My dear Hope and Larry! Your video made me cry....the love and respect that you have for each other, the friendship between you, your family is beautiful. I am a younger viewer and always when I think of you, I think of you as my parents that teach me how to live a meaningful life. I am grateful that you have decided to start RUclips and therefore being able to reach people far away from you. I live in Germany but I am originally from Romania so...really far away from you. Anyway, you are part of my everyday life. I always put your videos on when I cook, clean or do other chores, when I do research about finance/budgeting or when I want to enjoy a lovely evening after work. You really are such a comforting thing for me! Anyway, sending all my love! /Andrea
I do not know if you go back and read late coming comments but here goes: we are vegetarian/vegan. We have given up eating beef,pork,dairy cheese,dairy butter! 👍my husband is 63 and his doctor told him after pulmonary testing that he has the heart beat of a 30 year old. We have been on our eating habit for 4 years now!
I worked as a therapist in an Ornish lifestyle Heart Disease Reversal Clinic. I saw miraculous recovery in our clients by going plant based. I also ended up with virus related heart failure at 49 and my husband had the genetic issues that led to 5 bypasses and 3 stents despite being a world class athlete.His brother died at 40 from heart disease. We have been plant based vegans for over three years. He takes no meds at 65. My heart failure is gone, no blockages. Both healthy weights and fit. The doctors tell both of us to keep doing what you’re doing.
What an encouraging testimony! Larry's EF is up to a 30 from "barely a 10". He is an avid long-distance bike rider and has zero blockages. So, we are very grateful.
I incorporated a gift system for my grandkids, that I read somewhere that I can't remember now, but, it goes like this - Something you want, Something you need, Something to wear, and Something to read. So each child gets 4 gifts. And that's all. And they know and enjoy it. Its special for each one.
I am a newly retired single women and I just found you guys. I own my home which is small but lovely. I tend to be minimal. Like Larry I love the tiny home shows. I would not want to live in one but a small home and I get lots of great ideas. I am so excited to watch ALL your videos. Thank you
Congratulations on your veganism. I am coming up on my 17 year anniversary and I can tell you it changed my health as well. It's just incredible what a difference it makes to every aspect of your life. And of course, the animals are very grateful too!
My goodness, you're beginning to feel like part of my friend circle here (and I'm 4000 miles away). I so admire your marriage (that last presentation of the Norman Rockwell-painting almost had me in tears) and the way you have balanced helping your sons out financially with letting them know that you trusted them to meet their own responsibilities (which undoubtedly has instilled self confidence in them). Much love and respect from Denmark.
We thought having a good solid foundation that came from opening our school day with reading of Gods word and a daily bread study guide to put what we read into perspective!
I got laid off last year so I learned I can draw social security off my husband due to he passed away and I never remarried. So I am letting my social security grow while I draw his. I tried to find another job but haven't been able to get one. I'm so glad I can draw this for my income right now.
Lifelong homeschooler here too - I’m finding it heart breaking getting rid of our book collection/supplies. My youngest is just a different learner, but it’s all the sentimental attachment & memories. I hear you!! ❤ This April my son is traveling a month with his grandparents so I’m doing that job while he’s gone.
That's a great way to handle hobby items! I planned to do something similar with our children. Unless the hobby involves certain important skills that I can get behind financing 100% (such as raising livestock, growing food, building furniture/constructing small shelters, sewing/designing clothing, etc.) Things that are incredibly valuable!
I think you gave great answers to the viewer questions, esp the ones regarding homeschooling. I believe your children are better off having done so because honestly, our curriculum education-wise in this country has been lacking for decades. The technology has far outpaced the curriculums in our schools. Every year this country graduates thousands of kids who leave school with an education deficit. Most kids are not going to go to college and will likely just end up in low-wage service jobs. I'm glad to see someone who really appreciates the value of education and cares enough about their children to instill that same value. Kudos to you both🙂 Homeschooling does require a lot of discipline and focus that not everyone has. I know of someone whose oldest son did not graduate on time because she was lacking in those things.
I am sorry I parted with some of my material. We no longer rent our basement and now I have lots of room to sew. I hope someone else is putting it to good use. I went a little too crazy with the "minimalism" thing. I personally think it's the latest fad. Now I am sorry I let some things go. For me a more balanced approach works. As long as I am not a hoarder and I can clean my house without frustration, I am keeping what my husband and I enjoy. I tried to "downsize" my husbands tools, let's just say, I was politely told "hands off". Lol
LOL! We tell our boys the key to a happy marriage is a home office with a door. Larry has an office in the basement and it is very crowded. But, all I need to do is close the door and I'm a happy camper.
I keep thinking about purging stuff but I can't bring myself to do it 😅😂 Especially after how things went in 2020! I have a lot of bulk things that I've bought at a super cheap price, that I will eventually need. An example would be two cases of vinyl gloves that I bought for $1 each just today (was $8 each). I use these for multiple purposes, including when medicating critters, assisting hatches, and when processing hot peppers. So, I bought a good little stock so I don't have to buy them for a few years! The thought of becoming a minimalist sounds great, but I think I'd rather just build an entire building for everything 😂 💜
That is good advice for your boys Hope, I will use it for my daughters. And Frugal Gardening Momma it sounds like you are on some land so you need stuff, great deals! 🇨🇦
Hello my dear friends, not only did my father have a Chevy citation, and the Chevy Chevette. But mom had the Ford Maverick. Have an amazing day you guys love you
How about that, Norman! Those were all fun cars. The Citation had lots of cargo room in it and we loved our Chevettes. I had two Mavericks and Hope drove one to school.
Dear Hope and Larry, thank you for your lovely story about your Christmas traditions, we have two children, a son and a daughter both grown up now, but definitely agree it’s the time spent together not the cost that is the most important thing 😊Bev and Graham
You both are AMAZING!!!! I learn soooo much from watching your videos. I’m really interested in hearing about Larry’s retirement plans & getting some tips because I started planning very late for retirement & sometimes I’m so so scared😭.
I agree with you Larry,we also are trying to figure out retirement and what it will look like for us. My husband of 30 years is knocking at retirements door and I am concerned that we may not have every aspect of retirement figured out yet!☹
There was this boy that came over to play basketball with my son and my daughter was only 13 and as I was washing dishes she said to me mom when I grow up iam going to marry that boy and shure enough at 18 she married him 22 years later there still together and have 3 boys and 1 girl a beautiful family ♡ it's funny what we know when we meet the right one ♡♡
I agree on being able to keep pets! We have three dogs and they bring so much joy into our lives; vet visits and food and toys are a small price to pay for unconditional love!
I too struggle with problem solving for others. I am trying at 61to sit back and ask myself 1) can I help this person ? 2) do I genuinely want to help or do I want to boost my ego? 3) will helping this person hurt me , my life, finances , reputation, other relationships? 4) is this person sitting back , waiting or are they trying to help themselves? 5) lastly, are there lessons this person needs to learn that I would be keeping them from if I were to help ?
