You head down to your storage room to get Tide – only to find you are out. Sound familiar? Here are some easy ways to keep your household supplies stocked so you never run out again!
Standardize Household Supplies
Localize Household Supplies
Keeping toilet paper in the hallway closet, in the storage room and in each bathroom will make it hard to keep track of your inventory. Make it easier on yourself by putting all the toilet paper in the hallways closet and all the paper towels in the storage room downstairs. You will know exactly how much you have with a quick glance, making it easier to stock up.
Automate Household Supplies Online
When you automate household supplies you never have to think about it again. We haven’t had to buy cat food, toilet paper, or paper towels for a while because we automate these orders. Bonus tip, Amazon has a Subscribe and Save where you can save money by automating your delivery of everyday essentials. Save up to 15% off when receiving 5 or more products in one auto-delivery to one address. You can subscribe and save, and cancel anytime at no cost so you literally have nothing to lose!
Buy Household Essentials In Bulk
Even with a small family, I still buy supplies in bulk. Soap, paper towels, etc. If we use them regularly, I buy in bulk to get a better deal.
Buy Extras
It is important to buy extra when it comes to household essentials. They are called essential for a reason – meaning you will use them!
How Many Extras Should I Buy?
This will differ depending on how big your family is. For me and my family, I have implemented The Rule of 2.
The Rule of 2
The Rule of 2 means you always have two of a particular item on hand. If you use one of your two from storage, you have to replace it the next time you are at the store. If you won’t remember the item you need, write it down immediately on your grocery list or use this app on your phone! This system has given me a huge sense of security. I know that in the event of an emergency or lack of stocked supplies at the store, I know that my household can run for a few months on the supplies I have on hand.
These are just a few of the many ways to keep your household supplies stocked. So start now! Comment below about how you keep your household stocked!
2 thoughts on “Easy Ways to Keep Household Supplies Stocked”
I like the idea of a color system! My family often makes jams and other long-term food in jars and it always bugs me when I can’t tell which year they’re from.
It is so easy to see it with a quick glance 🙂 I am envious you make jams!! I need to learn that!