Why Do I Have a Stockpile? Should You Build a Stockpile, Too?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ต.ค. 2024
- Should you build a stockpile? I think everyone should have a stockpile - but probably not for the reasons you think! I am not preparing for the end of the world to come, but here are 6 reasons to build a stockpile. #stockpile #prepper #prepperpantry
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I've always been mindful to keep a stocked pantry, but COVID lockdowns cemented that for me. When I was sick and couldn't leave my home, having everything I needed kept me from worrying about how I'd stay fed.
Yes! There are so many practical reasons for having a stockpile. Thanks for sharing your experience and reasons!
Staying ahead of inflation is so important when you are on fixed income. So thankful for our stockpile.
I completely agree! Even though inflation is still frustrating, it is easier to handle when you know you have food on the shelves - bought at good prices! 👍
I raised five kids. There were a lot of sports and activities so I only shopped every two weeks. I learned early on to have a “grocery store” so I didn’t have to run to the local grocery store which is very expensive. Nearest WM or grocery store is 20 minutes away. Now my stockpile is even bigger as we’ve added four spouses, and another next month, and 13 grandchildren (ages 9-1/2 to 3 months). I’m beating inflation to feed my growing family at our get togethers!! 🥰
That is awesome! I love that you have continued this practice to feed your grown and growing family! 🥰
“The wise store up choice food and olive oil, but fools gulp theirs down”. Proverbs 21:20
I like the New Living Translation (NLT) of this verse too: "The wise have wealth and luxury, but fools spend whatever they get." Proverbs 21:20
All great reasons! My biggest reason outside of the practicality is nostalgia. Both of my Grandmothers would be proud of the food storage (stockpile) that I have for my family of 6. As Depression Era ladies they both instilled a need to never “do without” and they live on in me daily. ❤❤❤
Yes, yes, and yes! I am ready to stop calling it a stockpile and call it a stocked pantry - just like our Grandmas did. It was SO common sense then, and I am thankful for ladies like you who see the value in making these "old fashioned values" relevant again. What a great legacy to continue! ♥
@@joyfullythriving Thank you for helping to normalize this practice!
Love your down to earth and matter of fact perception and honesty. Hugs and kisses sweet sis ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much! 😊 I really am just another "girl next door" sharing what I always hope is common sense and grace filled filled encouragement!
My reasons are everything you mentioned in this video. Thank you for putting these thoughts together!
I’ve heard it said that the only difference between saving and hoarding is one’s motive. So true!!!!
Well said! We stockpile to be generous. Hoarding does seem very selfish and wants to keep everything to ones self. I had never thought of it this before, but it really is true! Thanks for pointing that out! 👍
You’re welcome! Thanks so much for your channel! I really appreciate your content and the heart behind it.
I just had a third back surgery and my stockpile in my freezer and pantry has been so helpful. My family and I are able to prepare meals without doing large grocery hauls. We have just been purchasing fresh items as well as a few sale items. Well said Kristen.
I hope your recovery is going smoothly, Noreen! And this is exactly why it is great to have a stockpile and supplement with fresh dairy and produce as necessary!!!
My vote is you're SMART!! 😊 I love this video!!!! It's exactly how I keep name stockpile too!! I don't think it's hoarding at all. To me, hoarding would be just buying things because they're on sale even if you don't use them much, and then letting them expire and having to throw them away. That's not at all what you do 😊 We also share the same Christian values ❤ God Bkess you and your family 🙏
I think the Christian element is overlooked too often which is why I think it's important to think of the stewardship aspect. I don't stockpile out of fear but faith. I have faith God provides, and I know He expects me to provide for my family too. Thankful to meet other Christian moms who feel the same way! 🥰
I stock up on things at the lowest prices and then I have enough to plan meals for the next month and continue stocking up on things that are just on the best deal. It has saved my family tons of money and given us all the food we need for the month. I always think it is good to be prepared for anything because we can serve a meal to others without having to run to the store or bring food to a pot luck without any notice. I cook and bake to create more food instead of shopping. Love and agree with all your reasons.
