Identify what mood makes you want to eat or spend. Some people do it when they're feeling down. I am more prone to spend or have food cravings when I'm in the mood to "celebrate" and say "You deserve it!". I actually sometimes avoid going out all together when I'm too giddy and "celebrate" at home doing something I enjoy, like baking with ingredients I already have, or dance, or making a happy playlist
We live in an environment where being frugal is called being cheap..saving money is for poor people…you have money by “showing” you have it. Once you leave that mindset behind, it is so much fun to save money, get a deal etc..as I’ve come to know more and more wealthy people, having come from working class roots..my first impression was..wow they are “cheap” considering how much money they have..but have evolved to realize they are wealthy because they are frugal whenever possible and put the money to work..not give it away to “show” in many cases, complete strangers, they have money…
younger people seem to be especially more environmentally conscious. Yet there are way too many people who are conspicuous consumers and would never buy anything secondhand.
I already do most of this list but the spending journal is an excellent tip. Just thinking about having to write every little purchase down can also help one to avoid spending. Thanks for posting.
I've always known grocery shopping hungry is a bad idea but I've never considered eating something from home before going out to eat - a bit like pregaming a night out. So smart! You'd probably be less likely to get an appetizer, order the bigger option, consider dessert as well. I'm a real dessert person and often skip dessert at restaurants even if I really want it, and a coworker of mine told me recently that sometimes they eat dinner at home and then go to the restaurant just to get dessert. Much cheaper than the whole meal out and still gets you the sweet treat you wanted!
I work in a restaurant and I always think it’s super cute when couples do this. 😊 Most desserts don’t take long to prepare so they are usually in and out in under an hour.
I'm a pack rat, NOT a hoarder. The difference is that a pack rat will give you what you need or want to borrow. My son forgot he had to turn in a project next day. It was late in evening when he remembered. He said he had to make a homemade thermos. I asked him what did he need? He said a large coffee can, a smaller coffee can, aluminum foil & cotton balls. I had all items at home & clean cans with lids in garage. He put it all together right away. Turned it in the next day & got 100 on the project. I reuse, recycle, give away, have garage sales, loan out (no charge), etc. I'm constantly thinking of how to utilize items & not throw away. You have so many useful other ideas, thank you✝️🙏🏼
Yeah, my hoarder father in law claims he's a pack rat, too, as he wasted money storing his garbage in storage lockers and has to live with his son in his old age because he can't afford to live on his own. He gives stuff away, too, and hoards for other people, with the idea he will one day give them the stuff. The fact you're justifying keeping garbage says you should seek help now before you become a full blown hoarder.
Smaller plates. It was suggested as portion control, but you slowly change your mindset from being constantly hungry because the portion looks small on large plate to feeling full with smaller, because on smaller plate, the portion looks bigger, despite being the same portion and normal size portion. I realized I was cooking less than before and didn't miss bigger portions and that portion control also helped to lessen grocery bills, because you waist less and stretch the food out for longer.
I've done this for years. I go to the baby department and buy small divided plates that are microwaveable. It's amazing what it does to your mindset to eat from a toddler sized plate. Just this week I bought three divided microwaveable plates for a total of $2.45 from Walmart. They will last me at least a year. Diane
My comfy sneakers ended up with holes in the toes. I found a pair (same brand) on sale. My feet require quality shoes. I shop once a week or less. We bought my husband's truck, our camper, and so much more from FB Marketplace. I start a new job on the 15th of next month. 50% will be invested and the other 50% will go into savings. We do all this and more.
Straight to the point with no waffle, I love it. Some youtubers talk to hear their own voices, so the fact that this video was just bullet point info is great. Thank you.
I had to wear navy shirts for work. The shirts would fade pretty fast as they got washed each week. I would dye them with navy rit dye to refresh them. The store manager said if you wore your shirt more than 2 months you needed to replace it. My shirts were 2 + years and still looking new. He knew where we worked he should have known we couldn’t be buying all new shirts every other month .
I use envelopes that come in junk mail to put bill payments into when we are paying cash. If we take a sum.out of the bank to pay bills, I separate the cash into junk mail envelopes.
Your video was so comforting in a word. It wasn’t drawn out or over done. I really did enjoy it. I’m frugal and save where I can. Most of what you said was common sense to me. But honestly 1/4 of it was new and I welcomed a reminder on the other 3/4 of the video. Very well done. I am looking forward to more of your videos. Thanks
I use the grocery store flyers and a rubber spatula to clean or scrap pans before washing. Simply take the scraper and run it around the pan, wipe the residue on the flyers and throw them away. Saves your drains from getting clogged with food debris and grease, cuts down on water usage and repurposes the sale ads from the mail.
