When you get to "use both sides of the TP" I think you've carried things too far.
Buying wine by the case ... which helped while raising 4 children. ... .
Buying wine by the case was one of Andrew Tobias' examples of high ROI strategies in 'The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need'. DW and I don't drink so couldn't take advantage of this one but Costco has helped with bulk purchases over the years which helped while raising 4 children. And bought in bulk when on sale at Costco usually.
I always buy 4 bottles of booze at the store, saves 10%
I can't say that we're saving money, but I don't care since we are definitely drinking better.
When you get to "use both sides of the TP" I think you've carried things too far.
But what about converting double-ply into single-ply?
But what about converting double-ply into single-ply?
..heat the water....
Someone needs to do a cost analysis to determine how long it would take to pay off a bidet based on the toilet paper savings.
Don't forget to factor in the cost to heat the water....
We stopped drinking wine during our frequent dinners out. We couldn't stomach the 3x to 4x wine markups at restaurants when we can drink some much better at home.
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Soon DLDS will chime in here with her standard money saving paragraph...
I was "forced" to do my own renos and repairs early in my career due to low earnings. I found that I liked it and it ended up that most of my family and friends are also DIYers. Someone wants a deck built...6 or 8 of us get together, build it, and then barbeque and have a couple beers on it. Someone needs a fence built, a few people get together and build it.
Reno projects have also become some of the best family/friend gatherings over the years. Suppose we are shingling a roof...those who may not want to (or shouldn't) get on a roof will help out by cleaning the job site, watching the kids, fetching tools, making lunch, running to the hardware store. Just like an old fashioned barn raising...everyone chips in in some way.
I thought of one new money saving idea this week. We scoped out the parking lots online for a music venue recently before we went. The parking lot next door had a big sign - $30 event parking. We walked a few blocks away and paid $4 instead and had an easier time getting out of the lot at the end of the concert.