The Stockpile Guide You Need to Read
My stockpile has grown large enough that I’ve started a shelf in the garage. When I say the word “stockpile” it makes me think of hoarding food in a bunker for the apocalypse. What I actually mean is that I usually have an extra jar of peanut butter ready when we run out. It’s been really helpful for times we don’t want to go to the store or are on a shorter grocery budget. Because I stockpile extra items I’m able to keep out grocery budget around $100 every 2 weeks. When we do have extra money and are running low in the stockpile I like to spend around $200 building it up again.
The trick to using the stockpile list is to build it up slowly. Let’s take peanut butter for example. It’s a staple in our household and there’s nothing worse than running out of peanut butter mid-sandwich! A jar of peanut butter costs $5. I’m going to wait until the store has a sale and peanut butter is $2.50. I’m going to buy 2 jars for $5. Now I’m getting 2 jars for the price of 1. What I’m not going to do is buy more than 2 jars. If I normally spend $5 on peanut butter I am not going to spend more than that just because it’s on sale. When I get home, one is going in the pantry and one is going in the stockpile. By the time we go through 2 jars of peanut butter it’s most likely on sale again.
Stockpiling makes me feel good about always being able to feed my family. No one ever questions where their next meal is or if there’s food in the house. The things on my stockpile list are staple items for my family. I hope this gets you started on yours!
Dairy
Cream cheese block
Shredded cheese
Sliced cheese
Meat
Chicken tenderloins
Chicken breast
Ground beef
Kielbasa
Breakfast sausage
Bacon
Lunch meat
Spam
Frozen
Pizza
Single pizzas
Broccoli
Frozen vegetables
Pantry
Mac n cheese
Beans
Nutella
Peanut butter
Bread
Buns
Tortillas
Canned corn
Breadcrumbs
Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Honey mustard
Ranch
BBQ sauce
Chicken broth
Beef broth
Hamburger helper
Cream of chicken
Granola bars
Macaroni noodles
Spaghetti noodles
Olive oil
Taco seasoning
Meat seasoning
Dog treats
Oreos
Soda
Energy Drinks
Sports Drinks
Other
Plastic bags
Trash bags
Laundry soap
Shampoo and Conditioner
Dryer sheets
Fabric softener
Smell good laundry beads
Dishwasher tabs
Dish soap
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Mouthwash
Smell good spray
Toilet paper
Paper towels
Now, the most important thing when stockpiling is to make sure nothing you buy expires! If you stockpile dairy items or meat – make sure it freezes. There’s no point in spending money if the food is going to waste.
I hope this helps get you organized and getting a jump start on your stockpile! Comment below on your favorite things to stockpile.
