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Calculated Shard: 105 (from laksa126)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa105.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.buzzfeed.com/jake_farrington/wildest-frugal-money-saving-tips\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.buzzfeed.com/jake_farrington/wildest-frugal-money-saving-tips\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/jake_farrington\/wildest-frugal-money-saving-tips","crawl_time":1775342157,"first_indexed_time":1771756032,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,buzzfeed!www,\/jake_farrington\/wildest-frugal-money-saving-tips s443","src_root_hash":"15029456552216817305","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"27 Extreme Money-Saving Tactics That Actually Work","meta_descriptions":["\"We would keep the cardboard tubes from previous rolls of toilet paper and sit in the school bathrooms, rolling the TP around them like it was our job.\""],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"In 2026, we gotta do what we gotta do to save a dollar. And if you think you're frugal, honey, buckle up, because there are about 1,000 people out there doing way more frugal shit than you are, so get ready to take some notes.\n1.\n\"I found a pamphlet at my library that mapped out all fruits\/nuts on public land in my city. I didn't buy any fruit or nuts that year. Close second was cleaning raw wool for crafts, though it did take all the finish off my table.\"\n2.\n\"We canceled curbside trash pickup. We have a compost bin and recycling, and the state has a trash site that accepts 33-gallon trash bags for $1 each. We went from spending over $70\/month to less than $10.\"\n—u\/\nalcohall183\n3.\n\"When my ignition broke, instead of fixing it, I pop-started my car (manual transmission). I'd have to park very strategically in order to get a rolling start. Drove it that way for a whole year.\"\n4.\n\"I bought a used mini fridge for $10 to keep in my cubicle at work to take FULL advantage of catering leftovers from meetings.\"\n—u\/\natticwife\n5.\n\"My frugal late father was nuts about saving money. He would go on vacation, collect cans in other states, and bring them home in a huge garbage bag to get the nickel in our state (my mother was horrified). He also once got me new windshield wipers for my car when I was home on college break. When I went out to the car, I noticed the driver's-side wiper was new, while the other side was still the old one. When I asked him, he said I only needed one (he had gotten it at the salvage yard), and there was no need to look out the other side of the windshield, haha. He was the best.\"\n6.\n\"My mom got our teeth cleaned for free every year because 'the first cleaning is free' was an incentive at different local dentists. She rotated between the three of them every year. By the third year, they didn’t have our files anymore, so we were 'new' patients and got free cleanings.\"\n—u\/\nAlarming_Abroad_4862\n7.\n\"I live in a rural area, so internet was around $110 a month. I got rid of that and all of my streaming services. I didn’t have a large amount of data available on my phone, so I pretty much stopped scrolling to save it for when I needed Google Maps and whatnot. I effectively cut off 90% of the ads I was seeing on a daily basis, I stopped buying junk that I was influenced into thinking I needed, and I didn’t feel the FOMO anymore, so it helped me to stop feeling the ✨ need ✨ to buy stuff. It got a lot easier to save money, and if I was bored, I’d clean the house or read a book. Life became significantly less stressful.\"\n8.\n\"Growing up, we had no AC, no heat, and no cable TV. We had very frugal meals of tomato soup and grilled cheese, and we all drove 20-year-old cars. However, my dad paid cash to send all three of us to private college and also left us money when he died, having been saving it away for decades. What a guy.\"\n—u\/\nFar_Pollution_5120\n9.\n\"We learned to make all of our carbs from scratch. Sandwich bread, hamburger buns, tortillas, French bread, hotdog buns, sourdough, all of it. My poor family had to endure tons of really shitty bread for months, lol.\"\n—u\/\nSamTheLady\n10.\n\"I sold my car and became a bicycle commuter...in Houston, Texas. 0\/10 would not recommend. Motorists actually\ntry\nto clip you with their side mirrors.\"\n11.\n\"I got rid of my dryer and now hang up my clothes inside to dry.\"\n—u\/\nFlackerLady\n12.\n\"I was really short on cash and needed to get the best gas mileage possible out of my car until my next couple of paydays hit. Think driving without using your brakes, throwing the gear into neutral and coasting as long as possible (I had a stick shift), keeping windows closed to reduce wind resistance, etc. I don't remember the exact numbers, but it increased my MPG by around 50%.\"\n—u\/\nSJExit4\n13.\n\"In college, I lived with four other girls in a suite that shared one bathroom. Instead of buying our own toilet paper, when we were out, one of us would swipe a roll from the bathrooms in the building where our classes were. The building janitors must have gotten wise because they started keeping the rolls elsewhere and started locking the dispensers. So we would keep the cardboard tubes from previous rolls and sit in the school bathrooms, rolling the TP around them like it was our job.\"\n14.\n\"I quit drinking, quit smoking, and left the US, so I quit driving a car as well.\"\n—u\/\nmissmermaid420\n15.\n\"About three years ago, I decided to meal prep and eat beans for lunch every day at work. I did it mostly for health reasons. I would buy a pack of dried beans and cook them into some sort of big batch of food every Sunday. Sometimes it would be soup, sometimes chili, sometimes falafel, etc. I would divide it up into Tupperware and take one with me to work every day. I’ve been doing this for three years now, and I am shocked by the time and money savings. A pound of dried beans costs about $2. A 50-pound bag of beans for only $15. Now, I am paying about $0.50 per meal. I probably save $40 or $50 a week, $200 a month, and $2,400 a year.\"\n16.\n\"When I was in college, at the end of the year, after everyone moved out of dorms for the summer, my roommate and I (who lived off-campus year-round) dumpster dived and collected all the still-good food people tossed, and stocked up. We made a pact not to buy groceries for a month after this yearly event.\"\n—u\/\nMaximum-Term2599\n17.\n\"I've been cutting my own hair for many years now; endless money savings and no more haircuts from people who don't listen to what I want!\"\n18.\n\"Probably my wildest was taking the two turkey carcasses from both my family's Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving to make stock with. It’s literally free. And I got a SHITLOAD of turkey stock from those two carcasses. If I had bought the same amount, it easily would have been over $20 and not as tasty! Our friends were a little confused and gave us some strange looks, but ultimately told me to go for it, lol.\"\n—u\/\nRaging_Rigatoni\n19.\n\"I got divorced. It was a lot of money up front; lost half my savings, half my home equity, and half my 401k. However, within a couple of years, I built all that back up plus more. He was a spender, and I was a saver. Leaving him has put me in a much better financial situation than I was ever in before.\"\n20.\n\"My mom used to travel a lot for work, and she’d stay in hotels every time. I had her collect all the travel soaps, lotions, shampoos, and conditioners, and I used them exclusively for an entire year while in college.\"\n—u\/\njrkessle\n21.\n\"Dumpster dived a broken patio umbrella to fix and sell. All that was wrong was that a couple of the ribs were bent. So I straightened them by hand and put them on Craigslist for $20.\"\n22.\n\"In college, my husband would go to Home Depot and pretend to be a contractor to get free coffee, and occasionally they had free hot dogs.\"\n—u\/\nAlarming_Abroad_4862\n23.\n\"Since I use Ibotta to scan my receipts for rebates, I often grab any extra receipts abandoned at the self-checkout. I would say about 25% of the time there’s a rebate that I can identify just by eyeballing it.\"\n24.\n\"I haven’t bought Ziploc bags in a few years. Wash and reuse!\"\n—u\/\ndivinbuff\n25.\n\"It’s a product of me growing up poor, but I still empty the salt, pepper, and ketchup packets from fast food joints into our regular containers.\"\n26.\n\"In college, I would buy my college books and go to Kinkos at 2 a.m., copy entire books, make extra copies, return my book before the deadline, and sell the other copies I made.\"\n—u\/\nlolabrea\n27.\nAnd finally, \"I reuse browser tabs instead of opening new ones. 🤭\"\nWhat's the wildest thing you've ever done to save money? Tell me about your experience in the comments or use the anonymous form below. Your response may be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed article!\nNote: Responses have been edited for length\/clarity.\n46 Small Kitchen Products That’ll Help You Make The Most Out Of Your Cramped Space\n61 Helpful Travel Products For Anyone Hopping In Planes, Trains, And Automobiles This Season\n27 Weird Little Treats That’ll Make You Go \"Well, Now I Need That\"\n51 Dresses That’ll Let Your Legs Breathe After A Long Winter Of Tights And Pants\n27 Pairs Of Underwear Reviewers Swear Don’t Give Them A Wedgie\nIf You Identify As A Silly Goose, You Are Going To Love These 26 Products","attrs_markdown":"[Skip To Content](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/jake_farrington\/wildest-frugal-money-saving-tips#buzz-content)\n\n- [News](https:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.co.uk\/?referrer=bf)\n- [Quizzes](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/uk\/quizzes)\n- [TV & Movies](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/uk\/tvandmovies)\n- [Shopping](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/uk\/shopping)\n- [Celebrity](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/uk\/celebrity)\n- [Seasoned](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/seasoned)\n- [News](https:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.co.uk\/?referrer=bf)\n- [Quizzes](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/uk\/quizzes)\n- [TV & Movies](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/uk\/tvandmovies)\n- [Shopping](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/uk\/shopping)\n- [Celebrity](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/uk\/celebrity)\n- [Seasoned](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/seasoned)\n\nSign In\n\nBrowse links\n\nPop Culture\n\n- [TV & Movies](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/uk\/tvandmovies)\n- [Celebrity](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/uk\/celebrity)\n- [Best of the Internet](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/uk\/bestoftheinternet)\n- [Animals](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/tag\/animals)\n- [Music](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/uk\/music)\n- [Rewind](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/uk\/rewind)\n- [Books](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/uk\/books)\n- [LGBTQ](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/lgbtq)\n\n[Quizzes](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/uk\/quizzes)\n\n- [Latest](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/uk\/quizzes)\n- [Trending](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/uk\/trending\/quizzes)\n- [Food](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/uk\/quizzes\/food)\n- [Love](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/uk\/quizzes\/love)\n- [Trivia](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/uk\/quizzes\/trivia)\n- [Quiz