As mentioned in a previous post, Christmas gifts, especially for children or teens. Clothing for women and children is very limited in my area. Some of the stores have more empty spaces than racks of clothing. I have been trying to get clothing items for my granddaughter for back to school as well as Christmas as she is quickly outgrowing her present size. Also, heard on the news this morning that Mattel will be raising prices this fall. So, if you have children to buy for, now may be the time to start looking for that wanted toy before the price increase.
PREP What to expect shortages on during Lockdown 2021
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We have plenty of space & containers outside for now. But I'm 70 with "issues" that don't get better with age. LOL! So I'm seriously looking at whatever will minimize bending over, etc. If we do get one of these (definitely not in the budget yet), it will probably go outdoors so it's not dependent on power.
John Deere Girl
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I don't think this would be enforceable.
John Deere Girl
Veteran Member
If you have babies in your family or tribe, cloth diapers and covers, and bottles.
TKO
Veteran Member
Right. We are in America. Not Australia.
et2
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Already seeing it here
Profit of Doom
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Alphabet Soup for Covid
HCQ
IVM
DOXY
ZINC
VIT D
I’m sure there’s more flavors.
HCQ
IVM
DOXY
ZINC
VIT D
I’m sure there’s more flavors.
alpha
Veteran Member
Ordered up 6 months worth yesterday of all that less the HCQ. I guess great minds etc....
Milkweed Host
Veteran Member
As I've stated many times before, I really like the versatile 18650 battery.
Have some of the 10 watt solar panels with USB ports. I purchased the panels on Ebay
and hot glued the back panels to protect the wires. They really are inexpensive.
I like the Samsung rechargeable battery and believe that they are superior to many other brands.
The photos show the solar panel, power bank with 18650 batteries and the PVC cases to hold
extra batteries. Also the case sleeve serves not only to store the battery safely but when the 18650
battery is placed inside the PVC sleeve, it takes the place of a 26650 battery.
Have some of the 10 watt solar panels with USB ports. I purchased the panels on Ebay
and hot glued the back panels to protect the wires. They really are inexpensive.
I like the Samsung rechargeable battery and believe that they are superior to many other brands.
The photos show the solar panel, power bank with 18650 batteries and the PVC cases to hold
extra batteries. Also the case sleeve serves not only to store the battery safely but when the 18650
battery is placed inside the PVC sleeve, it takes the place of a 26650 battery.
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TxGal
Day by day
I tend to agree. I also can't imagine Gov Abbott letting that happen in Texas. It would be interesting beyond belief in the more rural areas.
If you're new to prepping, the place to start is to write down every single thing/product that you use/eat each day for a month. Then buy enough of those items to last a month, then add an extra month until you get to your desired time frame. I'd also look at each item to decide if it is a necessity or something that you could manage without especially if you're prepping on a budget. The nice to have items can be added after you finish prepping the necessities.
Following the one is none and two is one policy, look at everything you use/do including appliances. Do you have two ways to do each process? Only electric tooth brush and razor? Buy regular tooth brushes and regular razor with extra blades. Flush toilet -- make a sawdust toilet -- hint you can use kitty litter if no sawdust. Second hint -- find handicapped commode to use as comfortable and stable seat over your bucket and lots of plastic bags to line your bucket. Electric lights add solar, battery and kerosene lamps with extra batteries, kerosene and wicks. You get the idea.
Something I've never heard suggested is to make a hardcopy address book with addresses and phone numbers. Your smart phones may contain your whole life, but what if they go away? Anything could happen that's why its called SHTF.
On new lockdown I think its generally a crap shoot as to what will be missing. We've seen that through 2020 and 2021. You just never know what shelf will be empty next time you go shopping. Personally I'm most concerned about shortage or lack of gas and diesel. Maybe because I'm pretty satisfied with my preps but gas is something I cannot safely store. Also, if diesel is in short supply nothing will be moving in the supply chain.
