Some stockpiling thoughts

[ColcordMama]

We've revved up our stockpiling lately, and here are a few things I've discovered that may be of interest to you.

Wal-Mart sells snap-together shelves, white plastic units, very cheaply. They literally go together as fast as you can insert a leg in a hole, and they have a pretty impressive load capacity for the money, starting at less than $20.

Wal-Mart also is a great place to get cases of ramen noodles (just a few cents over $2 for a case of 12 cello packs, chicken or beef) and right now has a sale going on plastic-wrapped four packs of Libby's canned corn, green beans, or peas for $2.

If you hate the new swirly light bulbs, stock up on regular bulbs as fast as you can. After the first of the year no more 75 watt regular bulbs will be available. After the first of 2014, no more 60 watt bulbs will be sold. I have a cheapie independent dollar store that still carries 100 watt bulbs, which were outlawed a year ago.

Don't forget to stock up on yeast, and store it in at least your fridge, if not the freezer, to extend its shelf life.

If you're stockpiling toilet paper, before you buy a pallet load, first make sure you can use what you buy. Some of the new 'extra thick' or 'extra strong' kinds will make older model toilets clog up and overflow. Been there, done that, got the toilet plunger to prove it.

Velveeta cheese will stay fresh on a shelf at room temperature for a long time. Check individual boxes for use by dates. Once opened it must be refrigerated, but this is a lot of protein for the money to be able to store for months on a shelf along with cans and bottles.

If you use the plastic snap-together shelves, get cheapie hanging shoe organizers at the dollar store and hang them across the short ends of the shelf units, thus providing pockets for additional storage. You can also stack the units, up to the ceiling if you need to.

[Redneckidokie]

Good stuff to know. Thanks.
What do they expect us old folks who need bright light to see, to do with these crappy curly que bulbs?
I found 300 watt real bulbs at Atwoods, for my shop lights. Guess I better go back and get more.

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Thanks for the heads up CM..Sutherlands, here still sell the high wattage bulbs. 100,200,300 industrial and 60 75 and 100 watt house hold and the good old 3 way 75/100/150. Along with the dollar aisle there one can save a buck or two.

Red kneck under OBAMACARE there will be no old Folks.

[fenster]

Good tips, I'm going to build a can rack for the kitchen already and now I'll be looking for some more cheap shelving.

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I just got several packs of the old type 60 and 100 watt bulbs at Home Depot in 8 packs for $3.98. She said when they are gone, that's it, no more, so we got 10 boxes of each. Then last night we found the 60 and 75 watters at Lowes...Jim grabbed me 10 boxes of each there as well. They are all Sylvania brand, and so far they have good life during use! Not sure how many bulbs I will need in my lifetime, but it looks like I might accidentally have close to enough! ;D

[alabamadan]

What??? Outlawing light bulb wattages???

[cowgirlup]

I'll have to check pit the plastic shelving. Might be just the thing for the basement sonce wood shelves would hold moisture.

I liked the idea of tthe energy efficient bulbs. Until I found out they were full of mercury. Doesn't seem like a good trade off.

[angelhelp]

Dec 11, 2012 10:08:05 GMT -7 cowgirlup said:

I liked the idea of tthe energy efficient bulbs. Until I found out they were full of mercury. Doesn't seem like a good trade off.

They somehow think it's better to dump mercury into the environment instead of being able to see properly and/or having bulbs that light up when you first turn them on.