iluvmybaby
03-17-2009, 03:53 PM
The economy is so terrible that like most people, I have very little cash to spend on indulgences such as products to pamper myself or manicure and pedicures at a salon. I have come up with a few ideas for cheap, easy ways to perk me up, make me feel and smelly pretty without breaking my budget. I would be intrested in learning your ideas/tips/tricks. Thanks in advance.
Idea # 1: Pedicure and manicure at home, total cost $4. I go to walmart and buy the pedicure set of the pink and white. I make my own foot scrub with ingrediants I have around the house or are cheap to get. Here is one recipe
* 3 cups epsom salt (or coarse sea salt)
* 1 cup almond oil (or canola oil or olive oil)
* Essential oils for fragrance
((Keep in mind I can get 20 I pedicures/manicures out of those kits and the foot scrubs the epson salts can last forever in a sealed bag)) I use this on my feet and my hands for baby soft skin at a cheap cheap price.
Idea #2: I am an avid reader, I live in a tiny town with a tiny library which never seems to get anything new/interesting. I do not have $7.99 and up for ONE book. I came up with the idea of having a "yard sale book exchange," once a month. Everyone brings what they want to trade, no sales. Softback for 1 softback, 3 softbacks for a hard back etc. I have been suprised how much it has grown in just 6 months, I have not bought a single book but the Twilight series in half a year. Whatever is left over and not traded gets donated to waiting rooms at local Drs offices and to the hospital waiting room so family has something to do while they are waiting on a loved on/visiting.
Idea #3: Movie night IN. When you go to your local theater you usually spend $8.50 a person plus at least a drink. This can add up quick. Check your local movie stores, a lot of them have deals where you can rent for $2.50 on some nights or get 2 for 1 one weekends etc
So far, those are the only ones I can think of. I would love to hear all of your advices on frugality without sparing the comfort of being pampered
Idea # 1: Pedicure and manicure at home, total cost $4. I go to walmart and buy the pedicure set of the pink and white. I make my own foot scrub with ingrediants I have around the house or are cheap to get. Here is one recipe
* 3 cups epsom salt (or coarse sea salt)
* 1 cup almond oil (or canola oil or olive oil)
* Essential oils for fragrance
((Keep in mind I can get 20 I pedicures/manicures out of those kits and the foot scrubs the epson salts can last forever in a sealed bag)) I use this on my feet and my hands for baby soft skin at a cheap cheap price.
Idea #2: I am an avid reader, I live in a tiny town with a tiny library which never seems to get anything new/interesting. I do not have $7.99 and up for ONE book. I came up with the idea of having a "yard sale book exchange," once a month. Everyone brings what they want to trade, no sales. Softback for 1 softback, 3 softbacks for a hard back etc. I have been suprised how much it has grown in just 6 months, I have not bought a single book but the Twilight series in half a year. Whatever is left over and not traded gets donated to waiting rooms at local Drs offices and to the hospital waiting room so family has something to do while they are waiting on a loved on/visiting.
Idea #3: Movie night IN. When you go to your local theater you usually spend $8.50 a person plus at least a drink. This can add up quick. Check your local movie stores, a lot of them have deals where you can rent for $2.50 on some nights or get 2 for 1 one weekends etc
So far, those are the only ones I can think of. I would love to hear all of your advices on frugality without sparing the comfort of being pampered