"CHEAP" THINGS WE WILL NOT DO TO SAVE MONEY! DECLUTTER WITH US! LIVE BELOW YOUR MEANS!
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- Frugal Living! Save money and stay within your budget but never be cheap! We share things we would never do to save money! Do you agree with them? We show you what we decluttered this week and also meet my new BFF! Early retirement debt and mortgage free couple shows you how you can have an abundant and full life spending less money! Living a debt free life is possible by simple budgeting and not over spending! Debt free living is within reach!
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Years ago I went food shopping with my two children. The bill was low. They did not charge for the diapers and I mentioned it and paid for them. My older one asked why I didn’t keep quiet and I told her it was stealing. She now is grown up and a mother. That money was the best I ever spent because it was a life lesson and developed her character.
Wonderful and proud example! Good for you!
Years ago my mother was given an extra 20$ at the bank and returned it to the teller
I volunteer at a charity bookstore. I recently found $1100.00 (9/100&4/$50.00) in a book that had been just donated. I was able to identify the owner because she was still in the store. She was so surprised and said she was going to have a talk with her husband. Wish I could have witnessed that discussion.😉😊😁
LOL!!! Oh goodness!
@@karenallen919 me too!
My husband found 5 pounds on the street. No one was around to ask if they lost it. He gave it to me, so I used it to buy food for a food bank.
A couple of weeks later, he found another 5 pounds on another street. So I did the same, praying that God would bless the person who lost it because they may have really needed it.
I love comments like this! Good for you!
I adore you ❤❤❤. Other UA-camrs are making people panic. I have stopped watching them. And been blessing others/ helping people!!!! YOU ROCK!!
I agree! Other UA-camrs are giving ppl anxiety in this category. You never have enough, you’re not frugal enough, you are not dumpster diving, you don’t have any side hussles, you are not prepped and stocked with thousands of dollars in MRE ready meals that must be in hundreds of dollars of containers and labels; and canned goods. You don’t have a walk in pantry with all organic homemade preserves and 12 cans of everything. You are too cheap with food, and you see $600 of groceries being purchased bulk to save long-term. It goes on and on. Its great seeing different things, but the fear mongering, and massive prep storing is getting to be too much now instilling fear. It creates a sort of inner silent panic. So it’s not just me seeing this trend.
Thank you!!!
Margie, thank you! We try and not ever use scare tactics. If things do get "more expensive" lol, we will all be in it together helping each other along the way!
@@ellianakan2941 Well said. I agree totally!
@@margiesoapyhairbillian4754 agree , it's their way to make more money but they should realize in some cases it turns people away.
I don't tip nor do I take extra condiments because I don't eat out anymore. For the prices that are charged for something as simple as a hamburger, I can make SEVERAL cheaper at home. I have no desire to eat out anymore. I plan my meals for the week and buy accordingly.
Something we have done is estimate about how much it would cost to eat out then hit the grocery store with that amount of a single meal budget. After once at a slightly nicer grocery store (and to think we once shopped like this), we how head to one of a particular chain of discount grocery stores where they have quite a variety of foods with some being more upper end-ish and others being standard grocery fair. We allow ourselves to buy a bigger container which will provide a second meal or two. But the "purpose" is to allow ourselves to wander the aisles with our taste buds out front; no stocking up allowed even if it is a super price. We have had some great meals this way; FAR better than many of the casual dining places.
Eating out has become a luxury for sure!
@@SusanCox-pl9qp you're not wrong!
I walked the neighborhood with my grandfather everyday for 32 years. He found a state trooper's wallet with his ID, badge, and $80 cash in it. When we got to his apartment he was frantically searching his squad car for it. My grandfather "Pappaw" what I called him, asked if he was looking for it. They remained friends from that day on. The trooper took us out for dinner at Cracker Barrel and ended up helping me learn how to drive when I was 16. He was going to be in real trouble if he couldn't find his badge. We found a total of about $800 in small bills and Coins in 32 years. Pappaw kept it in coffee tins and I cashed it in after he passed away. Honesty is always best.
Yes, honesty is best!
I will never forget the moment my mother was given back more change than she was owed (1970's cash purchase with me and my aunt). Mom realized it when we walked out of the store on our way to the car - they both immediately went back in and let the sales person know the error. My parent's example is always embedded in my memory. Thank you for sharing this video - so important in our society today.
That's so wonderful!
I don't have an instant pot but I love my air fryer. It's my go to. Got it for $50 CAD and it's already paid for itself. Also some great news, I got accepted into a Community College Culinary School here in Toronto Canada. So I"m looking forward to increasing my cooking skills throughout the year!
