I know some people think this is nasty, but I bought my son's name brand cloth diaper stash for $40, second hand. It felt like such a steal, since that's what I spent a month on disposable diapers. Still using them a year later!
I'm sure you saw them you were comfortable with the condition they were in. So good job! It's like I heard Oprah say on one of her shows. She had a man as a guest who was basically being frugal and smart. He talked about how if they go out to eat, they'll try to do the early bird. The audience snickered and Oprah said, "yeah, you're all laughing at him but he's laughing all the way to the bank." BOOM!
The older I get, the more I see wisdom in buying good quality things that's will last. I don't want to replace things if I can avoid it, and I don't want to support toxic manufacturing that exploits people. But... I'll cheap out on stuff for short term use. And I definitely thrift!
Hi, funny on the garbage bags.because where I work we have a product we use that comes in a big blue bag. I found they were just throwing them away, and they are really good bags, so I asked if I can take them home and the answer was YES! So every month I pack up the bags and take them home. I have not purchased garbage bags in 3 years and the free ones are such good bags...people at work now save them and there is enough of these bags that we all take them home. (yes even bosses)..so funny but cost effective.
Theres a saying (even though I know it and it sounds better in Spanish lol) but it says the cheap ends up being expensive and that is def true for a lot of things.
I agree about shoes. I used to buy cheap shoes and they just fall apart quickly or end up hurting my feet and I end up buying more. So important that my son has good back to school shoes especially. We also don't cheap out on Winter coats. With our winters up here, (-30) we need good quality jackets. I also don't go cheap on laundry detergent, garbage bags and batteries, bicycles, oh the list goes on and on. I don't spend a lot on purses either.
+flamingodiego oh yeah!! Coats is a good one. We don't cheap there either. Our LL Bean coats have been passed down several times and never wear out. Worth the extra cost for sure! 😊👍🏻
Thank you for mentioning tips for wait staff. My daughters were waitresses in high school and college. Many people do not realize they don't get paid by the restaurant. Many times their official paychecks were for $1.12. They get paid by the tips customers leave and Sundays are the worst days for tips. Also, it was very common for a group of 8 or more people to leave a tip of $5 which has to be split between two servers. So what we do if we are in a group and someone else picks up the bill, we leave a generous tip to help balance what they might get from the one who pays the bill. We normally always leave a 20% tip unless service is less than desirable then they get 10% or if deplorable (terrible rudeness) they get less. We have only not left a tip at all one time. Granted, we don't go out to eat much, but that is how we choose to treat our wait staff as if they were our daughters.
New subscriber here. Thank you! I totally agree with your list, especially tipping! My mom was a waitress for 52 years raising 5 kids on her own! A very hard job! Don't cheap out on tips people!
Great video! We have our little kids sleeping on queen size mattresses from birth. We used to cosleep., and then my husband built them a queen over queen bunk bed. We bought expensive mattresses from the beginning knowing they will use them all the way to college, and now their spines are developing. But e bought cheap $30 mattress protection covers from Walmart, and even when overnight accidents happened, I just wash the cover and the mattress still looks like new.
I am a tissue snob. Puffs all the way. I grew up with super cheap (and scratchy) tissues, so now that I am an adult, I choose to spend my money on expensive (and soft) tissues. To each their own. :)
We use soft, cotton, handkerchiefs. They’re way cheaper than the premium tissues, last forever, and are much easier on our noses than any disposable product. Some people may think they’re gross, but they clean up perfectly well in the wash! No grosser than washing cloth diaper or undies!
Acinomnieves3 I agree. I get a good foundation and everything else can be pretty cheap. And it's not like you have to go to the Dollar Store anymore because if you use coupons you can get Maybelline mascara and other makeups for pennies. I won't use Dollar Store makeup just because it usually just comes right off though
I think the trick for so many things is to decide if you are paying more because of the quality in an item or are you paying more just because it is a trendy item or for brand recognition. Sometimes it's both. And if we do decide to pay more then perhaps we also just decide to do with less, specifically in the areas of clothing, purses and shoes.
TOTALLY agree about not skimping on shoes. I developed plantar fasciitis because I didn't buy good shoes and proper orthotics. Six months of therapy and $200 shoes and orthotics later... learned my lesson.
You’re my absolute favorite finance RU-vidr. I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for making me feel better about working toward becoming debt free. Your idea about going to a hairdressing school is great!
