Today, Ukrainians should be prepared for any changes in the economy. Experts warn us of a very demanding winter and rising food prices.
We have collected effective ways that our parents used in "lean times".
As reported: Fakta.today
They will help you save money on clothing and food.
Shopping at private stores and markets
If you haven't turned to farmers or private growers yet, now is the time to change your mind.
After all, prices can be much lower in private stores or at the market. In the early 90s, this tactic was quite popular.
Once a week, a farmer brought meat from the village, a woman from the suburbs brought cheese, sour cream, and eggs.
Or even neighbors sold products from their vegetable gardens.
Stocking Up
This habit is now being reminded in many families. We can also explain why adults eat bread with every meal.
"Lean times" developed the habit of parents buying food in advance. Try to write down what foods or other items you need for the month.
Take this list with you to the store as soon as you have the money. This method will help you have the things you need always on hand.
Universal Recipes
In times when there were very few products, various recipes were invented. Even with two or three ingredients, a versatile and very economical dish can be prepared.
For example, cabbage cutlets, pork pilaf, vegetable soup, and chicken heart beating.
Our grandmothers and mothers knew how to make 4 different dishes from a chicken at once - broth, pate, portioned meat, and meat for salad.
Another useful tip - don't throw away products that weren't fully utilized. Make something else out of them right away.
Homemade cleaning products
Our parents used homemade laundry detergents or stain removers. Ideal was vinegar, baking soda, dry mustard, and laundry soap.
Canning
It is always necessary to prepare canned food for the winter, as it can save at any time.
Jars can be filled not only with vegetables, but also with various fruits. For example, the most versatile recipes for pickling cucumbers.
They can complement potato porridge or buckwheat. And you can enjoy jam during a tea break.
Clothing and footwear repairs
Our parents knew how to save not only on food. Mothers fantasized with boring dresses and sewed them into stylish suits or other styles. If such an opportunity is not available now, you can take things to a seamstress.
This will help save a lot of money. This also applies to shoes. Buying a new pair of shoes was a real event, so they were highly valued.
Shoes were washed, waxed to prevent moisture, carefully dried, and stored in boxes with newspapers and cardboard until the next season. If the soles came off, the shoes were taken to the workshop.
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