I set a goal to try something new each day that saves money, is frugal etc. They won't all work and they may not all turn into new habits but my goal is really to force myself to reconsider how I do things and reasses how I am spending my money and resources.
1/5 Use half as much toothpaste each time I brush my teeth. I don't really need to cover the whole brush with a thick strip of toothpaste. Half as much works just as well and will make it last much longer meaning less money spent on toothpaste.
1/6 Use half as much mousse when I style my hair in the morning. I always seem to have to wash extra off my hands - why am I paying for something just to wash it down the drain? I am consciously using less and my hair still holds as well.
1/7 Hung all our towels out on the deck since the weather is so nice. I don't have a clothes line but the weather was so nice that I hung the clean towels from our chairs. They dried in no time and I just fluffed them in the drier to soften. Saved me a load in the drier.
My Savings Ideas
January 8th, 2007 at 05:20 am
January 8th, 2007 at 06:10 am 1168236655
A pea sized amount of toothpaste is a really good amount. It still works as well as two or three times as much and it sure stretches that tube!
I also add water to our shampoo and conditioner which helps tremendously!
January 8th, 2007 at 01:25 pm 1168262754
January 8th, 2007 at 02:43 pm 1168267402
Keep up the good work and post what you are doing!
January 9th, 2007 at 05:31 am 1168320666
You're creative, you're off to a good start.............. don't let the numbers scare you. Onwards.... What is your next money saving idea???