I always buy toilet paper in bulk. The price is much cheaper and this is one thing I can not run out of. I can afford to do it because I have the space and I shop at BJ's.
The great thing about Ulta is they have both high end and drugstore brands, so you can compare shades in store. Also, they have an awesome return policy. If you don't like it you can return it, period. Most of the time they don't even ask for a reason and if they do "this product didn't work for me" is an acceptable response.
We buy as much in bulk as we can of nonperishable items, mostly paper products and other household stuff that can last a long time on the shelf without refrigeration or any other special care. These items include paper towels, toilet paper, tissue paper, dry dog food.
We buy stuff in bulk that we know we're going to use--toiletries, mainly, vitamins, and over-the counter meds. Costco is amazing and we stack coupons to take advantage of store specials and CVS deals. Definitely not a hoarder, but I like to have what we need and for the best price.
Honestly, nothing. There's only two of us (my husband and me), we don't have a huge house with a lot of space to store bulk items, and I tend to like a lot of variety in things like groceries, so I only plan a week or two ahead with food and try not to eat the same things too often, so not buying in bulk allows me to go on a whim with meals and such. We also live VERY close to several grocery and discount department stores, so getting there is never a problem. I just like to buy only what I need at the time.
I buy fruits in bulk from farmers in our area when they are in season. It allows me to freeze them and make jam that will last us the rest of the year when the fruit isn't as awesome. I can't buy much in the bulk bins at grocery stores simply because I have Celiac disease and can't risk the cross contamination between bins in case gluten has gotten into it. People use one scoop in multiple bins all the time, and it is too risky for me to use.
Seeing as how it's just the two of us, just about everything I buy is inadvertently in bulk. Toilet paper and paper towels are the first things that come to mind. We also usually buy enough cat food for at least two weeks if not longer when we go shopping. One time I was able to get such a good deal on Angel Soft (I think it ended up being a 24 pack for like $3 or something) that we didn't buy TP for almost a year.
I just recently went south were they have great pinto beans in cans that we don't have here and I bought 24 cans- we do this once a year.
We also stopped at the local Menonite bulk food store there and stocked up on oats and their great soft pretzel mix. We make sure though it is something we would eat.
I buy all my grains, sugars, spices and dried beans in bulk. I used to buy bulk granola until I found the perfect recipe to make my own. I also try to buy dried fruit in bulk but my local selection is small. When possible though, I always prefer bulk for less packaging and advertising.
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TP, olive oil, chocolate chips, apple juice concentrate
Candy and soda.
I always buy toilet paper in bulk. The price is much cheaper and this is one thing I can not run out of. I can afford to do it because I have the space and I shop at BJ's.
The great thing about Ulta is they have both high end and drugstore brands, so you can compare shades in store. Also, they have an awesome return policy. If you don't like it you can return it, period. Most of the time they don't even ask for a reason and if they do "this product didn't work for me" is an acceptable response.
I buy chicken feed in bulk, and I guess you could say our venison comes in bulk!
We buy as much in bulk as we can of nonperishable items, mostly paper products and other household stuff that can last a long time on the shelf without refrigeration or any other special care. These items include paper towels, toilet paper, tissue paper, dry dog food.
We buy toilet paper, paper towels and kleenex.
Also eggs.
We buy stuff in bulk that we know we're going to use--toiletries, mainly, vitamins, and over-the counter meds. Costco is amazing and we stack coupons to take advantage of store specials and CVS deals. Definitely not a hoarder, but I like to have what we need and for the best price.
I only buy things in bulk that I can get a great deal and never go bad.
Honestly, nothing. There's only two of us (my husband and me), we don't have a huge house with a lot of space to store bulk items, and I tend to like a lot of variety in things like groceries, so I only plan a week or two ahead with food and try not to eat the same things too often, so not buying in bulk allows me to go on a whim with meals and such. We also live VERY close to several grocery and discount department stores, so getting there is never a problem. I just like to buy only what I need at the time.
I buy fruits in bulk from farmers in our area when they are in season. It allows me to freeze them and make jam that will last us the rest of the year when the fruit isn't as awesome. I can't buy much in the bulk bins at grocery stores simply because I have Celiac disease and can't risk the cross contamination between bins in case gluten has gotten into it. People use one scoop in multiple bins all the time, and it is too risky for me to use.
All delicious sounding choices! I like to throw in mixed veggies with some stir-fry.
Seeing as how it's just the two of us, just about everything I buy is inadvertently in bulk. Toilet paper and paper towels are the first things that come to mind. We also usually buy enough cat food for at least two weeks if not longer when we go shopping. One time I was able to get such a good deal on Angel Soft (I think it ended up being a 24 pack for like $3 or something) that we didn't buy TP for almost a year.
Grains, beans, spices, and other baking ingredients. I get the amounts I need, and it's less expensive too.
I buy rice, oats(old fashioned and steel cut), flour and couscous. I order spices in bulk from an online company.
I buy toilet paper , paper towels , cereal, milk , bread , chicken , laundry soap , shampoo , body soap, books !
I buy dried herbs and spices (garlic powder, peppercorns, things I use a LOT of) in bulk.
I usually go halfsies with my sister when shopping at bulk stores. We buy the normal items like TP and papertowels.
We usually buy TP, paper towels and grains in bulk.
I buy toilet paper & paper towels in bulk (not terribly original I know!!)
I buy coffee, tea, shower gel and contact solution in bulk when I can. Working up to getting a 25lb bag of rice.
I just recently went south were they have great pinto beans in cans that we don't have here and I bought 24 cans- we do this once a year.
We also stopped at the local Menonite bulk food store there and stocked up on oats and their great soft pretzel mix. We make sure though it is something we would eat.
I, too, buy nuts in large quantities, but they can go rancid, so I freeze them.
I buy all my grains, sugars, spices and dried beans in bulk. I used to buy bulk granola until I found the perfect recipe to make my own. I also try to buy dried fruit in bulk but my local selection is small. When possible though, I always prefer bulk for less packaging and advertising.
Great tips! In particular, telling career-related stories can really help employers see what kind of candidate you are. In addition, when you can link your past experiences with what an organization is looking for, they’ll be able to see your value head-on.