tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post6374011797129197446..comments2024-03-28T22:56:01.787-04:00Comments on Cheryl's Frugal Corner: Life Before Grocery StoresCheryl Kimbleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-86078274961796975362017-08-21T18:09:46.356-04:002017-08-21T18:09:46.356-04:00I was born in 1961 so grocery stores were the norm...I was born in 1961 so grocery stores were the norm, except in my family we had a huge garden with both fruit and veggies, My dad hunted anything and everything. My mother used powdered milk, I remember if she did go to a store once in awhile she would buy ground beef we thought that was a huge treat.tealadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17233373939739704642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-4743581158837542702017-08-21T18:04:09.481-04:002017-08-21T18:04:09.481-04:00I remember getting a 45 from the gas station, the ...I remember getting a 45 from the gas station, the full service station where they filled your gas tank, checked your oil, washed your windows and checked your tire pressure.tealadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17233373939739704642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-81336085482136983412017-08-19T17:20:56.604-04:002017-08-19T17:20:56.604-04:00Thanks Belinda. They sure had to do everything th...Thanks Belinda. They sure had to do everything they could to survive. I remember some of my older siblings talking about cornbread and milk was at times dinner. That was what they had.<br /><br />You know what? I have made cornbread with water years ago when I had little money. Nothing wrong with that.<br /><br />Good hard work is good for the body, mind and soul.<br />Thanks for sharing your story.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-81254460294606944192017-08-19T16:55:45.011-04:002017-08-19T16:55:45.011-04:00I love your blog post, Cheryl. My grandparents wer...I love your blog post, Cheryl. My grandparents were this way. My grandpa, who was born in 1923, said they had cornbread made with water with times because there was no milk for them during the depression. He grew BIG gardens and they canned and preserved all of it. My grandmother was the greatest cook ever and she could make something out of nothing or so it seemed, but you are right it is hard work, but it's a very good kind of hard work. :)Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-36047402293833595102017-08-19T14:30:14.389-04:002017-08-19T14:30:14.389-04:00Laura, yes, so many of the old ways are disappeari...Laura, yes, so many of the old ways are disappearing. It is up to those of us who remember, to try to instill them into the younger folks.<br />If you are having no luck - maybe try farm markets for fresh produce. fresh foods would be so good for you in your fight. Lot's of vitamins and minerals.<br /><br />Living with less stuff is a constant struggle with me. I try to get rid of things all the time. Slow and steady.<br />Less just seems to make life easier. We all need tranquility in our lives. Less stuff, less offensive people, less stress.........<br /><br />Take care sweet lady - knowing God has this! Health and happiness to you.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-90600272082429713252017-08-19T12:57:02.031-04:002017-08-19T12:57:02.031-04:00These were things my grandparents did, and my fath...These were things my grandparents did, and my father knew how to do, but few skills were passed to me. I know how to do some canning, but I am unsuccessful in gardening. My husband plants every year, but we get very little produce from what he plants. It would be cheaper to just buy the things.<br /><br />I vaguely remember corner stores from when I was young, but they were going out at the time as the big players were growing in popularity.<br /><br />Much has been lost over the years. <br /><br />When I am finished fighting this cancer, I hope to make some big changes in the way I live. I think I want to live with a lot less.<br /><br />Be blessed,<br />Laura of Harvest Lane CottageMrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-14467555008010485442017-08-19T08:25:55.591-04:002017-08-19T08:25:55.591-04:00Debbie, I bet Hawaii was a neat place to live. I ...Debbie, I bet Hawaii was a neat place to live. I bet the prices were much lower at the big stores.<br />WOW that took a lot of saving to get a stereo. I bet that was just a tremendous thrill for all involved. They should have been proud.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-65082116621190037692017-08-19T02:33:12.252-04:002017-08-19T02:33:12.252-04:00Hi Cheryl, I was born in the early 60's and we...Hi Cheryl, I was born in the early 60's and we moved to Hawaii when I was 3. There were many little mom and pop type grocery stores on the island where I lived. We shopped at some of them but the big shopping trips were always to the bigger grocery stores where the prices were lower. I do remember the green stamps. My parents bought a stereo with all the ones they saved over the years. I remember that day so clearly because we walked into the little store where you could redeem your green stamps and got that stereo. My parents were so proud!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-17704318574636564432017-08-18T12:54:41.671-04:002017-08-18T12:54:41.671-04:00CHRISTINE - Nothing like fresh popcorn over a fire...CHRISTINE - Nothing like fresh popcorn over a fire!<br />Oh my goodness I forgot all about the wringer washer and baths in a wash tub. <br />In the summer my bath tub was at the back door to catch a breeze, in the winter it was by the big coal stove. THANK YOU for letting me remember that!<br /><br />The days of old, may not have seemed special back then, but you are so right - they are great memories now.<br />Glad you have such fond ones.<br />Thanks for sharing.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-58950798666315988712017-08-18T12:50:55.027-04:002017-08-18T12:50:55.027-04:00Sorry the above post was for CINDY!!!
