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A lot of people are feeling the pinch right now—making ends meet has become harder for some families over the past couple of years. However, despite the financial struggles, people’s ingenuity and creativity have helped them push back against soaring costs.
Redditor u/Btb7861 turned to the popular r/Frugal online community to hear about their “must-have items” that end up saving them lots of money in the long run. From library cards and DIY tools to handy kitchen appliances, these internet users revealed what helps them stay within their tight budgets better. Check out their best advice as you scroll down.
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#1
Library card. I’ve been listening to a lot of audiobooks using the Libby app, but there are other free resources that having a library card will give you access to as well.
Jane No Dough 2 years ago
Nowhere else beats a public library for access to free entertainment!
Julie Blaylock 2 years ago
I work at a library with a Library of Things. You can checkout tools, a lawn mower, inflatable kayaks, kitchen items, and a host of other items. All free!
Lyone Fein 2 years ago
OMG. Free internet. DVDs. Seed library. Children's activities. Monthly book group for adults. Magazines and newspapers. Free Covid test kits. Community meeting rooms. Art loans. Oh, and books.
UpQuarkDownQuark 2 years ago
Your library may also allow you to use Kanopy, a free streaming service. You can only watch 10 movies per month, but children’s and educational programs, including the amazing The Great Courses series, are unrestricted. It has an excellent selection of international and classic cinema.
mysterious(all pronouns) 2 years ago
I'm not an audio book person, but Libby is great for checking out e-books that I wouldn't find at my local library, and it's also great when I can't find the time to go to the library.
Raphapablap 2 years ago
I haven't tried an audiobook before but I think it would require all my attention to listen to it, otherwise I will get distracted and miss things if i multitask, in which case I might as well just read a book instead.
Load More Replies... Fish Fingers 2 years ago
I drive for 10 hours a day. Audiobooks from the library are a SHAMAZING resource!
Molly Whuppie 2 years ago
there are some movie streaming sites like Beamafilm and Kanopy where you can use your library card for free access (if your library has signed up - but libraries around the world have done so, you can check on the sites)
PolymathNecromancer 2 years ago
Until the Mighty Book Ban-ers start extending their "mission" beyond their current sights...
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#2
Basic hand tools and a willingness to DIY
Amberlie Mikelsen 2 years ago
Or the full collection of the Popular Mechanics Home Repair Encyclopedia...
Load More Replies... Jane No Dough 2 years ago
Willingness?? is not enough. Could very well end up costing you far more than your saving in the long run. It's like driving while talking on the phone, everyone thinks they can do it easily and well, until an accident proves they cannot.
AndThenICommented 2 years ago
I don’t know why you were down voted, I’ve seen some shocking DIY projects in houses. Some of them deeply unsafe. Not everyone has the capacity to be handy
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Entropy Clean 2 years ago
Soooo, I loved the trades. I put 16 years into them. have a master plumber's license. Destroyed my back, though. Now I hug trees for a living a forester (best f*ckin job). My ex's husband (no experience in anything except being a doctor's son) destroyed their AC unit because he took it apart, piece by piece. Moral of the story, to paraphrase Ian Malcom, "just because you can, doesn't mean you should,"
Deborah Rubin 2 years ago
My dad taught me to use hand tools when I was young, and gave my siblings and myself a selection of pliers, wrenched, screwdrivers, etc., when we moved out. He would have taught me to use the power tools in his workshop, but they scare me.
#3
Honestly - smartphone. I'm old enough that I lived a good chunk of my life before they existed. I remember in the car, having a CD walkman with that tape adapter, a booklet full of CD's, a bunch of paper maps in the trunk for when I got lost, and the pain in the a*s that digital cameras were back then.
My smartphone has replaced the need for so many other devices in my life, and made a lot of tasks simpler & less of a pain in the a*s than they used to be.
Laura MG 2 years ago
For $45/mo my smartphone comes with unlimited data and hotspot. I use it for my tablet and smart TV, saving me many $$ since I don't need wifi/internet/cable
Amberlie Mikelsen 2 years ago
Boost Mobile (if you're in the US) is only like $150 for 4 lines unlimited talk, text, and data...
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Medway Gal 2 years ago
This thread it titled "That Save A Ton Of Money". How much did all those bits cost, and how much does your smartphone cost (continually). I'd bet the old way cost less, and is more useful when your 'smart'phone is out of charge.
Adam Belaire 2 years ago
The concept of smartphone would be the idea of "that saves a ton of money". I paid $150 for my Galaxy S6 three years ago when it was already 5 years old and it still runs fine. Besides the cost of cellphone plans, I charge it nightly and haven't damaged it. CDs scratched all the time making them harder to hear. My phone also keeps pictures of my membership cards (Safeway, Sobeys, Co-Op, etc) so I can scan that rather than have a card in my wallet.
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Deborah Rubin 2 years ago
Neither have nor want a smartphone. I had only a radio in my first couple of cars, then cassette player. And a friend gave me a flip phone, so no cost there.
WildHoneyPie 2 years ago
My husband and I were at a brewery and got to talking about a movie. I pulled out my phone and brought up our local library. I found they did have a copy on dvd but it wasn't in so I placed a hold. How cool is that?
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
One counterpoint to having every device replaced by the phone is that it becomes a single point of failure that is massively more inconvenient. I had to take my phone in for repairs because the USB port was playing up. So at that point, I had no phone, no camera, no music, no maps etc for a week. Well not really because I keep my old phones, so I was able to put my sim in the old one. But many people don't, so you get the point.
CHRIS DOMRES 2 years ago
A smartphone would have to have a 16 inch screen for us old nearly blind folk to use.
Chumbo 2 years ago
$50 Discman, $5 tape adapter, $15 CDs x 30, $150 digital camera, $5 paper map vs $1000 smartphone that's obsolete after 3 years. I don't know, feels like a wash at best
Mia Black 2 years ago (edited)
I have never spent more than 350€ on a smartphone. And that's just because I wanted one with a better camera. Otherwise a cheaper one would have been perfectly good. I roughly make 1000€ a month so spending so much money on as a phone, as practical as it is, is far too much (edit: grammar)
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Entropy Clean 2 years ago
The unfortunate part of having GPS services, according to SOME research, is that it is not good for our grey matter...
The more open-minded, thrifty, and willing to learn new skills you are, the better off you’ll be when the economy’s in the gutter. You can save a ton of money by knowing how to do things well yourself. And that can take many different forms.
Say, if your relatives taught you some handy DIY, plumbing, and electrical skills, then you’re miles ahead of most other people in your local area. You don’t have to call a specialist when something goes wrong at home—_you are the expert_. Similarly, if you’re even a half-decent cook, you can save a ton when buying groceries and avoiding dining out.
