A short, practical roundup of five recent frugal actions: a windshield repair covered by insurance, a useful Buy Nothing find, a large internet bill cut, a successful bleach rescue, and an accidental free ceramic berry-washing bowl.
Small, routine actions can add up to meaningful savings: a service downgrade cut one bill by $45 per month.
Local freecycling and community groups can supply functional items that avoid new purchases.
Minor imperfections can convert a paid purchase into a free gain when vendors issue refunds without requiring returns.
# What happened Kristen published a Five Frugal Things post highlighting five concrete, everyday money-saving or waste-avoiding actions she took recently. Each item is short, specific, and practical — the kinds of small moves that reduce spending or extend the life of items you already own.
# The five frugal moves 1) Windshield repair covered by insurance
When installing an E-ZPass transponder she noticed a divot in Zoe's windshield. The damage was smaller than a quarter with no cracks extending outward, so it qualified for repair. Her insurance includes no-deductible windshield repair/replacement, so she booked an appointment online and had it repaired at no out-of-pocket cost.
2) Sink strainer found via Buy Nothing
She needed a sink strainer that fit her sink model. After failing to find one locally, she picked up a better-condition strainer through a Buy Nothing post. It doesn't plug the sink, but it's in better shape than the old one. The item was nearby and on the way to her sunset park, so she didn't waste gas to retrieve it.
A friend mentioned a promotional plan and suggested her prior plan exceeded household needs. She called Verizon, downgraded the service, and reduced the monthly bill by $45.
4) White shirt restored with bleach
After trying other stain-removal tricks for several light brown spots, she used bleach and removed the spots successfully.
5) Accidental free berry-washing bowl
# Practical takeaways you can apply
# Closing note These are low-effort, concrete actions that reduce costs or avoid waste. The examples show how awareness, small amounts of follow-up (a phone call or a Buy Nothing search), and willingness to try simple fixes can produce steady savings or useful items.
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