We're in an exceptional drought, walked on the shorelines and found lures. Some just need new hooks.1yr ⋅ Etradez ⋅ r/Frugal
An update on the $3.50 footrest I purchased for my cats to scratch instead of the couches. It has received lots of love in the past month and my couches have since been spared!1yr ⋅ Clara_Clayton ⋅ r/Frugal
neighbor’s mom hooked me up with two dozen fresh eggs, way more than I can use right away. can I freeze some?2yr ⋅ starlightprotag ⋅ r/Frugal
I bought a vintage couch from an estate auction for $1.30 ...It needs a good cleaning but it's still in amazing condition. Beats paying the $2,200 I was going to fork over for a brand new one... also, can't beat that old school quality.2yr ⋅ milky_eyes ⋅ r/Frugal
GF wanted to spend hundreds on wall art/prints. I came up with something more personal for £274yr ⋅ CoventryClimax ⋅ r/Frugal
Care for your stuff and it will take care of you. One of the most important frugal lessons I've learned is to maintain the things I own. These boots have been well loved for years, and taking 20 minutes to clean and condition them makes all the difference.3yr ⋅ paigeelizabeth3660 ⋅ r/Frugal
Not your typical frugal post- getting my first real suit from being in my friend’s wedding. You can get some insane deals through their registry offers.6yr ⋅ mistersloth ⋅ r/Frugal
Since it seems like everyone is feeling the pinch finally, might be worth checking out the Too Good to Go App. All this from my neighbourhood bakery for just over £31yr ⋅ ggvhhhgdghb ⋅ r/Frugal
14 tortillas for quick morning breakfasts, saves a bundle in time and money4yr ⋅ TigerRaiders ⋅ r/Frugal
Made my daughter’s two-tier birthday cake for less than $10 instead of buying a similar one from the grocery priced at $40. Mine wasn’t as beautiful but she loved it anyway5yr ⋅ Weeshnah ⋅ r/Frugal
Tip: Store ink cartridges upside-down with moist paper towel in a container in fridge to prevent dry out.3yr ⋅ kjartanliksom ⋅ r/Frugal
One part of being frugal is it has a small impact on the environment. You can use reusable laundry bags to transport mushrooms home from the supermarket5yr ⋅ triplemedot3 ⋅ r/Frugal
Same Can, Same Company, Same Ingredients, Same Amount, Different Price Hmm...7yr ⋅ ralph2009 ⋅ r/Frugal
In the uk IKEA leaves out free wood in front of the store. I like to make vegetable planters with them, completed the frame today. Hopefully, potatoes planted on Sunday!5yr ⋅ lordofcrisps ⋅ r/Frugal
Check to see if there’s any U-Pick farms near you! I live in a HCOL area and I found one 20 minutes from me. I got all this for $22!1yr ⋅ MissTania1234 ⋅ r/Frugal
I try to cook as frugal as possible while still making delicious meals: today I roasted 2 whole chickens = lunch + leftovers, and then I used the carcasses + veggie scraps (saved over the last week or two) to make 24 cups of chicken stock.5yr ⋅ itsalloriginal ⋅ r/Frugal
Yet another attempt to trick us into thinking we're getting more value for our money.7yr ⋅ kent_eh ⋅ r/Frugal
We(25F & 24M) have been homeowners for nearly 6 months now! Here are our base bills. All other income goes towards savings & unexpected expenses.2yr ⋅ foskatbee ⋅ r/Frugal
This is frugal....my grandma’s (born in 1912) thread she wound on a stick to save. Since we’re headed back to the pre-60’s era maybe I’ll keep it just in case I need it.1yr ⋅ Adlersmomma ⋅ r/Frugal
His circumstances are a bit different, but former Dallas Cowboy Byron Jones gets it.4yr ⋅ sterling_mallory ⋅ r/Frugal
I work for a low cost produce pop up at my school! I’ve been developing these recipe cards. Good wholesome food designed to be simple and cheap to make.1yr ⋅ The4real2 ⋅ r/Frugal