Simply put, you want your income to be greater than your expenses. That way, you’re able not only to survive and thrive but also to save a bit of your funds for a rainy day, an important purchase in the future, or contribute to your kids’ college funds.
#4
Electric tea kettle so I don't have to turn on the stove. Water is ready so fast!
Kevin Humble 2 years ago
Wait till the find out about hot water dispensors - so you don't have to boil a kettle full.
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Molly Whuppie 2 years ago
Electric Kettles don't seem to be hugely common in the US from what I have read. Not saying they are rare, but it's not like the UK or Australia where every single household has one.
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Dutchdancemum 2 years ago
americans.... they boil water in the microwave apparently
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Ryan-James O'Driscoll 2 years ago
If you cooks regularly, a kettle will pay for itself in time if used properly. It boils water far more efficiently then most other appliances and much more quickly. Even if you don't drink tea, it can make cooking faster by being able to blanche veg and have a pan of boiling water in minutes.
Draperdorf 2 years ago
In the UK I'm sure we must have kettle graveyards! We use them so many times a day that very few would go through life with only ever having own 0-1 kettles.
Fish Fingers 2 years ago
First time we went to America, my wife was running round the ceiling at 5am looking for the kettle (as it's not even a question in the UK. I mean, can you imagine staying somewhere in Britain that DOESN'T have a kettle in the room? You'd walk straight back out...) She rang down thinking they'd made a mistake. Reader, they had not...
Kill-Bunny 2 years ago
Coffee machine, that is instantly producing boiling water. Saves electricity too.
Mjskywalk 2 years ago
American here: I have an electric kettle and I love it because it has 4 different temp settings. I don’t like my tea boiling hot and this way I can set the temperature I want. I found the microwave too dangerous because it can actually superheat the water (hotter than boiling without actually boiling until you put something in it).
catastrophegirl 2 years ago
i love my electric kettle. i use it probably 2-3 times a day for coffee, tea, and cooking. i don't know how much money it saves but i know i can start it and then leave it unattended while i go shower and then come back and make tea. and if i am making food that requires adding already hot water during the cooking process i don't need to get the microwave (other side of the kitchen) or another burner/pan involved.
Francois 2 years ago
Our induction hob can boil water faster than kettle, because it uses magic I think.
Ryan-James O'Driscoll 2 years ago
Induction jobs are fantastic. I'd be interested to know which is more energy efficient for boiling water.
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#5
I ‘cut the cord’ a few years ago by dropping my landline and cable. I have internet through my provider and Sling TV. Save probably $150/month. That, plus YouTube, is enough for me. For my cell phones, I did not go with a more expensive unlimited plan. I have a 6g plan and it’s enough since I use WiFi at home and at work. Plus I don’t game or watch movies on my phone so don’t use much data. Those are the most money saving tips I have.
Nicky Shrimps 2 years ago
Hating Sling. Going back to Roku. It's free on a Roku TV and has more than Sling.
Bob La Capra 2 years ago (edited)
The best thing about terrestrial TV is learning about reverse mortgages, class action suits, and how to get my Medicare premium refunded. Sometimes there is even a TV show on! It's like bonus content...
Huddo's sister 2 years ago
TIL the term terrestrial tv! I presume it means free to air commercial stations?
Load More Replies... PolymathNecromancer 2 years ago
I stopped watching TV 18 years ago, my area has crappy cell service, and I am sad and disengaged to not have tactile experiences. I have a landline and rotary phones, and a radio.
Deborah Rubin 2 years ago
I have free over the air tv. I have Consumer Cellular and a flip phone with voice only. Check with your internet and phone providers, sometimes thee are subsidies available.
Riche White 2 years ago
I've had a digital TV antenna for 8 years. In my area I can get at least 50 channels, most of them I delete as I'm not watching them.
Alan Aiken 2 years ago
I can get a ton of digital OTA channels, but they're mostly c**p. Shopping, bad TV evangelists, old reruns, everything else is in Spanish. Meh.
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Poison Ivy/Boo 2 years ago
6 gigs of data on your mobile phone contract. If not hooked up to WiFi, it's how much data you use for "free". It's really expensive tho if you go over your set allowance.....I learned that the hard way.
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Mary Kelly 2 years ago
if you live near a city, just get a roof antenna (the in-home ones have little value)...i get 90+ over-the-air channels...my smart tv also comes with many free movies and shows on top of that...i do use prime for a lot of the latest stuff, but i've spent enough time in hotels to know that there isn't that much difference b/w cable and over-the-air..but, again, you have to live near a city
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
Depends where you live and what options you choose. It's been a long time since I axed mine but cable was something like $79/month and phone was $50ish and that's before you got to call costs or premium packages. If you wanted sports channels they were an extra. I think there was also handset (phone) rental if you didn't already own a landline handset.
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ConstantlyJon 2 years ago
We've never had a cable to even cut in the first place. Never had satellite either. We have a couple of streaming services but we don't really watch TV enough to need a ton of those either. The worst part is trying to find a stream when there's a big sports event on, but other than that we're good.
#6
Crock pot! I'm working part time through nursing school and I batch cook things when I go to work and put about two servings in the freezer and eat it for 2-3 meals.
Joshua David 2 years ago
Have you tried an instant pot yet? Both the insti and crok have been lifechanging for me.
Mary Kelly 2 years ago
the other benefit of instant pot is that you can cook cheaper and healthier foods in them, e.g., dried beans, lentils, peas, steel cut oats, cheaper cuts of meat
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Mario Strada 2 years ago (edited)
I am not sure why all 3 comments below were downvoted. I don't feel particularly strongly about crockpots and slow cookers, but still it looked wrong, so I equalized the score.
Andy Cran 2 years ago
slow cooker, brilliant for winter stews and curries etc....i practically live of mine during winter
Kiss Army 2 years ago
I would love to try my crockpot for dinners during the week but I am so afraid to leave it turned on when I am not home... I have six cats I don't want them to get hurt.
Load More Replies... ILoveMySon 2 years ago
And air fryer. I use it for baking and roasting and don't have to turn on the oven. Bonus is that I live in a warm climate and it doesn't heat up my kitchen.
Now, you have two main strategies here. You can try to increase your income. In which case, you might want to ask for a raise, start looking for a higher-paying job, or focus on a side hustle that you’re passionate about, in your spare time. At the same time, you can cut out some of the unessential things in your life so that you’ve got funds to spare for other (more important) expenses.
At times, you have to spend a bit of money to save more cash and time. That might mean purchasing new or used cooking equipment, as well as tools or appliances. Though before you shell out for all those fancy things, sit down and have an honest think about how much cash it’s likely to save you in the short term and the long term.
A more efficient, long-lasting appliance that you’ll use every single day is going to pay off very quickly. On the flip side, buying equipment for the type of frugal lifestyle you’d like to live instead of the one you’ll actually live, would be a waste of your resources. Sure, an air fryer might be budget-friendly for your neighbors, but maybe you’re just not into air frying, like, at all.
