60 Money-Saving Hacks to Slash Your Monthly Budget! | Frugal Living Tips
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- If you need some fresh ideas for how to save money on everyday expenses, then you're in the right place! In this video, I'm going to be sharing 60 frugal living tips - some practical, some interesting, some EXTREME! These tips will help you save money and live a more sustainable lifestyle. From growing your own food and shopping for cheaper alternatives to low-cost entertainment and reducing your monthly expenses, these tips will have you living a confident and cost-effective life!
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My number one tip for people starting out is skip the fancy wedding and expensive diamond ring and use the money for a down payment on real estate.
Rosalin, I'm Amish. The Bishop of our church always performs the ceremony bride n groom n others in wedding party wear Sunday best. Kids and ladies decorated church and firehall for reception mostly wild flowers. The ladies of church make the cake. Gifts are pragmatic/common sense. One couple gave a v large bottle of laundry detergent. Reception is at firehall where most church members are members so they get big discount. Most expensive wedding I saw was $250 least expensive $67. Frugality is the way.
This is the Best advice! We did the same years ago. Zero regrets.
2 friends of mine skipped the engagement 💍 & instead used that money to buy their house. They've been married 25 years & still live in that house.
@karenmyrie6215 smart
But tragedy is that if we skip that we don't get anything giver takes that
I gave up getting nails done. Loved the look but hated the cost. The first few months, I almost caved! But slowly, my own nails grew out and I have so much more money in my savings!
Yes and also my hair! I use to be blonde. I let my natural grow out. I do prefer the blonde but I still like my natural.
Greetings from London 🙏 May I add one another thing to your list? I empty my veg drawers out on Friday after work, and everything on its last legs, gets washed, chopped, and added to a pan of with a pint of water, 2 stock cubes, a chopped onion and souped up to be blitzed! Kids call it IFITS soup, if ITS in the fridge, it’s in the soup! And healthy too!
Lol! I love that! That might become my new Saturday motto!
I wish I was more disciplined, I look at the veg and fruit and wonder how much I will throw away. I know, I know stupid huh?
Good one for sure
Genius!!
I love the fact you're talking like a real person who gives real advice with no promises like "i did that and now i got 10 000 every year blablabla"
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Wow! Zero fluff in this. Straight to the point with no wasted time. Impressed!
As a teenager, I learned to sew. Even if you don't make your clothes, you can save a lot of money by knowing how to do repairs such as sew on buttons, hem pants & skirts, and do alterations.
I have been shocked at the prices my friends have paid for these things.
One male friend learned that I could sew and wanted to hire me to do some repairs for cheaper than he have to pay a "professional" do it.
I refused.
I told him I would teach him how to sew buttons on his shirt and repair the hem of his pants. At first, he was taken aback but decided to take me up on my offer. Once I showed him how, he was so proud of himself & and thrilled about saving a lot of money. He said, "I didn't know how easy it could be!"
I pay $25 for a gym membership.
It actually keeps me from spending extra money because when I get bored, I can always get up and go to the gym. They also have group exercise classes so I get my money's worth
That is super smart and super healthy! I like this one!
Only $25 a month for gym membership is great.
Haha I love #24 eat less food. I started doing IF (intermittent fasting) I now eat only 2 meals a day
I do intermittent fasting periodically as well! For me it seems to help with my morning productivitiy...and of course it saves some money lol!
I do this naturally because I am not a big eater. Lol
That is cute bob Ross painting with a twist which is what I have thought of for just myself. Lol
With two thirds of the country overweight and one third obese, eat less is definitely good advice for many. It is important to maintain high nutritional standards, because a lot of eating is done because our bodies are not having their real nutritional needs met. Filling up on cheap empty carbs is not satisfying in the long run.
Margo…and don’t forget emotional and stress eating
I make over 100k, but I do 90% of these. The only thing I don’t mind spending my money on is quality groceries. I can wear a $1 shirt, but no junk food. Mostly organic. Great vid.
Bringing your own lunch and drinks saves so much money. We only eat out on birthdays!
