1. I paid my car insurance bill all at once
It’s less expensive to pay up front rather than monthly, so that’s what I opt for.
Once you’ve done this a single time, then it’s not too hard to maintain. You just put the annual amount divided by twelve into a savings account each month, and then ta-da! You have the annual premium ready, and it’s no less painful than making monthly payments.
2. I fixed a pair of undies
I sometimes get a free pair of birthday undies from Victoria’s Secret, but man, the last few pairs have been less than stellar. The fabric is thinner and more pill-prone, and this is the second time I’ve had a waistband start to come apart.
These are not the same cotton undies they used to sell in the 90s and 2000s!
3. I fixed a t-shirt seam
This shirt came apart at the armpit seam, which meant it was easily fixable.
Seam fixes: simple.
Rips in the middle of a fabric section: much less simple.
4. I bought some dairy markdowns
I had to stop at a non-Aldi store for a few things, and I remembered that this store has a dairy markdown section. So, I took a peek and bought a few things!
I got a single-serve yogurt, a quart of Chobani plain yogurt, a quart of cream, and a refrigerated protein bar for $6. 🙂
5. I washed and sun-dried my Altras
I wear these to work, and while I can wipe down the outsides, the insides needed a refresh too.
Sooo, I put them in mesh laundry bags, threw some junk towels in to cushion the load, and ran them through my washing machine.
Then I placed them outside in the sunshine to dry and to further disinfect. 😉
These are nearing the end of their useful lives (they’ve logged a lot of miles), but by cleaning them up, I’m extending their useful life a bit.
(I know that some of you will be horrified that I put my shoes in the washing machine. To each their own, but I personally think some people forget that we put all manner of bacteria-laden things into the washing machine. Like…underwear. Also, people wash cloth diapers in their washing machines and do not seem to suffer ill consequences. So I am personally very unconcerned about this, but of course, I am merely describing what I am doing. I am not prescribing it for you. 😉 )
Your turn! What frugal things have you been up to lately?
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