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Repurposed Old Color TV From The Early 80s Into A Cat Apartment

Final score:

300points

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Bored something 11 months ago

Ha! The little heater 😻

10points

Picked Up A Used Cardigan That Turned Out To Look Much Better In The Picture Than In Person, So I Turned It Back To Yarn And Crocheted The Yarn Into A Cat Bed

Final score:

292points

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Brittania Kelli 11 months ago

I know a lot of knitters who buy 100% wool jumpers at charity shops to unravel and reknit, so much cheaper than 100% wool yarn and good for the environment, too.

142points

How much someone should cut back on their expenses or look for additional income streams will depend a lot on their situation at home, their lifestyle and current career, their job prospects, as well as where in the world they live. For example, in the United States, consumers have been spending a lot this holiday season. The job market remains strong and inflation continues to ease, though interest rates are still extremely high.

CNN reports that retail sales rose 0.3% in November compared to October, though economists expected a decline. Retail sales rose even more (0.6%) if you don’t count gasoline sales. In short, Americans are, on average, eating out more at restaurants, as well as buying more things in stores and online.

Turned An Old Trampoline Into A Greenhouse

We bought it for our kids 5 years ago. The bouncy part and netting were no longer safe, but the frame itself was in great condition. Almost threw it away but as I was taking it down I started brainstorming and this is the result!

SMB-1988 Report

Final score:

271points

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Antonia 11 months ago

very clever!

41points

Family Thinks I'm Frugal, I Just Like To Think I’m Helping The Environment. Any Time I Get Sealed Air Bags I Make A Slit On One Side To Put My Hand Through And Pick Up My Puppy's Waste

Final score:

246points

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LakotaWolf (she/her) 11 months ago

I have two dogs. Two LARGE dogs (German Shepherd/Kuchi Dog and a Belgian Malinois.) They poop a lot and the poops are big. I like this idea; the air bags are thicker than most poop bag brands I've tried! (Yes, my fingers have ripped through poop bags many a time.)

68points

For Christmas, I Couldn't Afford Individual Gifts For All The Kids In My Life (I Have 24+) So I Bought A $10 Silicon Mat And A $45 Bulk Box Of Crayons And I’m Making Them All Name Crayons

Final score:

236points

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JoNo 11 months ago

Penelope gets more crayons than Gus!

92points

As Allison Morrow recently wrote on CNN, many Americans might complain about how 'bad' the economy is and how high many prices are when asked. However, their actions "tell a different story" when you look at their behavior.

"Despite higher prices and all-around sour mood, American consumers have been exceptionally willing to spend money on dining out, travel, concert tickets, and all manner of goods."

A Soap Dish Made From Unused Takeout Sticks Using Glue And Thread

Final score:

206points

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Hazel Beswick 11 months ago

i'm wondering what a takeout stick is

5points

I Was Looking Online For A Product That Would Safely Hold My House Key While Jogging. Then I Remembered That I Already Had Such A Product

Final score:

196points

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Lauren S 11 months ago

What a neat contraption! But OP didn’t share what it’s called. /j

62points

My Friend Was Going To Throw Away A Torn Sheet, So I Saved It, Made It Into "Yarn", And Crocheted Myself A Basket. I Added A Bit Of Color With Rags Pilfered From My Mom's Bin

Final score:

193points

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Let’s roll 11 months ago

Being able to knit, crochet and the rest of it seems to be a skill that at least I have underestimated. How resourceful it can be and I suppose when one learns it to a level where they can visualise opportunities from a torn sheet….well sir/madam… I take my hat off to you. I think I have found my resolution for 2024 and that is learning to knit and make my own clothes.

90points

However, across the Atlantic Ocean, the United Kingdom is ringing alarm bells about the deepening state of financial inequality in the country. The Center for Social Justice think tank recently warned about the growing gap between the haves and the have-nots.

The BBC states that, according to the report, stagnant wages, poor housing family breakdown, crime, and mental health issues have widened the gap during the Covid-19 pandemic. The disadvantaged are “no better off than they were 15 years ago.”

