We cut buying all the snack foods . Will make own and use air fryer to make potato and other vegetable chips bake cookies pies ect it's fun and a learning experience for kids to bake and cook
I have lived like this all my life. My husband and I I where both from very poor families. He had seven dollars in his pocket when we got married. I won't lie it's been tough. But to date with God's help, our home is pd for, truck, no credit card debt and a small bank account.
You are probably happier and more committed to each other than those who are financially well off. You don't have to be rich to live a rich life! Finding happiness in the little things that life has to offer....family, good friends, taking long walks in the woods, watching the sun set on a summer's eve...those things are free and bring joy to one's life. 😊
As a former piano teacher who used to receive tons of gifts, I would like to say that the best gift a parent can give any teacher is a child and parent who are respectful, diligent, and punctual. Material gifts are not necessary and are often not needed items.
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
My best money saving suggestion is to use RUclips when I need to repair something. I repaired my car ac, my washing machine, my sister’s dryer, and replaced parts on my dishwasher. There is someone out there who knows how to do things you don’t. I have saved hundreds of dollars on repairs.
I recently had a car problem that needed a new part. My mechanic quoted EU1,700 (USD2,010) for the part, plus labour. He said he'd 'ring around' to get me a cheaper part, but weeks went by and nothing happened. I used the internet to find a second-hand part and it cost me EU100 (USD118). I picked up the part and brought it to my mechanic, which did the job.
Yessssss!! I have done this several times. Also, I was using my mom's car once and I could not find the button to pop the hood anywhere! So like you said, I looked it up on RUclips and voila There it was!!!🤣
Absolutely agree with you! Fixed my dishwasher with 2 RUclips videos and a google search. Saved us $350 cause I thought we were gonna have to replace it.
Such a thing as going tooooo far. I respect others but not for me. I need my hypoallergenic laundry detergent. Makes me depressed living tooo.frugally. I have very few things. I have to force myself to shop. Thanks for the great vid
As a retired teacher, I would like to compliment on having your children write notes and letters to their teachers. Although gifts are nice and appreciated, it’s the handwritten notes that I have kept through the years. It still brings me untold joy to reread those cards and letters. I have a special box (my teacher treasures!) where I store them, and get them out about once a year and relive my time with that child ❤️
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
Teacher here, DO NOT buys us coffee cups or Knick knacks. Imagine getting 30 teacher coffee cups every year. What we really need is a gift card for our classroom, so we don’t have to spend our paychecks on our classrooms.
so many people are wasteful. I hate seeing anything go into the landfill or down the drain. Yes, I did grow up "poor" (by today's standards) but I think of all the great frugal knowledge I gained as a child. I unplug the toaster and coffee maker etc, turn off lights. My husband (who is a lawyer) has taken a salami sandwich to work almost every day while his colleagues eat in restaurants. Although we enjoy eating out, there is no point when the clock is ticking. My friends call me cheap. Yet I am generous with my money. My husband and I have taken my mother on her "dream trip" to Greece and covered the whole cost. We took her to restaurants, on tours, and on a small cruise. Thank the salami sandwiches and an unplugged toaster. It's all about choices.
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The vinegar smell goes away, in fact I don't smell it when I take clothes out of the washer. I haven't used commercial detergent or softener for 20 years due to my daughter's eczema.
Vinegar gets rid of odd smells, pet smells too. I don't use borax because I had heard and have noticed my clothes hold up much better without. Supposedly borax breaks down elastic in clothes. Also With pants I close the zipper and button the waist. It keeps the washer from using the zipper to grind holes in clothes- especially t-shirts.
So many great tips! Thanks so much for sharing! I've been frugal just about my whole life. I've taken it to extremes at times. I've done just about all you do except I've never had cable, Netflix or any other TV service. I subscribe to nothing I'd have to pay for. I check the library for free entertainment. I unplug everything, except the refrigerator, until I need it. Everything else I plug in to use it and then unplug it when I'm finished with it. I even turn the breaker off to stove at the breaker box until I'm ready to cook and then turn it off again when I'm finished cooking. I do use a dryer because I'm allergic to so many different pollens. Some things I dry in the basement on drying racks but there's limited space for that. Overall, I've cut down electricity use by 87%. It was unbelievable when I saw the bills going down! Before a shower or bath, I catch the water that would normally go down the drain while the water warms up. I put it in bottles and use it on gardens. I don't start using AC in the summer until it's 86--89 degrees outside. I open windows and use ceiling fans for as long as possible. In the fall I try to wait until Thanksgiving to turn on heat, but I've never made it that long. When it's 63--64 degrees inside, my nose starts to get cold. That's when I turn the heat on and keep it at 68 in the daytime and, unless it's freezing outside, I turn it off at night because I can use blankets at night to keep my nose warm. I also turn AC off at night in the summer. I'm only ever going to have one light on in the house. If I had children at home that would have to be different. I've done so many more things but if I list them all, this will be a book! Thanks again for sharing. I always ask for discounts. I use coupons at times but that can be a full time job. I do not take that to extremes. I do read sale flyers, meal plan and shop according to lowest prices. I challenge myself to wait as long as possible in between grocery shopping because every time we enter a store we're likely to do some unplanned spontaneous or impulsive shopping. I eat before grocery shopping and always shop alone. If we shop with others, it's easy to buy many more things to buy than we ever would on our own. I turn off water all the time I'm not using it. All of us know to turn it off while we brush teeth. I turn it off while I'm washing my face. I turn it off while I'm washing my hands. I turn it off while I'm showering. I get wet, turn the water off, wash hair, turn water on to rinse hair. Turn water off. Apply conditioner, wash. myself, then turn shower eater on again to rinse self and conditioner out of hair. Uses a fraction of the water a regular shower uses. I hand wash dishes. I start with a medium bowl of soap and water to wash dishes in and when a few are done I rinse them off in a smallish stream of water. I keep doing that till fishes are done. Saves a ton of water. I scavenge for berries and edible greens in the summer. All of us can always learn more from each other!
Jonna Borosky I love love love your post! That is what frugality is ! I do a lot of the very same things. Do you know that studies show using the dishwasher is cheaper than washing dishes for normal folks...but I believe you have that beat ! I would have loved it for you to go on and on I know I can pick up tricks from your habits.
Great tips! What do you use to catch the shower water? I'm trying to think how how that would work. I hate the sound of water just running into the drain.
I'm so proud of you! I escaped the house yesterday and window shopped thrift stores/mask on smoke filled skies. Cars outside there had bald tires, broken windows and tied bungee cords to broken trunks, three ladies leaving so thrilled with their finds they exclaimed, car doors sounded! as if they needed a crowbar to open and close them. Who can afford auto insurance, bicycle you say? not here in Montana we are to spread out and weather doesn't permit either. Do or do without.
@@Wonders19_ Thank you for your reply! I put a large stainless steel bowl in the shower under the shower head, so that the warming water falls into the bowl instead of going down the drain. Once I use the bowl in the shower that becomes it's only use. I don't go back to using it for food. I've also used plastic buckets in the past. Once the bucket or bowl is full, I pour it through the funnel into the plastic gallon bottles and store those. When it's time to water I take the gallon jugs and water with them. I use the gallon jugs over and over again. It's a little bit of a process but not much...only takes a few minutes, and it saves a lot on water.
Makeup remover: olive oil works amazing and it's good for your skin. Castor oil: great for all hair growth, not just lashes. I use it on my brows to thicken them. And I do a hair mask once a week with coconut oil and castor oil. scrub into my scalp, leave in for a couple hours, and then wash out.
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I stopped buying newspapers and magazines about 10 years ago. I estimate it's saved me about $8,000 to $10,000 over that time. I get all my news and lifestyle content from the internet. Also, I used to buy a takeaway coffee once or twice a day as part of my workday routine, until I realised it was costing me about $700 to $1,000 a year. I still like my caffeine boost, so I now bring a flask of coffee to work.
😢 So many ways I can't save money... Because I never wasted my money on them in the first place. 🥴 One of the benefits of growing up poor in the 50s & 60s was learning how to be frugal.
Im a prepper and frugal especially during this time it was really important for me to finish paying off my house. I over the years have done tons of research of the depression Era first thing people lost was thier houses. I got my house paid off.but I thought if I should die early in life my prepper and depression Era knowledge would go down the drain. So I have a binder with paper thats in plastic sleeves on paper and as I think of things that could be important during hard times it will be written down. You should do this for your family. All that wonderful important information
@@kelleyjerred8032 That's really great information. I hope your family appreciates it. How much have you stored up? Like how many cases of food, gallons of water, etc. Curious because I hear all kinds of stories of different ideas, some interesting and some really odd to me.
I grew up NOT poor in the 60s and you know I learned too to be frugal you don't have to be poor to learn that but to have a sound, good commonsense education that the upper middle classes usually provided in days of yore.
White vinegar is my go to cleaner. I save my old Sonic toothbrush heads, mark them witha sharpie and put them on my toothbrush base to clean faucets, tile, etc. Rechargeable power!
we were so frugal when I was growing up- when we ran short on CLOTH diapers, we substituted tee shirts and hand towels. washed diapers out in the toilet, then washed them by hand in the tub.
I washed my brother's diapers, rinsed the solids in the toilet then soaked and washed them in hot water and dry at the commercial laundry, we didn't have a washer. Those diapers were whiter than snow. After he was potty trained we used the diapers for the best cleaning and polishing cloths, tieing our hair up at night, hand towels in the bathroom, and any other odd and end. I don't have children but the mere thought of buying disposable diapers makes me weak and dizzy. Other than to travel, I couldn't see myself just throwing my money in the garbage like that.
@@julieb7785 absolutely. The so-called convenience has major drawbacks which in the long run is a 200-year decomposing nuisance. Brother is a grandfather now and I am sure those cloth diapers and their contents are long gone. Can't say the same for one Pamper. All the best Julie!
I am a retired teacher who can attest to the fact that a sweet note of genuine appreciation is greatly treasured. I once worked in a district where the parents thought it was a good idea to show how much money they had by giving expensive gifts to teachers. It resulted in a policy being passed that teachers could not accept any gratuity over $50.
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
I've not been using paper towels for years. But here's a pro tip: I keep 1 roll of paper towels for emergency gross stuff like vomit. A roll of paper towels will last us well over 4 years. It's nice to have!
I buy a two-pack of paper towels that last me over a year because I rarely use it. It's more for decor and when guests come over, which is not that often. I find it a waste. I keep the extra napkins that come with takeout (hardly ever do that,) or tissues crumpled up in the bottom of my handbag, or an extra paper towel from a restroom in a store to clean oily griddle pans and the like, then wash with soap and water. I never use paper towels.