Fellow Canadian. Prayers for your success.
Congratulations 🎊
Congratulations 🎉
congrats! and $50CDN for an air fryer is unheard of!
How cool! Not only will you learn a lot about cooking, but you'll also have great experiences and probably make new friends, too. What a great opportunity...enjoy!
Agree with most of it. Except in NYC the going rate that couples want per person is $300 a person as a gift. I’m on social security, that’s impossible for me. Now I am seeing baby shower lists that consist of the same range. That’s the ok for the future grandparents to give, but not for guests.
Truth. Also in NY.
Good grief that is disgusting when you invite anyone to a wedding,engagement party, birthday party or christening party. Or any gathering to celebrate, YOU DO NOT TELL THEM HOW MUCH TO GIVE, that’s Dreadful. You give what you can afford.🇬🇧🙏
Good grief that is disgusting when you invite anyone to a wedding,engagement party, birthday party or christening party. Or any gathering to celebrate, YOU DO NOT TELL THEM HOW MUCH TO GIVE, that’s Dreadful. You give what you can afford.🇬🇧🙏
Wow, that's incredible! I'm widowed and on social security too and there's no way I could give such expensive gifts. I have fifteen family members to whom I give $25 each for birthdays and $25 each for Christmas. That's $750 annually. I love giving them cash as presents, as my grands have gotten older and I just don't know what to buy. I save $75 each month for these cash presents and the difference is spent on my Sunday School Class, friends, etc. Glad I don't live in NYC. Diane in NC
We were told by good friends that we were expected to give at least $100 as a wedding gift for their daughter so that it would cover the cost of our meals at the reception!!
I was at the little country store down the road. A man opened the door for me and we went into store. I walked to the back to get a drink. He and I were the only customers. I walked to the counter and looked down. There were many many $100.00 bills all over the floor. I started picking them up and stated to worker " I cant catch him" being in a leg brace I cant move quickly. I picked up more than 10 and started walking out to give to the man. He paid for my gas. It never occurred to me to keep the money.
That shows the true wonderful person you are!
A small item had slipped under my purse in the grocery cart at the checkout earlier this year. I didnt find it until I loaded my groceries into my car. I trudged back through the sleet into the store to the same clerk at the register. And waited my turn to pay for the item. I remember it was an envelope of meat seasoning and cost about $2.50. I recall telling the lady I didn't want that on my conscience when I met my maker in the next life! I enjoy having money and nice things but I want my own that I have earned or given to me freely. Not that I took from somebody else! 😊
Janet, that sounds like me! Good for you!
I went shopping and purchased a picnic table umbrella it was in my cart, when I got home and looked at my receipt it wasn’t added, it was 40.00!! Someone said wow a free umbrella… I said no someone had to pay for this?? And I went back and told the owner and gave them the the Money, everyone is trying to make it, the owner was very appreciative of honesty,and I know it is the right thing to do. Character is what you do when no one is looking??😊
Isn’t that the truth! Good for you!
Happened to me this week had a issue with a online grocery order so asked online for a refund on a product but the refund was more than expected I said you’ve given me to much , because I was honest they gave me my money off the price of the delivery as well and thanked me for my honesty 😊 I know if I had not said anything I would have felt bad for ages so honesty does pay and is good for your conscience 😊
Absolutely does!
I was at Lowe's the other week. The girl charged me half of what my bill should have been. I could have left. I told her lets re look at this. She corrected the bill and I paid. I went back the next week and found a shrub I wanted, it was 30 dollars. She said I'm going to charge you half because they are decreasing the price. Try to do what is right and honest.
Yes, being honest is always a win!
I gave my instant pot to my daughter. I never used it. But I love my air fryer. I use it almost everyday.
I have never used my air fryer! I don't know why I am intimidated by it. I don't have an InstaPot, but have a couple crockpots which I use several times a month.
I have an air fryer that i love, made hamburgers last night!
We love our air fryer too!
Dear Emmie and Paul! I’m only 50 seconds in lol. I want to thank you for always being so encouraging. I appreciate it so very much. Now back to the video 💕 Janina
Janina, thank you for being here and encouraging US!
It's good that you mentioned the dire predictions put out by the media Emmy. If we are aware then we can prepare. Home made, home grown and thrifting are what gets us through .
Giving each other ideas and support is our strength.
Your videos have been the vangard over the past 4 years and will continue to be immensely valued in the harder times to come.
Cheers from Australia.❤
So kind, Merryl. Thank you!
I am sending a one pound box of bobby pins to the thrift store !!! Oh boy I wonder why I even had these!!
