Comments on: A Negative Side Effect of Frugality

By: Shawanda

Shawanda — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:48:47 +0000

You'd think I'd consider using dish detergent in my soap dispenser, but nope. It's never occurred to me. So thanks for sharing!

I recently switched from Dove to Palmolive Gold. Dove was getting too expensive. There's a Trader Joe's that just opened up a few miles away from my apartment so thanks for letting me know about the soap as well.

By: Minimalist Mommi

Minimalist Mommi — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 03:21:16 +0000

Firstly, I just found your blog and LOVE it!

As for the soap thing, I use dish detergent for almost everything. I put it in our hand soap dispensers in the bathrooms. I use it to clean almost everything. It's just pure awesome.

Also, if you live in an area with Trader Joe's, they have some amazing oatmeal honey soap. You get 2 bars for a little over a buck! It's safe (I think a 0 or 1 on Cosmetic Database), works amazingly, smells divine, and lasts forever!

By: joetaxpayer

joetaxpayer — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 15:17:04 +0000

I'm on the flip side of the soap issue.

I have a keen eye for sales and coupons. So, when I am able to get the brand my wife love or one of the 3 I use at a crazy discount (like a $1.29 bar of Dove for under 33 cents) I'll buy a huge amount. 33 cents "invested" to return a dollar in a year or two is worth the purchase.

By: Shawanda Greene

Shawanda Greene — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:40:58 +0000

I heard that trick from a couple of makeup bloggers I met back in November of last year. It actually works really well. Plus, the MAC brush cleaner I was using before didn’t lather as well AND it’s 11 bucks a bottle. My makeup brushes aren’t too precious for shampoo.

By: Kim

Kim — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:36:56 +0000

I also use shampoo to clean makeup brushes. It leads to less breakouts, and then you don't need to load up on facial cleanser or foundation!

By: Carla

Carla — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:23:41 +0000

Vegetable is a lifesaver for my hair – especially after I color it.

By: Shawanda Greene

Shawanda Greene — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:19:43 +0000

I’ve used vegetable glycerin as a hair moisturizer. Worked wonders. I didn’t know it was so versatile.

By: bn

bn — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:07:53 +0000

you got it, y’all. dishwashing liquid has served me well for many years — the addition of a bit of liquid vegetable glycerine makes it even better. you’ve got instant bubble bath, shampoo, woolite substitute and even sudsier dishwashing power.

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By: Deb

Deb — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:25:02 +0000

::sigh:: yes, it should be their, not `thier’…fingers of flame strike again! )