Some of these items are already in your car; it wouldn't hurt to buy the others and keep them in your trunk.

I don't have a truck or an SUV - I have a compact car. So, during the winter months, we drive Pat's SUV. The few times that I do drive my own car, I'm terrified of getting stuck. Here are some great tips...and I definitely have kitty litter around the house that I can spare.

Because I'm a crazy cat lady. There, I said it.

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