I thought I would share a few more tips that have gotten us through some hard times in the past.
1. Quit smoking. Harvey and I both smoked when we were first married. Heck both of us smoked up to 16 years ago, when we both quit. So glad we did this as the cost of a package is just ridiculous now.
2. Wash your own car.
3. Use less meat. We go at least once a week meatless, or we do a fridge smorg which uses up the bits and bobs of meaty leftovers.
4. Repurpose old item into new ones. This includes using product containers once they are empty.
5. Hang your laundry to dry. I love using the outside lines spring, summer and fall. In the winter I have some lines downstairs to use. While the downstairs lines don't hold all our laundry they at least hold two loads.
6. Stock up on sale items. But don't stock up on items you will not use.
7. Grow as much of your own food as possible. Then learn how to can, freeze or dehydrate the bounty.
8. Don't pay for tasks you can do on your own. As we age those tasks get to be fewer, but there is always some that can be done.
9. Buy reusable products instead of disposable ones. This can not only save you money, but leads to much less waste.
10. Learn simple home repairs.
11. Turn old clothing into quilts, rags or rugs. Repurposing of old clothing saves you by using materials you already have. I also cut the buttons off and remove zippers to be used in other items. I have cut jeans up when they can no longer be repaired and the material scrounged is used to patch other jeans.
So there are just a few more frugal and thrifty tips for you. Most are very simple and things our parents and grandparents did to save money.
Everybody have a wonderful evening.
God bless.
Great tips
ReplyDeleteNever smoked. I don’t know how people can afford cigarettes. Very expensive.
ReplyDeleteWe’re not allowed to wash our own vehicles at home. We have to use car washes and probably why there’s a car wash at every corner, just about.
We are starting to add TVP to our hamburger to stretch it further (and TVP is a whole lot cheaper!). I'm trying to figure out how we can grow more vegetables on our balcony this summer.
ReplyDeleteThese are such practical and valuable tips! It's great to see how you and Harvey have embraced frugality and resourcefulness over the years. Quitting smoking is a huge accomplishment, and it’s amazing how many costs can add up over time. I love the idea of repurposing items and growing your own food—those habits not only save money but also contribute to a more sustainable lifestyle. Learning to do home repairs and using less meat are excellent strategies too! Thank you for sharing these insightful suggestions; they’re timeless and inspiring!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a wonderful evening as well! I’d love for you to check out my new post!
Great frugal tips, Jackie.
ReplyDeleteGreat tips.
ReplyDeleteWhen it comes to meat, we actually do the opposite of most people; we go meat free for the majority of the week (on those days we have eggs or legumes usually), and then have two non-vegetarian days.
Thank God I never smoked. Both my parents did though (my father still does...), and as a result of that, I hate smoking with a passion. I know there are smokers nowadays who rather skip meals than to quit smoking, which I find quite unbelievable to be honest.
Very good tips. I cut up old clothes to use a for gross jobs rather than buy paper towels. I reuse all my prescription bottles and just remove the labels. I have 7 that I use for my daily vitamins, one for each day of the week.
ReplyDeleteI quit smoking in 1982, when the cost of a pack of cigarettes was more than an hours wage for me. It seemed such a waste to give up an hour of work for an unhealthy habit.
ReplyDeleteGrowing more of our food is something I would like to work on more this year. I'm not if we can enlarge our small garden but I'm going to try to convince my daughter that it would be a good idea.
I've never smoked, as I find the smell nauseating. I gave up soda maybe 15+ years ago, and that has helped with costs. However, I do like sparkling water, so that's a cost we've added. We've tried a Soda stream, but didn't use it much. I have one sparkling water a day, and consider it a "treat".
ReplyDeleteWe try to have lots of leftovers as well. We're still adjusting to menu planning and food prep (as well as grocery shopping) with various teens home or not home on different days.
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They are all very sensible tips. I've never smoked, but grew up in a smoking household, and hated it. There are four siblings, two took up the habit, and two of us didn't
ReplyDeleteGreat tips. I might add 'Never go shopping without a list and stick to it'. xx
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