9 One-Time Purchases That Can Save You Hundreds
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Swedish dish towels instead of paper towels - do your errands in one day to save gas- steam mop instead of swiffers- bulk dog food - zero water filter - shop at Aldi !
Where I live, Aldi food is more expensive then Walmart... I had to say goodbye to Aldi for now, and they literally built one 5 miles from my house.
Sweep before you vacuum, navy showers, pay bills on line, ice tea ( sun tea) in a pitcher for meals or whenever, no soda, milk, juice etc. bar soap not liquid body wash, hang clothing ditch your dryer, water filter if tap water isn’t good no bottled water, led light bulbs…oh the list goes on and on.
Aldi ain't cheap
@@K_8Tit depends on what you're getting. A comparative shopping comparison I did showed that Aldi was cheaper than Walmart and Meijer but that was 3 years ago so I'm not sure if that still holds up. But also I'm single and can't really buy in bulk so maybe if I bought in bulk it would be cheaper at Walmart.
@@alleriodrone Aldi AUSTRALIA is not cheap I should have said :)
Instead of buying reusable sandwiche bags, I reuse the containers from the lunch meat. The Hillshire farms are perfect - clear container, red lid ( my favorite color) and a sandwich fits it perfectly.
It’s my version of the Cool Whip leftover container 😉
That is actually genius. Thanks for sharing. Ima do this!
I do this too!
I do this and I love it!
I do this too!! I recently started to do this😊
I already use most of these. My coworkers thought I was nuts when I started using the reusable bags. I also love the fact that I'm reducing what goes into the landfill.
I have a wonderful idea, not my original idea, but I’ve used it and find it wonderful! I bought a bulk bag of garlic, run it through my food processor, I bought a small cookie scoop, scoop the garlic out onto a cookie sheet. I do the same thing with ginger. Freeze these “pucks” on a cookie sheet and then put them into labeled bag. Double bag it to ensure it’s not stinking up your freezer.
How do you get the garlic smell out of your food processor?
@@banonymous6790 it’s not a problem, soap and water. If it smells, try putting some vinegar in it for a while.
Used to buy and chop my own vegetables. Now I buy frozen chopped veggies. Doesn't cost any more than buying fresh and chopping them yourself. Plus you can use a small portion for a recipe- and the rest remains fresh in the freezer.
Same.
the only thing about buying frozen veggies is the nutrients may be lost in the freezing process
@@titan_tenacity17 Not true. Frozen vegetables are at the peak of ripeness and are likely more nutritious than the "fresh" produce in stores that were picked way early, and traveled several states or countries over several days, to be available in the grocery store produce bins. If one is able to grow their own produce- that would not only be truly "fresh", but they would also know what chemicals were added.
I buy sandwich meats from time to time and save the packing bowl. They nest for easy storage. When they look bad, I toss them. Free Tupperware...😁
Here are two that most people know about but I mention them for those who don't. Reusable cloth dish towels instead of paper towels and cloth diapers instead of disposable diapers. Also buying a good portable fan (I like Vornado) and/or space heater can save lots of money on heating/AC bills.
Cloth diapers are a big one! And I often try to reach for a kitchen towel instead of a hand towel as much as possible.
Good tips 👍
YES!! I bought a Vornado this winter and love it! It gets my son’s room toasty in minutes and I’ve been able to set the thermostat much lower. Hoping to get another one 😁😁
I've heard people say that you don't actually save money with cloth diapers because of the increase in your water and electric bill. But at least where I live, that's definitely not been the case. It was definitely worth it for me
I received a Breville Express Espresso machine for Christmas one year from my wife, it was about $500 then. I work from home and make a latte daily for less than $1.
I know it’s a lot of money up front but, it’s convenient and it would cost me at least $7 to purchase the same drink from out. I’ve had the machine for 2 years now and have made back my original purchase price.
I use various Norwex and E-cloth cleaning cloths for cleaning my home. You just need water. I've been using them for years.
