Frugal Living Things We No Longer Buy
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For the dryer-cut dollar store sponges into small squares, dip into diluted fabric softener (a small square container with lid) . Squeeze out the sponge and toss it in the dryer with your clothes. I've been doing this for years. My current bottle of softener has lasted a few years!
Great tip! Thanks!
I did that for awhile. Now I don’t even bother with fabric softener
Pocketbook is such an East-Coast word! I love it.
LOL! What are they on the west coast...purses?
Gramma always said pocketbook too !!!!!
Yes, we used pocketbook when I was growing up in Jersey. Then lived in Maine & now in Oklahoma and it’s purse! Also had to change the way we pronounce pecan! Lol, when in Rome...😉
@@FrugalMoneySaver yes. I’m originally from Westchester County, NY, and now live in Phoenix, AZ. I got corrected when I used pocketbook when I moved out here, lol.
I also say pocketbook 😊. Deep South and country here.
On the rare occasion we travel I search online for nice public parks in small towns along our route, and mark them on the map. Then I pack a cooler of goodies, including fruit, cheese, crackers, frozen drinks, homemade cookies, and pre-prepared sandwiches without the condiments (so they don't get mushy) and little containers of mustard, mayo, and sandwich-dressing. Tuck in some hand-wipes, and some plastic grocery bags for the trash and you have a wonderful picnic for waaay less than eating garbage from a drive-thru.
I feel bad enough when we reach our destination just from being on the road, but if I eat fast-food on the way, forget about it.
Absolutely right! We do that all the time too! We never eat on the road lol!
You keep me in check, Emmy 💜 we had 7 kids so we have always packed a picnic on road trips. It’s been fun and even if I’m going to town for appointments for several hours I’ll pack a half of sandwich,some dries cranberries and a refillable bottle with my own coffee concoction.
YAY BRENDA! Love that! Thanks so much for being a part of our frugal family!
Great idea would you share your coffee concoction Please
Me too Brenda. I hate buying food on the road, expensive, not what I would choose and unhygienic. There is an awful lot of low level food poisoning from prepared foods. No thanks!
1/4 cup of white vinegar in the laundry machine works wonders. It softens the clothes and preserves the colors on dark clothes.
Thanks for the info Jackie!
So many great ideas! You are an inspiration. I was laughing at your deli meat reaction, because I too, can't believe the prices; especially when I am visiting my parents near Santa Fe, NM- prices like 11.99 a pound for Roast Beef! My other, how did this happen,: things like toothpaste -used to be $1, and now, something like sensodyne, can be $6.00! Or, laundry detergent (I only shop sales), used to be 3-ish, and now you see Tide for $9-12! I've always been amused how a lot of people focus on/talk about gas prices...but basic household food/supplies has sometimes tripled. It's shocking.
Thank you so very much Trudi for the kind words (blushing)... My whole purpose is to just encourage if I am able. Yup, I refuse to buy deli meat. It's the principle. It's like are you kidding?? We do egg salad, tuna salad, or leftovers if we have a sandwich now. Thanks for the channel support!!
Yes Sensodyne I cost more but it is a need for my teeth.
I buy my softener and laundry soap at the dollar store and it works fine.
The real meat switch from deli meats was especially easy around Thanksgiving and Christmas when turkeys and hams were on sale. I take the bones and make broth, freeze it for later use. We're actually having ham and lentil soup tonight.
I don't use paper napkins. I use cloth ones that last years, launder easily, and look great.
I agree Cheryl! We do too!
It's amazing once you realize how changing just a little can make a big difference I'm much happier when I take the time to be frugal, thanks so much for your videos,God Bless!!
Well thank you Kathy!! You are right when you start looking around and seeing how you can do things differently it’s amazing how that all adds up! God bless you as well my friend!
Great ideas I love the plant ideas. There is something I have started doing is making my own washing powder which really saves$$'s. But a friend of mine saves by diluting her laundry liquid to half or a third and finds it still works just as well.
Cheers
Thanks so much!! The plants in buckets have really been working out for us. I will be doing a small clip on them in one of my Upcoming videos. That’s wonderful you make your own Laundry soap!! Thank you for watching!
I'm 50. Mum STILL does that even now! 🤣
Thanks for sharing these tips. I needed these reminders. Especially about packing a meal for road trips. We do this a lot. Everyone loves the meal they packed and we only stop for the bathroom. A win!
