Food Flying Off the Shelves? Alternatives to Buy In Case of a “LockDown”
Lines and crowds pervade most food stores, and after you’ve patiently waited 2 hours, you’re disappointed to find 99% of your shopping list for fresh foods completely unavailable. Well before…
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Lines and crowds pervade most food stores, and after you’ve patiently waited 2 hours, you’re disappointed to find 99% of your shopping list for fresh foods completely unavailable. Well before you turn around and plan on intermittent fasting, consider buying some of these:
Food
- Frozen Turkey, Fish, Chicken, Beef
- Canned Tuna
- Sardines
- Canned Salmon
- Eggs
- Peanut Butter (if no allergies in the family)
- Jerky
- Edamame
- Yogurt
- Cottage Cheese
- Nuts
- Chia Seeds
- Tofu
- Oats
- Granola
- Cereal
- Pasta
- Rice
- Beans
- Potatoes
- Legumes
- Soups
- Frozen dinners
- Frozen vegetables and fruits (if fresh is not available)
- Snacks (crackers, chips, cookies, etc.)
- Vitamins
Drinks
- Canned juices
- Drink mixes
- Coffee
- Tea
- Hot Chocolate
- Milk (if fresh not available – dried/dehydrated)
- Water (if bottles not available – buy filters)
Personal Hygiene
- Toilet Paper
- Kleenex – can substitute for toilet paper
- Gauze/bandages
- Feminine hygiene products
- Diapers
- Soap/Shampoo
- Deodorant
- Sanitizer or alcohol based products
- Razors
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Shampoo
Entertainment
Even with internet and streaming services, grownups and kids need to take a break from electronics. So consider purchasing these….
- Books
- Board Games
- Crayons
- Paper
- Pens, Markers, Pencils
- Puzzles
- Model Kits
- Toys
- Music
- Deck of cards
- Home improvement items (You’ll be stuck home, might as well complete what you’ve never finished….)
These lists obviously don’t include everything you would need during a lockdown, but know you have other options if the obvious popular items have been gobbled up……
Original article written by Dr. Daliah Wach's.
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