I was raised to be frugal. Recently I decided to go harder on my utility bill. Better at using lights only when needed, and reduced thermostat to 60. Saved like 40 bucks. Every bit counts now.
another way i've reduced my bill is to charge things like phone, laptop, at my local library. I'm lucky in that way as i live an easy 10 minute walk away, and im a student so it makes me study.
I have had to change my buying habits due to my changing circumstances. Now instead of buying expensive face creams, I use Astral, a basic cream for face and body. I have had more compliments on my skin this last year than ever before. Also now I have 3 cleaning products in spray bottles: one with vinegar, one with water and bleach and one with water, washing up liquid and a tab of bicarbonate soda. These 3 bottles meet all my cleaning needs.
l use Astral was well. Iv been using it for over 30 yrs when l read a famous celeb used it who had lovely skin. Im happy to say i'm over 70 yrs old and still have no wrinkles yet. l buy the largest tub when its on offer and it last me nearly a yr. Iv never bought any expensive face cream and have saved a fortune.
I didn’t expect to hear anything new in this list, but I did! I was raised very frugally but over the last 10 years or so have let it slip. I’m still debt free but as inflation continues and pay raises don’t keep pace, I’m trying to re-establish a budget. Love your delivery too. No fluff, just the facts.😂
Very helpful video, and you have a lovely, soothing voice that made everything sound like encouraging advice rather than hard rules. I have anxiety and wouldn't want to give myself deadlines like timed visits or during lunch-break trips to grocery store, but can pass over that tip to be excited about some other tips. I'm not committed to frugal living but am trying to be mindful about spending and budgeting for saving, and started keeping a spending journal last year. I am definitely going to look up Ibotta and SuperCook too. Thank you for the many tips!
Two thoughts: library, big yes! and for those who don't know you can put a hold request on books and your library will notify you when it's available. I keep an "I want to read list" (I tend to forget) and as I need another couple of books I'll put the title on hold. and I wear a lot of black and for years have done a dye job on jeans and t-shirts every couple of years. It's like magic! I did find that some recycled jean fabric, like from plastic bottles, fade quicker and DO NOT take and hold dye very well. and thrift stores!!!
Tip #3: Shop when you're in a hurry (at approximately 0:51). To piggyback on this, because I am frequently guilty of wandering down every aisle in the supermarket and shopping when hungry, a coworker urged me to consider the curbside pickup option of grocery shopping. He said it helps him save money because he can take inventory of what his family actually needs while he's in the house adding groceries to the online pick list. I've tried it two or three times, and found it to be a useful way to keep the bill down.
As for fashion purchases, I’ve made a lifetime habit of purchasing high-quality goods second hand, and I built a side-hustle of re-selling those same items ( esp, handbags & vintage clothing)
Some really good advice here. It's great that you get under the surface of how we overspend. Don't throw anything away if you think you might want to buy it again is another thing. Minimalism is code for waste and consume.
What a great list of ideas. I'm quite frugal and watch a lot of these sorts of channels, but this video contained a heap of ideas I've never heard before, and some things that I hadn't really connected to frugality before. Good video!
I cook, we buy produce, bogos, taught my husband to eat leftovers and vege, we eat out weekly or once in 2 weeks--- we consider it a date and not in a fancy place, i usually order kid's menu if there's any, whenever we go out ( we live in the country) i pack snacks, stanley thermos with coffee, water etc so there's no buying of food or coffee. Even if we are just going to the store i do this, we save a lot on coffee especially. We go crabbing, we go fishing, im not a picky eater and my husband is ummm trying also haha. I grow vege in pots, buy generics or bulk, drink a lot of water, watch free movies on tv ( no subscription), we walk a lot, sometimes at walmart parking lot or inside if its raining, and without buying anything. Im always looking forward to your videos,helps keep me going and learn more tips that i can apply. Thank you. 👍🤗
I freeze batch cooking in glass so keep jam jars which hold a pound of food, sufficient for a meal for one. Just DO NOT fill jar to top as fluids expand in the freezing process. Concerned that plastic containers may leech chemicals into foods. Just remember to plan meals and allow defrosting time.
Quiting smoking and drinking less alcohol did it for me! Shampoo is very expensive !,tooth paste and detergent!. Eating out again is very expansive!. I still live with my parents I'm 28 I tried to open 2 businesses and failed miserably! Right now I'm saving on everything like a mad man I had enough I will become a penny pincher if I have too.
I carry a bottle of ice water in my car and sip it so I don't get too thirsty while I'm out. It keeps me hydrated and feeling more balanced. So I feel better physically and make better decisions.
