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Things I bought to prepare for a recession
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items For several months, I've been researching the best useful things to buy ahead of a recession or supply chain crisis. Most of the items here are either made with imported items that may be affected by tariffs, or things that may just be harder to find...
I bought this coat in the olive green color, and tried it on right away. It fit great, true to size, and was super warm! I have it packed away until winter now, but clothing is expected to go up in price so I wanted to have a new coat that was warm a...
Steve Madden Women's Quilted Puffer Parka
It's always good to have extra iphone cords laying around, and these are another things that may be impacted by tariffs. So I bought an extra 4-pack and I know for sure they will come in handy. I also like to keep an extra one in the car and in a cou...
4Pack Apple MFi Lightning to USB Cable
While trying to think of ways to save money, I realized how much money I waste on expensive snacks like chips and crackers (especially since I'm gluten free, and those items tend to be expensive!) I often buy bags of seasoned popcorn, so I decided it...
Chefwave Silicone Popcorn Popper (Dark Blue) - Walmart.com
Coffee! Do I need to say more? For various reasons, coffee prices are going up exponentially. I love the flavor of these Lavazza Italian coffee beans, and they're the ones I use on a daily basis for coffee and for espresso. My espresso machine grinds...
Espresso Whole Bean
Skin care is so expensive, and I was spending hundreds of dollars every few months on my favorite (expensive) moisturizer that was the only thing that seemed to help my skin, La Mer. That doesn't work on a budget! I read so many skin care boards and ...
16.0 oz Moisturizing Cream, Body & Face Moisturizer for Balanced to Dry Skin - CeraVe | Ulta Beauty
Something I've started doing to save money is buying meat when it is on sale, and freezing it. I buy the huge family size packages, and then freeze pieces individually (I especially like to do this with chicken so I can just cook a piece or two at a ...
NULIZL Fast Defrosting Tray for Meat & Fish
I have three sets of these LED lights! They're so convenient, even when I do have power, because I stick them underneath cabinets and places where I'd like extra light but it's hard to fit a lamp. You just place them with magnets, so it's super easy ...
Ayovoch 108LED Motion Sensor Under Cabinet Light
Another way to save money is to use less heating and cooling. I bought a pair of these blackout curtains for a bedroom window that gets full sun, and the curtains we have let some light in even when they're closed. These have made such a difference i...
ChrisDowa Navy Blackout Curtains 2 Panels 42x84
Another item I bought to help save on heating costs this winter is this space heater. After reading all the reviews, this seemed to be the cheapest one I could find that got great reviews and seemed to be very effective. I didn't want to wait to orde...
Senville 1500W Electric Space Heater, Remote
As I've mentioned, I have to eat a gluten-free diet, and packaged gluten-free bread is outrageously expensive. To save money on groceries, I decided to buy a bread maker that has a setting for gluten-free loaves. The problem was that even if I try to...
Kiss Core Bread Slicer with Crumb Tray
They are easily forgotten, but furnace filters are crucial in the winter. You'll have to change them every few months, depending on the filters, and this is another item where prices may be increasing a lot later in the year. So I made sure I had eno...
HDX 14 in. x 20 in. x 1 in. Allergen Plus Pleated Furnace Air Filter FPR 7, MERV 11 (2-Pack) HDX2P7-011420
This is another item I bought to have on hand in case of a power outage, but I actually keep it on my desk since it's the perfect size and the cord isn't in my way. It stays charged for quite a while and charges quickly. These are the kinds of items ...
Viniper USB Desk Fan, 180° Rotation, 3 Speeds
One of the most basic and easy things to do to prepare for a recession, is to stock up a bit on perishables you already use. I bought some extra cans and jars of my usuals, but I only have limited space and it was taking up too much of my cabinet. So...
Savvy Shelf Adjustable Pantry Spice Rack & Can Storage Organizer - Storage Kitchen Organizer - Pantry Organization, Spice Rack & Storage Can Organizer for Pantry & Cupboard -Cupboard Organizer
I don't think it's ever a bad idea to have a water purifier and filter. I bought this particular bottle after I read a lot of good reviews, and because it was less expensive than many other options. This is another good item to keep in the car just i...
LifeStraw Go Series 1L Water Filter Bottle - Aegean Sea LGV41LASWW
When thinking ahead for a possible recession, one of the issues that could arise is a job loss. If that happens, it would be helpful to have all your important documents on hand in case you need to apply for aid, or even just to start a new job. I ma...
Fireproof Document Bag Legal Size 15"x11"