Before I throw an “empty” tube of toothpaste away, I cut it open and scrape the last bits of paste directly onto my toothbrush. I get maybe one or two more brushings per tube this way. Not exactly stellar savings, but, hey, the toothpaste is there. Why waste it?The catch is, Donnie thinks I’m nuts—especially considering we get all our toothpaste for free from CVS (we actually have something like thirty tubes in the medicine cabinet as I write this).
So, tell me—do other people do this, or am I just a ridiculous cheap-o and/or certified crazy person?
8 comments:
I don't do it. But now that you mentioned you get one or two more brushings, I just might. :)
I don't think you're crazy. Cheapo, yes. Nuts? No.
Never thought about doing that. Is it a messy procedure?
I totally do this too, even though I also get all of my toothpaste for free. My BF would think I was completely nuts if he ever saw me do this, so I usually try to not let him see the cut open tube.
waste not, want not
I think it is wonderfully frugal to use all that you pay for. And though no money changed hands you did pay for that toothpaste. You could use those CVS dollars for something else....
Now 30 in the cupboard? That is crazy! ;)
I dont do toothpaste that way but I do my makeup that way..(LOL)
I too have like 15 tubes thanks to CVS deals....
jeannie
I get free sample tubes in the mail all of the time. I use every ounce out of those tubes before tossing them.
Free or not, it is keeping with my frugal tendencies.
I don't cut my toothpaste. I think if I did it may very well send my husband over the edge or at the very least I would never hear the end of it :) He thinks I'm to cheap already and like you we have tons of toothpaste.
On a side note, I do think it's a good idea ..
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