I think the "if" was answered really clearly in 2020. We keep a good supply of what we use. On a practical, money saving note, having an extra bottle of dish soap or contact lens solution, deodorant, anything else you really need daily, prevents extra trips to the store.
When 2020 hit I was pregnant with my second baby my sister in law saw that selfs were flying off with baby formula an diapers. We did the math on the formula stock up enough for just the year then what we had left we gave it to another new mom that needed it. We did it for the diapers as well we got enough for each sizes of diapers. But now we're diapers are so expensive I have done the reach on cloth diapers for emergency I love the cloth pocket diapers so easy to use no safety pins needed. I bought enough to last me two days which is about 10 cloth diapers.
I exclusively cloth diapered my children and you're right, it's great for not running out as long as you keep up with laundry. I liked the cotton prefolds with Snappis. I used pocket diapers with my oldest and ended up really preferring the prefolds. When we had twins, I calculated how many thousands of dollars we saved by cloth diapering and nursing and we truly couldn't have paid for formula or disposable diapers. But I don't say that to boast, I had a lot of obstacles to nursing and a lot of support so I'm thankful but humble. But yes if you truly need anything, I can't see letting yourself run low on it.
@kdonor yes for sure. It saves on money to have cloth diapers with my oldest we did old school way with safety pins I just remembered pinning her one time in the thigh I felt so bad so after that I did the reach on other cloth diapers I couldn't belive how many they came out with I couldn't make up my mind. I even bought my self women reusable pads for breastfeeding and for period pads as well just for those emergency purposes. Now that I have two girls in my family I feel like they will come in handy one of these days. Also stocking up on women pads also helps as well could be use for so many things to.
2020 changed how I purchased cleaning products and toiletries. I now keep at least one extra of all the items I use on a regular basis. I’ve found that the “bogo” sales at my grocery store are a great way to stock these non-food items.
I’m 68 and husband is 72. We keep stockpiled similar to you the items we use. You never know when some of the other family needs something and it’s good to be able to share.
Great focus on knowing how much you use per month & year. There's no one size fits all for how much of something you should stock. I like the basket arrangement. Each one isn't overly organized, but the whole wall is tidy.
So true! That is what I always encourage people to think about - their family size and what they use. There is no one size fits all when it comes to stockpiling and I want everyone to build the stockpile that works for them! 👍 And yes! That is what I love about the baskets too. It visually looks neat but I can toss things into a basket without worrying about it! 😁
I stock pile what we use and our children are all adults now and they will tease me for all thats saved. But they also are happy to help me out using the stock .❤
A stockpile is truly a blessing to a whole family! And I love providing for others by finding the deals that I can share! Good for you in doing the same! 🥰
Of Course they are Happy to use Your Stock!! It's FREE and You Let Them. You bought it and They Use It. You Haven't Much of a Brain Do You?? Let Your "ADULT CHILDREN" Buy Their Own!!!
Enjoyed the tour of your supplies! I use similar baskets for my toiletries. Found mine at Publix but Amazon also carries it. They're Sterlite Tall Plastic Weave Storage Basket
Good luck! It's a little change but makes SUCH a difference! I absolutely love having everything in baskets. Plus, it keeps it neatly corralled for me! 😊
So well organized.... and that is key. I used to stockpile toiletries, soap, etc. and still support doing so. But when I went from a household of 5 to a household of 1 (widow, empty nester) I didn't have things organized and kept buying. Big mistake. So, I organized and counted and was shocked that I had a few hundred items. I will say that there are "best used by dates" on many products and I choose (for myself, everyone will make their own choice) to use beyond those dates and have had no bad effects. Bar soap does dry out after a few years, but will easily rehydrate with use. I did stop buying any, though a few people give me nice toiletries as Christmas gifts, and have not bought any for three years now. The organization you have done will pay for itself, including separating the newest purchased so that the older stuff gets used first. Great video, thanks Reply
I love how you have been working through things and made the decision NOT to buy. This is a perfect example of using what you have - and knowing what you use and how much to have on hand! 🙌🥰
I used to be big into coupons, deep sales and rebates. I kept a year plus supply of food, household goods, otc medicines and personal items. Most I got paid to buy, free or for pennies. Everything was rotated to prevent old items. It wasn’t a Prepper thing. It was just protection from loss of income from a job loss or hours cut, local/regional/national economic problems, weather conditions or any other issues. It was a savings account. I looked at it as shopping my pantry. Once I bought 15mos of pasta (70 boxes) for $0, the brand name pasta was on sale for $1 for a month and next to it was a coupon machine with coupons for $1 off making it free. Did the same thing for Colgate tooth paste.FYI-I never cleared a shelf. No wasted gas or time running to the store and paying full price. I spent a maximum of shopping each week, usually less. Friends spent 3-4x more than I did and shopped 2-3x longer. I admit to not be a fan of shopping.
