topic Re: Stocking Up in Wellness

Stocking Up

hooked on books — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 02:17:41 GMT

Just a quick reminder to everyone to remember to stock up on items such as batteries, light bulbs, flashlights, those types of things that we should have on hand just in case there comes a time when we will not be able to access these necessary but often not thought of items. I stocked up on batteries and battery powered toothbrushes today. Next up for me, light bulbs because if I have no light to read by, I will definitely loose my mind,LOL!!!

Re: Stocking Up

Itsjustme4 — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 02:24:23 GMT

This is the kind of talk that causes panic buying and shortages. Please folks, just buy what you need and leave ample supplies on the shelves for others to do the same, The "stock up" mentality is what is causing empty space on store shelves.

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Carmie — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 03:01:01 GMT

I am already stocked up and always have been. You never when an emergency will strike. I am always prepared.

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hooked on books — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 03:10:21 GMT

@Itsjustme4, there is a difference between "panic buying" as you refer to it and purchasing items you might not ordinarily think of keeping on hand. You might notice there was no toilet paper or cleaning supplies mentioned in my post. Those seem to be the items that normally reside on all those empty shelves that you mentioned.

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froggy — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 03:54:16 GMT

If there is electricity for light bulbs why do you need batteries? And I can brush my teeth without batteries.

@hooked on books wrote:
Just a quick reminder to everyone to remember to stock up on items such as batteries, light bulbs, flashlights, those types of things that we should have on hand just in case there comes a time when we will not be able to access these necessary but often not thought of items. I stocked up on batteries and battery powered toothbrushes today. Next up for me, light bulbs because if I have no light to read by, I will definitely loose my mind,LOL!!!

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SandySparkles — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 05:53:34 GMT

I have always kept a well stocked pantry and storage closet after having experienced several natural disasters over the years, but I heard a prepper on YouTube tell viewers to "Stay ready so you don't have to get ready", or something to that effect. I love how he put that.😁

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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Desertdi — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 07:23:32 GMT

and...........coffee filters (!!)

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Mominohio — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 13:27:27 GMT

@Itsjustme4 wrote:
This is the kind of talk that causes panic buying and shortages. Please folks, just buy what you need and leave ample supplies on the shelves for others to do the same, The "stock up" mentality is what is causing empty space on store shelves.

No, the stock up mentality isn't what causes empty space on store shelves. The panic hoarding once a crisis is in effect is what causes it.

Those of us that responsibly stock things during a time there is no high demand for them actually help alleviate shortages during a time of crisis. I have a one to two year supply of most things my family uses, like tp, tissues, paper towels, batteries, toiletries etc. And procuring them prior to an event like we have now is the responsible and sensible thing to do.

Right now, not many people are considering batteries and a number of other things that people should always stay stocked on but often don't. This is exactly the time to get what you will need, and some extra to share or for heavy use during storm seasons, which many will be facing in the next couple of months.

Anything people can do to think ahead about what they need, long before events necessitate needing it, stocking up then, is not only good for the person with the sense to think ahead, but for those that don't and wait till the last minute. It is one less (or many less) people out competing for things at the moment of crisis.

Our "just in time" supply chain does not function in crisis well. Forward thinking people think ahead of the curve and to what is going to come, or might come next, and pre plan and pre purchase before the need is high.

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sidsmom — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 13:52:26 GMT

I'm a little fuzzy how light bulbs factor in the prep plan.

Are the light bulbs battery driven??

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Sooner — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 14:18:32 GMT

@sidsmom wrote:
I'm a little fuzzy how light bulbs factor in the prep plan.
Are the light bulbs battery driven??

Because you might not want to run down to the store to get one so it would be good to have a few extra. Which some of us have and some of us wouldn't think of.

Batteries because it is storm season and you need to check batteries, flashlights and have battery driven radios that send out storm alerts in the night. Don't die from a night time tornado! Be weather aware in the coming months!

