How Frugality Prepares You For Unexpected Expenses! Homemade Granola Recipe!
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- Опубліковано 11 лип 2024
- Frugal Living! Our no spend January turned into a total spend February! Learn how being frugal prepares you for the unexpected expenses in your life! Why budgeting and having savings can keep you out of debt! Also learn how to make homemade granola with fruit and nuts. Early retirement debt free couple shows you how to live life more abundantly with less money!
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I was heading to Goodwill last week when I stopped and asked myself, "do I need to bring anything into our apartment?" The answer was no, so I skipped it. Yay for small victories. 💕hope you & Paul stay healthy and well.😁
YAY Teresita! Good for you! You be well too! Thank you!
It’s so funny you should say that, I was cleaning and going through things the other day. Asking myself what to toss, and a friend of mine said, if you can get it at goodwill when you need it, toss it. No sense holding onto something you may only use once. Storing things is wasteful.
At this very moment my husband has put on his coat and rushed to our garage to see if he can find our car battery. He is a General Motors retiree and was dumbstruck when he watched this. Who checks out the location of a car battery when they buy a car. Wow! Never thought to save those butter containers or to make my broth in the crock pot. Learned something from each subject presented. My definition of being wealthy is having enough savings to pay for all those unexpected expenses. Doesn't pay to live like 5 cent millionaires.
Sandra did he find the battery lol? I told Paul your hubby ran out to check and he was laughing. No one ever thinks to check that! I know we didn't lol!
Well, thank goodness Ed found the battery. What a hoot! One more thing to check out.@@FrugalMoneySaver
We have a hard time without electricity and no water.Thank you so much for your prayers.
Sorry to hear that Imelda! Prayers will continue!
Stay safe.
I read an article recently that was saying that most of the people that responded to it said that they could not come up with $400 in an emergency. That is scary.
Beyond scary! I try so hard to let people know to save as much as you can when you can!
In order to remove bones from broth easily, I put them into a large mesh pull string bag and knot the top (the ones you can buy at supermarkets for buying and storing veggies are ideal). And, rather than putting spices and herbs that have to be removed before eating I also add them to the bag too. That way I’m not having to hunt for them at the end of cooking. The bag is then rinsed and put into the laundry for next time. I do the same when mulling wine, it saves so much time.
Very smart! Thanks!
I halved the granola recipe and used 3/4 cup of maple syrup. It took an hour in my toaster oven. Easy and delicious. I added unsweetened coconut the last 15 minutes and raisins when it cooled off. I used my coffee grinder to grind up 1 cup of oats and I got the chunks. I won’t be buying granola anymore. This is a real money saver. I paid $5.99 on sale for an 11 ounce bag of granola. The fact I can make it in my toaster oven means I can even make it in the summertime.
Perfect! So glad it was helpful!
I know this is long after you posted this video but I just wanted to share a recent experience with a dead car battery. I went to work one day, all was fine, but when I was going to head out the car would not start. AFter asking some friends there what they thought, they all said the battery but I do not have the skills to change it myself, so I figured I would need to get it towed somewhere to get changed. One of the gentlement who were helping me asked if I had AAA (which I did) and he said that they would come to me, bring a battery and change it for no labor costs. All I ended up paying was the price of the actual battery (just under $80), no labor and it has a three year warranty to replace at no cost if I call AA again. I had no idea that I had that coverage and was very happy someone was there who could educate me on this. That alone made itworth my yearly fee (over the years I have also used it a number of times to get towed, have a tire changed, etc.), for someone who does not have the car maintenace skills you have, it was worth the investment for me. .
Ritzi & I are fine in TX...I don't live in a Metro area....Also Prayers for Everyone who is suffering...Hi Dixie, Paul & Emmy💖💖💖
Hi Wanda and Ritzi! Glad you are all safe and well! Thanks for checking in!
Hi Emmy. I wanted to give you another frugal tip for making broth. When you clean carrots, celery and onions, garlic and herbs, put the skins, leaves etc in a bag in your freezer. When you have a full bag, throw them in crock pot w carcass. That way you don't have to throw away perfectly good veggies, you're throwing away scraps you were going to throw away anyway. Also, put in a table spoon or 2 or apple cider vinegar. It helps draw out the minerals from the bones.
Thanks for sharing!! Sounds perfect!