Rosalind, I'm Amish joined 1985. They save a ton on weddings. First thry don't wear jewelry so no rings to buy. The weddings are held n the church/meeting house the younger boys n girls decorate with wild flowers n homemade stuff. Every church/meeting house has a Bishop n 2 preachers n a Deacon. The Bishop marries the couple. The reception is y
Usually held at locL firehall where most males volunteer. The cake is baked by the ladies of the church. They marry in their Sunday go to meeting clothes. Gifts are pragmatic useful items from a huge jug of laundry detergent to 6 day vol work on the bride n grooms farm or house or 2 calves 1 to butcher when a steer n 1 to sell so they can get 2 more calves n Apring. Cards n such r made at home. All this saves a crap load of money it gets everyone together In celebrating the wedding. It shows love all round. A lot of couples starting out could see a lot of money and their stress level would b so reduced. Maybe they could have an Amish themed wedding bringing people together. The most expensive wedding I attended cost$250 the other married men were ready to faint. How can he afford it they said. Another man said his wedding was $103 another $89 another $76. Anyway I think it's much better this way. The average modern wedding costs $35000 then a lot are divorced within 4 years. It makes no sence. An Amish themed wedding would b much more memorable n enjoyable. Weddings like Christmas n such has become so commercialized. And if they divorce the wedding planner wouldne even remember them as its all about money for them.
I quit eating out too. I was amazed how much I saved.
I love your approach to all this. As a retired person I had to learn all of this by myself. I have passed on this same information. I ONLY shop once a month for groceries. I pay my bills way before the due day. I only cook from scratch. I have worked it out so that now I only have eight bills, and live debt free. You are passing important information 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋💯
Instead of dryer sheets I use dryer balls. I paid $10.00 at Target for 3 dryer balls. They are good for over 1000 loads in the dryer. I no longer waste money on dryer sheets.
I use two tennis balls. They do a fabulous job of removing lint and static.
I use dryer balls too. If I want fragrance I put a few drops of essential oil on each one
04:33 U R right; fasting is becoming more popular.
Offer it up to God. He will use that sacrifice for helping other people when it comes to balancing this world.
Another trip, pre pay bills by $5 or more dollars a month. Stock up on panty items you use. Buy 1 or 2things a month. Buy things that only on sale or a discounts stores. You will have a great panty, save alot of money, and save gass going to food store.
Absolutely!
I actually like making meals at home.
Me tooooo! ,😊
YES to Public Libraries!!!
Also while travelling its a great sancuary because you can get help use maps, print directions, use free toilets, computers, wifi, water fountains, and bigger cities sometimes have cafes onsite. Also shade on a really sunny day and refuge on a stormy day. No time restrictions or having to buy a coffee etc just to stay.
For laundry; powdered detergent will save money in the long run, I've been on the same bucket of Nellie's for about two years, all you need is a spoonful per load, there's water in the machine anyway so why pay for it in the detergent.
And I agree on cold water except for underwears, things that touch the tush should be sanitized. That's what I separate from the rest and do a hot mini load.
Also having a drying rack to save on using the dryer is a must, especially in the winter where the air is dry anyway.
The best thing I did for my wallet is learn to cook great meals and tailor clothing, I'll thrift and adjust, and I'll stretch that grocery money for a long time.
Thanks for the tips!
Drying rack is a good move for delicate clothes or items from dryer that arent fully dry. I dry all my clothes except socks underwear heavy towels.
The older i get, the less i care about people's opinions. Often in the country i live, items are not priced or incorrectly priced only for us to enter the cashier and see a prize we are not willing to spend for that particular thing. I simply put it back or have them put it back because prizing their items is not my job and neither will i be embarrased at who looks at me and think whatever they want. Yes...overeating is expensive. Microwaving is okey. Wasting food is bad. Great points, dear.
My grandmother would approve! She would use their paper napkins several times, initializing each with her thumbnail. When they got too grubby for the table, she would put them in a drawer to use for spills on the floor. No new paper towels on that floor!
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Our mom would cut the (already cheap 😂) paper napkins in half😉
Use a towel or sponge, wash it later
We used to laugh when my uncle cut paper towel and napkins in half. This was before they had “select a size.” That uncle is a multi millionaire and you’d never know it. We joke with him about his “brand new” thrift store suits and Hawaiian Walmart shirts. We’re able to joke because others judge the guy with the frugal hacks that helped make him a millionaire. He also won’t buy a new car. All his cars come off the lot used. He keeps them for at least 10 years.