Following the one is none and two is one policy, look at everything you use/do including appliances. Do you have two ways to do each process? Only electric tooth brush and razor? Buy regular tooth brushes and regular razor with extra blades. Flush toilet -- make a sawdust toilet -- hint you can use kitty litter if no sawdust. Second hint -- find handicapped commode to use as comfortable and stable seat over your bucket and lots of plastic bags to line your bucket. Electric lights add solar, battery and kerosene lamps with extra batteries, kerosene and wicks. You get the idea.
Something I've never heard suggested is to make a hardcopy address book with addresses and phone numbers. Your smart phones may contain your whole life, but what if they go away? Anything could happen that's why its called SHTF.
On new lockdown I think its generally a crap shoot as to what will be missing. We've seen that through 2020 and 2021. You just never know what shelf will be empty next time you go shopping. Personally I'm most concerned about shortage or lack of gas and diesel. Maybe because I'm pretty satisfied with my preps but gas is something I cannot safely store. Also, if diesel is in short supply nothing will be moving in the supply chain.
psychgirl
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I have been trying to slowly re stock our wine supply but it’s hard... we don’t like cheap, but like I tell him “hey, it’s better than nothing on a night we have off together, watching movies and there’s nothing else!” So I quietly have been buying what I think would work, putting it in the basement where it’s super cool.
Now, of course, food and the basics always come first but this week it’s been wine and toilet paper on my radar lol!
Doc1
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Melodi wrote:
"Good General Cookbook - my husband had to take over nearly all the cooking this past year for various reasons and while he knows how to cook a lot of fancy stuff, having a basic "how-to" for usual stuff was great. Since you never know when a family member who has never boiled water may need to cook in a pinch - or your partner previously mostly did fancy stuff - this is a wonderful thing to have.
Actually, there are so many good sites on the internet, you can also download a lot of stuff but be sure to print it out or hardcopy in a book (I've had my blue book since the 1970s).
Suggestions: The New Fanny Farmer Cookbook (early 1990s edition) The Joy of Cooking (1950s or more recent edition) on this side of the water any of the Mrs. Beaton's Cookbooks (updated ones) and a lot more (The Pioneer Women has a great website and cookbooks, as well as being on TV now)."
The above is extremely important, especially if you're not already a good cook. These days, almost everyone gets their recipes off of the 'net, but should we lose power (or internet resources) this won't - obviously - be available.
Fortunately fewer and fewer people read actual books anymore, so cookbooks are commonly available (and inexpensive) at Goodwill, other 2nd hand stores or yard sales. Like so many other prep contingencies, do this now before the time of need.
Best
Doc
"Good General Cookbook - my husband had to take over nearly all the cooking this past year for various reasons and while he knows how to cook a lot of fancy stuff, having a basic "how-to" for usual stuff was great. Since you never know when a family member who has never boiled water may need to cook in a pinch - or your partner previously mostly did fancy stuff - this is a wonderful thing to have.
Actually, there are so many good sites on the internet, you can also download a lot of stuff but be sure to print it out or hardcopy in a book (I've had my blue book since the 1970s).
Suggestions: The New Fanny Farmer Cookbook (early 1990s edition) The Joy of Cooking (1950s or more recent edition) on this side of the water any of the Mrs. Beaton's Cookbooks (updated ones) and a lot more (The Pioneer Women has a great website and cookbooks, as well as being on TV now)."
The above is extremely important, especially if you're not already a good cook. These days, almost everyone gets their recipes off of the 'net, but should we lose power (or internet resources) this won't - obviously - be available.
Fortunately fewer and fewer people read actual books anymore, so cookbooks are commonly available (and inexpensive) at Goodwill, other 2nd hand stores or yard sales. Like so many other prep contingencies, do this now before the time of need.
Best
Doc
Mary Contrary
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I love rice and beans and Ramon noodles. And don't forget the iodine salt. Don't forget dry kibble for the pets. And lots of Spam or Treat. In a pinch you can feed the pets rice with Spam or Treat. Must rinse out the salt in a strainer under warm or hot water. Salt bad for pets.
