Dollar Stretcher Tips
Dollar Stretcher Tips courtesy
of TheDollarStretcher.com.
Email your time or money saving tip to Tips@stretcher.com.
Wringing Out Savings
There is a product available from many art supply companies
called the "Tube Wringer." This device, intended for
artists, allows you to squeeze every last drop from metal or
plastic tubes. It's not only useful for saving paint, but it's
also useful for using up the last bit of toothpaste, medications,
cosmetics, etc. It sells for around $10. I've had mine for over
ten years now, and it's still going strong. I continue to squeeze
my toothpaste tube to the last dollop!
Kristie S.
Better than Bleach Pens
Instead of buying bleach pens, dip a Q-tip in bleach and apply
it to the spot. It worked for me.
Violet in Irvington, AL
Tired of Small Toilet Paper Rolls
I've seen a lot of people complaining about how much smaller
toilet paper rolls have become - and it's true. However, if
you are willing to live without the "quilted softness"
that is so lovingly advertised, one of the best placed to get
TP that will last and last is a real janitorial or paper supply
house -- the ones that supply property management companies.
The rolls of toilet paper that are used in
commercial office building and shopping center common areas
have to be long- lasting, with a high sheet count and larger
than average rolls, so maintenance isn't having to go into restrooms
every hour, on the hour. Cost ends up being much less if you
buy by the case or two.
Kamia
Natural Bee Sting Solution
Here is a healthy alternative for bee stings. Having worked
with bees and having been bit several times, I knew I needed
a quick solution. The next time I had 3 stings. I got some honey
and put it on each bite. All pain, etc. went away immediately.
I don't know if that was because it was raw honey or if regular
store bought honey will work also. I would imagine regular honey
would work as well.
Suzanne A.
Atlanta, GA
Lipstick Palette
I had a bunch of lipsticks that were used all the way down to
the plastic base. I decided to scrape out what was left with
a plastic knife and put it all in an empty mint tin.
Now I have a pallet of all my favorite shades
that I can apply with a lip brush. The great thing is, I only
have to carry the tin in my purse and I can mix the colors to
have different shades, too.
Kathy
Likes Country Vet
I live in the suburbs of a large metropolitan area. My sister
lives in a rural area, just 10 minutes from my house. We recently
needed veterinarian care and she suggested her rural vet. I
called around and I saved $150 by using her vet over the one
down the street.
Well worth the trip! Apparently he makes most
of his money on livestock, not household pets.
Teresa E.
Prescription Coupon Magic
One of the best ways I've found to save money, sometimes $10
or more on prescriptions, is really easy. One drug manufacture
sent me five $10 coupons to be used as cash when I got the prescription
filled and refilled. I did nothing more than go to the website
of the drug my doctor prescribed, saw a "Get a $10 voucher"
and clicked. I typed in my name and address and was very surprised
when I got the envelope, there was five vouchers, not just one!
The same goes for any prescription that I now take. I looked
up two prescriptions the doctor had written for my family and
was in luck both times. Both, required you to print out the
page, have your doctor sign it, and take it to the pharmacy.
For one of them, it was a free 14 day supply and the other was
a free seven day supply!
Lynn S.
Bel Air, Md.
Baking Time Saver
When I make muffins, pancakes, bread or a cake from scratch,
I put extra dry ingredients in a ziploc bag, and label the bag
with a marker. Then next time I only have to add the wet ingredients,
which saves a lot of time.
Ann F.
Easy-Clean Shower Curtain
My shower curtain liner was forever getting mildew on it, so
I always took it down, which is a job in the first place, than
I threw it into the washer, or I threw it away. Today I decided
to try something, I sprayed the liner with bleach. Being careful
not to get it on anything but the liner, the liner is mildew
free and looks like new. Also remember to open a window for
ventilation.
Shirley S.
ATM Access
A friend gave me this suggestion last year, when I inherited
a little money. He has savings accounts in 2 different banks,
so he always has access to cash without having to pay ATM fees.
I took his advice to open a savings account
in another bank with a lot of branches and it's paid off for
me. Twice this year, when I didn't have access to my main bank's
ATM's, I was able get money from my secondary savings account.
Pam
Simple Stain Remover
I save money by not buying stain remover spray. Instead, I make
my own using the detergent I buy. Use 1 part detergent to 4
parts water (or 1:5 if you buy a name brand concentrate) and
mix in a spray bottle. I then spray my clothes with this solution
in place of commercial stain remover. It works just the same!
Karen
Baby Wash
Instead of buying the pricey baby washes on the market, bathe
your baby and small children with Dove soap. It is much cheaper
and it is mild so you don't have to worry about rashes or dry
skin. I even wash my infant's hair with it. Why pay more to
bathe your baby than you need to?
Barbara P.
Free School Supplies
I was going to take my boys school supply shopping, but before
doing that, we went to our local Canfield Fair. It was kids
day, so they got in free. I went through a few buildings that
had booths set up like a "health fair." I came out
of the fair with many free pencils, pens and rulers. What a
find! I was thrilled to cross pens, pencils and rulers off our
list of needed school supplies. Just in time for school! I suspect
that you could do the same thing at many different types of
fairs.
Janeen
Do you have a good idea for saving time and money? Send it by
email to tips@stretcher.com.
Your idea could help thousands of readers!
|
