This task is a pretty big one. It is also pretty expensive. However, if you've followed the other tasks, your freezer is probably filling up pretty quickly. This becomes very important around holidays, when you'll be buying extra meat and once you've put in and are harvesting a steady amount of produce from a garden.
We have a 5.2 cubic foot freezer for the 6 of us and it meets our needs. This size runs around $150, however new models for freezers come out in September and October,and last year's models need to be cleared out, so now is the optimal time to invest in one at a deeply discounted price. While the selection may be a bit slim, the end of the month is the best time to go, as salespeople will be scrambling to meet their commission quotas and are much more likely to cut you a deal. Don't forget to look at your local warehouse club, as well.
You may also be able to find free or cheap freezers on Craigslist or you may know someone who owns a freezer that they rarely use and they are willing to allow you to use it. You never know until you ask!
Having a freezer will make it more feasible to truly stock up when prices are at their lowest and use that buy ahead principle. What you've bought this month below cost, makes each subsequent month's grocery bill cheaper.
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