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jadey23
04-07-2014, 08:59 PM
I use fabric dye and a paintbrush to dye the white soles of my Pleasers black. I know of a few girls who would throw away their shoes just because the soles were dirty -- waste.

Kaylak
04-07-2014, 10:00 PM
so amazed by the wonderful ideas! couldnt find a dollar store in my neighborhoold though:(

There are several discount stores like Dollar General, 99 Cent Store, Dollar Tree. If you do a search in your area for any of these stores you should get several hits on them or similar type stores. The dollar store model has become a multi-billion (yup billion) dollar industry.

Eric Stoner
04-09-2014, 08:28 AM
^^^ Yeah but a LOT of what they sell is counterfeit so I shy away from those stores.

Melonie
04-09-2014, 09:22 AM
a LOT of what they sell is counterfeit

^^^ how else do you think they're able to sell stuff 'for a buck' and still stay in business ???

Eric Stoner
04-10-2014, 08:05 AM
^^^ how else do you think they're able to sell stuff 'for a buck' and still stay in business ???

Lots of ways - Overstocks , inventory from bankrupts , salvage.

Selina M
07-21-2016, 09:46 PM
Bumping cause I just learned how to do my own acrylic nails. The kit was $8 at Target, it's probably good for about 4 fills before you need more liquid. It takes about 2 hours, and the first time they did look like shit, but now that I have the hang of it they look professional.

No more $24 fills every 3 weeks!

LAChloe
07-31-2016, 03:59 PM
Bumping cause I just learned how to do my own acrylic nails. The kit was $8 at Target, it's probably good for about 4 fills before you need more liquid. It takes about 2 hours, and the first time they did look like shit, but now that I have the hang of it they look professional.

No more $24 fills every 3 weeks!

I really wish I was patient enough to do my own nails. The amount of money I spend on nails, eyelash extensions, hair, etc is ridiculous.

buttonpop
07-31-2016, 09:45 PM
Besides dying my own hair, doing my own nails, sewing clothes and repairing shoes before I buy new ones (black plasti dip is great for peeling leather or any scuffs on black shoes btw!), here's a few things i do.


-I search online and by experience for drugstore dupes of my favorite Sephora makeup. Just google the name of the brand and "dupe". i also follow some instagram accounts that post dupes, i found them by searching the tag makeup dupes. Just found a drugstore dupe of my $40 foundation for $8. At this point, almost all of my makeup is drugstore brands that I've spent many years finding the perfect formulas for my skin and whatnot.


-I return ANY AND ALL products I dislike or didn't use. Many grocery stores have very liberal return policies and I take full advantage. Dried out mascara? Return it. Fruit spoiled before you could eat it? Return it. Didn't like the new conditioner you bought? Return it. Sephora and Ulta both have good return policies too and will take used products that you didn't like. Whole foods will take back anything for any reason, even half used bottles of vitamins.

-I make my own cleaning supplies out of vinegar and dish soap.

-I buy a 5-pack of my favorite lashes (ardell 45) at Ulta (9.99) and use 1 pair a week. I put a coat of mascara on them when I first get a new pair and then am careful to only apply mascara to my real lashes during each use after that. I pick off the dried glue before re-using and store them a plastic container to keep them from getting wet or squished. Even though I wear them 7 days a week I can sometimes get 2 weeks use out of them if I'm careful.

Cashmere Star
08-07-2016, 11:46 AM
I try to eat at home before work, but I also bring food from home (or frozen food microwaved) so I don't have to buy food while at work.

I get energy shots, bottled water, nail polish,baby wipes, lipsticks at dollar store. I make my own energy drink with bottled water and caffeine drops (I Like Mio Energy). Eyeshadows aren't worth it at the dollar stores IME.

I go to the thrift store of rich areas of town, and charities with influential women/trophy wives running it because they have the best clothes and jewelery for cheap. I got a lot of my rhinestone and nice jewelery there for dancing, and beautiful outfits for OTC.

