My pantry is actually in my basement - shelving by the washer/dryer, so no one ever sees the stockpile except maybe my sister or brother-in-law if they are watching the kids - and they both know that I work HARD to get my deals. I've got a modest stockpile, I only bought 8 PTs this round - no intention of getting any more, for example. During the wesson oil fiasco, I bought 5 - just delayed getting them down to the shelves, so people questioned why did I have 5 oils (they were on my back porch where people usually come & go). Gave 1 to my best friend & my sister, just because they'd do the same if they had extras, but it's harder for people to "mooch" when the goods are out of site. I'll get extra salad dressing for my salad-loving parents when there's a good deal, but I can't think of anyone who would take advantage of the stockpile & literally go grocery-shopping!!!! WOW.

I've developed my own method of dealing with these couponless moochers. You know, the ones who ooh and aah over all the "stuff" you have in your personal grocery store and are enthralled by your stories of magical cats. You try to teach them the way to do the deals, websites, etc. and think they're gonna do just fine. You give them bags to help them along. Several weeks later turns out they haven't done anything. Can they come over and pick up some things from you? Sure, I'll give them a great discount, but no more freebies. Not only did I cut the coupons out of the papers I purchased, I drove to the store, shopped and brought the stuff home. And let's not forget the tax man. If they want you to do their grocery shopping, then you should get paid for it.