Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
My Habits That’ll Save You Money & Cut Waste
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items I’m always looking for simple ways to save money without feeling like I’m missing out — these are hacks I actually use in my everyday life!! NOT extreme or time-consuming, they’re little habits that add up & make a real difference! Some came from...
Learn to trim your hair using YouTube step-by-step guides — I've done this for over 5 years without stepping foot in a salon! Over time, you save hundreds while still looking fresh ♡ Click the link! This is the hair trimming tutorial that I use
Trimming your own hair is EASY
If you're paying for it? Why wouldn't you use it? Use it for more than just workouts! Shower there, use their shampoo/conditioner, refill your water before leaving, & even grab a hair tie or razor if you forgot one. You’ve already paid for these ...
Maximize Your Gym Membership
Use Amazon’s Subscribe & Save for an instant 5–10% discount on household items. Once it arrives, cancel the subscription before the next shipment — you keep the discount without committing long-term.
Amazon Subscribe & Cancel
Fancy smoothie bottles or jars are basically free glassware. Wash and reuse them for iced coffee, overnight oats, or meal-prep snacks. They look cute and you save money on buying extra containers.
Save ALL glasswear with lids
Thrifting in high-end areas are treasure troves — think branded clothes, unique home décor, & even puzzles or games. Go with no specific shopping agenda, put on a podcast/album, & take your time browsing! ♡ I live in Los Angeles & have go...
Thrift in Rich Zip Codes
Hotels often toss “opened” toilet paper rolls between guests, even if barely used. Take them with you — it’s free, it’s clean, & it keeps it from being thrown away for no reason.
Hotel souvenir? The rest of the toilet paper!
I’ve used Swagbucks in combo with MyGiftCardPlus for over a DECADE & have made $1,000s on purchases I would've made anyway. Inside Swagbucks, I buy a gift card for MyGiftCardPlus for something I was already planning to purchase, earn points from ...
Stack Rewards on Rewards (Use Swagbucks.com)
Travel-size bottles are convenient but expensive when bought over and over. Instead, refill them with your own products at home. If you run out on a trip, many hotels provide minis you can refill and reuse.
Invest in Travel Size Bottles, then Fill Them for Free!
Save condiment packets, napkins, & plastic utensils from takeout that are unused. I save soy sauces + chili packets for meal preps! Keep a small napkin pouch in your car or kitchen for road trips, park days, or picnics!
Stash Takeout Utensils, Napkins, & Condiments
Single-use water bottles add up fast — both in cost & waste. Invest in a good reusable bottle & make it a NECESSITY to refill at home, work, or the gym. Your wallet & the planet will thank you.
Never Buy a Plastic Water Bottle Again
Hotels provide q-tips, tea bags, cotton pads, & even toothbrushes. If they’re left behind, they often get tossed! I also sometimes take coffee pods/packets + tea bags. I even take to-go coffee ups for home whenever I'm on the go. Bring them home ...
Hotel & Travel Treasure Hunt
Before heading out, make it a habit to turn off lights, unplug electronics, & only turn on AC when absolutely necessary. Open your windows routinely, or invest in a room fan for night! Even small habit changes in AC or heat usage can lower your b...
Light & Air Check Before You Leave
Before you buy an audiobook, check YouTube — you’ll be surprised how many are uploaded for free! Many are split up into chapters on a YouTube Playlist. Another source is Spotify Premium! It gives you 15 hours of audiobook listening every month at no ...
Free Audiobooks, Always
Freeze fruit that’s about to turn and use it in smoothies, banana bread, jams — it’ll actually taste sweeter. Same for cooked rice: freeze it and use later for fried rice that comes out even better than fresh. Bonus: toss citrus peels down your garba...
ALWAYS Freeze Your Fruits
Most store-bought cards end up in the trash after a week. Instead, write a thoughtful letter or make a DIY card from paper you already have. It’s more personal and costs nothing.
Never Buy a Store-Bought Card Again
If your water bottle works, you don’t need a “new aesthetic” one just because it’s trending. Same goes for trendy clothes and gadgets — buy what you’ll use long-term, not what’s viral for a month.
DO NOT BUY THE TREND! It Costs to Chase the Crowd