Even if
you’re a seasoned, independent adult, buying everyday necessities can sometimes
be a downright drag. But there’s nothing worse than that moment when you find
out that you need some paper towels, pet food, or cleaning products--and
there’s none in your apartment.
If you
have a busy life and also care about getting a good value on your household
items, remember that you can have both of those things! All it takes is a
little bit of planning. In fact, it can be cheaper and more convenient to stock
up on some items, when you need them least.
Lifehacker.com
published a helpful blog post last week featuring some items that you should
always stock up on when you see there’s a sale. Here are some of them:
Cleaning Supplies
Potential
Savings: $10 on laundry detergent, $6 on dishwasher detergent
If
cleaning supplies aren't on your list of necessities, you either live in a dorm
room or in a cave (and are apparently stealing WiFi from a nearby Starbucks).
Still, even the average person probably doesn't think about purchasing these
household supplies until they run out. However, you'll save an average of $10
on laundry detergent and $6 on dishwasher detergent if you buy in bulk ahead of
time.
Paper Goods
Potential
Savings: $9 on toilet paper, $27 on paper towels
Fact:
There is never good time to run out of toilet paper. It's all that separates us
from the animals! Paper towels, conversely, may seem to be a less urgent
purchase, but a minor kitchen spill can quickly turn into a Messapocalypse if
you're out of Bounty or Brawny. The only defense against a dearth of paper
goods is proactive bulk-buying. In the last three months, we've seen an average
savings of $9 on toilet paper multi-packs. Buying your paper towels in bulk is
even better; you'll save $27 on average.
Nonperishable Foods
Potential
Savings: $12 on coffee pods, $10 on beef jerky
When
you're running low on funds, it helps to have a pantry stocked with sundry
canned and boxed provisions. Nonperishable foods like breakfast cereals,
coffee, ramen noodles, canned goods, and other such noms are all things that
can be bought in bulk via Amazon's Subscribe & Save program, which yields
big savings. In fact, we've seen an average savings of $12 on Keurigs coffee
pods and the like in recent months, and an average $10 off beef jerky snacks.
Pet Care Items
Potential
Savings: $15 on pet food, $7 on treats
As
a responsible pet owner, you know that Sir Fluffykins and Sgt. Barksalot have
very basic needs, the ignoring of which will result in mad and/or sick pets. To
save your furniture from claw marks and your slumber from hourly wake-up calls,
your best bet is to stock up on pet supplies with coupons and rebates from
stores like PetSmart and Petco; that way you can save an average of $15 on pet
food and $7 on treats, which both Fido and our bank accounts have been happy
about for the last three months.
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