“Start to see trash as your money.
You pay for everything in your garbage, whether its landfill bound, recycling, or even compost.”
“I always shop at the dollar store first, before the grocery store.
“I grow micro plants and herbs in my kitchen when veggies are expensive in winter.
sweetghost37
3.
“I buy food through the Flashfood app.
It’s like a manager’s special rack in app form.
The food is expiring soon or is discontinued but still good.
I usually buy whatever meat they have and freeze it until I use it.
It’s saved me quite a bit.”
lazycake78
4.
“Cloth diapers if you have or are planning on having a baby.
We got all our clothes handed down from our wealthier friends, LOL.
“I adopted this policy not long ago.
Very tough at the start, but it’s gotten easier since.”
Prolix
6.
“I stopped using fabric softener.
After researching, I discovered it’s actually bad for your skin and your clothes.
Saves me about $300 a year.
It turns out it’s just an overhyped and unnecessary product.”
I have wool dryer balls now.”
Betherick85
7.
I pay $60 a year for ‘free’ delivery.
Without that membership, each delivery was about $7, so it’s definitely paid for itself.
“I make a batch of homemade dog food each week and freeze half.
There are good recipes online.
This saves a wee bit, and the doggies are healthier.”
laughingpear48
“This is very smart, provided you’re using a vet-approved recipe!
etconner
9.
To say nothing of reducing my own anxiety levels!”
lazytortoise89
“My big questions are, Do I have space for it?
Do I have time to enjoy it?
Lunamyluna
10.
“Unplugging things not in use is a huge one!
So much more affordable.”
bittertable44
12.
“I make my own salad dressing.
I make exactly as much as I need, and there are fewer bottles in my fridge.
I have control over the quality, and it’s always fresh.
I can change it up with spices.”
nikkesen
13.
I felt so embarrassed by the daily parade of packages.
I now buy things one day a week.”
“Yes to Poshmark!
I sometimes like ThredUp, but Poshmark is great when youre looking for something more specific.
The app is very user-friendly, too.
I highly recommend it for people who like secondhand but dont always want to go to thrift stores.”
am301394wne
15.
“On payday, I put away for savings in an instant- or easy-access savings account.
hannahh43
16.
We’re still working on it.
We put together some unusual meals but are saving money each week.
“Start to see trash as your money.
You pay for everything in your garbage, whether its landfill bound, recycling, or even compost.”
westofillinois
18.
“Facebook Buy Nothing groups are a lifesaver!
nicoleb4563bf301
“My first grandchild was born in July 2023.
I found 85% of the items she needed on the FB Buy Nothing pages.
I am talking big items.
One was a beautiful wooden crib with a changing table attached.
The mattress alone would have been about $200 if bought new.”
Brivas07
19.
“I keep a small cooler in my car.
I know Im going to get hungry when Im out running errands or shopping.
I ensure some of it is fun stuff so I dont feel the urge to stop for treats.
This saves me from stopping at fast-food places and really keeps my splurges down.”
forestmelodies
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