How to stock pile

You might want to start "stock piling" great sales because the stock pile is truly the way to get a varied and inexpensive diet!
People ask me "how much" they should stock pile and unfortunately I don't have a really good answer for that because it is going to vary SO much based on your individual circumstances! but there are several factors to take into consideration
--How much can you afford? You do not want to put yourself in the position of not having enough to cover other needs later in the week or in the month. Set yourself a realistic budget for the week or 2 weeks or the month and STICK WITH IT. There are advantages and disadvantages to budgeting on each of the time frames, most people find that they tend to learn to use the one that meets with their income schedule most effectively regardless of what the income schedule is. Many people find the envelope method (where they put all the money available for the particular expenditure available in one envelope and quit spending when the envelope is empty) to be the most effective choice!
--How much is your household likely to consume before there is another sale and before the food goes out of date? I have been known to buy non-perishables at 75% off at a store going out of business sale and turn down 90% off sales at the same store because I doubted we could finish enough of the item before it went out of date to make it truly a good bargain!
--How much can you reasonably store? There is no point to buying an entire steer even for a really, really good price if all you have is the top freezer in an apartment size refrigerator. You also do not want to "have to" store granola bars in your sock drawer and cereal under the bed!