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Christmas is the least thing to worry about. Need discernment from the Holy Spirit. War, famine and some extremely Hard Times for what’s coming! I don’t fear! Cause I covered by the blood of Jesus and He is my provider!!!
I was sad when they took home economics out of school. I've been teaching my neighbor kids to do basic sewing skills. They have 8-children and the 5 older kids take turns coming over with their school work. We sit around the table and I help with their book work and then I've been teaching them to cook, set the table properly, and basic sewing skills.
I LOVE that you are able to teach these life skills to the kids. I’m sure they really enjoy the time with you as well. I watch my granddaughters while my daughter works full time and it’s been such a joy to teach them things. My little girls are 5 & 7 and so eager to help… they just soak it up 😊
You're a fantastic neighbor. These are the gifts that keep giving once they master a new skill. Sewing is a skill I first learned in HomeEc, loved it and eventually got my own sewing machine when I was 13.
I have another tip. For those with dehumidifiers in their basement. I save my gall and half gallon milk jugs and empty the dehumidifiers into them. I haul them up from the basement and use them to water my tomato plants, herbs and flowers. I haven’t used the hose all summer. Free water and and it’s more exercise going up and down my unfinished basement stairs nearly every day. I also save the water all winter for my summer plants.
I spent like 30 bucks on a tire air compressor that I keep in my car, and it plugs into the cigarette lighter. paid for itself within a few uses! Now I can get free air anywhere. Also, I am a librarian and thank you for promoting libraries! :)
Also, on education: your workplace may have LinkedIN Learning or a similar place to get free professional development, and the library has free movies, tv, and streaming music as well as CDs and DVDs, and physical as well as digital magazines
Thanks for the video! I have to say, though, please please don’t encourage folks to not pay for music. Musicians work to create and distribute recordings of their music-and that costs $$! Support the arts! 🙏🏽💕
I know a guy who has collected about 8,000 pieces of 12-inch vinyl records. He owns three stereo sets to spin his vinyl records. His home is like a record shop.
25:17 I do buy new cars, but I drive them for at least 15 to 20 years. I also buy the lower models of brands that are trustworthy and don’t have a lot of extra features. So I feel justified. I know maintenance is done and current so they last forever.
My car is a 2012 Honda crv. I have 175000 miles on it and it is the bomb!!! I have been saving and will purchase a new one next year. Why deviate from success !!
Me too. I’ve driven Tahoes for 25 years and owned 3. They literally run forever with minimal maintenance and the last thing I want is a $600 car note in Biden’s economy. It would really impact my budget now. My 2011 still looks good and my neighbor is a mechanic and said it’s in great shape.
For library (Libby, book sales)- use Libby too so I can come from other libraries too. LOOK OUT FOR THE FREE BOOKS FROM THE LIBRARY- but libraries regularly will have carts out by the entrance to giveaway free books. My husband has gotten some great hardback books and some of my kids that way.LIBRARY book sales are a great way to buy books cheap. Usually, if you wait for the last day of the book sale, they reduce the prices of the books by half and in the last couple of hours , they even make better deals.
I've been saving my dryer lint for Firestarter in the winter. Firestarter is expensive! I also save every single fallen branch for kindling. Country living ❤
I still get physical books & magazines. I use the free survey sites and reward apps. I then sell them at the end of the year on Ebay. I've made approx. $1000 so far this year. At stores like Aldi where you must bring a bag or pay...I use empty or empty near empty boxes to take my groceries. The staff love this because it helps them and they will also give you some if they just came through aisles to condense boxes.
I live on a horse farm. Most of their feed come in huge 3 layer brown paper bags with a horse pictures on it. Those are great to wrap with for horse people. the personal thought is always appreciated!
Just an FYI….depending on where you live and health can determine whether some of these are worth following. Not everyone has access to friends with the talents of your friends. Concerning parking further away…doesn’t work with people who are handicapped. Phones…we still have a landline…regretfully..but when we move, we will give it up. During hurricanes, we still have access to our out of state families because we have a landline. Cell phone towers are not always a safe bet. Crafts….look for supplies at garage sales or from people like me who are selling cheap or are giving them away. I just gave bags and boxes to my neighbor girl to have fun with. I agree with a lot of the stuff you mentioned, but not all. We practice being frugal most of the time. But, sometimes it is just hard to do under certain circumstances.
If you live in California and you go to the gas station, you can get air and water for free if you simply ask them to turn it on. It's state law that you don't have to pay for it. But, the gas stations won't tell you that.
My public library does library loans with all the different libraries in my state. It's so easy now that everything is online. If my library doesn't carry a book, I can usually find it at another library.
Sorry but I need to keep my books because I read them again and again. Loans for books only for fiction which I read only once. Non-fiction and professional development books (I'm a therapist) are critical to have when I need them
Living the minimalist life is really rewarding. I was so delighted to to watch your video and realize we practice your suggestions. We use magazine subscriptions as a Christmas gift. We use a pet store that provides cash rewards. We just started using rechargeable batteries--why didn't I do this sooner?? As I age, potted veggie plants are easier to care for than an in ground bigger garden. Every month we go over all things we paid for during the month. Our goal is to eliminate expenses--most recent was rechargeable batteries. Thrift stores are our 1st choice for looking for necessities. I'm a seamstress so many gifts are handmade. And wrapping is fabric many times with fabric strips as ribbons. Thanks so much for sharing and helping us to think about all expenses.
Dry Cleaning Kit.. it's called Dryel and I have used it for years when I worked in a office and when I had to attend a wedding, bought a brand new dress at the thrift store still with the tags on it but it was wrinkled so badly.. Dryel took every wrinkle out that's been several years ago it cost about $8.00 a pack and I believe there were 3 or 4 packs in it with the bag that you put your clothes in. It works great. I no longer have a need for dressy clothes anymore but for $16.00 for both the dress and Dryel it saved me a ton of money over buying a brand new dress for that fancy wedding. Anna In Ohio
I know an elderly person who owns a house that has a concrete basement, much like a bunker. You would think that he would have used that basement to store his doomsday food and water, or some gold & silver bullion bars. But no, he uses the basement to store his huge collection of 40,000 books collected over a period of 50 or more years. This person is now over 80 years of age, and he's still hanging onto all his books!
Twice in the past few months I have come home from Dollar Tree with 6-7 books all $1.25 each. I check each time I go but it is hit or miss as to whether or not they have any good ones. However, when they do, I don't feel guilty purchasing them.
Another substitute for air freshener: scented bar soap. You don’t even have to use it. Just have it out on a counter, and the whole room will smell nice. 👍
I love this! ❤❤ For the gift wrap though I realized that the amount of money possibly saved is less than the cost to take up valuable storage space in my small home. We’re a growing family of 5 in 1,300sqft and every inch is worth money for us. Instead I reuse the gift bags ASAP for clothing donations to thrift shops, book donations, etc. I personally think saving used gift bags could be the beginning of becoming a hoarder of starting to also save other unused containers that fall into the “maybe someday” category. It’s a slippery slope, that one. Anyways, great video! 👍🏻
Regarding clothing maintenance - rather than dry clean, invest in a quality, portable clothing steamer. Some come with attachments to help clean them. You'll be pressed and well-dressed! Also, I hang dry everything except jeans, towels and bedding. All that lint in the dryer trap - is your garments disintegrating. I used to make toilet roll holders puppets with my boys! Hours of fun!
@@spunkycat6144 They do make collapsible apartment clothes drying racks, you could even find one if you go thrifting, or a yard sale. There are other options, too, like swimsuit lines which can be installed in your shower, or even move aside your closet items while you use the space for drying. You can wash your clothes at the Laundromat and bring them home to dry. They'll have been spun, so they won't drip anywhere. Again, heavier items like denim, towels and bedding have a better feel when dried in a dryer. Best, Bara
Lol, with dry cleaning your clothes last LONGER and get cleaned more deeply. Sure steam if it is lightly soiled. Yes, I hang most of my clothes, even bedding
Thank you for sharing your tips. I have done most of them for years. I just want to add that in California you can get a ticket for washing your car in your driveway. I do rinse my car down to reduce the amount of times I have to actually take it to the car wash. Peace, Love, & Joy!!!
I work out at home with resistance bands and dumbbells that I already own and use YT for some exercises that help me learn new techniques and improve. Also walk and use a mini-trampoline for at-home low-impact cardio (with a gift certificate it cost me about $100) best investment I've ever made for my health. My husband and I shifted to USA Mobile, which costs about $20/month. We both still have iPhone 8s. I had a 6s (which I bought used), but now use my MIL's old 8.