YES!!! This EXACTLY what I stockpile! It's a practical emergency fund for my family. I always stock up on sales and never clear shelves. Just buy the best deals of things my family will use! Thanks for sharing your perspective. So nice to meet others who are taking care of their families in the same practical way! 🥰
@@joyfullythriving if you like that, you might like my food budgeting approach. Feed a family of 4 for $2.50-$4 for dinner. MEAT - $1 or less. Chicken quarters $0.59lb, ham shank/butt $0.59-$0.99lb, Turkey, whole $0.39lb CARB - pasta $0.75-$0.80lb, white rice $0.55lb, brown rice $0.82lb, potatoes $0.30-$.40lb, sweet potatoes $0.40-$0.70lb VEGGIES- Cabbage $.49lb, Carrots $0.75-$0.99lb, Broccoli $1.33lb, can corn or green beans $0.64, corn on the cob 4 for $1. I buy Turkey on sale at Thanksgiving, Ham at Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter. Dinner- Meat - Chicken 1/4lb serving each $0.59 Carb - slices potatoes 2lbs $0.80 Veggies - cabbage slices 2lbs $0.98 = $2.37 (oil & salt/pepper & Season All =$2.50) Want to add some luxury, mix and match but mostly serve mostly $2.50 meals and you can have hamburger 1lb @ $2.99lb and shrimp 1lb at $5.99lb (30 dinner x $1.50 savings=$45) 2-4x a month.
@@kenyonbissett3512 Way to be a frugal shopper! Great idea to break it down by meal. I don't have it down to that much of a science (yet!) but I do share my frugal grocery hauls on this channel every Thursday, if you want to see what I buy - and how I restock my stockpile on that budget! Thanks for sharing your strategies!
We have been running through all the cleaning products that I got when I couponed so not looking forward to buying those things we are using up like trash bags, ziploc bags, toilet bowl cleaner. We have done away with a bunch of cleaners to be a little more streamlined. I think I need to try the felsnapta soap because we just used up the ends of all of our stain removers. I keep trying to think of the best storage place for items and I have moving things around. We keep shampoo, tooth brushes and paste, medicines and more in under the bed containers in the guest room. I moved the hand soap to the downstairs bathroom because my son loves to pick out what we are using next. Yours is so organized and helped me realize that I have a basket that would go perfectly on my top shelf in the closet so I can actually use it because it is way over my head 😁
I want to streamline our cleaning supplies a bit more too! I am still thinking all that through. And I have debated moving more of my soap to under the bathroom sink as well. It makes do much sense! I would like to get back into the drugstore game a bit to replenish the toiletries and supplies! We'll see if that happens... 😁
Lemons, vinegar, baking soda, salt, soap, washing soda and borax will safely clean and sanitize almost everything without chemicals and free up undersink and cupboard space for important items. I am blessed because I make my own chemical free soap and shampoo bars. I use apple cider vinegar for hair conditioner.
Our minds certainly think alike. My linen closet fairly resembles yours. I have things separated into bins too. I don’t have them labeled and my bins are different sizes. I stock up on toiletries and household items from my drugstore couponing. My adult daughter lives on her own so I always have extra for her also to help her save money. Great video!
