tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post3570590477820347252..comments2024-03-28T22:56:01.787-04:00Comments on Cheryl's Frugal Corner: Eat and Shop WellCheryl Kimbleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-17466031182331573382020-07-08T20:19:24.110-04:002020-07-08T20:19:24.110-04:00All excellent tips, Cheryl! You lovely readers al...All excellent tips, Cheryl! You lovely readers always have something worthwhile to add. I'm with Ms Unknown: don't want to get caught with my pants down again...ha! Will definitely have a supply of paper products for us and for anyone who is in need. Buying a little along is so smart I don't understand why all folks don't do that. Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328333345401673320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-42780766655545558392020-07-08T16:56:39.617-04:002020-07-08T16:56:39.617-04:00Definitely. Thanks!Definitely. Thanks!Debby in KShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10678580135625880717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-89174685727360021382020-07-08T09:20:05.959-04:002020-07-08T09:20:05.959-04:00Hello there! Sounds like you have been busy and p...Hello there! Sounds like you have been busy and productive! That is fantastic. Yes, it is that time of the year. <br />Glad you are getting ready for the future and getting your priorities taken care of.<br />No you sure don't want to be caught with your pants down!!! LOL<br />Have a good oneCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-77360352001694166662020-07-08T09:01:19.808-04:002020-07-08T09:01:19.808-04:00Hi, fellow Hoosier!!! Earlier this week, I dehydra...Hi, fellow Hoosier!!! Earlier this week, I dehydrated mixed vegetables to use in casseroles and soups and yesterday, I dehydrated 6 lbs of ground beef. <br /><br />This is such a busy time of year, getting everything processed for later. But it feels so good to have it on hand when I need it. I am also buying toilet paper ahead as I don't want to get caught with my pants down again. Ha!! <br /><br />Have a great week!!!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01204497778156792195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-62654107474944412842020-07-08T08:54:11.527-04:002020-07-08T08:54:11.527-04:00I love that you read that to your husband!!! I lo...I love that you read that to your husband!!! I love when everyone gets on board.<br />A little at a time sure makes for a prepared homeowner.<br />I have a lot of yeast in the freezer as well - have had some for ages.<br />I get the powdered eggs in the baking section of the store. <br />At Kroger they are called Egg Replacer - brand Ener-G Foods. They can be used by people who can't eat eggs. No egg or egg product in it. Great for baking (mainly).<br />You can also dehydrate scrambled eggs for future use.<br />I freeze eggs in muffins tins (one per) to use for cooking/baking.<br />There are also egg subs you can get in the frig section to cook like fresh eggs. I have never had those yet.<br />Hope that helpsCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-33770953646134631602020-07-08T08:44:35.206-04:002020-07-08T08:44:35.206-04:00Great ideas. I just read Frances' home fix it...Great ideas. I just read Frances' home fix it ideas to my husband. He said he thought that was smart. He has some of it but plans to make a list of more. He has to go to Menards later this week so he'll get it then. I'm also wanting a couple of food safe buckets.<br /><br />The rest is just a little more each trip. It was fortunate that just before this happened, I bought a big bag of yeast at Sam's. I freeze it and it lasts for years. I hear yeast is a scarcity.<br /><br />I'm very interested in the powdered eggs. Where are they usually located in the store?<br />Are fresh eggs easy to freeze and reuse in baking?Debby in KShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10678580135625880717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-56175382690381822052020-07-08T07:26:54.430-04:002020-07-08T07:26:54.430-04:00I agree with you. I wonder what would happen when...I agree with you. I wonder what would happen when those take-out delivery places would be closed. That could happen. Then kind of up the creek without a paddle!<br />I guess they will figure it out their own way.<br />Thanks for helping spread the word.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-72906016979170805532020-07-07T21:14:53.011-04:002020-07-07T21:14:53.011-04:00I encourage friends and family all the time - some...I encourage friends and family all the time - some listen - some don't. I think that living in a large city where take-out deliveries have been readily available means that some still won't bother to stock up. Margie from Torontohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103835021764804099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-57631336987852001042020-07-07T16:11:59.325-04:002020-07-07T16:11:59.325-04:00Thanks. Glad you are already on board. The more ...Thanks. Glad you are already on board. The more we remind folks the better. Some just don't understand - and the when they do it - it may be too late.<br />I just keep on preachin' it!!!!!! <br />Oh, homemade biscuits are the best!!!