Instead of throwing out the paper towel I dry my hands on while I'm out, I put it in my pocket or bag and it goes under my sink to be used later for spills. I haven't bought paper towels in 15 years and I still have a roll, out of three, left. 😅
I regularly had my hair cut 4-6 weekly for yrs. Cv19 taught me to use a good base haircut and now I trim as needed using thinning scissors and straight hair dressers scissors, and I've not gone to pay for a haircut in like 8 months. I also do my own root colour, buying supplies at hairdressers suppliers and save a bomb.
@@sharonliebenberg4777 my hair lady told me when i was a teen to take maybe 1/4 inch thick piece and twist it tight, the stuff poking out is split ends
I’m frugal but I do love my kitchen tools, to make my homemade meals easier to prepare, (we don’t eat out). They can be purchased for pennies on the dollar at second hand stores and garage sales. And it’s a one time purchase. My $60 food processor from Sears lasted 20 years!
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Did any one else from England spit out their tea when they saw her put a tea bag in the coffee maker! 😬. Just kidding, make it however works for you! 😁 Thanks for the great tips
At least she didn’t put it in the microwave! (That is a crime against tea.) I was actually going to look it up for myself, as I have the exact same problem with being seemingly incompetent when it comes to measuring fresh coffee, but if it’s how it appears and can be set to a specific temperature, it would also be handy for fresh/loose tea. Ideally, tea should be brewed at about 90-95°, so boiling water needs to cool slightly, and different tea varieties have quite varying brewing temps & times. There’s a couple of new devices on the market that now do the same thing for tea brewing - tap in your criteria and it does it all for you, but that’s a truly expensive unnecessary separate gadget really. I currently use a £7 temp probe on the hot water before depositing tea leaves. Add in that I’m disabled and can’t lift a kettle, and a combined coffee & tea maker would be ideal for me though. Assuming it can work on 240v and in °C!
I also use hair conditioner to shave my legs, but I put it in a small spray bottle with 1/2 water and 1/2 conditioner and shake before each use. Stretches the money even more.
Regarding #19. My mom has a 120/140 year old Rose bush in our yard, first planted by the people who built the house in 1887. Every year, she gave us a small bouquet of the Roses to give to our teachers. It was a free way to say, "thank you."
I am a teacher. Those are the gifts I appreciate--- flowers from someone's garden or a handwritten thank you card or thank you email. Clorox wipes are gold right now. A wonderful parent gifted me with 2 containers. Students can wipe their own desks with them.
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
At Walmart they let you bring home the hangers that are on pants or shorts the ones with the two hooks on each site or two clips. You can make your own potato chip clips for free by using those pant hangers and cutting them and they don’t cost you anything. Try that they’re free!
Me too. I figured out the active part is the area under the fingertips. Half is plenty. Also when it starts to get funky, you can pour boiling water over it in a bowl and let cool. Knocks out organisms.
I also cut my own hair also and I LOVE MY HAIR I stopped coloring it also and let my gorgeous grey grow out wow I've never loved my hair more then I do know.
I agree with the burner. It also causes the coffee to become bitter and acidic. A stainless steel carafe or a Yeti thermos to keep it hot, instead of using a burner that continues to cook the coffee. JUST MY OPINION, though. Not everyone is as sensitive to the change of bitterness in coffee as I am, and not everyone can afford a Yeti thermos.
I’m glad that you mentioned how your kids love sharing a room. Listening to my older sisters talking to each other (and also to me, ) are some of my favorite childhood memories. I have a co worker who bragged that each of his SEVEN children had their own bedroom AND bathroom. 🤮. How stupid. Those children aren’t even learning to wait their turn for the bathroom.
I consider myself to be an extremely frugal person, and at the same time I can see some benefits to children in a house with extra space and separate bedrooms for each child. Seven bedrooms with seven bathrooms I would call excessive. That's living too high.Separate bedrooms with shared bathrooms...I would approve. Speaking from experience, I'll say that overcrowding is not good for children.
@@hollyb6885 I know. Families have managed in small spaces. In this lady's case, she is talking about choosing to move her family of six into a very small space. You had two sisters and yourself...three of the same gender can manage with one bedroom. Mix of boys and girls should not be packed into an RV or very small house. I will never back down with this opinion. If at all possible, children should be provided with adequate sleeping and living space.
Our house has 3 people, one bathroom. It's not fun nor does it teach me patience. What I most remember from childhood is sharing a phone (home phones, my first cell phone came at 16). And we got dial up internet when I was about 11, so that made the phone line even more of a premium.
I have curly hair n my mom cut it for years and it’s actually easier cutting it than straight hair. We straighten my hair n then cut it dry n then let it curl up when it gets wet. Curly hair is actually super forgiving bc you can’t tell if something is off by a little bit like you can with straight hair. Not sure if this helps or matters at all but just letting you know!
I have curly hair and have been cutting it myself since I was 15. I find it easiest to wet it first. Bangs can end up too short, so check out their length beforehand .
Katherine Elkins You should cut it curly as you can shape it better. Look it up. Unless you wear it straight often, then it’s better to cut it straight so that it’s even when you wear it straight.
Every year, I call all my service providers and credit card companies to renegotiate rates. Sometimes I am successful and sometimes I am not but it’s worth a try. This year, I was able to get my internet bill down by $10 and phone bill down by $8. Last year, I was able to get my home alarm bill down by $20.
LOVE coconut aminos! My two youngest and myself have a soy allergy. I’m so happy we haven’t had to give up Asian food because of it. You should try it before you stop eating your favorite foods! 🥢🥠🍱🍣🥟🥡
@Patti Morris you can be allergic to ANYTHING, there are tons of cross contamination, herbicides, scents, ingredients not labeled because " too small percentage" medicines, cleaning products, , synthetic thread on that organic all cotton tee....with three allergic children believe me, I know.....🙄....even fresh ink on newspapers 🤦
I also have a handy tip for mothers trying to keep small children clothed. When our son was little, we pretty much bought all his clothing, except what he received as hand-me-downs, from thrift stores. Often, I would find a nearly-new looking pair of overalls or sleepers that was missing one or more snaps. I can't remember where I found it (we're going back more than 30 years here), but I bought a little gadget for installing snaps. It didn't cost much, and came with a nice supply of snaps in a few sizes. I still have it in my sewing kit.
I wrote (pre internet) to Oskosh asking the best way to replace a missing overall clip, and they replied by sending me a prepaid mailer so they could repair it for me. I bought the pair for $1 a a garage sale, and Oshkosh made them like new.
To save money on holiday decor I purchased a second hand set of neutral wood frames in various sizes. Each holiday I print out free images or reuse previously printed holiday images, and place them in the frames. It's made for some very charming touches.
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
Make my own cold tea with adding boiling water to pitcher with tea bags and after 1/2 hr take out the bags and cool in the fridge. Drink it instead of soda pop. Save $10 every 2 weeks.
I don't even use hot water. Just soak the tea bags in water, over several hours. Same for coffee grounds.. Steep those in water - you have to experiment with your water/coffee ground ratio to your taste. The only problem is that you have to plan ahead of time. Usually, these money saving ideas are much better for the environment, as well.
Yes! I did this at work. In our cafeteria you could get cup of ice tea for $1.25 or you could get a cup of ice for $0.25 and then go to the free coffee counter and add a free tea bag to small coffee cup using hot water from coffee machine, brew tea for about 2mins then pour on ice. Saved so much money doing this.
I fill a glass pitcher with cold water, add 10-12 tea bags (depending on type of tea), cover with foil and place outside on the deck for the sun to brew the tea. Longer is stronger.
There is a balance. If you use cloth napkins, you have to wash cloth napkins which includes water, the electric/gas of heating the water and running washer/dryer, wear on the washer/dryer, laundry powder, your labor. So I don't know that you are saving money. Same with using cleaning rags versus paper towels, using washable diapers or menstruation pads, etc. Disposable still rocks for me. The convenience tips the scales because I really think people aren't taking into account the hidden expenses (listed above) of using re-usable. So I keep a dish towel for drying hands but I also keep paper towels - balance. I tried using cloth napkins for a couple of years and nobody liked using them because it felt like you were messing up something. So I went back to paper napkins. As far as the environmental footprint... napkins, paper towels, wipes, toilet paper, tissue disintegrate pretty good. So I'm not worried about paper goods and the environment. Cloth takes longer to disintegrate (I would use cotton cloth if you are worried about it). But by the time you make (or purchase) cloth re-usables, you've spent more money up front and then the hidden costs of washing them over and over again adds up. So you are a wash on expense and the convenience tips the scale. So use balance. I read that using bar soap makes for more soap scum in your shower/bathtub. So I will continue to use body wash so I don't have to scrub too hard or use harsh chemicals to clean my bathtub/shower. When I used a bar soap, I used it all the way until the sliver would fit on the new bar of soap and glommed it on and used it up. My husband didn't. He threw away the sliver. It's all in the balance.
They get washed with the bath/shower towels and bed sheets. You don’t just wash them by themselves. Menstrual ones get rinsed with cold water in the tub after use & then washed with regular clothes.
As a former teacher, I completely agree with your thoughts on teacher gifts! The best gift is a student who takes the time to say thank you, and a handwritten note or hand-drawn card allows that kind gesture to become a keepsake. Likewise with the Jansport backpacks! My mom bought me a hot pink Jansport from Costco when I was in middle school, and I was still using it when I graduated from college! 😁
@Patti Morris Dry erase markers are always great!!!! Thick and thin. Pens are more of a personal choice as teachers buy their own. For pencils we prefer Tyconderoga brand as it is the only brand that lasts and sharpens well. The other pencils look cheaper but get eaten up fast in the pencil sharpener. Another thoughtful gift is an electric pencil sharpener as we need a new one almost yearly.
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
I really need to start doing this...I haven't just because of the sheer volume of laundry I do for 6 people. It would definitely save a lot of money though!
Linin Up Ducks Break down your washing to putting one load on at night. Hang it out in the morning. If it’s raining put it on a rack. It’s not so onerous that way.
One way I save money, I buy whole beef (half a cow) from a local butcher, grass fed cow and gets priced by hanging weight. Lots of beef for cheap if you can put the up front payment forward
Just a suggestion for the teacher tip - of course you can choose to save money either way. As a teacher myself, the hand written notes are such a wonderful and valued thing. I’d add that almost every teacher I know loves a simple gift card, that doesn’t add any clutter to their life or guilt but it does give a sense of appreciation. Just a suggestion 😊
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
Makeup Remover: I went to a fabric store, bought a couple yards of the plushiest plush fabric they had, cut out several squares to wash my makeup off & saved one piece the size of a beach towel for a bath blanket. The face clothes wash up like a dream with no staining. The bath blanket I use to cover myself in a hot epsom salt bath on the frequent occasions when I overdo it working in the garden. Hot water, 2 cups of Epsom salts, a few drops of any pretty essential oil, cover with bath blanket & the sore muscles are on their way to feeling better.