#7
Rain barrels, Clothes line and pins, thermos for hot water, garden seeds, small sewing kit.
Must Be Bored Again 2 years ago
Wanna hear a REALLY stupid law? In many places it is illegal to capture rain water!!! I guess that way the municipal water department gets to get every penny for every drop!
Donkeywheel 2 years ago (edited)
That’s not stupid at all in places with a dry climate and frequent droughts. It’s meant to protect the hydrological cycle and the replenishment of groundwater by restricting private unregulated water reservoirs (even the smallest ones). That’s certainly not for profit when the water distribution is public.
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Deborah Rubin 2 years ago
If you live in an house. I have a large sewing kit because quilting is one of my hobbies.
Mary Hiers 2 years ago
We're adding a second rain barrel next spring since one proved to be so useful!
#8
Reusable containers that all use the same size lid for leftovers and food storage. I have a bunch from IKEA that are oven proof glass or plastic, but they all use the same lids. I have tall and short squares of both types. its so nice to put away leftovers from taco night by just snapping lids onto all the containers. I try to use the glass ones all the time. if something has to go into the freezer it gets plastic. If it is a red sauce I freeze in plastic, then pop it out, into a glass and reheat so nothing stains. Saves so much money and carbon footprint on plastic bags.
maddie 2 years ago
I think I have like 2 containers and about 30 lids. None match the containers.
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Upstaged75 2 years ago
Trying to put away leftovers at my mom's house sends me in to a fit of rage. She seems to have tons of lids and tons of containers, but not a single one matches the other!!
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
There is a brand I use where the bowl part is red plastic and the lid is clear. Who cares about pasta sauce stains!
#9
A bicycle
Sunshine Lady 2 years ago
If there is infrastructure and culture of using bicycles in your country.
Deborah Rubin 2 years ago
It varies from state to state, county to county, not just a blanket country setup.
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Amberlie Mikelsen 2 years ago
Depending on how big the city you're in, a bicycle can be either a lifesaver or a killer. Small Town America, where everything is within a mile or so (total diameter of the town is roughly 2 miles) of your house; great moneysaver. Places like NYC or LA, where the nearest ANYTHING is five miles away from a residential area; not so much...
C.PHIL 2 years ago
And also poor people in the city, but Just for people in the city
Load More Replies...Be realistic about how much you’re willing to change your life for the sake of your budget. And if you’re ever in doubt, try to focus on smaller changes at first than big, radical ones. You might not need three different streaming services, for instance, so go ahead and cancel most of them. But if you’re a genuinely passionate fan of movies and TV shows, don’t suddenly try to pretend that you can live without them for entertainment.
Similarly, if you enjoy dining out at fancy places with your friends, you can limit how often you do this. However, if it’s your way to experience gastronomic delights and keep in touch with your pals, don’t quit cold turkey. You could try cooking for your social circle at home. Or you could find other ways to experience the best parts of life without making your wallet cry. Say, going hiking or to the park, or ‘settling’ for a fun night of board games.
#10
A small house and a fuel-efficient car. Costs much less to operate and heat/cool. Also-chest freezer and all my meal prep containers. I make all my food on the weekends and it’s ready for me all week.
The Chocolate Gecko 2 years ago
It's trending with the kids. Ice cold respiratory systems are all the rage
Load More Replies... CHRIS DOMRES 2 years ago
A friend bought a small house, had the interior walls removed around the perimeter, had spray foam insulation applied to the exterior walls. Did the same under the floor. Has a super low electric bill now.
Almost sunny 2 years ago (edited)
Let me just go into my garden and pick notes from my money tree
#11
Heavy curtains and fans. No AC needed, plus in winter the curtains will keep the room warm.
Heather Talma 2 years ago
I am very curious what about a location makes curtains useless.
Load More Replies... Molly Whuppie 2 years ago
This Australian can tell you that heavy curtains and fans do nothing in 35C+ temperatures.
Lakota Wolf 2 years ago
I live in Southern California. I guarantee you that “heavy curtains and fans” do not replace AC. Our office AC doesn’t function, so my family had like 5 fans installed and they run constantly. (Fans still use electricity, btw.) It’s still so hot in our office that I’ve passed out from heat exhaustion on multiple occasions :(
I heart Boo-BI-es 2 years ago
I'm sorry to hear this Lakota.. is it possible to buy some type of portable or window unit AC for your office? If you've passed out multiple times due to the heat in your workplace I would inform them that you can't and won't work in the current conditions. I hope something can be resolved soon.
Load More Replies... Blondie23 2 years ago
This depends on where you live. Look I live in Texas and it's hotter than hell right now. In my house we use curtains and fans but we still have to keep the AC on 78. We would like it cooler but that's all our wallets will allow. If you live some place where you can go without AC then I am jealous!!!!
Almost sunny 2 years ago
As a renter in Australia this is useless to me as you can't even put a nail in the wall.
Mary Kelly 2 years ago
pump the brakes people, it may not eliminate the need for AC, but heavy curtains will lower heating and cooling costs...no need to hate on OP
Michael D Bresnahan 2 years ago
Nah, fresh air and light are extremely important to your health and well being. Don't live in a cave of your own making. Open your windows in the morning. In the afternoon close up your house and use your air condioner.
Sunshine Lady 2 years ago
In our case they help, but aren't enough. Very sunny apartment on 11th floor , it's so hot we won't be able to function without AC during the summer.
#12
Brita filter and refillable water bottle that I don’t hate. Apparently I like straws and will drink a ton of water if the bottle doesn’t annoy me. I invested in a fridge brita pitcher years ago but ignored it for way too long. Finally found a stainless steel water bottle with stars and a straw lid and I’m going through almost a gallon a day now, instead of buying bottled water.
Lakota Wolf 2 years ago (edited)
I recently got a Zojirushi brand water bottle/flask thing. I put cute stickers all over it. Suddenly I am a hydro homie XD I was terrible with drinking water before, but I love that water bottle SO MUCH that now I drink the correct amount of water in the day. Sometimes it’s all about investing in a system you know you’ll use.
Maebe Maeve 2 years ago
Big Zojirushi fan, myself. I love my water bottle. Brilliant design, and it stays cold for forever.
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Upstaged75 2 years ago
My tried and true trick is to add a small amount of lemon juice to my ice water. I drink it like a camel. I actually crave it. Regular water doesn't inspire me at all!
Marco Richter 2 years ago
Do you really need a water filter where you live? Usually the tap water is uncontaminated in most civilized countries. Water filters instead are highly at risk to become breeding grounds for germs if you don't change them every few days.
