Comments on: Book Giveaway – Be Thrifty: How To Live Better With Less

By: DebbyM

DebbyM — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 01:51:45 +0000

I love books. So I use Paperback book swap. Once I’m done reading my books (usually purchased at Thrift Stores or yard sales) I list them on this site and then I can “order” new books once I receive credits. I love it! A big money saver!

I’m also big on coupons and scanning store ads. I only buy what I would normally buy, but stock up when there are sales and I have good coupons. It also allows me to buy a little extra and donate to our local food pantry.

By: Elaine Halford

Elaine Halford — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:29:14 +0000

Think twice — or even three or more times — before accepting a “free” kitten or puppy or hampster that needs a good home! Food, vet trips, litter, collars, cages, etc. all take up unplanned funds. If your kids are in need of a tame animal fix, take them to the free petting park at the pumpkin patch or offer to petsit (for a short while, for a small fee).

By: Nancy Revell

Nancy Revell — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 03:11:38 +0000

Pay with cash whenever possible. Before spending, think of 3 other things that amount would buy. Grocery shop from a list. Wait 3 days making a major purchase. Recycle, Reuse. Renew.
Walk. Use Skype. Share.

By: AZCoyote

AZCoyote — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 09:17:18 +0000

I have not used anything but a solar clothes dryer (i.e. clothesline)for the last 16 years. living in AZ does help although the clothes did freeze once–and were soooo soft after they did dry. I also use the rinse water on my tres and nonfood plants.

By: Claire

Claire — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 23:21:13 +0000

I slice open my flattened toothpaste tubes and lotion bottles before throwing them away. I always find 4-5 days worth of product that simply cannot be squeezed out.

By: Mindi

Mindi — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 13:47:16 +0000

Thrifty Tip — I refill my foaming soap bottles with a squirt of liquid soap and fill the rest of the bottle with water. Shake bottle well. It saves tons of money for my household and daycare.

By: Tony

Tony — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 13:36:08 +0000

Take the time to take proper care of what you have. If you do proper maintenance/repairs items can last a long time. An example would be doing oil changes at proper intervals to ward off the cost of a new enginn or keeping tires properly inflated to improve gas mileage and reduce tire wear. For smaller household items it could be something as simple as using the proper cleaning cloth on your smartphone to keep it from scratching.

By: Wealthy Immigrant

Wealthy Immigrant — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 13:36:02 +0000

Thanks for the giveaway. I am selling/donating books I haven’t read in years!

By: Laura

Laura — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 12:29:45 +0000

Friends! Friends are the best frugal tip… they can provide free entertainment, potlucks, exchange great books, exercise together, and more!

By: Janette

Janette — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 03:40:33 +0000

This sounds like a book for me. We are slowly figuring out the retirement stage of our lives.
Two tips- we make chili once a week and reuse it for the base to several other dishes (sauce for chicken with rice and spaghetti are two of our favorites).

We are movie addicts and are now addicted to Netflix streaming and by mail. We have cut our going to the movies to almost never. There is something special about having buttered popcorn for less than $7.00 a tub:>)