Sorry the above post was for CINDY!!!<br />Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-51517106360086691042017-08-18T12:50:14.077-04:002017-08-18T12:50:14.077-04:00Christine, That is amazing on the card table. You...Christine, That is amazing on the card table. You are so right, that nothing is made like it used to be. I have my Moms card table and chairs and I am sure it is from the 60's or 70's. Still use it once in a while.<br /><br />How cool she is still using those dishes. <br />Water is my downfall too. I try, but just hate buying plastic bottles of water!<br />Thanks for sharing.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-40244688664473148462017-08-18T12:46:39.932-04:002017-08-18T12:46:39.932-04:00WOW you would have been considered rich at my hous...WOW you would have been considered rich at my house - soda pop with your meals!!!! LOL tea was our staple - and it still is at my house.<br /><br />Living close to a body of water would be a blessing in hard times for sure. I will eat anything at any time. Not a stickler of meal protocol!!<br /><br />Great memories. Thanks for sharing.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-70348799670364664982017-08-18T12:46:08.081-04:002017-08-18T12:46:08.081-04:00My grandfather grew his own popcorn. I can rememb...My grandfather grew his own popcorn. I can remember him popping it over the fire in wire basket that I think he had made. I thought it was the greatest thing ever! In the summer when we visited, I got a bath in the evening in the rinse water tub from that day's clothes washing. Water was not wasted since it was drawn up by buckets from the well. It was sun warmed by the end of the day. These memories are special to me, but might not have been if I did it all the time.christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129856573164636243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-82077703994918741372017-08-18T10:02:01.125-04:002017-08-18T10:02:01.125-04:00I am a child of the 60's and I remember "...I am a child of the 60's and I remember "Green Stamps", in fact my Grandmother saved hers to get me a card table for my birthday one year. I still have it and use it often. My MIL has went through 5 card tables since I've had mine - they just don't make things like they used too. My mom still uses dishes that we got in detergent boxes. I have a decent stockpile but I know there are things that I am slack on - like water. Just gotta keep working on that. Thanks again for another wonderful blog post. Cindy JaneCindy CNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03862864685703275707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-82323530690264453162017-08-18T09:51:53.761-04:002017-08-18T09:51:53.761-04:00Loved this post! My parents weren't rich, as i...Loved this post! My parents weren't rich, as i remember, we were quite poor. But we grew up drinking RC cola or pepsi in bottles with our meals. Tea was served only when we were out of soda. lol and I hated it. To this day, I prefer soda with my meals. I do remember the green back stamps and looking through the little catalog, hoping to pick out something that Mama would agree to purchase. I want to think we got a round wooden magazine holder as a stamp purchase. When I used to work in home health, I visited a few people who lived near a large river in the area. I was amazed that they ate fried fish for breakfast with their eggs. However, after thinking about it, I decided 'why not?' I haven't done it yet, but I do think I could!!Little Penpenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-49037068581804684372017-08-18T08:34:37.991-04:002017-08-18T08:34:37.991-04:00That is funny. I guess there have been some place...That is funny. I guess there have been some places I have been in that were so large that I felt lost. I can surely imagine going into a place like that for the first time - it would be over whelming!!<br />City life was not for everyone. I guess if we had been born and raised in the country, then went into a major city we would be so flustered.<br />I have lived in city/suburbs all my life - but have no desire to go some where like NYC. I can't even imagine all those people/traffic.<br />Thank you for a great story!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-65648831996203686932017-08-18T08:29:35.340-04:002017-08-18T08:29:35.340-04:00Jane it sounds like you were really lucky in findi...Jane it sounds like you were really lucky in finding Bluey as a partner. A good pair for sure.<br />Living so close the beach would definitely be a blessing in the meat/protein dept. Old fashioned skills would definitely be a must to know if things got bad.<br />It is apparent you have skills and have taught your children well.<br />I like Vickies idea about grinding oats into flour. That would surely work. <br />I guess that is why it is always good to have large supplies of flour, sugar, and oats on hand.