Yep agreed get stuff along the way so you won't have to buy it all at once, I was even able to score some cheap snacks at Big Lots that didn't have expiration dates (graham crackers). I started in September, a year before our wedding date. As soon as i joined this forum I leared what to buy and what to look out for as i'm in discount stores. Pick up items at the dollar tree everytime you see them, that's what I've learned the most from here! See hand santizer, get it, sunblock, get it, shower puffs, etc. Don't wait because they will be gone next time and there's absolutely no guarantee other dollar stores stock them.