Party](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/quizparty?utm_source=buzzfeed&utm_campaign=bf_nav_menu)\n\n[Video](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/videos)\n\n- [Latest](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/videos)\n- [Cocoa ButterNEW\\!](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/uk\/cocoabutter)\n- [Mom In Progress](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/uk\/mominprogress)\n- [Worth It](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/uk\/worthit)\n- [Unsolved](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@BuzzFeedUnsolvedNetwork)\n- [Multiplayer](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/uk\/multiplayerbybuzzfeed)\n- [Pero Like](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/uk\/perolike)\n\nLifestyle\n\n- [Tasty](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/tasty)\n- [Style](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/asis)\n- [Travel](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/travel)\n- [Health & Wellness](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/topic\/health)\n- [Nifty: DIY](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/nifty)\n- [Parents](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/uk\/parents)\n- [Food](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/uk\/food)\n- [Weddings](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/uk\/weddings)\n\n[Community](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/community)\n\n- [Make a Quiz or Post\\!](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/community\/contribute)\n- [Featured Posts](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/community)\n- [Leaderboard](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/community\/leaderboard)\n\nFrom Our Partners\n\n- [Healthy Eats](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/section\/love-pork)\n\nAbout\n\n- [About Us](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/about)\n- [Advertise](https:\/\/advertise.buzzfeed.com\/)\n- [Investor Relations](https:\/\/investors.buzzfeed.com\/)\n- [Jobs](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/about\/jobs)\n- [Merch](https:\/\/bzfd.it\/2LP9eNo)\n\nEdition\n\nUS residents can opt out of \"sales\" of personal data.\n\nDo Not Sell or Share My Personal Information\n\nPrivacy Settings\n\nPrivacy Settings\n\n- © 2026 BuzzFeed, Inc\n- [Press](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/press)\n- [RSS](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/rss)\n- [Privacy](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/about\/privacy)\n- [Consent Preferences](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/consent-preferences)\n- [User Terms](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/about\/useragreement)\n- [Ad Choices](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/about\/privacy#adchoices)\n- [Help](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/help)\n- [Contact](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/about\/contact)\n- [Sitemap](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/archive)\n\n- [Search, watch, and cook every single Tasty recipe and video ever — all in one place\\!](https:\/\/www.tasty.co\/)\n- [News, Politics, Culture, Life, Entertainment, and more. Stories that matter to you.](https:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.co.uk\/?referrer=bf)\n\n1. [Work & Money](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/work-and-money)\n\n# Frugal People Are Sharing The Wildest Things They’ve Ever Done In The Name Of Saving Money\n\"We would keep the cardboard tubes from previous rolls of toilet paper and sit in the school bathrooms, rolling the TP around them like it was our job.\"\n\nPosted on Feb 22, 2026\n\n7Comments\n\n7 Comments\n\n[![Jake Farrington](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/user_images\/9aps9mpDW_large.jpg?crop=456%253A456%253B21%252C0&downsize=120:*&output-format=jpg&output-quality=auto) by Jake Farrington BuzzFeed Contributor](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/jake_farrington)\n\n## In 2026, we gotta do what we gotta do to save a dollar. And if you think you're frugal, honey, buckle up, because there are about 1,000 people out there doing way more frugal shit than you are, so get ready to take some notes.\n## Recently, Reddit user [Random\\_Username\\_4242](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/user\/Random_Username_4242\/) asked, [\"What’s the most insanely frugal thing you’ve ever done?\"](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/whats_the_most_insanely_frugal_thing_youve_ever\/) Now, I've seen a lot of money-saving advice in my years, but so many of these suggestions and stories were brand new to me. Like, people are really out here using their *minds*! Here's the best of what everyone had to share:\n## 1\\. \"I found a pamphlet at my library that mapped out all fruits\/nuts on public land in my city. I didn't buy any fruit or nuts that year. Close second was cleaning raw wool for crafts, though it did take all the finish off my table.\"\n![Person browsing books in a library, focused on reading a magazine. Shelves filled with books are visible in the background](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2026-02\/06\/20\/subbuzz\/ZuAJhN3oL.jpg?downsize=700%3A%2A&output-quality=auto&output-format=auto)\n\nSdi Productions \/ Getty Images\n\n—u\/[Wide\\_Breadfruit\\_2217](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyh6lpu\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## 2\\. \"We canceled curbside trash pickup. We have a compost bin and recycling, and the state has a trash site that accepts 33-gallon trash bags for \\$1 each. We went from spending over \\$70\/month to less than \\$10.\"\n—u\/[alcohall183](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyigg1h\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n\n## 3\\. \"When my ignition broke, instead of fixing it, I pop-started my car (manual transmission). I'd have to park very strategically in order to get a rolling start. Drove it that way for a whole year.\"\n![Person in a car shifting gears, focused on driving. Striped shirt, casual setting](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2026-02\/06\/20\/subbuzz\/6oYpiRER7.jpg)\n\n![Person in a car shifting gears, focused on driving. Striped shirt, casual setting](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2026-02\/06\/20\/subbuzz\/6oYpiRER7.jpg?downsize=600:*&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto)\n\nIvan Pantic \/ Getty Images\n\n—u\/[Maximum-Term2599](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyicbbk\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n\n## 4\\. \"I bought a used mini fridge for \\$10 to keep in my cubicle at work to take FULL advantage of catering leftovers from meetings.\"\n—u\/[atticwife](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyhklac\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n\n## 5\\. \"My frugal late father was nuts about saving money. He would go on vacation, collect cans in other states, and bring them home in a huge garbage bag to get the nickel in our state (my mother was horrified). He also once got me new windshield wipers for my car when I was home on college break. When I went out to the car, I noticed the driver's-side wiper was new, while the other side was still the old one. When I asked him, he said I only needed one (he had gotten it at the salvage yard), and there was no need to look out the other side of the windshield, haha. He was the best.\"\n![Man with glasses changes a car\\&\\#x27;s wiper blade, standing beside a vehicle parked in front of a house with siding](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2026-02\/06\/20\/subbuzz\/ylEwQKvVU.jpg)\n\n![Man with glasses changes a car\\&\\#x27;s wiper blade, standing beside a vehicle parked in front of a house with siding](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2026-02\/06\/20\/subbuzz\/ylEwQKvVU.jpg?downsize=600:*&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto)\n\nIndyedge \/ Getty Images\n\n—u\/[Far\\_Pollution\\_5120](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyhq7em\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## 6\\. \"My mom got our teeth cleaned for free every year because 'the first cleaning is free' was an incentive at different local dentists. She rotated between the three of them every year. By the third year, they didn’t have our files anymore, so we were 'new' patients and got free cleanings.\"\n—u\/[Alarming\\_Abroad\\_4862](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyii2g3\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n\n## 7\\. \"I live in a rural area, so internet was around \\$110 a month. I got rid of that and all of my streaming services. I didn’t have a large amount of data available on my phone, so I pretty much stopped scrolling to save it for when I needed Google Maps and whatnot. I effectively cut off 90% of the ads I was seeing on a daily basis, I stopped buying junk that I was influenced into thinking I needed, and I didn’t feel the FOMO anymore, so it helped me to stop feeling the ✨ need ✨ to buy stuff. It got a lot easier to save money, and if I was bored, I’d clean the house or read a book. Life became significantly less stressful.\"\n![Person sitting by a window, reading a book. They wear a casual outfit consisting of jeans and a light sweater. Relaxed and focused](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2026-02\/06\/20\/subbuzz\/7eN97tIVG.jpg)\n\n![Person sitting by a window, reading a book. They wear a casual outfit consisting of jeans and a light sweater. Relaxed and focused](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2026-02\/06\/20\/subbuzz\/7eN97tIVG.jpg?downsize=600:*&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto)\n\nSkaman306 \/ Getty Images\n\n—u\/[Mysterious\\_Cream\\_103](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyi5r7y\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## 8\\. \"Growing up, we had no AC, no heat, and no cable TV. We had very frugal meals of tomato soup and grilled cheese, and we all drove 20-year-old cars. However, my dad paid cash to send all three of us to private college and also left us money when he died, having been saving it away for decades. What a guy.\"\n—u\/[Far\\_Pollution\\_5120](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyhq7em\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n\n## 9\\. \"We learned to make all of our carbs from scratch. Sandwich bread, hamburger buns, tortillas, French bread, hotdog buns, sourdough, all of it. My poor family had to endure tons of really shitty bread for months, lol.\"\n—u\/[SamTheLady](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyhnfqd\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n\n## 10\\. \"I sold my car and became a bicycle commuter...in Houston, Texas. 0\/10 would not recommend. Motorists actually *try* to clip you with their side mirrors.\"\n![City street with a separated bike lane, arrow markings, and tall buildings on both sides. Pedestrians walk along the sidewalk](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2026-02\/06\/20\/subbuzz\/Cv1j5qGCO.jpg)\n\n![City street with a separated bike lane, arrow markings, and tall buildings on both sides. Pedestrians walk along the sidewalk](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2026-02\/06\/20\/subbuzz\/Cv1j5qGCO.jpg?downsize=600:*&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto)\n\nTyphoonski \/ Getty Images\n\n—u\/[naptastic](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyh4kpz\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## 11\\. \"I got rid of my dryer and now hang up my clothes inside to dry.