I loved my iPhone 8. But recently had to upgrade to a 14 so I could use my new Apple watch. I got the Apple Watch for Safety. It has fall detection and crashed detection.
Magazines subscriptions are very worthwhile for me. Mostly home decor and history type mags. More selective, and often a run to the library will give me a great fix of magazines. Also thrift stores for a quarter apiece. Magazine companies are offering great prices because fewer people buy them. I do not want to see them on screen
Your hair is pretty and face framing! My eldest daughter and I bought the arm that holds up the window on the passenger side of my Odyssey van when it broke. It cost about $200. The dealership wanted to charge me $800 plus to replace it. So, using tools and strength (thank you daughter, Claire), we were able to take off the inside panel, disconnected wires, replaced the broken arm, reconnected wires and the panel. It worked perfectly!! I buy clothes at Salvation army and underwear at Walmart. I bought a few shirts on end of season sale and 2 pairs of jeans at Walmart. We save gift bags and tissue that we fold back up. They always look pretty. My eldest daughter trims my long hair and it looks nice. We have lots of kitchen towels, rather than paper towels. We have a few packages of paper decorated napkins that we use when absolutely necessary and fabric napkins we use most of the time. I use about 2 tablespoons of laundry soap per load. I use less than half the liquid dishwashing machine soap I used to. Thanks for your tips!!!! Kep them coming!
@@mle9852Yes call it “Can’t buy so won’t buy” or “The emotional impact of doing without, when you’re not naturally stingy”. Broke is okay but cheap is not. It’s a psychological problem leading to some very unpleasant character traits. No pet insurance being one example, as I’ve seen people let their animals die through pure stinginess.
Most of this I do we use AT&T because they are reliable I have several people on my plan it's on 50 for me and my youngest son. It's our only phone line. I also am a single mom so I pay for some things like oil changes. I have no debt other than a mortgage that is almost paid. I will always live frugal even when I am totally debt free.
I like real, tangible, physical magazines. I believe I have 2 active subscriptions. I keep my magazines and reread and reenjoy them. I get magazines that inspire me: gardening, holiday decorating, organizing, home building... I have a stack I pull out every autumn to inspire me for my Halloween decorations, I have another stack for Christmas. Some weekends in the winter, I just stay in comfy clothes and leaf through a stack of magazines. Also, I sometimes get a stack from the library of ones I don't subscribe to. I keep the ones I like, for some I just keep pages/articles in a file folder. I have some oldies but goodies that go back 25 years, most are more recent. When I tried online magazines I just kept printing recipes, articles, pictures. I do like free ones, to get a preview of magazines before I order or ones from other countries that would be more than I want to spend.
I feel the same way, I need to touch the magazine in my hands! I have one full time subscription that both myself and my hubby enjoys. I WILL NOT do digital for a book or magazine… just feels wrong to me. I will do audio books though so I can listen while I do other things… mostly outside chores but even some of those I have the physical book as well 🫣 a lot of the other things on her list I already do frugally so we are still ahead of the pack 😂
I MUCH prefer a landline phone over a mobile phone. It always works, doesn’t need to be charged, and doesn’t have towers that get overwhelmed in a severe weather event. Also, I don’t wear a tracking device whether it’s called a tracker, a beeper, an ankle monitor, or a mobile phone.
Most was very helpful and I totally agree... I do have a couple of questions... Your first new car?? Why did you drive around with a dent when you're required to have full coverage insurance??? After all the bank owns it until it's paid in full?? Why didn't you fix the dent so you can fully enjoy your new car??? Another thing, I try not to purchase anything unless I need it... You seem to really love Amazon??? I joined Prime streaming service, it comes with free shipping from Amazon... The streaming service only has like really crap TV and anything good, that I wanted to watch they wanted me to pay again??? I was paying the basic $14.99 monthly, and they add tax so in Georgia I was paying $16.10.. I needed fencing for my fig trees, I ordered a roll, and i saved $11.00 shipping... Then I noticed I had paid out over $193 for a lousy streaming service on the CHANCE I'll buy something later?? Everyone raves about Amazon because it's so convenient... But YOU'RE PAYING more than you realize for that convenience.??
I've used Amazon Fire Sticks, which cost about $29.95 each, one for each TV, for the past 4 years and have paid $0 for cable or satellite TV. I get more freebees with this device than what some people continue to pay high premiums for each month. A Prime membership is NOT required for this service either.
@@sallyjb6209 me too, I have a Roku, same as fire stick and get Pluto, Tubi, Plex and tons of freebies. I cancelled Amazon Prime, it wasn't even worth the 16.10 I was paying...
For inflating tires, they have little air compressors that run off the power plug in your car. They’re pretty inexpensive and they’re handy to have if you have a slow leak and can’t get to a shop timely. They’re pretty nice Christmas presents.
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Most dry cleaning clothes can perfectly be washed on delicate cycle. No need to pay for dry cleaning which is highly toxic
I'm 70 years old and just stumbled upon your vide. I adhere to so many of your suggestions. ❤❤ so So very useful. Yes, I learned to change my oil in my 30s by my ex-husband. I use hotel free things on my trips. We use our empty containers over and over.
I think using the a double verb phrase of "store-and-multiply" only makes sense since the verb "save" has been suborned/highjacked in recent decades. In the 1970s, as I was in middle (home economics) and high school (lots of math), the word "save" was always used for store-and-multiply (as in put in the bank to make interest at the very least). When stores had a sale they would use phrases that recognized you were spending your money with them like "getting bang for your buck", "getting a bargain or a good deal", "getting a great value for the money" or "paying a fair price/cost". When they were getting a little outrageous, it would be "the best price of the year/season" or "deal of the century" - they never said you'd "?save?" money by spending it. The Hannaford grocery chain has a ridiculous billboard up right now: "Stick to your budget. Save like a pro." not realizing at all how inappropriate it is since if you spend (stick to) your, say $150, budget you've saved nothing with them or possibly not at all, just bought more or less as your saving happened (if it happened at all) while setting your grocery budget in the first place.
I pretty much do all this already. I did up my game with the garden, Berry bushes, and fruit trees. Groceries are out of site expensive right now. Only plant what we eat, especially those long storage items, potatoes, onions, and garlic. Parsley, cilantro, spinach, basil all things you can grow in a pot on your front porch. Store those items by blending them with some water, freezing, them in iced cube trays, then put them in a Ziploc bag. This way you have a measured amount of about a tablespoon that you can pull out of your freezer and pop in whatever you’re fixing.
Thanks for the video! Lots of great tips :) I want to make a plug for the public library. Magazines and newspapers can be borrowed digitally at libraries through the Libby app. Also, every book you could ever wish for in ebook, audio book, or hardcopy. You will have to wait a while for the latest popular titles. I have an ongoing hold list, and something I want to read is always coming available. I'm never wanting for something new to read. Explore the digital resources; you'll be amazed at everything available for free!
BOTTLED WATER: At about $3 for 24 16oz bottles, it’s 12.5 cents/bottle. It’s one of the few conveniences I take, especially for time working in yard/garden.
I fill the empty 16 oz water bottles with tap water and keep in my freezer. During a power outage the frozen bottles will keep your freezer cooler for a longer period of time. Do not open the freezer or refrigerator.
First of all, great video!!! You can recharge alkaline batteries, too. For emergencies, it's ok to buy bottled water, single use batteries, etc. My family sets aside spending money each paycheck for whatever we want to buy, save up for, or do. Most things you mentioned we don't spend money on, only by for emergencies, or on a rare occasions.
I really like those tips and encourage everyone to consider cutting back and saving money where it makes sense. And a lot of the tips make sense to me. But everything that is taking away your time (regularly, not once) should be considered twice in my opinion. Time is so precious. Time to spend with your family, time for yourself, time for your hobbies,... Do never forget that. At the end of your life you will probably not congratulate yourself for all the hours you spend with cleaning, but you would rather remember the hours you spend with your kids or for your passion while someone else was cleaning your house. It is only an example of course, but I wanted to leave it here :) I really like minimalism and spending less money, but your life should also be "rich", never forget that
I live in a campground. We are not allowed to wash our vehicles so we do use a car wash when needed. We have a shop vac so the inside gets cleaned at our site.
Water filters require filter replacements. But I did get a 3-stage filter that attached to my cold water at kitchen sink so my dogs get filtered water too.