Shop at Aldi is really huge for me !!!
We buy the ziplock freezer bags and wash and reuse those, chair than reusable ones, a box lasts about 6 months. Even though they aren't meant to be reusable, they hold up well to being handwashed and I can reuse the same bag at least 6x, sometimes a lot more, depending on what I store in it.
I hand wash sandwich bags and let them air dry in the dishwasher and reuse. I reuse them so much that I went a couple decades without having to buy another box of them.
+1 I reuse both sandwich and freezer ziplock bags too and those togo plastic containers…
Wow!
Ghetto
I do the same for lightly used ziplock bags. Good for the environment and saves money 😃
When I buy groceries that use paper bags I use those paper bags for my garbage and recycling 😅 I don’t go out and buy garbage bags like that since I just use paper grocery bags and get multiples of them
There is a $1 plastic drain-snake-thing at the dollar tree that is actually pretty effective. Not as good as the real thing, I’m sure, but I can use it a few times a year to keep drains clear before they get clogged then I don’t need a fancier one 👍
I have waist length hair and every Sunday my husband uses one of those to clean the tub drain 😂 never had to call a plumber yet
Yep! I just bought one at the Dollar Tree!😊
I came of age in late 60's. Very organic + earth friendly ever since 1st Earth Day 1970 despite living in cities, suburbs, town's. Ive learned ways to re-use things. I know it saves 💰 . Yet my goal over 52years was to not damage our earth...... this video aligns w/my hope 4 the Earth + now we all need 2 save money. Thanks Rachael. To the people who responded thanks 4 some great ideas. CIAO AMORE.
Money saving products we use are:
1. Plastic covers with elastic for bowls in frig. Saves on tinfoil or plastic wrap.
2. Silicone ziploc baggies.
3. Butter wrappers for greasing pans instead of spray.
4. Mayonaise for eggs in baking if some needs used up or may be cheaper. Just a scoop works as an egg. Works in banana bread and tetrazinni. Mayo is made with eggs and oil so why not?
5. Vacuum seal meats and freeze it to last longer.
6. Buying more shelf stable foods such as canned veggies and fruits as well as meat.
7. Using vinegar to clean sinks with instead of cleaners.
8. Drying rack instead of using the dryer.
9. Watch smartphone instead of t.v to save on electricity.
10. Using electric skillet, instapot, and toaster oven instead of oven whenever possible.
10. Use blinds on windows to keep cold out.
I do a few of these things too.
We use a saucer or plate over bowls in fridge whenever possible.
Waste not, want not.
Mahalo nui fo list 👍🏽
Mayo is also a great “ butter” for bread when making a grilled sandwich such as grilled cheese. Butter is to expensive to use when mayo works beautifully.
I love the makeup spatula that helps you get all your products out of their containers!
Interesting 😮
Yes, it's called Spatty
I bought a bento box for my work lunches a few months ago and it’s been the best thing ever! I don’t use reusable bags any more and I take soda stream bottles with water in them to work as well
Shampoo bar. $5.00 at Target. Last a long time. No plastic waste.
Vacuum sealer! Especially as a single dweller it's been a huge way to reduce food waste. Especially for ingredients I don't use often. Just vacuumed and froze shredded red cabbage for future (cooked) dishes instead of wasting 3/4 of a head of lettuce for one or two meals this week
I always add flavour to my tap water. It is called a chunk of lemon or lime.
Also Wool dryer balls will help save on dryer sheets
I love you Rachel. On a different video you made you said to get LED lights and we did and our energy bill this month was $50 lower Yea!! Now I'm off to Amazon to buy some of the things you just spoke about. Thank you for helping us.
You’ll probably get a good deal since we just finished the holiday season 😊
Be qaware that LED light contain mercury (a toxin). If the lights break they leak mercury into the environment and landfills....very dangerous to humans health. Mercury poisoning!
