Stockpile

Ya, so it's not a stockpile, really. And my goal isn't to have a thousand packages of Kotex, or two hundred buddies soaps. I've been stocking up on the stuff I had coupons for free stuff, and once those run out, I'm not trading for more. I'd really like to get a grocery stockpile. Canned goods, dry goods, etc. I have a dream of having a huge pantry someday, just filled with stuff. That way, when I go grocery shopping, I only have to spend money on meats, dairy, and fresh fruits and veggies. I have a deep freeze but I need to clean it out and start getting it stocked with frozen veggies and stuff. I'm not sure if you can find awesome coupons for that stuff, but if you can, I'm hoping to get all stocked on it all. I have this fear of running out of food sometimes. Never in my life have I ever been in that situation, but it's a panicky feeling to know you're down to not many groceries and not much money left. I know how to make it stretch into a few decent meals (not just boxed mac n cheese or ramen) when it comes down to shopping with little and trying to get a lot. So hopefully I can stockpile with coupons and not have to worry about it ever again. =)

Here's a pic of my pathetic little stash so far. No grocery items yet (other than my 4 boxes of pop tarts from last night, but I don't keep those in my bathroom closet. =)

Buddies Soaps, Kotex, wet wipes (cleanteam, kandoo, and cottonelle), various items, deodorants, shave gels, and one of the few durex rings. =)

Paper towels (not really stockpiled anymore since I'm down to 2 again), tissues, q-tips, and tp (about 10 rolls total... there are some on a bottom shelf too. )

I was looking at stockpile pics last night and was in awe over some people's ability to stock up on stuff. It was like looking at a grocery store. They have their basements lined with metal shelves stocked with canned goods, formula, diapers, wipes, water... one lady even had about 40 12 packs of coke! Like soda would last that long here... =) I had ten 12 packs this summer stacked in the corner of my kitchen and I'm not kidding, they were gone in a week and a half.

But anyway, hopefully someday I'll have a food cupboard in my basement and all my poor family members can come over and get food in the winter when they're starving and have no money for groceries. =) Actually, I think I'd keep it a secret cause my NOT poor family members would probably be moochin' my stash. lol