I never follow fashion trends or house trends. I wear what I want to wear. I have worn the same clothes for years and I love it. I decorate my house with the things I love. This way when I am home surrounded by the decor I love and wearing my super comfy clothes I feel at peace and I never feel like I am missing out. I couldn’t imagine dressing to a trend that I don’t like or looks good on me just to be “in style”. I always say…if you wear what YOU love and decorate with what YOU love it will never go out of style.
Great tips! When I get to the end of the bottles for dish soap, shampoo and laundry detergent, I add water and shake it around and I end up getting a bunch more uses because of the soap residue mixing w/ the water. Also using less than the amount the manufacturer suggests usually is fine too…especially w/ laundry detergent.
Hi Emmy & Paul! Thanks again for another great video. It always feels like a visit with a good friend watching you! I recently had the idea to put an extra plain flat sheet on top of my clean top sheet & blankets. Sleeping w/pets makes the blanket need washing much more. It's easier & cheaper to wash the extra top sheet instead of washing the blanket so often! 🍃🍂🌻🍂🍃
I do buy packaged treats for my dogs but I cut each treat into 4 pieces. They don't know how big or small of a treat they're getting, they just know that they're getting one. So a bag of 40 treats becomes 160 treats.
The vet recommended I make super healthy and cheap treats for my pup. You scrub a sweet potato and leave skin on. Cut it in wide slices (like 1/2") and place on a baking sheet on parchment. Don't add oil or anything else. You bake each side for 30 minutes at 200-250 degrees. That concentrates the sweetness and you can cut in small pieces. Never met a dog who didn't LOVE these. People too. Easy, fast, and cheap to make and you avoid the many additives in commercial treats.
My Mom's Minpin needed to lose a few pounds so the Vet suggested giving him frozen green beans as a treat. Mom brakes them into a couple pieces and he loves them. He barks at her every night around 8:30 if she is "late" with his yummy frozen green bean treats. She sometimes has him shake hands, sit pretty, then roll over and he gets one treat after each trick. It's hilarious. ❤️ that sweet puppy and his (and my) awesome Mom.
I make my own fire starters. There are several options. Small rolls of corrugated cardboard dipped in liquid wax (collect candle scraps) (be careful) or mix sawdust with wax. You can even take dried used tea bags and dip them in wax. I collect nut shells that can be dried and used as kindling. Use what you have.
The following tip is one additional way I save money. I use clothespins as food savers for bagged foods. Examples: chips, cereals in the box, dry fruits. My thoughts also go out to those in the southeastern US affected by Ian, as well as to fellow Canadians in the Maritime provinces struggling with the aftermath of Fiona.
I too use what we call clothe pegs for closing bags. I always think thank goodness for them and also elastic bands which can be used for many things. ❤
All great tips for saving money AND for better health and environmental outcomes. I bagged up my late husband’s clothes and donated them, but I saved a few of his long sleeved T-shirts for myself to wear to bed in the winter.
Such great tips! My newest endeavor is to make my own tea blends from the five different mints that I grow. I dehydrate the mints and then I pick and choose the mint or mints that I’m in the mood for. To them I add citrus peel, apple peel or any other fruit that I have fresh or have dehydrated. Spices like cinnamon stick, whole cloves or any other spices that you like ,are a nice warm addition when the weather changes. This type of tea is good both hot or cold.
My uncommon frugal tip that I do is I put my bras in mesh laundry bags to wash. Then I hang them up to dry. This saves the elastic, the fabric, and shape of them.
I'm retired and have a big house full of stuff in trying to purge so there are not a lot of household things I need. Actually I keep donating a lot of excess items to charities trying to clear things out.. So when my grown children want to buy me a gift for my birthday or Christmas, I ask that they get me items I can "use up". Scented candles, Bath and Body soaps and lotions, gourmet chocolates, coffees and teas etc. That works out great as they know I use and appreciate what they give me and I seldom have to buy these items for myself.
I just found and subscribed to your channel. I am retired 3 years now and live in Ontario Canada. I downsized my home just before retirement and still have a mortgage but it's small. Living on a modest pension I chose a cottage style home by the lake where my life is simplified from the craziness of being a single parent and nursing for 40 years. Yes peaceful. I am learning to grow some vegetables but have a lot to learn yet. I practice many of the tips you talked about today. My technology is old, my chromebook is outdated as is my 7 year old phone. I gave up home phone service years ago and also have a roku and no cable. I found those plastic snake drain cleaners years ago and gave them to my friends as part of a Christmas gift one year. My house is not fancy but is cozy and I absolutely love it. I long ago stopped buying into the consumerism I was once was addicted to. I did have to purchase a new car a year or so ago because my 13 year old RAV died. I found the least expensive base model vehicle I could find at the lowest interest rate. While this is upsetting I live more rural and need reliable transportation and used cars were the same price with higher interest rates. Funny that I have little interest in discretionary spending now. What freedom. Thank you Emmy and I look forward to binge watching your videos.
I save money by just not going out for a day. I find I spend some kind of money every time I go out. I also take my big pill multiple vitamin and cut it in half and take one half in the morning and one half in the afternoon. It makes it like a time release pill. And, It helps me swallow better.❤
Washing machine repair techs will tell you not to use fabric softener and that most people use way too much detergent when they do a load of laundry. They recommend using white vinegar as a fabric softener if you want to put something in your load of laundry. They also recommend using the measuring cup on the side of the liquid detergent and go up to like the lowest line unless you've got some extremely dirty clothes then add a little bit more. I use the wool dryer balls in my dryer. I don't really have a good way to line dry my clothes so I often use the dryer. Since I only drink one or two mugs of coffee a day, I recently purchased a $10 coffee maker that makes five cups of coffee which is about the same as two mugs and I bought some very flavorful ground coffee. I have decided to give up my K-Cups as they are just getting too expensive. Even though I can buy a large box at Sam's Club for under $0.45 per pod, it is still a way that I can cut back on expenses. I'm going to give this a try and if I don't care for it, I can always go back to the pods.nn I do purchase half and half to put to my coffee but like you, I don't buy the flavored syrups or creamers. They contain a lot of sugar and preservatives that I really am not interested in having. I like your suggestion on pajamas Emmy! Since I had my stroke, putting on long sleeve tops is very difficult for me so I will frequently buy 3/4 length sleeved t-shirts when I get them on sale and I will also keep pajama pants that I find a good deal on or sweatpants and that's generally what I will wear to sleep in. The 3/4 length sleeved t-shirts keep me warmer but are also manageable for me to get on and off pretty easily. I like many of these tips Emmy. Some of them I can definitely use but others given my situation don't really work for me because of my physical limitations but I appreciate how much you and Paul are always good at emphasizing that everyone's frugal journey is different and if you need to hire something out, hire it out. If you need or want to buy a particular product then do it but there might be something else you're willing to give up in its place. As long as we all are comfortable with our own frugal journey and don't judge others for theirs, it's all good. I hope you have a wonderful weekend and hello to Dixie Belle from gigi, Henry and Yoda!
@@jennaburg5177 I have and I am not a big fan. Even putting the paper filter inside the permanent kcup filter, I seem to get a lot of grounds in my coffee cup. User error as I have friends who use the permanent kcup filter. I'm disabled from a stroke and only have the use of one arm. That probably has something to do with the fact that I'm not very coordinated in using the permanent filter cup. I appreciate the suggestion though!
I use vinegar for softening clothes and with baking soda to maintain sink and shower drains. Emmy we all deserve a treat now and then. Your's is Bath and Body, mine is flavored coffee creamer. Thanks for another packed video! My matching pj's are at least 4 years old and came off the clearance rack, lol!
Rosemary absolutely! Everyone needs to do what works for them and we stress that constantly! No judgement ever! Such a great comment yet again! Thank you dear friend!
Lots of smart tips! I do a bunch of little things that add up. When I dropped off a donation at Salvation Army this week, I popped in to their shop. I found a perfect travel rain jacket to replace one I've had for 25 years. It seemed pricey ($15), but I checked the company's website, and it's selling for $149. Lucky find I will really enjoy! I use glass food containers to avoid buying plastic. While the shower is warming up, I save the water in jugs and use in the garden. I dry clothes on the line or use dryer balls for a few minutes if the weather is bad and then hang clothes inside. I always pack snacks, water, and lunches when we're out and about. If appropriate, I check to see if a store does price matching. That can save a bundle. When I'm in the mood to shop, I'll call a friend, take a walk, or "shop" in the basement to find some forgotten treasure. We have potluck meals and play Trivial Pursuit. We go on hikes or picnics. We explore all the treasures of the library, and the list goes on and on!
I laughed when you were going over all those tips because everything you named are things I do!!!! There’s just so many ways to save! I buy Dawn dishwashing liquid and I have a bottle that was a dawn foam bottle, which I have had for Years and I do the same way as I do with hand soap! It works perfectly and cleans my dishes and pots. The only thing I wasted money on was the sink thing. I have bought 2 and they did not work for me. But I bought a heavy duty Plummer thing at the Bins on a $5 day now I’m fixed! I really think I could write a book on tips of how to save but I always listen to anyone who gives tips because they may know a lot I don’t!!!
Hey Emmy ! I’m back on the wagon. I just finished paying off our little bit of consumer debt. 🎉 now to pay off our barn we just built and I’m excited 🎉
I use the empty toilet paper rolls as my seed starting pots. no extra cost for me and when done they go into compost pile! i never buy the seed starting trays any more.
for coffee flavoring i sometimes simply sprinkle some powdered cinnamom or and cardamon in the (hand-held) porcellin coffee filter before i fill in the hot water
I use colorful bandanas instead of napkins (I learned that from Pioneer Woman). This year, I decorated my house for fall with pumpkins, and leaves and acorns I picked up while walking home from work. It feels so much cozier, and in November I plan to cut the pumpkins up and cook with them. I buy a canister of oats, and then premeasure sandwich baggies with oats and brown sugar. That way I can have quick oatmeal before work without buying instant oatmeal (which is getting expensive). I walk wherever I can. Just some tips. : ) Miko from Maryland
I home can! When I find a great deal on meat,if my freezer is full I can roast, pork chops, pinto beans, etc. When we have something going on and don’t have time to cook it’s as fast to heat up some canned food as picking up a burger and healthier for us too!
