I tend to only stock up on things as they are on sale - except TP which NEVER seems to be on sale any more. My grocery store has a "limit 4" at time of purchase, so for really good deals, I'm back to the store a couple times during a good sale. I'm starting to think the "needs" are pretty well stocked, but a few of the "wants" may need to be addressed, like jars of roasted red peppers. LOL.
Most of my food stock-up is also either canned or dried for shelf storage. The only freezer I have is the one on the fridge. Gave one up the time we lost power and lost most of the food in the mini-freezer, along with the regular freezer/fridge.
Interesting thread. I appreciate all the input.