Counter Top Paper Towel Holder Uses
Jean, I went to the store and bought a $1 paper towel holder and hung it on the bathroom and kitchen walls. It worked great in saving my towels from being used.
My Frugal Wedding
Well, I think you had a great wedding. MY wedding is in July and I am going to be so happy with my dollar tree wedding. Check out pinterest for that lavender table setting. Awesome for about $100. My dress will be lavender or green like yours was. It will not...
Is the Job of Direct Sales for You?
I am having my first sale/party this May. I am very excited to see what comes of this. I bought all the jewelry I will be selling. I will be doing cash and carry. So,no mailing or delivering for me. I am planning one party a week for June. I been online reading...
My Frugal Life - Bartering
This is a wonderful read and I have a sewing machine collecting dust. I wish I could learn to make even a dress for the summer time. for some reason no matter how I try to learn. I cant follow a pattern. It sounds jumbled up when I read it over and over again...
Frugal and Tightwad Living
hinI took my plates oof ad sent them back. I found paying insurance and high gas was not for me. Now I save and offer gas to friends with no job. that is my washing machine in my tub. Every item in that basket came from dollar tree. minus wipe and pampers
Frugal and Tightwad Living
I will be learning some of tose ways. I buy powder from the dr tree and mix with borax. I never grate soap that much any more.
Discretionary Vs. Mandatory Spending
As nice as it is to own your own home. I have met a lot of people who had no heat during the winter months. They just coould not afford it. Had leaks in the roof after natural disaster took over and a host of other things life had to offer. There is nothing...
Disguise Valuables As Mayonnaise
I found some good ideas here. I would be scared to use anything written on a forum. Just as I read it a crook could as well. The one about the yard and hiding the keys is about all I would try.
Hiding a House Key Outside?
I said the very same thing. A loser with no heart would love this. My neighbor has my key on his key ring. My daughter and my man. No need to ever hide around the house.
Coffee and Dessert Wedding Reception
I a buying a few of these cakes. They are $25 a piece and I am having a frugal wedding. I already have two people willing to buy one each. I am only having about 25 people there.
Keep Track Of Guest's Beverage Choices
I saw a pretty bucket at the dollar store here on this site. Filled with bottled water. That is my plan for my dinner. just water.
Using Less Toilet Tissue
I dont want to think about anyone not washing their hands. If that never crossed you mind its worth thinking about.
My Frugal Life: Surviving On Social Security
I shop a lot on sale as well. I have found Dollar Tree very helpful as well. I made a group for us to share gift cards. it should be nice.
Homemade Laundry Soap Advice?
I am not grating soap anymore. I use the washing soda with borax I add in baking soda. I have a few scent beads and its good for me. when I find a Spanish or Mexican soap on sale I drop a bag in the tub of soap powder. its amazing. Never will I grate again...
My Frugal Life: Trust That He Will Provide
I am frugal for sure. But, I will never be this frugal. Good job.
Homemade Sanitary Pads?
I dont buy pads at all to toss in the garbage. I have a very heavy flow. I use the large heavy ones I bought online. I am now having them custom made for me to put in my online store. They are truly wonderful. I have to say I am blessed.
Advice on Canceling Cable and Phone Service?
I cut the cable and kept the internet. I went on amazon and bought a net gear box and pay $9 for Netflix. I also bought an antenna that looks like the one called clear. I got about 65 channels from that one. Good luck.
Advice on Canceling Cable and Phone Service?
I cut my cable and I love it. I use magic jack for the house phone. I use sling on my roku on the bedroom tv. $24 a month. I also bought a UNLOCKED streaming box on amazon for$99 I get everything free with that in the living room. The only reason I have sling...
Peppermint Oil for Mice Control
I have not had mice in years. My mom had them and we put the cotton balls on the side of her bed. They ate the mess out those cotton balls and died in the wall. B put the in he hallway and boy did they eat up that cotton balls. and of course they died. I live...
When Are You Being Too Frugal?
I am trying to be as frugal as I can be.. The sad thing is I live on 766$ a month and cant afford cable. So I am now using netflix. But I cant run my ac either. I stopped having guest over in the summer because I could not share my ai cooler with them. It only...
Help For Dry Feet
I am going to do this with a bucket by the sofa. My heels can never get soft. I use vasaline and sock and its getting a little better.
Get Every Bit Out Of The Lotion Bottle
I think I will turn it upside down in a glass for a while. Easy for me.
