5 Things That Are Better To Buy In Bulk

Do you buy large quantities of any of these things already?

1. Butter – You may not think much about how often you're using this cooking essential, but oftentimes baked goods can require as much as a stick of butter! If you're constantly whipping up sugary confections in the kitchen, bulk up on butter. According to Oprah.com, “You can get 4 pounds of unsalted butter at Costco for $10.49, which comes out to $2.62 a pound; while a supermarket charges about $4.99 for a pound.”

2. Alcohol – Instead of grabbing a quick $7 six-pack for a friend's housewarming party, opt for the “pricier” $16 24-pack. You'll save money in the long run by stocking your fridge with the extras. Win, win!

3. Nuts – Much like butter, nuts are a wonderful food to save money on when buying in bulk. “A 2-pound bag of walnuts is about $12 at Sam's Club, or $.38 per ounce, while at a supermarket you'll pay closer to $.90 per ounce,” according to Oprah.com. Just make sure to freeze them when you aren't eating them!

4. Batteries – Although buying rechargeable batteries in bulk isn't your best bet, buying lithium or alkaline versions isworth shelling out the cash up front. Because these batteries have a long shelf life (if kept in cool, dry place), you normally don't have to worry about their charge going dead before you need a couple for that blasted TV remote.

5. School and Office Supplies – Back-to-school shopping can put quite a dent in your wallet — save yourself the cash (and the headache) of stocking up on folders, pencils, and notebooks annually by buying them in bulk and saving the excess supplies for next year. You can never have too many backup pens on hand, after all!

You can see the rest of this list on the Good Housekeeping website. When you're finished, leave a comment and share a few things you usually buy in bulk.