The tips and content you provide on your channel is priceless. I’m in my early 40s and I started my debt free journey 10 years ago and have been living frugally for the last 5 years - I have got rid of all my debts with the exception of the mortgage which will be cleared in 12 months time! Can’t wait to be financially independent by September 2022. One of the items I still use today is a rice cooker given to me by my mum in 1997 when l first moved out for college. It is still going strong to this day despite being well over 40 years old! Unfortunately my mum passed in 2018 and the rice cooker remains a treasured item in my home as this was the first appliance my parents bought together when they got married. This item brings back fond memories of my mum using it to cook many family meals together as we were growing up.
I love you two! You have such great tips! I loved your family and dating stories. I've been exploring a vegan lifestyle for health reasons, so thank you for the cookbook tips. I'm pretty frugal, and you've helped me up my game, but I'm not sure I can agree that having a dog is frugal. Worth it, but not so frugal. I LOVE my dog, a chocolate lab named Henry (in Canada we have a chocolate bar called Oh Henry!, so when he does something wrong, you say, "Oh Henry!" lol). He is getting old now -12 1/2 years - and I can't help but do whatever I can to make him comfortable, because he deserves it. His pain meds cost $120 per month, and his food costs $150. (That's Canadian.) But, he has done so much to enrich my life, I think he deserves a budget that's about three times what mine is!! Obviously, I side with Larry that sometimes it's worth it to fit a pet into a tight budget. But it's not really frugal. - Christa
I love the Oh, Henry story! He sounds like a wonderful companion. You're right, they can get expensive especially as they age, but dogs are such a wonderful addition to the family.
Sooo glad you are doing better! Loved this video. Y’all are so special in my life! You are real life people with what you see and here is not fake! You are true and genuine! Love the videos and your funny Larry! Hope you are simply a beautiful amazing person! Love y’all and ty for all you do
I follow Dr Benjamin Bikman and his book “Why we get sick”. He is a professor and scientist at Brigham Young University. Benjamin researches how to avoid Metabolic disease, obesity, cancer and heart disease. He has a famous RUclips video called “Plagues of society”. I also listen to a podcast by cardiologist Dr Bret Sher. Because I learned I was pre-diabetic my diet changed drastically. I am no longer Pre-Diabetic and no longer obese or sick. But my diet is very, very low carb. Using a CGM (continues glucose monitor) showed that my body could not tolerate many carbs without having high blood sugar. I worked for many years before retiring as a RN in a Dialysis unit. I was quite aware of all the consequences of elevated blood sugar. Those included, blindness, kidney failure, heart disease, cancer, PCOS, and of course obesity. Learning I was pre-diabetic was my wake up call.
Deepa, I'm doing a little better every day. It's nearly 80 degrees here, today and I'm going outdoors to sit in a chair, soak up some Vitamin D, and read a good book. That alone is sure to make me feel better.
What lovely stories! So happy you are still so in love. I know life is never perfect, but you've weathered storms together and still come out shining on the other side together.
We love that when the pavilion was falling into disrepair, it was bought by a local group and turned into an amazing children's museum - right next to the zoo and botanical gardens. And they are all right in the middle of a large, public park. It's a perfect place to take kids for the entire day.
@Ira Alaric Someone else recommended them. I checked and it looks like a free trial and then something like $152 after that?! Unless I'm missing something.
HI Hope and Larry I don't eat cheese at all, I am a vegetarian also I follow dr fuhrman's eat to live book I make a lot of his recipes in his book. I also eat a whole food plant based diet but I also make a lot of raw salad dressings, and I make a lot of raw cheese with cashews in my vitamix. I also make a lot of raw no bake desserts they are delicious.
Thank you so much for answering my question!!!!! I was referring more to a period of time in summer when a person doesn't work. I guess I didn't make myself clear. I am currently living in Spain and as a teacher I have 2 months off in summertime. So instead of travelling somewhere, I thought I might need to find some frugal ways to spend this time of the year. But when it comes to vacations and going somewhere, your plan is awesome! Thanks for sharing it! 💛
I would love to see some videos about raising babies and young children on a budget. I've watched a few frugal living vlogs on RUclips and you are definitely my go to channel. Much love from the UK.
We don't observe Christmas, but we do observe Hannukah. About the only thing extra I usually get is Channukkah (there is no wrong way to spell it) candles, jelly filled donuts, and extra potatoes and eggs for the latkes. I use ground flaxseed in place of the eggs in my latkes. Until I can find a recipe for plant based donuts, those are only for my husband and son. We don't do gifts as that wasn't done at the time the events were happening. When the Macabees got the Temple in Jerusalem back for the Jewish people, that is when all of Jerusalem was lit up with candles. The original Festival of Lights, celebrating the freedom from being annihilated.
Thanks for telling me that the spelling is interchangeable. We have some Jewish friends and when I wish them Happy Hannukah I'm always afraid I will spell it wrong. One year I sent them physical cards. I figured whatever way the card company spelled it was probably right. LOL!
@@UndertheMedian We had actually researched the spelling years ago and that is when we found out that there is a minimum of at least fifteen different ways to spell Khanukka.
I would LOVE to hear more about how you budgeted and handled homeschooling expenses, sports expenses, music lessons, etc! Especially during the elementary years :)
I can't wait to hear more about your coffee. I LOVE Maxwell House and Folgers. I consider them a splurge compared to the awful generic stuff in cans I have tried. (It's handy to have simple tastes sometimes!)
We will try and address that on our next Q&A. We buy mostly from a small company that our local SAMS Club distributes. You see us drinking it in many of our videos.
I watch Walmart for the coffee. They will clearance out fancy bags of coffee for $3-$4. Still more expensive than MH or Folgers, but it's an expense I don't mind at all!
I am a vendor at a farmers market, and I am amazed at the number of people that come by and want me to sell my products for next to nothing. I am already cheaper than the grocery stores and our local produce store. There are so many costs involved in growing produce and caring for chickens, that if I sold my products in bulk for pennies on the dollar, I would be growing for free or at a loss. I ask people to return egg cartons, and they don't. Even at wholesale the carton alone is about 60 cents Add to that food, bedding, health products, and factor in it takes 2 hens laying to get just one dozen of eggs per week, yet some people want them for $2-3 a dozen or less. Produce is not different. Farmers markets are NOT huge commercial productions, they are your neighbors
Frugal holidays (vacations) can be a lot of fun...and it’s so satisfying finding creative ways to get that budget break. We’ve recently started ‘Champing’ which is church plus camping. You camp overnight in historic churches , you get the whole place just for your family. The church provides the camping equipment and hot drinks, kettle etc and all the profit goes towards restoration of the church. Costs about £100 per night for family of six and the dog. I wonder if there’s anything similar in the states?
Helen! I LOVE the champing idea. It would combine our love of camping and history. Our oldest is quite the church historian and plans to head to seminary one day. I've never heard of anything like that in the States.
I want to thank you for speaking openly about dysgraphia. This describes my 7 year old exactly. We started homeschooling when she was going into kindergarten. She did go to a public preK. I have been asking her pediatrician about her handwriting and she just keeps saying it will get better the more she writes but that has not been the case. I paused the video and started doing some preliminary research and would like to ask her ped for a referral for an evaluation.