People like you are the reason why B&N closed most of their stores in NYC. People treat it like a library and the books and magazines were looked through and filthy. I couldn’t even find a new copy of Curious George for my 1 year old nephew. Where is the social responsibility ? If you want to look through magazines, go to the library.
Starting off a comment with "People like you" is a pretty big blanket statement and doesn't sound remotely kind. Sara didn't say, " Go to your local bookstore and treat it like a library." She actually advised USING THE LIBRARY. Your library privileges are a bonus for paying taxes. "Social responsibility" doesn't require buying everything brand new. Borrowing a book that your one year old nephew may or may not like is better than purchasing the book and using the world's resources ( trees ) to create it. Your nephew will feel just as special if you spend TIME with him at the library, not spend MONEY on him. Kids spell "L-O-V-E" as "T -I- M- E." BTW - The Barnes & Noble at 270 Greenwich Street in Tribeca, New York City closed on January 14, 2024 after 16 years. The 40,000 square foot store opened in 2007 and closed due to the landlord's plans to redevelop the space.
Use as little soap as possible. Why is there a 1-5 on the laundry soap cup? They know most people will fill it up to 5, and use 5X more, and buy it 5X faster. I teach a septic class and challenge the students that they can fill the cup to 1, and its so highly concentrated their family wont notice any difference or reduction in cleanliness. ❤🎉
Ms Meyers products are not nontoxic, contrary to popular opinion, so if you care about your health and the environment this is a great tip. I have to say these are wonderful tips but one tip I feel like I don't think is the best idea. Paying for music in a way that supports musicians is a great thing in my opinion. Many musicians struggle to make money from their craft. Musicians need to eat too! Thanks for the video!
WOW she hasn't mentioned a single thing im not already doing ..all theses things are just common sense to me. Also, i'd like to add i find most thrift stores expensive for clothes ..i buy my NEW clothes for cheaper than at the 2nd hand stores. i buy them on sale in the off season ..for example most stores bring in their fall clothes at the end of August ..Soooo mid August all the summer clothes are on sale. I just bought 4 dresses and two tops for 30 dollars. All were cotton fabric.
While some of these are good ideas, most of it is too petty to make any difference in 2024. Here's my list: *Don't own property attracting any kind of ongoing fees (like apartment strata levies, HOA, etc etc) *Don't own cars worth more than insurable value (around $10k) *Don't buy insurances (mandatory third party property damage for your car only) *Don't own pets requiring grooming *Don't have any subscriptions *Don't have a gym membership *Don't pay for any kind of classes except those leading directly to full time work *Don't turn on your air-conditioner until it gets to 100 degrees, and then only run it for a few hours *Never heat or cool your house overnight *Don't have ducted climate control - use single room units only. And use a wood burner for heat if possible. *Don't dry laundry in a clothes dryer (hang it on a line outside, or inside on racks if it's raining) *Buy less meat *Grow as much fruit and vegetable as you can fit in your space. Take every spare inch of your lot - including the front yard *Install an off grid solar array if you intend to stay in your current house *Never drive when you can walk, cycle, or take a bus/train *Don't buy processed or convenience foods *Never use disposable cookware or tableware *Don't buy Christmas gifts. Make Xmas puddings or shortbreads for your loved ones. *Don't take regular vacations which involve airfares and expensive accommodation - these should be once in a lifetime. Go camping, buy an old trailer and renovate it, or stay with family for your vacations. *Take exceptional care of your health, and remain super active for life. *Never live in a house which is bigger than you need. Around 300 sqft per person is plenty. And there should be at least two or three people for every kitchen and bathroom. If you have less than that ratio, you're living very expensively. While these things will be considered 'too extreme' by wealthy people, understandably - for anyone who isn't wealthy, these are the bare minimum you're going to need to start doing today, if you want to survive retirement tomorrow.
Shipping: Brown paper grocery bags work fantastic for shipping just cut them and turn them inside out. Same with boxes like Cereal boxes and Macaroni boxes, split them at the seams turn them inside out and you now have a brown cardboard box. I use these at Christmas for gift giving too instead of buying a box Recycle Reuse.. I don't skimp on shipping tape though. Dollar Tree Family Dollar etc they do not have the same amount of footage on their and the quality is not as good but one roll will last me at least a year of the good stuff and right now is a good time to buy it with Back To School sales, here in Ohio we are enjoying a tax free week up to $500 at a time which is beyond awesome. I have even been able to buy dog food without taxes and it includes Amazon purchases. Anna In Ohio
I can appreciate everything you have to do and monitor when digging out of debt. I still have PTSD because of the stress from 20 years ago. Now I have issues with being too tight on purse strings. Thank you for helping those that are in desperate need!
I think good frugality is just being mindful and evaluating when and where you spend money. For example, our driveway isn't paved so washing my car at home is a messy horrible PIA chore - and getting the vacuum cleaner to the car and finding the necessary extension cord or spending more money on a stupid hand vacuum that doesn't do a great job.......it''s all too hard so my car was rarely cleaned. It runs even when dirty BUT a clean car is a lovely thing and more enjoyable to drive. I've found a $15 drive-through car wash close to home that allows you UNLIMITED vacuuming ON TOP of the wash and boy oh boy is that vacuum MUCH more powerful than mine so I can get all the dirt from all the nooks and crannies. I still have to do the vacuuming myself but the whole job is much easier, quicker and successful than doing it at home. For me, it's great value because of all the benefits. Which reminds me, my car needs a wash!! And thanks for the reminder about magazines Sara - I can access them online via the library and just haven't explored that option. Cheers from Oz!
I like having a certain amount of cash on me and at home. When I start running it low and am at the grocery store, I'll take cash out, for free, as I'm paying for the groceries. There had been those rare times when I needed cash and my bank wasn't near. And I hated to have to pay that fee at another bank.
I’m really fortunate - our Medicare Part B, offers us the ‘Silver Sneakers’ program for free. Multiple gym and other fitness programs are available to us.👍
That is your Medicare Advantage. You don't have Medicare Part B, you pay for it so you can choose Medicare Advantage. Part B Medicare would have a plan G or plan N. The proof is you use your Medicare Advantage private insurance companies card for services, "not" your Medicare card.
Unfortunately, it is less expensive to pay for our gym membership than to swim at the public pool three times a week. Also the gym has a jacuzzi that really helps with stretching. I do a stretch routine in the jacuzzi that has helped me so much, I have to categorize it as a necessity. When you weigh the benefits, it is a good deal & not expensive.
I've never had an overdraft fee. However, I believed the reason for them was the people didn't have enough to cover basic needs and an emergency caused the fee. I always feel sad that this happens to people.
I agree with most but warranties where they pertain to cars are generally worth it. I spent $500 for a warranty and when my car decided to blow a turbo the warranty covered the 4k bill I received. Was well worth my $500 investment
I like to get gift bags at dollar tree after Christmas. I spent .50, .25 then went back and they were even lower. Gift bags can be reused. I hear people using fabric like scarves to wrap gifts. Dollar Tree has some lovely scarves.
Ha ha! Grande Soy Latte (decaf) is my go to when I go to Starbucks. I usually wait for discount days. Today all handmade drinks are $3. If you get the app, you can get info and access to these discounts
I was worried about investing too, but yes ago, I bit the bullet and opened a vanguard account. I think you can put in your risk tolerance and they will give you some fund options. I know almost nothing about picking funds and this is how I did it and have been VERY happy.
I’m not trying to be a minimalist, I just hate waste - be that my money, time, things or resources. So, I agree with many of the recommendations for everyone (they make common sense) and with some for people who are trying to fit into a tight budget (but I wouldn’t recommend it if you enjoy and can afford it, e.g., a physical magazine or newspaper is more than just information you get from it, it’s an experience, tradition or convenience). What actually surprised me was a statement about buying clothes in a thrift store “for the whole year”: for a grown-up, if it’s a “fast fashion” item that is cheap to start with and is intended for a season or two, it’s not worth buying it used. And if it’s a quality “pre-loved” item, you do not buy it for a year… I do not follow fashion trends much, and I do not buy cheap clothes, but what I buy in the mid-range price level serves me for years (unless my weight fluctuates significantly).
I'm not much of a reader but I had a stack of used books to purge. I took 23 of them last week to Half Price books. They gave me $1.99 for all of them and were in great condition. Haven't been to our local library in years. Believe it or not, they are charging $50 for a yearly membership. Geez. Recently, I cancelled our cable service. We weren't using it and now saving $100 from not having this monthly fee. Yay! Thanks for the video.
