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Costco is the go-to place forbulk buys.
Spices & Seasonings
Prits said one of her households top annual Costco buys is spices and seasonings.
Every year, I replenish my spice rack with Costcos Kirkland Signature spices.
And since it lasts a long time, even after being opened, its a great once-a-year purchase.
By buying honey once a year from Costco, we save around $25 annually.
For Steinbergs household, Febreze odor spray is one such essential and once-a-year item.
I feel the savings are significant.
We definitely save a decent amount (not sure how much exactly).
At Costco, a four-pack ofFebreze odor spraycosts $18.49.
Thats roughly $4.62 a bottle.
Shampoo & Conditioner
A33.8-ounce bottle of Kirkland shampoocosts $11.99.
For two people, this can last a long time.
She estimated her household saves about $50 a year by getting these items at Costco.
Im talking about that massive bag of flour, sugar and chocolate chips.
Batteries
Prits said that batteries are also on her list of annual Costco purchases.
We stock up on Kirkland batteries, both AA and AAA.
We use them for remotes, clocks, and various gadgets around the house, she said.
I figure we save around $30 annually.
One for one, the savings potential on batteries can be pretty substantial depending on where you shop.
For example, a48-pack of Kirkland Signature AA batteriescosts $15.99 at Costco.
A 20-pack at Target costs roughly the same amount.
A huge bottle of Kirkland laundry detergent lasts us the entire year, she said.
This bulk buy is significantly cheaper than buying multiple smaller bottles.
A large container ofKirkland laundry detergentcosts $19.99 and lasts for about 146 loads.
That means you could do nearly three loads of laundry per week before youd run out.
They last a long time and, depending on the brand, can be cheaper.
Similar to toilet paper, theKirkland paper towelsare a once-a-year purchase, said Prits.
Theyre durable, absorbent, and the bulk pack is much cheaper in the long run.
We estimate a yearly savings of about $20 here.
A12-pack of Kirkland Signature paper towelscosts $23, or around $0.50 per roll.
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