Love this video! We never go cheap on our mattresses, furniture, shoes, laundry detergent, kitchen appliances/cooking utensils, and work clothing. Now we do try to find the best deals we can. I don't just buy whatever is cheapest, I have done that and it never worked out as good! I'm pretty good at finding Tide and All detergent for little to nothing. I have gotten some furniture used but it's always stuff that was hardly used. I really enjoyed this video because I do believe your better off going with quality over the cheapest price sometimes.
I love this video! I go cheap on dish soap, dish detergent, paper towels, plastic zip bags, and other common, household items like that. I agree that no bra is better than wearing one and I avoid wearing one at all costs, but bras are something I don't skimp on. I feel like they totally affect your level of comfort and confidence when you do you have to wear one. Another thing I don't skimp on is makeup. Not to say you always have to buy high-end make up, but I feel like there are a lot more high-end brands that are better for my skin and cruelty free. I also don't skimp on haircuts. I have seen such a huge difference myself between cheap haircuts and more expensive professional cuts. Even the experience is very different.
A way you might consider cheaping for laundry detergent is soap nuts. It's gentle and natural on skin. Only downside is if clothes are really dirty it won't cut it
So True about shoes. My elderly patients speak on this. Arthritis feet with spurs and surgeries and even amputee of toes that are deformed. Our feet are our bodies foundation. TFS
I agree with you on coffee. I buy premium coffee beans that are ground at the store. It's not the most expensive brand, but more expensive than maxwell house. I brew my own coffee, and bring it to work in a thermos. It's more expensive than the free coffee at work, but I calculated I'm only spending about .35 per cup. That's a LOT cheaper than Starbucks, and a lot better. Thanks for the video. You do a good job.
I go cheap is bedding, clothes, and hair cuts (I cut my husband's and my hair). I buy quality cookware at a good price. I shop mostly at Aldi so I get good quality food for less money.
We were poor growing up and my mum alaways bought very good shoes. I too don’t wear heels often at all, maybe four times a year, and I still get feet problems
I use to agree till i was gifted a nice hand bag and it has lasted me a year and a half now and still looks new and I use to have to replace purses every 3-4 months.
brook didway I dislike cheap handbags or purses, my husband paid almost £30 for a new purse ( wallet in USA) one that has RIDA control and keeps my coins secure also I own about 6 handbags but they are all genuine leather and generally well known brands, I keep one bag for uniform one body cross bag for daily use just jumping to shop etc both black, I have one brown one multi shades of cream brown lack that can go with most outfits I own plus two tote bags one navy one burgundy both were gifts as was my top range multi coloured one. My favourite perfume is very expensive but my daughter discovered a perfume house that reproduces the exact chemical formula ( most perfumes are bought by the high end of the market from specialist pharmaceutical blenders people trained for years to smell the individual notes of the scent they sell the blend with a batch number like GK 126-5/4 and the buyers rename it and market it. They own the marketed name brand but not the mix that remains the blenders patented item. They can and do sell the exact blend to anyone but it must not be sold using a too similar name I love Valentino's plain Valentino perfume but I wear kinetic woman no difference in smell but massive difference in price) but in an oil based rollover top and I love it the oil lasts longer on my skin and there is never a alcohol base rash to deal with you should check this out honestly one of my friends wears two extremely well known and pricey perfumes has done for years I challenged her to tell me which arm had her own bottle from her handbag on and which the oil. She couldn't tell but chose because this one just smells richer somehow yep the oil there are so many things we buy that we really can do better with if we look. I encourage you ladies or even men wanting to surprise your lady to look on eBay or Amazon for perfume oils they will be amazed I was
I buy designer (but luxury but name brand) purses maybe once every 2-3 years its one of the only tjings i spoil myself on and i definitely geg my moneys worth
I prefer to buy high quality purses. I bought a couch purse at the outlet store when my first daughter was a baby. She was 9 when I finally replaced it with a new one. That was after using it almost every single day for 9 years. All the leather was still in perfect condition and the only wear that showed was in the stitching of the bag pattern in a few spots. That was it! After that experience I will never skimp on a purse again.
I agree with you on a lot of things that you do or do not buy cheap. I have tried to buy shoes cheap for my kids in the past and found out they fall apart right away. I also like good quality laundry detergent and diapers. I have stop buying furniture at IKEA though. I bought a small kitchen table set from them one time and a computer table and both of them got bad on me almost right away. I have bought cheaper furniture at Ashley's furniture with similar results, and I have found it is better to spend a little more money to have furniture to last longer, especially with having a lot of kids in the house, instead of constantly replacing cheap furniture.
