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Being economic with your money and resources isn’t something that you should be ashamed of. Quite the opposite! Throwing wastefulness in the bin and embracing frugality, thriftiness, and creativity are the way to go—especially if we want our wallets and our environment to reap the rewards.

The r/Frugal subreddit, a community housing nearly 1.9 million savings-minded members, encourages people to take a different approach to spending. Using our heads more instead of opening our wallets wider, lies at the core of their philosophy. We’ve collected some of the best life hacks that will help you budget better and help protect our lovely Planet Earth at the same time.

Waste not, want not, so let’s get scrolling. Upvote the hacks that you found to be the most useful and if you’re feeling generous, share some of your own frugal-living tips, dear Pandas.

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I Work At A Travel Agency, And When We Have To “Destroy” Our Outdated Maps, I Reuse Them As Wrapping Paper

I Work At A Travel Agency, And When We Have To “Destroy” Our Outdated Maps, I Reuse Them As Wrapping Paper

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Girlfriend And I Wanted A Large Mirror On Our Wall, But Didn't Want To Spend $$$ So We Found 6 Small Closet Door Mirrors On Sale For $4 Each

Girlfriend And I Wanted A Large Mirror On Our Wall, But Didn't Want To Spend $$$ So We Found 6 Small Closet Door Mirrors On Sale For $4 Each

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I Saw A Previous Post Which Used Old Maps As Wrapping Paper, So Here Is My Old Music Used As Wrapping Paper!

I Saw A Previous Post Which Used Old Maps As Wrapping Paper, So Here Is My Old Music Used As Wrapping Paper!

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The ‘Frugal’ online community lives by the motto, “Waste Less—Gain More!” And they’re absolutely right: there’s lots to gain from living less wasteful, more flexible lives.

“Frugality is the mental approach we each take when considering our resource allocations. It includes time, money, convenience, and many other factors,” the subreddit mods describe what their community is all about. Active since March of 2008, r/Frugal has since then entrenched itself in Reddit and formed a very sizeable niche for anyone and everyone who wants to embrace a more economic, less wasteful way of living life in the 21st century.

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Enjoying The Porch Of Our New Home, Where We Live Rent Free As Caretakers Of A Wildlife Sanctuary. Eight Hours Of Labor A Week In Exchange For What Would Be At Least $1300/Month

Enjoying The Porch Of Our New Home, Where We Live Rent Free As Caretakers Of A Wildlife Sanctuary. Eight Hours Of Labor A Week In Exchange For What Would Be At Least $1300/Month

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#5

Didn't Want To Waste The Failed Films So I Turned Them Into Little Paintings

Didn't Want To Waste The Failed Films So I Turned Them Into Little Paintings

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#6

Don't Pay For Scientific Journals

Don't Pay For Scientific Journals

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TTorrest Author
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Here to be a party pooper: Just please don't download *novels* for free off pirate sites. That's stealing.

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In an interview for a previous Bored Panda article, I had a chat about saving on food costs if you’re a fast-food lover with Jake Butler from ‘Save the Student,’ a UK-based organization that advises students on how to make their money go further.

According to Jake, we have to talk about the obvious—you can save the most money on fast-food and takeaways by learning to say ‘no’ to tasty treats and cooking solely at home. However, not all hope is lost, dear Pandas!

You can make a lot of your fave fast-food meals at home. The best parts are that it’s way cheaper and that you have complete control over the nutritional value.

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Money Is A Bit Tight Right Now So I Made Some Homemade Halloween Decorations. Turned Out Pretty Good, I Think

Money Is A Bit Tight Right Now So I Made Some Homemade Halloween Decorations. Turned Out Pretty Good, I Think

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My Wife’s Great Aunt Has Been Saving On A Birthday Card For 35 Years With Her Friend As They Just Send Each Other The Same Card Back And Forth To Each Other Every Year. How Cool Is The Card And The Story That It Has Created?

