smoother.
Best Ice Scrapers & Snow Brushes
One of the most practical things you can have in winter.
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Perfect for digging out tires or clearing around the car.
Compact shovel for Car
Lightweight but warm — a lifesaver if you’re stuck waiting for help.
Emergency Blankets Mylar Thermal Blanket
Cheap, small, and perfect for emergencies or long drives.
Hand Warmers
Keeps your phone alive when you need GPS or help.
Best Cell Phone Automobile Chargers
For night breakdowns or checking under the hood.
Battery Powered Led Flashlight
Gives your tires grip if you’re stuck on ice.
Traction Boards
Gives your tires grip if you’re stuck on ice.
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Gives your tires grip if you’re stuck on ice.
Kid's Snacks & Multi-packs in Kids' Snacks & Lunches(317)
Simple but important — just don’t leave completely full bottles to freeze.
Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottles
Basic essentials for cuts, scrapes, and unexpected moments.
First Aid Kits & Supplies | Red Cross Store
Prevents dangerous low-visibility situations.
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Soft, warm backups just in case you leave the house too fast (we all do).
