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JayWill
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14 Mar ’12 - 1:26 pm
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never buy a new car, always buy a 4 to 5 year old one, don't get stuck in the mcmansion trap

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never buy a new car, always buy a 4 to 5 year old one, don't get stuck in the mcmansion trap

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I buy some things like detergent, soap, cleaner and what not in bulk. Also, my grocery store has a few shelves of dented cans, torn boxes, and returned items that they sell at a steep discount. I buy whatever I can from there. Usually I can find cans of soup that are normally $2.50 for $.45 each. I cant wait until im dehydrating fruit, making jerky, and growing vegetables to save even more.

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Vinegars can be used for all sorts of stuff and it's dirt cheap.

Treat skin conditions.

Carpet/Floor cleaner - stain remover

Window cleaner.

Food preservation.

Deodorizer

Fabric softener - it will also help keep your washing machine from becoming musty

De-greaser

All sorts of stuff.

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dried beans are much cheaper than pre-cooked canned ones. they just require a bit more planning as they required 10h-12h of soaking and 1h-1.5h of cooking.

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If you really want to save money on the dryer sheets, use a ball of aluminum foil in their place. You don't get the nice scent, but it'll take care of any static. A ball of foil is super cheap, and it's reusable (for a really long time).

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i heard about that and i tried the foil, it didnt seem to work for me if i recall correct. but maybe it takes most of the static or something. anyway im going to try the foil again.

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I prefer the dryer sheets, but I'll use the foil when I run out. It usually works for me. Maybe it depends on the size of your foil ball?

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