Stockpile Items-Coupons 101

To Stockpile an Item or Not-Coupons 101

If a staple item that we use is on sale and I have extra coupons, I will cash in all of the coupons and stockpile that product. At times, this can mean a savings up to 75%!

One problem in this is storage. Where to put the stockpile can be a problem no matter how much or little storage that you have. Here are some suggestions:

1. The top shelf of a cabinet in the kitchen, may be holding a large pot that is used once a year. Move the pot and use the top shelf.

2. A row of shelves in a garage, could be built for the storage.

3. The back of a coat closet, may have room.

4. Be creative! Find a place for your stockpile!

A most important thing is to rotate products that you stockpile. Cereal, cookies and crackers have dates on them. Use the oldest first. While coupons save money, expired products could ruin the savings. Of course soaps, paper products etc can be used for years.

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