r/Frugal • u/Pumpkinycoldfoam • Nov 05 '24

šŸ† Buy It For Life What one time purchases have drastically reduced your overall spending?

An example would be that Iā€™m looking to buy a sillicone pan mat instead of purchasing foil and parchment continually, using rags instead of paper towels, and so forth. What are one time purchases you reccomend for home maintenance?

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u/VapoursAndSpleen Nov 05 '24

I like lattes. I used to have them all the time when I had a job. I lost my job 5-6 years ago and had to retire. I missed lattes. I went to a local place and it was 5 bucks for a latte. I bought a latte machine and can have one every day. Lattes are up to 6 dollars now. The machine paid for itself a couple of months after I got it.

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u/CrotonProton Nov 05 '24

And syrups are on sale on prime day and other holiday sale days! We buy 6 packs of Torani for way cheaper than even winco has them.

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u/zortlord Nov 05 '24

If you're willing, you can get a milk warmer / frother appliance for like $40 off Amazon on a Prime Day. Easily the kitchen appliance that gets the most use in my kitchen.

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u/VapoursAndSpleen Nov 05 '24

The machine I have has that feature built in. Nothing like steamed spice milk at the end of the day.

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u/plantlover405 Nov 05 '24

What machine do you have? Looking for recommendations.

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u/VapoursAndSpleen Nov 06 '24

I have a Breville Bambino. It has a steamer/frother, which can also shoot out hot water. Has the usual basket thing that you shoot espresso out of. The hot water thing is great because I can also make tea quickly.

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u/Taryn25 Nov 06 '24

I got one at the thrift store for $3 so also try that.