@Perkup wrote:
We live in a hurricane prone area, so I keep a good supply of foods that can be eaten without cooking. The obvious ones. Also large supply of bottled water and a variety of drinks, including V8 and healthier products, vitamins, etc. Been here through several bad ones, including Katrina, and we learn more each time.
I grocery shop once a week with a list, made better and more accurate by using Alexa. I never realized how convenient it can be to speak into an electronic device instead of looking for a pen and paper. I rarely forget anything now. Huge help.
But after losing my precious husband last August, I am having to learn to shop for one. I once had 8 children, husband and me and shopping was very different then. Now I tend to make only things that are easy for a single serving. Not very interesting and often boring dinners. Big change! And treats for my Pup, of course.
If we're talking things other than food, I don't buy many clothes, because my lifestyle doesn't require then. I love tees and jeans in rare cold weather, tees and shorts most of the year. Two or three dresses, and at my age something appropriate for funerals. Never thought that would happen, but I've had two this week to attend. So sad. A few spring flowers and once in a while a new seasonal decoration for my home.
Otherwise I go by an old New England saying, "Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without." Good one.
@Perkup wrote:
We live in a hurricane prone area, so I keep a good supply of foods that can be eaten without cooking. The obvious ones. Also large supply of bottled water and a variety of drinks, including V8 and healthier products, vitamins, etc. Been here through several bad ones, including Katrina, and we learn more each time.
I grocery shop once a week with a list, made better and more accurate by using Alexa. I never realized how convenient it can be to speak into an electronic device instead of looking for a pen and paper. I rarely forget anything now. Huge help.
But after losing my precious husband last August, I am having to learn to shop for one. I once had 8 children, husband and me and shopping was very different then. Now I tend to make only things that are easy for a single serving. Not very interesting and often boring dinners. Big change! And treats for my Pup, of course.
If we're talking things other than food, I don't buy many clothes, because my lifestyle doesn't require then. I love tees and jeans in rare cold weather, tees and shorts most of the year. Two or three dresses, and at my age something appropriate for funerals. Never thought that would happen, but I've had two this week to attend. So sad. A few spring flowers and once in a while a new seasonal decoration for my home.
Otherwise I go by an old New England saying, "Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without." Good one.
@Perkup - love the New England saying! My friend was trying to shove off on me stuff from her pantry she has never used - really? It was nice of her, but I don't want her old food!
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