Seed potatoes are apparently in short stock this year, I haven't yet looked in the garden centre.
Just to make sure I do stay somewhat paranoid I'm listening to 1984.
Just to make sure I do stay somewhat paranoid I'm listening to 1984.
Stocking up
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After my week without hot water, I've stocked up on baby wipes, so useful when you can't have a shower.
I also need to go through my first aid kit still if anything is close to being out of date. Its the one I keep in the car. I did restock the car sweet bag though! I don't tend to keep food in the car, but do like to keep some mints or sweets there as a just in case.
I also need to go through my first aid kit still if anything is close to being out of date. Its the one I keep in the car. I did restock the car sweet bag though! I don't tend to keep food in the car, but do like to keep some mints or sweets there as a just in case.
I need to sort out my first aid kit too as I found out last night with a bloody mess!!
Ordered a new at home first aid kit.
Decided that by next winter I want to get a few more things sorted.
Car:
An automatic type pump, one that you plug it and it pumps them up.
A battery starter kit, bit more expensive but jump starting a car relies on someone else being around and with this I could do it myself.
De-icer/washer fluid/oil, get extras of the essentials.
Home:
More base layer type of tops, more thermals
New hot water bottles, I'd like a new long one and a neck one.
Blankets sorted out, and if possible to get wool/natural fibres ones.
Decided that by next winter I want to get a few more things sorted.
Car:
An automatic type pump, one that you plug it and it pumps them up.
A battery starter kit, bit more expensive but jump starting a car relies on someone else being around and with this I could do it myself.
De-icer/washer fluid/oil, get extras of the essentials.
Home:
More base layer type of tops, more thermals
New hot water bottles, I'd like a new long one and a neck one.
Blankets sorted out, and if possible to get wool/natural fibres ones.
Had a look through, and I also need to stock up on, cold and flu meds, antihistamines and antacids
My surveys paid out so I'm all stocked up on fans! I know it's freezing now, but they're always cheaper to get in the winter. Got 2 usb ones, a neck one and a desk one that also has lights on it. So extra lights if we do have a power cut too.
The news is not making me less anxious, and I barely read or listen to it.
So I've got my power bank on charge, and bought another candle! Well I also bought more cans of tuna and other stuff, so at least I can have some odd sandwiches if the power does go out.
Water is an issue though, I do have water bottles in the fridge, but it's storing water that's the problem.
So I've got my power bank on charge, and bought another candle! Well I also bought more cans of tuna and other stuff, so at least I can have some odd sandwiches if the power does go out.
Water is an issue though, I do have water bottles in the fridge, but it's storing water that's the problem.
Can someone remind me not to buy more tuna, because I had forgotten that I had already bought a 4 pack, so bought another 4 pack!
I know my biggest issue is keeping on top of the cleaning. If we had a severe power cut then I've got to navigate the floordrobe and kitchen in the dark!
I know my biggest issue is keeping on top of the cleaning. If we had a severe power cut then I've got to navigate the floordrobe and kitchen in the dark!
Aldi has first aid kits in for £4.99, they're called car kits, and since I did buy a first aid kit recently, I will put this one in the car.
I've used up the stock that has 2024 dates but should be fine for another year, but, i dont want to wait a year. It's 2025 already anyway. And I've started using the stock for 2025.
Of course, I made really sure that it's fine. If I had any doubts about looks smells, or can damage, I threw it out.
Everything I have left now is 2026/2027, so I have a bit more to go.
I have to say, i invest a bit, and try to use great deals, but I thankfully didn't "need" it, the stock is just handy for daily meals, or when I am sick for a week and dont want to deal with groceries. But covid wise or world dangers etc, or just inflation super high and it no longer being in stock in the store: none of that was a reason to start using the stock.
So I am worried about this ukraine and nato situation, so i will try to keep water, batteries and a few other off hte grid essentials, but beyond that I dont think i will worry too much about keeping a stock going. I will just keep an eye out for amazing unique deals and when tension goes up again I will try to get some extras.
But any discount i benefitted from is probably equal to some waste or 'just not as good as fresh food and you pay a bit more'. So i can't say it's super worth it.
Of course, I am grateful that we didn't end up in a situation where stores were zombie stores and worlds are in war and we had no food or power for weeks. And I hope i can say the same in 5 years from now.
Of course, I made really sure that it's fine. If I had any doubts about looks smells, or can damage, I threw it out.
Everything I have left now is 2026/2027, so I have a bit more to go.
I have to say, i invest a bit, and try to use great deals, but I thankfully didn't "need" it, the stock is just handy for daily meals, or when I am sick for a week and dont want to deal with groceries. But covid wise or world dangers etc, or just inflation super high and it no longer being in stock in the store: none of that was a reason to start using the stock.
So I am worried about this ukraine and nato situation, so i will try to keep water, batteries and a few other off hte grid essentials, but beyond that I dont think i will worry too much about keeping a stock going. I will just keep an eye out for amazing unique deals and when tension goes up again I will try to get some extras.
But any discount i benefitted from is probably equal to some waste or 'just not as good as fresh food and you pay a bit more'. So i can't say it's super worth it.
Of course, I am grateful that we didn't end up in a situation where stores were zombie stores and worlds are in war and we had no food or power for weeks. And I hope i can say the same in 5 years from now.
It's discount season again, my list of things i use weekly is kinda ready with the prices i've paid this year, and the min ive paid, and if i get a nice discount - a real one - i will just buy 2 or 4 or 8 of it. so i can build up a pantry with soaps and toilet paper, water, canned food, and things like that.