1. Drain cleaner (use salt and boiling water instead) 2. Store-bought cleaning products 3. K-Cups (Keurig) 4. Kitchen gadgets (uni-taskers) 5. Paper towels - use reusable/washable cloths and/or chamois from the Dollar store 6. Bathroom spray 7. Food bag clips - use binder clips instead 8. Laundry detergent 9. Fabric softener or dryer sheets - use reusable dryer balls instead 10. Specialty cookware 11. Cable 12. Trendy clothing - stick to classic looks that never go out of style 13. Brand name toner replacement for laser printer - buy generic instead 14. Souvenirs (make your own souvenirs instead) but Disney is their exception with a spending limit 15. Latest technology ... of anything 16. Expensive cell phone plans - bargain carriers instead use the same cell phone towers AT&Ts bargain carrier is Cricket Wireless Verizon's bargain carrier is Budget Wireless 17. Live in a smaller space (1600 sq feet for a family of 6) 18. Home or simple children's birthday parties 19. Teachers gifts 20. New backpacks every year 21. Haircuts - haircut at home 22. Make up remover 23. Disposable razors - uses straight razor or old fashioned safety razor 24. Lash lengthening and thickening products - use castor oil instead 25. Shaving cream or men's cologne - use shaving soap and brush insead insead 26. Eyebrows waxing - Nad eyebrow pen instead 27. Manicures/pedicures - do it yourself at home 28. Shaving cream - use hair conditioner instead 29. Only wear "full face" make up for filming RUclips videos or special outings 30. Men's expensive body wash - use regular bar soap instead
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
Love the tips! I always love watching videos on how to save money, even though I save a ton by doing my hair, nails, wax and everything at home. I love learning new ways. And I love what you said “what are you missing on because you have a bigger mortgage “ such a great way to look at it!
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
Nails: I bought a gel nail kit on Amazon with about ten colors. I bought separately a kit for gel polish removal. It's a game changer. I never went to salons because I felt they were unsanitary. This gives me the pleasure of having nice nails and it cost the amount of a single salon trip for about a years worth of service.
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
Me and my brother had our schoolbags all through the elementary school years and I loved that bag so much. Wonder if my mum could even believe it when she randomly bought them because we were starting school that year.
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
When we go to any destination, especially beach towns, we buy tshirts from the local Walmart instead of the expensive t shirt shops! Also, we get the free attractions pamphlets from hotels and make fridge magnets of the pics from them.
I saw some comments about skipping theme park/ vacation. But memories are worth the money. You don't want your kids to remember all the fun they didn't have.
I grew up with 4 brothers and sisters and we shared a room, were piss poor and I mean almost poverty level. You have some good tips, but couple of times honestly I rolled my eyes. Y’all really have it good.
I always roll my eyes at comments like yours. Everyone has it better or worse than someone else. This was a helpful video. If you look down your nose at it, don't watch it. No one is responsible for your miserable childhood. 🙄
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
My parents easily beat you out... we NEVER went to any theme parks or festivals. We only went to free places... like the Everglades or the Beach. I had ONE birthday party ... and it was a home one. I had just two backpacks growing up... and my dad always cut my hair... even thru most of high school. My parents were not "frugal" ... they were cheap. Once we had a choice to go thru the tunnel.. OR over this new bridge... which cost $.50 cents more. Dad made my brother and I pay .25 cents each... to experience the bridge. Granted we paid more attention to tgat bridge... but, imho.. a tad extreme dad. Trust me... you guys are living High off the Hog as they say.
@@betsyross2.065 No no... I never accepted their 'extreme frugality' as normal... instead I was ultimately able to see that was an unbalanced way to be. Extremes are rarely the way to go. The "middle way" is most often the best way. One good thing for me was... I did start saving for my first house by the age of 15. By 30 I had the money saved to buy a nice piece of land, and by 35 I had a lovely, modest, mortgage free home. Later, ironically, I inherited all the money my 'tight' parents died with. I really felt it was a shame they never truly got to enjoy their hard labors... they had no Balance. I guess that's typical of those who have gone thru The Great Depression. Of couse many people today seem to be unbalanced... in the other direction. 😟 THAT is sad also. God Bless. 🙏
Awesome! I love what you're doing! We do most of them too! Our cleaning rags are old bath towels(we'vebeen married 20 yr, so all our towels are warm out! Lol. And for chip clips, I can get clothes pins from dollar tree. I think I get 20 for $1.
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We sold our larger home and moved into one half the size. Used the money we saved for our children’s college savings plans. We also had our two daughters share a room, their whole childhood, which has been wonderful. I reduce the amount of wipes and bathroom sprays by using washcloths that are on their way to the washer on the bathroom counters, sinks, baseboards, room corners, etc, then toss in the wash.
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
I worked at a preschool once and the administration purchased a Keurig coffee machine for the staff lounge/lunchroom and everyone was abuzz about having a cup of coffee. Well, talk about a bunch of hype and oversell/ratings. First, it wasn't hot but more like lukewarm flavored water. I don't know if they did something to keep the heat low because there were small kids around (I never drank any hot beverages around the kids) or that room temperature flavored water was the norm but it was awful. There were lots of 'flavors' but they all tasted the same. I mean really, what is the difference between supposedly vanilla and supposedly french vanilla bean? Is there a difference, really? And as mentioned, it's just landfill fertilizer and 'she-she' fake swag. The only pleasure I got out of it was knowing I would never buy a Keurig and wouldn't wouldn't accept one if it were free. No offense to anyone who has one, it is just waste from my perspective, but to each her/his own.
One of my cost saving tips is that over the past several years, I have bought liquid dish and hand soap refills to make my own foaming soaps. There is the initial cost of buying the foaming soap but when it’s empty, I add the liquid soap to the bottom and *gently* fill with a slow stream of water up to an inch from the top. The amount of liquid soap depends on the size of the container but approx 3/4” - 1” is about enough. If you add the water too quickly, it will foam up inside the container and you’ll have to wait until the foam fizzles out to finish. Give the contents a quick stir to mix to combine well and don’t shake. Leave an inch at the top so when the pump is put back in place, you won’t overflow and have a mess to clean up. The best soaps to use are ones that are translucent. I have found that creamy, shiny and beaded soaps will not work well for this application. Depending on use, the pumps can last a really long time and seldom need replacing - maybe once a year. Cheers☺️
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
Here's a great laundry tip, wad up some tin foil into a ball the size of a baseball, throw it in the dryer and your clothes come out soft and static free. Better then any softener out there.
Yes, you are right about this tip. I did it for a long time then one day it seems it short circuit my dryer or something. The dryer stop working and it smelled like Smokey. The clothes did not finish it cycle. Afterwards I switched to the balls and alternate with hanging.
laundry - 32 yrs of vinegar as a fabric softener and balled up sock with safety pins in it to eliminate dryer static. Wash in cold water- hang most to dey. Water down detergent/dish soap. Cut sponges in half. put condiments, body wash, shampoo, and conditioner in food-safe squeeze bottle to slow down their pours and make products last 3x as long, drink water and unsweetened ice tea as opposed to sodas and juices
Thank you for getting straight to the point with your tips instead of talking us to death. Great info!... But I disagree about giving a gift to a teacher because they do so much more than we know, they deserve a gift.
Many teachers will tell you though that most gifts they get aren't practical. So many mugs, ornaments, etc. I think a homemade gift that can be used in the classroom would be a great idea. Or maybe donating used books (thrifted but in great shape) for their classroom would be much more appreciated. Just my opinion. But I do like the idea of a child taking the time to write a note and/or make a picture. I think most adults appreciate a child's creativity and effort.
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Great tips!!! My new purchase is a portable BIDET from Amazon for $8.00. I use warm water to clean. Then dry with family cloths. (I will be trying your pinking shears tip to cut them next time. ). No toilet paper needed.
Dana... I love your tips! I’ll be tossing sooo many non essential, unnecessary things 🙄 All the “ I need that items” all they do is take up extra space. Thank You for reminding us, that Less is more. $$$
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
We usually try to line dry clothes but when we use the dryer, those wool balls are the best! My clothes are way less static. I was a skeptic at first but they do work.
In Australia we line dry majority of the time. It is amazing to many of us how some countries that have loads of sun still use the dryer as the go to option when climate change is real. Clothes dried outside smell so much better too ☀️
A game-changer for coffee-making for me was to buy a $6 stovetop espresso maker to use with $2 espresso (Bustelo is my favorite.) It's the only cheap way I've found to get that deep, rich coffee taste that are in Starbucks/barista made drinks at home. Regular homemade coffee wasn't cutting it for me. If you like it iced, making ice cubes out of coffee helps immensely in not watering down the flavor. Also: I use extracts (Ocean State Job Lot has ones for $1) to add flavors. Almond is my favorite. As for laundry: Unless your clothes are filthy rotten dirty, they usually just need a little spruce-up scent wise. I use 1/2 of the recommended amount of detergent and the wash comes out fine.
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
You don’t have to use K cups with a Kerig , they have a reusable one that you put your own coffee in and use over and over. Cutting off cable is not only cost effective it will keep trash away from your children’s minds! Kudos for you , we did the same when our kids were young!
One could save even more money by not even expensive the electricity on such a device, further you could not drink any coffee. You could boil water in a pot for tea, or don't drink any caffeinated beverage to save even more.
@@nogrammer The coffee maker uses a lot less energy than boiling water on an electric stove. It uses less than an electric kettle too. I know because I have electrical problems in my kitchen, and if I run the kettle and the microwave at the same time, it will trip the breaker, but if I use my coffee maker, it doesn’t.
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
Hi I met you and your spouse in Roanoke Alabama when he represented me. I was a single mother of 3. I've kept up with your channel through the years but How pleasantly surprised I am to see that you guys are moving towards the RV life. I did the same in Oct. 2019 but I had no idea it was hip. I have mine on a small plot of land and am trying to build a cabin, garden and have a few farm animals. My one tip to offer you is: solar power! It is wonderful. Haha, I have motion censored solar lights throughout the property and even the porch. I have solar panels on my rooftop as well. It definitely helps on the power bill. Congrats and God bless
Hi! I remember you! Thanks for finding us! We are mulling over finding land so we can get out of campgrounds. Just don’t know where we would want to go yet.
