How about doing hair and nails yourself? Or, have a party with friends. Do each others hair, nails, facials, pedicures, etc. Supplies at a beauty supply store are a fraction of the cost of a salon.
I have a gelish kit too!!! Great investment and it paid off the first use. I've also found the beauty schools do your hair and nails etc superrrr cheap! Like $15 for Mani pedi cheap
I always have done my own nails. I finally splurged on nice Essie polish a few months ago, and I already had all the tools for cuticles, etc. It really doesn’t take much time (did it last night in fact) and feels like pampering myself.
Subscriptions!!!! I sign up for free trials all the time but as soon as I sign up I put a "cancel subscription" notification in my calendar for two days before the free trial ends. It works like a charm!!!!
I guess I was just raised differently than a lot of people...my parents never bought their coffee out, or ate out for lunch. They prepped their coffee the night before, set the timer and then it was ready in the morning for them. And we've always had leftovers for lunch. Eating out for lunch is a very rare treat for me. Same with dinner. Until I started working where I do now, I never realized that bringing your lunch was so uncommon. smh.
I honestly don't know how people get coffee every day! There are few things that make me happier than waking up to a fresh pot of coffee (that I didn't have to wait for). I k ow it's silly but its one of those little joys. I wouldn't even want/need the coffee anymore if I had to wait the amount of time it would take me to get ready for the day then go out and buy it. (Not to mention... Who wants to have their morning bathroom break outside the comfort of their own home?! 😳)
My friend dug her way out of credit card debt just by bringing a sandwich for lunch everyday to work instead of going to the food court. That $7-8 a day adds up fast!
My mom paid off her mortgage by living off of peanut butter and jelly. To this day my dad and I tease her when we make pb&j and she REFUSES to eat it. Oh and oatmeal. 😁
Load up on the napkins when you do go to a fast food joint for the toilet paper emergencies. Just kidding, or am I 🤔😂 But seriously it’s good to have a bundle in your purse for the inevitable time that the public bathroom is out of toilet paper.
1 - skip the coffee and pop 2 - bring your lunch to work (meal prep on the weekend) 3 - ebates/rakitin for cash back on your spending 4 - cancel your subscriptions exp skip the gym and buy a rower ... buy the subscriptions back one at a time after 90 days if you still miss it 5 - find 3 things to sell 6 - spending freeze for 1 week or more 7 - cook from your pantry and freezer with a few ingredients from the grocery 8 - just stay home
Gardening! I remember last summer I spent half the amount I normally do on groceries because it was harvest time. We particularly grow a lot of corn and tomatoes and enjoyed boiled corn on the cob with fresh heirloom caprese salad every other night. Some items that are more expensive in stores like arugula and Jerusalem artichoke grow like weeds!
Every night I make an 8 oz cup of coffee, put it in a mason jar and mix it with one packet of chocolate breakfast essentials protein shake and a little half-and-half in there as well to make it a little bit more like chocolate milk. Then the next day I add ice and I have an afternoon cafe mocha. Very simple and easy and quick. And I get a dose of protein and caffeine.
in February i spent $200 on starbucks...when i realized that i was so shocked.i work at starbucks and i didnt realize how bad it was..thinkfully i started budgeting and i dont do that anymore
If I can get my act together and plan ahead, I like to use a free pick-up service. That way you can grocery shop when the kids are in bed and hubby is at work. Plus you don't have to take the kids into the store & you're not tempted by impulse buys!
I think they put the bakery by the entrance on purpose to make me hungry when I step in the door! But this is an amazing tip. I buy half as much, and you’re more tempted to buy junk food if you’re hungry.
Ying Jiang it’s a thought balance for me, too hungry when I shop, I buy unnecessary items, if I’ve just eaten and I’m full, I don’t want to buy anything! 🤣
Only 2200 left in our debt journey and I owe you a giant thank you! I became a step mom 3.5 years ago and we had 2 new babies since then and I just hit it hard with our grocery budget. We are a family of 6 spending $400 on groceries since being together and we still manage to make it through Shelftember without having an extra freezer. You changed my families life and we love what you do ❤ Also feel free to check out my channel I just started up. Every sub counts! 😆
Here’s another tip: invest in some good reusable Tupperware for your pre made lunches! It may be more expensive upfront but in the long run you’ll be saving $$ by not buying the single serve ones (it’s good for the environment too)
Paola M. P. At Target! They have different sets and quantities and are a bit expensive to start, but in the long run you're saving money and the planet 🌎❤️
I was so proud of myself with my awesome savings recently. I saw that on my bank's website I could get 10% back buying flowers at 1800 flowers (mother's day), went to Ebates got 24% cash back and used my credit card and got 1% back! Total of 35% cash back!
I make my coffee at home and I use the little Kuerig reusable filter so I don’t buy K-cups. It does save $$. ☕️ And those subscriptions are killing us!!! Ugh. I agree that we won’t even miss them.
If you can’t stay at home (too tempted to get bored and online shop)...there are a ton of free stuff you & your family can do ie. Go for a hike, go to a park, picnic in your backyard, camp in your backyard, set up projector and do backyard movie night, clean / organize your home, swimming, jogging, biking, game night with potluck, meditate, do yoga, read or listen to podcast, go see a friend/ family member or invite them over, scavenger hunt around the neighborhood, host a garage or yard sale, etc.
