If you have a Dollar General nearby, you can get some good deals. Once a month I go to the Dollar General website where I print off a $5.00 coupon and use as many coupons from the paper also and get all my washing supplies, soap, bathroom tissue, etc. I also look for fabric that I can use when I go to thrift shops, salvation army, or goodwill stores. For shaving lather use the cheap brand of hair conditioner which is much cheaper than shaving lather. Baking soda and vinegar for cleaning, much cheaper than store bought cleaners. Zip lock bags can be washed and reused, also aluminum foil, if not too messy, can be washed and reused. Leftovers accumulated over a few days can be combined to make a great pot of soup. Will be looking forward to more ideas from everyone.