Tuesday, April 29, 2008 Stockpiling Posted in Stockpile A friend asked me what do I buy? - How do you start?, What happens when you run out? How to Start Stockpiling - blogged about here. What do I buy? Yesterday I spent 2 hours shopping - this included getting an odd ball key cut for our laundry door that snapped off in the lock - dramas... and as the house is over 100 years old it was not an easy fix. I had to go to the next town to get animal feed - so I stopped in at New World. Chippies (I only buy if on special) special 2 for $3.00 so I brought 4 packets - Kids ate 2 & 2 in pantry. Finish 2kg dishwasher - this can be up to $12.00 its $7.99 - I can find this on sale often at one of the shops so I brought 2 & I already have a spare in stockpile. Paper towels - (yes i use these - I use them for cattery & still around home they work for me)Normally $4.29 - sale $2.99 I brought 2 packs & have 2 in stockpile. Frozen Chicken - I used my rain check coupon normally over $12.00 I got them for $8.99 so brought 2. In meat isle they had chicken drum sticks marked down so I brought 1.4 kg & popped in freezer. Impulse buy while at this shop some limes - but not all shops have limes so I brought some for my jam. Total $57.67 at this shop PLUS I got a 15 c coupon on petrol (A good deal!) Next shop - Woolworths. Flour man this gets up my nose how much it has gone up - it used to be $4.99 5kg bag - it's sitting over $9.00 for 5kg. And it hardly ever is on sale. - So at $7.99 I got 2 bags. Sugar  I like to buy Chelsea sugar - but well I now buy no label & it was $5.75 5 kg not much of a special but a special. Rice bubbles 500g 2 for $5.00 I got 2 - already have 2 in stockpile. Soap Best sale in my price book $2.81 - got it for $2.33 just brought 1 pack as have 2 in stockpile. Toothpaste $ 1.99 I buy toothpaste if it is under $2.00 thought I was getting low - but errr blush we have plenty Toothpaste is something normally on sale at one shop so haven't paid full price all year. Washing powder I do make my own - but if not organized I run out so like to have some in cupboard - $3.99 is a good buy so I picked up two (Cheapest in my price book is $4.54 & not on sale is over $5.00) Ladies items $6.95 not as good a sale as last time $5.56 - but still on sale & I really can't see myself making my own - there is frugal & there is frugal. But if we were struggling I would look at it - gosh my grandma did. Impulse buy while at this shop - well lets face it this is what the supermarket wants - I got gluten free sausages $6.96 normal price & need some for freezer so got 2 packs. Total $61.87 Next shop Pack n save. I won't type out all my shopping as I did a big shop sales Meat - I only ever buy meat on sale, I look for big packs & re pack them to meal sizes. I try & aim for $5.00 worth of meat a meal. I am home all day so I have the time to grab the bigger packs & re pack them. pork roast $12.88 - 1 main meal & lunches. pork chops $7.74 Pork pieces $10.00 (make into two packs for freezer) Mince $20.00 (make into 4 packs freezer) toothpaste $1.78 - so we are well stockpiled in toothpaste - but an awesome feeling I never have to pay full price for toothpaste. Total price $207.47 This weeks shop $327.01 - I will get more fruit & veges at side market  later in week. - Some weeks are like this higher  as the specials are wanted - last week I spent $50.00 at vege shop & $80.00 supermarket - What happens when you run out? I had to pay full price for golden syrup - ouchy - that happens so I only buy one and will scan the flyers for the next deal. I also had to pay full price for olive oil - man that has gone up $10.98 to $13.44 a diff of $2.46 see it is very motivating to stockpile. I want to get better & have quite a few months worth of non perishable items so I never have to pay full price ever. But I think the trick is when you begin stockpiling start slow, menu plan your weeks food including breakfast, lunches, sacks & main meals. Buy just what you need. Then pick one or two specials & buy them - don't spend all of your budget each week - this way over a few months you can spy the specials eg the meat in bulk & repack into smaller meals Stockpiling is working out soo well for us I use to spend $350.00 easy and not have as much food in stock. It is worth the time to menu plan, keep a cash book & watch the flyers. Oh and Bake from scratch including snacks is a goodie too! • Post A Comment! • Send to a Friend! Comments Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - great job! Posted by knitteralaska I need to stock up as well. Flour and eggs are getting so expensive. I am adding leftover oatmeals from breakfast to my bread machine bread recipe so the flour will stretch farther. • Permanent Link Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - Untitled Comment Posted by Anonymous Hope you are battening down the hatches down there - sounds like we are all in for some rough weather, but particularly down your way! Take care C x ( http://momentsofwhimsy.blogspot.com/ ) • Permanent Link Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - Untitled Comment Posted by haflinger Hi I stock pile as well. I buy when things are on sale and I use the product. I also buy meats when I catch them marked down. Today I bought whole wheat flour and got it for $3.42 a pd bag that is a good price it is running about $5.50 that is terrible.. Blessings Sister Brenda • Permanent Link