I appreciate your channel because you don't say the same 10 things the other save money channels say and you speak to me, a single mom, who needs to find nitty gritty ways of saving money. Many years ago, I saw a hotel use a very cute basket filled with rolled up, small, hand towels instead of paper towels. I purchased 2 packs of inexpensive, white washcloths. I have a larger basket of folded washcloths for drying my hands and a small basket for the used ones in the bathroom. I wash the towels together. I use bleach if someone is feeling ill. I noticed that my family was not sharing colds as much. Think about wiping your hands on the damp hand towel your coughing child just used. Being a school teacher, I know how quickly germs spread. Over the years, I have replenished the washcloths. I use the ones that are not "guest pretty" for my rag bag. I don't keep the rags out for multiple re-use over days. They just go in the washcloth laundry load. Now, I only use paper towels to clean up the litter box or some other possibly infectious mess. I save money on not buying paper towels and on not being ill from sharing a cold.
I love how your sense of humor about certain things is good. You have some very good tips for living frugal. Keep putting your tips out there. They are helpful
You can also use rags as paper towels and napkins, the concept of a cloth napkin. I still use paper towels for some things like greasy messes other messes like that. If you think about using 1 rag rather than 3 (or more) paper towels or napkins for when you eat a day, the savings can be a lot.
Yep, some of the topics you mention were weird. In regard to water uses, I will let the water I boiled eggs in cool and then water my plants. I also collect water from the hot water tap that hasn't gotten hot yet. Depending on where your hot water heater is located, it sometimes takes a while to get hot water. In my situation, my heater is several feet from my hot water tap in the shower. I collect a gallon of water until the water is warm enough for a shower. Thanks for sharing.
I've watched and read a lot of frugal information over the years, but you are the only creator that has had PRACTICAL tips I've never heard of before. Thank you so much for your work.
Being a senior with incontinence that's a lot of toilet paper per week! So when the toilet paper shortage started in 2020 thanks to COVID-19 , I started using a bidet bottle & cloth wipers. Use different colors for front & back sides. So much $$$ saved! I too use wash cloths for hand drying. Instead of buying plastic or Pyrex storage containers, or Tupperware, I buy Supperware at the grocery store. All those wonderful glass jars that have the added bonus of food in them already! 🤣🤣🤣♻️♻️♻️
I use my dehumidifier water for plants. But cooking in the dishwasher is a hard NO…the temperature doesn’t stay consistent during the cleaning cycle so you aren’t getting it to a certain temp. Food poisoning can kill so I’ll invest in a more convenient and consistent cooking method. With that said, for my family of 2 we don’t use the regular oven and only my large toaster/convection oven for all our baking needs.
One time I went dumpster diving after Mother's Day and Aldi had thrown out a ton of potted flowers that were dried out. I took them home, watered and cut out the dried parts and they looked great all summer! They just needed some TLC
Reusing paper towels is a game changer. Even if you don't like the idea of drying hands multiple times, they can be reused to clean up small spills around the house. I keep a stash always.😄 PS-Team cut for toothpaste and lotion. Great video!!
I cut my own hair. There are many hair cutting videos on youtube, but I have found Brad Mondo to be the best. He's got a great personality and his techniques are very easy. Since I have been doing this, people think I have gone to a salon. Also, for those of you wondering if Dollar Tree hair color is good or not, again, that's all I use. It is just as good as more expensive brands. I have also been complemented on my hair color as well. If you have patience and take your time, you can do your own hair for pennies.
Good to know about the Dollar Tree hair color! I've used allergy medicine and facial masks from Dollar Tree with good results, so I'd be willing to try the hair color. Thanks for sharing!
Another thing you can do is stop coloring your hair completely and embrace your natural color. I colored my hair for year and then all at once I decided to embrace my silver hair. I let the roots grow out about an inch then had my salon cut it in a very short pixie cut since I didn't like the grow out phase. Not for everyone but I loved it and my silver hair gets compliments that my dyed hair never did.
