I’m continuing the reader stockpile photo series today by sharing readers with a family size of 4. If you missed it, you can go back and check out yesterday’s post of family sizes of 2-3 that stockpile. Remember, the goal is to show the many different ways we all stockpile. I hope that this will inspire and challenge you as you all grow your stockpiles!
Yvonne’s Stockpile
Yvonne has done most of her stockpiling by shopping Target. She recognizes she could probably get a deeper discount by shopping more stores, but her time is valuable. Most of her stockpile consists of health and beauty items and cleaning supplies.
Heather’s Stockpile
Heather writes that she hasn’t been able to stock up as much due to finances, but that her stockpile has helped her family of 4 through this tough time. She was able to snag some deals on Silk Soy milk and baby food items. (Heather, I’d encourage you to just keep your eyes open for any freebie you can snag! And, I hope your family will see better times again very soon!)
Danielle’s Stockpile
Danielle started her stockpile in March of this year to help her family of soon-to-be 4 (she’s due in July!). She mentions that it took about 2 months of couponing to acheive this, and she spent about $75-80 a week (an additional $50 on groceries). Weeks she found formula on sale, the price was closer to $100 a week. Danielle makes her own cleaning products, so she doesn’t stock up on those. She is now trying to build her pantry stockpile.
She writes: “And toilet paper? — We keep on hand 3 – 12packs of Charmin because the husband is picky. They hide safely under the bathroom sink, noshrine wall of TP here.”
Lindsey’s Stockpile
Lindsey has a different family lifestyle. Her husband is an Alaska fisherman, and his work takes him away 6 months out of the year! Lindsey works full time as a tsunami data analyst, is finishing up a Master’s Degree, and has two littles. She writes: “we are definitely proof that EVERYONE has time for couponing and saving money!” I love that she shared that couponing and grocery shopping are something that she and her husband do together. Another thing Lindsey stockpiles: her children’s clothing. She writes: “If I lost my job tomorrow, Lily would still be clothed for another two years.” She has also managed to set aside clearanced toys, too. Lindsey graciously shared a photo of her cute family along with her stockpile.
Jaime’s Stockpile
Jaime didn’t specify her family size, so I’m adding her to this list as the typical family has roughly 4 people, right? Jaime, if you’re reading, feel free to leave a comment to share any additional information you’d like about your family or how long you’ve been couponing. I love how neat and tidy your stockpile is (so very much unlike mine right now!)
Thanks to the readers who participated in today’s post!
Up next: family size of 5.
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These are fun to see and read. And so much more realistic than what is seen on ‘that show that shall not be named’. Thanks for this series.
I’ve enjoyed seeing these and realize it is time to reorganize my pantry so it is more orderly like these pictures! I’d love to see a post on stock piling freezer items. I have a hard time organizing my freezer so I can see what I have and get at it easily.
I have a little freezer (to the left of my stockpile shelf up above) that I use in the garage for larger amounts of bread, cheese, meats, coffee, veggies, etc. We bought it off craigslist for next to nothing and it was in brand new condition. With careful packing, that baby can hold a ton! This keeps my regular freezer clutter free, manageable and all the stuff I need is easily accessible. When something in the house runs low, I hit up the garage freezer to restock. A friend of mine did this same thing in a 1 bedroom apartment and kept the second freezer on her balcony. They later moved it under a stairwell that led up to a loft.
Yes! I need help organizing my freezer! I do okay with everything else, but I can’t figure the freezer out. I tried it a couple different ways, nothing seems to work. Last week, I made a new rule-don’t open the freezer without shoes on. I had a frozen baked ziti dinner fall on my foot and broke my little toe! Any ideas, help???
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