My Wife’s Great Aunt Has Been Saving On A Birthday Card For 35 Years With Her Friend As They Just Send Each Other The Same Card Back And Forth To Each Other Every Year. How Cool Is The Card And The Story That It Has Created?

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My Grandfather would gift my Grandmother the same Christmas card every year for many years. It was awesome because it had all the messages he'd written to her over the years for Christmas. Was really sweet.

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“The good news is that you can easily recreate your favorites at home for a fraction of the price. It's much healthier this way too. Google is definitely your friend here as you can find fakeaway recipes from a number of sites. During the lockdown, McDonald’s even released instructions on how to make their famous breakfast egg McMuffin at home,” Jake from ‘Save the Student’ told Bored Panda that we don’t have to live without tasty food even if we’re saving money.

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Our Canning Haul For The Year, Still Have To Do Apples Yet. All Home Grown Veggies

Our Canning Haul For The Year, Still Have To Do Apples Yet. All Home Grown Veggies

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Jo Davies
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I also do this. Have a large veggie garden and I can freeze, pickle, make sauces to freeze and prepare for cooking and freeze. Also make my own frozen chips (French Fries) which are much better than store bought. Veggie peels and bones are made into stock. Saves a fortune, healthier and less waste.

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#11

Been Using My Great Grandfather's Razor For A While Now. Decided To Clean And Polish It This Morning. Most Frugal Way To Shave. Blades Are Dirt Cheap! Before/After

Been Using My Great Grandfather's Razor For A While Now. Decided To Clean And Polish It This Morning. Most Frugal Way To Shave. Blades Are Dirt Cheap! Before/After

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#12

Both Of Our Children Used This Crib For The First 2.5 Years Of Their Lives. Trying To Get Another 5 Years Out Of It!

Both Of Our Children Used This Crib For The First 2.5 Years Of Their Lives. Trying To Get Another 5 Years Out Of It!

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“The good news is that the ingredients for most of these recipes aren't too pricey and you can still hunt for bargains to make the dish cheaper. Buying in bulk is always a winner too when it comes to saving money so it's a great idea to get together with friends and maybe take it in turns to make your favorite fakeaways,” Jake said.

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According to him, the essence of creating takeaways at home lies in the seasoning! “Salt and pepper won't break the bank, but they can make or break a meal. Don't forget that sugar can take a dish to the next level too.”

#13

Wedding For Under $3k USD. Dress For $15 USD. This Was Right For Us

Wedding For Under $3k USD. Dress For $15 USD. This Was Right For Us

Here's our cost breakdown. Only the daughters needed shoes. I did my own makeup, but purchased a few high quality items. Our marriage license cost includes the cost to have a mailed copy of the marriage certificate. Ring cost does not include the engagement ring. Thanks to Covid, we stayed well under budget. Full disclosure: we're having a destination wedding (vow renewal) in Oct 2021 with just immediate family, where we're paying for accommodations for all 25 people. I'd be happy with just our Covid wedding, but we are fortunate enough to be able to do both.

Venue (Park):$0.00- Justice of the Peace:$130.00- Marriage License:$70.00- Photographer:$200.00- Floral:$34.00- Attire: $258.53 (Bride $15.00, Groom $52.64, Son $52.64, Daughters (2) $138.25)- Makeup:$70.00- Rings:$1,986.88

Total $2,749.41

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#14

I Asked My Local Farm Stand If They Had Any Damaged Produce They Couldn't Sell. They Gave Me All Of This For Free!

I Asked My Local Farm Stand If They Had Any Damaged Produce They Couldn't Sell. They Gave Me All Of This For Free!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Never hurts to ask. Offering something in exchange would be neighborly.