I really enjoy your videos. I refill my hand soap containers with inexpensive liquid soap+ sometimes with unused bodywash so it's not wasted. I make my own cleaners most times+ instructions are to use distilled water. I boil my water, let it cool + use it. I often refill my dish liquid + use alcohol + water. I like you will use a paper towel twice if just drying my hands. I cut my own hair without issue. I have paid for several busted hair cuts over the years. Mine cannot look any worse. + it's free.
I have been cutting in half the shampoo/conditioner/hand lotion bottles for years. I also use my lip brush to use the lipstick still in the tube. I get usually another few weeks to a month out of the products. I put the liquid products in plastic containers with really good lids. They stay fresh for as long as there is some left in there. Awesome saving.
Those are good tips! I also use the rest of the foundation makeup in the swivel tube ( like a lipstick) - what savings I've found using the rest of the product, almost a quarter of the tube size.
I use cloth toilet paper.. I make my own. Only for number one. I also use cloth feminine hygiene. I keep a container for the used tp and then fill it with soap and water to clean them. I also reuse teabags
Here's a weird one for you: If you live in an apartment complex, grab a laundry detergent jug that someone has thrown away. Add some water to it and use it in your laundry. Or stop at the laundromat and grab one and use that.
I use Kirk's bar soap for shampoo which is amazing, and now I don't need conditioner or shampoo. I have naturally curly hair, and it used to dry. Now it's so soft!
We set our heater to 55° in the winter, so the pipes don't freeze, have for years, and we wear warm clothing all day and warm night clothes and blankets all night. I am also going to start wearing a hoodie in case my ears or head gets cold, so I can pull up the hood part... I used to make diapers out of old t-shirts, I now use cut-up t-shirts for reusable toilet paper. I cut up toothpaste and other tube's to use the last bits up, because I use the squeezer thing, then cut the toothpaste tube and still get up to 2-5 more days of toothpaste out of that tube. I have dumpster dived and I have also done what I call curb crawling, which is just asking homeowners if I can take things that they have put out next to their trashcans. I also çut my own hair, and add water to bottles of soap, shampoo, etc... I do not save water for plants since my soil won't grow food because of all the walnut trees.
Well done, you must save £££s. l have never tried dumpster diving, too late now as we are in our 70's but we buy new fleece hooded jogging sets every yr in Autumn/Winter to wear indoors. They are incredibly warm & loose enough to layer underneath( with thermal tights for me or mens thermals for him, long sleeve tshirts etc & my hm slipper socks l make for both us us from recycled wool). l make head/ear warmers in soft wool to wear around house/in bed as we dont heat our bedroom for health reasons.We then use the old sets to wear for gardening in Winter in our veg plot.
@frugalcreativeliving we try since we are considered low income. We are not considered poverty level so we don't qualify for any help. Hubby is a disabled vet, I am also disabled, since we can't work at a regular job, we simply do what we can and rest in between as needed. We actually do fairly well as long as the prices don't keep rising...
I’m going to try the pasta water for my plants. As far as the reusable toilet paper, I haven’t tried that, but I could see where one would use that for Pee, and reserve the paper for poop. I don’t think that would be too difficult to launder if it was needed.
I use dawn as hand soap and I dilute it about 1 part dawn and 2 parts water. Most people use too much soap (2 or 3 pumps) so this has been working for me for years. I could actually dilute it more because if you think about it dawn is meant to be diluted a lot for dishes. I cut my own hair, I can't say I do the world's best job but most of the time I have it in a ponytail or in a clip so my imperfect cutting doesn't really show. I just can't see paying someone $50+ just to cut it straight across. I'm not opposed to dumpster diving I'm just not in the physical condition to do it. For those who do I recommend goodwill. I used to work there and they throw away tons of good stuff. Mostly just because it needs cleaned. If you do try it be very careful because they throw away dishes so there will be broken glass. During the great toilet paper shortage we used washcloths. When my kids were still in diapers that's what I used so not really a difference. The only time I used wipes is when we went somewhere. I used crushed eggshells and used coffee grounds for my plants. Just found your channel and really enjoyed it. I will be watching more. Thank you for the new ideas.
