It was on sale from £60, but that's still a lot to spend on a backpack
But *sometimes* I am frugal! Here are a few recent frugal wins:
I used a guarantee to get a refund for this pan
I've been contemplating switching out our nonstick for stainless pans. I have a big stainless pan, but non stick is so easy to cook with and clean. On the flipside, it also has forever chemicals and may cause cancer... but I do like the easy cleanup.
About a year ago I bought a new nonstick pan with a 15 year guarantee and last week I noticed the nonstick was starting to come away. I called the seller and they have authorized a return and refund. Win!
I got a £10 credit for poor delivery
When the twins needed toddler beds we needed a new mattress NOW. We ordered next day delivery from IKEA. It arrived with a tear in the packaging and a scuff mark on the mattress.
It wasn't bad enough that I couldn't use it, but I wasn't happy with paying £10 for the delivery either. A quick conversation with IKEA support and I got a £10 for my next shop
I picked up a Lite-Brite at a Charity Shop
I remember loving Lite-Brite. This was £4 and it came with batteries! It's also the good 1980's plastic - I forgot how solid plastic things used to be.
I Bought a Second Hand Cookbook
This cookbook was mentioned on an episode of Girl Next Door Podcast and I love trying to cook with less sugar so I really wanted a copy. They didn't have it at my library, but I found a copy from a used book dealer, and then found a 20% off coupon so it was only £4.50. I'm excited to cook from it!
OK, I feel like half my frugal wins are complaining about poor products, but everyone should stop selling junk that falls apart. I bought a new pair of jeans in January and it ripped in May. I did not notice the tear but it was in a rather obvious spot for others, and certainly showcased my £5 colorful undies from Sainsburys
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Those are my frugal wins as of late! Have you had any recent frugal wins?
