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Bulk foods are a great way to save money and try foods that are new.
"Purchasing bulk foods seems hard."
"Purchasing bulk foods seems hard."
- Choose the food you'd like to buy.
- Write the number on the bulk bin on the bag tie provided by the store. There are usually pens nearby.
- Fill your bag slowly. There are also scales so you can see how much you are buying. You can buy as little or as much as you'd like.
- Close the bag with the tie.
Try This
Visit a store this week that sells bulk items and make a purchase.
Buying in Bulk 101
This simple video shows how to bring containers from home and use them to purchase bulk items at the market.
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