Don't do drugs, drink, or smoke!! They take so much money and you lose by missing out on potential money. A custie can refuse to spend on you because he doesn't like your smoker's breath. They also age you out so fast. I hate how younger girls than me already have wrinkled skin and tired looks because they do drugs and they live off junk food, and I can tell they were naturally beautiful face and body wise. But idk, they still make money and some guys probably like that "look" (especially the skinny cocaine look), but drugs/alcohol/cigarettes themselves cost money too.

Use Korean italy towel to exfoliate your body, then throw it in with laundry to keep it clean. I've been using the same mitts for 3 years and they're still good as new, and I use walmart's $1 bottle of cocoa butter lotion (it's really good!!)

I keep and use perfume samples from department stores like Sephora.

Make friends with the local beauty school students and stick to one or two. When you're a regular, they begin to know what you want and figure out what looks best on you even though they're students.

I use veet on my body every 1-2 week instead of shaving or waxing. It's very convenient.

I don't dye my hair or tan, and I might be missing out on potential money but IMO I save more time that way and I'll stay longer in the industry in the long run. My goal is super long and shiny hair, which makes money, and focus on fitness. I invest in health (inherent beauty) than beauty I have to maintain and pay for. Spending too much time coloring my hair and tanning stresses me out.

SilverScreenStarlet
10-23-2016, 06:28 PM
Eat at home
Invest money in mutual funds
I put everything on credit cards and pretty much live off the rewards. I've never been late paying a credit card bill.
Dont be late paying any bills
Keep track of frequent flier miles and hotel points. Use a google doc spreadsheet to track it all.

xxxGothBarbie
10-25-2016, 03:51 AM
I do my own hair extensions & dye at home myself for next to nothing, I smuggle in a small pint of alcohol in my purse if I want to drink at any bar or club (when I was dancing), I use Elf makeup & brushes, I go to dept stores like Macy's, Mac & ask for samples of foundations, primers, concealer, night creams, cleansers, moisturizers lol you name it & I live like a queen :)

Oh ya..not for the faint of heart but I also dumpster dive in rich neighborhoods when families move out of their huge homes bc I've found awesome makeup brushes with a brand new brush bag holder thingy to keep them in. I also found never used shampoos, hairsrays, Sephora samples & products. I pretty much just try to get samples of everything like perfumes & such since I get bored of the same stuff after awhile.

AND Dollar Tree!!! Eyelashes, glue on nails, conditioners, baby wipes, intimate wipes, Ibuprophen, snacks, and tampons ;)

We had a rabbit like you
11-27-2016, 11:08 AM
I do trailer chic so that saves a lot. Lmao.
Press on nails.
I bleach and tone my own hair w Sally's products. Saves massive amounts.
Go on YouTube and learn how to cut bangs, layer, and trim yourself or w a little help. Just get professional scissors.
My hair looks awesome because I use coconut oil on it religiously.
V05 conditioner works great and I believe is silicone free. I also use their shampoo or suave.
I work w my natural texture and don't straighten or blow dry.
Buy your own self tanner or go pale.
Wet n wild and elf are AWESOME for the price and you can get your eye makeup more pigmented by adding water. If your mascara dries then add eye drops.
You can use lipstick as creamy blush by applying sparingly and blending into dewy makeup.
I buy a tinted sunscreen that doubles as foundation. Two birds/one stone
You can also use your eye shadows as liners and brow powders..just add water and apply w a different brush.
Starbucks napkins as blotting paper
Sugar or coffee grinds mixed w coconut oil make the best body scrubs or pedi scrubs
Learn to do simple sewing. They sell a tube dress which is literally two pieces of fabric stitched together..for 60 bucks!! When ppl learn you're a stripper they think you're a sucker who has more money than sense and they overcharge.

But the biggest thing I've learned about is "the pink tax". So if you can..BUY THE MENS PRODUCT. Seriously. My razors,shaving creams, etc are from the men's section. More product and cheaper.