I watch a ton of frugal videos and you are the first black woman with frugal videos. I'm surprised there aren't more because many not outer moms and grandma's had to be frugal out of necessity to survive. So excited to see a black woman with a frugal channel! Subbed! 😊
Exactly! 💯 To everything you just said!!! I hope to bring a slightly different flavor and perspective to the topic! Thank you so much for commenting and subscribing!
@@frugalcreativeliving 😊
Why would it matter, what color the you tuber is !!! Not Cool !!
Check out His and Her Money too!
@@jat6547 It doesn't matter what color the UA-camr is. The vast majority of frugal UA-camrs Im subbed to are white. I was just saying that's it's nice to see another black woman doing frugality videos because it's so rare. I'm glad she's representing. 😊
I'm a single mum who became a homeowner last year. It was a huge milestone for me! Having suffered large impact from covid ,On top of that, I'm also fortunate enough to have a pretty decent monthly income through my successful strategic investments. As a result, I have carefully planned for my retirement after my kids are done with college.
Wow, interesting indeed! Currently I'm in need of investment ideas or tips. Earlier this year I hesitated and failed to take any action until now. However, I'm determined to try some new as I am very open to various investment ideas . I want to be retired in my forties or fifties. I really wish I can achieve what you have achieved and I believe it will happen
It's essential to comprehend the complexities of investing. Having a trustworthy support system, such as a financial adviser, who can advise you is crucial, especially when choosing assets.
Thank you for your advice, it's challenging to find a reliable investment advisor here. Seeing the success you have achieved through investing I would love to have access to your investment advisor.
Generally, investing requires higher knowledge. For this reason, it's important to have a solid support structure to guide you through especially in asset picking. I operate with (ALEX MARTIN TARLOR) an investment specialist who partners with a licensed wealth management firm. For the record, his experience has been the best for my finance
Wow, I'm surprised you know Alex martin tarlor He has been my financial advisor for over a year now and not only do I receive large passive income monthly I am able to achieve 4 out 5 financial goal I have for the year
Good tips! I was laughing at the tip of “eating less.”😂 Most Americans especially need to take heed!
Right?! 😁
Love "the eat less food"
The biggest tip i have is stay home as much as possible. Limit trips to the store. Dont sit in drive thru lines wasting your gas.
Staying home definitely makes a difference!
Yes! Just something that simple. Some people feel like they HAVE to get out. A walk does the trick and it's free.
Don't shop on line.
Love this Bob Ross example of a painting night with dollar tree.
"Eat less food"! Lol 😅😂 You're so right about that one! All of these thing's are very helpful. I do a lot of them already. I don't think most people even think to set a budget which is a must. Pay attention to prices ,shop sales, use coupons and don't buy unnecessary item's. Save and invest!😊
My parents starved during the depression, so when they finally had good jobs: we had way too much meat. So I enjoyed, eat less
I pay all my bills by the 20th of ea month, ahead. NOT on the 20th overdue. That meant that I had to catch up a whole month ahead. My mortgage, car payment, utilities are all paid on this date, and it is so satisfying.
I know how that feels! Peace of mind!
I always keep.the heat between 64-66. We live in WI. Everyone wears 3 layers inc a fleece hoodie and slippers. Everyone is warm and cozy!
13:00 I live in California and our state park (including beaches) system has a set up with our libraries where the state parks have issued day passes to the libraries so people can park for free instead of being charged $10 per day! I live in Watsonville and my library let's you check out a pass for three weeks.
I was amazed at some of the ‘frugal’ tips on here. I think they must be aimed at moneyed people, not people who are truly struggling! For instance, not eating out, cutting down on meat consumption, buying from second hand shops, cooking from scratch…..they are all the kind of thing struggling people already do as they do not have the money. We were married and bought our first house 43 years ago. aged 21 and only had items given to us to furnish house, and I made curtains. Times got harder when the financial crash made mortgage rates soar and we just had to use all our money on paying the mortgage so we wouldn’t lose the house. I only had clothes that were given to me or I bought in charity shops. Everything was made from scratch, the ends of soap were collected and grated wash clothes. We grew veg in the garden, went out walking or to library, museum etc (free entry) no food was wasted. Anything left over was used next day in soups, pies, curries etc. no clothes dryer, everything dried on outside line and finished off on a clothes horse inside. Heating wasn’t used unless it was frozen outside. More clothing and rugs to put over knees. Heat was never left on when we were out, and never over night. I’m aghast at how wasteful people are and what is considered ‘essential’ basically, if we didn’t have the money, we didn’t buy anything. There were days when we couldn’t eat.