Stay Well, Enjoy the cold, Speaking of Bloopers I had my own this week thanks to a little brain fog, I am teaching my best friend in Ohio, how to make bread, & pizza, she wanted to know which marinara sauce to buy, I said Victoria Marijuana sauce, I repeated it three times,
lol, did I remembered Marinara then I was trying to say bread flour and I was saying brown flour, this is new I have never had problems like this before, fortunately within a minute I had the words right King Arthur Brown Four it mad me crazy because I have never had memory issues ever. Fibromyalgia kicks once in a great while, but the whoe conversation was hilarious. Have a lovely weekend, what a strange place for a battery.
LOL!! Kitt you had me laughing! Oh My!! You have a lovely weekend too! Thank you!
Hello Emmy and Paul!! Thanks for the prayers for the south! We were snowed/ iced in from early Monday
Through Saturday but, my husband Bobby went THURSDAY later during the day to work, it was still icy 🥶
Especially in the parking lot where he works, he went out to collect shopping 🛒 carts. He fell/ slipped on the ice in the parking lot, bruised his tailbone, and hit his head really hard on a rubber car bumper, thank God that was rubber and not chrome! He kept on working though, in a little pain.Friday he worked and after work he went to a cvs ( next door to where he works) got 3 boxes of cereal, 1-Jif pb, 1- strawberry jam and trail mix for $4.67 with digital coupons, and 1- $2 ECB. went to Kroger and no food! Went back Saturday after work, to Kroger still no food, we had Kroger coupons.(he worked Sunday too to make up a little if his time missed.)
It was ok because we had food at home. Ate meals on 3 lbs. of ground meat for 5 days. ( not complaining, I had meat in the freezer if I needed it)
My suv 🚙 didn’t crank the week before, on my way to get a mammogram, we used his car. Sunday he finally had time after work to go get a battery,
He stopped at Walmart for a battery, got one it was $105 before tax. The guy at the register told Bobby that he had gotten a battery for his car and it was the same as the $105 one for $54. Bobby said I’ll get that one then. Wow! What a God winks moment!! He bought it, paid $60.34 tax and all for the battery. Came home put it in with no trouble at ALL!
I cringed when I seen Paul saying he had to pay so much money for a battery, then Labor. I felt bad for Y’all. You know I do low/ no spend every month. Today my husband came home with 6 small bundles of
Fresh Flowers from valentines that his boss gave him, the roses were dead and most of the flowers but, I was able to get one bouquet 💐
Less the roses, it turned out so beautiful!! I was very happy, it brightened my day! Thank God we were without power for only a half day and we have a gas stove and a gas fireplace! 🔥 we had no running water for days though. We counted our blessing! God is So good!
My oldest son lives in Houston and he has a whole house generator so, things were good for him, my granddaughter and her 4 yr. old live in Dallas, it was bad for her with no power.
Irene I am so sorry your hubby got hurt! Glad he is ok. You did so well with all your purchases! Love that you got a beautiful bouquet from the flowers! Amazing deal on the battery!! Thanks for checking in! Please stay well and be safe!!
@@FrugalMoneySaver thank You!! It’s 75 degrees now and ☀️sunny
Ouch on the oil price increase and unexpected car repair! But it's a blessing to be financially prepared so that these unpleasant surprises are only an annoyance, not a crisis. 😊
You are so right Shannon! Thank you!
It's a good day, no, a great day! The sun came out, we finally got water late last night after 7 days, electricity on fully 3 days ago and best of all I HAVE PHONE SERVICE AND INTERNET and that means I get to hear from Emmy, Paul and Dixie. Thank you for your sweet spoken words and prayers that you mentioned in your video. It means so much. Today it warmed up to low 70's and last Monday we were in single digit temps. Only in Texas.🤣
YAY JAN!! Yes, you all were in our thoughts and prayers! So glad you are okay and semi back to normal!! It's been such a tough winter! 70!! I am super jealous! That sounds heavenly lol!! Enjoy!!
You are so right Emmy! It's not if, but when your car, or something with the house will need repairs! Last week our fridge would not cool! $521.00 to get fixed, but a new one is $2,000!! Granola looks amazing!!❤
Yes, it’s always best to be prepared!
You are absolutely right. I had to have numerous unexpected home repairs done last fall. Was so grateful that I had the money put aside to take care of these repairs. Just love your channel❤️
Thanks so very much Suzanne! We love having you here!
Flavour tip for the stock: leave skins on carrots...!! just adds that extra yumminess.
Great tip! I'll try it!
