Feb. Stockpiling Olympics

[saving-n-va]

A few of us here on the boards have decided that we need to do some big time stockpiling this month. Its not a contest, no prizes given, just the satisfaction of good stockpiles and being able to provide for your family.

I'm doing it because our living situation will change in a few months and our expenses will be going way up. Right now we are in military provided housing, in a few months we have to start paying rent. And rent in the DC area is not cheap! I can not work fulltime at the moment as I'm working on my teaching degree and need to spend time in the classroom so I work part time subbing. So our goal is to get as much as we can within our budget (we are allotting and extra $100 for the next 2 months). Not just anything, but stuff we will actually use or that we can donate. I'm not looking to sell any, just getting us a good surplus to live off of for several months. (12?? 18??)

It doesn't matter what your reason is. If you want to state your goal, thats fine, want to share a picture, thats fine too. Just want to share your bargains or look for encouragement? So join in the fun! And...

LET THE GAMES BEGIN (queue Olympic music)

[Weinergirl]

I am in for this one. I am not doing any serious stockpiling right now but just working on it as the great deals come around. I have managed to cut our grocery/HBA bill down from $700/mo to around $400/mo in the past 11 months since I joined HCW, so if I can save that kind of money and still build up the stockpile I am ecstatic!

[SouthernBelle5]

I am IN!!! My goal is to buy more meat and to get us up to 1yr supply of TP. Its really an obsession!

[saving-n-va]

Originally Posted by Weinergirl I am in for this one. I am not doing any serious stockpiling right now but just working on it as the great deals come around. I have managed to cut our grocery/HBA bill down from $700/mo to around $400/mo in the past 11 months since I joined HCW, so if I can save that kind of money and still build up the stockpile I am ecstatic!

Welcome! I'll be here for sure this month and probably do a March one too. Then back to the living off the stockpile challenge for us. (or whenever we move..). When I started couponing and stockpiling I cut ours from $400 to $250 and we are eating better than we ever have!

[puakinikini]

I am in - my stockpile is dangerously low on lots of things that I have not had to buy in over 2 years. I am low on tooth paste (shocking), toilet paper (sad that the free deal I used to get does not come around anymore), and paper towels, among many others. I am going to take an inventory today and figure out what I need to focus on.

[jenrose]

I just want to see what you all get and drool.

I have such a lopsided stockpile I need to see what deals you all are getting to hopefully be able to even it out while still living off what I have.

Happy Stockpiling!

[nateNnatsmommy]

I second that PICTURES should be required!

I might post a few picks after getting a ton of chili! (but I'm doing the reverse challenge, so not sure I should really be doing both!)

Originally Posted by jenrose I just want to see what you all get and drool. I have such a lopsided stockpile I need to see what deals you all are getting to hopefully be able to even it out while still living off what I have. Happy Stockpiling!

[saving-n-va]

We (hubby helps me shop, he's pretty good at figuring out the deals) started yesterday. Bought 8 papers, that more than paid for themselves.

9 bags of dog food $3.50 (tax only) shelf was $13 each!
Doves Men's body wash - MM after ECBs and Qs
5 glade sprays - will send in for 2 SC Johnson rebates - MM after rebate
4 Advil - free after Q and RR's and will send in for 1 Advil rebate= MM
1 toothpaste
4 bags of plasticware (50 cents each at Walgreens).

I think even counting the papers at $2 each we spent about $38, have $7 RRs, and $.8.98 in ECBs to roll plus the rebates to send in.

We will stock up on Marcal TP at the commissary this week hopefully. Its not the softest, but for $1.99 for a 12 pack (after Q) it will do. I try to stock up on the meat there too, usually cheaper than the stores.

Again, we are aiming for a 12-18 month supply on as much as we can that won't go bad. I'm even going to "attempt" a small container garden once we move. (note the word...attempt..lol).

[thickbluebug]

I want to do both. I participate in the living off your stockpile to rotate my stuff - I can do that and play in here too.
I have been using up so much of my stockpile that now I am so low on pasta it has scared me. I can always use more canned meat and frozen pizza. Plus frozen food season is starting. I think frozen food month is april...but some mirs start this month.

Originally Posted by nateNnatsmommy I second that PICTURES should be required! I might post a few picks after getting a ton of chili! (but I'm doing the reverse challenge, so not sure I should really be doing both!)

[saving-n-va]

Originally Posted by nateNnatsmommy I second that PICTURES should be required! I might post a few picks after getting a ton of chili! (but I'm doing the reverse challenge, so not sure I should really be doing both!)

Join in if you want, its ok to stock up on things AND stay within your goal.

Pictures are welcome but not required. I totally forgot to take a pic of dh's awesome trips yesterday.

Oh and to add to my list of items: 5 -12 packs of Marcal TP. 1.99 a pack.
I have 4 more Qs to use tomorrow.