Upstaged75 2 years ago
Yes actually I do. City water tastes like a$$. I use a Brita pitcher and you absolutely don't have to change it every few days. And I drink more of the water because it doesn't taste nasty.
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ChexmyLicks/🇯🇵 2 years ago
my mom used to buy gallons of water for like god for a few weeks then she finally bought brita filter, kinda expensive but me and mom dont drink tap water ( i do sometimes if im too lazy lol)
Susan Reid Smith 2 years ago
Not at all, especially if you count other drinks that gallon accumulated amount. I drink more when it is warmer than usual of if I'm in a drier place.
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David A Paterson 2 years ago (edited)
Refill old plastic bottles with tap water. Even better, unless your tap water containers pathogens.
Kat 2 years ago
Stainless can be washed and doesn't leak chemicals in your drink
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In the meantime, rethink how you shop. You can buy plenty of items in bulk at a large discount, and then freeze them for later use. If you cooperate with your friends, family, and neighbors, you can then all save a lot of moola.
Cutting back on expensive red meat and opting for cheaper cuts or other sources of protein also works. As does buying banged-up fruits and veggies at a discount: they might not look pretty, but they’re still delicious! And if you’re ever in doubt about what to cook, try a quick stir-fry with whatever cheap, seasonal ingredients are available in your local area.
#13
For ladies, menstrual cup/disc. It's a high learning curve but once you get comfortable it saves a lot of money and is very convenient as well
Lakota Wolf 2 years ago
I’ve recently switched to period panties. They’re AMAZING. Literally will never use pads again.
Upstaged75 2 years ago
In the past year I switched to not menstruating any more. That's the best way to save money on products. ;) Although I'm now spending that money on multiple fans for every room because I've suddenly become a human furnace.
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ThreeAngryLlamas 2 years ago
I can't use them because my cervix is super high and so they suction and are nearly impossible to get out because I can't reach them. For me, period underwear is my super amazing, money-saving product.
Lyger_Tyger234 2 years ago
Period panties all the way for me. The cup ended up not being compatible with my body but period panties and reusable pads are a savior in my book. My only gripe with them is that most are black making it hard to judge how "soaked" they are.
Celia McReynolds Tinsley 2 years ago
Cups don't work if your flow is heavy. I tried and after having to remove it, rinse it, and reinsert it every 2-3 hours I went back to pads. I have to change the overnight pads, that I wear during the day, about the same but it isn't as time consuming and I don't have to worry about making a mess.
Stephanie Barr 2 years ago
I like the notion but the learning curve can involved blood catastrophes in public. I turned out to be allergic to silicon and had a lot of issues after the fact. My daughter loves her period panties.
Kiwii Stone 2 years ago
I tried a menstrual cup but the small was too big or my cervix is too low. I buy sanitary towels on offer
#14
I order my groceries online, does that count? Prevents me from buying unnecessary junk and I can flip through the flyer and add sales and have it dropped off first thing in the morning!
Almost sunny 2 years ago
Yes, I've started this and it only charges $10 for delivery. Stops impulse buying and I'm saving so much from that.
Robert T 2 years ago
I don't for the simple reason that they never pick things with decent use by dates on them. I don't want to have to eat a weeks shopping on the first day and then have nothing for the rest of the week! For non-perishable stuff, it's fine, but if I'm going anyway, I will buy those at the same time. On the flip side, I use Amazon quite a bit, particularly on stuff I can't get locally, but I make sure to spend more than £20 to get free delivery, even if I have to buy something for £1 to get it.
Deborah Rubin 2 years ago
My grocery store started delivery during Covid, and continued after as it worked out well for them. There are still a few bakery items I have to go into the store yet, but I only do that when I need to get to my bank which is in the same shopping center. My health is not good and being able to get my groceries delivered is a godsend.
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
I dislike online groceries because I like to be able to see what I'm getting. It might be ok for a tin of beans, but I'd rather choose the fresh tomatoes myself.
Firefly 2 years ago
I don't do this because I like going in and looking for deals and clearance items so I can stock up when things are cheaper. I then make a menu using what I have in the pantry and/or freezer and make a shopping list for the rest of the ingredients. I avoid the impulse or useless buys and still get the deals.
Pits&Poms 2 years ago
Not if you are doing a big shop and would have to take a taxi home with the groceries anyway. Works out to be the same for me
Load More Replies... AndThenICommented 2 years ago
Nope. This did not work for us. We don’t buy a lot of boxes items and and online shopping just doesn’t allow for quality control. However, I stopped buying produce from the groceries and go to the green grocer instead (bless you big watermelon). We try to go to the butcher or fish monger as well and the baker if looking for something special. In the US I grew up going to ethnic groceries and flea markets for produce so I love the vibe.
Jane No Dough 2 years ago
Not only are you spending more, you're driving up grocery costs for yourself and everyone else. Who do you think is paying for the person doing your shopping, and your so called "free" delivery? Certainly not the company your ordering from.
Kobe (she) 2 years ago
Who said anything about free delivery? Over here, you will have additional delivery costs, unless you buy over a certain amount - like 75 dollars. She is spending less on things she doesn't need - yet can't resist whilst doing shopping. And she saves on fuel. Fewer cars on the road are helping the environment as well, for the delivery guy will serve multiple homes.
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Motion activated light switches in corridors and utility rooms. Energy efficient and very convenient.
Marco Richter 2 years ago
Highly doubt it. They usually stay on longer than you need it. Also the motion sensor constantly draws energy.
Robert T 2 years ago
The time they stay on is usually programmable. PIR sensors take a negligable amount of power. I recently fitted some GU10s with individual sensors (so no wiring) to my parents corridor. They stay on for about 30 seconds after movement ceases. They are a godsend, as the two lightswitches were at opposite ends of the corridor and there are doors in between.
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Lots of reasonable quality kitchen items. Pots and pans, knives, utensils, dishware, etc. Nothing crazy high end, just stuff that’s built to last. I won’t have to replace any of it for 10 years and at least some of it will last a lifetime. It also all makes cooking easier, which makes me less likely to eat out all the time.
Mary Kelly 2 years ago
dad bought wusthof knifes and lifetime pans...they are 60+ yo and my sister is still using them...still in great shape...i bought wusthof knives and lifetime pans....i am confident that my son, who is in high school now, will be using them long after i am dead...
Deborah Rubin 2 years ago
The only pot I've had to replace, I let boil dry. Actually, I had enough on hand so that I didn't replace. Nothing matches, it's been forever since I bought any kitchen items and I don't anticipate buying anything else.
Jeff Gabrisl 2 years ago
Cast iron skillet will last multiple lifetimes, and when seasoned and cared for properly are pretty much non-stick, so you don't have to worry about forever chemicals in your food. I have multiple cast iron skillet and even a Dutch oven that I inherited from my grandma. The Dutch oven is harder to care for because of steam, but all of the skillets have a surface so smooth that you can slide fried eggs across them.
