The Frugal Lifestyle

Miss Scarlett · 12-01-2012, 07:22 AM

I try to reuse or recycle as much as possible...

I adore scented candles but some are frightfully expensive (Yankee Candles). When mine have burned down I melt the remaining wax and pour it into a jar that I've added a wick to and make my own layered candles. The jars are from previous candles and I buy the wicks Michaels.

Since I'm a Bath & Body Works junkie I wait until I get a great coupon and/or when they have an awesome sale. Last year I really stocked up on Moonlight Path (the only fragrance I wear) and still have enough to last well into 2013.

Makeup remover towelettes are great but they are costly. I buy a pack and tear them into 3 or 4 strips. Since I only use them to remove my waterproof mascara and eyeliner it doesn't make sense to use the entire cloth. Oh, I discovered by accident that they are wonderful for cleaning my bathroom sink, counter and faucet...get them super clean...LOL

I stopped using body wash too. Bar soaps are less expensive and Dial makes a wonderful glycerin soap.

My other toiletries are purchased only when they are on sale or when one of my local grocers has a triple coupon promotion.

Thanks to the Gas Buddy app on my iPhone I can find the lowest gas prices near me.

Another thing I did was to stop using the debit card from my checking account. I found that paying by cash makes me more aware of what I am spending.

No more bottled water for me as well. At home I have a Brita pitcher and for work I have one of those Brita bottles.

Internet is something else I no longer have at home. Instead I use my iPhone. I'm already paying for data on it so it doesn't make sense to double up. There is a downside, i.e. can't post in the gallery here or access some sites that rely on Flash. But if I need to I can take my laptop to Starbucks and use their wifi.

12-01-2012, 07:22 AM	#14
Miss Scarlett Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: . Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: . Posts: 5,530 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,478 Thanked 12,947 Times in 3,419 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	I try to reuse or recycle as much as possible... I adore scented candles but some are frightfully expensive (Yankee Candles). When mine have burned down I melt the remaining wax and pour it into a jar that I've added a wick to and make my own layered candles. The jars are from previous candles and I buy the wicks Michaels. Since I'm a Bath & Body Works junkie I wait until I get a great coupon and/or when they have an awesome sale. Last year I really stocked up on Moonlight Path (the only fragrance I wear) and still have enough to last well into 2013. Makeup remover towelettes are great but they are costly. I buy a pack and tear them into 3 or 4 strips. Since I only use them to remove my waterproof mascara and eyeliner it doesn't make sense to use the entire cloth. Oh, I discovered by accident that they are wonderful for cleaning my bathroom sink, counter and faucet...get them super clean...LOL I stopped using body wash too. Bar soaps are less expensive and Dial makes a wonderful glycerin soap. My other toiletries are purchased only when they are on sale or when one of my local grocers has a triple coupon promotion. Thanks to the Gas Buddy app on my iPhone I can find the lowest gas prices near me. Another thing I did was to stop using the debit card from my checking account. I found that paying by cash makes me more aware of what I am spending. No more bottled water for me as well. At home I have a Brita pitcher and for work I have one of those Brita bottles. Internet is something else I no longer have at home. Instead I use my iPhone. I'm already paying for data on it so it doesn't make sense to double up. There is a downside, i.e. can't post in the gallery here or access some sites that rely on Flash. But if I need to I can take my laptop to Starbucks and use their wifi.