Getting that years supply of food...

So here is a thought ... manufacturers run sales in 12 week cycles. So in theory if Tide is going to be on sale through Associated Foods, it won't be again for another twelve weeks. Why do you care? Because you don't want to pay RETAIL!!!

So what do you do when you don't have the money to splurge and stock up for a 12 month supply of a product? What if it is something that you aren't sure if you will use a lot of, or afraid it will go stale or "bad"? What if the sale is a good sale, you need the product, but you are hoping for an amazing STEAL?

Figure what you might use in a 3 month period and strive for that, until you have a better idea of how much you need, what it should cost, and if you like the product.

It's just a thought on strategy.

Also if you don't have a lot of room, it might help to buy non essentials in 12 week cycles when trying to maximize the use of your space. It would be a questionable decision to forgo your long term food storage for a years supply of fruit snacks, and chalk it up to lack of storage space.