My son showed me a RUclips channel called The Water Machine. I purchased it and my son helped me put it together. I am now putting my tap water into my Water Machine. It has a 3 gallon tank and uses 2 filters. It uses gravity of the water with the filters. According to the directions if you use 3 gallons of water per day the filters should last 5 years. My son gifted me 2 additional filters, so maybe we can get 10 years out of it. I have been using it for drinking, cooking and watering the cats. My son helped me locate my well and is putting a hand pump on it for my use. He says I can use my well water and filter it through my water machine. This will be helpful in the event that I am not able to get City water into the house. I stopped buying water bottles.
Saving typically results in you earning a lower return but with virtually no risk. In contrast, investing allows you the opportunity to earn a higher return, but you take on the risk of loss in order to do so.
I've come to realize that the key to amassing wealth lies in making sound investments. I purchased my first home at the age of 21 for $87,000 and sold it for $197,000. My second home, acquired for $170,000, was later sold for $320,000, and my third property, purchased at $300,000, fetched $589,000, with buyers covering all closing costs and expenses. Not reaching a million before retirement feels like an unfulfilled goal.
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Helpful dental tips to prevent cavities(prevent dental visits) : 1. Do not rinse after brushing your teeth, just spit out the access. This allows for a soapy effect as the bubbles from the toothpaste gets chance to really go and lie in between the teeth. 2. Rinse your mouth with water after EVERY meal or when drinking anything other than water. This neutralizes the ph levels in the mouth preventing the acidic effect of the foods or liquids. 3. Consume nothing after your teeth are already brushed at night. If you do, make sure to brush again. For the saliva levels reduce almost completely at night(since you don't swallow while sleeping). Saliva going between the teeth is very healthy for it. The less saliva an individual produces, the more cavities they have.
Dawn you just knock it out if the oark iver and over. Thank you so much for being so vulnerable and also caring about us enough to share all your great things you do to save money. I learned two new ones today😁 ❤
This topic so hit home for me. Wearing clothes more then once unless they are really dirty … not buying valentines decorations because u are still decluttering and want to keep going … cooking from scratch and in the morning instead of at dinner time and being rushed . … trying to use up everything In your pantry … I used to stock up on ALOT of extra cleaning products which I no longer do… it takes up too much of my storage space and takes me far too long to go through them and I clean my house daily . But your favorite tip I got a chuckle out of was putting your foot in the wastebasket and crushing your own trash ! When my dad was alive he used to do the same thing !😊 thanks for the awesome tips as always and the great memory Dawn ! U are truly a beautiful human being inside and out !❤️
I love to knit, crochet, and sew and it gets expensive to buy materials. I found a little consignment shop in our town and I have a commission-free shelf for $10 per month. Last month I sold almost $300 worth of hand made goods. I’m not making a lot of money, but it pays for my hobby.
I’m impressed with your standing in the trash Can to compact it.. That’s a new one for me. I never buy ink pens, rather whenever I’m in a business I always ask if they have pens advertising their businesses. And envelopes, I use those return envelopes from bills etc, and I unfold them so that the writing is inside and glue it back together with the blank side showing!! Also, I always have a small gift ready. I buy memo pads on sale, wrap them and stick an ink pen thru the bow.. I kept them in the trunk of my car along with greeting cards I made, always am ready for gift giving. I also bought small plants in the .99 cent store, brought them home, cared for them and when necessary, I repotted them in a pretty pot to give away or bring to the hospital when visiting a friend.These are just a few of my frugal fixes! Stay safe!!! 🎯🙏⚓️
I rearrange my items in the house...I will switch lamps from one room to another, candles from one table to another, repurpose book shelves to hold other items etc. I also plan my meals around my pantry and freezer/ fridge, make sure to use fresh product first. I am looking into older recipies my mother made ...she knew how to stretch a dollar.
It's Saturday, I have the day off so I don't even shower since I'm not going anywhere, except maybe a walk for sunlight and exercise. Saves money on soap, shampoo, makeup and water.
Before you recycle paper, cut off blank areas and use them as note paper and book marks. And don't waste money buying Post-Its! You can use these bits of paper for that sort of thing... Love your channel !!
Hi there Dawn & other pals, oftentimes I cut the blank pieces of envelopes too, as they make super shopping lists, also me & my spouse play word games with them such as finding how many words we can make out of one word such as CONSTANTINOPLE ect we find this is an excellent brain workout !
All of the little things add up, so I keep doing the little things that we all talk about. Currently working on getting used to 1/2 of the food on the plate, and no snacking. That is my goal. It continues to be a work in progress - not as much to save money, but to retrain my eyes to know what is "enough," and safeguard my health. Certainly the food bill is less!
I do Intermittent Fasting, eating at around 11:30 am and then again at 5 pm, no snacking. I can't believe how long the food lasts:) Wish I could talk dear hubby into it:) Lost 30 lbs.
I'm doing that too! It's hard but I'm trying to keep busy with other things instead of food. I only eat what I need and I don't eat at night it's been helping and good luck to you on your new eating journey!
I did not know about the toothpaste trick. I will definitely do that. I always add water to the bottle of soap shampoo dish washing detergent etc, there is plenty of product left before using a new one. Also tubes of hand lotions cut be cut open to get all the lotion that is left!!! Love you money mom
Unless they are really nasty, I will wash/rinse aluminum foil and zip-lock bags. I reuse them several times. I bought micro-fiber cloths from the automotive department at Walmart. They were 10 for $5. I use those for spills and cleaning. No need for paper towels.
Yes, I use cheap white washcloths for drying my hands and wiping up for the meal then I change it. A hand towel hangs on the fridge for people's hand washing but white are only for meal prep then I hot water and a little bleach. If I use a paper towel for a "non meat" clean up it goes in compost. Every organic other than meat goes in my compost pile.
I do many things, but one thing I do everyday is heat up my water for tea, hot chocolate, etc. I then put that hot water in a thermos. I unplug my electric tea pot from the wall and do not use it multiple times throughout the day. I only use it one time. I then take the hot water from my thermos to use for tea, hot chocolate, etc. The thermos I use has a glass inside, so my hot water stays hot until the next day. I also use my thermos to bring on road trips or will fill it if a storm is coming and we might lose power. A thermos is very important and every kitchen should have a couple in my opinion. You can also do this with coffee. Make a pot of coffee one time and pour it in a thermos. Instead of using a Keurig and turning it on and off all day, make an old fashioned pot of coffee and put it in a thermos. This way small appliances are not running all day and getting turned off and on constantly. It saves the small appliances and your electric bill a little bit.
I agree, Natalie. I make a huge teapot of my favourite green tea in the morning (1.2 litres - it feels huge to me!) and then decant it into a thermos (double walled stainless steel inside). It stays hot for me to drink it all morning and into the early afternoon. I'm trying to keep my caffeine consumption low so it runs out at about the right time!
I love this tip. I’ve been looking for a way to keep water hot during power outages without spending a lot of money on a power bank. This is much more affordable. Thank you for the tip.
I got the idea from my parents who always made a pot of coffee and put it in a thermos. I do that when I watch my great-grandbabies, fill a thermos with hot water and when it's time to fix their bottles don't have to run tap till the water gets hot and waste water. Also with the babies being twins this saves time!
Good evening , i live in south of France as a single man without family , i'm frugalist in order to be on retirement as soon as possible , i like watching international videos like this and sharing my experience : in december 2022 , i will be 40 years old and have closed the reimbursement of my simple apartment purchased in january 2014 , i renovated it recently , thanks to my savings on transport-food-accomodation , 12 years money earn back , i don't need to buy anothers clothes , go on fast food , have subscriptions channels , very careful with money Next year , i will invest in real estates to get more money for retirement and protect from inflation , very excited in this new challenge , i wish you the best for your future and i tell you in french " bonne soiree " 😉
When we bought our house, the former owner did not have a garbage disposal in the kitchen. He would use those mesh sink strainers that would collect the small particles in the sink from going down the drain. The plumber that camera-inspected our sewer line said that it was really clean and that most people have plumbing problems in the kitchen because of their garbage disposal (putting too much stuff down the drain). He recommended that we continue doing what the former owner did with the mesh sink strainers. We have and it seems to be serving us well so far.
Get another strainer for the bath tub and coĺlect the hair straws when you shampoo your hair. Collect it with a wet piece of paper and throw in THE GARBAGE. DON'T FLUSH; it will form balls of hair in the pipes. This saves a lot of work.
@@belfastlass3474 It all depends on the Americans and where you put your waste. We have a disposal, but I rarely put anything down it. Food scraps that are edible go outside for the animals and peelings, egg shells, tea bags, etc all go in the compost. Recycling used to get sent to China, but that was stopped. Now I think it's all about compliance.
@@belfastlass3474 it depends on the state. Some states have excellent recycling and some have almost nothing. Also, a lot of apartments don't have recycling.
We use Scott too and I don't buy holiday decor either cuz I don't like storing it. We make our own laundry soap and fabric softener. We don't have a microwave or a dishwasher or central heat and air.
Pinch a Penny with Jenny - I agree with you about cooking in the morning. Many years ago when my first baby was a newborn my mother advised me to always plan & begin preparations for the evening meal early in the day. I still follow this advice & it's great to have most of the dinner done when you're feeling tired later on.
I absolutely hate cooking in the morning but I do a lot of cooking in the late afternoon and meal prep things during that time since it's when I'm functioning at my peak lol. If you make waffles, make the whole box at once and freeze the extras and toast up as needed. If you make banana bread or muffins make double and freeze the extra and thaw as you want them. Freeze your dinner leftovers(or any meal really) instead of shoving them in the fridge, I tend to not want to eat the same thing again right away and it keeps me from wasting it if I freeze it and that tends to be lunch when it's just me and the babies at home(babies barely eat lol). I'd rather cook a ton at once than be in and out of the kitchen all day lol.
Great tips! Thanks. One thing I discovered years ago is half the dishwasher soap works just fine. I also watch Prepper Princess and started watering down the laundry soap. That works just as well too, also body soap and shampoo. All that saves money and is easier on your pipes. I am working on less food waste with meal planning and shopping lists.
We're eating out of our pantry and freezer this week. I didn't realize I had forgotten about so many things I need to use. I got rid of my indoor garbage can. I use my excess grocery bags and take the bags out each day. It saves on bags and cuts down on most of the smells of a full can. Garbage bags are expensive. As long as my company doesn't complain, I'll keep using my grocery bags. I don't flush much paper. I use my bags for tp, as well. Take it out daily.