\"\n—u\/[FlackerLady](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyhug1g\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n\n## 12\\. \"I was really short on cash and needed to get the best gas mileage possible out of my car until my next couple of paydays hit. Think driving without using your brakes, throwing the gear into neutral and coasting as long as possible (I had a stick shift), keeping windows closed to reduce wind resistance, etc. I don't remember the exact numbers, but it increased my MPG by around 50%.\"\n—u\/[SJExit4](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyimn6s\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n\n## 13\\. \"In college, I lived with four other girls in a suite that shared one bathroom. Instead of buying our own toilet paper, when we were out, one of us would swipe a roll from the bathrooms in the building where our classes were. The building janitors must have gotten wise because they started keeping the rolls elsewhere and started locking the dispensers. So we would keep the cardboard tubes from previous rolls and sit in the school bathrooms, rolling the TP around them like it was our job.\"\n![Five empty cardboard toilet paper rolls arranged on a flat surface](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2026-02\/06\/20\/subbuzz\/G2ux8bBU0.jpg)\n\n![Five empty cardboard toilet paper rolls arranged on a flat surface](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2026-02\/06\/20\/subbuzz\/G2ux8bBU0.jpg?downsize=600:*&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto)\n\nSahadat Hossain \/ Getty Images\n\n—u\/[According\\_Ad6706](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyibvpa\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## 14\\. \"I quit drinking, quit smoking, and left the US, so I quit driving a car as well.\"\n—u\/[missmermaid420](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyi96ej\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n\n## 15\\. \"About three years ago, I decided to meal prep and eat beans for lunch every day at work. I did it mostly for health reasons. I would buy a pack of dried beans and cook them into some sort of big batch of food every Sunday. Sometimes it would be soup, sometimes chili, sometimes falafel, etc. I would divide it up into Tupperware and take one with me to work every day. I’ve been doing this for three years now, and I am shocked by the time and money savings. A pound of dried beans costs about \\$2. A 50-pound bag of beans for only \\$15. Now, I am paying about \\$0.50 per meal. I probably save \\$40 or \\$50 a week, \\$200 a month, and \\$2,400 a year.\"\n![A bowl of chili with ground meat and kidney beans, served with tortilla chips nearby](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2026-02\/06\/20\/subbuzz\/gKbCQfJTIe.jpg)\n\n![A bowl of chili with ground meat and kidney beans, served with tortilla chips nearby](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2026-02\/06\/20\/subbuzz\/gKbCQfJTIe.jpg?downsize=600:*&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto)\n\nMizina \/ Getty Images\n\n—u\/[lionbacker54](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyhbgq1\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## 16\\. \"When I was in college, at the end of the year, after everyone moved out of dorms for the summer, my roommate and I (who lived off-campus year-round) dumpster dived and collected all the still-good food people tossed, and stocked up. We made a pact not to buy groceries for a month after this yearly event.\"\n—u\/[Maximum-Term2599](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyicbbk\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n\n## 17\\. \"I've been cutting my own hair for many years now; endless money savings and no more haircuts from people who don't listen to what I want!\"\n![Man cutting his hair in a garden, using a mirror and scissors, with a towel draped around his shoulders](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2026-02\/06\/20\/subbuzz\/R3DJgfzXj.jpg)\n\n![Man cutting his hair in a garden, using a mirror and scissors, with a towel draped around his shoulders](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2026-02\/06\/20\/subbuzz\/R3DJgfzXj.jpg?downsize=600:*&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto)\n\nBetsie Van Der Meer \/ Getty Images\n\n—u\/[JensElectricWood](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyic0h2\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n\n## 18\\. \"Probably my wildest was taking the two turkey carcasses from both my family's Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving to make stock with. It’s literally free. And I got a SHITLOAD of turkey stock from those two carcasses. If I had bought the same amount, it easily would have been over \\$20 and not as tasty! Our friends were a little confused and gave us some strange looks, but ultimately told me to go for it, lol.\"\n—u\/[Raging\\_Rigatoni](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyhhk07\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n\n## 19\\. \"I got divorced. It was a lot of money up front; lost half my savings, half my home equity, and half my 401k. However, within a couple of years, I built all that back up plus more. He was a spender, and I was a saver. Leaving him has put me in a much better financial situation than I was ever in before.\"\n![Woman happily unpacking moving boxes in a bright, spacious room with scattered home items and ladder in the background](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2026-02\/06\/20\/subbuzz\/Ap98IM1cK.jpg)\n\n![Woman happily unpacking moving boxes in a bright, spacious room with scattered home items and ladder in the background](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2026-02\/06\/20\/subbuzz\/Ap98IM1cK.jpg?downsize=600:*&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto)\n\nDiamond Dogs \/ Getty Images\n\n—u\/[Call\\_Me\\_Annonymous](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyhl6ei\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## 20\\. \"My mom used to travel a lot for work, and she’d stay in hotels every time. I had her collect all the travel soaps, lotions, shampoos, and conditioners, and I used them exclusively for an entire year while in college.\"\n—u\/[jrkessle](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyig2ht\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n\n## 21\\. \"Dumpster dived a broken patio umbrella to fix and sell. All that was wrong was that a couple of the ribs were bent. So I straightened them by hand and put them on Craigslist for \\$20.\"\n![Person in casual clothing leans into a graffiti-covered dumpster, with a bicycle nearby on a city street](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2026-02\/06\/20\/subbuzz\/zNvsul-U-.jpg)\n\n![Person in casual clothing leans into a graffiti-covered dumpster, with a bicycle nearby on a city street](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2026-02\/06\/20\/subbuzz\/zNvsul-U-.jpg?downsize=600:*&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto)\n\nRoman023 \/ Getty Images\n\n—u\/[MSCantrell](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nykyzj0\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n\n## 22\\. \"In college, my husband would go to Home Depot and pretend to be a contractor to get free coffee, and occasionally they had free hot dogs.\"\n—u\/[Alarming\\_Abroad\\_4862](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyii2g3\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n\n## 23\\. \"Since I use Ibotta to scan my receipts for rebates, I often grab any extra receipts abandoned at the self-checkout. I would say about 25% of the time there’s a rebate that I can identify just by eyeballing it.\"\n![A person checks a shopping list while placing items into their car from a shopping cart in a parking lot at night](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2026-02\/06\/20\/subbuzz\/aY0L197Ih.jpg)\n\n![A person checks a shopping list while placing items into their car from a shopping cart in a parking lot at night](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2026-02\/06\/20\/subbuzz\/aY0L197Ih.jpg?downsize=600:*&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto)\n\nImages By Tang Ming Tung \/ Getty Images\n\n—u\/[VegetableRound2819](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyhu7vy\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## 24\\. \"I haven’t bought Ziploc bags in a few years. Wash and reuse!\"\n—u\/[divinbuff](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyhppu8\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n\n## 25\\. \"It’s a product of me growing up poor, but I still empty the salt, pepper, and ketchup packets from fast food joints into our regular containers.\"\n![Packets of salt and pepper on a plain surface, designating contents in bold text](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2026-02\/06\/20\/subbuzz\/SGjEkGJGc.jpg)\n\n![Packets of salt and pepper on a plain surface, designating contents in bold text](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2026-02\/06\/20\/subbuzz\/SGjEkGJGc.jpg?downsize=600:*&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto)\n\nBstoltz \/ Getty Images\n\n—u\/[Prestigious-Virus773](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyhr6o7\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n\n## 26\\. \"In college, I would buy my college books and go to Kinkos at 2 a.m., copy entire books, make extra copies, return my book before the deadline, and sell the other copies I made.\"\n—u\/[lolabrea](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyjeeik\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n\n## 27\\. And finally, \"I reuse browser tabs instead of opening new ones. 🤭\"\n![Person sitting on a couch in a modern kitchen holding a laptop and smiling. Casual attire includes a light shirt and jeans](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2026-02\/06\/20\/subbuzz\/JVhJg4wbB.jpg)\n\n![Person sitting on a couch in a modern kitchen holding a laptop and smiling. Casual attire includes a light shirt and jeans](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2026-02\/06\/20\/subbuzz\/JVhJg4wbB.jpg?downsize=600:*&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto)\n\nAndrii Iemelyanenko \/ Getty Images\n\n—u\/[beebeebaby](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyj72ba\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## What's the wildest thing you've ever done to save money? Tell me about your experience in the comments or use the anonymous form below. Your response may be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed article\\!\n*Note: Responses have been edited for length\/clarity.*\n\n## Your New Favorite Thing\n- [![Three kitchen gadgets: measuring spoons on a hook, a coffee station with a Keurig, and a pink toaster with bread](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2026-03\/31\/17\/thumb\/qDFi8nKh9.jpg?crop=1245:830;3,0&resize=1250:830&output-format=jpg&output-quality=auto)46 Small Kitchen Products That’ll Help You Make The Most Out Of Your Cramped Space](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/elizabethlilly\/small-kitchen-products-make-most-of-space?origin=shp)\n- [![Products including Gold Bond Friction Defense and a portable door lock on a shelf, captioned \"thigh saver\" and \"It works!