Comments on: Stockpiling Series: The Basics http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/02/stockpiling-series-the-basics/ Better Living through Wiser Spending Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:30:32 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Walgreens Deals 3/1-3/7 | The Thrifty Mama http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/02/stockpiling-series-the-basics/#comment-9890 Walgreens Deals 3/1-3/7 | The Thrifty Mama Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:27:49 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/?p=2400#comment-9890 [...] special thanks to Mercedes for her help in compiling them.  Check out her new Stockpiling Series HERE, where she is doing an awesome job getting you started with how to stockpile. View the ad courtesy [...] [...] special thanks to Mercedes for her help in compiling them.  Check out her new Stockpiling Series HERE, where she is doing an awesome job getting you started with how to stockpile. View the ad courtesy [...]

]]> By: Jamie http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/02/stockpiling-series-the-basics/#comment-9877 Jamie Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:29:19 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/?p=2400#comment-9877 It all sounds great!! I didn't know you you could sell the stuff you get cheap or free. I had thought of doing that but I thought that it was against the law. Does anyone know what the law is on that? I would love to make extra money on the things I get free! I'm also going to start donating stuff to a women prison ministry that our church has started. It all sounds great!! I didn’t know you you could sell the stuff you get cheap or free. I had thought of doing that but I thought that it was against the law. Does anyone know what the law is on that? I would love to make extra money on the things I get free! I’m also going to start donating stuff to a women prison ministry that our church has started.

]]> By: Gina in So Cal http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/02/stockpiling-series-the-basics/#comment-9866 Gina in So Cal Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:51:28 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/?p=2400#comment-9866 Been doing this since the middle of Feb. Have stockpiled enough for my family in the way of shampoo and toothpaste to last us a year. Donated a bunch of the diabetes checkers, the ensure, sambucol, razors, more toothpaste and shampoo. Then we had a yard sale. Toothpaste went for $1. Razors $2. Shampoo $2. Didn't get any takers for the Glade stuff, but maybe next time. I will keep some of those organizations in mind for my next ruck load of donations. Thank you for the ideas. Been doing this since the middle of Feb. Have stockpiled enough for my family in the way of shampoo and toothpaste to last us a year. Donated a bunch of the diabetes checkers, the ensure, sambucol, razors, more toothpaste and shampoo. Then we had a yard sale. Toothpaste went for $1. Razors $2. Shampoo $2. Didn’t get any takers for the Glade stuff, but maybe next time. I will keep some of those organizations in mind for my next ruck load of donations. Thank you for the ideas.

]]> By: Laura in Tx http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/02/stockpiling-series-the-basics/#comment-9855 Laura in Tx Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:54:02 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/?p=2400#comment-9855 And remember toothpaste, toothbrushes, bar soap are always requested for Operation Christmas Child boxes. And school supplies. We stockpile for these. And remember toothpaste, toothbrushes, bar soap are always requested for Operation Christmas Child boxes. And school supplies. We stockpile for these.

]]> By: nikki http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/02/stockpiling-series-the-basics/#comment-9791 nikki Sun, 01 Mar 2009 04:28:31 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/?p=2400#comment-9791 Just wanted to let you know that I have been stockpiling for years. Some items I donate and others I sell at garage sales. They always sell great! Toothpaste always brings $1 each and 6/$5. Don't take your first offer or bargain too much, as you will get your price. Deodorant sells well also. People don't usually want to pay enough for the razors. I hope this helps. Just wanted to let you know that I have been stockpiling for years. Some items I donate and others I sell at garage sales. They always sell great! Toothpaste always brings $1 each and 6/$5. Don’t take your first offer or bargain too much, as you will get your price. Deodorant sells well also. People don’t usually want to pay enough for the razors. I hope this helps.

]]> By: Alison http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/02/stockpiling-series-the-basics/#comment-9757 Alison Thu, 26 Feb 2009 23:21:44 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/?p=2400#comment-9757 Thanks to my coupons and cvs I have a lovely stock pile for the Ronald McDonald House. I get very excited when I can add items to this pile. I am away at school but my mom also does CVS in another state and she collects items to donate too. I have way more than enough items for me and to bring to my dad. Everything else is donation! Thanks to my coupons and cvs I have a lovely stock pile for the Ronald McDonald House. I get very excited when I can add items to this pile. I am away at school but my mom also does CVS in another state and she collects items to donate too. I have way more than enough items for me and to bring to my dad. Everything else is donation!