🩵🩵🩵I am doing some of those like the soap combining it with water and why not? I don’t want too concentrated soap anyways too This is a great channel so much to learn❤️❤️❤️
I wouldn't be fussed to water the plants with dehumidifer water. It's basically just distilled water that will be exactly as clean as you keep your machine. Yall know what the plants grow in right? Dirt. They'll be fine.
Love your videos, most are a no. I have cut the toothpaste tube. My shampoo bottles when halfway down I fill with with water shake it up and works for me. The cow beef sharing reminded me of seeing that on an old episode of i Love Lucy😁
I collect water from my A/C unit. I live in the south, where it is humid . I collect about 15 gallons a day is then used to water trees. I will be saving my pasta water for plants. It is a great idea. I already cut open lotion bottles, est... to get the last bit.
#2 could be okay if you use a bidet so you use cloth to dry off. Dumpster diving is good at a florist around holidays, but wear gloves to protect your hands. Imagine a broken vase. Dumpster buying is good. I have put stuff by dumpster the day after trash day, and received.. Your hair looks great I am close to a beauty school
Well, then you're spending a lot of $ on the bidet and whatever water it uses. Do what Indian people do and just pour water from a jar or something to rinse.
Hi, new to your channel. Lots of great frugal ideas. I am an old follower of Kate Kaden but love to hear others take on this very important habit. Happy savings. 😊😊😊
1. We hardly use paper towels since we switched to washable rags. WM sells 18 white, cotton, and bleachable washcloths for $6. I use a couple in the kitchen and toss them in the laundry at the end of the day. 2. As for tea, we steep the tea for the recommended time (3-5 minutes)and remove the bag. It's just a matter of minutes before we reuse it. Think about how many cups of coffee you drink every day. We tea drinkers are the same way! That second cup is never far behind. 3. Check the late date section of the bakery. Freeze or reuse as bread pudding or toasted or turned into croutons. Use discounted produce for banana bread, fruit tarts, muffins. Use other veg for baking or cooking when it is wilted or soft. 4. Cooled, boiled egg water is good for plants also. 5. Consider replacing the cow with dried beans. It's cheaper, healthier, and lasts longer without refrigeration costs. And beans don't have to bought all at once, yet comes in bulk size bags of 8, 10, 20 pounds which reduces the per pound price the larger the quantity.
I’ve read studies that say if the temperature drops a lot the cost to bring the temperature back up eats the savings. My parents did 65 during the day and 63 at night. The other 5 members of my family were fine. Me, no! I used to drag my pillow and blanket into the bathroom and sleep on the heat vent. The floor wasn’t comfortable but at least I wasn’t waking up shaking and chattering my teeth, lol.
I buy the 2 pack of the large Dawn concentrated dishsoap....I add water 3 x when it reaches the halfway point. Saves a lot of money. I can stretch 2 large containers a full year. Just bought my yearly supply last month on Amazon $26.55 for (2) 56 oz - but I get 6 bottles out of it. I use 1 of those bottles every 2 months.
Definitely a few weird hacks lol but I'm gonna start cutting open the lotion containers to get the last bit. It'll probably give me a good 4 more uses💯
Thanks for this video. I learned a lot. Some of the tips were-a bit much for me. One of the main reasons I couldn’t dumpster dive is the strong possibility that a rodent is in there diving, too! But I’m with you on the lotion bottles. I chop those suckers in half and get every drop from the bottle.
Good video. Too often do I see videos on this topic mention reusable cloth instead of tp - but not dumpster diving (a grabber/hooked stick means you don't need to get in).
Always need more shampoo than conditioner. I use hair conditioner to shave my legs. I need very little. It conditions my legs while I shave, no dry skin ever. And I can see what I’m doing.