They don't like to diagnose it before age 8, because a lot of children have trouble learning to write. My inner mama sense told me that this was something that we needed to address. I did a lot of research. We also taught really hard to his strengths. I read long chapter books to him for hours by the time he was 5 or 6 years old. If you want more specifics about what we did, send me a message: hope@underthemedian.com and we'll chat.
Hello, Alisha! I'm Hope and Larry's son, the one who struggled with dysgraphia. My struggles were mostly in the areas of grammar, spelling, handwriting, and punctuation. (Honestly, I still really have to think hard about these areas sometimes, especially when I am tired or hurrying through a project). One of the things that really helped me was mnemonic devices. If I could find a hook, some clever way of remembering the way a word was spelled or letter was written, it would often stick. I remember Mom making flash cards with the J in my name shaped like a fish-hook so I could remember which way the letter went. The other area was good old fashioned practice. I believe I used some kind of spelling curriculum into junior high (maybe even high school). I drilled and drilled and drilled, especially when it was hard. Mom was constantly encouraging me that I would get it. It can be a very challenging journey. I remember crying over papers because it was so hard to write. It was especially disappointing since I was an avid reader with a large working vocabulary. I just couldn't figure out how the words were spelled! Be sure to foster a string sense of self-worth in your daughter. Remind her that her struggles do not and cannot define who she is. They are obstacles but they can't change the person God made her to be. It gets better but it's a long road to hoe. It paid off for me. As mom mentioned, I graduated college summa cum laude. I work in customer service for a Christian ministry and speak and write on the side. Communication is my vocation. I am so grateful I made it through the challenges of my younger years. Now I can smile when I write a letter backwards and remember just how far I have come.
Thank you for this. My brother had dysgraphia but wasn't diagnosed until community college. My father didn't believe it was possible he needed help when his eighth grade teacher suggested he should be tested. It still breaks my heart still too think about it.
Loved this video! Grateful you are doing well Hope. Love eating plant based, one of my best decisions! Love works over Knives, China Study and so many plant based RUclips channels! Honestly I've no doubt my husband and I, now retired, could totally connect with you both. Come visit Canada when this nasty unnamed virus is done! Blessings upon you both!
I am a newish subscriber to your channel! My husband and I have been married 30 years and my husband always finds a way to bring out a good belly laugh in me,which is very important to me!
My husband and I have been married nearly 50 years. What we thought about things when we first married are different now. My husban is cos about alot of things.. after so many years I have learned to pick my battles. We are two individuals and we have learned to compromise. I too have a wonderful man, and I would marry no other,
About the low-cost funeral question: You should check out the RUclips channel Ask a Mortician. Most of her episodes are history based, but in a number of them she talks about aspects of funerals (she owns a mortuary that deals with green funerals). Lots of viewer comments about how having watched her videos has helped them when a family member dies. About the garage sales: You guys nailed those! My aunt has a great location, too, and for years a bunch of people have contributed to the stock. She has usually hosted two multi-day events a year. Like you, she insists that everything be clean and in working order. People have knocked on her door to ask when the next one will be. She's never done the music and free coffee, though; great idea!
Sometimes I look in other people's carts to get inspiration or check out something unusual (especially in ethnic grocers)...same thing at restaurants...what are they having? it smells delicious! maybe I should try that?
I do that too! And the cooking groups on Facebook (especially the cheap/frugal ones) are EXCELLENT for this as well. Many recipes have become common occurrences in my home! 💜
Love your channel! Wondering if you could talk about some things you may have done you thought were frugal but in the end did not turn out that way? So great to see Hope feeling better! Love watching you two together, you are so kind to each other. Great example of how marriage should be. Thank you for sharing!
We have an agreed upon dollar amount that we don’t spend without consulting each other and even planned big purchases, are always slept over… we never shop impulsively.
We enjoy our coffee here. We order ours on line because you can't get it in any store. It is called "Black Rifle Coffee Company". They are owned by veterans and they don't roast their coffees until just before shipping. They have a variety of roasts. I like mine super strong and my husband and son like theirs very mild (weak). Yes, it costs a bit more, but it is better than anything we have been able to find in any store. This helps support our veterans.
My older sons, who are grown, love Black Rifle Coffee and highly recommend it, also. Any time I find a company with a mission that I can stand behind, I do everything I can to support them. I'm with you in the "strong" coffee camp. I like a cup of coffee that makes you wake up and pay attention.
You lovely people, are a breath of fresh air. Your story is similar to my own, how I met my husband etc. I knew, he didn't, until I convinced him otherwise. ( *joking. ) 31 years and 3 offspring later...too late for him to run. 😃 Your content covers so much and connects with the audience. May the Lord bless you and keep you.😘
When I left for college, I had a portable typewriter and a portable turntable. It was 1982 and I thought I was uptown Jackie Brown(80s phrase). Man, life was so simple and sweet back then. I went to college in the sticks at a community college. The town had one red light and one store. My friend and I would walk to the store at midnight (for some reason it was open that late but closed on Sundays) and get a Marie Callendars frozen chocolate creme pie. Those were the days!!!
Yes! I started college in 1982 and my graduation gift was an electric typewriter - quite expensive back then and I was thrilled with how "state of the art" it was. I remember my parents took me to a high end store to pick it out. I think it cost around $100 back then.
We seriously could not believe that they found a place that large - and they got a great price on the rent, too. It's nice to see them so very happy there.
I have watched so many of your videos since I found your videos this week. I have learned so much already. I literally fell asleep listening to you both yesterday evening. Something is so calming about you both and your voices. Thank you for being amazing. _Julie
I was able to home school my children for about four years. We had a subject for each day. Every Friday was reading. Reading was from the weekly Torah portion and some from the New Testament that went along and confirmed the Torah readings. There was always questions to be answered each week and various activities that went along with the teachings for the week. When we put them back into the school system, They could not understand why the other kids were not interested in learning anything. The other kids didn't care about getting good grades.
I think that thirst for learning was part of what kept my boys in homeschooling. By the time they got to high school they had a very certain direction for their lives. The fact that they were very accustomed to creating their own weekly goals for each subject, working internships and jobs, and having the ability to plot their course of study would have made fitting into a public school setting difficult for them.
Enjoyed this video. Garage sales are great when your children are home as they have alot of things. When you retire garage sales aren't really worth having as if you have clothes the people need to be your size and hopefully grown kids take their stuff with them. So you don't have much to sell.as you tell yourself how much do I want manage clean etc.When you are older you want more experiences not stuff. It is cool you keep up with the friends in your life.
I do something different for fun money. I only get paid once a month and I am really strict about what I spend during that month. At the end of the month, I completely pay off my credit cards and then whatever is left over is split in half. Half goes to make an extra payment on a loan and the other half can be spent on anything I want.
When I went vegan cheese was the last thing I gave up too. I once tried Daiya medium cheddar cheese and it was a pretty close to what I used to eat (just a little softer). But like you, I don't eat it. I appreciate all the tips you share. 💜
Thanks for the recommendation. I was thinking I might buy some vegan cheese to take with us on vacation and make homemade pizza. I, honestly, don't even miss cheese on pizza and happily eat it without any cheese-like substance on top. But, the boys kind of want something that looks (and melts) like cheese.