I am exactly the same as you. I don't cheap out on anything skin care related - soaps, lotions, etc. my entire family has sensitive skin, so I'm careful about what we use.
The thing I wonder about cheap TP is aren't we using more? Maybe not triple-ply , but I still feel like I use more. And I laugh when I see people bragging about their designer clothes, cars, makeup etc. ( I laugh to myself, that is). So much of it is status. I'd rather brag about how much I saved!
Purses you can sometimes purchase new or next to new from Goodwill designer brands (just have to be lucky and good timing) Same as shoes sometimes you can pick up some great branded shoes in excellent condition for a quarter of the price. Deodorant I sometimes get it half price when on special, I buy a few and have them stored away, same with good toothpaste buy up when half price and store them away. Pasta is a good meal for filling up a hungry family, toss in some mince, carrots and celery, pasta sauce, you can make a great big batch for not a lot of money. I started shopping at Aldi, pretty sure you would have that in your country, but the prices are quite low, so a good alternative, even cat and dog food cheaper there.
I agree so much with the shoes! I wore cheap shoes as a kid as I was one of 7 other kids, and I have feet and back issues. I love stride rite for my kids.
I bought a keurig at value villiage for 10.00 and use coffee purchased at grocery outlet or costco. Italian roast only lol. PS... I have found great deals on name brand garbage bags at Big lots. Under garments are always new and good quality for me, I do buy used shoes, purses and clothes. I dont now about you but we have become such a throw away society it is not hard to find good quality used garments, and for me, shoes. I have found some amazing leather boots that cost 300 new for 15.00..score! I swear they only wore them once. I love the hunt. I admit, my boy got new shoes up until high school. Let him purchase his own stuff with a clothes allowance and he never bought anything new! Saved all his money lol! Now he is 24 and is still a second hand kind of guy. Makes a mom proud.
I switched to family cloth for number one. I use toilet paper for number two, but barely go through any anymore. I don’t go cheap on mattresses, bras, laundry detergent, shoes. I do go cheap on coffee. I like Folgers. I go cheap on milk. Walmart’s brand tastes fine to me.
I never go cheap on technology and equipment, but I always aim to buy around Black Friday, or something with a really good deal on. With food - I aim for the best quality, but cheapest at the same time, a lot of frozen foods, while diversifying with some fresh organic, in season, here and there - I don't believe in compromising with the quality of what I put in my body. On the other hand, Clothes - I go to charity shops, or mend my old clothes until they're embarrassing to be seen in. Shoes - I usually buy new, go for deals, but keep it super cheap - which is something I think I should stop doing, because my feet aren't very happy about that. Furniture - the cheapest, but good looking at the same time, so it does mean I have to go into more expensive territory sometimes. I don't drink alcohol, smoke, have kids or own a car - so tons of money cut from that; cheapest haircuts (in the UK a barber costs several times less than a female salon, trick is to find one who isn't worried about cutting 'female hair'). I think the bottomline is - do what feels right according to your circumstances. Just never spend more than you earn. :D
From my experience cheap is expensive. You always keep replacing it or the it causes you serious damage and good luck with the medical bills. I agree we can save on coffee by making your own at home. And cutting down on the dining out and going to movies . Also quality of life matters to me.
Si think any time you have special needs such as allergies, intolerances, or disabilities. It makes going cheap much harder. For instance, I have to buy certain brands of foods because of my moms stomach issues or I need to use an iPad for my low vision. I also have seen people judge those choices as "snobby" when they don't see the whole story.
Raising Lathrops Its crazy to go cheap on laundry soap. I can always find Tide, Gain, or All laundry detergent on sale for $2.99. Sometimes it's even cheaper depending on the store and the sale.
Thanks again for the video! Here's a little tip. Put a tiny bit of coconut oil on the palm of your hands rub it together, smooth throughout your hair (start at the ends). It will bring out your natural highlights and take care of any flyaways. This tip definitely gives a salon look for pennies.
Being cheap is about spending less even if it sacrifices quality, value and time in order to cash in on some short-term savings. Cheap people settle, because to them money spent is money gone. When you are being cheap you are not cheating anybody but yourself. A frugal person thinks ahead; the frugal person plans, budgets and creates a road map to your destination. Being frugal is about prioritizing your spending so that you can have more of the things you really care about.