We sold the Keurig, went back to the drip pot. Recently the glass pot got broken and we reverted to a stainless steel perculator from the Goodwill. No need for filters or pods, takes 5 mins for a whole pot and tastes better and is easier to clean.
Hi Emmy and Paul, Another helpful video! Reusing soap dispensers is so easy and you can always fill them with dish soap. Thanks for sharing your idea of buying p.j. bottoms and long sleeve tops at clearance prices off season. Those tee shirt tops are great to layer under clothes in the winter. Keep doing videos on ways to save money!
Dog food is insanely expensive here in Panama so we make our own. It's healthier for them & far cheaper. We follow most of your tips too & since we're by the Equator we hang laundry outside 52 weeks a year. As you said, we put it in the dryer just to fluff it up for 5 minutes. I especially love the fresh smell from air drying. Prayers for everyone affected by Ian, as well as your home in SC.
I use wool dryer balls instead of dryer sheets for all the reasons you mentioned. I bought 5 of them several years ago and they are still working well. They also reduce the amount of time needed to get the load dry. Off season shopping should be the norm for frugalistas!
Your hair is very pretty. I cut the end off toothpaste, lotion, etc tubes when they seem empty. There's always some left in the tube to be used. To add to the refilling of the foaming pumps, when you buy the soap , get the non foaming type. You can use this to make many foaming refills. The foam is just watered down product. 😊
My frugal idea is to cook up the jack-o-lanterns and puree them to freeze. I clean the inside very well & scrape out any wax first, then cut them into large pieces to roast in the oven. Also. I have found $1 heirloom pumpkins the day after Halloween. The price of canned pumpkin is insane so this is my solution!
I tried Emmy's pumpkin spice cake recipe today and could not believe a 15-oz can of pumpkin is nearly $3. I was lucky to have a can already, but I'll definitely buy a couple of "post-Halloween" pumpkins this year!
You can make a carrot pie from cooked mashed carrots the same way you make a pumpkin pie. Just use the same spices, etc., and it will taste similar. Carrots are a lot cheaper than pumpkin. I also use up all my old spices every fall to make my own pumpkin spice.
I'm actually "harvesting" my pumpkin today! Fry the seeds in butter and salt till golden, bake chunks of pumpkin with onion, garlic, puree with milk..and freeze
My cats cat tree needed to be replaced. But instead of going out to buy a new one. I stripped all the old cheap covering the factory used. Being it was only the pole parts of the tree my furbabies tore up that is the only parts l removed. I went to $Tree and bought 12 packages of their white nautical rope that was 11 inches long (note: make use you check each tag for amount, they differ in how much is actually there). Then l pulled out my glue gun and glue sticks. For my furbabies pole it took 3 packages of the rope. Took me about a week in a half to wrap and glue the rope onto get pole. Not that young any more. Hahaha. The cat tree coast me about 35$ when l original bought it and that was the on sale price. I got it at a 50 percent sale day. So in just replacing the torn parts of the tree it only cost me the 12$ for the rope (this was before they raise to $1.25) and 8$ for a large package of gorilla sticks. And l actually have a nicer looking cat tree that will last even longer now for my furbabies.
A friend cleared out her fabric stash and gave me a bagful. One piece was flannelette. I had a pattern for scrubs. Now I have new pyjamas. I'm now eyeing winter sheets that I never use...
I truly believe you & Paul get more comments than any other youtuber! Wow! 350+ comments in less than 24 hours! It's because your viewers feel like you're good friends. You two really have an authenticity that is so rare. Bravo! We don't let our dog drive but I can tell Dixie is a very frugal driver :)
You can make any normal liquid hand soap into a foaming one by that same way. The trick is in the bottle, not in the soap itself - you just have to dilute it thin enough.
Outstanding video! I practice almost every one of your ideas in today's video. My uncommon money saver is that I ball up (and save) clean tin foil (that might have been used but not soiled); I'll add a few drops of dish soap and use it as a homemade brillo/pot scrubbing pad. Then it goes into the recyclables bin. I have not purchased steel wool brillo pads in over ten years! Thank you for all of your inspiring tips and strategies! Be well and God bless!
I do some, but not all, the things you do. I also wash and reuse ziploc bags. I have done this for so many years that I don’t even think about it. I probably use a tablespoon or two of laundry detergent to do a load. I don’t measure, but the big jug from Costco lasts well over a year. I’m 4 months into a new jug and it is not even a quarter gone yet-it’s still very heavy lol. Our clothes just aren’t that dirty, and they come clean. We use bath towels for about a week. I started this years ago when all the kids were home and I got tired of washing a load of towels a day. I regrow my green onions a couple times before throwing them away.
I don't buy garbage bags,,, bc my kitchen is small,,, I opt not to even uve a trash can,,,,,,, I put a grocery bag on o e side of my sink.... And toss when needed.......... This saves me 💰 💰 on bags,,,,,,, and time on clean up.... ( trash can ) works 4 me .. 😃........ Anyone out in cyber land do the same ????
Emmy. My sister spends lots of money at bath and body. I love the hand soaps but refuse to buy . Too costly. The other day my sis gave me a coupon for a free $26.50 three wick candle. Loved it. I got "cranberry wood." Great fall aroma!!😍
Right now, I can feed an assortment of wild life with my veggie scraps in a manner and quickly enough that they dont attract unwanted wildlife. But when I can't, I veggie pit by digging a hole, dumping them, and covering with dirt. I don't like to use above ground compost piles for veggie scraps 'cause they attract unwanted, 4 legged and flying critters. When composting vegetable garden left overs, I layer with dirt, bagged steer manuer, or barn cleanings to speed the process up and as a detractant. Currently, I save my used coffee grounds and crumple my egg shells in them then use the mix as a top dressing for acid loving plants and trees. - These types of things are either heavy or volumous in the garbage can. They are also good, free-ish nutrients for the plants.
I make my own ricotta with milk and vinegar, seasonings. I do pjs the same way that you! I buy my bottoms at old navy clearance for 3.00 at end of season. Love and light to yo both❤️❤️❤️
Years now I have been saving crisp one dollar bills and five dollar bills. You won’t believe how fast it adds up over 10 years!! I also never spend my change and twice a year I go to a change counter at a bank that does not have a service fee and add that money to it
Hope your home in SC is okay. I’m in NC and getting a lot of wind and rain currently, the outer bands of Ian. Tornado watch til 10 pm tonight. Keeping everyone in prayer. Family’s okay, friends lost their house to the winds in FL. 🙏🏼💕🙏🏼
@@FrugalMoneySaver, thank you. The Palanciuc’s are immigrants from Moldova who I met in WA state. They’d recently moved to Florida. Thankfully, they’d evacuated to Miami. Have you heard how your little house fared?
Hi folks, greetings from the U.K. another great video, full of sound ideas again, thank you for sharing. Like the rest of the world, energy prices are skyrocketing, thankfully my contract is fixed until Oct 2023, but it does not stop me from finding ways to be frugal. I live on my own so each morning I fill two 1.5litre catering flasks with boiling hot water. This does my hot drinks for the day and also washing up after my main meal. My electricity consumption has reduced considerably from doing this. I have also installed several rechargeable LED motion detector lights in certain areas around my home so I don't have to switch on the normal lights (I recharge them via the USB port when using my computer) Small steps I know but every little helps. My late Mom would call these 'Saveations'. Thanks again for sharing.
We also use a drip coffee maker as we think the Keurig coffee maker brews a terrible cup of coffee. Maybe it was my fault, but I had one of those plastic drain snakes to break off in our bathroom sink drain. I couldn't get the broken piece out of the drain so I don't know where it's at now! I don't use fabric softener sheets for my laundry, but I use them to wipe down my baseboards. It helps repel dust, and I don't have to clean them as often. Thanks for your frugal and useful tips and advice.....probably the best on UA-cam!
My uncommon tip is that I try not to use zip-loc sandwich bags very often. Have a leftover cookie? Put it in a little washable food storage container. A half of a green pepper? Into a container for the fridge. I also have several bees wax wraps to use in place of plastic wrap. I hate to use a baggie for 24 hours and then throw it away! Every penny counts! :)
We rarely ever use ziploc baggies. I use silicone bowl covers, place a plate on top of a bowl, use repurposed food storage from containers (think pickle jars, peanut butter jars), and use stashed bags to store meat in the freezer.
I recently learned that the only time you need to upgrade your phone is when the upgrades will no longer upgrade your phone, if that makes sense. I didn’t know this and had a Phone that hadn’t been updated with security for three years. Yikes! So now I know. When my phone will no longer except security updates, that’s when I have to get a new phone. When I did get my new phone, I got the latest model because I will be keeping this phone as long as possible. Just my two cents!
Hi, Emmy and Paul, thanks for the video! We use a coffee percolator like our grandmothers had because it can brew coffee on a camp stove, grill or campfire during power outages. Also, as far as hand soap goes, a drop or two of dishwashing detergent (meant for cleaning dishes by hand in the sink) works well in the foaming dispensers, too. 😀
I save my dish soap bottle when empty . I take a little fabulosa cleaner with a few tablespoons of Dawn ,fill the rest of the bottle with water. I use this to clean my toilet every few days ,it makes the bathroom smell nice . I boil the skin and bones from a rotisserie in my crockpot overnight ,I freeze the strained broth in 1 cup baggies to use later in soups,casseroles,dressing ,sauces or rice . I do a big batch of taco soup,chili ,meatloaf or taco meat when I find a good deal on ground beef . I freeze it in individual portions in the gladware containers that sandwich meat comes in . I have a quick easy meal when I don’t want to cook. When soap or shampoo bottles are empty I fill them with water and shake ,I usually get another 3 uses out of the bottle.
