Easy ways to save a few dollars
@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
United States
September 13, 2015 8:41am CST
I read a post by Jessa Lyn where she asked for suggestions on how to stretch a budget. I don't have all the answers, but I do have a few that I would like to share with you.
* Dryer Sheets - If you can't live without them, at least double the usage. I cut mine in half and sometimes I even use a half more than once.
* Never use dryer sheets when drying your towels. Your towels will dry quicker and be more absorbent if you skip the fabric softener and/or dryer sheet. If you don't believe me, try it!
*Shampoo - the labels always say lather, rinse and repeat. If you have been playing in the mud or using your head as a mop you might have to follow that. But, most of us can lather, rise and move on - why waste shampoo?
*Hair cuts - My husband's haircut at a barber cost $10 - his haircut at my beauty shop costs $8 and she does a better job than the barber did. Shop around.
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@maezee (41985)
• United States
17 Jan 16
Nice. thanks for these. I also get my hair cut at a very cheap place, its like $11. Of course at times you may get what you pay for - Ive noticed my place has difficulty with anything more than a trim. But, if you dont have a fancy hairdo, may as well pay less!!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
17 Jan 16
Where we go (my husband and I) they don't even have a list of charges, I just give her an amount that I think is fair and she's never complained yet!
@rosekiss (30413)
• Eugene, Oregon
13 Sep 15
I like all the tips you posted. I have done some of those but not all. You are right though, that if we follow these, we can save money. I am going to have to try the dryer sheet one, as I have never thought of doing that before. I didn't know that dryer sheets can make towels less absorbent. I mese them to soften the towels, but I guess I won't be using then anymore.
@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
13 Sep 15
It works, I've done it both ways to test it out.
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@rosekiss (30413)
• Eugene, Oregon
13 Sep 15
@AbbyGreenhill I will try the towel one. When it comes to cutting up the dryer sheets, I don't wash everyday,so I really don't use that many. I could still try it though, I expect.
@patgalca (18481)
• Orangeville, Ontario
14 Sep 15
I keep dryer sheets in the dryer until they curl up into little balls. I will add a new one after a few loads but I definitely get the most out of them. I also put an old towel in the dryer and keep it there. It helps the clothes dry faster by drawing the moisture from them. I add water to what appears to be an empty bottle of shampoo or conditioner, give it a good shake to get the excess off the sides and lid and use it a few more times. I have a special foot cream that I can only get by ordering packages of 3 online. It's in a tube so when I get down to what appears to be nothing, I cut the tube in half and get all the cream that is stuck on the sides and in the bottom. I have been cutting my own bangs the past couple of years. They may not look great but they always grow back. LOL!
@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
14 Sep 15
I've started buying generic and store brands for things like kitchen towel, tissue, hand soap, even cereals. I don't know the price difference there but here they're significantly cheaper than other brands so that can help save a few bucks.
@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
14 Sep 15
I have tried some store brands and some are good, some are awful. I bought a can of fruit cocktail (store brand) took one bit and threw it out. If I buy cheap and don't like it it's more a waste of money for us.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
15 Sep 15
@cahaya1983 We all have to find what works best for us.
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
15 Sep 15
@AbbyGreenhill Yeah that's the downside of it, I guess. Luckily we haven't had issues with the store-brand products that we buy.
@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
13 Sep 15
Now that I posted this I'm thinking of more ideas!
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@amnabas (14877)
• Karachi, Pakistan
13 Sep 15
@AbbyGreenhill I will look forward for more of your ideas.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
13 Sep 15
I have also found that certain cheap shampoos are cheap and take more soap to get clean with, and dollar store sizes for a dollar sometimes give you less than something at a bigger store for a similar price
@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
13 Sep 15
I buy shampoo at the dollar store, but I buy a name brand which is cheaper there than at Wallyworld.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
13 Sep 15
@AbbyGreenhill yeah thats a good deal, some of the cheaper stuff is even cheaper than a dollar at walmart!
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
15 Sep 15
@sharon6345 yeah I bet soap matters less than conditioner since you put it in last
