McDonald's gets a lot of hate. But a fast, decently sized lunch for $3 is very hard to argue with nowadays.1yr ⋅ bicuriousAF ⋅ r/Frugal
How my under $25 Thanksgiving meal turned out! Surprisingly not bad at all....1yr ⋅ Historical_Panic_465 ⋅ r/Frugal
13 “empty” lotion bottles clam-shelled produced 36oz that would normally be tossed. I can’t be the only one out there, right?1yr ⋅ ArmyVetRN ⋅ r/Frugal
Ex wife was gonna throw this out so I refinished it. Happy with the results1yr ⋅ Technical_Corgi6561 ⋅ r/Frugal
I got bids from tile setters to do a backsplash for $2000. I ended up doing it myself for under $200.3yr ⋅ jwaltersweathermen ⋅ r/Frugal
I had so much fun making these Cartoon gift wrapping! Inspired by the Borderlands videogame1yr ⋅ jijiopas ⋅ r/Frugal
New skill unlocked! I've been learning how to sew and altered the neckline of this $3 shirt I thrifted1yr ⋅ transient_drop ⋅ r/Frugal
Oh hey! It only took 20 years, but my student loans are at zero as of today4yr ⋅ AmNotLost ⋅ r/Frugal
Pretty stoked with my accidental haul!! Left: university food pantry, Right: a pop up farmers market, $6 all-you-can-fill bag!!!1yr ⋅ Ahsiuqal ⋅ r/Frugal
Girlfriend and I wanted a large mirror on our wall, but didn't want to spend $$ so we found 6 small closet door mirrors on sale for $4 each6yr ⋅ KyZar0 ⋅ r/Frugal
Wedding for under $3K USD. Dress for $15 USD. This was right for us. [Cost breakdown and link to original post in comments.]4yr ⋅ fruitybuttons ⋅ r/Frugal
The perks of having a connection to a local egg farm. They sell eggs commercially, but the biggest ones don’t fit in their cartons and they sell me a dozen of them for $2! Most are double yolkers1yr ⋅ Dandan419 ⋅ r/Frugal
My dryer has been doing laundry flawlessly since it was made in 1976.1yr ⋅ Justinschmustin ⋅ r/Frugal
New GE fridge has RFID chip on their water filter and will reject cheaper 3rd party filter and make you pay $50 every 6m for genuine filter, so I use bypass chip and use inline filter outside the fridge, $30 for 5y2yr ⋅ damn_jexy ⋅ r/Frugal
Forty years ago we started a store cupboard of household essentials to save money before our children were born. This is last of our soap stash.2yr ⋅ twoshillings ⋅ r/Frugal
Sold my 2018 with a car payment and picked up this 2001. I call it my recession-mobile1yr ⋅ Smail_Mail ⋅ r/Frugal
You are allowed to refill squeeze tubes of jam with regular jam. The government can't stop you.2yr ⋅ Ajreil ⋅ r/Frugal
Can't afford a home or yard for my kid, so I built one with a pool and a sandbox on our tiny patio :).1yr ⋅ Llama20222022 ⋅ r/Frugal
I work next to a hobby store warehouse. Their dumpster was full of these today. Did I just discover a new hobby?11mo ⋅ wogwai ⋅ r/Frugal
Some of the sauces I’ve hoarded for the husband. He has any kind of sauce he could possibly want for free1yr ⋅ IllustratorBig8972 ⋅ r/Frugal
I work at a travel agency, and when we have to “destroy” our outdated maps, I reuse them as wrapping paper5yr ⋅ saxamaphone710 ⋅ r/Frugal
Showed my wife a post from this sub in regards to birthday deals. She's been doing her research since then. Thank you, r/frugal!1yr ⋅ DownVoteMeGently ⋅ r/Frugal
Cheeky and practical? Anyone have a success story with this sort of thing?2yr ⋅ Helpful-Hayden ⋅ r/Frugal
Boston college has a policy that employees' kids can attend for free, as long as they are accepted. This janitor has five kids, all of whom got in, saving nearly $700k in tuition.1yr ⋅ Indirect-Reciprocity ⋅ r/Frugal
It actually makes me feel good when my fridge looks like this! Nothing wasted, all has been consumed. Now it's time for another round of a well calculated groceries purchase.3mo ⋅ [deleted] ⋅ r/Frugal
Money is a bit tight right now so I made some homemade Halloween decorations. Turned out pretty good, I think.6yr ⋅ WilliamHarry ⋅ r/Frugal
Neighbors threw away a book case. Drilled some drainage holes, snagged the towns free compost and now I have a place for 20 pepper plants.2yr ⋅ waldo06 ⋅ r/Frugal
Check the international foods aisle for spices. Price difference of two aisles over at my local grocery.4yr ⋅ timopod5 ⋅ r/Frugal
Quoted 2k to remove my dying tree. I instead paid my handy neighbor with coffee and fire wood.1yr ⋅ NeuteredZeus ⋅ r/Frugal
$8 worth of food at my local discount grocery yesterday (Pennsylvania, USA)1yr ⋅ bugzrcool ⋅ r/Frugal