I’m glad you had the extra savings for an unexpected car repair. My husband does most of our car repairs and helps others, too. He had to remove a tire to replace his mother’s Chrysler 300 battery. Our daughter’s Chevy Malibu required removal of the front bumper to change the headlamp. While the bumper was off, he replaced all four headlamp bulbs (the low beams with extended life bulbs-not available for high beams). Less than a year later, a low beam bulb went out again. People should be able to do routine car maintenance without special tools. The cold really does a number on older batteries. 9.9K!!!
Yes, thank God even if we hadn't done the low spend January we were more than covered for any unexpected money annoyances lol!! That's why I try to encourage others to save! Your husband sounds super handy for sure!! Have a blessed weekend Jeanne!
We roast whole chickens quite frequently and I always throw the carcass in the crockpot and make stock. My husband and I keep a sandwich bag in the freezer door that we add our veggie scraps to (carrot peels, mushroom stems, celery and onion tops). We always throw whatever is in the bag to our stock rather than cutting up fresh veggies.
So smart Heather! Makes great stock!!
Always love your videos and great to see your "Bloopers" too! The advice your Husband gives about checking for basic maintenance things before buying a car (or home) is SO important! We learned that the hard way too! Price rises are insane right night and it's a situation that is only going to get worse with time. The good news is, there's never been a better time to learn how to live Frugally! Xx
KaelaLee you are so right! Thanks so much for watching!
The saying at our home is “When the emergency or unexpected expense happens, not if it happens. There will ALWAYS be things that pop up you don’t expect! Being prepared is so much less stress than the worry of now what do we do!
Love the granola recipe. Hope to make it tomorrow!
Absolutely right Mary! Couldn't agree more! Thanks!
I figure it this way, Emmy...if you can save money at home by making due or making and not buying...you can "stash" away that money for those emergencies or unexpected "whatever"....we do it here on the homestead all the time! Again, very good video...and loved the bloopers! It's like a bonus! :) Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN :)
Exactly Dawn! We say that all the time being frugal doesn’t mean you don’t have money it just means you’re more choosy on what you spend your money on LOL
First comment! Love from Mariska from Belgium xxx
YAY!!! Mariska! Thanks so much!!
Hey, marikska, i am also from belgium 😉
So true Emmy. I couldn't sleep at night if I didn't have money set aside for emergencies. It surprises me how many people do not have an emergency funds then use credit cards for emergencies. They seldom pay the credit card in full so then they have interest tacked onto that.
Yes, that's why I am trying to tell people to avoid doing that! Have blessed weekend Barbara!
Another thing if you have pets....be prepared for the unexpected VET bill! Example: male cat, urinary blockage! Same cat, eye issue requiring ophthalmologist visits!!! This was our situation the last two years while dealing with serious health issues and life in general. Our savings has SAVED us! We are retired as well. Planning is essential for everything you do. ❤️
Absolutely correct! We have a whole pet budget that we save for monthly!!
I feel Paul's pain! After owning many old cars over the years, I've amassed a list of things to check physically before buying any vehicle anywhere. If they start with the sales pitch bologna, I say "pop the hood" and I start my checklist. They stop talking and I say "I'll call you when I'm finished". Cuts wasted time. CV joints are key on front-wheel drive cars. The four constant velocity joints are housed in accordion "boots" at four points below the engine. If not well-shielded from rocks kicking up, they're vulnerable and often split. It's expensive to replace the boot and lubricant if you catch it fast, but ruinously expensive if the joint(s) must also be replaced. Lesson hard learned with my only new car ever (a Subaru), and I ALWAYS check CV joints before buying now. I also check them regularly on my car to catch any tears and leaks FAST! Other things to check for: easy accessibility to change head/tail lights and signal indicator bulbs, easy access to change your own oil and filter, look for indications of rust and/or flooding both under the chassis and under floor mats inside car, accessibility to battery for charge/change/service, and a few others. Physically check all the wiper blades, filters, and the belts under the hood for pliability and appearance. Check all four tires and spare thoroughly and carefully. Determine where the spare, jack, and lug nut wrench are. Open the glove box and study the owner's manual. If you're researching a specific model, go online and check for reviews and ratings and entries on persistent problems with the model in advance. Cut the sales chatter and follow YOUR agenda to check out the car. I do basic maintenance, so I check accessibility to all the key areas I work with. For $100 a trusted mechanic friend will do a thorough analysis before I buy a used car. Be an informed buyer. Test drive the car thoroughly on different road types, the highway, gravel roads, in tight turns, up steep inclines, etc. Check blind spots, visibility for parking, and ease of parallel parking or backing into a space. Check A/C, heat, the sound system, defrost, etc. Put the car through its paces. If the dealer or individual selling won't let you do that, walk away. If you're selling a car, be willing to do the same and GO WITH the person while they test drive. I've learned all these lessons the hard way. On average I keep cars 7-10 years. With any car, you're only as good as your tires and brakes, so check both regularly. Next to your home, this will likely be your biggest life expense. Study carefully and well before buying. If possible, work with a credit union or your bank to see what they'd charge you if you need to finance the car in advance. Dealer financing is often padded with junk fees and too expensive. Also, check how much your car insurance would be with various models to compare. Best option is to save every month towards your next car and pay cash after you've found the perfect model for you. Sorry for the super long comment, but I hope these tips help you.
