Living the Low-Income Life
Archive for October 2009
How to Reuse Toilet Paper & Paper Towel Tubes
These tubes can also come from items such as wrapping paper, food wrap, etc. They can be reused for many things. I will share some ideas with you, and then you can share some with all of us in the comments. Feed electronics cords through them to clean up areas behind desks and entertainment centers. … Continue reading
How to Reuse Bread Bags
Bread bags can be reused for a few things. I certainly wouldn’t throw them out before reusing them as many times as possible. Here are some ideas: Put them on childrens’ feet, over their socks and before putting on their shoes/boots on rainy days or to play outside in the winter. Dispose of cat litter … Continue reading
How to Reuse Glass Jars
Be they canning jars, or jars purchased that contain foods, they can be reused in numerous ways. This will help you to both save money and reduce trash that enters the landfills. Both good reasons to save the jars that you can reuse. Now, I am not giving pack-rats a reason to keep more stuff … Continue reading
Rebates
I do not do rebates. I remember beginning the rebate process many times an not finishing. Here is what I learned: I get bored with it easily. I am a packrat, so all of those UPC’s and whatnot just sort of hang around for months…or a year. They also take up much needed space. I … Continue reading
Using Coupons
I sometimes use coupons, but not always. I cut out many more than I use. Why? It is usually cheaper to purchase a store/generic brand. Store/generic brands are generally just brand names with less decorative packaging. Ex: If your store sells Hood milk, then the store brand milk is likely Hood. Here are some tips: … Continue reading
Dear Frugal Diary,
I wrote an article yesterday that completely upset some man named ‘Steve’. The article started off innocent as could be, as a way to be sure that children did not gorge themselves on their Halloween candy in a short period of time, which is not good for them. ‘Steve’ accused me of: Being sick Being … Continue reading
Frugal Lifestyles
On page 44 of The Tightwad Gazette, Amy discusses her frugal lifestyle. The article has great tips for fixing up a house that should have otherwise been burnt to the ground. The people the article focuses on did a lot of work to make the ramshackle building livable, and they did a great job. How … Continue reading
Three Ways to Save and Sharing
On page 42 of The Complete Tightwad Gazette, Amy discusses the three ways in which she saves money: Buying items cheaper, making those items last longer and using those items less. I would like to add to this list: Barter Accept kindness Bartering is self-explanatory. Accepting kindness is key. People like to feel as though … Continue reading
Pumpkin Puree Instead of Pumpkin in a Can
In Amy’s book The Complete Tightwad Gazette, she discusses on page 30 how to save money on pumpkin for recipes. Puree can be made by boiling or baking the pumpkin slices. The process is very easy. This pumpkin can be used in place of canned pumpkin in any recipe. So, if you grow your own … Continue reading
Buying in Bulk
In Amy’s book, The Complete Tightwad Gazette, on page 35, she discusses buying in bulk. I find that I can save money by purchasing like this, especially with certain items: Toilet paper Dish cloths and towels Wash cloths Socks Food items Trash bags Boca burgers etc., etc. Amy tells us to be sure that we … Continue reading
