With everything getting more and more (and more!!!)

expensive these days, it’s no surprise that we’re all trying to be more frugal.

“Food I like when buying groceries.

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I won’t buy food I don’t like because it’s cheap.”

2.“Hotels!

I also ensure to book at places that have decent reviews.

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3.“Produce.

I am also a vegetarian, so good produce is treat yo-self for me.”

It has to be Tide Free.

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Same with powder detergent for the washing machine and/or dishwasher.

I don’t mind paying more to avoid plastic.”

Life is too short for bottom-shelf tequila!"

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“Personal training, twice a week, for an hour of strength training.

I figure I’m saving money long-term because I’m no longer eating through bottles of NSAIDs.”

“I stopped buying the cheap paper towels and I get Bounty on sale.

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“An espresso maker and high quality whole bean coffee.”

“Outdoor gear (camping, hiking, etc.).

Im not suffering unnecessarily, and junk gear doesnt last.

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11.“Glasses.

You get what you pay for.”

12.“Fritos.

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There is no second choice for corn chips in my shopping areas.

We eat a bag or two a month with soups, chilis, or just grazing.”

13.“Tires.

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They can be the difference between ending up in a ditch or not.”

“My face (skincare, specifically).

I don’t wear makeup or fabulous hairstyles.

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I don’t have expensive clothes, shoes, jewelry, or purses.

But, I sure as hell will put money into good skincare products and treatments.”

“I dont cheap out on winter clothing and footwear I live in Saskatchewan.

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16.“Perfume.

My Olympea by Paco Rabanne, I can literally still smell on my clothes after being washed.”

17.“Shoes.

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I weigh more than I should.

I spend on shoes to support my knees and maintain balance.”

18.“Swimwear.

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It has much better construction and, as a result, looks much nicer.”

“Mine is cheese and toilet paper.

I buy Sargento cheese because it tastes like actual cheese.

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I don’t buy generic toilet paper because most of it is paper-thin and falls apart.

I use Charmin only.

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