What I learn every time we have a power outage and when we take the family camping:

I have way too many flashlights and lanterns! (but it is a good thing) <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

The portable gas stove is awesome!

Cold showers are no problem in Hawaii.

And most importantly...the kids are fine without TV!!! I think it helps that we normally limit their TV to 30 to 60 minutes per day max. And we only let them watch a select list of programs.