Normally I’m pretty frugal but it’s looking like I may have to go even harder on that. To the extent of buying and using things I normally wouldn’t want to.
Picking over Aldi’s options again.
I’m checking out the Aldi cat food, especially the dry. It’s a good price but could be rubbish :/
Looking if they have a different face sunscreen or spf moisturiser to the really shit Ombré one… as spf tends to be the only thing I use other than the basics. But no dice. I could try to use the actual general purpose sunscreen but risk my skin reacting. I’ll also be hawking the supermarket specials.
They don’t seem to have a thinner pump lotion either, just a Cerave tub knockoff that isn’t much cheaper than the original. And I don’t like the tub Cerave. I still have some of that from before all this so I guess I’ll just have to finish it. Then move to a cheap unscented body lotion. Not really a generic at Aldi either and sorbolene (the obvious choice) burns my face.
I don’t like their shampoos. Many have silicones which make my hair both brittle and greasy, and one was so highly scented it burnt my scalp. The Frutia might be a go for general purpose but I’m having a hard time finding out the ingredients. I’m also not seeing a generic option for anti-dandruff shampoo.
Their soap bars are all highly scented other than the Trimat goats milk soap but I’ve found that is a lot more drying and itchy than it used to be. I think something changed.
I haven’t seen generic peanut butter options which sucks. Or generic lollies. Colesworth are both so much better on having generics.
Disinfectant sprays, wipes and solutions will be bought if cheaper than the others.
I usually get the Trimat laundry sauce but could get their dirt cheap laundry detergent instead… however it would be rougher on my clothes and wear them out faster, especially as I’m doing laundry a lot more frequently.
I already use a number of Aldi products so it’s a shame they don’t suit me on everything.
Regretting getting rid of an old hoodie and some jeans that would have been really good to have as ‘grubbies’ during this time. I think I’m gonna hit up the mending basket to reclaim some of the things in there.
I also need to sew the broken strap back onto my backpack (those have gone up from $20 to $40 at Kmarget) and patch my favourite comforter.
I can knit and crochet and sew so simple clothing from scratch isn’t impossible. But I’m not confident in my ability to make garments that look good and fit… can’t concentrate for the life of me… and quality materials are expensive.