"Start now to create a plan if you don’t already have one, or update your present plan. Watch for best buys that will fit into your year’s supply. We are not in a situation that requires panic buying, but we do need to be careful in purchasing and rotating the storage that we’re putting away. The instability in the world today makes it imperative that we take heed of the counsel and prepare for the future." (L. Tom Perry)
As I'm writing this, they are saying prices are going higher starting August 1st. So we need to do all we can to work around those higher prices and still stay in our budgets.
One way I am trying to do this is by canning...
Also, don't waste anything...
Make croutons from bread that isn't fresh any longer.
With skills, I am sewing two dresses in progress now. By the time you read this post, I hope to have them done.
Gardening though is amping up so we shall see as I will put up all I can from the garden. Also, when temps cool off in the fall, I will make the raspberry jam.
What ideas do you have on getting around the higher grocery prices? Of course, those are not the only things going up so we need to be very very frugal. Our power bill has doubled, insurances are all going up and meds and such. What are your work arounds? Tell us in the comments below.
Continue to get in storage, which is not just food but soaps and pads and toilet paper, you get the idea.
https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/super-cheap-recipes/ - some helpful ideas here.
https://hillriverhomestead.com/extreme-frugal-living-ideas/ - helpful ideas.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUSvKHZTIJw&t=1s - has good ideas using leftovers.
Remember, I said waste nothing...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_igucnKrd4 - this will show you how to utilize your fabric scraps.
And here is where I mention to you Christmas. Things will be really high this year due to tariffs - we need to be thinking ahead.
Visit with your family to come up with a different plan. For example, my sister and I just exchange birthday gifts because our birthdays are so close to Christmas. But with things so high, we are only going to make each other a card.
This is what we are doing. There are other things...
https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/100-cheap-easy-diy-christmas-gifts/
I think making up a kit whether for adult or a kid is a great idea for Christmas. What are their interests? For example, if you want to make a kit for a knitter, you could find a free pattern and print it off and find some yarn and needles the pattern calls for. Then you could toss in a favorite treat.
For kids, if you start early, you can scour the thrift stores to help you find items. I always liked building an art kit with paper and stickers and markers etc. Dollar stores are a help. I was always going to melt crayons down and put in a pudding cup type container to cool. Now that is one fancy multi-colored crayon! Paper dolls - sew a mat with streets and parks and buildings then add a car, a truck with it, and some fruit snacks like cars - really let your creativity shine!
https://tipjunkie.com/diy-craft-kits/ - terrific!
https://theimaginationtree.com/30-diy-gifts-make-kids/
https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/969/101-diy-gifts-for-kids/
https://artfulparent.com/kids-art-kits-to-make/
https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/homemade-gift-ideas-1251561
https://www.thriftyfrugalmom.com/20-cheap-easy-homemade-gift-ideas/
https://www.itsalwaysautumn.com/20-cheap-awesome-diy-gifts.html - okay, I have to say, I love the clementine wreath and the dino phone holder - too cute!
I guess I am saying to start now so you can do bit by bit, that way you can reduce your stress and your spending.
Perhaps these will spark ideas for you!
Missy says we are all in this together! Share your ideas and little by little you can accomplish a lot.
Tippy Longstockings says we can do hard things - we can! Just do what you can.