Love it! So glad I am not alone in turning my linen closet into storage for all the practical necessities! 🙌 And yes! It makes it so easy to share with others when things are organized and well stocked!
I have greatly simplified what I use- I now use Earthling shampoo and conditioner bars which work very well and last me for months- another discovery was Dr. Bronners liquid soap- it is an excellent body wash and dish cleaner- it can also be used for household cleaning and laundry- a side benefit to these discoveries is that i can now store several months worth of supplies in a Very small space-i enjoy your content- thanks!
You don't need all those different kinds of cleaners. Vinegar and dawn dish soap is about all you need for anything. Maybe some bleach. Also, people use way more detergent than they need. Most clothes will do fine with just barely covering the bottom of the cap.
Awww. Thanks! I do try! 😊 But it honestly took me a couple years to get this system perfected to the way I wanted it. Now that I have it set up, it's SO helpful!
Thanks so much, Wendy! It is so nice to know we won't run out of things as my kids and husband can easily shop our closet whenever they need something!
What a great idea! And by buying yearly, you will know you are prepared for your family! That is the beauty of building a stockpile. We can all buy different things and different ways, and still provide for our families! 🙌
Best way to fill up a stockpile Of health and beauty supplies and laundry & Household cleaner supplies is to learn to Coupon at dollar general, cvs & walgreens.
I love it! And I appreciate how you said it took you years to get to this point - because me too! That's what I want others to see. Anyone can do this...slow and steady, wins the race!
Hi. Just found your channel and I subscribed right away. I like how you organize things. I recently started dating products with a Sharpie too so I can see how long they last. I don’t know where you are located but if you have Menards nearby, I get toothpaste. They have both Colgate and Crest for $1 per tube. Menards is about 45 minutes away from me so I don’t go there too often but I always get 5 tubes and put them in back stock. Thank you. I really like your channel.
Thanks for subbing! And thanks for letting me know about that deal at Menards! I date things too (with a Sharpie!) to see how long things last! SO helpful! 😊
I go to seven Mile fair in Milwaukee and I get 5 gallon buckets for $33 each laundry detergent, dish soap and even those laundry beads that are $110 for a 5 gallon bucket. They have many other items as well and when the buckets are empty, I reuse them for food storage.
I use just the basic cleaning products that can be used for multiple purposes. I keep well stocked on those items , I am sure there will be price increases in the future.
That is so funny that you guys are the same soap users! 😆 Love it! I buy Safeguard mainly at Kroger but have found it at Walmart. I have occasionally purchased it on Amazon too. They sell a big pack that is a good deal and lasts my husband more than a year! (Commission Earned) www.amazon.com/dp/B085TQZVXJ/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_apa_gl_i_BGNNR5AQZWFAR1PQ2CQW?linkCode=ml2&tag=joyfuthriv-20
The most important non-food item to stockpile is soap: bath soap, laundry soap, dish soap, shampoo, etc. In SHTF hygiene is critical. You actually can do without toilet paper if you have to: use a clean wet washcloth and/or a squeeze bottle with a little mild soapy water as a makeshift bidet. Next important items are white vinegar and baking soda. There's nothing that cannot be cleaned with those two items. If you have money for other things, great. But soap, vinegar, and soda are critical. If you are going to learn one skill, learn how to make soap out of wood ash and fat.
Disposable washcloths are nice to have on hand. They are larger than a typical wipe and if necessary, make a great waterless sponge bath. One could wash face, neck and ears, and move on down to privates and toss it. No laundry.
The boxes of facial tissues you have are pretty, but it is usually a lot less expensive to buy toilet rolls on sale at Outlet Grocery Stores, half the price of Costco and other stores. Toilet rolls serve the same purpose, so why pay extra for a cardboard box? I paid $11.00 for pks of 24 double tissue toilet rolls. Easy enough to store on a top shelf in the garage. I also keep a lot of extra toiletries in a small chest of drawers in the garage, that was being given away by a neighbour. Soap making supplies make great homemade gifts for any season. The molds came from Thrift Stores. I can also make my own simple cleaning products from baking soda, Borax and cleaning vinegar. All cheap to buy in bulk. At this point, I nolonger need to shop, because I can shop at home, and by doing so, it has saved me a lot of cash, that comes in handy as petrol and utilities have increased in cost.
