Everyone is talking about food shortages and the crisis. Since the Russian special operation in Ukraine began, the prices have skyrocketed. Food shortage or not, it is worth stocking up on some groceries if only to get them now before the price rises again.
However, even when all this passes, stocking up for the winter is always a good idea, especially if you don’t want to be going to the store daily. This is why you should pick out groceries that have a long shelf life and try and find discounts for them. Here are some suggestions.
When you go into a supermarket and you find some of these or any groceries you want to stock up on, at a discount, be careful. Check the label for the expiration date. It is usually the case that stores offer discounted prices for groceries that expire soon.
Also, check the label for every item you buy. You will be surprised to see that many of them have different expiration dates.
Also, if you use alternative heat sources, check to see if your stocked fuel will be sufficient and if it is safe from getting wet. Also, stock on matches, ethanol, cooking oil, and anything you can think of that you might need really.
However, even when all this passes, stocking up for the winter is always a good idea, especially if you don’t want to be going to the store daily. This is why you should pick out groceries that have a long shelf life and try and find discounts for them. Here are some suggestions.
The basic groceries that have a long shelf life
- Bottled water
- Grains
- Canned food
- Cereal
- Anything in a jar
- Peanut butter
- Nuts
- Jerky
- Tea
- Salt
- Sugar
- Flour
- Dried plants
When you go into a supermarket and you find some of these or any groceries you want to stock up on, at a discount, be careful. Check the label for the expiration date. It is usually the case that stores offer discounted prices for groceries that expire soon.
Also, check the label for every item you buy. You will be surprised to see that many of them have different expiration dates.
Plan for room
Always keep your pantry neat, clean, and tidy, and plan for space. Since you will be storing large amounts of different food there, it must be clean. You need to do a clean sweep and checkup every two months or so.
Last-minute stuff
Food isn’t the only thing you might need when you’re bunkered in during a snowstorm. Try and find solid-quality toilet paper, paper towels, batteries, a can opener, a gas heater, blankets, a first aid kit, and such stuff. You don’t need to lose too much space for it but always have some around because you never know.Don’t forget Fluffy!
If you have pets, it is the same for them, just in a smaller amount. You should know what food your pet likes and circles through. Don’t buy just one type, but try to stock various foods and brands.Final checkup
When the forecast is in and snow is coming, do a last-round checkup. Check the generator if you have one, check if all the valves are in order, check if the windows don’t have any hollow points, etc. It is a good idea to call an expert to do the checkup with you.Also, if you use alternative heat sources, check to see if your stocked fuel will be sufficient and if it is safe from getting wet. Also, stock on matches, ethanol, cooking oil, and anything you can think of that you might need really.