Life Kit Coping With Coronavirus: Tips For Your Wallet And Kitchen
Mar 27, 2020
Discover how a family's dinner ritual fosters connection during tough times. Dive into practical budgeting tips to navigate financial uncertainty, and learn how to build an emergency fund. Get creative in the kitchen with inventive cooking methods using pantry staples and make the most of fresh produce, even during shortages. Explore preservation techniques to keep your meals flavorful, all while sharing culinary coping strategies to thrive during self-quarantine.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Rose and Thorn Ritual
- Listener Elizabeth Baker shared a coping tip from Kensington, California.
- Her family of six uses a "rose and thorn" ritual at dinner, sharing the best and worst parts of their day.
Reasonable Grocery Shopping
- Stock up on groceries reasonably for self-isolation, but avoid excessive panic buying.
- An emergency savings fund can cover unexpected expenses during this time.
Prioritizing Bills
- Prioritize essential bills if income is suddenly cut off.
- Contact creditors to request extensions or waived interest, and consider using credit cards for necessary purchases if you can manage payments.