#10

Join Your Local "Buy Nothing" Group On FB, If You're Able. I Joined Mine And Just Received A Kitchen Island For Free

Final score:

184points

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Erica Ventura 11 months ago

There's a big difference between public free sites on Facebook and Craigslist and buy nothing groups. Craigslist is Hit or Miss at best, and public Facebook free groups can be so rude. I belong to a Buy Nothing group and it's private, local to my specific neighborhood and very valuable. Members can ask for things, post items for gifting, and it's a very nice community. We also ask for and give of our time and talents.

46points

#11

Couldn't Get Rid Of This Ugly Stain Right In The Middle Of The Shirt. Used Some Old Dye To Make A Cool Patchy Shirt Instead

Final score:

180points

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AnnaRachelle 11 months ago

I got bleach on a t shirt. So I decided to sprinkle it in bleach. Wrap it for half hour then washed it . Gorgeous tye dye t shirt

47points

#12

Save Sunday Comics For Wrapping Presents

Final score:

175points

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Shelli Aderman 11 months ago

This isn’t “News…” 😉 (we’ve all been doing it forever!)

51points

The danger, according to the Center for Social Justice report, is that the UK might slip back into a level of deep social divide the likes of which have not been seen since the Victorian era.

The think tank explains that for many poor Brits, “work is not worth it” because it is poor quality, offers little to no security, and gives little chance of progression. That’s why people turn to welfare.

#13

Use Nail Polish Remover (Acetone) To Get The White Rubber Part Of Vans/Converse Looking Good As New

Final score:

174points

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Liz Reid 11 months ago

I use a magic eraser (melamine sponge) on mine.

78points

#14

115 Meals For $131

Total meals 115. $130.60/115meals = $1.14 per meal

From left to right:
2 meals in one round container of egg salad.
5 meals of Teriyaki Ground Turkey with Chunked Pineapple and rice.
5 meals of Spinach Feta Scramble
6 meals of Creamy Parmesan Shrimp with Spinach and Bacon.
9 meals of Parmesan Pork over Zucchini Noodles.
6 meals of Bangers and Mash.
5 meals of Korean BBQ Chicken.
8 meals of African Peanut Curry.
12 meals in six containers of Tomato and Carrot Soup.
6 meals in three containers of Chicken Korma.
18 meals in nine containers of Chicken n’ Dumplings.
6 containers of Green Chili Pork Roast.
9 meals of tacos.
18 meals of steamed boa.

I put about 3-4 days of meals in the refrigerator and the rest goes into the freezer. We stay on top of eating the meals "First In, First Out" to avoid spoiling food in the refrigerator and freezer burn on food in the freezer.

ArtisanGerard Report

Final score:

171points

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JJ 11 months ago

Nice but takes so, so, so much time. I used to do this when I worked part time for money and had to complete a full-time internship (no money) to start studying. I spend every Sunday cooking for the entire week and hated it after two months. 60 to 70 hours working plus like 8 hours cooking on the only free day to save money as I couldn't afford eating out or convenience food. Yikes. Nowadays I cook some dishes double portioned and freeze half. That's more sufficient to me.

72points

#15

For Cheap Insulation, Put Bubble Wrap On Your Windows To Help Keep The Heat In. Just Spray Them With Water And The Bubble Wrap Will Stick To The Window

Final score:

164points

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Li’l E. 11 months ago (edited)

What?!?! That looks amazing, and works as a privacy screen.

85points

We asked personal finance expert Orford about the biggest barriers that people tend to have when it comes to saving money. He was kind enough to share some insights with us and stressed the importance of budgeting and even seemingly minuscule savings.

“In the media, it's common to hear ‘cut back on the little expenses’ to save money. Having been in a situation myself where I was spending far more than I earned, I recall asking myself, ‘How could saving $4 on this or that make any meaningful change?’ The fact is, every little bit helps,” the author of ‘The Financially Independent Millennial’ told Bored Panda via email.

“In my case, to be successful in spending less than I earn started with ‘paying myself first.’ This meant keeping three separate bank accounts: one for needs, one for wants, and another for savings/investment.”

#16

Save Your Butter Wrappers To Grease Your Pans. A Tip Learned From My Mom

Final score:

164points

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ScarletRos 11 months ago

Yep good old mothers tip!

40points

#17

Using Toilet Paper Rolls And Old Metal Takeout Containers To Start My Seeds

Final score:

157points

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PFD 11 months ago

This is a great idea, especially the toilet rolls. You could probably plant them out as-is and let them rot away, but even if not it's less plastic.