We use glass container with lids instead of throw away containers and baggies: yes it just saves.
Do as much of your own car maintenance as you are comfortable with. Labor is $150/hr near me and I simply cannot afford it anymore. UA-cam is an amazing teacher!
No way, will probably do more harm than good.
YT has great home maintenance videos too!
AutoZone offers free brake pads for your vehicle. You pay for the first ones and when you need to replace them you can bring in your brakes (if you have another vehicle) and they swap them or they will charge you for another set and refund your money when you bring the used brakes in. It doesn’t matter the condition of the pads you bring in.
@@freedomfundmoney I used to think that way and lacked confidence. I started working on my own cars after tech school and haven't stopped since. Just changed two CV axles for less than having a shop do one and I'm confident on the road. Start small, work your way up. Good ol' Haynes manual, too.
@@aerotech9804 Nice 👍 My situation allows me to leave that to the professionals, but more power to anyone bold enough to do it themselves 👊
If you have children, make sure they know how to cook! The rule at my house was if you don't help cook, you don't eat. Too many people can't cook. Also, buy yourself a set of high-quality pans and glass storage containers with lids. I try to keep 5-8 leftover/frozen meals in the freezer at any given time. It's easy to grab one for work, or heat up if I don't feel like cooking.
Great tips love them all
Love doing my own manicure with the gel polish and lamp
Also grate your own cheese and cut your own cheese sticks
They may not peel the same but really it’s just cheese lol
Grating your own cheese saves you from some icky additives too!
Fully agree. A good phone case and glass screen protector is a must.
Why a must?
I always use a Lifeproof Fre case for my phone. I’ve dropped it from the top of a soccer stadium bleacher face down on the concrete and zero damage. They are a little more costly but worth it.
@@freedomfundmoney $20 in physical phone protection allows you to avoid the repair shop or having to buy another phone.
@@bradleymaravalli2851 Oh, yes, got ya. Thanks.
I bought the pet clippers for my dog, the clippers cost me 20 dollars and I would have her clipped was about $50 a pop. She would get about three clips a year. Those clippers last me 5 years.
I no longer have horses so use my clippers for one of my dogs & the horse brushes too . My thirty yr. old clippers are Oster ( w/ two types of blades ) - paid $100. & used literally hundreds of times so definitely got my money's worth ! 🐕 🐎🙂
Rechargeable batteries. Usually pay for themselves within 3-6 months. Saving 💵💵 after that
I buy "Enelopes" off Amazon. Love them for my electric candles.
Rechargeable batteries last for years
Love tips. Thank you for these videos! Keep bringing this content!
How do you style your hair like that? Trying to do it on my daughter's hair. It looks beautiful!
I'm a new subscriber. I'm an old follower of your Dad, and I just found your videos. I love that you are following his steps, knowledge, and wisdom in such an excellent way! You're doing a fantastic job and helping SO many!
Thank you for sharing! ❤️
Norwex makes a silicone "lid" for a 9x13 casserole dish. I use that instead of aluminum foil for dishes that need to be covered while baking. Love it.
I use the same kind of cover (shaped like a flower) for covering bowls in my frig, I also use plates and saucers to cover left overs in the frig. I haven't purchased plastic wrap in years. (Although Great Value Premium, from Walmart, is the best.)
Wool dryer balls are great instead of dryer sheets - haven't bought dryer sheets going on about a decade now.
I place a few drops of lemongrass oil on mine. I just learned that besides smelling lovely, it's a natural mosquito repellent.
A plumbers snake is also called a plumbing auger.
There are two types one for the toliet, and one that is multi-purpose. The one that is designed for the toliet has a ruberized section to help prevent damaging the porcelain of the tolet bowl, you can also wrap the unit with electrical tape for more protection.
Thank you rachel for the tips. I have been using The reusable K cups for years and absolutely love it. I can choose my own coffee grind my own coffee make it by the cup so I’m not wasting coffee And I have a chopper and a phone case protector. It’s good to know I’m on the right track :-) but I guess I just thought these things were normal lol
Where did you get your reusable K cups, and which do you recommend?