Please consider donating them to a beauty school or woman's shelter.
LOL! It's great you're sharing them!
@@happycook6737 Great idea I will def look into that!! Thank you.
You are so right there is frugal then there is cheap and unethical habits. Frugal is prudent for the future cheap is being small.
Exactly, thanks!
Perfect phrase!
Dear Emmie and Paul, As a recently retired schoolteacher, I am thoroughly enjoying giving away 38 year's worth of teaching items to my teacher friends as well as donating items to a nearby teacher "thriftstore." Also, thumbs up on heing honest as well as thoughtful of others with tipping and gift giving.
That is so generous of you! Love it!
I agree.
It's like when you have, everyone is your new best friend.
But if you don't have,nobody knows you.
I love decluttering videos- thank you for sharing Emi. I feel like decluttering and frugality are very interconnected. We are more aware of spending money when we watch how much stuff we bring into our homes. Plus it’s nicer to be home when it isn’t full of stuff.
Yes! I watch a lot of decluttering videos on UA-cam! And when you see how much stuff you were getting rid of, you really think twice before you spend money on more stuff.
YES! Well said, Amy!
Absolutely LOVED seeing your decluttering collection to share with others! Would love more decluttering content from your channel if you can! Perhaps someday you will want to move to the little house in South Carolina and paring down little by little now will make that move so much easier.🤗
That's what we always say too lol!
I found two mobile phones in different occasions and gave them back . My children were there with me and saw it. It was a great feeling to teach my kids how to be a good citizen.
Absolutely, Rita!
What a great video! We’re on the same page with being frugal, not cheap. I have to look at myself in the mirror with a clear conscience. That peace is priceless, worth much more than any money saved!
Corn on the cob and green beans from the garden are wonderful in the instant pot! So fast and no heating up the house!
Thanks for your positive presence in our crazy world. You and Paul are the best!
So kind, thanks so much, Mary!
I love using my instant pot! I use it for making many foods. Boiled eggs using only a cup of water and cooked perfectly in 5 minutes. It uses less energy and doesn't heat up the house. Everything cooks faster.
Thanks for the reminder about cooking eggs in the IP. I did it a once, but forgot. I have a dozen eggs I need to use.
The shell slides right off!
Great tip!
I love that you always have a smile. I do too. Well I try to smile especially around other people. I think that’s why I love your video. Not many people just want to make other feel a warm smile. We are few but it nice to be nice.
Your smile (avatar) is so bright and lovely!!
Thanks for the reminder , I need to clear out my cupboards
Feels so good lol!
Thank you for another wonderful video Emmy and Paul!! I don't have an Instant Pot, but boy did that look delicious. I love making a pasta dish with cream cheese! I think it is great to address and remind that frugal and cheap (especially at the expense of others) are not the same thing. I feel blessed to be a part of such a wonderful and encouraging community!
Thanks so much, Nyssa!
I’m so proud of you grasshopper for falling in love with your instant pot! It’s my favorite appliance.
Grasshopper 🤣🤣🤣
LOL! Thank you!
I love & appreciate your channel and hearts, your both doin God's work 💞✝️
So kind, Nilda! Thank you!
I make vegetable stock in my instapot. Put my freezer bag full of scraps in, fill to the max line, cook thirty minutes and let it sit till I have time to strain it. Works great!
Great idea!
Can you do more gift basket videos? I’m trying to come up with ideas and shop the clearance racks for Christmas and birthdays. I am running out of ideas.
Great idea for a video!
As an european, the mandatory tipping is plain bizarre. Pay the waiters a fair salary, stop expecting clients to pay for the service, to make the owner 's profit and stop guilt tripping the customer so that they will pay an extra 20 per cent to help the owner pay the waiter' s wages.
I agree, but not how it works here unfortunately!
Plus, the acceptable tip percentage keeps climbing higher and higher. When I was a kid, 10% was standard. Then for the longest time it was 15%. Now, anything less than 18% is considered cheap.
The obligation to tip so much on top of already expensive meals keeps us from eating out, plain and simple. For the price of one Restaurant meal (plus 20% tip) I can feed my family for a week, and it's so much better and healthier.
I would still tip, for me it's about the service the staff has given.
Withholding tips feels like punching sideways. Don't hate the player, hate the game. You don't occupy any moral high ground when you punish low level workers in a system you don't agree with.
Thanks Emmy. My wife and I agree with you and we are hopeful that others do too
Thank you! We can only do our best right...