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#15

I Recently Lost A Lot Of Weight And Had To Replace My Whole Wardrobe. I Didn't Want To Throw Away Old Clothes That Still Had Some Kind Of Life, So Here We See 11 Leggings, 9 Tank Tops, 1 Top, And (Part Of) One Skirt Repurposed Into A Rug

I Recently Lost A Lot Of Weight And Had To Replace My Whole Wardrobe. I Didn't Want To Throw Away Old Clothes That Still Had Some Kind Of Life, So Here We See 11 Leggings, 9 Tank Tops, 1 Top, And (Part Of) One Skirt Repurposed Into A Rug

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#16

Check The International Foods Aisle For Spices. Price Difference Of Two Aisles Over At My Local Grocery

Check The International Foods Aisle For Spices. Price Difference Of Two Aisles Over At My Local Grocery

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#17

Built A Table Out Of Shipping Pallets Left For Trash Outside A Shipping Center! Total Cost: $23

Built A Table Out Of Shipping Pallets Left For Trash Outside A Shipping Center! Total Cost: $23

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#18

To Whoever Shared Wine And Painting Date Night Idea - Thank You!

To Whoever Shared Wine And Painting Date Night Idea - Thank You!

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#19

I Built A Chicken Coop For Free Out Of Materials From Craigslist

I Built A Chicken Coop For Free Out Of Materials From Craigslist

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#20

Beaded And Appliqued This Rust-Stained Dress And Wore It To A Wedding

Beaded And Appliqued This Rust-Stained Dress And Wore It To A Wedding

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#21

Pet Tip (Oc): Save All Semi-Viable Parts Of "Dead" Dog Toys, Order Some Replacement Squeakers, And Make A New Super Fun Franken-Toy!

Pet Tip (Oc): Save All Semi-Viable Parts Of "Dead" Dog Toys, Order Some Replacement Squeakers, And Make A New Super Fun Franken-Toy!

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#22

I Made A Two Piece Outfit Out Of This Men’s Shirt I Got For $2.50 At Salvation Army

I Made A Two Piece Outfit Out Of This Men’s Shirt I Got For $2.50 At Salvation Army

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wow! that's $2.50 and heaps of talent. i got $2.50, but zero talent. I'd probably just end up with a pre-loved shirt in my closet till I decide to sell it for $.50 or give it away. (speaking from experience)

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About 6 Years Ago I Ditched Paper Towels And Switched To Cotton Shop Towels. I Bought 150 Off Amazon For About $30. They Have Been Life Changing For Staying Frugal And Eco Conscious! I Keep A “Garbage Can” In My Kitchen To Separate These Out And Wash When Full With Hot Water, Detergent, And Bleach

About 6 Years Ago I Ditched Paper Towels And Switched To Cotton Shop Towels. I Bought 150 Off Amazon For About $30. They Have Been Life Changing For Staying Frugal And Eco Conscious! I Keep A “Garbage Can” In My Kitchen To Separate These Out And Wash When Full With Hot Water, Detergent, And Bleach

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Roe Rainrunner
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I use them. But I keep asking myself: Is "washing them in hot water with bleach" really better for the environment than paper kitchen towels?

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Couple Years Back I Ripped Out A Deck For My (Now Passed) Great Uncle. My Grandpa And I Saved The Pieces For When Eventually I Could Have My Own Back Yard! We Just Built It Today! Free Wood And 5 Hours Of Work!

Couple Years Back I Ripped Out A Deck For My (Now Passed) Great Uncle. My Grandpa And I Saved The Pieces For When Eventually I Could Have My Own Back Yard! We Just Built It Today! Free Wood And 5 Hours Of Work!

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My Husband Loves Berry Jam, But Berries Are Quite Expensive This Year, So I Decided To Forage Instead Of Buying, And Picked Over 4kg. Of Them

My Husband Loves Berry Jam, But Berries Are Quite Expensive This Year, So I Decided To Forage Instead Of Buying, And Picked Over 4kg. Of Them

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Remember to only pick, what you need. Those coming by after you would also like to pick some.

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#26

Some Cheap Rit Dye Made My Old Backpack Look New Again

Some Cheap Rit Dye Made My Old Backpack Look New Again

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The Tool Set Gift I Got My Dad For Father's Day Was Heavy And Awkward To Wrap Traditionally, So I Bought A Small Tarp And A Pack Of Colorful Bungee Cords To Act As Gift Wrap And Ribbon! Practical And Only Cost Me $10!

