Store Roll-on Deodorant Upside DownI like the roll on deodorant. When the bottle is "empty", I store it upside down and get an additional 4/5 weeks usage from it.
Offer To Fix Your RentalIt makes a certain sense to get a bargain apartment/house that needs fixing up and then fix it by painting, etc. You get a deal on the rent and the landlord will probably be delighted, as the slim profit margin won't allow for much renovation.
Look For Nail Polish And Other Toiletries At Rummage SalesRummage sales are great to buy slightly used but still good nail polish dirt cheap! I have bought slightly used bottles for as low as $.05! Fantastic!
Ask About Discounts And SpecialsHere's a little trick that could save you big bucks: When dealing with a service or business, ask if they have anything on special.
Online Paperback SwapLove to read? Check out Paperback Swap. It is easy to do and free. You will be asked to post 9 books at first and you will receive 3 credits to get 3 books.
Get As Much Mileage from Products As PossibleSaving money is great! I try to get as much mileage as possible from products I buy. When the bottles are completely empty, before I throw away shampoo, conditioner, laundry detergent, dish detergent, etc., I fill them with water for one last use.
Look For Bargains and Freebies at Expensive StoresEven in pricier stores like health food stores/whole food markets, there are bargains, and very often lots of free samples! Look for their mark-down section/sale section, I have gotten supplements and skin creme (1/2 price) and expensive tea from them.
Frugal Household TipsTips I use for recycling: Recycle paper for notepads and envelopes. Reuse address labels simply by cutting out and applying with glue stick to (recycled) envelope.
Look For Free StuffWatch the "free" category in the classifieds, also the same with "FreeCycle" if it's in your area, via e-mail. You never know what some folks are offering for free.
Angel Foods For Struggling FamiliesI have a large family, and food is a big part of our income. Two years ago, a friend told me about a place called Angel Food Ministries.
Try Products For FreeWhen you can, join advertising/promotion programs that give you samples and free stuff for participation. One such setup currently is being a buzz agent. I have gotten a full-size face lotion to sample and talk about, a trial of computer software and a little backpack.
Use Pop Cans As Packing MaterialI sell on ebay and save all packaging items I can find, but I have one unique tip that anyone can use. I cushion the bottom and edges of the box with empty pop cans.
Discounts on the JobWe know a lady who was wanting some window blinds, but not wanting to pay the expensive prices. She applied for a job at the window blinds factory and got hired.
Freebie Furniture Left On The StreetThis is another tip about saving money on furniture. It's kind of catch-as-catch-can, and you have to be not too proud to do it! In my suburb, people often put unwanted items out in the street on the nature strip (grass verge) for anyone who wants to take them.
Disposable To Go Coffee CupsWhen my son visits, he always leaves with coffee. After losing mugs, I purchased plastic refill cups at service stations for him to use and he can refill at lower cost too.
Honey Gets You Everywhere: Frugal And Useful TipsWhen you buy tires from Goodyear, they rotate your tires for free (a $30 plus savings) every time. We only had the money to buy 2 at the time, but this still applies to us.
Less Toothpaste Means Big SavingsIf you put toothpaste on only 1/2 of your toothbrush, it will last twice as long.
Move Out Day at College DormsIf you live near a college with dorms you can get some amazing stuff for free on "move out day" each spring. The students throw away an amazing amount of extremely useful stuff.
Asking for ExtrasRecently we had to take our truck into the dealership for something. I noticed while he was talking to the service man that the dealership had installed a mini gourmet coffee shop. We inquired about the coffee shop's location and received free tokens towards 2 cups of coffee.
Thrifty Tips of the WeekThis weeks tips are compliments of The Homemakers Journal and include lots of car tips. Be sure to add your own or feedback to these ideas.
Thrifty TipsHere's some great tips for June. If you have a thrifty tip, add it in the feedback.
