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Frugal swaps cheat sheet
A printable cheat sheet of everyday frugal swaps.
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Sources: Compiled by LimeSqueeze editors. Checked October 2026.
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- Print at actual size (100%), not "fit to page", so the lines stay a usable size.
- It is laid out for US Letter paper and also fits A4.
- Turn on "background graphics" if the colors come out pale.
What is on this chart
| Instead of | Try |
|---|---|
| Café coffee every day | Coffee at home, café as a weekend treat |
| Bought lunch | Dinner leftovers packed the night before |
| Delivery | Collect the order yourself, or a freezer "fakeaway" |
| Brand-name staples | Store brand flour, rice, pasta, tins and frozen veg |
| Pack price | Unit price on the shelf label |
| Buying a rarely used tool | Borrow or rent it |
| New furniture | Solid second-hand furniture |
| Several streaming services | One at a time, rotated |
| Shopping as a hobby | Library, walks, game nights |
| Paper towels | Washable cloths |
| Tumble dryer | Clothes airer or line |
| Impulse buys | A 30-day want list |