50points

#18

Long Live The Yellow Sticker. My Mum Just Got This All For Under £2

Final score:

150points

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Lauren S 11 months ago

The yellow sticker must be like our store’s “manager special” items that will soon expire. We get these all the time, many things get frozen.

55points

Orford explained that his ‘needs’ included necessities like rent, insurance, and groceries. Meanwhile, his ‘wants’ included going out to eat at restaurants, going shopping, and holidays—things that usually meant he was spending more than he was earning. His solution to the problem was to create a budget.

“My needs money stayed in the needs account, and I moved a portion of the remainder to my ‘wants.’ The key was sticking within the ‘wants’ budget, and not going over. I recall my in my first month with this exercise, I ran out of all my ‘wants money’ after the first weekend! That meant staying at home for the remainder of the month—and that got me thinking, ‘How can I go out more, have a life, while not over-spending.’ The answer? I found a balance. I didn't go out as much, didn't shop as much, and before I knew it, I had money left over in the ‘wants’ account at the end of the month. This is the monthly surplus.”

#19

Turned Damaged Vintage Levi's Jeans Into Shorts, Hat, And Scrunchies

Final score:

150points

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Lauren S 11 months ago

I grew up with scrunchies. Such a fan of their return! Also, people on here have amazing talent!

46points

#20

I Needed A Very Large And Sturdy Desk And Didn’t Want To Buy It New, So For The First Time I Tried To Build Furniture. I Think It Looks Pretty Good

Final score:

150points

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Tabitha 11 months ago (edited)

That’s the thing I don’t get about computer desks that are being sold. You don’t work 100% of the time on your computer. Sometimes you have to read, write, or transpose something from a book or paper worksheet, so you need the desk to be deep enough to push the screen and keyboard back to give you space to work. Yes, I know they make things you can hang paper on to type from, but that doesn’t help when you have a book or ledger to refer to. Yet computer desks are all tiny and narrow, as if you never need to physically write something down. There is still a lot of paper being used in business, so business desks need to accommodate the necessity of reading and writing, as well as computer entry.

3points

#21

Our Brand New Bed Broke. I Salvaged The Wood And Turned It Into A Planter

Final score:

147points

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Lydsylou (she/her) 11 months ago

That was a tiny bed

122points

The personal finance expert told us that he then moved this surplus to his third “and most important account” meant for his savings and investments. “Growing this account was the key to becoming financially independent,” he opened up to us.

According to Orford, the ‘every little bit counts’ philosophy applies not only to reducing one’s expenses but also their savings and investments.

“I believe the money is best spent buying a home, even with higher than normal mortgages. But, the home should be affordable: so that means perhaps living with parents, or in an economical rental as long as needed until one can buy the home,” he gave some advice on what to invest in first.

#22

My Aunt Requested Crocheted Face Scrubbies To Replace Cotton Pads/Balls. She Asked For 24 So I Put Them In A Repurposed Candle Container

Final score:

146points

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LillieMean 11 months ago

I've done these too. I chose a thread that can withstand washing at 60 degrees so that I can wash them with towels. Quick and easy to make even if you are not a good crocheter.

35points

#23

I Finally Understand Why People Buy Large Cuts Of Meat When It Goes On Sale

Trying to be more frugal, we got 2 large top roasts for "buy-one-get-one-free" processed it, and cut it up at home ourselves. Now we have meals for days.

firelitdrgn Report

Final score:

143points

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Robert T 11 months ago

We actually bought a cheap vacuum packer for this purpose.

39points

#24

I Made Reusable Gift Bags For The Holiday Season

Final score:

142points

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CoMa4 11 months ago

Yes please!! 😍

30points

“Once the home is purchased, the next step is to evaluate whether the goal is to pay it off fast or invest it in other things. Some say mortgage debt is bad, but I'm not one of them,” Orford told Bored Panda.

“That said, paying off a mortgage faster results in immediate savings as the funds will go toward the principal, thereby reducing years of interest payments,” he said.

“On the other hand, investing the money into a low-cost S&P 500 index fund, for example, historically returns 10% on average. In the end, I wouldn't fault anyone for making either choice as the money is put to work regardless.”

#25

Here's Another $500+ Haul From My Favorite Dumpster. I Haven't Purchased Groceries In Years

Final score:

141points

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Caro Caro 11 months ago

Throwing away food should be forbidden. The waste is shocking.

