tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post2973679948190471549..comments2024-03-18T19:04:20.585-04:00Comments on Cheryl's Frugal Corner: A Bit of THIS and THAT and DID YOU KNOW to SaveCheryl Kimbleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-46507691092888082292019-02-21T10:02:51.030-05:002019-02-21T10:02:51.030-05:00What a great post, Cheryl. I had no idea that all ...What a great post, Cheryl. I had no idea that all those store brands were actually name brands in disguise. I love that. :)Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-78899907967160398302019-02-21T07:53:17.917-05:002019-02-21T07:53:17.917-05:00I like off brands as well.
I think most of us thou...I like off brands as well.<br />I think most of us thought of paint brushes from doing household painting. Those would be the ones that would more attention at my house. I used to do a lot of craft painting, and those brushes were always clean and cared for.<br /><br /><br />Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-664452318214003582019-02-21T07:50:45.992-05:002019-02-21T07:50:45.992-05:00Thanks Annabel. I agree, most times there is very...Thanks Annabel. I agree, most times there is very little difference or any. I do the shopping, and my husband can no longer get to the pantry - so he has no idea of brands. He like it all - he says it is all about how I fix it.<br />I often buy cheaper brand health and beauty products and I have never been disappointed.<br /><br />We do what we can, with what we have and appreciate it.<br />Blessings.<br />Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-26422330991268616472019-02-21T07:37:22.404-05:002019-02-21T07:37:22.404-05:00I am the Queen of buying off brands, lol. I did no...I am the Queen of buying off brands, lol. I did not know about Great Value spices. I love/adore Great Value spices. Now, I know why. Thank you for sharing. <br /><br />I do a lot of these things too. The paintbrush thing also made me faint since I am an artist, lol. I have never ever left a paintbrush to dry with paint on it. Those are my babies I take care of them. SafyneAnaishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037905819241141808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-64322762395518478822019-02-20T21:34:13.132-05:002019-02-20T21:34:13.132-05:00Good tips Cheryl. Many many things are made in the...Good tips Cheryl. Many many things are made in the same factory and the same product is labelled and packaged differently and sent in different directions and for wild different prices. So largely its a con and fancy packaging and marketing tricks. My girls worth worked in the cosmetic industry. Loreal and Lancome are made in the same factory and largely are the same ingredients that come out in a budget line and a luxury line. Most of it is the same stuff! Then there are the really fancy things but often there is a copy cat good as or better if we do a little research. People are put off by tagging packaging....but whatever it is I pour it into my pretty bottle or tin and voila! no one has a clue.I also have heard "oh by my family doesnt like no name brands" pfft! dont tell them! We are in charge of the shopping most often and wise decisions is our job! This is a very Merchant Ships relevant post! With love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-54611832833460628952019-02-20T11:17:30.303-05:002019-02-20T11:17:30.303-05:00Me too. Thanks!!Me too. Thanks!!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-91294217542349337812019-02-20T11:17:08.478-05:002019-02-20T11:17:08.478-05:00I thought the penny idea was nifty too. How easy?...I thought the penny idea was nifty too. How easy?<br />Me too, unless I can get brands cheaper. Never had a problem with taste.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-14553432428324895362019-02-20T09:30:17.411-05:002019-02-20T09:30:17.411-05:00I've always been pleased with Great Value bran...I've always been pleased with Great Value brands. Great tips!Little Penpenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-85726685870068982532019-02-20T09:26:38.009-05:002019-02-20T09:26:38.009-05:00Saving the penny to the day is a cute idea. Never ...Saving the penny to the day is a cute idea. Never heard of that one before. Lots of great ideas here. I always try to buy store brands. They taste the same and cost less. Making Cents Of It Allhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09121344770577065537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-59461429991844379972019-02-20T07:52:37.945-05:002019-02-20T07:52:37.945-05:00You are welcome. I hope it makes it easier to do!...You are welcome. I hope it makes it easier to do!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-34440543941739816622019-02-20T07:51:57.676-05:002019-02-20T07:51:57.676-05:00That is wonderful. We each need to find that spec...That is wonderful. We each need to find that special thing that allows us to save easily. Even if you keep it back for gifts and such - you will never be broke!<br /><br />Yes mam, knowing your prices is huge. We all need to be aware. I have also seen brand names on sale for a steal. You just have to save where you can.