I buy the twenty bulk pack of Cheapo white washcloths from Ollies (good stuff cheap) to use as "paper towels"....anything too gross then toss but otherwise wash with bleach.
Save the expense of wool balls. Just use a large, clean, soft, dry bath towel and add to dryer with wet laundry. When laundry is dry, just refold towel and store nearby til needed next. Save 15-30 minutes of dryer time.
LOL...I cut my own hair, too. I get a lot of surprised reactions because I have long, thick, curly hair. People seem to think that is harder, but I swear it is easier. My hair texture hides all my mistakes! ;)
One can buy Disney junk at Garage sales and thrift stores. Tidy them up , put them aside and take them with you when you go to Disneyland.. kids get "surprises" throughout the trip.
@@lw6502 do both, it's good to give them money to administer, it teaches loads of lessons early on, plus kids do deserve something new and special every once in a while ( this comes from a third generatio 2nd hand enthusiast) AND have them learn to find some "treasures dirt cheap, but let them in on the hunt....it also helps them learn how quickly things can devalueate....or value up and resell😊👌
Use vinegar in last rinse of washing clothes or blankets etc..its a softener and soo cheap. Also hang clothes 2 dry..power wasted with a dryer! Vinegar is a gr8 home cleaner 2 ! Christine from Australia
Oh I understand on cable. All I have is Wi-Fi. I don't own a TV. I don't watch TV and everything I do want to check out I watch on iPad. So that definitely brings my bill down to just having the Internet in the house. Good move on your part
Totally accurate about the dryer balls! The dryer sheets leave a film/sizing on your clothes and inhibit the absorbency in towels because of that film. Dryer balls are the way to go!
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
Oh my gosh! I clean a medical office in the evenings and I've often wondered why there is a box of matches on the sink counter next to the toilet... wow now I know thanks for all your good tips!
I am somewhat surprised by responses to teachers gifts. A recent study here in MA. found teachers were spending upwards of $300.yearly for basic supplies (so what if they can claim on their taxes!). Many are underpaid and expected to take extra course at their own expense. My city mayor' secretary makes more than teachers with 15-20 years experience! Gift cards and a note from the kids is perfect in my opinion.
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
Love the idea of using pinking shears. We use guest towels for napkins. I bought a bunch in St Thomas, in our honeymoon, and They were just sitting in the closet. I will look for the chamois Never bought a Keurig, don’t have an RV. We use old socks and tshirts for rags You could ditch Netflix by getting an Amazon Firestick. It’s like having a giant library of programs. We ditched cable three years ago, and never looked back! Our tv watching even includes more shows! BUt you have a lot of good tips.
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
Close water taps while washing. Take a shower while standing in a closed wash basin. When it's full, shower is over. I then use the water for the wc. First yr, I got 2 mths refund on my yearly bill. Grow your own veggies, even without garden. Use the pips, stumps or roots you would throw away otherwise.
If you dissolve bar soap in water you can get lots and lots of liquid soap and/or body wash. You can also make wrinkle release spray much much better than the commercial sprays by really diluting liquid soap or detergent.
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
Brilliant, young lady! Thank you! I can help you save even more money. Cut any and all support to that theme park which you won't mind doing if you research the child trafficking tunnels and the witnesses testimonies. The hidden "wicked" meanings. God Bless You and your family. P.S. I was a barber-stylist trained in precision haircuts,did a lot of military, and the curly hair is the easiest to do because it hides the minor cut discrepancies (like if the child moves suddenly). Keep up the great work and thank you for raising the next generation with good values.
Thank you for this comment. I will come right out and type what you left out...everything "Disney" is evil. I would never offer anything, from this corporation, to a child. I care too much about children to ever buy anything "Disney" for them.
Great tips! You are saving so much by the changes you have made that I feel that taking a very small amount from your savings to show appreciation for your children's teachers would certainly not be a loss!
Agreed. There have been many years in the past that we could not afford to give teacher gifts. This is the first year that our children have all had fantastic teachers. I would give them the moon if I could! I am though going to get them a gift card.
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
Oh my God I live in Central Florida. I'm sorry you're in love with Disney. But if you enjoy it that's good. They're bleeding you dry but you know it. As long as you know that you will do fine.
I've always used binder clips as bag clips. At one point in my life I considered buying bag clips because I thought using binder clips was weird. But honestly I'm too cheap to buy bag clips and I always have binder clips. I don't think I ever remember buying them. They just kind of show up in my house so that's what I use 😅
i buy ready grated cheeses and salad and similar. i've found if have to prepare fiddly things, i don't use them. prepared is a little dearer, but worth it if i use them.
Practical experience re: homemade laundry detergent and dryer balls: After using homemade laundry detergent for a couple of years I noticed our clothes were really dull in colour and the whites had greyed noticeably and significantly. Switched back to commercial laundry detergent, et voila! They came back to life. I use about 1/2 the amount of detergent the manufacturer recommends, and it still works fine. I found dryer balls are not good at getting rid of static, so I had to switch back to dryer sheets. Pity, but there it is. The alternative, of course, is to hang all your laundry to dry, which works fine for most things, towels and sheets excepted. I mean. You *could* hang the towels and sheets, but the towels would be rough and you need a large area to hang sheets, which we don't have.
Most commercial detergents have a blueing agent or optical agent. That's why everything is crisp white. You can use Reckitt's Crown Blue, it's blueing the old way, or blue balls (anil balls, but they're not anil anymore) Just add a tad to the last rinsing water. I use it with my liquid starch in the washing machine.
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Great tips, thank you! I recently needed ink for my printer it was going to be over $200! Our Costco refills cartridges for the color and black ink it was a huge saving don't notice anything different in the quality love it!
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
Tax refunds: The perfect goal is to get no refund and owe nothing. However that’s hardly possible, but it is possible to get very close. Many people look forward to a few thousand dollars in tax refunds, but you could put that money into a savings account and draw interest on it. However little interest that savings account may earn, it is better than the IRS which pays ZERO interest...they just keep your money for a year for free.
One of the best tips vlog I’ve seen. Thanks!
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We cut buying all the snack foods . Will make own and use air fryer to make potato and other vegetable chips bake cookies pies ect it's fun and a learning experience for kids to bake and cook
I just grab my clothe pins
I have lived like this all my life. My husband and I I where both from very poor families. He had seven dollars in his pocket when we got married. I won't lie it's been tough. But to date with God's help, our home is pd for, truck, no credit card debt and a small bank account.
You are probably happier and more committed to each other than those who are financially well off. You don't have to be rich to live a rich life! Finding happiness in the little things that life has to offer....family, good friends, taking long walks in the woods, watching the sun set on a summer's eve...those things are free and bring joy to one's life. 😊
That is life!!! Financial freedom. Congrats. You all did very well, although you may not think so.
Same here.
Congrats!!
I can related. My mom was a whiz with creating useful items.
As a former piano teacher who used to receive tons of gifts, I would like to say that the best gift a parent can give any teacher is a child and parent who are respectful, diligent, and punctual. Material gifts are not necessary and are often not needed items.
And a hand written thank you:) I've found goes a long way. Or volunteer.
Except maybe a loaf of sour dough bread or cookies baked at home....
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My best money saving suggestion is to use RUclips when I need to repair something. I repaired my car ac, my washing machine, my sister’s dryer, and replaced parts on my dishwasher. There is someone out there who knows how to do things you don’t. I have saved hundreds of dollars on repairs.
Eva Keles me too! And I’m a woman 🤨🥰
I recently had a car problem that needed a new part. My mechanic quoted EU1,700 (USD2,010) for the part, plus labour. He said he'd 'ring around' to get me a cheaper part, but weeks went by and nothing happened. I used the internet to find a second-hand part and it cost me EU100 (USD118). I picked up the part and brought it to my mechanic, which did the job.
Yessssss!! I have done this several times. Also, I was using my mom's car once and I could not find the button to pop the hood anywhere! So like you said, I looked it up on RUclips and voila There it was!!!🤣
Absolutely agree with you! Fixed my dishwasher with 2 RUclips videos and a google search. Saved us $350 cause I thought we were gonna have to replace it.
Such a thing as going tooooo far.
I respect others but not for me.
I need my hypoallergenic laundry detergent.
Makes me depressed living tooo.frugally. I have very few things. I have to force myself to shop.
Thanks for the great vid
As a retired teacher, I would like to compliment on having your children write notes and letters to their teachers. Although gifts are nice and appreciated, it’s the handwritten notes that I have kept through the years. It still brings me untold joy to reread those cards and letters. I have a special box (my teacher treasures!) where I store them, and get them out about once a year and relive my time with that child ❤️
Awe! This makes my 💗 happy!
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
A bag clip that I find even easier than a binder clip is a clothes pin. Comes in a pack of like 100 for $1.
I do this too❤
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
Teacher here, DO NOT buys us coffee cups or Knick knacks. Imagine getting 30 teacher coffee cups every year. What we really need is a gift card for our classroom, so we don’t have to spend our paychecks on our classrooms.
I gave crochet cotton mats for their cups.
so many people are wasteful. I hate seeing anything go into the landfill or down the drain. Yes, I did grow up "poor" (by today's standards) but I think of all the great frugal knowledge I gained as a child. I unplug the toaster and coffee maker etc, turn off lights. My husband (who is a lawyer) has taken a salami sandwich to work almost every day while his colleagues eat in restaurants. Although we enjoy eating out, there is no point when the clock is ticking. My friends call me cheap. Yet I am generous with my money. My husband and I have taken my mother on her "dream trip" to Greece and covered the whole cost. We took her to restaurants, on tours, and on a small cruise. Thank the salami sandwiches and an unplugged toaster. It's all about choices.
I couldn’t have said that better myself. Excellent!
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I agree with not being wasteful, but Hon, salami sandwich everyday for lunch?...How is his arteries?
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask
Vinegar in the rinse cycle of your washing machine! Helps remove soap residue & helps to soften clothes. I never use fabric softener.
I always wonder if the smell stays on the clothes? I've been wanting to try it.
I use vinegar a lot too. My kids don’t love the smell though so I was glad to find the dryer balls!
The vinegar smell goes away, in fact I don't smell it when I take clothes out of the washer. I haven't used commercial detergent or softener for 20 years due to my daughter's eczema.
Me too
Vinegar gets rid of odd smells, pet smells too. I don't use borax because I had heard and have noticed my clothes hold up much better without. Supposedly borax breaks down elastic in clothes. Also With pants I close the zipper and button the waist. It keeps the washer from using the zipper to grind holes in clothes- especially t-shirts.