Thank you for all the information! Appreciate the time you took!
You never know with cars! I discovered a little mouse set up house keeping in my SUV during the very cold weather!!!
Oh no! He was trying to get in out of the cold lol!
I’m in the Dallas area and it was a rough week. That said I know many people had it much worse and still do. Thank you for the kind thoughts. Take care!
Kristy our thoughts and prayers were with you all! Hope things improve quickly!
Omg I love how you're saving the broth in 1 cup sized containers, how are you so smart?? I'm going to start doing this hahah
LOL! Emily not sure how I missed this comment! Sorry! Thanks!
Wow, such good advice about the battery! My husband was in disbelief until he googled it. Thank you so much for letting us know.
You are so welcome! LOL I know everyone is saying it's not possible. But, it really is!
Paul looking for the car battery reminds me of my son having to change a headlight on his 2016 civic. You also can’t change that yourself. He had to take it to the shop for them to remove the front grill and bumper to access the headlights!
Isn't that ridiculous!
Another thing to always check for is a spare tire when you buy a car. I’ve gone to change my tire and there was nothing there before 😂
Yikes!! Thanks for sharing Katie!
Great advice
Agree with you on prayers for all those affected by recent events. So true about making deliberate intentional purchases.
Hi Jan! Thanks for stopping by!
My daughter, a nurse in Little Rock, had to live at the hospital this past week, as the roads were too bad to commute. Her Ford Escape wouldn’t start when she was ready to leave. My son-in-law had to remove the windshield wipers and part of of the cowl panel to get to the battery. It was halfway under the dash.
Google it there’s an easier way. All you have to do is take the cover off of the battery.
Morissa God bless your daughter! This weather has been so extreme!
I had to laugh...I flipped your video on while I was in the middle of making homemade granola! AND..I made homemade broth yesterday (along with pans of chicken enchiladas with homemade hot sauce and enchilada sauce, 2 pans of double chocolate banana bread, a loaf of artisan bread and buttery potatoes for my daughter's 22 birthday...we met in the parking lot at her college due to covid, but I least I could see her eyes!) I add melted coconut oil to the granola (bit less than 1/4 cup, I buy it at costco in huge container because I also make homemade deodorant with it as well) and I swirl in a bit of wowbutter (it's soy butter, like peanut butter but it won't kill me..lol) I also mix in a bit of maple syrup (1/4 cup ) and 4 cups of oats. SO yummy!! i can't add nuts, but it's way lower in fat and sugar too than store bought. Thanks for all you guys do!!
Michelle you have been super productive and busy! Good for you! Love it!
You are so right! We just never know! Thanks for the great ideas!
You are so welcome Vicki! Thanks for watching!
Omg I love the bloopers 🤣🤣🌹
LOL! Some good ones today...
Looks delish 😊❤️
Thank you so much Francine!!
Here in chicago,the city workers are using dump trucks to clear the snow so people can get from point a to point b.
I did some laundry today,will do more tomorrow. I got myself diet pepsi,1.5 liter bottles,at my local dollar general,$1.10 the 16 ounce pops are $2.75 each.so,$1.10 for 1.5 liter is a much better value.also got sparkling water.its like la croix,but in 1 liter bottles. Got key lime,from walgreens,strawberry-kiwi,from walgreens,and black cherry from dollar general.they run from $.75-$1.80 each.
Wow! There is that much snow in Chicago!!
@@FrugalMoneySaver yep. I have a picture of how high the snow got.