For diaper i use flour sack towel, well absorb and last long. Detergent for kid they need the kind that doesnt have dye, fragrance otherwise their sensitive skin will get rashes for the adult most will work. As for bags, i think spending around 100 to 200 for one is decent, itll last much longer than those $50 bag. For mattress, i believed u want a good mattress for kid with maybe cheap mattress protector. Itll protect their backs and posture. And a latex one will last yoi 20 years to 30 years. I always go with latex mattress
I loved this video! We definitely go cheap on toilet paper. We are cheap when it comes to fast food. I'm not paying more than $2 for something to eat in the drive thru. I don't go cheap on body products.. lotion, soap... etc. I don't go cheap on my daughters preschool for when I work.
I love you for not going cheap on tips! I use to serve and remember what it was like loving off of tips. I do my serve anymore but I still ALWAYS tip GOOD
I agree with most of your list. You shouldn't go cheap on cars or mattresses or shoes. I also don't go cheap on my food. I spend more to buy organic food because I think my health is worth it. You shouldn't sacrifice your health for the sake of saving money.
I tried several varieties of homemade laundry detergent and after a few washes my clothes were still feeling oily/dirty and the smells wouldn't come out. All free and clear in this house.
There are so many simple tutorials online for cutting your own hair. You just need a wall mounted or door mounted mirror behind you. Box hair colors are foolproof and very natural looking, don't be afraid of coloring at home. Just do a strand test first by mixing up a small amount at the ratio they tell you on the instructions. You can make a box last for 2-3 applications if you're willing to measure and keep unused product tightly sealed, unmixed, in its box. You can literally paint on highlights or lowlights for a couple of dollars. I've saved thousands over my lifetime, and get a lot of compliments.
Old fashioned, but I used plain old flannelette diapers for my kids. Because they are just one layer, they wash and dry like a dream. folding them is easy and you can add layers as needed. It was a soothing end to my own evening to sit down on the living room floor and fold tomorrow's diapers. Once they weren't needed, they made amazing cleaning/polishing cloths. What's not to like?
I go cheap on clothes as well. I could care less what brand it is. If it looks good to me, I buy it, even if it's Walmart brand. I don't go cheap on haircuts though because years ago, I had a couple of hairdressers mess up my hair so bad. After that I was scared. So now I have a permanent hairdresser that does an amazing job. The haircuts themselves really aren't that expensive, but I get my hair colored once a month because I've been growing gray for years now, and I don't want to be gray at my age.
Thin toilet paper tends to make the finger touch the feces... so I prefer thick, and NOTHING should be flushed down the toilet. The hugest thing flushes should be BMs, no q-tips, no tp, no wipes.. none of that. I accidentally bought the scented laundry soap-- I was going to give it to the neighbor, but I decided to use it to clean rags. I rip up old worn cotton clothes and that is used for cleaning rags. I love that you use cloth diapers. ..I have a separate garbage specifically for used toilet paper next to the toilet.
Dana, thank you so much! I just came across your channel and had to subscribe. I cheap on clothes, furniture, and cleaning supplies. I do not cheap out on skin care products...ever! I have a have certain facial cream. Also I do not cheap out on shoes. You are so right about your feet.
I really like the music for this video! But the reason of writing is I don't go cheep on music and movies, I won't go to concerts or the movie theater. But I feel the best seat in the house is my chair. I have been going cheep on movies in a way by buying them on Google play instead of the blu ray, but my wifi is buggy so I'm going back to blu ray. I should stick with DVD because I don't see a difference in quality of the film but most of my relatives who borrow my movies don't return the thing in the same quality as I loaned it out so I buy blu ray because they all only have dvd players. But I have cable and if Id just wait, these same movies will come to the cable networks, but then thete are times when the rain knocks out the dish and back to the trusty blu ray. Thank you for your videos!
It's interesting to hear what you don't cheap out on. I don't cheap out on deodorant either, or toothpaste. I don't cheap out on corn based foods, I get organic because corn is GMO if it's not organic. Most foods we don't cheap out on actually, I think your diet greatly affects your health. But we try not to eat out much. We actually DO cheap out on laundry detergent. One time I accidentally put fabric softener in instead of detergent and the clothes came out just as clean. So I think just water does most of it. I make my own. I do use Tide for diapers. Won't cheap out on detergent for diapers. You need to invest in a waterproof cover for the matresses. I agree we spend too much time in bed to cheap out on that. I don't cheap out in glasses frames. They spend too much time on my face. I usually ask myself how much use it's going to get and how important it is to me to decide how cheap to go. I didn't cheap out on a camera because photos are very important to me and I might turn it into a bit of a career at some point. I cheaped out on my computer! $250 for my laptop. All I do is go on the internet. It opens a browser, why spend more.