Thanks for your comment! I would venture to say that anyone who is able to watch this video is someone who is "moneyed" or has some kind of income. And there are people who have extremely low incomes but still spend their money on frivolous wants and have very little left for their needs leading to constant utility shut offs, leans on their homes, credit card debt, etc. You made great choices with the little you had. There are people that don't know how to that instinctively and that's who this video is aimed at. Be blessed!
@@frugalcreativeliving yes, you’re right. There will always be people that can’t or won’t budget properly. Also, I am in the UK, and there might be different life expectations/lifestyle. I am proud of how my house was immaculate, as were my children. I knitted and made clothes. My Husband is a proud Man and would not have let anyone know we were struggling. People thought we were well off due to our high standards with little money. Home cooking from scratch is the biggest way to save money.
You are an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your tips.
Amen, 🙏 lovely video❤
Great tips, I do most but good reminders. I think this is for everyone, even if you have $$$, it's good to be aware.
Blue construction/work paper towels can be washed and dried many times. They actually get softer and more absorbent.
My husband gets those from Home Depot sometimes! You're right! They are very durable.
I had no idea! Wow!
Omg! That is Cameron and Lauren from Love is Blind doing the date night painting.
Yes!
I use fans and open windows during the summer. Close the faucet if no using water and dry clothes outside or hanger
Woaaah! 72 degrees??? SOOO HOT. Dress for the season. In the winter, there is no reason you can’t wear sweaters and fleece around the house. It is much healthier than keeping the heat even at 70°. What I discovered is that when I keep the thermostat low, WE DO NOT GET SICK. By low I mean about 63° during the day and 59 to 61° at night. We live in New England. If I kept my thermostat where others do, all of my income would go toward paying utilities. That is my least favorite use of my income. You get used to having the temperature lower and it is healthier. When it gets very hot in the summer, I do not use a lot of air conditioning. Just enough to keep the indoor temperature somewhat cooler than the outdoor temperature and to keep the humidity at a healthy level.
I grew up with my parents keeping the heat around 80 degrees which was way too hot for me. Then I lived with my grandmother for 8 years who kept the temp around 65 which was a little too cold for me. When I was single I kept it around 69 but that's too cold for my husband so, we have to compromise and it's still much lower than how it was when I was growing up. It's all relative. We have to balance it out in other ways. Thanks for commenting!
@@frugalcreativeliving Agree with being comfortable. Having an enjoyable life inside ones' home is essential. Mine is set on 72 degrees....before I take a shower, I turn the heat up so I don't get in the shower cold and take a hot shower to warm up (better on my skin). Then when I get out, turn it down to 68 degrees for my desired COMFORT.
I was searching UA-cam for frugal living and every video I saw was too long and went on and on for a lot less tips, grateful for your video!
So glad!
I learned to cut my hair on tube. I really like this. It is not as scary as you think. I've been doing it for 10 years. Do one section at a time to avoid cutting something you didn't mean to. I'll never go back to a salon.
Wow please do a video I'm trying to do it myself in layers
In my area there are little art libraries. There are often full of craft items, crochet projects, and DIY books. Learn a new skill or craft without spending money.
What a cool idea!
Wow! I've been wishing we had something like that here.
Refill hand soap with a cheap dish liquid and 2 tablespoons of alcohol. put dawn dish liquid into a pump bottles and one pump onto a wet cloth will wash all your with out the water running on water in a sink dishes and then you simply rinse
Absolutely! It took me a while to realize that even though Dawn dish detergent usually costs more than other soaps, it lasts a lot longer and is therefore a better value!