I lived overseas where plumbing is horrible. I also use grocery bags for used tp, saves the septic line:) Glad you mentioned this, now I know I'm not alone. :)
First time I watched your show. I cut the dryer sheets in half . I find that they work just like a whole sheet. I don't throw away the used sheets l put nice smells on them and tuck them into dresser drawers, shoes that l wear occasionally and put a new in your winter boots, coats etc. For fresh smells when you need them again.
Since I now am retired and work part-time from home, I have noticed I can wear the same outer clothes many times and the cats don't care. This saves on the laundry bill by about 40%. I now send my laundry out about twice a month instead of 3 or 4 times. Also every time I get an unexpected amount of money showing up in my checking account, I immediately take it to my other bank to keep it out of sight, out of mind! Its a good mental trick.
I use a small local credit union for 2 savings accounts. They are free and they don't have ATM cards. You have to physically walk into the bank to withdraw the money. I had money directly deposited every pay period. I never took out money because of the hassle. It is fabulous.
2 things I love and that save me money. During the pandemic when everyone started hoarding TP, I purchased a bidet attachment. Saves a lot of TP. I also enjoy sparkling water so I purchased a Sodastream. I don't regret the expenses because over time, they pay for themselves.
Today, I went to Goodwill thrift store, where pink tag items are 50 percent off this week and I get a senior discount of 25 percent every Monday because I am over 55 year old. I bought pants and shirts for 2 of my children and myself, and a nice mixing bowl, a steak knife, and a huge coffee table book about Pennsylvania forests. Many of the clothes were new, without tags. It was a good haul, and it saved us a tremendous amount of money. When I got home, I had a lunch of leftovers. Breakfast was hot cereal made from store brand oats that come in a large 42 ounce canister that cost us $2.79. I think I did alright today. Thank you for this video, Money Mom, and God bless you.
@@kymclinton3140 For my son were some khaki trousers, and for my daughter were two pairs of new linen lounge pants. The coffee table book that we got at the same time, our cats have taken over. It is their new favorite bed. Thank you for the comment.
I am using my Christmas decor year around, everything is turning into the buffalo plaid and red trucks. Started doing this like 3 years ago. I am working on having nothing to do but put up my tree. Time goes so fast, seems like all I do is take down and put up. So this is helping.
Oh you are a lovely person! I held my breath when you were getting out of the rubbish bin (we call it rubbish bin where i.come from Ireland!). Keep safe! Xx
We get paper bags at the grocery stores - so thin they can't really be reused for groceries, so I collect household trash in them, and also line the boot tray to sop up water.
If you are drying your bath towels in a machine, I recommend using the smallest, lightest-weight bath towels and washcloths possible. Look for "quick-drying" options. Sometimes you can even use a larger hand towel to dry yourself after a shower. I'm a large person, and if it works for me, it will work for anyone. This will significantly cut your energy usage for washing and drying.
We use Beach towels very thin and long and dry way quicker than thick fluffy bath towels, and who wants their dryer on for hours in the summer.... Not me
Great ideas. My septic man told me to test my TP by holding it under running water. It should just dissolve quickly where the water runs over it. So important to maintain what we have, all of our home systems and appliances are so expensive nowdays. I'm washing in cold water now and using about 1/4 of the detergent. I cut my dryer sheets in half when I use them, but don't use them regularly. Hanging up many of my heavier items and towels to dry on my drying racks. I'm going to do your trick with brushing my teeth, you won't be letting the water run while brushing either. LOL. Its just my husband and I and we wear our jeans for multiple days and do limited numbers of loads of laundry. We are only going to the grocery to buy loss leaders and dairy and fresh vegs and fruits. We are doing great on elimitating food waste, we are eating the leftovers or remaking them. I'm totally with you on cooking early in the day, boy in the evening I just don't feel like doing it. I've stayed away from thrift stores since January, like you I'm not bringing any unnecessary items into my home. I don't need any additional decor or clothing no matter how good the deal is, so I'm just avoiding shopping. Also I've polished up my leather shoes which were looking a bit shabby and now they look brand new.
Great tips! The Walmart makes Great Value brand one-ply 1000 sheet rolls and they usually sell them right next to the Scott. It's more affordable and works great
You have a good, sensible plumber. Years ago, we experimented with making our own laundry detergent that many frugal RUclipsrs promote and we ended up with a horrible slime build up in our pipes from the detergent that kept thickening and ultimately had a rather large plumbing bill! Never again. Now I watch sales and use a smaller amount in the wash loads quite inexpensively.
Great advice!! I’m so glad you said this. I’ve been thinking about making some of my own products. Your unfortunate experience is a good reminder to think about the potential consequences before trying to save money on making it myself.
Thank you for the warning! Sometimes we do things ourselves, which it is definitely good to save money or to be independent. But sometimes we save more money and stress by just outsourcing certain things.
We had that issue with zote (we use cloth diapers and zote was recommended) that was nasty we do make our own powdered laundry soap and have never had an issue but the liquid kinds always made sludge
I automatically dilute my liquid laundry detergent, softener and any other liquid laundry product with water. I use half water and half product, divided and filled in old containers I saved. Not only does it save money but it saves gummy buildup in the washer receptacles and pipes. My clothes are just as clean with this method as a friend who is a repaiman says most people use too much in their washer anyway.
I also water it down, Once a week I run a load of 3-5 cups white vinegar through both my washing machine& dishwasher, help both to run better gets rid of any yucky, yesterday it was what looked like rung around the bath tub in my washing machine,🤢
@@kamicrum4408 I do the same thing, use vinegar for my rinse cycle on the washing machine, and in the dishwasher as my rinse aid. Never buy fabric softener or rinse aid, vinegar does a great job and so much cheaper!!
Accidentally watched this again. Glad it did. Going to try the garbage pushing down trick. Hate using garbage bags. Even if they were cheap it is still a waste throwing them out not filled up..
1.) Recently it was time to replace my electric stove instead of purchasing a new one I started using a one burner hotplate and a toaster oven..saves space and electricity. 2. I place used toilet paper into the trash not into the toilet. 3. I replaced my refrigerator and instead just use a cooler. I don't have/ use many items that require refrigeration. 4. I don't go out much and when I have to go far I take public transportation. 5. I try to buy used items. I recently purchased a old reliable sewing machine. No electronics and easy to repair. 6. I hang dry everything. Nice size clothes line in my backyard. 7. I mend everything! 8. I have been entertaining myself with frugal hobbies including sewing with fabric from my stash. 9. I wash extra large loads of laundry and use 1 tablespoon of generic powdered laundry detergent per load. Yes! My clothes do get clean. 10. I shower about every 3rd day in the winter and take sponge baths daily. I don't get that dirty. 11. I wear my outer clothes 1 week prior to washing. I wash underwear and socks after each use. 12. I have stopped buying all junk food.
I think we must be twins. I do almost everything you do. Stove needs replacing, but to save money I opted for a hot plate and use my toaster oven almost exclusively but also my microwave. Went with a used minifridge after my big fridge went out. Well... I do buy some junk food but it is very limited, as my grandson lives with me and loves chips and sweets.
Lightbulb moment! Cook in the morning! Great idea! I'm always so burnt out by 5 pm to think about starting dinner but in the morning, no problem! What a flexible Franny you are to be able to stand in your garbage can! LOL Love it!
I probably could do some of the things your plumber(s) recommended, but I just cannot handle 1-ply TP; I have tried. I was thinking this morning that I should run the "Clean" function on my oven this weekend, and I definitely am still in declutter mode (without bringing in new items). I am also trying to reduce my monthly expenses. I found an apartment that is a bit smaller, but the rent is much less and includes some of the services I pay for separately here. Fingers crossed I am able to make that big move soon!!
1 ply bamboo is good! Diy detergent first make it dry then add your water. I use a homemade washer soon so not as big of a deal! I'm tired of fighting with my parents washer for blowing a fuse
Hi,I buy less outdoor food,sometimes I hang dry laundry,cut up disinfectant wipes,use thinner & less costly trash bags,buy less shopping bags,drink less coffee,cut the night lights off,sooner & use automatic nightlights.
Love all your suggestions! I agree about the tooth brushing. I use a dry toothbrush and brush for about 6 minutes; so you have me beat. 😁 We save money by using a bidet. We installed one in both bathrooms and use organic reusable wipes to dry off. We started doing this in 2020 and never looked back.
Oh my gosh! I just found you and you are so real!! Thank you for the ideas. I have been retired for two years and just got a little part time job and I’m watching my pennies so your info is great! Thanks
I just found you on RUclips. I LOVE you and your tips. Thank you. I save by keeping track of left overs and fresh fruits and veggies and using them before they expire.
Awesome tip. I started buying similar to quilted northern, big time clog. Took me half a day to resolve. Going back to Scotts. Love this tip. Thank you so very much. On tight retirement budget, plumbers bills are out of this world.
I think garbage bags lining garbage bins is redundant and promotes plastic. Take the whole bin out to the trash can and rinse it when needed. The bin will probably last years until your foot (now unneeded) punches out the bottom! While I'm here: What's the deal with 1 vs. 2-ply toilet paper? If it's not thick enough for you, double it! I usually tear off 18" and fold it 3 times between applications.
🚽My sister's plumber taught us an important lesson. There are mainly two types of tissues in a household, the ones that are supposed to fall apart when wet - that would be toilet paper. And tissues that were developed to stay super strong when wet - that's kitchen wipes and paper hankies. The ones that do not fall apart should never ever be thrown into the toilet. I mean it's obvious but we, like many people, had thrown hankies into the toilet before. And when you wipe surfaces etc. in the bathroom...where does the tissue land? I hope not in the toilet. 🙂
I buy 1/3 of paper towels since covid started or less. There wasn't any to buy. I cut up 5 of my microfiber towels into squares and have a mass quanity. I have a mixing bowel mixed with vinegar and some water in my sink at all times. I clean up the counters and wave the crumbs in the garbage can, rinse the material and leave it in the bowel of vinegar to soak and disinfect for the next job. I also couldn't get bleach at the time neither and I have never looked back. Microfiber towels can be found at thrift stores. I change them out daily and wash them with my towels weekly. If push comes to shove, one could cut the squares smaller and make them into toilet paper for pee only. Also, my dryer broke down 9 years ago and I haven't had one since. My coworker got a new washer and dryer and tried to give me her old still working dryer. Didnt want it! I hang everything on a hanger to line dry or hang it over the banister to dry. I have no shame and my linen and clothes look new without that pilling.