So happy it was helpful! Food on the road is super expensive and packing your own is a great way to save money! Thanks so much for watching!
Emmy, commenting on the incorrect video, but I am responding to the video that mentioned using Qtips to get the last bit of makeup! So proud I'm quilts and proud of all of you shortcuts. Not sure if you're aware of this one...with tunes contains anything from medicine to makeup, cut the tube in half and you will be AMAZED at how long the product last! After the product is cut in half, place in a baggie so that it doesn't dry out. I can usually get an entire month's out of most products. Also, always add water to your empty cleaning products (small amount), to get an extra load of laundry done. Love your shows. Often binge watch!
Thanks so much for sharing Margo!
I just discovered your channel 2 or 3 weeks ago and I've been loving it My husband and I are retired on small state pensions and social security so I'm always looking for ways to save money. You've given me a lot of good ideas that I had never thought of. I've been watching all of your new videos as well as some of the past ones and really enjoying them. We have a big garden and I've been canning tomatoes and making pickles as well as freezing corn that I blanch and cut off the cob. I also can green beans and freeze peas and green peppers to use in stir fries this winter. We have lots of butternut squash and pumpkins that i'll bake and freeze for use this winter. It really helps with our food bill. We live on five acres so we also have chickens for eggs. I do start all of our garden plants from seed to save money. Anyway, love your channel! Keep up the good work.
Thanks so much for sharing! I would love to have chickens and fresh eggs! So happy you found us! Thanks for watching!
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Your life sounds like rural bliss Carolyn
.y late wealthy uncle bought 1 paper week on Sunday. Remove coupons and wrap funnies around gifts w string. Wrap paper after reading round broom handle and secure with metal coat hanger. Makes 52 free logs for woodburner n recycle brittle coat hanger.compost ashes from woodburner.
Smart Man!
Oooh, I like the microfiber cloth replacement for Swiffer pads. I have some I can put to use right away. Thank you.
Yay! So glad you found the video useful!! Thank you so much for watching!
We use stray socks ourselves.or,get a bunch of wash cloths and use that
Microfiber cloths should be washed only with other microfiber items, never with a regular load of clothes.
I use fleece scraps from my sewing. I sweep it off into trash can with a small brush designed to sweep into dust bin
I"ve stopped buying physical DVDs and books, myself. As long as I have youtube and kindle, I don't need them. That's more about storage and leaving a smaller footprint, though. I've been working on bringing my lunch (and snacks and drinks) to work as well to save money.
That's wonderful! Thanks for sharing Ashley!
👍And it’s healthier too
White vinegar is a miracle product, I use it for fabric softener, also good with baking soda to get whites clean, also the vinegar cleans the washing machine and keeps it clean! If you need frugal beauty advice I am a font of information, being 68 and living on a fixed income!
Thanks for sharing!! Love your tips! Thanks!
A cheaper alternative to the dryer balls are using actual tennis balls. They are 3 for $1 at Walmart.
Thank you for the suggestion!
Addicted your channel now, I am a new subscriber 👍!
Thanks and Welcome Jerry! So happy you found us!
Another tip on the dryer sheets, not only do I cut mine in half but I use them 2-3 times before I throw them out. They work perfectly and it saves me so much money. 1 box of dryer sheets can last me a good 2+ years. Keep in mind it is only my BF and I who are doing laundry and I only do about 1-2 loads once a week.
Great tip Erin! That saves a bunch of money!
Love your videos! ❤
Thank you so much!!
Great tips! Thank you!
You are so welcome! Thank you!
I love our library.
I so enjoy rewatching Your videos💖💖💖
Thank you so much Wanda! Appreciate it!
Mornings w Granny, Kate Kaden & Money Mom & Y'all are great @ frugal living!!!
Absolutely!
Those are many good ideas!!
Thank you so much! Thanks for watching😊!
Great saving tips!!
Thanks for watching!
Love the great tips 🙏👏
Glad you like them! Thank you!
Glad to have found you! Love your personality and tips.
Thank you so much!
Love all your tips. Great channel 😀
Thanks so much Donna!
Love the video! So many great ideas that are shared by you. Also your following has great input as well! Your channel is a blessing for sure! Thank you!!!
