
Key Points:
- Store a year’s supply of all household items that you normally buy at the grocery store
- Build up your supply by buying these items in large quantities when they are on sale, then only replace your stores when they go on sale again
- Make sure you store the things particular to your family’s needs, our list might not include everything that YOU normally use
- Don’t be afraid to use creative storage ideas for these items. A huge supply of toilet paper could go in a garage, attic, etc.
Step 10 Sponsors:
Items to Consider Storing:
(Items with an * have recently been added to the list!)
Personal Hygiene
- Toothpaste/Toothbrushes
- Shampoo/Conditioner
- Deodorant
- Facewash/Bodywash/Soap
- Shaving/Aftershave
Paper Products
- Toilet Paper (see comments for great tips on how much to store)
- Paper Towels
- Feminine Products
- Diapers/Wet Wipes
- Kleenex
- Paper Plates/Plastic Utensils/Napkins (can save on water in an emergency)
Cleaning Products
- Laundry Detergent
- Dishwasher Detergent
- Bleach
- All-Purpose Cleaner
- Items to make your own household cleaners *
* First Aid Items
- First Aid Kits
- Hand Sanitizer
- Face Masks
- Prescription medications
- Cold medicine
* Pet Care Products
- Dog/Cat Food
- Extra Water for Pets
- Kitty Litter
* Miscellaneous Items
- Light Bulbs
- Board Games/Cards (something to do in case the power is out)
- Candles/Kerosene Lamps
- Needles/Thread (for basic mending)
Do you have any more ideas to share? If so leave a comment below and we will add them to the list!
Online Resources:
TheFoodStorageShopper.NET: Training Page on Buying Non-Food Items
The Grocery Game – Nationwide lists to help you save money at the grocery store
Grocery Smarts – Excellent source of coupon/sale price matching specific to Utah