I signed up for Ebates because of you. I got my first check last month & I just got the 15% cash back. Better yet, I always buy my kids’ snow gear from LandsEnd off season so it’s on sale. I buy it the next size up so they get at least 2 winters out of it. It’s waterproof (so it doesn’t get soggy & smelly), very durable, and the bibbed snow pants have 2” extra inside for growth spurts. Highly recommend! I’m also doing a semi-freeze on my spending. I put $200 in savings (less than I had intended, but better than before). I’ve been cooking my meat in bulk & freezing it flat. It’s so easy to pop out and throw together a quick supper. We stopped eating fast food several months ago, but would still occasionally get pizza if I didn’t feel like cooking. No more. Also, my Instant Pot has been VERY helpful in that area. I have a ton of stuff in my walk-in closet that I need to get rid of, but hope to make some extra dough doing it and plan to put that in savings as well. I just paid off a loan, and am almost done paying off my oldest’s braces. Just started trying to whittle down my credit card debt too!
We use most of the hacks you mentioned) was just reaffirmed that we are doing something right) two more from me: dont invest in a lot of cleaning supplies, cleaning wipes etc. vinegar diluted with water and rags do a great job, unless it's a toilet. Buy something for that; second:"sleep on a purchase decision"... sometime we really want something and think we really need something and buy it impulsively. But after living without it for a couple days or a weeks usually all of the wants and needs go away!
If you have museums you like to visit with your family, buy the membership. Our local science museum membership pays for itself in 2 visits, plus it gives us discounts to the summer camps and other programs!
I do all these things but took it a step further. My husband cuts my hair now and I save $250/year. Canceled cable $50/month lowered by cell phone bill $50 saving, shopped around for better car insurance $33/month savings, I condense all my errands to one day to save on gas, hang dry your clothes to save on electricity. It adds up but ultimately an increase in income is what helped us the most. Numbers don’t lie🤷♀️
One tip I have. Look for people that are giving away kids clothes that will fit your kids. Most people do not sell them because it's very hard to sell them. So most people send them to Goodwill
Can you do a video for brown bag lunches? I work outdoors for 12 hours a day no microwave no fridge and sandwiches get boring I'd love not to do take out but it's hard with a lack of ideas
Use a thermos if you want hot lunch. If you have access to a microwave, use an ice pack in a lunchbox to keep your food cold until you need to heat it. Leftovers are perfect for lunches. Pasta salads with chicken are good and easy to make ahead of time. Fruits and yogurt and salad all utilize an ice pack.
pumper nickel my hubby travels for work a lot and we invested in a little “oven” that plugs into his car and heats up slowly during the morning and by lunchtime it is hot! You can use any container inside including plastic check it out on amazon.
THANK YOU Jordan Page for both of your Bootcamps! 🤗🙏 They are amazing! Cannot reccomend enough!!! I haven’t finished Budget Bootcamp yet, but the Productivity Bootcamp gave me the kick to get my life back together and to even start my own youtube channel last month!!! THANK YOU!!! 🤗😍🙏🙏🙏
How I save up money is owning a piggy bank. If I plan to buy Starbucks but I chose to make my own coffee, I chuck it in the piggy bank. Whatever choices I make, goes to the bank. Sounds ridiculous but I’m mostly a card user and I’m more likely to use my card!
I have found that with many subscription services that offer a free trial, you can sign up and cancel within the same day and still get your entire free trial. Not all, but most. Netflix and Amazon Prime are two of them. Saves me having to remember to cancel a day or two before it runs out. Also, the ladies of my church and I will often swap babysitting with one another for date nights or important events. Sure I have to babysit a few kids once or twice a month, but it's worth it to me for (nearly) free babysitting with adults I know and trust to watch my young kids.
Thanks Jordan! Works for us. Here's why and how much we cut back and save: 1. Cancelled Gym membership: $30/mo, opted to workout at home with UA-cam vids 2. Opted for JUST internet service (bought antenna 3 years ago, only kept Netflix that everyone in the house uses): $38 3. Spending Freeze: easy $125, goes to debt 4. Ebates - I don't shop that much, averaging about $3/mo 5. I do Ibotta app though for groceries: $2.55 last month Total: $198.55 Also scheduling free play dates/activities and just take turns doing potluck lunches instead of meeting at a restaurant :) I want to try out selling my Filipino Spring Rolls and see how it goes. ;)
I do a lot of these as well. Another few things, try to regrow your veggies! Shop “used” a lot of things will say “used” but really there is just some slight “damage” to the products on Amazon! Buy “refurbished” things!! For cooling and heating, get dark curtains. get new windows, use plastic window covers, in the winter cook using the oven and stove, leave oven door open a little when you can done using and once turned off to heat the home (as long as there is no little ones to touch it) get smart thermostat, Get automatic lighting, or “smart” bulbs for those who always forget to turn lights off. Again buy refurbished electronics!! Need new dishes? Or silverware, I never had problems with dollar tree, even the printed plates!
I've honestly been training myself to go out and not spend a dime. (Minus the gas I wasted) WINDOW SHOP PEOPLE!!! if you see something you want, hold onto it and if after you've walked thru the store and still want it, snap a pic to come back and buy it later!!!! I did that after renewing my Costco card.... and guys.. that turned my potentially 150$ trip into only 40$ (cause we needed toiletries)
I sold $250 worth of clutter in my house to buy something we actually really needed and were dreading on forking over the cash. It took about a month but now looking back on it I'm so glad I went through the hassle to do it. I decluttered AND made money WHAT WHAAAAAAAA
Watched your video yesterday. Today I am $200 richer! Cancelled an annual subscription for $179, reduced my Netflix, made Audible every other month, etc. Thank you! Next week we look for things to sell.
As a family play Top Chef with your shelf cooking items. If kids are young, do it as teams. You’ll be amazed by the creative dishes you come up with. Need ideas or more structure...Google recipes that have the ingredients you have on hand.
