Household Necessities Checklist

During this time of uncertainty, it important to follow the guidelines provided by the CDC to prepare and protect your family. I have put together a grocery list of household necessities that can last up to 12-24 days.

Kitchen

The Basics:

  • Butter

  • Rice

  • Pasta

  • Eggs

  • Bread

  • Cooking Oil

  • Salt and Pepper

  • Sugar

  • Milk

  • Coffee and/or Tea

Long-lasting Spreads and Snacks:

  • Raw Peanut Butter

  • Raw Almond Butter

  • Raw Honey

  • Cheese

  • Protein and Granola Bars

  • Canned Goods (Soups, Tuna, Vegetables, Fruit)

  • Fruits and Vegetables (Oranges, Garlic, Limes, Lemons, Grapefruits, Ginger, Apples)

  • Kid’s Sweets

  • Dried fruit

  • Bouillon Seasoning

  • Ramen

  • Mac-n-Cheese

  • Chips

  • Popcorn

Frozen Foods:

  • Meats

  • Pizza

  • Fries

  • Ready-to-cook buns

  • Waffles

Liquids:

  • Electrolytes (Pedialyte and/or Gatorade)

  • Bottled Waters

Cleaning Supplies

  • Aluminum Foil

  • Garbage bags

  • Laundry Detergent

  • Toilet Paper

  • Paper Towels

  • Dish Soap and Hand Soap

  • Clorox/ Lysol (Spray or Wipes)

Bathroom

  • Body Lotion and Hand Cream

  • Toothbrush and Toothpaste

  • Shampoo and Conditioner

  • Razers

  • Feminine Hygiene

Medicine Cabinet

  • Ibuprofen

  • Cough drops

  • Latex gloves

  • Antibacterial ointment

  • Hand sanitizer

  • Cleaning wipes

  • Vitamin Supplements

Quick Tip: Washing Fruits & Vegetables

After talking with holistic nutritionist, Natasha of Raw Tasha, I learned that the best way to wash your fruits and vegetables is to…

  1. Put food into a sink

  2. Fill sink with lukewarm water

  3. Add baking soda and apple cider vinegar to the water (at the same time)

  4. Let it sit for 20 minutes

  5. Rinse

You can also use Natural Veggie Wash or ECOS Fruit + Veggie Wash as a quicker option.

Another method for produce that is too delicate to soak, such as berries, certificated nutritionist Karina Heinrich suggests using a DIY spray: 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons baking soda and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Spray onto produce and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes, then rinse.

Stay safe!

MD

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