So many great tips! Thanks so much for sharing!
I've been frugal just about my whole life. I've taken it to extremes at times. I've done just about all you do except I've never had cable, Netflix or any other TV service. I subscribe to nothing I'd have to pay for. I check the library for free entertainment. I unplug everything, except the refrigerator, until I need it. Everything else I plug in to use it and then unplug it when I'm finished with it. I even turn the breaker off to stove at the breaker box until I'm ready to cook and then turn it off again when I'm finished cooking. I do use a dryer because I'm allergic to so many different pollens. Some things I dry in the basement on drying racks but there's limited space for that. Overall, I've cut down electricity use by 87%. It was unbelievable when I saw the bills going down!
Before a shower or bath, I catch the water that would normally go down the drain while the water warms up. I put it in bottles and use it on gardens.
I don't start using AC in the summer until it's 86--89 degrees outside. I open windows and use ceiling fans for as long as possible. In the fall I try to wait until Thanksgiving to turn on heat, but I've never made it that long. When it's 63--64 degrees inside, my nose starts to get cold. That's when I turn the heat on and keep it at 68 in the daytime and, unless it's freezing outside, I turn it off at night because I can use blankets at night to keep my nose warm. I also turn AC off at night in the summer. I'm only ever going to have one light on in the house. If I had children at home that would have to be different.
I've done so many more things but if I list them all, this will be a book! Thanks again for sharing.
I always ask for discounts. I use coupons at times but that can be a full time job. I do not take that to extremes. I do read sale flyers, meal plan and shop according to lowest prices. I challenge myself to wait as long as possible in between grocery shopping because every time we enter a store we're likely to do some unplanned spontaneous or impulsive shopping. I eat before grocery shopping and always shop alone. If we shop with others, it's easy to buy many more things to buy than we ever would on our own.
I turn off water all the time I'm not using it. All of us know to turn it off while we brush teeth. I turn it off while I'm washing my face. I turn it off while I'm washing my hands. I turn it off while I'm showering. I get wet, turn the water off, wash hair, turn water on to rinse hair. Turn water off. Apply conditioner, wash. myself, then turn shower eater on again to rinse self and conditioner out of hair. Uses a fraction of the water a regular shower uses. I hand wash dishes. I start with a medium bowl of soap and water to wash dishes in and when a few are done I rinse them off in a smallish stream of water. I keep doing that till fishes are done. Saves a ton of water.
I scavenge for berries and edible greens in the summer.
All of us can always learn more from each other!
Jonna Borosky I love love love your post! That is what frugality is ! I do a lot of the very same things. Do you know that studies show using the dishwasher is cheaper than washing dishes for normal folks...but I believe you have that beat ! I would have loved it for you to go on and on I know I can pick up tricks from your habits.
Great tips! What do you use to catch the shower water? I'm trying to think how how that would work. I hate the sound of water just running into the drain.
I'm so proud of you! I escaped the house yesterday and window shopped thrift stores/mask on smoke filled skies. Cars outside there had bald tires, broken windows and tied bungee cords to broken trunks, three ladies leaving so thrilled with their finds they exclaimed, car doors sounded! as if they needed a crowbar to open and close them. Who can afford auto insurance, bicycle you say? not here in Montana we are to spread out and weather doesn't permit either. Do or do without.
@@pfarrell3626 Thank you so much! I'm really glad you liked hearing some of my penny pinching ways!
@@Wonders19_ Thank you for your reply! I put a large stainless steel bowl in the shower under the shower head, so that the warming water falls into the bowl instead of going down the drain. Once I use the bowl in the shower that becomes it's only use. I don't go back to using it for food. I've also used plastic buckets in the past. Once the bucket or bowl is full, I pour it through the funnel into the plastic gallon bottles and store those. When it's time to water I take the gallon jugs and water with them. I use the gallon jugs over and over again. It's a little bit of a process but not much...only takes a few minutes, and it saves a lot on water.
Makeup remover: olive oil works amazing and it's good for your skin.
Castor oil: great for all hair growth, not just lashes. I use it on my brows to thicken them. And I do a hair mask once a week with coconut oil and castor oil. scrub into my scalp, leave in for a couple hours, and then wash out.
What ratio of the two oils do you use? I'd like to give this a shot for my thinning hair. Also would it harm permed hair?
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
I stopped buying newspapers and magazines about 10 years ago. I estimate it's saved me about $8,000 to $10,000 over that time. I get all my news and lifestyle content from the internet.
Also, I used to buy a takeaway coffee once or twice a day as part of my workday routine, until I realised it was costing me about $700 to $1,000 a year. I still like my caffeine boost, so I now bring a flask of coffee to work.
Definitely. And cutting cable off is great too.
Good ideas thank you 😃
I probably haven't subscribed to a magazine in maybe 20 years. I could go to the library and read them if there's a charge to access the material.
I get my feet done as it is much cheaper than a podiatrist and they do a better job savings hundreds every year
10 ingredients 4 LIFE: Water, salt, lemons, vinegar, lavender, mint, alcohol, baking soda, soap & PATIENCE‼!😸🙋
Sounds good
What do you do with them?
Your forgot duct tape
Thank you! Good advice 😸🕉♈️
@@kellyarchani4209 Dear goodness....YES!!!🙋🏾♀️😉☺️
😢 So many ways I can't save money... Because I never wasted my money on them in the first place. 🥴 One of the benefits of growing up poor in the 50s & 60s was learning how to be frugal.
I know how you feel, i was just raised that way, we just considered it to be the responsible way to live😉👌
Smart girl
Im a prepper and frugal especially during this time it was really important for me to finish paying off my house. I over the years have done tons of research of the depression Era first thing people lost was thier houses. I got my house paid off.but I thought if I should die early in life my prepper and depression Era knowledge would go down the drain. So I have a binder with paper thats in plastic sleeves on paper and as I think of things that could be important during hard times it will be written down. You should do this for your family. All that wonderful important information
@@kelleyjerred8032 That's really great information. I hope your family appreciates it. How much have you stored up? Like how many cases of food, gallons of water, etc. Curious because I hear all kinds of stories of different ideas, some interesting and some really odd to me.
I grew up NOT poor in the 60s and you know I learned too to be frugal you don't have to be poor to learn that but to have a sound, good commonsense education that the upper middle classes usually provided in days of yore.
White vinegar is my go to cleaner. I save my old Sonic toothbrush heads, mark them witha sharpie and put them on my toothbrush base to clean faucets, tile, etc. Rechargeable power!
Love this! I'll be saving mine!
we were so frugal when I was growing up- when we ran short on CLOTH diapers, we substituted tee shirts and hand towels. washed diapers out in the toilet, then washed them by hand in the tub.
I washed my brother's diapers, rinsed the solids in the toilet then soaked and washed them in hot water and dry at the commercial laundry, we didn't have a washer. Those diapers were whiter than snow. After he was potty trained we used the diapers for the best cleaning and polishing cloths, tieing our hair up at night, hand towels in the bathroom, and any other odd and end.
I don't have children but the mere thought of buying disposable diapers makes me weak and dizzy. Other than to travel, I couldn't see myself just throwing my money in the garbage like that.
@@pjot6770 Right? And no plastics in land-fill.
@@julieb7785 absolutely. The so-called convenience has major drawbacks which in the long run is a 200-year decomposing nuisance.
Brother is a grandfather now and I am sure those cloth diapers and their contents are long gone. Can't say the same for one Pamper.
All the best Julie!
I’ve done that too and my babies were born in the nineties.Cloth diapers!!
Same in our country
I am a retired teacher who can attest to the fact that a sweet note of genuine appreciation is greatly treasured. I once worked in a district where the parents thought it was a good idea to show how much money they had by giving expensive gifts to teachers. It resulted in a policy being passed that teachers could not accept any gratuity over $50.
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I've not been using paper towels for years. But here's a pro tip: I keep 1 roll of paper towels for emergency gross stuff like vomit. A roll of paper towels will last us well over 4 years. It's nice to have!
😂 we figured out that one the hard way unfortunately.
I buy a two-pack of paper towels that last me over a year because I rarely use it. It's more for decor and when guests come over, which is not that often. I find it a waste. I keep the extra napkins that come with takeout (hardly ever do that,) or tissues crumpled up in the bottom of my handbag, or an extra paper towel from a restroom in a store to clean oily griddle pans and the like, then wash with soap and water. I never use paper towels.
Instead of throwing out the paper towel I dry my hands on while I'm out, I put it in my pocket or bag and it goes under my sink to be used later for spills. I haven't bought paper towels in 15 years and I still have a roll, out of three, left. 😅
Yes, great for pet accidents!
I love paper towels, but don't use them too much
Too afraid to cut my own hair or husbands hair. But I found a local hair school that does $4 haircuts on Tuesdays.
I regularly had my hair cut 4-6 weekly for yrs. Cv19 taught me to use a good base haircut and now I trim as needed using thinning scissors and straight hair dressers scissors, and I've not gone to pay for a haircut in like 8 months. I also do my own root colour, buying supplies at hairdressers suppliers and save a bomb.
I haven't learned yet how to cut my own, so I use coupons at my local Great clips that brings the cost down. And I only go every three months or so
Found one does whole head, blonde heavy weave for $40! Not quite as light as I like, but I don't look like Morticia lol!
@@sharonliebenberg4777 my hair lady told me when i was a teen to take maybe 1/4 inch thick piece and twist it tight, the stuff poking out is split ends
I’m frugal but I do love my kitchen tools, to make my homemade meals easier to prepare, (we don’t eat out). They can be purchased for pennies on the dollar at second hand stores and garage sales. And it’s a one time purchase. My $60 food processor from Sears lasted 20 years!
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
Did any one else from England spit out their tea when they saw her put a tea bag in the coffee maker! 😬. Just kidding, make it however works for you! 😁
Thanks for the great tips
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 I totally LOLed at this. The maker has a tea caddy as well as a coffee caddy bc I HATE my tea tasting like coffee.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
At least she didn’t put it in the microwave! (That is a crime against tea.)
I was actually going to look it up for myself, as I have the exact same problem with being seemingly incompetent when it comes to measuring fresh coffee, but if it’s how it appears and can be set to a specific temperature, it would also be handy for fresh/loose tea. Ideally, tea should be brewed at about 90-95°, so boiling water needs to cool slightly, and different tea varieties have quite varying brewing temps & times. There’s a couple of new devices on the market that now do the same thing for tea brewing - tap in your criteria and it does it all for you, but that’s a truly expensive unnecessary separate gadget really. I currently use a £7 temp probe on the hot water before depositing tea leaves.