I’ve seen recipes that use the liquid from chickpeas as the binder... I usually do half cup pure maple syrup, half cup olive oil...cookie and Kate blog has a great recipe.
For bfast, I use plain yogurt, add PLAIN dry oats, a bit of the homemade granola and to add a bit more sweetness I take a bag of frozen berries and boil it a bit with just a bit of water to make it like a compote. I keep this in the fridge and add to my yogurt. This adds sweetness without added sugar.
Great idea!! Thanks so much for sharing!
I’ve never seen a granola recipe without oil! Will try this recipe this month. Thank you very much. 🙏🏼💕🙏🏼💕
Hope you like it! Thanks for watching Heather!
I just love the bloopers! Xx
Us too!
Stay warm!!!! I'm sending much love from Phoenix ❤🌵
Much love back Gregory!! Thank you! Send us some sunshine...does it come bottled perhaps lol!!
I enjoy rewatching these shows
Thanks Wanda!
Loved the video. Many prayers for those in need. Yes, always have a savings for that rainy day! Love the violet pitcher, I collect violets, my favorite flower!
Thank you so much Barbara! I love violets too...so delicate and beautiful!
Wonderful video. Definitely prayers for Texas. Going to try the granola recipe. Thank you.
You are so welcome Lisa! Thanks for being here!
Thanks Emmy and Paul. We are doing well in Texas. Power seems back to normal. Never thought of checking where the battery is on the car when buying. Thanks for the heads up on that. You all take care and know we love your videos! Oh and I just made some granola today!
That's great Julie! So happy you are doing well in Texas!! Thanks for checking in!
This was a great video Emmy and Paul, as usual great advice and delicious recipes...
I will definitely be making that granola 😊💕💕
Sounds great Gillian! Thanks so very much!!
Thank you so much for your sweet words at the beginning! We are doing much better here in Mckinney, TX, and have our power and water back! Also, I love the granola recipe, because I usually spend way too much on the store bought stuff. Great video as always!
You are so welcome ErinKay! So happy your utilities are up and running! Please continue to stay safe!!
From Austin, TX, thank you for the Prayers.
John I hope you and yours are safe and well! Our prayers continue to be with you all!
Thank you for another wonderful video. Can't wait to try the soup & granola recipes. Have a great weekend. God bless you, Paul, Dixie Belle & your family❤. Please stay safe & warm. Take care.
You are so welcome Pam! God bless you as well dear friend!
Thank you for this video.
You are so welcome Nancy! Thank you for watching!
Thank you so much. I am in Texas with my daughter.
Kelli be safe and know our prayers are with you!! Thanks so much for checking in dear one!!!
Thank you Emmy for the granola recipe
Hope you like it! Thanks for watching!
💖🌹💖 Greetings from Michigan. Great video. ☺
Thank you Judy! 🤗
Good to see you again, I've been kinda under the weather lately, but I'm doing better, Good to see you both! Going try that granola. Recipe! God Bless you both!!!
Oh Kathy I'm sorry to hear you weren't feeling well. I hope you are better! So nice to hear from you! God bless you too and prayers for a quick heal!!
Yay for bloopers! 😂 You two always keep it real and we love that about you. ❤ That granola looks so good!
Thanks so much for watching!
My neighbor had the same problem with her truck too
Another helpful video.....that battery situation was crazy! Absolutely love the bloopers 😂😂
Thank you Carolyn!! 😁 The bloopers were many this week for some reason lol!
Where's the battery? WOW! What a deal with your SUV! :( I will take that lesson! :) We have a wood burning stove also! We have propane---with gas & propane prices now, we keep "the home fire burnin'" all the time--into the Spring...and have the money for the propane, if needed! We are in line with this issue! :) Blessings! Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN :)
Yes! Wood is a lot of work sometimes but well worth it in the middle of winter
Yes, the unexpected expenses can hurt! Thank you for the granola recipe, I plan to give it a try.
You are so welcome. Sandra! Thanks for watching!
Many people do not believe in unexpected emergency purchases. It's like it will never happen to them. Also they mistake credit cards as being an Emergency Fund hence credit cards are used if necessary or use up beforehand payments coming in thus using up what you will need then. Until they see the worst in some cases and the no logic to all this, everyone else in the family will go off budget and program. I agree whole-heartedly with your method and it works.
Absolutely Bessie! You need to save as much as you can when you can! It really keeps you out of debt!
Thanks 👍😊 we're doing well down here in Rockport Texas 💪
So happy to hear! Thanks for checking in!!