150points

Anga 11 months ago

It's forbidden in France. Stores have to give it to organizations to feed homeless and low income people.

56points

Mistiekim 11 months ago

I think stores here in the US claim that the reason they don’t do that is because of liability. If someone got sick or died from something the store gave them, they could be sued, etc.

25points

Molly Whuppie 11 months ago (edited)

A lot of US stores throw away good food. If you search on youtube there are tons of dumpster diving videos showing people finding good quality sealed packets of food that are not always expired. The meat and milk most people don't take unless it was only just thrown out, or its been cold/snowing and the food has been kept cold as a result. But stores seem to regularly throw out canned food, soft drinks (canned), chips, candy, fruit and veggies (which are fine if you wash them - most have skins that protect them) and boxes of cereal, cookies etc. I'm really not sure how supermarkets get away with it. Here in Australia our big supermarkets donate those food products to ozharvest and other organisations who redistribute it to those who need it.

17points

HTakeover 11 months ago

It's because of the insurance and liability nightmare they'd face because of the potential for the food to be tainted. If they gave the stuff out, and someone got seriously ill or food poisoning, or even death, you can bet everybody will be suing the store for all they're worth. That only applies to stuff already past their sell-by dates though.

6points

Mistiekim 11 months ago

I wish we could dumpster dive where I lived. Most dumpsters are locked and you can get arrested/ fined if caught because it’s considered private property.

9points

HauntdGamr 11 months ago

Sadly, in most of the US, major grocery stores lock their dumpsters to detract dumpster divers from getting "free food".😡

5points

Timbob 11 months ago

Where the hell do you live !

4points

Mo Poppins 11 months ago

I’m glad this store makes the food available for dumpster divers. 👍

3points

Amanda 11 months ago

Just DISGUSTING!!!! (NOT the food for dumpster, the G.d waste that happens. Makes me so sick...n these business "heads/tops" don't g.a.f ...,stores like Walmart n places like McDs eww.

2points

pat hayes 11 months ago

omg.....that is heartbreaking! so glad you are able to use this and be frugal as well.....cheers!

2points

PinkLadyEmpress 10 months ago

I’d be too scared of getting caught

1point

Craig Boddys 11 months ago

I take it by saying "dumpster" and not "bin" the poster is american, and i dont know if its the same there as it is here in the uk, but ive known people get charged with theft for bin-diving. If its in a bin, its the property of the owner/hirer of the bin, and therefore removing ANYTHING from it is theft and you could be prosecuted. Obviously it doesnt always happen like that, and if anything, especially food, is useable then it should be given to people who need it. My company lets the staff have any food they want thats hit the expiry date, so theres very little, if any, food waste.

1point

David Cameron 11 months ago

You've got to be careful with dumpster diving for food. Sometimes that food is there for a reason. Contamination, loss of refrigeration, recalls for various other reasons.

1point

David 11 months ago

Dumpster food not really a thing around here but on the up side, most (all?) of the local grocery stores donate to various local food banks. I spent several years on the board of a local food charity and was also a fill in pick up driver. The 'haul' here is totally believable. Sometimes we got stuff by the pallet. The amount of food waste in the USA is truly sad.

1point

BJ Hage 11 months ago

There is food waste everywhere. In UK 95kg/person/year; (https://wrap.org.uk/resources/report/household-food-and-drink-waste-united-kingdom-2021-22) China wastes an estimated 91.6 million tonnes of food per year while India discards 68.8 million tonnes. Australia as having a high level of per capita waste at 102kg per household per year. Stop bashing the US for a global problem

0points

Lee Henderson 11 months ago

I used to get some great hauls. Then they started converting to compactors.

1point

Charlie the Cat 11 months ago

Cat approves.

1point

Teresa Spanics 10 months ago

WHOA!

0points

EJN 10 months ago

Unbelievable!

0points

Cyndi Moring 10 months ago

it's against the law in France for restaurants to throw away food. They must donate it to food banks.

0points

Gypsy Lee 10 months ago

Not a single one of these looks like it's been in a dumpster. If it truly came from a dumpster (1. Where the heck do you live, Hollywood?) I wouldn't touch that chicken though. Yikes! Salmonella can be a hefty doctor bill... well, for some of us on this planet.