There were some really good ideas here that aren’t on the usual list of frugal ways - such as having a separate email address for offers. I hadn’t thought of that! I love your presenting style so I’m going to subscribe.
When you make a shopping list for the grocery store, stick to it. If you see something that you should have put on the list make a note to put it on the list for the next time. Exception: You find a real special deal on something you use all the time and it might not wait until next time. It forces discipline.
Don't need to follow the latest Tic Tok trend. For instance, the Stanley cup craze. I bought a knock off at Walmart for $6. It provides the same function as the $65 Stanley one.
Bleaching for white clothes, although this may need a few more steps and practice because bleaching CAN ruin clothes when done incorrectly. It's also a good idea to have a capsule wardrobe set up, especially for seasonal clothing. Once a week grocery shopping is also ideal for meals that have a lot of perishable foods, such as vegetables and fruits. It'll force you to finish all these for the week, and still get some nutrients in. On travelling: Usually airbnbs and hotels already have toiletries available so you don't need to buy or bring them. Helps with the liquid compliance in the luggage. If you're going with a group and you all stay in one place, assign one to bring the common toiletries and share that with the group--such as toothpaste, shampoo, liquid soap, lotion, etc.
Using paper towels to clean I think is better than using cloth towels and then having to treat, wash and dry them. Thus using less water, detergent and electricity
I also prefer to use paper towels to wipe out grease from a cooking pan and save on hot water for rinsing and it maybe clogging up the sink drain (requiring chemicals to unplug it) and in our city you can put them in the “Green Can” that you put yard waste in for recycle.
Great list! Thank you for sharing. Definitely research prior to making a purchase by reading the reviews. Just because there have been 10,000+ purchases doesn’t mean it’s a good purchase especially if the Recent Reviews are negative.
Before going grocery shopping, decide what meals you will cook, make a list of what you don’t have. Stick to the list when shopping. You will not overspend and you’ll reduce food waste ❤ 🇨🇦
7:37 I have started to think of items in terms of hours worked, as I'm only making so much per hour. Something that's 1-2 hours? No big deal, as long as I am not spending that frequently since it adds up. Something that's 8+ hours? No way! I'd need to think about that and only consider it if it's a high quality item that would last a long time or making multiple tasks easier.
I am grateful for and fortunate enough to live kiddy corner to a co-op. This allows me to stop for few specific ingredients for the next couple of dinners ~every other night so that I'm not buying in bulk items that I'm not going to use before spoilage :))))
My only quibble is that, as someone living in a downtown core with no car, grocery shopping once a week is essentially impossible. And others make this list about being more frugal if you drive. I realize the situation in the U.S. is different than in other countries where we have (somewhat) public transportation, but I bet a higher number of people living in, say, New York City don't try to lug a week's worth of groceries on the subway.
A couple of my favorite frugal fashion hacks: 1) never buy fast-fashion 2) identify timeless styles in high-quality brands and look for them on second-hand marketplaces. 3) this goes along with both 1 & 3 -buy shoes & boots that are classic, not trendy, and can be repaired & re-soled.
Pick up that change on the street or at checkouts. Keep a snack size ziplock to carry home to clean.Think of it as interest on a dollar you do not need to earn, declare or pay taxes on. Or as a stock dividend. It may be more than the bank pays. Bigger change? Definitely🤑
Hi mam, thanku about your video. Whenever I go grocery shopping I make list, do approximate calculation n spend only in it. I make full week menu n buy only those items which are to b cooked. Online shopping I keep stuff in my cart n wait for two three days if I really need I buy otherwise I remove them from cart.
That feeling of wanting to be more frugal go save money so you click on a video and realize everything they recomend you have been doing all your life😢 and still struggleing to meet bills etc everymonth
A lot of the cheap clothing items and footwear coming into our country has very unhealthy levels of toxic chemicals added in production that can make you sick. Buy fewer but quality items that last!
Just here to add: before your once-a-week visit to the grocery store, do a stock check. (The first one will probably take the longest, so do it on a weekend.) Write down what you have in the fridge, pantry, and any long-term food storage, so you know what foods you already have before you head to the store.
New sub here. Hey from Alabama! When I go out with my friends, we barely buy anything and we use coupons for our lunch restaurants. I have like-minded frugal lady friends. As for my guy friends, they’re all really well off financially and they too rub off on me. They say you pick up your habits from the 5 people with whom you spend the most time. At work, i get free fancy water bottles. I take them home and reuse them for the family. We get free coffee, snacks and sodas at my office too. Those four days I’m in the office, I feel like I save so much. I bring the bare bones of breakfast and some leftovers or a sandwich for lunch. I supplement with the free chips and sodas. All of my coworkers use doordash or Uber eats daily. Other than the owner, I’m the highest paid employee and I never ever buy lunch. On average, the support staff employees spend $20 a day on lunch.
