Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Energizer Power Through it all Kit (review and giveaway)

This summer we didn't have too many thunderstorms or a tornado, but I know we have gone through some pretty scary ones in the past. I wish I would have had the Energizer Power Through it All Kit in the storms that we have ventured through hanging out in our basement. You know, the kind of storms where all the lights go out, no power, no radio around, and you can't find the flashlight? Well, Energizer and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) want to help families be prepared for anything Mother Nature throws their way. So, maybe we will need to have this resource if we face the dreaded winter blizzards. Through the new initiative, Power Through It All, Energizer and the IAFC provide tips for building a power kit and ways for families to stay powered and connected.
I got a kit to review from Energizer that included: an assortment of Energizer batteries (AA, C, D, and watch batteries), an Energizer Energi To Go cell phone charger, an Energizer Weather Ready 2 LED Flashlight, Energizer EZ Change, and a small radio. I was amazed at how the flashlight worked, and how bright it is! Plus, there is a whistle on there as an attachment, and a safety check list. The small radio is an amazing product, too. It is so small it fits in your hand, yet it picks up many signals for channels. This kit is perfect to keep in our basement, and one out in the car! You never know when an emergency will strike.
Here are some important tips for building a Power Through It All kit:
· Put the Power Through It All kit in a location that is easily accessible to every family member.
· Include at least one flashlight for every member of the household, such as a Compact LED Flashlight.
· Include a battery-powered lantern for illuminating larger spaces and rooms.
· Include a battery-operated weather radio to track the storm.
· Include extra batteries in a variety of cell sizes, such as Energizer MAX batteries (AA, C, D) for extended power outages, along with extra batteries for critical care devices like hearing aids and glucose monitors.
· Include battery-operated cell phone chargers like an Energizer Energi To Go to keep your family connected during severe weather.
· Include Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries to power high drain devices like cell phone chargers. Lithium batteries have a longer storage life and perform well in extreme temperatures.
· Each year, when you change your clock in the spring, check the batteries in your flashlights and emergency power kit.
Would you like to enter to win a Power Through it All Energizer kit? I have a kit to giveaway to one of my readers! You can be a blogger or non-blogger, but must reside in the USA. To enter, you must tell me what you use batteries the most for. You could also leave a comment about if you could make it without batteries (current lifestyle). **For extra chances you can: blog this contest, add my button to your site, subscribe to my blog, twitter this contest, and/or visit everyday and add another friendly comment. Lots of chances to win! Don't forget to put the extra comments for the "extra" work. Good luck!** Contest ends September 18th, 2009.

62 comments:

smdrm said...

I use the most batteries for flashlights, handheld GPS, and tv remotes.

smdrm said...

I'm a subscriber via Google Reader

andrea v said...

All of my childrens toys, it's never ending.

Anonymous said...

We use batteries the most for remotes, flashlights and our son's toys.
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Anonymous said...

I blogged about this giveaway
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Anonymous said...

I am subscribed to your blog
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Anonymous said...

I posted on Twitter about this giveaway
http://twitter.com/talonsmom731/statuses/3894089830
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karenmed409 said...

my wireless mouse and keyboard, flashlights on boy scout camping trips, remotes around the house.

And I think I can survive a little while without batteries.
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MaggieM said...

It seems we use batteries the most for remote controls and children's toys. I could not get by without double A and triple A batteries! Although we don't live in a tornado or hurrican-prone area, it's always a good idea to be prepared for any type of emergency. We have lost power about four times this summer.

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MaggieM said...

I'm a subscriber by email and Google Reader:)

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MaggieM said...

I follow sassyfrazz on Twitter as "Smokeysmom" and Tweeted this giveaway: http://twitter.com/smokeysmom/status/3898138768

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karenmed409 said...

subscriber- karenmed409(at)comcast(dot)net

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Kristie said...

The camera has been taking the most batteries lately! (I really need to get some rechargable ones!)

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Kristie said...

I subscribe.

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Kristie said...