You're so spot on! There is a huge difference between being thrifty and being miserly or even cost shifting. One time when we had a big celebration, one of us brought a honey-baked ham. These things are very expensive, and this one person asked to take the bone home. Well, my grandmother was not having it and she said, "And what do you plan for this wonderful ham bone?" and (being that we're as French as the Versailles) said, "Cassoulet, of course." And my Grandmother, never missing a beat said, "Wonderful! We're all invited over to your home for Cassoulet tomorrow. I'll bring bread." And that shut things down immediately. All this person was really doing was shifting the cost of this marvelous meat onto someone else.
After everyone had gone home and Grandmother and I were cleaning up ( including putting the ham bone in the refrigerator,) I asked her why she did that, and she explained that she had seen this particular relative do such things over and over when indeed they had plenty of resources to contribute much more generously than they did.
My Grandmother survived 2 wars and a depression and deeply learned the difference between thrift and miserliness. Indeed, miser and miserable are variants of the same word and not accidentally.
Very well said! Thanks for sharing!
Hi Emmy and Paul, great video. Could you please do a few more Instapot recipes?? I think I would like to invest in one, the video today gave me alittle confidence ❤xo Jeannie
Jeannie, yes more to come!
I agree...be honest when shopping and eating out.
Always!
We once found a wallet on top of a car one Christmas Eve. There was over £200 in it which was an awful lot of money in the early 80’s. I took most of the evening going through the local phone book ringing each one with the same name (it was an unusual name) asking each one if someone had lost anything that afternoon. By 7pm I found the very grateful owner, a mother who tearfully explained exactly what she had lost and where. It was her Christmas shopping rent money and after losing the wallet, she had to borrow money from her relatives to cover it. By 8pm she, her husband and their 2 children came by to pick it up. She was still overwhelmed by our honesty and brought a beautiful basket of fruit for us. I have to say handing back the wallet that year made our Christmas.
What a truly wonderful story! You are a blessing!
So glad you all are here, sharing with us. You make my heart happy. You give hope instead of fear…thank y’all for being you, and being willing to share so kindly.
Kelly, no fear! We enjoy sharing our lives with you all!
I love that you found joy in your instant pot. It's a game changer for sure. It also uses far less electricity to operate than using your cooktop. My favorite thing to make in mine is chili or split pea soup. I just soak the beans or split peas overnight using the pot insert, rinse in the morning and press start. So easy!
Oh great tip!
Hi Paul and Emmy. Love your encouragement in your videos. If you have a glass lid that will fit on your Instant Pot, you can use it as a slow cooker. I noticed a "slow cook" button on the front of your pot. 😄
Good to know!
As a special gift for my husband’s 70th birthday I bought him a gold chain to use with his favorite cross. When I arrived home I realized that the store had charged me $65 instead of $650. The store was closed and I counted the minutes until I could get there the minute they opened the next day so they could correct the charge. It was entirely possible that the sales clerk’s job could have been on the line for a mistake like that. To say the manager was shocked would be an understatement.
That was so good of you! I bet the necklace is beautiful!
Happy Friday, everyone
Happy Saturday lol!
I am totally on board with your honesty! Calling your examples "cheap" is being very kind! It is wonderful to read all the "honesty pays" stories from your viewers. I'm a huge Instant Pot fan. One summer, I cooked most of my meals using the IP so I did not heat up our RV any more than necessary. Among other dishes, I've made, Red Thai Curry, quick and easy baked potatoes, hard boiled eggs and lots more. I have a separate category for instant pot meals in my recipe file. Keep up the great work.....We love your channel! 🙂
I was thinking the same thing about using the word "cheap" in some of those examples which were outright stealing. Emmy was very diplomatic and I also think it might make someone reconsider actions that might seem harmless but could be detrimental to a business or it's employees.
Thank you!
I love butter beans in the Instapot! Thanks for all the tips! LOVE your channel!
So kind, thank you!
Hi Emmie and Paul from the North of the UK! I have an Instant Pot and the most amazing thing I have found to do is to be able to cook meat from frozen. It takes a smidge longer but if I have forgotten to defrost the night before I can put it straight into the IP cover it in sauce and around 10 mins later it is done e. My favourite is Chicken Satay ! Chicken pieces of any type, coconut milk, peanut butter, small amount of onion and a little BBQ sauce to spice it up. Yummy. The IP is a God send and save me so much fuel, energy and time. Thank you for your beautiful videos, I wait eagerly to see what you are doing next. Love from the northern UK seaside x
Ann, thank you for that yummy sounding recipe!
I never used the instapot! I donated it but boy, do I use my slow cookers! I have a casserole style, a small and a large regular style ones and a 2 qt that's wonderful for side dishes! I got rid of many small appliances because I have the Ninja 9 in 1 oven that does lots of things, but the air fryer, toasting and convection settings get used so many times! It Cooks great and saves tons by not turning on the stove. Plus, many small appliances got donated!
