In this day and age, it seems hanging on to the dollar is getting more difficult to do. We are constantly searching for ways to save a buck. Turning up the AC in the summer and weather stripping your home aren't the only ways to save money. Did you know that some of the everyday items you use could be costing you in the long run?
Groceries
I remember when you could spend $50.00 in the grocery store and have enough food to last more than a week… not any more, the boxes are getting smaller and the prices are getting higher.
Kellogg Frosted Flakes, Frosted Mini-Wheats and Rice Krispies
They shrunk the box, but forgot to shrink the priceHellmann's Easy Out! Squeeze
Promised no mess, but what they forgot to tell us was that about 5 tablespoons didn't make it out of the easy out bottle!Oreo Sugar-Free Cookies
They didn't put any sugar into them, but the calorie count is almost the same, and the price is almost doubled!Bagged Salads
How can something possibly stay fresh when it's enclosed in a plastic bag with no air? It can't, it gets all slimy and stinky as it sits waiting to be purchased. Almost 85% is inedible.
Household Items
Automatic Shower Cleaner
Just hang it up, and it's like having your very own maid, right? Think again. This Scrubbing Bubbles shower cleaner leaves your tub sticky and spotty. Try some good old elbow grease; it's much cheaper and cleaner!Tide-To-Go Instant Stain Remover
Well, that stain is not likely to disappear! Out of 48 stains tested, it only removed 6!Cell Phones
Yes, it seems we can't live without them. But when you go purchase you phone because of the “low” price advertised on TV, be sure and ask the carrier for a list of the hidden charges. You'll find out it's not so “low” after all!Gain Touch of Softness
This detergent adds a bit more than just softness; it actually causes colors to bleed onto other items, costing you money to replace the items ruined.Whitening Toothpaste
Do they really make your teeth whiter?
A $500.00 vacuum cleaner
... that won't even pick up pet hair? That's what the Dyson DC15 didn't do! Sometimes the most expensive isn't the best!