Selina M
11-30-2016, 12:32 AM
Super Long Selina Is a Pennypincher That Still Likes Nice Shit 'Master Reply'

Beauty:
- If you have an 'upgraded' Planet Fitness around, it's $20/month for the gym + tanning + hydrotherapy and regular massage tables/chairs + red light therapy
- Groupon! Right now I see $12 gel manis, $30 facials, etc. They run discounts a lot too so it can be even cheaper.
- Massage schools. $30ish for 60 minutes, and with coupons & student/military discounts you can get it to $20 sometimes
- Learn to do your own acrylic/gel nails. I posted this before, but it costs me like $2/full set & I do it while I'm watching TV anyway

Food:
- Again, Groupon for eating out. Lots of 50% off deals.
- If you're a huge fancy coffee drinker, the Ninja coffee bar is actually great. They even have one with a steamer wand now. You can buy the flavored Torani syrups at grocery stores. It's about $150 but if you drink a $5 latte a day, it'll pay for itself in ~1 month.
- Some restaurants do DineRewards, where you can get every X number of meals half off. Sometimes it's the whole 'parent company', like for example Darden Restaurants, so you're not stuck to one place. Even if you don't eat out a lot, you'll still EVENTUALLY get a discount :D
- Loyalty cards. I hoard these things. Literally everyone seems to do these, even the eyebrow threading places here.

Clothes:
- Poshmark is pretty cool both for buying AND selling your old clothes. You can get lots of 3-4 VS bras for $7-$10, barely used designer bags for <$100, etc.
- Sign up for the emails at stores you shop at. I can't remember the last time I paid over 60% of regular price just making a point to shop when they had a sale on. If you don't want the spam, make a separate 'couponing' email address.
- See something you really like at Charlotte Russe, Wet Seal, etc., that's in the front of the store (you know, where they put all the new shit that's marked up?) Wait a couple weeks. Can't tell you how many times I've gotten dresses for $10 instead of $30.

Food/Household:
- Dollar store for dry goods (cleaning supplies, etc.)
- Winco & Walmart are the cheapest grocery stores I've found. Fry's and Albertson's are like 30% higher in price sometimes.
- Buy in at least semi-bulk... like multiple pounds of meat, or stock up if there's non-perishables on sale.
- Learn to cook. Oh my God. Seriously. The amount of $$ I spent on eating out decreased by a landslide when I learned how to cook a few basic things + bought a crockpot. There's some crockpot meals that you can get 3-4 meals out of and they cost like $3 to make, AND all you had to do was throw shit in the pot.

Gia2608
11-30-2016, 03:55 PM
Super true about cooking. Case in point- just got back from vacation- spent 200.00 on groceries for 5 people (that included beer and wine as well as a few things for Thanksgiving that were a little expensive like Brie). So basically, 6.67 a person per day. We went out to eat 2x while we were there and the bill was $50.00 for breakfast (no drinks) and $60.00 for a cocktail each and chips and dip. So worth it.

DamnJolene
12-03-2016, 09:10 PM
wish.com (for clothing)
ebay.com
offerupnow.com (local deals)

SnuffleUffleGrass
12-04-2016, 12:01 PM
* Costco or Sam's Club card- I personally prefer Costco

* Thrift stores- many get new merchandise (write off donations) from Target, Wal-Mart & other "mart" stores. Worth ten minutes of your time to save money.

* Facebook sales groups.

* Kohl's has incredibly awesome season end clearance prices for clothing & accessories. Great if you have an office job or just don't want to spend retail on bling.

Gia2608
12-04-2016, 08:22 PM
Inspired by this thread, I did my own hair color. I usually go to a salon and I was nervous but I think it came out ok..46782

SnuffleUffleGrass
12-05-2016, 10:50 AM
^ That looks awesome.

KALIN
12-05-2016, 11:06 AM
I love this thread! :)

A few tips:

* Eat oatmeal for breakfast - I buy oatmeal in bulk when its on sale (ie. $0.25/lb at Sprouts!) and chia seeds (also in bulk). I portion out my oatmeal & chia seeds in snack bags ahead of time. Add water and fruit and viola! It's equally healthy, cheap & convenient to make after a late night at work.

* Press on nails! I wasted so much money on acyrlic french manis at the nail salon. Now, I use press on nails. I dont like wearing fake nails in general so I just take them off after work and reglue them the next day etc rather than buy a new pack.