So true about the dishwasher gel, a plumber told me this many years ago. I hadn't used gel yet, and I was glad he told me. The home made laundry detergent is the worst. I tried it several years ago and our laundry was so dingy. I started using pods and our laundry has been clean, bright and fresh ever since. I shop discount stores for pretty much everything. This way I have saved so much on the little things, I can afford nicer bigger things. tfs Have a good weekend Dawn ! 🥰🌷💐🌞🌛🍀✝💗
@@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom I usually use Walmart Great Value pods, or whatever name brand pods are the best price. Arm and Hammer is good too, Have a lovely day Dawn ! 🥰🌷💐🌞🌛🍀✝💗
Dawn, if you want to save on TP buy a bidet. And, like most other items, TP costs less at Grocery Outlet stores. Portable bidets can be found for $49.00, others cost a bit more, a simple solution, that will quickly pay for itself. I really enjoy a RUclips channel where I learn how to dress like a French Woman, as well as a couple of others that teach similar skills. Simple classic styled clothes, that are good quality last for many years and do not have to cost a fortune. My favourite item is a long camel coloured cashmere coat, that came from a boutique thrift store in England ten years ago. Makes me feel like a million dollars every time I wear it with knee high boots, plus hat and gloves trimmed with fake fur. A selection of silk or mohair scarves. belts, shoes and bags can all be combined to create different modern looks. Just yesterday, I came across a pair of London Fog snow boots, brand new. How could I say "No", when they were only 4.99? And, match my London Fog luggage? I'd challenge anyone to tell me the set isn't brand new, it is in perfect condition and cost $10.00 for all three pieces!
I save money by using the bags from the grocery store instead of garbage bags. We take the trash out once a day. Bonus is that there is no smelly trash anymore.
I keep my pjs on if I’m staying home, use cloth napkins instead of paper towels, use washable scrub sponges and washable mesh copper clothes, instead of disposable. Doing an extra spin cycle cuts down dryer time. I use a bidet. Bought TP online in bulk.
My husband insists we use Scott toilet tissue even though I hate it Septic cleaner told him that it's the best to save $$$ on not having to clean out the septic system
Im saving money by religiously washing every small or medium sized used fridge/freezer food bag. I dry them by tying them on my open kitchen window. Done in a day. Theyre blue which seems to deter insects but im no scientist !? Have a happy day. 😊🌞🌈
So true, everything you said. There’s a thrift store not too far away, near where I go anyway. It provides funds for a home for needy people. So when I find things around the house I no longer want or need, I donate them there. It’s a good feeling plus keeps me from being a hoarder! Plus, lots less to dust. I’m 73, don’t want to leave a junked up house for my children to get rid of!
Great tips thank you for sharing, may I offer you a tip for recycling,if you stand on a plastic bottle or milk carton and then put the lid on before it get air in it, it saves space🤗
Thank you for your tips!😊We do recycle just as much as we have trash. I use to use the cheaper toilet paper but a very bad idea for us. It only creates other problems health wise. I would not use a dry toothbrush with toothpaste as the dentist said how abrasive toothpaste is and never use more than a pea sized amount. It is a good idea to wet that brush to help with the abrasiveness. I take advantages of sales. One thing we do is: turn out lights if you are not in a room unless it is a lower or dimmer light in an area.
I save junk mail and snip blank parts. I reuse the envelope inserts for scratch or place blank labels over windows or writing. Use the manufacturers recommended amount of laundry detergent. Save cooking water for watering gardens and flowers - such as: after cooking corn on the cob, cool the water and water the garden. I hang my laundry on racks and on lines in laundry room and outdoors and in summer I put the racks on my deck outdoors. I wash socks and underwear in a basin and hang on hangers with clothespins if I need them before doing laundry. Taking shorter showers. I empty my pet bird’s seed each day into a bucket and use for wild birds. I repair what I can. Sew and knit and crochet and make gifts when able. So many ways to save when you have to.
Scott's is a better brand to use. I completely agree, but I changed my household over to a bidet. We use very little toliet paper. Once you go bidet you do not go back. Lol
Hi Dawn I went to the grocery store yesterday and I needed some laundry items and I actually got them for Free bc I had a $5 free off $5 or more cp so the only thing I had to pay was tax. Tfs 💕
A plumber told me that for my front load washing machine that I should use very little detergent. He said to pour detergent to the count of two and stop. In the machines I've had, this is less than what is marked on the washer's detergent dispenser. The plumber said that too many suds will destroy the pump, and that actually happened in my sister's washing machine. The single ply toilet paper is probably better for the plumbing because it will dissolve faster, but I always use more single ply toilet paper, so I'm not sure how much of a savings that would be for me. I guess I should do a comparison test and see.
I have compacted trash like that for years only I do it with a clean piece of trash that I am throwing away and push down with my hand, we often only fill 2 13 gallon kitchen trash bags a week for a household of 3
The laundry is a great starting point for improving frugality. Our modern day clothes that we tend to wear only once do not get very dirty. Unless you work down a coal mine or something like that, you need only the most minimal amount of laundry detergent. And as for all the scented extras like the little fragrance balls, softeners, etc, that’s just another way for the manufacturers to take your money.
Sod the environment I use all that I need to laundry wise cleaning wise and with 1 ply bog roll it tears far too easy I don't want to approach my sink with brown finger luckily I don't have to waste my life sorting rubbish it just all goes in one bin unwashed no label s removed ect
We have a free a cheap day when my money is low. I save coupons for that day. We go to the library. Ours is fabulous and has a large area for kids. In winter we go to the sledding hill, I take hot chocolate in a mug and magazines for me. We go to the beach or a free museum. I binder every year of free stuff to do throughout the year and write who would enjoy going. I even went on a free sleigh ride this year!!! Free stuff on line in your area or in the community news. Everyone always say those are the most fun.
I have clothes I’ve had for 10+ years. I don’t use my dryer for much other than sheets and towels. I air dry most of my clothes then I may pop them in the dryer for 5-10 minutes. Dryers are very hard on fibers. I believe this is why I can keep clothes for years and years.
I use a filter that lasts me 13 years and costs me $160 bucks it filters out many of the pullants that is in drinking water. And fhe water filter is sold on Amazon. It's call pure water....😊😊😊
I like seeing how you save money all around the house. When it comes to TP, I buy whatever's on sale. Never thought of it as clogging plumbing. I watched a RUclips video (Living on a Dime to....something, I don't remember what, by Tara and her mother) about how to use less...successfully. They said never to wad TP, but only to fold it. Tear off 4 squares, fold it over and use that. I can't quite be successful with 4 squares; I use 5. For, let's say, non-liquid needs for TP in the bathroom, more than 5 squares are needed. I roll out about 8-9 squares, then double that and fold it up into about 4-5 "faces" of the paper. One "face" or presentation of paper isn't enough to get clean, so I keep turning the folds over for a clean presentation of paper until I'm clean. I also keep a little spray bottle of water available to give a very slight mist to the paper before I use it. It acts a bit like a baby wipe...cleans better, I find. May that's TMI...but that's how I save on TP. I learned the mist of water from another video, which was about "freeganism". I don't change furnace/ AC filters enough, because it costs a fortune for me to get it done. I realize I should. Now that I'm diabetic, I can't eat potatoes anymore...😭. No carrots, beets, sweet potatoes, turnips, parsnips, etc. No root vegetables at all. Keeps me healthier, as root veggies have more sugar in them than other veggies, but still...😭😭😭. I think I'll survive, though!☺☺. I don't do the wash every week either. I live alone. I don't generate that much laundry. I wear clothing more than once, too. I not only rotate clothing, I rotate everything made out of cloth...sheets, towels, dish cloths, cleaning cloths, cloth napkins. I don't rotate curtains and drapes. I put them up, and those are the drapes for that window. I wash them about 2X a year. And I do wash them. I don't have them dry cleaned. When dry cleaners pressed in the pleats, I had drapes dry cleaned, because it's a bear of a job to do that at home with a regular sized ironing board. When dry cleaners started sending drapes back pressed flat, I stopped using dry cleaners for drapes. Now, I machine wash and dry curtains and drapes. I used to iron curtains (I like crisp linens), but no more. Now I put them up as soon as they come out of the dryer. I take drapes out of the dryer and hand press them, to put the pleats in. The pleats are softer that way, and look better. I spread them out on a bed to do that. Then hang them back up before they have a chance to get messed up. I say I "do" this now when really I used to do that. Now it only gets done if there's someone to help me. I can't do any of that on my own anymore. I know I'm dating myself by talking about pleated drapes. Drapes are expensive, or can be. I've bought what I loved, and just kept using them. As long as they're still in good shape, I see no need to buy more, or new ones. When I move, they'll get switched around some , like living room drapes go the bedroom, or kitchen curtains to the bathroom, etc. I rarely,if ever, but new drapes. I made a pleated valance once out of fabric leftover from a bed skirt...that matched the drapes, and I made kitchen curtains out of pillow cases once. I made the pleated valance by hand because I didn't have my sewing machine set up and re-making pillow cases is easy by hand. Otherwise, though, without a sewing machine set up n it'd be way too hard to make drapes. But, I'm always looking for ways to use what I already have when I need something. I love that Christmas top!! I love you, too! ❤
I'm stocking up on canned goods when I find them on sale. I no longer buy a different cleaning product for each job. I stopped buying dryer sheets and plug in air fresheners. I no longer buy bottled water. I keep a pitcher in the fridge instead. I catch water from the shower and use to water my plants. I unplug my microwave and small appliances when not in use.
I have apps for all the stores I shop at. I know Safeway, Sprouts, CVS and sometimes Fred Meyer has free coupons so that helps add to my pantry either for now or as a prepper item. We also don’t wash our clothes often…the way things are made these days they won’t last long if you wash them every time you wear them. I just read a book by the creators of the Buy Nothing Group and that’s a great way to get things you want or need without paying for it, plus it helps the environment when you don’t buy new. At my library they put long pieces of paper in your books that are on the hold shelf and I use those for my shopping list. I try to make things at home since it’s cheaper and healthier. I also like to cook based on what’s cheap. If I find discounts on steak then we’ll eat steak and if not, we can figure out something else. Just today at my Sprouts store I saw sirloin for $18.99 a pound and I’m pretty sure before recent events it was half that price! It’s getting ridiculous! I will say to invest in another freezer so you can stockpile when meat goes cheap. Months ago I stocked up on chicken breasts that was $.99 a pound then last week I found whole chickens for $.99 a pound and that was way cheaper than the cut up chicken pieces.
