It has been interesting to see what demand and supply during the stay at home order has done to our shopping list. I had expected shortages, but some of the items missing have surprised me. When there was a run on toilet paper and cleaning supplies at the beginning of March, I wasn't shocked, especially since the news at first was scary and everyone was afraid of being quaratined for two or more weeks. Even after a month the lack of these important items on the shelves hasn't really improved. The next group of foods that found their way on the short supply list included ground beef, milk and eggs. None of these really surprised us either, but their shortage did make it more challenging in planning our dinner menu. We adapted, however, and ate more chicken and brats for awhile.
Tonight's items missing on the shelf were more frustrating as they were unexpected. We had gotten used to not having everyone's favorite frozen Chinese meals available, but the absense of diet coke and diet cranberry were frustrating. Those were two staples on Doug's weekly shopping trips and must haves at the Heinisch home. We will adapt to the new shortages and hope that Grandma Jane can at least find some of our favorite pop at Dollar General on her early morning trip this week. No matter how much we miss some of our beloved foods, we will try not to complain. Giving them up has been a minor inconvenience compared to those who have lost their jobs or who have become ill during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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