The Number One Way to Save Money

June 24, 2009

in Blathering On, SAVING $$

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When you run out of your favorite moisturizer, after digging out the last precious drops for one glorious final application, don’t log on to philosophy.com or QVC.com to order more.  No, no.  Turn instead to your cosmetic remnant drawer overflowing with wonderful, perfectly good products and use those up.  Badda bing. $38 saved.

That’s right. Using up all those products throughout your house is the number one way to save money. Well, I didn’t research that statement exactly. Let me rephrase that it’s MY number one way of saving money.

It’s also a fantastic way of gaining space in a tiny townhouse.

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As you can see, it won’t be that much of a hardship. I have some great products stashed. The only one I won’t use is the Eucerin Face Lotion. Eucerin Body Lotion is awesome. The face lotion, however, gives me a bumpy kind of rash. I’ll have to pass it on to a friend or family member to try.

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Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizer was a staple of mine for years, until I really wanted a moisturizer with sunscreen. Nevertheless, these two little sample bottles will go a long, long way and, combined with makeup that has SPF, should work fine.

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Lancôme Absolue was also a favorite once upon a time, back when I was swimming in cash. The stuff is amazing, but very expensive. The tiny jar of Night shouldn’t waste away in a drawer.

I saved $38 today! Wonder how much money is lurking in my closets and drawers?

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jen June 26, 2009 at 6:05 pm

That is a great idea! You can apply that to anything in your home! I paint furniture for a living, so I have an over abundance of paint all over the place. Instead of buying another can of paint, I am going to try to apply this idea to my everyday living style. I can’t wait to see just how fast I empty off my shelves!!! Great idea! Thanks so much!
And would you mind sharing my blog too? http://vintagehomeinterior.blogspot.com
Thanks again, Keep your thoughts sharing!
Jen

Lovely June 27, 2009 at 6:48 am

I think a lot of us tend to just go out and buy new. Don’t know where that came from, because I certainly wasn’t raised that way :)

I will use up what I have before buying new.” is my new pledge.

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