Use Every Bit Of Laundry Detergent
I always add half a bottle of water to my empty bottle. That sure does give me more than one wash. I live in a big building with a recycle room. I have taken great brands home and made myself free soap.
Homemade Oxi-Clean
I am with you on the budget and savings. I went broke all of two years to catch up on bills. Now I am playing a game and shopping amazon for free. I am not stressed over some of the budget anymore. These items are free as well as oxy clean. So I just order...
Wholesale Distributor of Discount Groceries for Resale?
When I had a shop at the flea market I would take down the names on those boxes being brought in on trucks to other stores. I hit the jackpot a few times. also find out where the wholesalers are in your states and put on sneaker take a buggy and walk and shop...
Organize Bathroom with Utensil Holder
I just found a shelf idea here tonight and this would work right with that. Good idea.
Buy Now Pay Later at Fingerhut.com
I bought a bed from them I was paying over the min but it was all interest. I asked to close my account they found reason why not to. I asked them to put me in collections. they took over 2 years for that adding 2 grand in fees. never would I shop them again...
Buy Now Pay Later at Fingerhut.com
THey are crooks and my account will not be paid unless they remove that interest. I begged them to put me in collections. to stop the interest fees. they took over 2 years to do that. so now they get nothing. I am paying off one account due to daves help.
Buy Now Pay Later at Fingerhut.com
They kept saying my payment got there a day later. To allow them to charge a late fee. I paid on the 3rd which was way before my payment due day. suckers.
Dry Laundry Soap for Twenty Dollars a Year
I was making this for a while. But I wash in a mini washer. I dont know if it will melt down the soap. I will buy the borax just in case. I dont wash a lot so I use gain. But a year worth of soap would be better. I made this in one afternoon. I just have no...
Storing Shoes?
I bought this from walmart because,I also have limited space here in my one bedroom. I have this right by my front door because I remove them as I walk in.
Non Stop Elevator
I am going to try it on the days when I have to pee and dont have on my protection. Other than this I would not really feel right. I see the super use this key all the time and hold the unit on the floor he wants. It pisses me off.
Serving Coffee at a Wedding?
I have a brand new one never used sitting on my counter. I will be reading the book making a practice pot and bringing it to my reception with a few big things of coffee. I am having a frugal wedding so that will fit right in. Its a nice one from walmart
Mildew on Tile and Fabric Shower Curtain?
I have no issues with mine being I buy the good liners. I take both down and drop them in the washing machine. Remove them and hang them to dry.
Home Sales Party Tips?
I am having my party this month. I will be letting everyone leave with their paid items on hand. I am selling what I purchased already the night of the party. The table will be set up something like this.
Candy Bottle Gift
Did you remove the label outside the water bottle? I am thinking you used plastic right. I might try this for my sisters job with a different kind of bottle. Thanks for the idea.
Cheap Wedding Venue Ideas?
I live in a building with a party room with tables, chairs and a kitchen for cooking. I am renting it for $100 and decorating it with dollar tree stuff. check out the awesome ideas on pinterest. Search dollar tree wedding.
Challenge Yourself to Save
In October I opened a Christmas account which I put any extra dime I get in there. I saved $250 to date and I get a check mailed to me in Sept. The 28th and my birthday is the 29th. I plan to save $100 next month and so on. I plan to take half to use and save...
Preventing Cereal Box Spills
I cant see how you would keep that from going stale. I open mine by the top and fold it down and clip it. I also remove it from the box to roll the air out.
The Value of Working Part Time
I am trying my hand at working from home. I want to make my own hours and be able to leave when I need to like you do. I find many people will be jealous of me sooner than I think because, they are already making comments about me always wanting to be home...
Towel To Speed Dryer Time
I make sure to keep a towel in the laundry basket after the load goes in just for this. I pay for drying and with this never used more than one cycle.
Pay Cash for Everything
I find that easy if I were outside often like most people. I stopped eating out and coffee buying too. I order my things online and ship to the door. The blessing is like you said having something at the end of the month. I basically shop for needs now and...
Life in the Fab Lane Without Breaking the...
I am using 4 swagbucks apps to earn me $250 in wamart cards. I shop walmart.com through swagbucks and I go to walmart to use the savings catcher. I shop thrift stores and the dollar stores.
Storing Kitchen Appliances?
My kitchen is small as well and I took a cabinet that was on the bottom and put my crock pot in it. A few storage bowls and a blender. Try it.
Add Fresh Scent to Toilet Paper
I just got one done and will wait to see how it turned out after the tube dries. Thanks.
