What Frugal Thing Did You Do Today?

[james.hendrickson]

Since frugality seems to be a way of life for a lot of people on the forums, what did you do today that was frugal?

For me, I walked to work yesterday instead of driving. I saved $15 bucks on parking and probably 70 cents on gas.

[disneysteve]

Well it wasn't exactly done today but 6 of us went to an escape room tonight. We paid with gift cards that I bought back in April when they were having a great sale - $100 worth for $44. I bought $400 worth and my friend bought $200. We used $300 tonight and have $300 left for next time. But we only paid 44 cents on the dollar so the $600 of cards only cost $264. We saved $336.

[Joan.of.the.Arch]

Harvested and dehydrated wild greens that can be added to dishes in winter.

[james.hendrickson]

Harvested and dehydrated wild greens that can be added to dishes in winter.

Joan, you guys must have an electric dryer.

[Joan.of.the.Arch]

We have three electric dryers, James. I want a big solar dryer with which we could dry many pounds of fruit at a time (small orchard), but I can't think of a handy place to put it when not in use.

[Fishindude77]

I've been picking wild blackberries this week. We made three pies the other day, gave two to friends and working on one.
Now I've picked another another 3-4 quarts we need to do something with.

[scfr]

This was yesterday but ... my leisure activities consisted of taking my dog on 2 walks, enjoying materials from the library (book & DVD), and listening to music CDs that matched my mood and kept me going while doing chores around the house.

[disneysteve]

I bought an adult paint by number that came yesterday. The brushes that come with it aren't great so I went over to the craft store today to buy a couple of good ones. They were $3.99 each and I had two 50% off coupons so basically BOGO.

[scfr]

Just mixed a fresh bottle of DIY daily shower spray. Took a couple minutes, saved a couple bucks, environmental bonus.

[james.hendrickson]

Just mixed a fresh bottle of DIY daily shower spray. Took a couple minutes, saved a couple bucks, environmental bonus.

Please share the recipe if you get a chance, I just dropped 3 bucks on shower spray last week.

[disneysteve]

Just mixed a fresh bottle of DIY daily shower spray. Took a couple minutes, saved a couple bucks, environmental bonus.

I second James' request for the recipe.

[scfr]

Please share the recipe if you get a chance, I just dropped 3 bucks on shower spray last week.

2-1/4 cup water
1-1/2 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup rubbing alcohol
1-1/2 teaspoon liquid dish soap

Shake gently to mix.

I don't use any fragrance.

These proportions are what fill my bottle perfectly. Adjust to your needs.

I'm not really a DIYer when it comes to cleaning products; usually I just buy a good concentrate and mix with water to save cost and packaging.
But daily shower spray was an obvious choice for DIYing since I'm not aware of a concentrate option and it's used every day.

Since we're talking about frugal cleaning ... I also recommend the microfiber cloths that you find in the automotive section at Costco. They are much bigger & cheaper than anything you'll find in a cleaning section. I've been using them for decades.

[james.hendrickson]

2-1/4 cup water
1-1/2 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup rubbing alcohol
1-1/2 teaspoon liquid dish soap

Shake gently to mix.

I don't use any fragrance.

These proportions are what fill my bottle perfectly. Adjust to your needs.

I'm not really a DIYer when it comes to cleaning products; usually I just buy a good concentrate and mix with water to save cost and packaging.
But daily shower spray was an obvious choice for DIYing since I'm not aware of a concentrate option and it's used every day.

Since we're talking about frugal cleaning ... I also recommend the microfiber cloths that you find in the automotive section at Costco. They are much bigger & cheaper than anything you'll find in a cleaning section. I've been using them for decades.

Got it, thanks SCFR