So, I'm thinking about using my last $100 of grocery money for the month and then going very lean in January, only buying milk/bread/produce...things that can't be stockpiled easily.
At what point do you quit stockpiling and let your stash dwindle down some? I'm curious for your thoughts here. And do you still buy the "loss leaders?" (Those 3-4 items that are drastically reduced to get you into their store.)
Hoping to hear from you on these. Please leave a comment with how you work your stockpiling system.
I never really QUIT stockpiling. This past year both of our major stores have quit doubling $1 coupons, which has cut down what I get for free & cheap drastically!! So because of THAT, my stockpile has been slowly dwindling. But even with my stockpile (then & now), I go thru it twice a year and take bags & bags to our local FOOD SHARE, who always needs food. If you have too much, Take the older stuff to a food bank.
ReplyDeleteWe're on a savings spree over at my house! I only buy what we need and I buy it in bulk when I can. Then I don't buy it again until I need it. Can't say I've ever used evaporated milk, but then, I'm not a baker (Much to my children's disappointment)
ReplyDeleteI also try to use only cash on groceries, it keeps me 'good'!
Cheers,
Dionne
I know that had to smart but I just keep going as well often we share food because we have many family members who go without
ReplyDeleteI don't think I'd ever stop stockpiling! Of course, I cook for 8 every night, so a stockpile for me would really be HUGE. I'm just starting with all this coupon business anyway so I have a long way to go before I can even say that I have any kind of stockpile anyway. I suppose my view on that may change...we'll see!
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