Keep Chore List for Helpers
I am glad this is going on with you. It will be awesome to know this could be so rewarding after a loss like yours. Have a blessed future.
Shop First at Dollar Stores
I will buy just about anything at the dollar store. But,no way would I buy a shower curtain or liner there. I need a liner and shower curtain that will stand up to washing in the machine. It really is worth every cent I buy them for at a bigger cost.
Cool Bathroom Shelving
I have a move coming in a month and I am sure going to check home depot for that shelving. I am then going to the dollar store for large bugs. Thanks. I can see my three shelves now.
Card Lost in the Mail?
You can at least report it to the post office to alert them of possible wrong doing on the part of a carrier. I did it a few times myself.
Living on a Tight Budget?
My disability is $766 My sec rent is $195 My medications total $3.10 a month My tv is basically Netflix. I watch it all the time. I keep the lights down as much as possible. I sold my car and moved where bus and trains are walking distance. I shop for food...
Reusing Pringles Cans?
Anything you can think of can be stored in them, tennis balls, hair clips anything.
Painless Ways to Save
When ever food is low and I am on a broke income. I will shop the dollar tree or deals freezer section. $70 will feed me over a month. I cut my cable for 6 months and bought a net gear box for netflix. The cable is on now for Tyler Perry shows to come on. When...
Unexpected Weight Loss from Taco Salads
My daughter likes chicken and peppers in hers fried in oil. I will buy her this pan when on sale and get the tor... from walmart on sale.
Soak Important Paperwork Instead of Shredding
I soak mine in a bucket of clorox and sometimes toss the wet paper down the toilet that had my social on it. I get tired of them sending mail with my social on it. I now will use a bucket o hot soapy water and just discard the ball. Thanks.
Hanging Numerous Tank Tops
I cant believe I been up all night. Its going on five and this site has so much to offer me. I cant wait to go to the dollar tree for my rings. I have tons of tank tops and no closet space. thanks for the images. I was a little confused.
Adult Daughter Is a Mess?
I was in a terrible way with mine as well. Even though she is younger, I was feeling very bad for her. She was way worse then your situation. I told mine I rather see her dead then living that life. Well, she is doing much, much better now.
Getting Dental Care Without Insurance?
You can go to a clinic and they should have a sliding fee price list. Which most often will be $20 per visit here where I live. I just got partials top and bottom, but I have medicaid.
Kitchen Paint Color Advice?
I live in a rental and sure want to paint. I refuse due to me having to paint it back or lose my deposit. I rather buy stuff with color to add that extra touch to my house. After I move to the new unit I will post a few images. Right now I have boxes every...
Curtain Color Advice?
I would buy the comforter first then the curtains and a solid rug that will hold up to spills or stains.
Living Room Curtain Color Advice?
I would get white or cream to match the tv but most likely my curtains would match my sofa set. like mine is green and my curtains are white with green leaves.
14th Birthday Ideas for Girls?
Online you can find awesome crafts they can do. Go see if you can find a store calle 5 below and take your daughter there she will love it. They have all kinds of goodies.
Easter Egg Lunch
I want to find a smaller egg carton and try this for my little niece and nephew. Great!
Sharing Living Expenses With Girlfriend?
You already know she does not want to play mommie to your kids. Being that she is not willing to pay half your best bet would be to live on your own. Your doing what you need for those kids but she is not in any way keeping her feelings a secret. You should...
Removing Acrylic Nails?
Soak your entire nail bed is pure acetone. I am not sure if I spelled it right, but that is what you need.
Receiving Social Security Survivor Benefits?
You did not mention the office your located near to get help. I do think here in NY it goes to the child if moving out. I am not sure so please call the office where you live.
Repair Assistance for Low Income Homeowners?
Go to freecycle and craigslist and bartrer or get free what ever you can.
Putting a Tea Candle Inside a Large Candle?
Take the tea light and put it in the center of the big candle. Trace it with something and cut that hole out. Drop the candle in and your good.
Baked "Hardboiled" Eggs
I would not want to heat my home to bake eggs. I think its cool though. The oven just heats the house too long.
Bathroom Towel and Accessories Colours?
I would only use white with that. Recently I bought sold white towels. I am having names put on them for Christmas. That would look nice with your set. White towels with gray names. Check etsy
Repair Help for Low Income Homeowner?
You said rent right so that means the payment comes from the owner of the property. If it were your car then I could see you wanting to help to keep your home. Not for any other reason.
Cleaning a Stovetop?