Great list. Especially with books. I'm taking a weekly trip to the library now and checking out books and DVDs. I've cancelled most of my streaming services and just using what the library offers.
Thanks for the great ideas! Also, grocery store paper bags make excellent craft paper for shipping parcels. I turn the inside out to hide the store brand.
@@saraconklinfrozenpennies so did my husband. The last present I got from him was a Ryobi circular saw and a saws all. I used the circular saw today. 😂
I almost never go to Hobby Lobby for craft supplies. My favorite thrift shop has an amazing craft section where I can pick up brand new craft items and sewing notions for next to nothing. ( for example .25 zippers, buttons still on the card, embroidery thread, etc)
I love my RUclips fitness channels. There’s some really great trainers that will tailor workouts to any fitness level. It also saves me time and the gas to go to the gym.
I appreciate the video. I would like to point out that the on the cell phone thing to be very careful about location. There are plenty of places where the cheaper carriers just don't have service. Even if your area has good service for a carrier please consider where you travel and friends and relatives you visit frequently. You are not really saving money if the cell becomes unusable in large parts of your life.
Re: newspapers - while online subscriptions may be cheaper than paper subscriptions, your library card may very well grant you free online access to the big national papers and any local papers with an online presence, as well. Ask your friendly librarian!
I'm not trying to be rude, or picky, but you had a misspelling. Under Home Repairs, you talked about *Recoking* your bathtub, it is actually *recaulking*. I enjoy your videos and I learn a lot. Please do not be offended.
Great ideas, adding: AARP magazine, membership is under $40 for five years, age is like 25 so not just for older p…young ppl could learn a lot from these anyways plus for seniors lots of discounts Starbucks is overrated, too much sugar tied into higher med costs. Gift warp buy one’s on sale after Christmas and buy one that has designed for all occasions.
If your suit looks clean but just needs to be freshened the febreze with the orange handle that's antibacterial can make you smell completely clean and be clean as it killed all the germs it's a lot cheaper than dry cleaning or dry cleaning kits
I buy the only unscented litter that I can lift. I’m 80 and cut myself some slack on a number of things like this that are just too heavy in the most economical sizes.
@@louisehenderson5798 you may want to try the Breeze system but replacing their original pellets with the wood pellets from Loew's and buy the dog pads from Costco and cut each sheet into half to use instead (Kirland Signature extra large absorbent pads - 100 counts). Squeeze thin line of Dawn ultra ez squeeze dish washing gell (picture of a duck) around the rim of the sheet pad and a quick and very light spray of Tide laundry stain remover (has picture of a shirt with bubbles or three red arrows with bubbles) to negate the urin smell. Also, buy Kirland waste basket clear liners-500 counts, split each into halves and line the half under the pad. The pad will last 48 hours for two cats with two litter boxes. It is a lot lighter to clean up and save you lots more money in the long run. Only need to tip whoever helps you to load the bags onto your car.
@@louisehenderson5798 may want to try the Breeze system but replacing their original pellets with the wood pellets from Loew's and buy the dog pads from Costco and cut each sheet into half to use instead (Kirland Signature extra large absorbent pads - 100 counts). Squeeze thin line of Dawn ultra ez squeeze dish washing gell (picture of a duck) around the rim of the sheet pad and a quick and very light spray of Tide laundry stain remover (has picture of a shirt with bubbles or three red arrows with bubbles) to negate the urine smell. Also, buy Kirland waste basket clear liners-500 counts, split each into halves and line the half under the pad. The pad will last 48 hours for two cats with two litter boxes. It is a lot lighter to clean up and save you lots more money in the long run. Only need to tip whoever helps you to load the bags onto your car. You will need 8 of these 40lbs bags for 2 cats, which is to use freely for the whole year. Leave these bags in your car and scoop out only small portion that you can carry each time.
as always love your tips- ❤ I recently went to the grocery store and did as you said, put a snack in my bag and I had that instead of buying a bunch of food that I didn’t need just because I was hungry. Also, is it possible for you to do a book recommendation at the end of your segments I would really enjoy hearing one not sure what type of books you read but anything is helpful.
Excellent ways to spend less! I would disagree about the bottled water in terms of people should always have enough on hand for emergencies when clean drinking water may not be available. It is recommended to keep at least one gallon of water (2 is better) per person, per day for at least three days in case of emergency. Bottled water won’t last indefinitely, it has a shelf life, so you do need to use and rotate it. Otherwise, yes, aside from one’s emergency supply, filtered tap water for everyday use is a big savings. PS….how cool that you’re friends with Ilana from Life Well Cruised. She is one of my favorites to watch!
Discount tire has a service where you pull up, they check your tire pressure and fill your tires up for free. You can tip if you want but its a free service. Your tires dont need to be bought at Discount Tire.
Forever stanps is all I've used for years. I reuse gift bags all the time. A great place to buy them and tissue paper at Dollar Tree! I shoo ar thrift stores for ny clothes or there is online store that sell only 2nd hand clothing!
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Christmas is the least thing to worry about. Need discernment from the Holy Spirit. War, famine and some extremely Hard Times for what’s coming! I don’t fear! Cause I covered by the blood of Jesus and He is my provider!!!
I was sad when they took home economics out of school. I've been teaching my neighbor kids to do basic sewing skills. They have 8-children and the 5 older kids take turns coming over with their school work. We sit around the table and I help with their book work and then I've been teaching them to cook, set the table properly, and basic sewing skills.
I LOVE that you are able to teach these life skills to the kids. I’m sure they really enjoy the time with you as well. I watch my granddaughters while my daughter works full time and it’s been such a joy to teach them things. My little girls are 5 & 7 and so eager to help… they just soak it up 😊
You are a gem. I am going to teach my grandsons how to knit and crochet. I’m adding sewing to my list. They already help their mom cook.
You're a fantastic neighbor. These are the gifts that keep giving once they master a new skill. Sewing is a skill I first learned in HomeEc, loved it and eventually got my own sewing machine when I was 13.
I agree, I learned to sew, conserve household energy, and many cooking skills, I still use today.
Great! Help them with finances as well?
I have another tip. For those with dehumidifiers in their basement. I save my gall and half gallon milk jugs and empty the dehumidifiers into them. I haul them up from the basement and use them to water my tomato plants, herbs and flowers. I haven’t used the hose all summer. Free water and and it’s more exercise going up and down my unfinished basement stairs nearly every day.
I also save the water all winter for my summer plants.
I empty mine into the clothes washer. It’s clean water
Very smart
Minimalism is looking more & more inviting as I age. 😊
LOL! I totally agree!!
It's the best life ever! 😊
So freeing
Part of the former term of "downsizing".
Agreed!
I spent like 30 bucks on a tire air compressor that I keep in my car, and it plugs into the cigarette lighter. paid for itself within a few uses! Now I can get free air anywhere. Also, I am a librarian and thank you for promoting libraries! :)
Also, on education: your workplace may have LinkedIN Learning or a similar place to get free professional development, and the library has free movies, tv, and streaming music as well as CDs and DVDs, and physical as well as digital magazines
I’d rather go to the library than shopping!
A lot of sensible ideas, but Dollar Store tape is so bad it’s a waste of money. Sometimes paying more for a necessary tool saves $ in the long run.
Thanks for the video! I have to say, though, please please don’t encourage folks to not pay for music. Musicians work to create and distribute recordings of their music-and that costs $$! Support the arts! 🙏🏽💕
IMO, not paying for music is stealing.
She has even suggested getting food from mini pantries. Great idea if you cannot afford food but not so great otherwise.
She’s not suggesting stealing music. Free streaming services and radio pay the musicians through ad revenue. There is nothing wrong with that.
I know a guy who has collected about 8,000 pieces of 12-inch vinyl records.
He owns three stereo sets to spin his vinyl records.
His home is like a record shop.
Free streaming, & listening to music on RUclips or the radio is perfectly acceptable.
25:17 I do buy new cars, but I drive them for at least 15 to 20 years. I also buy the lower models of brands that are trustworthy and don’t have a lot of extra features. So I feel justified. I know maintenance is done and current so they last forever.
Thats a decent plan. Im happy to hear its working for you and thanks so much for watching!
That's what I do too! My current car is a Prius which I purchased new end of 2010. Only has 40K miles on it!
lol…our one car is a ‘97 and the other is a ‘01. We will be purchasing a new one during the Labor Day sales.