Does anyone have a handy solution for orphan socks? I've kept these around hoping their other half would turn up, but there's no hope for these guys.1yr ⋅ lefthandsmoke3 ⋅ r/Frugal
Thank you /r/Frugal. After 12 years of living under the cloud of debt, your advice has helped me overcome materialism and living beyond our means. Last year I was sitting at >$30K in CC debt, today I made my last payment.4yr ⋅ ncsu_osprey ⋅ r/Frugal
A little cleaning and a $30 leather repair kit, and it's almost as good as new!3yr ⋅ IAmAPhysicsGuy ⋅ r/Frugal
I convinced my family to use these cups two years ago. They still use them instead of using plastic cups.2yr ⋅ washhawk ⋅ r/Frugal
Someone was asking how to keep works boots from getting stanky. Coffee filters with baking soda - been keeping my boots fresh for years2mo ⋅ LifeIsOneBigFractal ⋅ r/Frugal
Thank you for your service, see you next year! Purchased in 2007 for $20 during Target's post-Xmas clearance sale. The box has definitely seen things.1yr ⋅ Palladian ⋅ r/Frugal
I was looking online for a product that would safely hold my house key while jogging. Then I remembered I had such a product already.2yr ⋅ redbucket75 ⋅ r/Frugal
The tool set gift I got my Dad for Father's Day was heavy and awkward to wrap traditionally, so I bought a small tarp and a pack of colorful bungee cords to act as gift wrap and ribbon! Practical and only cost me $10!4yr ⋅ Mercury90210 ⋅ r/Frugal
Downstairs mini fridge stopped working. Wife said to just toss it and get a new one. Watched a couple videos on how to diagnose/fix refrigerator issues. A $9 replacement overload relay later and it works again.2yr ⋅ mhoke63 ⋅ r/Frugal
About 6 years ago I ditched paper towels and switched to cotton shop towels. I bought 150 off Amazon for about $30. They have been life changing for staying frugal and eco conscious! I keep a “garbage can” in my kitchen to separate these out and wash when full with hot water, detergent, and bleach.4yr ⋅ King-Anonymous ⋅ r/Frugal
Hi-Vis jackets for dogs are between $40 and $80 nzd - I brought a second hand child’s hi-vis jacket for $1 and it fits perfectly! Frugal win!2yr ⋅ f1018 ⋅ r/Frugal
just bought my first home and hated the vanity lights. spray painted, removed the shades and added filament bulbs and I'm happy.2yr ⋅ dunco__1 ⋅ r/Frugal
I admit it's not the prettiest or Instagram-worthy dish, but you can't beat potato lentil curry (with cumin rice) as a tasty, healthy, incredibly cheap dinner. 6 portions for less than $10.1yr ⋅ soverylucky ⋅ r/Frugal
Dry Erase Marker on the fridge was a game changer for me. It saves me so much food. It also makes it easier to just pick a weeknight meal, instead of endlessly scrolling through recipes.4yr ⋅ CivilEngineerThrow ⋅ r/Frugal
U-pick farms are a great way to get very inexpensive produce! 22lbs for $22 and we'll make enough jam for a couple years.1yr ⋅ dsuff ⋅ r/Frugal
Bought in 2011 and still going. Perfect example of buying quality over quantity, if you're able.2yr ⋅ Olsettres ⋅ r/Frugal
The banana post was so popular, the studio greenlit a sequel. 170 pounds of tangerines1yr ⋅ PurplePotamus ⋅ r/Frugal
Wanted new fabric, wouldn't get new fabric until I used my old stuff. Wanted a rug, didn't want to pay for a rug. Two birds, one stone! Work in progress. Made from new batting (less than $20) and scrap fabric (some 20+ years old). Not the prettiest thing I've made, but I like it.2yr ⋅ Rayquellen ⋅ r/Frugal
Was trying to stack my containers that I use for art supplies and just noticed that Fage reduced the size by almost 100 grams and it's the same price.2yr ⋅ pleasure_hunter ⋅ r/Frugal
LPT: check your and your elderly family's internet bills. Just found out my father in law is paying for equipment rental (from 3 modems ago) and a Disney+ account that doesn't exist2yr ⋅ anonareyouokay ⋅ r/Frugal
My lesson for today: check prices carefully! We found these in the regular meat section today and the price was honored!1yr ⋅ moonshot214 ⋅ r/Frugal
little time and energy saver, bake potatoes for 1hr 20 then freeze them. they are ready in 5 minutes in the microwave for fast lunches :-) I've tested it and it works really well, they taste great!1yr ⋅ islaisla ⋅ r/Frugal
I have hope for my spending problem & frugal rehab plan. 2023 is my no more Starbucks or Panera year. 100% DIY soups, sandwiches & fancy coffee drinks!1yr ⋅ TMJX42 ⋅ r/Frugal
