Tag Archives: dumpster diving

The Frugal Gross Factor

We went shopping at the Goodwill yesterday, and it got me thinking once again about the different standards that people have when it comes to living frugally. Some people won’t shop at a thrift store, for example, because the stuff is used and that is “gross.” But, these same people will gladly shop at a garage sale, where the stuff is also used. Some of these standards, such as the one above, don’t make sense to me. While some practices that others find routine tend to “gross” me to no end. So, I was wondering, where do you fall when … Continue reading →

What Is Curb Shopping?

Curb shopping is a practice that is followed by many people who want to be frugal. But what is it? Read below to find out everything that you always wanted to know about curb shopping. You probably have heard of dumpster diving, the practice of going into, or reaching into dumpsters and recovering the trash that is placed in there. People dumpster dive for everything from candles and household goods to grocery coupons and food. Curb shopping, however, is slightly different. With curb shopping, people cruise a neighborhood and look for things that others have discarded out in the open, … Continue reading →

Interview with A Dumpster Diver (3)

Want to know all about what it is like to be a dumpster diver? Here is your chance! I interviewed Families.com family member siageah to get the scoop. This is part three of a three-part series. Do you have any practical tips for anyone new to dumpster diving? Always leave a dumpster or a pile of trash better than you found it. There is nothing worse than a diver who cuts open bags and throws trash everywhere. You should leave it neater than you found it. You can go through bags, but replace the items you do not want. If … Continue reading →

Interview with A Dumpster Diver (2)

Want to know all about what it is like to be a dumpster diver? Here is your chance! I interviewed Families.com family member siageah to get the scoop. This is part two of a three-part series. What else should potential dumpster divers know? To start dumpster diving is just to drive behind a shopping center and take a peek. Just look at what is on the top of a dumpster. Bookstores will usually always have books and magazines in them, without covers. Still great to read! Dollar stores usually have a plethora of things. They turn inventory fairly quickly and … Continue reading →

Interview with A Dumpster Diver (1)

Want to know all about what it is like to be a dumpster diver? Here is your chance! I interviewed Families.com family member siageah to get the scoop. This is part one of a three-part series. What is dumpster diving? Dumpster diving is going through trash looking for treasures. This can mean going into actual dumpsters behind stores, office buildings, or apartment complexes. Or it can mean “curb crawling” and looking for things put out by residences on the curbs. Treasure can be different things to different people. You can dive looking for items to use yourself, items to donate, … Continue reading →

How Far Will You Go to Be Frugal? (1)

Do you know someone who is extremely frugal? From using coupons on groceries to raising chickens in the city for free eggs, a frugal person has to find her own level of frugality. Here are some of the more extreme ways I have heard about, when it comes to being frugal. Some of these ideas may just leave you shaking your head and thinking, “There is no way I would do that!” Or, you may just be inspired by some of the things people do to be frugal. Either way, this is going to be fun. Rather than letting your … Continue reading →

Dumpster Diving Diva!

Since the Deals-a-go-go (DAGGS) merge with families.com, there has been a bustle of activity over on the forums. For someone like me, a die-hard frugal gal, their concepts were made just for me. Between coupons, and stockpiling and trading and scouring ads, it’s almost like a full time job. In the past week I’ve learned more about how to clip my coupons, how to save them, what to do with them, when to use them and how many I should have, that I am overwhelmed by all the information. But slowly, I am processing everything and my brain is adjusting … Continue reading →