1. I used my Figs shipping bag as a trash bag
This one is honestly more resourceful and waste-reducing than frugal, but I’m including it anyway!
I had ordered a set of navy blue Figs scrubs several months ago, and they came in a pretty big shipping bag.
I came across the bag the other day and realized it could serve as a small trash can liner.
Since small plastic shopping bags are no longer a thing in my area, I do my best to conserve the stash I have here!
2. I got a great price on some iron pills
As I’ve mentioned, my iron levels are improving, but I need to continue with supplements for a bit because my stored iron levels are still too low.
I’d bought the name brand Slow Fe iron before, but this time I opted for CVS’s generic version. Each bottle is usually $14.99, but they were buy one, get one free, plus I had several coupons and extra care bucks, so I got two bottles for $6.61!
I was very pleased with myself, and I figured that 120 iron pills should be enough to finish off my iron supplementation journey (unless I donate blood again. Ha. Which we know I will.)
3. I used my Amazon credits (partially)
Somehow, I had managed to accumulate $358 in Amazon credits from one of my credit cards (It is an Amazon-branded card, but you can use it anywhere, and I just have it auto-set to pay some of my bills).
It is one of the few credit cards from my married years that had me listed as the primary cardholder, so I have hung onto it due to the very long associated credit history.
Anyway! I obviously haven’t checked my credit balance in a while, but once I discovered I had so much credit to use, I ordered a few personal care items for $0 out of pocket (some lotion, some shampoo, and the spray I use for my dry eyes.)
4. I touched up my Christmas tree stand
This one is from 1997 (!!), and a few years ago, I sanded it down, removed the rust, and repainted it.
The rehab job is holding up pretty well, but after I took my tree down this week, I saw some tiny spots of bare metal peeking through.
So, I gave it a few quick coats of spray paint (which was free from my Buy Nothing group). And now we should be good to go for next Christmas.
I love how heavy-duty this stand is; I see so many current models that are made of thin, flimsy metal. Sooo, I’d like to keep this one going as long as possible.
(Spray paint does have temperature range specifications; if you’re gonna do this in the winter, be careful, because freezing temps + spray paint don’t mix well. I was lucky enough to have a warmish afternoon!)
5. I booked a 50% off haircut
I had been thinking I needed a trim (which I usually get twice a year), but hadn’t gotten around to making an appointment. But then I got a “We haven’t seen you in a while!” text message from Hair Cuttery, offering me 50% off.
Soo, I’m going in at 10 this morning.
And don’t worry: I will tip on the full price. 🙂
Your turn! What frugal things have you been up to lately?
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