Comments on: Products tightwads don’t buy

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 02:57:52 +0000

Unless the flavored coffee costs the same. Then it is cheeper than using your spices and cocoa. I usually make vanilla syrup from my homemade extract though. But, you have to keep it away from the kids (15, 17, & 19) or they will use it all. They don’t know how to portion it out. They also use too much jelly, I can’t even eat a sandwich that they have made. They get that from their father who drowns his hotdogs in ketchup. How do you teach them it is better to taste your food not your condiments? I have made pbj’s ahead and frozen them during the summer. Hmm, maybe I should start that again.

My biggest downfall are soft drinks for work. I have cut that down since they started giving us free coffee.

By: Matt SF

Matt SF — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 15:26:04 +0000

As a fellow tightwad, I can safely say I do not buy any of these items. Maybe the occasional 12 pack of soda, but that’s usually for guests or hosting a sports related party event.

I have a general rule of thumb: if the product has been handled post harvest/manufacturing, I usually don’t want it.
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By: Don

Don — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 14:56:15 +0000

Great list! I also make my own laundry detergent with castile soap, washing soda, borax, and baking soda; it’s easy and saves SO much money and is eco-friendly and smells tremendous!

By: Brenda

Brenda — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:07:51 +0000

Monroe…Instead of buying flavored coffees make your own. Add spices to the grounds before brewing. Cinnamon is great. Also try pumpkin pie spices or cocoa powder. There is no limit to the combos.

By: dani

dani — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:42:24 +0000

This just confirmed that I’m not a tightwad!

By: Jill B.

Jill B. — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:50:14 +0000

I won’t buy small garbage bags since grocery store bags work fine. Also sponges are on my list. I use dish rags and wash them daily. I agree with store bought cookies too. Most all convenience foods don’t find their way into my fridge or freezer either.

By: Monroe on a Budget

Monroe on a Budget — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:28:39 +0000

I don’t buy coffee creamer. I use milk and buy the flavored coffee when I want a change in taste.

There currently is a bottle of flavored coffee creamer in my refrigerator, but that’s because sale + coupon = freebie.
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Make Use Of « Blog-Feast.com Blog Collection — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:06:32 +0000

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By: David

David — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:00:44 +0000

I refuse to buy brand names, most stores have their own names or generics which are usually made by the same people, just a different packaging.