Anyone who buys in bulk or stocks up on sale items runs into two problems.  The first is running out of space.  I don’t tend to have this problem because my wife cuts me off from purchasing more before all the storage in our house is gone.  The second, is not realizing that you are running out of a product that you had a ton of.

A good example for me is that we are now down to three rolls of bath tissue.  This creates a problem; I now have to settle for the best deal available instead of the best deal possible.  Meaning I am spending more money than I want to on bath tissue.

Like most people my life is really crazy.  This means I have to force myself to take an inventory of the non-perishable items in my house. I tend to put this off because it is not a fun job but the latest oversight of bath tissue has forced me to go ahead and take inventory in my house.  I know this will please the few of you who have asked me in the past to let you know what I stock up on so here is my list of stocked items, with the quantities currently in storage.

Shampoo – 7 and 8 free sample packages

Body Wash – 5

Bar Soap – 5

Deodorant – 1

Toothpaste – 5

Toothbrush – 2

Mouthwash – 2

Moisturizer – 6 free samples

Bath Tissue – 3

Since it is just my wife and I this list tells me that I need to look for a great deal on deodorant toothbrushes and, of course, bath tissue.  With a new baby less than a month away I have started looking for baby products that I need to take advantage of the best possible deals.  I am told that the stock pile of diapers we have received will be gone in a few days and I should look to have as many on hand as possible.  Any other advice from you seasoned parents out there?