My Ever Expanding Stockpile *PICS*

[ashokia]

So one of the things I found a little daunting when I first arrived at SC were people's stockpile pics. I didn't think I'd ever be able to amass a stockpile of my own. So instead of just showing you my stockpile to date, I would like to show you how little I started with and what I ended up with in less than three months time of couponing. Hope you like them!

July 11th, 2011

July 19th, 2011

July 28th, 2011

August 18th, 2011

September 5th, 2011

[latus]

good job! i totally feel the same way! this is a life changer thats for sure

[floydrocker]

What's your out of pocket expense?

[Ivana Bargain]

Wow! That didn't take you long at all! Very nice.

[CourtE]

Awesome job!

[coupon girl]

wow way to go -isnt it so much fun saving and having a stock pile

[ashokia]

What's your out of pocket expense?

A lot of it was free. The whole top shelf was free, all the shaving cream and deodorant was free, as well as the dishwasher tabs and the Lysol soap dispenser. For the rest, I generally see at least a 60% savings from regular price, but sometimes closer to 80 or 90%.

The diapers were the most expensive. I managed to get a lot of rainchecks when the big diaper boxes were on sale at Walmart for $23. I only had the $2 and $4 off coupons to start with, but now I've got 2x FPC and 4x $10 off coupons, as well as a FPC for wipes that I haven't used up yet.

It's funny how differently you start to price things. When I first started couponing, I paid $4.99 for a bottle of Tresemme and thought it was a steal. Now I won't buy it if it is more than $3.00. Used to pay $.25/roll for toilet paper, now I won't bother getting it unless it is under $.15/roll.

We used to spend $150-$200/week. Now we pay $50 unless there's a really good sale and we're stocking up on something else, then we might hit closer to the $100 mark.

[floweredangel]

Great job hun! My hubby doesn't believe in stockpiling. The most I'm allowed to have is my 6 Laundry Soap, 6 boxes of 48 Finish and the usual canned goods and a few deoderants and shaving creams. He got really upset at me when I wanted to get my last two FREE laundry detergent to make the 6 bottles stockpile

[Ang735]

Great stockpile

[knitting nurse]

You have done an awesome job...Way to go !!!

[ashokia]

Great job hun! My hubby doesn't believe in stockpiling. The most I'm allowed to have is my 6 Laundry Soap, 6 boxes of 48 Finish and the usual canned goods and a few deoderants and shaving creams. He got really upset at me when I wanted to get my last two FREE laundry detergent to make the 6 bottles stockpile

Aww, sorry to hear that. You should tell him about my situation, DH on strike and my couponing is saving us from getting evicted. We're in a small two bedroom apartment, so that shelf is in our bedroom. DH hates it, but he likes the money we're saving! LOL.

[Spikesfrugalside]

Wow great job!! Love how you've taken pictures along the way!!

[MillieH]

Great work!! you must feel happy when you see how you are making life easier for you and your family.. well done!!

[fitzgirl]

good job!!

[neelkamalll1979]

I love your stockpile picks.