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FlowerBear — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 14:38:54 GMT

i sure hope we dont have to stock up on anything besides some food and cleaning stuff! I have already spend alot on food and any cleaning things i can find

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sidsmom — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 14:45:40 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
@sidsmom wrote:
I'm a little fuzzy how light bulbs factor in the prep plan.
Are the light bulbs battery driven??
Because you might not want to run down to the store to get one so it would be good to have a few extra. Which some of us have and some of us wouldn't think of.

Most lightbulbs have a lifespan for months.

I mean, I live in a tiny apartment w/ 10 working bulbs.
There's no way I would be 'in the dark'...unless you're living like

Walden Pond w/ one bulb on a long wire from the ceiling.

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Mominohio — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 14:52:08 GMT

@sidsmom wrote:
I'm a little fuzzy how light bulbs factor in the prep plan.
Are the light bulbs battery driven??

Because very few things like this are now made here, and if you have none or few, and the supply chain fails, like it has quite a bit during this crisis, you might not get any.

Lets face it, if TP was such a hot item when this virus didn't primarily present with gastro intestinal issues, who knows what might drive a shortage on light bulbs or any other mundane every day thing.

Having a good supply of any and every thing one uses is necessary to avoid being caught up in a mess like we are dealing with right now with tp, paper towels, disinfecting wipes etc.

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Sooner — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 15:24:00 GMT

@sidsmom wrote:
@Sooner wrote:
@sidsmom wrote:
I'm a little fuzzy how light bulbs factor in the prep plan.
Are the light bulbs battery driven??
Because you might not want to run down to the store to get one so it would be good to have a few extra. Which some of us have and some of us wouldn't think of.

Most lightbulbs have a lifespan for months.
I mean, I live in a tiny apartment w/ 10 working bulbs.
There's no way I would be 'in the dark'...unless you're living like
Walden Pond w/ one bulb on a long wire from the ceiling.

It's very obvious that you don't and maybe never have lived out in the boonies. LOTS of us do! And lots of us are used to being able to run to a store, and now that we are being asked to stay home, shouldn't run to the store.

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SeaMaiden — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 15:31:11 GMT

I will not stock up on these anymore than I already do... you are trying to cause panic and we do not need that

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4kitties — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 15:37:38 GMT

I live in a tornado zone, and we had one here the other day. I always have a battery supply and other items necessary if we have any outages. That is just normal where I live.

My good friend that lives in Florida has supplies necessary in case of hurricanes. I think we all should be prepared as best we can for whatever dangers strike our particular area of the country.

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Sooner — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 16:12:13 GMT

@sidsmom wrote:
@Sooner wrote:
@sidsmom wrote:
I'm a little fuzzy how light bulbs factor in the prep plan.
Are the light bulbs battery driven??
Because you might not want to run down to the store to get one so it would be good to have a few extra. Which some of us have and some of us wouldn't think of.

Most lightbulbs have a lifespan for months.
I mean, I live in a tiny apartment w/ 10 working bulbs.
There's no way I would be 'in the dark'...unless you're living like
Walden Pond w/ one bulb on a long wire from the ceiling.

@sidsmom Some people live that way in the US. Hard to imagine but it's true. Some don't have cars, stores nearby, some don't have electricity so no, they wouldn't have to worry about that.

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Wendy Lou Hoo — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 19:01:38 GMT

My wireless pc mouse just eats AA batteries. Good reminder that I should maybe have some extra on hand. No mouse, no computer.

No compuer, no QVC forums to enjoy.

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Evie2004 — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 23:40:58 GMT

There is a VERY, VERY fine line between stocking up & hoarding! We have all seen this in the last few weeks!

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hooked on books — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 00:43:19 GMT

To all who understood the concept behind my post, thanks for responding and I hope my reminder was helpful in some way. To those posters who responded so churlishly, it's obvious you're unable or unwilling to grasp the reason for my post. To you I say, good luck. smh!!