My car is a 2012 Honda crv. I have 175000 miles on it and it is the bomb!!! I have been saving and will purchase a new one next year. Why deviate from success !!
Me too. I’ve driven Tahoes for 25 years and owned 3. They literally run forever with minimal maintenance and the last thing I want is a $600 car note in Biden’s economy. It would really impact my budget now. My 2011 still looks good and my neighbor is a mechanic and said it’s in great shape.
For library (Libby, book sales)- use Libby too so I can come from other libraries too. LOOK OUT FOR THE FREE BOOKS FROM THE LIBRARY- but libraries regularly will have carts out by the entrance to giveaway free books. My husband has gotten some great hardback books and some of my kids that way.LIBRARY book sales are a great way to buy books cheap. Usually, if you wait for the last day of the book sale, they reduce the prices of the books by half and in the last couple of hours , they even make better deals.
I've been saving my dryer lint for Firestarter in the winter. Firestarter is expensive! I also save every single fallen branch for kindling. Country living ❤
Also save seeds and make your own compost 🎉
Yet you're using a dryer? In the country? You have nothing but space in which to hang your laundry! That makes no sense at all.
Please be patient. Everyone has their own limits to their willingness to participate!@pm2886
I still get physical books & magazines. I use the free survey sites and reward apps. I then sell them at the end of the year on Ebay. I've made approx. $1000 so far this year. At stores like Aldi where you must bring a bag or pay...I use empty or empty near empty boxes to take my groceries. The staff love this because it helps them and they will also give you some if they just came through aisles to condense boxes.
Buy basic colored wrapping paper. Basic red & silver can be deeply discounted items after different holidays.
Great idea!!!
And, if you run it through the shredder, you have pretty box filler!
Rustic is easy and chic-a roll of brown paper, twine, etc look very cute!
Save wrapping paper from parties and reuse it.
I live on a horse farm. Most of their feed come in huge 3 layer brown paper bags with a horse pictures on it. Those are great to wrap with for horse people. the personal thought is always appreciated!
Just an FYI….depending on where you live and health can determine whether some of these are worth following. Not everyone has access to friends with the talents of your friends. Concerning parking further away…doesn’t work with people who are handicapped. Phones…we still have a landline…regretfully..but when we move, we will give it up. During hurricanes, we still have access to our out of state families because we have a landline. Cell phone towers are not always a safe bet. Crafts….look for supplies at garage sales or from people like me who are selling cheap or are giving them away. I just gave bags and boxes to my neighbor girl to have fun with. I agree with a lot of the stuff you mentioned, but not all. We practice being frugal most of the time. But, sometimes it is just hard to do under certain circumstances.
If you live in California and you go to the gas station, you can get air and water for free if you simply ask them to turn it on. It's state law that you don't have to pay for it. But, the gas stations won't tell you that.
Thanks!!!
The water part has me stumped. They have to turn on water to give you ?
@@Grungefan2018Yes.
My public library does library loans with all the different libraries in my state. It's so easy now that everything is online. If my library doesn't carry a book, I can usually find it at another library.
Sorry but I need to keep my books because I read them again and again. Loans for books only for fiction which I read only once. Non-fiction and professional development books (I'm a therapist) are critical to have when I need them
@@winonadavies9201 it makes sense to purchase books you plan on referencing often. Buying a book just to read once seems like a waste imo.
Living the minimalist life is really rewarding. I was so delighted to to watch your video and realize we practice your suggestions. We use magazine subscriptions as a Christmas gift. We use a pet store that provides cash rewards. We just started using rechargeable batteries--why didn't I do this sooner?? As I age, potted veggie plants are easier to care for than an in ground bigger garden. Every month we go over all things we paid for during the month. Our goal is to eliminate expenses--most recent was rechargeable batteries. Thrift stores are our 1st choice for looking for necessities. I'm a seamstress so many gifts are handmade. And wrapping is fabric many times with fabric strips as ribbons. Thanks so much for sharing and helping us to think about all expenses.
Yes, I'm already planning on getting a charger and reusable batteries. It's but how much prices are on regular batteries.
Rechargable batteries and charger a stop eating no ey on the regular batteries. Great idea on refilling travel size bottles!
I definitely use insulated and regular bags when I shop..especially at Aldi. I've used the dry cleaner pads for quite a while. Works perfectly.
Dry Cleaning Kit.. it's called Dryel and I have used it for years when I worked in a office and when I had to attend a wedding, bought a brand new dress at the thrift store still with the tags on it but it was wrinkled so badly.. Dryel took every wrinkle out that's been several years ago it cost about $8.00 a pack and I believe there were 3 or 4 packs in it with the bag that you put your clothes in. It works great. I no longer have a need for dressy clothes anymore but for $16.00 for both the dress and Dryel it saved me a ton of money over buying a brand new dress for that fancy wedding. Anna In Ohio
Books are my kryptonite ❤
Same, bestie. Same! 😂
I love books so much. I wish I could buy every book I want. But then I would probably never leave my house again 😅
I know an elderly person who owns a house that has a concrete basement, much like a bunker.
You would think that he would have used that basement to store his doomsday food and water, or some gold & silver bullion bars.
But no, he uses the basement to store his huge collection of 40,000 books collected over a period of 50 or more years.
This person is now over 80 years of age, and he's still hanging onto all his books!
Twice in the past few months I have come home from Dollar Tree with 6-7 books all $1.25 each. I check each time I go but it is hit or miss as to whether or not they have any good ones. However, when they do, I don't feel guilty purchasing them.
I❤books, thanks to my father encouraging me to read every book without prejudice.
Dryel is an excellent dry cleaning substitute and is about half the cost of Woolite at Walmart and Target.
YES! That was the one I was thinking of!
Another substitute for air freshener: scented bar soap. You don’t even have to use it. Just have it out on a counter, and the whole room will smell nice. 👍
I love this! ❤❤
For the gift wrap though I realized that the amount of money possibly saved is less than the cost to take up valuable storage space in my small home. We’re a growing family of 5 in 1,300sqft and every inch is worth money for us. Instead I reuse the gift bags ASAP for clothing donations to thrift shops, book donations, etc. I personally think saving used gift bags could be the beginning of becoming a hoarder of starting to also save other unused containers that fall into the “maybe someday” category. It’s a slippery slope, that one.
Anyways, great video! 👍🏻
Great tutorial! While listening I realized that my husband and I only “do” two of these…what a great feeling! Thanks for your advice!
Regarding clothing maintenance - rather than dry clean, invest in a quality, portable clothing steamer. Some come with attachments to help clean them. You'll be pressed and well-dressed! Also, I hang dry everything except jeans, towels and bedding. All that lint in the dryer trap - is your garments disintegrating.
I used to make toilet roll holders puppets with my boys! Hours of fun!
Oh, I wish I could hang my clothes, but I don't even have a washer or dryer, or a yard to hang things in. I have to go to a laundromat.
@@spunkycat6144 They do make collapsible apartment clothes drying racks, you could even find one if you go thrifting, or a yard sale. There are other options, too, like swimsuit lines which can be installed in your shower, or even move aside your closet items while you use the space for drying. You can wash your clothes at the Laundromat and bring them home to dry. They'll have been spun, so they won't drip anywhere. Again, heavier items like denim, towels and bedding have a better feel when dried in a dryer. Best, Bara
@@spunkycat6144i hang clothes indoors on chairs, wall hooks, shower curtain, and in my closets to dry. you can hang a clothesline indoors.
Lol, with dry cleaning your clothes last LONGER and get cleaned more deeply. Sure steam if it is lightly soiled. Yes, I hang most of my clothes, even bedding
Yes I have a standing one you can hang the item on it. 22:46
Thank you for sharing your tips. I have done most of them for years. I just want to add that in California you can get a ticket for washing your car in your driveway. I do rinse my car down to reduce the amount of times I have to actually take it to the car wash. Peace, Love, & Joy!!!
I work out at home with resistance bands and dumbbells that I already own and use YT for some exercises that help me learn new techniques and improve. Also walk and use a mini-trampoline for at-home low-impact cardio (with a gift certificate it cost me about $100) best investment I've ever made for my health. My husband and I shifted to USA Mobile, which costs about $20/month. We both still have iPhone 8s. I had a 6s (which I bought used), but now use my MIL's old 8.
I loved my iPhone 8. But recently had to upgrade to a 14 so I could use my new Apple watch.
I got the Apple Watch for Safety. It has fall detection and crashed detection.