\"](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2026-04\/01\/18\/thumb\/O5brTw0jI.jpg?crop=2988:1992;6,0&resize=1250:830&output-format=jpg&output-quality=auto)61 Helpful Travel Products For Anyone Hopping In Planes, Trains, And Automobiles This Season](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/elizabethlilly\/helpful-travel-products-2026?origin=shp)\n- [![Strawberry-shaped lamp](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2026-02\/28\/01\/thumb\/nI8wdcRqo.png?crop=1500:1000;0,106&resize=1250:830&output-format=jpg&output-quality=auto)27 Weird Little Treats That’ll Make You Go \"Well, Now I Need That\"](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/karlyjacklin\/weird-little-treats-an?origin=shp)\n- [![Left: Close-up of backless dress with bow detail. Right: Person in a green patterned dress, pink hat, and golden boots sitting on hay](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2026-04\/02\/16\/thumb\/uASjs_x8or.jpg?crop=1245:830;3,0&resize=1250:830&output-format=jpg&output-quality=auto)51 Dresses That’ll Let Your Legs Breathe After A Long Winter Of Tights And Pants](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/elizabethlilly\/dresses-let-legs-breathe-this-spring?origin=shp)\n- [![Two models showcasing lingerie: one in a black lace set, another in a white bra with lavender shorts, highlighting style options for shoppers](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2026-04\/01\/01\/thumb\/7CEy-WAT5.jpg?crop=1245:830;3,0&resize=1250:830&output-format=jpg&output-quality=auto)27 Pairs Of Underwear Reviewers Swear Don’t Give Them A Wedgie](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/jessicahall2\/reviewers-swear-no-wedgies?origin=shp)\n- [![Left: Close-up of a frog hair accessory in brunette hair. Right: Framed art of a chicken on a skateboard with \"Off to Commit Tomfoolery\" text](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2026-03\/27\/19\/thumb\/j-pm6wUtj.jpg?crop=2988:1992;6,0&resize=1250:830&output-format=jpg&output-quality=auto)If You Identify As A Silly Goose, You Are Going To Love These 26 Products](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/marielguzman\/silly-goose-products?origin=shp)\n\n## Comments\n- 🙄\n  4\n- ❤️\n  1\n- 😂\n  1\n- 😬\n  1\n- 👍\n- 😭\n- 🤯\n- 😡\n\n- Top Comment\n  ![](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/avatars\/hedgehog.jpg?fill=50%3A50&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto)\n  \n  [bubblyelephant984](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/bubblyelephant984)\n  \n  1 month ago\n  \n  Feb 22, 202610:45 am\n  \n  In my first degree, I walked an hour to university from my hall to save £300 on the annual bus pass. I had catered accommodation so I took an apple from breakfast for my lunch. I got extra bursaries and stuff from being low income, I was just cheap. I also spent £30 in H and M once...\n  \n  Read more\n  5 people love this comment\n  \n  Reply\n\nView All 7 Comments\n\nPost\n\nComments sidebar\n\nComments\n\nJoin the conversation\n\nBy commenting you're agreeing to our [Community Guidelines](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/community\/guidelines)\n\n7 comments\n\nSort by:Selecting the radio button will refresh the page with new results ordered by either likes or date.\n\nMost Reacted\n\n- ![](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/avatars\/hedgehog.jpg?fill=50%3A50&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto)\n  \n  [bubblyelephant984](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/bubblyelephant984)\n  \n  1 month ago\n  \n  Feb 22, 202610:45 am\n  \n  In my first degree, I walked an hour to university from my hall to save £300 on the annual bus pass. I had catered accommodation so I took an apple from breakfast for my lunch. I got extra bursaries and stuff from being low income, I was just cheap. I also spent £30 in H and M once...\n  \n  Read more\n  5 people love this comment\n  \n  Reply\n- ![](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/avatars\/pug.jpg?fill=50%3A50&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto)\n  \n  [creativetiger45](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/creativetiger45)\n  \n  1 month ago\n  \n  Feb 22, 20267:16 pm\n  \n  Still doing these things. Make a menu for the week, order for store pickup and only buy what I need and has to be on sale. Use loyalty cards and coupons. Never use coins, save, wrap and deposit into savings account yearly, around \\$250.00 per year. Don't follow fashion trends. My thermostat...\n  \n  Read more\n  2 people love this comment\n  \n  Reply\n- ![](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/avatars\/pug.jpg?fill=50%3A50&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto)\n  \n  [smellymagazine158](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/smellymagazine158)\n  \n  1 month ago\n  \n  Feb 22, 202611:14 pm\n  \n  My sister-in-law married a divorced man with two children and she was (and still is such a cheapskate) that one day when the kids where having lunch, she boiled some water in a pan and added ketchup to make “tomato soup”. Her husband saw that and said we aren’t poor — buy some cans...\n  \n  Read more\n  1 people love this comment\n  \n  Reply\n- ![](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/avatars\/birb.jpg?fill=50%3A50&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto)\n  \n  [chillkitten62](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/chillkitten62)\n  \n  1 month ago\n  \n  Feb 22, 202610:54 pm\n  \n  We used to dumpster dive outside the dorms when my dad was in college. Those kids would throw stuff away rather than pack. Got brand new Arrow shirts still folded with the pins in and all sorts of other things. We also went to railroad salvage. Things where the packing container...\n  \n  Read more\n  1 people love this comment\n  \n  Reply\n- ![](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/avatars\/maincoon.jpg?fill=50%3A50&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto)\n  \n  [wickedgoose68](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/wickedgoose68)\n  \n  1 month ago\n  \n  Feb 22, 20261:57 pm\n  \n  About 15 years ago, I set myself a challenge to spend less than £2 per day (£14 per week). Any additional money left over on Sunday could be spent on a beer. It was surprisingly easy, and I continue to set very tight budgets now (about £23 per week) which is still very achievable.\n  1 people love this comment\n  \n  Reply\n  \n  Hide replies\n  \n  - ![](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/avatars\/maincoon.jpg?fill=50%3A50&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto)\n    \n    [deadpancupcake92](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/deadpancupcake92)\n    \n    1 month ago\n    \n    Feb 22, 202611:11 pm\n    \n    I do something similar. I order my groceries online to be delivered (necessary for health reasons). There is a minimum order of 60€ and on one day of the week delivery is free. By placing an order every two weeks and not going over 60€, I only spend 30€ per week on groceries (plus...\n    \n    Read more\n    2 people love this comment\n    \n    Reply\n- ![](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/avatars\/bernese.jpg?fill=50%3A50&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto)\n  \n  [grumpytruck292](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/grumpytruck292)\n  \n  1 month ago\n  \n  Feb 24, 20261:39 pm\n  \n  Cut back on dining out and save money big time. When we do dine out, we look for the biggest bang for our buck. Chili’s 3For Me is a great deal. A close second is Olive Garden’s Unlimited Soup and Salad. And we only drink water when we go out to eat. I’m absolutely not paying \\$4 -...\n  \n  Read more\n  Like\n  \n  Reply\n\n## More Like This\n- [![Person expressing disapproval of sales; a crossed-out \"Sale\" sign in a store. 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This one is.\n\nEverything you wanted — celeb news, trending stories, internet chaos — without all the stuff you didn't.\n\nBy subscribing, you accept our [Terms of Service](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/about\/useragreement) and [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/about\/privacy). This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/policies.google.com\/privacy) and [Terms of Service](https:\/\/policies.google.com\/terms) apply.","attrs_readable_markdown":"## In 2026, we gotta do what we gotta do to save a dollar. And if you think you're frugal, honey, buckle up, because there are about 1,000 people out there doing way more frugal shit than you are, so get ready to take some notes.\n## 1\\. \"I found a pamphlet at my library that mapped out all fruits\/nuts on public land in my city. I didn't buy any fruit or nuts that year. Close second was cleaning raw wool for crafts, though it did take all the finish off my table.\"\n## 2\\. \"We canceled curbside trash pickup. We have a compost bin and recycling, and the state has a trash site that accepts 33-gallon trash bags for \\$1 each. We went from spending over \\$70\/month to less than \\$10.\"\n—u\/[alcohall183](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyigg1h\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n## 3\\. \"When my ignition broke, instead of fixing it, I pop-started my car (manual transmission). I'd have to park very strategically in order to get a rolling start. Drove it that way for a whole year.\"\n## 4\\. \"I bought a used mini fridge for \\$10 to keep in my cubicle at work to take FULL advantage of catering leftovers from meetings.\"\n—u\/[atticwife](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyhklac\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n## 5\\. \"My frugal late father was nuts about saving money. He would go on vacation, collect cans in other states, and bring them home in a huge garbage bag to get the nickel in our state (my mother was horrified). He also once got me new windshield wipers for my car when I was home on college break. When I went out to the car, I noticed the driver's-side wiper was new, while the other side was still the old one. When I asked him, he said I only needed one (he had gotten it at the salvage yard), and there was no need to look out the other side of the windshield, haha. He was the best.\"\n## 6\\. \"My mom got our teeth cleaned for free every year because 'the first cleaning is free' was an incentive at different local dentists. She rotated between the three of them every year. By the third year, they didn’t have our files anymore, so we were 'new' patients and got free cleanings.\"\n—u\/[Alarming\\_Abroad\\_4862](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyii2g3\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n## 7\\. \"I live in a rural area, so internet was around \\$110 a month. I got rid of that and all of my streaming services. I didn’t have a large amount of data available on my phone, so I pretty much stopped scrolling to save it for when I needed Google Maps and whatnot. I effectively cut off 90% of the ads I was seeing on a daily basis, I stopped buying junk that I was influenced into thinking I needed, and I didn’t feel the FOMO anymore, so it helped me to stop feeling the ✨ need ✨ to buy stuff. It got a lot easier to save money, and if I was bored, I’d clean the house or read a book. Life became significantly less stressful.\"\n## 8\\. \"Growing up, we had no AC, no heat, and no cable TV. We had very frugal meals of tomato soup and grilled cheese, and we all drove 20-year-old cars. However, my dad paid cash to send all three of us to private college and also left us money when he died, having been saving it away for decades. What a guy.\"\n—u\/[Far\\_Pollution\\_5120](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyhq7em\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n\n## 9\\. \"We learned to make all of our carbs from scratch. Sandwich bread, hamburger buns, tortillas, French bread, hotdog buns, sourdough, all of it. My poor family had to endure tons of really shitty bread for months, lol.