Stockpiling Saturday - What I don't need...

Today's Stockpiling topic is a discussion so feel free to chime in!

Last weekend, I was taking a thorough inventory of my stockpile and I've made a list of things I have resolved NOT to buy for the rest of the year (unless I happen to stumble across any of these things for completely free - then it would be silly NOT to get them!)

So, here's my list:
Canned Corn
Canned Tuna
Ketchup
Tampons
Laundry Detergent
Multipurpose cleaners
Men's body wash
Shampoo
Toothpaste
Toilet Paper
Spaghetti Sauce
Dry Pasta of any kind

Stockpiling....bargain hunting...sometimes I feel I'm one step away from being on Hoarders.  But knowing when enough is enough (for now) is an important part of it.  And knowing when a good deal isn't good for you (yeah, the Old Spice body wash is only $1 but if you have 17 bottles at home....)  I know, it's hard to do because you wonder when those deals will stop.  A couple weeks ago, I was watching out toilet paper supply get smaller and smaller because there hadn't been a good deal on toilet paper in a long while.  But I (nervously) waited it out, and before I had to open my last pack, Winn-Dixie did their What-A-Deal promotion with Charmin and the week after that Food Giant had a good deal on Angel Soft with a double coupon.  So now, I can report that we all well stocked on toilet paper again!  So, the deals will come around again.  Know when enough is enough for now.

So, I ask you...what do you have enough of for now.  What can you pass on buying for the next month or so?

Kids and Money? Discussion and coupon giveaway!

Bug was having a good time playing with my old coupon organizer. I gave him a couple "coupons" to put in and take out. 

Am I training him well, or what?  ;)

He's only 19 months old so he doesn't understand money and where his stuff comes from.  But I'm already thinking of how I'm going to teach him the value of a dollar and how to save and plan and budget and work for what you need and want.  I've been debating in my mind how we will do allowances.  But most of all, I'm trying to prepare myself to be a good example of saving and spending wisely.

I'd like to know YOUR best advice when it comes to teaching your kids about money.  Please comment below!  

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Thanks for your advice and participating in the discussion!