I'm always looking for ways to save pennies when shopping and buying household items in bulk is a great way of making savings...
A lot of people don’t plan ahead when it comes to a good shop. With some groceries you can only buy small amounts at once, Salad, for instance, doesn't keep for long and neither does fresh fruit. If you buy large quantities of these you may end up adding to world’s giant piles of wasted food.
However there are quite a few things you can buy in large numbers that will help you to save on your credit card bill and feel a little bit smug about your forward planning. Be warned though if you live in a house the size of a broom cupboard then you’ll may be navigating around boxes for a while.
Below are just some examples of ways you can shop smart by buying in bulk...
Toilet Roll
Shop around. Sure, buying four, six or eight rolls at a time
may seem like you’re thinking ahead. But bear in mind they don’t have a sell-by-date, they won’t go out of fashion and they definitely will be needed at some point. When buying
toilet roll find the largest amount that you can afford and know you can fit comfortably in
your home. Remember to shop around. If you do
your homework, you can find packs of up to 32 or more rolls for less than
a fiver. They won’t be double-quilted, but does that matter?
Meat
Some foods should generally be avoided when it comes to bulk
purchases. However there are others that are worth taking a risk with. If left refrigerated meat doesn't have the longest life, but it does freeze incredibly well. So why not buy a bit more than you need and freeze some? It makes sense to
buy meat in bulk and also to buy it when it’s on offer, check out the reduced fridges in your local supermarket towards the end of the day for great deals on meat that is close to it's use by date and fill up your freezer!
Pasta and Rice
Pasta and rice are cupboard essentials and can be picked up for a song (or a few pounds)
from plenty of independent or wholesale places in giant bags that will do you
for a considerable amount time. You will need to be able to carry some weight (I wouldn't recommend doing this if you're catching the bus home!) but these are staples that can be used in so many meals helping to make other ingredients go further....
Alcohol
Some alcohol doesn’t have a sell-by-date and most don't lose their quality over time. In fact, in many cases age makes alcohol better. So if
you like a drink, whether that be beer, fine wines or spirits and liquors, then you should consider getting yourself down to the
bulk alcohol supply store and stocking up. Buying large quantities now
will save you pounds, as long as you don’t do something silly and drink it all
in one night! Remember to drink safe!
Laundry detergent
Laundry detergent can cost a pretty penny and while it will
make your clothes all lovely and clean, the constant buying of detergent every month can be a drain on the bank accounts. So here’s the solution - stock up
on the detergent now and you will save in the long run.
In fact, there are all kinds household products that can be bought in bulk: from toothpaste to washing up liquid, bin bags, soap, shampoo and much more.
I hope the above suggestions have given you some ideas about buying in bulk to save on your expenditure over all but of course it all depends on how much money you have available to spend in the first instance...
To start you off on your bulk buying journey I am giving you the chance to win a £50 Amazon gift card! Amazon offers you some great discounts when you buy a larger quantity of some items. For your chance to win just follow the rafflecopter instructions below...
In fact, there are all kinds household products that can be bought in bulk: from toothpaste to washing up liquid, bin bags, soap, shampoo and much more.
I hope the above suggestions have given you some ideas about buying in bulk to save on your expenditure over all but of course it all depends on how much money you have available to spend in the first instance...
To start you off on your bulk buying journey I am giving you the chance to win a £50 Amazon gift card! Amazon offers you some great discounts when you buy a larger quantity of some items. For your chance to win just follow the rafflecopter instructions below...