Thank you so much! So glad you are a part of it!
Great ideas! Granny sent me to your channel. Glad to find you! Blessings!!
Thank you so much! So happy granny sent you! Welcome!
Hello
I love your content. So many good ideas and hacks.
Thank you! 😊! So glad you find my channel helpful! So great to have you here!
I always enjoy your videos! I start my veggies by seed also!
Thank you so much for the kind words! Nothing better than fresh veggies from the garden!
I just found your channel, looking forward to your videos. Blessings to u both.
Thank you so much Gail! So happy you found us! Welcome!
Thats right , no more stupid fashion , they were dictating us what to wear , NO MORE !
Great List No More Paper Towels!!!
Yes cutting back on those type of products really does help😊
So many great ideas!!! I do some but now I’ll be doing the rest. 😀👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. Thanks
Thank you so much for watching! Glad you enjoyed the video!
First video I’ve watched. Can’t wait to watch more!
Oh thank you so much! So happy to have you here welcome!
Great video!😊
Thanks! 😊 Always appreciate you watching!
Great video. I like your ideas. Thank you for sharing. 🙂
Thanks for watching Willette!
My husband loves his garden. Great ideas🌸
Thanks so much for watching Debbie!
I'm going to try this idea about asking for buckets ... I don't know right now where I'm going to ask, but my eyes will be more open now and when I find a place, I'm going to ask and try planting some seeds. Lots of great ideas. Thanks!
Just make sure they are food safe buckets! It's a great way to plant for sure!
I have been packing food for days out, and road trips for years. Even more so with the kids food allegies. In vacation we rent a house cheaper than a hotel and eat meals there. Dinner for 4 can run $100! I feed us for way less and know whats in it. I buy the t shirts from the crafts store when they go on sale, (I wait till they are needed). My teen son prefers them and they last. I dust with a microfiber cloth, a can of endust lasts a long time. I use a damp one on windows and mirrors. I try to repurpose things as much as I can.
Wonderful Nancy!
Very helpful video!😍👍
Thank you so much Debbie! So happy it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
I just bought the dryer balls at the dollar store. We don't dry often, but great to have when we do.
I should get some too!
Vinegar works great in the laundry to prevent static cling!
Great tip Karyn! Thanks for watching!
Vinegar can break down the rubber on your machine.
I love how you think! I've been doing so much the same for decades. A couple more things I never buy are plastic garbage bags and plastic sandwich bags. I use either grocery store bags or other shopping bags for garbage can liners. I rarely shop any more so don't have many other shopping bags, and I usually use re-usable cloth bags at the grocery store but there always seems to be enough grocery shopping bags to use for trash can liners. What I don't use for garbage bags I take back to the store for recycling. For sandwich bags, I save bread bags and sometimes vegetable bags to put sandwiches, snacks, etc. in. I keep using and washing them until they get a hole in them and by then I've got more. I also never buy aluminum foil. Someone sent me home with a big platter of leftover food a few years ago, covered with aluminum foil. I use it and wash it over and over. It's still usable after a few years. As long as it doesn't have holes in it and can still be washed I'll continue using it. These are a few of the things I do in addition to the things you listed...except I never had cable. It was a joy to watch and listen to you. You look so cute, like you're having so much fun sharing these frugal and ecological practices! Go YOU!!
Jonna you are so sweet! Thank you!! I do really enjoy encouraging others! Great idea on the tin foil! Never thought to reuse it! Thank you so much for watching and sharing with me!
I love your attitude about making do. My grown kids laugh at me for reusing plastic bags, but I do it anyway. I also reuse tin foil again, but I am guilty of not washing it over and over. You've just inspired me to do that. I saw somewhere that someone who reuses tin foil just folds it (after washing and drying it of course) and puts it in a file folder. My mother in law used to wash plastic bread bags and dry them in the dryer...the print eventually came off and she was proud of how many uses she got from the bags. Sure would love to hear if you have any more ideas about reusing items designed to be thrown away after one use. Diane in NC
Hi Emmy and Paul. I’m so in agreement with the items you no longer buy! I haven’t tried making my own cleaning products yet but you’ve given me “food for thought”. I have quite a few cleaning products I will use up but will then try the vinegar-orange peel cleaners. We are trying to cut out paper towels as we do like the micro fiber cloths better. On a final note, I agree if you use dryer sheets to cut down in size. I never believed those dryer balls really worked but now I’m a believer. Hoping both of you have a great week/weekend. Love your little house you visit sometimes!
