Helpful bulk buys to make Christmas Day prep a breeze

Christmas is just around the corner and the mad dash to get everything prepared has truly begun. With so much to do and so little time, buying in bulk is an affordable way to tick the essentials off the list and save a lot of money in the process.

To help you out, we've rounded up some of the best Christmas bulk buys to make this year's celebration more affordable but also less stressful (a major pro to buying online) and one to remember. 

NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.

Drinks, chips and lollies

Twisties Cheese Party Size Share Pack, 270g

Get it here for $3.60

They're a classic Aussie snack, so why not have a party-size pack for your classic Aussie family Christmas?

Red Rock Deli Potato Chips Share Pack, 165g  

Sea Salt for $3.38Salt and Vinegar for $3.38Honey Soy Chicken for $4.49

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Allen's Party Mix Bulk Bag, 1.3kg 

Here for $30

You're bound to find your favourite lolly in a bag of Allen's Party Mix, especially when there's 1.3kg of lollies!

You can also buy a variety Allen's lollies in bulk including their Retro Party Mix, snakes, chocolate freckles, jelly beans and Minties.

M&M's Chocolate Bucket Bundle

Buy them here for $22

Maltesers Chocolate Bucket Bundle

Buy them both for $21.99

Lindt Lindor Milk Chocolate Truffles, 1kg 

Buy them here for $50

Who can resist a delectable Lindt chocolate truffle? Have a huge 1kg supply ready for Christmas day.

Pepsi Max, Solo and Sunkist 375mL cans, 30-Pack 

Pepsi Max for $23.40Solo for $23.40Sunkist for $23.40

By the looks of things, it's going to be a hot summer, so you better stock up on those cool and refreshing soft drinks now for all your guests with a 30-pack of your favourite flavour.

Here are some more flavours and sizes to stock up on:

Coke 375mL cans, 36-Pack for $33.86

Coke Zero 375mL cans, 36-Pack for $36

Kirks Creaming Soda 375mL cans, 20-Pack for $11.70

Kirks Pasito 375mL cans, 20-Pack for $11.70

Kirks Lemonade 375mL cans, 20-Pack for $11.70

Pepsi, Mountain Dew and Kirks Sugar-free Lemonade, 1.25L, 12-pack 

Pepsi for $32.40Mountain Dew for $19.44Sugar-free Lemonade for $23.85

Not keen on cleaning up the cans at the end of the day? No worries! You can buy 1.25L bottles in bulk as well.

More soft drinks bottles to buy:

Solo, 1.25L, 12-Pack for $32.40

Pepsi Max, 1.25L, 12-Pack for $32.40 

Pepsi Max, 2L, 8-Pack for $23.04 

Vanilla Coke, 2L, 8-Pack for $40.90 

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Essentials for the Christmas table

LEMESO Christmas Disposable Tableware, 122 Pieces 

Get the set here for $39.99

Get prepared for the family feast all in one purchase with this bulk disposable tableware set. It comes with 48 plates in two sizes, 24 napkins, 24 paper cups, 24 paper straws as well as a tablecloth and Christmasy banner.

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LXURY Christmas Paper Dinnerware Set, 144 Pieces for $37.79  

DLux Gold Plastic Dinnerware Set, 175 Pieces for $74.99

Katbite Christmas Cupcake Liners, 200-Pack 

Now $16.99

You can't forget dessert, and with these 200 cupcake liners, you can make all kinds of flavoured cakes that everyone is bound to love.

SharkBliss Christmas Cocktail Napkins, 100-Pack

Get 100 here for $19.99

Handee Ultra Double Length Paper Towel, 8-Pack 

Get them now for $18

Be prepared for the inevitable messes and spills with this eight-pack of double-length Handee Ultra paper towels. 

Aerogard Insect Repellent Odourless Fabric Spray, 150g, 6-Pack 

Buy them here for $40.50

Mosquito repellent is a must when you're celebrating Christmas outside. This six-pack of Aerogard Odourless Fabric Spray will keep the mozzies away, while not leaving your skin feeling sticky. 

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Wrapping paper, cards and decorations

DELURA Christmas Wrapping Paper, 74cm x 50cm, 15-Pack 

Buy them here for $28.90

Making every present under the tree bright and bold, this 15-pack of wrapping paper comes in a wide range of designs with snowflakes, reindeer, Santa and all things Christmas. Also included are four ribbons and some double-sided sticky tape. You can also score 5 per cent off when you use your Amazon coupon at checkout.

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NLR Christmas Greeting Cards, 24-Pack 

Buy them now for $21.89

Send your season greetings with this 24-pack of Christmas cards and envelopes.

Gingerbread Christmas Tree Ornaments, 12-Pack 

Get them now for $15.59

Fyvadio Christmas Ribbon, 182m, 8-Pack 

Get them here for $20.99

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