Add in that I’m disabled and can’t lift a kettle, and a combined coffee & tea maker would be ideal for me though. Assuming it can work on 240v and in °C!
Lol love this comment😊
lol so funny about spitting out the tea - I'm Canadian but at heart English and sometimes I almost "spit out my tea" at humourous things also:).
For cleaning rags I use l old shirt and old towels
I cut up all kinds of old clothes for rags!
My mum used to cut up dad's old underwear, 100% cotton and thick, for cleaning rags and dusters
Single socks, also, that have lost their mate!
Old socks are great for dusting!!
I also use hair conditioner to shave my legs, but I put it in a small spray bottle with 1/2 water and 1/2 conditioner and shake before each use. Stretches the money even more.
Excellent Idea!
Regarding #19. My mom has a 120/140 year old Rose bush in our yard, first planted by the people who built the house in 1887. Every year, she gave us a small bouquet of the Roses to give to our teachers. It was a free way to say, "thank you."
I am a teacher. Those are the gifts I appreciate--- flowers from someone's garden or a handwritten thank you card or thank you email. Clorox wipes are gold right now. A wonderful parent gifted me with 2 containers. Students can wipe their own desks with them.
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I never buy wax paper. I use the wax paper from the cereal boxes. Enjoyed your video
Pat Stephenson great idea !
That is so smart. I will take this tip.
Cool
Good idea thanks
As many frugal/minimalist/sustainable videos I watch, this is the first time I’ve heard this too. Great idea!
At Walmart they let you bring home the hangers that are on pants or shorts the ones with the two hooks on each site or two clips. You can make your own potato chip clips for free by using those pant hangers and cutting them and they don’t cost you anything. Try that they’re free!
Wow great tip
@@stephaniwagner2425 Me too, and I actually use them to hang my clothes out to dry for a large part of the year.
I use the rubber bands also
Cool tip
I never have to close my bags, because I have four teenagers and that kind of food is never around long enough to have to save overnight 😂
I use hair conditioner from the Dollar Tree for shaving my legs, it leaves them super soft.
Yeah stuff like that from Dollar store is almost always just as good as name brand
Don't shave your legs lady al naturale is so sexier...
Tip: I cut all my scrubby pads in half. It is easier to clean with.
I used to cut soap filled Brillo pads in quarters, and usually used each piece twice. It made 8 pieces out of one.
Me too. I figured out the active part is the area under the fingertips. Half is plenty.
Also when it starts to get funky, you can pour boiling water over it in a bowl and let cool. Knocks out organisms.
I also cut my own hair also and I LOVE MY HAIR I stopped coloring it also and let my gorgeous grey grow out wow I've never loved my hair more then I do know.
The glass carafe allows the coffee to sit on the hot burner and “burn” the flavor of the coffee. Insulated carafe all the way.
Maybe try a French press coffee carafe
I agree with the burner. It also causes the coffee to become bitter and acidic. A stainless steel carafe or a Yeti thermos to keep it hot, instead of using a burner that continues to cook the coffee. JUST MY OPINION, though. Not everyone is as sensitive to the change of bitterness in coffee as I am, and not everyone can afford a Yeti thermos.
I’m glad that you mentioned how your kids love sharing a room. Listening to my older sisters talking to each other (and also to me, ) are some of my favorite childhood memories. I have a co worker who bragged that each of his SEVEN children had their own bedroom AND bathroom. 🤮. How stupid. Those children aren’t even learning to wait their turn for the bathroom.
I consider myself to be an extremely frugal person, and at the same time I can see some benefits to children in a house with extra space and separate bedrooms for each child. Seven bedrooms with seven bathrooms I would call excessive. That's living too high.Separate bedrooms with shared bathrooms...I would approve. Speaking from experience, I'll say that overcrowding is not good for children.
@@ceceliaclarke8427 Three of us were in one room. That wasn’t bad at all.
@@hollyb6885 I know. Families have managed in small spaces. In this lady's case, she is talking about choosing to move her family of six into a very small space. You had two sisters and yourself...three of the same gender can manage with one bedroom. Mix of boys and girls should not be packed into an RV or very small house. I will never back down with this opinion. If at all possible, children should be provided with adequate sleeping and living space.
Wow 6 kids with their own bedrooms and bathrooms! I cant imagine. How do they learn to share, patience, cooperation?!
Our house has 3 people, one bathroom. It's not fun nor does it teach me patience. What I most remember from childhood is sharing a phone (home phones, my first cell phone came at 16). And we got dial up internet when I was about 11, so that made the phone line even more of a premium.
I have curly hair n my mom cut it for years and it’s actually easier cutting it than straight hair. We straighten my hair n then cut it dry n then let it curl up when it gets wet. Curly hair is actually super forgiving bc you can’t tell if something is off by a little bit like you can with straight hair. Not sure if this helps or matters at all but just letting you know!
Yes thank you!
I have curly hair and have been cutting it myself since I was 15. I find it easiest to wet it first. Bangs can end up too short, so check out their length beforehand .
Katherine Elkins You should cut it curly as you can shape it better. Look it up.
Unless you wear it straight often, then it’s better to cut it straight so that it’s even when you wear it straight.
I like the idea of straightening curly hair to cut,👌
Every year, I call all my service providers and credit card companies to renegotiate rates.
Sometimes I am successful and sometimes I am not but it’s worth a try.
This year, I was able to get my internet bill down by $10 and phone bill down by $8. Last year, I was able to get my home alarm bill down by $20.
Bragg liquid aminos or coconut aminos can replace soy sauce and is healthier.
I tried it but found it to have a much saltier taste than even low sodium soy sauce, so I don't really use it now.
LOVE coconut aminos! My two youngest and myself have a soy allergy. I’m so happy we haven’t had to give up Asian food because of it. You should try it before you stop eating your favorite foods!
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I love liquid aminos and I don’t even have a soy allergy
@Patti Morris you can be allergic to ANYTHING, there are tons of cross contamination, herbicides, scents, ingredients not labeled because " too small percentage" medicines, cleaning products, , synthetic thread on that organic all cotton tee....with three allergic children believe me, I know.....🙄....even fresh ink on newspapers 🤦
This is a great product!! We definetly try to avoid soy!
I also have a handy tip for mothers trying to keep small children clothed. When our son was little, we pretty much bought all his clothing, except what he received as hand-me-downs, from thrift stores. Often, I would find a nearly-new looking pair of overalls or sleepers that was missing one or more snaps. I can't remember where I found it (we're going back more than 30 years here), but I bought a little gadget for installing snaps. It didn't cost much, and came with a nice supply of snaps in a few sizes. I still have it in my sewing kit.
I wrote (pre internet) to Oskosh asking the best way to replace a missing overall clip, and they replied by sending me a prepaid mailer so they could repair it for
me. I bought the pair for $1 a a garage sale, and Oshkosh made them like new.
To save money on holiday decor I purchased a second hand set of neutral wood frames in various sizes. Each holiday I print out free images or reuse previously printed holiday images, and place them in the frames. It's made for some very charming touches.
Excellent idea!!!
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Make my own cold tea with adding boiling water to pitcher with tea bags and after 1/2 hr take out the bags and cool in the fridge. Drink it instead of soda pop. Save $10 every 2 weeks.
I don't even use hot water. Just soak the tea bags in water, over several hours. Same for coffee grounds.. Steep those in water - you have to experiment with your water/coffee ground ratio to your taste.
The only problem is that you have to plan ahead of time.
Usually, these money saving ideas are much better for the environment, as well.
I add a slash of ginger ale.
Yes! I did this at work. In our cafeteria you could get cup of ice tea for $1.25 or you could get a cup of ice for $0.25 and then go to the free coffee counter and add a free tea bag to small coffee cup using hot water from coffee machine, brew tea for about 2mins then pour on ice. Saved so much money doing this.
I fill a glass pitcher with cold water, add 10-12 tea bags (depending on type of tea), cover with foil and place outside on the deck for the sun to brew the tea. Longer is stronger.
There is a balance. If you use cloth napkins, you have to wash cloth napkins which includes water, the electric/gas of heating the water and running washer/dryer, wear on the washer/dryer, laundry powder, your labor. So I don't know that you are saving money. Same with using cleaning rags versus paper towels, using washable diapers or menstruation pads, etc. Disposable still rocks for me. The convenience tips the scales because I really think people aren't taking into account the hidden expenses (listed above) of using re-usable. So I keep a dish towel for drying hands but I also keep paper towels - balance. I tried using cloth napkins for a couple of years and nobody liked using them because it felt like you were messing up something. So I went back to paper napkins. As far as the environmental footprint... napkins, paper towels, wipes, toilet paper, tissue disintegrate pretty good. So I'm not worried about paper goods and the environment. Cloth takes longer to disintegrate (I would use cotton cloth if you are worried about it). But by the time you make (or purchase) cloth re-usables, you've spent more money up front and then the hidden costs of washing them over and over again adds up. So you are a wash on expense and the convenience tips the scale. So use balance. I read that using bar soap makes for more soap scum in your shower/bathtub. So I will continue to use body wash so I don't have to scrub too hard or use harsh chemicals to clean my bathtub/shower. When I used a bar soap, I used it all the way until the sliver would fit on the new bar of soap and glommed it on and used it up. My husband didn't. He threw away the sliver. It's all in the balance.
Love my paper towels for messy stuff.
They get washed with the bath/shower towels and bed sheets. You don’t just wash them by themselves.
Menstrual ones get rinsed with cold water in the tub after use & then washed with regular clothes.
@@momentsformoms9467 exactly...
As a former teacher, I completely agree with your thoughts on teacher gifts! The best gift is a student who takes the time to say thank you, and a handwritten note or hand-drawn card allows that kind gesture to become a keepsake.
Likewise with the Jansport backpacks! My mom bought me a hot pink Jansport from Costco when I was in middle school, and I was still using it when I graduated from college! 😁
The best gift for me is for students to come to class on time, read their book, study, and do your #$%&*"! Homework !!! AAAHHHH!!!!
@Patti Morris Dry erase markers are always great!!!! Thick and thin. Pens are more of a personal choice as teachers buy their own. For pencils we prefer Tyconderoga brand as it is the only brand that lasts and sharpens well. The other pencils look cheaper but get eaten up fast in the pencil sharpener. Another thoughtful gift is an electric pencil sharpener as we need a new one almost yearly.
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I saved the $30/month in electricity simply by line drying my laundry. Great video very helpful
I really need to start doing this...I haven't just because of the sheer volume of laundry I do for 6 people. It would definitely save a lot of money though!
Line dried clothes smell wonderful. Plus, you can hang your clothes out to dry and be gone for the day.
