Crazy Carolina Weather: Power Outage Meals and Things to Do

We just read that the National Weather Service is calling Hurricane Helene in South Carolina "one of the most significant weather events to happen in the western portions of the area in the modern era." And we figure that means a lot of people will be sending time at home (yay!) without power (boo!).

So here are a few things to help you out!

First, here's your power outage grocery list and ideas for meals to cook with no power.

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It has a lot of fresh ideas you maybe haven't thought of before and some tips. Like, make cold brew coffee now so you have it before the power goes out!

Once the food is taken care of, how will you keep everyone entertained if the power goes out.

This is the time to pull out some puzzles, coloring supplies, and board games that have been collecting dust. Go classic and make a macaroni necklace or a paper bag puppet. Check out some more things to do when you're stuck at home.

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