Theora Fifty-five Johnson 2 years ago
My Mom got me a set of Revere pans 30+ years ago, not fancy but they've help up so well.
Amberlie Mikelsen 2 years ago
J.A.Henkel (not fully sure I spelled that right) is my knife preference, and I fully swear by KitchenAid pans and pots (their appliances, not so much). I'm not sure if they still do it, but KitchenAid USED to have what they called a "Generational Guarantee" for their cookware, meaning that your great-grandchildren would be able to get your cookware replaced if it broke during their lifetime!
Kim Kermes 2 years ago
Cast aluminum from a restaurant supply. They last forever in a home. An enameled Dutch oven for browning meat before the crock pot. A quality 8 inch knife and paring knife. Don't cheap out on knives.
#17
Sewing machine. You can make, alter, mend everything yourself.
roddy 2 years ago
I doubt if it takes even five minutes to learn how to sew a basic straight seam on a sewing machine. Patterns are rated by skill level; you start with the simplest ones.
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The Short Lady 2 years ago (edited)
Sewing isn't that cheap any more. Fabric has gotten way more expensive, but you can make better things than you can buy and repurpose items or find fabric in thrift stores
Kirsten Kerkhof 2 years ago
Exactly. I make dance costumes semi-professionally, but if you have average size and average taste (like me), buying decent quality clothes is just so much cheaper. Plus, in a shop I can try a garment on and see how it fits before buy8ng it. If you make it yourself, you have committed to the costs, whether it ends up looking good on you or not. Not worth it for me.
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maddie 2 years ago
I have to modify my clothes to get them to fit and look nice because I'm built different.
Huddo's sister 2 years ago
I have only had about two pairs of pants I didn't need to shorten because I am so short!
Load More Replies... David A Paterson 2 years ago
And if you get good enough, you can make money by doing alterations and mending for other people
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
Even ignoring that you need to be at least competent with the sewing machine you still need materials and patterns and time. Making your own clothes is more of a hobby done for enjoyment than because it's actually cost effective.
Amberlie Mikelsen 2 years ago
I do all of my sewing by hand; yes, it can be time-consuming, but at least I don't have to worry about an emergency repair while I'm out and about...
#18
A chest freezer!
Ryan-James O'Driscoll 2 years ago
Physics! When you open a standard upright freezer, the cold air comes pouring out. Cold air is dense and sinks Vs ambient air. Because chest freezers open from the top, the cold air remains contained within the freezer when you open it. As a result, a chest freezer is far more efficient once cold.
Cat Chat 2 years ago
But are you really keeping your freezer open to a point that it actually makes a difference? Our house doesn't.
Load More Replies... Kim Kermes 2 years ago
I know they're more energy efficient, but an upright is so much easier to use. Especially for the altitudinally challenged.
Deborah Rubin 2 years ago
If you are very short it is extremely difficult and somewhat dangerous to get to things in the bottom of such a freezer.
Blondie23 2 years ago
We had one and loved it. With three teenagers you have to keep a lot of food in the house. Our chest freezer died this year and as we are moving soon we haven't replaced it yet. Let me tell you... notable difference in our grocery bill. I have to buy food more often and can't buy too much bulk. I can't wait to move and get a new freezer!!!!!
#19
Vacuum sealer. Keeps frozen food from drying out and allows to store it for months and months without a problem. I cut my food waste by at least half when I got one of those.
CHRIS DOMRES 2 years ago
I use common plastic storage bags, put a straw in one side, close the zip up and suck the air out through the straw.
Huddo's sister 2 years ago
Thats what my mum always used to do, before cutting all plastic out of her kitchen. Now she just uses containers.
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AnnaRachelle 2 years ago
I must admit I use these to store bedding,blankets etc but never for food....
Huddo's sister 2 years ago
Genuine question, how much waste does it generate, and is it better than using reusable containers?
Never Snarky 2 years ago
I love mine. Great for freezing food bought in bulk and repackaging in smaller serving sizes.
Kevin J. Henning 2 years ago
Though not recommended for food a vacuum cleaner works great for larger items.
#20
Toaster oven. Don't know why I waited so long to buy!
Draperdorf 2 years ago
Am guess this is another American top tip. In the UK everyone has a toaster, and I'm sure we must have a mountain of used, broken ones somewhere, the extent to which we use them as a nation.
A girl 2 years ago
I was blessed when I bought my house with a range that has a "baby oven", that i use as a 4 slice toaster/toaster oven unit, and a full size oven. I didn't own a toaster until my husband, met him several years later, said he couldn't make eggs properly without a pop up toaster as a timer. Certainly not argument worthy. So now we have a toaster
#21
Rechargable AA/AAA batteries
Paul K. Johnson 2 years ago
As David Paterson said, they run at lower voltage (nicad, nimh). You can get lithium AA and AAA that actually produce the proper voltage (1.5v). They're expensive but worth it.
walkabout 2 years ago (edited)
I have NiMH AA/AAA batteries in every flashlight, headlamp, TV and gaming remote, battery powered candle as well as a few rear bike lights in my house. Very dependable IMHO. I admit that I don't get the service that I would from an alkaline but the point is that they are rechargeable. Lithium batteries do store power longer if you need to spend the money.
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Lyone Fein 2 years ago
My experience with rechargeables was not good. It seemed like the charge just never lasted that long, and the batteries kind of ran down by three years time......plus the recharge gaget was expensive.
Robert T 2 years ago
I have very few things now that actually need batteries. Rechargables are great in console controllers and the like, but they don't hold their charge well enough for TV remotes or clocks - for those you are better with simple alkaline and replace them every 1 or 2 years. The only odd one I have that wouldn't function well on rechargables is my wireless security camera - I have no power in my garage (and no means of getting any as it is communal), so my camera runs on non-rechargable lithium batteries, which last about a year.
CHRIS DOMRES 2 years ago
The only drawback is they have a short charge life. A pair of rechargable AA in my flashlights only provide half the light time than alkaline batteries. And after about forty recharge cycles, they will not hold a charge.
Kiwii Stone 2 years ago
Similarly, rechargeable controller packs - they last longer than individual rechargeable batteries for me
Huddo's sister 2 years ago
I was just telling my sister the other day she needed to make the switch because it makes it so much cheaper in the long run (pretty sure I have a lot of batteries that still work from about 10 years ago) but she finds budgeting hard and didn't want to spend the initial amount.
David A Paterson 2 years ago
But they don't work!. They run at lower voltage and any electronic devices flatly refuse to work with rechargeable batteries.
Mario Strada 2 years ago
*Some* electronic devices don't work with rechargeable. In my experience, only my expensive portable 4 track recorder (which I use to make music when away from my studio) really doesn't like rechargeable. Otherwise I have scores of flashlights, emergency radios and a bunch of other stuff that works just fine. When California suffered from the storms, I was very glad to have them. I recharged them in my car and I had (some) power for the 3 weeks it took to get it back.