Magazines subscriptions are very worthwhile for me. Mostly home decor and history type mags. More selective, and often a run to the library will give me a great fix of magazines. Also thrift stores for a quarter apiece. Magazine companies are offering great prices because fewer people buy them. I do not want to see them on screen
I still love a magazine I can hold and flip through, not a online subscription on line
Some people live in places in America where bottle water is safer to drink than tap even through filter
Or local water just tastes awful.
@@louisehenderson5798 Because of the chemicals and crap that's in it. I haven't drank water from a faucet since I was a kid 🤮
So sad, but true.
Just realize bottled water is still tap water.
I drink more water when I buy bottled, flavored stuff. Tap water here is fluoridated and chlorinated. The filter takes out chlorine but not fluoride.
Your hair is pretty and face framing!
My eldest daughter and I bought the arm that holds up the window on the passenger side of my Odyssey van when it broke. It cost about $200. The dealership wanted to charge me $800 plus to replace it. So, using tools and strength (thank you daughter, Claire), we were able to take off the inside panel, disconnected wires, replaced the broken arm, reconnected wires and the panel. It worked perfectly!!
I buy clothes at Salvation army and underwear at Walmart. I bought a few shirts on end of season sale and 2 pairs of jeans at Walmart.
We save gift bags and tissue that we fold back up. They always look pretty.
My eldest daughter trims my long hair and it looks nice.
We have lots of kitchen towels, rather than paper towels. We have a few packages of paper decorated napkins that we use when absolutely necessary and fabric napkins we use most of the time.
I use about 2 tablespoons of laundry soap per load.
I use less than half the liquid dishwashing machine soap I used to.
Thanks for your tips!!!! Kep them coming!
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Thanks I don't need to watch video as I'm too broke for all that 😂. Damn I should make a video.
@@mle9852Yes call it “Can’t buy so won’t buy” or “The emotional impact of doing without, when you’re not naturally stingy”. Broke is okay but cheap is not. It’s a psychological problem leading to some very unpleasant character traits. No pet insurance being one example, as I’ve seen people let their animals die through pure stinginess.
Thanks!!
Most of this I do we use AT&T because they are reliable I have several people on my plan it's on 50 for me and my youngest son. It's our only phone line. I also am a single mom so I pay for some things like oil changes. I have no debt other than a mortgage that is almost paid. I will always live frugal even when I am totally debt free.
I like real, tangible, physical magazines. I believe I have 2 active subscriptions. I keep my magazines and reread and reenjoy them. I get magazines that inspire me: gardening, holiday decorating, organizing, home building...
I have a stack I pull out every autumn to inspire me for my Halloween decorations, I have another stack for Christmas. Some weekends in the winter, I just stay in comfy clothes and leaf through a stack of magazines. Also, I sometimes get a stack from the library of ones I don't subscribe to.
I keep the ones I like, for some I just keep pages/articles in a file folder. I have some oldies but goodies that go back 25 years, most are more recent.
When I tried online magazines I just kept printing recipes, articles, pictures. I do like free ones, to get a preview of magazines before I order or ones from other countries that would be more than I want to spend.
I feel the same way, I need to touch the magazine in my hands! I have one full time subscription that both myself and my hubby enjoys. I WILL NOT do digital for a book or magazine… just feels wrong to me. I will do audio books though so I can listen while I do other things… mostly outside chores but even some of those I have the physical book as well 🫣 a lot of the other things on her list I already do frugally so we are still ahead of the pack 😂
I've tried digital magazines. I find that I just don't look at them.
I MUCH prefer a landline phone over a mobile phone. It always works, doesn’t need to be charged, and doesn’t have towers that get overwhelmed in a severe weather event. Also, I don’t wear a tracking device whether it’s called a tracker, a beeper, an ankle monitor, or a mobile phone.
My favorite online thrift stores are Poshmark and Ebay.
Most was very helpful and I totally agree... I do have a couple of questions... Your first new car?? Why did you drive around with a dent when you're required to have full coverage insurance??? After all the bank owns it until it's paid in full?? Why didn't you fix the dent so you can fully enjoy your new car??? Another thing, I try not to purchase anything unless I need it... You seem to really love Amazon??? I joined Prime streaming service, it comes with free shipping from Amazon... The streaming service only has like really crap TV and anything good, that I wanted to watch they wanted me to pay again??? I was paying the basic $14.99 monthly, and they add tax so in Georgia I was paying $16.10.. I needed fencing for my fig trees, I ordered a roll, and i saved $11.00 shipping... Then I noticed I had paid out over $193 for a lousy streaming service on the CHANCE I'll buy something later?? Everyone raves about Amazon because it's so convenient... But YOU'RE PAYING more than you realize for that convenience.??
The dent wasn't fixed because she probably had a high dedectible.
I've used Amazon Fire Sticks, which cost about $29.95 each, one for each TV, for the past 4 years and have paid $0 for cable or satellite TV. I get more freebees with this device than what some people continue to pay high premiums for each month. A Prime membership is NOT required for this service either.
@@sallyjb6209 me too, I have a Roku, same as fire stick and get Pluto, Tubi, Plex and tons of freebies. I cancelled Amazon Prime, it wasn't even worth the 16.10 I was paying...
@@sallyjb6209 I didn't think of That... Most people with a new car want it looking new for what we pay for them...
For inflating tires, they have little air compressors that run off the power plug in your car. They’re pretty inexpensive and they’re handy to have if you have a slow leak and can’t get to a shop timely. They’re pretty nice Christmas presents.
Most dry cleaning clothes can perfectly be washed on delicate cycle. No need to pay for dry cleaning which is highly toxic
Good to know.
I'm 70 years old and just stumbled upon your vide. I adhere to so many of your suggestions. ❤❤ so
So very useful. Yes, I learned to change my oil in my 30s by my ex-husband. I use hotel free things on my trips. We use our empty containers over and over.
I think using the a double verb phrase of "store-and-multiply" only makes sense since the verb "save" has been suborned/highjacked in recent decades. In the 1970s, as I was in middle (home economics) and high school (lots of math), the word "save" was always used for store-and-multiply (as in put in the bank to make interest at the very least). When stores had a sale they would use phrases that recognized you were spending your money with them like "getting bang for your buck", "getting a bargain or a good deal", "getting a great value for the money" or "paying a fair price/cost". When they were getting a little outrageous, it would be "the best price of the year/season" or "deal of the century" - they never said you'd "?save?" money by spending it. The Hannaford grocery chain has a ridiculous billboard up right now: "Stick to your budget. Save like a pro." not realizing at all how inappropriate it is since if you spend (stick to) your, say $150, budget you've saved nothing with them or possibly not at all, just bought more or less as your saving happened (if it happened at all) while setting your grocery budget in the first place.
I pretty much do all this already. I did up my game with the garden, Berry bushes, and fruit trees. Groceries are out of site expensive right now. Only plant what we eat, especially those long storage items, potatoes, onions, and garlic. Parsley, cilantro, spinach, basil all things you can grow in a pot on your front porch. Store those items by blending them with some water, freezing, them in iced cube trays, then put them in a Ziploc bag. This way you have a measured amount of about a tablespoon that you can pull out of your freezer and pop in whatever you’re fixing.
I pay to get my car washed , but wait till i see a s hool, team, or scout troop. Money well spent usually $5 and help the community.
I love the thought of this, but I worry my car is going to get scratched 😅
When I had my car, I washed it in the rain. I just used liquid laundry detergent. I m used only half a cup. Free car cwash😊
Not only the content, the sound, vthr visual is great. Thr articulation is on point!!! It is rare these days. Truly enjoying listening to you, ma'am
Thanks for the video! Lots of great tips :) I want to make a plug for the public library. Magazines and newspapers can be borrowed digitally at libraries through the Libby app. Also, every book you could ever wish for in ebook, audio book, or hardcopy. You will have to wait a while for the latest popular titles. I have an ongoing hold list, and something I want to read is always coming available. I'm never wanting for something new to read. Explore the digital resources; you'll be amazed at everything available for free!
BOTTLED WATER: At about $3 for 24 16oz bottles, it’s 12.5 cents/bottle. It’s one of the few conveniences I take, especially for time working in yard/garden.
I fill the empty 16 oz water bottles with tap water and keep in my freezer. During a power outage the frozen bottles will keep your freezer cooler for a longer period of time. Do not open the freezer or refrigerator.
First of all, great video!!! You can recharge alkaline batteries, too. For emergencies, it's ok to buy bottled water, single use batteries, etc. My family sets aside spending money each paycheck for whatever we want to buy, save up for, or do. Most things you mentioned we don't spend money on, only by for emergencies, or on a rare occasions.