So glad I am not alone in seeing the value of a stocked pantry - and freezer! Way to keep working hard at stretching your budget and feeding your family from scratch!
Very good reasons for stockpiling! I love having a stockpile and able to make a meal for anyone from my stockpile. Saves money , time, and many headaches trying to decide what you need to get a store and if on sale. Thanks always for sharing your insights.
Absolutely!! Being able to cook for others brings me a lot of joy!
@@nanar.8088 Great point. I can make a meal without hesitation and running to the store and paying too much.
I just found your channel and subscribed. Love your content and how you present it! It’s just me at home these days and I am on a fixed income. I’ve always had extra in my pantry, even when my kids were little. I seldom ran out of things. 3 years ago, I started slowly building a true stockpile. I also stockpile my personal care and cleaning items. At this point I have close to a year’s worth of canned food put back. I’m trying to stay at $100 or less a month for groceries, and if it’s not on sale I don’t buy it. I bought a bread maker and bread flour so I can start making my own bread. One of my neighbors is working hard but struggling. I’ve been able to help her with groceries a couple of times over the last year. I’m blessed in return simply by being able to help her. I’m looking forward to seeing your next video!
Isn't it truly a blessing to be able to share and encourage others with what we have? I love that you have been slowly and intentionally building your stockpile. Good for you! 👏 I look forward to sharing more with you in videos to come!
I think my 2 primary reasons are to save money by buying things I use regularly when they hit their lowest price and to avoid shopping at all if I can in the winter months when I hate to drive in the snow and our many storms. Plus the size of a "stock pile" will vary greatly depending on so many factors like size of family, access to nearby stores, and space for storage. With a family of 6 you would need to have more on hand than I would to last the same amount of time. I thinking the word hoarding is applicable if you are denying access to resources for other people or that you accumulate far more than you can use before things will go bad orr things you will never use. Your pantry has never appear excessive to me given the fact that you have children and store up the things they and you eat.
@@rev.ruthe.gallot9103 I dislike shopping in the winter too. I really stock up in the fall before the snow hits.
I am with you. I really do NOT like driving in the winter when roads are iffy. My shopping goes down in the cold months as a result, too. And like you said, everyone's stockpile SHOULD vary based on their family size. My pantry looks generous to singles but probably downright puny to a family with 10 kids! 😂 It's all a matter of perspective, and why we have to keep customizing to our circumstances.
One of the major economic elements people confuse is inflation and pricing. Inflation may come down. Prices (overall) will not.
Very true. 🙄
Thanks for the great video! Sometimes I think what comes to people’s minds is the overly excessive buying. I’m with you, I like to have the items we use available when we need them at a good price! Also if company shows up it’s fun to be able to put something together and not worry about it!
I totally agree! I love being able to cook for others - and share with them. Here's to stocking up on what we use when we see a good deal! 👏
It's Wise for Everyone to have a supply of Food and Necessities on hand for All kinds of Emergencies that can occur in Life at a moments notice. Thanks for Sharing.
Well said! Thanks for watching and chiming in on the conversation!
Winter weather where I am can be snowy and blizzardy and hazardous to travel in,food on my shelf means I don't have to go out in that mess.
Ohhhh yes! I have lived up North for almost 25 years now (yikes!) but I am still a Texas girl at heart when it comes to winter roads. I love the snow - if I can stay inside and don't have to drive on it! My grocery shopping definitely goes down in the winter months, too!
That dress looks great on you. Your basement stockpile is awesome. I have watched those videos many times. I live in a small house without a garage, without a basement, without an attic, without a pantry so I stockpile under beds. Thank you so much for mentioning about the Proverbs woman & stockpiling. Some friends & even relatives have criticized me for stockpiling, saying i wasn’t a Christian & no need to stockpile that God would supply our needs. Thank you.
Remind them of Proverbs 6 where it says (paraphrasing), Go to the ant and consider her ways. She gathers food when it's abundant to prepare for leaner times.
