Friday, October 22, 2021

Moving Into Hard Economic Times


There's no doubt that we are moving into some hard economic times in our nation...perhaps some of the hardest that we've ever experienced as a whole. 

In the midst of supply chain disruptions and the rising costs of gas, food, and everything else, in what areas are you and your family feeling the biggest impact thus far? In what areas do you anticipate feeling the biggest crunch in the months ahead? And what steps are you and family taking now to prepare for the coming winter?  

Until next time...
~Rebecca

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12 comments:

  1. We were just discussing while walking out of the grocery store. Hard times will be upon us all soon. Not sure how we can downgrade anything; our electric has already gone up like 50% more, got a notice about that and our Nat. Gas / Fuel bill. In the winter time here, we keep the house at 65, wear sweaters, use blankets. This winter is going to be pretty rough. Everything is rising in cost. We will try to keep the pantry stocked, gas in the cars etc. I guess it is what it is. (just keeping it real)

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    1. I agree. Hard times will be upon all of us soon. It sounds like you are using a good commonsense approach though. Keeping stocked and cutting where you can (keeping it real, as you say) will see you through. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment.

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  2. Definitely gas prices are affect us, it is very expensiveness here. But we have a good food supply and I am a good cheap scratch cook.

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    1. Gas prices are cRaZy!!! Over $3.00 a gallon here in Missouri; over $7.00 a gallon in some areas of California. That's INSANE!!! Having a good in-home food supply is a must right now and, yes, cooking from scratch is key. Stay the course. We're all in this together. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment.

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  3. Every thing is up in cost for us - propane, gas, food, stores are half empty, etc. We know we can hunt for food if needed, and we have a well, so we don't rely on city water. I think just stocking up on what you normally use is smart. I heard paper products are in demand. I can say that it will be tough for everyone and hopefully neighbors help neighbors (however we are far from anyone).

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    1. Same here, Kristina. Prices are going through the roof in every area. It sounds like you're in a good area, though, as are we. Being able to hunt and having a well is great and, I agree, that stocking up on what you normally use is smart. Am stocking up ahead on paper products, too as I can, but have purchased several packages of white washcloths (can be bleached) to take the place of them, if necessary, and to cut down on usage. I agree, too, that things are going to be tough on everyone and, yes, people helping people (sharing one another's burdens) will make things more bearable for all. Thanks for taking the time to read and comment.

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  4. We can only do so much since there is no way to stock up on gasoline. We do buy at the cheapest price we can. We never keep the heat very warm, wearing warm clothes and watching tv under a blanket. I stock up on food so we will not run out of anything immediately. We buy more as we use food. we have a freezer, so keep meat stocked and buy only on sale--bogo, coupons, loss leaders, never full price.

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    1. Amen! We can only do so much, but doing what we can, a little at a time, can go a long way over the long haul. Buying at the cheapest price (bulk foods, sales, coupons, loss leaders)...yes! Keeping heating costs down by wearing extra layers and putting on extra blankets when needed...yes! All good common sense and wise ideas! Thanks for taking the time to read and comment. I appreciate your input!

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  5. I'm in the UK and things are just the same. Our petrol/gas has reached £8 a gallon this week. Fortunately we are retired so don't use a lot but that means a fixed income! We were brought up not to waste so I cook double quantities for the freezer and save any left overs as a one person pot. A small amount of something makes a sauce. Sometimes we have a pot luck night with rice and a few one meal portions, rather like a Chinese feast!

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    1. Greetings, Pamela! If the conversion calculator I used is correct your petrol/gas equals over $11.00 per gallon in U.S. dollars. That's nearly 3 times what I'm paying here in southwest Missouri. Thanks for sharing your good, commonsense approach to making ends meet (cooking double quantities and freezing, saving leftovers, etc.) I appreciate your dropping in and sharing. Blessings!

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  6. I'm trusting God, trying go buy a few extra items to store and trying not to run out of anything.

    It will be a practical, homemade Christmas. I'm knitting socks for my 6'4 son right now.

    Hugs and prayers. I know this year is different in every way for you dear friend.

    Laura Lane of Harvest Lane Cottage
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    1. Thanks for sharing, Laura. Trusting God is first and foremost...amen! Putting items back and being able to "shop" from your own stock is a blessing...especially when you live as far away from a regular grocery store as we do. I'm trying to think about Christmas. It's hard without John but I would like for it to be simple and practical as well. I appreciate your thoughts and prayers. God bless you, Sweet Friend! <3

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