* I buy a monthly bus pass ($100) to get around town & go to work. After work, I either pay another dancer $5 to drive me home or bike home if the weather is warm enough to save money.

LoveyDovey
12-06-2016, 06:14 PM
I ask for extra ketchup packets when going through the drive thru so I don't have to buy it. And I take extra plastic utensils while at Trader Joe's market so I won't have to buy them. #Cheapo

whirlerz
12-06-2016, 08:44 PM
I ask for extra ketchup packets when going through the drive thru so I don't have to buy it. And I take extra plastic utensils while at Trader Joe's market so I won't have to buy them. #Cheapo

Yea, cause some pl hardly give out ketchup, I NEED it for my burger, not eating a dry ass burger!
Also, I grab stevia packets, (I actually buy it too) Whole Foods now has it, & Starbucks

Also: I add a little water to my spray bottles of leave in conditioner/products. It's actually good, as long as it's not too watered down.
I also desparately needed more nasal spray, I have the saline spray, & I added a bit to my nasal spray to extend.
Saved my nose, big time!!!

miss.a.p1600
12-09-2016, 05:32 PM
I ask for extra ketchup packets when going through the drive thru so I don't have to buy it. And I take extra plastic utensils while at Trader Joe's market so I won't have to buy them. #Cheapo

I do similar. I always get like 4 extra raw sugar or 1 extra stevia packet when I patronize the coffee shop so I can sweeten another drink at home and not have to buy my own sugar.

I also do my own hair and nails.

SnuffleUffleGrass
12-09-2016, 06:03 PM
I do similar. I always get like 4 extra raw sugar or 1 extra stevia packet when I patronize the coffee shop so I can sweeten another drink at home and not have to buy my own sugar.

I also do my own hair and nails.

LOL I always grab some stevia packets since I forget to stick my own in my purse. My late uncle would do this too & he died a millionaire. So......

Glamourmilf
12-10-2016, 04:55 AM
I ask for extra ketchup packets when going through the drive thru so I don't have to buy it. And I take extra plastic utensils while at Trader Joe's market so I won't have to buy them. #Cheapo

I do this too. I also ask for extra salt and pepper packets. And straws, and napkins.

crystalize
12-22-2016, 06:11 AM
I do everything beauty myself, even cut my hair and wax my eyebrows. Youtube is my best friend! you can search for anything on there as DIY. I also buy Stripper Shoes online, and I don't buy the fancy ones anymore. Amazon has $40 pleasers which they try to sell for $80 at the store.

Camillauk
12-25-2016, 05:18 PM
I colour my own hair with a organic hair colour I buy from a health food store and it works well on my naturally dark hair. I do my own nails and swear by Strong Nail System nail strengthening gel coat with keratin in. Really helps my short nails grow and become stronger.

I buy discounted fruit and veg after 5pm -8pm and get really good bargains so now my food shopping has cut by half by being frugal and using staples in the cupboard instead of impulse buying for the sake of it.

I have a bottle that I bought from ebay and I fill that up with filtered water and put fresh lemon wedges in to flavour the water for fitness and every day. It encourages me to drink more water.

I go to charity shops where I live and have picked up some great bargains and go to dress shops where you can sell your unwanted stuff. Ebay, V Collective etc..

AliciaAspen
07-26-2017, 12:14 AM
This was a great tip. I jut got a bottle of Juicy for $30!

SnuffleUffleGrass
07-26-2017, 06:14 AM
Super-shameless savings tips-

If you're moving & don't want to a do a trip to the dump, Goodwill + other charity shops have trucks that will pick up big donations (furniture) & the stores usually have a site on premises to accept boxes & bags. (Keep in mind some landlords keep deposits over items left in a dwelling after moving out date is past.)

If you live near Universities with dorms- students will often throw out new and expensive items upon leaving school when school breaks start.....they're not going to pay to ship these things home, or they don't need these things anymore. I knew a guy whose whole family cruised the dumpsters at the University of Austin Texas & got lots of nice items. (In my city it's Chinese students who throw out these things.) You're basically dumpster diving for new items/furniture.