I have an extra curtain rod in my shower , and roll it to the middle of the tub and hang my wet garments on hangers on the rod during the cold months. The same as you i out 5hem in the dryer for 3-5 minutes, and add a few wool dryer balls, it helps to get rid of the wrinkles!
I do the exact same thing with pajamas. Since I have retired, I am not spending money on clothing, accessories. I have been utilizing the thrift store more than I have in the past for clothing. I hope your other house did not get damaged from the hurricane. Have a great weekend!
I LOVE Dr Bronners Castile Soap. It comes in a big bottle that costs about $15 but I save the foamer bottles too and it literally takes about a teaspoon fill the rest with water. I even have one in my shower to wash my hair with. One bottle lasted me a year and it comes in different "flavors". You can also take a small bottle when you travel as it only takes drops to make a lather. GREAT stuff!
Kellie Bennett Agree. Dr. Bronners Castile Soap is the best. I use it sparingly in the shower, it suds great as you mentioned and my bottle last me a long time also. Take care.
I do all the exact same things you do to be frugal except for one. My coffee pot is a little pricier. I have one with a carafe. My husband drinks tea, I drink coffee, so instead of keeping the coffee pot running the whole time keeping my coffee hot, I have one with a carafe and that keeps my coffee hot for much longer and saves on electricity. I am also big on reusing things over and over, like ziplock bags, parchment paper, and aluminum foil which all get washed and stored away for the next use. I must say this is one of the most frugal things I do that saves me tons of money. I also have silicone mats that are washable and reusable. If you look at the price of cooking and prepping materials we use to cook a meal… wow! Ziplocks are like $7 or more for one box! I also reuse plastic food containers for seed starting. I do not buy special containers. Before I throw something away, I ask myself if there is another use for the trash. Even coffee grounds are used for not only composting, but I grow button mushrooms in the winter in coffee grounds. And use the grounds to fertilize my berry plants during the growing season. This is lengthy, so I’ll stop, or I will chat all day. Lol! Waste not, want not. Love your channel and all you and Paul do! 💕
What a great tip about getting manufacturer coupons when we love a product! I had no idea that was a “thing”! Dixie definitely looks like Top Dog at the wheel of the Chevy! 🐶😎👏🏻😂
Hello Friends! We visited this Saturday morning over breakfast. Love our visits! You give so many great tips! My tip would be using lemon vinegar as my fabric softener. Soak lemon peels in vinegar. Makes amazing softener for your laundry!
we save money by using a local laundromat to do massive loads of laundry,buy products that work and last,eat small portions to stretch out food,shop sales for commonly used items,use free resources in our area. and not giving a whit what anyone thinks of me. others opinion is not my business
New to your site and I can’t stop watching it! You’re both great with wonderful ideas. Thank you so much for sharing your inspiration. An old trick I learned from my mother. When using olive oil to prep most anything, rub the left over on your hands.
Loved this video! I’m a bath and body works fan too. I went today and they have the 3 wick candles on sale and I had a coupon so I was able to get a Christmas present for a friend and get me one too. We are really trying to be intentional about what we spend and get our finances in better shape.
Thanks for all the great tips. I do many of them but most recently have started hanging my wash outside. I did this many years ago and then moved to a community in Arizona where this was not allowed. We’ve recently moved back to the East Coast (NC) and have begun not only hanging wash out again, but also making my own laundry soap!
Thing is going out for coffee is not really about the coffee but getting out house and perhaps meeting friends.cheaper than going out for a meal or drinks
I will reuse clothes that may have a stain in an bad spot (front of shirt)or pants that are alittle old for my new pajamas.especially if they're cozy for any season
Lots of singles and retirees in my neighborhood..we often take turns cooking and share or pot luck at our clubhouse. It started during covid and continues.
I've used those little drain cleaners for a long time. At first I bought one. I used it many,many times over but eventually, the small little tines wore away. I bought a package of 3, which said they were 1 time use. Well, that's what the company wants you to think, so you'll buy more. I've been using the 1st out of that package for a couple of years now! Plastic can also leech some of its chemicals into your food. That happens in microwaves, too. I'm using up the fabric sheets and liquid softener I have. I bought wool balls, and I recently heard you can simply wad up a couple of balls of aluminum foil to keep static out of clothes. I can't hang my clothes outside because I'm allergic to grass and trees. I hang some in the basement, but in the winter, that doesn't work so well. I do hang clothes in the basement when I can, and put them in the dryer after they're dry. I've never had a Keurig because I have coffee makers that work. I have only a tiny bit of counter space in the kitchen, so I put the coffee maker away. I use a French press that gets washed and put away after each use. The coffee's terrific! It makes just about 2 cups, which is all I'll drink in a day and it's easy to make more if someone stops over. When I used my regular coffee maker, like Paul, I used a metal, use over and over filter. I don't have a TV. Haven't had one in decades and decades. Other electronics I don't buy unless I absolutely have to. I bought a computer when I went back to school for a mid-life career change. It was right at the cusp of laptops. When it finally died, I got a laptop, so I've never had a desk top computer. A co-worker talked me into a smart phone when my little flip phone died. I willed that smart phone to last over 5 years. When a phone is that expensive, it has to last a long time. I've had a couple more since then. I use them till they die the death. With no TV, I've never had cable. I used to buy prepared meals, but as the amount of contents went down and the price went up, I stopped that. It was easy because I live alone. Almost never buy pre-cut fruits and veggies. Once in a blue moon, I have in the past, for lack of time. Never thought of weighing bags if fruits and veggies...what a good idea! I've called company numbers. When I compliment them, I never received a coupon. If I have a complaint, that's when I get a coupon! Seems like they'd want to send coupons to those who take the time to call with compliments. I've diluted hand soaps for decades. It feels way too thick to use full force hand soap now. It doesn't have to be foaming. It works with any hand soap. Oh, I shop off season for things like pajamas...really everything, especially long john's! To save money, I turn the stove off at the breaker box, so I don't pay for phantom electricity. I only turn it on to cook, and then off again. I unplug everything that has a light or lighted clock in it. I have a clock in the kitchen. I don't need one on the stove or microwave. They use electricity. When I grocery shop online, I can see the total before I check out. I can see exactly what and how many of everything I've bought, and go back through to take items out of my cart till the total price fits my budget. Online shopping keeps me from impulse buys of things I'd see in the store. There is a fee for using that service, but it still saves me money. I never buy plastic trash bags....unless I'm moving,because there are always a few items that didn't fit in a box. After they're used for a move, I put them away for another move sometime in the future. For trash bags, I use what comes into the house as I shop. Now, I don't shop very much at all, so I might have to start buying some trash can liners. Everything I buy, I try to keep it as new looking and functioning as possible for as long as possible. It takes years and years for me to need to buy new items. My 1st microwave lasted 27 years. I've had the same toaster oven for 35 years. It still works fine. I bought a used 1966 sewing machine when I first made my own home. It still works fine. I've had to jerry-rig a few parts along the way as little pieces broke of and got lost. I don't think there's anything unusual about what I do to save money...but some things have been kind of extreme. I'll go there and try things out. 😊 Love to you, Paul, Dixie Belle and Loris! ❤😀
You can also use regular liquid hand soap and mix with water. If put in the foam bottle, it will come out as foam. I grew up with antenna tv and still have antenna. Love your video.
The plastic drain snake is a great idea. I've been using an old brush bottle cleaner and hot water, vinegar and baking soda..but I like your idea better. It's cheaper just to use bot water. Not only iis drain cleaner and fumes very unhealthy to everyone, it also eats into the pipes and causes leaks.
Those frozen meals are more like nine dollars in LA. Many people consider prepared frozen meals "home cooking". People just don't want to cook from scratch. It's so much healthier and cost effective to cook from scratch. I have a Instant Pot and can whip up meals fast. Thanks for sharing your tips.
A woman after my own heart. It doesn't take long to prepare veg. No to frozen meals. Roku stick, etc but I have a computer which I use until it wears out before renewing it. I learnt during lockdown that having someone do my shopping for me has saved such a lot of money. Staying with the shopping list and getting nothing else saved me more than I thought was possible. Love your channel.
I save a lot of money on pork by purchasing whole pork lions. I cut it up myself using my electric knife. Pork lions are boneless so cutting them into pork chops and roasts is easy. The benefits are I am able to package my meat for perfect meal portions and the price per lb . is considerably cheaper. Also pork chops are cut to your desired thickness.
We do the same thing. We like to cut a small roast first then slice the chops until we have a good size for another small roast. My husband cooks the roasts on the grill then slices them for cold cuts. We actually make all our own cold cuts using chicken breasts, pork, ham, and roast beef. Have not bought cold cuts in years now!
@@adventuregirlmama Sorry, I didn't see this! We brine boneless skinless chicken breasts and rinse them off. We use different seasonings on them, anything like homemade taco seasoning, BBQ seasonings, and bunch of different ones from Aldi. My husband cooks them on the grill, we refrigerate until the next day, then slice them up. We have a meat slicer which makes this very easy to do. Then we get out the foodsaver and vacuum seal packs about a pound each or so. Just throw them in the freezer. The pork loin gets done the same except no brining. The roast beef gets seasoned and I roast it in the oven. When we cook the chicken we usually cook up 8-10 breasts at one time, pork loin usually 3, and roast beef is 2. They turn out so good and taste far better than cold cuts from the store!
