Thrifty People (25 pics)
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- 5 May, 2025 |
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Resourcefulness meets creativity in this inspiring roundup of ingenious hacks and budget-friendly solutions. From clever upcycling ideas to practical money-saving tips, these visuals showcase how ingenuity can transform scarcity into opportunity. Each snapshot highlights determination and wit, proving that necessity truly is the mother of invention. Let these examples spark your next project and remind you that innovation doesn’t require deep pockets.
"Here's Another $500+ Haul From My Favorite Dumpster. I Haven't Purchased Groceries In Years"
"My Son Wanted A Stuffed Manta Ray For His 5th Birthday But I Didn’t Have Money To Buy One, So Instead I Converted His Old Baby Blanket Into One (Sewn By Hand)"
"Repurposed Old Color TV From The Early 80s Into A Cat Apartment"
"Picked Up A Used Cardigan That Turned Out To Look Much Better In The Picture Than In Person, So I Turned It Back To Yarn And Crocheted The Yarn Into A Cat Bed"
"Turned An Old Trampoline Into A Greenhouse"
"We bought it for our kids 5 years ago. The bouncy part and netting were no longer safe, but the frame itself was in great condition. Almost threw it away but as I was taking it down I started brainstorming and this is the result!"
"Family Thinks I'm Frugal, I Just Like To Think I’m Helping The Environment. Any Time I Get Sealed Air Bags I Make A Slit On One Side To Put My Hand Through And Pick Up My Puppy's Waste"
"For Christmas, I Couldn't Afford Individual Gifts For All The Kids In My Life (I Have 24+) So I Bought A $10 Silicon Mat And A $45 Bulk Box Of Crayons And I’m Making Them All Name Crayons"
"A Soap Dish Made From Unused Takeout Sticks Using Glue And Thread"
"I Was Looking Online For A Product That Would Safely Hold My House Key While Jogging. Then I Remembered That I Already Had Such A Product"
"My Friend Was Going To Throw Away A Torn Sheet, So I Saved It, Made It Into "Yarn", And Crocheted Myself A Basket. I Added A Bit Of Color With Rags Pilfered From My Mom's Bin"
"Save Sunday Comics For Wrapping Presents"
"Join Your Local "Buy Nothing" Group On FB, If You're Able. I Joined Mine And Just Received A Kitchen Island For Free"
"Use Nail Polish Remover (Acetone) To Get The White Rubber Part Of Vans/Converse Looking Good As New"
"Save Your Butter Wrappers To Grease Your Pans. A Tip Learned From My Mom"
"Couldn't Get Rid Of This Ugly Stain Right In The Middle Of The Shirt. Used Some Old Dye To Make A Cool Patchy Shirt Instead"
"Long Live The Yellow Sticker. My Mum Just Got This All For Under £2"
"I Have Been Looking To Buy One Of These For My Morning Coffee But Ended Up Making It With Items I Already Had"
"Using Toilet Paper Rolls And Old Metal Takeout Containers To Start My Seeds"
"Turned Damaged Vintage Levi's Jeans Into Shorts, Hat, And Scrunchies"
"I Finally Understand Why People Buy Large Cuts Of Meat When It Goes On Sale"
"Trying to be more frugal, we got 2 large top roasts for "buy-one-get-one-free" processed it, and cut it up at home ourselves. Now we have meals for days."
"I Needed A Very Large And Sturdy Desk And Didn’t Want To Buy It New, So For The First Time I Tried To Build Furniture. I Think It Looks Pretty Good"
"For Cheap Insulation, Put Bubble Wrap On Your Windows To Help Keep The Heat In. Just Spray Them With Water And The Bubble Wrap Will Stick To The Window"
"My Aunt Requested Crocheted Face Scrubbies To Replace Cotton Pads/Balls. She Asked For 24 So I Put Them In A Repurposed Candle Container"
"I Made Reusable Gift Bags For The Holiday Season"
"Our Brand New Bed Broke. I Salvaged The Wood And Turned It Into A Planter"