A few of the Dollar Tree cleaning items are dupes for more expensive products, I'll have to sit down later & document which ones.

KyliePaige
10-12-2017, 12:18 PM
Amazon!

- Pack of 80 eyelashes for $10. They're not great quality, but can be reused and stay on great with high quality glue.
- Outfits. Tons of cheap ones from China (as mentioned the shopping takes forever, but the savings are worth it).
- Make up. I buy cheap makeup in bulk on Amazon. The only things I don't purchase are foundation and eyeshadow. Everything else comes from Amazon for cheap.
- Learned to make homemade lattes using Amazon ingredients. Lowered my monthly Starbucks bill haha.
- Freezing fresh ingredients in ice cube trays. Such as ginger, garlic etc. That way I'm not wasting money buying fresh when cooking and throwing most of it out.

ioienvyioi
11-14-2017, 09:45 PM
1. I always bring food to work.

2. If I want new outfits I usually trade with one of my friends or stock up when girls who are "retiring" are selling their outfits for dirt cheap.

3. Save all receipts. I learned my lesson after I did my taxes for last year.

4. I always do my nails myself. Also, I take really good care of my nails so I never have to use fakes. They stay naturally long and manicured.

5. Shaving = cheaper than wax

6. I'm going back to my natural hair color (long, annoying, tacky process... You have to have a certain amount of inches grown to have someone pick out a color closest to your natural, bleach it, then dye it to your color. Ugh. Never realized how slow hair grew, lol).

7. If I work at a club that ups their housefee the later you come in then I come in early (my fulltime club doesn't do that though so that usually isn't a concern).

8. I shop at Sam's Club so I buy a lot of things in bulk.

9. I buy makeup from Belks/Macys when there is a special going on or when it comes with a ton of free stuff OR I have a coupon. Sometimes I will buy makeup from Walmart/whatever IF and ONLY IF I have a really good coupon. I've gotten really good makeup for pennies on the dollar that way.

10. I sell worn out outfits to new girls :P

11. We have a creepy customer that comes in that will trade expensive shoes for a couple table dances. I'd rather dance for roughly 6 minutes than pay 50-100 bucks for new shoes.

12. I don't style/straighten/curl my hair so I save a ton on that. I have butt length, thick hair so I lost interest in that long ago. I don't even own a straightener, hair dryer, hair spray, etc. I sold my hair straightener and hair dryer, LOL.

13. I don't go to tanning beds or do spray tans. I didn't make more when I used to tan in comparison to just being pale so I lost motivation in tanning.

14. I will give select dancers rides home if I know they will give me gas money. My car gets excellent gas mileage so even 5 bucks is awesome but most of the time they give me ten for going out of my way which almost fills half my tank. There are only a few girls I will do this for though so it isn't exactly an every night thing.

15. If a travel to a club I normally got with another girl (one I trust) and split all costs. Also, if I know well in advance about the trip, I am good about finding deals online and the earlier you get a room the better.


Most of the things I give up most girls aren't willing to give up but the OP asked for shameless saving tips, lol.


I try to be as frugal as possible. I'm saving up for my subscision/laser treatment for my facial scarring and the surgeon is on the other side of the country from me in California... I save every damn penny.


Holy shit are you me?! I do a lot of these things.. & I love to meal prep plus its good for you.

SnuffleUffleGrass
11-15-2017, 10:28 AM
Re- Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Dollar General etc.- they have really stepped up their game in terms of what they stock & promos/coupons. I always check there first.

I use men's deoderant & men's shaving products. They're cheaper & if you sweat hard men's deoderant works better than women's, frankly.

When I travel I will park my car & use public transit when running everyday errands. Saves stress & gasoline. Plus I get to know a city better.

I buy clothing off of Facebook groups if I can't check out consignment shops. Pennies on the dollar, frequently barely worn.

PinkPopcorn
11-15-2017, 10:58 AM
Re- Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Dollar General etc.- they have really stepped up their game in terms of what they stock & promos/coupons. I always check there first.

I use men's deoderant & men's shaving products. They're cheaper & if you sweat hard men's deoderant works better than women's, frankly.

