use in a 6 month time frame. since, this is how often they usually run case lot sales at the grocery stores. then that is how much i buy of that particular item. i particularly like to purchase toilet paper and paper towels at this time.
i have my pantry, that i keep a few of each items in, so they are easily accessible as i am preparing meals. then, i have my "store"-age in my cold storage, which has the remaining items. when i have used the stuff from my pantry, then i go to my "store"-age and bring what i need to my pantry. those items go on my 