Also, consider stocking insect netting- in a bad year for something like Japanese beetles, it can be the only way to protect plants or fruit.
Summerthyme
Old Gray Mare
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Diaper pins.
Mary Contrary
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Mary Contrary
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If anyone does crafts it will be less expensive to make something to give away. They did that over a hundred yrs ago. I am making resin jewelry again, but no friends to give to. I just have them in a couple of stores here on consignment.
Mary Contrary
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Oh yes stock up on Ivermectin horse paste now. I have 8 tubes in the fridge.
WildDaisy
God has a plan, Trust it!
On that same note, Cloth feminine pads too. You can make them yourself, tons of how to's on YT. They are easy to use and I found them more comfortable than disposable. Cleaning is easy. While I do not need them anymore, I still have a stash on hand just in case a family member is in need.
sjhenderson
Senior Member
I don't have time to read all of the above right now, but at Sam's in Winterville, NC today, water, TP, PT was most of what was going out the door. Gas was up to 292 from 271 two days ago. My advice right now if it ain't nailed down buy it, if it is nailed down buy the damn board and nail too. If you think you might need it is a year, buy it, oil for cars, buy, meds, everything. Like said above keep tanks full to top. Around here lawn mowers are so hard to get I have locked mine in the shop, so might think on that as well.
Hand soap, dish soap and shampoo.
Laundry soap.
Toothpaste, and other such toiletries.
Baby needs- disposable diapers
Dog and cat food
Some seasonal items like cranberry sauce, canned pumpkin, marshmallows and yams, canned green beans and canned onion rings, and so forth.
Of course, buy what you actually like to eat, in a shelf stable form- cans, bottles, dried, freeze dried and so forth. One of my favorites is tortellini for example.
These kind of items are pretty easy to find on sale. Much of the stocking of food and grocery store items up can be done
on sale, if you are willing to take the time.
Good luck!
Laundry soap.
Toothpaste, and other such toiletries.
Baby needs- disposable diapers
Dog and cat food
Some seasonal items like cranberry sauce, canned pumpkin, marshmallows and yams, canned green beans and canned onion rings, and so forth.
Of course, buy what you actually like to eat, in a shelf stable form- cans, bottles, dried, freeze dried and so forth. One of my favorites is tortellini for example.
These kind of items are pretty easy to find on sale. Much of the stocking of food and grocery store items up can be done
on sale, if you are willing to take the time.
Good luck!
psychgirl
Has No Life - Lives on TB
This! And lots of matches!
Old Gray Mare
TB Fanatic
These are my instructions for me and my family with a eye toward if I was a newbie.
My instructions for me:
1) Don't panic.
2) Don't max out the credit card. If tempted to do so refer to #1.
3) Know what I already have in stock, how much and if it's in date.
4) Have a budget and stay within it. See #1 & 2.
5) Make a list and assign priorities to each item. Be flexible depending on priority and what's available.
Food: I looking for shelf safe convenience foods that my family will eat.
canned soups, canned meats, canned veggies, Stove Top Stuffing, tasty pasta and rice sides, canned fruit. I pick a four or five meals my family will eat and find shelf safe components. Then I buy all the components for a meal or two and build on that each shopping trip. Remember snacks and deserts: popcorn, Jello pudding, muffin mixes, trail mix, candies, box desserts like brownies, cakes and cookies.
OTC medication. Check with my healthcare professional for guidance. Want to be prepared for most common emergencies we've run into or might that OTC meds can mitigate.
Emergency equipment: This is for my family. YMMV.
Medical: BP cuff, Stethoscope, thermometer, Fingertip Pulse Oximeter (batteries?), general first aid etc. Make sure scripts are filled. Preventive maintenance: Annual medical checkup, dental checkup and cleaning, eye exam.
Fire: extinguisher*, welding blanket, smoke detector test(new batteries)
Other: Propane stove for cooking if power outages or brownouts occur. Flash lights, lantreens (wicks, fuel, extra chimneys - they break). 72 hour Go Bag and Go Totes. The difference is go bag is on foot or emergency bug out. Go Totes are for a vehicle bug out or bug in to make life more comfortable than just a Go bag.
