tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post8204107932733355630..comments2024-03-29T16:21:59.295+11:00Comments on My Abundant Life: Starting A StockpileWendy Gowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-74456159809041767792016-07-10T22:10:15.961+10:002016-07-10T22:10:15.961+10:00Having a small stockpile of medicines is important...Having a small stockpile of medicines is important too No one should go out to buy them when they are sick.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-1430742024193894182016-07-10T22:08:58.542+10:002016-07-10T22:08:58.542+10:00The linen cupboard is a great idea. Who said a sto...The linen cupboard is a great idea. Who said a stockpile needs to be in the pantry ? Wherever it fits I say.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-57902843253498776022016-07-10T18:05:33.056+10:002016-07-10T18:05:33.056+10:00Yes we have a stockpile. Often there are weeks whe...Yes we have a stockpile. Often there are weeks where I dont need to buy much groceries other than egg, milk and cheese so I spend the rest of the money on food for our stockpile. I've recently started stocking up on paracetamol and our medications on scripts as well. I plan on rotating these so we still have a supply in an emergency but making sure they never go past the use buy date. So many times I have been grateful for stockpiling! Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535442579149449469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-48496812140190033452016-07-10T17:36:30.505+10:002016-07-10T17:36:30.505+10:00I cleaned out my linen cupboard and devoted a shel...I cleaned out my linen cupboard and devoted a shelf to my stockpile when I first started doing this. Now, I have lots of items in there, many purchased on special or in bulk. My freezer has lots of ready made meals, snacks like biscuits, and frozen berries. It really makes a difference!Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-88166197365505419012016-07-08T08:04:26.980+10:002016-07-08T08:04:26.980+10:00Yes having a full tank of petrol is important too....Yes having a full tank of petrol is important too. I try not to let mine get too low.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-40914694692043323612016-07-07T19:20:58.552+10:002016-07-07T19:20:58.552+10:00I have always had a stockpile ever since. One thin...I have always had a stockpile ever since. One thing I noticed after we were allowed home is that I still needed to use my stockpile, when the shops re-opened the shelves were cleared by people who desperately needed supplies (it was apparently crazy). I also remember being grateful that I had a full tank of petrol, the town ran out and it took a few days before fuel trucks could come back into the town.Amy Milliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16680311473217162840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-77490168655248018192016-07-07T13:23:19.825+10:002016-07-07T13:23:19.825+10:00I'm the same Janine. My shopping list can loo...I'm the same Janine. My shopping list can look quite scant at times because I don't need much.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-64088581461876634982016-07-07T13:22:18.972+10:002016-07-07T13:22:18.972+10:00Great idea Jane.Great idea Jane.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-75782395702273567842016-07-07T13:21:30.168+10:002016-07-07T13:21:30.168+10:00Great minds think alike Patsy.Great minds think alike Patsy.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-16653402236535163422016-07-07T13:20:57.913+10:002016-07-07T13:20:57.913+10:00I'm glad you've seen the light Maureen xo...I'm glad you've seen the light Maureen xoxoWendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-80339231593138574642016-07-07T13:20:30.307+10:002016-07-07T13:20:30.307+10:00Sue, I think I'll do a blog post on finding m...Sue, I think I'll do a blog post on finding more room.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-61221523753172887502016-07-07T13:19:51.346+10:002016-07-07T13:19:51.346+10:00Sonia, having spares of some items is far better ...Sonia, having spares of some items is far better than having none. The key is to stack things neatly and to fill up containers when you can. Good on you for doing your best.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-59178232783725429012016-07-07T13:16:12.638+10:002016-07-07T13:16:12.638+10:00Phil, I couldn't have said it better. Why pa...Phil, I couldn't have said it better. Why pay full price when you can get it for half price ?Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-69878966222013785772016-07-07T13:15:17.727+10:002016-07-07T13:15:17.727+10:00Aly, having tinned foods is a wonderful way to st...Aly, having tinned foods is a wonderful way to stockpile.<br /><br />I'm a bit of a neat freak especially when it comes to my pantry. A place for everything and everything in it's place. When I had the channel nine news team here in May the cameraman was quite shocked to see a neat pantry. I'm sure he's seen all sorts of pantries over the years.