Katie thanks for a lovely comment! Much appreciated!
Thanks so much for your clip ! Your gardening is just awesome 😍😍those butterflies are stunning. I loved that meal you made, it would be great for a Friday supper, a Brunch, or even an easy, hearty meal to make if one is Camping 😋😋lots of love
Thank you so much 😊 Yes, that skillet would be perfect for a Friday supper!
Love your blogs. They get the brain working. Going to try the orange peel and white vinegar cleaner.
God bless you both.
Thanks so much for watching! God bless you too!
Like your video! (Hi from Quebec, Canada)
Thanks so much Myriam! Great to have you here!
Excellent video. I do follow most of these myself but there's a few I'm going to try, especially using only cloths.
Great Michael!! Thanks for sharing!
We were at Goodwill, saw a little meat slicer...bought it gladly! We buy roast, turkey, chicken, etc. and slice it ourselves ! :) We also don't ever buy beverages when we go out. It works! And it saves money! :) Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN :)
That is awesome!
Videos like your video give me permission to say, “ oh hell no I am not paying that price for that item. “ it also gives me the strength to say that I do not need that item anymore. Thanks!!! Just found you when I was watching Joshua Becker’s minimalism videos. Nice idea with the orange/ vinegar solution.
Janet great attitude! We don't have to pay that lol!! So glad you found us! Thanks for watching!
I use baking soda and vinegar to wash my clothes and it cleans and freshens them nicely 😃
Great idea!! Thanks so much for watching!
Hello there, my name is Lori and Mornings with Granny sent me:) I am enjoying your videos and have been doing a lot of what you are doing like I have not had cable for 20 years, I love shopping at thrift stores which I never did when I was younger. I am thrifty and always looking for a bargain on food or pretty much anything. I always pack lunches no matter where we go and have for years. I learned a lot of these skills when I was out of work for 2 years and on a really tight budget. Now even though I am working I still use these skills as it allows me to save money in the bank and I figure why pay more. I love to cook so I am thrifty there as well, we have very little waste. I also have an eye to reusing things and cutting our footprint and waste so I am sure you will have some great ideas and I look forward to your videos.
Welcome Lori! So happy you are here! Thanks so much for sharing and watching my videos!
We're prepping for Christmas. I've set a $100 for both kids gifts. I found a yarn sale so for about $30 I'm going to crochet my husband a sweater. I've also been saving my ibotta rewards and got hubby a $20 Amazon e-gift card.
I'm going to have to try the microfiber rags for the swiffer.
It's great you are thinking ahead for the holidays! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for your tips! You can avoid looking down by getting a whiteboard or flipboard setup off screen showing the items you want to talk about.
Yeah I’ve come along way since that video LOL
Im so loving your channel...
I have been becoming very frugal over these last few years but this particular las year i went back to work part time and lately ive been so tired with my kids and work and everything that Ive been galling behind on my frugal ways I feel very bad because these last weeks ive been ordering a lot of delivery through dd or gh just out pure laziness... and kinda wanting to stay home a bit more because Ive noticed Im more disciplined having an at home routine... but with work and crazy schedules and no help except from hubby but he is so tired too so we can barely make it through... def will start back up again 😣😣😣 love your channel... thanks so much!
Gigi please don't be too hard on yourself! Circumstances get in the way of EVERYone's frugal journey at one time or another. I totally get it! Life can be exhausting! I'm so glad you enjoy the channel though. Have a great weekend and thank you so much for watching!
I found that if I brought some easy meals, for those I am to tired to cook and do the dishes days. If I buy throw in the oven chicken nuggets, or patties, French fries, open a can of veggies its cheaper then eating out and better for you. When I put that on to start cooking I usually will clean the kitchen. Get the kids to help clean up. Small broom for littles helps. Keep meals simple basic and you will feel like cooking. Another thing is to add up what you spend per meal and how much you spend ot the quick I do not feel like cooking days. When I was young and worked I also would prep all cut veggies for a few days. Like clean lettuce, cut onions. Pre made hamburger are cheaper then fast food. Crinkle frys in an air fryer is soooo good.
