Recently, I rounded up some money-saving frugal tips that people say really work. In the comments, members of the BuzzFeed Community shared even more solid ideas that I simply had to share. Here's what they had to say:
1. "I always shop at the dollar store first, before the grocery store. They have really good products, many name brands, and cost a fraction of the price at the grocery store."
2. "I grow micro plants and herbs in my kitchen when veggies are expensive in winter. I invested in a plant table, which also allows me to start my own seedlings for the garden."
3. "I buy food through the Flashfood app. It's like a manager's special rack in app form. The food is expiring soon or is discontinued but still good. I usually buy whatever meat they have and freeze it until I use it. It's saved me quite a bit."
4. "Cloth diapers if you have or are planning on having a baby. We got all our clothes handed down from our more wealthy friends, lol. Everyone says kids are so expensive, but we have never actually shopped for clothes, and we have saved thousands by not buying diapers."
5. "I adopted this policy not long ago. I have to calculate how many meals I can create from a meat cut or seafood when deciding whether I'd buy it or not. I don't buy it when there's only enough for one meal, no matter how much I crave it. Very tough at the start, but it got easier since."
6. "I stopped using fabric softener. After researching, I discovered it's actually bad for your skin and your clothes. Saves me about $300 a year. It turns out it's just an overhyped and unnecessary product."
"Same! I have wool dryer balls now."