tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post1642109865391914320..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: Stockpiling groceriesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-9420500331769645922011-05-09T15:30:48.887+10:002011-05-09T15:30:48.887+10:00Hey there, its casey from cincinnati. Two years ag...Hey there, its casey from cincinnati. Two years ago while planning on being a stahm, i turned the unused hall closet in my apt whic is just outseide my kitchen into a pantry to store all the things a family needs. The closet already had the slots to put brackets in so my dear father in law who is a carpenter, made me five shelves 4 which are installed and an extra in case i need it. I put all of my nonperishables in there and at the beginning of the week i make my meal plan according to what is in there as well as the stockpile of frozen veggies and fruits in my freezer and leftovers in my fridge, and move what i need from my pantry closet to my kitchen cubord. I am going to make an invemtory list for my pantry and keep it on the pantry door as soon as i get back from vacation so that it will be easyer to tell what i have and dont. Thanks for the great ideas. Ps do u have and tips on what produce can be kept in my pantry for a long period of time without worry it rotting any tips on that or a webpage where i can find that info would be much obliged thanks caseyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-90643850147089115292007-11-22T05:59:00.000+10:002007-11-22T05:59:00.000+10:00Hi Rhonda JeanJust linked to your blog from eh..so...Hi Rhonda Jean<BR/><BR/>Just linked to your blog from eh..someone else's..can't remember now whose it was and it was only yesterday! Possibly Phelan's since I've seen her commenting here already. Anyway, I've been reading from the beginning and really enjoying it. You express a lot of ideas I have very well. <BR/><BR/>At the top of your list of potential things to stockpile is toilet roll, tissues and tampons etc. Not sure if you cover this at a later date (it'll take me a while to catch up on everything!) but thought mentioning non-disposal versions of these type of products would be worth it for those who find your blog and aren't aware of it. I don't use cloth toilet paper (TP) myself yet (but hope to try it out in the future when I don't have housemates and owner-occupier landlords to worry about) but have been using washable sanitary towels for nearly a year and would never go back to disposables (the lack of cramps alone makes it more than worth it). Maybe one day I'll even try a Mooncup.<BR/><BR/>Looking forward to catching up on the rest of your blog.Moonwaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16018956740090192993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-37673029920637272162007-06-14T08:46:00.000+10:002007-06-14T08:46:00.000+10:00Hello Polly. Yes, once the stockpile is operating ...Hello Polly. Yes, once the stockpile is operating well, it's incredible how little time you spend on shopping. And as we all know, the more you stay out of the shops, the more you save.<BR/><BR/>Hi Kate. Yes, I'm forest at ALS. The trick is to keep your pantry and your stockpile apart, so yes, move your stockpile. It can be anywhere, it doesn't have to be in the kitchen. I've just had a quick look at your blog. I'll go back later for a proper read. : )Rhonda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175785349529109084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-75006113070716076272007-06-14T08:12:00.000+10:002007-06-14T08:12:00.000+10:00Rhonda,Great post! I think my problem is that I'v...Rhonda,<BR/><BR/>Great post! I think my problem is that I've been trying to store everything in my pantry, which leads to chaos. I'll try moving some stuff to the linen cupboard and see how I go! I've 'met' you on ALS haven't I? (I'm Kate from Melbourne and have only been blogging 3 weeks)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-55821617119642366112007-06-14T07:44:00.000+10:002007-06-14T07:44:00.000+10:00I have you to thank Rhonda for your stockpiling ch...I have you to thank Rhonda for your stockpiling challenge over at ALS. I no longer dread shopping because apart from a big shop every second month I only need to make a quick call to the supermarket every now and then. <BR/> <BR/>I haven't really been looking out for specials but I am saving heaps because I'm not buying on impulse. I have my lists and I stick to them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-20913340519739813482007-06-14T07:20:00.000+10:002007-06-14T07:20:00.000+10:00nice to meet you, isabella. not only will stockpil...nice to meet you, isabella. not only will stockpiling save you money, it will also save time.<BR/><BR/>Phelan, isn't it incredible how much waste there is in corpoate life? I noticed quite a lot of it too when I was working.Rhonda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175785349529109084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-67956577286220254752007-06-14T00:01:00.000+10:002007-06-14T00:01:00.000+10:00When I use to work outside the house, I asked the ...When I use to work outside the house, I asked the janitorial staff to save the tp rolls they changed out, for me. This companies policy was to change the rolls when they were just under half gone {3rd shift} So much tp wasted. It wasn't the greatest stuff, but I didn't have to buy tp for 2 years after I stopped working.Phelanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250080326099834661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-24786210346201056802007-06-13T22:28:00.000+10:002007-06-13T22:28:00.000+10:00I love this idea Rhonda Jean. I came to you from L...I love this idea Rhonda Jean. I came to you from Little Jenny Wren and this seems to be a good answer to saving money on your food bill without changing the family's food too much. I'm defintely going to do this.Isabella in the 21st Centuryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01477890093845193073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-12638327692349345682007-06-13T16:39:00.000+10:002007-06-13T16:39:00.000+10:00Once you have a good stockpile, it's just a matter...Once you have a good stockpile, it's just a matter of topping it up every so often. I think a few people get half way there and forget to top it up, then find an empty cupboard.<BR/><BR/>I hope you succeed with this because it really saves a lot of time and money.Rhonda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175785349529109084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-14357923453640784882007-06-13T15:42:00.000+10:002007-06-13T15:42:00.000+10:00This is such a good idea and something I will try ...This is such a good idea and something I will try to do. I tend to get some stockpiling done and then get lazy and use it all with out replacing it.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06659929017085133209noreply@blogger.com