There’s such a thing as overdoing it.
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There are plenty of good reasons to have a well-stocked pantry.
It’s also a relief to have an extra can of soup or beans when the power goes out.
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We’re advocates for being prepared, but there’s such a thing as overdoing it.
When youoverstock your pantry, it can cost you big in terms of grocery bills and wasted food.
Here’s why you don’t want to overstock your pantry.
Spices lose their spiciness.Bags of flourwill oxidize or become stale enough to affect the flavor of your homemade bread.
Other staples like peanut butter can turn unpleasantly rancid in six months.
Plus, all cereals, grains, nuts, and crackers canattract weevils or pantry mothsonce packages are opened.
An overpacked pantry will give those critters lots of places to hide.
These are all good reasons to avoid stocking three years of supplies in your pantry.
Waste And Overspending
Have you ever lost something in the back of your pantry?
When your shelves are packed, it becomes really hard to find what you need.
Overloaded Shelves
Shelves can’t hold a limitless amount of weight.
When overburdened, they begin to sag or even fall.
You want to avoidstacking your shelvesmile-high (and double-check they’re properly attached to sustain any extra weight).
Install a cabinet door organizer so you might squeeze in extra cans or spices on the door.
For severe weather or other emergencies, stock several days' worth of basics to feed your entire family.
