Money is tight for many right now, so finding ways to save is all the more critical. Fortunately, there are endless budgeting tips and hacks to source online. Unfortunately, they don't seem to all work, or they present new challenges.
Redditor @Marblu_28 recently asked, "What's the one 'frugal' habit you gave up because it wasn't worth the hassle?" Here are 19 responses that stood out: Responses have been edited for length and clarity. 2. "I no longer wait for off-peak hours to do laundry or run the dishwasher.
My chores were stacking up at the end of each evening. It was negatively affecting my sleep, so I had to stop. If I can get a load in after hours? Great.
But I'm not living and dying by it." — Efficient-Quarter-18 4. "I quit buying any condiments in large bottles several years ago.
With only two of us, that bottle takes up so much room in the refrigerator, and it takes so long to use up. I'd rather have a smaller ketchup bottle and be able to fit two other things in my refrigerator door. Refrigerator real estate is worth more to me.
" — Royals-2015 "We're on the other end of that. It's just the two of us, and our huge fridge is so empty now. We're buying the big bottles of things that won't spoil because they're cheaper ounce for ounce and waste less plastic and packaging.
We have plenty of room for all of it." — legbamel 6. "I opted out of time-of-use rates for my electricity because I was not willing to do this.
We also work from home." — Royals-2015 "Same her.
