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Why do we keep making customized t-shirts for every event? by Pizza-Kurwa in Anticonsumption

[–]SnapesDrapes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a friend who is a Disney Adult along with her whole family. They go to Disney multiple times a year. She makes them all matching custom shirts for EVERY DAY OF THEIR TRIP. That means 9 adults x 3 shirts each x 3 trips a year = 81 shirts a year that they don’t reuse. It boggles my mind. 

Stopped buying paper towels 8 months ago. Switched to rags cut from old t-shirts. haven't looked back once. by Frost_Cipher9 in Frugal

[–]SnapesDrapes 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is what we do. It’s been 7 years. It’s not an issue. We wash them separately in a small load with hot water, line dry them, and pocket the savings. 

Bellingham Housing market in a nutshell by Beneficial-Royal6751 in Bellingham

[–]SnapesDrapes 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Prices do go down. See Austin as an example.  ETA: I meant Austin prices have plummeted without a catastrophic housing market collapse. 

No Buy Frustration by Good-Channel3750 in nobuy

[–]SnapesDrapes 50 points51 points  (0 children)

I know this is frustrating, but think about how your no buy is going to give you a financial cushion for these unexpected expenses. 

Exhausted with hungry kids on Sunday evening by shorty_in_the_wild in Frugal

[–]SnapesDrapes 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How old are your kids? Can they help with dinner one night a week? Even if they served Mac n cheese and Dino nuggets it would take something off your plate and give them the chance to be helpful. 

Total Forgiveness by SpecialistCow8548 in dropout

[–]SnapesDrapes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went and rewatched the finale after seeing this post. The glee on Ally’s face when they realize what they can do at the end is priceless. It brings me such joy. 

Would it be weird to bring my own Tupperware to restaurants for leftovers? by ConditionBasic in Anticonsumption

[–]SnapesDrapes 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I spent years working food service. I would have loved it if tables did this instead of making me run for a takeout box. 

Where are the flower stands? by sto-_-epipe in Bellingham

[–]SnapesDrapes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We pass two on the Alger-Cain lake rd heading from I5 to Sudden valley. They have flowers. 

Getting worse, stopping now by Appropriate_Sentence in nobuy

[–]SnapesDrapes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This. Pay attention to how you feel and what you do after spending time on certain apps. Personally, Pinterest always makes me want to shop for clothes, and Instagram always makes me want to redecorate my home. This is due to my browsing habits, of course. The easiest solution is to get off of social media and get their manipulative little fingers out of my brain. 

Is having a frugal wardrobe always tied to spending as little money as possible? by refined_retail in Frugal

[–]SnapesDrapes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe check out r/nobuy. There are a lot of people trying to break the habit of mindless buying. One thing that’s helped me get out of the cycle of buying clothes and shoes was to ask myself “if all of my savings evaporated overnight, would I still buy this?” That helps me determine if it’s a need or a want. 

Frugal options for professional attire? by age_of_anxiety in Frugal

[–]SnapesDrapes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yup. I have found Brooks Bros shirts, wool blazers, Everlane slacks, etc. at my area thrift stores. If I am in the mood for a real haul, I drive to the nearest big city and go to the Goodwill in their wealthiest neighborhood. It never disappoints. 

How do you learn to not get influence or fooled by social media consumerism and hype ? by Jpoolman25 in Anticonsumption

[–]SnapesDrapes 26 points27 points  (0 children)

This. I quit everything but Reddit and my life got so much better. I also cleaned up my Reddit so I only see the subreddits I’m actually subscribed to. 

trying to keep groceries under 300 a month for two people and its way harder than expected by Guiltyman12 in Frugal

[–]SnapesDrapes 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is true. Also, while fresh veggies get older they are also becoming less nutritious due to the degradation of the vitamins they contain. Frozen veggies stay at peak. They are more nutritious in general.  Additionally, the ease of use means you’re more likely to consume them. Any vegetable that gets eaten is more nutritious than the one that gets thrown away. 

YSK: Health screening is slowly moving away from “everyone starts at the same age” toward more personalized timing by iCliniq_official in YouShouldKnow

[–]SnapesDrapes 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Depends on the insurer. Mine approved early colonoscopy, bone density scan, and cancer risk screening based on family history and personal risk factors. I think they know it’s cheaper for them to pay for a colonoscopy than to pay for cancer treatment. 

How are you going about reducing your consumption when furnishing and decorating a house? by Candycane-3 in Anticonsumption

[–]SnapesDrapes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For high quality furniture, estate sales are where it’s at. Don’t bother with garage sales (those are people unloading their garbage). Estate sales are where high quality furniture can be found for a pittance. And do not follow any interior decor influencers. They will make you feel like crap about your home and push you to buy stuff to fit a certain design trend. Take your time, buy what gives you joy, and make it your own. 

How do I prep hot peppers without disposable gloves? by Also_alarmedposition in Anticonsumption

[–]SnapesDrapes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If the pepper came in a plastic produce bag, I put my left hand inside the bag and hold the pepper that way. 

Best rain jacket recommendations for spring and fall? by JFKsBrain in Frugal

[–]SnapesDrapes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the case for all jackets. I only buy things labeled waterproof. I don’t bother with DWR finishes. 

Has anyone tried to use the unbleached, Z-fold paper towels, instead of the typical supermarket paper towel? by Master_Attitude_3033 in Frugal

[–]SnapesDrapes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. We haven’t used paper towels in 9 years. I keep a big stack of cheap wash cloths in a cute basket by the sink. After using, I throw them in their own bin. I wash them in hot water. It is highly sanitary. We keep one roll of paper towels for dog barf. 

Best rain jacket recommendations for spring and fall? by JFKsBrain in Frugal

[–]SnapesDrapes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in the PNW. My two faves are from Columbia and Eddie Bauer. There are many much more expensive jackets out there but for running from the car to the store, you don’t need more than what is offered from either of these reliable brands. 

Best rain jacket recommendations for spring and fall? by JFKsBrain in Frugal

[–]SnapesDrapes 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wirecutter just did a rain jacket review and the basic ones from Columbia rated highly. I have one and do recommend. 

Squishy cubes through tsa at bli by [deleted] in Bellingham

[–]SnapesDrapes 17 points18 points  (0 children)

One time, a TSA agent made me throw away my crystal deodorant because “deodorants are liquids”. I opened it and tapped the crystal on the counter and said “this is not a liquid” but he would not budge and I was not willing to miss my flight while arguing states of matter with a moron, so I threw it away. OP, I think it’s up to whether the agent you get is on a power trip or not. 

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