I used to drink my cup of tea with cream and sugar but I've cut down on it and so I drink my tea black without cream and sugar, and now my coffee is black but with a bit of sugar in it. Because milk and cream are so expensive now in my village.
Thank you for all your wonderful tips on money saving. I've always taken good care of my cars. Park them in the shade, in a covered port, keep them maintained. People are amazed when I tell them its 20 years old. Long ago a friend's father, who was a car dealer, said that people take better care of their shoes than a car which is thousands of dollars more. So I heeded that advise and has worked well for me.
Hello, I save money by using just about everything a second time, example, I rinse out jars and use them for something else. For dried spices, open rice packages, and to store extra little things. I have experimented with Chap stick. You get to the end of the little tube, and I dig out what is left, and put it into another, shocking how much is left in that tube. I pack a lunch every day when I got to work, with a drink, bottled water, and snacks. all in reusable containers. I also, make quilts out of old Jeans and clothes, to snuggle with on the couch. They are great. Nothing goes in the land fill!!! love watching your videos, I look forward to seeing them. Thanks for sharing all you do!!!
Because I live alone. I do buy the smaller salads that are made in the deli and the I buy things like the smaller radishes, carrots and tomatoes to add to it. It was just to wasteful to buy heads of lettuce for me. I have started to make my own salad dressings as well. Personally I really don't care for lot of the bottled stuff. There are so many different recipes on internet that are quite good.
Whenever i get like Dawn or other liquid containers i pour half into another container then fill both containers with water. N shake n store the spare till needed.
I am a sewer. Years ago when raising children l use to have to buy the same pattern on 3 or 4 different sizes. This was before they started making patterns the way they do now. Now l learned the hard way when the new patterns started showing up, l cut out the size l needed. Bad idea. So even though it is a little time consuming l trace out the size l need with all the markings. Then l get the gallon zip lock bags from $Tree. I put the original pattern and the pieces l traced out in the bag. This way l still have the original to where l can trace out any other size l need. I also like to go to stores that have free clothing or very cheap clothing not so much to wear but to repurpose. For example l had these shorts l wore until l worn them out. The fabric was still good just couldn't repair where the short ripped. So pulled out my seam ripper took them apart went into my pattern collection and made a shorts out for my 2 year old Great Grand-daughter. The top was made from an old white pillowcase. The top had a bow across the back which matched the shorts. The price of material has gotten so high l just don't buy unless l get a really good discount. My daughter when she was younger needed a new winter coat one year. Usually l could hand down her sisters things to her. But this particular year it was the way around. I l went into my stash found and old quilted mattress cover went to store got a bottle of Rite Dye. Then since my Dad never used his pj tops Mom gave to me. So l had removed all the buttons and put in a old bear shape animal cookie container. I found the buttons l needed then went to my patterns. Made my daughter a nice new coat and no one knew it was homemade until l was asked where l bought it. I used my Dad's pj tops to make shirts for my son's. I don't toss out zippers or buttons.
Great video! I just picked up a few summer pajama sets for my adult daughters at $2.00 each from Walmart. These will make wonderful Christmas gifts for them.
Just FYI regular old bleach will dissolve hair before it clogs, an old ready to retire told a friend's husband, have your wife pour bleach down the drain each week, the bleach dissolves the hair, if its not there it can clog up!ive been doing this for years now & rarely have a slow drain . Let alone a clog due to hair, my hair is chin length, both if my daughters have very long thick hair both past their arm pits! In my area centralCA plumbers are expensive bleach is less than $5/ gallon. I can buy several gallons of bleach for the cost of 1plumbers visit!
Lots of great tips! I find it funny that these are "uncommon" as these are all common to our family. 😀I also do the foam soap thing, but a little differently- I'll use the shower gel and mix 1 part shower gel: 3 (or 4) parts water. I'll get the little travel sized bath gels for free from BBW when I get a coupon, so free foaming soap! I'll also get the holiday scents (we LOVE Twisted Peppermint!) at the Semi-Annual sale at BBW after Christmas for up to 75% off, keep them for next year, then make up a Mason jar of foaming refill when it gets to be that season in the coming year. We've used 1 bottle of shower gel to make foaming hand soap for about 4 years running now! I'll also make foaming soap out of my shower gel to use in the shower. I'll turn the shower off while I'm sudsing up to save water, use the foaming shower soap so I can get a good lather while I have the water off, then turn the tap back on when I'm in need of a rinse. 🚿 Another uncommon tip- I make my own yogurt! The kind of yogurt I like (Yoplait's Oui French style) is currently $1.35 in the store... I'll buy one of those, a carton of whole milk, and make a batch to pour into clean Oui glass jars from previous batches, then put them in my Instant Pot to incubate. Voila! 9 jars of yogurt for $3.00ish. Plus, I know what's going into it. Give my regards to Miss Dixie-Belle!
I make my own coffee creamer (plant based), tooth powder and mouthwash, things like that. Sometimes (rarely) I will buy something ready made just so I can exam it more closely in order to then make it myself. I agree with everything you said! There are so many little ways to save that often get forgotten about, or not thought of in the first place!
First time watching, and I am really enjoying your tips! Thanks. We have an older male cat, who frequents the litter box often... About 6 months ago, I replaced his expensive cat litter with hardwood pellets for pellet stoves. Amazing savings of more than $20.00 per month. No scooping, just replacing his pellets daily. It is working great !
A 40lb bag of Equine Pine pellets (for horses) is the exact same thing as Feline Pine sold for cats only WAY cheaper. 40lbs is under 7.00 at Tractor Supply. I used that for 10 years on my 2 cats. I used about 2 - 3 bags a year. 14.00 - 21.00 for entire year of cat litter.
I never follow fashion trends or house trends. I wear what I want to wear. I have worn the same clothes for years and I love it. I decorate my house with the things I love. This way when I am home surrounded by the decor I love and wearing my super comfy clothes I feel at peace and I never feel like I am missing out. I couldn’t imagine dressing to a trend that I don’t like or looks good on me just to be “in style”. I always say…if you wear what YOU love and decorate with what YOU love it will never go out of style.
That is so right! Thanks for sharing that bit of wisdom!
God bless you I feel the same way
I buy bags dry beans and grains instead of cans. Less salt and much cheaper 🎉
So true Terri!
Great tips! When I get to the end of the bottles for dish soap, shampoo and laundry detergent, I add water and shake it around and I end up getting a bunch more uses because of the soap residue mixing w/ the water. Also using less than the amount the manufacturer suggests usually is fine too…especially w/ laundry detergent.
Absolutely right Gretchen!
Hi Emmy & Paul! Thanks again for another great video. It always feels like a visit with a good friend watching you! I recently had the idea to put an extra plain flat sheet on top of my clean top sheet & blankets. Sleeping w/pets makes the blanket need washing much more. It's easier & cheaper to wash the extra top sheet instead of washing the blanket so often! 🍃🍂🌻🍂🍃
Great idea, I am definitely going to do this. Thank you
We do that with Dixie too! I always have a top sheet on our bedspread for her!
I do that too!
Great idea! I will try this!
Oh, this is a great idea! We have two huge dogs and cats and we are constantly washing bedding!
I do buy packaged treats for my dogs but I cut each treat into 4 pieces. They don't know how big or small of a treat they're getting, they just know that they're getting one. So a bag of 40 treats becomes 160 treats.
The vet recommended I make super healthy and cheap treats for my pup. You scrub a sweet potato and leave skin on. Cut it in wide slices (like 1/2") and place on a baking sheet on parchment. Don't add oil or anything else. You bake each side for 30 minutes at 200-250 degrees. That concentrates the sweetness and you can cut in small pieces. Never met a dog who didn't LOVE these. People too. Easy, fast, and cheap to make and you avoid the many additives in commercial treats.
Brilliant Sheila!
My Mom's Minpin needed to lose a few pounds so the Vet suggested giving him frozen green beans as a treat. Mom brakes them into a couple pieces and he loves them. He barks at her every night around 8:30 if she is "late" with his yummy frozen green bean treats. She sometimes has him shake hands, sit pretty, then roll over and he gets one treat after each trick. It's hilarious. ❤️ that sweet puppy and his (and my) awesome Mom.
I make my own fire starters. There are several options. Small rolls of corrugated cardboard dipped in liquid wax (collect candle scraps) (be careful) or mix sawdust with wax. You can even take dried used tea bags and dip them in wax.
I collect nut shells that can be dried and used as kindling. Use what you have.
Thanks for sharing Gabi!
The following tip is one additional way I save money. I use clothespins as food savers for bagged foods. Examples: chips, cereals in the box, dry fruits.
My thoughts also go out to those in the southeastern US affected by Ian, as well as to fellow Canadians in the Maritime provinces struggling with the aftermath of Fiona.
Thank you Joyce!
Great idea. I use binder clips too.
I too use what we call clothe pegs for closing bags. I always think thank goodness for them and also elastic bands which can be used for many things. ❤
All great tips for saving money AND for better health and environmental outcomes. I bagged up my late husband’s clothes and donated them, but I saved a few of his long sleeved T-shirts for myself to wear to bed in the winter.
A nice way to remember him.
Oh gosh I love that Jeanne!
Such great tips! My newest endeavor is to make my own tea blends from the five different mints that I grow. I dehydrate the mints and then I pick and choose the mint or mints that I’m in the mood for. To them I add citrus peel, apple peel or any other fruit that I have fresh or have dehydrated. Spices like cinnamon stick, whole cloves or any other spices that you like ,are a nice warm addition when the weather changes. This type of tea is good both hot or cold.
That’s brilliant! I love the addition of the apple or orange too.
Love that so much! Thanks for sharing Patti!
I hung on to my My iPhone 6s until it was so old that it wouldn’t charge anymore and was forced to buy a new one.
Yes! Sounds like us lol!
My uncommon frugal tip that I do is I put my bras in mesh laundry bags to wash. Then I hang them up to dry. This saves the elastic, the fabric, and shape of them.