*Fire extinguisher: Different types of extinguishers, extinguish different types of fires more effectively than others. The right tool for the right job sort of thing.
Car: Annual Inspection with eye toward current and potential problems.
House: Annual Inspection of all major systems with eye toward current and potential problems. A walk around inspection of the home checking for termite tubes and cracks on the foundation, leaks in the roof, missing or damaged shingles, leaking pipes etc. Basically what a home inspector would look for, for a potential buyer.
Make sure periodic maintenance is up to date:
Septic tank pumped out every other year.
Fireplace chimney cleaned and inspected (every year).
Furnace inspection (DH's call on that)
Top off home heating and cooking fuel tanks. We usually do this in summer when prices are cheaper.
New Batteries in fire alarms (twice a year - when clocks are turned back or forward works for us).
A lock down can be an inconvenience or emergency depending upon preparation and mind set. While a big emergency is happening little ones can also happen. Preventive maintenance and the right tools, supplies and know how may be able to prevent or mitigate them.
My instructions for me:
1) Don't panic.
2) Don't max out the credit card. If tempted to do so refer to #1.
3) Know what I already have in stock, how much and if it's in date.
4) Have a budget and stay within it. See #1 & 2.
5) Make a list and assign priorities to each item. Be flexible depending on priority and what's available.
Food: I looking for shelf safe convenience foods that my family will eat.
canned soups, canned meats, canned veggies, Stove Top Stuffing, tasty pasta and rice sides, canned fruit. I pick a four or five meals my family will eat and find shelf safe components. Then I buy all the components for a meal or two and build on that each shopping trip. Remember snacks and deserts: popcorn, Jello pudding, muffin mixes, trail mix, candies, box desserts like brownies, cakes and cookies.
OTC medication. Check with my healthcare professional for guidance. Want to be prepared for most common emergencies we've run into or might that OTC meds can mitigate.
Emergency equipment: This is for my family. YMMV.
Medical: BP cuff, Stethoscope, thermometer, Fingertip Pulse Oximeter (batteries?), general first aid etc. Make sure scripts are filled. Preventive maintenance: Annual medical checkup, dental checkup and cleaning, eye exam.
Fire: extinguisher*, welding blanket, smoke detector test(new batteries)
Other: Propane stove for cooking if power outages or brownouts occur. Flash lights, lantreens (wicks, fuel, extra chimneys - they break). 72 hour Go Bag and Go Totes. The difference is go bag is on foot or emergency bug out. Go Totes are for a vehicle bug out or bug in to make life more comfortable than just a Go bag.
*Fire extinguisher: Different types of extinguishers, extinguish different types of fires more effectively than others. The right tool for the right job sort of thing.
Car: Annual Inspection with eye toward current and potential problems.
House: Annual Inspection of all major systems with eye toward current and potential problems. A walk around inspection of the home checking for termite tubes and cracks on the foundation, leaks in the roof, missing or damaged shingles, leaking pipes etc. Basically what a home inspector would look for, for a potential buyer.
Make sure periodic maintenance is up to date:
Septic tank pumped out every other year.
Fireplace chimney cleaned and inspected (every year).
Furnace inspection (DH's call on that)
Top off home heating and cooking fuel tanks. We usually do this in summer when prices are cheaper.
New Batteries in fire alarms (twice a year - when clocks are turned back or forward works for us).
A lock down can be an inconvenience or emergency depending upon preparation and mind set. While a big emergency is happening little ones can also happen. Preventive maintenance and the right tools, supplies and know how may be able to prevent or mitigate them.
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Ractivist
Pride comes before the fall.....Pride month ended.
Now get a wet leg installed so you can fill the twenty pound, or any other relatively smaller tank..... then get the filling attachment that allows the little green tanks to be filled thru the twenty pounders..... the wet leg is a valuable addition.
Imagine the business, while the fuel lasts...or the friends you can help out. Four hundred gallons of propane can fill lots of little containers....
