Comments on: I’m Cheap, Therefore I Am

By: Wow. This Could Be Considered An Obsession. Huh.

Wow. This Could Be Considered An Obsession. Huh. — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:13:41 +0000

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By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:04:00 +0000

I get Barbasol shaving cream in the Red Can – yep, el cheapo Barbasol. About $1.50 a can and I go thru maybe 3 per year. It doesn't take alot to shave. Anything more than the stuff touching your skin is just thrown away. I use schick slim twin razors. I used to use a safety razor and about 20 years ago when I went in the Army they wouldn't let you have razor blades in Basic training. (Yeah, I know. The rifle and bayonet were fine, but no razor blades… but I digress.)You can get razors for about a quarter each. They work just fine. They come in blue, green for sensative skin (which is exactly the same as blue – and even the same price.) And also pink for $1 more a pack. I can tell you from experience that they are the same as the men's except for color. (Hello Dear.) My wife and older daughter steal them routinely with no ill effects. (Other than me getting cheesed when there are no more.)I'm a little embarrassed to say how long I use them. The one I used this AM I broke out just before our Xmas eve party. It about done, 3 weeks is about it. The same razor for 3 weeks? You bet. Here's the secret. Dry it off after you use it. Razors are made of high quality steel and they rust very quickly. Its the corrosion that "dulls" them. Put your razor in a cup, like a toothbrush so it air dries and you'll be amazed at how long they're good for. ( El Jefe

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:35:00 +0000

I buy a lot of generic or house brands (mostly Target), too. I agree that for the most part the house brands work just as well as the name brands. I reuse bags, as well. Most of my accessories (like jewerly and purses) I get at thrift stores. You can finds some really cool unique stuff that is sooo much cheaper than regular prices. The Unique Thrift store has necklaces for $1.95 and leather purses for $5.00.

By: Ranty

Ranty — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:48:00 +0000

I reuse store bags too, for everything! Of course I shop at the dollar store a lot, and they give you a different bag for every danged item, so that makes it easy. They are also handy for cleaning up doggy-doo on walks…I also reuse paper towels JUST the way Max's wife does! (Is Max my own husband in disguise? Sorry sweetie…)Further, I haven't bought ziplock bags or aluminum foil in forever, cuz I wash and reuse what I have.

By: Lou

Lou — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 23:08:00 +0000

thanks for the mention. Got Juice?

By: Max

Max — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 20:13:00 +0000

One thing that my wife does that drives me nuts:When using a paper towel for something clean-ish such as drying your hands or drying a rinsed off spoon, my wife puts the damp crumpled things on the counter next to the sink and re-uses them on REALLY dirty things such as wiping the floor or cleaning a dirty stove top. I think maybe she does it to needle me so I have to try to ignore it, or at least pretend to.

By: plumm

plumm — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 19:54:00 +0000

The link was all wonky in my last comment..so I'll try this again.Thanks for the mention! Great post.Just wanted to let you know I also just did a post on making your own dishwasher detergent on the cheap…It's over at my other blog.www.smallboxlife.blogspot.com

By: mantic59

mantic59 — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:06:00 +0000

OK, shaving: See if a relative has an old Gillette safety razor ("Superspeed") to give you. Ask your barber/stylist where they get their blades in bulk (I get mine off e-Bay…$0.17 per blade!). A cake of Williams or (preferably) Surrey/Van Der Hagen (same stuff) shave soap. The shave brush will be a little tricky; the only decent one I know of under $20 is from Tweezerman (avoid the drug store "natural bristle" shave brushes if you can). Check out the traditional shaving sub-culture at http://www.shavemyface.com, http://www.badgerandblade.com, and my youtube shaving channel at http://www.youtube.com/shavetutor!

By: LaRue

LaRue — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:46:00 +0000

FIRST! (hee)Ok, I am buying you trash bags for Xmas. No ifs, ands or buts. Of course I live with 3 other people and a hairy dog, so we really need bigger trash bags. Particularly for all the dog hair.Quit making fun of your brother. (Hi Golden Idol!)Since I became a sports model and not a production model, I have found I do need to use more expensive shampoo – the cheap stuff dries it out something fierce. FIERCE, I tell you. And I totally agree on the razors. I have stolen El Jefe's for years (Hi Dear!) and now G is doing the same. Hee.Also – I buy some of the kids clothing at Once Upon a Child. I have also been going to Plato's Closet for G, as they have the hip, I'm Too Cool for You Mom clothing there for teenagers. I am a big fan of Kohls as well, and nothing beats the dead cheap back to school sale at the Eden Prairie Limited Too. (And I DID find clothing that wasn't slutty, too short, or had writing on the butt.)Also – if you love Girl Scouts thin mint cookies and aren't buying them from my daughter, you can make them for cheap – Ritz crackers, fondue chocolate (or choc. chips in a pinch) and mint extract. Melt chocolate, add mint, pour over crackers, cool down. THAT IS IT. FOR $3.75 A BOX.And I had no idea you could talk to Peeps. They never have anything to say to me.