So smart! Great tip!
Me too!! 👏🤩
I do that, too. And I always hang my underwear on a clothes rack to dry. Saves the elastic and they last a lot longer.
I'm retired and have a big house full of stuff in trying to purge so there are not a lot of household things I need. Actually I keep donating a lot of excess items to charities trying to clear things out.. So when my grown children want to buy me a gift for my birthday or Christmas, I ask that they get me items I can "use up". Scented candles, Bath and Body soaps and lotions, gourmet chocolates, coffees and teas etc. That works out great as they know I use and appreciate what they give me and I seldom have to buy these items for myself.
Yes! That is so smart! Consumable! gifts are the way to go!
Prayers for your little house in SC and your friends in the area.
Thanks so very much Rosemary!
We wear socks to bed when it's cold. Is that unconventional?
Dixie is so cool! She's a cool cat - errr dog. 😎
No, that a great way to be warm. I have hand knitting ones.
Wear a stretchy hat on really cold nights too.
LOL Barbara!
I just found and subscribed to your channel. I am retired 3 years now and live in Ontario Canada. I downsized my home just before retirement and still have a mortgage but it's small. Living on a modest pension I chose a cottage style home by the lake where my life is simplified from the craziness of being a single parent and nursing for 40 years. Yes peaceful. I am learning to grow some vegetables but have a lot to learn yet. I practice many of the tips you talked about today. My technology is old, my chromebook is outdated as is my 7 year old phone. I gave up home phone service years ago and also have a roku and no cable. I found those plastic snake drain cleaners years ago and gave them to my friends as part of a Christmas gift one year. My house is not fancy but is cozy and I absolutely love it. I long ago stopped buying into the consumerism I was once was addicted to. I did have to purchase a new car a year or so ago because my 13 year old RAV died. I found the least expensive base model vehicle I could find at the lowest interest rate. While this is upsetting I live more rural and need reliable transportation and used cars were the same price with higher interest rates. Funny that I have little interest in discretionary spending now. What freedom. Thank you Emmy and I look forward to binge watching your videos.
Welcome! So happy you found us Cindy! Thank you!
I save money by just not going out for a day. I find I spend some kind of money every time I go out.
I also take my big pill multiple vitamin and cut it in half and take one half in the morning and one half in the afternoon. It makes it like a time release pill. And, It helps me swallow better.❤
Yes, staying home saves!
Prayers sent from Australia for people and pets in hurricane areas 🙏
Thanks so very much!
I wear longjohns for pj bottoms; also leggings a size too big. And just like you, long sleeve soft tops.
Love them LOL!
Washing machine repair techs will tell you not to use fabric softener and that most people use way too much detergent when they do a load of laundry. They recommend using white vinegar as a fabric softener if you want to put something in your load of laundry. They also recommend using the measuring cup on the side of the liquid detergent and go up to like the lowest line unless you've got some extremely dirty clothes then add a little bit more. I use the wool dryer balls in my dryer. I don't really have a good way to line dry my clothes so I often use the dryer. Since I only drink one or two mugs of coffee a day, I recently purchased a $10 coffee maker that makes five cups of coffee which is about the same as two mugs and I bought some very flavorful ground coffee. I have decided to give up my K-Cups as they are just getting too expensive. Even though I can buy a large box at Sam's Club for under $0.45 per pod, it is still a way that I can cut back on expenses. I'm going to give this a try and if I don't care for it, I can always go back to the pods.nn I do purchase half and half to put to my coffee but like you, I don't buy the flavored syrups or creamers. They contain a lot of sugar and preservatives that I really am not interested in having. I like your suggestion on pajamas Emmy! Since I had my stroke, putting on long sleeve tops is very difficult for me so I will frequently buy 3/4 length sleeved t-shirts when I get them on sale and I will also keep pajama pants that I find a good deal on or sweatpants and that's generally what I will wear to sleep in. The 3/4 length sleeved t-shirts keep me warmer but are also manageable for me to get on and off pretty easily. I like many of these tips Emmy. Some of them I can definitely use but others given my situation don't really work for me because of my physical limitations but I appreciate how much you and Paul are always good at emphasizing that everyone's frugal journey is different and if you need to hire something out, hire it out. If you need or want to buy a particular product then do it but there might be something else you're willing to give up in its place. As long as we all are comfortable with our own frugal journey and don't judge others for theirs, it's all good. I hope you have a wonderful weekend and hello to Dixie Belle from gigi, Henry and Yoda!
Have you tried the reusable little container you use any coffee brand in it ? Works awesome !
@@jennaburg5177 I have and I am not a big fan. Even putting the paper filter inside the permanent kcup filter, I seem to get a lot of grounds in my coffee cup. User error as I have friends who use the permanent kcup filter. I'm disabled from a stroke and only have the use of one arm. That probably has something to do with the fact that I'm not very coordinated in using the permanent filter cup. I appreciate the suggestion though!
I use vinegar for softening clothes and with baking soda to maintain sink and shower drains. Emmy we all deserve a treat now and then. Your's is Bath and Body, mine is flavored coffee creamer. Thanks for another packed video! My matching pj's are at least 4 years old and came off the clearance rack, lol!
Rosemary absolutely! Everyone needs to do what works for them and we stress that constantly! No judgement ever! Such a great comment yet again! Thank you dear friend!
Lots of smart tips! I do a bunch of little things that add up. When I dropped off a donation at Salvation Army this week, I popped in to their shop. I found a perfect travel rain jacket to replace one I've had for 25 years. It seemed pricey ($15), but I checked the company's website, and it's selling for $149. Lucky find I will really enjoy! I use glass food containers to avoid buying plastic. While the shower is warming up, I save the water in jugs and use in the garden. I dry clothes on the line or use dryer balls for a few minutes if the weather is bad and then hang clothes inside. I always pack snacks, water, and lunches when we're out and about. If appropriate, I check to see if a store does price matching. That can save a bundle. When I'm in the mood to shop, I'll call a friend, take a walk, or "shop" in the basement to find some forgotten treasure. We have potluck meals and play Trivial Pursuit. We go on hikes or picnics. We explore all the treasures of the library, and the list goes on and on!
Great money saving tips! Thanks too much for sharing!
I love that idea - shopping in the basement. I'm going to try it!
We save money by not having gym memberships. At home, I do yoga and my husband lifts weights. We also love to go on long walks together. ❤
Love that Shannon! I should try yoga..maybe it would help me relax a bit LOL!
I laughed when you were going over all those tips because everything you named are things I do!!!! There’s just so many ways to save! I buy Dawn dishwashing liquid and I have a bottle that was a dawn foam bottle, which I have had for Years and I do the same way as I do with hand soap! It works perfectly and cleans my dishes and pots. The only thing I wasted money on was the sink thing. I have bought 2 and they did not work for me. But I bought a heavy duty Plummer thing at the Bins on a $5 day now I’m fixed! I really think I could write a book on tips of how to save but I always listen to anyone who gives tips because they may know a lot I don’t!!!
Thanks for sharing Jackie!
Hey Emmy ! I’m back on the wagon. I just finished paying off our little bit of consumer debt. 🎉 now to pay off our barn we just built and I’m excited 🎉
YAY!! Steph you know how proud I am of you! You are doing great!
Thinking of all the affected in Florida and Caroline's. Prayers for you all from across the pond in the uk x
Thank you!
I use the empty toilet paper rolls as my seed starting pots. no extra cost for me and when done they go into compost pile! i never buy the seed starting trays any more.
I have used those little plastic applesauce cups to start seeds in.
Brilliant Kathy!
for coffee flavoring i sometimes simply sprinkle some powdered cinnamom or and cardamon in the (hand-held) porcellin coffee filter before i fill in the hot water
That works great!
I use colorful bandanas instead of napkins (I learned that from Pioneer Woman). This year, I decorated my house for fall with pumpkins, and leaves and acorns I picked up while walking home from work. It feels so much cozier, and in November I plan to cut the pumpkins up and cook with them. I buy a canister of oats, and then premeasure sandwich baggies with oats and brown sugar. That way I can have quick oatmeal before work without buying instant oatmeal (which is getting expensive). I walk wherever I can. Just some tips. : ) Miko from Maryland
What a great idea! Thanks!
I home can! When I find a great deal on meat,if my freezer is full I can roast, pork chops, pinto beans, etc. When we have something going on and don’t have time to cook it’s as fast to heat up some canned food as picking up a burger and healthier for us too!
Meals in a jar are one of my favorite things to can. On busy days, it’s so nice to grab a jar and heat and eat.
I love my home canned ground beef. I call it my “fast food”. It makes tacos and spaghetti so quickly!
@@mrskimmieg what is your favorite meal in a jar?
That's really wonderful Devon!
I would be interested in the process of canning meat. Is it something that can be water bath canned, or do you need to use a pressure cooker?
We sold the Keurig, went back to the drip pot. Recently the glass pot got broken and we reverted to a stainless steel perculator from the Goodwill. No need for filters or pods, takes 5 mins for a whole pot and tastes better and is easier to clean.
That's so great Nanci!
Interesting. I have broken 2 glass carriers pots and another leaked.Glass very thin. No more. Looking for stainless steel or drop pot
Drip pot
Hi Emmy and Paul, Another helpful video! Reusing soap dispensers is so easy and you can always fill them with dish soap. Thanks for sharing your idea of buying p.j. bottoms and long sleeve tops at clearance prices off season. Those tee shirt tops are great to layer under clothes in the winter. Keep doing videos on ways to save money!
Thanks Linda!
Dog food is insanely expensive here in Panama so we make our own. It's healthier for them & far cheaper. We follow most of your tips too & since we're by the Equator we hang laundry outside 52 weeks a year. As you said, we put it in the dryer just to fluff it up for 5 minutes. I especially love the fresh smell from air drying. Prayers for everyone affected by Ian, as well as your home in SC.