I go cheap on trash bags, our trash goes out everyday so it is never heavy enough to break. I buy good quality shoes, nothing is worse than having your feet hurt. I also buy good quality Bras, usually 2-4 a year so not a big expense. I am like you I could careless who makes my clothes or purses. Most of my purses are from a thrift store.
Hi Dana, I've found that if I pay a little more (usually at an outlet shop) for a little bit better purse, they last longer. Usually, the stitching is better, so the handles stay put longer and it takes much longer to show wear/cracking etc. Also, I've found another deodorant brand called Sierra Essentials. My boyfriend prefers natural deodorant, but we've found that Tom's doesn't cut it with the type of work that he does. Sierra Essentials deodorant holds up to the all day wear of a sweaty man!!!
I agree with almost everything on the list. Unfortunately I can't go cheap on bras because I wear an uncommon size. I've also found I get a lot more wear out of expensive bras. I'm busty but have a small band measurement and narrow shoulders, and found the straps on cheaper bras stretch out too much for me. I'm all about Ikea for furniture though. My only objection to cheap kids mattresses are the bunk bed ones with a particle board base and thin layer of foam for the mattress. My sister and I shared one of those in high school and it was very uncomfortable.
I used to buy the Tide Simply laundry detergent because I could get it for around $2 for ~25 loads. It took me a while to realize that my clothes weren't all that clean or good smelling with this detergent. I "splurge" now and get Tide pods or Gain flings and in my opinion they're worth the extra few dollars. I should have known that the extremely cheap detergent was too good to be true.
I coupon, clearance, and go as cheap as I can for everything. I buy 4.00 bras from my walmart. I got my shoes for 5.00 and they have lasted me 5 years. I got my husband expansive shoes and they only lasted 6 months. My kids even know if it's not on sale or no coupon we aren't getting it unless we need it right now. I do admit I just got a can of aldi coffee grounds yesterday and my stomach is turning.... so no more aldi coffee for me.
For things we do/don't cheap out on; we do not cheap out on pillows, cookware (but I always look at tjmaxx or Ross for these!), tea, household products (we buy plant based cleaners and detergents), personal care items (I make our own soap now, and we buy Nature's Gate deodorant - Tom's of Maine sometimes has aluminum in it, so be sure to check the formulas!), food storage containers (glass only for this house! I always look for great deals though), vitamins, and food (I love great deals and shop at places like Grocery Outlet on a regular basis, but will not compromise health/quality/content!). Things we do cheap out on: toilet paper, laundry baskets/storage baskets (they work great even if they are from big lots or the dollar tree if you are discerning when picking them out), craft items (check out Ross for canvases, paints, chalk markers, etc, so much cheaper than a craft store and works great), otc medications like ibuprofen (I'm an RN and feel 100% comfortable using generics for most things, with a few exceptions that are mainly personal preference), and furniture EXCEPT our one nice couch, which has been a great place to retreat into comfort. Everything else we own is second hand furniture! Some we even got for free 😊
I do make my own laundry soap and love it. It's so inexpensive and works great. Totally agree with the good shoes. I use the natural aluminum free deoderant; I tip 20% too! Very interesting video :)
You can make your own cheap and good laundry soap from washing soda, baking soda, and castile soap. I use it for several years now. And deodorant is even easier -get some zinc oxide powder and mix it with some oil like coconut or any other. Works so well, that you might not need to apply it daily. Or take a teaspoon of activated charcoal a day internally in a glass of water. I totally agree on shoes, daily shoes, that is. I am not so picky about party shoes, which are worn short.
For me it depends on the article of clothing and whether or not I'll go cheap on it: Gym clothes = cheap. Work clothes/pants/blazers/button down shirts = I'll spring a bit more for so they last a long time.