The granola looks really good. I am going to try that soon. Enjoy the bloopers. Hubby could not watch video with me tonight but he will watch later. I can see him going out checking our cars late tonight ! Stay warm and enjoy the weekend. Hope Dixiebell is doing well.
Thanks for asking about Miss Dixie...she was napping during filming LOL!! You enjoy the weekend too Karen! Thank you!!
Congratulations on reaching 10,000 subscriber's.
Thank you so much 😀 Helen!!
Thanks for sharing. I just saw how close you are to 10,000 subscribers. Hopefully by the next video you will hit it
YAY Lisa! Thank you! So very exciting for us!
Love your videos and advice. Hugs from Houston, TX! You never know what’s coming up and saving for those moments is key. With the freezing weather, a family of 10 had their home ruined by burst pipes. Now they’re staying with us until their home gets repaired. We ave up money for instances like this and are able to help.
That is absolutely wonderful Amanda! Hugs back and God bless you for willingly helping others!!
Fantastic. I really love your channel❤️I watch many channels, and this is my favorite. You always give such practical and super useful tips. I am on a NYS state pension in my early 50’s so this is so relevant for me. Thank you!
Thank you so much 😊 Peggy! So very kind of you!!
Sounds like my Chrysler Cirrus! The amazing hidden battery!!! That granola recipe looks delicious. I will have to give it a try!
It's so good Rosemary! Always great to hear from you!!
How thoughtful of you to mention the folks in Texas. I too, am praying for them. Who in the world would have thought it was smart to put a battery in such an inaccessible place?! I love your granola recipe. Right now I have a new bag of dried dates for some no-cook energy balls. With the leftover dates, I may just make some of your granola and them to that. Thanks for all your videos. Diane in NC
Thanks Diane! Oh dates and granola go together well!
Wow, what a weird place for a battery, and Paul gave a good tip. The granola looks really yummy. Savings are a necessity to have, and especially these days. Praying for everyone and all of this hard weather.
Thanks for watching Tina!
Yes, prayers for everyone around the country who are enduring horrible weather conditions; especially those in Texas. My mom has a Saturn ION and the battery is in the back of the car and she's been taking it in to have the battery for years. My hubby UA-camd it and found out he could do it for her. To figure out your hourly salary, multiply your monthly salary by 12 and then divide it by 2080 if you are a full time employee. Love your videos and the granola.💗
Thank you so. much Kakelinga! Appreciate you being here!
12 degrees here tonight- always wanted to make granola so will try yours! Stay warm this week. My low spend Feb going better than Jan. as I get used to all the new strategies you have taught us. I feel content and thankful for you and Paul.
Deb that is so kind of you to say! Stay warm and I hope you enjoy the granola!
It's good you had money to sort the probs you had.ive never made home made granola .it looks realy nice .hope your both safe and well x
Thanks so much Marie! Hope you are doing well too!!
Good evening Emmy and Paul❣
Don't feel too bad, Paul, about the battery location. I would be one to do the same thing...usually the battery is quite visible under the hood. Definitely food for thought when buying a vehicle. And speaking of food, I like granola too so, Emmy, I will try your low-fat recipe. I don't know about anyone else, but I'm ready for Spring! This cold weather and snow can go any day. Have a great weekend to our UA-cam family😊
Thank you so much! I can’t wait for spring either! You have a blessed weekend too!
A couple of house repairs and propane was 50% higher for heat this year. I'm so glad we have been on a no spend for the last 2 month's. Really was a blessing. 😊
That is awesome! So glad you were able to do the no spend month too Becky!
Ooh, the granola looks fantastic too! I will have to try making that sometime. My favorite is the Trader Joe’s berry granola. I’m sure I could make a similar recipe cheaper.
Man, I know exactly how Paul feels. My dodge car is the same way, battery died and also couldn't find the battery. Had to read the manual and sure enough, driver side in front of the wheel well, that battery wasn't coming off unless you took the wheel off. So frustrating! Thanks for the Bloopers.
Yup!! Ridiculous to put it there! You are so welcome for the bloopers...my mind obviously was elsewhere as we were filming LOL! Stay well BB&B!!
Very encouraging! I've needed and had emergency money in the past. You are so right. Save for a rainy day is what they used to say in my grandmother's day. And speaking of my grandmother, she LOVED purple and lavender. I have her creamer that's exactly like yours!