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-49385290833251370422020-07-07T16:10:06.297-04:002020-07-07T16:10:06.297-04:00Great that you have someone you share your stocks ...Great that you have someone you share your stocks with. I always buy all purpose and just add the other ingredient. I hope you bot get well stocked. It may be so very important.<br />BlessingsCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-5112773733782243632020-07-07T16:07:31.783-04:002020-07-07T16:07:31.783-04:00Good ideas. I think we should get anything we thi...Good ideas. I think we should get anything we think we may need for the next 6 months or so. Better safe than sorry.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-61637337711895919392020-07-07T15:32:02.201-04:002020-07-07T15:32:02.201-04:00I just love your posts. I do most everything you ...I just love your posts. I do most everything you list, so I really don't need to take the advice, but I love that you are out there giving this sermon to the many that need it. I also always pick up a tip or two. I love homemade biscuits and so does my family.Out My windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456481267171643227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-67483695837233359552020-07-07T15:26:27.158-04:002020-07-07T15:26:27.158-04:00My daughter and I have been looking at increasing ...My daughter and I have been looking at increasing our food stock in case of another lockdown. Just over a week ago I bought some plain flour from Aldi's, Whitworths, so know it is ok, £3.99 for 10 kilos but no self raising. Well that's ok as you can add baking powder to plain flour. Yesterday she called at Aldi's and that one had the self raising flour, 10 kilos so she got that. We will share it but she will need more than me as their family is 5, the three boys have adult meals.pat chesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07907311009341922595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-52312571885023876442020-07-07T14:13:47.281-04:002020-07-07T14:13:47.281-04:00Great suggestions. I'm trying to stock up a li...Great suggestions. I'm trying to stock up a little at a time on foodstuffs <br /> I ordered an extra set of sheets since I was down to one set on my bed. I think I will get hubby and kids some extra undies and socks. If they don't need them now, I'll save them for Christmas gifts. Won't they be thrilled ;)Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11093313893708262722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-5315274651977049052020-07-07T13:42:25.733-04:002020-07-07T13:42:25.733-04:00Fantastic suggestions.
I always have all kinds of ...Fantastic suggestions.<br />I always have all kinds of glue and tapes on hand. Nails, screws, etc. We had a hardware go out of business a few years back and I got all kinds of toilet parts on sale 50% off!<br /><br />Good tip on heating oil as well. Maybe even extra propane for the grill or charcoal/fluid if a regular grill.<br />I keep 5 gal. of gasoline on hand as well - use for tools and then empty in car if needed.<br /><br />I don't even want to think about replacing frig. Good luck with that.<br />Great suggestions!!!!!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-987919627233518022020-07-07T13:37:56.297-04:002020-07-07T13:37:56.297-04:00Well laid plans!!! Love it - it sure will come in...Well laid plans!!! Love it - it sure will come in handy later one.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-69926835555758530822020-07-07T13:25:06.183-04:002020-07-07T13:25:06.183-04:00In Item 11, you mention other things to add to you...In Item 11, you mention other things to add to your household preparedness stock besides food. I would also mention to be sure your basics for home maintenance are stocked. Depending on your level of do-it-yourself confidence, many simple home repairs can be made with little effort and a lot of savings over having to hire a professional. I keep the working parts for our toilet, furnace and A/C filters, basic tools and an assortment of fasteners, Gorilla glue, duct tape, WD-40, etc. on hand at all times. When my toilet flush kit quit working earlier this year, I had it fixed in 1/2 hour. My neighbor's quit, and it took literally months of flushing with a bucket before her husband finally got around to fixing it! <br /><br />If you heat with fuel oil and can afford to, look into getting your order in and tank filled as soon as you can. You will avoid a long wait and can lock in a lower summertime price. <br /><br />Check your refrigerator and freezer temperatures. Are they doing the job? Are all the seals clean and sealing properly? I just ordered a new refrigerator because mine is 17 years old and has been cycling more often than usual the past few months. It has to be ordered and will take 6 to 8 weeks to be delivered. I'd sure hate for it to fail and then have to order one with that kind of lead time!Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05407751263369340933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-10054041206786328892020-07-07T11:38:49.732-04:002020-07-07T11:38:49.732-04:00I have a 5 pound chub of ground beef thawing today...I have a 5 pound chub of ground beef thawing today for a recipe that calls for 1 and a half pounds. I'm going to cook it all and then freeze what is left for other meals. Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.com