Thanks to couponing, I have gotten this huge stack of TP for less than $75-- more than 360 rolls or .20 each. My husband wants to work for the helicopter contractor in Beeville instead of the Army Depot. Since, this will mean a cut off his driving time daily -- savings of two hours; I support him. However, I am also aware if the contractor has layoffs. The general rule of thumb -- last hired is first fired in the civilian world. That is okay too since with a 'stockpile' finding a job is less stressful when supplies are plentiful but cash is not. Does anyone else do this or am I an over eager suvivalist?
I have the sickness, so far my list of surplus is:
20 tubes of Toothpaste cost was only $7.80 vice $25
30 (100 oz) Purex/All Detergent $75 vice $150
(I also have supplies on hand to make homemade laundry soap for 800 loads for only $20.)
15 bottles of shampoo for $8 vice $18.75
40 lbs of pinto beans for $7.00
20 lbs assorted 1 lb beans for $15.80
100 lbs of rice for $11.00
12 lbs pasta for $6.86
A dollar saved brings us to owning our home out right quicker. Our plan is to have our house which we purchased in 2005 paid off by 2015. I hate owing money to anyone. No mortgage means more freedom....... I hope I hope I hope~!
That is fantastic! If there should ever be a shortage I know where I'm going. haha One day I will start and have my own storage full of stuff for emergencies.
ReplyDeleteHey There Jen,
ReplyDeleteHaving a stockpile actually lowers your out of pocket costs too, if you use sales and coupons. LOL
Come on over we've plenty!
I would love to be able to stockpile, just no room! Good idea to get what you can of the non-perishables, if you can keep the critters out of them.
ReplyDeleteOh, my, working for the man, we know it oh so well - since the big crash, my hubby has only had short calls, that last 5 month layoff was a killer (of our bank account)!
Looks to me like you have the basics and then some covered!
ReplyDeleteI don't think it ever hurts to have extra on hand especially when you get it at a super price!
Dang Jill,
ReplyDeleteI feel ya. I am just pinching pennies to be out of debt faster. However, we still have some luxuries.
I am lucky we have two available rooms in the house for storage. We need a smaller house I think. LOL