Buying 2 is buying in bulk for a single person

I was reading Frugal Tip: Stockpile & Save Money at Tipnut.com yesterday. When you think of buying in bulk you don’t think of single people doing it. But with a few considerations single folk can take advantage too. Just first take into account:

Do you have the room? Single people can live in small places and don’t always have the room to store themselves let alone bulk purchases. Choose your bulk wisely.
Are you moving anytime soon? Are you moving in 3 months while stocking up on supplies for a year? You will have to move your bulk goods and you will have to store them.
Once you open the bulk container can you use all the servings before they go bad without getting sick of the stuff?

Take a look at what you use on a regular basis and see if you could possibly buy it bulk. To get my bulk items I shop at Big Lots, Sam’s Club and the Dollar Store. I go to Sam’s and the Dollar Store once every 6 to 8 weeks and Big Lots every 3 to 4 weeks. Buying bulk saves me time, money and the annoyance of running out of stuff.

Bulk Up Around The House

Bathroom
The only thing I am super particular about in the bathroom is my shampoo, deodorant and face sun block. I like Burt’s Bees, Lady Speed Stick and Neutrogena Age Shield Face. Other than that I don’t have much brand loyalty and will buy what is on sale with grapefruit being the preferred aroma for body products.

Body Wash – buy large sizes and 2 for 1’s at Big Lots or Sam’s Club
Shampoo – use Burt’s Bees so buy when/where I find on sale
Face Wash – buy at Big Lot’s they usually have some St. Ives Facial Scrub
Suntan Lotion – buy large sizes at Big Lot’s or Sam’s Club. Use as moisturizer in summer
Deodorant – buy multiples at the Dollar Store when they have Lady Speed Stick
Toothpaste – buy large sizes and 2 for 1’s at Big Lots or Sam’s Club
Mouthwash – buy large sizes and 2 for 1’s at Big Lots or Sam’s Club
Toilet Paper – buy large packages at Big Lots
Disposable Razors – buy large packages at the Dollar Store
Hand Soup – buy large sizes and 2 for 1’s at Big Lots or Sam’s Club

Kitchen
Being single and having a small kitchen doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy saving money and time with bulk purchasing. I find I do best in the freezer and the cupboards. Other than condiments what I put in the fridge needs to be used up quickly so as not to spoil.

Freezer