One of the worries of citizens in developing countries, especially in Nigeria, is their survival as they adhere to the advice to stay indoors. How are we going to survive if we don't work? What will we eat for that period? Well, the simple approach is to "live well for less."

To live well for less, during this pandemic, there are practical steps to take to alleviate difficulties as you stay at home.

The aspect of living well for less that will be discussed in this article will focus primarily on what you can do concerning feeding, self-development, and activities to engage in to have the best stay.

All these will ultimately lead to managing your resources well. Let’s examine fourteen ways to do this:

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1. Shop Now Using a Shopping List
I’m not supporting panic-buying. However, as the number of those hit by Covid-19 continues to rise, chances are that forceful “stay at home” will be implemented in your country.

So, what will happen if you’ve not gotten enough food in your store? You know it!

To begin, just as having a to-do list can help you stay organized and avoid procrastination, having a shopping list can help you organize your purchase and prevent wastage, and this will help you live well for less.

Moreover, it helps you identify precisely what you need to buy and prevents you from buying unnecessary food items and crowding your diet.

What can help you identify what to buy and write a meaningful shopping list?

Suggestions:

Consider what food items you have in store before deciding what to buy
Include in your list only things you do not have and would need for a month or two.
If you aren’t staying alone, seek the opinions of other family members and agree on the list
Restrain from shopping nonessentials.
Shop for hygiene stuff, first aid kits, and added medications

2. Eat Smaller Portion
To live well for less, you will have to cut down the amount of food you eat. What does this mean?

You will feed well and right! Also, you will be able to save some meals for another day and benefit your waistline too. And the chances of exhausting your meal within a few weeks will be meager.

What to do:

Use Smaller Plates and frown at second rounds.
Drink more water.
Measure out staples when you cook to maintain portion size and limit waste