{"id":790,"date":"2012-03-16T18:10:57","date_gmt":"2012-03-16T22:10:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/?p=790"},"modified":"2025-02-26T08:01:04","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T08:01:04","slug":"canadian-stockpiling-tips-saving-money-in-the-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/2012\/03\/16\/canadian-stockpiling-tips-saving-money-in-the-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Canadian Stockpiling Tips To Save Money"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Stockpiling is not new for Canadians, although it’s becoming far more critical than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the rise in grocery prices and job loss, Canadians want to save money wherever possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The grocery store is one of the easiest places to slim the budget, but that takes planning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, we will explore stockpiling tips to help shoppers get the best bang for their buck. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There’s More To Stockpiling Than Savings<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every couponer knows that building a successful stockpile of everyday essentials is key to long-term savings. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having a variety of items on hand that you paid rock-bottom prices for helps eliminate those last-minute, unplanned trips to the grocery store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It also allows you to have emergency products on hand if something happens in your life or Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stockpiling Difficulties<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Stockpiling is not as difficult as it seems and isn’t as intimidating as seen on TV shows such as The Learning Channel.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We can’t stockpile with coupons to the mass extent they do in the USA, but stockpiling in Canada can be done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related: Til Death Do Us Coupon- Do you use coupons?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you don’t stockpile everyday products, this is where you might end up paying full price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paying full price for a product you could have stocked up hurts and takes potential savings away from your budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The other difficulty you may encounter is uneducated cashiers and managers who don’t understand couponing or how to interpret a coupon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coupons are relatively easy to understand, but not everyone understands them equally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The only issue we’ve ever had is when a coupon states, “One coupon per purchase<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What this means is that every item you purchase must have a coupon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ve had cashiers interpret that as you can only use one coupon for one item and no more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That is not the case at all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can buy as many products as possible unless it states a limit, and you must have one coupon for each product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pretty simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canadian Coupon Groups Help With Stockpiling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You might also consider joining groups such as Smart Canucks<\/strong><\/a>, where you can trade coupons<\/strong><\/a> with other Canadians for products you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every province gets different coupons, so it’s exciting to see coupons that will help you save even more money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below I’ve compiled some tips using my expert coupon skills to help you start and maintain a functional stockpile in your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No word of a lie, but we have about 10 shelves filled with toilet paper (over 1000 rolls), laundry soap, 100 jugs, soap, razors, shampoo, conditioner, and mountain cleaning supplies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our food stockpile isn’t as massive, but if I counted the cereal boxes, I’m sure I’d hit over 30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stockpiling Tip #1 Plan Before You Shop<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When considering stockpiling products, the first thing to do is to plan what you would like to stock and how long you would like it to last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not all expiry dates are created equally, so keep that in your head during the planning stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A good stockpile will go a long way if you plan out your shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, if you would like to stockpile laundry detergent enough to last six months, there are a few things to consider before purchasing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, you will want to look at how much laundry your family does in a typical week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may also want to figure out how many bottles or boxes of laundry soap you need to get through that time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is why planning is critical because overbuying leads to consumer loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stockpiling Tip #2 Designate A Storage Place<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The last thing you want is to end up with a fantastic stockpiling plan that won’t fit in your pantry<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be aware of space restrictions, and shop accordingly so you don’t end up with everything in cardboard boxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no need to become one of those people you see on TV storing BBQ sauce under their child\u2019s bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stockpiling Tip #3 Create A Grocery Price List<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Compile a grocery price list<\/a><\/strong> of items you would like to stockpile and record the absolute lowest price you see it at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This way, you have a point of reference to know if you should stock an item at the current price or if you know it will eventually get cheaper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a while, you’ll know the prices of the products you usually purchase for your household.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stockpiling is all about playing a pricing game with the manufacturer and grocery stores, so knowing your prices<\/strong><\/a> is the absolute most crucial tip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stockpiling Tip #4 Keep A Stockpile Inventory List<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Letting something expire without being used because you forgot you had it is throwing away money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consumers who buy more than needed or forget they have specific products get pushed to the back of the pile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continuously rotate stock to keep the products fresh and eliminate food waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Losing money on products you worked hard to save on would be counterproductive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is where a little bit of work goes a long way, plus it helps you to see how much food you are going through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep an inventory list <\/a><\/strong>of what you have, how many, and the expiry dates<\/strong><\/a> to avoid food waste.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use your inventory listing<\/strong> to write a menu plan, so you know everything will be used in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stockpiling Tip #5 Invest In A Freezer<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is optional, but for a truly successful stockpile, storing freezable items<\/a><\/strong> (meat, fruits, veggies, etc.) is extremely beneficial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When stockpiling, you only grow your inventory to suit your plans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you purchase a larger freezer than necessary, you will use the money you save on groceries to pay an unnecessarily large hydro bill<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related:<\/strong> A list of foods we freeze to save money<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summary For Becoming A Stockpile Expert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Beginning a stockpile for your home takes some time, and you will go through a learning curve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t get intimidated by cashiers, managers, or people who make you feel that what you are doing is weird.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s far from weird and all about money-saving to pay off debt<\/a><\/strong> and become debt-free<\/a><\/strong> sooner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Always keep the Scanning Code of Practice<\/strong><\/a> in mind, especially when you shop to add more stock to your stash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Plan your grocery shop with Canadian coupons<\/strong><\/a>, rebates, and rewards apps<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Keep an inventory<\/a><\/strong> of what you have, including expiry dates<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Eat what you have so you don’t waste food<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Work on a grocery price book<\/a><\/strong> so you know the best prices <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Invest in a freezer<\/a><\/strong> which you can always find second-hand for cheap<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Related:<\/strong> Is the Checkout51 app taking over paper coupons?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Stockpiling is more than saving money. It’s about having emergency foods and products on hand if something happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For more Grocery Saving Tips in Canada, please visit my Ultimate Guide For Grocery Shopping<\/strong><\/a>, with over 300 tips and tricks to help you stick to your grocery budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Related:<\/strong> Here’s why people are stockpiling and panic buying toilet paper to cope with coronavirus fears.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Follow these tips, and you will be well on your way to saving through stockpiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion: Do you stockpile, and what other tips can you add to help someone new to using coupons and coupon apps in Ca<\/strong>nada?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Please leave your comments below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Thanks for stopping by to read,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Mr. CBB <\/p>\n\n\n\n