Although it is just DH and I, we tend to buy our cheese, flour, sugar, tea and meats at the warehouse club in bulk. We break it down into more manageable portions and freeze the meat and cheese. We've found that at the bulk prices we can generally afford higher quality meat which we use in smaller portions (i.e. instead of a pound of ground meat in a recipe we use 3/4 pound). We bake our own bread and make our own pastas - so bulk flour is a necessity. DH only drinks sweet tea so using the gallon bags and bulk sugar makes it much more economical.
I always have 3 months supply of drinks that I purchase from Amazon. Tea, creamer, sweeteners, drink mixes. Most of my medical supplies come from them also.
My coffee comes 3 months at a time also but from the Community Coffee Company where there is a buy one give one to the troops program. Love their coffee. Love our boys protecting our country!
The only time I buy anything in bulk is when there is some type of coupon/sale/promotional situation in which I can get items for dirt cheap or free. Items like toothpaste, shampoo, shower gel, razors...things I can stash in a closet that won't go bad.
I always buy toilet paper and paper towels in bulk. I am always going to need them, so I may as well stock up! I also buy diapers in bulk to save some money.
I buy household staples in bulk when they're on sale. I recently stocked up on coffee and cereal. I'll buy multiple frozen items when on sale, but not a huge supply, for fear of power outages. Peanut butter rules!
Toilet paper and paper towels I buy in traditional bulk quantities. And RICE! Most other things that I have large quantities of really are bought individually at a steep discount.
I bake regularly. So I buy yeast in the bulk size. 1lb of yeast is a lot of amount to use.
I keep it in plastic container in freezer.
I buy gallon size white vinegar,too. For cooking, cleaning.
We are a family of three - me, my wife, and our 3 year old son. My wife stays at home with my son and has been taking care of him since he was born. We live off of one income and we try our best to cut costs where ever we can. We believe bulk buying does help lower costs but we don't do a lot of heavy spending on the things that might go bad quickly. What we do buy in bulk are paper towels (need this especially when you have a toddler), cleaning products such as swiffer and dishwasher detergent, napkins, toilet paper, toothbrushes, floss, toothpaste, and soap. We also purchase oranges (we squeeze fresh orange juice every morning), apples, potatoes, onion, garlic, eggs, and carrots in bulk. We noticed these foods have a longer shelf life and are used in a lot of our meals which is why we purchase them in bulk. What we don't purchase in bulk are premade salads, fresh herbs, meats, milk, cheese, bread, tomatoes, and other food products that have a very short shelf life.
We use to be very bad when it came to throwing away rotten food that we bought in bulk. Now, we don't just buy anything in bulk, we only buy the things that we use up quickly or have a longer shelf life. This definitely helps to cut down on waste and makes you a much smarter buyer.
Things that I only want a small amount of or that are more expensive in a box. We buy local honey in bulk and couscous as well. Loose leaf tea and whole bean coffee are other bulk purchases we make often. But my most important bulk purchases are my herbs and spices. I only buy a little bit at a time and keep them fresh -- they taste so much better that way!
That's a good point about wearing eyeshadow all day. You definitely need something that stays on! I have had a ton of luck with the concealer I mentioned though - I used to only use high quality brands. And awesome about Maybelline - I'll have to try it out!
You should really check ahead with the college you're planning on going to in order to see which courses from which sources will be accepted. Community college courses are usually only accepted within the public system of that state, and even then, only some courses may be accepted for credit. AP is the most widely accepted--most colleges accept very few CLEP courses as anything other than gen ed.
I was just thinking about my routine yesterday, and how I've done almost the same thing since I was 18. All I do in the morning is clean up my face -- BB cream (which is my new favorite thing) to even out my skintone and concealer/foundation to touch up the rough spots. Some powder, some eyebrow shader for a thin patch, and that's it.
I've never had anyone say "You'd look better with makeup," and as long as I'm cleaned up, I think I'm good. Sometimes I wish I knew how to do eye shadow and blush, but people around me are so used to me being "without" that it would freak them out.
Wow. I've never worn makeup, other than lip gloss or tinted lip balm. I think this happened because my mother never wore make up, when I was growing up (and still doesn't, to this day). She strongly believed that makeup ruined the skin. Maybe because I grew up with her for an example, I never developed the habit. I'm lucky in that I inherited her family's good skin, and my eyelashes are naturally dark and fairly long. My mother still looks pretty good - she attributes her skin partly to genetics but mostly to her vegetarian diet, very high in vegetables:-) I have to admit, when I see women covering their faces in foundation, on the subway or in the ladies room, I kind of wonder how their skin breathes?
Thanks for the mention of the FSA -- I should have thought of that! You have to be more careful about how much you set aside (b/c of the use it or lose it rule) but it's a good way to save money through the tax break.
Although it is just DH and I, we tend to buy our cheese, flour, sugar, tea and meats at the warehouse club in bulk. We break it down into more manageable portions and freeze the meat and cheese. We've found that at the bulk prices we can generally afford higher quality meat which we use in smaller portions (i.e. instead of a pound of ground meat in a recipe we use 3/4 pound). We bake our own bread and make our own pastas - so bulk flour is a necessity. DH only drinks sweet tea so using the gallon bags and bulk sugar makes it much more economical.