I'm saving a fortune, haven't dyed my hair for the past 5 months. (I'm grey). My hair was sooo white I used to have lowlights put in once a month which cost a fortune. Now I have Lovely silver white tresses which everyone comments on lol
Growing up my family only ate takeout. My mom hated cooking & it was convenient to just pick food up on the way home! I taught myself how to cook & so now not only do I get great home meals, but I save money in the process!
So the spending freeze thing: I found for me that I can't do it for short long-term time frames, I'm not sure if it's my willpower or related to stress, so I focus one day at a time. I wake up in the morning and I tell myself that today I will not spend money because I want stuff or want to spend money. I tell myself that I will think about my purchases with purpose and I've found that stops 90% of my spending. I do this everyday for a week and I track both what I say yes and no to. I add those totals up to see how I did, and to look at my spending habits to see what and why I am spending my money on.
All my friends love to stay home and invite people to their home for a good meal. Much better than to meet people out. And only for the weekend. My father loves fishing and often he can give me fish to cook for my friends for free. He has a boat, he has time and he loves it. It's very good to write a shopping list and not pick anything that is not on that list. If you don't have a list, you may pick things that you don't need. And if you need something that is very expensive, you should save up for it. Credit cards are easy to use, I get it. But if you can wait and save up the money, you'll have so much more control over your money. Learn how to make fish cakes at home. It's very easy. It's kind of like making hamburgers, but with fish. They freeze very well and most people will love them. Those are my best tips. I loved this video! Lots of hugs from Norway.
I do a meal plan and order just the items I don’t have to round out the meals and go with what’s on sale. Then I place an order online and never go into the store for those impulse buys. It’s saved me a lot!
1. Try water, too! Your own reusable water bottle saves money and is better for the environment! It's also healthier for you ♡ 2. Make a mini garden in your home! Saves money and is a healthier option ♡ 3. Buy clothing secondhand! Better for the environment and your wallet ♡ 4. Style your hair (not even cut, bc ik we aren't all talented at that, but if you are then diy lmao) and nails on your own! 5. Bike/walk places instead of driving! Saves gas money and is bettee for the environment ♡ 6. Make your own meals instead of buying them from drice thrus or w/e! Healthier and cheaper ♡
I do all these except Ebates. I haven’t been sure how to use it, so thanks for explaining! Loved the real-life footage at the end! 😂 Your family is adorable! 😍 Love you guys so much! 🤗 God bless you❣️🙏🏻🤗💕
Get your clothes repaired instead of buying a new ones, for example if you have a really good pair of shoes, get them repaired instead of getting new one
I’d love to see more productivity videos, favorite easy and healthy recipes, organizing tips, cleaning tips-stuff that I have trouble keeping up with. 😘
I love, love, love your videos!!! You have given me so many useful money saving ideas, I especially like your videos on what can be frozen instead of throwing it in the trash. I love your grocery hauls and your DITL videos
Instead of shelf cooking, plan your meals for the week. Make a grocery list and don't buy more than what you need. This has really helped cut my grocery bill down, plus I don't go off exploring the store as I'm focused on what I need for the week. Once I switched to drinking milk at breakfast and water the rest of the day, that too saved a lot of money as did giving up sweeteners, most sugar, and snacking. But that's more for my health and waist line but it resulted in plenty of money saving as well. Family of 5 here.
I try and go to the store for groceries as little as possible, because everytime I go I spend more then I intend to. Meal planning has helped a lot. I want to try a spending freeze.
Here in the Netherlands their are a lot of people who only can spent €40,- per week on groceries. €40,- is a little less than $45,- Some families with 2 or 3 children can only spent €70,- ($78,-) per week on groceries. So if we can do it YOU can do it.
You get it always right. We did this before and we noticed our savings. Coffee house at home, meal preps for food on the go or for my hubby during working days and even weekends, I bake my own bread, thanks also for a recipe from yours I tried before hhh, even pizza with generous toppings, burgers with home made burger buns ...
Ok, the singing at the end was awesome. More free entertainment like that :)
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I tried using Rakuten's free $10 with eBay. It wasn't as easy as getting a discount code at checkout. After emailing and the company acknowledging that I have made the payment of over $25, I should get the $10 in about 4 months. Not that straight forward, but we'll see in a few months to see if works lol!
Taking change to the bank. Every time we gather all the change in the house and take it to our credit union’s change machine, we are shocked at how it adds up. We are talking $100-200!
You gave me the kick I needed! I've been collecting things to sell for a little while and kinda forgot about them 🤣🤷♀️ Gotta start that vacation fund! 💸💸
I always stick "Cancel ____ subscription" several times on my calendar. Once or twice a week before and then a last chance on the day I need to cancel by. I've never had any of them sneak by me. (Unless I of course want to keep them but a lot of times I do the free or cheap trials and fully intend to cancel when I sign up)!
@@ciannacoleman5125 Yeah, of course... What does the .97 mean then? Decimals of decimals? xD I just know that at least in USA , means k and . means decimal.
It's amazing how many people get their hair colored at a salon, get their nails done, and other services. Coloring your hair at home costs under $10. Salon: $40, 50, 60? You can save big if you do these things yourself.
I use the Slice app to track my purchases and packages and things, and they rebrand to the same thing?! I had no idea this company was taking over! that brand is awesome, I love it!
Jordan, you are amazing! I love your blog and your films. They helped me in many ways to manage my 6-people family 👍 could you maybe show your evening routine with the kids? How you manage all activities, homework, bath and putting them to bed? I would really like to see that kind of film. Love you 😊
Change your phone service to wing. Unlimited everything is $55 a month. Service is great. I work all over west Texas and have great service of course for those places that have no service for anyone
I looovvveee my trips to Starbucks, but I also have a good go-to coffee creamer so sometimes I'll make my coffee at home and save at least a few trips per week.