I literally can’t afford a thing anymore here in Ireland ..Dublin ..which is expensive but it’s same all over country ..the price of a tea/coffee now has gone INSANE.. Forget the latté.. I got rid of that a long time ago..For me it’s the fact that I’m allergic to dairy and they’re charging me now up to €1 for a tiny portion of soya or oat milk to put into my tea or coffee.. it’s a joke! I’m now getting really tired of the whole situation I’m really not prepared to pay for it all anymore I’m constantly making my own and trying to get thermoses or things to keep stuff warm and dragging it around with me then I always do a scout around and a third place that I go to I decide which is the cheapest within a tiny locality ..there’s loads of coffee shops and there’s a massive difference.. from €3.80 I got it down to €2.50 mainly because I asked the guy before I ordered are you going to charge me for a tiny portion of oat milk when I’m violently allergic to dairy and showed him my Epipen
if I had a dollar for every time she says "make an effort to", I would have at least two, which is not much, but considering the video said *effortlessly* I'm not convinced good points tho
I never shop with friends. When I did twice before in my life we were looking at different items, areas and not at the same items. I need time to think carefully, couldn't do it with friends laughing around me. What a waste of time too and possibly money!!!! I rather cook delicious healthy food at home. Now I only buy from thrift stores very rarely. Shoes I get new good quality ones very rarely. 0 spend on beauty. A cotton mitten and any soap keeps me glowing. No money or time spend on creams that we are told we need in our western consumerism culture. I never pay for extra luggage. I have so many silk dresses I could fit 10s if I wanted to in a small space, but we only need few favorite items anyway...
Stop wearing so much makeup. Most of that crap has ingredients that are slowly poisoning you. But not using paper towels? LOL! Honey, they're convenient. Not using them for the rest of my life, the money I would save? Would be far less than a single month's rent. The time and water cost involved in washing towels, not to mention their upfront cost or the fact they don't stay super absorbent for more than a year making you rebuy them? Won't save you anything. We aren't mowing down rainforests - we utilize fast growing trees domestically, farm style, for paper. And if your local community is suffering from a drought, maybe think twice about running your water unnecessarily for things a paper towel could have covered - like your cat throwing up.
Disagree. Paper towels are wasteful. I use as rags things I've already had, like worn out towels, old sweatshirts cut up, etc. I just put them in the wash with other items. If I decide to, I can let them dry on a rack, where I put a lot of my clothes that I want to make last longer, including underwear as the elastic wears out in the dryer.
Shop to replace, not add. I love this! Going to use this mantra rest of the year for my closet!
Love the speed you used to deliver the savings tips. Really dislike videos that take 30 minutes to make 3 points.
At last a sensible articulate person giving valuable tips
This was a good video. I'm already pretty adept at frugality, but it never hurts to review and calibrate. Hoping this year brings you 100K subs!
Thank you! I hope so!
She is great
Identify what mood makes you want to eat or spend. Some people do it when they're feeling down. I am more prone to spend or have food cravings when I'm in the mood to "celebrate" and say "You deserve it!". I actually sometimes avoid going out all together when I'm too giddy and "celebrate" at home doing something I enjoy, like baking with ingredients I already have, or dance, or making a happy playlist
Oh that's a good idea! I like the idea of making a happy playlist. 😊
We live in an environment where being frugal is called being cheap..saving money is for poor people…you have money by “showing” you have it. Once you leave that mindset behind, it is so much fun to save money, get a deal etc..as I’ve come to know more and more wealthy people, having come from working class roots..my first impression was..wow they are “cheap” considering how much money they have..but have evolved to realize they are wealthy because they are frugal whenever possible and put the money to work..not give it away to “show” in many cases, complete strangers, they have money…
Not any more... recycling and upcycling is something that is admired in today's climate
younger people seem to be especially more environmentally conscious. Yet there are way too many people who are conspicuous consumers and would never buy anything secondhand.
I already do most of this list but the spending journal is an excellent tip. Just thinking about having to write every little purchase down can also help one to avoid spending. Thanks for posting.
Agreed!
You mentioned some things I haven't seen in other frugality videos. Interesting and informative.
Glad you enjoyed!
I've always known grocery shopping hungry is a bad idea but I've never considered eating something from home before going out to eat - a bit like pregaming a night out. So smart! You'd probably be less likely to get an appetizer, order the bigger option, consider dessert as well.
I'm a real dessert person and often skip dessert at restaurants even if I really want it, and a coworker of mine told me recently that sometimes they eat dinner at home and then go to the restaurant just to get dessert. Much cheaper than the whole meal out and still gets you the sweet treat you wanted!
