AUQuilter

Thank you so much for posting this. Always looking for emergency options that are dual duty.

lorimax5859

What a great idea! We are planning on doing some camping and as I read your message I thought this would make great camping lighting too!
Thanks for sharing.

caspharm

That's a great idea.

LindaJR

I have used this idea often. The lights are so much easier to find than a flashlight most of the time - just follow the light and pick it up. I want to invent solar lights you can just keep in the house or someone else can come up with it and I will buy it LOL.

Abby'smom

wow -- never thought of that! great idea -- next trip to WalMart!

Marysewfun

We keep a couple on the bar/counter between kitchen and living room standing up in a jar. When we had a power outage, I grabbed one for going down the hall to the bathroom and it worked fabulously. We got ours at the $1 store but they don't have them all the time. And you don't have to worry about who had the flashlight last or where did I put the %# batteries - and there is nothing to tip over for a fire like a candle. Like you, the idea just hit me one day. Thinking of tossing a couple in the car for our trip - not sure why yet, but who knows? :-)

Marysewfun

craftybear

Wow, what a great idea thanks for sharing with all of us

BellaBoo

DH and I did this back in the late 90's when we had an ice storm and no power for two weeks. The solar lights lit the house up just fine. The stores were sold out of solar lights faster then generators the second day. DH learned fast what it takes to make it without power for two weeks! He has everything prepared and keeps updated for power outages. Even bought battery powered fans if it's hot weather. They work great on the deck, so stay in working order. He was an Eagle Scout so being prepared has stayed with him all these years. There are lots of solar powered items available now in electronic catalogs. In the jungle areas batteries can't be use, they corrode too fast so solar is the only option other then generator power. It's amazing to see what is available.

Patchworkmarion

I have heard of this, and I went out and bought one.When I put it inside it was a flashing one,with different colours.DH got up during the night,and got a terrible fright.LOL

Colbaltjars62

If you point or press the light towards a clear or white milk jug or jar with water in it (closed of course) You will get twice the light out of it (possibly enough to read by) Just magnifies it. Works great camping. Lights up the whole tent.