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How to Build Stockpile with Coupons

May 19, 2016 by SMFM 2 Comments

Stockpile with Coupons

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Once you learn how to coupon, you will want to build a stockpile You will want to stockpile items while something is at a rock bottom price, you won’t have to pay full price when you run out and have to have it. The best part about it is you can apply this principle to both grocery and retail.

Why You Should Stockpile

Have you ever purchased a child shoes from a clearance rack in March at a larger size for the next winter? If you have, then you’ve already had experience in stockpiling! By purchasing the shoes in March, you easily saved 75% off what you’d pay the following October. You thought ahead and purchased a discounted product knowing you’ll need it in the future. Now take that “buy ahead” principle and apply it to the grocery store! Buy three bottles of shampoo when they’re nearly free knowing that in the next few months you’ll likely run out. You now just saved yourself from purchasing a full priced bottle down the road.

Don’t go Overboard When you Stockpile

Stockpiling responsibly is what will make the difference in your budget. Keyword: responsibly. In order for stockpiling to really save you money, you must be reasonable. We do not recommend turning your garage into a store and hoarding items from other couponers.

Once you start couponing and finding great deals you will become familiar with the rock bottom prices you can get on items. You will be outraged at some of the prices you paid in the past for things like razors and toothpaste! Here is a price check list for newbies to help you get an idea of what you should spend on essentials.

Stock Pile Price Check 

Personal Care
band aids$0.50 or less
bar soapfree
Conditioner$1 or under depending on brand
cough drops$0.25 or less per bag
cough medicine$1 or less
dental flossfree
Hairspray/mouse/ect.$1 or under depending on brand
liquid hand soap$0.30 or less
lotionfree
men’ razors$1 or less
Men’s body wash$0.50 or less
men’s deodorant$0.50 or less
men’s shave cream$0.50 or less
mouthwash$1 or less
pain reliever$0.50 or less
qtips$1 or under
Shampoo$1 or under depending on brand
toothbrushesfree
toothpastefree
Women’s body wash$0.50 or less
women’s razors$1 or less
women’s shave cream$0.50 or less
womens deodorant$0.50 or less
tampons$1.00 or less
pantiliners$0.25 or less
maxipads$0.50 or less
drugstore mascara$1.00 or less
drugstore eye shadow$1.00 or less
drugstore foundation$3 or less depending on brand
nailpolish$0.50 or less
facewash$1.00 or less
Household Items
air freshner sprayfree
all purpose cleaner$0.50 or less
aluminum foil$0.50 per box
Clorox type disinfecting wipes$0.75 or under per canister
dish soapfree
Finish tabs (dishwasher detergent)$1 or less for the Finish tabs
Glade candles$0.25 or less
Kleenex$0.50 or less per box
napkins$1.00 or less
paper plates$0.50 or less
paper towel rolls$0.25 or less per roll
renuzit or glade solidsfree
toilet paper double rolls$0.50 or less per double roll
Trash bags – premium$0.10 per bag
windex$0.50 or less
ziploc or hefty storage bags$0.50 or less
Baby Items
baby wipes$0.02 per wipe
diapers (jumbo pack)$4 and under
Laundry Items
Clorox2 color safe bleach$1 or less per box (powder)
fabric softner$0.50 or less for liquid
laundry soap$0.50 or less per 32 load bottle
liquid bleach$1 or less
stain remover spray$0.50 or less
Unstopables$1 or less per bottle
Pantry Items
BBQ saucefree
black beans$0.50 or less for name brand
brown rice$0.50 or less
brownie mix$0.50 or under
cake mix$0.50 or under
canned broth$0.25 or less
canned fruit$0.50 or less
canned or pouch tuna$0.30 or less
canned tomatoes$0.25 or less per can
canned veggies$0.25 or under for Libby’s
Cereal$1 or under for healthy cereal
Cereal bars$1 or less
chunky soup$1 or less
coffee$5 or under
condensed soup$0.50 and under
jelly$1 or less for good brand
ketchup$0.50 or less
marinades$1 or less bottle – $0.50 dry
miracle whip$1 or less for larger jars
mustard$0.30 or less
peanut butter$1 or less for good brand
Quaker Rice cakes$0.50 or under
salad dressing$0.50 or less
spaghetti sauce$1 or less for good brand
stuffing$0.50 or less for Stove Top
tomatoe paste$0.15 or less
tomatoe sauce$0.15 or less
whole wheat pasta (rotini, penne, ect)$0.50 or less
whole wheat spaghetti$0.50 or less
Snacks
bagged candy$0.50 for a 10 oz bag
candy bars$0.10 each
energy bars$0.25 each
fruit snacks$0.50 a box
granola bars$0.50 a box
microwave popcorn$0.50 for a 3 pack
Tortilla Chips$0.50 or under for natural brand
Wheat Thins and Triscuits$1 or under

 

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