3336: 6 Reusable Products That Save Me Money by Kumiko of The Budget Mom on Frugal Living and Sustainability

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🗓️ 31 October 2025

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3336: Kumiko from The Budget Mom shares six simple, sustainable swaps that save money and reduce waste, from ditching disposable coffee filters to upgrading everyday items like paper towels and plastic bags. Her practical approach proves that small, intentional changes can add up to big savings without sacrificing convenience or comfort. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thebudgetmom.com/6-reusable-products-that-save-me-money/ Quotes to ponder: "Some stores will charge you for grocery bags, so bringing your own could help you avoid this cost." "Less drying time equals more money saved on my utility bill." "I no longer buy plastic water bottles. Instead, I went online and bought a Brita Pitcher for less than $28." Episode references: Brita Pitcher: https://www.brita.com/water-pitchers/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:00.5	This is Optimal Finance Daily. Six reusable products that save me money by Camico of thebudgetmom.com.
1:09.5	Like millions of other people, I love to start my day with coffee. I can't live
1:14.3	without it. If I had to choose between breakfast and coffee, I'd choose coffee every time. There's
1:20.3	nothing like the taste of a fresh cup of my favorite morning beverage or a jolt of caffeine
1:25.4	to make me feel ready to conquer my goals. A while ago, I switched
1:30.1	from using a curing and k-cups to a drip coffee maker. I made the change for two reasons. First, I wanted
1:37.3	to help the environment and reduce my carbon footprint. I didn't like using a product one time and
1:42.8	throwing it out to sit in a landfill.
1:45.0	Of course, I also wanted to find a way to cut expenses and stretch my grocery budget further.
1:51.0	But cutting out this one-time use product got me thinking about all the other products that I use once and then throw away.
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