\"\n—u\/[SamTheLady](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyhnfqd\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n## 10\\. \"I sold my car and became a bicycle commuter...in Houston, Texas. 0\/10 would not recommend. Motorists actually *try* to clip you with their side mirrors.\"\n## 11\\. \"I got rid of my dryer and now hang up my clothes inside to dry.\"\n—u\/[FlackerLady](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyhug1g\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n\n## 12\\. \"I was really short on cash and needed to get the best gas mileage possible out of my car until my next couple of paydays hit. Think driving without using your brakes, throwing the gear into neutral and coasting as long as possible (I had a stick shift), keeping windows closed to reduce wind resistance, etc. I don't remember the exact numbers, but it increased my MPG by around 50%.\"\n—u\/[SJExit4](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyimn6s\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n## 13\\. \"In college, I lived with four other girls in a suite that shared one bathroom. Instead of buying our own toilet paper, when we were out, one of us would swipe a roll from the bathrooms in the building where our classes were. The building janitors must have gotten wise because they started keeping the rolls elsewhere and started locking the dispensers. So we would keep the cardboard tubes from previous rolls and sit in the school bathrooms, rolling the TP around them like it was our job.\"\n## 14\\. \"I quit drinking, quit smoking, and left the US, so I quit driving a car as well.\"\n—u\/[missmermaid420](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyi96ej\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n## 15\\. \"About three years ago, I decided to meal prep and eat beans for lunch every day at work. I did it mostly for health reasons. I would buy a pack of dried beans and cook them into some sort of big batch of food every Sunday. Sometimes it would be soup, sometimes chili, sometimes falafel, etc. I would divide it up into Tupperware and take one with me to work every day. I’ve been doing this for three years now, and I am shocked by the time and money savings. A pound of dried beans costs about \\$2. A 50-pound bag of beans for only \\$15. Now, I am paying about \\$0.50 per meal. I probably save \\$40 or \\$50 a week, \\$200 a month, and \\$2,400 a year.\"\n## 16\\. \"When I was in college, at the end of the year, after everyone moved out of dorms for the summer, my roommate and I (who lived off-campus year-round) dumpster dived and collected all the still-good food people tossed, and stocked up. We made a pact not to buy groceries for a month after this yearly event.\"\n—u\/[Maximum-Term2599](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyicbbk\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n## 17\\. \"I've been cutting my own hair for many years now; endless money savings and no more haircuts from people who don't listen to what I want!\"\n## 18\\. \"Probably my wildest was taking the two turkey carcasses from both my family's Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving to make stock with. It’s literally free. And I got a SHITLOAD of turkey stock from those two carcasses. If I had bought the same amount, it easily would have been over \\$20 and not as tasty! Our friends were a little confused and gave us some strange looks, but ultimately told me to go for it, lol.\"\n—u\/[Raging\\_Rigatoni](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyhhk07\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n## 19\\. \"I got divorced. It was a lot of money up front; lost half my savings, half my home equity, and half my 401k. However, within a couple of years, I built all that back up plus more. He was a spender, and I was a saver. Leaving him has put me in a much better financial situation than I was ever in before.\"\n## 20\\. \"My mom used to travel a lot for work, and she’d stay in hotels every time. I had her collect all the travel soaps, lotions, shampoos, and conditioners, and I used them exclusively for an entire year while in college.\"\n—u\/[jrkessle](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyig2ht\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n## 21\\. \"Dumpster dived a broken patio umbrella to fix and sell. All that was wrong was that a couple of the ribs were bent. So I straightened them by hand and put them on Craigslist for \\$20.\"\n## 22\\. \"In college, my husband would go to Home Depot and pretend to be a contractor to get free coffee, and occasionally they had free hot dogs.\"\n—u\/[Alarming\\_Abroad\\_4862](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyii2g3\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n## 23\\. \"Since I use Ibotta to scan my receipts for rebates, I often grab any extra receipts abandoned at the self-checkout. I would say about 25% of the time there’s a rebate that I can identify just by eyeballing it.\"\n## 24\\. \"I haven’t bought Ziploc bags in a few years. Wash and reuse!\"\n—u\/[divinbuff](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyhppu8\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n## 25\\. \"It’s a product of me growing up poor, but I still empty the salt, pepper, and ketchup packets from fast food joints into our regular containers.\"\n## 26\\. \"In college, I would buy my college books and go to Kinkos at 2 a.m., copy entire books, make extra copies, return my book before the deadline, and sell the other copies I made.\"\n—u\/[lolabrea](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/1q70obe\/comment\/nyjeeik\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n## 27\\. And finally, \"I reuse browser tabs instead of opening new ones. 🤭\"\n## What's the wildest thing you've ever done to save money? Tell me about your experience in the comments or use the anonymous form below. 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Boilerpipe Text	In 2026, we gotta do what we gotta do to save a dollar. And if you think you're frugal, honey, buckle up, because there are about 1,000 people out there doing way more frugal shit than you are, so get ready to take some notes. 1. "I found a pamphlet at my library that mapped out all fruits/nuts on public land in my city. I didn't buy any fruit or nuts that year. Close second was cleaning raw wool for crafts, though it did take all the finish off my table." 2. "We canceled curbside trash pickup. We have a compost bin and recycling, and the state has a trash site that accepts 33-gallon trash bags for $1 each. We went from spending over $70/month to less than $10." —u/ alcohall183 3. "When my ignition broke, instead of fixing it, I pop-started my car (manual transmission). I'd have to park very strategically in order to get a rolling start. Drove it that way for a whole year." 4. "I bought a used mini fridge for $10 to keep in my cubicle at work to take FULL advantage of catering leftovers from meetings." —u/ atticwife 5. "My frugal late father was nuts about saving money. He would go on vacation, collect cans in other states, and bring them home in a huge garbage bag to get the nickel in our state (my mother was horrified). He also once got me new windshield wipers for my car when I was home on college break. When I went out to the car, I noticed the driver's-side wiper was new, while the other side was still the old one. When I asked him, he said I only needed one (he had gotten it at the salvage yard), and there was no need to look out the other side of the windshield, haha. He was the best." 6. "My mom got our teeth cleaned for free every year because 'the first cleaning is free' was an incentive at different local dentists. She rotated between the three of them every year. By the third year, they didn’t have our files anymore, so we were 'new' patients and got free cleanings." —u/ Alarming_Abroad_4862 7. "I live in a rural area, so internet was around $110 a month. I got rid of that and all of my streaming services. I didn’t have a large amount of data available on my phone, so I pretty much stopped scrolling to save it for when I needed Google Maps and whatnot. I effectively cut off 90% of the ads I was seeing on a daily basis, I stopped buying junk that I was influenced into thinking I needed, and I didn’t feel the FOMO anymore, so it helped me to stop feeling the ✨ need ✨ to buy stuff. It got a lot easier to save money, and if I was bored, I’d clean the house or read a book. Life became significantly less stressful." 8. "Growing up, we had no AC, no heat, and no cable TV. We had very frugal meals of tomato soup and grilled cheese, and we all drove 20-year-old cars. However, my dad paid cash to send all three of us to private college and also left us money when he died, having been saving it away for decades. What a guy." —u/ Far_Pollution_5120 9. "We learned to make all of our carbs from scratch. Sandwich bread, hamburger buns, tortillas, French bread, hotdog buns, sourdough, all of it. My poor family had to endure tons of really shitty bread for months, lol." —u/ SamTheLady 10. "I sold my car and became a bicycle commuter...in Houston, Texas. 0/10 would not recommend. Motorists actually try to clip you with their side mirrors." 11. "I got rid of my dryer and now hang up my clothes inside to dry." —u/ FlackerLady 12. "I was really short on cash and needed to get the best gas mileage possible out of my car until my next couple of paydays hit. Think driving without using your brakes, throwing the gear into neutral and coasting as long as possible (I had a stick shift), keeping windows closed to reduce wind resistance, etc. I don't remember the exact numbers, but it increased my MPG by around 50%." —u/ SJExit4 13. "In college, I lived with four other girls in a suite that shared one bathroom. Instead of buying our own toilet paper, when we were out, one of us would swipe a roll from the bathrooms in the building where our classes were. The building janitors must have gotten wise because they started keeping the rolls elsewhere and started locking the dispensers. So we would keep the cardboard tubes from previous rolls and sit in the school bathrooms, rolling the TP around them like it was our job." 14. "I quit drinking, quit smoking, and left the US, so I quit driving a car as well." —u/ missmermaid420 15. "About three years ago, I decided to meal prep and eat beans for lunch every day at work. I did it mostly for health reasons. I would buy a pack of dried beans and cook them into some sort of big batch of food every Sunday. Sometimes it would be soup, sometimes chili, sometimes falafel, etc. I would divide it up into Tupperware and take one with me to work every day. I’ve been doing this for three years now, and I am shocked by the time and money savings. A pound of dried beans costs about $2. A 50-pound bag of beans for only $15. Now, I am paying about $0.50 per meal. I probably save $40 or $50 a week, $200 a month, and $2,400 a year." 16. "When I was in college, at the end of the year, after everyone moved out of dorms for the summer, my roommate and I (who lived off-campus year-round) dumpster dived and collected all the still-good food people tossed, and stocked up. We made a pact not to buy groceries for a month after this yearly event." —u/ Maximum-Term2599 17. "I've been cutting my own hair for many years now; endless money savings and no more haircuts from people who don't listen to what I want!" 18. "Probably my wildest was taking the two turkey carcasses from both my family's Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving to make stock with. It’s literally free. And I got a SHITLOAD of turkey stock from those two carcasses. If I had bought the same amount, it easily would have been over $20 and not as tasty! Our friends were a little confused and gave us some strange looks, but ultimately told me to go for it, lol." —u/ Raging_Rigatoni 19. "I got divorced. It was a lot of money up front; lost half my savings, half my home equity, and half my 401k. However, within a couple of years, I built all that back up plus more. He was a spender, and I was a saver. Leaving him has put me in a much better financial situation than I was ever in before." 