First, Congratulations!! Second, I found you through Cyphers by Cindi and I really enjoy you and your husband sharing frugal living everything. I feel like I know you the way you two convey your tips , etc. One of my favorite tips is if I have bought, or my immediate family has bought, either cereal bag liners or liners from other dry good items is to save them(cleaned out of course) and use them to marinade meats, shake chicken/other meats/fish with bread crumb toppings. Thank you for all you do for others for encouragement. - Janet Grashof
Great tip Janet! Thanks so much! Happy you found us! welcome!
I do the same thing with cereal bags etc. works great. Also sive them and bread bags to cut and put over paper plates to keep clean and use plates twice
I found that the silicone mats we had became sticky after a while, which means that the material is worn out and gives the chemicals up into the food :(
That can't be good! I will check mine!
I make and use all my own vinegars--just water, fruit, sugar...and it makes a lot! ...I use these citrus vinegar and apple cider vinegars...FOR EVERYTHING! I agree with you about the harsh chemicals...good good tip, Emmie! :)....sounds like we're on the same page! :) God is good! :) Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN :)
Yes HE is!
Great video Emmy and Paul! I use dryer balls with essential oils dripped on them. Stopped using dryer sheets a few years ago. Hugs to you both!
Cindy!!! Yes, I heard wonderful things about the dryer balls. Great idea to add essential oil’s! Thank you so much for stopping by! Big hug right back to you!
Hey Cindy ! I also use the dryer balls and it is so funney. They get to thudding around in the dryer and, more than once, I have thought that someone was at the frond door and went to check. It was just the dryer balls.
I love your Pyrex!!!!
Thanks so much Colleen!
Hi! I'm so glad to have found your channel; one of my favorite frugal channels has started to take on a negative tone. I love your optimism and joy, it's so uplifting and refreshing. Also, I like to drink tea as well. Thank you!
Oh thank you Megan! So happy you are here too!
Sounds good. There's so much we can save when we think about it. What free TV were you referring to? I dislike cable prices immensely. Lol. Ugh. Thanks for the vid.
Barbara I was referring to over the air free antenna tv. Thanks for watching!
Hi Emmy! This was a helpful video. Thanks! ❤ What numbers should we look for on the bottom of plastic containers, to know whether or not they'd be safe to grow food in? 🤔
About 3 yrs ago we stopped dish network just antenna if we even plug it in ( tv) . We do iPads when we want. Tv time like here watching you now .
That is so smart. We watch a lot of TV in the winter time I must admit.
It may be a small things but I am sick of buying boxes of tissues..they have gone up in price over double so I am going to buy some pretty cloth handkerchiefs..my father always had them ❤
That's a great idea!
Would love to see a picture of your vegetable garden area!
Absolutely!! We did our tomatoes, basil, and figs in buckets this year. Love the way that is working out! I have a couple of squash plants in the ground as well as a few extra tomato plants. Then for the first time this year we cleared a patch of ground on our lower property and planted about a dozen pumpkin plants! That's what I'm most excited about...lol. Will definitely post pics! Thanks for watching!!
@@FrugalMoneySaver WIll those plants you described, stay in the buckets?
Yes! They are large icing buckets and we put one plant per bucket. It works great and weeding is minimal LOL!
I do laundry once month n line dry use washer at laundrymat n use detergent i made from washing soda borax n cascade. Makes 1 years supply.
I love the orange/vinegar idea! By the way, I've been looking for gallons of vinegar in the stores, and can't seem to find any! Have you noticed a shortage in your area? And could I ask you a question about the silpat mats? I'm concerned that they may retain odors, like fish? Have you found that to be the case? I love your philosophy of "never paying full price"....it reminds me of something my hubby once said about my love of thrifting one time when we were at the grocery store and came upon the clearance section..."Honey, you're so used to thrifting everything that now you even want to thrift food!"
LOL! It's funny what our husbands notice! I love my silpat mats! I do have to say after peanut butter cookies it does take a couple of washings to get the smell out. I've never cooked fish on it so can't really say... Thanks for watching!
You can buy buckets from Firehouse subs for $3.00 (in our area). They are pretty big buckets and the money goes to a good cause!
Thanks so much for sharing Tammy!