I'm so glad you've done this video! I've just finished video 12 on Budget boot camp, so I'm working on my budget! But some money saving tips is great as I'm finding budgeting so daunting! ❤️❤️
I would love a crash course on your philosophy for paying bills. I’m down for the 70% rule but I I feel like there should be a better way for paying bills so that I’m not shuffling money around in between pay checks
Thank you for these awesome tips. I’ve done 7 of those tips so far. I’m super frugal and want to continue to spend on voice lessons and recording studio time.
And she is teaching us how to save. Have a UA-cam channel, make a video on how to save, get others to sign up. Money, Money, Money!!!! Yea!! That is how you do it!! This was said in fun! Great video. She works Hard for her Money. 😀
I save money by making my own condiments ie ketchup, hummus, bbq sauce, etc... We buy the bulk ingredients and it makes it so much cheaper - especially when we can make organic at the same price as non-organic, plus it is much healthier!
I've never used ebates, but I'll be looking into it! I get the gist of it, but is that 77k just money she hasn't collected yet?? Or is it like a credit that has to be spent on that website?
I was searching through the comments to see if anyone else noticed this too! I highly doubt she got $77k in cash back - she’s partnering with ebates on this video so I’m sure it has a lot to do with her brand deal
I bought a nail kit to do my nails at home because my wallet was crying over $40 nail appointments every 3 weeks. The kit was about $45 dollars and I bought it about 5 months ago and haven't even gone through half of it
I agree with staying at home saves money! My husband doesn’t believe me! But also I don’t like leaving my house when I truly don’t have to ;) so that one is really easy
Zip fizz is not cheap. We buy from Costco and even on sale it comes out to a dollar per unit which would be about the same as soda (canned soda bought in bulk would be cheaper). Of course zip fizz is a healthier choice, so value per dollar I would take zip fizz over soda any day.
can u do a separate video every week of freezer recipe. also add re-heating instructions. or can u do "sunday routine" i am having a hard time with dinners and eating healthy at work without buying subway every day
Loved the free entertainment at the end! Totally looks like my house 😆 I use ebates regularly, and I LOVE how simple it is. If you already shop online, it’s so easy to get a few bucks back! 😊
How about doing hair and nails yourself? Or, have a party with friends. Do each others hair, nails, facials, pedicures, etc. Supplies at a beauty supply store are a fraction of the cost of a salon.
Sandy Bush I bought a Gelish nail kit and have saved soooo much money on my nails. Also helped me stop biting them!
That’s a fun idea!
@@Kdivi34 me too!
I have a gelish kit too!!! Great investment and it paid off the first use. I've also found the beauty schools do your hair and nails etc superrrr cheap! Like $15 for Mani pedi cheap
I always have done my own nails. I finally splurged on nice Essie polish a few months ago, and I already had all the tools for cuticles, etc. It really doesn’t take much time (did it last night in fact) and feels like pampering myself.
Subscriptions!!!! I sign up for free trials all the time but as soon as I sign up I put a "cancel subscription" notification in my calendar for two days before the free trial ends.
It works like a charm!!!!
Real Organized Same here! It such an effective strategy to make sure you don’t get charged for subscriptions!
Same!
Same! I’ve gotten all the free trials and heavily discounted meal kits then I cancel 😆
@@mcsquared28 I know. :)
@@brooklynknight1032 :)
I guess I was just raised differently than a lot of people...my parents never bought their coffee out, or ate out for lunch. They prepped their coffee the night before, set the timer and then it was ready in the morning for them. And we've always had leftovers for lunch. Eating out for lunch is a very rare treat for me. Same with dinner. Until I started working where I do now, I never realized that bringing your lunch was so uncommon. smh.
I honestly don't know how people get coffee every day! There are few things that make me happier than waking up to a fresh pot of coffee (that I didn't have to wait for). I k ow it's silly but its one of those little joys. I wouldn't even want/need the coffee anymore if I had to wait the amount of time it would take me to get ready for the day then go out and buy it. (Not to mention... Who wants to have their morning bathroom break outside the comfort of their own home?! 😳)
I am with you. I was raised frugal.
@@donnaleeclubb119 me
too
My friend dug her way out of credit card debt just by bringing a sandwich for lunch everyday to work instead of going to the food court. That $7-8 a day adds up fast!
My mom paid off her mortgage by living off of peanut butter and jelly. To this day my dad and I tease her when we make pb&j and she REFUSES to eat it.
Oh and oatmeal. 😁
When bored at home we go to the library. It is free!!!
Love this!
Robin, we do this too! There are many fun activities at our local library, especially during the Summer 😄
And parks too. Kids love the park.
Going to the library curbs my craving to buy a new book from Amazon! Great move!
I did the 7 day spending freeze last month! We got down to our last roll of toilet paper and the scrappy ends of bread loaves, but we survived! 🙌😂💰
Wahoo! Great job!
That's awesome momma
I froze $200 dollars on ice lol
Load up on the napkins when you do go to a fast food joint for the toilet paper emergencies. Just kidding, or am I 🤔😂
But seriously it’s good to have a bundle in your purse for the inevitable time that the public bathroom is out of toilet paper.
1 - skip the coffee and pop
2 - bring your lunch to work (meal prep on the weekend)
3 - ebates/rakitin for cash back on your spending
4 - cancel your subscriptions exp skip the gym and buy a rower ... buy the subscriptions back one at a time after 90 days if you still miss it
5 - find 3 things to sell
6 - spending freeze for 1 week or more
7 - cook from your pantry and freezer with a few ingredients from the grocery
8 - just stay home
Gardening! I remember last summer I spent half the amount I normally do on groceries because it was harvest time. We particularly grow a lot of corn and tomatoes and enjoyed boiled corn on the cob with fresh heirloom caprese salad every other night. Some items that are more expensive in stores like arugula and Jerusalem artichoke grow like weeds!
