I just read that the cost of raising a child from birth to the age of 17 costs more than a quarter of a million dollars. And that doesn’t even include college tuition, which can easily run another $80,000 to $100,000. I find those numbers to be absolutely mind-boggling — especially since I have five kids in the house. I suppose this would be a lot easier if I were a millionaire, but as things stand, I’ve got to try to scrimp and save any way I can to stretch my dollars as far as they will possibly go. For instance, I buy only bulk party supplies, groceries, and toiletries, which does wonders for my budget.

With this many children around, it feels like we’re always getting ready for parties of some kind or other. Birthdays are of course the biggest occasions and since we have one every other month on average, I simply purchase bulk party supplies and keep them stored away until required. There’s no sense in buying new streamers, bunting, gift bags, wrapping paper, noisemakers, and hats for each get-together when I can purchase larger quantities that work out to a fraction of the retail price. Sure, sometimes my boys and girls grumble about not being able to have the latest Disney character plastered across their paper cake plates, but they soon get over it. Now I just order bulk party supplies once a year from a wholesale website and I’m set for another round of birthdays, Halloween, and Christmas.

The same principle holds true for regular groceries as well. Just as buying bulk party supplies is cheaper in the long run than purchasing the very same items in smaller quantities, purchasing certain grocery products by the case can save me a bundle over time. For instance, we go through lots of soup, bread, ketchup, potato chips, juice, cereal, and vitamins in this house, and I would be broke in no time if I had to pay the full retail price for everything. But by signing up for a membership at one of those wholesale shopping clubs, I’m able to save big while keeping good food on the table.

And don’t even get me started on toiletries such as soap, shampoo, and toothpaste! I have to replace these items so frequently that I sometimes feel as though I’m running a hotel instead of a household. But fortunately, the same places that sell bulk party supplies and groceries also offer massive containers of common toiletry items that not only last longer but also take less of a bite out of my wallet.

As the cost of raising a family in the modern world continues to rise, the only thing parents can do is look for good ways to save money on items you use all the time. Take it from me: buying bulk party supplies, groceries, and toiletries definitely makes a huge difference in my family’s bottom line — and can help you get more for your money as well.

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