How to remove this damage from the floor. One my friend use scrub brush to clean 🧽 some mess and now it’s like this.4yr ⋅ Nastu_727 ⋅ r/Frugal
I save the toys from party favor bags to re-fill my own child's party favor bags. Less waste. Less clutter.5yr ⋅ HomesteadHER ⋅ r/Frugal
I really like those flower collars for cats, but they’re like $10 each and the flower frays quickly after a month or two. So I decided to just make my own from the Dollar Tree, and I get like 10 flowers in the “bouquet”, all for $1 instead. I think she looks beautiful.3yr ⋅ tdoodles97 ⋅ r/Frugal
Bought some heavily used teak outdoor furniture for cheap. Borrowed a pressure washer from a friend and spend $50 on teak oil.5yr ⋅ ryan712 ⋅ r/Frugal
I constantly search the internet for deals to furnish my place. Scored this dresser for free!1yr ⋅ Secret-Requirement22 ⋅ r/Frugal
Am I the only one who saves all the tissue paper from birthday parties and reuses it??? Husband thinks I’m crazy haha6yr ⋅ backswimmer47 ⋅ r/Frugal
FINALLY found exactly what I was looking for at goodwill for $15! I was so ready to compromise and buy a lesser quality waffle maker new11mo ⋅ Iredditfromwork ⋅ r/Frugal
Going to try to save over $1k per year cutting my own hair - info in comments1yr ⋅ bagoo90 ⋅ r/Frugal
Neither of these pairs of curtains were adequate on their own, so I combined them for better insulation2yr ⋅ double-happiness ⋅ r/Frugal
Stop chains tangling by stringing them through a straw. Or keep the tube from inside a pump bottle mechanism; (saves it from the trash & it's far sturdier & more compact than a straw)2yr ⋅ PsychoManicAspie ⋅ r/Frugal
How can I cover up the holes in this otherwise perfect Samsonite suitcase? I want it to look nice for business travel.1yr ⋅ sbdg ⋅ r/Frugal
trying to save money on manicures, so I now do my own acrylics. still learning, but so far so good!1yr ⋅ TheAngelPeterGabriel ⋅ r/Frugal
Replant green onions, leeks, and other veggies and put them in houseplants to save a little bit extra. Its also fun to watch them grow, even if they die you have just wasted scrap bits anyway.5yr ⋅ begaterpillar ⋅ r/Frugal
I learned that you can replace the battery of a Oral B electrical toothbrush by yourself1yr ⋅ feelsmanbat ⋅ r/Frugal
My buddy’s aunt moved to Norway and gave ma a bunch of dry goods and kitchen utensils. As a young broke dude I appreciated it.2yr ⋅ BlueeyeswhiteNoah ⋅ r/Frugal
Any tips on making this thrifted wool sweater look new again? Not the cheapest but so much cheaper than buying new1yr ⋅ mgappleyard ⋅ r/Frugal
I recently moved into a new house and need toilet paper for 4 bathrooms, so I ran some quick math. Price per square/sheet or regular roll is a marketing lie because they vary, so I used weight.2mo ⋅ pilot333 ⋅ r/Frugal
Bought some hamburger helper as a cheap nostalgic dinner and this is how full the box was (besides the seasoning pack). What am I even paying for here?2yr ⋅ sidewalktimbit ⋅ r/Frugal
Always knew this but never got them to admit it before - Never accept a renewal price.4yr ⋅ TommyVegitable ⋅ r/Frugal
I asked my local farm stand if they had any damaged produce they couldn't sell. They gave me all of this for free!9yr ⋅ tbaumandsauce ⋅ r/Frugal
Made a treat bucket out of a local hardware store’s 5 gallon and some ribbon and hot glue2yr ⋅ missprincesscarolyn ⋅ r/Frugal
Table tissues made of clothes and muslin cloths that were stained or ripped beyond repair. One or two layers that go through the overlocker or regular sewing machine. Never needed to buy kitcen paper towels again. I mostly use the them on my son/kitchen for a quick clean up after eating.5yr ⋅ gher_kin ⋅ r/Frugal
I sewed my own nursing pillow for less than $15 in supplies rather than spending $40 on a new one!5yr ⋅ Kacidillaa ⋅ r/Frugal
