What small thing would save you money if you got free?
By Amber
@AmbiePam (114804)
United States
January 11, 2026 2:44pm CST
A lot of things don’t cost much, but when you buy so much of them, they start to add up. Is there anything that seems like an insignificant cost, but when you start to think of it, you realize you could really use getting a few of them for free because it starts to add up in the long run?
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@snowy22315 (204273)
• United States
11 Jan
Cat treats and wet food Costs add up over time.
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@Melanie_Marie (2448)
• St. Clair, Michigan
12 Jan
Bottled. Waters.
For now. Not for much longer. (Thank God!)
Me & well water don’t mix, Amber.
For now. Not for much longer. (Thank God!)
Me & well water don’t mix, Amber.2 people like this

@AmbiePam (114804)
• United States
15 Jan
@Melanie_Marie That’s so bad.
I shower at my dad’s because when I shower at my apartment I break out in a rash and itch.
@Melanie_Marie (2448)
• St. Clair, Michigan
15 Jan
@AmbiePam Apartment water…. oh no.
That’s where I’m moving to. In the hopes of getting my hands on some good ole sink water again.
Well, whatever it it is, I know it will be better than well water. Hey, the good news is, you can still shower in it.
I can’t with the well water, I get infections and stuff.
I’ve been on antibiotics about 60% of the time since we moved here.
Well water recap: It tastes and smells like pond water, lots of strong minerals, very “hard” water, with a light yellow tinge to it and then a hint of sulfur. 
It is so bad.
That’s where I’m moving to. In the hopes of getting my hands on some good ole sink water again.
Well, whatever it it is, I know it will be better than well water. Hey, the good news is, you can still shower in it.
I can’t with the well water, I get infections and stuff.
I’ve been on antibiotics about 60% of the time since we moved here.
Well water recap: It tastes and smells like pond water, lots of strong minerals, very “hard” water, with a light yellow tinge to it and then a hint of sulfur. 
It is so bad.1 person likes this

@FourWalls (83850)
• United States
12 Jan
I get “points” for buying bird seed at a local pet food place. Enough points gets me a free bag!
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@DaddyEvil (169848)
• United States
11 Jan
You mean things like dish soap and sponges? Or laundry detergent? Or dryer sheets? 



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@DaddyEvil (169848)
• United States
11 Jan
@AmbiePam We only do laundry a couple of times a month. We use far more dish soap than we do laundry soap.
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@just4him (322454)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 Jan
I'm sure there is, but I don't know what it would be.
A couple of years ago I started saving money on bottled water by going with the Brita pitcher. I'm sure I saved lots of money by not buying bottled water anymore. I don't know what I could do now to save money.
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@LindaOHio (216159)
• United States
12 Jan
I buy a ton of wet wipes. I could save a lot of money there.
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@Nakitakona (59990)
• Philippines
12 Jan
Not so much in our end here for we are to auster buying less important thing or little value.
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@Tampa_girl7 (54372)
• United States
12 Jan
Cat food and bar soap seem to constantly be bought.
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@Marilynda1225 (89179)
• United States
12 Jan
I'm sure there's something but offhand I can't think of anything unless of course you consider coffee and yarn 

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@Fleura (34287)
• United Kingdom
11 Jan
Now that you ask I can't think of an example off the top of my head. One small thing where we do save money is at Christmas, we always open presents carefully and save the wrapping paper to re-use. My partner's family all think we are mad and should just rip the paper up, but we don't care, I even save the biggest un-ripped pieces of theirs! The same paper gets used year after year (getting a bit smaller each time) and we have our favourite patterns that we like to receive. We also cut up Christmas cards to make gift tags. Of course eventually we have to buy a new roll - and when I find out how expensive wrapping paper and gift bags and tags are, then I realise what a substantial saving we make each year!
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@AmbiePam (114804)
• United States
11 Jan
I save any bows, ribbons, bags, or tags I can get away with saving for the following Christmas. However, I haven’t had to use wrapping paper in ages. My family and I seemed to have all switched over to gift bags. I especially like the ones that you can use to put a present in, but also use to bag your groceries the next time you go to the supermarket. That’s sturdy!
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@Fleura (34287)
• United Kingdom
12 Jan
@AmbiePam A few friends have switched to using fabric gift bags or wraps. That works well within the family where you can just hand the wrapping back. I have thought about that but since we receive wrapping paper (around gifts) each year we may as well just use it!
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@thedevilinme (4908)
• Northampton, England
12 Jan
I get free out of date bread and milk ( same day date) from the local 711 so great value
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