Switched to bar soaps last year from using body wash (>10 years). Bar lasts longer and better priced!2yr ⋅ mathjm ⋅ r/Frugal
Just an example of right place right time these normally go for around 9-10 dollars a pound in my area but they had just switched to new packaging and the marked the old label down to 99 cents at my local Kroger1yr ⋅ sometimes-its-edwind ⋅ r/Frugal
someone left this shelf on the street so I picked it up, sanded and waxed it. free things are always better1yr ⋅ mgappleyard ⋅ r/Frugal
These are a big party hit! Lobster rolls made with imitation crab, only $3 per roll instead of >$30!1yr ⋅ IAmAPhysicsGuy ⋅ r/Frugal
Mom always said “don’t waste your money on stupid books!” so here’s my collection of fully thrifted/donated stupid books1yr ⋅ SanguineStars ⋅ r/Frugal
LG repair man told my BIL this tv was unrepairable and gave him his money back. Asked him if I could fiddle with it instead of throwing it in the trash. Few new capacitors later and I have a $2500 TV.1yr ⋅ BurnItNow ⋅ r/Frugal
Wrapping gifts with all the store flyers i got in the mail. 2nd year doing this. Frugal and sustainable!1yr ⋅ ManagerPug ⋅ r/Frugal
Using pen springs to reduce wear on your especially fragile power cables! (darn you Apple)1yr ⋅ DANGEROUS_DAIRY ⋅ r/Frugal
A ton of comments on this sub are talking about how it is hard to eat lunch for under $10. How long could you frugal people make $10 last and how can it be done?1yr ⋅ TheChessNeck ⋅ r/Frugal
My library receipt shows how much money I’ve saved by using the library.3yr ⋅ Mapuches_on_Fire ⋅ r/Frugal
My wife and I finished paying off $90k worth of student loans today after 6 years of frugality. Here’s a graph of our progress. AMA!3yr ⋅ jacobMcButtface ⋅ r/Frugal
This one roll has been holding me strong for 3 years now. Practically a buy it for life at this point.2yr ⋅ IronManMegaDeath ⋅ r/Frugal
Found these pretty plates and mugs sitting by the trash collection area!1yr ⋅ blueberry-rabbit ⋅ r/Frugal
I cut up this fallen tree in my in-laws' driveway. They save on tree romoval and I get free firewood for camping.2yr ⋅ Fragraham ⋅ r/Frugal
I have a bad habit of buying bananas and letting them get too ripe. Everyone, please meet my first banana bread.1yr ⋅ xJugheadxJonesx ⋅ r/Frugal
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.2yr ⋅ Nickyjtjr ⋅ r/Frugal
Used a laundry basket and a towel to see my computer outside. And when I’m done they’ll go back to their normal uses, so no extra clutter. Versions online average $50 US2yr ⋅ sunny946 ⋅ r/Frugal
I’ve been holding out on buying a new fridge for my unit. A couple weeks ago, this fridge was left by the dumpsters from another unit. After a deep clean, it not only works perfectly, but it also fits the space as if it was custom-made!2yr ⋅ CrochetAvocado ⋅ r/Frugal
Infant’s and Children’s Tylenol are both 160mg/5ml, but Infant’s is usually almost double the cost. It’s just marketing and the inclusion of a syringe. Save the syringe once and then buy Children’s.1yr ⋅ NuminousMycroft ⋅ r/Frugal
My glasses broke after 2 years of daily use, tight budget means copper wire to the rescue!2yr ⋅ Therealbluelychee ⋅ r/Frugal
Shrinkflation, what was a 12 pack is now an 8, same price... Would you notice?1yr ⋅ VisualAsparagus ⋅ r/Frugal
Save $8/lb on deli meat. My slicer is paying for itself faster than I expected but a knife would work too. Freezes well.1yr ⋅ Awesomebox5000 ⋅ r/Frugal
I was considering getting my house repainted when a friend suggested a bleach wash3yr ⋅ Rayne_Man_12 ⋅ r/Frugal
Found $128 Free People sweater with dark stain for $15! I covered it up with dip dye, new favorite sweater!2yr ⋅ decomp_etsy ⋅ r/Frugal
I don't have many people in my life to talk about this with so I turn to this sub who have helped me lower my expenses: hit my first major savings milestone of $50,000!3yr ⋅ Prez-Elect-Coomer ⋅ r/Frugal
It's not perfect, but some This Old House videos helped me repoint some bricks myself instead of hiring someone. Saved a few hundred bucks!1yr ⋅ IAmAPhysicsGuy ⋅ r/Frugal
Our canning haul for the year, still have to do apples yet. All home grown veggies.6yr ⋅ hippo_lives_matter ⋅ r/Frugal
I run a small coffee cart; just discovered you can use old cartons as coffee trays!2yr ⋅ Zuki_LuvaBoi ⋅ r/Frugal