I really like those tips and encourage everyone to consider cutting back and saving money where it makes sense. And a lot of the tips make sense to me. But everything that is taking away your time (regularly, not once) should be considered twice in my opinion. Time is so precious. Time to spend with your family, time for yourself, time for your hobbies,... Do never forget that. At the end of your life you will probably not congratulate yourself for all the hours you spend with cleaning, but you would rather remember the hours you spend with your kids or for your passion while someone else was cleaning your house. It is only an example of course, but I wanted to leave it here :) I really like minimalism and spending less money, but your life should also be "rich", never forget that
I live in a campground. We are not allowed to wash our vehicles so we do use a car wash when needed. We have a shop vac so the inside gets cleaned at our site.
Water filters require filter replacements. But I did get a 3-stage filter that attached to my cold water at kitchen sink so my dogs get filtered water too.
People like you are the reason why B&N closed most of their stores in NYC. People treat it like a library and the books and magazines were looked through and filthy. I couldn’t even find a new copy of Curious George for my 1 year old nephew.
Where is the social responsibility ? If you want to look through magazines, go to the library.
Starting off a comment with "People like you" is a pretty big blanket statement and doesn't sound remotely kind. Sara didn't say, " Go to your local bookstore and treat it like a library." She actually advised USING THE LIBRARY. Your library privileges are a bonus for paying taxes. "Social responsibility" doesn't require buying everything brand new. Borrowing a book that your one year old nephew may or may not like is better than purchasing the book and using the world's resources ( trees ) to create it. Your nephew will feel just as special if you spend TIME with him at the library, not spend MONEY on him. Kids spell "L-O-V-E" as "T -I- M- E." BTW - The Barnes & Noble at 270 Greenwich Street in Tribeca, New York City closed on January 14, 2024 after 16 years. The 40,000 square foot store opened in 2007 and closed due to the landlord's plans to redevelop the space.
And perusing a magazine at Barnes and Noble is a) not a crime and b) a very small part of their actual sales.
As if your 1 year old nephew would even notice the condition of his Curious George copy...
Use as little soap as possible. Why is there a 1-5 on the laundry soap cup? They know most people will fill it up to 5, and use 5X more, and buy it 5X faster. I teach a septic class and challenge the students that they can fill the cup to 1, and its so highly concentrated their family wont notice any difference or reduction in cleanliness. ❤🎉
Ms Meyers products are not nontoxic, contrary to popular opinion, so if you care about your health and the environment this is a great tip. I have to say these are wonderful tips but one tip I feel like I don't think is the best idea. Paying for music in a way that supports musicians is a great thing in my opinion. Many musicians struggle to make money from their craft. Musicians need to eat too! Thanks for the video!
WOW she hasn't mentioned a single thing im not already doing ..all theses things are just common sense to me. Also, i'd like to add i find most thrift stores expensive for clothes ..i buy my NEW clothes for cheaper than at the 2nd hand stores. i buy them on sale in the off season ..for example most stores bring in their fall clothes at the end of August ..Soooo mid August all the summer clothes are on sale. I just bought 4 dresses and two tops for 30 dollars. All were cotton fabric.
What store were you able to buy cotton clothes at so inexpensively? All I can find are synthetic materials or they are way out of my price range. 😢
While some of these are good ideas, most of it is too petty to make any difference in 2024.
Here's my list:
*Don't own property attracting any kind of ongoing fees (like apartment strata levies, HOA, etc etc)
*Don't own cars worth more than insurable value (around $10k)
*Don't buy insurances (mandatory third party property damage for your car only)
*Don't own pets requiring grooming
*Don't have any subscriptions
*Don't have a gym membership
*Don't pay for any kind of classes except those leading directly to full time work
*Don't turn on your air-conditioner until it gets to 100 degrees, and then only run it for a few hours
*Never heat or cool your house overnight
*Don't have ducted climate control - use single room units only. And use a wood burner for heat if possible.
*Don't dry laundry in a clothes dryer (hang it on a line outside, or inside on racks if it's raining)
*Buy less meat
*Grow as much fruit and vegetable as you can fit in your space. Take every spare inch of your lot - including the front yard
*Install an off grid solar array if you intend to stay in your current house
*Never drive when you can walk, cycle, or take a bus/train
*Don't buy processed or convenience foods
*Never use disposable cookware or tableware
*Don't buy Christmas gifts. Make Xmas puddings or shortbreads for your loved ones.
*Don't take regular vacations which involve airfares and expensive accommodation - these should be once in a lifetime. Go camping, buy an old trailer and renovate it, or stay with family for your vacations.
*Take exceptional care of your health, and remain super active for life.
*Never live in a house which is bigger than you need. Around 300 sqft per person is plenty. And there should be at least two or three people for every kitchen and bathroom. If you have less than that ratio, you're living very expensively.
While these things will be considered 'too extreme' by wealthy people, understandably - for anyone who isn't wealthy, these are the bare minimum you're going to need to start doing today, if you want to survive retirement tomorrow.
Shipping: Brown paper grocery bags work fantastic for shipping just cut them and turn them inside out. Same with boxes like Cereal boxes and Macaroni boxes, split them at the seams turn them inside out and you now have a brown cardboard box. I use these at Christmas for gift giving too instead of buying a box Recycle Reuse.. I don't skimp on shipping tape though. Dollar Tree Family Dollar etc they do not have the same amount of footage on their and the quality is not as good but one roll will last me at least a year of the good stuff and right now is a good time to buy it with Back To School sales, here in Ohio we are enjoying a tax free week up to $500 at a time which is beyond awesome. I have even been able to buy dog food without taxes and it includes Amazon purchases. Anna In Ohio
I can appreciate everything you have to do and monitor when digging out of debt. I still have PTSD because of the stress from 20 years ago. Now I have issues with being too tight on purse strings. Thank you for helping those that are in desperate need!
I love how you think!
I think good frugality is just being mindful and evaluating when and where you spend money. For example, our driveway isn't paved so washing my car at home is a messy horrible PIA chore - and getting the vacuum cleaner to the car and finding the necessary extension cord or spending more money on a stupid hand vacuum that doesn't do a great job.......it''s all too hard so my car was rarely cleaned. It runs even when dirty BUT a clean car is a lovely thing and more enjoyable to drive. I've found a $15 drive-through car wash close to home that allows you UNLIMITED vacuuming ON TOP of the wash and boy oh boy is that vacuum MUCH more powerful than mine so I can get all the dirt from all the nooks and crannies. I still have to do the vacuuming myself but the whole job is much easier, quicker and successful than doing it at home. For me, it's great value because of all the benefits. Which reminds me, my car needs a wash!! And thanks for the reminder about magazines Sara - I can access them online via the library and just haven't explored that option. Cheers from Oz!
I like having a certain amount of cash on me and at home. When I start running it low and am at the grocery store, I'll take cash out, for free, as I'm paying for the groceries. There had been those rare times when I needed cash and my bank wasn't near. And I hated to have to pay that fee at another bank.
I'm always amazed that all these things have enough people using them that they are even an option.
Go in line and type in forever stamps. I just bought 100 stamps for $29. They forever stamps from when they were 29 cents.
Thank you for this info! I just did the same and got a great deal! Yay!
I’m really fortunate - our Medicare Part B, offers us the ‘Silver Sneakers’ program for free. Multiple gym and other fitness programs are available to us.👍
I was also going to say if you take your showers at the facility that will save you even more money
I love the videos. At my size, I hate going to gyms. The videos are so convenient.
And, Aquatic Centers
That is your Medicare Advantage. You don't have Medicare Part B, you pay for it so you can choose Medicare Advantage. Part B Medicare would have a plan G or plan N. The proof is you use your Medicare Advantage private insurance companies card for services, "not" your Medicare card.
Unfortunately, it is less expensive to pay for our gym membership than to swim at the public pool three times a week. Also the gym has a jacuzzi that really helps with stretching. I do a stretch routine in the jacuzzi that has helped me so much, I have to categorize it as a necessity. When you weigh the benefits, it is a good deal & not expensive.
I got a compressor for about $15. We'll worth it. Some libraries have free magazines.
I've never had an overdraft fee. However, I believed the reason for them was the people didn't have enough to cover basic needs and an emergency caused the fee. I always feel sad that this happens to people.