The Tool Set Gift I Got My Dad For Father's Day Was Heavy And Awkward To Wrap Traditionally, So I Bought A Small Tarp And A Pack Of Colorful Bungee Cords To Act As Gift Wrap And Ribbon! Practical And Only Cost Me $10!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's a great idea. What man wouldn't want another tarp and more bungee cords?

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#28

Oh The Life Of An Electricians Wife, Forced To Strip For Extra Cash!

Oh The Life Of An Electricians Wife, Forced To Strip For Extra Cash!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Copper is about $3 a pound. Stripping the coatings from wire scraps is a mindless task. Great way to make a few extra bucks!

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#29

I Combined A Broken Hockey Stick And Rake Into A Much Stronger Rake. Is This A Win?

I Combined A Broken Hockey Stick And Rake Into A Much Stronger Rake. Is This A Win?

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#30

Spent $2 On 4 Heads Of Garlic Last Fall, Now I Have Over 70 Heads Of Garlic All Braided Together

Spent $2 On 4 Heads Of Garlic Last Fall, Now I Have Over 70 Heads Of Garlic All Braided Together

1. Separate the heads into cloves
2. Plant in dirt 6ish inches apart in the fall
3. Wait until summer when the leaves start to die back
4. Harvest and braid into beautiful vampire necklaces

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Lowe's Employee Here: My Manager Told Me To Throw Away Bags Of Seeds Because We Needed Floor Space For Other Products. I Asked For A Deal And Got Each Back For 3-5 Cents. Regular Price Is $1.09-$2.49 269 Bags For Retail Price Of $646.59. I Payed $5.40

Lowe's Employee Here: My Manager Told Me To Throw Away Bags Of Seeds Because We Needed Floor Space For Other Products. I Asked For A Deal And Got Each Back For 3-5 Cents. Regular Price Is $1.09-$2.49 269 Bags For Retail Price Of $646.59. I Payed $5.40

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Not Paying For Expensive Spices Shelf. Instead, My Boyfriend Made This From Old Bed Slats. Jars From Mustard, Jams Etc. To Keep Homemade Seasoning Blends

Not Paying For Expensive Spices Shelf. Instead, My Boyfriend Made This From Old Bed Slats. Jars From Mustard, Jams Etc. To Keep Homemade Seasoning Blends

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Whenever I Get A Dish Sponge That Is Past Its Lifetime For Washing Dishes, I Always Cut It In Half And Then Retire Those Sponges For Household Cleaning Around The Bathroom And Other Dirty Areas. Cutting In Half Make Sure That They Never Get Used For Dishes Again

Whenever I Get A Dish Sponge That Is Past Its Lifetime For Washing Dishes, I Always Cut It In Half And Then Retire Those Sponges For Household Cleaning Around The Bathroom And Other Dirty Areas. Cutting In Half Make Sure That They Never Get Used For Dishes Again

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I cut the new ones up into 4-6 pieces. If they get so gunky washing them isn't worth the time, water, and effort, toss it and grab the next one. Note: you usually do the scrubbing with the force of two to three middle fingers, so why use a scrubber the size of your whole hand?

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Learned This From My Mom. Everytime You Buy Chives/Green Onion Just Cut Most Of It Off And Use Them Or Store Them In The Fridge. Then Put The Roots In A Cup With Half An Inch Of Water. Regrows Back To Full Size Or More Within A Few Days. Can Repeat Up To About 2-4 Times If You Have A Good Batch

Learned This From My Mom. Everytime You Buy Chives/Green Onion Just Cut Most Of It Off And Use Them Or Store Them In The Fridge. Then Put The Roots In A Cup With Half An Inch Of Water. Regrows Back To Full Size Or More Within A Few Days. Can Repeat Up To About 2-4 Times If You Have A Good Batch

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I Think You'll Like The Gift I Got From My Frugal Aunt

I Think You'll Like The Gift I Got From My Frugal Aunt

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#36

A Little Cleaning And A $30 Leather Repair Kit, And It's Almost As Good As New!