BFF is a hairdresser ( manages a higher end shop) so leftover color and great hair cuts…the cost? Babysitting her adorable little dogs when she takes a trip. How lucky can 1 girl get?
There is dumpster diving, which I have done at Flower shops - be careful of broken vases. There is also dumpster bying, i.e. what is by the dumpster. These items are often set out the day after pick-up day intentionally. Soap slivers can be used to make liquid soap or "soap on a rope" using leg 🦵 of panyhose. Reusable TP may work for bidget owner.
I cut the lotion and the toothpaste to get all out. There are some tips sorry but l am not doing but to each their own. I have reused water to water planted and to flush the toliet and plan to continue. 😂❤
Your "weird " tips are what made me subscribe to your channel! Here is my weird tip: when I hem things, like shirts or pillowcases, I cut up the cast off fabric into pieces and use it as disposable toilet paper (for #1 only). Similarly, I cut up old t-shirts and do the same.
Learn to cut your own hair because I have got my hair cut at salons all my Life and they have always cut more off than what is needed, trust yourself to take care of yourself
I don’t have a dishwasher I hand wash, but one thing I do know you cannot get the water temperature anywhere close to as hot as what a dishwasher does. So the dishwasher does sanitize dishes, much better than handwashing.
Yes... we use cloth towels in my powder room and the main bathroom because everybody can have their own towel to dry their hands on, but in the kitchen, we use paper towels.
I appreciate your channel because you don't say the same 10 things the other save money channels say and you speak to me, a single mom, who needs to find nitty gritty ways of saving money. Many years ago, I saw a hotel use a very cute basket filled with rolled up, small, hand towels instead of paper towels. I purchased 2 packs of inexpensive, white washcloths. I have a larger basket of folded washcloths for drying my hands and a small basket for the used ones in the bathroom. I wash the towels together. I use bleach if someone is feeling ill. I noticed that my family was not sharing colds as much. Think about wiping your hands on the damp hand towel your coughing child just used. Being a school teacher, I know how quickly germs spread. Over the years, I have replenished the washcloths. I use the ones that are not "guest pretty" for my rag bag. I don't keep the rags out for multiple re-use over days. They just go in the washcloth laundry load. Now, I only use paper towels to clean up the litter box or some other possibly infectious mess. I save money on not buying paper towels and on not being ill from sharing a cold.
Wonderful ideas! I like the small washcloths for hand drying! I will definitely be trying that one!
Thanks for the tips
Yellow is good color on you. 😊
I love how your sense of humor about certain things is good. You have some very good tips for living frugal. Keep putting your tips out there. They are helpful
You can also use rags as paper towels and napkins, the concept of a cloth napkin. I still use paper towels for some things like greasy messes other messes like that. If you think about using 1 rag rather than 3 (or more) paper towels or napkins for when you eat a day, the savings can be a lot.
Yep, some of the topics you mention were weird. In regard to water uses, I will let the water I boiled eggs in cool and then water my plants. I also collect water from the hot water tap that hasn't gotten hot yet. Depending on where your hot water heater is located, it sometimes takes a while to get hot water. In my situation, my heater is several feet from my hot water tap in the shower. I collect a gallon of water until the water is warm enough for a shower. Thanks for sharing.
That's a great idea!
I call that "get ready" water...used on veggies garden during summer dry season...
I've watched and read a lot of frugal information over the years, but you are the only creator that has had PRACTICAL tips I've never heard of before. Thank you so much for your work.
I appreciate that! Thank you!
Being a senior with incontinence that's a lot of toilet paper per week! So when the toilet paper shortage started in 2020 thanks to COVID-19 , I started using a bidet bottle & cloth wipers. Use different colors for front & back sides. So much $$$ saved! I too use wash cloths for hand drying.
Instead of buying plastic or Pyrex storage containers, or Tupperware, I buy Supperware at the grocery store. All those wonderful glass jars that have the added bonus of food in them already!