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Cash-back credit cards (with no annual fee.) It’s FREE MONEY! I have several of these cards, and I use them in every store or bill that accepts it; including the monthly bills like electric/gas, insurance, phone, etc. Different cards have rewards for various types of purchases, so choose carefully. The secret is that you MUST pay off the entire balance every month, or the interest charges will cancel out any benefit. So the other secret is that I pretend I am spending cash whenever I buy anything. That is, I don’t charge anything that I won’t be able to pay for at the end of the month. If it’s a big purchase, I’ll save up until I have enough for it, then put it on the card and pay it off a few weeks later. Instant discount! I have been doing this since cash-back cards were introduced, and these days I get around $5000 back per year. Over the years, I have probably made an extra year’s salary this way. Before anyone comments, I realize this won’t work for everyone. The old adage “Know Thyself” applies here. Some people have no choice but to use credit to survive. Others know they can’t resist spending money they don’t have. If either of these describes you, just scroll on and forget you read this. (I say this with love!) Also, I have noticed lately that some businesses have started adding a surcharge for using credit. (Mostly they’re small, local businesses.) There’s usually a sign near the register, or on the check in a restaurant. So another secret is to pay attention to those signs. There are still times when cash is king. Oh yeah… it’s also sent my credit rating to the top level 😃 I hope this advice will help at least a few people. Love to you all!❣️
Mia Black 2 years ago
Is this an American thing. I don't really understand this one. I never buy anything I can't pay for - the "pretend I am spending cash" confused me (no I am not rich, I am on minimum wage but I truly never spend money I didn't had). Maybe it's different in Germany? Many Credit cards costs money. I pay cash or via debit card. The only way to get money through grocery shopping is buy using bonus cards/apps like payback but that's just one cent per two spent euro. Or have I overlooked something? How can I get money from spending money?
Mary Kelly 2 years ago
some credit cards offer you cash back bonuses and "points" (for spending a certain amount of money or shopping at certain stores that you can use toward airline tickets, certain purchases etc.) when you pay for things with your credit card...the companies know that most people will spend more than they can pay off each month, and the companies use consumer overspending to make money two ways: (1) from the interest fees on unpaid balances, and (2) b/c the "cost" of the cash back and points gifts (if you can actually redeem them for something of value) is less than what they earn in interest...many people swear that they save all kinds of money on these types of cards, but i question if this is true...it certainly cannot be true for the majority of consumers or else the credit card companies will go out of business...same with casinos...you may win big sometimes but most of the time you don't and most people don't...like you, i use cash or a debit card
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Mysterious Author 2 years ago
I get so much cash back in rewards with my cards and I always pay off the balance to zero every month. What's even more awesome is that my mortgage company allows me to pay with a credit card [[[how bizarre]]], so I get a few hundred back every year simply by paying my house note!
El Dee 2 years ago
Lol no! Got rid of my credit cards and overdraft with a personal loan. Saved me thousands and now the loan is paid off I live frugal. Don't need a credit rating as I don't borrow..
Robert T 2 years ago
I have one of these, but the amount you get back has reduced dramatically in recent years. I used to regularly get about £20/quarter on it, but now it is more like £5. Back in the early days of this idea (20 years ago or more), I had one that paid 1% cashback, which as I used my card for work expenses, was definitely worth having.
Sarra R 2 years ago
Cash back isn't free money. It's the user getting some of their own already spent money back to them. Like "Get 30 dollars back in cashback when you spend 50 or more. Well, you spend 50, they give you 30 of it back. So, sure, it's getting the item cheaper, but it's not free money.
Tina Kathrarg 2 years ago
It's like you're reading my mind! If I'm going to buy something anyway, why not get a little cash back. Plus I get to keep my own money in the bank earning interest until I have to pay. If I time my purchase right, I can have almost 2 months before I have to pay. I also like the "get $200 bonus cash back" offers on new cards. If I know I have a large purchase coming up, I'll sign up just for the benefit. They also usually come with 12-18 months interest free. I figure out what I need to pay each month so I have it paid off before the period ends. For anyone unfamiliar with credit cards, they accumulate interest during this "interest free" period & then add it to the total if you don't pay it off. Also, if you shop Walmart.com a lot, they do 5% cash back on their credit card. It's different in the store, but I rarely go so I don't remember what the amount is.
Bored Trash Panda 2 years ago
Me and my hubs does this. We pay it back every payday though so it keeps our usage percent down. My credit score shot up 200 points in the last year from that and our car loan, and he went from no credit to almost 800. Plus the cash back is awesome. Thinking about getting another one from travel perks.
David A Paterson 2 years ago
Shop around for credit cards, the right card can save you serious money. Get one with the lowest interest rate, no "rewards" program because it costs an arm and a leg, and most importantly of all some cards charge you several months interest for being one day overdue. Both Visa and MasterCard have one and only one low rate card.
#23
So many! Cloth napkins, rags, reusable menstrual products, safety razor, bidet, knit dishcloths, clothes drying rack, and dark curtains in the summertime to name a few.
sbj 2 years ago
A big No to re-usable menstrual products they are hardly convenient to use whilst at work or travelling
C.S. E. 2 years ago
I've been using a diva cup for 8 years now and I've never found it inconvenient (not discounting others experiences, this is just mine). It's no more inconvenient than tampons or pads and, with a very heavy flow, it is SOOO much cleaner. Also, never had a single problem with UTI's and, more importantly, they don't carry the risk of TSS. On a heavy flow day, I can go 8 hours without a single stain in my undies - they are FAR from unsanitary.
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Theora Fifty-five Johnson 2 years ago
Cloth napkins are so much nicer to use, easy to throw in with regular washing. Dishtowels, too. And not putting underwear in the dryer makes it last at least 3x longer,
#24
My thermos when I travel. I have lounge access at airports and I can make myself a pot of tea to take for the flight, or make myself a huge cocktail :)
Jane No Dough 2 years ago
How much does lounge access cost? I'm thinking this only saves money for airline employees.
Whatshername 2 years ago (edited)
There are 3 ways to get access to airline's lounges. Collecting points on an airline's frequent flyer program can get you the necessary status for access. It may also be included in your ticket (mostly business/first class). And then there's the option of just buying your way in. Not sure about the costs for that tbh. Lounges typically have free WiFi, free food/drinks/snacks, places to rest (or even noise cancelling sleep cocoons), workplaces, showers, comfortable sofas, free newspapers etc.
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But you're already through security by the time you get to the lounge.