Who would have thought you'd have to check the location of the battery before buying a car!! Astounding! Thanks for the heads up!
I'm so impressed you save turkey bones to make broth...and that you make your own granola! You definitely are encouraging! Thanks for posting.
God love you and I love you! ❤
Oh Jonna thank you for the encouraging words!! God bless you too!!
Paul and Emmy, I never heard of a car with the battery behind the tire! Wow! I know what you mean about the unexpected expense. For me, the toilet leaked. I need a new piece of floor, and since the toilet is 30 years old, a new toilet and a new floor covering. I am coordinating with the carpenter and the plumber. I don’t feel too badly, I’ve saved for the emergency. So glad your emergency wasn’t worse. Your cooking as always looks so yummy! You set a lovely table also.😊
Thank you so much Linda! Yes, the more we save and are prepared the better off we are! Have a blessed weekend!
Hi emmy and Paul
Firstly my heart goes out to anyone who is affected by the storms
It must be awful please everyone take care
Your vidio was wonderful as always emmy
I'm so sorry for your battery failure and glad it's all sorted now
The granola looked amazing
I have porridge every day for my breakfast but I've never made granola
Love to dixi xx❤❤
Thanks so much Paula! DixieBelle sends much love back!!
Thank you dixi xx❤❤
It happened to us this week. We knew our one cat needed a tooth extraction. What we didn't know was that they needed to take out seven (!!) teeth and keep him in over night. 1200 €, there you go... But the cat is well now, and that matters more!
QuiltingCow I couldn't agree more...hope the cat is feeling much better!
This must be the winter of the battery!!😂😂 I have a 2011 Honda CRV, and I had to buy a new battery at Christmas time!! You talk about poor timing!! FORTUNATELY, I have been putting money aside for exactly these kinds of emergencies, so even when i had to buy one at Christmas, i was able to comfortably do it. You’re so right, Emmy and Paul, having money saved up for these sudden emergencies is so worth doing it!! If I hadnt had the money set aside, it would have caused me so much panic and anxiety trying to pay for both Christmas for my family, plus a battery. It was such a BLESSING to have the money saved!! Have a lovely weekend!!
So smart Barb! The more we have put away for such emergencies the easier it will be! You have a blessed and lovely weekend as well!
We have saved 300.00 so far this month .we love your channel
YAY STEVE!!! So proud of you all! Thank you for sharing! It's amazing when you put your mind to something how well we can do! Keep up the great work and keep us posted!
@@FrugalMoneySaver thank you an Paul again
You are so welcome Steve!
Great format of your video! I learned something from each mini segment. I wish I wasn’t allergic to cinnamon - the kids made baklava a few months ago and the smell of the cinnamon had me in coughing fits!! 😭 great tip about the battery!! Who woulda thunk it? 🤷♀️😂
So glad the video was helpful! Thanks so much for being here! Oh my gosh Baklava is heavenly!!
The car battery story. Wow, just wow. Point taken to always have money put back for unexpected emergencies. Stay safe and warm and take care.
Thanks Emily you too!
I made granola last week also. So much better than store bought kind & way cheaper. Oh my gosh your little bloopers made me laugh. We all have those days Love your video's . We just bought a new Kia Sorento in October will have to go check out where our battery is in the morning.
LOL Paula! I don't know where my head was as we were filming ...those bloopers had me laughing!!
First, thank you for the heads up on the battery situation. I don’t think I’ve ever looked under my hood (I need a Paul in my life! 😉). I take my car in for servicing next month so I will have them show me where it is. I drive a hybrid so I have two batteries - one in the front and one in the back. I had a great chuckle during this video as my cat, who was cuddling with me while I was watching UA-cam, sat up when you started talking turkey. She stared at the screen while you were putting the turkey carcass into the pot. She only jumped down when you added the vegetables. 😂 She likes to be in the kitchen while I cook and keep me company (she takes a sniff of everything but will not eat human food). I can’t wait to try the granola recipe! This will be something for me to do with my grandsons, next time I watch them. Take care!
That is so adorable about your cat! Aren’t they amazing! Thanks so much for watching! Have a blessed weekend!
Supply and demand.record cold means cost of heating fuel goes up. Few years back,hubby got us a space heater.this may be a worthy investment for you,and others in cold climates.ours blows hot air,so make sure to research,and be safe and smart.also,maybe invest in heated blankets.they help. Just an idea
Great ideas Rochelle! Thank you! I can not wait until the warmer weather! Stay well my friend!
