10 Reader Hacks

Posted by: kimc on Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

Your money-saving hacks, received via the Submit Your Hack tab at the top of the page.  Got one?  Send it in!

  1.  Free book giveaway at Living Almost Large
  2. Use a credit card when you want to save on gas... But let me preface by saying Credit Cards are like Guns, in the wrong hands they can do tremendous damage, but properly learned and used they are invaluable.
  3. When is it cheaper to not be frugal? I'll tell you when it's cheaper for me to not be frugal.
  4. Removed because it's dishonest.  Note to self: check all links before posting.  Note to readers: theft is not frugal.
  5. Save on baby food
  6. Saving money and cutting back on comforts
  7. Frugal paint tip
  8. Have a friend that lives far away ? Depending on where they live, you might be able to get a phone number in their area code at no charge, and then they can call you for free.  Give it a try at http://grandcentral.com/.  HT to http://billeater.com
  9. I used an easy and uber-cheap (almost free) home made fabreeze for around the house and cars. Works awesome, just fabric softener and water in a spray bottle. Smells even better than the real stuff and works better on odors.
  10. A pic by pic tutorial about how to make your own laundry soap and save big money.

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7 Responses to “10 Reader Hacks”

Mother Hen Says:
October 3rd, 2008 at 6:33 am

OK, I’m gonna call you to task on #4. Explain how that one is OK to do.

KimC (frugalmommy) Says:
October 3rd, 2008 at 7:24 am

Take another look at #4. Does that answer your question?
:)

Mother Hen Says:
October 3rd, 2008 at 8:17 am

I knew something was amiss. Either you weren’t aware of it or I wasn’t understanding what I was looking at. I actually had one horrifying moment after I published my previous comment where I thought, “Maybe all of the items were “wrong” in one way or another, and I hadn’t caught on to the joke. ;)

KimC (frugalmommy) Says:
October 3rd, 2008 at 8:36 am

That could be a fun post: Bad hacks. Bribing a cop to get out of a traffic ticket, for example? Dumpster diving and requiring rescue when you fall in? Happened at least once to our neighbor.
Here’s one I’ve done, twice in fact: buying a cheap iron that scorches all of hubby’s work clothes. Ugh. Not funny.

Mother Hen Says:
October 3rd, 2008 at 8:49 am

Let me know if you decide to do it, I’m sure I could dredge up some old memory of an attempt at frugality that went horribly wrong.

LAL Says:
October 3rd, 2008 at 9:03 am

Thanks for the mention and hope people try to win the book!

Welcome Readers! | LivingAlmostLarge Says:
October 3rd, 2008 at 9:16 am

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