I use oven cleaner to spray the top,inside and the tile wall by the stove and it comes off. I use dollar store spray with windows wide open.
Ditch Cable with a Digital Antenna
I got 61 channels from mine and also added netflix to the tv watching. I basically watch netflix. I turned the cable on for the tyler perry season and just called today to turn it back off. I missed it a few weeks so I give up.
Homemade Mouth Rinse and Tooth Powder
I think saving is great but I did a lot of reading on baking soda and found it strips the tooth. I stopped using it in my paste and now my teeth are not as sensitive. Before it was killing me.
Discounted Spay and Neutering?
I was on tight income and asked on freecycle. I had two cats done for free as long as I agreed to keep them. It was from a shelter that dropped off cages and we dropped them to the shelter in the next town over night. Jut go to freecycle with what you have...
Leaving an Abusive Spouse?
DONT leave your home. I live in low income housing and left before to go to a shelter. I dont care what he does you stay right there. Call the police and tell them everything he is doing with the kids. Document his mother knows and how she twists his abuse...
Keeping your Purse Safe While Shopping
I put my wallet which is small inside my upper pockets and leave my purse home. All someone needs is a razor to slice the straps off.
Homemade Febreze
I am thinking about making home made supplies for giving as gifts. This would be nice for smokers as well.
Value of a Cabbage Patch Doll?
I am not sure but with the condition of that box it will not be as much as your quoted.
Homemade Iced Coffee Cubes
I should have read this last night. I am about to make my coffee and more to free two trays of ice. great post. thanks.
Making Homemade Detergent?
I use the smallest measuring scoop that comes on the ring. I also make my soap a little different now. I find it very easy and it requires no shaving of soap. Unless of course I find it for a buck or less. This awesome is at the dollar tree and its nice. I...
A Tribute To Bertie Jane
I dont know what to say about myself. I came here looking for ideas to save more and found your post which I do agree with. could you read my post and offer me any ideas on saving. I love your ideas but cant figure out anything more. Thanks. http://www.thriftyfun...
Organizing Kitchen Utensils
That being out like that means they will never be clean enough to just take and eat with. Dust will get on them all the time. You must wash before using them. In the draw they should be clean if nothing is getting on them. I would put that under a cabinet that...
Save Your Loose Change
That is wonderful and I am almost finished with my huge coffee can. That will be good for me too. Thanks
Save Money with a Costway Mini Washer
My entire family and two friends have them. They are a life saver on your coin purse.
Save Your Loose Change
That is wonderful for sure. I am going to save $80 a month but dont know what I will do with it yet.
What Is This Houseplant? (Golden Pothos)
That is what I found out today and I am super happy I have one. Been growing it for years. thanks very much.
Using Less Toilet Tissue
I use wipes some times and paper others. I dont mind paying for tissue though.
Curtain Rod For Hanging Christmas Stockings
I am going to use my tension rod to put mine above the doorway to the living room. Thank you
Curtain and Rug Colour Advice?
That sofa will stand out in the room on its own. However, loving a bold statement with that sofa. I would love to see some form of green or beige in the brown family in a sheer fabric. I would get two panels in each color. add one to your rod followed by the...
Grandma and Grandson Not Speaking?
Your mom is missing a lot of info on your sons condition. By now she should have read up on it. I honestly would not take him there till she has at least called to let you know that she fully understands your concerns. You live with him she does not. So this...
Bargain Dishwasher Pods at Dollar Tree
I use these in my laundry and dishwasher. I read it online and what a joy it was.I mostly use walmart and dollar tree brands. awesome.
Identifying a Porcelain Doll?
Take a stroll through ebay for antique dolls you never know what you find. I was reading a post this month on the ame subject. she found the doll on ebay for Grands. Not hundreds. and she has over 5 of them.
Programs that Help Low Income People Buy a Car?
I see free cars on freecycle all the time. If you can save a little offer up has nice sale. Offerup.com
Christmas Present Ideas for My Boyfriend?
Go on 5 below.com and buy a painted rock kit. Paint him a nice rock. Here i mine I ordered of ebay. I put it in a candy box. lol
Shop the Dollar Tree to Save Money
Thank you I will do that tonight. I like that for myself with lotion. I am using now before I was not.
Shop the Dollar Tree to Save Money
Yes I find those deals to by checking online. I am about40 minutes from walmart. I have no way there unless paying $25 taxi each way.
Frugal Living Ideas?
I belong to that too. How do I find one in my local area? I find the worst during searches.