I tried the cheap kids mattress..it was horrible. Ended up getting a nicer one but spent the extra $10 for each and got a good waterproof cover. Definitely recommend! Have saved us many times over.
love this list. I never buy laundry soap. I make my own. I make enough for a year and it is a pain to make but since it is only once a year I am ok with that :) I store it in containers from dollar store and use aprox a tablespoon per load. The clothes come out clean plus my old washer broke and we now have a new washer that is an energy saver one of the new ones that has a senser in it that doesn't use a ton of water. I love it not crazy about it locking the lid but I can live with it :)
Hey Dana I will give you my list of what I go cheap on and what I don't go cheap on I'm like you in the sense I look for deals things that are on sale and very simple. When it comes to what I don't go cheap on I guess I will pay the price for shoes but only to a certain point I don't go cheap on paper plates which I have plates that are reusable and you can wash them certain foods. I have a lot of things that I do go cheap on like haircuts for myself I just do it myself a cheap out on garbage day and recycling bags are usually go the store brand at Walmart I want to build on a purse long as it has been I'm looking for and does what it does. When I comes to a car I look for the best deal and the cheapest so that's just about it I guess for now thanks for sharing I will see you in another video.
I don’t get the cheap out on kids mattresses. My 5 year old has a tempurpedic, their bodies are growing and they too deserve the best sleep possible. We just bought a mattress cover to go with it and don’t have to worry about accidents, nothing gets through the tempurpedic mattress cover.
Deodorant..I only wear it when I leave my house. (I am a sahm) Most anti-perspirants have aluminum zirconiate in them which has been linked to Alzheimer's.
For years, I have paid cash for everything except the house where I feel it is better to use your cash to make money and in case of an emergency, it is a good backup fund.
Nice list. I guess it makes it harder to go cheap on certain things when you are sensitive to certain ingredients. We have no allergies, so we can use anything as long as it works good and doesn't cost a lot.
My fiancé and I decided that we would value some new pillows and should splurge as we spend so much time sleeping. We saved up for these lovely pillows which were $180 each, and then when we went to buy them they were 70% off! 😍 it was a sign!
A great way to get good savings on shoes is to shop for them in August. At least for our area, it seems like not only are there back to school sales, even on adult shoes like running and walking shoes, but a lot of times you can get a really good deal on "last year's models" if they are still hanging around in the store stock room. I scored 3 really good pairs of running shoes for my husband and I and spent around $105. This was 5 years ago! They are still holding up great minus one pair getting eaten by our dog before we got a chance to train him to leave shoes alone 😊😊
Totally understandable! Everyone is different. I'd probably feel the same about the tp if I had a big plumbing fix too. I'm really digging your channel so far. Thanks for the quality content. Have an awesome day 😊
Tom’s of Maine is not really natural anymore since they have been bought out by a big company. You can Google it. I use Schmidt’s brand and buy it on Amazon.
with clothes i dont like buying really expensive branded ones.I know some people argue that the expensive ones are higher quailty and lasts long. .but fashion changes so frequently and i love experimenting with new looks! Im dont wanna invest in a few every expensive items and aim to wear those same pieces again again over 5 years or so ..depending on how long they last.
We think alike except that my list switches out coffee and hair salons. I am fine with cheap coffee but I spend money on a professional haircut & color - every single month. I refuse to go cheap in this area.
It's funny I am loyal to some brands and some things just like you. I am a lotion snob. But I am miserable if I use anything but aveeno. Personal care items I am willing to pay for like lotion and shampoo but I don't buy expensive make up. If I get expensive makeup it is a gift usually from my mom. I never buy an expensive purse. But I like good tennis. shoes.
i think its such a case by case basis, not sure if there is one category I always go cheap on. For example, with makeup, I go cheap with blushes, but i buy an expensive foundation because I have ane xtremely difficult skin tone to match. For our TV, we only have one TV so we bought a pricier TV, but we would go cheap on a TV in the bedroom if had room for a TV there. With home decor, for something like a clock, we go pricier with that, because its a statement piece, but then have gone cheap with vases bc they aren't as noticeable. Same thing with food-go expensive on meats and milk (where companies will pump the most hormones in cheaper versions of that item), but I will go cheap on bread and cereals.
-My mom always bought me shoes from payless and never any brand name shoes up to this day. I had some pairs last me a few years. -also my mom buys the trash bags for $1 and they never ripped on us. And if we feel its too heavy, we take the whole trash can out.
Toms deodorant has aluminum in it. I was shocked when I read the label. The brand I use now is Schmidt’s. Tons of wonderful scents. I’m never wet under the pit. It’s awesome.
For my clothes I like to go cheap but I like good quality clothes. If you buy cheap clothes they're going to fall apart or start looking gross very quickly. I love sites like thredup. I get so many cute stylish and good quality clothes for less than what you can get at Walmart. Yes they're used but they're usually very very gently used. By the way this is not an advertisement I have no affiliation with the company I just like it