20. "My mom used to travel a lot for work, and she’d stay in hotels every time. I had her collect all the travel soaps, lotions, shampoos, and conditioners, and I used them exclusively for an entire year while in college." —u/ jrkessle 21. "Dumpster dived a broken patio umbrella to fix and sell. All that was wrong was that a couple of the ribs were bent. So I straightened them by hand and put them on Craigslist for $20." 22. "In college, my husband would go to Home Depot and pretend to be a contractor to get free coffee, and occasionally they had free hot dogs." —u/ Alarming_Abroad_4862 23. "Since I use Ibotta to scan my receipts for rebates, I often grab any extra receipts abandoned at the self-checkout. I would say about 25% of the time there’s a rebate that I can identify just by eyeballing it." 24. "I haven’t bought Ziploc bags in a few years. Wash and reuse!" —u/ divinbuff 25. "It’s a product of me growing up poor, but I still empty the salt, pepper, and ketchup packets from fast food joints into our regular containers." 26. "In college, I would buy my college books and go to Kinkos at 2 a.m., copy entire books, make extra copies, return my book before the deadline, and sell the other copies I made." —u/ lolabrea 27. And finally, "I reuse browser tabs instead of opening new ones. 🤭" What's the wildest thing you've ever done to save money? Tell me about your experience in the comments or use the anonymous form below. Your response may be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed article! Note: Responses have been edited for length/clarity. 46 Small Kitchen Products That’ll Help You Make The Most Out Of Your Cramped Space 61 Helpful Travel Products For Anyone Hopping In Planes, Trains, And Automobiles This Season 27 Weird Little Treats That’ll Make You Go "Well, Now I Need That" 51 Dresses That’ll Let Your Legs Breathe After A Long Winter Of Tights And Pants 27 Pairs Of Underwear Reviewers Swear Don’t Give Them A Wedgie If You Identify As A Silly Goose, You Are Going To Love These 26 Products
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[Work & Money](https://www.buzzfeed.com/work-and-money) # Frugal People Are Sharing The Wildest Things They’ve Ever Done In The Name Of Saving Money "We would keep the cardboard tubes from previous rolls of toilet paper and sit in the school bathrooms, rolling the TP around them like it was our job." Posted on Feb 22, 2026 7Comments 7 Comments [![Jake Farrington](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/user_images/9aps9mpDW_large.jpg?crop=456%253A456%253B21%252C0&downsize=120:&output-format=jpg&output-quality=auto) by Jake Farrington BuzzFeed Contributor](https://www.buzzfeed.com/jake_farrington) ## In 2026, we gotta do what we gotta do to save a dollar. And if you think you're frugal, honey, buckle up, because there are about 1,000 people out there doing way more frugal shit than you are, so get ready to take some notes. ## Recently, Reddit user [Random\_Username\_4242](https://www.reddit.com/user/Random_Username_4242/) asked, ["What’s the most insanely frugal thing you’ve ever done?"](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/whats_the_most_insanely_frugal_thing_youve_ever/) Now, I've seen a lot of money-saving advice in my years, but so many of these suggestions and stories were brand new to me. Like, people are really out here using their minds! Here's the best of what everyone had to share: ## 1\. "I found a pamphlet at my library that mapped out all fruits/nuts on public land in my city. I didn't buy any fruit or nuts that year. Close second was cleaning raw wool for crafts, though it did take all the finish off my table." ![Person browsing books in a library, focused on reading a magazine. Shelves filled with books are visible in the background](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2026-02/06/20/subbuzz/ZuAJhN3oL.jpg?downsize=700%3A%2A&output-quality=auto&output-format=auto) Sdi Productions / Getty Images —u/[Wide\_Breadfruit\_2217](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyh6lpu/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) Advertisement ## 2\. "We canceled curbside trash pickup. We have a compost bin and recycling, and the state has a trash site that accepts 33-gallon trash bags for \$1 each. We went from spending over \$70/month to less than \$10." —u/[alcohall183](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyigg1h/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) ## 3\. "When my ignition broke, instead of fixing it, I pop-started my car (manual transmission). I'd have to park very strategically in order to get a rolling start. Drove it that way for a whole year." ![Person in a car shifting gears, focused on driving. Striped shirt, casual setting](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2026-02/06/20/subbuzz/6oYpiRER7.jpg) ![Person in a car shifting gears, focused on driving. Striped shirt, casual setting](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2026-02/06/20/subbuzz/6oYpiRER7.jpg?downsize=600:&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto) Ivan Pantic / Getty Images —u/[Maximum-Term2599](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyicbbk/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) ## 4\. "I bought a used mini fridge for \$10 to keep in my cubicle at work to take FULL advantage of catering leftovers from meetings." —u/[atticwife](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyhklac/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) ## 5\. "My frugal late father was nuts about saving money. He would go on vacation, collect cans in other states, and bring them home in a huge garbage bag to get the nickel in our state (my mother was horrified). He also once got me new windshield wipers for my car when I was home on college break. When I went out to the car, I noticed the driver's-side wiper was new, while the other side was still the old one. When I asked him, he said I only needed one (he had gotten it at the salvage yard), and there was no need to look out the other side of the windshield, haha. He was the best." ![Man with glasses changes a car\&\#x27;s wiper blade, standing beside a vehicle parked in front of a house with siding](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2026-02/06/20/subbuzz/ylEwQKvVU.jpg) ![Man with glasses changes a car\&\#x27;s wiper blade, standing beside a vehicle parked in front of a house with siding](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2026-02/06/20/subbuzz/ylEwQKvVU.jpg?downsize=600:&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto) Indyedge / Getty Images —u/[Far\_Pollution\_5120](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyhq7em/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) Advertisement ## 6\. "My mom got our teeth cleaned for free every year because 'the first cleaning is free' was an incentive at different local dentists. She rotated between the three of them every year. By the third year, they didn’t have our files anymore, so we were 'new' patients and got free cleanings." —u/[Alarming\_Abroad\_4862](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyii2g3/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) ## 7\. "I live in a rural area, so internet was around \$110 a month. I got rid of that and all of my streaming services. I didn’t have a large amount of data available on my phone, so I pretty much stopped scrolling to save it for when I needed Google Maps and whatnot. I effectively cut off 90% of the ads I was seeing on a daily basis, I stopped buying junk that I was influenced into thinking I needed, and I didn’t feel the FOMO anymore, so it helped me to stop feeling the ✨ need ✨ to buy stuff. It got a lot easier to save money, and if I was bored, I’d clean the house or read a book. Life became significantly less stressful." ![Person sitting by a window, reading a book. They wear a casual outfit consisting of jeans and a light sweater. Relaxed and focused](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2026-02/06/20/subbuzz/7eN97tIVG.jpg) ![Person sitting by a window, reading a book. They wear a casual outfit consisting of jeans and a light sweater. Relaxed and focused](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2026-02/06/20/subbuzz/7eN97tIVG.jpg?downsize=600:&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto) Skaman306 / Getty Images —u/[Mysterious\_Cream\_103](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyi5r7y/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) Advertisement ## 8\. "Growing up, we had no AC, no heat, and no cable TV. We had very frugal meals of tomato soup and grilled cheese, and we all drove 20-year-old cars. However, my dad paid cash to send all three of us to private college and also left us money when he died, having been saving it away for decades. What a guy." —u/[Far\_Pollution\_5120](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyhq7em/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) ## 9\. "We learned to make all of our carbs from scratch. Sandwich bread, hamburger buns, tortillas, French bread, hotdog buns, sourdough, all of it. My poor family had to endure tons of really shitty bread for months, lol." —u/[SamTheLady](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyhnfqd/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) ## 10\. "I sold my car and became a bicycle commuter...in Houston, Texas. 0/10 would not recommend. Motorists actually try to clip you with their side mirrors." ![City street with a separated bike lane, arrow markings, and tall buildings on both sides. Pedestrians walk along the sidewalk](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2026-02/06/20/subbuzz/Cv1j5qGCO.jpg) ![City street with a separated bike lane, arrow markings, and tall buildings on both sides. Pedestrians walk along the sidewalk](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2026-02/06/20/subbuzz/Cv1j5qGCO.jpg?downsize=600:&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto) Typhoonski / Getty Images —u/[naptastic](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyh4kpz/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) Advertisement ## 11\. "I got rid of my dryer and now hang up my clothes inside to dry." —u/[FlackerLady](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyhug1g/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) ## 12\. "I was really short on cash and needed to get the best gas mileage possible out of my car until my next couple of paydays hit. Think driving without using your brakes, throwing the gear into neutral and coasting as long as possible (I had a stick shift), keeping windows closed to reduce wind resistance, etc. I don't remember the exact numbers, but it increased my MPG by around 50%." —u/[SJExit4](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyimn6s/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) ## 13\. "In college, I lived with four other girls in a suite that shared one bathroom. Instead of buying our own toilet paper, when we were out, one of us would swipe a roll from the bathrooms in the building where our classes were. The building janitors must have gotten wise because they