<br />Thank youCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-40801166478782179052019-02-20T07:48:58.082-05:002019-02-20T07:48:58.082-05:00I have always kept instant potatoes on hand for th...I have always kept instant potatoes on hand for thickening. It works like a wonder and you get extra vitamins in your food.<br /><br />Good idea for Christmas savings! Didn't think of that.<br />I love anything that saves a little!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-20478198651561287912019-02-20T07:46:49.826-05:002019-02-20T07:46:49.826-05:00I have used on water based, but have been told it ...I have used on water based, but have been told it works on both. Worth giving it a try.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-5597120026612513972019-02-20T06:10:09.133-05:002019-02-20T06:10:09.133-05:00I have heard of the $5 challenge and tried it but ...I have heard of the $5 challenge and tried it but failed. Now the penny challenge is a good one...I have been saving my change but this could up the total a lot! Thanks for the idea. <br /><br />Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402367232977896594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-40548624869307571782019-02-19T22:40:19.639-05:002019-02-19T22:40:19.639-05:00Cheryl here in Aus we have $1 and $2 coins that ar...Cheryl here in Aus we have $1 and $2 coins that are gold in colour. All other coins are silver. I save any of the gold coins. In the past I have used this saved money as my Christmas extras fund. If I needed gifts or different 'special treat' foods it came from this coin savings. We stayed at home last year and we kept the costs right down. I didnt access my coins at all. I am continuing to save the gold coins this year. I like that I have this here at home to be able to access if and when required. I think I will just keep on going with it.<br />Bluey and I use a lot of store brands when they are cheaper than the named brand. Occaisionally the name brand is on special at a better price. It really is a case of knowing your prices and keeping an eye on them. <br />Great post as small savings add up to large amounts over a year.<br />Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06964345893499561504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-38612332627133427072019-02-19T20:34:47.675-05:002019-02-19T20:34:47.675-05:00Great ideas! If it's ever above 20 degrees ag...Great ideas! If it's ever above 20 degrees again lol, I'm definitely trying the car freshener. <br /><br />My husband used to work with a guy that worked for Hiland. He said the WM Great Value milk was from the same vat- only difference was the label. <br /><br />I tried a trick today that my old college roommate taught me. I added instant potatoes to thicken a too-runny soup. It worked great and didn't alter the taste. <br /><br />Also love the penny saving idea. It really adds up to a nice little chunk of change! Great way to save for Christmas every year. For us, it would cover Christmas AND a weekend away!!<br /><br />Debby in KShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10678580135625880717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-8239679524778336362019-02-19T19:17:49.794-05:002019-02-19T19:17:49.794-05:00Is the vinegar for hardening hard paint brushes fo...Is the vinegar for hardening hard paint brushes for water based paint or oil based or both? Good post. Nancy Cozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-71978809521686421112019-02-19T17:23:54.096-05:002019-02-19T17:23:54.096-05:00You are welcome. Hope they helpYou are welcome. Hope they helpCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-83074290455702169752019-02-19T16:38:25.844-05:002019-02-19T16:38:25.844-05:00Oh wow, thanks for the tips! I didn't know a ...Oh wow, thanks for the tips! I didn't know a lot of them, so look forward to trying them out. Thanks!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11093313893708262722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-36058615629139156752019-02-19T16:12:09.223-05:002019-02-19T16:12:09.223-05:00Give it a try - it should work for you.
Same here,...Give it a try - it should work for you.<br />Same here, you just hate to throw them out!<br />WelcomeCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-4465741725717370562019-02-19T13:46:08.141-05:002019-02-19T13:46:08.141-05:00Oooh I didn't know that about softening paintb...Oooh I didn't know that about softening paintbrushes. Glad I couldn't bring myself to throw them out! Thank you :-)Allegrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06045081064157533380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-7083906886554792962019-02-19T13:41:06.849-05:002019-02-19T13:41:06.849-05:00Thank you. I know - how easy to save!!!! I think...Thank you. I know - how easy to save!!!! I think it would be a neat way to teach kids as well (or those adults who don't have a clue!)<br />I am a big change saver.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-18058813239343353062019-02-19T13:29:34.231-05:002019-02-19T13:29:34.231-05:00I love this post. That save a penny plan is great...I love this post. That save a penny plan is great, I think it would be fun to start. I have no idea how much is in my pig bank, but I have almost $300.00 just saving my $5 bills.Out My windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456481267171643227noreply@blogger.com