If this doesn't make us rich, it'll at least make us less broke.
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Guido Mieth / Getty Images But the conversation didn't stop there. So, here are even more things frugal folks say they've completely given up, or seriously rethought, since they started counting their coins a little closer: { "id": 140277359 } 1. "I hate that I'm saying this, but stop buying sweet treats. Personally, I always deserve a treat when I'm out. But my wallet (and my waistline) thank me for skipping them." { "id": 140273025, "buzz_id": 8038506, "index": 2 } u/cheeky_evette / Via reddit.com —L0ud_Typer
Similarly, "Quitting Amazon, Target, and online shopping. Buying almost everything secondhand."
3. "Not buying coffee and tea from shops. Learning to cook."
4. "Makeup wipes. Switch to a cleansing balm! Better for the environment AND less damaging to the skin! Also, no more cheap shoes. My Timberlands were pricey, but they have LASTED."
5. "New gift bags and bows. I have some relatives that throw those out after one use. I save all of them and reuse them. Haven't had to buy a new one in years."
6. "I gave up buying presents. I make things for my friends and for some friends, I simply give cards now rather than give them a present for their birthday, Christmas, etc."
"4) Keeping subscriptions and online purchases to a minimum. If it’s not something I normally would buy for the house, then it sits in the cart a few days. I have a note where I write every subscription I have and have it widgeted, so I see it every time I’m on my phone. I’m a master of out of sight, out of mind, so this helps keep me in check and way less likely to forget a trial. 5) Mending my own stuff. If something breaks, I try and repair it before buying a new one. I’ve learned how to sew pretty well, I’ve fixed the stove, the fridge, I’ve learned to dye clothing, etc. video tutorials and Google and save so much money on minor repairs. 6) Oh, and I make my own coffee, it’s good, it’s hot, I have a frother to make things fancy. I haven’t missed coffee lines at all."
11. "Paper plates, plastic flatware; any type of disposable goods used historically for entertaining or gatherings."
12. "Premade, packaged foods. If you think about it, it's nearly the same as eating out. You're paying someone else to cook the food for you."
13. "Switched to ordering water with meals rather than drinks."
16. "Buying less toilet paper. Get a $20 bidet."
17. "Menstrual products. I use reusable menstrual cups."
18. "I don’t buy air fresheners or scented candles. In my cleaning supplies, I keep lemon Pine-Sol or something similar, and wipe all surfaces with the fresh lemony scent. Two birds with one swipe!"
"Not that I recommend eating at these kinda places super often, but when you do, you should never be spending more than $5-7 at most for a full meal. I often get a full meal's worth of food for $2-3. This is also why it annoys me to see the constant viral bitching about rising prices at these restaurants. You’re just not doing it right… don’t just cruise up to a drive-thru and order the #2 combo, dummy! Use the app and take advantage of the offers every single time!"
"I did the math a few years ago, and I literally save thousands of dollars each year since I am:1) Not impulse shopping as much. Back when I did the math, my average weekly online shopping cart would be $60-70. If I actually went inside Walmart, I would easily spend $150. Prices have risen, but it's still more cost-effective to do it from home. 2) Able to see what we have while I'm shopping, so I don't buy stuff we already have enough of. It's also great that I can add items to my cart throughout the week if I run out of something that needs replacing. That way I am not having to make several trips throughout the week."
If you're a frugal person, what's something that you never buy? How much do you think you've saved because of it? Let us know in the comments or at this anonymous form.
Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.
