Youre actually wasting money when you buy some of these items.
In fact, sometimes you aren’t saving money by buying in bulk-you’re throwing it away.
Headed to the warehouse?
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Here are nine items you might want to think twice about buying in bulk.
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That is, until you realize that once opened, condiments have a pretty short shelf life.
Dairy
Nothing is worse than pouring spoiled milk into cereal or expired creamer into coffee.
If youve never experienced it, trust usyoure lucky.
Once dairy productsthink milk, creamer, and yogurtare opened, they start to sour within a few days.
Unless youre feeding a crowd all at once, its best to buy dairy products in smaller quantities.
While they dont necessarily go bad, like spoiled milk, there are some downsides to consider.
Nuts
Almonds, peanuts, and pistachios…oh my!
Sunscreen
Its truesunscreen is only effective for three years.
So if youre diligent in applying and using up a bottle (or three) every yearstock up.
Otherwise, buy a single bottle and avoid bulk purchasing.
