If you live just about anywhere on the eastern half of the United States chances are you’ve been without power this last week. We were dark for three days {thus my lack of postings}
So the power comes back up — HURRAY — and you go from room to room setting clocks…and then you gingerly open the refrigerator door…
Nothing smells weird. Nothing is oozing its way down the walls. Is it okay to eat? The USDA says that food will stay safely cold in the fridge for about 4 hours. They also say that a full freezer will keep for 48 hours while a half-full freezer will keep for 24 hours. To help keep things cold, DON’T OPEN THE DOORS!*
If you should find yourself with an ice box full of perished perishables and you have American Family insurance, GIVE THEM A CALL! My AmFam agent informed me that you can claim the contents of a fridge, up to $500, without a deductible, in the case of a power outage. All I have to do is make a list as I toss and clean. #LOVE

*Day two of the power outage: as soon as we got home {it was 102 outside, SERIOUSLY, so we spent the day at the pool}, my daughter ran into the house, straight to the fridge and opened the door. “YEP! The light’s still off,” she announced.  “WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!”
“I wanted to check and see if the power was still out.”
Apparently she thought all of the dark traffic lights and neighbors sweltering on their porches were playing a giant small-town joke on her and the only person she could count on to tell her the truth was the trusty ol’ fridge Ooooooh, Sophie…