Thanks so much for the kind words!
I use wool dryer balls instead of dryer sheets for all the reasons you mentioned. I bought 5 of them several years ago and they are still working well. They also reduce the amount of time needed to get the load dry.
Off season shopping should be the norm for frugalistas!
Absolutely Wendy!
Your hair is very pretty. I cut the end off toothpaste, lotion, etc tubes when they seem empty. There's always some left in the tube to be used. To add to the refilling of the foaming pumps, when you buy the soap , get the non foaming type. You can use this to make many foaming refills. The foam is just watered down product. 😊
Great tip! Thank you so much for the kind words too
My frugal idea is to cook up the jack-o-lanterns and puree them to freeze. I clean the inside very well & scrape out any wax first, then cut them into large pieces to roast in the oven. Also. I have found $1 heirloom pumpkins the day after Halloween. The price of canned pumpkin is insane so this is my solution!
I tried Emmy's pumpkin spice cake recipe today and could not believe a 15-oz can of pumpkin is nearly $3. I was lucky to have a can already, but I'll definitely buy a couple of "post-Halloween" pumpkins this year!
So smart Annette!
And you can cook pumpkin down in a crockpot instead of the oven. It costs only pennies to do this way!
You can make a carrot pie from cooked mashed carrots the same way you make a pumpkin pie. Just use the same spices, etc., and it will taste similar. Carrots are a lot cheaper than pumpkin. I also use up all my old spices every fall to make my own pumpkin spice.
I'm actually "harvesting" my pumpkin today! Fry the seeds in butter and salt till golden, bake chunks of pumpkin with onion, garlic, puree with milk..and freeze
My cats cat tree needed to be replaced. But instead of going out to buy a new one. I stripped all the old cheap covering the factory used. Being it was only the pole parts of the tree my furbabies tore up that is the only parts l removed. I went to $Tree and bought 12 packages of their white nautical rope that was 11 inches long (note: make use you check each tag for amount, they differ in how much is actually there). Then l pulled out my glue gun and glue sticks. For my furbabies pole it took 3 packages of the rope. Took me about a week in a half to wrap and glue the rope onto get pole. Not that young any more. Hahaha. The cat tree coast me about 35$ when l original bought it and that was the on sale price. I got it at a 50 percent sale day. So in just replacing the torn parts of the tree it only cost me the 12$ for the rope (this was before they raise to $1.25) and 8$ for a large package of gorilla sticks. And l actually have a nicer looking cat tree that will last even longer now for my furbabies.
Love that so much! Creative and economical!
A friend cleared out her fabric stash and gave me a bagful. One piece was flannelette. I had a pattern for scrubs. Now I have new pyjamas.
I'm now eyeing winter sheets that I never use...
So smart!!
I truly believe you & Paul get more comments than any other youtuber! Wow! 350+ comments in less than 24 hours! It's because your viewers feel like you're good friends. You two really have an authenticity that is so rare. Bravo! We don't let our dog drive but I can tell Dixie is a very frugal driver :)
BHAHAHA! Yes, Dixie just takes the keys sometimes and goes out for a cruise! Thanks for the kind words Lisa!
Haha 🤣🤣🤣!!
You can make any normal liquid hand soap into a foaming one by that same way. The trick is in the bottle, not in the soap itself - you just have to dilute it thin enough.
Outstanding video! I practice almost every one of your ideas in today's video. My uncommon money saver is that I ball up (and save) clean tin foil (that might have been used but not soiled); I'll add a few drops of dish soap and use it as a homemade brillo/pot scrubbing pad. Then it goes into the recyclables bin. I have not purchased steel wool brillo pads in over ten years! Thank you for all of your inspiring tips and strategies! Be well and God bless!
Brilliant!
I do some, but not all, the things you do. I also wash and reuse ziploc bags. I have done this for so many years that I don’t even think about it. I probably use a tablespoon or two of laundry detergent to do a load. I don’t measure, but the big jug from Costco lasts well over a year. I’m 4 months into a new jug and it is not even a quarter gone yet-it’s still very heavy lol. Our clothes just aren’t that dirty, and they come clean. We use bath towels for about a week. I started this years ago when all the kids were home and I got tired of washing a load of towels a day. I regrow my green onions a couple times before throwing them away.
I want to add I hope your little house comes out of this storm with no damage! Please keep us posted as you learn any news.
Thanks so much Diane for sharing! Our Little House is okay thank God! Appreciate your concern!
I don't buy garbage bags,,, bc my kitchen is small,,, I opt not to even uve a trash can,,,,,,, I put a grocery bag on o e side of my sink.... And toss when needed.......... This saves me 💰 💰 on bags,,,,,,, and time on clean up.... ( trash can ) works 4 me .. 😃........ Anyone out in cyber land do the same ????
We used to but they banned plastic shopping bags here in NY :(
Emmy. My sister spends lots of money at bath and body. I love the hand soaps but refuse to buy . Too costly. The other day my sis gave me a coupon for a free $26.50 three wick candle. Loved it. I got "cranberry wood." Great fall aroma!!😍
Oh what a treat!!
Right now, I can feed an assortment of wild life with my veggie scraps in a manner and quickly enough that they dont attract unwanted wildlife. But when I can't, I veggie pit by digging a hole, dumping them, and covering with dirt. I don't like to use above ground compost piles for veggie scraps 'cause they attract unwanted, 4 legged and flying critters. When composting vegetable garden left overs, I layer with dirt, bagged steer manuer, or barn cleanings to speed the process up and as a detractant. Currently, I save my used coffee grounds and crumple my egg shells in them then use the mix as a top dressing for acid loving plants and trees. - These types of things are either heavy or volumous in the garbage can. They are also good, free-ish nutrients for the plants.
Love composting too Terry! Thanks for sharing!
Love the clearance aisles, my 1st stops!! I just got a summer set of pjs for $3!!
That is awesome! SCORE!
I make my own ricotta with milk and vinegar, seasonings.
I do pjs the same way that you! I buy my bottoms at old navy clearance for 3.00 at end of season.
Love and light to yo both❤️❤️❤️
You as well Dana, thank you!
Years now I have been saving crisp one dollar bills and five dollar bills. You won’t believe how fast it adds up over 10 years!! I also never spend my change and twice a year I go to a change counter at a bank that does not have a service fee and add that money to it
That is so smart! It does add up!
Hope your home in SC is okay. I’m in NC and getting a lot of wind and rain currently, the outer bands of Ian. Tornado watch til 10 pm tonight. Keeping everyone in prayer. Family’s okay, friends lost their house to the winds in FL. 🙏🏼💕🙏🏼
Oh no! I am so sorry to hear about your friends home!
@@FrugalMoneySaver, thank you. The Palanciuc’s are immigrants from Moldova who I met in WA state. They’d recently moved to Florida. Thankfully, they’d evacuated to Miami. Have you heard how your little house fared?
Hi folks, greetings from the U.K. another great video, full of sound ideas again, thank you for sharing. Like the rest of the world, energy prices are skyrocketing, thankfully my contract is fixed until Oct 2023, but it does not stop me from finding ways to be frugal. I live on my own so each morning I fill two 1.5litre catering flasks with boiling hot water. This does my hot drinks for the day and also washing up after my main meal. My electricity consumption has reduced considerably from doing this. I have also installed several rechargeable LED motion detector lights in certain areas around my home so I don't have to switch on the normal lights (I recharge them via the USB port when using my computer) Small steps I know but every little helps. My late Mom would call these 'Saveations'. Thanks again for sharing.
Great money saving tips! Thanks Penny!
We also use a drip coffee maker as we think the Keurig coffee maker brews a terrible cup of coffee. Maybe it was my fault, but I had one of those plastic drain snakes to break off in our bathroom sink drain. I couldn't get the broken piece out of the drain so I don't know where it's at now! I don't use fabric softener sheets for my laundry, but I use them to wipe down my baseboards. It helps repel dust, and I don't have to clean them as often. Thanks for your frugal and useful tips and advice.....probably the best on UA-cam!
Linda thank you first off for that kind comment! Love the idea of dusting with dryer sheets too!
My uncommon tip is that I try not to use zip-loc sandwich bags very often. Have a leftover cookie? Put it in a little washable food storage container. A half of a green pepper? Into a container for the fridge. I also have several bees wax wraps to use in place of plastic wrap. I hate to use a baggie for 24 hours and then throw it away! Every penny counts! :)
That is so smart and environmentally friendly!
We rarely ever use ziploc baggies. I use silicone bowl covers, place a plate on top of a bowl, use repurposed food storage from containers (think pickle jars, peanut butter jars), and use stashed bags to store meat in the freezer.
Stasher
Same! I also wrap snacks like cookies or muffins in a cloth napkin to bring for lunch instead of baggies
I recently learned that the only time you need to upgrade your phone is when the upgrades will no longer upgrade your phone, if that makes sense. I didn’t know this and had a Phone that hadn’t been updated with security for three years. Yikes! So now I know. When my phone will no longer except security updates, that’s when I have to get a new phone. When I did get my new phone, I got the latest model because I will be keeping this phone as long as possible. Just my two cents!
Yes, very true!
Hi, Emmy and Paul, thanks for the video! We use a coffee percolator like our grandmothers had because it can brew coffee on a camp stove, grill or campfire during power outages. Also, as far as hand soap goes, a drop or two of dishwashing detergent (meant for cleaning dishes by hand in the sink) works well in the foaming dispensers, too. 😀
So smart! Thanks!
I often use the left over shampoos from hotels we stay at to make hand soap for the bathroom.
We buy all of our vehicles used and drive them until they become too expensive to repair and it’s not worth it anymore.
Very smart Denise!
