Let the store be the store

Your space is limited.

Let Costco or Fred Meyer or Target keep things until you actually need them.

Sure, it’s good idea to have things on hand.

Back ups of frequently used or edible items.

It’s not such a good idea to have so many of an item that your closets, pantry, or cupboards are overflowing with multiples.

Purchasing in bulk or multiples is only a good idea if you use the items in a timely manner and you have adequate space to store things.

Three three packs of pasta sauce taking up room on the shelf doesn’t make sense if you only have pasta once a month. Twelve rolls of paper towels take up a lot of storage.

Giant economy boxes of things that get stale before you eat them aren’t a bargain.

Try coming from a place of abundance and trust that you can get what you need when you need it.

You don’t live in a warehouse, or a store. You live in a home. Do what you can to make it feel like one.