I buy my tissues for $1 a box so am happy to stock up at that price but toilet paper works too, if you prefer that price and route. Good idea to store in a chest of drawers. That is a great way to stay organized!
Good question! I tend to use rags made from old tee-shirts or old wash clothes that I can toss in the laundry. I definitely use paper towels but one of those big rolls from Sam's lasts us right around a month, thanks to using rags at least half the time I would guess.
I always do Dollartrees is of course a go to . So however Deodorant has a expiration date I wonder if it’s still works when expired or do we have to walk around smelly in a SHTF scenario🤨🙄😉😁
Dollar Tree is a great place to stock up toiletry items! From what I know is that deodorants might slightly lose their effectiveness after the expiration date, but they will still work!
Look common sense in 2020 insanity started in gricery3 stores trying to get toilet paper was difficult. None in any stores around here in Pittsburgh PA and i have IBS stress running to bathroom constantly
If hour in a crisis,you dont need so many different house hold cleaning supplys. Who polish their table to shine in a crisis? Or long for toalet bowl soap ? One or two types of items to clean house should be enough... Why do one stockpile ,of not for a crise? I dont get it. On need basics. Survival stuff. Not pledge table polish.
The main reason I stockpile is not to prepare for the end of the world but rather to build a practical emergency fund for my family. My stockpile is purposely intended to be practical of the things we use on a regularly basis but if you prefer to stockpile for different reasons, go for it!
I would try out some nice soft Family Cloth just in case you run out of that toilet paper. Its also much more comfortable for us ladies 😅. Reply if you have questions. God bless!
It can be more challenging, but it still can be done! When I lived in an apartment, my front coat closet was where I stored all my stockpiled items. I know others who store things under their bed. Good luck being creative. You can do it!
Good question! I use the Suave clarifying shampoo once a week, but mainly wash with the Suave coconut conditioner. Then I scrunch it with the LA Looks Blue Gel. There are SO many videos about the "curly girl method" which is training your hair to be curly, and this is what I have adapted to work for me. 😊 All those products are Curly Girl approved (no parabens) and the cheapest options I have found.
@@leedezern6862 I do actually. I know it sounds weird. It took me awhile to get used to it too but the reasoning is that curly hair needs more moisture and shampoo tends to strip it. A very simple explanation. If you google "curly girl method" you can learn more.
Besides the means to gather, store and purify water, and enough food to last a very long time, having dry goods for every aspect of day to day life is a practical move. Having been a mindful and frugal Prepper for many years, I gathered many items from Thrift Stores and Garage Sales, though I did buy a factory refurbished inverter generator off the interet. I was actually brand new, and had just been repackaged, free S&H and the same guarantee as a new one for more than $100.00 less. I have multiple Coleman stoves, that use a variety of fuels, will keep the best and sell or trade the rest. Prepping is the very best way to mitigate inflation and avoid shortages. Instead of buying so much toilet paper, or to make what you have last longer, may I suggest buying a bidet? Using animal pine pellets costs a lot less than clay cat litter and has several uses. Hygeine needs can be bought at Thrift Stores fo a lot less than at Drug Stores. My favourite prep is an electric bike bought off the Internet with 16 miles on it, so the company gave a big discount. In hindsight, I would have preferred an electric tricycle, more stable and can haul more items. The electric bike has a high step-through that has caused a couple of tumbles due to not being able to mount and dismount quickly enough. Having a DIY Hydroponic set up, means being able to produce huge harvests of tomatoes, and veggies outside, or indoors using grow-lights, perfect for the garage.
Thanks for all those tips! I love that you are prepping in so many different frugal ways! So many people overlook garage sales and thrift stores, so good for you to scope out all the deals there!