I've always used k-kup reusable filters ever since I got my k-kup machine, & I've gone through several lol
Awesome video! Id recommend including photos of the products being mentioned, if possible. I like visuals, so I can see items and know what to look for when making a switch.
Great ideas! Papa Dave might like reloading ammo vs buying new range ammo, have to be careful and shoot a lot but could save you a lot of money, but something to look into and could be part of a hobby.
Not a product recommended but money saving tip I got from someone on UA-cam- cut your sponges in half. It will save money and you will easily get used to using a “smaller” sponge.
My fav money savers....
Blackout curtains
Reusable gallon freezer bags
Beeswax wraps
Reusable kitchen towels
Brita water pitcher
Electric skillet
I just bought a water bottle from Amazon for 20.00 for my husband and myself. We were buying a lot of bottled water. Thanks for all the tips! We also appreciate the Everydollar Budget!
Nice!
Paper towel on top of lettuce/spinach change daily - keep dry and use all the spinach. Freeze perfectly ripened sliced and peeled avocado for smoothies. Game the fridge by using all the produce before it goes bad. I dislike throwing rotten food $$$ in the trash.
The drain snake….when we got one I couldn’t believe I ever lived without one. Ours was 25 dollars a few years ago btw. Very cheap considering what plumbers cost. It was so cheap it didn’t seem right…but it was.
Got a plunger 🪠?
Buy the hair catchers for over the drains, the hair will collect on top of it, first step is preventing!
I love my soda stream! I got the one with glass bottles. It saves me at least $45 a week since our whole family loves sparkling water!
Great tips Rachel!
8:11 My phone case has a little cover that closes and protects the screen. It also has 10 Benjamins in it.
Veggie choppers are amazing! Mine has saved me so much time (and money) over the years!
1. Reusable Sandwich Bags
2. Reusable K-cup Filters
3. Soda Stream
4. Budgeting App
5. Drain Snake
6. Vegetable Chopper
7. Reusable Water Bottle
8. Gel Polish Curing Light
9. Smart Phone Case & Screen Protector
If you want something healthy for your nails and is amazing try the Sistaco mineral powder. If you buy the kit it comes with the led light to cure. It is much better for your nails. I stopped doing nail salon and got this system. It's amazing, it's good for your nails, beautiful colors, and lasts longer than regular nail polish! No I do not sell it, I just use it. Saving so much 💰💰
Funny how things that are good for the environment will also save you money. We all need to live less disposable for many reasons.
vacuum sealer -- buy in bulk, repackage (and freeze) while preserving food quality
I ditched the Keurig and bought a coffee maker that grinds beans for $99. Buying coffee beans is less expensive and the coffee tastes so much fresher when you grind your own beans.
Is it all in one machine? Way back in 1999 I bought a coffee maker with an attached bean grinder for my college apartment (bought from QVC). I loved that thing, but somehow I either lost it, broke it, or one of my roommates inherited it.
I have the reusable bags and love them! I have them in three sizes so I can also freeze meals when I batch cook or any left overs. It is so nice to not be buying all that plastic and helping the planet also.
Dipwell makes an AMAZING home dip mail kit. I never go to the salon anymore because if this! Just FIY for all you dip mail friends.
Drain snakes--yes! In the ever so often chance that my drains clog, these snakes get the job done instantly! Highly recommend. Reusable water bottles-- yes! My little ones use a water slings to keep from losing their bottles at school. (I hate the thought of little ones being thirsty. So sad.)
Oh another one. Shower caps for sandy shoes or traveling. I get 8/$1.25
Love this video. Saves money and a lot of these are much better for the environment as they involve less waste ❤
Color Street nail polish strips🙌🏻 amazing!
I bought app controlled outlet adapters to keep my kids in check with their electronics and lamps.
