Question

Anyone using part of their tax refund to stock up on items you use throughout the year to help cut back on monthly cost? So far my list contains: Paper towels Toilet paper Garbage bags Laundry detergent Dish soap Shampoo/conditioner Body wash Household cleaners We also are planning on buying a small deep freezer and fully stocking it

Answer 1

Yes, I currently have 188 rolls of toilet paper and I live by myself.  Find stuff on sale and then stack coupons on top of them!  

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I coupon too  I don’t do it as often as I should tho. But I did just get 18 boxes of eggo pancakes for a total of $2. 19 lol

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@soissons95 Heck yeah girl! Do you have a Dollar General near you!?  

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Yes i just recently discovered couponing there! I’ve done a couple digital coupon only deals for laundry detergent and such but since Christmas money has been tight so couponing has gone on the back burner

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@soissons95 DG is where I do all of my couponing! Gain is almost ALWAYS on sale, so don’t coupon on it unless you need a filler. Focus on the other necessities. I always make sure I spend the $25 on Saturday’s, then I use the Saturday coupon, plus other DG coupons and I can usually get my total around $15-18.  

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Wow that’s good to know! I do most of my couponing at Publix but I am going to start keeping an eye on dollar general deals. Thanks girl!  

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@soissons95 Always keep an eye on them, but just know you don’t have to go every week. If you see toilet paper or paper towels on sale, go as soon as they open and take it all.  

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The best part is I have one literally a quarter of a mile away from me and it’s ALWAYS packed well a new one opened a Mile and a half from my house and it’s hidden in a plaza where no one goes lol every single time I’ve been in there I am the only one in there and everything is fully stocked  My hidden gem when I do coupon lol

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@soissons95 Oh my lawd.  That sounds like perfection!  

Answer 2

I’m going to buy about 50 lbs of ground beef

Answer 3

What a great idea! I always hate when these necessities cut into my food budget!  

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Me too  

Answer 4

Clorox wipes, hand soap, bar soap, kids soap/shampoo, qtips, paper plates/cups, plastic silverware, chicken breast, frozen veggies, ground beef, sausage, bacon.  

Answer 5

When I used to get a big return. I took a bit and did something that I would not normally be able to with my kids and for myself. then I would stock up on a lot of things!  

Answer 6

Im doing the same thing, ive went into each room of our house and made lists by room, i save a little bit of money cause i buy the store brand of the store i work at so i get a discount on those items

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That’s a great idea I also do some couponing and take advantage of targets gift card deals such as buy 4 of an item and get a $10 gift card. Those deals come around pretty frequently and some good deals pop up for household items!  

Answer 7

Good Idea but I dont have enough space for these items

Answer 8

Such a great idea!  

Answer 9

I usually pay my car insurance for the year as well.  

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This is an awesome idea! Why haven't I ever thought of that?!?!  

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YES! & some companies give you a discount for paying in full  

Answer 10

No but one year when I was a single mom I got 12-$200 gift cards from the grocery store. Helped with groceries when money was tight

Answer 11

Wow, what an awesome idea!  

Answer 12

I've done this in years past. I still have diapers from 2 years ago that we are still using. I did this with other non-perishable items too. Helps a ton!  

Answer 13

Really smart idea!  

Answer 14

Yep! I did this last year and now know exactly what it would take to get through a year. So helpful.  

Answer 15

All these things I either got free or next to free using coupons. Haven’t had to buy all these in 2yrs. But I got my refund and I used it to fund my EF

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I coupon too but I don’t do it as much as I should. I didn’t just get 18 boxes of eggo pancakes for a total of $2. 19 lol

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@soissons95 girl you can do it! That’s a was a great haul. Just try to build up your stock pile slowly

Answer 16

I am thinking about doing this. Wanna get paper towels, toilet paper, soap, wipes. Still trying to figure out what I need lol

Answer 17

I like the idea, but I would wait until there’s a good sale or a coupon. as much as you may save throughout the year by not buying them then you may pay more now by stocking up.  

Answer 18

I didn’t even think to do this!  

Answer 19

I thought about doing this too!  

Answer 20

Nope building up the emergency fund because baby #3 is due in March.  

Answer 21

Do it. Legit saves so much money!  

Answer 22

I do yearly. Stock up on necessities and meat

Answer 23

Me. Dog food and cat food on our list

Answer 24

A well stock freezer and pantry is insurance. Spend $10/$15 a to add to your stockpile it adds up fast!  

Answer 25

Wow you a real adult!  

Answer 26

We stock up on deodorant, body wash, tooth paste, brushes (hair and tooth), paper towels, light bulbs etc. at the Dollar tree and get trash bags, tp, laundry soap etc @ walmart and dollar general. Wont need laundry soap for a while my in laws just gave us a 5 gallon bucket they just bought from a fundraiser.  

Answer 27

Don’t forget to use coupons! Even more savings

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@jacobine I second the coupons! Most of this was essentially free!  

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@jacobine and @cave16 yes coupons ❤ love this

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I miss couponing. In NJ our deals aren't as good as out of state. And they just took away being able to use paper coupons and digital together. I still have detergent from 2 years ago and haven't bought a bottle since !  

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@cave16 we have a lot in common I see! VSG ❤️.  

Answer 28

Great idea!  

Answer 29

Don’t forget freezer bags. you’re gonna need those if you are getting a freezer and you meal prep! ‍♀️

Answer 30

Great idea!  

Answer 31

I would have to clean my garage to stock up. and THAT doesn't seem to be happening around my house!  

Answer 32

Same exact plan!  

Answer 33

We actually decided to do this too. I wanted to get another fridge, but we decided on deep freezer and looking into a cow or serious meat sales and freezing. Plus from watching Jordan Page I've learned you can freeze EVERYTHING!  

Answer 34

If you dont have it already, I would recommend downloading the krazy coupon lady app to maximize on the deals for sure!  

Answer 35

We got a deep freezer and the best price for a 7 cu ft one was at same club.  

Answer 36

Great idea!  

Answer 37

I’m thinking about stocking my freezer again. Some of our local butchers offer meat bundles, already wrapped for the freezer. I want to meal plan off of that.  

Answer 38

I used some for diapers and formula in bulk.  

Answer 39

I would buy a lot of what everyone is talking about at Costco.  

Answer 40

I do personal hygiene too. Like deodorants tooth pasted shampoos conditioners

Answer 41

Me! Planning a trip to sams club with about $200 of my tax return. To stock up for months to come