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It’s Time to Cut the Greys

May 14th, 2006 at 11:14 am

My hair is starting to show grey again, so I dye it today a Copper Blonde. I was a redhead so any red tone dye I can use. I saved money using a strategy that I found in Amy’s D book, ‘The Tightwad Gazette’ in article ‘Three ways to save’ Vol 1 - p42 (CTG)

To recap on the strategies in use.
1. Buy it cheaper.
2. Make it last longer.
3. Use it less.

I have explained this strategy in ‘Re-Reading The Tightwad Gazette’ >> Frugal Question & Answers forum in Saving Advice. I paid $5.95 instead of $16.95 this time, using all three strategies.

BREAKFAST Muesli & Milk 2 slices Toast & Jam - 75c
LUNCH Leftover Spicy Chicken Baguette Coffee - FREE
DINNER 2 Egg Cheese Omelette and Pasta Sauce & Grilled Peppers - 50c

Today’s Full price Tally $16.95
Today’s Savings - $14.00
Bulk Food Replacement Fund - $1.25
2006 Total $-t-r-e-t-c-h Savings Tally $952.40

Posted in $$$ Another Strategy, $-t-r-e-t-c-h, All Food, Bulk Assets, No Spending Day | 3 Comments »

3 Responses to “It’s Time to Cut the Greys”

  1. Carolina Bound Says:
    May 14th, 2006 at 08:49 pm 1147639785
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    I'm a big fan of Amy D., too. I have all three Titghtwad Gazettes and sometimes I just flip one open and read whatever tip comes up for inspiration! The last few weeks I've been using her universal muffin recipe to make cheap breakfasts. I made apple cinnamon today.

    When your hair gets really gray, you might consider letting it go natural. I've done it, and have not regretted it. Most people tell me it is pretty. If they don't think it's pretty, I don't care! It's wonderfully cheap and my hair is healthier than it's been for many years!

  2. Tightwad Kitty Says:
    May 15th, 2006 at 03:06 am 1147662417
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    This is area that I will keep doing for now! I can look very ill and people kept asking am I ok! When I don't dye my hair, I look a very dull pale look without any make-up on. Dying my hair stops me thinking I’m ill when other ask and stop them asking too! (Auto-suggestion can play good part on how you feeling.) If my hair has the feel of straw and I have dull eyes then I am ill! Many times I have found this to be the case with my health.

    Carolina Bound come and join our discussion on 'Re-Reading Tightwad Gazette' your input will be welcome.

  3. Carolina Bound Says:
    May 15th, 2006 at 11:20 am 1147692024
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    I totally understand! There are some areas I won't cut back on either. For instance, I pay someone to mow my lawn, because I know from experience I just don't want to do it. And I pay for cable TV, because I've cancelled it twice, and learned that I missed it too much. You just have to do some things that make you feel good.

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