Dollar tree sells quality made in Canada hand soap 16 oz bottles for $1.25 can't beat that
We wash our dishes with soap on a hot wet sponge. Then rinse under running water. This actually saves hot water, because we were constantly getting interrupted while doing dishes, which wasted a whole sink of hot water.
Love your videos. Many helpful tips. I like that you are precise and too the point.
I like your suggestions. I already do most of them. May I add a couple?
Avoid using paper towels. Just use cloth napkins and wash those.
Go solar if you are a homeowner. If it’s available in your area, invest in solar panels and save on electric bills. (I pay $20.00 a month for heat/ac.)
Reuse holiday and special occasion gift bags.
Learn about amortization tables if you are a homeowner. Use it to pay off your mortgage years earlier by avoiding interest.
Great tips! Thanks for sharing!
no spend month(s) only essentials, freeze gravy or add water to the frypan after frying meat to freeze to add to your next soup, use Instapot quick cooking less power, use vinegar & b.soda to clean most of your house, bulk cook & freeze. Live debt free life opens up the choices you can make, stop getting nails, eyebrows--do them yourself, if you dont cut your own hair, extend the time between cuts. Keep filters clean, prolongs the life of your item, including vacuum your blow dryer lint, add the small chunks of soap to the liquid hand soap bottle
Great tips! Thanks for sharing!
I'm so glad you have/had a special grandma, and you remember what she taught you and are always giving her acalades and credit to the first and most important school house, the home!
Wow! Thank you so much for saying that! I was definitely blessed to be able to learn so much from both of my grandmothers!
Our public library also has family passes that can be borrowed for museums and historical places.
This has been my lifestyle for ever!lol
7:00 The only caveat about using cold water when washing clothes is that you must use a liquid laundry detergent because according to my repair man, cold water won't dissolve powdered detergent. My mother doesn't like using liquid detergent because of the big jugs you buy. So we fill our electric kettle and heat it up, put the powdered detergent in the bottom of the washer, then after the water comes to a boil, pour it over the detergent, load the washer and run it on cold.
You are so right about the powdered detergent and cold water, but what you all do sounds like a great solution!
@@frugalcreativeliving thank you! 😊 Having an electric kettle helps, but you could just as easily heat the water on the stove.
Or just dissolve the soap in warm water before you add it to the washer
I learn to be frugal and have saved a whole lot.👍🏽🥰❤️
We are doing $100 eating out for all of the season of Lent! Cooking from home
I'm surprised to hear these common sense recommendations from a young person. Great post
Thanks!
Wish more Podcasters were like you getting right to the nitty-gritty of their message! Plus you deliver in such a very sweet cheerful way! Great job! God bless You! ❤️👍
Wow, thank you!
@@frugalcreativeliving You are very welcome! Thank You!
Ive always been frugal,its just built into me like it was my mother was,no matter how much money i had i still was frugal,then ended up on my own with part time work,but because i bought quality furnishings rather than cheap they will last a life time,have savings from the good time money,paid my house 10 years early and buy 2nd hand from charity i can live ok on my part time wage.i even cut my own hair and buy reduced food and eat very well.
Our library has a puzzle exchange area and also our Friends of the Library group has a sale section of books, cds, magazines, etc. Debbie
Your pipes will not freeze if your house is a little below 62F. 45F is generally safe for pipes, 50F is plenty of a buffer.
Love the way you get right to it and don't drag everything out like some others do! Thanks ❤
You are so welcome!
Bob Ross night for date night! Sweet! Board game night is a lost jewel. Going out every night or even week, for entertainment, is over rated. Save those for special occasions and choose the venue wisely to optimize everyone's enjoyment. Good advice video. Subbed!
Thanks so much for commenting and welcome to the channel!