I save my dish soap bottle when empty . I take a little fabulosa cleaner with a few tablespoons of Dawn ,fill the rest of the bottle with water. I use this to clean my toilet every few days ,it makes the bathroom smell nice . I boil the skin and bones from a rotisserie in my crockpot overnight ,I freeze the strained broth in 1 cup baggies to use later in soups,casseroles,dressing ,sauces or rice . I do a big batch of taco soup,chili ,meatloaf or taco meat when I find a good deal on ground beef . I freeze it in individual portions in the gladware containers that sandwich meat comes in . I have a quick easy meal when I don’t want to cook. When soap or shampoo bottles are empty I fill them with water and shake ,I usually get another 3 uses out of the bottle.
Wonderful tips, thanks!
@@FrugalMoneySaver😢😊
I have an extra curtain rod in my shower , and roll it to the middle of the tub and hang my wet garments on hangers on the rod during the cold months. The same as you i out 5hem in the dryer for 3-5 minutes, and add a few wool dryer balls, it helps to get rid of the wrinkles!
Perfect!
I do the exact same thing with pajamas. Since I have retired, I am not spending money on clothing, accessories. I have been utilizing the thrift store more than I have in the past for clothing. I hope your other house did not get damaged from the hurricane. Have a great weekend!
Thanks so very much D G!
I LOVE Dr Bronners Castile Soap. It comes in a big bottle that costs about $15 but I save the foamer bottles too and it literally takes about a teaspoon fill the rest with water. I even have one in my shower to wash my hair with. One bottle lasted me a year and it comes in different "flavors". You can also take a small bottle when you travel as it only takes drops to make a lather. GREAT stuff!
Kellie Bennett
Agree. Dr. Bronners Castile Soap is the best. I use it sparingly in the shower, it suds great as you mentioned and my bottle last me a long time also. Take care.
I will look into that! Thanks!
I wash my hair, some laundry and cleany laundry with it! It's the best!!?
I do all the exact same things you do to be frugal except for one. My coffee pot is a little pricier. I have one with a carafe. My husband drinks tea, I drink coffee, so instead of keeping the coffee pot running the whole time keeping my coffee hot, I have one with a carafe and that keeps my coffee hot for much longer and saves on electricity. I am also big on reusing things over and over, like ziplock bags, parchment paper, and aluminum foil which all get washed and stored away for the next use. I must say this is one of the most frugal things I do that saves me tons of money. I also have silicone mats that are washable and reusable. If you look at the price of cooking and prepping materials we use to cook a meal… wow! Ziplocks are like $7 or more for one box! I also reuse plastic food containers for seed starting. I do not buy special containers. Before I throw something away, I ask myself if there is another use for the trash. Even coffee grounds are used for not only composting, but I grow button mushrooms in the winter in coffee grounds. And use the grounds to fertilize my berry plants during the growing season. This is lengthy, so I’ll stop, or I will chat all day. Lol! Waste not, want not. Love your channel and all you and Paul do! 💕
CJ comments can never be too long lol! Thanks for taking the time to "chat!"
What a great tip about getting manufacturer coupons when we love a product! I had no idea that was a “thing”! Dixie definitely looks like Top Dog at the wheel of the Chevy! 🐶😎👏🏻😂
LOL! She is a Diva!
Hello Friends! We visited this Saturday morning over breakfast. Love our visits! You give so many great tips!
My tip would be using lemon vinegar as my fabric softener. Soak lemon peels in vinegar. Makes amazing softener for your laundry!
Thanks for sharing!! That sounds great Mary!
Sounds good, but maybe be careful if you then line dry outside. I don't know if the lemon would bleach you clothes if you dry them in the sun?
we save money by using a local laundromat to do massive loads of laundry,buy products that work and last,eat small portions to stretch out food,shop sales for commonly used items,use free resources in our area.
and not giving a whit what anyone thinks of me.
others opinion is not my business
So true Rochelle!
New to your site and I can’t stop watching it! You’re both great with wonderful ideas. Thank you so much for sharing your inspiration. An old trick I learned from my mother. When using olive oil to prep most anything, rub the left over on your hands.
I do that!! LOL! Welcome and so happy you are here! Thank you!
Loved this video! I’m a bath and body works fan too. I went today and they have the 3 wick candles on sale and I had a coupon so I was able to get a Christmas present for a friend and get me one too. We are really trying to be intentional about what we spend and get our finances in better shape.
Good luck on your financial journey
Love that Cindy! Their candles are great!
Thanks for all the great tips. I do many of them but most recently have started hanging my wash outside. I did this many years ago and then moved to a community in Arizona where this was not allowed. We’ve recently moved back to the East Coast (NC) and have begun not only hanging wash out again, but also making my own laundry soap!
YAY! Love that Connie!
Thing is going out for coffee is not
really about the coffee but getting out house and perhaps meeting friends.cheaper than going out for a meal or drinks
Very true!!
I spray my slow cooker with non stick cooking spray before I load it and it usually cleans very easily.
Yes, works great!
I will reuse clothes that may have a stain in an bad spot (front of shirt)or pants that are alittle old for my new pajamas.especially if they're cozy for any season
So smart and economical!
I'm smiling! We sure sing the same song. Love saving pennies to use for something with value. I wear my old sweatshirts and sweatpants for pj's.
Dora it's great isn't it!
We don't own a dryer. We use white vinegar for fabric softener and hang out laundry.
Smart!
Lots of singles and retirees in my neighborhood..we often take turns cooking and share or pot luck at our clubhouse. It started during covid and continues.
Oh I love that! So fun and frugal!
I use Dawn dish soap to pre treat laundry stains instead of buying special pretreatment stuff like Shout or Spray n Wash, etc.
Very smart Rena!
I've used those little drain cleaners for a long time. At first I bought one. I used it many,many times over but eventually, the small little tines wore away. I bought a package of 3, which said they were 1 time use. Well, that's what the company wants you to think, so you'll buy more. I've been using the 1st out of that package for a couple of years now!
Plastic can also leech some of its chemicals into your food. That happens in microwaves, too.
I'm using up the fabric sheets and liquid softener I have. I bought wool balls, and I recently heard you can simply wad up a couple of balls of aluminum foil to keep static out of clothes. I can't hang my clothes outside because I'm allergic to grass and trees. I hang some in the basement, but in the winter, that doesn't work so well. I do hang clothes in the basement when I can, and put them in the dryer after they're dry.
I've never had a Keurig because I have coffee makers that work. I have only a tiny bit of counter space in the kitchen, so I put the coffee maker away. I use a French press that gets washed and put away after each use. The coffee's terrific! It makes just about 2 cups, which is all I'll drink in a day and it's easy to make more if someone stops over. When I used my regular coffee maker, like Paul, I used a metal, use over and over filter.
I don't have a TV. Haven't had one in decades and decades. Other electronics I don't buy unless I absolutely have to. I bought a computer when I went back to school for a mid-life career change. It was right at the cusp of laptops. When it finally died, I got a laptop, so I've never had a desk top computer. A co-worker talked me into a smart phone when my little flip phone died. I willed that smart phone to last over 5 years. When a phone is that expensive, it has to last a long time. I've had a couple more since then. I use them till they die the death. With no TV, I've never had cable.
I used to buy prepared meals, but as the amount of contents went down and the price went up, I stopped that. It was easy because I live alone. Almost never buy pre-cut fruits and veggies. Once in a blue moon, I have in the past, for lack of time. Never thought of weighing bags if fruits and veggies...what a good idea! I've called company numbers. When I compliment them, I never received a coupon. If I have a complaint, that's when I get a coupon! Seems like they'd want to send coupons to those who take the time to call with compliments.
I've diluted hand soaps for decades. It feels way too thick to use full force hand soap now. It doesn't have to be foaming. It works with any hand soap.
Oh, I shop off season for things like pajamas...really everything, especially long john's!
To save money, I turn the stove off at the breaker box, so I don't pay for phantom electricity. I only turn it on to cook, and then off again. I unplug everything that has a light or lighted clock in it. I have a clock in the kitchen. I don't need one on the stove or microwave. They use electricity. When I grocery shop online, I can see the total before I check out. I can see exactly what and how many of everything I've bought, and go back through to take items out of my cart till the total price fits my budget. Online shopping keeps me from impulse buys of things I'd see in the store. There is a fee for using that service, but it still saves me money. I never buy plastic trash bags....unless I'm moving,because there are always a few items that didn't fit in a box. After they're used for a move, I put them away for another move sometime in the future. For trash bags, I use what comes into the house as I shop. Now, I don't shop very much at all, so I might have to start buying some trash can liners. Everything I buy, I try to keep it as new looking and functioning as possible for as long as possible. It takes years and years for me to need to buy new items. My 1st microwave lasted 27 years. I've had the same toaster oven for 35 years. It still works fine. I bought a used 1966 sewing machine when I first made my own home. It still works fine. I've had to jerry-rig a few parts along the way as little pieces broke of and got lost. I don't think there's anything unusual about what I do to save money...but some things have been kind of extreme. I'll go there and try things out. 😊
Love to you, Paul, Dixie Belle and Loris! ❤😀
Love right back Jonna! Great money saving tips! Thanks so very much for sharing them!
I so love your channel. You and Paul are so relatable! My uncommon way to save money is to use vinegar as a fabric softener. It works wonders.
Yes! Thank you!
You can also use regular liquid hand soap and mix with water. If put in the foam bottle, it will come out as foam. I grew up with antenna tv and still have antenna. Love your video.
Thanks so much Ruth!
The plastic drain snake is a great idea. I've been using an old brush bottle cleaner and hot water, vinegar and baking soda..but I like your idea better.
It's cheaper just to use bot water. Not only iis drain cleaner and fumes very unhealthy to everyone, it also eats into the pipes and causes leaks.
I agree Janet!