A Little Cleaning And A $30 Leather Repair Kit, And It's Almost As Good As New!

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In An Effort To Make My Iced Tea Obsession Less Expensive And Also In Trying To Be Less Wasteful, I Took The Labels Off Of A Pack Of Snapple Bottles And I've Been Using Them To Make My Own Iced Tea For A While. It's Seriously Has Cut My Drink Cost Down By Like 90%

In An Effort To Make My Iced Tea Obsession Less Expensive And Also In Trying To Be Less Wasteful, I Took The Labels Off Of A Pack Of Snapple Bottles And I've Been Using Them To Make My Own Iced Tea For A While. It's Seriously Has Cut My Drink Cost Down By Like 90%

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Finally Figured Out How To Extend The Life Of My Fresh Spinach To Avoid Waste And Enjoy It Longer! Transferring To A Zip Lock Bag After Purchase And Inserting A Folded Paper Towel Reduces The Moisture That Collects In The Original Bag. Still Fresh Weeks Later Instead Of Spoiling Within A Week!

Finally Figured Out How To Extend The Life Of My Fresh Spinach To Avoid Waste And Enjoy It Longer! Transferring To A Zip Lock Bag After Purchase And Inserting A Folded Paper Towel Reduces The Moisture That Collects In The Original Bag. Still Fresh Weeks Later Instead Of Spoiling Within A Week!

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#39

Made Some Cinnamon Sugar Cookies From Leftover Pie Crust

Made Some Cinnamon Sugar Cookies From Leftover Pie Crust

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I Used To Throw Away All The Stuff My Kid Gets From Goody Bags At Other Birthday Parties. Now I Recycle Them And Put Them In A Piñata On Her Birthday

I Used To Throw Away All The Stuff My Kid Gets From Goody Bags At Other Birthday Parties. Now I Recycle Them And Put Them In A Piñata On Her Birthday

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My Local Supermarket Sells 'Miss-Shaped' Fruit And Veg For Several Dollars Cheaper Than Regular Produce - Easy Way To Save A Few Bucks, Plus The Packaging Is Super Cute!

My Local Supermarket Sells 'Miss-Shaped' Fruit And Veg For Several Dollars Cheaper Than Regular Produce - Easy Way To Save A Few Bucks, Plus The Packaging Is Super Cute!

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#42

Cloths Pins Are $1 For 100 And So Much Better Than Plastic Chip Clips

Cloths Pins Are $1 For 100 And So Much Better Than Plastic Chip Clips

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#43

Made A Staircase With Rocks And Repurposed Cement Slabs

Made A Staircase With Rocks And Repurposed Cement Slabs

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My husband built a huge koi pond in our backyard using all the rock that was dug up when we built our home. We own a swimming pool company so he used old

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#44

I Got Bids From Tile Setters To Do A Backsplash For $2000. I Ended Up Doing It Myself For Under $200

I Got Bids From Tile Setters To Do A Backsplash For $2000. I Ended Up Doing It Myself For Under $200

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#45

Basically Getting Paid To Exercise, While Helping Clean Up The Neighborhood. Collecting Cans While Getting My Steps In. Frugal Af!

Basically Getting Paid To Exercise, While Helping Clean Up The Neighborhood. Collecting Cans While Getting My Steps In. Frugal Af!

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My Frugal Friends, I Just Made My Bathroom Counter Look Like This With An $11.99 Roll Of Adhesive Paper. Now I Wanna Cover Everything With It

My Frugal Friends, I Just Made My Bathroom Counter Look Like This With An $11.99 Roll Of Adhesive Paper. Now I Wanna Cover Everything With It

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#47

Never Buying Bread Again. I Realized I Can Bake About 50 Loaves Of Bread From 50 Lb Of Flour. Mega Savings

Never Buying Bread Again. I Realized I Can Bake About 50 Loaves Of Bread From 50 Lb Of Flour. Mega Savings

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Kirsten Kerkhof
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mother bakes all her own bread. The only tip she gives other who want to give baking a try that you will mess up a few loaves in the beginning, and then the occasional loaf because of circumstances.