🤣🤣🤣♻️♻️♻️
"Supperware"! I like it!
I use my dehumidifier water for plants. But cooking in the dishwasher is a hard NO…the temperature doesn’t stay consistent during the cleaning cycle so you aren’t getting it to a certain temp. Food poisoning can kill so I’ll invest in a more convenient and consistent cooking method.
With that said, for my family of 2 we don’t use the regular oven and only my large toaster/convection oven for all our baking needs.
One time I went dumpster diving after Mother's Day and Aldi had thrown out a ton of potted flowers that were dried out. I took them home, watered and cut out the dried parts and they looked great all summer! They just needed some TLC
Nice! I love it when you can take something that seems dead and bring it back to life again!
Reusing paper towels is a game changer. Even if you don't like the idea of drying hands multiple times, they can be reused to clean up small spills around the house. I keep a stash always.😄 PS-Team cut for toothpaste and lotion. Great video!!
I cut my own hair. There are many hair cutting videos on youtube, but I have found Brad Mondo to be the best. He's got a great personality and his techniques are very easy. Since I have been doing this, people think I have gone to a salon. Also, for those of you wondering if Dollar Tree hair color is good or not, again, that's all I use. It is just as good as more expensive brands. I have also been complemented on my hair color as well. If you have patience and take your time, you can do your own hair for pennies.
Good to know about the Dollar Tree hair color! I've used allergy medicine and facial masks from Dollar Tree with good results, so I'd be willing to try the hair color. Thanks for sharing!
Another thing you can do is stop coloring your hair completely and embrace your natural color. I colored my hair for year and then all at once I decided to embrace my silver hair. I let the roots grow out about an inch then had my salon cut it in a very short pixie cut since I didn't like the grow out phase. Not for everyone but I loved it and my silver hair gets compliments that my dyed hair never did.
@@frugalcreativeliving your welcome!
My brother in law made me reuse my tea bags. I don't buy paper towels anymore. I made reusable ones on my sewing machine.
I really enjoy your videos. I refill my hand soap containers with inexpensive liquid soap+ sometimes with unused bodywash so it's not wasted. I make my own cleaners most times+ instructions are to use distilled water. I boil my water, let it cool + use it. I often refill my dish liquid + use alcohol + water. I like you will use a paper towel twice if just drying my hands. I cut my own hair without issue. I have paid for several busted hair cuts over the years. Mine cannot look any worse. + it's free.
I make my own hand foaming soap with dawn dish detergent and water in a foam pump bottle.
How much water?
More than half the bottle (3/4) I would guess you don’t need a lot of soap.
Consider using Castle soap. Dawn is full of toxins.
You crack me up! Love your show.
So glad! Thank you!
Love all the tips. Pasta water for plants 👍
I use the water that runs to heat shower to fill Brita pitchers
I have been cutting in half the shampoo/conditioner/hand lotion bottles for years. I also use my lip brush to use the lipstick still in the tube. I get usually another few weeks to a month out of the products. I put the liquid products in plastic containers with really good lids. They stay fresh for as long as there is some left in there. Awesome saving.
Those are good tips! I also use the rest of the foundation makeup in the swivel tube ( like a lipstick) - what savings I've found using the rest of the product, almost a quarter of the tube size.
I use my paper towels so much and even reuse them for cleaning up!
I use cloth toilet paper.. I make my own. Only for number one. I also use cloth feminine hygiene. I keep a container for the used tp and then fill it with soap and water to clean them. I also reuse teabags
I have been using reusable toilet paper for years. Only for #1and it saves quite a bit of money.
You can boil an egg in the kettle too. Interesting ideas... lovely channel
Here's a weird one for you: If you live in an apartment complex, grab a laundry detergent jug that someone has thrown away. Add some water to it and use it in your laundry. Or stop at the laundromat and grab one and use that.
Lol! I love it!