0points

Gracie Mae 11 months ago

While I'm not frugal enough to dumpster dive, I can see MAYBE getting boxed goods. Not sure I'd trust meats (especially chicken!)--how do they know how long it's been in there at less-than-proper temps???

0points

Linda Tisue 11 months ago

In Stockholm, they keep all the rubbish bins locked up, cause can't help the Romany.

0points

Nykky 11 months ago

I would do this, but people here are super weird about it and will call the cops on you

0points

I_imagine_even_worse_w***s 11 months ago

Cat seems to approve!

0points

Kate 11 months ago

That seems like a lot of perishable stuff.....I'd stick to non perishables you don't know why that stuff was thrown out....

0points

celeste hall 11 months ago

Once got 60 dozen eggs form t4he local Organic grocery, lots of quiche, deviled eggs

0points

EP 11 months ago (edited)

Wait a second. Milk, Cheese, chicken and frozen burgers… how can it be safe if it went room temp or higher in the dumpster? I would Not be above saving packaged items from perish. Groceries are astronomical.

0points

Mary Kelly 11 months ago

give us this dumpster location

0points

Sunny Day 11 months ago

If you hit the dumpster when the outside temp is 0C or 32F, maybe. Otherwise you have a nice case of dysentery to look forward to.

0points

George Costanza 11 months ago

Sorry but I'm not resorting to dumpster diving to save money. Not worth it.

0points

Tjoori Vids 11 months ago

Most of the "almost done" food here is being donated to food banks.

0points

Ozymann-k 11 months ago

kiddy cat

0points

badger 11 months ago

& a free cat!

0points

NapQueen 11 months ago

Did you find the cat in there, too?

0points

sturmwesen 11 months ago

I don't know about that chicken...

0points

Al Fun 11 months ago

More info please… did this come from an actual dumpster, in between the garbage? Would you eat meat packages out of someone’s dumpster?

0points

HappyShannon 11 months ago

Unfortunately, stores trashing edible food is incredibly common and lots of people take advantage of the food waste, especially the non-perishable items. Its so common that there is info and stories on the internet about the subject and even clubs oeople join. Personally I would love to see the US follow other countries example and donate the food instead of needlessly trashing it. Same with other stores that deliberately ruin discontinued products instead of donating them. One store even puts spray paint on their comforters before putting them in the trash so people won't take them from their dumpster. What an awful waste!

3points

AnnaRachelle 11 months ago

The cat is waiting for the box to be emptied

0points

Michael Walker 11 months ago

You cannot be sure all that food is safe to eat, please don't

-2points

#26

I Have Been Looking To Buy One Of These For My Morning Coffee But Ended Up Making It With Items I Already Had

Final score:

138points

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JoNo 11 months ago

What happens if the coffee/tea spill? It's not waterproof.

35points

#27

Frugal Win. I Extended The Life Of My Grubby-Looking Converse Shoes With A Bottle Of Black Dye

Final score:

135points

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Holly D. 11 months ago

A QUICK CYCLE IN THE WASHER WITH SOME OXY DOES THE TRICK TO LOOK LIKE NEW!! ALSO, AS FAR AS DYING.....THE FABRIC IS COTTON..THREAD IS POLY WHICH IS WHY IT STAYS WHITE.

25points

Dutch Swimmer Goes Viral For Super Revealing Trunks During 2024 Olympics: “Is This Legal?”

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Thrill-Seeking Diver Jumps Down Extreme Waterslide, Ignoring The Strict Ban For Women

The r/frugal online community covers a lot of different aspects of frugal living. As the moderator team behind the project points out, everyone has their own definition of frugality, as well as their own reasons for being frugal.

It’s something to keep in mind so that all those friendly discussions about saving cash, time, and energy don’t turn into fiery arguments. “Discuss and debate, but don't fight over it, or be condescending to those who do not share your particular view on frugality,” the team shares.

#28

Don't Throw Away Your "Empty" Lotion Bottles

Final score:

129points

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CoMa4 11 months ago

I do the same to any bottle you can cut into or scoop out. There's always so much product left at the bottom that won’t come out!

59points

#29

My Public Library Tells You How Much Money You’ve Saved By Checking Things Out Instead Of Buying Them

Final score:

126points

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JoNo 11 months ago

This is good in theory. The problem is most people would not have bought all those books I have read from the library. I have read them because they are free.

