[stefaniesaver]

Ok so just discovered A full cup a few weeks ago and am ADDICTED! I want to start stockpiling! Love the deals I have gotten and don't want to end up paying full price for things because I run out... here are my questions:

Is there a list anywhere that gives best places and items to stockpile each week? You know like the shopping lists but geared for stockpiling? Or do you just watch for rock bottom prices and stock up then?

Don't you have to have quite a few coupons to stockpile something most of the time?

How do you get all the coupons? Do you purchase multiple papers each week consistently? Beg neighbors? purchase just coupons when needed from a specific site? steal from recycle? hehehe (if you get from family and friends... don't they all want in on the deals? hehehe)

What about IP coupons? Do you use some to stockpile? Do you print as many coupons as you can when they come out or just when you are planning on buying something - but then Q's might not be available...

Any resource for a good amount of items to stockpile based on family size? For example: family of 2 - 12 bottles of shampoo, 6 deodorant...


TEACH ME YOUR WAYS

Help me! I always thank the responses! (See I'm a quick learner

[jrits]

I wait for items to be free or dirt cheap and stock up then,

Best way to get Qs besides buying papers is trading or in auctions

[lurkin1]

I agree with the above. Things that are under a dollar with a coupon are things that I purchase multiples of. If you wait a bit and learn to watch the ads more carefully, you can time your purchases better.

[Lynda1811]

Is there a list anywhere that gives best places and items to stockpile each week? You know like the shopping lists but geared for stockpiling? Or do you just watch for rock bottom prices and stock up then?I just check my ads and at others post to see what they are getting or have found. I only look in the forums of the stores I shop. If the item will be free after coupon, now is the time to start looking for coupons, and start stocking up.

Don't you have to have quite a few coupons to stockpile something most of the time? Not interily true. You can stockpile just about anything. School supplies, holiday items, toys, clothes, the list is endless. But, if the item requires a coupon, then yes, having more coupons is better to utilize the weekly sales.

How do you get all the coupons? Do you purchase multiple papers each week consistently? Beg neighbors? purchase just coupons when needed from a specific site? steal from recycle? hehehe (if you get from family and friends... don't they all want in on the deals? hehehe)I personally buy between 5-10 papers a week, remember there are no coupons on holidays. I am able to use coupons 3 months expired, so if there is a really good coupon that I am looking for, I will buy extra inserts from a member here, or ebay. I also print from my computer, and from DH's laptop when he's home.

What about IP coupons? Do you use some to stockpile? Do you print as many coupons as you can when they come out or just when you are planning on buying something - but then Q's might not be available...If it's an item that I know we will use then I will prin it. But if it's something that I don't use, I won't. Unless, I see someone asking for a printable, then will print for them, and make a trade.

Any resource for a good amount of items to stockpile based on family size? For example: family of 2 - 12 bottles of shampoo, 6 deodorant...Well every family will use and consume items differently. I would just make sure that the items that you are stocking up on are shelf stable. Some items can be used long after the expiration date. Most of us have learned what will last and what won't. It also depends on where you are storing it as well. You will want to store in a cool dry place, away from extreme heat and cold.

HTH
Lynda

[stefaniesaver]

I think I am probably overthinking it I used to HATE grocery shopping. Since I have started saving so much I am having fun doing it. It's like a game! I really appreciate these tips!