I work in a restaurant and I always think it’s super cute when couples do this. 😊 Most desserts don’t take long to prepare so they are usually in and out in under an hour.
I learned from an older lady about unplugging things when not using them, and I think it has really helped me
I'm a pack rat, NOT a hoarder. The difference is that a pack rat will give you what you need or want to borrow. My son forgot he had to turn in a project next day. It was late in evening when he remembered. He said he had to make a homemade thermos. I asked him what did he need? He said a large coffee can, a smaller coffee can, aluminum foil & cotton balls. I had all items at home & clean cans with lids in garage. He put it all together right away. Turned it in the next day & got 100 on the project. I reuse, recycle, give away, have garage sales, loan out (no charge), etc. I'm constantly thinking of how to utilize items & not throw away. You have so many useful other ideas, thank you✝️🙏🏼
Yeah, my hoarder father in law claims he's a pack rat, too, as he wasted money storing his garbage in storage lockers and has to live with his son in his old age because he can't afford to live on his own. He gives stuff away, too, and hoards for other people, with the idea he will one day give them the stuff.
The fact you're justifying keeping garbage says you should seek help now before you become a full blown hoarder.
So basically you're like that one neighbor who everyone loves and everyone borrows things from
Smaller plates. It was suggested as portion control, but you slowly change your mindset from being constantly hungry because the portion looks small on large plate to feeling full with smaller, because on smaller plate, the portion looks bigger, despite being the same portion and normal size portion. I realized I was cooking less than before and didn't miss bigger portions and that portion control also helped to lessen grocery bills, because you waist less and stretch the food out for longer.
"waist less", So true!
I've done this for years. I go to the baby department and buy small divided plates that are microwaveable. It's amazing what it does to your mindset to eat from a toddler sized plate. Just this week I bought three divided microwaveable plates for a total of $2.45 from Walmart. They will last me at least a year. Diane
Play a little game and I’ll come get 😊😊pp😊😊😊😊
I’m just trying
My comfy sneakers ended up with holes in the toes. I found a pair (same brand) on sale. My feet require quality shoes. I shop once a week or less. We bought my husband's truck, our camper, and so much more from FB Marketplace. I start a new job on the 15th of next month. 50% will be invested and the other 50% will go into savings. We do all this and more.
There are UA-cam videos showing you how to repair shoes with a hole in it.
Thanks for sharing!
Wow I never thought to dye my black clothes. That’s a great tip.
You can also change the color of clothes.
Straight to the point with no waffle, I love it. Some youtubers talk to hear their own voices, so the fact that this video was just bullet point info is great. Thank you.
Excellent tips we all need to hear! Live beneath your means!
Absolutely!!
You have a really lovely speaking voice. 🙂
Thank you!
I also repurpose some of the envelopes from the mail to make grocery lists etc.
I write my list on an envelope. I put coupons I will use in the envelope.
My mom used to open up envelopes to use for note paper or she would use them for my lunch money.
I had to wear navy shirts for work. The shirts would fade pretty fast as they got washed each week. I would dye them with navy rit dye to refresh them. The store manager said if you wore your shirt more than 2 months you needed to replace it. My shirts were 2 + years and still looking new. He knew where we worked he should have known we couldn’t be buying all new shirts every other month .
I use envelopes that come in junk mail to put bill payments into when we are paying cash. If we take a sum.out of the bank to pay bills, I separate the cash into junk mail envelopes.
Your video was so comforting in a word. It wasn’t drawn out or over done. I really did enjoy it. I’m frugal and save where I can. Most of what you said was common sense to me. But honestly 1/4 of it was new and I welcomed a reminder on the other 3/4 of the video. Very well done. I am looking forward to more of your videos. Thanks
I use the grocery store flyers and a rubber spatula to clean or scrap pans before washing. Simply take the scraper and run it around the pan, wipe the residue on the flyers and throw them away. Saves your drains from getting clogged with food debris and grease, cuts down on water usage and repurposes the sale ads from the mail.
I was raised to be frugal. Recently I decided to go harder on my utility bill. Better at using lights only when needed, and reduced thermostat to 60. Saved like 40 bucks. Every bit counts now.
It's amazing how even small changes can add up to big savings!
another way i've reduced my bill is to charge things like phone, laptop, at my local library. I'm lucky in that way as i live an easy 10 minute walk away, and im a student so it makes me study.