Every night I make an 8 oz cup of coffee, put it in a mason jar and mix it with one packet of chocolate breakfast essentials protein shake and a little half-and-half in there as well to make it a little bit more like chocolate milk. Then the next day I add ice and I have an afternoon cafe mocha. Very simple and easy and quick. And I get a dose of protein and caffeine.
Imma use that hack man! Thanks
in February i spent $200 on starbucks...when i realized that i was so shocked.i work at starbucks and i didnt realize how bad it was..thinkfully i started budgeting and i dont do that anymore
Been shelf cooking forever never knew it had a name. We can truly say it works so well that my house is usually empty next trip to the store.
Don’t go grocery shopping when you are hungry. That’s my biggest tip :)
If I can get my act together and plan ahead, I like to use a free pick-up service. That way you can grocery shop when the kids are in bed and hubby is at work. Plus you don't have to take the kids into the store & you're not tempted by impulse buys!
I think they put the bakery by the entrance on purpose to make me hungry when I step in the door! But this is an amazing tip. I buy half as much, and you’re more tempted to buy junk food if you’re hungry.
Ying Jiang it’s a thought balance for me, too hungry when I shop, I buy unnecessary items, if I’ve just eaten and I’m full, I don’t want to buy anything! 🤣
And don’t bring your kids with you to the store. They just love to spend your money. 🥸
Only 2200 left in our debt journey and I owe you a giant thank you! I became a step mom 3.5 years ago and we had 2 new babies since then and I just hit it hard with our grocery budget. We are a family of 6 spending $400 on groceries since being together and we still manage to make it through Shelftember without having an extra freezer. You changed my families life and we love what you do ❤ Also feel free to check out my channel I just started up. Every sub counts! 😆
Here’s another tip: invest in some good reusable Tupperware for your pre made lunches! It may be more expensive upfront but in the long run you’ll be saving $$ by not buying the single serve ones (it’s good for the environment too)
thprblmchld including ziplock bags! I just found some reusable ziplock bags that are silicone and dishwasher friendly in 4 different sizes!
Th ax’s is a great place to shop for them! You can get nice ones for $3-$4 each. And you really only need 5!
Please do this.
@@jessicapalit9415 where?
Paola M. P. At Target! They have different sets and quantities and are a bit expensive to start, but in the long run you're saving money and the planet 🌎❤️
I was so proud of myself with my awesome savings recently. I saw that on my bank's website I could get 10% back buying flowers at 1800 flowers (mother's day), went to Ebates got 24% cash back and used my credit card and got 1% back! Total of 35% cash back!
Great job!
I make my coffee at home and I use the little Kuerig reusable filter so I don’t buy K-cups. It does save $$. ☕️ And those subscriptions are killing us!!! Ugh. I agree that we won’t even miss them.
If you can’t stay at home (too tempted to get bored and online shop)...there are a ton of free stuff you & your family can do ie. Go for a hike, go to a park, picnic in your backyard, camp in your backyard, set up projector and do backyard movie night, clean / organize your home, swimming, jogging, biking, game night with potluck, meditate, do yoga, read or listen to podcast, go see a friend/ family member or invite them over, scavenger hunt around the neighborhood, host a garage or yard sale, etc.
Beauty Nerd you are right. Plus when kids are bored, they tend to eat junk food.
The “free at home entertainment” clips MADE my day. Precious. Thank you
I signed up for Ebates because of you. I got my first check last month & I just got the 15% cash back. Better yet, I always buy my kids’ snow gear from LandsEnd off season so it’s on sale. I buy it the next size up so they get at least 2 winters out of it. It’s waterproof (so it doesn’t get soggy & smelly), very durable, and the bibbed snow pants have 2” extra inside for growth spurts. Highly recommend! I’m also doing a semi-freeze on my spending. I put $200 in savings (less than I had intended, but better than before). I’ve been cooking my meat in bulk & freezing it flat. It’s so easy to pop out and throw together a quick supper. We stopped eating fast food several months ago, but would still occasionally get pizza if I didn’t feel like cooking. No more. Also, my Instant Pot has been VERY helpful in that area. I have a ton of stuff in my walk-in closet that I need to get rid of, but hope to make some extra dough doing it and plan to put that in savings as well. I just paid off a loan, and am almost done paying off my oldest’s braces. Just started trying to whittle down my credit card debt too!
We use most of the hacks you mentioned) was just reaffirmed that we are doing something right) two more from me: dont invest in a lot of cleaning supplies, cleaning wipes etc. vinegar diluted with water and rags do a great job, unless it's a toilet. Buy something for that; second:"sleep on a purchase decision"... sometime we really want something and think we really need something and buy it impulsively. But after living without it for a couple days or a weeks usually all of the wants and needs go away!
If you have museums you like to visit with your family, buy the membership. Our local science museum membership pays for itself in 2 visits, plus it gives us discounts to the summer camps and other programs!