When I travel I will park my car & use public transit when running everyday errands. Saves stress & gasoline. Plus I get to know a city better.

I buy clothing off of Facebook groups if I can't check out consignment shops. Pennies on the dollar, frequently barely worn.

Do you use unscented men's deodorant? I'm gonna have to check this out. I never really thought about it but it makes a lot of sense.

SnuffleUffleGrass
11-16-2017, 05:13 AM
Do you use unscented men's deodorant? I'm gonna have to check this out. I never really thought about it but it makes a lot of sense.

I just buy what's available. I have hereditary sweatiness so men's works better.

Litch
12-06-2017, 08:36 AM
when I get home from work I set aside money for my bills, savings, tuition, and investments. if I don't have money to buy something after that, I don't buy it.

WendiStarr
12-11-2017, 10:09 PM
Ditto on Dollar Tree and Family Dollar. I've found Dollar Tree useful for cleaning supplies, toothpaste, mouthwash, candles, and birthday cards. For everything being only $1 there, it's pretty awesome. Also, they sell these things that are just like Mr. Clean's Magic Eraser, except at Dollar Tree they come 3 in a pack which is awesome. Family Dollar often has deals on stuff too. Thrift stores for clothes. Sometimes you can find stuff on craiglist free section, just bring a friend with you for safety reasons or public area if possible. I scored a free dresser in great condition that way and a desk. Also, if there are churches around many of them seem to have food pantries. Some of them don't even ask you for pay stub or income info, just as long as you show up on a set day and time they give free food to anyone who shows up.

Piper328
12-26-2017, 08:20 PM
Over time, I've scored a 32 inch flatscreen tv for $45, PS3 for $50 and a bundle of games for another $15, Nintendo 3DS XL system for $40.... etc etc. I've also seen desktops and laptops for dirt cheap. Nice, most of the time brand new electronics for these prices! How you ask?

Look up when grades close/report cards release in your city/town's school district, and around that time check craigslist and facebook yardsale groups or Marketplace. Kids will get bad grades and parents will sell their games and other electronics for dirt cheap. ESPECIALLY the grade closing period after Christmas (kid gets new PS4 for Christmas, grades drop once they get it, it gets sold). It's kind of shitty to think about but I save so much money my conscience is cleared.

SnuffleUffleGrass
01-04-2018, 08:28 PM
* OK boring information but in time for Spring Cleaning Shopping Lists- Dollar Store tub cleaner "The Works" is incredible. Works better than Tilex minus the toxic fumes. 1 buck a bottle.

* Several of the LA's Totally Awesome! cleaners work way too well....all Dollar Store staples. Very helpful if you have a large household or clean up after pets.

* Auto repair- many dealership mechanics will take after hours work. Just ask. This will save you hundreds on suspension work alone. Just ask.

* I used to laugh at this cheapo tip but Crisco shortening works well as a balm for cracked feet or super dry skin.

* Prom season is a great time to stock up on rhinestone jewelry & some prom dresses can be altered for use in gown clubs.

* A lot of gift packs of beauty and bath products are on clearance at TJ Maxx & similar outlet stores right after Christmas. Good to stock up on if you use those a lot.

lovelace
03-28-2018, 08:28 PM
i do my food shopping in bulk to take advantage of the special offers

i make sure i always have food in the house so i’m less tempted to buy fast food after work

i use my one night off a week to sit down and do my own nails

i dye my own hair

i INVESTED in very good quality expensive hair extensions - had the same hair for over a year now and it still looks fresh and amazing (i also use good-quality heat protection spray to look after it)

coconut oil for everything! can buy a huge tub from holland + barratts and they sometimes have special offers on. i use it for shaving, hair treatments, dry skin, mixed with sugar for a body scrub etc

go to pound shops for things like baby wipes and deodrant

i got into a habit of saving all my 1ps, 2ps and 5ps in a jar

since the start of the year i have put £10 in a pot every saturday night. this will pay for my christmas shopping in december so i don’t spend all my november/december earnings on christmas

SnuffleUffleGrass
04-05-2018, 06:22 AM
Super shameless tip (hey, that is the topic)- lost and found boxes at restaurants and bars. If you are in desperate need of a coat, gloves, or scarf....say you think you left yours there & ask about it. Sometimes they'll let you check through the box to save their own manpower. Also a good way to get phone/device chargers. (I worked in restaurants for years. Lost & found items either get dumpster-ed or sent to a charity thrift store. So don't feel guilty.)