Like to see you put a board or barrier between your trash, and your shoes. Don't want to track egg shells or potato peels all over your floor or carpet.
I have a small chest freezer where things were getting lost and never used. I just purchased an upright freezer for the garage (looks like a single door refrigerator with shelves). I’ll be able to see everything I have and stock up.
Good tips. My husband is a plumber and he will only allow 1 ply TP in our house. lol. I really like how your house doesn't have a lot of clutter. Makes the house look so much better. I am working on de-cluttering.
We get 10c back per drink and beer can; we have our normal recycle bin picked up by council every 2 weeks. I'm restricting my grocery store visits and getting to my older frozen meats instead. NO other shopping!
Hi! We just had a clogged floor drain in our home that we had to get the Rotor Rooter guy out for! Not the brand Roto-Rooter but a Rotor Rooter guy! AND he was down in our basement looking in our sewer line and he could tell by looking with the camera in the sewer line what kind of torque paper we were using!!!! He said oh no! They're using Charmin Ultra Strong! The guy said to me you cannot use that kind of toilet paper! It's totally clogged up in your drain! He said to use ANGEL SOFT, or something like Scott tissue would also be fine! I found that crazy that you were talking about toilet paper and your plumber said that and our plumber said the same!! We do have roots in our lines that have to be cleaned out every 2 years.
Hello Cat litter tip Grab poo with a plastic freezer bag over hand. Do this every time a poo appears. If you have good quality litter it should stay ok for one week. My cat screams at me when its time for a change. I use a deep plastic box like those used for storage. Cat loves perching on the edge to get a good down ward push angle ! When cleaning boil kettle. Empty dirty litter. MAKE SURE CAT IS LOCKED OUT OF ROOM TO PREVENT JUMPING INTO BOILING WATER BY MISTAKE. pour in a little water and squirt of loo cleaner or bleach empty the rest of the kettle. Leave to soak 5 minutes. Swish around then lift loo seat and empty in to it. Dry lightly with kitchen towel. Fill to two inches with fresh litter. Wipe exterior if needed with wipes.
Over the decades, various plumbers have told us to avoid Quilted Northern like the plague and only use Scott to maintain our septic tank better. No pump-outs since
I try to use everything up (food scraps, household cleaners, personal items) before I buy anything else. I make my own laundry detergent, don't need or use fabric softeners, room fresheners etc. The less heavy chemicals, the better! I recycle all I can.and do most of my cooking from scratch. My brother lives next door and we often pot luck meals and ride share for shopping trips. I barter a lot with friends. I trade my fresh made jams and salsas for their empty canning jars etc. I'm so glad I've developed this thrifting mindset before this round of inflation hit!
I like to hear all your helpful hints. I cook in the mornings on my days off. There are only 2 of us and so we end up with more for another meal. I used to buy more frozen dinners but I have been watching 5 ingredient cooking on you tube and it is very easy and healthier to cook when I have the energy.
I hand wash my dishes. I use the wash water and rinse water that I catch in my white plastic basin to flush the toilet with my wash water, and follow it up with my rinse water after Ive mopped the floor and my bathroom. My husband doesn't follow this practice, because he goes nany times a day in his bathroom, therefore he has to go😅
So true about laundry stuff ! I have container laundry liquid that says 24 washes 900ml and got it on sale for €2 in Ireland . I literally get double it not triple the washes on this ! I use 10ml for a wash and cleans perfectly! I stopped reading those labels long time ago as make your guy more !
We are in the process of having a house built, so right now especially we are watching our money! Using what we have and not wasting thing. Great video
@@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom Thank you so much. I was telling my husband this morning about you. With my luck if I were to climb into the trash can, I would fall. LOL.
Dinner tonight left overs,and a pot of homemade mac and cheese .Copy cat stouffer's .I use a bidet, TP use minimal. Awkward at first but now I'm convinced . I enjoy all of your videos.
My plumber told me to put bleach down my kitchen and bathroom drains about once a month, it helps to eat any hair etc that gets stuck in the pipes..now question..you made sure to say you do not use your bare feet to push the garbage down, that you wear shoes..why do you then wear the same shoes on your floors and carpeting? Doesn't that spread yuck thru your house?
Omg, I haven't watched your channel in years. I used to be a regular viewer. I totally missed it. I'm finally back, and will forever stay. Thank you so much for all the great tips. 💖👌
I've been watching your excellent videos and reading peoples comments too...all very interesting with great tips. I never use a dryer, just hang laundry over 2 lines on the rack to ventilate it more and dries quicker, if more space is needed because of to much laundry then invest in a 2nd tower rack that is high%verticle instead horizontal...not using a dryer is normal in most countries and saves alot of electricity. Also garbage disposals are not normal in most countries, we seperate garbage manualy. When peeling/chopping veg, save certain skins or cut bits like carrots, onions, leeeks ~ i have a container in the freezer where i put them in , when its full i defreeze put in a pot add some water boil up, then simmer for 5 or 10mins...drain and thers veg stock for soup or stew..etc.. Never use laundry softener, waste of money and extremely unhealthy as chemical fumes are inhaled, also they are a major (over time)pipe blockers. How did humans for thousands of years manage without laundry softener. Its healthier for anyone to only have a hot drink or juice + some fruit or veg in the morning...all those breakfast menu habits we hsve are tasty fun but work against the natural cleaning process taking place in the body all morning.Less morning food is better health, more money saved. Hair conditioner and body lotions usualy have a thickening ingredient in them, so once approx. a third is used they can be topped up with water, shake the bottle and the product thickens up again. All tv. and internet should be switched off at the electricty switch at night and when going out...all those tiny lights are only about 3 watts... but thers several of them when added up they make light bulb watt usage, and all electrical appliances including washing machine when plugged in very slightly eat electricity. If a person lives with a very cold Winter season, once daily tempreatures go down to 5°C then switch off the fridge/freezer - and place all items somehow outdoors... Use plastic bags that carry toilet paper, paper towels, veg...etc as garbage bags Use any delivery boxes as paper garbage containers, fill up and throw. Wishing everyone luck ~ lets keep sharing!
I have 2 septic tanks in my yard. A company that vacuums the out the septic tanks recommended to me to put a packet of yeast down my toilette. The yeast packets have enzymes that help break down the poo and is better for your pipes and septic tank. So much cheaper than buying some of the products from the other septic tank companies. Some of those can be $30.00+.
My son showed me a RUclips channel called The Water Machine. I purchased it and my son helped me put it together. I am now putting my tap water into my Water Machine. It has a 3 gallon tank and uses 2 filters. It uses gravity of the water with the filters. According to the directions if you use 3 gallons of water per day the filters should last 5 years. My son gifted me 2 additional filters, so maybe we can get 10 years out of it. I have been using it for drinking, cooking and watering the cats. My son helped me locate my well and is putting a hand pump on it for my use. He says I can use my well water and filter it through my water machine. This will be helpful in the event that I am not able to get City water into the house. I stopped buying water bottles.
Saving typically results in you earning a lower return but with virtually no risk. In contrast, investing allows you the opportunity to earn a higher return, but you take on the risk of loss in order to do so.
I've come to realize that the key to amassing wealth lies in making sound investments. I purchased my first home at the age of 21 for $87,000 and sold it for $197,000. My second home, acquired for $170,000, was later sold for $320,000, and my third property, purchased at $300,000, fetched $589,000, with buyers covering all closing costs and expenses. Not reaching a million before retirement feels like an unfulfilled goal.
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I just saw this video and your comment. Do you still like the water machine?
Well I was wrong about just seeing this video 😂. I made a comment on it 4 months ago.
Helpful dental tips to prevent cavities(prevent dental visits) : 1. Do not rinse after brushing your teeth, just spit out the access. This allows for a soapy effect as the bubbles from the toothpaste gets chance to really go and lie in between the teeth.
2. Rinse your mouth with water after EVERY meal or when drinking anything other than water. This neutralizes the ph levels in the mouth preventing the acidic effect of the foods or liquids.
3. Consume nothing after your teeth are already brushed at night. If you do, make sure to brush again. For the saliva levels reduce almost completely at night(since you don't swallow while sleeping). Saliva going between the teeth is very healthy for it. The less saliva an individual produces, the more cavities they have.
I have never had a filling. Can you believe it?
Dawn you just knock it out if the oark iver and over.
Thank you so much for being so vulnerable and also caring about us enough to share all your great things you do to save money.
I learned two new ones today😁 ❤
You are so welcome
Greatest tip. Take care of what u have! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Always!
Absolutely great advice
My sainted Gramma was a Pro at that - out of necessity
This topic so hit home for me. Wearing clothes more then once unless they are really dirty … not buying valentines decorations because u are still decluttering and want to keep going … cooking from scratch and in the morning instead of at dinner time and being rushed . … trying to use up everything In your pantry … I used to stock up on ALOT of extra cleaning products which I no longer do… it takes up too much of my storage space and takes me far too long to go through them and I clean my house daily . But your favorite tip I got a chuckle out of was putting your foot in the wastebasket and crushing your own trash ! When my dad was alive he used to do the same thing !😊 thanks for the awesome tips as always and the great memory Dawn ! U are truly a beautiful human being inside and out !❤️
Thank you much Rose
I love to knit, crochet, and sew and it gets expensive to buy materials. I found a little consignment shop in our town and I have a commission-free shelf for $10 per month. Last month I sold almost $300 worth of hand made goods. I’m not making a lot of money, but it pays for my hobby.
