Tag: bulk buying

June 9, 2025 Off

Beat Inflation: The Smart Shopper’s Guide to Bulk Buying

By The Admiral Staff

To combat rising food prices, consider buying in bulk, as it can lower the cost per unit and reduce trips to the store, saving on gas and impulse buys. Smart bulk purchases include shelf-stable foods like pasta and cereal, household items like toilet paper, and beauty/self-care products. To determine if a bulk purchase is worthwhile, compare the price per unit. Avoid buying perishable items or those with short expiration dates in bulk.

August 13, 2024 Off

Secret Savings: How Restaurant Supply Stores Can Slash Your Grocery Bill

By The Admiral Staff

Rising food costs are impacting everyone, and restaurant supply stores offer a potential solution for savvy shoppers. While they initially catered to restaurants, many have opened their doors to the public, offering lower prices on food and kitchen supplies, especially when buying in bulk. However, factors like storage space, portion sizes, and limited selection should be considered. While warehouse stores sometimes offer competitive prices (excluding membership fees), restaurant supply stores often provide the best overall savings, particularly for larger gatherings, if you can handle the bulk

June 2, 2024 Off

DIY Savings: 13 Ways to Maximize Your Home Depot Budget

By The Admiral Staff

The article highlights 13 strategies for saving money at Home Depot while tackling DIY projects. These include renting tools instead of buying, utilizing a store credit card, watching for one-day deals and price matching, taking advantage of rebates and promo codes, and leveraging discounts for military personnel, lumber cuts, and “oops” paint. Other savings tips involve a 1-year guarantee on plants, setting up subscriptions, acquiring free moving boxes, and securing bulk discounts for large purchases.