Hi Emmy & Paul! Really enjoy your video's, I learn so much every week :)
I was wondering if you guys ever shop at Aldi?
We did a video on Aldi's about a year ago. We have none near us. The nearest is in CT. about an hour away.
Thank you for your kind words, prayers and well wishes from Texas! The last few days have been admittedly a bit rough! No elec, no water but we are now getting back to a bit more normal. Inside of house was 38 degrees!
We also had a time with our battery in our 2016 Traverse. We found out it is in the back seat and under the floor board which you cannot open up and replace without a special tool and then has to be synced back up to the car's computer - a $300 expense for us - same as your experience.
Shocker!
Love the granola cereal and looks delicious! Will make for us too. Curious as to what you spend a month on groceries. We have 2 people and I know we spend WAY too much... LOL.
Many thanks and many hugs Emmy and Paul.
It varies! We try not to do more than about $240 a month for the two of us. We have been doing $100 the last month or so because we are eating out of our freezer and pantry.
Those sneaky designers, every car ends up needing jump or battery. I saved the stimulus check for emergency. My heater needed a new motor just having that saved made the repair stress free. Thanks for the recipe. Yum!
Jenny so smart to save it! The more we save the easier being debt free remains! Thanks for watching!!
TGIF!!!
Crazy week for you and Texas! It’s cold here in the northwest but nothing like Texas! We always drip our water when the weather gets below freezing so as to not burst our old pipes.😉
My battery also died this Fall and I called AAA for the first time! Totally worth them coming out to replace the battery and save my husband having to locate one and replace it on his day off!!! After paying for two tows years ago we have budgeted for AAA ever since! Peace of mind and money in the bank is a wonderful feeling!
I also make my own homemade granola.... so much better and makes a great gift also!
Stephanie I didn't know AAA changes batteries? They bought it for you too? We have AAA. Who knew that!!
@@FrugalMoneySaver
Yes, they asked what kind of car we had, brought one out, checked the old one and changed it out in minutes. I knew they did this service as our daughter had this happen to her on her move to California years ago ( we bought both our kids AAA for Christmas that year knowing she would be traveling south in an older car!) it was wonderful not having to find a battery and deal with it with the weather getting nasty!😉
P.S. we did pay for the battery but not installing or testing the old battery
I told Paul about AAA and he said they will change it out for free as long as they can locate it with out taking any of the car apart or having to put it on a lift. Was your battery easily accessible?
Yes my battery was easy to install... so sorry yours was so hard to get to... I can see that they might not install yours...being in a strange location 😞
The battery in my Acadia is behind the passenger seat in the floor. But there is a post & a piece next to it for grounding underneath the hood to jump my car . Look in your owners manual or Google it
Yup...nope. Nothing there lol! Paul did all kinds of research!
What’s the make and model?
Great advice about the battery. It’s never occurred to me the battery would be under the car! 🤔
Thanks for watching Trina!
I have stopped all of my Amazon shopping, and I've started using coupons everytime I go grocery shopping.
How wonderful!
I think the engineers who design vehicles should be forced to work on them in subzero weather and knee deep snow. Then they'd maybe do things a bit differently! I had a similar experience with my elderly BMW...no battery under the hood where it belonged. Something told me to look in the trunk and there it was, tucked into a recess with a plastic cover over it. Every fall it pays to take the time to have your battery tested and make sure the cables are in good condition and the posts nice and clean. Investing in a small battery jump pack that can be charged from a household outlet can save a service call...not to mention being able to jump your own car without the hassle of jumper cables and an additonal vehicle is very handy at times. The more people learn about doing basic car maintenance and repairs, the more money in their pocket instead of in a mechanic's.
Yes, they do manufacture them so you almost have to bring it into a mechanic!!
My son has a 2015 Dodge Dart, I wonder where his battery is. I love your videos.
I wonder lol! Thanks so much Dolly!
Emmy,can you do a video on which foods can be frozen(cheeses,fruits,etc).I know it can be looked up on google,but so much nicer when you explain it, Thank you!.love your channel!!
You can freeze cheese
Great idea Susan! Thanks for watching!!
hello, I loved the little blooper at the end. It made me smile. You have requested that we listen to the ads at the beginning. If there are multiple ads at the beginning does it help if we just listen to one of them. Sometimes they get pretty long and tedious.
Of course that's fine! You don't have to watch any if you don't want.