There are quite a few everyday things that DW and I do to economize on a daily basis. Some times we try something, but for various reasons it just doesn't work for us, but sometimes they do actually save money. I would solicit others to post their ideas as maybe it will give others ideas that may or may work for them. I mean, who doesn't like to save money, especially if it is easy to do. An added benefit might be in some cases we are helping the planet by reducing the amount going into the landfill. After all, LBYM, is a mantra around here to achieve FIRE. So saving a buck or two does really add up, (thinking about dryer sheets).
I will start out with one I am trying right now. Background is that I have always used a disposable razor, normally a lower end Gillette 2 blade version that you can buy at Walmart in a multi-pack for about $1 each. These last about three weeks on average but probably should have been thrown out after about 2 weeks because they become so dull. Early this year I saw a YouTube video about extending the life of a disposable razor by stropping them, sort of like in the old days with the old cut-throat type razors.
I was skeptical to say the least, especially when to see how the modern disposable razor is stropped. To my amazement, I started with a new Gillette disposable razor on March 16 with a quick daily stropping and I am still using it over 4 months later. The quality of shave is as good as new. I would not be surprised if I could continue using it 6 months or longer.
Of course, I am not talking about a great amount of savings but I plan to continue doing it until I get bored.
Let us hear your money saving ideas.
I will start out with one I am trying right now. Background is that I have always used a disposable razor, normally a lower end Gillette 2 blade version that you can buy at Walmart in a multi-pack for about $1 each. These last about three weeks on average but probably should have been thrown out after about 2 weeks because they become so dull. Early this year I saw a YouTube video about extending the life of a disposable razor by stropping them, sort of like in the old days with the old cut-throat type razors.
I was skeptical to say the least, especially when to see how the modern disposable razor is stropped. To my amazement, I started with a new Gillette disposable razor on March 16 with a quick daily stropping and I am still using it over 4 months later. The quality of shave is as good as new. I would not be surprised if I could continue using it 6 months or longer.
Of course, I am not talking about a great amount of savings but I plan to continue doing it until I get bored.
Let us hear your money saving ideas.