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-76716464964270595222016-07-07T13:11:12.754+10:002016-07-07T13:11:12.754+10:00Debbie, I'm sure the family loves having a sh...Debbie, I'm sure the family loves having a shop at home.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-18256073371591320322016-07-07T13:10:38.549+10:002016-07-07T13:10:38.549+10:00Annabel, I couldn't live without a stockpile....Annabel, I couldn't live without a stockpile.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-47005983240427096482016-07-07T13:09:09.547+10:002016-07-07T13:09:09.547+10:00Good on you for stockpiling so much Vicky.Good on you for stockpiling so much Vicky.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-29409437109826120732016-07-07T13:08:30.546+10:002016-07-07T13:08:30.546+10:00Gosh, what a scary situation to be faced. Thankf...Gosh, what a scary situation to be faced. Thankfully you had toiletries and food to grab on the run.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-81804871787855160402016-07-05T22:47:14.384+10:002016-07-05T22:47:14.384+10:00This makes us preppers folks. In the USA there are...This makes us preppers folks. In the USA there are people with root cellars full of the basic staples that would last them at least a year. I too stock pile because it saves me in the long run. I get things on special and then when it's next on special I find that I am only just about to run out. Some weeks I only buy bread and milk.Janine 16https://www.blogger.com/profile/12355965470722258834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-76876658538507238752016-07-05T19:29:54.664+10:002016-07-05T19:29:54.664+10:00I have been doing an inventory of the pantry, than...I have been doing an inventory of the pantry, thanks Patsi, and have found there are a few areas of deficit. These are areas to be worked on as a few extra dollars can be found and as products identified come on special. One area that I hadn't thought of, but Bluey did, was petrol for the gen sets. We both drive diesels so need to get another jerry to fill with petrol just for the gennies. The current petrol jerry gets used for the mower and is currently up in the shed empty. Will be following this up tomorrow.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06964345893499561504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-82619480517505253482016-07-05T19:21:44.682+10:002016-07-05T19:21:44.682+10:00Come storm season we have advertisements that say ...Come storm season we have advertisements that say that it's the storm season and you need to have enough of everything to keep you and your family going for a minimum of three days.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06964345893499561504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-67525122235966703512016-07-05T15:38:49.327+10:002016-07-05T15:38:49.327+10:00Hi Sonia
I worked in Pharmacy for many years and a...Hi Sonia<br />I worked in Pharmacy for many years and am shocked at how many pharmacies do not ask if the customer would like a "generic or cheaper brand"<br /><br />Always ask the assistant if they do not ask you to mark it on your script or attach a note asking for the cheaper brands...this can often save you heaps. There are only few times cheaper brands can not be give....<br />1. if the Dr has ticked the box not to give cheaper brands<br />2. Epileptic medications if you have been taking a certain brand for a long period of time.<br />The other one just wont come to me at the moment but I will try to think of it.<br />Even when you are purchasing over the counter medications ask if there is a cheaper brand cause you will be surprised<br />AlyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-45810332757960293642016-07-05T01:35:24.852+10:002016-07-05T01:35:24.852+10:00Wendy, as you know this concept is what my blog is...Wendy, as you know this concept is what my blog is all about. It is something that needs to be taken seriously by everyone and you've given some good advice. Great post!patsi @ a working pantryhttp://aworkingpantry.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-34353880864810727042016-07-04T22:02:15.834+10:002016-07-04T22:02:15.834+10:00Hi Wendy,
Thanks to you and Cath, I have a stockp...Hi Wendy,<br /><br />Thanks to you and Cath, I have a stockpile. Prior to reading both your blogs, I just bought what I needed. So BIG hugs to you both, xxx MaureenMaureennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-284197739922981342016-07-04T19:25:23.535+10:002016-07-04T19:25:23.535+10:00Stockpiling has been on my mind for a while, my bi...Stockpiling has been on my mind for a while, my biggest problem is space to stockpile in my very small home. I have however decided that we definitely need to clear out some cupboards, take the unused items to the Salvos and use those cupboards for our stockpile. Thanks for the reminder Wendy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07340976853665737926noreply@blogger.com