That’s wonderful! Thank you.
I like making beans, lentils, rice in my instant pot.
Thanks, Latesha!
I’m so glad you have finally fallen in love with your Instantpot. It is the one thing I would never want to be without😀
Yes, it's been great LOL!
I have been putting off buying an instapot. I live alone but could use it to batch cook meals and freeze them for busy days. Thanks, Emmy and Paul! 😊
Not encouraging you to buy please know that. Just showing you how we use ours.
I appreciate that. But my son has been fussing at me about how much time I could save if I used one and portioned out and froze meals. I'm all for good food and less work! My daughter-in-law is from Como, Italy, and she uses hers to make the most wonderful meals and soups!
Thanks for this video, Emmy and Paul! I always enjoy your videos!
Here's a few alternatives to donating to thrift stores. How about a shelter, or a refugee center, or a no-buy store? Or (my favorite) posting on your local Buy Nothing group on Facebook. It's especially fun to bless a neighbor with an item and make a personal connection. Thrift stores require people to spend money and I prefer to give my items to people who can receive them for free. Also, a lot of what gets donated to thrift stores ends up in landfills. I know you and Paul are extremely generous people. Just wanted to add my suggestions to the mix!
Yes! Thank you for sharing that. Always use caution and be safe when you’re using any of those sites please.
Hi, Emmy and Paul! I only have a crockpot but it’s been a lifesaver this summer..Today I’m doing a low country sausage and shrimp boil (with potatoes and corn). It will last us for 2 nights. Also, I really agree with giving unused items to bless others. We did a big purge yesterday and donated to a Veteran’s organization. Helping others feels good!
That's wonderful! Love a good low country boil!
I am still learning all the things I can do with my Instant Pot. I recently donated my rice cooker because I now make it in the Instant Pot after watching UA-camrs, Richard and Paul, do a small series on using the Instant Pot. Tapioca has turned out nice also.
Thanks for another great video! I think everything comes down to the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. If you owned a store, you would want people to be honest. And, waitressing is hard work and tips are the bulk of their salary. Be kind and tip appropriately.
Not currently using my Insta-Pot but may need to get it back out! That looked easy and delicious!!
It really was easy and so yummy!
Everything you’ve said is spot on and I think you are being too nice about “if you do this no judgement.” I will 100% judge someone being cheap in many of the ways you describe-especially stealing which is what some of the items you mention are. It tells me who you are as a person and you aren’t a good one if you do that. It shows me you are dishonest, likely not nice, and have no regard for anyone but yourself. Those aren’t people I personally would want to surround myself w/. You are the company you keep. Also when someone shows me who they are, I believe them the first time.
I understand Gretchen.
Yes!!! We are all in this together! The fear mongering isn't necessary, we are a resilient country that can help each other during times of need.
Well said!!
I love my Instant Pot as well as my Air Fryer. But I still use my crockpot which was a wedding gift in 1979 and she's still going strong! Thank you for another fantastic video Emmy and Paul. I will try the Instant Pot on my next pasta dish and with the garlic toast in my toaster oven I will be saving $$ on my utilities. A win win
That is awesome! We love the air fryer too!
Als😮when I was a waitress I know how hard we worked so every one should tip
Hi Emmy & Paul. 😊
This was a great video. I loved all the points you made, especially what you said about being undercharged at the checkout and not keeping quiet about it. It's just being dishonest to not let the store know that you weren't charged for a couple of items.
I also loved what you said about tipping. I do tip, but it annoys me that waiters should have to rely on the tips they get in order to earn enough money to live on. They should be paid a good wage for the work they do. I'm pleased to see in the UK that more and more restaurants etc are beginning to include the service charge automatically. The customer can object to paying it if they really weren't given a good service and have been genuinely upset. Otherwise, everyone has to pay the service charge that's included in their bill.
Keep up these wonderful videos. I love them!
God bless you both. I hope you have a wonderful week. ❤
Thank you as always, Yvonne! Yes, we always need to think of how we would want to be treated and then turn that towards how we treat others🥰
Or,fill a water bottle with pop from a fountain,like at a gas station,or something.
A lot of places now will take the bottle and fill it up for you.
Hey Emmy & Paul, thank you for being so honest in how you live & for being so positive, it really makes all the difference ❤️ Also that pasta dish looked amazing, I felt like I could smell it right through the screen 😋
Bex! So happy to hear from you. Hope all is well. Thank you for stopping in and watching the video.🤗
That backpack might be helpful if you & Paul decided to go on a picnic or maybe one of your music in the park events
We have had it for years and never used it. Hopefully someone else can.