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-38979796472768678442017-08-18T08:23:39.147-04:002017-08-18T08:23:39.147-04:00Oh how cool. I think we got a lot of things in gr...Oh how cool. I think we got a lot of things in groceries, but don't remember getting a record.<br />That's neat.<br />Thanks for sharingCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-20153833974140559522017-08-18T07:35:32.521-04:002017-08-18T07:35:32.521-04:00My parents moved from the South to Michigan so my ...My parents moved from the South to Michigan so my Dad could have a job in the auto factories. Others came with him but not all stayed of course they missed their homes and families. One of our aunts and uncles came and the culture shock was just a bit too much. I remember Mom talking about her going to our local grocery store and she couldn't find her way out. She was just too overwhelmed. He quit General Motors and they went back south soon after. So many memories! Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402367232977896594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-53828017647935442852017-08-18T07:30:36.147-04:002017-08-18T07:30:36.147-04:00Have you ever tried oat flour Jane Allen? It'...Have you ever tried oat flour Jane Allen? It's just ground up oats. I used my blender to make it. That would be a great substitute if you have oats. I've looked into nut flours too. Harder to work with though! Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402367232977896594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-12141228535251366552017-08-17T22:35:07.821-04:002017-08-17T22:35:07.821-04:00My early years were spent in the suburbs. Mum shop...My early years were spent in the suburbs. Mum shopped at a supermarket for all our foods. She was not, and still isn't, a good cook but she could bake delicious cookies and cakes. Actually when I think about it she made sultana cookies, Anzac cookies, fruit cake and banana cake. We never went hungry but food wasn't very interesting.<br />I wasn't much of a cook until I met Bluey who is a fantastic cook. He showed me ways to make ordinary ingredients into something special. I began experimenting with growing veg and then preserving this when I was in my 20's. We lived a long way out of the nearest town and I had to learn how to cook from scratch using what we had. With Bluey's guidance, I got quite good at it.<br />We must have done OK as both our grown children are good cooks and can make a lovely meal out of basic items.<br />I think we would be OK for a while. we live 150m(about the same distance in yards) from the beach and both of us are reasonable at fishing. The daughters boyfriend and family are great at fishing and crabbing. I think we would be able to swap fruit and veg for their excess fish.<br />My concern, is how would we replace flour. Wheat is not a grain that grows in our area, or even close by. This is something I will have to research.<br />Bluey and I have lots of 'old fashioned' skills, I think these skills would see us being able to barter for things we might need.<br />This is quite a thought provoking post. Thank you Cheryl. <br />Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06964345893499561504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-84429342735020446962017-08-17T18:56:56.280-04:002017-08-17T18:56:56.280-04:00When I was teenager, I remember getting a 45 recor...When I was teenager, I remember getting a 45 record in a bag of potato chips one time. The name of the song was "Cast Your Fate to the Wind."olderandwiserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17988048366899947476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-64987217470269255802017-08-17T17:34:12.506-04:002017-08-17T17:34:12.506-04:00Kathy it sounds like you have many fond memories a...Kathy it sounds like you have many fond memories as well. I am so thankful God gave us that capability!!!<br />I still have some juice glasses and dessert bowls that came in laundry detergent back when. We used to also get kitchen towels in something - I don't remember what.<br /><br />Mom was totally against drinking and was furious Dad made wine. After he passed away - she did let us all have some bottles he made. it was vinegar by then!!!! I still have it.<br /><br />Stock up a little at a time and you will be set.<br />THANK YOU for sharing!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-2596253683643186792017-08-17T17:27:16.006-04:002017-08-17T17:27:16.006-04:00I love this post. Thank you for sharing your memo...I love this post. Thank you for sharing your memories!<br />I remember walking to Piggly Wiggly with my Mom. She would save those green stamps to buy something special for Christmas. I think we had some of those glasses out of the oatmeal canisters, and a set of dishes from points from the grocery store. <br />Daddy would plant a huge garden and Mom would freeze and can it all. We surely ate well since Mom was the best cook. Daddy could fix most anything, and he didn't waste or throw away anything if he could use it. Oh Daddy tried making wine one time, and Mom said "lips that touch wine, will never touch mine." :D I don't think his wine turned out very well. <br />I think we would be ok for a while if we had to, thanks for the things I learned from my parents and blogs like yours. I would like to increase my stockpile, and I try to add something each week. <br />Thanks for the memories!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16710629007170091862noreply@blogger.com