Hi Seenit,
Imo, it’s the same things we were talking about in Feb:
1. Make sure you have your prescriptions ready to go / try to get a 90 day refill prescribed and get it now. This will ensure you don’t have to go to the pharmacy, or face any possible shortages. Also see if your pharmacy delivers.
2. Have your pantry stocked with shelf stable goods that can sustain: soups, broth, rice, beans, pasta, sauces, condiments. I say condiments because they help give some excitement and variety to the banal. And if you have a ready made sauce, it’ll suffice for no fresh ingredients.
3. Have an extra bottle of bleach on hand. We know this kills the virus, and it goes a long way, better than wipes, imo, which are hard to find anyway. It can be diluted and you can get a whole bucket out of just a little bleach, with the proper ratios.
4. Have all your pet goods, including food, treats, chews and medications. (I say chews/bones because I forgot those the last time and my dog was not happy).
5. Get any over the counter things you need, a big bottle of Tylenol, tums, pain cream, etc.
6. Have minimal toiletries- soap, etc.
If you slowly try to get these, say a few extra cans here and there when you shop, then there’s no hoarding going on and less strain on supply chains when stuff hits the fan. It’s also economically easier than having to suddenly buy a bunch of stuff. Plus, you can get it now while it is available.
I’ve realized since March what I do and don’t want to live without. I’ve realized I don’t want to live without cheese and mustard lol, especially if I’m stuck eating sandwiches all the time. I think this is what you should think about: what can and can’t you live without. If you are stuck in your house during the cold months, what will you want? I have some extra teabags and coffee. I’ve also learned certain things don’t last around here, like some snacks, so I’ve been focusing on more “meal based” items for “sustenance”.
I learned potatoes were impossible to find. So the past month I’ve bought potatoes, boiled, chopped and frozen them in small portions. This way I can just grab a small portion for soup, stew, casserole, hash browns or mashed.
I have 4 stackable containers in my freezer. Each container has a pack of bacon, a pack of cheese, a pack of tortillas, a pack of lunchmeat, some meat, vegetables and potatoes.
I also have bought things like minced onion, garlic powder, etc. should fresh produce be a problem.
I wonder if toilet paper will become extinct again. I’ve gotten a couple extra packs of those now while it’s available, just incase.
These are a few thoughts. If I think of anything else I’ll tag ya.