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#48

Always Check The Weight

Always Check The Weight

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Andy Acceber
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow chicken is expensive in Canada! What's the unit of weight they're using? (Where I live in the U.S., chicken breast is frequently on sale for $1.99/lb.)

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#50

May Be A No Brainer But, Never Buy Prepackaged Fruit. This Was A $2 Watermelon That Would Have Cost $20 Precut

May Be A No Brainer But, Never Buy Prepackaged Fruit. This Was A $2 Watermelon That Would Have Cost $20 Precut

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Tracy Wallick
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some people have to buy things pre-cut; it's not laziness, it's necessity. Imagine trying to slice up a big-ass watermelon with arthritis, or Parkinson's; maybe someone who is severely depressed who needs to eat, but is unable to prepare food for themselves.

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#51

I Hated My Black Table. Instead Of Buying A New One, I Painted It. Love How It Brightens Up The Space

I Hated My Black Table. Instead Of Buying A New One, I Painted It. Love How It Brightens Up The Space

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've always wanted to do something like this but I'm too scared of screwing it up. This looks amazing!

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#52

I Found Myself Buying Makeup Removing Wipes Every Few Weeks.. But No More. With Fabric Remnants, An Old Hand Towel, And A Few Hours Of My Time, I’m Saving Money And The Planet!

I Found Myself Buying Makeup Removing Wipes Every Few Weeks.. But No More. With Fabric Remnants, An Old Hand Towel, And A Few Hours Of My Time, I’m Saving Money And The Planet!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Another one I thought was normal. I just assumed everyone had a "makeup towel" hanging around in their bathroom.

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#53

Free Empty Wine Crates From A Local Liquor Store? Free Bookshelves!

Free Empty Wine Crates From A Local Liquor Store? Free Bookshelves!

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Zoe's Mom
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Again, (Yes, I'm nagging) put legs on them. It elevates the piece; pun intended. Don't forget to tip your waitresses and watiers. Okay, leaving now.

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#54

Started Couponing And Got All Of This For $7!

Started Couponing And Got All Of This For $7!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Couponing in America seems like such a fun little habit. Pity it doesn't work quite this well in my part of the world.

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#55

My Library Receipt Shows How Much Money I’ve Saved By Using The Library

My Library Receipt Shows How Much Money I’ve Saved By Using The Library

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Amy Dodds
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Another book tip. There are lots of places where you can get second hand books. I got the whole discworld series from abebooks.co.uk and there were betwee. £2-3.50 each. I like to own book series, and now my kids can read them one day. When I have kids.

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#56

My Kids Love Happy Meals. I Don't Like Spending $15 On Each Trip. So I Made My Own At Home (Saved The Packaging From A Previous Trip). They Loved It!

My Kids Love Happy Meals. I Don't Like Spending $15 On Each Trip. So I Made My Own At Home (Saved The Packaging From A Previous Trip). They Loved It!

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#57

This Is 2 Lettuce Butts (After Getting Chopped) After 2 Weeks Of Sitting In Water. Easy Way To Save A Little Cash And One Less Reason To Leave The House During The Pandemic

This Is 2 Lettuce Butts (After Getting Chopped) After 2 Weeks Of Sitting In Water. Easy Way To Save A Little Cash And One Less Reason To Leave The House During The Pandemic

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GirlFriday
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Propagating plants is such a great way to save money. I live in a condo without a yard, but I have a bright patio so I grew a container garden this year.