That is wonderful. Handmade items are so hard to find. Glad you found a place to sell them. 😊👍😊
You are so gifted
I’m impressed with your standing in the trash Can to compact it.. That’s a new one for me. I never buy ink pens, rather whenever I’m in a business I always ask if they have pens advertising their businesses. And envelopes, I use those return envelopes from bills etc, and I unfold them so that the writing is inside and glue it back together with the blank side showing!! Also, I always have a small gift ready. I buy memo pads on sale, wrap them and stick an ink pen thru the bow.. I kept them in the trunk of my car along with greeting cards I made, always am ready for gift giving. I also bought small plants in the .99 cent store, brought them home, cared for them and when necessary, I repotted them in a pretty pot to give away or bring to the hospital when visiting a friend.These are just a few of my frugal fixes! Stay safe!!! 🎯🙏⚓️
I rearrange my items in the house...I will switch lamps from one room to another, candles from one table to another, repurpose book shelves to hold other items etc. I also plan my meals around my pantry and freezer/ fridge, make sure to use fresh product first. I am looking into older recipies my mother made ...she knew how to stretch a dollar.
I have been doing the same!
Interesting!! I had not thought about moving things around. I like that idea. That’s really smart. Thanks for tips.
That is so smart
I love the idea of moving things around. Brilliant!
My mom was always moving things make it pretty i do the same so do my three grown girls.
It's Saturday, I have the day off so I don't even shower since I'm not going anywhere, except maybe a walk for sunlight and exercise. Saves money on soap, shampoo, makeup and water.
Before you recycle paper, cut off blank areas and use them as note paper and book marks.
And don't waste money buying Post-Its!
You can use these bits of paper for that sort of thing...
Love your channel !!
very smart
use envelopes that had your bills inside of them to write on the back of them. {The empty envelope, not the bill, lol!}
@@lorettatayor5840 My mother always did that for her grocery shopping list.
Hi there Dawn & other pals, oftentimes I cut the blank pieces of envelopes too, as they make super shopping lists, also me & my spouse play word games with them such as finding how many words we can make out of one word such as CONSTANTINOPLE ect we find this is an excellent brain workout !
If you garden, shred excess paper for compost & mulch.
All of the little things add up, so I keep doing the little things that we all talk about. Currently working on getting used to 1/2 of the food on the plate, and no snacking. That is my goal. It continues to be a work in progress - not as much to save money, but to retrain my eyes to know what is "enough," and safeguard my health. Certainly the food bill is less!
You are so smart
When I cut back I started using a smaller plate.Then I ate less but since my plate was smaller I didnt feel deprived.It really helped.
I do Intermittent Fasting, eating at around 11:30 am and then again at 5 pm, no snacking. I can't believe how long the food lasts:) Wish I could talk dear hubby into it:) Lost 30 lbs.
What is really helping with my health is planning my healthy meals... it's the best. And I save money, because I don't waste any food.
I'm doing that too! It's hard but I'm trying to keep busy with other things instead of food. I only eat what I need and I don't eat at night it's been helping and good luck to you on your new eating journey!
I did not know about the toothpaste trick. I will definitely do that. I always add water to the bottle of soap shampoo dish washing detergent etc, there is plenty of product left before using a new one. Also tubes of hand lotions cut be cut open to get all the lotion that is left!!! Love you money mom
Lotion can also be diluted with a little water to get it all out, along with hair conditioner.
Great ideas!
Unless they are really nasty, I will wash/rinse aluminum foil and zip-lock bags. I reuse them several times. I bought micro-fiber cloths from the automotive department at Walmart. They were 10 for $5. I use those for spills and cleaning. No need for paper towels.
Great idea
Yes, I use cheap white washcloths for drying my hands and wiping up for the meal then I change it. A hand towel hangs on the fridge for people's hand washing but white are only for meal prep then I hot water and a little bleach. If I use a paper towel for a "non meat" clean up it goes in compost. Every organic other than meat goes in my compost pile.
I do many things, but one thing I do everyday is heat up my water for tea, hot chocolate, etc. I then put that hot water in a thermos. I unplug my electric tea pot from the wall and do not use it multiple times throughout the day. I only use it one time. I then take the hot water from my thermos to use for tea, hot chocolate, etc. The thermos I use has a glass inside, so my hot water stays hot until the next day. I also use my thermos to bring on road trips or will fill it if a storm is coming and we might lose power. A thermos is very important and every kitchen should have a couple in my opinion.
You can also do this with coffee. Make a pot of coffee one time and pour it in a thermos. Instead of using a Keurig and turning it on and off all day, make an old fashioned pot of coffee and put it in a thermos. This way small appliances are not running all day and getting turned off and on constantly. It saves the small appliances and your electric bill a little bit.
I agree, Natalie. I make a huge teapot of my favourite green tea in the morning (1.2 litres - it feels huge to me!) and then decant it into a thermos (double walled stainless steel inside). It stays hot for me to drink it all morning and into the early afternoon. I'm trying to keep my caffeine consumption low so it runs out at about the right time!
I love this tip. I’ve been looking for a way to keep water hot during power outages without spending a lot of money on a power bank. This is much more affordable. Thank you for the tip.
I got the idea from my parents who always made a pot of coffee and put it in a thermos. I do that when I watch my great-grandbabies, fill a thermos with hot water and when it's time to fix their bottles don't have to run tap till the water gets hot and waste water. Also with the babies being twins this saves time!
Such a simple idea and so frugal!
I agree as I unplug my small electric appliances when I travel for a few days. My niece said this saved her on electric and it really does. 🔌💡
Good evening , i live in south of France as a single man without family , i'm frugalist in order to be on retirement as soon as possible , i like watching international videos like this and sharing my experience : in december 2022 , i will be 40 years old and have closed the reimbursement of my simple apartment purchased in january 2014 , i renovated it recently , thanks to my savings on transport-food-accomodation , 12 years money earn back , i don't need to buy anothers clothes , go on fast food , have subscriptions channels , very careful with money
Next year , i will invest in real estates to get more money for retirement and protect from inflation , very excited in this new challenge , i wish you the best for your future and i tell you in french " bonne soiree " 😉
I LOVE France. The food and people are amazing. You are so smart
When we bought our house, the former owner did not have a garbage disposal in the kitchen. He would use those mesh sink strainers that would collect the small particles in the sink from going down the drain. The plumber that camera-inspected our sewer line said that it was really clean and that most people have plumbing problems in the kitchen because of their garbage disposal (putting too much stuff down the drain). He recommended that we continue doing what the former owner did with the mesh sink strainers. We have and it seems to be serving us well so far.
Get another strainer for the bath tub and coĺlect the hair straws when you shampoo your hair. Collect it with a wet piece of paper and throw in THE GARBAGE. DON'T FLUSH; it will form balls of hair in the pipes. This saves a lot of work.
Most homes in UK don't have waste disposal at all. Do Americans not separate rubbish for recycling?
@@belfastlass3474 I recycle and compost everything, so I'm very low in garbage (23,5 grams/day). It is almost only dirty plastic wrappers and such.
@@belfastlass3474 It all depends on the Americans and where you put your waste. We have a disposal, but I rarely put anything down it. Food scraps that are edible go outside for the animals and peelings, egg shells, tea bags, etc all go in the compost. Recycling used to get sent to China, but that was stopped. Now I think it's all about compliance.
@@belfastlass3474 it depends on the state. Some states have excellent recycling and some have almost nothing. Also, a lot of apartments don't have recycling.
I’m my own trash compactor 😂 I laughed so hard . You have a great content .
Thank you
Me too....It's called leftovers and I am the Master.
We use Scott too and I don't buy holiday decor either cuz I don't like storing it. We make our own laundry soap and fabric softener. We don't have a microwave or a dishwasher or central heat and air.
How do you do the laundry soap?
I wear Christmas stuff year round. 😆 I started cooking in the morning too and it’s way more fun than doing it when I’m exhausted at night.
I love it
Pinch a Penny with Jenny - I agree with you about cooking in the morning. Many years ago when my first baby was a newborn my mother advised me to always plan & begin preparations for the evening meal early in the day. I still follow this advice & it's great to have most of the dinner done when you're feeling tired later on.
@@jennyt7612 Exactly! By the evening, I'm ready to just shove anything into my mouth haha!
I absolutely hate cooking in the morning but I do a lot of cooking in the late afternoon and meal prep things during that time since it's when I'm functioning at my peak lol. If you make waffles, make the whole box at once and freeze the extras and toast up as needed. If you make banana bread or muffins make double and freeze the extra and thaw as you want them. Freeze your dinner leftovers(or any meal really) instead of shoving them in the fridge, I tend to not want to eat the same thing again right away and it keeps me from wasting it if I freeze it and that tends to be lunch when it's just me and the babies at home(babies barely eat lol). I'd rather cook a ton at once than be in and out of the kitchen all day lol.
Great tips! Thanks. One thing I discovered years ago is half the dishwasher soap works just fine. I also watch Prepper Princess and started watering down the laundry soap. That works just as well too, also body soap and shampoo. All that saves money and is easier on your pipes. I am working on less food waste with meal planning and shopping lists.
I am working on less food waste too
I totally use way less laundry detergent than recommended. My clothes are always clean and nice.
I watch Prepper Princess too (Actually I watch Mr. Rocky Pants...)
@@ninakoinz8477 I adore Prepper Princess and my nephew Rocky.
@@jacquelinejordan1588 I do this too 👍
We're eating out of our pantry and freezer this week. I didn't realize I had forgotten about so many things I need to use.
I got rid of my indoor garbage can. I use my excess grocery bags and take the bags out each day. It saves on bags and cuts down on most of the smells of a full can. Garbage bags are expensive. As long as my company doesn't complain, I'll keep using my grocery bags.
I don't flush much paper. I use my bags for tp, as well. Take it out daily.
I lived overseas where plumbing is horrible. I also use grocery bags for used tp, saves the septic line:) Glad you mentioned this, now I know I'm not alone. :)
First time I watched your show. I cut the dryer sheets in half . I find that they work just like a whole sheet. I don't throw away the used sheets l put nice smells on them and tuck them into dresser drawers, shoes that l wear occasionally and put a new in your winter boots, coats etc. For fresh smells when you need them again.
Hi Doreen. What a great idea
Since I now am retired and work part-time from home, I have noticed I can wear the same outer clothes many times and the cats don't care. This saves on the laundry bill by about 40%. I now send my laundry out about twice a month instead of 3 or 4 times. Also every time I get an unexpected amount of money showing up in my checking account, I immediately take it to my other bank to keep it out of sight, out of mind! Its a good mental trick.
So true about money, it doesn't burn a hole in your pocket if it's out of sight.
I use a small local credit union for 2 savings accounts. They are free and they don't have ATM cards. You have to physically walk into the bank to withdraw the money. I had money directly deposited every pay period. I never took out money because of the hassle. It is fabulous.
