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

• Frozen Strawberries – 5 pound bag from Sam’s Club for smoothies
• Frozen Blueberries – 48 ounce bag from Sam’s Club for smoothies
• Shelled Pecans – 2 pound bag from Sam’s Club
• Mahi Mahi – 32 ounces from Sam’s Club which is 7 – 8 servings

Cupboard

• Canned Tuna – buy multiple cans when they are on sale at Big Lots
• Canned Salmon – buy multiple cans when they are on sale at Big Lots
• Canned Chicken – buy multiple cans when they are on sale at Big Lots
• Chicken Stock – buy multiple cans when they are on sale at Big Lots

Pantry

• Paper Towels – buy 8 roll packages at Big Lots
• Garbage Bags – buy 30 plus bag rolls at Big Lots
• Light Bulbs – buy on sale packages at Big Lots
• Dish Detergent – buy large sizes at Big Lots

One Caveat: if you can’t control yourself with munchies don’t buy them in bulk. I ate a month’s worth of chocolate-covered almonds in a few days.

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