28points

#30

I Had A Stain In My Jeans That I Couldn't Get Rid Of, So I Covered It Up. Iron-On Patch Reinforced With Stitches

Final score:

126points

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Awkward lady 11 months ago

You've reinvented the 60's! Did this myself back in the day!

54points

Meanwhile, it helps to remember that the online community includes internet users from all over the globe. That means that general advice and personal finance philosophies might appeal to (nearly) everyone. However, tips about specific stores, products, or deals might only be helpful to folks living in certain countries.

The more specific someone is about their particular situation, without revealing sensitive overly personal information, the more accurate the advice they receive can be.

For some more frugal living hacks, take a peek at Bored Panda’s previous features. But before you do that, why not share your own tips on saving money and living frugally in the comments? We always love hearing from you, dear Pandas!

#31

Reusing Sheet Pouches As Cable Organizers And Reversed The Inserts For Labels

Final score:

126points

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lmrbsb79 11 months ago

I reuse them for sewing projects, or anything that will fit. Very useful.

3points

#32

Fellow Parents Of Small Children: Join Your Local Parent Groups

Someone with much more money than me decided to just gift the piles of new diapers (300+) their kid had outgrown. They posted it on our city’s parent Facebook group. A 25-minute roundtrip drive saved me over $100 worth of diapers. A frugal win for sure!

prettycote Report

Final score:

123points

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Queeqec 11 months ago

My private parts have been wrapped in cloth, that was washed and reused. Now 40+ years later I still use some of them as rags for cleaning. So they last a livetime and don't go to landfill.

41points

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#33

We Get Fresh Fruit On Sale, Cut It Up, And Freeze It For Smoothies

A big bag of frozen pineapple goes for $16 - $19 where I live. We filled this big ziploc with 3 pineapples we got on sale for $1.99 each.

Final score:

120points

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Lydsylou (she/her) 11 months ago

We started doing this and it works pretty well. But if you're using the fruit for anything else then don't bother with strawberries because they go soggy when they're defrosted so only good for smoothies

32points

Woman Put A Water Fountain With A Camera In Her Yard, Here Are 24 Photos Of Regular Visitors (New Pics)

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“Ma’am I Live Here”: Woman Refuses To Back Out Of Driveway, Learns A Lesson The Hard Way

#34

Pro Tip: Freeze Your Old Candles For A Couple Hours To Easily Remove Excess Wax And Repurpose

Final score:

118points

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Kristiina Männiste 11 months ago

Old candles are excellent fire starters for the fireplace. If you want to be fancy you can make fire starter roses out of cardboard egg cartons and red candle wax.

36points

#35

Made Christmas Cards This Year Instead Of Buying Them At The Store

Final score:

116points

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CoMa4 11 months ago

So creative!! 🎨

13points

#36

No Tree? No Problem. Lights, 3 Hooks To Anchor The Lights And Ornaments I Already Had

Final score:

113points

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Deborah B 11 months ago

If you're in rental accomodation, you can get small clear comand hooks that stick on, and can be removed without damage. Also a good way to stick fairy lights to glass.

21points

#37

I Repurpose Sheets And T-Shirts That Aren’t Used Any More Into Rugs And Baskets And More

Final score:

113points

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arthbach 11 months ago

If you want to make yarn in this way, don't use scissors. Use a rotary cutter. Your hands will thank you for it.

44points

#38

Turned My Dad’s Old Jeans Into A Bucket Hat And Shorts

Final score:

111points

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Daria 11 months ago

wow the person looks (and dresses) so much like me that I had to look twice to make sure I'm not somehow having memory lapses haha 😅

32points

#39

I've Been Using This Rock As A Lint Roller For The Past Two Years

Didn't have a lint roller, saw the rock and its rougher edges, and just pictured it helping a little, but it did a better job than I thought! We use it as decoration when it's not a lint roller.

jellyflesh Report

Final score:

111points

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Ace 11 months ago

How much does it wear out the fabric though?