I use glass containers for everything With lids
Healthier than plastic containers too!
I love packing my sandwiches in those old wonder bread sandwich containers. When frozen came out I loved it so much that I got a sandwich container with Olaf on it. My dad packs more sandwiches to work than me. I sometimes pack his lunch in it. 😂
As for the reusable water bottle, it only makes sense if the quality of the water you fill it with would be equal or better than the bottle of water. Some people live where they use well water, because housing costs are lower. But, ground/well water has a bit of contaminants, so buying bottled water is the way to go. However, you can get larger amounts of water in larger containers to save a bit of money in the long run.
My Cell Phone Service Provider wanted $19.00 and some change for a Replacement Phone
Charger, and I paid about $8.00 for mine at Walmart. The Walmart Charger was also a better Quality Charger than my Cell Phone Providers, it had a heavier Cord. I also purchased my Screen protector from Walmart for a much cheaper price.
In the future I will be Purchasing my Cell Phone Accessories from Walmart.
I got my reusable bags plus by my plastic bags when on sale and bogo at Walgreens. I have a k kup filter and get my cups when seriously on sale but prefer ground coffee savings. I use cash back app to budget my expenses. We get water bottles when taking trips. A friend froze one to keep good cool in a cooler rather buying bags of ice! We have a food saver. I want to start making my own juice. We also use screen protectors on tablets and laptops
I like the reusable Ziploc baggie idea... Here's a few more..
Gel nail polish number one and number two and then you don't need to use the light
I found the sodastream a waste of money and hassell so I brought it back
Beeswax embedded cloth for wrapping food
Worm bin for my vegetable scraps if I don't use the scraps to make soup stock
Washable mop applicators which can be bought or made out of socks
Air dry lightweight clothes on the hanger
♻️ As much as possible
Learn some of the old arts such as canning, freezing, dehydrating.
Tea is easy to grow and usually invasive so you will always have plenty 😂
I will stop now cuz I literally could write a book! 😂
Yes! I still have peppermint tea from 2020. Will grow chamomile this year. Love your ideas
Big fan of the reusable K cups! $10-15 for a bag of coffee vs $36 for the k cups and you get about the same amount out of it
You’re getting some bougie coffee it it’s 10-15 dollars
I've had dogs that needed haircuts for the last15 years (a Yorkie followed by a Maltese) and have saved a lot of money by having my own electric shears. Downside is that, although I've been doing it for years, I've never gotten any good at it.
I have told my wife a few times that I wish we could get reusable kcups but never looked into it, thinking they didn't exist. Then I watched this video, and you mentioned them! Now I need to go find them.....thank you.
I buy 1 bottle of water per week for work. I refill it multiple times a day at the water fountain. At home, I use my Tervis containers for coffee and water.
I have tried most brands of regular coffee with the reusable filter and I don’t know why it doesn’t taste right. I have started buying the compostable ones. Definitely makes me feel better about the environment impact
You can still get bulk orders of Keurig pods for $0.50 a piece on Amazon for like a hundred tullys
I do my own gel nails at home. It saves a ton of money and doesn’t tear up my nails like the salon will. You can buy everything you need for the price of one manicure at the salon.
Can you link the vegetable chopper that you use? There are so many different kinds and the reviews are all over the place good and bad! Thank you 😊
I have salad shooter that I use for veggies and to grate cheese and a pampered chef mandolin slicer that I love.
It isn’t worth it
For salon hair products, I buy the regular size the first time and large size when available and refill the regular size and travel size bottles. In addition, i make homemade cleaning products made with ingredients like baking soda, white vinegar, and dish soap. They are safer and better for the environment.
One great money saving tactic that I love to do is when it's time to get new tires for my car.... I like to rent a vehicle identical to mine and just swap the tires and return the rental back the next day
We dehydrate lots of fruit & veg. Grow your own or buy it when its discounted then dehydrate
Another one would be rechargeable batteries! And make sure you get LED curing light for the gel manicure rather than UV! It’s a lot safer!