2 things I love and that save me money. During the pandemic when everyone started hoarding TP, I purchased a bidet attachment. Saves a lot of TP. I also enjoy sparkling water so I purchased a Sodastream. I don't regret the expenses because over time, they pay for themselves.
l freeze veg scraps and bones and make broth in the crock pot with them on cold days!!I dry and can as much as possible as not to waste food!!
I would love to see how you clean the oven. That is gleaming! 😮❤️✔️ Bravo!
I did a video on this a long time ago
Today, I went to Goodwill thrift store, where pink tag items are 50 percent off this week and I get a senior discount of 25 percent every Monday because I am over 55 year old. I bought pants and shirts for 2 of my children and myself, and a nice mixing bowl, a steak knife, and a huge coffee table book about Pennsylvania forests. Many of the clothes were new, without tags. It was a good haul, and it saved us a tremendous amount of money.
When I got home, I had a lunch of leftovers. Breakfast was hot cereal made from store brand oats that come in a large 42 ounce canister that cost us $2.79.
I think I did alright today.
Thank you for this video, Money Mom, and God bless you.
That is amazing
I hope it was trousers and not pants as in under garments from the good will store
@@kymclinton3140 For my son were some khaki trousers, and for my daughter were two pairs of new linen lounge pants. The coffee table book that we got at the same time, our cats have taken over. It is their new favorite bed. Thank you for the comment.
I am using my Christmas decor year around, everything is turning into the buffalo plaid and red trucks. Started doing this like 3 years ago. I am working on having nothing to do but put up my tree. Time goes so fast, seems like all I do is take down and put up. So this is helping.
Oh you are a lovely person! I held my breath when you were getting out of the rubbish bin (we call it rubbish bin where i.come from Ireland!). Keep safe! Xx
Thank you lovely lady
We get paper bags at the grocery stores - so thin they can't really be reused for groceries, so I collect household trash in them, and also line the boot tray to sop up water.
We still get thick paper bags and I love them. I especially like the ones with rope-type handles. Simple things please me so much, lol.
If you are drying your bath towels in a machine, I recommend using the smallest, lightest-weight bath towels and washcloths possible. Look for "quick-drying" options. Sometimes you can even use a larger hand towel to dry yourself after a shower. I'm a large person, and if it works for me, it will work for anyone. This will significantly cut your energy usage for washing and drying.
great idea
I hang dry my towels until almost dry then put in dryer to soften them❤
Wool drier balls.
We use Beach towels very thin and long and dry way quicker than thick fluffy bath towels, and who wants their dryer on for hours in the summer.... Not me
Nancy, I agree. I have used a good sized hand towel for drying after a shower & it works fine.
Great ideas. My septic man told me to test my TP by holding it under running water. It should just dissolve quickly where the water runs over it. So important to maintain what we have, all of our home systems and appliances are so expensive nowdays. I'm washing in cold water now and using about 1/4 of the detergent. I cut my dryer sheets in half when I use them, but don't use them regularly. Hanging up many of my heavier items and towels to dry on my drying racks. I'm going to do your trick with brushing my teeth, you won't be letting the water run while brushing either. LOL. Its just my husband and I and we wear our jeans for multiple days and do limited numbers of loads of laundry. We are only going to the grocery to buy loss leaders and dairy and fresh vegs and fruits. We are doing great on elimitating food waste, we are eating the leftovers or remaking them. I'm totally with you on cooking early in the day, boy in the evening I just don't feel like doing it. I've stayed away from thrift stores since January, like you I'm not bringing any unnecessary items into my home. I don't need any additional decor or clothing no matter how good the deal is, so I'm just avoiding shopping. Also I've polished up my leather shoes which were looking a bit shabby and now they look brand new.
That is good to know
Great tips! The Walmart makes Great Value brand one-ply 1000 sheet rolls and they usually sell them right next to the Scott. It's more affordable and works great
Walmart Great Value tp is also one of the few brands recommended by Consumer Reports for quick decomposing in a septic tank.
@@celestemc6889 oh that's interesting. Thanks for sharing
Aldi has excellent 1-ply tissue -very good value-if you have Aldi close by of course
@@martawyszniewski7424 true, I've used Aldi one ply as well. It works yet it a little less soft than the Walmart GV brand
You have a good, sensible plumber. Years ago, we experimented with making our own laundry detergent that many frugal RUclipsrs promote and we ended up with a horrible slime build up in our pipes from the detergent that kept thickening and ultimately had a rather large plumbing bill! Never again. Now I watch sales and use a smaller amount in the wash loads quite inexpensively.
Sounds smart
Great advice!! I’m so glad you said this. I’ve been thinking about making some of my own products. Your unfortunate experience is a good reminder to think about the potential consequences before trying to save money on making it myself.
Thank you for the warning! Sometimes we do things ourselves, which it is definitely good to save money or to be independent. But sometimes we save more money and stress by just outsourcing certain things.
Interesting. I've been too lazy to make my own, have used much less detergent. I hope that works out in the ling run.
We had that issue with zote (we use cloth diapers and zote was recommended) that was nasty we do make our own powdered laundry soap and have never had an issue but the liquid kinds always made sludge
Great share, Dawn. I work from home too, so I’m pretty casual. I generally only wear “nice” clothes to church and such. 🤣
I would like to wear jammies every where
I automatically dilute my liquid laundry detergent, softener and any other liquid laundry product with water. I use half water and half product, divided and filled in old containers I saved. Not only does it save money but it saves gummy buildup in the washer receptacles and pipes. My clothes are just as clean with this method as a friend who is a repaiman says most people use too much in their washer anyway.
I also water it down, Once a week I run a load of 3-5 cups white vinegar through both my washing machine& dishwasher, help both to run better gets rid of any yucky, yesterday it was what looked like rung around the bath tub in my washing machine,🤢
@@kamicrum4408 I do the same thing, use vinegar for my rinse cycle on the washing machine, and in the dishwasher as my rinse aid. Never buy fabric softener or rinse aid, vinegar does a great job and so much cheaper!!
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I use just a tablespoon of laundry detergent and I have a measuring spoon to measure with. I have a HE front loader.
If the clothes are not thrift shop sourced or heavily soiled I don't use detergent at all.
Love this lady!
Love you
Accidentally watched this again. Glad it did. Going to try the garbage pushing down trick. Hate using garbage bags. Even if they were cheap it is still a waste throwing them out not filled up..
1.) Recently it was time to replace my electric stove instead of purchasing a new one I started using a one burner hotplate and a toaster oven..saves space and electricity.
2. I place used toilet paper into the trash not into the toilet.
3. I replaced my refrigerator and instead just use a cooler. I don't have/ use many items that require refrigeration.
4. I don't go out much and when I have to go far I take public transportation.
5. I try to buy used items. I recently purchased a old reliable sewing machine. No electronics and easy to repair.
6. I hang dry everything. Nice size clothes line in my backyard.
7. I mend everything!
8. I have been entertaining myself with frugal hobbies including sewing with fabric from my stash.
9. I wash extra large loads of laundry and use 1 tablespoon of generic powdered laundry detergent per load. Yes! My clothes do get clean.
10. I shower about every 3rd day in the winter and take sponge baths daily. I don't get that dirty.
11. I wear my outer clothes 1 week prior to washing. I wash underwear and socks after each use.
12. I have stopped buying all junk food.
We can all strive to be as frugal as you! 👍
You are amazing
Wow! You are an inspiration!
Good focus! From V’s wife
I think we must be twins. I do almost everything you do. Stove needs replacing, but to save money I opted for a hot plate and use my toaster oven almost exclusively but also my microwave. Went with a used minifridge after my big fridge went out. Well... I do buy some junk food but it is very limited, as my grandson lives with me and loves chips and sweets.
Lightbulb moment! Cook in the morning! Great idea! I'm always so burnt out by 5 pm to think about starting dinner but in the morning, no problem! What a flexible Franny you are to be able to stand in your garbage can! LOL Love it!
It works for me
My husband uses his hand to push down the trash. EEEWW! I always yell at him to wash his hands.
Yes! 💡
Cook enough basic food..noodles. rice. broccoli, cauliflower all ingredients to mix in for meals in the week.
I probably could do some of the things your plumber(s) recommended, but I just cannot handle 1-ply TP; I have tried. I was thinking this morning that I should run the "Clean" function on my oven this weekend, and I definitely am still in declutter mode (without bringing in new items). I am also trying to reduce my monthly expenses. I found an apartment that is a bit smaller, but the rent is much less and includes some of the services I pay for separately here. Fingers crossed I am able to make that big move soon!!
Good for you, Debbie Lee. Your efforts are paying off.
Which laundry detergent and type did he recommended you use? ❤️
1 ply bamboo is good! Diy detergent first make it dry then add your water.
I use a homemade washer soon so not as big of a deal! I'm tired of fighting with my parents washer for blowing a fuse
I so hope you get the new apartment, it sounds like a really good deal. Good luck! 👍
@@3TXSisters Thanks so much. I’m hopeful!!
Scott's one ply also reduces the lint that clings to the tile and sink.
Hi,I buy less outdoor food,sometimes I hang dry laundry,cut up disinfectant wipes,use thinner & less costly trash bags,buy less shopping bags,drink less coffee,cut the night lights off,sooner & use automatic nightlights.
Love all your suggestions! I agree about the tooth brushing. I use a dry toothbrush and brush for about 6 minutes; so you have me beat. 😁 We save money by using a bidet. We installed one in both bathrooms and use organic reusable wipes to dry off. We started doing this in 2020 and never looked back.
That is so smart. Thank you Lori.
Oh my gosh! I just found you and you are so real!! Thank you for the ideas. I have been retired for two years and just got a little part time job and I’m watching my pennies so your info is great! Thanks
Thank you. I so appreciate this comment
I just found you on RUclips. I LOVE you and your tips. Thank you. I save by keeping track of left overs and fresh fruits and veggies and using them before they expire.
Welcome!
Awesome tip. I started buying similar to quilted northern, big time clog. Took me half a day to resolve. Going back to Scotts. Love this tip. Thank you so very much. On tight retirement budget, plumbers bills are out of this world.
Those were great tips,I especially liked the one about the trash cans. When decorating, I usually put out some decorations that my grandkids made.
I think garbage bags lining garbage bins is redundant and promotes plastic.