I use Kirk's bar soap for shampoo which is amazing, and now I don't need conditioner or shampoo. I have naturally curly hair, and it used to dry. Now it's so soft!
Nice!
Thank you ❤ I love your videos. All your tips are so good and I also love to listen to you talking❤ Greeting from Finland❤
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoy the videos!
I use reusable menstrual pads/cups. I actually like it much better than the disposables.
I have heard about this many times and I guess I'm curious about it but I haven't been able to get my brain to want to try it! 😂
Saves a lot of money.
First time on your channel. Learned a few things, thanks.
Glad to hear it!
We set our heater to 55° in the winter, so the pipes don't freeze, have for years, and we wear warm clothing all day and warm night clothes and blankets all night. I am also going to start wearing a hoodie in case my ears or head gets cold, so I can pull up the hood part... I used to make diapers out of old t-shirts, I now use cut-up t-shirts for reusable toilet paper. I cut up toothpaste and other tube's to use the last bits up, because I use the squeezer thing, then cut the toothpaste tube and still get up to 2-5 more days of toothpaste out of that tube. I have dumpster dived and I have also done what I call curb crawling, which is just asking homeowners if I can take things that they have put out next to their trashcans. I also çut my own hair, and add water to bottles of soap, shampoo, etc... I do not save water for plants since my soil won't grow food because of all the walnut trees.
Wow! You do it all! 😀
Well done, you must save £££s. l have never tried dumpster diving, too late now as we are in our 70's but we buy new fleece hooded jogging sets every yr in Autumn/Winter to wear indoors. They are incredibly warm & loose enough to layer underneath( with thermal tights for me or mens thermals for him, long sleeve tshirts etc & my hm slipper socks l make for both us us from recycled wool). l make head/ear warmers in soft wool to wear around house/in bed as we dont heat our bedroom for health reasons.We then use the old sets to wear for gardening in Winter in our veg plot.
@@katielee9354 we have to save as much as possible as we are on a small fixed income. Looks like you are saving some toi!
@frugalcreativeliving we try since we are considered low income. We are not considered poverty level so we don't qualify for any help. Hubby is a disabled vet, I am also disabled, since we can't work at a regular job, we simply do what we can and rest in between as needed. We actually do fairly well as long as the prices don't keep rising...
@@tbacon2784I like that "do what we can and rest in between". That is often how my days work out. And I do accomplish a lot.
I’m going to try the pasta water for my plants.
As far as the reusable toilet paper, I haven’t tried that, but I could see where one would use that for Pee, and reserve the paper for poop. I don’t think that would be too difficult to launder if it was needed.
I use dawn as hand soap and I dilute it about 1 part dawn and 2 parts water. Most people use too much soap (2 or 3 pumps) so this has been working for me for years. I could actually dilute it more because if you think about it dawn is meant to be diluted a lot for dishes. I cut my own hair, I can't say I do the world's best job but most of the time I have it in a ponytail or in a clip so my imperfect cutting doesn't really show. I just can't see paying someone $50+ just to cut it straight across. I'm not opposed to dumpster diving I'm just not in the physical condition to do it. For those who do I recommend goodwill. I used to work there and they throw away tons of good stuff. Mostly just because it needs cleaned. If you do try it be very careful because they throw away dishes so there will be broken glass. During the great toilet paper shortage we used washcloths. When my kids were still in diapers that's what I used so not really a difference. The only time I used wipes is when we went somewhere. I used crushed eggshells and used coffee grounds for my plants. Just found your channel and really enjoyed it. I will be watching more. Thank you for the new ideas.
I do the same😅
🩵🩵🩵I am doing some of those like the soap combining it with water and why not? I don’t want too concentrated soap anyways too
This is a great channel so much to learn❤️❤️❤️
Lots of good tips there! Thanks!
Consider using castlile soap, which you can use for any cleaning you do. Dawn is full of toxins.
I was wondering about the foaming hand soap idea. Thanks for verifying.
