Mama Hack: Buying in Bulk

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As BabyHacks grows, it seem like she “needs” more and more things. Our solid foods experiment hasn’t gone according to plan, so we’re not running short on baby food. Besides, I intend to make most of it myself. Of course, there are age-appropriate toys to be purchased in order to support her intellectual development. (OK, they mostly keep me and PapaHacks entertained…) Not to mention that she is constantly outgrowing her adorable little clothes.

So, like all parents, we could be running to the store and spending a whole lot of moolah on a regular basis. One way we’ve been able to save a little time and money, though, is through by buying a couple of things in bulk.

I’ve already mentioned that we are fans of Costco for buying things like burp cloths and for printing out photos on the cheap. Thanks to some friends, however, we learned that they carry a pretty good line of disposable diapers. Not only are they less expensive than the other brands, but they also come in REALLY BIG boxes, and an entire box of 200 only costs about $35.

Now, MamaHacks loves a bargain, but even better than the 16-cents-a-diaper price is the fact that we only have to buy them about once a month. The less trips we need to make to the store, the better.

While you’re there, check out their bulk packages of wipes. One of those boxes lasts even longer than the diapers!