There's sensible and then there is ridiculous.

This is the latter.

Some of it is greener and just as good, so I applaud that. I wonder if she will keep it up.

I guess it depends. For me, there are some things that I happily make at home because it's easier than dealing with the allergen potential in commercial products.

Being neurotic about it probably isn't good for her, but if everyone made an effort to do more with less, we'd all be better off.

I often do this anyway, it's healthier. Fabric softener is full of nasties.

See, I'm all about you doing that because you believe in it. But doing it because it's super-cheap (when you're already living super cheap?) just... overkill.

I've been a fan of frugality all my life. (Mostly due to enforced poverty!) At age 10 a neighbor called me "Scottish" for trying to suck the last drop from a soda can, and I'm frequently accused of making Lincoln scream from how hard I pinch my pennies.

The Frugal Gazette has been a fave for over a decade, and I'm always reading old books and new ones that have recipes and DIY tips.

I have only monthly bills, one store credit card which gets paid off immediately after use. I have the time and desire to search for the best deal, and am usually quite happy with what I pay for stuff.

But I also know when to pay more! You get what you pay for, especially in terms of insurance companies and general quality. Although you can "get lucky" by timing your purchase with sales and searching for the "best deal".

The "best deal" is not merely the lowest price! It includes after care, customer service, transportation/travel/shipping costs as well as supporting local shops in order to keep them open for future purchases!

Every little bit does help, if you make a conscious effort to not waste something, you'll be surprised at how the pennies can turn to dollars!

My favorite! We have ultra hard water, and the clothes come out softer, rinse cleaner, and don't smell! with our allergies, that is the bonus!

I also use it to degunk sprayers and faucets, clean ALL our windows, including the cars, to kill bugs and reduce odors, my goodness, I love this stuff!

I don't understand the author's need to continually insult the frugal people being spoken about in the article. Since when did it become a crime to be a mindful consumer?