Stockpiling 101 & What Is A Good Price To Pay

What is stockpiling?
According to Webster’s Dictionary a stockpile is “a gradually accumulated reserve of something.”  Basically, stockpiling is getting products at rock bottom prices and getting extra to build up your own personal stock at home.  Most of these rock bottom price items will consist of either dirt-cheap (under 50 cents) or even ***FREE*** items!!!  If you want to build a stockpile, you would get multiples of that particular product, so you save more in the long run.  Once, you have these items in your stockpile you will not have to run out to buy them and impulse buy something.  Impulse buying is the number one cause of overspending.  Stockpiles generally take between 3-6 months to build up so don’t rush out to purchase it all at one time.  Take your time, build it slowly,  and watch for those AMAZING deals!  Below are pictures of my stockpile.

Please remember: I have been building and replenishing my families stockpile for the past 2 1/2 years.  So, take your time, build your stockpile slowly, watch for those AMAZING deals, & always stay within your weekly budget!

Grocery/Personal Care/Pet Stockpile

More Grocery Stockpile

Cleaning/Laundry Stockpile

More Personal Care Stockpile

How long will it take to build a stockpile?
Building a stockpile is not something that happens overnight.  It takes time and let me be the first to tell you, time is definitely on your side.  Sales change each week and cycle around every 6-8 weeks, so you are sure to find the items you need over time and when you do you are sure to save on them.

What is the best way to store your stockpile?
There are many ways to store your stockpile.  Your stockpile can be in a closet, in cabinets (all over the house), on shelves in the garage or basement.  A stockpile can be anywhere in the house.  To hear where people store theirs can be quite the conversation.  As time goes on, you will have your stockpile!  Sounds good, doesn’t it?

What is a good price to pay for products to build your stockpile?
These prices are just price points that I tend to follow.  (* indicates great product to freeze):

Grocery Item Price Points

• Butter (small tub) – FREE*
• Seasonings – FREE
• Cake Icing – $0.25 or less
• Mustard – $0.25 or less
• Frozen Veggies – $0.25 or less*
• Yogurt – $0.25 or less*
• Kraft Salad Dressing (16oz) – $0.25 or less
• Brownie/Cookie/Cake Mixes – $0.50 or less
• Ketchup – $0.50 or less
• Fruit Snacks – $0.50 or less
• Pasta – $0.50 or less
• Spaghetti Sauce (jar) – $0.50 or less
• Granola Bars (box) – $0.50 or less
• Cereal – $0.75 or less
• Oatmeal – $0.75 or less
• Cheese (block, shreds, or singles) – $0.99 or less*
• Butter (large tub) – $0.99 or less*
• Mayo – $0.99 or less
• Milk – $2.99 or less*

Produce Price Points

• Cucumbers – 3/$1
• Bell Peppers – 3/$1*
• Onions – $0.59lb or less*
• Potatoes (5lb bag) – $0.99
• Red C-Potatoes – $0.99 lb
• Celery – $0.99
• Carrot (bagged bunch – not baby) – $0.59
• Fresh Green Beans – $0.79lb* (must be blanched)
• Spinich Salad Bag – $0.99
• Romaine Hearts (3 pk) – $0.99
• Red Delicious/Gala Apples – 6/$1
• Fuji Apples – $0.79lb
• Naval Oranges – 10/$1

Meat Price Points

• Ground Beef – $1.79lb or less*
• Chicken Breast – $1.67lb or less*
• Chicken Legs & Thighs – $0.59lb or less*
• Pork – $1.99lb or less*
• Rib Eye/TBone Steak – $3.97lb or less*
• Top Sirloin Steak – $1.99lb or less*
• Roast – $1.99lb or less*

Personal Care Item Price Points

• Razors – FREE
• Toothbrushes – FREE
• Toothpaste – FREE
• Floss– FREE
• Band-Aids – $0.50 or less
• Deodorant – $0.50 or less
• Always Pads/Liners – $0.50 or less
• Body Wash – $0.99 or less

Household Product Price Points

• Hand Soap – FREE
• Dish Washing Soap – $0.25 or less
• Dish Detergent – $0.50 or less
• Storage Bags – $0.50 or less
• Toilet Paper (4 pk single rolls) – $0.50 or less
• Toilet Cleaners – $0.50 or less
• Household Cleaners (Lysol, Scrubbing Bubbles, etc.) – $0.75 or less

If you have any questions about stockpiling or would like to share pictures of your stockpile, please leave your comments/questions below or email me @ kristi (at) frugallythrifty (dot) com!