1. Track Your Expenses [00:15]
2. Monitor Your Bank Accounts (to see if you are not overdrawn or overspending) [00:27]
3. Set Up Auto-Transfer To Savings [00:37]
4. Know How Much Things Cost While Shopping [00:50]
5. Activate Cash-Back Deals [01:03]
6. Have Multiple Ways to Make Money [01:16]
7. Save Your Change [01:37]
8. Separate Spending and Bill Accounts [01:45]
9. Set Short-Term/Long-Term Saving Goals [01:52]
10. Pay Bills ASAP [02:03]
11. Store veggies
12. Carry Drinks From Home
13. Pack Your Lunch/Dinner For Work
14. Stop Eating Out
15. Make Food From Scratch
16. Grow Your Own Food
17. Reuse Disposable Items
18. Shop International Food
19. Free Reward Programs
20. Try Store Brand Foods
21. Eat Leftovers
22. Use Theme/Capsule Meal Planning (A lot of meals from a few ingredients)
23. Go meatless (Beans)
24. Eat Less Food
25. Alternate Streaming Services
26. Family Game Night
27. Have Movie Night At Home
28. Do Date Night At Home
29. Use Your Public Library
30. Keep Your Thermostat between 62-72 degrees
31. Stock Up On Blankets and Sweats
32. Turn Out the Lights When Not In Use
33. Wash Clothes in Cold Water ONLY
34. Make Your Own Curtains
35. Flush and then Shower (??? SMH)
36. Brush Your Teeth in Baking Soda
37. Use Sock For a Bar of Soap
38. Add Water to Hand Soap
39. Shine Shoes with Vasoline
40. Dye Cutting Machine
41. Exercise At Home
42. Pack A Capsule wardrobe
43. Use Google Maps For Gas
44. Wear the same few clothes often
45. Avoid Dry Clean Only Clothes (for items you plan to wear regularly)
46. Hat, Gloves, and Scarves from the Dollar Tree
47. Use half cup of detergent
48. Use Raw Food For Hair
49. Make Your Own Dish Liquid and Water for cleanup
50. Accept Used Items
51. Don't Replace instead Repair
52. Thrift Stores
53. Use UA-cam To Learn To Maintain a Car
54. Charge Your Phone in the morning
55. Cut Hair Yourself
56. Reuse Your Paper Towels
57. Split two-ply tissues
58. Save Your Plastic Shopping Bags
59. Learn a New Skill
60. Upcycle and Repurpose as much as possible
Wow! Thank you for writing out the list! So helpful!
I reallyyy. Thank you for the list ....
Great tips! Thank you!❤
Thanks for doing this list!!!!!
Public libraries are awesome
Movie night and game night. ❤
You have a wonderful channel. Never a wasted minute and basic ah- ha advice. So often the littlest action can make the biggest difference and you help us remember that fact.
What a blessing! Thank you so much for your generous comment!
Love this video as its common sense for most of these saver tips. I buy refillable hand soap and and just use half in a re-usable soap pump and add water the rest if the way. That lasts me months. This way I save time to grocery store, money, and less plastic bottles for the landfill.
Back when my boys were little, I learned how to do basic haircuts. Fast forward 30 years and I’m still cutting 2 of my “boys” hair and my husbands. I also trim my own and only get mine professionally cut maybe once a year or so. That has saved probably $1,000 or more I’ve the decades. 😅
Definitely a money-saver!
you have a knack of teaching.... this is very good
I appreciate that! Thank you!
Eat less food.. try fasting (alternate day fasting). You save $, get healthy and loose a little weight too. Sounds like a win win to me😊
Check with your doctor first though. Fasting can be deadly, even intermittent.
@@sonjastarr1364 If you are a diabetic fasting can be deadly.
This is an extremely irresponsible comment to make, shame on you.
In Georgia our libraries also have state park passes & parking tags to get in free at any state park. We also have free museum and zoo passes for up to 4 people that you can check out from our libraries.
Excellent! Libraries are a tremendous resource!
Hi new to your channel I loved the night with loved ones to do a Bob Ross painting party, that is brilliant! Love Ruthie
Welcome!
God bless you , Mama, You are the Best..........Your unborn son from the middle east
This is the best video I've seen on frugal living tips. I'm going to watch her other videos, now.
Wow, thank you!
also there are book sales at the library sometimes
That's true! Interestingly, my local library also gives away books sometimes. It's a great resource.
I love this video! Her style is quick, down to Earth, and sensible. Easy to listen to and re-listen to.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I do the streaming service idea with those free trials . When you mentioned Kool Aide , that is something you dont hear alot of these days😂
Lol! 😆 Kool Aide definitely feels old school but I love it! Thanks for commenting!
Here I am finally seeing the light on budgeting. I was raised by a single mom and I remember a few times our lights were cut off and sometimes our bare necessities weren’t met.
