1. Don’t pay top dollar for toothpaste, shave gel, floss, deodorant, body wash, toothbrushes, razors, lotion, and soap! Stock up when on sale with a coupon or when they are FREE. Example: I have about 20 free bars of Johnson's buddy soaps in my basement, free floss to last me 2 years, toothpaste to last about a year, plenty of deodorant-well just check out the pictures of my stash. I also like to get trial sizes for free (assuming the coupon allows it). I often donate the excess to local shelters. Walgreens and Rite-Aid often have in-store rebates and when you add a coupon on top you get them free or really cheap! Don't be scared of rebates. I recommend taking some time (if not already) and learn the drugstore coupon world, it's worth it! THAT'S MY HUMBLE OPINION! Check out my storage shelf in the basement.
3. Go cheaper on hair spray, mousse, shampoo, and conditioner- Yes, you guessed it I am not brand picky on these items right now. Yes, I'd love to buy salon only Paul Mitchell or Bed Head products but they aren't great enough for me to pay more even when they are on sale at Ulta. Nothing in the way of hair care has knocked my socks off and I think I still look great. May be later in life I'll need to use more expensive lines. Time will tell. I buy trail sizes items paired with a coupon making them free often (see above photos)!
4. Buy and use the economy Toilet paper rolls from Costco because they lasts longer and the kids use too much toilet paper anyway. Don't laugh--"treat" yourself to the plush stuff in your master bathroom only (and hope they don't catch on)! You'll appreciate it more. :0)
5. Buy clearance plush towels and bath mats at Target and Walmart. They do go on sale if you watch and treat yourself to a swanky feeling of a hotel bathroom. I don't believe in pulling out the nice towels for guests. I work hard and deserve them daily too.
6. Cut your husband's hair and save $ on haircuts! It’s not hard. The girls and I go to a lady who has a salon in her basement. I have found the neighborhood stylist ladies are cheaper and just as good. She cuts kid's hair $1 an age so, 4 years old= $4! What a deal. My hair is $15 a cut.
7. Buy quality vitamins for the family at grocery stores for 50% off and pairing them with a coupon and they are even cheaper. Sometimes they have rebates in the Sunday coupon inserts.
8. Watch for protein bar sales then pair with a coupon. Sometimes you can get them for inexpensive paired with a sale or try Walmart. My husband likes the EAS brand because of their high protein grams in each bar. I think health food stores prices per ounce are the best on powder Whey protein.
Here's an example (not shown in my stash picture) of a deal I did last night at Walgreens and it ends Feb. 27th.
Triaminic or Theraflu Participating Products 2/$10.00
Buy 2, Earn a $5 Register Reward print out coupon
Use the $1.50/1 Triaminic from 2/7 coupon insert
Final price: As low as $3.00 each out of pocket but ONLY $0.50 when you factor in the Register Rewards print out
10. Do your own pedicures and manicures at home. I got a pedicure set on the after Christmas sale at Walmart this year. It was a nice set and I am glad I treated myself to a present after the holidays. In the summer I do treat myself to a real pedicure after saving for it. This is one reason I coupon--to have the extras in life! Check out my at home glitter toes HERE
I know there are more ways to save in The Bathroom so please share! Stay tuned for Part 4- Saving $ in gift giving and the extras in life!
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