I think this would be a great video topic! It's been a journey, that's for sure.We have to wit until Larry is 65, so he can be on Medicare. Otherwise, he's uninsurable due to his heart condition. Our financial planner tells us that we will be fine, I'm pretty scared to make the leap.
You're not spring chickens. Do you have anything in place in case something happens to you like a will, a living trust, or anything like that? I learned the hard way how important that is when my husband passed.
@@larryware1 I've been told that having a will isn't good...that a living trust is much better. Why is because with a Will, much of the assets go to lawyers and court costs. It isn't like that with a living trust.
"She wants empathy...I'm trying to solve the problem..." LOL, it's me. My poor husband. There are so many amazing black lab mixes at shelters! I think people skip over them because they think they look "generic," but 99.9% of them have amazing personalities. Hope, have you tried the Plantiful Kiki vegan cheese sauce? It doesn't taste EXACTLY like real cheese, but it's tasty and might scratch the itch for you! And we also spend more on coffee. We like to support small businesses and better trading practices, and of course, it tastes better. As for the grocery store carts, my mother always taught me, "Our first thought is what we're conditioned to believe, and our second thought is what we truly believe." It's totally normal to have a split-second reaction that might be judgmental or mean, but when we go, "Oh, wait, that's not a nice thing to think," THAT'S who we really are.
Like you, my father's family has heart disease (his mother died from her 3rd heart attack and he has had 2, the first one in his 50's), when I was 17 I became vegan, primarily for health reasons after reading about the links between diet and heart health (and cancer which runs on the other side of my family) and over 2 1/2 decades later I have never regretted my decision, I have enjoyed VERY good health and our two sons have always been very healthy too. I genuinely don't know how to cook non-vegan food and I wouldn't want to anyway, plus it is very economical.
Lillian, we are so sorry for your loss. It's tough to lose a parent at a young age. You're right. We love vegan cooking so much and there is so much variety, that I can't imagine cooking any other way.
@@UndertheMedian Sorry I think you misunderstood, it was my father's mother that died from her 3rd heart attack, but my father is still alive and started to become a little more serious about his eating habits after his 2nd heart-attack but I had already decided at 17 to be a vegan for preventative reasons.
Hi you guys!!! I just found you recently and am lovin' it! I am truly happy to see that Hope is feeling better now too. Thank you for being so honest and so helpful. I am watching your Q and A right now and you just mentioned how you son makes handmade rosary beads, if I heard correctly. I would love to check them out. Thank you and keep up the great work!! Take good care.
Thanks for your kind words. It feels wonderful to be back to normal. It took me about six weeks. You did hear correctly. Our son makes handmade rosaries. Here is a link to his Etsy shop. He also does custom orders if you don't see what you need. www.etsy.com/shop/BedesBeads
30 some years ago my son in law met my daughter at a Christian concert. Next morning told his dad he met the girl he was going to marry. He asked her name. My son in law to be pulled out his wallet and looked because he didn't remember! She says she played hard to get and didn't say yes until the 3rd date. 30+ years and still crazy about each other.
Could you please send me the information on the rosaries your son makes. You guys are amazing parents! Your grandkids will benefit in the future. Hope I’m so glad you’re feeling better.
Here you go, Norman. You can contact him through his Etsy shop. He has some pieces for sale, but also makes custom rosaries and prayer beads. Here's his shop: www.etsy.com/shop/bedesbeads/
“Love letters in the mail”
Is the MOST ROMANTIC
Gesture a man can do!
God bless!
Lyn W
My dear Hope and Larry! Your video made me cry....the love and respect that you have for each other, the friendship between you, your family is beautiful. I am a younger viewer and always when I think of you, I think of you as my parents that teach me how to live a meaningful life. I am grateful that you have decided to start RUclips and therefore being able to reach people far away from you. I live in Germany but I am originally from Romania so...really far away from you. Anyway, you are part of my everyday life. I always put your videos on when I cook, clean or do other chores, when I do research about finance/budgeting or when I want to enjoy a lovely evening after work. You really are such a comforting thing for me! Anyway, sending all my love! /Andrea
Andrea, we are so honored to be a part of your life. We're grateful to have you as part of the Under the Median family.
being a whole food plant-based person is probably the best thing that I ever did and I so agree with you hope
I do not know if you go back and read late coming comments but here goes: we are vegetarian/vegan. We have given up eating beef,pork,dairy cheese,dairy butter! 👍my husband is 63 and his doctor told him after pulmonary testing that he has the heart beat of a 30 year old. We have been on our eating habit for 4 years now!
Same here...been doing it 7.5 years now...never looked back
Woo hoo! I also watched Forks over Knives & changed everything ❤
I worked as a therapist in an Ornish lifestyle Heart Disease Reversal Clinic. I saw miraculous recovery in our clients by going plant based.
I also ended up with virus related heart failure at 49 and my husband had the genetic issues that led to 5 bypasses and 3 stents despite being a world class athlete.His brother died at 40 from heart disease. We have been plant based vegans for over three years. He takes no meds at 65. My heart failure is gone, no blockages. Both healthy weights and fit. The doctors tell both of us to keep doing what you’re doing.
What an encouraging testimony! Larry's EF is up to a 30 from "barely a 10". He is an avid long-distance bike rider and has zero blockages. So, we are very grateful.
@@UndertheMedian that it is so awesome!!
It's such a beautiful love story. I love how your mother prayed for you and your siblings' spouses. Seeking God for these matters is truly the answer.
I incorporated a gift system for my grandkids, that I read somewhere that I can't remember now, but, it goes like this - Something you want, Something you need, Something to wear, and Something to read. So each child gets 4 gifts. And that's all. And they know and enjoy it. Its special for each one.
I am a newly retired single women and I just found you guys. I own my home which is small but lovely. I tend to be minimal. Like Larry I love the tiny home shows. I would not want to live in one but a small home and I get lots of great ideas. I am so excited to watch ALL your videos. Thank you
Hope, I think that color lipstick is flattering on you!
Thank you, Mary Anne. I found it in my lipstick stash. I hadn't worn it in a long time.
Congratulations on your veganism. I am coming up on my 17 year anniversary and I can tell you it changed my health as well.
It's just incredible what a difference it makes to every aspect of your life.
And of course, the animals are very grateful too!
My goodness, you're beginning to feel like part of my friend circle here (and I'm 4000 miles away). I so admire your marriage (that last presentation of the Norman Rockwell-painting almost had me in tears) and the way you have balanced helping your sons out financially with letting them know that you trusted them to meet their own responsibilities (which undoubtedly has instilled self confidence in them). Much love and respect from Denmark.
Katrine, we're so happy that you are with us and a part of our family. Thank you for your kind words.
Thank you so much, Katrine. You make these videos worthwhile.
You are so fortunate to have found one another.💕
We thought having a good solid foundation that came from opening our school day with reading of Gods word and a daily bread study guide to put what we read into perspective!