Dr Bronner’s liquid soap is good for that 👍🏼
I wouldn't be fussed to water the plants with dehumidifer water. It's basically just distilled water that will be exactly as clean as you keep your machine. Yall know what the plants grow in right? Dirt. They'll be fine.
You have great ideas have a great day
Thank you! 😊
Enjoyed this video! Yes some of these weird indeed 😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love your videos, most are a no. I have cut the toothpaste tube. My shampoo bottles when halfway down I fill with with water shake it up and works for me. The cow beef sharing reminded me of seeing that on an old episode of i Love Lucy😁
I collect water from my A/C unit. I live in the south, where it is humid . I collect about 15 gallons a day is then used to water trees. I will be saving my pasta water for plants. It is a great idea. I already cut open lotion bottles, est... to get the last bit.
Wow! 15 gallons a day!
That’s a lot of water, just wow!
I used to take the water from the dehumidifier to fill the washing machine when doing laundry.
#2 could be okay if you use a bidet so you use cloth to dry off.
Dumpster diving is good at a florist around holidays, but wear gloves to protect your hands. Imagine a broken vase.
Dumpster buying is good. I have put stuff by dumpster the day after trash day, and received..
Your hair looks great I am close to a beauty school
We used diaper liners on baby and tight fitting lid on a container.
I've tried the soap suggestion it works well❤
A bidet would be a good investment.
You can also buy a bidet attachment for your regular toilet if you don't want to invest in a whole bidet.
Well, then you're spending a lot of $ on the bidet and whatever water it uses. Do what Indian people do and just pour water from a jar or something to rinse.
Hi, new to your channel. Lots of great frugal ideas. I am an old follower of Kate Kaden but love to hear others take on this very important habit. Happy savings. 😊😊😊
Awesome! Thank you!
Wonderful ideas
Thank you! 😊
Hmm now I want a dehumidifier toilet! This should exist! I dye and cut my own hair.
Yes, to the dehumidifier toilet! It's amazing that we can use the air in our own houses as a free water source!
Lol I have an idea of how that could be built. Gimme a few weeks, I might make your dream a reality!🤣
1. We hardly use paper towels since we switched to washable rags. WM sells 18 white, cotton, and bleachable washcloths for $6. I use a couple in the kitchen and toss them in the laundry at the end of the day. 2. As for tea, we steep the tea for the recommended time (3-5 minutes)and remove the bag. It's just a matter of minutes before we reuse it. Think about how many cups of coffee you drink every day. We tea drinkers are the same way! That second cup is never far behind. 3. Check the late date section of the bakery. Freeze or reuse as bread pudding or toasted or turned into croutons. Use discounted produce for banana bread, fruit tarts, muffins. Use other veg for baking or cooking when it is wilted or soft. 4. Cooled, boiled egg water is good for plants also. 5. Consider replacing the cow with dried beans. It's cheaper, healthier, and lasts longer without refrigeration costs. And beans don't have to bought all at once, yet comes in bulk size bags of 8, 10, 20 pounds which reduces the per pound price the larger the quantity.
Sleep with lower heat don't turn it off
I turn my heat off in the winter unless it drops below 64 inside at night.
I’ve read studies that say if the temperature drops a lot the cost to bring the temperature back up eats the savings. My parents did 65 during the day and 63 at night. The other 5 members of my family were fine. Me, no! I used to drag my pillow and blanket into the bathroom and sleep on the heat vent. The floor wasn’t comfortable but at least I wasn’t waking up shaking and chattering my teeth, lol.
You crack me up 😂!!! Your kindness shows for not using "10+ Tips Debunked" as a title ❤❤❤ ((Careful - pasta water in plants will mold))
Glad you liked it! Thanks for the added tip!
I buy the 2 pack of the large Dawn concentrated dishsoap....I add water 3 x when it reaches the halfway point. Saves a lot of money. I can stretch 2 large containers a full year. Just bought my yearly supply last month on Amazon $26.55 for (2) 56 oz - but I get 6 bottles out of it. I use 1 of those bottles every 2 months.
