We moved son #1 into a three bedroom apartment on his college campus yesterday.. The six guys living there communicated somewhat well about the kitchen needs, but we laughed at the six large cannisters of Clorox Wipes in the bathroom. Way to go, Moms! IF they do use the wipes to keep the sinks, toilets, and shower clean, I don't think they'll ever use up all those wipes.
Bringing it back to home, sometimes buying in bulk is a wise idea. However, if you buy so much that it has to be stored and then goes bad, it will waste money, space, and add to the physical and mental clutter in your life. If you have a large stash of food that has a shelf life, evaluate how much you can really use and then sell some or give some to a friend so as to free up space. You won't constantly be reprimanding yourself when you look in the freezer or cupboard, "Oh, I need to hurry and use this up!" Save money, yes, but only if stocking up won't clutter needlessly.
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