I want what you have when I grow up, but alas a single mom here. Just love to support & get mentored by such beautiful people!
There are still good guys out there. We are honored to be a part of your life.
Yes, thank you. Means a lot. I have to believe God's still working on him!
I got laid off last year so I learned I can draw social security off my husband due to he passed away and I never remarried. So I am letting my social security grow while I draw his. I tried to find another job but haven't been able to get one. I'm so glad I can draw this for my income right now.
Lifelong homeschooler here too - I’m finding it heart breaking getting rid of our book collection/supplies. My youngest is just a different learner, but it’s all the sentimental attachment & memories. I hear you!! ❤ This April my son is traveling a month with his grandparents so I’m doing that job while he’s gone.
That's a great way to handle hobby items! I planned to do something similar with our children. Unless the hobby involves certain important skills that I can get behind financing 100% (such as raising livestock, growing food, building furniture/constructing small shelters, sewing/designing clothing, etc.) Things that are incredibly valuable!
(in my opinion) The greatest gift a parent can give their children is to be home to guide them. Money is less important by far...
I think you gave great answers to the viewer questions, esp the ones regarding homeschooling. I believe your children are better off having done so because honestly, our curriculum education-wise in this country has been lacking for decades. The technology has far outpaced the curriculums in our schools. Every year this country graduates thousands of kids who leave school with an education deficit. Most kids are not going to go to college and will likely just end up in low-wage service jobs. I'm glad to see someone who really appreciates the value of education and cares enough about their children to instill that same value. Kudos to you both🙂
Homeschooling does require a lot of discipline and focus that not everyone has. I know of someone whose oldest son did not graduate on time because she was lacking in those things.
One of my fav couple!
I am sorry I parted with some of my material. We no longer rent our basement and now I have lots of room to sew. I hope someone else is putting it to good use. I went a little too crazy with the "minimalism" thing. I personally think it's the latest fad. Now I am sorry I let some things go. For me a more balanced approach works. As long as I am not a hoarder and I can clean my house without frustration, I am keeping what my husband and I enjoy. I tried to "downsize" my husbands tools, let's just say, I was politely told "hands off". Lol
LOL! We tell our boys the key to a happy marriage is a home office with a door. Larry has an office in the basement and it is very crowded. But, all I need to do is close the door and I'm a happy camper.
I keep thinking about purging stuff but I can't bring myself to do it 😅😂 Especially after how things went in 2020! I have a lot of bulk things that I've bought at a super cheap price, that I will eventually need. An example would be two cases of vinyl gloves that I bought for $1 each just today (was $8 each). I use these for multiple purposes, including when medicating critters, assisting hatches, and when processing hot peppers. So, I bought a good little stock so I don't have to buy them for a few years! The thought of becoming a minimalist sounds great, but I think I'd rather just build an entire building for everything 😂 💜
That is good advice for your boys Hope, I will use it for my daughters. And Frugal Gardening Momma it sounds like you are on some land so you need stuff, great deals! 🇨🇦
Hello my dear friends, not only did my father have a Chevy citation, and the Chevy Chevette. But mom had the Ford Maverick. Have an amazing day you guys love you
How about that, Norman! Those were all fun cars. The Citation had lots of cargo room in it and we loved our Chevettes. I had two Mavericks and Hope drove one to school.
Great to see Larry and Hope , glad you are sounding and feeling better.
Quality time absolutely.
I'm so glad I found you two on RUclips. You share a wealth of information and wisdom. Thank you.
Awe, thank you, seekingjoynow. We're glad you are with us!
Dear Hope and Larry, thank you for your lovely story about your Christmas traditions, we have two children, a son and a daughter both grown up now, but definitely agree it’s the time spent together not the cost that is the most important thing 😊Bev and Graham
Thanks for your kind words, Bev and Graham. We really do love our traditions - and that the boys seem to like them as much as Larry and I do.
You both are AMAZING!!!!
I learn soooo much from watching your videos. I’m really interested in hearing about Larry’s retirement plans & getting some tips because I started planning very late for retirement & sometimes I’m so so scared😭.
We will share that on a future program. We didn't start too soon either. It can be a daunting challenge.
I agree with you Larry,we also are trying to figure out retirement and what it will look like for us. My husband of 30 years is knocking at retirements door and I am concerned that we may not have every aspect of retirement figured out yet!☹
There was this boy that came over to play basketball with my son and my daughter was only 13 and as I was washing dishes she said to me mom when I grow up iam going to marry that boy and shure enough at 18 she married him 22 years later there still together and have 3 boys and 1 girl a beautiful family ♡ it's funny what we know when we meet the right one ♡♡
I love that you have so many videos from your past
Thank you, Charlene. I treasure those tapes now. They are a product of tapes we sent back and forth to out of state friends.
I agree on being able to keep pets! We have three dogs and they bring so much joy into our lives; vet visits and food and toys are a small price to pay for unconditional love!
There is more vintage footage in this program. I found some in answer to viewer's questions and supplied some to augment Hope's side of the story.
Love the vintage footage so much!
@@kaiziah2004 - so glad you do!
I too struggle with problem solving for others. I am trying at 61to sit back and ask myself
1) can I help this person ?
2) do I genuinely want to help or do I want to boost my ego?
3) will helping this person hurt me , my life, finances , reputation, other relationships?
4) is this person sitting back , waiting or are they trying to help themselves?
5) lastly, are there lessons this person needs to learn that I would be keeping them from if I were to help ?
All valuable considerations, Jill.
Those are all very insightful things to ask yourself. Great comment. Thanks!
The tips and content you provide on your channel is priceless. I’m in my early 40s and I started my debt free journey 10 years ago and have been living frugally for the last 5 years - I have got rid of all my debts with the exception of the mortgage which will be cleared in 12 months time! Can’t wait to be financially independent by September 2022.
One of the items I still use today is a rice cooker given to me by my mum in 1997 when l first moved out for college. It is still going strong to this day despite being well over 40 years old! Unfortunately my mum passed in 2018 and the rice cooker remains a treasured item in my home as this was the first appliance my parents bought together when they got married. This item brings back fond memories of my mum using it to cook many family meals together as we were growing up.
You folks just make my day!! 💜
I love you two! You have such great tips! I loved your family and dating stories. I've been exploring a vegan lifestyle for health reasons, so thank you for the cookbook tips. I'm pretty frugal, and you've helped me up my game, but I'm not sure I can agree that having a dog is frugal. Worth it, but not so frugal. I LOVE my dog, a chocolate lab named Henry (in Canada we have a chocolate bar called Oh Henry!, so when he does something wrong, you say, "Oh Henry!" lol). He is getting old now -12 1/2 years - and I can't help but do whatever I can to make him comfortable, because he deserves it. His pain meds cost $120 per month, and his food costs $150. (That's Canadian.) But, he has done so much to enrich my life, I think he deserves a budget that's about three times what mine is!! Obviously, I side with Larry that sometimes it's worth it to fit a pet into a tight budget. But it's not really frugal. - Christa
I love the Oh, Henry story! He sounds like a wonderful companion. You're right, they can get expensive especially as they age, but dogs are such a wonderful addition to the family.
