...let's take a look at what can be done to make the most of what you have.

Please add to the list as you think of things. I'll get it started.

1) If you haven't done so yet, take advantage of the down-time to take an inventory of what you have- perishable foods, canned/preserved foods, frozen stuffs. Make a priority list of what you will run out of, so when you go grocery shopping or order online, you won't struggle to try and recall what you have.

2) Now that you have an inventory, begin making meal plans so you may use up your perishable foods first. Doing so will give you a better idea of how long your stores will last.

3) If you have perishable foods that you don't think you'll be using up before they go bad, find a way to freeze, can or dry them. If you have a surplus of eggs, for example, you can freeze them by scrambling them in whatever amount you want, and then freezing them. Once you mix the yolk and the whites, eggs freeze just fine. Milk freezes well. I've not been able to figure out anything with things like lettuce, or ways to preserve heavy whipping cream yet.

4) Use up everything as much as possible. Leftover veggies, celery that's getting a bit rubbery, onion skins, tomato cores, and bones from cooked meat can all go into the crock pot fill it with water, add a splash of apple cider vinegar and once it's cooked on low for 24 hours and is strained, you have some excellent soup stock, as well as a broth that helps with collagen replenishment (for those afflicted with dry skin) and maintaining blood sugar. This also freezes well.

5) Spices and seasonings help with food fatigue.

Take inventory of your clothes, and patch what needs to be fixed, make sure buttons are sewn on tightly. If you don't know how to do this, there are many Youtube videos that demonstrate how to do this. If you don't have mending equipment, there are also Youtube videos that provide excellent lists for things to collect for a mending kit- make a list for your next trip to the store.

6) if your neighborhood has a Nextdoor app, get on it. You can select to have your address hidden from neighbors, but this is an invaluable resource for swapping, for barter, and for news. Retain your OpSec- nobody needs to know what you have or how you keep your larder- but maintain a watch on the pulse of your neighborhood. Sure, there will be a lot of political crap, hand-wringing, and squabbling. Sort the wheat from the chaff. You may be surprised at how handy Nextdoor can be.

That's all I can think of right now. Be safe!