Nice!
Definitely a few weird hacks lol but I'm gonna start cutting open the lotion containers to get the last bit. It'll probably give me a good 4 more uses💯
For sure!
Thanks for this video. I learned a lot. Some of the tips were-a bit much for me. One of the main reasons I couldn’t dumpster dive is the strong possibility that a rodent is in there diving, too!
But I’m with you on the lotion bottles. I chop those suckers in half and get every drop from the bottle.
The rat thing would be a huge deterant for me too!
Good video. Too often do I see videos on this topic mention reusable cloth instead of tp - but not dumpster diving (a grabber/hooked stick means you don't need to get in).
Always need more shampoo than conditioner. I use hair conditioner to shave my legs. I need very little. It conditions my legs while I shave, no dry skin ever. And I can see what I’m doing.
Not a bad idea!
BFF is a hairdresser ( manages a higher end shop) so leftover color and great hair cuts…the cost? Babysitting her adorable little dogs when she takes a trip. How lucky can 1 girl get?
Excellent!
There is dumpster diving, which I have done at Flower shops - be careful of broken vases. There is also dumpster bying, i.e. what is by the dumpster. These items are often set out the day after pick-up day intentionally.
Soap slivers can be used to make liquid soap or "soap on a rope" using leg 🦵 of panyhose.
Reusable TP may work for bidget owner.
Dumpster "bying"... that doesn't sound too bad. 😀
I've been wondering about the dehumidifier water. I throw mine in the pool but maybe that's not the best. Love your channel.
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Hello from Germany 🙂
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I cut the lotion and the toothpaste to get all out. There are some tips sorry but l am not doing but to each their own. I have reused water to water planted and to flush the toliet and plan to continue. 😂❤
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I have added water to shampoo to stretch it.
Your "weird " tips are what made me subscribe to your channel! Here is my weird tip: when I hem things, like shirts or pillowcases, I cut up the cast off fabric into pieces and use it as disposable toilet paper (for #1 only). Similarly, I cut up old t-shirts and do the same.
That's a good idea! Thanks for subscribing!
Get a 4 cup tea pot. One teabag makes a full pot of tea.
My grandmother and aunts used potato water to make homemade bread.
Great - and not-your-average - ideas. And you are cute as a button. Subscribed.
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So as not to disappoint you - EEEEEWWWW. That said, I enjoy your videos a lot. Have a good week! (P.S. Save the Cows!!)
Thanks a lot for that!😂
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Learn to cut your own hair because I have got my hair cut at salons all my
Life and they have always cut more off than what is needed, trust yourself to take care of yourself
I dye my own hair the dye is much easier than it was when I was a kid
That's true! Fewer steps and safer chemicals!
Never sleep lower heat thanks
Ohhhh not the reusable toilet paper no no
Please just use water to was your butt
My whole family use water
It’s healthy clean and effective
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Cooking in dishwasher... uh no. Reusable toilet paper... again...nope.
Hi sis it’s Loveena I been binge watching your channel thank you for all the amazing tips and motivation💕
Wonderful! I'm glad to help! Thank you for commenting!
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Just having a dish washer is much too lazy for me, come on people why would you. DISH WASHER?????
I don’t have a dishwasher I hand wash, but one thing I do know you cannot get the water temperature anywhere close to as hot as what a dishwasher does.
So the dishwasher does sanitize dishes, much better than handwashing.
That's a good point!
How reuse teabag
My mom always placed it on the lid of a small container, and used it the next time. Or if we were having tea together, we used the same tea bag.
Of all things, I can’t believe you use disposable paper towels. Your hands are as clean as they’re going to safely use a reusable cloth towel.
Yes... we use cloth towels in my powder room and the main bathroom because everybody can have their own towel to dry their hands on, but in the kitchen, we use paper towels.