Things You'll Need:
- Some idea of the items you usually purchase
- An idea of what items you or your family use the most of
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Step 1
Non-perishables - If you have the room to store 50 rolls of toilet paper, go for the non-perishables. Buying paper plates, paper towels, toilet paper, etc., in bulk is a great way to save money. There is no expiration date on these items. The only problem is that one package is going to last a while so you have to have to room to store it.
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Step 2
Think of what you or your family use the most of. Who cares if you get a great deal on a gallon of hot sauce if its sitting in the cabinet unused three years from now. When buying in bulk, to save the money, you have to use the product.
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Step 3
Expiration dates - Check the expiration dates on the food that you are buying. A five pound bag of apples is going to last a week. A jar of pickles is going to last 2 years or more. Even if your family isn't going to use it right away, if you are sure that you will use it by the expiration date, now might be the time to stock up.
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Step 4
Non-Bulk items - If you are a member of a warehouse store, shop around their non-bulk items as well. Most of these store make a good portion of their revenue off of the membership fees. Because of this, many times, they can offer non-bulk items such as electronics, or clothing, at lower prices than the competition. Always price check, but you would be surprised how competitive the prices at these stores can be.
