After a very, very long absence, here's the return of Frugal Friday. Yep, I haven't really had that much to write about lately, but now I have a secret to share.True frugalistas will know of what I'm about to speak, but to me, I've uncovered a revelation.
The discount chemist.
You seen them? Heard of 'em? Been into one? They're pretty damned amazing let me tell you.
I accidentally wandered into one earlier this week while in a different suburb and off searching for my bank's ATM {saving myself $2 in fees - double frugal}.
Obviously one of the main savings with discount chemists is with scripts and vitamins, but let me tell you people, the toiletries! I stocked up on toothbrushes, toothpaste, sunscreen and hairdye at prices I couldn't believe. Even on sale at the supermarket I'd never paid such a low price for these items.
I'll be going back again next time I need to stock up. They even had weird stuff like washing up liquid for sale at ridiculously low prices.
Bargain city.
Frugalista - I love it! :D
ReplyDeleteThe trap is though with the discount chemist, you go in wanting to spend $20 and come out with no change out of $50 because you can't resist a bargain! hehe
I agree with wanting to spend $20 and blowing $50...but you can never have enough lipgloss and hairdye!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I think you have to abide by the usual rules: stick to a list and "do I really need it and would I buy it if it were full price?" criteria.
ReplyDeleteThat said, went back today {with my in-laws} and bought two tubes of colgate for $1.50 each. BARGAIN!