Frugal Living: 25 Tips and Tricks to Save You Money

As inflation continues to rise, being frugal has become essential. With prices increasing on everyday items, it’s more important than ever to find ways to cut back on spending. To help ease the burden, we’ve compiled a list of 25 money-saving tips, tricks, and hacks shared by savvy online users.

Library Love

The library: a treasure trove of free resources

I’m an avid reader and have saved over $8k using the library this year. The library is a treasure trove of free resources, from books to audiobooks, e-books, and even online courses. Make the most of it and save money on entertainment and education.

Harvesting Savings

Harvesting your own fruits and veggies can save you money

Some of our harvests were saved for winter. What started as a hobby has become a necessity. Growing your own fruits and veggies can save you money on groceries and ensure you have fresh produce all year round.

Egg-cellent Savings

Get fresh eggs from a local farm and save money

The perks of having a connection to a local egg farm. Fresh eggs are not only delicious but also cheaper than store-bought eggs. Support local farmers and save money on your grocery bill.

Thrifty Reading

Thrifted books are a great way to save money on reading materials

Mom always said “Don’t waste your money on stupid books!” so here’s my collection of fully thrifted/donated stupid books. Thrift stores are a great place to find cheap books, and you can even donate them back when you’re done.

DIY Delights

Get creative and make your own household items

I needed something to hold my shampoo/conditioner bars, so I made this with chopsticks and leftovers. Get creative and make your own household items instead of buying them. You’ll save money and reduce waste.

Price Check

Always check prices carefully to avoid overspending

My lesson for today: check prices carefully! We found these in the regular meat section today and the price was honored! Always check prices before you buy to avoid overspending.

Labeling Love

Get the kids involved in making labels for homemade preserves

We get our kids to design labels for homemade preserves to give away as gifts at Christmas. Get the kids involved in making labels for your homemade goodies, and you’ll save money on gift wrapping and labels.

Luggage Hack

Replace luggage wheels for a fraction of the cost

Replaced luggage wheels for 13 bucks. Don’t throw away your luggage just because the wheels are broken. Replace them for a fraction of the cost of buying new luggage.

Banana Bonanza

Buy in bulk and save money on fruits

30 pounds of bananas. Buy in bulk and save money on fruits and veggies. You can even freeze them for later use.

Gift Wrapping

Get creative with gift wrapping and save money

I had so much fun making these Cartoon gift wrapping! Inspired by the Borderlands videogame. Get creative with gift wrapping and save money on wrapping paper and cards.

Discount Delights

Find discounts and save money on groceries

$8 worth of food at my local discount grocery yesterday. Find discounts and save money on groceries. You can even stock up and freeze items for later use.

Swiffer Hack

Make your own Swiffer pads and save money

Made my own Swiffer pads with my brother’s old sweatpants. Don’t throw away old clothes. Get creative and make your own household items instead of buying them.

Lotion Love

Cut open lotion bottles to get every last drop

“Empty” lotion bottles clam-shelled produced 36oz that would normally be tossed. I can’t be the only one out there, right? Cut open lotion bottles to get every last drop and save money on beauty products.

Makeup Magic

Cut open makeup tubes to get every last bit

Cutting open the makeup tube to use it all. Had about 10 days’ worth left. Don’t throw away makeup tubes without getting every last bit out. Cut them open and save money on beauty products.

Furniture Fix

Fix old furniture instead of throwing it away

Neighbor threw this awesome chair to the curb. One screw fixed the tilt problem! Don’t throw away old furniture. Fix it and save money on buying new items.

Dryer Delight

Fix old appliances instead of buying new ones

My dryer has been doing laundry flawlessly since it was made in 1976. Fix old appliances instead of buying new ones. You’ll save money and reduce waste.

Right Place, Right Time

Be in the right place at the right time to find great deals

Just an example of the right place right time (…). They had just switched to new packaging and marked the old label down to 99 cents at my local Kroger. Be in the right place at the right time to find great deals on groceries and household items.

App Delights

Use apps to find great deals on food and household items

$30 total thanks to the “too good to go” app. Plenty of baked goods for the whole family and the rest will be frozen. Use apps to find great deals on food and household items.

Potato Harvest

Grow your own potatoes and save money on groceries

4 months ago, I planted some sprouted potatoes in a small pot on my balcony. Here’s my first harvest! Grow your own potatoes and save money on groceries. You can even freeze them for later use.

Library Love Again

The library is a great resource for saving money

I love the library most because it saves money. The library is a great resource for saving money on entertainment, education, and even household items.

Butter Bonus

Use butter wrappers to grease your baking dishes

Put those butter wrappers to good use and grease your baking dishes with the butter left stuck to the wrapper. You might be surprised how little can go a long way. Use butter wrappers to grease your baking dishes and save money on cooking supplies.

Candle Magic

Make your own candles and save money on home decor

Made professional-looking candles from babybel wax and old tuna cans. Get creative and make your own candles instead of buying them. You’ll save money on home decor and have a fun DIY project.

Berry Bonanza

Mason jars are perfect for preserving berries

I don’t know who needs to hear this but mason jars will perfectly preserve your berries for several weeks. Use mason jars to preserve berries and save money on food storage.

Fire Pit Fun

Make your own fire pit and save money on outdoor decor

My freebie fire pit! Made from bricks I got on FB marketplace. Get creative and make your own fire pit instead of buying one. You’ll save money on outdoor decor and have a fun DIY project.

U-Pick Fun

U-pick farms are a great way to save money on produce

U-pick farms are a great way to get very inexpensive produce! 22lbs for $22 and we’ll make enough jam for a couple of years. Visit u-pick farms and save money on produce. You can even freeze items for later use.