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Diana1215
Living on a prayer!!!
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Diana
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Do you buy in bulk?
Or am I the only one who does this?
Milk - I buy about 5 cartons at a time. They have such a long expiration date that we never even come close to it.
Diapers - I haven't had to buy a box of diapers since July. I still have about three more before I run out. I buy in the next size also in case he moves up.
Overnight Diapers - I bought 6 packs when I found them at Walmat.
Wipes - I buy enough to last me about 4 months.
Cereal Bars, Puffs, Oatmeal - never ending stock.
Is anyone else like this - or am I just a nutcase? I could never imagine running out of diapers or milk. I was at someones house last week and she only had enough formula for one more bottle - and had to run out to get more -- that would make me pass out!
Message edited 10/15/2008 12:23:53 PM.
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CookiePuss
Cake from Outer Space!
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Re: Do you buy in bulk?
I never get to the point were I will have to run out or we "run out" of something. I always have a back up but not quite your stash.
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monkeybride
My Everything
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Re: Do you buy in bulk?
We do for things that won't go bad. Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, laundry supplies, wipes, etc. Some food items as well that will last.
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| Posted 10/15/08 12:25 PM |
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nbc188
Best friends!
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Re: Do you buy in bulk?
I like to stockpile too. Right now there are 5 cartons of C's milk in my fridge too. Diapers I always have lots extra b/c I buy them on sale, I was the same with formula...also with wipes and the other essentials.
I grew up in the middle of nowhere, so you couldn't ever just run out when you needed something-- you went to the grocery store once a week, etc. So I think my planning comes from that. I also never have less than 1/4 tank gas for the same reason 
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| Posted 10/15/08 12:26 PM |
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nylisa
My Children
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Re: Do you buy in bulk?
Posted by monkeybride
We do for things that won't go bad. Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, laundry supplies, wipes, etc. Some food items as well that will last.
same with us
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| Posted 10/15/08 12:27 PM |
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Diana1215
Living on a prayer!!!
Member since 10/05 29450 total posts
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Diana
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Re: Do you buy in bulk?
Posted by nbc188
I like to stockpile too. Right now there are 5 cartons of C's milk in my fridge too. Diapers I always have lots extra b/c I buy them on sale, I was the same with formula...also with wipes and the other essentials.
I grew up in the middle of nowhere, so you couldn't ever just run out when you needed something-- you went to the grocery store once a week, etc. So I think my planning comes from that. I also never have less than 1/4 tank gas for the same reason
 See now, gas - I'm always running on fumes. I usually end up calling someone just in case the car ends up dying on me. I'm the worst!
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| Posted 10/15/08 12:27 PM |
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christy
Mommy of 2
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Re: Do you buy in bulk?
I am a bulk shopper with diapers and wipes. DD is on soymilk now, but her ped wants her to try whole milk soon, otherwise I would buy that in bulk too.
I always have plenty for her snack and food wise also. It makes me feel better to know she is always provided for.
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| Posted 10/15/08 12:30 PM |
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PrincessP
Big sister!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Do you buy in bulk?
everything you named with the exception of food. I cant do week old milk despite the exp date...I was like that since childhood 
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Goldi0218
My miracles!
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Leslie
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Re: Do you buy in bulk?
Wipes yes because they won't change. Right now, we are getting close to the next size of diapers so I dont want to by too much of the wrong size.
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| Posted 10/15/08 12:32 PM |
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Tine73
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Re: Do you buy in bulk?
Posted by nylisa
Posted by monkeybride
We do for things that won't go bad. Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, laundry supplies, wipes, etc. Some food items as well that will last.
same with us
Us too.
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| Posted 10/15/08 12:34 PM |
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Janice
Sweet Jessie Quinn
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Re: Do you buy in bulk?
never...I have zero room in this apt for anything extra.
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| Posted 10/15/08 12:36 PM |
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MsMBV
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Re: Do you buy in bulk?
We definitely buy in bulk where we can.
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| Posted 10/15/08 12:38 PM |
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chikita315
Love
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Re: Do you buy in bulk?
Posted by Diana1215
See now, gas - I'm always running on fumes. I usually end up calling someone just in case the car ends up dying on me. I'm the worst!
Are you my long lost twin???