I have had to change my buying habits due to my changing circumstances. Now instead of buying expensive face creams, I use Astral, a basic cream for face and body. I have had more compliments on my skin this last year than ever before. Also now I have 3 cleaning products in spray bottles: one with vinegar, one with water and bleach and one with water, washing up liquid and a tab of bicarbonate soda. These 3 bottles meet all my cleaning needs.
l use Astral was well. Iv been using it for over 30 yrs when l read a famous celeb used it who had lovely skin. Im happy to say i'm over 70 yrs old and still have no wrinkles yet. l buy the largest tub when its on offer and it last me nearly a yr. Iv never bought any expensive face cream and have saved a fortune.
I didn’t expect to hear anything new in this list, but I did! I was raised very frugally but over the last 10 years or so have let it slip. I’m still debt free but as inflation continues and pay raises don’t keep pace, I’m trying to re-establish a budget. Love your delivery too. No fluff, just the facts.😂
Thank you!
Right off the bat, very 1st tip, I'm going to use. Something I have just not think to do.
Greetings from Eire. Buy cheap, buy twice. A spending journal is eye opening.
I agree with all except one…..shopping in a time crunch….I always spend more because I don’t spend the time to compare prices.
Very helpful video, and you have a lovely, soothing voice that made everything sound like encouraging advice rather than hard rules. I have anxiety and wouldn't want to give myself deadlines like timed visits or during lunch-break trips to grocery store, but can pass over that tip to be excited about some other tips. I'm not committed to frugal living but am trying to be mindful about spending and budgeting for saving, and started keeping a spending journal last year. I am definitely going to look up Ibotta and SuperCook too. Thank you for the many tips!
Two thoughts: library, big yes! and for those who don't know you can put a hold request on books and your library will notify you when it's available. I keep an "I want to read list" (I tend to forget) and as I need another couple of books I'll put the title on hold.
and I wear a lot of black and for years have done a dye job on jeans and t-shirts every couple of years. It's like magic! I did find that some recycled jean fabric, like from plastic bottles, fade quicker and DO NOT take and hold dye very well.
and thrift stores!!!
Cheap shoes take their toll on your body. Quality shoes last longer and support your feet and entire body.
Tip #3: Shop when you're in a hurry (at approximately 0:51). To piggyback on this, because I am frequently guilty of wandering down every aisle in the supermarket and shopping when hungry, a coworker urged me to consider the curbside pickup option of grocery shopping. He said it helps him save money because he can take inventory of what his family actually needs while he's in the house adding groceries to the online pick list. I've tried it two or three times, and found it to be a useful way to keep the bill down.
I love the tip about shopping when you are in a hurry.
As for fashion purchases, I’ve made a lifetime habit of purchasing high-quality goods second hand, and I built a side-hustle of re-selling those same items ( esp, handbags & vintage
clothing)
Some really good advice here. It's great that you get under the surface of how we overspend. Don't throw anything away if you think you might want to buy it again is another thing. Minimalism is code for waste and consume.
What a great video. Lots of new ideas. Thank you!
You are so welcome!
What a great list of ideas. I'm quite frugal and watch a lot of these sorts of channels, but this video contained a heap of ideas I've never heard before, and some things that I hadn't really connected to frugality before. Good video!
Glad it was helpful!
Good ideas. I subscribed.
Welcome!!
I cook, we buy produce, bogos, taught my husband to eat leftovers and vege, we eat out weekly or once in 2 weeks--- we consider it a date and not in a fancy place, i usually order kid's menu if there's any, whenever we go out ( we live in the country) i pack snacks, stanley thermos with coffee, water etc so there's no buying of food or coffee. Even if we are just going to the store i do this, we save a lot on coffee especially. We go crabbing, we go fishing, im not a picky eater and my husband is ummm trying also haha. I grow vege in pots, buy generics or bulk, drink a lot of water, watch free movies on tv ( no subscription), we walk a lot, sometimes at walmart parking lot or inside if its raining, and without buying anything. Im always looking forward to your videos,helps keep me going and learn more tips that i can apply. Thank you. 👍🤗
I freeze batch cooking in glass so keep jam jars which hold a pound of food, sufficient for a meal for one. Just DO NOT fill jar to top as fluids expand in the freezing process. Concerned that plastic containers may leech chemicals into foods. Just remember to plan meals and allow defrosting time.
Even if you don't fill it all the way, it can still explode if you have the lid on when freezing initially. Found that one out the hard way.
Quiting smoking and drinking less alcohol did it for me!
Shampoo is very expensive !,tooth paste and detergent!.
Eating out again is very expansive!.
I still live with my parents I'm 28 I tried to open 2 businesses and failed miserably!
Right now I'm saving on everything like a mad man I had enough I will become a penny pincher if I have too.
Good advises, as always!!!
Drink a glass of water b4 eating or market
❤love this!!