State parks are the same way. On a vacation, go to your state park. Lots of free activities, fishing, swimming, hiking. Cheap or low cost.
already doing all those things! still don't have any money ;(
I know the feeling ... Bill's never end
But you are still technically saving money, you just have to readjust your budget
I do all these things but took it a step further. My husband cuts my hair now and I save $250/year. Canceled cable $50/month lowered by cell phone bill $50 saving, shopped around for better car insurance $33/month savings, I condense all my errands to one day to save on gas, hang dry your clothes to save on electricity. It adds up but ultimately an increase in income is what helped us the most. Numbers don’t lie🤷♀️
@John Lester For sure, when being frugal is not the problem, income may be the next thing to look at
Broke energy breeds a broke lifestyle
One tip I have. Look for people that are giving away kids clothes that will fit your kids. Most people do not sell them because it's very hard to sell them. So most people send them to Goodwill
You know you've made it when you're in the Urban Dictionary
Can you do a video for brown bag lunches? I work outdoors for 12 hours a day no microwave no fridge and sandwiches get boring I'd love not to do take out but it's hard with a lack of ideas
pumper nickel You can use a thermos for your lunch :)
Use a thermos if you want hot lunch. If you have access to a microwave, use an ice pack in a lunchbox to keep your food cold until you need to heat it. Leftovers are perfect for lunches. Pasta salads with chicken are good and easy to make ahead of time. Fruits and yogurt and salad all utilize an ice pack.
pumper nickel my hubby travels for work a lot and we invested in a little “oven” that plugs into his car and heats up slowly during the morning and by lunchtime it is hot! You can use any container inside including plastic check it out on amazon.
@@joannt2531 that cool thanks I'm definitely going to check that out
THANK YOU Jordan Page for both of your Bootcamps! 🤗🙏 They are amazing! Cannot reccomend enough!!! I haven’t finished Budget Bootcamp yet, but the Productivity Bootcamp gave me the kick to get my life back together and to even start my own youtube channel last month!!! THANK YOU!!! 🤗😍🙏🙏🙏
Another great way to make a lot of money is actually go to yard sales on Saturday mornings, but and flip the stuff you find! 😉🤑
How I save up money is owning a piggy bank. If I plan to buy Starbucks but I chose to make my own coffee, I chuck it in the piggy bank. Whatever choices I make, goes to the bank. Sounds ridiculous but I’m mostly a card user and I’m more likely to use my card!
*You give such good tips!! This was so helpful, thank you!! We always love sharing money savings tips too!!*
You're welcome!
I have found that with many subscription services that offer a free trial, you can sign up and cancel within the same day and still get your entire free trial. Not all, but most. Netflix and Amazon Prime are two of them. Saves me having to remember to cancel a day or two before it runs out.
Also, the ladies of my church and I will often swap babysitting with one another for date nights or important events. Sure I have to babysit a few kids once or twice a month, but it's worth it to me for (nearly) free babysitting with adults I know and trust to watch my young kids.
That is awesome!
Thanks Jordan! Works for us. Here's why and how much we cut back and save:
1. Cancelled Gym membership: $30/mo, opted to workout at home with UA-cam vids
2. Opted for JUST internet service (bought antenna 3 years ago, only kept Netflix that everyone in the house uses): $38
3. Spending Freeze: easy $125, goes to debt
4. Ebates - I don't shop that much, averaging about $3/mo
5. I do Ibotta app though for groceries: $2.55 last month
Total: $198.55
Also scheduling free play dates/activities and just take turns doing potluck lunches instead of meeting at a restaurant :)
I want to try out selling my Filipino Spring Rolls and see how it goes. ;)
I do a lot of these as well. Another few things, try to regrow your veggies!
Shop “used” a lot of things will say “used” but really there is just some slight “damage” to the products on Amazon!
Buy “refurbished” things!!
For cooling and heating, get dark curtains. get new windows, use plastic window covers, in the winter cook using the oven and stove, leave oven door open a little when you can done using and once turned off to heat the home (as long as there is no little ones to touch it) get smart thermostat,
Get automatic lighting, or “smart” bulbs for those who always forget to turn lights off.
Again buy refurbished electronics!!
Need new dishes? Or silverware, I never had problems with dollar tree, even the printed plates!
I have made over $100 this month selling things from around my house! Thank you!!!!
Love it Jordan! Can you do another snack for kids video? I come back to your videos for inspo but I’m running dry on ideas
I've honestly been training myself to go out and not spend a dime. (Minus the gas I wasted) WINDOW SHOP PEOPLE!!! if you see something you want, hold onto it and if after you've walked thru the store and still want it, snap a pic to come back and buy it later!!!! I did that after renewing my Costco card.... and guys.. that turned my potentially 150$ trip into only 40$ (cause we needed toiletries)
I sold $250 worth of clutter in my house to buy something we actually really needed and were dreading on forking over the cash. It took about a month but now looking back on it I'm so glad I went through the hassle to do it. I decluttered AND made money WHAT WHAAAAAAAA
Watched your video yesterday. Today I am $200 richer! Cancelled an annual subscription for $179, reduced my Netflix, made Audible every other month, etc. Thank you! Next week we look for things to sell.
Woohoo! I LOVE this! So glad you are saving money!
As a family play Top Chef with your shelf cooking items. If kids are young, do it as teams. You’ll be amazed by the creative dishes you come up with. Need ideas or more structure...Google recipes that have the ingredients you have on hand.
I'm saving a fortune, haven't dyed my hair for the past 5 months. (I'm grey). My hair was sooo white I used to have lowlights put in once a month which cost a fortune. Now I have Lovely silver white tresses which everyone comments on lol
Silver hair is so beautiful!
my husband and I are going to do a spending freeze. he graduates tomorrow so no more random food buying! yay!
Growing up my family only ate takeout. My mom hated cooking & it was convenient to just pick food up on the way home! I taught myself how to cook & so now not only do I get great home meals, but I save money in the process!