Linin Up Ducks Break down your washing to putting one load on at night. Hang it out in the morning. If it’s raining put it on a rack. It’s not so onerous that way.
When line drying clothes wash and dry the heavy things first.
My kids hang our clothes, as a chore, kids are 12 and 14 now but they’ve had this chore for several years
One way I save money, I buy whole beef (half a cow) from a local butcher, grass fed cow and gets priced by hanging weight. Lots of beef for cheap if you can put the up front payment forward
Just a suggestion for the teacher tip - of course you can choose to save money either way. As a teacher myself, the hand written notes are such a wonderful and valued thing. I’d add that almost every teacher I know loves a simple gift card, that doesn’t add any clutter to their life or guilt but it does give a sense of appreciation. Just a suggestion 😊
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Great vid. Homemade laundry detergent has no surfactant so your whites will become dingy!
Makeup Remover: I went to a fabric store, bought a couple yards of the plushiest plush fabric they had, cut out several squares to wash my makeup off & saved one piece the size of a beach towel for a bath blanket. The face clothes wash up like a dream with no staining. The bath blanket I use to cover myself in a hot epsom salt bath on the frequent occasions when I overdo it working in the garden. Hot water, 2 cups of Epsom salts, a few drops of any pretty essential oil, cover with bath blanket & the sore muscles are on their way to feeling better.
I never knew women used shaving cream before. My mother teached me to use soap, have worked for all my years.
As a teacher, notes and handmade picture is much more valuable than any other gift.
1. Drain cleaner (use salt and boiling water instead)
2. Store-bought cleaning products
3. K-Cups (Keurig)
4. Kitchen gadgets (uni-taskers)
5. Paper towels - use reusable/washable cloths and/or chamois from the Dollar store
6. Bathroom spray
7. Food bag clips - use binder clips instead
8. Laundry detergent
9. Fabric softener or dryer sheets - use reusable dryer balls instead
10. Specialty cookware
11. Cable
12. Trendy clothing - stick to classic looks that never go out of style
13. Brand name toner replacement for laser printer - buy generic instead
14. Souvenirs (make your own souvenirs instead) but Disney is their exception with a spending limit
15. Latest technology ... of anything
16. Expensive cell phone plans - bargain carriers instead use the same cell phone towers
AT&Ts bargain carrier is Cricket Wireless
Verizon's bargain carrier is Budget Wireless
17. Live in a smaller space (1600 sq feet for a family of 6)
18. Home or simple children's birthday parties
19. Teachers gifts
20. New backpacks every year
21. Haircuts - haircut at home
22. Make up remover
23. Disposable razors - uses straight razor or old fashioned safety razor
24. Lash lengthening and thickening products - use castor oil instead
25. Shaving cream or men's cologne - use shaving soap and brush insead insead
26. Eyebrows waxing - Nad eyebrow pen instead
27. Manicures/pedicures - do it yourself at home
28. Shaving cream - use hair conditioner instead
29. Only wear "full face" make up for filming RUclips videos or special outings
30. Men's expensive body wash - use regular bar soap instead
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
I used the same cell phone until the company wouldn't support it anymore. Sales people had never even seen the "old" one.. They were so young!!
Love the tips! I always love watching videos on how to save money, even though I save a ton by doing my hair, nails, wax and everything at home. I love learning new ways. And I love what you said “what are you missing on because you have a bigger mortgage “ such a great way to look at it!
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
Nails: I bought a gel nail kit on Amazon with about ten colors. I bought separately a kit for gel polish removal. It's a game changer. I never went to salons because I felt they were unsanitary. This gives me the pleasure of having nice nails and it cost the amount of a single salon trip for about a years worth of service.
I will have to check that out! I have horrible nails!
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
Me and my brother had our schoolbags all through the elementary school years and I loved that bag so much. Wonder if my mum could even believe it when she randomly bought them because we were starting school that year.
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
When we go to any destination, especially beach towns, we buy tshirts from the local Walmart instead of the expensive t shirt shops! Also, we get the free attractions pamphlets from hotels and make fridge magnets of the pics from them.
I saw some comments about skipping theme park/ vacation. But memories are worth the money. You don't want your kids to remember all the fun they didn't have.
I grew up with 4 brothers and sisters and we shared a room, were piss poor and I mean almost poverty level. You have some good tips, but couple of times honestly I rolled my eyes. Y’all really have it good.
Right.......👍👍👍
I always roll my eyes at comments like yours. Everyone has it better or worse than someone else. This was a helpful video. If you look down your nose at it, don't watch it. No one is responsible for your miserable childhood. 🙄
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My parents easily beat you out... we NEVER went to any theme parks or festivals. We only went to free places... like the Everglades or the Beach. I had ONE birthday party ... and it was a home one. I had just two backpacks growing up... and my dad always cut my hair... even thru most of high school. My parents were not "frugal" ... they were cheap.
Once we had a choice to go thru the tunnel.. OR over this new bridge... which cost $.50 cents more. Dad made my brother and I pay .25 cents each... to experience the bridge. Granted we paid more attention to tgat bridge... but, imho.. a tad extreme dad.
Trust me... you guys are living High off the Hog as they say.
I feel sorry for you. :-(
@@zszs2882 No need... I feel that some good came out of all that... mainly the understanding that living in BALANCE is often the best route.
How sad,to except that as normal...
@@betsyross2.065 No no... I never accepted their 'extreme frugality' as normal... instead I was ultimately able to see that was an unbalanced way to be.
Extremes are rarely the way to go. The "middle way" is most often the best way.
One good thing for me was... I did start saving for my first house
by the age of 15. By 30 I had the money saved to buy a nice piece of land, and by 35 I had a lovely, modest, mortgage free home.
Later, ironically, I inherited all the money my 'tight' parents died with. I really felt it was a shame they never truly got to enjoy their hard labors... they had no Balance.
I guess that's typical of those who have gone thru The Great Depression.
Of couse many people today seem to be unbalanced... in the other direction. 😟 THAT is sad also.
God Bless. 🙏
@@faithrada God bless you! You became so wise. 🌼🌼🌼
Awesome! I love what you're doing! We do most of them too! Our cleaning rags are old bath towels(we'vebeen married 20 yr, so all our towels are warm out! Lol. And for chip clips, I can get clothes pins from dollar tree. I think I get 20 for $1.
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We sold our larger home and moved into one half the size. Used the money we saved for our children’s college savings plans. We also had our two daughters share a room, their whole childhood, which has been wonderful. I reduce the amount of wipes and bathroom sprays by using washcloths that are on their way to the washer on the bathroom counters, sinks, baseboards, room corners, etc, then toss in the wash.
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Great that you stopped using K Cups. They create so much extra landfill waste, which is bad gor for the the environment.
Use the metal reusable cup.
I use reusable refillable k-cups
I worked at a preschool once and the administration purchased a Keurig coffee machine for the staff lounge/lunchroom and everyone was abuzz about having a cup of coffee. Well, talk about a bunch of hype and oversell/ratings.
First, it wasn't hot but more like lukewarm flavored water. I don't know if they did something to keep the heat low because there were small kids around (I never drank any hot beverages around the kids) or that room temperature flavored water was the norm but it was awful. There were lots of 'flavors' but they all tasted the same. I mean really, what is the difference between supposedly vanilla and supposedly french vanilla bean? Is there a difference, really?
And as mentioned, it's just landfill fertilizer and 'she-she' fake swag. The only pleasure I got out of it was knowing I would never buy a Keurig and wouldn't wouldn't accept one if it were free. No offense to anyone who has one, it is just waste from my perspective, but to each her/his own.
I admit I am a coffee snob, Keurig cups make terrible coffee. I buy Bustelo espresso coffee and use a regular coffee machine.
@@bridgetlove1884 we are coffee snobs together! LOL! I too am a Bustelo girl. Give me my Butstelo and I am good to go, nothing else needed.
Enjoy!!!
One of my cost saving tips is that over the past several years, I have bought liquid dish and hand soap refills to make my own foaming soaps. There is the initial cost of buying the foaming soap but when it’s empty, I add the liquid soap to the bottom and *gently* fill with a slow stream of water up to an inch from the top. The amount of liquid soap depends on the size of the container but approx 3/4” - 1” is about enough. If you add the water too quickly, it will foam up inside the container and you’ll have to wait until the foam fizzles out to finish. Give the contents a quick stir to mix to combine well and don’t shake. Leave an inch at the top so when the pump is put back in place, you won’t overflow and have a mess to clean up. The best soaps to use are ones that are translucent. I have found that creamy, shiny and beaded soaps will not work well for this application. Depending on use, the pumps can last a really long time and seldom need replacing - maybe once a year. Cheers☺️
Excellent! I’m stealing this one for my house!
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
Here's a great laundry tip, wad up some tin foil into a ball the size of a baseball, throw it in the dryer and your clothes come out soft and static free. Better then any softener out there.
Yes, you are right about this tip. I did it for a long time then one day it seems it short circuit my dryer or something. The dryer stop working and it smelled like Smokey. The clothes did not finish it cycle. Afterwards I switched to the balls and alternate with hanging.
I hang all of my family’s washing on our outdoor clothes line. Gave away the dryer years ago and I have never missed it.
Tennis balls do this too. Get them free laying around the edges of public tennis court
They also have little plastic balls for dryers as well. but all of the dryer balls cut drying time.
laundry - 32 yrs of vinegar as a fabric softener and balled up sock with safety pins in it to eliminate dryer static. Wash in cold water- hang most to dey. Water down detergent/dish soap. Cut sponges in half. put condiments, body wash, shampoo, and conditioner in food-safe squeeze bottle to slow down their pours and make products last 3x as long, drink water and unsweetened ice tea as opposed to sodas and juices
I’m going to have to try the balled up sock! Thanks!
Thank you for getting straight to the point with your tips instead of talking us to death. Great info!... But I disagree about giving a gift to a teacher because they do so much more than we know, they deserve a gift.
Many teachers will tell you though that most gifts they get aren't practical. So many mugs, ornaments, etc. I think a homemade gift that can be used in the classroom would be a great idea. Or maybe donating used books (thrifted but in great shape) for their classroom would be much more appreciated. Just my opinion. But I do like the idea of a child taking the time to write a note and/or make a picture. I think most adults appreciate a child's creativity and effort.
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
Instead of K cups, I use the reusable ones that I fill myself
I went to french press
Me too. Works great
This is not only sustainable financially but cuts down plastic pollution. Thank you!
I don’t even know what K cups are!
I do the same. On occasion I will buy the K cups on sale always.