I carry a bottle of ice water in my car and sip it so I don't get too thirsty while I'm out. It keeps me hydrated and feeling more balanced. So I feel better physically and make better decisions.
There were some really good ideas here that aren’t on the usual list of frugal ways - such as having a separate email address for offers. I hadn’t thought of that! I love your presenting style so I’m going to subscribe.
I started getting meal kits - I pay for what will be eaten, no waste, good quality, and no opportunity to browse around for what I don’t need.
When you make a shopping list for the grocery store, stick to it. If you see something that you should have put on the list make a note to put it on the list for the next time. Exception: You find a real special deal on something you use all the time and it might not wait until next time. It forces discipline.
Don't need to follow the latest Tic Tok trend. For instance, the Stanley cup craze. I bought a knock off at Walmart for $6. It provides the same function as the $65 Stanley one.
I liked the your thermostat picture was in Celsius
Bleaching for white clothes, although this may need a few more steps and practice because bleaching CAN ruin clothes when done incorrectly. It's also a good idea to have a capsule wardrobe set up, especially for seasonal clothing.
Once a week grocery shopping is also ideal for meals that have a lot of perishable foods, such as vegetables and fruits. It'll force you to finish all these for the week, and still get some nutrients in.
On travelling: Usually airbnbs and hotels already have toiletries available so you don't need to buy or bring them. Helps with the liquid compliance in the luggage. If you're going with a group and you all stay in one place, assign one to bring the common toiletries and share that with the group--such as toothpaste, shampoo, liquid soap, lotion, etc.
Good tips! One rule I love is the $1 rule: item cost÷number of uses should = $1 or less.
Using paper towels to clean I think is better than using cloth towels and then having to treat, wash and dry them. Thus using less water, detergent and electricity
I also prefer to use paper towels to wipe out grease from a cooking pan and save on hot water for rinsing and it maybe clogging up the sink drain (requiring chemicals to unplug it) and in our city you can put them in the “Green Can” that you put yard waste in for recycle.
Nice, efficient and practical presentation too.
This is an excellent list of tips, will save this one. Thanks.😃😃
Great list! Thank you for sharing. Definitely research prior to making a purchase by reading the reviews. Just because there have been 10,000+ purchases doesn’t mean it’s a good purchase especially if the Recent Reviews are negative.
Before going grocery shopping, decide what meals you will cook, make a list of what you don’t have. Stick to the list when shopping. You will not overspend and you’ll reduce food waste ❤ 🇨🇦
Great ideas - thanks!
7:37 I have started to think of items in terms of hours worked, as I'm only making so much per hour. Something that's 1-2 hours? No big deal, as long as I am not spending that frequently since it adds up. Something that's 8+ hours? No way! I'd need to think about that and only consider it if it's a high quality item that would last a long time or making multiple tasks easier.
I am grateful for and fortunate enough to live kiddy corner to a co-op. This allows me to stop for few specific ingredients for the next couple of dinners ~every other night so that I'm not buying in bulk items that I'm not going to use before spoilage :))))
One of the best videos I've watched on this subject, and I've seen many!
Thank you!
Excellent tips thank you. 😊
My only quibble is that, as someone living in a downtown core with no car, grocery shopping once a week is essentially impossible. And others make this list about being more frugal if you drive. I realize the situation in the U.S. is different than in other countries where we have (somewhat) public transportation, but I bet a higher number of people living in, say, New York City don't try to lug a week's worth of groceries on the subway.
Thank you for your tutorial. I'm thankful for any inspiration. ❤
This is awesome! Thank you!
Excellent ideas!
1 of your best videos!
Thank you!
A couple of my favorite frugal fashion hacks:
1) never buy fast-fashion
2) identify timeless styles in high-quality brands and look for them on second-hand marketplaces.
3) this goes along with both 1 & 3 -buy shoes & boots that are classic, not trendy, and can be repaired & re-soled.
Great Information thanks 😊😅
Shop alone was the best advice.
Wishing there was a minimalist website or Frugal website for dating😊
Pick up that change on the street or at checkouts. Keep a snack size ziplock to carry home to clean.Think of it as interest on a dollar you do not need to earn, declare or pay taxes on. Or as a stock dividend. It may be more than the bank pays. Bigger change? Definitely🤑
Really you want to save money. Stop buying plastic bags. Buy plastic containers. To put your food in. Saves alot of money. Have a great day
Thank you very much
Hi mam, thanku about your video. Whenever I go grocery shopping I make list, do approximate calculation n spend only in it. I make full week menu n buy only those items which are to b cooked. Online shopping I keep stuff in my cart n wait for two three days if I really need I buy otherwise I remove them from cart.