Watching all your older videos.You are so funny!Shelf cooking is in urban dictionary?Thats because of you! You’re amazing I love your tips
So the spending freeze thing: I found for me that I can't do it for short long-term time frames, I'm not sure if it's my willpower or related to stress, so I focus one day at a time. I wake up in the morning and I tell myself that today I will not spend money because I want stuff or want to spend money. I tell myself that I will think about my purchases with purpose and I've found that stops 90% of my spending. I do this everyday for a week and I track both what I say yes and no to. I add those totals up to see how I did, and to look at my spending habits to see what and why I am spending my money on.
All my friends love to stay home and invite people to their home for a good meal. Much better than to meet people out. And only for the weekend. My father loves fishing and often he can give me fish to cook for my friends for free. He has a boat, he has time and he loves it. It's very good to write a shopping list and not pick anything that is not on that list. If you don't have a list, you may pick things that you don't need. And if you need something that is very expensive, you should save up for it. Credit cards are easy to use, I get it. But if you can wait and save up the money, you'll have so much more control over your money. Learn how to make fish cakes at home. It's very easy. It's kind of like making hamburgers, but with fish. They freeze very well and most people will love them. Those are my best tips. I loved this video! Lots of hugs from Norway.
I do a meal plan and order just the items I don’t have to round out the meals and go with what’s on sale. Then I place an order online and never go into the store for those impulse buys. It’s saved me a lot!
Could you tell me where to find a good fish cake recipe? Is it on the same line as a fish (salmon) loaf?
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1. Try water, too! Your own reusable water bottle saves money and is better for the environment! It's also healthier for you ♡
2. Make a mini garden in your home! Saves money and is a healthier option ♡
3. Buy clothing secondhand! Better for the environment and your wallet ♡
4. Style your hair (not even cut, bc ik we aren't all talented at that, but if you are then diy lmao) and nails on your own!
5. Bike/walk places instead of driving! Saves gas money and is bettee for the environment ♡
6. Make your own meals instead of buying them from drice thrus or w/e! Healthier and cheaper ♡
Nice tips ! Not having cofee from the shop not only saves money but the environment as well. Think all that plastic and psper cups 😯
I do all these except Ebates. I haven’t been sure how to use it, so thanks for explaining! Loved the real-life footage at the end! 😂 Your family is adorable! 😍 Love you guys so much! 🤗 God bless you❣️🙏🏻🤗💕
Get your clothes repaired instead of buying a new ones, for example if you have a really good pair of shoes, get them repaired instead of getting new one
yep, so many videos on how to mend clothing too. i've repaired many busted seams on my children's clothes.
I’d love to see more productivity videos, favorite easy and healthy recipes, organizing tips, cleaning tips-stuff that I have trouble keeping up with. 😘
I love, love, love your videos!!! You have given me so many useful money saving ideas, I especially like your videos on what can be frozen instead of throwing it in the trash. I love your grocery hauls and your DITL videos
Instead of shelf cooking, plan your meals for the week. Make a grocery list and don't buy more than what you need. This has really helped cut my grocery bill down, plus I don't go off exploring the store as I'm focused on what I need for the week. Once I switched to drinking milk at breakfast and water the rest of the day, that too saved a lot of money as did giving up sweeteners, most sugar, and snacking. But that's more for my health and waist line but it resulted in plenty of money saving as well. Family of 5 here.
I try and go to the store for groceries as little as possible, because everytime I go I spend more then I intend to. Meal planning has helped a lot. I want to try a spending freeze.
As a mom of 4, I enjoy watching all your videos. Thanks for sharing your tips and tricks.
Here in the Netherlands their are a lot of people who only can spent €40,- per week on groceries. €40,- is a little less than $45,- Some families with 2 or 3 children can only spent €70,- ($78,-) per week on groceries. So if we can do it YOU can do it.
You get it always right. We did this before and we noticed our savings. Coffee house at home, meal preps for food on the go or for my hubby during working days and even weekends, I bake my own bread, thanks also for a recipe from yours I tried before hhh, even pizza with generous toppings, burgers with home made burger buns ...
Ok, the singing at the end was awesome. More free entertainment like that :)
I tried using Rakuten's free $10 with eBay. It wasn't as easy as getting a discount code at checkout. After emailing and the company acknowledging that I have made the payment of over $25, I should get the $10 in about 4 months. Not that straight forward, but we'll see in a few months to see if works lol!
Thank you for being a place of positivity and encouragement. I have learned so much from you and energetic personality always helps boost my spirits.
Love it, Just Stay Home!! Yes, I save so much money that way!
Taking change to the bank. Every time we gather all the change in the house and take it to our credit union’s change machine, we are shocked at how it adds up. We are talking $100-200!
I may start blogging vids like this myself I love you Jordan page all your advice has helped me so much love the spending freeze xxx
Love that idea! You are so welcome!
I don't drink coffee but the Kirkland brand of coffee is actually Starbucks coffee.
You gave me the kick I needed! I've been collecting things to sell for a little while and kinda forgot about them 🤣🤷♀️
Gotta start that vacation fund! 💸💸
I always stick "Cancel ____ subscription" several times on my calendar. Once or twice a week before and then a last chance on the day I need to cancel by. I've never had any of them sneak by me. (Unless I of course want to keep them but a lot of times I do the free or cheap trials and fully intend to cancel when I sign up)!
Am I the only one who noticed she has +77k $ on Rakuten???? Omg you're my idol hahah
Affiliate links! Everytime someone signs up under her link...she gets rewarded...smart lady!
I noticed too, goals!!!
That looks more like $77, there is a decimal in there
@@ciannacoleman5125 Yeah, of course... What does the .97 mean then? Decimals of decimals? xD I just know that at least in USA , means k and . means decimal.
@@ciannacoleman5125 it's says $77826.97
All those useful tips, you should teach at school, no kidding. God bless you, you save families!