Now here I am a single mom with no guidance besides online help to figure out how to budget properly. It is a process 😅
I’m 100% confident in my budgeting now.
The easiest way I budget is separate everything into three categories.
Income | Expenses | Total
I do this for every single week and I’ve budgeted everything for the next 10 months. I plan on teaching my kids this technique. It’s the easiest way I’ve learned on my own.
Thank you for this video! You are so helpful! ❤
Thanks for sharing! No matter what our beginnings are, we have the ability to learn how to do better and the best we can do is apply it and pass it on to someone else, so - Good Job!
@@frugalcreativeliving that is so true! Thank you again! 🥰
The sock and soap tip is so helpful!
Great ideas! I change into OLD clothes while at home, but put on nicer clothes when going out. Love the capsule wardrobe idea! I keep clothes until they completely wear out, then use them for cleaning rags. I've also made my own cleaning solutions, and use cold water for laundry.
Thank you so much for commenting!
I wear an apron when cooking or cleaning too to save my clothes.
I was taught this as a small child. You change out of your "school clothes" into "play clothes", just the same as you do when you change out of your "church clothes" into your "play clothes". Now, in addition to the church clothes change, I do the "work clothes" change to "play clothes".
1. Sanitize a 32oz mason jar. 2. Put a used, or new bar of soap, in your choice, in the mason jar. 3. Fill the mason jar up, shy of the rim, with distilled water. The soap will loosen over weeks time. This homemade body wash can be refilled with distilled water, untill soap no
longer lathers. 4. You can mix two teaspoons of solid form of coconut oil
(in the jar kind) and two drops of tea tree oil together, and add to mason jar of soap, in order to keep soap from fungus and bacteria. 5. Close jar, with your color choice of plastic mason Jar lids.
I like that idea! I will give it a try! Thanks!
@Frugal Creative Living YOU CAN ALSO GIVE THE HOMEMADE BODY WASH, AS GIFTS. MASON JARS ALSO COME IN VINTAGE COLORS LIKE: PINK, AMBER, LIGHT GREEN, AND MY FAVORITE ARE THE HERITAGE PRUPLE MASON JARS COLLECTION.THE DARKER THE JAR, THE MORE PRESERVED THE BODY WASH WILL BE, BC OF THE LACK OF SUNLIGHT TO THE THE BODY WASH.
I do this to make liquid soap with boiled water.
Ok now you are talking! Already in the first few ideas I found food for thought! The speed and clarity are excellent! I will try some other videos here due to the worth of this one. Thank you.
Wonderful!
#31 - electric blankets could be a fire danger and use electricity when you just need a hoody, wooly socks, hot water bottle and a cuppa tea.
whats wrong with hotwater bottles or diy rice/oat socks?
I've got multiple "warmies." A closely woven small drawstring bag full of Jasmine rice with maybe a little dry lavender -- heat in microwave for bed warmers. You can make them different sizes for convenience. A big one for the feet and maybe the small of the back if you have sore muscles, or tight neck muscles.I usually use a double layer of bag or cover -- a sock will do for a small one.
This is a really good video. I've been doing most of these for years and we lived on one income. We gave away between 10-15% of our income. My husband is getting ready to retire and finances are looking pretty darn good. The interest on our investment income will be paying for long term care insurance as well as vacations. I need to work for 6 more years for health insurance and went back to work after the 2 oldest kids were out of high school & went back full time last year. I did make all my own baby food as well which is ridiculously easy and saves a ton as well as breast fed the kids. I always made their birthday cakes and decorated them myself which saved a ton of money. My grocery has a meat mark down and it's where all our meat comes from. They also have an almost expired mark down produce rack where they bag produce for $1. I often get 3 or 4 colored peppers for $1 or 6-8 apples for $1 or a whole bag of zucchini. We make a lot of neat gifts and repair a lot of our own stuff. I learned how to do simple alterations and was able to take used school uniforms etc and alter them to fit. Saved a ton of money over buying new.
I love those ideas, Susan! I often get the "reduced for quick sale" meats but I need to see what my grocery store may offer for produce! Thanks for sharing!