Thank you for the good advice
I'm glad you found it helpful!
Great advice!
Excellent hacks
That was so informative! I live in other country, but advice is great!
Glad it was helpful!
Good idea's
That feeling of wanting to be more frugal go save money so you click on a video and realize everything they recomend you have been doing all your life😢 and still struggleing to meet bills etc everymonth
A lot of the cheap clothing items and footwear coming into our country has very unhealthy levels of toxic chemicals added in production that can make you sick. Buy fewer but quality items that last!
Excellent content
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Good Content
Thank you!
Just here to add: before your once-a-week visit to the grocery store, do a stock check. (The first one will probably take the longest, so do it on a weekend.) Write down what you have in the fridge, pantry, and any long-term food storage, so you know what foods you already have before you head to the store.
Avoid Starbucks and other brand coffee shops. Learn to make your own at home. Great video!
Glad you liked it! Even though I do a Dunkin run a couple times a week, I love making my own coffee too.
Thank you!🎉
Good advice.
Thank you 😊
You're welcome 😊
thanks, a couple I had not thought of. 😏
An online Frugal group that sounds amazing what about me I'm a simple man looking for a woman something like me
New sub here. Hey from Alabama!
When I go out with my friends, we barely buy anything and we use coupons for our lunch restaurants. I have like-minded frugal lady friends. As for my guy friends, they’re all really well off financially and they too rub off on me. They say you pick up your habits from the 5 people with whom you spend the most time.
At work, i get free fancy water bottles. I take them home and reuse them for the family. We get free coffee, snacks and sodas at my office too. Those four days I’m in the office, I feel like I save so much. I bring the bare bones of breakfast and some leftovers or a sandwich for lunch. I supplement with the free chips and sodas. All of my coworkers use doordash or Uber eats daily. Other than the owner, I’m the highest paid employee and I never ever buy lunch. On average, the support staff employees spend $20 a day on lunch.
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Very good video ✨✨
Thanks for the visit
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Easy work and go home. Only buy nessessary things😅
I literally can’t afford a thing anymore here in Ireland ..Dublin ..which is expensive but it’s same all over country ..the price of a tea/coffee now has gone INSANE.. Forget the latté.. I got rid of that a long time ago..For me it’s the fact that I’m allergic to dairy and they’re charging me now up to €1 for a tiny portion of soya or oat milk to put into my tea or coffee.. it’s a joke! I’m now getting really tired of the whole situation I’m really not prepared to pay for it all anymore I’m constantly making my own and trying to get thermoses or things to keep stuff warm and dragging it around with me then I always do a scout around and a third place that I go to I decide which is the cheapest within a tiny locality ..there’s loads of coffee shops and there’s a massive difference.. from €3.80 I got it down to €2.50 mainly because I asked the guy before I ordered are you going to charge me for a tiny portion of oat milk when I’m violently allergic to dairy and showed him my Epipen
if I had a dollar for every time she says "make an effort to", I would have at least two, which is not much, but considering the video said *effortlessly* I'm not convinced
good points tho
I almost always do Walmart pickup. I average $40-50 a week. If I go into Walmart, I spend $150😂
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I never shop with friends. When I did twice before in my life we were looking at different items, areas and not at the same items. I need time to think carefully, couldn't do it with friends laughing around me. What a waste of time too and possibly money!!!! I rather cook delicious healthy food at home.
Now I only buy from thrift stores very rarely. Shoes I get new good quality ones very rarely.
0 spend on beauty. A cotton mitten and any soap keeps me glowing. No money or time spend on creams that we are told we need in our western consumerism culture.
I never pay for extra luggage. I have so many silk dresses I could fit 10s if I wanted to in a small space, but we only need few favorite items anyway...
I’m not poor but I want to travel the world.
a conservatorship. financial laws.
Stop wearing so much makeup. Most of that crap has ingredients that are slowly poisoning you.
But not using paper towels? LOL! Honey, they're convenient. Not using them for the rest of my life, the money I would save? Would be far less than a single month's rent. The time and water cost involved in washing towels, not to mention their upfront cost or the fact they don't stay super absorbent for more than a year making you rebuy them? Won't save you anything. We aren't mowing down rainforests - we utilize fast growing trees domestically, farm style, for paper. And if your local community is suffering from a drought, maybe think twice about running your water unnecessarily for things a paper towel could have covered - like your cat throwing up.
Someone’s mad 😂
Disagree. Paper towels are wasteful. I use as rags things I've already had, like worn out towels, old sweatshirts cut up, etc. I just put them in the wash with other items. If I decide to, I can let them dry on a rack, where I put a lot of my clothes that I want to make last longer, including underwear as the elastic wears out in the dryer.