Comments on: Frugal Tricks to Make Consumable Purchases Last Longer

By: girl3938

girl3938 — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 04:48:06 +0000

great tip for nail polish- worked like a charm!!

By: Wendy

Wendy — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 01:20:16 +0000

I have a foam pump soap dispenser from Bath & Bodyworks in my bathroom that was given to me as a Christmas gift last year. I go to Walmart and buy a biggie size liquid soap and fill my dispenser 1/2 soap, 1/2 water. It works perfectly and really extends my bang for the buck.

By: Chiya

Chiya — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 01:30:51 +0000

Some good ideas there.

By: pelf

pelf — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:20:59 +0000

Thanks for the very simple and practical tips to making our purchases last longer

I wash my hair every other day too, but I’ve had hair dressers tell me that its important to wash my hair daily! But since I don’t sweat a bucket everyday (some people hold jobs that put them in the sun for hours a day, and that’s a different case), I just stick to washing my hair on alternate days

By: JohannaB

JohannaB — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:33:22 +0000

I do most of the things you mention in the list. My co-workers laugh at the tube of toothpaste I’ve been using for a week since it “ran out” and it’s not really empty yet. Let them laugh.

By: Nate

Nate — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 01:09:37 +0000

You probably won’t like this, but what about spending your time making bucks instead of saving pennies. I’m not a wasteful person by any means but there is an important concept called Opportunity Cost. I regularly buy anything that is underpriced (usually cars or anything from people that are hard up for a few bucks) and turn around to sell it for double within a week. Think about it, and don’t step over a dollar to pick up a dime!

Using paper 3 times, that cracks me up. No offense.

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Carnival of the Green # 111! — TREEconomist — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:04:43 +0000

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By: Sharon

Sharon — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 01:55:29 +0000

How about using newspapers to clean your windows. They are much cheaper than paper towels and they do not leave streaks either. I’m sure most people get a Sunday paper for the coupons, since we all like to save money. Why not let your paper be one of the consumable purchase last longer?

By: Coupon Fetcher

Coupon Fetcher — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 22:30:48 +0000

Great tips. And I agree with you that the secret is to start and then it will become a habit. If the food leftovers go bad, add them to a compost pile and use the compost in the garden.

By: Anders

Anders — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:52:19 +0000

I’d say to plan your purchases and your consumption as much as you can. You can buy things in larger packages or 2 for 1 sales and save alot. Sometimes I’ll save small containers and use them for something else (like hair gell) when the big package isn’t convenient. I’ll get a dozen bagels and freeze half for later. Also, avoid single use or single purpose items. Vinegar and diswashing liquid on a sponge suffice for most cleaners, and a microfiber cloth and water will replace most removers.