I'm a total neruotic with stocking up on "supplies". Even before we had DS, I was a horder.
But I'll ALWAYS let the car go to E!!
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| Posted 10/15/08 1:10 PM |
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Elizabeth
Mom of Three
Member since 9/05 7900 total posts
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Re: Do you buy in bulk?
Unless it's something that is on sale for an unheard of price, I don't really buy in bulk anymore. If I can go and get it at the same price, or if it will be on sale again soon (like most supermarkets do), I find that it is a waste of space and sometimes money - food things that don't last or get forgotten in the back of the cabinet.
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| Posted 10/15/08 1:34 PM |
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EmmaNick
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Re: Do you buy in bulk?
I bought those Eckerd diapers over a year ago and I'm still using them!! I probably have another six months worth. I don't like them though so I use them when I run out of Luvs. Other than that, I have nothing stockpiled. Surprising huh! I'm slacking lately and also waiting on a good sale Milk I buy 2 gallons at a time because there just never seems to be room for more in the fridge.
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| Posted 10/15/08 1:34 PM |
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JenBenMen
party of five
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Re: Do you buy in bulk?
We buy "enough" to last a while, but not as long as you describe
Frankly, I dont have the room to store it all
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| Posted 10/15/08 1:36 PM |
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Ang-Rich
Beyond Compare
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Re: Do you buy in bulk?
Diapers and wipes we stock up on but the rest we only get what we need on a weekly basis. We only go through a gallon of milk a week so every Sat/Sun we pick one up with the food shopping. Same with food but if there is a sale on the non-refrigerated/freezer items I will stock up...but not too often.
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| Posted 10/15/08 1:40 PM |
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dapnkap
Our 3 angels
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Re: Do you buy in bulk?
At BJs, we buy stuff like paper towel, toliet paper, cleaning supplies, diapers, and wipes in bulk (along with non-essential items like candy, ice tea mix, mozzarella sticks, etc.).
I just run out of room to put all this stuff! Thank goodness for garages!
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| Posted 10/15/08 2:03 PM |
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cgdg61606
Little Brother Christopher
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Re: Do you buy in bulk?
I usually have enough extra diapers and wipes to never run out, but that's about it.
As far as gas goes... Saturday, I called by husband in a panic because I was driving home from the Source Mall and I was on E and I decided to press the "Distance to Empty" button and it said 1 mile!!!!  He was able to tell me where nearest gas station was to where I was at that moment. I had to love him for saving me!!
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| Posted 10/15/08 2:10 PM |
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Lucky
Growing up fast!
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Re: Do you buy in bulk?
I have months and months worth of diapers (regular & overnight), diaper doublers and wipes. I also buy 5-6 milks at a time. I can't be bothered worrying about if we are almost out of something weekly.
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nferrandi
too excited for words
Member since 10/05 18538 total posts
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Nicole
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Re: Do you buy in bulk?
We do for certain things (diapers, wipes, paper goods, cleaning products, cereal bars, fruit snacks, etc..) but I actually want to get an extra freezer in the garage so I can do it with food too.
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| Posted 10/15/08 2:20 PM |
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dawnygirl25
Growing up soo fast..
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Re: Do you buy in bulk?
mostly just diapers and wipes...
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| Posted 10/15/08 2:41 PM |
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MelToddJulia
Love my Family!
Member since 7/05 29064 total posts
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Re: Do you buy in bulk?
Posted by nylisa
Posted by monkeybride
We do for things that won't go bad. Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, laundry supplies, wipes, etc. Some food items as well that will last.
same with us
Us too!
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| Posted 10/15/08 2:43 PM |
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Sweets13
Bella Bambini
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Re: Do you buy in bulk?
I do buy in bulk.....but NOT like you
If I lived by you, I would skip the store and stop at your house!
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| Posted 10/15/08 2:48 PM |
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dm24angel
Happiness
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Re: Do you buy in bulk?
Posted by Elizabeth
Unless it's something that is on sale for an unheard of price, I don't really buy in bulk anymore. If I can go and get it at the same price, or if it will be on sale again soon (like most supermarkets do), I find that it is a waste of space and sometimes money - food things that don't last or get forgotten in the back of the cabinet.
same here
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