Share something "ridiculous" you've done to be frugal? (store, clothes)

[ragnarkar]

I like flavor soup by simmering pork bone so for a while, I used to buy cheaper pork ribs that have a high bone content (vs. meat.)

And then I'd reuse the bones 3-4 times before discarding them (or when they're out of flavor.)

[WannaliveinGreenville]

I put ice cubes in front of a fan to see if the room would cool off...but no...

[Kembek]

I used to commute via public transportation which is very expensive where I live. Whenever I'd find change on the street I'd put it aside until I'd found enough to pay for a free ride to work. I really felt like I was beating the system. LOL!

[Luv2byte]

Originally Posted by WannaliveinGreenville

I put ice cubes in front of a fan to see if the room would cool off...but no...

Need to go behind the fan, the fan sucks from behind to cool the air.

[WannaliveinGreenville]

Originally Posted by Luv2byte

Need to go behind the fan, the fan sucks from behind to cool the air.

Lemme try that! .....

[greatblueheron]

Most of these did not last long but:

Bought cheap toilet paper and good TP...then (female) use mostly cheap with just a sheet or two of the good stuff on top.

Skip one dose a week of medicines...

If clothing isn't visibly dirty or has only been worn once but is not fresh, I will skip wash cycle (save water and detergent) and just use rinse cycle with a softener that is free of fake-o fragrance and chemicals.

[Bayarea4]

If I have leftover ketchup, mustard, mayo or soy sauce packets from take-out food, instead of tossing them I cut them open and squeeze them into the corresponding bottles at home.

[ja1myn]

Shopped for clothes at the Dollar Store.

Just kidding.

[checkmatechamp13]

Originally Posted by ragnarkar

I like flavor soup by simmering pork bone so for a while, I used to buy cheaper pork ribs that have a high bone content (vs. meat.)

And then I'd reuse the bones 3-4 times before discarding them (or when they're out of flavor.)

I chew gum until there's no more flavor. Does that count?

Today I walked 4 miles when I could've taken the bus for $2.25. I guess that sort-of counts...

[Gandalara]

Originally Posted by Bayarea4

If I have leftover ketchup, mustard, mayo or soy sauce packets from take-out food, instead of tossing them I cut them open and squeeze them into the corresponding bottles at home.

Save time - just put a small tupperware in the fridge, and toss the packets in the dish. Take out and use as needed. Perfect for making sandwiches. Extra soy sauce is used for stir-fry or rice.

The local taco shop always hands out too many packets of hot sauce. Perfect for eggs on the weekend