We’ve all heard stories. Maybe you too had a Grandma that rinsed out Ziploc baggies for the forth time, looking to squeeze one more use out of it. No shame in her most frugal game.
While there is a line between frugal and too frugal, that line can get a little hazy when you get good and into it.
Taco Bell napkins for toilet paper? Yeah, I’ve been there. Not that I want to abuse my backside with single ply again, but I am no stranger to uber-frugality.
So, what are some of the most frugal things people do? Well…
The Top 7 Most Frugal Things I Do
1. Reuse plastic baggies
I mean really, unless they are filled with nasties, why not use them again? Especially if they’re just holding crackers or other snacks. Does it pass the sniff test?
I also reuse plastic containers.
2. Buy meat on clearance
I don’t remember the last time I bought meat that wasn’t discounted. I love long, romantic strolls down the markdown aisle, and that includes cheap meat.
3. Rinse out bottles with water to get every last drop
Nothing wrong with a little watered down ketchup. LOL! That laundry detergent will work just as well also. Think: You are literally adding it to a tub of water. Rinse that baby out cause that’s good to the last drop.
4. Go without instead of buying a $3 item I actually need
While making coffee at home instead of buying out is surely a “normal” frugal thing, seeing how long you can go between shaving your legs just to save those razor blades?
That might be uber frugal. And I might be guilty.
5. Cut things in half
Not only does this sharpen your scissors, but you get double the use out of scrub sponges by cutting them in half. And dryer sheets, and paper towels and portion sizes.
6. Wash laundry in cold water
Unless I need to use hot water (someone is sick etc) I use cold. In fact, I have a whole slew of things I do to save on laundry. Including the rinse out the bottle tip outlined in #3.
You can even make your own laundry detergent and dishwasher detergent.
7. Buy stock in baking soda
Okay, not really but I should with all of the things I clean around the house with it! Between vinegar and baking soda, you can clean just about anything.
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