Those frozen meals are more like nine dollars in LA. Many people consider prepared frozen meals "home cooking". People just don't want to cook from scratch. It's so much healthier and cost effective to cook from scratch. I have a Instant Pot and can whip up meals fast. Thanks for sharing your tips.
Yes, from scratch is so delicious!
Some baking soda followed by vinegar also helps keeps the pipes clean.
Thanks!
A woman after my own heart. It doesn't take long to prepare veg. No to frozen meals. Roku stick, etc but I have a computer which I use until it wears out before renewing it. I learnt during lockdown that having someone do my shopping for me has saved such a lot of money. Staying with the shopping list and getting nothing else saved me more than I thought was possible.
Love your channel.
Thanks so much! Glad you're here!
I use shampoo to wash clothes. Add a little baking soda for stains.
Oh wow! I've never heard of that! Thanks!
I save a lot of money on pork by purchasing whole pork lions. I cut it up myself using my electric knife. Pork lions are boneless so cutting them into pork chops and roasts is easy. The benefits are I am able to package my meat for perfect meal portions and the price per lb . is considerably cheaper. Also pork chops are cut to your desired thickness.
We do the same thing. We like to cut a small roast first then slice the chops until we have a good size for another small roast. My husband cooks the roasts on the grill then slices them for cold cuts. We actually make all our own cold cuts using chicken breasts, pork, ham, and roast beef. Have not bought cold cuts in years now!
@susan wheeler Can you tell me how you do this?! I would love to get my hubby off sodium-filled store deli meat!
So smart to do that with larger cuts of meat! Thanks for sharing!
@@adventuregirlmama Sorry, I didn't see this! We brine boneless skinless chicken breasts and rinse them off. We use different seasonings on them, anything like homemade taco seasoning, BBQ seasonings, and bunch of different ones from Aldi. My husband cooks them on the grill, we refrigerate until the next day, then slice them up. We have a meat slicer which makes this very easy to do. Then we get out the foodsaver and vacuum seal packs about a pound each or so. Just throw them in the freezer. The pork loin gets done the same except no brining. The roast beef gets seasoned and I roast it in the oven. When we cook the chicken we usually cook up 8-10 breasts at one time, pork loin usually 3, and roast beef is 2. They turn out so good and taste far better than cold cuts from the store!
Buying whole seed spices and grinding yourself as you need saves money if you cook with them regularly.
Smart!
I used to drink my cup of tea with cream and sugar but I've cut down on it and so I drink my tea black without cream and sugar, and now my coffee is black but with a bit of sugar in it. Because milk and cream are so expensive now in my village.
Hoping the "little house" and everyone around it is safe...we're in North Carolina now, and it's wild here and we're inland!
Yes, thank you!
I appreciated your opening words of concern for our neighbors down south thank you
Absolutely! We continue to pray!
Thank you for all your wonderful tips on money saving. I've always taken good care of my cars. Park them in the shade, in a covered port, keep them maintained. People are amazed when I tell them its 20 years old. Long ago a friend's father, who was a car dealer, said that people take better care of their shoes than a car which is thousands of dollars more. So I heeded that advise and has worked well for me.
So very smart and true! Thanks M M!
Hello, I save money by using just about everything a second time, example, I rinse out jars and use them for something else. For dried spices, open rice packages, and to store extra little things. I have experimented with Chap stick. You get to the end of the little tube, and I dig out what is left, and put it into another, shocking how much is left in that tube. I pack a lunch every day when I got to work, with a drink, bottled water, and snacks. all in reusable containers. I also, make quilts out of old Jeans and clothes, to snuggle with on the couch. They are great. Nothing goes in the land fill!!! love watching your videos, I look forward to seeing them. Thanks for sharing all you do!!!
Thank you for the kind words Nancy! Great money saving tips! Thanks for sharing!
Because I live alone. I do buy the smaller salads that are made in the deli and the I buy things like the smaller radishes, carrots and tomatoes to add to it. It was just to wasteful to buy heads of lettuce for me. I have started to make my own salad dressings as well. Personally I really don't care for lot of the bottled stuff. There are so many different recipes on internet that are quite good.
So smart Vona! You do what works for you!
I really appreciate that you always take time to reply. Thank you.
Whenever i get like Dawn or other liquid containers i pour half into another container then fill both containers with water. N shake n store the spare till needed.
I wash and reuse food saver bags (unless it stored raw meat). Most times I can reuse each bag 3 times before it won't vacuum seal.
Yes! Works well!
Prayers going 🙏 up Everyone Ritzi and I send Cheer from Texas
Cheers Wanda and Ritzi!
I love your tip of weighing the pre packaged produce + calling to let the manufacturer / companies with positive feedback 😊👌🏼
Thanks Laura for watching!
@@FrugalMoneySaver Of course. I'm a frugaler, (it that even a word lol) and any new ideas I can incorporate is a +
I am a sewer. Years ago when raising children l use to have to buy the same pattern on 3 or 4 different sizes. This was before they started making patterns the way they do now. Now l learned the hard way when the new patterns started showing up, l cut out the size l needed. Bad idea. So even though it is a little time consuming l trace out the size l need with all the markings. Then l get the gallon zip lock bags from $Tree. I put the original pattern and the pieces l traced out in the bag. This way l still have the original to where l can trace out any other size l need. I also like to go to stores that have free clothing or very cheap clothing not so much to wear but to repurpose. For example l had these shorts l wore until l worn them out. The fabric was still good just couldn't repair where the short ripped. So pulled out my seam ripper took them apart went into my pattern collection and made a shorts out for my 2 year old Great Grand-daughter. The top was made from an old white pillowcase. The top had a bow across the back which matched the shorts. The price of material has gotten so high l just don't buy unless l get a really good discount. My daughter when she was younger needed a new winter coat one year. Usually l could hand down her sisters things to her. But this particular year it was the way around. I l went into my stash found and old quilted mattress cover went to store got a bottle of Rite Dye. Then since my Dad never used his pj tops Mom gave to me. So l had removed all the buttons and put in a old bear shape animal cookie container. I found the buttons l needed then went to my patterns. Made my daughter a nice new coat and no one knew it was homemade until l was asked where l bought it. I used my Dad's pj tops to make shirts for my son's. I don't toss out zippers or buttons.
You are a very talented and creative! Thanks so much for sharing Johnette!
I never thought of doing that with BBW soaps. I too love their foaming soaps
It works great Lee!
Great video! I just picked up a few summer pajama sets for my adult daughters at $2.00 each from Walmart. These will make wonderful Christmas gifts for them.
Oh that's wonderful Teresa!
Just FYI regular old bleach will dissolve hair before it clogs, an old ready to retire told a friend's husband, have your wife pour bleach down the drain each week, the bleach dissolves the hair, if its not there it can clog up!ive been doing this for years now & rarely have a slow drain . Let alone a clog due to hair, my hair is chin length, both if my daughters have very long thick hair both past their arm pits! In my area centralCA plumbers are expensive bleach is less than $5/ gallon. I can buy several gallons of bleach for the cost of 1plumbers visit!
Sounds great Kami!
Lots of great tips! I find it funny that these are "uncommon" as these are all common to our family. 😀I also do the foam soap thing, but a little differently- I'll use the shower gel and mix 1 part shower gel: 3 (or 4) parts water. I'll get the little travel sized bath gels for free from BBW when I get a coupon, so free foaming soap! I'll also get the holiday scents (we LOVE Twisted Peppermint!) at the Semi-Annual sale at BBW after Christmas for up to 75% off, keep them for next year, then make up a Mason jar of foaming refill when it gets to be that season in the coming year. We've used 1 bottle of shower gel to make foaming hand soap for about 4 years running now! I'll also make foaming soap out of my shower gel to use in the shower. I'll turn the shower off while I'm sudsing up to save water, use the foaming shower soap so I can get a good lather while I have the water off, then turn the tap back on when I'm in need of a rinse. 🚿 Another uncommon tip- I make my own yogurt! The kind of yogurt I like (Yoplait's Oui French style) is currently $1.35 in the store... I'll buy one of those, a carton of whole milk, and make a batch to pour into clean Oui glass jars from previous batches, then put them in my Instant Pot to incubate. Voila! 9 jars of yogurt for $3.00ish. Plus, I know what's going into it. Give my regards to Miss Dixie-Belle!
Some really great money saving tips Megan! Thanks for sharing!
I have the drain thingy. It works well and Walmart also carries them.
I make my own coffee creamer (plant based), tooth powder and mouthwash, things like that. Sometimes (rarely) I will buy something ready made just so I can exam it more closely in order to then make it myself. I agree with everything you said! There are so many little ways to save that often get forgotten about, or not thought of in the first place!
Please share how you make your plant based coffee creamer, Julie! I would like to learn to do this.
Wow! Julie Ann that is wonderful!
I would like to know how you make mouthwash
@julieannbailey9505
Hi 🙂 Not sure if you’ll see this, would you be able to share your recipe for the creamer and mouthwash please?
First time watching, and I am really enjoying your tips! Thanks.
We have an older male cat, who frequents the litter box often... About 6 months ago, I replaced his expensive cat litter with hardwood pellets for pellet stoves. Amazing savings of more than $20.00 per month. No scooping, just replacing his pellets daily. It is working great !
So happy you found us Fran! Thanks for watching and sharing!
Now that's thinking outside the box!!
A 40lb bag of Equine Pine pellets (for horses) is the exact same thing as Feline Pine sold for cats only WAY cheaper. 40lbs is under 7.00 at Tractor Supply. I used that for 10 years on my 2 cats. I used about 2 - 3 bags a year. 14.00 - 21.00 for entire year of cat litter.
For me, dryer balls (wool) are a great investment that saves me money over spending it on dryer sheets. Clothes are static free and soft. 🎉
We add a dot of essential oil on ours and makes our laundry smell great!
That's a great idea!