]]> By: fran http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/02/stockpiling-series-the-basics/#comment-9750 fran Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:06:42 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/?p=2400#comment-9750 Bartering is great. You both get what you want and no money is exchanged. You can even barter your extra stock with someone that can maybe do some work around the house for you. You just have to use your imagination and be willing to ask. The woman across the street from me adds rows of lace and little material flowers to hand towels and washcloths. I got 3 sets free and she got free groceries she wanted. If someone you know does crafts, there's a start. I love to barter. Bartering is great. You both get what you want and no money is exchanged. You can even barter your extra stock with someone that can maybe do some work around the house for you. You just have to use your imagination and be willing to ask. The woman across the street from me adds rows of lace and little material flowers to hand towels and washcloths. I got 3 sets free and she got free groceries she wanted. If someone you know does crafts, there’s a start. I love to barter.

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/02/stockpiling-series-the-basics/#comment-9747 Stephanie Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:48:48 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/?p=2400#comment-9747 Something I do with my stockpiled items is give them as gifts for wedding showers, new home owners, college students, and baby gifts. I purchase a nice sturdy laundry basket and put things in it. For newlyweds and house warming gifts I fill the baskets with bathroom, kitchen, and cleaning essentials. My baby baskets have diapers, wipes, qtips, baby shampoo, lotion, etc. It is a very inexpensive way to give something to someone that is a practical gift. I also knit & crochet so I usually throw a blanket or a throw in the basket as well. Something I do with my stockpiled items is give them as gifts for wedding showers, new home owners, college students, and baby gifts. I purchase a nice sturdy laundry basket and put things in it. For newlyweds and house warming gifts I fill the baskets with bathroom, kitchen, and cleaning essentials. My baby baskets have diapers, wipes, qtips, baby shampoo, lotion, etc. It is a very inexpensive way to give something to someone that is a practical gift. I also knit & crochet so I usually throw a blanket or a throw in the basket as well.

]]> By: Andrea http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/02/stockpiling-series-the-basics/#comment-9745 Andrea Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:59:34 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/?p=2400#comment-9745 My parents are starting to think I'm a bit whacked for wanting to stockpile. It wasn't until I sat my mom down, showed her what we spend on certain things each month, and even though some are things we could easily get rid of if need be (extended digital cable, for example), some are just definites (mortgage, food, gas, electric) regardless of financial situation. Knowing that I have enough in my home for at least 6 months of food (only shopping for the basics) is how I like to roll. ;) I stockpile for us, but I also stockpile to give, whether it is to church/Love Inc here in town, to a friend that ran out of something and can't get to the store because of the snow (yay, Wisconsin!), or for a friend/neighbor who might need help, it just makes me feel good. I can provide for my family, as well as for others if necessary. I always say, we don't have a lot of money to give, but I can give my time, goods, and thoughts. Someday, the financials will be in place, and I can give money too... And anyway, why would ANYONE want to pay full price when they know they can get something they use for cheap or free? My parents are starting to think I’m a bit whacked for wanting to stockpile. It wasn’t until I sat my mom down, showed her what we spend on certain things each month, and even though some are things we could easily get rid of if need be (extended digital cable, for example), some are just definites (mortgage, food, gas, electric) regardless of financial situation. Knowing that I have enough in my home for at least 6 months of food (only shopping for the basics) is how I like to roll. ;)

I stockpile for us, but I also stockpile to give, whether it is to church/Love Inc here in town, to a friend that ran out of something and can’t get to the store because of the snow (yay, Wisconsin!), or for a friend/neighbor who might need help, it just makes me feel good. I can provide for my family, as well as for others if necessary. I always say, we don’t have a lot of money to give, but I can give my time, goods, and thoughts. Someday, the financials will be in place, and I can give money too…

And anyway, why would ANYONE want to pay full price when they know they can get something they use for cheap or free?

]]> By: Marie http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/02/stockpiling-series-the-basics/#comment-9741 Marie Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:31:51 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/?p=2400#comment-9741 Great article! Thank you for all that you do on your blog. Marie Great article! Thank you for all that you do on your blog.
Marie

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