4 Steps to Building a Realistic Stockpile

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The first step in building a stockpile is to know what prices you usually pay and should be able to pay when shopping sales for the products and foods that your family consumes. The last thing you want to do is buy 10 cans of soup on “sale” at a grocery store that are actually priced higher than the generic version at Walmart. The 2nd step in building a stockpile is to build it gradually as you have the extra {Read More}

A Stockpile Doesn’t Have to be Extreme

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I’ve had multiple readers ask to see my stockpile.  Several people that are new to couponing or have recently discovered that I coupon, have asked if I have an entire room or garage devoted to my stockpile.  The prevailing theory seems to be that since the couponers on TLC’s Extreme Couponing show have massive stockpiles that everyone must have the same practice.  I’d like to show you a few pictures of a more normal, modest stockpile. Here’s my main stockpile {Read More}

It’s Time to Make Easter Baskets

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Yes, I said now is the time to make your Easter Baskets for next year.  I didn’t buy one thing for my kids’ 2011 Easter baskets in 2011.  Everything I bought specifically for the baskets was bought on clearance last year, but not all after Easter.  I spent around $10 total, including both baskets. Turkey’s basket:  $.89 Elmo Easter Basket bought in 2009 at 90% off. (used it last year too) $.13 Yellow Shredded Paper Grass bought in 2009 at {Read More}