Your smart to have a stockpile 😊 I have one for the same reasons you gave ❤ God Bless You ❤😊
Thanks, Shelby! As for being a Christian, I really think the reasoning is important. If we do it out of faith, rather than fear, and because we want to be good stewards - then that is exactly what we SHOULD be doing, in my opinion. We don't sit around expecting God to drop our dinner on the table every night. Yes, God will provide for us - but I also believe He expects us to take care of our ourselves, children and families. That is good stewardship. So keep doing what you are doing! I understand what and why you are stockpiling! ♥
Smart. And I think you should talk about your various savings accounts that you blog about. Really good information
Thanks! I was actually just talking with 2 different friends about that concept recently. I will have to work on a video about all the savings accounts! Thanks for that idea.
I stockpile for these reasons and more. We have hurricane preparedness here and my family knows when money gets tight or they need, they can come shop my house.
Hurricane preparedness is an excellent reason to maintain a stockpile. I love that you are providing for your family with your practical stockpile too! ❤️
I have recently lowered our food budget amount. I know that may sound strange, especially in this economy, but I really want to try and save a little more money. So, I am grateful for your channel, because you are inspiring me to do more meal planning, shopping for the best prices, and stocking up as much as I can.
Aww. I am glad I can be an encouragement for you! And good for you in attempting to save more! I still fully believe that you can should save in this economy and cutting ones grocery budget is one of the quickest ways to see a return on that investment of time and thesavings! !
Great tips & video !! ❤
Thank you! I'm so glad it was helpful!
I don't know if it's the same in other locations, but I'm seeing fewer and fewer good deals lately. Just checked the Kroger ad that starts tomorrow, not too much to get excited about. I'm in the Dallas area. In spite of this, I've been able to trim $25 dollars a month off our grocery budget, hope I can continue with the lower budget, I like a good challenge!
The deals are a bit more sparse lately. I have noticed that too. All the more reason to stock up when we do see good sales! And good for you in still cutting money off your budget! It's always exciting when we can rise to a challenge!
You look beautiful in that dress I love my stockpile to help others and my family have a blessed week my friend ❣️
Thanks so much!
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Thank you! I do try!
I bought a glass jar of shrimps fry 3 months ago , they were $1.69 now yesterday they were $3.79 . How fast they went up ! I am on a fixed income
Yikes! That is 124% inflation right there! 😳 Praying things slow down inflation wise on other items to balance out increases like that!
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Glad you think so too! 🥰
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I saw Kroger had peanut butter in my area for $1.49 when you buy a certain amount, is that the new low for peanut butter?? Yikes.
I am hopeful we will still see the occasional $0.99 cents peanut butter sale - hopefully with back to school sales soon! But otherwise, yes, I took advantage of the $1.49!
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Thanks! 🥰
You are wise. We try to do this as best we can and every bit helps. I can't believe you only go through 2 jars of peanut butter a month. We could easily go through 2 a week which is hard as we have to buy no sugar added/soy free peanut butter which does not tend to go on sale lately.
Members Mark peanut butter from Sams almost fits the bill. It does have a little bit of sugar.
@singerjo5791 it does not work as I have a daughter with type 1 diabetes who eats smart carb (no sugar in her pb). Sometimes we have had multiple brands pb at a time but it gets old and sad labeling pb she cannot eat/trying to keep separate so I prefer to get it that everyone can eat.
Thanks, Heather! Peanut butter varies throughout the year for us but it is definitely on my shelves all the time! I forget...do you have a Kroger close by? Their natural peanut butter is just Peanuts and salt - and at $2.19 for 15 ounces that is the best price I have found for me! You are right. Many of the brands sneak in sugar but the Kroger brand doesn't!
If you have a Costco membership - their pb is AMAZING (just organic peanuts and salt). 2 pack of 28oz jars is around $10. My whole family loves it!
@mamagoldielocks it does not have soy in it? I thought something in it was not okay with my kids.
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Glad you agree! 👏
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Yay! 👍