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Saving Money on Paper Products

Paper products are expensive, face it. And we need them. Things like facial tissue, toilet paper, napkins and paper towels are a must have in many homes. At least the toilet paper is. I won’t tell you to skimp on the toilet paper, because, well, we need it! However, let’s talk about ways you can save on the rest. Napkins The easiest way to save is simply not to use them. Use fabric napkins instead. They last longer, are easily thrown in the wash and are actually more sanitary. If you are not using fabric napkins, then at least watch … Continue reading →

Don’t Fall into The Paper Towel Trap: Alternatives

In an earlier blog, I talked about the paper towel trap and how those paper towel commercials made you feel like a bad parent if you don’t buy their product. They try to make you believe that the paper towel is a necessity in the American household. After all, how would you clean up spills and wash your windows, right? Well, think about it, how did people do these things before paper towels? Really, I’m not as much of a conspiracy theorist, as I must sound. It is just that I don’t like waste, and paper towels are a big … Continue reading →

Are Paper Plates Luxury Items?

Do you consider paper plates, paper towels, and other paper products to be luxuries? While many frugal consumers avoid such purchases, I for one believe they can be a good value. When purchased on sale, paper plates cost less than a penny per plate. Doesn’t it cost more than that to wash one plate when you consider gas or electricity for the water heater, the water itself, and the dish washing liquid used? This is one area in which my opinion probably differs greatly with other frugal folk. I enjoy the convenience of paper plates, especially when all four kids … Continue reading →

Make Your Own Cleaning Wipes and Save

Cleaning wipes are all the rage, because they are so quick and convenient. Wipe up this, polish that. You no longer have to drag out cleaning products and rags; you simply whip out a wipe with the flick of your wrist, and everything is clean in no time. Genius! There are cleaning wipes for nearly any cleaning task you can imagine, such as glass and window wipes, surface cleaning wipes, bleach wipes, and furniture polish wipes. They are handy, but they can also be rather expensive, especially when you consider the fact that many contain only a small amount of … Continue reading →