Group Buying = Discounts!
Here is a great article I read over www.savvyredhead.com about how to start your own food storage group. Check it out. This is a great way to save on items in your food storage - and you only have to buy once a month! What a win win situation!
Here are some other comments I have got about buying in bulk -
“We are currently awaiting a shipment of wheat that we ordered from Circle S Seeds in Montana. http://www.circlesseeds.com/ We are getting it for $18 for a 50 pound bag including shipping. The only catch is that we had to order 1000 bags to get this price so there are about 80 people going in on the order. “ - From Ellie in Va.
Emergency Essentials has a “Group Program” for food storage. Here is a link that talks more about it.
I think the best thing about having a “group” together is that you will be held accountable. You cannot simply say, “Oh, I will get that next month….” It will get the wheels going, and get your food storage faster. You will also be able to develop relationships with others, and learn together!
Let me know if you have started a food storage group. What have been some of your challenges and successes?
Buy in Bulk!
Now that you have buckets to store some food storage items in, make sure you check out the prices of bulk items at your local LDS cannery or wholesale store. It is A LOT cheaper to buy items in bulk. If you know that you will be using a lot of the product, and do not want to store it long term - buy in bulk!
Here is a simple cost comparison for a couple items from the cannery:
Hard White Wheat - Bulk - .30/lb #10 Can - .56/lb
Beans (Black) - Bulk - .68/lb #10 Can - .96/lb
Sugar - Bulk - Bulk - .56/lb #10 Can - .81/lb
Always remember to look at the price per lbs or oz. That is how you really know if you are getting a good deal. At the grocery store, they often do the work for you. Look closely at the price tags, and you will see the different prices per lbs/oz.
Don’t forget to check out your local Costco or SAMS club. They offer some great deals - and some not so great deals! Be educated, know if you are getting a good deal. I have found that yeast and cheese are almost always the cheapest at these wholesale stores.
What do you like to get at the cannery and wholesale stores? Let me know!
Happy Shopping!
Gamma Lids
Storing some of your long term food storage in buckets is a great alternatvie to canning. You can purchase the dry items in bulk, saving money! Using a gamma lid is a great way to keep your food safe from bugs,rodents, and moisture.
A gamma lid is a lid that will fit most 12″ diameter buckets, and will trasform your bucket into a wonderful storage container. The lid is special because it has two polymer gaskets, giving the bucket an air tight seal. You can also stack buckets easily. Another great feature is that the lids come in a variety of colors and so you can color co-ordinate some of your food storage. A lot of people also use these lids to store their pet’s food. Campers enjoy these lids because you can keep items nice and dry.
Cost of gamma lids:
You can purchase gamma lids online anywhere from $4.58 to $12.95. A lot of internet sites offer discounts on the more you purchase. The $4.58 price is if you purchase 12 or more. Remember to factor in the cost of shipping! A couple months ago, Macey’s put on an “Emergency Prepardness Sale.” They sold gamma lids for $5.99. If you are interested in these lids, I suggest buying a couple for a discounted rate - that way you have room to build your food storage. Remember, now you can buy food storage items in bulk rather than in cans, which makes it more cost effective!
Ways to say “Happy Mother’s Day” frugally!
I know that shopping for my Mom is not an easy task! Here are some frugal tips/ideas to keep in mind for Mother’s Day this Sunday.
- If you are the Mother, tell people in your family that you do NOT want flowers! When I first for married, my mother in law told me that around Valentine’s Day & Mother’s Day flowers triple in price!! I told my husband right then and there that he can get away with not getting me flowers–but make sure you get me something else:) You can always agree to get flowers at another time of year:)
- Make breakfast easy for your husband- here is a great recipe for pancakes from Crystal over at everydayfoodstorage.net (it also uses food storage!!) It comes with a video - so any man who says he can’t cook will be guided on how to do it!
- Make a coupon booklet for your Mom. Include coupons like - 5 minute back rub, do dishes, vacuum for a week etc… Be creative!
- Get a #10 can and fill it with memories from your childhood. Write a memory on a piece of paper. Go through each memory with your mother. You will laugh and cry together as you reminisce on special times. If you have children, let them decorate the can!
- Make a craft! Go to your local dollar store and let your imagination run wild. There are a lot of things you can do - with little money spent!
- Get a plain apron and have everyone in your family write their favorite recipe that Mom makes. Decorate it with all of your handprints. Have fun with it!
- Redeem your KFC coupons Saturday evening before Mother’s Day. Make sure you get your food “to go.” Enjoy your meal at a local park! Go for a walk with your family after you eat.
Do you have a great idea for Mother’s Day? Be sure to leave a comment for the rest of the readers.
Thanks:)
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