Oh Emmy, I agree with you 100% on what you said. I can't believe how shocked employees and managers are when you tell them they undercharged you and want to pay what you owe them. I just say I would tell you if you overcharged me, so only right to be honest & pay when undercharged. I also think that waiters should get paid a decent wage and no tipping policy at restaurants, but since that is not how it is, if I can afford to eat out, I can afford to give a decent tip. I have so much to declutter and have done it fairly regularly. I like to donate clothes, purses, etc. to shelters where items are given to people not charged for, but other things to thrift stores or people needing or wanting them. That meal looks delicious, and we use our instant pot a lot. We do have a lid (bought separately) for it to be used as a slow cooker also, but since the pressure cooking is so fast, seldom use it. Thank you for being uplifting, warm and friendly on your channel and not scary. We need more of you and Paul for sure!! God bless you!
What a wonderful comment! Thank you so much!
Great reminders about frugal vs cheap. Everyone’s journey and attitude toward their life behavior is certainly different.
Love you shared your declutter
I just decluttered a bag full of clothes. I am going to declutter my office and craft supplies next. Donation pick up is Thursday
Using Marie Kondos mind set. Thanking item for bringing joy but hoping it brings joy to someone else. Especially gifts items and new items bought and not used
Very well said! If it makes me smile, then it stays lol
Never used an instapot 😅 i just now used a crockpot after 50 years😅
Yes, crockpots are great!
I was a server for about 3 months, my brain is not wired to do multiple things at once! I have always tipped well just because i never made a lot doing that job.
20 years ago I learned how to crochet with thread and began an obsession. I was going through a divorce and the death of my mother, so it really helped me cope. I was invited to a family wedding on my mom's side, and her aunts all encouraged me to go and get out of the house, it was one of the fanciest events i have ever been to. We all giggled about being the country bumpkins in the big city! I made 24 crocheted snowflakes as a present since I didn't have a job at the time, so afraid it wasnt nice enough. I actually talked to the cousin that recieved them this past spring and he told me they are still using them and talk about them with their kids. Made my day and made me cry!
What a beautiful and thoughtful gift! I would be honored to receive something like that!
After my mom passed away, I went through her house and got rid of all the things that I did not think that I would use or want to keep. My father still lives in the house, so I made sure these were things that I knew he would not use either. This year, I am going through the house again and getting rid of all the things that I did not use this past year. While I am at it, I am going through all of my husband and I's stuff too and getting rid of all the things we don't use either and all the things that we have two or three of the same things. Also, a local Amish dairy that we go to was asking for donations of crafting items and I have already sent one large bag of yarn to them and am going threw more items to send their way again. I have more than I can ever use, so I am happy to pass it onto others that can use it.
That is so wonderful to share your craft supplies like that! I am sure they are appreciated.
Great tips for being frugal, not cheap……yay to Emmy and your new BFF….I knew if you tried the instant pot more often, you would love it….glad your meal was Paul approved! I cook a variety of meats and other food in my instant pot, but my favorite is cooking pasta….no stirring, no boiling over, perfect every time….it’s a win! Thanks for putting your all into your videos…..
Yes! Carolyn, I am making pasta in the air fryer again tonight lol
Where I live in Australia, that backpack insert would be worn on the head to keep the flies off our faces! 😂
Lol😂
Soups, dried beans, chicken for shredding. I love my instant pot!!
Yes! I am loving it!
I'm not a kitchen gadget kind of person but, to my surprise, I have an Instant "Vortex" air fryer and I absolutely love it! You may have just sold me on the Instant Pot. LOL! I feel the same as you guys on the "cheap" things. We don't eat out much at all anymore, but when we do, I tip accordingly. It's not easy work and I truly appreciate someone taking care of me. Sending love from Texas!
Sending love right back! Thank you!
Years ago I went in to the local grocery store to get a money order. The cashier counted back my change and I told her she had given me 100.00 too much. She counted again. The way she counted sounded right but I knew how much change I should have gotten back. She went and got the manager. The MANAGER counted it back and came up with the same amount as the cashier and they were insistent they were correct. So I left my phone number and told them, when she counts her drawer down tonight and if it’s wrong, you know where the money is. That night, the manager sheepishly called and said… you were right. I told them I would be right there. Yes, I could have just said “ok” and went on but I knew that cashier’s drawer was going to be off a hundred dollars and it was going to possibly cost her job or she would have to pay it back. I know a lot of people would have said… I tried and they were insistent… but with it being that much, I just couldn’t do it.