Sooo glad you are doing better! Loved this video. Y’all are so special in my life! You are real life people with what you see and here is not fake! You are true and genuine! Love the videos and your funny Larry! Hope you are simply a beautiful amazing person! Love y’all and ty for all you do
Well, thank you, Jackie. Your kind words made my day special!
You are so kind, Jackie. Thank you. We appreciate viewers like you.
I follow Dr Benjamin Bikman and his book “Why we get sick”. He is a professor and scientist at Brigham Young University. Benjamin researches how to avoid Metabolic disease, obesity, cancer and heart disease. He has a famous RUclips video called “Plagues of society”. I also listen to a podcast by cardiologist Dr Bret Sher. Because I learned I was pre-diabetic my diet changed drastically. I am no longer Pre-Diabetic and no longer obese or sick. But my diet is very, very low carb. Using a CGM (continues glucose monitor) showed that my body could not tolerate many carbs without having high blood sugar. I worked for many years before retiring as a RN in a Dialysis unit. I was quite aware of all the consequences of elevated blood sugar. Those included, blindness, kidney failure, heart disease, cancer, PCOS, and of course obesity. Learning I was pre-diabetic was my wake up call.
How are you both?lovely to see you back full of life,God bless you always
Doing great, Deepa. Thank you. Hope is better but not at full health yet.
Deepa, I'm doing a little better every day. It's nearly 80 degrees here, today and I'm going outdoors to sit in a chair, soak up some Vitamin D, and read a good book. That alone is sure to make me feel better.
Great idea, Hope and Larry...love that you are offering these monthly!
What lovely stories! So happy you are still so in love. I know life is never perfect, but you've weathered storms together and still come out shining on the other side together.
I really enjoyed the show. Hope, I'm glad you are on the road of recovery. That pavilion place is so beautiful. I love old, historical places.
Thank you, Shellie. It's a children's museum now. They have maintained it well over the years.
We love that when the pavilion was falling into disrepair, it was bought by a local group and turned into an amazing children's museum - right next to the zoo and botanical gardens. And they are all right in the middle of a large, public park. It's a perfect place to take kids for the entire day.
@@UndertheMedian it sounds like you all have lived in a good place to raise children. It also seems like an affordable place to live.
A marriage meant to be! How lovely.💕
Thank you for your kind words, Lindy. We appreciate you watching our videos.
Thank you so much for answering my question guys,I really appreciate it! Keep on getting better Hope!
You are so welcome! I'm feeling a little better every day.
@Ira Alaric Someone else recommended them. I checked and it looks like a free trial and then something like $152 after that?! Unless I'm missing something.
HI Hope and Larry I don't eat cheese at all, I am a vegetarian also I follow dr fuhrman's eat to live book I make a lot of his recipes in his book. I also eat a whole food plant based diet but I also make a lot of raw salad dressings, and I make a lot of raw cheese with cashews in my vitamix. I also make a lot of raw no bake desserts they are delicious.
I have just recently gotten into Mark Hymans stuff. And Wahls Protocol by Dr Terry Wahls. Have you read it?
You two are goals! Such a wonderful couple. Love your channel.
Thank you so much for answering my question!!!!! I was referring more to a period of time in summer when a person doesn't work. I guess I didn't make myself clear. I am currently living in Spain and as a teacher I have 2 months off in summertime. So instead of travelling somewhere, I thought I might need to find some frugal ways to spend this time of the year. But when it comes to vacations and going somewhere, your plan is awesome! Thanks for sharing it! 💛
You're so welcome, eliza! I don't get extended time off with my job. Most of that time is spent working on home projects.
What a great mom you are, Hope.
One of my daughters homeschooled her son. I wish I had homeschooled my daughters.
I would love to see some videos about raising babies and young children on a budget. I've watched a few frugal living vlogs on RUclips and you are definitely my go to channel. Much love from the UK.
Thanks for the suggestion. That would be a really fun topic!
We don't observe Christmas, but we do observe Hannukah. About the only thing extra I usually get is Channukkah (there is no wrong way to spell it) candles, jelly filled donuts, and extra potatoes and eggs for the latkes. I use ground flaxseed in place of the eggs in my latkes. Until I can find a recipe for plant based donuts, those are only for my husband and son. We don't do gifts as that wasn't done at the time the events were happening. When the Macabees got the Temple in Jerusalem back for the Jewish people, that is when all of Jerusalem was lit up with candles. The original Festival of Lights, celebrating the freedom from being annihilated.
Thanks for telling me that the spelling is interchangeable. We have some Jewish friends and when I wish them Happy Hannukah I'm always afraid I will spell it wrong. One year I sent them physical cards. I figured whatever way the card company spelled it was probably right. LOL!
@@UndertheMedian We had actually researched the spelling years ago and that is when we found out that there is a minimum of at least fifteen different ways to spell Khanukka.
You two are the cutest couple! Thanks for sharing your story and your money saving tips as well🙂
As for homeschool books, I cannot recommend enough, the used fireworks press, language arts books. They are outstanding.
I would LOVE to hear more about how you budgeted and handled homeschooling expenses, sports expenses, music lessons, etc! Especially during the elementary years :)
I can't wait to hear more about your coffee. I LOVE Maxwell House and Folgers. I consider them a splurge compared to the awful generic stuff in cans I have tried. (It's handy to have simple tastes sometimes!)
Same here. For me coffee is medical, not for pleasure, so I've come to enjoy Folger's quite a bit.
We will try and address that on our next Q&A. We buy mostly from a small company that our local SAMS Club distributes. You see us drinking it in many of our videos.
Maxwell House Columbian is the best.
I watch Walmart for the coffee. They will clearance out fancy bags of coffee for $3-$4. Still more expensive than MH or Folgers, but it's an expense I don't mind at all!
I loved seeing the clips of your house. My decorating style is very much like yours. I would love to see a tour of the house.
You guys are my favorite channel!
Thank you for a your video. Lots of great tips. With love from the UK x
I am a vendor at a farmers market, and I am amazed at the number of people that come by and want me to sell my products for next to nothing. I am already cheaper than the grocery stores and our local produce store. There are so many costs involved in growing produce and caring for chickens, that if I sold my products in bulk for pennies on the dollar, I would be growing for free or at a loss. I ask people to return egg cartons, and they don't. Even at wholesale the carton alone is about 60 cents Add to that food, bedding, health products, and factor in it takes 2 hens laying to get just one dozen of eggs per week, yet some people want them for $2-3 a dozen or less. Produce is not different. Farmers markets are NOT huge commercial productions, they are your neighbors
Have a great day! Glad you're feeling better Hope.
Hey Larry, I try and fix things for my kids, I too have started working on this.
Awesome!
Frugal holidays (vacations) can be a lot of fun...and it’s so satisfying finding creative ways to get that budget break. We’ve recently started ‘Champing’ which is church plus camping. You camp overnight in historic churches , you get the whole place just for your family. The church provides the camping equipment and hot drinks, kettle etc and all the profit goes towards restoration of the church. Costs about £100 per night for family of six and the dog. I wonder if there’s anything similar in the states?
