How to Buy Bulk Food to Save Money//Our Bulk Food Haul

In this video, we explore how buying in bulk can save money and what factors you need to take into consideration before buying in bulk. We also show you our most recent bulk food haul as an example of the products and prices you can expect when buying in bulk. Whether you are stocking your pantry in case of shortages or planning a hedge against inflation and rising food prices, buying in bulk may make good "cents" for you and your budget.

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[lindadorman]

I don't buy in bulk anymore. As a single person living alone in a tiny studio apartment, there's no need and limited storage space. But I do stock up on staples like beans, rice, soup, coffee/tea, dried pasta and seasonings. I always have enough for 2 months in my pantry. Rather than throw away excess food, I leave it in our building lobby for my neighbors to take for free. I tried to donate it to a local food pantry but they won't take any food that's expired or close to the expiration date.

[Coffeecup.]

I live alone but I still stay stocked up on dry goods and non-perishables. It just makes me happy. Sometimes, my grown kids come “shopping “ at my house and I love it. 😊😊😊

[francesmoseley]

Buying in bulk can mean different things to different people. For example, I am a household of one. Buying 25 lbs. of rolled oats would not make sense for me. However, I would buy 10 lbs. of oats. I use oats for my breakfasts and other dishes, so 10 lbs. would be a good bulk buy for me.

[rochellethundercloud]

Hi, frugal family.
Buying bulk only makes sense if you have a large family, somewhere to store it, or will use it before it goes bad.
Some things, like hygiene products, cleaning supplies, first aid, paper goods, stock up. These generally don't go bad.

[lindabeard]

I love your channel. I’m stocking up to avoid higher prices and my husband is on another path. You can imagine the fights. Even though I’ve brought down our utilities to $100.00 a month for gas and electricity. Washing and drying at off peak hours, no dishwasher, lights off, TV off if you’re not watching, temperature in house at night at 65 degrees and 70 degrees during the day, bought heated socks and vests like you suggested and it saves 100s a month.
I love your tips and implement them. Thank you so much. Love 💕 and Hugs. ❤❤❤

[melodyreeder]

On the B/Q sauce you can get some jelly jars fill them up with the sauce ( heart up a pan of water) place your flat lids in the water.
Fill your jars with sauce
Water bath or steam jars for 10 minutes
Now you don't have that big container sitting in your refrigerator taking up room and it won't spoil before you finish the bottle.
Just open a jar at a time when needed

[janetrhein]

We enjoy our annual trip to a bulk food store in an Amish area about one hour from our house as well. They have some products that we use and simply cannot find at other stores. The selection of spices and different whole grain flours is amazing! We just consider it a really nice way to spend a day, enjoying the ride through the countryside, looking at the fall colors and the crops being harvested.

[CULady]

We still have full family at home. We we di a monthly menu and I bulk cook from scratch spaghetti sauce, meatballs, meatloaf, chili, sloppy Joe's & taco meats. Plus a month's worth of chicken, coffee, etc. We have some other items we replace bi monthly to quarterly. Sam's club membership pays for itself. We use our reward points to pay for the renewal. ❤ I am sure in 3 to 4 years, it will only be my hubby and myself, then it may not be worth it then. But I love the sharing shopping trip and split it!

[jessicagomez]

Love how he is just there looking cute and she is here FOR BUSINESS 😂❤ love them

[curryforest]

If you go to an Indian store in your area, you should be able to find beans for less than a $1 a pound even now. Rice is cheap in an Indian store too!

[patriciacerwin]

Another thing to consider before
bulk item shopping is are you physically able to lift and carry those items into your house. In 70s and by myself so I can no longer carry the larger items. People take forgranted having someone to help them. Many seniors are truly alone.

[jbalconi]

Laughed about the beans comment, but you're right. It makes no sense to buy what I don't like. Additionally, it DOES make sense to buy what you really eat. It's a lot easier to cook under difficult circumstances when you know the ingredients well and how to cook them.

[vickimartin]

On Friday my brother, 18 year old granddaughter and I went to a farmers market, we go maybe every 6 weeks. They have a discount grocery store you have to watch the dates on the items but I don't mind as long as they are not to out of date. But anyway I got a whole box of green bananas for only $5.00 plus the manager threw in extra Bunches. That was maybe anywhere between 10 cents to 16 cents a pound. I couldn't go wrong in the freezer they go and banana bread. Talk about buying in bulk one major score!!!!

[CLJlovesmal]

I've mentioned in another video that the only bulk buying I do now is at the local co-op as I'm a single person household with food prep being a difficulty. I am happy to say they finally brought back scoops for the herbs, spices etc section. I'm slowly shifting from the current spice containers bought from stores to air tight circular glass spice jars. I'll be able to drop the scoops in my new jars with less chance of spillage and won't need to use their bags any more once I've completely replaced all current spice jars. An added bonus: I get to create labels (I'm organisation/library catalogue minded).

I've learned that I don't like prepping beans nor do I use them much anymore so I likely won't buy in future. I know it may seem silly but I'd rather put my limited energy into prepping things I know I'll enjoy eating. Thank you for mentioning that if you don't like something, don't get it.

[emeraldwaterlifehomestead]

Yes Larry, popcorn is the best snack. 😊. Y’all do such a great job, I appreciate all your suggestions and experiences. ❤

[georgevavoulis]

Buying bulk really pays off when you have big family but is much more difficult when its one or two people

[juliemoore]

Praying for healing for Larry's arm!

[hollyroecker]

I love buying in bulk. Lower prices and provides peace of mind, especially in the winter. I always enjoy when you share about your trip to the Amish store - thank you!

[steveherr]

i was lucky, i grew up in a business family and my dad always brought items in bulk to get them cheaper and even have certain parts on hand that have a tendency to wear out. nothing like shutting the equipment down and waiting for parts, we just grab it off our shelf and back in operation the same day. so i inherited this feature and just took it a step farther and did it with my living expenses.

[leslietaylor]

I use Sam’s more for paper goods and things that are non food items. Dishwasher tablets are about 2 dollars more than Walmart but you get double the amount and my husband’s coffee pods are a lot cheaper at Sam’s. You have to know your price you pay at the grocery stores!