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!

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

How to trim and layer your own hair

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I've been cutting my own hair since 2006. It's something that I have gotten better at over the years as I've learned different ...
Monday, January 28, 2013

Homemade Play Dough

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This homemade play dough is simple to make, cheap, and far better than the store bought variety. It is completely nontoxic, doesn't cru...
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...
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