Had the rising costs triggered a 'nesting' urge in you?

[martinsmoneysaver]

Because it has in me. The time limit before the electricity rises in October has given me a very similar feeling to when I was pregnant with my babies and I had to get everything ready before their due date. I feel exactly the same.

I have bought a few things that I would have waited to buy over the next few years that I don't want to wait for now because everything is going up. Nothing luxurious but functional things such as heavy duty shelving units and waterbutts, an air fryer. Things that could have waited but I'm afraid that if I wait any longer I'll never be able to afford them again.

I'm not too fussed about taking money out of the savings for it because my savings has massively decreased in value.
I would have had 3-4 months of expenses saved last year. This year it is only 1-2 months worth. Despite having more now in there than last year, simply because everything costs so much more!

Instead of packing a hospital bag and stocking up on formula and baby supplies I am buying tinned and dried foods to try to offset the cost of next weeks shopping bill.

I was reading a thread asking where is the cost of living crisis? People seem to be buying more now etc and I agree because I am. I feel a very strong urge in my gut to prepare and if that means spending a portion of our savings now, so be it. I've lost the urge to save because they seem to be decreasing so rapidly. Goods seem to be more practical to save than money right now.

Oh even the assize washing pile has been going down. I always have a mountain to wash and the only time I've ever got them down is when im expecting a baby, I've been trying to get the washing all done before the cost of energy increases this time.

that should be massive not assize

I'm planning for the cold. When the sunlight changes in September (the quality of the light is different) I start preparing for a sort of hibernation. Have splashed out on wool blankets, one for me and one each for my dogs. They're beautiful and will keep is warm. I know what you mean. It's homesteading, and for me it is about 'putting on your own oxygen mask first' so you can better help others. Apologies for the slightly hackneyed flying phrase.

I know what you mean !
We have just bought electric throws, stopped having baths, have quick shower.
We also have started eating super super frugally.also ive been doing a lot of stir frys .. this uses one ring and is fast! Ie not lot heat.
Am currently obsessing re wether to get air fryer and stocking up on wood for the woodburner.

Nope

As I don't really care too much about the rises

Yep! I've just bought a big heated clothes airer and unplugged the tumble dryer. Started to hoard food (leftovers all packed away in the freezer labelled up) and I've been through our bills with a fine tooth comb. Bought a few jumpers, a pair of very heavy thermal curtains, had every window and external door in the house resealed, checked the loft insulation, repointed a bit of external wall, bulk bought dog food and hit up eBay to buy some preloved clothes. I've also put absolutely anything and everything I have to sell onto eBay and Facebook marketplace so I have luckily made a few quid from that.

My other half works in a sector where they were warned months ago about energy prices so I've been on (probably ridiculously) high alert for all things money saving for months. We had new flooring put down a few months ago so I made sure the underlay was the thickest I could afford and all the skirting was fitted properly to the walls with no gaps.

I know we'll still suffer with huge costs but at least I feel like I tried 🤷‍♀️

definitely know what you mean feeling like at least you tried.

we bought curtains. We planned to do a room at a time but thought fuck it. we need them.

I hadn't thought of it like that, OP, but yes I do feel like i'm nesting. I've got snuddies for all the family and looking to get more hot water bottles and thick socks. I'm reading a lot about it to try and be prepared.

No, got everything already have done for many years.

We also hit the "fuck it" stage too. Other half is now out measuring up for new French doors as ours are a sack of shit. Can literally feel the wind blowing into the house when you stand next to them.

We've always tried to be very conscious about energy consumption especially when buying new things for the house and we have always meal planned to waste as little food as possible so fingers crossed things should be ok

For me it’s more of a seasons changing thing.

I tend to have a big clear out of stuff & sell/donate. Big seasonal clean so feels like I’m starting fresh.

We’re pretty frugal all round - the main decision we’ve made is to go into the office on the same days, and if one of us is wfh alone, to wear thermals and a heated throw, rather than put the heating on.

I sort of know what you mean.... I think that sometimes when the world feels a bit uncertain I find comfort in "prepping" and also just hunkering down and making my home a safe, cosy place to be. It helps give me some feeling of control.

I'm not stockpiling things, and we're fortunate in that we are reasonably comfortable financially. In normal circumstances we save some money each month, overpay the mortgage a bit etc and rather eat into this money and save less I'd rather try to live more frugally and sustainably. So lots of cheap meals at the moment in our house....tinned tomatoes on toast this evening for example! It was jacket potatoes with beans last night. Food that will fill us up cheaply.

Plus I'm just making home as comfortable as possible. We already have blankets etc but I'm enjoying lighting candles in the evening and listening to music. It helps me feel calm and comfortable.

Me too, I'm reading as much about it as I can like I used to do baby books.

The only difference is there is only dread and no excitement