Cheap ways to manage anxiety/ stabilize mood- Scentsy warmers at home (cheaper and safer than candles in the long run) breathing exercises, keeping your living space orderly and clean. Acupressure, set mealtimes, and meditations.

Piper328
09-01-2018, 09:09 PM
Turns out... Dollar Tree’s fragrance section is actually not too shabby! I bought their knockoff of Viktor & Rolf’s Flowerbomb ($85) as a gag gift for my mom as it’s her favorite perfume. Wore it another day and she yelled at me for using her expensive perfume before I told her I was using the $1 version LOL

They have pretty scents and tons of knockoffs that are pretty close (I know some wealthier customers recognize expensive fragrances). For $1 it's worth checking out

SubSpace666
06-29-2019, 12:23 PM
Taking your shoes/boots to a cobbler is great! I just had an $85 pair of Pleasure boots repaired for only $15! They look great (besides some tiny areas where he had to peel the shiny top coat bc it was worn and had sprayed new clear coat. In the dark you won't be able to see that! He got them glued, polished, and had black over the worn areas. I was honestly surprised it was so cheap! I'm going to be doing this to other old pairs of shoes I have now, AND they repair zippers and luggage, etc. Save money getting your old stuff fixed and you don't have to keep buying full price for new boots/shoes, luggage, purses!

I'm also into making my own clothing and custom outfits and want to get back into sewing. I've learned how to add glitter to heels quite easily instead of spending upwards of $100 for a pair on Etsy. If you are a DIY stripper, you're golden ;P I'm thinking of starting a store at some point >.<

If you make your own make-up or lotions, even better!

I try to save money however I possibly can. I bought a van and lived/worked out of it for quite some time with an anytime fitness membership and it was really convenient not to have to pay rent or for hotel/airbnb. But it takes a very special type of person to be able to live comfortably in a van (or bus) for long periods compared to people who are used to needing a ton of space. I'm a minimalist and super OCD so I'm really organized ;D


Oh and instead of paying a ton to get my lashes done I buy the Ardell Faux mink lashes and I can wear a pair for about 3-6 days so a pack of lashes can last me a month and it's only $17 :)

I'm a big fan of dry shampoo and often go 5-7 days without washing my hair by not using any hairspray or any product the first few days, and then as my hair gets dirtier, or before it gets dirty, I throw my hair up into either a ponytail, pigtails, or space buns and use hairspray the last two days for those. They last when I sleep and cuts down on getting ready time. And I'm not washing out my dye as fast as I would if I washed my hair every other day. AND I'm saving money in the long run on shampoo and conditioner and sometimes can get by just using other peoples or what is supplied to me with no problems while traveling. I don't need a lot of it and it saves time :) Dry shampoo for my bangs, otherwise I wouldn't need it!

xxxGothBarbie
07-06-2019, 05:38 PM
^ I love this! Only problem I have now is having enough to buy a reliable van to live out of. My current car has over 200,000 miles on it but bc the engine is in great shape same with tranny, I just dump money into maintenence & repairs when they arise, which makes it hard for me to rid myself of it just yet.

I just sold ALL my dvds that I had & got some decent money for them, plus got rid of more clothing crap I wasn't using. I love being a minimalist. I hate owning lots of stuff, esp since my gypsy soul moves around alot haha :)

missmay
01-20-2020, 05:31 AM
Love this thread!