What a great idea!!
Helen! I LOVE the champing idea. It would combine our love of camping and history. Our oldest is quite the church historian and plans to head to seminary one day. I've never heard of anything like that in the States.
I want to thank you for speaking openly about dysgraphia. This describes my 7 year old exactly. We started homeschooling when she was going into kindergarten. She did go to a public preK. I have been asking her pediatrician about her handwriting and she just keeps saying it will get better the more she writes but that has not been the case. I paused the video and started doing some preliminary research and would like to ask her ped for a referral for an evaluation.
They don't like to diagnose it before age 8, because a lot of children have trouble learning to write. My inner mama sense told me that this was something that we needed to address. I did a lot of research. We also taught really hard to his strengths. I read long chapter books to him for hours by the time he was 5 or 6 years old. If you want more specifics about what we did, send me a message: hope@underthemedian.com and we'll chat.
@@UndertheMedian Thank you. She's good at reading but not writing. Even looking at a word she can't copy it correctly.
@@alishajennings2013 , that is exactly how James was.
Hello, Alisha! I'm Hope and Larry's son, the one who struggled with dysgraphia.
My struggles were mostly in the areas of grammar, spelling, handwriting, and punctuation. (Honestly, I still really have to think hard about these areas sometimes, especially when I am tired or hurrying through a project).
One of the things that really helped me was mnemonic devices. If I could find a hook, some clever way of remembering the way a word was spelled or letter was written, it would often stick. I remember Mom making flash cards with the J in my name shaped like a fish-hook so I could remember which way the letter went.
The other area was good old fashioned practice. I believe I used some kind of spelling curriculum into junior high (maybe even high school). I drilled and drilled and drilled, especially when it was hard. Mom was constantly encouraging me that I would get it.
It can be a very challenging journey. I remember crying over papers because it was so hard to write. It was especially disappointing since I was an avid reader with a large working vocabulary. I just couldn't figure out how the words were spelled!
Be sure to foster a string sense of self-worth in your daughter. Remind her that her struggles do not and cannot define who she is. They are obstacles but they can't change the person God made her to be. It gets better but it's a long road to hoe.
It paid off for me. As mom mentioned, I graduated college summa cum laude. I work in customer service for a Christian ministry and speak and write on the side. Communication is my vocation. I am so grateful I made it through the challenges of my younger years. Now I can smile when I write a letter backwards and remember just how far I have come.
Thank you for this. My brother had dysgraphia but wasn't diagnosed until community college. My father didn't believe it was possible he needed help when his eighth grade teacher suggested he should be tested.
It still breaks my heart still too think about it.
Loved this video! Grateful you are doing well Hope. Love eating plant based, one of my best decisions! Love works over Knives, China Study and so many plant based RUclips channels! Honestly I've no doubt my husband and I, now retired, could totally connect with you both. Come visit Canada when this nasty unnamed virus is done! Blessings upon you both!
Thank you, Val. We'll keep that in mind if we ever do a major trip to Canada.
@@larryware1 , we live close to the Capital of Canada,, absolutely beautiful!
I am a newish subscriber to your channel! My husband and I have been married 30 years and my husband always finds a way to bring out a good belly laugh in me,which is very important to me!
You are so correct about married life having its highs,lows,and in betweens!
My husband and I have been married nearly 50 years. What we thought about things when we first married are different now. My husban is cos about alot of things.. after so many years I have learned to pick my battles. We are two individuals and we have learned to compromise. I too have a wonderful man, and I would marry no other,
About the low-cost funeral question: You should check out the RUclips channel Ask a Mortician. Most of her episodes are history based, but in a number of them she talks about aspects of funerals (she owns a mortuary that deals with green funerals). Lots of viewer comments about how having watched her videos has helped them when a family member dies.
About the garage sales: You guys nailed those! My aunt has a great location, too, and for years a bunch of people have contributed to the stock. She has usually hosted two multi-day events a year. Like you, she insists that everything be clean and in working order. People have knocked on her door to ask when the next one will be. She's never done the music and free coffee, though; great idea!
stay hydrated with electrolytes! Feel better Hope!
You guys are very blessed to have met and worked as a true team!
Sometimes I look in other people's carts to get inspiration or check out something unusual (especially in ethnic grocers)...same thing at restaurants...what are they having? it smells delicious! maybe I should try that?
I do that too! And the cooking groups on Facebook (especially the cheap/frugal ones) are EXCELLENT for this as well. Many recipes have become common occurrences in my home! 💜
Great video! Thank you so much.
You're welcome, Marilyn.
Love your channel! Wondering if you could talk about some things you may have done you thought were frugal but in the end did not turn out that way? So great to see Hope feeling better! Love watching you two together, you are so kind to each other. Great example of how marriage should be. Thank you for sharing!
I LOVE that question! For sure that would make a fun program!
Awe, thank you, Dalena. You are very kind. Hope and I will address your question on a future Q&A program.
I would love to see a video on this
We have an agreed upon dollar amount that we don’t spend without consulting each other and even planned big purchases, are always slept over… we never shop impulsively.
I LOVE "how we met" stories! Your story is lovely.
Thank you, Lillian.
Thank you, Lillian.
I really enjoyed watching this video. Thanks for sharing you first budget, that was very entertaining.
The power of PRAYER !!!
Indeed!
very honest, a pleasure to watch your videos.
Thanks, D C!
You two are such a great much. Kinda like a ying and yang thing. However the outpouring of genuine emotion and empathy is off the scale ! :)
We enjoy our coffee here. We order ours on line because you can't get it in any store. It is called "Black Rifle Coffee Company". They are owned by veterans and they don't roast their coffees until just before shipping. They have a variety of roasts. I like mine super strong and my husband and son like theirs very mild (weak). Yes, it costs a bit more, but it is better than anything we have been able to find in any store. This helps support our veterans.
My older sons, who are grown, love Black Rifle Coffee and highly recommend it, also. Any time I find a company with a mission that I can stand behind, I do everything I can to support them. I'm with you in the "strong" coffee camp. I like a cup of coffee that makes you wake up and pay attention.
Hi Hope and Larry, I loved hearing your “story”. Thank you so much for sharing it w your audience.
You lovely people, are a breath of fresh air. Your story is similar to my own, how I met my husband etc. I knew, he didn't, until I convinced him otherwise. ( *joking. ) 31 years and 3 offspring later...too late for him to run. 😃
Your content covers so much and connects with the audience.
May the Lord bless you and keep you.😘
Janet, I'm totally with you on this one. Poor Larry didn't stand a chance. I was a woman on a mission. LOL!
@@UndertheMedian 😉
@@UndertheMedian - I'm so glad you were so good at your mission!
How fun, Janet. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Bless you.
When I left for college, I had a portable typewriter and a portable turntable. It was 1982 and I thought I was uptown Jackie Brown(80s phrase). Man, life was so simple and sweet back then. I went to college in the sticks at a community college. The town had one red light and one store. My friend and I would walk to the store at midnight (for some reason it was open that late but closed on Sundays) and get a Marie Callendars frozen chocolate creme pie.
