I "inherited" my frugality from my grandparents. They actually were well-off, but the family joke was that the Grand Canyon was made when my Papaw accidentally dropped a quarter down a rabbit hole! ;) :lol:
I, too, make my own laundry soap, my own hair conditioner (from a conditioner base), and even my own sinus rinse. We have a small garden, and I'm learning how to can. Biscuits are usually homemade from scratch, then frozen for later use. I shop sales, use coupons, and buy boxes of food from Angel Food Ministries. No credit cards or vehicle payments. If there's something we want, we save up for it. :)
When the bar of soap is down to its last sliver, we lather up a new bar of soap, and press the sliver onto it. It sticks, so there's no waste at all.
I use old washrags on our Swiffer. They fit perfectly, and can be tossed into the laundry and reused. I make scrubbies for the kitchen, too.
We either buy our furniture used, or DH builds it. (I draw the line at mattresses, though. Mattresses are bought brand new!)
DH is able to do nearly all home and auto repairs himself, which has saved us a TON of money over the years. :)
We will, however, pay more for a quality-made item, when it's justified. Bath towels, for example. They're cheap at the dollar store, but cheap towels don't last long. I'd rather pay a little more for a nice set of towels that'll last for years. In the long run, you come out ahead. :)
It's actually enjoyable to think up ways to reuse and re-purpose things. Empty jars, old clothes, etc.
Right now I'm trying to figure out a way to reuse toilet paper.
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;) Just kidding! :lol: