Category: Zero to Stockpile

Zero to Stockpile At the beginning of this Zero to Stockpile Challenge, I predicted that by, about week number four, I would start to see some savings. Well, here we are, at week four, and the savings have truly started. This week I have only spent $135 out of my $200 budget.  But why and… Read More

Zero to Stockpile Guys, I’m done for the week. Well unless I have to run out for something small. But, I’m actually done. And, I’m over $70 under my budget. I’m slowly inching closer to my original grocery budget which makes this momma very happy! So, my prediction, when I started this Zero to Stockpile Challenge,… Read More

Zero to Stockpile It’s the start of week number four for Zero to Stockpile. This is the week I predicted would really start to show the my savings. And, it’s already looking like that will be the case. My list is fairly short this week as I’m stocked with so many things now. Yes, I… Read More

Zero to Stockpile With week number three of my Zero to Stockpile done, I’m beyond excited to start week number four. Because, I know, for sure, I’m going to start seeing some big savings! This week, I ended the week $35 under my budget which is a week ahead of when I thought I would… Read More

  How to Build a Stockpile – Zero to Stockpile – Have you been following all of the Zero to Stockpile Challenges we’ve been sharing?I love hearing about all of your success with stockpiles growing and grocery budgets decreasing. However, I still see some of you struggling. Struggling to find direction, not really grasping the… Read More

Zero to Stockpile Well guys, I’m now very well stocked up with shampoo, deodorant, dishwasher tabs, laundry detergent and my freezer and food portion of my stockpile are looking pretty great. Yesterday was a nice treat to be able to tackle some Rite Aid deals. Those Wellness+BonusCash deals were calling my name and this week… Read More

Zero to Stockpile Guys! What a great week for deals. My stockpile is growing! The start of week number three of Zero to Stockpile has been pretty awesome. I’m really starting to fill in the holes of my stockpile. It’s a beautiful thing. The stockpile is already starting to help control my spending as there… Read More

Zero to Stockpile Week two is done and I made it through another week of my Zero to Stockpile Challenge.  This week was so much easier and relaxing and I’m starting to feel really good about my stockpile. So much so that, I can tell, as I start preparing my shopping for next week, it… Read More

Zero to Stockpile Finally, I’m feeling like I’m somewhat back to normal since I started the Zero to Stockpile Challenge two weeks ago. Well, really a week and a half ago, but since I’m basically done with my shopping this week, I’m counting it as a full week. I loved this week because I was able… Read More

Zero to Stockpile You guys, this Zero to Stockpile Challenge has been hard for me. I’m not gonna lie After ten years of having a stockpile to rely on, I felt like I had no control. Do you know how hard it is to hear the words, “Cindy, we are out of dishwasher detergent”. We… Read More

Zero to Stockpile Well guys, I made it through the first week of my Zero to Stockpile challenge. I’m not gonna lie, it wasn’t easy leading up to it and it was certainly not easy this first week. Truth be told, I had a lot of anxiety giving up my entire stockpile, which also included… Read More

Zero to Stockpile My original plan for my Zero to Stockpile shopping trip #4 was just to pick up a few things I needed for the rest of the week. I started this trip with just about $30 left in my budget and knew I had to use it wisely. I still had items I… Read More

    Meal Planning Ideas – So, what does Meal Planning have to do with the Zero to Stockpile challenge? I’m sure some of you are asking that question. And, it’s a good one. The reason I’m talking about it is because eating out is a huge money waster. Huge. Meal planning was something, over… Read More

Zero to Stockpile Shopping trip #3 on my Zero to Stockpile journey is down in the books. My focus on this trip was mostly the canned items that are a great price this week at ShopRite with their can can sale. I could have scored an even better deal on the Tuttorosso products if I… Read More

Zero to Stockpile I didn’t waste too much time between shopping trip #1 and shopping trip #2. I feel like a woman on a mission these last couple of days. Not having a stockpile is a very unsettling feeling without an abundance of food in the house. In the last two days alone, even my… Read More