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#58

Til Wd-40 Removes Sticker Residue. The Middle Bottle Still Had A Snowman Label On It; My Bathroom Is Going To Look Civilized Again

Til Wd-40 Removes Sticker Residue. The Middle Bottle Still Had A Snowman Label On It; My Bathroom Is Going To Look Civilized Again

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#59

My Way Of Recycling Disposable Masks. They Are Stronger And Longer Than The Average Twisted Ties

My Way Of Recycling Disposable Masks. They Are Stronger And Longer Than The Average Twisted Ties

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Sasy
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I cut the elastic off mine the other day and turned them into hair elastics, softer, stronger and was going in the bin.

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#60

Protip, Throw Hairpin Legs On Any Piece Of Wood To Instantly Upgrade Your Furniture

Protip, Throw Hairpin Legs On Any Piece Of Wood To Instantly Upgrade Your Furniture

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#61

My Local Rural Gas Station Makes Fresh Food All Day Everyday And Throws Everything Away When They Close. 30 Min Before Closing They Gave Me All This For Free. They Offered More But I Was Modest About Taking Too Much

My Local Rural Gas Station Makes Fresh Food All Day Everyday And Throws Everything Away When They Close. 30 Min Before Closing They Gave Me All This For Free. They Offered More But I Was Modest About Taking Too Much

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Finally Convinced My Girlfriend To Consider Cooking Meals At Home More Instead Of Eating Out. A Nice Meal Of Salmon, Organic Grain Mix And Broccoli For Two From Trader Joe’s, All For Less Than $20. A Boston Restaurant Would’ve Easily Charged Over $40. Hopefully We Keep This Trend Up!

Finally Convinced My Girlfriend To Consider Cooking Meals At Home More Instead Of Eating Out. A Nice Meal Of Salmon, Organic Grain Mix And Broccoli For Two From Trader Joe’s, All For Less Than $20. A Boston Restaurant Would’ve Easily Charged Over $40. Hopefully We Keep This Trend Up!

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Andy Acceber
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you want to continue the trend, you could always cook the meals. Are you expecting her to cook?

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#63

A Little Effort Can Save A Lot Of Money! Got This Stool For Free And Used One Can Of Spray Paint, Discounted Remnant Fabric, And New Rubber Feet!

A Little Effort Can Save A Lot Of Money! Got This Stool For Free And Used One Can Of Spray Paint, Discounted Remnant Fabric, And New Rubber Feet!

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#64

I Just Learned That When The Box Wine Stops Pouring You Can Cut It Open And There's Another Glass Or Two Of Regret Still In There

I Just Learned That When The Box Wine Stops Pouring You Can Cut It Open And There's Another Glass Or Two Of Regret Still In There

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A Head
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And if you're sitting lakeside, you can take out the bag, drain it without cutting it, blow it up and use it as a floaty.

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#65

Decided To Put My Hobby To Use And Make Reusable Swiffer Pads! I Have Three Cats And One Dog And I Get So Tired Of Buying Those Ridiculously Expensive Dusting Pads To Get Up All The Pet Hair. You Can Also Wet This, Dip It In Cleaning Solution, Wring It Out And You’ve Got A Mop

Decided To Put My Hobby To Use And Make Reusable Swiffer Pads! I Have Three Cats And One Dog And I Get So Tired Of Buying Those Ridiculously Expensive Dusting Pads To Get Up All The Pet Hair. You Can Also Wet This, Dip It In Cleaning Solution, Wring It Out And You’ve Got A Mop

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Susan Trevaskis-Owen
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People: Cleaning mop heads is a pain! Swiffer: Here, we've made disposable mop heads that never need cleaning. People: Awesome!! :::crochets Swiffer cloths that need cleaning:::

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#66

Instead Of Spending $20 A Month On Printer Cartridges, I Spent $60 On A Continuous Feed System That I Can Fill For Almost Nothing

Instead Of Spending $20 A Month On Printer Cartridges, I Spent $60 On A Continuous Feed System That I Can Fill For Almost Nothing

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#68

I Was About To Buy The Bigger Bottle Until I Noticed The Difference In Concentration And The Directions!