Coconut oil for skin cream, makeup remover, hair smoother.
Yes! A huge jar of organic coconut oil at Costco is nothing compared to lotions in tiny bottles and 100% natural
Yes. I use Vaseline
I find it to greasy
I use coconut oil on my summer dried out feet. It’s amazing how fast it soaks in leaving no greasy feeling
Coconut oil replaces hair conditioner and conditioner for my doggie as well!
Great tips!!! My new purchase is a portable BIDET from Amazon for $8.00. I use warm water to clean. Then dry with family cloths. (I will be trying your pinking shears tip to cut them next time. ). No toilet paper needed.
Dana... I love your tips! I’ll be tossing sooo many non essential, unnecessary things 🙄
All the “ I need that items” all they do is take up extra space. Thank You for reminding us,
that Less is more. $$$
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
We usually try to line dry clothes but when we use the dryer, those wool balls are the best! My clothes are way less static. I was a skeptic at first but they do work.
In Australia we line dry majority of the time. It is amazing to many of us how some countries that have loads of sun still use the dryer as the go to option when climate change is real. Clothes dried outside smell so much better too ☀️
@@amyhudson1016 💯. I’m Aussie too. On a hot day clothes dry quick fast. I much prefer line dry! Even small changes contribute greatly over time!
I would LOVE to line dry!!! Maybe I should put up a line 🤔🧐 PEOJECT!!
Tip #1, using salt and boiling water to unclog drains, is just what I needed! Thanks!
A game-changer for coffee-making for me was to buy a $6 stovetop espresso maker to use with $2 espresso (Bustelo is my favorite.) It's the only cheap way I've found to get that deep, rich coffee taste that are in Starbucks/barista made drinks at home. Regular homemade coffee wasn't cutting it for me. If you like it iced, making ice cubes out of coffee helps immensely in not watering down the flavor. Also: I use extracts (Ocean State Job Lot has ones for $1) to add flavors. Almond is my favorite. As for laundry: Unless your clothes are filthy rotten dirty, they usually just need a little spruce-up scent wise. I use 1/2 of the recommended amount of detergent and the wash comes out fine.
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
You don’t have to use K cups with a Kerig , they have a reusable one that you put your own coffee in and use over and over. Cutting off cable is not only cost effective it will keep trash away from your children’s minds! Kudos for you , we did the same when our kids were young!
One could save even more money by not even expensive the electricity on such a device, further you could not drink any coffee. You could boil water in a pot for tea, or don't drink any caffeinated beverage to save even more.
@@nogrammer The coffee maker uses a lot less energy than boiling water on an electric stove. It uses less than an electric kettle too. I know because I have electrical problems in my kitchen, and if I run the kettle and the microwave at the same time, it will trip the breaker, but if I use my coffee maker, it doesn’t.
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
Hi I met you and your spouse in Roanoke Alabama when he represented me. I was a single mother of 3. I've kept up with your channel through the years but How pleasantly surprised I am to see that you guys are moving towards the RV life. I did the same in Oct. 2019 but I had no idea it was hip.
I have mine on a small plot of land and am trying to build a cabin, garden and have a few farm animals.
My one tip to offer you is: solar power! It is wonderful.
Haha, I have motion censored solar lights throughout the property and even the porch. I have solar panels on my rooftop as well. It definitely helps on the power bill.
Congrats and God bless
Hi! I remember you! Thanks for finding us! We are mulling over finding land so we can get out of campgrounds. Just don’t know where we would want to go yet.
I buy the twenty bulk pack of Cheapo white washcloths from Ollies (good stuff cheap) to use as "paper towels"....anything too gross then toss but otherwise wash with bleach.
Good information! Both my grown children cut the cable and said they have zero regrets!!!
Save the expense of wool balls. Just use a large, clean, soft, dry bath towel and add to dryer with wet laundry. When laundry is dry, just refold towel and store nearby til needed next. Save 15-30 minutes of dryer time.
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LOL...I cut my own hair, too. I get a lot of surprised reactions because I have long, thick, curly hair. People seem to think that is harder, but I swear it is easier. My hair texture hides all my mistakes! ;)
One can buy Disney junk at Garage sales and thrift stores. Tidy them up , put them aside and take them with you when you go to Disneyland.. kids get "surprises" throughout the trip.
Youre not frugal. Its called CHEAP. Like she said, give the kid a couple of dollars and let them pick what they want
@@lw6502 do both, it's good to give them money to administer, it teaches loads of lessons early on, plus kids do deserve something new and special every once in a while ( this comes from a third generatio 2nd hand enthusiast) AND have them learn to find some "treasures dirt cheap, but let them in on the hunt....it also helps them learn how quickly things can devalueate....or value up and resell😊👌
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I have been doing all these all my adult life--never thought of it as Minimalist, simply not being practical and not wasteful.
Use vinegar in last rinse of washing clothes or blankets etc..its a softener and soo cheap.
Also hang clothes 2 dry..power wasted with a dryer! Vinegar is a gr8 home cleaner 2 !
Christine from Australia
Oh I understand on cable. All I have is Wi-Fi. I don't own a TV. I don't watch TV and everything I do want to check out I watch on iPad. So that definitely brings my bill down to just having the Internet in the house. Good move on your part
Totally accurate about the dryer balls! The dryer sheets leave a film/sizing on your clothes and inhibit the absorbency in towels because of that film. Dryer balls are the way to go!
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
Oh my gosh! I clean a medical office in the evenings and I've often wondered why there is a box of matches on the sink counter next to the toilet... wow now I know thanks for all your good tips!
I am somewhat surprised by responses to teachers gifts. A recent study here in MA. found teachers were spending upwards of $300.yearly for basic supplies (so what if they can claim on their taxes!). Many are underpaid and expected to take extra course at their own expense. My city mayor' secretary makes more than teachers with 15-20 years experience! Gift cards and a note from the kids is perfect in my opinion.
Also only 200$ is tax deductible
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
I love clothespins for chip bags! They’re only a little over $1/bag of clothespins from Walmart
Love the idea of using pinking shears. We use guest towels for napkins. I bought a bunch in St Thomas, in our honeymoon, and They were just sitting in the closet. I will look for the chamois
Never bought a Keurig, don’t have an RV. We use old socks and tshirts for rags
You could ditch Netflix by getting an Amazon Firestick. It’s like having a giant library of programs. We ditched cable three years ago, and never looked back! Our tv watching even includes more shows!
BUt you have a lot of good tips.
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
Close water taps while washing. Take a shower while standing in a closed wash basin. When it's full, shower is over. I then use the water for the wc. First yr, I got 2 mths refund on my yearly bill. Grow your own veggies, even without garden. Use the pips, stumps or roots you would throw away otherwise.
If you dissolve bar soap in water you can get lots and lots of liquid soap and/or body wash.
You can also make wrinkle release spray much much better than the commercial sprays by really diluting liquid soap or detergent.
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
I have that exact same Jansport back pack. It has to be 30 years old. It’s been all over world and I love it! 🎒
Brilliant, young lady! Thank you!
I can help you save even more money. Cut any and all support to that theme park which you won't mind doing if you research the child trafficking tunnels and the witnesses testimonies. The hidden "wicked" meanings.
God Bless You and your family.
P.S. I was a barber-stylist trained in precision haircuts,did a lot of military, and the curly hair is the easiest to do because it hides the minor cut discrepancies (like if the child moves suddenly).
Keep up the great work and thank you for raising the next generation with good values.
Thank you for this comment. I will come right out and type what you left out...everything "Disney" is evil. I would never offer anything, from this corporation, to a child. I care too much about children to ever buy anything "Disney" for them.
Daisy Moses really? How many kids go missing at Disney?
Yes, the movies are used for a type of brainwashing as well. It's beyond depraved.
I haven't purchased soap bars in years. Motels give you small bars of soap. We've used these for years.
Never use paper towel, have always used cloth...... i actually still have & use old cloth nappies from my kids (aged 28, 24, 22).
Worth a rewatch.
Great tips! You are saving so much by the changes you have made that I feel that taking a very small amount from your savings to show appreciation for your children's teachers would certainly not be a loss!
Agreed. There have been many years in the past that we could not afford to give teacher gifts. This is the first year that our children have all had fantastic teachers. I would give them the moon if I could! I am though going to get them a gift card.
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
Oh my God I live in Central Florida. I'm sorry you're in love with Disney. But if you enjoy it that's good. They're bleeding you dry but you know it. As long as you know that you will do fine.
I use clothes pins for chips. We don't eat chips usually though.
I bought an air fryer, and started to try making my own chips or french fries, actually doesn't turn out too bad, and I'm sure much healthier.
I've always used binder clips as bag clips. At one point in my life I considered buying bag clips because I thought using binder clips was weird. But honestly I'm too cheap to buy bag clips and I always have binder clips. I don't think I ever remember buying them. They just kind of show up in my house so that's what I use 😅
i buy ready grated cheeses and salad and similar. i've found if have to prepare fiddly things, i don't use them. prepared is a little dearer, but worth it if i use them.
Practical experience re: homemade laundry detergent and dryer balls:
After using homemade laundry detergent for a couple of years I noticed our clothes were really dull in colour and the whites had greyed noticeably and significantly. Switched back to commercial laundry detergent, et voila! They came back to life. I use about 1/2 the amount of detergent the manufacturer recommends, and it still works fine.
I found dryer balls are not good at getting rid of static, so I had to switch back to dryer sheets. Pity, but there it is. The alternative, of course, is to hang all your laundry to dry, which works fine for most things, towels and sheets excepted. I mean. You *could* hang the towels and sheets, but the towels would be rough and you need a large area to hang sheets, which we don't have.
Most commercial detergents have a blueing agent or optical agent. That's why everything is crisp white. You can use Reckitt's Crown Blue, it's blueing the old way, or blue balls (anil balls, but they're not anil anymore) Just add a tad to the last rinsing water. I use it with my liquid starch in the washing machine.
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
Great tips, thank you! I recently needed ink for my printer it was going to be over $200! Our Costco refills cartridges for the color and black ink it was a huge saving don't notice anything different in the quality love it!
I wish I could get quality refills on toner for a laser printer!
You can save even more by refilling them yourselves. Check out YT videos and buy ink cheap on Amazon. Very easy. Takes less than 5 minutes.
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
All very good frugal habits.
Tax refunds: The perfect goal is to get no refund and owe nothing. However that’s hardly possible, but it is possible to get very close. Many people look forward to a few thousand dollars in tax refunds, but you could put that money into a savings account and draw interest on it. However little interest that savings account may earn, it is better than the IRS which pays ZERO interest...they just keep your money for a year for free.