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JK 2 years ago
Last couple times I travelled by plane, we weren't allowed to take liquids onboard over (I want to say it was something stupid like 15ml), and any bottles had to be brand new, unopened, and purchased at the airport. Didn't think there were any international (or even domestic) flights that allowed liquid carry on anymore
#25
Cold brewer. I make my own ice coffee, every day, year round. I use different ground coffees, different creamers, always mix it up. Haven't stopped for coffee in well over 2 years. Likely saved $1000s!!!
SadieCat17 2 years ago
I got an espresso machine for my birthday and I'm pretty sure it has saved me hundreds of dollars. Drip coffee can only take you so far with the variety of drinks you can make, so I always thought that homemade coffee wasn't really all that good.
sturmwesen 2 years ago
Use a mason jar in the fridge. The coffee can stay in it for a week no problem.
Heather Talma 2 years ago
Just make sure you triple-distill your mason water.
Load More Replies... David A Paterson 2 years ago
Instant coffee is even cheaper. I recently calculated my coffee bill at $4 a month for four cups a day.
Colleen Glim 2 years ago
Instant coffee is a waste of good water. I like real coffee. But you do you
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#26
In our house, instapot. We rely heavily on beans (usually black, pinto, or garbanzo) as a protein source, and being able to buy them dry and cook up batches easily and quickly saves us a ton of money. Canned beans might seem cheap, but the dried ones are sooo much cheaper.
Mary Kelly 2 years ago
my nephew is a vegan, i bought him 1-2 pounds each of 15 different kinds of dried beans and lentils, 25 pounds of rice, 5 pounds of steel cut oats, and 15 pounds of dried fruit for under $75...it was eye-opening...even when you factor in how much vegans are gouged for prepared foods (like veganaise) and when they go out to eat...
Kraneia The Dancing Dryad 2 years ago
Canned ones tend to have a high sodium content as well, unless you rinse them before using. Dried ones keep a while too
#27
This little octopus thingy I got at IKEA made to hang laundry to dry. It has a bunch of clothespins and can hold all kinds of socks/undies/shorts/etc. Got two of them. Generally, I don’t use my clothes dryer and hang dry 95%. Towels/bedding have to be machine dried. And things that I don’t want any wrinkles, gets put into the machine for just long enough to pull the wrinkles out, then they get put on a hanger to finish. A bonus of avoiding the dryer is your clothes last a bit longer.
Jane No Dough 2 years ago
I was going to upvote here until I saw the reddit user's username. Ewwww...
Isabella 2 years ago
I always wonder how the people were drying their clothes/towels etc before electric dryer? I consider them such a waste and expensive like hell, especially with cost of electricity nowadays! I use it only in emergency, otherwise on a normal rack, drying my clothes takes between 2-4 hours (in summer) to one day maximum (in winter).
Pickles, Pennies, & Ponies 2 years ago (edited)
The only think I use my dryer for anymore is towels and jeans. Those I just have to use the dryer or else there all stiff. If I have to wash jeans, I'll wait till I get a load of towels. It's only me so, there's not a lot of laundry and I don't wash jeans after every wear. Works out perfect.
Leslie Cookietown 2 years ago
An extra benefit is the extra (& often needed) humidity it creates in your house!
#28
Mattress warmer - not to be confused with electric blanket. Using the mattress warmer lets us lower the thermostat in winter. Downside/upside: pet magnet
Cathy McGee 2 years ago
What is is this? What's the difference to a modern electric blanket ?? Is it the heated under/over blanket?
Lydia 2 years ago
Heated mattress cover goes under the fitted the sheet and means you can crawl into a bed that's already warm! It also helps if your spouse needs a warmer side of the bed than you do.
Robert T 2 years ago
Is that not just an electric underblanket? I have one that is like a fitted sheet, that goes on under the fitted sheet. Can either put it on to preheat, or you can have it on all night if you wish. Some have dual controls so you can have different settings on each side of the bed.
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#29
Learn how to make Kimchee. Overpriced to the extreme in the stores, it's just bit of salt, sugar, some red pepper flakes, vegetables, and fermentation. The cheapest vegetables make the best kimchee as well. Maangchi has recipes on youtube. I recommend the combination radish and cabbage kimchee, as you can have flexibility in one jar. Ramen? Add some cabbage kimchee. Eating chicken? Get the radish. You can slice the radish into cubes and slices, the slices are perfect in grilled cheese sandwiches. Lose weight, save hundreds. Kimchee!
Elizabeth Van Oers 2 years ago
Love the Turkish fermented veggies, tursu, too. Way easier recipe.
Jolie McCleave 2 years ago
LOVE IT, kimchi and Brie grilled cheese sandwich is my favourite grilled cheeses
Theora Fifty-five Johnson 2 years ago
It's reasonably priced at the local Asian Market, but I'll try to make it sometime. Kimchi is so good with so many foods.
#30
For me, it was a vacuum sealer. Safeway often has incredible deals on meat (4 for $19.99), so I'll buy a variety-chicken, stew meat, pork chops, burgers, etc. and go home and repackage it all with the sealer. It lasts a lot longer, and no freezer burn like I have had with ziploc bags. Game changer.
Mary Kelly 2 years ago
there are also videos on how you can remove almost all of the air from the bags for free/without a sealer....not sure if i save money, but everything tastes so much better and has a better texture without air!
#31
Dinner napkins instead of paper towels. Bidet instead of more toilet paper. Digital coupons, Ibotta, manufacturer coupons and the like, along with a grocery list. Making use of natural lighting during the day. Showering less often. Baking multiple things at once if I'm gonna be using the oven. Making multiple trips if I'm gonna be out a way that's far away from home, that I'm usually not. Making a list of things to buy, gifts to buy and such ahead of time, when an idea pops up, and keeping an eye out for sales, discounts, coupons, cash back opportunities. Using camelcamelcamel to check price history on items I'm interested in buying, fakespot to check authenticity of reviews.
#32
Our electricity bill went down when we bought our air fryer in July three years ago — the hottest month of the year. We weren’t heating up the apartment with the oven. We were sold after that. Just upgraded to a bigger air fryer earlier this year.
Riche White 2 years ago
We love ours! Had it for 2 1/2 years and it's used 4-5 times a week. Makes the best crispy bacon!
#33
I bought a 2 gallon jug of Lysol three or four years ago. I pour it into a spray bottle, maybe a cup at a time, and cut it with water. I use that to clean counter tops. I have about a third of the original Lysol remaining.
El Dee 2 years ago
Is Lysol bleach? Because bleach is cheap and is the main ingredient in many cleaning products. A few years ago I had to clean my bathroom tiles of mould. The specialist sprays were (then) about £3 but were merely watered down bleach so I bought ordinary bleach at about 50p and watered it down. The bleach was about a litre compared to the spray at about 300ml and this was without watering down..