Take the whole bin out to the trash can and rinse it when needed. The bin will probably last years until your foot (now unneeded) punches out the bottom!
While I'm here: What's the deal with 1 vs. 2-ply toilet paper? If it's not thick enough for you, double it! I usually tear off 18" and fold it 3 times between applications.
They started 'PAYT' (Pay as you throw) a few years ago. I "compacted" a small bag for 6 weeks. Weighed about 30 lbs!
🚽My sister's plumber taught us an important lesson. There are mainly two types of tissues in a household, the ones that are supposed to fall apart when wet - that would be toilet paper. And tissues that were developed to stay super strong when wet - that's kitchen wipes and paper hankies. The ones that do not fall apart should never ever be thrown into the toilet. I mean it's obvious but we, like many people, had thrown hankies into the toilet before. And when you wipe surfaces etc. in the bathroom...where does the tissue land? I hope not in the toilet. 🙂
I buy 1/3 of paper towels since covid started or less. There wasn't any to buy. I cut up 5 of my microfiber towels into squares and have a mass quanity. I have a mixing bowel mixed with vinegar and some water in my sink at all times. I clean up the counters and wave the crumbs in the garbage can, rinse the material and leave it in the bowel of vinegar to soak and disinfect for the next job. I also couldn't get bleach at the time neither and I have never looked back. Microfiber towels can be found at thrift stores. I change them out daily and wash them with my towels weekly. If push comes to shove, one could cut the squares smaller and make them into toilet paper for pee only. Also, my dryer broke down 9 years ago and I haven't had one since. My coworker got a new washer and dryer and tried to give me her old still working dryer. Didnt want it! I hang everything on a hanger to line dry or hang it over the banister to dry. I have no shame and my linen and clothes look new without that pilling.
That is wonderful
So true about the dishwasher gel, a plumber told me this many years ago. I hadn't used gel yet, and I was glad he told me. The home made laundry detergent is the worst. I tried it several years ago and our laundry was so dingy. I started using pods and our laundry has been clean, bright and fresh ever since. I shop discount stores for pretty much everything. This way I have saved so much on the little things, I can afford nicer bigger things. tfs Have a good weekend Dawn ! 🥰🌷💐🌞🌛🍀✝💗
What kind of laundry detergent do you use?
@@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom I usually use Walmart Great Value pods, or whatever name brand pods are the best price. Arm and Hammer is good too, Have a lovely day Dawn ! 🥰🌷💐🌞🌛🍀✝💗
Make your own decorations from what you have
Yes, or use red and pink things you already have to fix things up and jazz it up with what you have.
Dawn, if you want to save on TP buy a bidet. And, like most other items, TP costs less at Grocery Outlet stores. Portable bidets can be found for $49.00, others cost a bit more, a simple solution, that will quickly pay for itself. I really enjoy a RUclips channel where I learn how to dress like a French Woman, as well as a couple of others that teach similar skills. Simple classic styled clothes, that are good quality last for many years and do not have to cost a fortune. My favourite item is a long camel coloured cashmere coat, that came from a boutique thrift store in England ten years ago. Makes me feel like a million dollars every time I wear it with knee high boots, plus hat and gloves trimmed with fake fur. A selection of silk or mohair scarves. belts, shoes and bags can all be combined to create different modern looks. Just yesterday, I came across a pair of London Fog snow boots, brand new. How could I say "No", when they were only 4.99? And, match my London Fog luggage? I'd challenge anyone to tell me the set isn't brand new, it is in perfect condition and cost $10.00 for all three pieces!
I save money by using the bags from the grocery store instead of garbage bags. We take the trash out once a day. Bonus is that there is no smelly trash anymore.
I keep my pjs on if I’m staying home, use cloth napkins instead of paper towels, use washable scrub sponges and washable mesh copper clothes, instead of disposable. Doing an extra spin cycle cuts down dryer time. I use a bidet. Bought TP online in bulk.
Great tip!
My husband insists we use Scott toilet tissue even though I hate it Septic cleaner told him that it's the best to save $$$ on not having to clean out the septic system
Im saving money by religiously washing every small or medium sized used fridge/freezer food bag. I dry them by tying them on my open kitchen window. Done in a day. Theyre blue which seems to deter insects but im no scientist !? Have a happy day. 😊🌞🌈
so smart
So true, everything you said. There’s a thrift store not too far away, near where I go anyway. It provides funds for a home for needy people. So when I find things around the house I no longer want or need, I donate them there. It’s a good feeling plus keeps me from being a hoarder! Plus, lots less to dust. I’m 73, don’t want to leave a junked up house for my children to get rid of!
Great tips thank you for sharing, may I offer you a tip for recycling,if you stand on a plastic bottle or milk carton and then put the lid on before it get air in it, it saves space🤗
Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you for your tips!😊We do recycle just as much as we have trash. I use to use the cheaper toilet paper but a very bad idea for us. It only creates other problems health wise. I would not use a dry toothbrush with toothpaste as the dentist said how abrasive toothpaste is and never use more than a pea sized amount. It is a good idea to wet that brush to help with the abrasiveness. I take advantages of sales. One thing we do is: turn out lights if you are not in a room unless it is a lower or dimmer light in an area.
great tips
I save junk mail and snip blank parts. I reuse the envelope inserts for scratch or place blank labels over windows or writing. Use the manufacturers recommended amount of laundry detergent. Save cooking water for watering gardens and flowers - such as: after cooking corn on the cob, cool the water and water the garden. I hang my laundry on racks and on lines in laundry room and outdoors and in summer I put the racks on my deck outdoors. I wash socks and underwear in a basin and hang on hangers with clothespins if I need them before doing laundry. Taking shorter showers. I empty my pet bird’s seed each day into a bucket and use for wild birds. I repair what I can. Sew and knit and crochet and make gifts when able. So many ways to save when you have to.
You are amazing Cindy
I save garbage bags too that way!!!
I re use left overs in fridge for next meal.
Dawn, your own personal trash compactor "device" cracked me up. You are the best. 😊
so are you
Lol
Scott's is a better brand to use. I completely agree, but I changed my household over to a bidet. We use very little toliet paper. Once you go bidet you do not go back. Lol
Very true!!!! I 💝 my bidet! Scotts is my favorite TP, unfortunately it's
getting hard to find.
I wish I had a bidet.
@@kfitz192 I find Scott's in Family Dollar Stores.
@@jonnaborosky8836 Ah. We don't have a Family Dollar here.
@@jonnaborosky8836 You can add one on to your toilet for less than $40.
Hi Dawn I went to the grocery store yesterday and I needed some laundry items and I actually got them for Free bc I had a $5 free off $5 or more cp so the only thing I had to pay was tax. Tfs 💕
Great deal!
hurrah
A plumber told me that for my front load washing machine that I should use very little detergent. He said to pour detergent to the count of two and stop. In the machines I've had, this is less than what is marked on the washer's detergent dispenser. The plumber said that too many suds will destroy the pump, and that actually happened in my sister's washing machine. The single ply toilet paper is probably better for the plumbing because it will dissolve faster, but I always use more single ply toilet paper, so I'm not sure how much of a savings that would be for me. I guess I should do a comparison test and see.
That makes sense
I have compacted trash like that for years only I do it with a clean piece of trash that I am throwing away and push down with my hand, we often only fill 2 13 gallon kitchen trash bags a week for a household of 3
We use Scott's or generic toilet paper too. It was a hard switch going to one-ply but we save so much. Great tip.
That's a great idea!
The laundry is a great starting point for improving frugality. Our modern day clothes that we tend to wear only once do not get very dirty. Unless you work down a coal mine or something like that, you need only the most minimal amount of laundry detergent. And as for all the scented extras like the little fragrance balls, softeners, etc, that’s just another way for the manufacturers to take your money.
Also better for the environment to not use those things.
All that body smell dead skin ect yuk
Sod the environment I use all that I need to laundry wise cleaning wise and with 1 ply bog roll it tears far too easy I don't want to approach my sink with brown finger luckily I don't have to waste my life sorting rubbish it just all goes in one bin unwashed no label s removed ect
& Kym Clinton
It’s people like you that are causing Global warning. Think of the future/your children if you have any and stop being so selfish
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It’s people like you that are causing Global warning. Think of the future/your children if you have any and stop being so selfish
We have a free a cheap day when my money is low. I save coupons for that day. We go to the library. Ours is fabulous and has a large area for kids. In winter we go to the sledding hill, I take hot chocolate in a mug and magazines for me. We go to the beach or a free museum. I binder every year of free stuff to do throughout the year and write who would enjoy going. I even went on a free sleigh ride this year!!! Free stuff on line in your area or in the community news. Everyone always say those are the most fun.
I have clothes I’ve had for 10+ years. I don’t use my dryer for much other than sheets and towels. I air dry most of my clothes then I may pop them in the dryer for 5-10 minutes. Dryers are very hard on fibers. I believe this is why I can keep clothes for years and years.
Great tip!
I use a filter that lasts me 13 years and costs me $160 bucks it filters out many of the pullants that is in drinking water. And fhe water filter is sold on Amazon. It's call pure water....😊😊😊
I use family cloth for toilet paper it saves a lot of money
I like seeing how you save money all around the house. When it comes to TP, I buy whatever's on sale. Never thought of it as clogging plumbing.
I watched a RUclips video (Living on a Dime to....something, I don't remember what, by Tara and her mother) about how to use less...successfully. They said never to wad TP, but only to fold it. Tear off 4 squares, fold it over and use that. I can't quite be successful with 4 squares; I use 5. For, let's say, non-liquid needs for TP in the bathroom, more than 5 squares are needed. I roll out about 8-9 squares, then double that and fold it up into about 4-5 "faces" of the paper. One "face" or presentation of paper isn't enough to get clean, so I keep turning the folds over for a clean presentation of paper until I'm clean. I also keep a little spray bottle of water available to give a very slight mist to the paper before I use it. It acts a bit like a baby wipe...cleans better, I find. May that's TMI...but that's how I save on TP. I learned the mist of water from another video, which was about "freeganism".
I don't change furnace/ AC filters enough, because it costs a fortune for me to get it done. I realize I should.
Now that I'm diabetic, I can't eat potatoes anymore...😭. No carrots, beets, sweet potatoes, turnips, parsnips, etc. No root vegetables at all. Keeps me healthier, as root veggies have more sugar in them than other veggies, but still...😭😭😭. I think I'll survive, though!☺☺.
