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Weather a winter storm or power outage with these “stay bag” essentials.
Snow day lovers, rejoice! This winter is poised to be a wet one, with The Old Farmer’s Almanac forecasting more precipitation and snow in Raleigh than usual, with peak snowfall slated for mid-February. When the winter weather traps you inside—whether you’re unable to drive or sans power—cozy essentials that keep you sustained and entertained are clutch. Ditch the OG milk and bread (we promise you won’t need it) and opt instead for these true necessities that’ll have you wishing to extend the “stuck at home” for a few extra hours. Time to pack your “go bag”—er, “stay bag” (!).
Wine
Wine > milk. Duh. Sip to stay warm—or forget you’re stuck inside via sensational sips galore. It’s giving Olivia Pope… Cheers! Shop: The Raleigh Wine Shop
Games
No Wi-Fi, no problem. For those who like to play games, enter the ultimate nostalgia. Stock up with cards, board games, puzzles and the like to pass the time. The only type of board-em allowed is a game or two! Shop: Deco
Candles
No lights, no problem. Create the ultimate moody ambiance—and just enough light to find your way—with a cluster of candles. Just think how delish your digs’ll smell! Shop: Curate at Crabtree
H20
Hot girls (and boys!) drink their water. Keep your hydration cool via the latest trending boujee bubbly bevs The Mountain Valley & Olipop. Now *that’s* poppin’! Shop: Harmony Farms
Snacks
Food is crucial, obv. Stock up on nonperishables like protein/granola bars, PB, chips, crackers, nuts, trail mix and canned goods—basically like camping indoors! Plus, now’s your chance to sample all the snack ops that keep popping up on your socials. Score! Shop: Rebus Works
Blankets
About that blanket life? … Gotcha covered. Consider this your excuse to snag a new ubersoft snuggly blanket for all the warm and fuzzy feels. BRB, we’re embracing our pigs in a blanket era. Shop: Rejuvenation, Fenton
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