So this article is interesting for reference: http://www.couponsherpa.com/ask-coupon-sherpa/11-products-you-should-only-buy-at-big-box-stores/ I saw the link on the Taking Stock blog on the N&O's website. I am not the perfect frugal shopper by any means...so I am glad to see these general guidelines in case I haven't been really up to date on my q's or sales.