That is so wonderful and a true testimony of who you are!
Wow guys! this video knocked it out of the park! I am so thrilled you are using your Instantpot. Its my BF in the kitchen too! Its truly a Godsend in the kitchen. Iv not used my Crockpot in a long time. The only tried and true tests I have done where the Crock is a must is if you need tender shredded pork for pulled pork. I tried it in InstantPot and no matter if it was fall off the bone, it was chewy not melting in your mouth. It happed with beef stew as well. Any stringy fibrous meat. You can speed up the cooking in the Instant Pot but finish those in the oven or a Crock.
My first Crockpot, the inside cracked. I had no idea you could replace it! I may have thrown the outer part out. Not sure.
Now for the tips you gave us, I agree. I have been blessed with discounts and cheaper scans in the past but only knew once home. I fix it if I see it because I do believe in getting a just reward later on. And as a cashier they might get into trouble not balancing their cash. Very good points!
For the decluttering, boy I could have used a couple of those things. I have a tough time letting go of things. Because I am not in a position to buy them again if I need them. Or they are nostalgic etc…I decluttered a lot since 2015, but I am swimming in my craft supplies. I cannot declutter those as they get used slowly, but over time. I wish I had a “dreamcloset” to store it all. That would solve the craft clutter spread over 3 rooms.
My cookbooks are not something I can part with. Its tough because I picked them and I use most of them. Whatever I let go of, I need to sell mostly because its my situation. I am not in a good place with money so every penny is something I need to save. I will give things away when I can and wish I could Santa Claus everything. It would be so much easier honestly. I realized last year after a near death experience, I needed to do some serious Swedish death cleaning to not burden anyone if I go. Iv not decluttered much this year but in the fall I hope to. It feels great to do it. We can’t take it all with us. What stops me is also how overwhelming it is on your own, and my very very poor back that does not cooperate.
Iv not gone thrifting once this year, because iv not decluttered. That is the deal I made, though I miss it terribly.
I make a similar recipe and heard of this million dollar pasta going viral but never checked it out. I use philly cheese often in place of cream in pasta dishes. But I need to try it in the Instantpot! I do it in a large pan on the stove top usually, adding kettle boiled water in small amounts, and it needs more water to cook raw pasta this way but half of what you would boil it in. I stopped boiling pasta on the side. The only time I boil it now is if its stuffed pasta, or I make alot of sauce. Otherwise its wayyyyyy easier and pasta is tastier cooked in sauce than water. Im gonna try using the Instant pot 4mins for pasta now! Thanks for showing us! we need more recipes like this.
PS:throw a kitchen towel over the spout to release your steam if you have not done so, if ur in a rush. When I can preserves, I can’t waste time so this is how I do it. It won’t splatter or spritz but your towel gets humid. It feels safer to release like this too unless u have time for a slow release.
Jane, as always your comments are a joy to read! Thank you! So sorry you had a bad experience! Hope you are well now! Thanks for all your great encouragement!
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Good Tuesday afternoon, Pat! It’s been a little busy here at home lol!
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I love to make Butter Chicken and Burrito Bowls in my Instant Pot. Mostly, though I use it prep ingredients. It is the best way to cook potatoes and boil eggs for potato salad. I use it to cook rice and lentils and so much more. Some fully made dishes come out ok but I prefer it to help speed up prep time.
That's a great use of it as well!
I like donating nicer sellable items to a thrift store that funds cat rescue. They in fact have cats in the store like a pet place that people can go and meet cats for adoption
I love that! Thanks for doing that, Sheryl!
CABBAGE
Fill Instant Pot to max line with cut cabbage pieces. 1/2 cup of water. Stem 2 minutes. Release pressure immediately. Pour off liquid. Add butter slices, salt and pepper to taste while hot in the pot. It's so good.
Sounds great!
Emmy and Paul.
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Thanks so very much!!
I went to a store where I purchased an item that scanned and $.50 less than what the shelf said it should be. I told the cashier that it was scanning up wrong and that I was buying three of them and she said don’t worry about it. It’s just in the system wrong it’s not you. So I felt I tried and since in employee said no problem, I saw it is no problem.
That is different! I would have not worries either.
Here in the UK we don’t have a big tipping culture. If we do tip, it would never be anywhere near 20%. We don't eat out that much anyway, it's just got so expensive. I also declutter regularly, I never keep thjngs i really have no futher use for and, I would always say if I had been undercharged or given too much change for something. Really enjoy your videos.
Thanks, Sue!
I have to agree that keeping too much change you got back is the same as stealing the money out of the register.
We agree!