Barry Natchitoches
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Do young parents today know HOW to use cloth diapers?
That is all we had when my youngest sister was born, back in the Olden Days. So I know that I could teach young parents how to use the cloth diapers, but I wonder if some might not have anybody to help them get started.
Also, if somebody is going to convert to cloth diapers, they will need plenty of large safety pins to fasten the diapers with. Also, rubber pants, to protect from “leakage.”
Can you even buy rubber pants anymore?
cyberiot
Rimtas žmogus
Costco sells many excellent 90+ wines for less than $15.
Where is your preferred source for these? I haven't had a lot of luck with them, but have several good flashlights that take them.
Summerthyme
cyberiot
Rimtas žmogus
Pins and rubber pants have pretty much given way to diaper covers. We used wool ones more than 30 years ago.
Ractivist
Pride comes before the fall.....Pride month ended.
Cheap wine can be a misnomer....two buck chuck out of Mendocino County was great wine from wine country, Northern California. Sure, it may not win ribbons to the true connoisseur. But it won a number of brown bag redneck wine party's here in Illinois. Aldi's is the present day two buck chuck, but it's like eighty cents more....given inflation, it's cheaper. Their Merlot is quite adequate.....buy it by the cases. Californian.
I was at one wine party at my sisters home in the Phoenix area, gated golf community. Lots of well to do folks. They each brought their bottle, stood around and had a great evening. I was out of place, as the much younger brother, and more redneck than all theirs together. I drank from the bottles that were valued at a hundred dollars......my thoughts, so, so why waste that money, other than easy come easy go. Yes, it was all good, including the least.
Perhaps it's my buds, which are one of the most telling truths that God gave us....taste buds are a true testament to God.
I often think of our forefathers, and theirs and theirs....they ate well, they drank well, they lived well, nothing new under the sun.
annieosage
Inactive
My air fryer saved us last year when our oven went out within a week of the lockdown. No repairmen working.
Not a problem. They actually had drive thru's here last year which I was not too sure about but hey- restaurants had to bring in money any way they could. Of course, I have my own stash.
I have a 1# package in the freezer. Do I just use a little as needed and keep the rest frozen? I haven't had to get into it yet.
I have tons of toiletries and all of the above. You can even get some of these at the 99cent Stores.
I just did a small online order at Smiths for TP, wipes, Mr. Clean, shampoo, and a couple other items. I have plenty of all but one more of each won't hurt. I already topped off my gas tank. It was at half which I never let it get that low! Tomorrow I might go by the 99cent store just to see what I can find.
Other than that I'm good. I probably have 6 months preps. Towards the end it may not be what we want but will suffice.
Old Gray Mare
TB Fanatic
It's not rocket science and if all else fails here's a Youtube video:
Fair use.
How To Fold a Gerber Cloth Diaper
Aug 18, 2014
Gerber cloth diapers are perfect for so many different uses: cloth diaper, burp cloth, lap pad, changing pad and even a cleaning cloth.
Run time 00:46
Diaper pants were available at Babies R Us along with cloth diapers and safety diaper pins. Not sure if they still are. If all else fails you can check online.
John Deere Girl
Veteran Member
You actually can still buy the cloth diapers with pins and the rubber pants, but cloth diapers today have never been easier. There are soft, absorbent inserts and fun, brightly colored covers that snap. I also used the prefolds, but I didn't mind using cloth at all.
Profit of Doom
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Prefer only IVM?
cyberiot
Rimtas žmogus
In Napa Valley, the local wine snobs trot out the spendy stuff to impress company, but greatly enjoy Three-Buck Chuck (formerly Two-Buck) as the house table wine. A few years ago, Wine Spectator magazine featured some rich guy's huuuuge wine cellar on the cover. If you blow the pic up about 10x, you can see his stash of Two-Buck Chuck right next to all the Chateau de Foo Foo.
subnet
Boot
At what a 100k gallon life span, they rock!
subnet
Boot
Have any suggestions on ones that don't strip out after 5 openings?
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