Your button is in my sidebar.

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Staci A said...

It seems like toys use the most batteries around here. Flashlights and remotes are probably next.
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Staci A said...

I have your button.
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Staci A said...

And I subscribe.
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Steph said...

I use batteries the most for my kids' toys.

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makeetis said...

I use batteries the most for flashlights and the kids toys.
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jgos said...

I use the most batteries for a small transistor radio that I take with me when I go out walking in my neighborhood. jgs0925@gmail.com

andrea v said...

extra entry, stopped today would love to win.

MaggieM said...

Re-Tweet: http://twitter.com/smokeysmom/status/3925204823

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Anonymous said...

We use batteries the most for multi-function remotes :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
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Anonymous said...

Subscribed in reader
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Anonymous said...

Tweeted
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karenmed409 said...

tweet http://twitter.com/karenmed409/status/3937775073
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crossinmama said...

Mostly for the kids toys

crossinmama said...

reader subscriber

Ivy said...

mostly for our toddler's toys right now.

Shop with Me Mama said...

Definitely for my son's numerous toys, sigh!

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Ellen C. said...

My son's toys use the most batteries especially his night time toys. Thanks for the chance.

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karenmed409 said...

friendly visit today.. use a lot of batteries for the remote controls and the little kids RV toys

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Carol W. said...

We use batteries for remotes, flashlights, and audio devices.

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Carol W. said...

I subscribe to your feed.

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MaggieM said...

Another Re-Tweet: http://twitter.com/smokeysmom/status/3963949936

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NerdMom said...

I use way to many batteries on kids toys! I would love to win!

NerdMom said...

I featured this giveaway on Contesting Monday!

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Lakesidelove said...

Batteries are very much needed in our home! Everything requires batteries, and this kit would be great to have on hand!
Thanks for the contest, and the chance to win!

dancealertreads.blogspot.com said...

We don't use as many batteries as we have bought quite a few that are re-chargeable, which is better for the earth!

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Literary Winner said...

We use batteries the most for the kids' flashlights. They love playing with them and the batteries go kaput quickly.
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andrea v said...

daily entry - could really use this. thanks

karenmed409 said...

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karenmed409 said...

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Go thru batteries with the kids toys, radios, mouse, keyboards

Vicky C. said...

I have noticed that I have been changing the batteries in my UV toothbrush sanitizer alot lately.:D Thanks.
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Vicky C. said...

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I added your button to my blog. Thanks!

andrea v said...

extra - thanks for the giveaway

Egare1 said...

We use batteries most in our MP3 players! We have them with us whenever we go out and since Hubby walks a lot he burns through a new AAA battery every week!

Egare1 said...

I'm an email subscriber!

Thanks for the great giveaway :)

wigget said...

primarily for the kids' toys

~*~lilshuga2001~*~ said...

we use batteries for our guitar distortion pedal and for our Ihome (the portable one)

~*~lilshuga2001~*~ said...

Tweet

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MaggieM said...

I re-tweeted this neat giveaway:
http://twitter.com/smokeysmom/status/4039005493

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smdrm said...

Batteries are definitely important in our household.

Linda said...

We use the most batteries on remote controls, smoke detectors, and flashlights.

Daniel M said...

remote controls, wireless headphones, flashlight, computer mouse and keyboard - regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com

andrea v said...

extra - We need batteries all the time. My kids have way too many toys that need them.

Tylerpants said...

We use batteries the most for my son's toys. Also the remote, who'd change the channels if we didnt have batteries in those? ;)
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Tylerpants said...

I'm a subscriber.
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Nicole Brady said...

We have batteries in so many things that Santa delivers a multi pack in our stockings each year. We love the Energizer Rechargeables!

We put batteries in kids' toys, video game controllers, digital cameras, regular cordless phones as well as putting them in plug-in devices such as alarm clocks as backup. The question should be what DOESN'T use batteries? :)

Bebemiqui said...

Hands down the kid's toys use the most batteries!
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