I part my hair down the middle and grow it long. I have a cheap cut (using a coupon as well) once a year or once every two years. I shower once a week, thus saving on shampoo and conditioner as well. (I wash up from the bathroom sink in between showers).
There are many ways I save money. (I am going to try a no spend month this January. I enjoy trying to find saving ideas that I haven't heard of before.
I have been able to help my Son's and Niece financially because of my being frugal. I share food and meals with others. For me that is the greatest blessing from saving money.
I enjoyed this video, thank you.
Thanks for a video with some new ideas. I will look into those money saving apps
I’m newly retired and trying to live on Social Security. New subbie, thanks for some great tips.
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Regarding re-using paper towels, why not use regular kitchen towels, if your hands are clean, but just wet? We also use paper towels if things are messy or greasy. Paper towels or paper napkins can also be simply torn across to use a smaller piece, which might be quicker than separating layers, if only a small surface area is needed.
im a gamer so i play a lot of games. having a pc is a money saver. i always get games on sale and have games with replay value. i always watch anime a lot and have a way to watch movies for free
Loved your presentation. You got right to it and did not irk me with a five minute needless introduction. Sensible ideas and lots of them. Thank-you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
One of the best frugal videos I’ve seen. Thanks for sharing
Glad it was helpful!
Great advice I love that you thought of everything, I’m broke down, and the speed of talking was perfect
Eat less food is the top most advice, I used to suggest this to my sisters❤
Eating out is our greatest vice 🙄 and also, keeps us broke! Time to put a stop to it!
It's all about evaluating and prioritizing! If eating out is keeping you from having money for things that are more important to you, then, yes, it's time to do something different! Thanks for commenting!
What a lovely young woman you are ! I’m in my late 70s and all the things you suggest are great, pretty much like going back in time. I still do most of them, but of course didn’t know about not charging my phone overnight 😁 . Keep up the good work, it’s how a lot of us oldies/boomers got through hard times.
Thank you so much for commenting! It's my pleasure!
I was told that once your phone is charged it's not pulling energy. If that's not the case then I'll add that to my tips
Regarding dryer sheets, usually they are good for multiple uses. However, instead of trying to keep track of the number of uses, I just tear them into small strips and use once.
Refreshing, and a 'sista'. Right on. Ignore the hate mail from non-frugal people. 👍🤗🌴. Fr: Island girl
I'm an island girl from Ireland
Love all your videos❤💐
Thank you!
Incredibly practical and good advice. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I buy bed sheets for making curtains at rummage sales $.50-$3.00 and lasso buy sewing supplies too cause a good cotton thread is $5-$7. And change $.50 t-shirts into panties and bikini tops for teens and my old towels and t-shirts sewn together for paper towel replacement I save the inside cardboard from mini candy packages for recipe cards and monthly bills, groceries lists on the back side and I seal them for wipe off erasable markets and keep them on a keyring I keep the recipes for biscuits,egg roll wraps ,soft taco shells and no knead bread and on meat meals I use 1/4 lb. Of meat and make bone broth from all cut veggies and peels. And make apple vinegar from the peels. Too use to make salad dressings and all heels of breads for croutons.
Wow! Lots of great ideas! Thanks!
Hi, your video was a UA-cam suggestion, glad I watched. Also looking for new ways to be frugal and a reminder on some old one 😀
Wonderful!
I’ve been pouring body wash that I don’t really like into hand soap bottles to use as hand wash
Same here!
I love it. Lots of very blunt, straight-to-the-point frugal tips.
HAPPY 2024!!! I WILL FOLLOW YOUR ADVICE, NICE VIDEO
Happy new year! Glad the video was helpful!
straight to the point, thank youuu👍🏻
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
Hey FCL,
Nice tips thank your very much. I don't use paper towels to dry my hands, but, if I did, that one about throw it over the towel rack to dry out and then re-use it again sounds good to me hehehehehehehe:) Ok that's all I wanted to say, Peace! and You Be Good 🧻🧻🧻🧻
Thanks so much for commenting!
Great tips ido most of them already also I am a crafter as well.
Blessings
These were some good ideas, but the soap in a sock and splitting the kleenex and paper towels was a bit much lol.
Also thrift stores are just as expensive as buying new as far clothes go these days