1. Posted by Tom T on Sun, Jun 21, 2009, 6:13 pm PDT

Do these two people get paid for writing articles with facts that everyone already knows. How do I get a job like that.

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2. Posted by squirt on Sun, Jun 21, 2009, 6:18 pm PDT

do not freeze your coffee.

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3. Posted by Jason S on Sun, Jun 21, 2009, 6:19 pm PDT

Or just get cloth diapers once and for about $700...and that works for all your kids...the average kid costs about $2,500 for diapers

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4. Posted by wifman@att.net on Sun, Jun 21, 2009, 6:21 pm PDT

Your comment on botled water makes no sense especially in light of the disclosure that the heat generated in a car and leaching chemicals in plastic bottles is dangerous to the helath.. The validy of the whole article is in question

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5. Posted by nenetica@sbcglobal.net on Sun, Jun 21, 2009, 6:24 pm PDT

Bueno me parece estupenda idea de tener grocerie de todo un poco en caso de emerjenciay lleguemos a una deprecion y nos den racionado las cosa parece que eso es lo que va a suceder como cuba venezuela y mi quridonicaragua que dios nos libre att. una servidora.

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6. Posted by cebock on Sun, Jun 21, 2009, 6:24 pm PDT

The most important thing they left out was suggestions WHERE to shop for good deals in bulk buying.

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7. Posted by kndtwm@ymail.com on Sun, Jun 21, 2009, 6:25 pm PDT

Ladies - After 66 years of buying bulk I never thought of your ideas! NOT!

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8. Posted by Lorraine j on Sun, Jun 21, 2009, 6:27 pm PDT

To Jason S how would you like to feel wet all the time? Theres no need for that anymore. And don't tell me you change them every 1/2 hr.

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9. Posted by frogkickfrolic on Sun, Jun 21, 2009, 6:27 pm PDT

Ugh, COMMON SENSE; we know this already and though I agree with all, I completely disagree with bottled water. Please, no more bottle water. It's so unnecessary. Why not buy a couple of gallons of water, finish them, than get a water purifier attachment (Brita) and keep refilling the gallons and storing them in the refridgerator as needed. That's what we do and it's the best way to keep purified, cold water without wasting so much plastic.

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10. Posted by ngarr63@bellsouth.net on Sun, Jun 21, 2009, 6:33 pm PDT

i have been buying in bulk. for40. years, i cant belive it;s just now catching on;

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11. Posted by nalakram@att.net on Sun, Jun 21, 2009, 6:34 pm PDT

you should not store coffee in the freezer/refrigerator. most coffee snobs know this. undermines the flavor. not good for the oils.

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12. Posted by bguthaus@sbcglobal.net on Sun, Jun 21, 2009, 6:36 pm PDT

This is new? Sorry ladies, many people have figured this out a long tome ago.

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13. Posted by bigstevoreno on Sun, Jun 21, 2009, 6:37 pm PDT

I freeze my Gevalia and have had no problems.

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14. Posted by Sommer on Sun, Jun 21, 2009, 6:40 pm PDT

That stuff about plastic poison is a complete myth, and I can't believe so many people still think it is true. There aren't any poisons in plastic that come out when heated, end of story. Great article.

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15. Posted by William A on Sun, Jun 21, 2009, 6:50 pm PDT

Indeed. Do not Freeeeezzz your coffee. Freezers zap moisture from whatever you put in them. Best way to hold coffee is int he whole bean form and just keep them in a cool and dry place and keep an air tight seal. I've found that 8:00 coffee is just about as good as you'll find for the whole bean. Also, for the best tasting coffee. Don't let it sit in the filter the night before. BUT! the number one key to great tasting coffee is filtered clean water. Tap water is good but only if you're filtering it. Chlorine, fluoride and all the other chemicals tend to foul up a good bean.

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16. Posted by henryjennyw@att.net on Sun, Jun 21, 2009, 6:50 pm PDT

It's also good to buy laundry soap and sodas.

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17. Posted by TIMOTHY C on Sun, Jun 21, 2009, 6:50 pm PDT

buy kosco & sams club stock.

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18. Posted by Sylina E on Sun, Jun 21, 2009, 6:51 pm PDT

I alway's buy in bulk.....i have 2 children who can eat as much as grown men....cosco & b jays are perfect 4 buying in bulk............

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19. Posted by Brad Sr. on Sun, Jun 21, 2009, 6:55 pm PDT

if u dont have the cancer gene,you wont get cancer.If u do have it and live long enough youll get it.theres plenty enough carcinagins (naturall occuring) in all we eat drink and breath.quit living in fear liberals!!!!!!!!

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20. Posted by ecross on Sun, Jun 21, 2009, 6:59 pm PDT

So........I guess the gist of this article is that when buying bulk do not buy things that will spoil after awhile. Hmmmm, I just may have to toss all those tomatoes and eggs and umpteen gallons of milk that I have had sitting around since May when I bought so much of them; you know, to stock up on the perishibles and stuff!

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21. Posted by Melissa R on Sun, Jun 21, 2009, 7:01 pm PDT

I think the coffee and the bottled water are the worst things to buy in bulk. Aren't we trying to go green? Bottled water is so bad for you. And if the suggestion was merely to help those that buy a couple of water bottles a day, why not encourage them to reuse those said bottles instead of buying more. "Remember to recyle!" Are you kidding me? Someone who buys water in bulk is definately not worried about recycling, they're worried about convenience. Come on ladies, get it together. And did you think to ask "coffee people" for "coffee" advice?? Keeping the amount you need is the way to go. And freezing it is the worst advice. Do some research next time.

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22. Posted by eascc9@att.net on Sun, Jun 21, 2009, 7:03 pm PDT

I liked the story. Am terminal don't need e-mails except from others dying. Compliments to all the cartoon like faces.

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23. Posted by MOJO JOJO on Sun, Jun 21, 2009, 7:07 pm PDT

How about spam? It has a 50yr shelf life!! Or canned food? Who wrote this article? Coffee wine and nuts? Get real!! I wouldn't want to be at their house if poop hit the fan!!

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24. Posted by PENNY S on Sun, Jun 21, 2009, 7:08 pm PDT

What happened to if you don't have anything nice to say then don't say anything at all. Why does everyone leave mean remarks and comments. Grow up and be nice for a change.

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25. Posted by jkmnky@bellsouth.net on Sun, Jun 21, 2009, 7:09 pm PDT

Check out the bottled water story on snopes.com. No truth to the cancer story they report. Coke or Pepsi must have started that tale.

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26. Posted by tulsa99telecom@sbcglobal.net on Sun, Jun 21, 2009, 7:11 pm PDT

You mean buying toilet paper one roll at a time is NOT the way to do it?

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27. Posted by frugaltx on Sun, Jun 21, 2009, 7:12 pm PDT

While shopping / purchasing in bulk is one option, in our family we prefer to use coupons and link them with in store specials and vendor promotions to get many household, food, and personal care items for FREE or at rock bottom pricing. Visit http://www.justfrugalicious.com to take a peek at how we are saving!

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28. Posted by Sybil on Sun, Jun 21, 2009, 7:12 pm PDT

yeah for bulk buying...

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29. Posted by BlutoBird on Sun, Jun 21, 2009, 7:13 pm PDT

Buy in bulk from anyone other than Wal-Mart or Sam's. They are, collectively, the most evil for-profit corporation on the planet.

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30. Posted by annbwwts on Sun, Jun 21, 2009, 7:13 pm PDT

When buying almonds in bulk, store most of them in the freezer or fridge if you are slow to use them. Almonds will go rancid after a while (like not a week or two, but maybe in a couple of months at room temp)

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