I dunno if this is a success story, but I found out a few years ago that you can make juice without a juicer? Just put fruit chunks into a blender with water (not a lot, it dilutes the taste in my experience). Then blend the fruits and strain it. You can use a cloth to strain it, or a mesh strainer. With the cloth you put the juice mixture in, then squeeze it. With the mesh strainer you pour it in, then use a fork and mix it to get the maximum amount of juice out.
This absolutely counts! You saved money on an expensive appliance by making due with what you already had. That is a huge win! We're very proud of you, kitten.
This should be what you all do before making an expensive purchase: see if you can borrow, repurpose, or make do what what you already own. It's always saved me tons!
Here's more money-saving advice, my loves:
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