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Sams or Costco list?

louisvillebride21louisvillebride21
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MIL is taking us shopping when we move in together next Saturday (eeee!). What type of bulk items should we buy? So far I have:
Paper Towels
Toilet paper
peanut butter
green beans
chicken.


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  • lyndausvilyndausvi mod
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    cleaning supplies
    zipblock bags
    shampoos/soaps

    Honesly I do not buy a lot of food in bulk because it's only the 2 of us.  If I had a larger freezer I think I would by more.






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  • EmmaBride2BEmmaBride2B member
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    I get shredded cheddar cheese from costco and divide it into ziploc bags and keep the extras in the freezer. They thaw out fine in the fridge and it saves me from having to buy it all the time since I use it for casseroles and tacos pretty often.
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  • jasmineh7777jasmineh7777
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    Flour
    Sugar

    Anything that is a staple for the foods you cook, and won't go bad. I'll keep thinking.
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  • mwhitson14mwhitson14 member
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    Sodas
    I bought the ribs they had for sale last time I was there and they're freaking awesome.
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  • louisvillebride21louisvillebride21
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    Good call about the cheese.

    Already have cleaning supplies, but ziplocks is a great idea.

    I'm a huge baker so I already have the largest flour/sugar I can get lol

    Thanks for the advice, I've never shopped in bulk before.
    "In the old days my ass would be in your back yard picking cotton, so excuse me if I don't put much stock in how f*cking awesome the old days were." -Nuggs
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  • lyndausvilyndausvi mod
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    edited April 2010
    if you bake then butter, oli, etc are good to have around.

    The things to remember about buying in bulk is (1) will  you use it before it gets bad and (2) do you  have the room to store it?

    I do not have a lot of room and because of the climate things go bad before I can use them.






    What differentiates an average host and a great host is anticipating unexpressed needs and wants of their guests.  Just because the want/need is not expressed, doesn't mean it wouldn't be appreciated. 
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  • louisvillebride21louisvillebride21
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    We do have room to store. That's why I'm looking more at dry goods. Chicken, we will eat before it goes bad. We have it 3-4 times a week.
    "In the old days my ass would be in your back yard picking cotton, so excuse me if I don't put much stock in how f*cking awesome the old days were." -Nuggs
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  • EmmaBride2BEmmaBride2B member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_sams-costco-list?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:b611e99b-9cd5-455d-8484-323ecaab9472Post:f9752c69-37dd-44a6-a3fb-fa7ecd2fd21b">Re: Sams or Costco list?</a>:
    [QUOTE]The things to remember about buying in bulk is (1) will use it before it gets bad and (2) do you  have the room to store it?
    Posted by lyndausvi[/QUOTE]

    <div>Very good questions to ask. The freezer is my friend for some of this stuff, otherwise it definitely WOULD go bad since it's just DH and I.</div>
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  • jajph1974jajph1974
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    If you drink bottled water, stock up while you're there. It's cheaper at Sam's than anywhere else.

    Their meats are also cheaper than anywhere else (unless there's a good sale going on at your local market) so if you've got a large enough freezer you should stock up on those as well.
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_sams-costco-list?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:b611e99b-9cd5-455d-8484-323ecaab9472Post:83f31fc5-9383-4e58-a7d3-b7c09a73f0bd">Re: Sams or Costco list?</a>:
    [QUOTE]We do have room to store. That's why I'm looking more at dry goods. Chicken, we will eat before it goes bad. We have it 3-4 times a week.
    Posted by louisvillebride21[/QUOTE]


    If you  have the room, I would invest in a vacuum sealer.  I love mine and it really comes in handy to break things down into smaller packages.

    Otis Spunkmeyer cookies are great.  They are frozen and you just have to take out a couple and throw them in the oven for a few minutes.  They are great when you have a sweet tooth but do not want to bake a whole batch.






    What differentiates an average host and a great host is anticipating unexpressed needs and wants of their guests.  Just because the want/need is not expressed, doesn't mean it wouldn't be appreciated. 
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  • katiepoppykatiepoppy
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    If you eat cereal, Costco is a great place to get it. The boxes look big, but they generally have two bags the size of normal cereal bags.
    Vitamins and OTC meds.
    Costco has a lot of good frozen foods (tamales, ravioli, etc).
    Some non traditional items: Costco has cheap books and socks!

