9 One-Time Purchases That Can Save You Hundreds

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[Somebodysomewheresometime]

Swedish dish towels instead of paper towels - do your errands in one day to save gas- steam mop instead of swiffers- bulk dog food - zero water filter - shop at Aldi !

[Cleaningfairy]

I already use most of these. My coworkers thought I was nuts when I started using the reusable bags. I also love the fact that I'm reducing what goes into the landfill.

[truthseeker]

Used to buy and chop my own vegetables. Now I buy frozen chopped veggies. Doesn't cost any more than buying fresh and chopping them yourself. Plus you can use a small portion for a recipe- and the rest remains fresh in the freezer.

[Star-]

Not a product recommended but money saving tip I got from someone on YouTube- cut your sponges in half. It will save money and you will easily get used to using a “smaller” sponge.

[frag_g]

1. Reusable Sandwich Bags
2. Reusable K-cup Filters
3. Soda Stream
4. Budgeting App
5. Drain Snake
6. Vegetable Chopper
7. Reusable Water Bottle
8. Gel Polish Curing Light
9. Smart Phone Case & Screen Protector

[luvzheartz]

Instead of buying reusable sandwiche bags, I reuse the containers from the lunch meat. The Hillshire farms are perfect - clear container, red lid ( my favorite color) and a sandwich fits it perfectly.
It’s my version of the Cool Whip leftover container 😉

[jacquiequam]

I have a wonderful idea, not my original idea, but I’ve used it and find it wonderful! I bought a bulk bag of garlic, run it through my food processor, I bought a small cookie scoop, scoop the garlic out onto a cookie sheet. I do the same thing with ginger. Freeze these “pucks” on a cookie sheet and then put them into labeled bag. Double bag it to ensure it’s not stinking up your freezer.

[tasberry]

I buy sandwich meats from time to time and save the packing bowl. They nest for easy storage. When they look bad, I toss them. Free Tupperware...😁

[heatherrowe]

I use various Norwex and E-cloth cleaning cloths for cleaning my home. You just need water. I've been using them for years.

[leesbees]

I came of age in late 60's. Very organic + earth friendly ever since 1st Earth Day 1970 despite living in cities, suburbs, town's. Ive learned ways to re-use things. I know it saves 💰 . Yet my goal over 52years was to not damage our this video aligns w/my hope 4 the Earth + now we all need 2 save money. Thanks Rachael. To the people who responded thanks 4 some great ideas. CIAO AMORE.

[cassandrawessel]

We buy the ziplock freezer bags and wash and reuse those, chair than reusable ones, a box lasts about 6 months. Even though they aren't meant to be reusable, they hold up well to being handwashed and I can reuse the same bag at least 6x, sometimes a lot more, depending on what I store in it.

[AthaLO]

My fav money savers....
Blackout curtains
Reusable gallon freezer bags
Beeswax wraps
Reusable kitchen towels
Brita water pitcher
Electric skillet

[lindadorman]

Here are two that most people know about but I mention them for those who don't. Reusable cloth dish towels instead of paper towels and cloth diapers instead of disposable diapers. Also buying a good portable fan (I like Vornado) and/or space heater can save lots of money on heating/AC bills.

[samanthajones]

I bought a bento box for my work lunches a few months ago and it’s been the best thing ever! I don’t use reusable bags any more and I take soda stream bottles with water in them to work as well

[daileyks]

I received a Breville Express Espresso machine for Christmas one year from my wife, it was about $500 then. I work from home and make a latte daily for less than $1.

I know it’s a lot of money up front but, it’s convenient and it would cost me at least $7 to purchase the same drink from out. I’ve had the machine for 2 years now and have made back my original purchase price.

[cookwithdrbrooke]

There is a $1 plastic drain-snake-thing at the dollar tree that is actually pretty effective. Not as good as the real thing, I’m sure, but I can use it a few times a year to keep drains clear before they get clogged then I don’t need a fancier one 👍

[marysimonson]

Paper towel on top of lettuce/spinach change daily - keep dry and use all the spinach. Freeze perfectly ripened sliced and peeled avocado for smoothies. Game the fridge by using all the produce before it goes bad. I dislike throwing rotten food $$$ in the trash.

[ArtisticEclectic]

A set of rims for your winter tires. This can save you $60-$80-$100 per seasonal change, so twice that per year. My tire place charges $0 for switching the tires out if one set was bought through them (or is a set they sell), as long as the tires are already mounted on their own set of rims. It's been well worth it for us to just buy an extra set of (used) rims and keep both sets mounted.

[aerotech]

Do as much of your own car maintenance as you are comfortable with. Labor is $150/hr near me and I simply cannot afford it anymore. YouTube is an amazing teacher!

[candy]

When I buy groceries that use paper bags I use those paper bags for my garbage and recycling 😅 I don’t go out and buy garbage bags like that since I just use paper grocery bags and get multiples of them