I’ve always tried to be pretty mindful with money, so I used to stick to the cheapest options for most everyday things.
But over time I started noticing that some of those cheap choices weren’t actually saving me money. I’d end up replacing them more often, or they just didn’t work well enough so I kept buying alternatives.
Lately I’ve been slowly switching a few things to slightly better quality versions.
Some examples:
-A decent hair dryer that doesn’t overheat or break after a year
-Better skincare that I don’t feel the need to constantly replace or experiment with
-Even small stuff like my toothbrush
It’s kind of surprising, but these ended up being more frugal for me because I’m buying less often and wasting less overall.
Curious if anyone else has had similar this actually saved me money upgrades?
Small upgrades that unexpectedly saved me money long term.
byu/MusefulMind9 inFrugal
Posted by MusefulMind9
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Switched to a good quality bar soap like dove, instead of liquid body wash. I find it works just as well, much cheaper and lasts longer. Don’t use cheaper bar soaps, they’re sometimes super harsh and drying.
I agree with you on the makeup and skin care…and ….hair care too. Paul Mitchell for shampoo!
Same here. I used to always go for the cheapest version of everything, especially for small daily stuff, and ended up replacing things way more often than I expected.
A good example for me is switching to a electric toothbrush. It cleans way better than the cheap ones I used before, and the battery lasts forever, so I barely ever have to think about charging it.