off the cheap end

Welcome to Off the Cheap End! If you haven't noticed, the title of this blog is a play on words from the phrase, 'off the deep end', which means to go crazy. With this blog, I will be posting about unconventional ways to save money... some being a bit nuts. So open your mind and dive in to simplify your life, create less waste and save more money!

Monday, December 24, 2012

Turning Bar Soap into Liquid Soap

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Use this method to make your own hand soap, body wash, face wash, and even dish soap! For dish soap, I recommend using a bar of antibacteri...
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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Watch TV for Free! Get an Antenna

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Antennas have come a long way and chances are, they're nothing like you remember. They are now smooth and sleek, usually easy to hide, ...
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unPaper Towels (cloth paper towel alternative)

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Paper towels is another one of those regular, everyday items I do not buy. I find them unnecessary, wasteful, and frankly, I would rather s...
Monday, December 3, 2012

Preserving Food with Freezer Trays and Making Baby Food

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Making your own baby food is another great way to save money. It's also is a great way to avoid preservatives, dyes and chemicals that ...
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Natural Crystal Deodorant/Stone Deodorant

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Shortly after moving to Texas, I discovered my tried and true deodorant (Dove, if you must ask) just wasn't working for me any more. I ...
Sunday, December 2, 2012

Reusable Cloth Toilet Paper

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Prepare yourselves! This one is going to be a big pill for most people to swallow. There are actually people out there that do not buy toil...

Eat More Beans!

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Dried beans, that is! Beans are packed full of protein and fiber and they're CHEAP. Dried beans cost approximately $1 per pound (2 to ...
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Monday, November 5, 2012

Menstrual Cup

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A menstrual cup is a small, bell-shaped cup worn inside the vagina that collects menstrual fluid. Menstrual cups are a reusable, hygienic...
Sunday, November 4, 2012

Cloth Menstrual Pads

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Cloth menstrual pads, also known as "mama cloth", are reusable, comfortable, and absorbant. They eliminate the need to ever purch...
Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Homemade Glass Cleaner

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I've been using homemade glass cleaner for the last two years now and it is every bit as good as the store bought cleaner and is a fr...
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