Simple Ways to Save : Don’t Buy In Bulk (WHAT?!)
I have a problem. I am sure this will surprise you, but when I get a bug up my you-know-what, I tend to go a little nutty. I’ll spend money, time and lots of energy on my newest endeavor only to (usually) give up mid-stream.
Recently, I decided to go organic with my oatmeal. I headed over to Fairway to buy organic raisins, organic flax seed and walnuts.
Initially, I put all full size bags into my cart. Then I started to feel apprehensive. I was doing what I always did – jump in with both feet without even looking to see how deep the water was.
I quickly totaled what I had in my cart – Twenty Five bucks!
What was my problem!!!!! I started putting the items back and shaking my head at myself when a light bulb literally went off in my head.
Fairway has a bulk section!
Honestly, I was always a little scared of that section. Often, I would gaze at the myriad of choices and would be tempted to buy something – maybe Red Quinoa? Possibly Almond Flour?
Yet, whenever I would finally summon the courage to try it, I would picture myself incorrectly releasing the bin and spilling the contents all over the floor.
Such is my imagination.
But that day was different. I asked an employee to show me how to use the bins. (Incidentally, it was incredibly simple. Doofy Dizee)
Instead , I bought the above items for less than $3.00 total. SCORE! Especially since I haven’t made oatmeal in 3 weeks. How annoying would it be to have a $8.00 bag of Organic Raisins taunting me every morning.
The moral of my little story? Sometimes it pays to buy a little at a time rather than going all in.
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So true! I have to remind myself of this any time I’m trying anything new!
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That’s my biggest downfall and it’s a great tip for single people actually. I get an idea for something in my head, and I have to buy everything that fits that idea (usually it’s exercise equipment that sits in my closet, blah). I threw out so much food because I would buy in bulk and then never actually cook it. Now I just make a list of what I need for the week and stick to it, regardless of what I see in the store.
I hear you! Good girl for sticking to a list!