I forgot to say they are pickle buckets!
This is an old video,but I use vinegar in my wash it makes your clothes smell nice and soft
Buy some wool dryer balls . They last forever and eliminate static cling. If you wanted scent a small amount of essential oils goes a long way .
I really need to get some Katherine! Thanks for watching!
Excellent video! I agree wholeheartedly with all your suggestions. I love using wool balls instead of dryer sheets. I also make my own cleaning products. I use vinegar to clean everything! Do you grow your vegetables indoors? I want to start growing some vegetables but I don't have a yard or garden.
We use vinegar to clean everything too Fred! Actually Friday's video has a segment on that lol! We have an outdoor garden May-Oct. Paul always talks about starting a small one indoors though!
Fred you can have some small plants in the house. Grape tomatoes do well. I had a patient that had 1 in her window for years and fresh little tomatoes year round. I would try some small things. I garden outdoors myself.
thank you Emmy. I'm gonna try your orange peels in the vinegar idea. Also your hubby's dishwasher detergent and vinegar on our shower! Love your helpful ideas and your channel! don't feel old growing up in the 70s, I grew up in the 60s.
You are so kind, thank you! I don't feel old and then I look in the mirror...lol! Have a wonderful day!
Do you have the salad master grater/shredded. Wow love mine. The amount of food you can cook and prepare with just a little bit of food. And so many different meals you can make. Check out videos on how to use and what you can make and cook. Game changer. Had just a little piece of meat left shredded it and fed 3 adults very well with barbecue sandwiches. Laundry I use vinegar for the fuzz removal and to soften clothes. Cut your dryer sheets smaller and just place in your drawers clothes smell wonderful.
No we don't have one. Will look into it! Thanks!
@@FrugalMoneySaver Glad I mentioned it.Mom gave us hers cause we share. They sold that brand years ago. Forgot it's really the first food processor.
I'd love to see a video about cutting cable and what you do instead.
Hi Jodi! If you look in the description box to this video I linked a whole video on how we cut cable! Thanks so much for watching!
Here it is also ua-cam.com/video/MkNV8OUL0G8/v-deo.html
Can you do a video, later in the summer, showing how you dry your tomato seeds?
Absolutely! I can do whatever veggies I have for harvest! I planted a small pumpkin patch this year from seed! Super excited to maybe get a few...fingers crossed lol! Thanks so much for watching!
Thanks, Emmy!
Love these great tips. Already doing all of them except the silicone mat. Where did you get yours and how do you clean it? Thanks so much! ❤
Amy I bought it off of Amazon. I just wash it with warm soapy water and let it air dry in my drying rack.
@@FrugalMoneySaver Thanks, Emmy! Looking forward to trying them. Have a great day! 🤗
Great tips. I use vinegar as a fabric softener, it does not leave the smell on your clothes. It's also a sanitizer. I love your videos.
Great tip! Thank you so much for watching!
Does it work for all types of fabric?
I use the German version of Windex as sanitizer. It is basically alcohol with a tiny amount of denaturant. Much cheaper than Sagrotan, basically the same.
Melissa I also use vinegar as a fabric softener. It not only softens but removes washing detergent.
Internet connection. I have free internet within my rent. It's a bit slowish 10 Mb/s only, but I can live with that. The more speed is from 9,90 month for 100 Mb/s. I honestly do not think it will add any value to my life. Even 9,90 a month is too much for me. I am part of these frugalists and I buy everything at discount. Nothing more than I need. Thanks for the video!
What a great attitude! Thanks for sharing!
Great list! Bringing your own food for long car trips is key. It’s amazing how expensive a quick stop at a convenience store for a drink and snack can be.
I buy designer label items in op shops thrift shops and second hand pre loved shops pay hardly anything because it’s been used before but I never pay retail prices if I can get out of it
Me too Rita!
Love your videos. I just found you last week and have been binging! Your accent makes me smile. Are you from PA? You sound just like my partner's family!!
YAY Susan! So happy you found us! We are from NY actually! Thanks for watching!
Love your Channel! Where did you get your white cake stand that is on your counter
Thank you! From a church rummage sale actually lol!
Yes I just found one at a garage sale, they had a sneak peak of things that they are going to sale it starts tomorrow.Hope it is still there when I go to it.😀
Fingers crossed! Let me know!