-I only buy stuff on clearance most of the time. I buy baby wipes at the dollar tree or in the travel section at target for 89 cents

-I use extra hair ties as money holders since the pack comes with so many

-I bring my own alcohol to pregame with

-I hand wash my outfits with hot water and antibacterial soap and put it in the dryer if I want to reuse an outfit piece before it’s time to do laundry

-Off brand items work just as well as name brand items most of the time

-I eat before/on the way to work and bring snacks for work breaks and in the car

-makeup products can serve multiple purposes. I use bronzer/highlight for eyeshadow, eyeshadow for eyebrow powder, blush for eyeshadow, Vaseline as a lip gloss over lipstick especially for super dry Matte lipsticks or as a chapstick, etc

SnuffleUffleGrass
01-20-2020, 06:26 PM
* This is a big one and I still forget to check my receipts sometimes- if you buy a lot of items in one trip to the store, read your receipt BEFORE you leave the check out area. I just found out a cashier charged me twice for a cheap item- it's kind of my fault for not checking before I left. BTW the store checker at the exit is only going to make sure you're not taking out an unpaid for item. Any overcharges on your side are your responsibility.

* Use less laundry soap if you wash your clothing on the regular- it will lessen the wear on the garment, and it's not likely that you need to use that much, especially in the age of High Efficiency washers. Dry your jeans by air instead of the dryer to reduce wear and tear. It's cheaper too.

Winged Dinghy
01-21-2020, 08:45 AM
I dry my clothes outside too! I also make my own laundry detergent out of liquid dish soap, Borax and washing soda. Over the years, this recipe really saves you a lot of money.

kimbe
01-21-2020, 12:29 PM
I admit to being a bit nerdy when it comes to things like this, for example, I make my own skin cream/moisturizer. I'll get a lotion/skin cream from CVS/Walgreens with at least 10% urea and then I add argan oil and coconut oil. Works better than anything I've ever bought over the counter.

carmen_b
01-21-2020, 01:33 PM
The local dollar store in my stripper town has essentials like granola ( good mixes too .... dried fruit / nuts ) , coconut water , energy drinks.

I'm so glad I went in there to get road food and drinks. It saves me so much time to be able to make a meal of whatever is in my baggie of snacks and always have food of some sort at the club.

rickdugan
01-21-2020, 02:15 PM
Food/Household:
- Dollar store for dry goods (cleaning supplies, etc.)
- Winco & Walmart are the cheapest grocery stores I've found. Fry's and Albertson's are like 30% higher in price sometimes.
- Buy in at least semi-bulk... like multiple pounds of meat, or stock up if there's non-perishables on sale.
- Learn to cook. Oh my God. Seriously. The amount of $$ I spent on eating out decreased by a landslide when I learned how to cook a few basic things + bought a crockpot. There's some crockpot meals that you can get 3-4 meals out of and they cost like $3 to make, AND all you had to do was throw shit in the pot.

IMHO this was the best advice given in this thread. Not to say that all of the advice isn't great, but you only do most of this stuff once in a while and laundry savings are pennies a load at best. We have to eat multiple times per day and it's expensive to eat decent food outside the house. It takes a little upfront investment to fill up the spice rack, get some decent cookware and enough storage containers to freeze stuff, but after that it's all sledding downhill.

The more you can cook, the more money you'll save and the better you'll eat. Just don't be afraid to make mistakes while you're learning - it's trial and error for sure. When you buy food from a restaurant, you're not paying for the cost of food because that's the cheap part - you're paying mostly for the cost of labor and the preparation knowledge. In my house the food is now better than I can get in most local restaurants, but that took time. The more your skills develop, the more you'll be able to cook endless supplies of good stuff on the cheap. Now we have a freezer chest that we dump sale meat into. Back when I was single, I used to break it up in freezer bags.

Anyway, just my :twocents: fwiw.

SnuffleUffleGrass
01-25-2020, 12:29 PM
I dry my clothes outside too! I also make my own laundry detergent out of liquid dish soap, Borax and washing soda. Over the years, this recipe really saves you a lot of money.

Borax + Dawn dish soap is a great dupe for degreaser.

More savings tips- eBay. It's not as great as it used to be but for the purchasers they can get a lot of nice things for pennies on the dollar. I buy all my LV bags on there.

bananaqueen
01-25-2020, 02:48 PM
Going vegetarian helps me save money :) also going to the library for entertainment or a walk outside