$5 surprise bag from a farmers market stall that partners with Too Good To Go!I don't know what it all is though... can someone help identify? I see onions, garlic, Swiss chard, purple cabbage, cauliflower?1yr ⋅ kxc92 ⋅ r/Frugal
Looking to spice up your decor? I got this whole dinnerware set for $36 at a dollar store!3yr ⋅ Trix_Rabbit ⋅ r/Frugal
Since pets often come up, it's important to understand their potential long-term costs (extreme example)2yr ⋅ StillMind2010 ⋅ r/Frugal
Broken television becomes new bed and toy for kitten. That's how to save $20 at PetSmart for a comfy new spot.3yr ⋅ kenziealizabeth ⋅ r/Frugal
Scored an adjustable standing desk for FREE. I’ve always wanted one but can’t spend that much money.2yr ⋅ Secret-Requirement22 ⋅ r/Frugal
I turned this basket into a knife block for my eclectic collection of mismatched kitchen knives.4yr ⋅ notintheloops ⋅ r/Frugal
MacBook Air would die almost immediately when not charging. Bought a new battery for $25 on eBay and replaced it myself, now it works like it’s brand new!4yr ⋅ ocean_wavez ⋅ r/Frugal
PSA: the birthday freebie at Buffalo Wild Wings is no longer frugal by any stretch of the imagination. ☹1yr ⋅ BurmecianDancer ⋅ r/Frugal
This is what I get for trying to stick to my clothing budget. 8.88 at WalMart. Bought 2 weeks ago.7yr ⋅ ImprovingKodiak ⋅ r/Frugal
Was going to throw away my dining room table chairs and buy new ones because they are disgusting, decided to reupholster them instead. Spent $7.09 on the fabric.5yr ⋅ rogybaba ⋅ r/Frugal
I am not a picky eater so I rarely buy food that's full price. My haul from the other day2mo ⋅ cappsthelegend ⋅ r/Frugal
Save That Pickle Juice to Make Refrigerator Pickles From Cheap Canned Veggies2yr ⋅ PedricksCorner ⋅ r/Frugal
LED bulb almost made it to four years! This bulb has been on constantly until May 6.6yr ⋅ moose137 ⋅ r/Frugal
No tree? No problem. Lights, 3 hooks to anchor the lights, and ornaments I already had.1yr ⋅ FreddyMcCurry ⋅ r/Frugal
not sure if its considered at frugal but i have never wanted to spend $50 (in my location) just to get my nails done so i do it myself all the time, of course it doesn't look pretty but it is pretty to me :)1yr ⋅ theoddoneleft ⋅ r/Frugal
Check out your local bakery! I just tried this one near me and bread is far cheaper (and better tasting) here than at the grocery store.1yr ⋅ twelvechickennuggets ⋅ r/Frugal
Keep an eye out for wilted tulips in Easter containers- plant for beautiful flowers next season. Just got all of these for $2 at Walmart!2yr ⋅ overintoxikatied ⋅ r/Frugal
I Don't Have Much $$ This Christmas, Making Thank You Cards From My Photographs As Gifts5yr ⋅ mayjamest ⋅ r/Frugal
Changed out all the bulbs in our new place for 9w LED ones. Considering some of the old ones were 75w I assume the previous owners were millionaires.1yr ⋅ HappiHappiHappi ⋅ r/Frugal
Food costs on the rise. Walmart is great at reminding me how cheap things used to be by being able to review past purchases. Here is a graphic of change of some of my repeat buys.2yr ⋅ Advice2Anyone ⋅ r/Frugal
My absolute fave breakfast - mere pennies/cents for a generous serving and if you use long-life milk all ingredients can be bulk-bought/keep forever4yr ⋅ pingusbeak ⋅ r/Frugal
I don't usually frequent these parts but $4 for 4 LED bulbs at CVS seems like a good deal7yr ⋅ DiachronicShear ⋅ r/Frugal
5yo can reach his clothes now. Used 2 tension rods I already had and a $1.50 spool of nylon rope to lower his closet rod. He was so happy when he saw it!5yr ⋅ _DogBless_ ⋅ r/Frugal
Reminder that you can save lots of money by buying spices in the bulk section from stores like Earth Fare (and reusing your old spice containers of course)5yr ⋅ donut_eater ⋅ r/Frugal