It's amazing how many people get their hair colored at a salon, get their nails done, and other services. Coloring your hair at home costs under $10. Salon: $40, 50, 60? You can save big if you do these things yourself.
I pay 4 euros for lunch at work. It includes drinks, sallad and a warm meal. It is a huge benefit!
I have been doing "pantry challenge" for six days. Haven't spent. And I didn't stock up. I have just had what's there. So much fun...
Use grocery rebate apps and buy discounted gift cards for the stores and restaurants you use.
I use the Slice app to track my purchases and packages and things, and they rebrand to the same thing?! I had no idea this company was taking over! that brand is awesome, I love it!
The Libby App/Through Overdrive from your library puts magazines on your devices
sure could use an extra hundred (or more!) I’m in the process of buying my first home and it’s been so expensive so far
I just found your channel and I’m obsessed! Being a first time mom and a sthm. I can’t stop watching!!!! You’re great!
One would think these points are so logical. If you pay attention where your money goes to, it will be an eye opener.
Greetings from South Africa
Thanks for the advices ! Loved the at home entertainment ! The sound's of children at play - That's what makes a house a home !
Jordan, you are amazing! I love your blog and your films. They helped me in many ways to manage my 6-people family 👍 could you maybe show your evening routine with the kids? How you manage all activities, homework, bath and putting them to bed? I would really like to see that kind of film. Love you 😊
Change your phone service to wing. Unlimited everything is $55 a month. Service is great. I work all over west Texas and have great service of course for those places that have no service for anyone
I looovvveee my trips to Starbucks, but I also have a good go-to coffee creamer so sometimes I'll make my coffee at home and save at least a few trips per week.
I'm so glad you've done this video! I've just finished video 12 on Budget boot camp, so I'm working on my budget! But some money saving tips is great as I'm finding budgeting so daunting! ❤️❤️
Hang in there, you got it!
I would love a crash course on your philosophy for paying bills. I’m down for the 70% rule but I I feel like there should be a better way for paying bills so that I’m not shuffling money around in between pay checks
Thank you for these awesome tips. I’ve done 7 of those tips so far. I’m super frugal and want to continue to spend on voice lessons and recording studio time.
Pls do videos on kids in dorm , They spend so much on buying food .Even though I cook for my kids
Omg, am I reading this correctly? She’s earned over $77k!?
And she is teaching us how to save. Have a UA-cam channel, make a video on how to save, get others to sign up. Money, Money, Money!!!! Yea!! That is how you do it!!
This was said in fun! Great video. She works Hard for her Money. 😀
I save money by making my own condiments ie ketchup, hummus, bbq sauce, etc... We buy the bulk ingredients and it makes it so much cheaper - especially when we can make organic at the same price as non-organic, plus it is much healthier!
I just love using your tips for my family, because living in the Caribbean is pretty expensive, so I have to save as much as I can.
How about Netflix instead of a tv subscription? That’s a lot less spending.
Better yet buy an antenna as a one time purchase. You get up to 26 free mainstream channels...did I mention for FREE!!
Rochelle Thompson I love this idea but can’t pick up a single channel where I live. I would totally do this if I could!
@@rochellethompson8172 doesn't work in boonies already waisting money on one 😭
I did this. I have Netflix and Hulu instead of cable. I save so much money and I get to see all my shows.
How about no TV.... My sister in law watches on line what she wants, but don't have TV.... I am thinking of that too...
Did anyone else notice that her ebates lifetime cash back is $77k!! HOLY MOLY! That's awesome!
I've never used ebates, but I'll be looking into it! I get the gist of it, but is that 77k just money she hasn't collected yet?? Or is it like a credit that has to be spent on that website?
I was searching through the comments to see if anyone else noticed this too! I highly doubt she got $77k in cash back - she’s partnering with ebates on this video so I’m sure it has a lot to do with her brand deal
@@KB-co5xg That number is lifetime rewards she has gotten. Idk how much of that she's actually cashed out or not.
That title though! I clicked right away. Let's see if I can do it.
It works. I was able to pay for our Air tickets for a holiday for me and my family cus I did a 1 week Spend feeeze. Try it.
You've mentioned the spending freeze before and that's the best/easiest thing for me! Thank you Jordan!
You are so welcome!
I bought a nail kit to do my nails at home because my wallet was crying over $40 nail appointments every 3 weeks. The kit was about $45 dollars and I bought it about 5 months ago and haven't even gone through half of it
I agree with staying at home saves money! My husband doesn’t believe me! But also I don’t like leaving my house when I truly don’t have to ;) so that one is really easy
The spend freeze for a week is my absolute favorite hack! And it works so great for us!👍
So glad you use it! It is a game changer!
Seal your cards in an envelope and give them to a friend or family member to hold on for you for a week or more.
Zip fizz is not cheap. We buy from Costco and even on sale it comes out to a dollar per unit which would be about the same as soda (canned soda bought in bulk would be cheaper). Of course zip fizz is a healthier choice, so value per dollar I would take zip fizz over soda any day.
can u do a separate video every week of freezer recipe. also add re-heating instructions.
or can u do "sunday routine" i am having a hard time with dinners and eating healthy at work without buying subway every day
I will keep these ideas in mind!
❤ 😊
I love Ebates :) Great video Jordan!
I'm a total budget nerd. Love your channel!
Loved the free entertainment at the end! Totally looks like my house 😆 I use ebates regularly, and I LOVE how simple it is. If you already shop online, it’s so easy to get a few bucks back! 😊
Go to Costco for lunch, eat at least 4 samples and your tummy will be full :)
Thank you so much for the tips!!! I love watching your videos and I am hoping to apply a few things you have recommend through your videos!
You are so welcome!