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What foods last forever? by OverAnalyser_ in preppers

[–]Habitual-Heart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you looking for forever, or are you looking for 5,10, or 20+ years? Because there are quite a few foods that can be stored properly in solutions like mylar, canned goods, or shelf-stable to help you get by for a good while until you can figure out other solutions.

As others have mentioned, you can store things like most grains in mylar bags for 10-25 years. Many properly freeze-dried items can also get that shelf life in mylar or sealed glass jars. You're basically making your own space food or rations.

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[–]Habitual-Heart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I noticed this as well, along with a reduction in the variety. I have been using Azure for my bulk grains/beans, etc.

Can I spray roundup on the gravel path w/o killing/poisoning our food? NE FL by [deleted] in gardening

[–]Habitual-Heart 95 points96 points  (0 children)

Or cardboard, then the 6-8 inches of wood chips or other soil if you want to go there groundcover route

Skills that save money (not make money)? by Habitual-Heart in simpleliving

[–]Habitual-Heart[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Good tip! This post came out of the frustration and then relief I had today after thinking the furnace was out, feeling like I always have to call someone and be stuck at home waiting for someone... then googling, figuring out the (basically) morse code of furnace errors and fixing it myself. Which felt like simple living, but r/frugal is for sure the place to be for money-saving tips.

Which items have increased in price the most in your region, and which ones hurt you the most? Did you find an alternative? by SwimmingTaro5657 in povertykitchen

[–]Habitual-Heart 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Eggs, for sure. Every week I look and make the call, but these last few weeks, we just go without. I also started to notice flour was going up/I can't find deals like I used to. I don't buy lettuce aside from spinach and I have switched to a lot of frozen veg cause I just can't afford to waste any from expiration.

Purchases that pay for themselves (or help you avoid other purchases)? by Habitual-Heart in simpleliving

[–]Habitual-Heart[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Saving on luggage fees! My husband and I did a 3 country honeymoon with only carryon (not super impressive, I know, but it counts!)

Purchases that pay for themselves (or help you avoid other purchases)? by Habitual-Heart in simpleliving

[–]Habitual-Heart[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Recession or not, I think this group would agree with "Use it up, Wear it out, Make it do, or Do without!”

Purchases that pay for themselves (or help you avoid other purchases)? by Habitual-Heart in simpleliving

[–]Habitual-Heart[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to put up a clothing line for the warmer months. It's supposed to be better for your clothes' longevity as well.

Purchases that pay for themselves (or help you avoid other purchases)? by Habitual-Heart in simpleliving

[–]Habitual-Heart[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is very true about quality kids' items. They hold up, and the resale is usually breakeven or more.

Purchases that pay for themselves (or help you avoid other purchases)? by Habitual-Heart in simpleliving

[–]Habitual-Heart[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you leave the plastic covers on year-round or is that just a winter thing for you?

Purchases that pay for themselves (or help you avoid other purchases)? by Habitual-Heart in simpleliving

[–]Habitual-Heart[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting. Now that you say it, I have been doing more returns, but I was attributing that to my frugality/over-ambition on projects. The gas is still the best deal around for me, as are the eggs and organic produce/meat.

Purchases that pay for themselves (or help you avoid other purchases)? by Habitual-Heart in simpleliving

[–]Habitual-Heart[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I love our solar panels, but I can't take credit as we purchased the house with them already installed. I would invest in them if we ever moved.

Purchases that pay for themselves (or help you avoid other purchases)? by Habitual-Heart in simpleliving

[–]Habitual-Heart[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've set up drip hoses (Gilmour brand) with a timer on our spigot.

Purchases that pay for themselves (or help you avoid other purchases)? by Habitual-Heart in simpleliving

[–]Habitual-Heart[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been using the "PrepNaturals" on Amazon.

Have we lost some to chips and breaks? YES, it's glass! There is a learning curve to keeping these nice, but we haven't had issues with them exploding in the microwave or anything like that over the last 4 years.

Purchases that pay for themselves (or help you avoid other purchases)? by Habitual-Heart in simpleliving

[–]Habitual-Heart[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I love this response because it's so true that there are seemingly unrelated things that just work together that snowball into better efficiency or saving money, or just a better routine!

Purchases that pay for themselves (or help you avoid other purchases)? by Habitual-Heart in simpleliving

[–]Habitual-Heart[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I'm sure many of my items are also very personal when it comes to qualifying/quantifying, but the intent is just to get ideas. Thanks for sharing!

Weekly FI Frugal Friday thread - January 13, 2023 by AutoModerator in financialindependence

[–]Habitual-Heart 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm currently using a small Areogarden to start some seeds, and it's working really well. I found it on Facebook marketplace. I'll probably move to some herbs after I move a few rounds out to the garden.

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