started keeping the rolls elsewhere and started locking the dispensers. So we would keep the cardboard tubes from previous rolls and sit in the school bathrooms, rolling the TP around them like it was our job." ![Five empty cardboard toilet paper rolls arranged on a flat surface](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2026-02/06/20/subbuzz/G2ux8bBU0.jpg) ![Five empty cardboard toilet paper rolls arranged on a flat surface](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2026-02/06/20/subbuzz/G2ux8bBU0.jpg?downsize=600:&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto) Sahadat Hossain / Getty Images —u/[According\_Ad6706](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyibvpa/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) Advertisement ## 14\. "I quit drinking, quit smoking, and left the US, so I quit driving a car as well." —u/[missmermaid420](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyi96ej/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) ## 15\. "About three years ago, I decided to meal prep and eat beans for lunch every day at work. I did it mostly for health reasons. I would buy a pack of dried beans and cook them into some sort of big batch of food every Sunday. Sometimes it would be soup, sometimes chili, sometimes falafel, etc. I would divide it up into Tupperware and take one with me to work every day. I’ve been doing this for three years now, and I am shocked by the time and money savings. A pound of dried beans costs about \$2. A 50-pound bag of beans for only \$15. Now, I am paying about \$0.50 per meal. I probably save \$40 or \$50 a week, \$200 a month, and \$2,400 a year." ![A bowl of chili with ground meat and kidney beans, served with tortilla chips nearby](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2026-02/06/20/subbuzz/gKbCQfJTIe.jpg) ![A bowl of chili with ground meat and kidney beans, served with tortilla chips nearby](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2026-02/06/20/subbuzz/gKbCQfJTIe.jpg?downsize=600:&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto) Mizina / Getty Images —u/[lionbacker54](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyhbgq1/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) Advertisement ## 16\. "When I was in college, at the end of the year, after everyone moved out of dorms for the summer, my roommate and I (who lived off-campus year-round) dumpster dived and collected all the still-good food people tossed, and stocked up. We made a pact not to buy groceries for a month after this yearly event." —u/[Maximum-Term2599](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyicbbk/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) ## 17\. "I've been cutting my own hair for many years now; endless money savings and no more haircuts from people who don't listen to what I want!" ![Man cutting his hair in a garden, using a mirror and scissors, with a towel draped around his shoulders](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2026-02/06/20/subbuzz/R3DJgfzXj.jpg) ![Man cutting his hair in a garden, using a mirror and scissors, with a towel draped around his shoulders](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2026-02/06/20/subbuzz/R3DJgfzXj.jpg?downsize=600:&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto) Betsie Van Der Meer / Getty Images —u/[JensElectricWood](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyic0h2/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) ## 18\. "Probably my wildest was taking the two turkey carcasses from both my family's Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving to make stock with. It’s literally free. And I got a SHITLOAD of turkey stock from those two carcasses. If I had bought the same amount, it easily would have been over \$20 and not as tasty! Our friends were a little confused and gave us some strange looks, but ultimately told me to go for it, lol." —u/[Raging\_Rigatoni](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyhhk07/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) ## 19\. "I got divorced. It was a lot of money up front; lost half my savings, half my home equity, and half my 401k. However, within a couple of years, I built all that back up plus more. He was a spender, and I was a saver. Leaving him has put me in a much better financial situation than I was ever in before." ![Woman happily unpacking moving boxes in a bright, spacious room with scattered home items and ladder in the background](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2026-02/06/20/subbuzz/Ap98IM1cK.jpg) ![Woman happily unpacking moving boxes in a bright, spacious room with scattered home items and ladder in the background](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2026-02/06/20/subbuzz/Ap98IM1cK.jpg?downsize=600:&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto) Diamond Dogs / Getty Images —u/[Call\_Me\_Annonymous](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyhl6ei/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) Advertisement ## 20\. "My mom used to travel a lot for work, and she’d stay in hotels every time. I had her collect all the travel soaps, lotions, shampoos, and conditioners, and I used them exclusively for an entire year while in college." —u/[jrkessle](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyig2ht/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) ## 21\. "Dumpster dived a broken patio umbrella to fix and sell. All that was wrong was that a couple of the ribs were bent. So I straightened them by hand and put them on Craigslist for \$20." ![Person in casual clothing leans into a graffiti-covered dumpster, with a bicycle nearby on a city street](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2026-02/06/20/subbuzz/zNvsul-U-.jpg) ![Person in casual clothing leans into a graffiti-covered dumpster, with a bicycle nearby on a city street](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2026-02/06/20/subbuzz/zNvsul-U-.jpg?downsize=600:&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto) Roman023 / Getty Images —u/[MSCantrell](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nykyzj0/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) ## 22\. "In college, my husband would go to Home Depot and pretend to be a contractor to get free coffee, and occasionally they had free hot dogs." —u/[Alarming\_Abroad\_4862](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyii2g3/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) ## 23\. "Since I use Ibotta to scan my receipts for rebates, I often grab any extra receipts abandoned at the self-checkout. I would say about 25% of the time there’s a rebate that I can identify just by eyeballing it." ![A person checks a shopping list while placing items into their car from a shopping cart in a parking lot at night](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2026-02/06/20/subbuzz/aY0L197Ih.jpg) ![A person checks a shopping list while placing items into their car from a shopping cart in a parking lot at night](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2026-02/06/20/subbuzz/aY0L197Ih.jpg?downsize=600:&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto) Images By Tang Ming Tung / Getty Images —u/[VegetableRound2819](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyhu7vy/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) Advertisement ## 24\. "I haven’t bought Ziploc bags in a few years. Wash and reuse!" —u/[divinbuff](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyhppu8/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) ## 25\. "It’s a product of me growing up poor, but I still empty the salt, pepper, and ketchup packets from fast food joints into our regular containers." ![Packets of salt and pepper on a plain surface, designating contents in bold text](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2026-02/06/20/subbuzz/SGjEkGJGc.jpg) ![Packets of salt and pepper on a plain surface, designating contents in bold text](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2026-02/06/20/subbuzz/SGjEkGJGc.jpg?downsize=600:&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto) Bstoltz / Getty Images —u/[Prestigious-Virus773](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyhr6o7/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) ## 26\. "In college, I would buy my college books and go to Kinkos at 2 a.m., copy entire books, make extra copies, return my book before the deadline, and sell the other copies I made." —u/[lolabrea](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyjeeik/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) ## 27\. And finally, "I reuse browser tabs instead of opening new ones. 🤭" ![Person sitting on a couch in a modern kitchen holding a laptop and smiling. Casual attire includes a light shirt and jeans](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2026-02/06/20/subbuzz/JVhJg4wbB.jpg) ![Person sitting on a couch in a modern kitchen holding a laptop and smiling. Casual attire includes a light shirt and jeans](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2026-02/06/20/subbuzz/JVhJg4wbB.jpg?downsize=600:&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto) Andrii Iemelyanenko / Getty Images —u/[beebeebaby](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyj72ba/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) Advertisement ## What's the wildest thing you've ever done to save money? Tell me about your experience in the comments or use the anonymous form below. Your response may be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed article\! 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Read more 5 people love this comment Reply View All 7 Comments Post Comments sidebar Comments Join the conversation By commenting you're agreeing to our [Community Guidelines](https://www.buzzfeed.com/community/guidelines) 7 comments Sort by:Selecting the radio button will refresh the page with new results ordered by either likes or date. Most Reacted - ![](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/avatars/hedgehog.jpg?fill=50%3A50&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto) [bubblyelephant984](https://www.buzzfeed.com/bubblyelephant984) 1 month ago Feb 22, 202610:45 am In my first degree, I walked an hour to university from my hall to save £300 on the annual bus pass. I had catered accommodation so I took an apple from breakfast for my lunch. I got extra bursaries and stuff from being low income, I was just cheap. I also spent £30 in H and M once... Read more 5 people love this comment Reply - ![](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/avatars/pug.jpg?fill=50%3A50&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto) [creativetiger45](https://www.buzzfeed.com/creativetiger45) 1 month ago Feb 22, 20267:16 pm Still doing these things. Make a menu for the week, order for store pickup and only buy what I need and has to be on sale. Use loyalty cards and coupons. Never use coins, save, wrap and deposit into savings account yearly, around \$250.00 per year. Don't follow fashion trends. My thermostat... Read more 2 people love this comment Reply - ![](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/avatars/pug.jpg?fill=50%3A50&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto) [smellymagazine158](https://www.buzzfeed.com/smellymagazine158) 1 month ago Feb 22, 202611:14 pm My sister-in-law married a divorced man with two children and she was (and still is such a cheapskate) that one day when the kids where having lunch, she boiled some water in a pan and added ketchup to make “tomato soup”. Her husband saw that and said we aren’t poor — buy some cans... Read more 1 people love this comment Reply - ![](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/avatars/birb.jpg?fill=50%3A50&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto) [chillkitten62](https://www.buzzfeed.com/chillkitten62) 1 month ago Feb 22, 202610:54 pm We used to dumpster dive outside the dorms when my dad was in college. Those kids would throw stuff away rather than pack. Got brand new Arrow shirts still folded with the pins in and all sorts of other things. We also went to railroad salvage. Things where the packing container... Read more 1 people love this comment Reply - ![](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/avatars/maincoon.jpg?fill=50%3A50&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto) [wickedgoose68](https://www.buzzfeed.com/wickedgoose68) 1 month ago Feb 22, 20261:57 pm About 15 years ago, I set myself a challenge to spend less than £2 per day (£14 per week). Any additional money left over on Sunday could be spent on a beer. It was surprisingly easy, and I continue to set very tight budgets now (about £23 per week) which is still very achievable. 