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  1. 06-17-2009, 03:57 PM #1
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    Smile Kudos to my 12 year old for his frugal solution

    I'm so proud of my 12 year old son's frugal solution.

    His younger sister was having trouble with the shampoo cap. we discovered this when half of a new family sized bottle was gone and dripping down the side of the tub the same day we opened it.

    So I thought a pump would be a solution. I searched stores high and low looking for something that would work. Son then suggested I take one of the half empty pump lotion bottles we had at home and combine it with another half empty pump of the same lotion. Thus leaving one empty pump lotion bottle. Total cost $0

    It worked beautifully. The label came right off so the pump is plain and simply pretty. The lotion pump also administrators less in each pump so the children (and me) are not over using the shampoo.

    I'm so proud of my frugal son.
    Last edited by imagine; 06-17-2009 at 04:01 PM.
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  2. 06-17-2009, 04:17 PM #2
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    Smart kid!
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  3. 06-17-2009, 04:38 PM #3
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    Great idea! Guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree ...
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  4. 06-18-2009, 12:53 AM #4
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    Good thinking.
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  5. 06-18-2009, 08:59 AM #5
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    It always amazes me what they can pick up by watching us! Great frugal solution!
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  6. 06-18-2009, 09:43 AM #6
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    WTG for your DS
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  7. 06-18-2009, 09:55 AM #7
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    Smile

    You guys have made Son's day!

    He is beaming smile form ear to ear from your compliments to him.

    After reading all your comments he not only smiled but said "that is cool, very cool" High praise from a preteen.



    Did I mention I'm proud of him and his frugal creativity?
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  8. 06-18-2009, 09:59 AM #8
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    Very smart and well on his way on being a frugal adult!
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  9. 06-18-2009, 10:00 AM #9
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    What a great idea! I have small children and one in particular prefers to use body wash instead of a bar of soap, I'll do this for her.

    Thanks to your son for saving me time and money.

    Jan
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  10. 06-18-2009, 11:52 AM #10
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    What a smart guy you have there.
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  11. 06-18-2009, 12:35 PM #11
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    How awesome that he not only came up with a frugal solution, but that he's proud of it!
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  12. 06-18-2009, 01:20 PM #12
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    What a great idea and so impressive that your son is frugal as well.
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  13. 06-18-2009, 01:30 PM #13
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    Hmmmm, i think i am going to have to use that one in my shower too!!
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    Alllright!

    You know... I think I'm going to have to find an old lotion bottle, that sounds like a perfect solution for my 10yr old - who thinks she's a chemist...
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  15. 06-18-2009, 02:32 PM #15
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    Well, pat him on the back and tell him he's our "Honorary Member" here at the FV.

    You have every right to be proud!

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