PolymathNecromancer 2 years ago
Maybe this poster is in cahoots with the one who showers less often
#34
Hair bonnets. I have one shower cap and one sleeping cap and they help my hair health and keep my hair looking fine so I can go longer between hair wash days so I can use less product and time.
Mary Hiers 2 years ago
We have to wear our hair up at work for safety reasons (machinery). A lot of the women with long braids or complex styles wear bonnets at work to keep their hair up safely without ruining their styles (some of which are quite expensive).
#35
Bidet, a safety razor (for shaving), dryer balls, LED lights, light switch dimmer, water heater blanket, pipe insulation, more insulation/spray foam/foamboard (for basements and attics), cheap and healthy recipes. Im sure there are some I'm not thinking about rn
#36
A pedicure kit. Pick up a dishwashing tub at the dollar store, a bag of Epsom salt, and a cheap pedi tools kit. I've gotten quite addicted to caring for my own feet
Cat Chat 2 years ago
Yep. I have very limited range of motion due to a congenital hip disease. I'm lucky if I can get socks on, let alone take care of my toenails.
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LED light bulbs. Automatic lights on motion or light sensors. Electric vehicle. It costs us about 3 cents per mile to drive and our fuel costs don’t fluctuate with the cost of a barrel of oil. Our old internal combustion economy car used to cost us 10 cents per mile to drive when gas was cheap. Right now it would be closer to 12 cents per mile. We sold that car in 2015.
David A Paterson 2 years ago
Purchase cost of electric vehicle is not a money saver. Even hybrid costs $10,000 more.
#38
A kindle
Peter Parker 2 years ago
Don't buy a Kindle and get locked in to Amazon. Buy an ereader that supports free formats (epub)!
martin734 2 years ago
There are several e-reader apps you can put on a Kindle, such as KOBO and Read era that can open a variety of e-book formats including epub. For free books I like Smashwords, the KOBO store and the Amazon store.
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Honestly? Long-reach pliers have saved me an expensive vacuum repair AND plumbing repair (drain zipper broke off *in the pipe*). Without those $23 pliers I wouldve been looking at $400 in repairs at least.
#40
Flashfood app. If it's available in your area, GET IT! We have saved at least 50% on everything offered. I just got 8 slabs (40.5 lbs) of ribs for $24. Yes, slabs were $3 each! Laura's Lean 92% for $2.99 lb. Some fresh food will need to be used or frozen in a day or two. Other items I've purchased are good for a year plus. You will save do much money and help the environment by keeping good food out of the landfills.
JammaCoast2Coast 2 years ago
I looked it up, this app is only for those who live in the Midwest USA
#41
Foldable flask for going out
Wintermute 2 years ago
When I was poor and wanted to go out for a night on the town I'd stash smalleys in the planters outside bars. My friends and I would get suspiciously drunk off of a single pitcher of beer and several trips outside to "smoke." XD Oh, the good ol' days.
What do you think ?
UpQuarkDownQuark 2 years ago
It’s essential to have a smaller yacht. If you’re just taking a quick jaunt around the bay, there’s no need to waste money on all the extra servants the bigger one requires. And you don’t need to take the jet everywhere when the helicopter is perfectly sufficient for shorter trips! But the best money saving tip is to move all your production costs to the poorest country you can find, and use local strongmen to suppress any worker’s rights campaigns. Hope that helps! 💰
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 2 years ago
But none of them were to stop eating avocado toast. Now I'm confused.
Lyone Fein 2 years ago
Cook everything at home. All food, desserts, drinks. Also stop eating meat. This will not only save money in the short term, but it will reduce your medical costs in the long term. And help fight climate change. Also, if you must have children, adopt ones who already exist and need a home.
Marco Richter 2 years ago
Best advice? Train your weather and temperature tolerance. It might take years but you need less diverse clothings, your heating bills in winter go down, same as AC usage in summer. As a bonus it prevents stress and makes you overall more happy if you cannot be bothered by the weather anymore.
Chloe Patt 2 years ago
Library card, Kindle, buying 2nd hand clothes (from Vinted so many are unused from big brands for peanuts!), rechargeable batteries, espresso machine that uses ground coffee instead of pods, ice trays (!!), Zero Water filter (filters 99% compared to ~ 10% by Brita and the likes - using completely filtered water like this saves so much money from buying descaling products every other week!!).
howdylee 2 years ago
My savings addition: we had to get a new furnace for the whole house (not cheap but had to do it as old one was done). Paid $800 more for the dual-fuel heat pump (we previously had propane-only heat.) First winter, we saved $600 overall (spent a little more on electricity, but saved soooo much on propane as it was hardly ever used!) So partway through the second winter we had already recouped our investment and will save that much per year from here on out. So glad we were able to do that!
John G 2 years ago
Better still is to make sure your house is properly sealed and insulated. Then you can buy a smaller furnace and not use it as much. Or even better buy a heat pump.
Load More Replies... UpQuarkDownQuark 2 years ago
It’s essential to have a smaller yacht. If you’re just taking a quick jaunt around the bay, there’s no need to waste money on all the extra servants the bigger one requires. And you don’t need to take the jet everywhere when the helicopter is perfectly sufficient for shorter trips! But the best money saving tip is to move all your production costs to the poorest country you can find, and use local strongmen to suppress any worker’s rights campaigns. Hope that helps! 💰
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 2 years ago
But none of them were to stop eating avocado toast. Now I'm confused.
Lyone Fein 2 years ago
Cook everything at home. All food, desserts, drinks. Also stop eating meat. This will not only save money in the short term, but it will reduce your medical costs in the long term. And help fight climate change. Also, if you must have children, adopt ones who already exist and need a home.
Marco Richter 2 years ago
Best advice? Train your weather and temperature tolerance. It might take years but you need less diverse clothings, your heating bills in winter go down, same as AC usage in summer. As a bonus it prevents stress and makes you overall more happy if you cannot be bothered by the weather anymore.
Chloe Patt 2 years ago
Library card, Kindle, buying 2nd hand clothes (from Vinted so many are unused from big brands for peanuts!), rechargeable batteries, espresso machine that uses ground coffee instead of pods, ice trays (!!), Zero Water filter (filters 99% compared to ~ 10% by Brita and the likes - using completely filtered water like this saves so much money from buying descaling products every other week!!).
howdylee 2 years ago
My savings addition: we had to get a new furnace for the whole house (not cheap but had to do it as old one was done). Paid $800 more for the dual-fuel heat pump (we previously had propane-only heat.) First winter, we saved $600 overall (spent a little more on electricity, but saved soooo much on propane as it was hardly ever used!) So partway through the second winter we had already recouped our investment and will save that much per year from here on out. So glad we were able to do that!
John G 2 years ago
Better still is to make sure your house is properly sealed and insulated. Then you can buy a smaller furnace and not use it as much. Or even better buy a heat pump.
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