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  • jajph1974jajph1974
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_sams-costco-list?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:b611e99b-9cd5-455d-8484-323ecaab9472Post:1a5cdce0-d45e-40c4-a47d-bcd73b9715ee">Re: Sams or Costco list?</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Sams or Costco list? : If you  have the room, <font color="#800000"><strong>I would invest in a vacuum sealer. </strong></font> I love mine and it really comes in handy to break things down into smaller packages. Otis Spunkmeyer cookies are great.  They are frozen and you just have to take out a couple and throw them in the oven for a few minutes.  They are great when you have a sweet tooth but do not want to bake a whole batch.
    Posted by lyndausvi[/QUOTE]


    Yes! I love my food sealer. We'll buy 2 - 3 months worth of meat at a time and then seal it up and freeze it.

    They sell a decent food sealer at Walmart for around $50.00. Walmart also sells a value brand of the sealing bags that are way cheaper than the name brand ones.
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  • btrflykate1230btrflykate1230 member
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    Pasta
    Rice
    Tomato Sauce
    Tuna
    Coffee

    Those are some of the things we buy most often for food when we go!
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  • louisvillebride21louisvillebride21
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    These a great suggestions.

    Tell me why I need a vaccum sealer instead of ziplocs? Are they reusable or something?
    "In the old days my ass would be in your back yard picking cotton, so excuse me if I don't put much stock in how f*cking awesome the old days were." -Nuggs
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  • michellerenee413michellerenee413
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    If you have a big enough freezer - bags of frozen fruit.  I just asked our nutritionist on staff if this was "OK" and she said its pretty much the next best thing.  I believe that Dole has pretty good varieties & there is no added sugars to it (mostly citric acid to help it keep), and they are great for smoothies and just thaw out for snack time:) and...according to the bag - they're "wildy nutritious" lol.
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  • jajph1974jajph1974
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_sams-costco-list?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:b611e99b-9cd5-455d-8484-323ecaab9472Post:9b671892-f01f-4aec-bd58-ea9a2727c81f">Re: Sams or Costco list?</a>:
    [QUOTE]These a great suggestions. Tell me why I need a vaccum sealer instead of ziplocs? Are they reusable or something?
    Posted by louisvillebride21[/QUOTE]

    After a couple of months, you'll get freezer burn if you use Ziplocks. The vacuum sealer sucks out all of the air, so no freezer burn.

    We had steaks a few weeks ago that were in our chest freezer for close to a year and they tasted like we just bought them. If they had been in Ziplocks they would not have been edible.

    The food sealer is seriously a great investment
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  • aggiebugaggiebug member
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    LOVE the vacuum sealer

    you can make entire casseroles and the cut them into single serving sizes, vacuum seal it and then you have a grab and go lunch or dinner.  Nice for those times when life is hectic
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  • aMrsin09aMrsin09
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    garbage bags
    saran wrap
    aluminum foil
    laundry detergent
    fabric softener
    Swifter cloths (if you use/need them)
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  • louisvillebride21louisvillebride21
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    Ok, I will definitely put those on the list. Thanks!
    "In the old days my ass would be in your back yard picking cotton, so excuse me if I don't put much stock in how f*cking awesome the old days were." -Nuggs
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  • killertomato47killertomato47
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    Clorox wipes
    Frozen Blueberries
    Olive Oil
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  • scoettoscoetto member
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    Vacuum sealer. Best thing ever. We buy things in bulk at Costco (as PPs mentioned) and keep them forever. Either in the freezer, fridge, or out in canisters.

    ETA: FWIW, we never take a list to Costco. But we usually don't spend more than $150. We got a hanging plant a few weeks ago that was almost dead. He is now thriving on our balcony. There's all KINDS of stuff you can get there. I highly recommend a membership.

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    Bay leaves. We cook a lot of beans in the house.
    Coffee
    Coffee creamer
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  • JanoBean75JanoBean75
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_sams-costco-list?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:b611e99b-9cd5-455d-8484-323ecaab9472Post:1a5cdce0-d45e-40c4-a47d-bcd73b9715ee">Re: Sams or Costco list?</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Sams or Costco list? : If you  have the room, I would invest in a vacuum sealer.  I love mine and it really comes in handy to break things down into smaller packages. Posted by lyndausvi[/QUOTE]

    I was about to suggest this. I think Sams carries the refills for the FoodSaver. I LOVE my FoodSaver. No more freezer burn!
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  • mica178mica178 member
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    costco has a great wine selection.
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  • ashmy211ashmy211
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    I ditto what everyone else said, and will add tampons to the list.
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  • mandysmearmandysmear member
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    pop
    kleenex
    veggie chips
    chicken (then i seperate and freeze)
    admame beans (frozen)
    eggs
    ketchup
    frank's hot sauce
    Worcestershire sauce
    fibre 1 bars
    toilet paper
    gyoza in their fresh section
    pizzas (fresh), then i freeze them
    hummous
    steaks
    fruits and veggies depending on what they are

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