This video is very inspiring. I no longer have an outdoor clothesline, so I am looking into getting a folding drying rack which I can use on the back porch or in my laundry room in winter...anything to save having to use the dryer. When you say that you never buy anything full price, do you include groceries in that? I try not to buy anything full price either, but some grocery items I can't always find on sale. Tonight I'll be making a list of items that I no longer need to buy. Again, thank for this video. Diane in NC
Diane I sometimes have to buy things like milk full price but I really try not to. When things go on sale I try to stock up on them until the next time they go on sale. That seems to work for us! Thanks for watching!
Milk was the very grocery item I was thinking of! Thanks for responding. Diane in NC
I have a retractable clothes line in my laundry room that is so handy! Just an idea:)
I don't use vinegar at all to clean with. I have discovered that diluted dish soap cleans really well. And sometimes I will add a couple drops of essential oil I like mint just so that it has a nice smell. But I discovered that the breathing in the vinegar was triggering my asthma. So anyone out there who's having a little trouble when they spray the vinegar water you might think about whether it's healthy for you and your lungs. I think most people probably don't have a problem with vinegar but I think it's unnecessary I'm getting a very clean house with diluted dish soap. It cleans my bathtub very well I clean my toilet bowl with dish soap I clean my counters. I spray a little bit on a cloth for dusting. and when I need to shine something I just used diluted alcohol. (Cheap vodka). I no longer buy any commercial cleaning products. (Although when my carpet cleaning solution is gone I may replace it because I don't want to strip the color of my carpet).
Great tip! Thanks for sharing!
Woop 🙏🙏
Thanks for the support my friend!’
CLOTHES STATIC BUSTER ! White vinegar I washing machine instead is fabric softener/sheets
Great tip! Thanks!
I would love to know how you handle health care now
Thank you
We have a plan through my husband’s old job. Though not a Cobra plan. They pay 20% and we pay 80%. It is extremely extremely expensive. It is our biggest monthly/yearly payment by far. But, it is super excellent coverage.!
i will say I do buy deli meats but I do it by the slice but not every week maybe once or twice a month. We eat mostly leftovers. I do like y0our idea about swifter mop usi9ng cloths I couison make her out of leftover yard. lol She made me one it lasted about 8 months I did probably washed too much. lol
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No need to use dryers. Just make window grilles by hanging poles across windows and hang the clothes on the windows. More environmentally friendly. Because saving electricity means saving nuclear waste. I seldom buy shoes and bags anymore. I have too many. I dont mop my floors. I only sweep them.
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You could put your potpourri in the crockpot...just an idea.
That makes sense now doesn't it...lol!! Thanks Kelli!
Oh, Coach handbags, my favouite, but mine came from thrift stores, and you are right, don't need anymore!, especially, when one in particular is really the only one I ever use. I always pay all bills on the same day my S.S. check is deposited into my account. Makes it very easy to keep track that way, and nothing is ever forgotten. Maybe the recession will be encouragment enough to make one or two folks give up meat and dairy, and be a lot healthier for it too. There are so many wonderful whole food plant-based recipes to try. Obviously, I'm a bit OTT when it comes to frugality. But, by living this way, I am able to support my vices AKA the vet bill that is almost as big as a house payment. Maybe fewer rescues would be a good idea! And, when unavoidable trips require driving several hundred miles gas prices make less of an impact if one has pulled in the reins on everyday items, and eliminated luxuries to just using those one has on hand. Simplicity is worth striving for in more ways than one!
Yes, you are so right!
I get not using paper towels, but what do you drain fried foods on? 🤔
Im only brand specific on cat food,dish soap,laundry soap.
I have some calvin klein items,some mossimo,etc.but,generally,designer or name brand is a no.
I think we all have some brand specific items! Dish soap is one of mine too lol! Thanks for watching!
@@FrugalMoneySaver we tried the generic dish soap.dishes were slimy and sticky.weird.tried the dollar tree laundry soap. Just...dont.buy tide.it saves money in the end.use less,clothes are actually clean,no rashes
You can use old t-shirts and cut them up !!!
What are we saving all this time for with convenience purchases? It mostly isn’t to write a best selling novel or invent a new mouse trap! It is probably to veg in front of a screen
LOL!! You're probably right!