1 people love this comment Reply Hide replies - ![](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/avatars/maincoon.jpg?fill=50%3A50&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto) [deadpancupcake92](https://www.buzzfeed.com/deadpancupcake92) 1 month ago Feb 22, 202611:11 pm I do something similar. I order my groceries online to be delivered (necessary for health reasons). There is a minimum order of 60€ and on one day of the week delivery is free. By placing an order every two weeks and not going over 60€, I only spend 30€ per week on groceries (plus... Read more 2 people love this comment Reply - ![](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/avatars/bernese.jpg?fill=50%3A50&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto) [grumpytruck292](https://www.buzzfeed.com/grumpytruck292) 1 month ago Feb 24, 20261:39 pm Cut back on dining out and save money big time. When we do dine out, we look for the biggest bang for our buck. Chili’s 3For Me is a great deal. A close second is Olive Garden’s Unlimited Soup and Salad. And we only drink water when we go out to eat. I’m absolutely not paying \$4 -... Read more Like Reply ## More Like This - [![Person expressing disapproval of sales; a crossed-out "Sale" sign in a store. 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Readable Markdown	## In 2026, we gotta do what we gotta do to save a dollar. And if you think you're frugal, honey, buckle up, because there are about 1,000 people out there doing way more frugal shit than you are, so get ready to take some notes. ## 1\. "I found a pamphlet at my library that mapped out all fruits/nuts on public land in my city. I didn't buy any fruit or nuts that year. Close second was cleaning raw wool for crafts, though it did take all the finish off my table." ## 2\. "We canceled curbside trash pickup. We have a compost bin and recycling, and the state has a trash site that accepts 33-gallon trash bags for \$1 each. We went from spending over \$70/month to less than \$10." —u/[alcohall183](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyigg1h/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) ## 3\. "When my ignition broke, instead of fixing it, I pop-started my car (manual transmission). I'd have to park very strategically in order to get a rolling start. Drove it that way for a whole year." ## 4\. "I bought a used mini fridge for \$10 to keep in my cubicle at work to take FULL advantage of catering leftovers from meetings." —u/[atticwife](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyhklac/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) ## 5\. "My frugal late father was nuts about saving money. He would go on vacation, collect cans in other states, and bring them home in a huge garbage bag to get the nickel in our state (my mother was horrified). He also once got me new windshield wipers for my car when I was home on college break. When I went out to the car, I noticed the driver's-side wiper was new, while the other side was still the old one. When I asked him, he said I only needed one (he had gotten it at the salvage yard), and there was no need to look out the other side of the windshield, haha. He was the best." ## 6\. "My mom got our teeth cleaned for free every year because 'the first cleaning is free' was an incentive at different local dentists. She rotated between the three of them every year. By the third year, they didn’t have our files anymore, so we were 'new' patients and got free cleanings." —u/[Alarming\_Abroad\_4862](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyii2g3/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) ## 7\. "I live in a rural area, so internet was around \$110 a month. I got rid of that and all of my streaming services. I didn’t have a large amount of data available on my phone, so I pretty much stopped scrolling to save it for when I needed Google Maps and whatnot. I effectively cut off 90% of the ads I was seeing on a daily basis, I stopped buying junk that I was influenced into thinking I needed, and I didn’t feel the FOMO anymore, so it helped me to stop feeling the ✨ need ✨ to buy stuff. It got a lot easier to save money, and if I was bored, I’d clean the house or read a book. Life became significantly less stressful." ## 8\. "Growing up, we had no AC, no heat, and no cable TV. We had very frugal meals of tomato soup and grilled cheese, and we all drove 20-year-old cars. However, my dad paid cash to send all three of us to private college and also left us money when he died, having been saving it away for decades. What a guy." —u/[Far\_Pollution\_5120](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyhq7em/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) ## 9\. "We learned to make all of our carbs from scratch. Sandwich bread, hamburger buns, tortillas, French bread, hotdog buns, sourdough, all of it. My poor family had to endure tons of really shitty bread for months, lol." —u/[SamTheLady](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyhnfqd/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) ## 10\. "I sold my car and became a bicycle commuter...in Houston, Texas. 0/10 would not recommend. Motorists actually try to clip you with their side mirrors." ## 11\. "I got rid of my dryer and now hang up my clothes inside to dry." —u/[FlackerLady](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyhug1g/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) ## 12\. "I was really short on cash and needed to get the best gas mileage possible out of my car until my next couple of paydays hit. Think driving without using your brakes, throwing the gear into neutral and coasting as long as possible (I had a stick shift), keeping windows closed to reduce wind resistance, etc. I don't remember the exact numbers, but it increased my MPG by around 50%." —u/[SJExit4](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyimn6s/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) ## 13\. "In college, I lived with four other girls in a suite that shared one bathroom. Instead of buying our own toilet paper, when we were out, one of us would swipe a roll from the bathrooms in the building where our classes were. The building janitors must have gotten wise because they started keeping the rolls elsewhere and started locking the dispensers. So we would keep the cardboard tubes from previous rolls and sit in the school bathrooms, rolling the TP around them like it was our job." ## 14\. "I quit drinking, quit smoking, and left the US, so I quit driving a car as well." —u/[missmermaid420](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyi96ej/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) ## 15\. "About three years ago, I decided to meal prep and eat beans for lunch every day at work. I did it mostly for health reasons. I would buy a pack of dried beans and cook them into some sort of big batch of food every Sunday. Sometimes it would be soup, sometimes chili, sometimes falafel, etc. I would divide it up into Tupperware and take one with me to work every day. I’ve been doing this for three years now, and I am shocked by the time and money savings. A pound of dried beans costs about \$2. A 50-pound bag of beans for only \$15. Now, I am paying about \$0.50 per meal. I probably save \$40 or \$50 a week, \$200 a month, and \$2,400 a year." ## 16\. "When I was in college, at the end of the year, after everyone moved out of dorms for the summer, my roommate and I (who lived off-campus year-round) dumpster dived and collected all the still-good food people tossed, and stocked up. We made a pact not to buy groceries for a month after this yearly event." —u/[Maximum-Term2599](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyicbbk/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) ## 17\. "I've been cutting my own hair for many years now; endless money savings and no more haircuts from people who don't listen to what I want!" ## 18\. "Probably my wildest was taking the two turkey carcasses from both my family's Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving to make stock with. It’s literally free. And I got a SHITLOAD of turkey stock from those two carcasses. If I had bought the same amount, it easily would have been over \$20 and not as tasty! Our friends were a little confused and gave us some strange looks, but ultimately told me to go for it, lol." —u/[Raging\_Rigatoni](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyhhk07/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) ## 19\. "I got divorced. It was a lot of money up front; lost half my savings, half my home equity, and half my 401k. However, within a couple of years, I built all that back up plus more. He was a spender, and I was a saver. Leaving him has put me in a much better financial situation than I was ever in before." ## 20\. "My mom used to travel a lot for work, and she’d stay in hotels every time. I had her collect all the travel soaps, lotions, shampoos, and conditioners, and I used them exclusively for an entire year while in college." —u/[jrkessle](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyig2ht/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) ## 21\. "Dumpster dived a broken patio umbrella to fix and sell. All that was wrong was that a couple of the ribs were bent. So I straightened them by hand and put them on Craigslist for \$20." ## 22\. "In college, my husband would go to Home Depot and pretend to be a contractor to get free coffee, and occasionally they had free hot dogs." —u/[Alarming\_Abroad\_4862](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyii2g3/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) ## 23\. "Since I use Ibotta to scan my receipts for rebates, I often grab any extra receipts abandoned at the self-checkout. I would say about 25% of the time there’s a rebate that I can identify just by eyeballing it." ## 24\. "I haven’t bought Ziploc bags in a few years. Wash and reuse!" —u/[divinbuff](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyhppu8/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) ## 25\. "It’s a product of me growing up poor, but I still empty the salt, pepper, and ketchup packets from fast food joints into our regular containers." ## 26\. "In college, I would buy my college books and go to Kinkos at 2 a.m., copy entire books, make extra copies, return my book before the deadline, and sell the other copies I made." —u/[lolabrea](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1q70obe/comment/nyjeeik/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) ## 27\. And finally, "I reuse browser tabs instead of opening new ones. 🤭" ## What's the wildest thing you've ever done to save money? 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