Those were the days!!!
Yes! I started college in 1982 and my graduation gift was an electric typewriter - quite expensive back then and I was thrilled with how "state of the art" it was. I remember my parents took me to a high end store to pick it out. I think it cost around $100 back then.
i love you guys ❤❤ thank you for everything. i love seeing you. i think you two were my parents in another life 💕
1100 square feet is a lot of room. My house is 1344 and I think my house is big. Good for them.
We seriously could not believe that they found a place that large - and they got a great price on the rent, too. It's nice to see them so very happy there.
I have watched so many of your videos since I found your videos this week. I have learned so much already. I literally fell asleep listening to you both yesterday evening. Something is so calming about you both and your voices. Thank you for being amazing. _Julie
I was able to home school my children for about four years. We had a subject for each day. Every Friday was reading. Reading was from the weekly Torah portion and some from the New Testament that went along and confirmed the Torah readings. There was always questions to be answered each week and various activities that went along with the teachings for the week. When we put them back into the school system, They could not understand why the other kids were not interested in learning anything. The other kids didn't care about getting good grades.
I think that thirst for learning was part of what kept my boys in homeschooling. By the time they got to high school they had a very certain direction for their lives. The fact that they were very accustomed to creating their own weekly goals for each subject, working internships and jobs, and having the ability to plot their course of study would have made fitting into a public school setting difficult for them.
Love this and all your videos! Thank you!
Enjoyed this video. Garage sales are great when your children are home as they have alot of things. When you retire garage sales aren't really worth having as if you have clothes the people need to be your size and hopefully grown kids take their stuff with them. So you don't have much to sell.as you tell yourself how much do I want manage clean etc.When you are older you want more experiences not stuff. It is cool you keep up with the friends in your life.
Becoming minimalist helps you save lots of money as not spending money in certain areas means you save that money.
Great video. Lots of great tips.
Thanks so much for a wonderful video, and the effort you put in putting in the vintage footage
You are so welcome! Larry loves putting in all the vintage clips.
Thank you, Natalie. I'm so glad to have kept all the old footage. It's so fun to share it.
These Q&As are awesome. Thanks for all the work you put in...love the vintage footage.
Thanks, HawkStrong. Larry has enjoyed combing through our old tapes and finding all the clips.
You are SO welcome, HawkStrong! So glad you enjoyed it.
I value your honesty! Gina in lights
Thanks, Jean!
I do something different for fun money. I only get paid once a month and I am really strict about what I spend during that month. At the end of the month, I completely pay off my credit cards and then whatever is left over is split in half. Half goes to make an extra payment on a loan and the other half can be spent on anything I want.
When I went vegan cheese was the last thing I gave up too. I once tried Daiya medium cheddar cheese and it was a pretty close to what I used to eat (just a little softer). But like you, I don't eat it. I appreciate all the tips you share. 💜
Thanks for the recommendation. I was thinking I might buy some vegan cheese to take with us on vacation and make homemade pizza. I, honestly, don't even miss cheese on pizza and happily eat it without any cheese-like substance on top. But, the boys kind of want something that looks (and melts) like cheese.
Can you talk a bit about the plans for Larry to retire soon even though it wasn't a focus of your budget for a long time? Thanks!
Oh yes, we can address that in a future video.
I think this would be a great video topic! It's been a journey, that's for sure.We have to wit until Larry is 65, so he can be on Medicare. Otherwise, he's uninsurable due to his heart condition. Our financial planner tells us that we will be fine, I'm pretty scared to make the leap.
You're not spring chickens. Do you have anything in place in case something happens to you like a will, a living trust, or anything like that? I learned the hard way how important that is when my husband passed.
We're talking about that now. Our will needs to be updated.
@@larryware1 I've been told that having a will isn't good...that a living trust is much better. Why is because with a Will, much of the assets go to lawyers and court costs. It isn't like that with a living trust.
@@greeneyedredhead61 - good to know. Thank you.
Good friend of mine was a vurhin until the day after her wedding night!, her husband came down with stomach flu on their wedding night!
"She wants empathy...I'm trying to solve the problem..." LOL, it's me. My poor husband.
There are so many amazing black lab mixes at shelters! I think people skip over them because they think they look "generic," but 99.9% of them have amazing personalities.
Hope, have you tried the Plantiful Kiki vegan cheese sauce? It doesn't taste EXACTLY like real cheese, but it's tasty and might scratch the itch for you!
And we also spend more on coffee. We like to support small businesses and better trading practices, and of course, it tastes better.
As for the grocery store carts, my mother always taught me, "Our first thought is what we're conditioned to believe, and our second thought is what we truly believe." It's totally normal to have a split-second reaction that might be judgmental or mean, but when we go, "Oh, wait, that's not a nice thing to think," THAT'S who we really are.
Awww... you made my day! I love your mother's idea! It made me feel so much better.
Like you, my father's family has heart disease (his mother died from her 3rd heart attack and he has had 2, the first one in his 50's), when I was 17 I became vegan, primarily for health reasons after reading about the links between diet and heart health (and cancer which runs on the other side of my family) and over 2 1/2 decades later I have never regretted my decision, I have enjoyed VERY good health and our two sons have always been very healthy too. I genuinely don't know how to cook non-vegan food and I wouldn't want to anyway, plus it is very economical.
Lillian, we are so sorry for your loss. It's tough to lose a parent at a young age. You're right. We love vegan cooking so much and there is so much variety, that I can't imagine cooking any other way.
@@UndertheMedian Sorry I think you misunderstood, it was my father's mother that died from her 3rd heart attack, but my father is still alive and started to become a little more serious about his eating habits after his 2nd heart-attack but I had already decided at 17 to be a vegan for preventative reasons.
@@lillianlamantia9605 , Oh! You're right, I did misunderstand. Becoming vegan at 17 was a brave decision.
Hi you guys!!! I just found you recently and am lovin' it! I am truly happy to see that Hope is feeling better now too. Thank you for being so honest and so helpful. I am watching your Q and A right now and you just mentioned how you son makes handmade rosary beads, if I heard correctly. I would love to check them out. Thank you and keep up the great work!! Take good care.
Thanks for your kind words. It feels wonderful to be back to normal. It took me about six weeks. You did hear correctly. Our son makes handmade rosaries. Here is a link to his Etsy shop. He also does custom orders if you don't see what you need. www.etsy.com/shop/BedesBeads
You are wonderful parents..great couple.Im just curious about your children's ages. Thank you for another great video.
30 some years ago my son in law met my daughter at a Christian concert. Next morning told his dad he met the girl he was going to marry. He asked her name. My son in law to be pulled out his wallet and looked because he didn't remember! She says she played hard to get and didn't say yes until the 3rd date. 30+ years and still crazy about each other.
I love that story!!
Could you please send me the information on the rosaries your son makes. You guys are amazing parents! Your grandkids will benefit in the future. Hope I’m so glad you’re feeling better.
Here you go, Norman. You can contact him through his Etsy shop. He has some pieces for sale, but also makes custom rosaries and prayer beads. Here's his shop: www.etsy.com/shop/bedesbeads/