47points

#40

Reminding You All To Keep Your Eyes Peeled For Side Of The Road Freebies/Yard Sales. This Particular Popcorn Maker Goes For $250 And Works, Got It Completely Free

Final score:

108points

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Mimi La Souris 11 months ago

the waste of some are the treasures of others

26points

50 Of The Most Incredible Shots That Were Submitted To The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

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French Diver’s “Jewels” In Tight Swimming Trunks Become Talk Of The Town At Olympics

#41

My Belt Broke At Work Several Months Ago When I Only Had $4 In My Account. Shortened A Ratchet Strap To Improvise. Best Belt I've Ever Had. Unlimited Adjustment Options

Final score:

102points

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Monstarr the Divisive 11 months ago

I need one of these haha! I've got a leather belt that I wore during the half year I actually did some exercise and watched what I ate... A few of the holes started to combine and it's useless now - wouldn't happen if belts worked like this.

6points

#42

The Name And Store Brand Tomatoes Literally Come From The Same Factory. $1.19 vs. $0.79

Final score:

102points

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Tabitha 11 months ago

I have been comparing name brand and generic/store brand items for decades now. Just read the ingredients list and you’ll see they’re usually exactly the same thing, though sometimes there are slight differences, usually some proprietary something or other the name brand has a patent for. But tbh, the taste is usually the same. If it isn’t, then the money you save buying the exact duplicate of other products can pay for the couple of name brands you like better than the cheaper knockoffs.

4points

#43

It’s Getting Hot In Phoenix, Az - $4 Length Of Cloth From Goodwill For A Sun Barrier On My Patio - It Keeps My House 10 Degrees Cooler

Final score:

101points

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Li’l E. 11 months ago

Wet it down to make it work even better!

42points

#44

Made A Scrubber With Leftover Materials. Made This From Leftover Flannel Fabric, Old Bra Inserts, And Netting Fabric In Under 10 Minutes With My Sewing Machine

Final score:

96points

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LaserBrain 11 months ago

Nice one. Smart re-use of materials to avoid buying new plastic foam scrubbies!

18points

#45

Wrapped Presents With Reusable Wrapping “Paper” This Year

Final score:

95points

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Marilyn Holt 11 months ago

Yes. All that expensive wrapping paper usually just gets torn apart and thrown away.

1point

#46

Probably An Obvious One, But I Save The Fruit My Kids Don’t Eat In A Ziplock In The Freezer And Use It For My Weekend Smoothies

Final score:

90points

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Almost sunny 11 months ago

I'm buying a blender for Christmas, so these hacks are helpful.

9points

#47

We Live In Canada And Get Our Milk In Bags. After We Are Done With The Milk, We Wash And Reuse The Small Bags For Snacks And Other Small Items Instead Of Buying Ziplocks

Final score:

81points

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JJ 11 months ago (edited)

Serious question from the EU where you get milk in tetra-paks or glass bottles: Does milk in bags stand in the fridge while open? Or do you have to fill it in a bottle once opened? Edit: Thanks for all the answers. I was really curious.

29points

#48

I Saved $70 Off This Grocery Haul By Using Coupons And Shopping Sales! I Only Spent $120 And It's Even More Than What It Looks Like In The Picture

Final score:

79points

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Queeqec 11 months ago

I wish coupons were a thing over here.

29points

Woman Moves Out Of Parents' Home After They Asked Her To Give Her Space To Brother, They Freak Out

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#49

My First Time Using The "Too Good To Go" App At One Of The High-End Donut Shops In My Area. 45$ Value For Roughly $16

Final score:

77points

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Madster 11 months ago

45 USD for 12 donuts anywhere is a rip off!

71points

#50

I Used The Traditional Japanese Art Of Kintsugi To Repair My Cracked Toilet Seat Instead Of Throwing It Away

Final score:

77points

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Erla Zwingle 11 months ago

I understand the concept, but you saved money on a new toilet seat by repairing it with gold?

44points

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Tracy Wallick 11 months ago

*sigh* So many of these call for skills or executive function/energy that I just don't have... depression and ADHD are b*tches.

12points

day light 11 months ago

I get you I get you, I have chronic fatigue and joint problems so there's not a I can do, but picking up the occasional thing has definitely done me well! it's more expensive to knit a sweater, but it's warmer and lasts longer

2points

Shelli Aderman 11 months ago

Alas, only about 2 of these are new ideas. The rest are basically common sense, and what we all did as kids… 🤦🏽‍♀️

9points

Frozengeckolover 10 months ago

Kids these days! They act like they invented the wheel and all they did was re-discover old ideas. Lol. I'm not prone to violence, but I'm about to smack some of my younger cousins. If I hear them say, "Oh, you must've seen that Tiktok!" one more time, I'm gonna lose it!

