“It helps me be mindful of my spending.”
a lot of people from theBuzzFeed Communityshared their go-to tricks.
Here’s what they said below.
“I google household items I need and check the shopping price.
Once I do this, the Amazon algorithm usually lowers the price, so I buy it from them.
Not only do I get home delivery, but I save money.
Im guessing maybe $10$20 a month.”
(Big tip: Get a snag puller for easily fixing snagged fabric.)"
“And get a library card!
losfrangeles
3.
“Reuse garbage bags for dog waste.”
“I cant resist cutting Brillo pads in half.
You never really need a whole one.”
deadpansundae47
5.
“I walk 10,000 steps a day.
I still pick up any change I find while walking.
I got $74.48 the last time I took it to the bank.”
“Using lamps with 40-watt bulbs rather than the 100150 watts times six overheads.
My clothes, towels, and bedding are just as clean as when using the longer wash cycles.
I use very little soap, and my clothes are clean and smell good, too.
billarnold65
7.
Youll never pay interest AND save on every purchase with those rewards/cash back.”
Buy your shampoo, cat litter, tape, and what have you at a discount store (i.e.
Walmart, Dollar Store, whatever).”
Okay in a pinch, but you’ll spend more in the long run."
lobster_lemon_lime
9.
The good towels stay pristine, and her hair stays dark."
“My partner and I won’t turn on the heat or air conditioning unless we absolutely have to.
We live in a mild climate, so we don’t have to too often.
We’ll still wait until it’s uncomfortable even though we can easily afford the bill.”
mike517
11.
“I go through the neighborhood trash to recycle any pots or garden items that someone throws away.
Its amazing what a little elbow grease and spray paint can do!”
Andrew Drasen
13.
“I buy my designer jeans at Goodwill.
They even email a coupon for 20% off every month.
It seems like a waste to just toss them out.”
“I gifted myself a bidet years before the pandemic-induced toilet paper shortage.
By the way, I only use it for #1.
Still, the combo saves money.
I also recently bought reusable cloth napkins and plan to get handkerchiefs instead of tissues.”
clairefreeman1
15.
It helps me be mindful of my spending because I have to transfer just the right amount.