Rachel referenced Amazon as to how much certain items cost. I usually do price comparison shopping before a purchase. Amazon can cost considerably more than other retailers. Their prices are inflated on many items. Often not the best place to shop if you want the best price. Beware and check around.
These thumbnails 😂 love your show Rachel!
I have more!
Cloth diapers!! We used these for our daughter and spent maybe $180 to diaper her for almost 2 years. And then I sold them for around $80 afterwards because we didn’t have more kids.
Clothes line or indoor drying rack! Stop paying to dry your clothes!
Dishes set! We do not ever buy paper plates or cups just to toss.
Menstrual cup/cloth pads. Need I say more? No more late night trips to the drugstore!
Dish towels. We haven’t purchased paper towels in almost 10 years.
The little things add up.
Side note: does anyone else hate the reusable keurig cup? I have one and I just cannot see to get it right 😂
I coupon, this week Walgreens store brand is by one get one free. Every size of ziploc bags
Next time, it would be great to see examples so people can see the items you are mentioning.
drain snake....that was unexpected 🙂
My bank app can't figure out that my payment to the credit card charges isn't another debit, just in the spent section. Not actually
your wavy hair looks great!
The only way soda stream is affordable is to adjust the cartridge to refill from a larger co2 tank.
Gel never works for me for some reason so I just stick to regular polish and use the Seche Vite gel top coat and it lasts FOREVER
Good Morning Rachel, do you have an alternate to using a budgeting app?
Paper and pencil.
Excel works for me
Hey, Giz. Yes, I prefer pen and paper, although now moving into Excel, but still hand writing in most of the numbers. I'm not a fan of money apps in general. Not that they're bad, just not my thing.
@@aerotech9804 thank you for following up with me. I agree apps. For me, I don’t trust them. Especially having any kind of knowledge or access to my bank account. I think you’re right. Going back to old school , pen & paper, would work. My computer broke so Excel isn’t an option right now.
@@urano4810 Thank you for following up with me! I’m going to go old school with pen & paper. Unfortunately my computer broke & it hasn’t been replaced.
Our espresso machine, hands down. Bought it 5 years ago, and since, I have felt zero desire to buy any Starbucks or other take out coffee when out and about. We must’ve saved thousands.
Darn Tough Vermont socks. Such high quality. Life time warranty.
I love Command hooks. I turn them upside down on two sides of trash cans so I can hook trash bags to keep them from falling into the can.
Also love the silicon reusable sandwich bags.
Soda stream is actually expensive because you have to buy the refill carbonation cartridge... so unless you drink multiple carbonated drinks a day, it could end up costing more
you can get better deals on phone cases. i got mine at the clearance section of Walmart for 14$ and it’s an apple one
We save money on flavored creamers by making our own flavor “syrups” and we froth our milk/ oat milk instead of creamer 😊
We just got a tub mushroom that catches the hair. I'm hoping it will save us on drain-o and disposable drain snakes. That drain snake was disgusting and not something I wanted to reuse.
Not just saving money but more eco-friendly
I get 300 ziplock bags for $3.50 at walmart. That will last a year and I dont have to clean them. Drain snake is a good idea!
Drain snakes are gross but great!
@@tduck828 I love mine. Easy to use and much easier than calling a plumber and having to schedule an appointment.
You should clean them, you’re being extremely wasteful
Reverse osmosis has saved me water delivery … over 1000 dollars a year
I have an s6 still due to my Otter Box!! I am also a constant dropper of my phone.
My son is a firefighter. While on a call, his phone dropped and was run over by the firetruck. The phone itself was destroyed but the Otterbox case was unscathed.
Soda stream gets expensive because you have to keep replacing the cartridge.
I LOVED the dip, which I did for a few months, but once I removed it for good my nails were so brittle and now look terrible. Warning.