Is 3 months considered bulk?
I always have 3 months supply of drinks that I purchase from Amazon. Tea, creamer, sweeteners, drink mixes. Most of my medical supplies come from them also.
My coffee comes 3 months at a time also but from the Community Coffee Company where there is a buy one give one to the troops program. Love their coffee. Love our boys protecting our country!
I buy in bulk:
tp
paper towels
detergent
dishwasher detergent
diapers and wipes
cheese
yeast
flour
sugar
butter
meat (by the 1/4 cow)
applesauce
The only time I buy anything in bulk is when there is some type of coupon/sale/promotional situation in which I can get items for dirt cheap or free. Items like toothpaste, shampoo, shower gel, razors...things I can stash in a closet that won't go bad.
I always buy toilet paper and paper towels in bulk. I am always going to need them, so I may as well stock up! I also buy diapers in bulk to save some money.
I buy household staples in bulk when they're on sale. I recently stocked up on coffee and cereal. I'll buy multiple frozen items when on sale, but not a huge supply, for fear of power outages. Peanut butter rules!
dry goods mostly.
Toilet paper and paper towels I buy in traditional bulk quantities. And RICE! Most other things that I have large quantities of really are bought individually at a steep discount.
I bake regularly. So I buy yeast in the bulk size. 1lb of yeast is a lot of amount to use.
I keep it in plastic container in freezer.
I buy gallon size white vinegar,too. For cooking, cleaning.
We are a family of three - me, my wife, and our 3 year old son. My wife stays at home with my son and has been taking care of him since he was born. We live off of one income and we try our best to cut costs where ever we can. We believe bulk buying does help lower costs but we don't do a lot of heavy spending on the things that might go bad quickly. What we do buy in bulk are paper towels (need this especially when you have a toddler), cleaning products such as swiffer and dishwasher detergent, napkins, toilet paper, toothbrushes, floss, toothpaste, and soap. We also purchase oranges (we squeeze fresh orange juice every morning), apples, potatoes, onion, garlic, eggs, and carrots in bulk. We noticed these foods have a longer shelf life and are used in a lot of our meals which is why we purchase them in bulk. What we don't purchase in bulk are premade salads, fresh herbs, meats, milk, cheese, bread, tomatoes, and other food products that have a very short shelf life.
We use to be very bad when it came to throwing away rotten food that we bought in bulk. Now, we don't just buy anything in bulk, we only buy the things that we use up quickly or have a longer shelf life. This definitely helps to cut down on waste and makes you a much smarter buyer.
Things that I only want a small amount of or that are more expensive in a box. We buy local honey in bulk and couscous as well. Loose leaf tea and whole bean coffee are other bulk purchases we make often. But my most important bulk purchases are my herbs and spices. I only buy a little bit at a time and keep them fresh -- they taste so much better that way!
Spices! Both in Costco-sized portions, and teeny portions from the bulk bins at the store; both are ways to save over traditional jars.
That's a good point about wearing eyeshadow all day. You definitely need something that stays on! I have had a ton of luck with the concealer I mentioned though - I used to only use high quality brands. And awesome about Maybelline - I'll have to try it out!
Actually, I did under the Eyeshadow and Eyeliner part!
I buy paper towels in bulk.
Milk, eggs, paper towels, liquid soap.
I usually buy grains - quinoa, farro, and steel cut oats in bulk. I've found them to be way cheaper this way!
You should really check ahead with the college you're planning on going to in order to see which courses from which sources will be accepted. Community college courses are usually only accepted within the public system of that state, and even then, only some courses may be accepted for credit. AP is the most widely accepted--most colleges accept very few CLEP courses as anything other than gen ed.
I was just thinking about my routine yesterday, and how I've done almost the same thing since I was 18. All I do in the morning is clean up my face -- BB cream (which is my new favorite thing) to even out my skintone and concealer/foundation to touch up the rough spots. Some powder, some eyebrow shader for a thin patch, and that's it.
I've never had anyone say "You'd look better with makeup," and as long as I'm cleaned up, I think I'm good. Sometimes I wish I knew how to do eye shadow and blush, but people around me are so used to me being "without" that it would freak them out.
Black book, rather than NAGA or Blue Book, values are most important in some regions.
That isn't what it cost--it's what people spend. Big difference! It can cost far, far less than that.
Wow. I've never worn makeup, other than lip gloss or tinted lip balm. I think this happened because my mother never wore make up, when I was growing up (and still doesn't, to this day). She strongly believed that makeup ruined the skin. Maybe because I grew up with her for an example, I never developed the habit. I'm lucky in that I inherited her family's good skin, and my eyelashes are naturally dark and fairly long. My mother still looks pretty good - she attributes her skin partly to genetics but mostly to her vegetarian diet, very high in vegetables:-) I have to admit, when I see women covering their faces in foundation, on the subway or in the ladies room, I kind of wonder how their skin breathes?
Of course caffeine is a drug, but whether it's a vice has nothing to do with its status as a drug. :)
No mention of using YouTube videos to learn makeup techniques?
Thanks for the mention of the FSA -- I should have thought of that! You have to be more careful about how much you set aside (b/c of the use it or lose it rule) but it's a good way to save money through the tax break.