I Was About To Buy The Bigger Bottle Until I Noticed The Difference In Concentration And The Directions!

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Agfox
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of my dentists told me that mouthwash was useless when it came to tooth care. I'm interested to hear what other Pandas think

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#69

Turned A $2 Thrift-Store Top With Awful Sleeves Into My New Favorite Sweater!

Turned A $2 Thrift-Store Top With Awful Sleeves Into My New Favorite Sweater!

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#70

Have A Crappy Desk Chair That Offers No Back Support? Slide A Pillowcase Over It With A Firm, Fluffy Pillow

Have A Crappy Desk Chair That Offers No Back Support? Slide A Pillowcase Over It With A Firm, Fluffy Pillow

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Kari Panda
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No. Desk chairs are one of the things where you should really make sure you get a quality product.

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#71

Polishing Your Shoes Is The Frugal Choice

Polishing Your Shoes Is The Frugal Choice

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#72

Save Clothes From The Trash With A $10 Fabric Shaver. Sweater Went From Fuzzy And Pilled To Like New In A Matter Of Minutes

Save Clothes From The Trash With A $10 Fabric Shaver. Sweater Went From Fuzzy And Pilled To Like New In A Matter Of Minutes

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MargyB
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Be careful, its addictive! Once you start you'll be searching the house looking for more things to defluff!

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#73

Every Pair Of Jeans That Start To Wear Out Become Jorts In This Household

Every Pair Of Jeans That Start To Wear Out Become Jorts In This Household

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Monday
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The butt of mine always wears out first for some reason so this one wouldn't work :/

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#74

Made My Own Lunchable To Pack In The Cooler. Normal Lunchable Is $2.48 For 6 Pieces Of Ham, Cheese, And Crackers. I Paid $8 For A Pound Of Cheese, Box Of Crackers, And Package Of Ham Which Will Last Weeks

Made My Own Lunchable To Pack In The Cooler. Normal Lunchable Is $2.48 For 6 Pieces Of Ham, Cheese, And Crackers. I Paid $8 For A Pound Of Cheese, Box Of Crackers, And Package Of Ham Which Will Last Weeks

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indiecognition
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even though a real Lunchable costs more, at least its components are lower quality.

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#75

My Pillow Case Kept Sliding Off, Instead Of Buying A New One I Just Made Two Slits And Tied A Ribbon In It To Hold The Case!

My Pillow Case Kept Sliding Off, Instead Of Buying A New One I Just Made Two Slits And Tied A Ribbon In It To Hold The Case!

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Kirsten Kerkhof
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And for the edges of the ribbon: nowadays all ribbons in fabric and craft shops are synthetic. Just quickly run the edge through a flame to seal it (very quickly or the melted edge will turn brown). Voila, no fraying. If you do not want the slightly hardened edge a melted edge gives you, just snip the edge to form a swallow tail.

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#76

Every Morning When I Get Into Work, I Mark “Black” If I Didn’t Eat Out Yesterday And “Red” If I Did To Track My Eating Out

Every Morning When I Get Into Work, I Mark “Black” If I Didn’t Eat Out Yesterday And “Red” If I Did To Track My Eating Out

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Giovanna
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good system. It's still A LOT of eating out for me. Eating out is not something ordinary where I live, but more of a treat. My partner and I eat out let's say, once or twice a month, tops. We always cook our meals, and so does everybody I know.

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#77

I Really Wanted A Backpack Vacuum But Was Off-Put By How Expensive They Are. Luckily I Already Had This Guy And A Box Of Rope

I Really Wanted A Backpack Vacuum But Was Off-Put By How Expensive They Are. Luckily I Already Had This Guy And A Box Of Rope

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#78

$23 At A Warehouse Store - 13 Years Ago!

$23 At A Warehouse Store - 13 Years Ago!

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#79

My Method For Reducing Reliance On Paper Towels In The Kitchen! "Un-Paper Towels"