Buying in Bulk?? Is that your way?
“All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast.”
I have always loved to have my things stock up inside because I don't like begging or asking for this and that from another person. My foodstuffs are in bulk as I don't want to be stranded or not have anything available in my house especially when I need something to cook urgently. The feeling that you have a lot of food and ingredients in the house is always ecstatic.
You can never see me asking for matches from a neighbor because I am always having those little things available and would notice if they are getting finished so I can quickly get another from the market.
One of the reasons I stock up my home with foodstuffs and ingredients is because I am someone who doesn't always leave her room. I prefer to stay indoors as long as there is food and wouldn't be needing anything outside. Besides, it helps me save money for other things.
I have a cabinet where I store my foods and things I would need anytime and whenever I go to the market, I buy things in bulk and not little by little.
I have found out that when you buy things in the market in bulk, they are cheaper than buying them one by one. Besides, there would be times when one would be stranded and there wouldn't be money to get what you want at that moment, but having foods in surplus at home with your gas filled will make you comfortable and relaxed.
Who doesn't like buying in Bulk? Don't you have that feeling of comfort in you when you have a lot of raw foods in your home?
Growing up, I have made up my mind not to do what my parents did. We would always buy things in little quantities and most times we are left stranded when we need something we couldn't find in the area, especially at night and we just have to manage what is at home. Another factor that could be responsible for this is poverty.
Many people wished to stock their home with lots of food and other things they would need but lack of money stops them from achieving their aim. It's so sad though but I believe one can get out of such mentality and still be able to manage to buy things in the home without having to always ask from neighbors those little things you shouldn't be asking like matches, maggi, salt, onions etc
You can't come to my home and not find those things available. In fact, if I need to prepare something at night, I don't need to knock at other's doors to request for something I need. My siblings and I love to buy things in bulk and would save money for other things.
When I was in school, students would always come around to ask for these little things. I didn't expect them to borrow or ask because being a student doesn't mean you shouldn't have them in your home. I have seen many students complaining they aren't given much money from home, but these are people you will see buying fancy clothes and shoes. What is important? Your needs or wants?
As much as we would believe, food is very important in a man's life and without it, you can't do other things but they prefer to buy clothes, look good rather than buying little things to keep them satisfied.
I was also a student then and I know how important food is in our lives. I don't joke with food and so, I try to buy things in bulk because a day will come I won't have money to get things I need but buying ahead of time would save me.
This is why I keep working hard to save some money for food every month. At the end of the month, I go to the market to buy foodstuffs and by calculating, It takes me another two months to buy food again and for that period, I save my money for other things while I am enjoying my food.
It is always good to plan your life to be comfortable. Be able to understand the difference between your wants and needs.
Being poor isn't an excuse not to buy food at home. There are days you will have money and being wise to set aside a little amount to get those things you need will make you wise, but comparing yourself to others and wanting to live above your limit is what makes one a fool.
Food is important and you need to get ready for it. Buy in bulk as it is cheaper than buying little quantities everyday which takes money away from you because with such a habit, you can never save. Learn to save your money and buy in bulk rather than going to evey shop to buy things that would get finished at a goal.
Having in bulk too has helped me to give to others. You can't give what you don't have and through this act, I have always been blessed. If I don't have, I won't give and it's impossible to be blessed too if you don't help others.
Thanks for reading
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[May 04, 2022] (No 124 article for the year)
Eyyy same here, I also love buying in bulk and stock necessities. Just like you, I don't like begging from other people about this and that hahaha. I prefer to have mine hihihih