In my ongoing mission to use my bread machine to save money on buying bread by making it myself, I finally made a batch of hoagie rolls where (some) actually resemble hoagie rolls! Instead of paying $1 each for a real roll that doesn’t use lots of additives, I make a batch of 6 for $0.55!2yr ⋅ RelayFX ⋅ r/Frugal
We needed a solution to store all our pans and large dishes but being on a budget let little options. So I can up with this cheap and easy storage solution for under $30!5yr ⋅ lsdventures ⋅ r/Frugal
All you need is sun, water and love. So glad to harvest my coral champagne cherries.4yr ⋅ Faro7453 ⋅ r/Frugal
Update: Days 3/5 not eating out for lunch complete. Thursday’s lunch was cooked tonight. I did it guys. Friday the office is buying lunch!1yr ⋅ SoftBoiledPotatoChip ⋅ r/Frugal
I assembled this flower arrangement for my bathroom with a vase from the depths of the cabinets, $0.25 fake flowers from Walmart, old Scrabble letters, and some leftover crafting rhinestones. I call it Poor Decor.6yr ⋅ ssdgm4 ⋅ r/Frugal
I spend more on premium socks for lifetime replacements. 6 pairs of Darn Tough socks being replaced after about 4 years of use.1yr ⋅ det1rac ⋅ r/Frugal
Groceries from the flea market: a dozen mangoes and 3 small boxes of blueberries for $10 CAD. Any suggestions to go through mangoes faster?5yr ⋅ imperfectchicken ⋅ r/Frugal
balcony veg garden I planted from scraps and seeds .. only thing I bought was soil2yr ⋅ NomDeGuerrePmeDeTerr ⋅ r/Frugal
One quart of heavy cream made 12.5 ounces of butter as well as some buttermilk for pancakes.1yr ⋅ DriedUpSquid ⋅ r/Frugal
I am pretty bad with money but I’ve been saving a little while and I’m kind of proud of myself3yr ⋅ bigfudge_drshokkka ⋅ r/Frugal
Maple syrup is expensive. No sense in buying it, when the factory is outside my door. 10 dollars in this setup. Completely reusable, I’ve had it for years.3yr ⋅ topbunn ⋅ r/Frugal
I'm a frugal person overall EXCEPT when it comes to makeup. My end of the year goal was to finish what products I have before buying more. I've saved quite a bit of $ these past 5 months! I was hoarding lip products because I wanted a variety but now I make do with what I have and I'm still happy!4yr ⋅ bigfatjuicypeach ⋅ r/Frugal
The cheapest way to buy large glass planters it to buy a big yars of pickels. + Bonus Pickels!2yr ⋅ elindalstal ⋅ r/Frugal
My friend and her sister have exchanged the same birthday card for 32 years.3yr ⋅ JamesPerrenoud ⋅ r/Frugal
I really wanted a backpack vacuum but was off-put by how expensive they are. Luckily I already had this guy and a box of rope.7yr ⋅ kingcobraninja ⋅ r/Frugal
My fixer upper house came without a door bell - so I went old school $10 combo at Goodwill2yr ⋅ jigmest ⋅ r/Frugal
A 12$ pork loin and free rice from a friend. This will feed me for days as a single guy.2yr ⋅ BlueeyeswhiteNoah ⋅ r/Frugal
After 5 years of living here I finally realised these aren’t poisonous berries and are actually edible. Free fruit for the win!2yr ⋅ Stonetheflamincrows ⋅ r/Frugal
Me and my roomies being Broke around the holidays in the early 2000s.2yr ⋅ JavierLoustaunau ⋅ r/Frugal
Spent about 2 hours this past weekend to make a batch of spring rolls for under $4.7yr ⋅ UCanDoEat ⋅ r/Frugal
Kokedama balls made as gifts for Xmas. I garden so I had everything except the orchid and moss. 8 gifts cost me $20.6yr ⋅ wondrousalice ⋅ r/Frugal
Thank you to whoever shared this trick for tracking bagged work lunches (black) against buying lunch (red). Haven't had a red mark of shame in a month! Also keeping track of average spend on those food court/restaurant lunches.5yr ⋅ notmcentire ⋅ r/Frugal
