Silly or Genius? 13 Frugal Habits That Actually Work

7. Charge Up on Free Power

At work, the coffee shop, the library — outlets are everywhere.
If you’re out and your phone’s dying, plug in there instead of at home.

It’s not about the pennies — it’s about building the mindset that everything counts.

Over time, you start noticing waste before it happens, and that’s when you shift from “trying to save” to naturally saving.

8. Use Public Bathrooms (Yes, Really)

It sounds funny, but it’s real.
When you’re out running errands, using public facilities instead of always at home saves on water and toilet paper — both of which cost more than you think over time.

No shame in smart resource use.
If businesses and cities offer them, it’s literally part of what your taxes and purchases fund.

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