I'm being frugal again...

[beansmama]

YAY me!

Haha, I just wanted to say I feel like a total dork, because I decided I was going to buy some shampoo, conditioner, and shaving cream from the dollar tree the other day - and I'm loving it. I'm super excited it is working good for my hair (and legs - the shaving cream part).

Who needs expensive shampoo and conditioner? Especially in this economy!
I get happy just thinking about taking a shower for less, lol:

Oh, and another thing. After the umpteenth time finding multiple cups flipped up and filled with water in my dish washer, i decided to start handwashing yesterday. It wasn't so bad! (We don't pay for water, btw).

I'm on a roll...

I <3 being frugal

[hollytheteacher]

Good for you! Now i'm feeling bad for buying nine dollar organic conditioner...BUT i DID have a dollar off coupon! hehe

[beansmama]

Originally Posted by hollytheteacher

Good for you! Now i'm feeling bad for buying nine dollar organic conditioner...BUT i DID have a dollar off coupon! hehe

hahaha...don't feel bad!
For me though, i never really found an all-natural brand i liked. Weird. I suppose i could be even cheaper and go the baking soda/vinegar hair washing route...been there, done that, no thanks!

[oneKnight]

While you're in the shower, be sure to get a super-low-flow shower head!

[beansmama]

hahaha...actually, we rent and water is included. Soooo...i don't plan on upgrading my apartment, but i'll keep that in mind for when we eventually (yeaaaaars from now) buy our own house

[oneKnight]

Oh well that's cool. When we rented our apartment we had to pay utilities, so we did use a low flow showerhead there and just took it out with us when we moved.

[loon13]

Originally Posted by beansmama

Oh, and another thing. After the umpteenth time finding multiple cups flipped up and filled with water in my dish washer, i decided to start handwashing yesterday. It wasn't so bad! (We don't pay for water, btw).

I actually saw in the store the other day a type of bungee cord/netting thing that goes over the items in the top rack of the dishwasher so they don't turn over and get filled with water.

[beansmama]

Originally Posted by oneKnight

Oh well that's cool. When we rented our apartment we had to pay utilities, so we did use a low flow showerhead there and just took it out with us when we moved.

That's odd. Around here renters just have to pay for electric, phone, net, etc.

Water/sewer/garbage is typically included for apartments (thankfully!)...houses/duplex's are another story. That's why we decided on an apartment

[Norasmomma]

Hey I just saw this thread the other day and so yesterday it inspired me to also look at the dollar store. I got new shampoo, conditioner, blush and mousse. They all worked great. I also bought some new deodorant and hairspray(at a different store) with a coupon, so all my beauty supplies cost under 10 bucks-not too shabby. I look great for hardly anything.

I also bought DD some new watermelon shampoo, but she proceeded to dump the whole bottle in the tub.

[beansmama]

Go you!

LOL @ your DD...sounds like something mine would do :P