3points

Gardener of Weeden 11 months ago

I had to stop - I saved $$$ buying all this plastic cr@p at the dollar store. This junk will end up in a landfill within a week. Stop with the cheap china junk. Give the kids books, art supplies, things that will last longer than a minuet.

6points

Isaac Nemo 11 months ago

The point of the post is to be (financially) frugal, and people are complaining they take time. Yes, that's very frequently the trade off! Saving time is convenient which you pay a premium for. Go complain on a list of time saving tips, then.

4points

Allistrata GG4 11 months ago

Don't forget to check if you have a local tool library where you can check out tools for free rather than buying them.

2points

Frozengeckolover 10 months ago

In the southern US we just make friends with a Bubba. They've got ALL the tools, and they'll show you how to use them. Lol.

1point

LapCat 11 months ago

I need to learn how to crochet, and find a cheap sewing machine.

2points

Jude Laskowski 11 months ago

Look for sewing machines at estate sales. There's always one there.

2points

Anon822209 11 months ago

These are great ideas, but a lot of them assume you have the time/space/equipment to do them. Unfortunately, not everyone does.

2points

Isaac Nemo 11 months ago

"Good, fast, cheap, pick two"

3points

Wendy Herman 11 months ago

I ADORE the "Kitty Apartment" idea. Now i just need to find an ancient TV. Other people's creativity can inspire our own. And luckily, we Don't *have to* tell our friends we were actually just being copy-cats, lol (pun intended). 😸

2points

Verena 11 months ago (edited)

Rule No 1 for running a succesful project, no matter if it is a tiny household thing or multi-million global: You need to make choices. Time, Quality, Costs - only two can be combined. If you aim for all three, you end up with a failed project. High Quality for low cost will take your time. Low cost and fast will end up in low quality. High quality and fast ist expensive. A good project manager is capable to identify early in the project which two are the most important for an overall successful project. Simple example: Mucking out the stables of the horses and wanting to keep as much good bedding as possible ( = good quality and low costs) takes time. Fast work means throwing out a lot of bedding, which is expensive. However, if the hours of the person doing the work are more expensive than the bedding, let the person work fast and buy bedding.

0points

Evie Mason 11 months ago

I love how the 'Frugal' showcases creative and practical ways to live a fulfilling life without breaking the bank. Repurposing old items like turning an old TV into a cat apartment or converting a baby blanket into a stuffed animal not only saves money but adds sentimental value. Thanks to EMUCoupon, I've found great deals on DIY materials for such projects. Has anyone else tried budget-friendly DIYs inspired by the 'Frugal' subreddit, and what was your favorite money-saving tip?

0points

Jude Laskowski 11 months ago

My coworker used to spend $3 per day for coffee at our cafeteria. I have a jar of instant from the supermarket so I save a lot. I finally got him to buy a jar of coffee and he admitted that he's saved a lot of money. I make it in my 20 year old insulated travel mug.

0points

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Tracy Wallick 11 months ago

*sigh* So many of these call for skills or executive function/energy that I just don't have... depression and ADHD are b*tches.

12points

day light 11 months ago

2points

Shelli Aderman 11 months ago

Alas, only about 2 of these are new ideas. The rest are basically common sense, and what we all did as kids… 🤦🏽‍♀️

9points

Frozengeckolover 10 months ago

3points

Gardener of Weeden 11 months ago

6points

Isaac Nemo 11 months ago

4points

Allistrata GG4 11 months ago

Don't forget to check if you have a local tool library where you can check out tools for free rather than buying them.

2points

Frozengeckolover 10 months ago

In the southern US we just make friends with a Bubba. They've got ALL the tools, and they'll show you how to use them. Lol.

1point

LapCat 11 months ago

I need to learn how to crochet, and find a cheap sewing machine.

2points

Jude Laskowski 11 months ago

Look for sewing machines at estate sales. There's always one there.

2points

Anon822209 11 months ago

These are great ideas, but a lot of them assume you have the time/space/equipment to do them. Unfortunately, not everyone does.

2points

Isaac Nemo 11 months ago

"Good, fast, cheap, pick two"

3points