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This is frozen food month, meaning the best deal on frozen items is NOW! So many of us stock our freezers, pantry, etc. when we find a good deal because of our family size. Others stockpile for religious reasons or just to plan ahead. You never know if something might happen to you where you can't work or where you might lose your job. Having items on hand can give you peace of mind if ever a situation comes about and you have to rely on what you already have in your house. Or, what if a friend or family member falls on hard times? Wouldn't it be great to have a bag full of necessities ready to go? I don't personally believe hoarding unnecessary items is the way to go, but if you're going to use them and you can get a great deal, why not stock up? By great deal, I mean super cheap or even free! At the bottom is a link to let you know how long items keep in the pantry and freezer. I like to write the expiration dates on the top of everything. I keep a sharpie in a kitchen drawer. I also write dates on leftovers with a dry erase marker to avoid waste!
I love a good deal on heath and beauty items and cleaning products too. These are probably the easiest freebies to acquire, you just have to be patient. Paying for toothpaste almost seems silly these days! But there are also deals to be had on real food. So get your coupons out, check the ads, and find some great items for your freezer. Our area is harder without double coupons, but don't be afraid to shop different stores. You may find the best deal is at CVS or Walgreens, where you wouldn't normally buy food.
And let us all know your latest score!
How long does food last - AllYou.com
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We actually keep a cabinet in our basement. So we can store more items. Buying things that will go together a build a meal later makes it easier to use up what our are storing. I like to find meals that I can use most, if not all, ingredients from storage to make the entire meal. Then I just have to make sure I have those few specific fresh things on hand. These don't make up all of our meals, of course, but it makes things a lot easier when you find yourself, or someone else, in a tight spot.
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