I correct cashiers either way. If you can afford to eat out…tip! I spent 40 years as a server. That’s a nice pile to donate.😂😂😂 I’m glad you and the Instant Pot became friends! 😂😂
I agree! If you can afford to pay for an expensive meal or any meal then you are expected to tip appropriately!
My favorite thing to make in the Instant Pot is hard boiled eggs (3 minute pressure cook, 3 minute natural release, and 3 minutes in ice water makes perfect eggs. I also recently tried making copy cat Starbucks sous vis eggs. Delicious and inexpensive. I made several different flavors at the same time by varying the mix ins and enjoyed them all week.
Oh what a clever and thrifty idea!
I don’t own an instant pot, but use my air fryer, crockpot & microwave a lot. Meals are delicious. My washing machine is a Kenmore & it’s 28 years old. My electric stove is 33 years old & is a Whirlpool. We raised 2 kids, so they got used a lot. Plus we didn’t eat out very often. I do have savings for when they stop working, sure got my money’s worth!
I love my air fryer too! Such a hard-working appliance!
New subbie to your channel, I have enjoyed so many of your videos so far. Such helpful and practical tips. My favorite videos were the ones about "old-fashioned" tips from yesteryears.
Welcome! So happy you joined us! Thank you!
I do 4-5 minutes depending on time on box. Half the time. I also let it cool down completely, or at least for 10 minutes. The pot comes in handy during this really humid summer.
Yes, it sure does, Donna! Thanks!
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Hi Emmy, my instant pot works sooooooooo hard in my kitchen! I make at least 3 or more meals in it every week. I think my favorite thing to make in it is pot roast. I also love making soups, taco meat, chili, I cook whole chickens in mine, endless meals. Between that and my air fryer I hardly have to heat up my kitchen to make meals in the summer months. I love it! ❤
Yes, we love our air fryer too!
As for the question of the day ... I have a different brand of electric pressure cooker - it's a multi-cooker that does slow cook, pressure cooker, sous vide, and a few more things. For the pressure cooker, I use it when processing apples or pears for pear / apple butter (3 batches will get me through 20lbs of fruit). It really speeds up the breaking down time, and it's easier, but once it's broken down, I blend in the pot with the immersion blender and then dump it into my larger stock pot ... it still needs simmered to reduce to the right texture.
I love using it for lentils (I pressure can beans, but lentils do better cooked fresh).
And sous vide beef roast and salmon are both THE BEST way to have each meat. 😊
Sounds wonderful!!
Great Video ! I love you and Paul !! You are so inspiring !! I missed Dixie though !
She was supervising as usual LOL!
I would describe these things as unethical and a lack of integrity, rather than cheap. Some of these things are basically theft. I love that you're covering these things! It's nice to know you have integrity 😊
When it comes to the rare times I eat out, I tend to only do that when I have extra in the budget so I tip bigger simply to make up for those who don't. Do I agree in establishments not paying a decent wage and below minimum wage? No. But the employee shouldn't suffer because of that. So I give because God gave to me.
Wonderful attitude and comment! Thank you!
Make pot roast (during the winter) with lots of veggies in the Instant Pot.
Sounds delicious!
I have an instant pot that i have never used, i have a crockpot too, but the pressure cook function and just the high tech look intimidated me! My sister loves hers and even gave me an actual instant pot cookbook. Please do more cooking videos with it, i want to definitely try the one in your video!
Great idea! Thank you!
Still don’t have one. Will take the recipe though. Thanks
Grocery shopping on a holiday weekend, I set my purse and list in the basket. Noticed something odd under my purse, picked it up and saw a checkbook. Money was sticking out, I opened it up and there were 6/$100.00 bills in it. No phone number on the checks so I went to the office and asked for the manager. Gave him my phone number and said I would expect a call from the owner saying she got everything back. Great lesson for our boys.
That was so wonderful of you! Thank you!
60 years ago, we did not know what frugal was
I came from a family of seven and my mom would always tell us our place for dinner. She said if we wanted more that was fine, but she didn’t want us to waste it.
At Easter time, she would boil up a dozen and a half eggs and we would color them
Only like the yolks and other ones only like the white rule that you could not have an egg unless you found someone to share it with she said she got tired of eating egg salad made with all white or all yolks
The pasta looks good.
So yummy!
Just a little added message, oh I’m so pleased you are using the pressure cooker more! We love ours, it’s so quick and I’m looking forward to making the millionaire pasta and many more of your future recipes xxx
Yes! I made the millionaire pasta again last night 😂
We love to make yogurt in our insta pot. Honestly I use mine for many things.
Yogurt would be great!