I don't do the wash every week either. I live alone. I don't generate that much laundry. I wear clothing more than once, too. I not only rotate clothing, I rotate everything made out of cloth...sheets, towels, dish cloths, cleaning cloths, cloth napkins. I don't rotate curtains and drapes. I put them up, and those are the drapes for that window. I wash them about 2X a year. And I do wash them. I don't have them dry cleaned. When dry cleaners pressed in the pleats, I had drapes dry cleaned, because it's a bear of a job to do that at home with a regular sized ironing board. When dry cleaners started sending drapes back pressed flat, I stopped using dry cleaners for drapes. Now, I machine wash and dry curtains and drapes. I used to iron curtains (I like crisp linens), but no more. Now I put them up as soon as they come out of the dryer. I take drapes out of the dryer and hand press them, to put the pleats in. The pleats are softer that way, and look better. I spread them out on a bed to do that. Then hang them back up before they have a chance to get messed up. I say I "do" this now when really I used to do that. Now it only gets done if there's someone to help me. I can't do any of that on my own anymore. I know I'm dating myself by talking about pleated drapes. Drapes are expensive, or can be. I've bought what I loved, and just kept using them. As long as they're still in good shape, I see no need to buy more, or new ones. When I move, they'll get switched around some , like living room drapes go the bedroom, or kitchen curtains to the bathroom, etc. I rarely,if ever, but new drapes. I made a pleated valance once out of fabric leftover from a bed skirt...that matched the drapes, and I made kitchen curtains out of pillow cases once. I made the pleated valance by hand because I didn't have my sewing machine set up and re-making pillow cases is easy by hand. Otherwise, though, without a sewing machine set up n it'd be way too hard to make drapes.
But, I'm always looking for ways to use what I already have when I need something.
I love that Christmas top!!
I love you, too! ❤
I aspire your tips
I'm stocking up on canned goods when I find them on sale. I no longer buy a different cleaning product for each job. I stopped buying dryer sheets and plug in air fresheners. I no longer buy bottled water. I keep a pitcher in the fridge instead. I catch water from the shower and use to water my plants. I unplug my microwave and small appliances when not in use.
Great tip!
I have apps for all the stores I shop at. I know Safeway, Sprouts, CVS and sometimes Fred Meyer has free coupons so that helps add to my pantry either for now or as a prepper item. We also don’t wash our clothes often…the way things are made these days they won’t last long if you wash them every time you wear them. I just read a book by the creators of the Buy Nothing Group and that’s a great way to get things you want or need without paying for it, plus it helps the environment when you don’t buy new. At my library they put long pieces of paper in your books that are on the hold shelf and I use those for my shopping list. I try to make things at home since it’s cheaper and healthier. I also like to cook based on what’s cheap. If I find discounts on steak then we’ll eat steak and if not, we can figure out something else. Just today at my Sprouts store I saw sirloin for $18.99 a pound and I’m pretty sure before recent events it was half that price! It’s getting ridiculous! I will say to invest in another freezer so you can stockpile when meat goes cheap. Months ago I stocked up on chicken breasts that was $.99 a pound then last week I found whole chickens for $.99 a pound and that was way cheaper than the cut up chicken pieces.
Like to see you put a board or barrier between your trash, and your shoes. Don't want to track egg shells or potato peels all over your floor or carpet.
I have a small chest freezer where things were getting lost and never used. I just purchased an upright freezer for the garage (looks like a single door refrigerator with shelves). I’ll be able to see everything I have and stock up.
How smart
Good tips. My husband is a plumber and he will only allow 1 ply TP in our house. lol. I really like how your house doesn't have a lot of clutter. Makes the house look so much better. I am working on de-cluttering.
That is awesome!
Thanks for the video. I save by eating out of the freezer as much as possible, and NEVER grocery shop without a list, and pay in cash.
We get 10c back per drink and beer can; we have our normal recycle bin picked up by council every 2 weeks. I'm restricting my grocery store visits and getting to my older frozen meats instead. NO other shopping!
Hi! We just had a clogged floor drain in our home that we had to get the Rotor Rooter guy out for! Not the brand Roto-Rooter but a Rotor Rooter guy! AND he was down in our basement looking in our sewer line and he could tell by looking with the camera in the sewer line what kind of torque paper we were using!!!! He said oh no! They're using Charmin Ultra Strong!
The guy said to me you cannot use that kind of toilet paper! It's totally clogged up in your drain! He said to use ANGEL SOFT, or something like Scott tissue would also be fine!
I found that crazy that you were talking about toilet paper and your plumber said that and our plumber said the same!! We do have roots in our lines that have to be cleaned out every 2 years.
this is good to know
Hello
Cat litter tip
Grab poo with a plastic freezer bag over hand. Do this every time a poo appears. If you have good quality litter it should stay ok for one week. My cat screams at me when its time for a change.
I use a deep plastic box like those used for storage. Cat loves perching on the edge to get a good down ward push angle !
When cleaning boil kettle. Empty dirty litter. MAKE SURE CAT IS LOCKED OUT OF ROOM TO PREVENT JUMPING INTO BOILING WATER BY MISTAKE. pour in a little water and squirt of loo cleaner or bleach empty the rest of the kettle. Leave to soak 5 minutes. Swish around then lift loo seat and empty in to it. Dry lightly with kitchen towel. Fill to two inches with fresh litter. Wipe exterior if needed with wipes.
Over the decades, various plumbers have told us to avoid Quilted Northern like the plague and only use Scott to maintain our septic tank better. No pump-outs since
I try to use everything up (food scraps, household cleaners, personal items) before I buy anything else. I make my own laundry detergent, don't need or use fabric softeners, room fresheners etc. The less heavy chemicals, the better! I recycle all I can.and do most of my cooking from scratch. My brother lives next door and we often pot luck meals and ride share for shopping trips. I barter a lot with friends. I trade my fresh made jams and salsas for their empty canning jars etc.
I'm so glad I've developed this thrifting mindset before this round of inflation hit!
so smart
I like to hear all your helpful hints. I cook in the mornings on my days off. There are only 2 of us and so we end up with more for another meal. I used to buy more frozen dinners but I have been watching 5 ingredient cooking on you tube and it is very easy and healthier to cook when I have the energy.
Sounds great!
Is “5 Ingredient Cooking”, the name of the channel??
Try" 2 ingredients" cooking..or" 3 ingredient" cooking on you tube
I hand wash my dishes. I use the wash water and rinse water that I catch in my white plastic basin to flush the toilet with my wash water, and follow it up with my rinse water after Ive mopped the floor and my bathroom. My husband doesn't follow this practice, because he goes nany times a day in his bathroom, therefore he has to go😅
So true about laundry stuff !
I have container laundry liquid that says 24 washes 900ml and got it on sale for €2 in Ireland .
I literally get double it not triple the washes on this !
I use 10ml for a wash and cleans perfectly! I stopped reading those labels long time ago as make your guy more !
Great video so agree with the tp I use Scott I find when I have bought other brands they go fast and I have heard not good for plumbing too
Get a $50.00 bidet. Saves you a lot of money on toilet paper. Plus you are so clean.
We are in the process of having a house built, so right now especially we are watching our money! Using what we have and not wasting thing. Great video
That is awesome!
@@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom Thank you so much. I was telling my husband this morning about you. With my luck if I were to climb into the trash can, I would fall. LOL.
Dinner tonight left overs,and a pot of homemade mac and cheese .Copy cat stouffer's .I use a bidet, TP use minimal. Awkward at first but now I'm convinced . I enjoy all of your videos.
My plumber told me to put bleach down my kitchen and bathroom drains about once a month, it helps to eat any hair etc that gets stuck in the pipes..now question..you made sure to say you do not use your bare feet to push the garbage down, that you wear shoes..why do you then wear the same shoes on your floors and carpeting? Doesn't that spread yuck thru your house?
Your oven is the cleanest I've ever seen! Great tips as always.
Thank you
Omg, I haven't watched your channel in years. I used to be a regular viewer. I totally missed it. I'm finally back, and will forever stay. Thank you so much for all the great tips. 💖👌
Thank you friend
I've been watching your excellent videos and reading peoples comments too...all very interesting with great tips.
I never use a dryer, just hang laundry over 2 lines on the rack to ventilate it more and dries quicker, if more space is needed because of to much laundry then invest in a 2nd tower rack that is high%verticle instead horizontal...not using a dryer is normal in most countries and saves alot of electricity. Also garbage disposals are not normal in most countries, we seperate garbage manualy. When peeling/chopping veg, save certain skins or cut bits like carrots, onions, leeeks ~ i have a container in the freezer where i put them in , when its full i defreeze put in a pot add some water boil up, then simmer for 5 or 10mins...drain and thers veg stock for soup or stew..etc.. Never use laundry softener, waste of money and extremely unhealthy as chemical fumes are inhaled, also they are a major (over time)pipe blockers. How did humans for thousands of years manage without laundry softener. Its healthier for anyone to only have a hot drink or juice + some fruit or veg in the morning...all those breakfast menu habits we hsve are tasty fun but work against the natural cleaning process taking place in the body all morning.Less morning food is better health, more money saved. Hair conditioner and body lotions usualy have a thickening ingredient in them, so once approx. a third is used they can be topped up with water, shake the bottle and the product thickens up again. All tv. and internet should be switched off at the electricty switch at night and when going out...all those tiny lights are only about 3 watts... but thers several of them when added up they make light bulb watt usage, and all electrical appliances including washing machine when plugged in very slightly eat electricity. If a person lives with a very cold Winter season, once daily tempreatures go down to 5°C then switch off the fridge/freezer - and place all items somehow outdoors...
Use plastic bags that carry toilet paper, paper towels, veg...etc as garbage bags
Use any delivery boxes as paper garbage containers, fill up and throw.
Wishing everyone luck ~ lets keep sharing!
Thank you for the wonderful comment
I have 2 septic tanks in my yard. A company that vacuums the out the septic tanks recommended to me to put a packet of yeast down my toilette. The yeast packets have enzymes that help break down the poo and is better for your pipes and septic tank. So much cheaper than buying some of the products from the other septic tank companies. Some of those can be $30.00+.
I never knew that
Good to know I'm not the only one who steps on the trash to smash it down!
Bidets are really helpful at cutting tp cost😀
So true!