I agree with most but warranties where they pertain to cars are generally worth it. I spent $500 for a warranty and when my car decided to blow a turbo the warranty covered the 4k bill I received. Was well worth my $500 investment
I like to get gift bags at dollar tree after Christmas. I spent .50, .25 then went back and they were even lower. Gift bags can be reused. I hear people using fabric like scarves to wrap gifts. Dollar Tree has some lovely scarves.
Ha ha! Grande Soy Latte (decaf) is my go to when I go to Starbucks. I usually wait for discount days. Today all handmade drinks are $3. If you get the app, you can get info and access to these discounts
Nice, but never see discount days in the UK.
I buy generic patterns for wrapping paper. I use holiday and occasion patternsforcrafting and making my own cards.
I wonder how to invest and how that works?? any ideas in a video? ty..enjoy your content
I was worried about investing too, but yes ago, I bit the bullet and opened a vanguard account. I think you can put in your risk tolerance and they will give you some fund options. I know almost nothing about picking funds and this is how I did it and have been VERY happy.
Safe travels, Sara. (She and I, not her and I). Sorry, I was an English major and her and I is popular to say, but it is incorrect.
I really like you're hairstyle!! Very cute!!!
Satellites and cell phones can fail. Thanks for good ideas.😊
Absolutely! Anything technological or mechanical has a fail point. Thank you so much for watching. I appreciate you.
I’m not trying to be a minimalist, I just hate waste - be that my money, time, things or resources. So, I agree with many of the recommendations for everyone (they make common sense) and with some for people who are trying to fit into a tight budget (but I wouldn’t recommend it if you enjoy and can afford it, e.g., a physical magazine or newspaper is more than just information you get from it, it’s an experience, tradition or convenience). What actually surprised me was a statement about buying clothes in a thrift store “for the whole year”: for a grown-up, if it’s a “fast fashion” item that is cheap to start with and is intended for a season or two, it’s not worth buying it used. And if it’s a quality “pre-loved” item, you do not buy it for a year… I do not follow fashion trends much, and I do not buy cheap clothes, but what I buy in the mid-range price level serves me for years (unless my weight fluctuates significantly).
I'm not much of a reader but I had a stack of used books to purge. I took 23 of them last week to Half Price books. They gave me $1.99 for all of them and were in great condition. Haven't been to our local library in years. Believe it or not, they are charging $50 for a yearly membership. Geez.
Recently, I cancelled our cable service. We weren't using it and now saving $100 from not having this monthly fee. Yay!
Thanks for the video.
That’s awful considering libraries are taxpayer funded. You in CA ?
@danyi6119 exactly that's why I won't visit our library. No, #Texas.
Great list. Especially with books. I'm taking a weekly trip to the library now and checking out books and DVDs. I've cancelled most of my streaming services and just using what the library offers.
Thanks for the great ideas! Also, grocery store paper bags make excellent craft paper for shipping parcels. I turn the inside out to hide the store brand.
I'm a bookworm too!
All the books all the time!!
Ryobi has a battery operated air pump. It works great for adding air to your tires.
My husband loves everything Ryobi makes.
@@saraconklinfrozenpennies so did my husband. The last present I got from him was a Ryobi circular saw and a saws all. I used the circular saw today. 😂
I almost never go to Hobby Lobby for craft supplies. My favorite thrift shop has an amazing craft section where I can pick up brand new craft items and sewing notions for next to nothing. ( for example .25 zippers, buttons still on the card, embroidery thread, etc)
I just discovered you and an now subscibed. I was binging just last night on another frugality. So glad i found you!!
I love my RUclips fitness channels. There’s some really great trainers that will tailor workouts to any fitness level. It also saves me time and the gas to go to the gym.
What are some of your favorites?
@@Maria-yf8fpHASfit,nourishmovelove, Improved Health and SeniorShape Fitness
Body fit by Amy is great
Yoga by Adrienne!
I appreciate the video. I would like to point out that the on the cell phone thing to be very careful about location. There are plenty of places where the cheaper carriers just don't have service. Even if your area has good service for a carrier please consider where you travel and friends and relatives you visit frequently. You are not really saving money if the cell becomes unusable in large parts of your life.
Re: newspapers - while online subscriptions may be cheaper than paper subscriptions, your library card may very well grant you free online access to the big national papers and any local papers with an online presence, as well. Ask your friendly librarian!
I wash and save egg shells, crunch up in the bottom of plant pots, instead of broken crocks
I'm not trying to be rude, or picky, but you had a misspelling. Under Home Repairs, you talked about *Recoking* your bathtub, it is actually *recaulking*. I enjoy your videos and I learn a lot. Please do not be offended.
Great ideas, adding: AARP magazine, membership is under $40 for five years, age is like 25 so not just for older p…young ppl could learn a lot from these anyways plus for seniors lots of discounts Starbucks is overrated, too much sugar tied into higher med costs. Gift warp buy one’s on sale after Christmas and buy one that has designed for all occasions.
I like having an actual magazine to read. My library allows some magazine checkouts. Lots of magazines have very low cost subscriptions too
If your suit looks clean but just needs to be freshened the febreze with the orange handle that's antibacterial can make you smell completely clean and be clean as it killed all the germs it's a lot cheaper than dry cleaning or dry cleaning kits
You can also get a small outside antenna to get tv local channels for a one time cost around $100
I found cat litter for $20.00 cheaper at one store than I had been paying. Needless to say, I am now paying the lower price!
Excellent tip!
I buy the only unscented litter that I can lift. I’m 80 and cut myself some slack on a number of things like this that are just too heavy in the most economical sizes.
What kind of cat litter are you using? Never heard of any that costs that much.
@@louisehenderson5798 you may want to try the Breeze system but replacing their original pellets with the wood pellets from Loew's and buy the dog pads from Costco and cut each sheet into half to use instead (Kirland Signature extra large absorbent pads - 100 counts). Squeeze thin line of Dawn ultra ez squeeze dish washing gell (picture of a duck) around the rim of the sheet pad and a quick and very light spray of Tide laundry stain remover (has picture of a shirt with bubbles or three red arrows with bubbles) to negate the urin smell. Also, buy Kirland waste basket clear liners-500 counts, split each into halves and line the half under the pad. The pad will last 48 hours for two cats with two litter boxes. It is a lot lighter to clean up and save you lots more money in the long run. Only need to tip whoever helps you to load the bags onto your car.
@@louisehenderson5798 may want to try the Breeze system but replacing their original pellets with the wood pellets from Loew's and buy the dog pads from Costco and cut each sheet into half to use instead (Kirland Signature extra large absorbent pads - 100 counts). Squeeze thin line of Dawn ultra ez squeeze dish washing gell (picture of a duck) around the rim of the sheet pad and a quick and very light spray of Tide laundry stain remover (has picture of a shirt with bubbles or three red arrows with bubbles) to negate the urine smell. Also, buy Kirland waste basket clear liners-500 counts, split each into halves and line the half under the pad. The pad will last 48 hours for two cats with two litter boxes. It is a lot lighter to clean up and save you lots more money in the long run. Only need to tip whoever helps you to load the bags onto your car. You will need 8 of these 40lbs bags for 2 cats, which is to use freely for the whole year. Leave these bags in your car and scoop out only small portion that you can carry each time.
as always love your tips- ❤ I recently went to the grocery store and did as you said, put a snack in my bag and I had that instead of buying a bunch of food that I didn’t need just because I was hungry. Also, is it possible for you to do a book recommendation at the end of your segments I would really enjoy hearing one not sure what type of books you read but anything is helpful.
Love that! A book review is a great idea, too. I’ll see what I can do!
My checking and savings account both cover 🎉over drafting. So there are no fees! ❤
Excellent ways to spend less!
I would disagree about the bottled water in terms of people should always have enough on hand for emergencies when clean drinking water may not be available. It is recommended to keep at least one gallon of water (2 is better) per person, per day for at least three days in case of emergency. Bottled water won’t last indefinitely, it has a shelf life, so you do need to use and rotate it. Otherwise, yes, aside from one’s emergency supply, filtered tap water for everyday use is a big savings.
PS….how cool that you’re friends with Ilana from Life Well Cruised. She is one of my favorites to watch!
What sort of filters will remove the chemicals in the water?
Use spring water. I use mountain valley. Worth every penny
I pay for filtered water but if you buy one there are recurring costs as the filters need to be replaced.
Discount tire has a service where you pull up, they check your tire pressure and fill your tires up for free. You can tip if you want but its a free service. Your tires dont need to be bought at Discount Tire.
Mavis Tires has a free pump you can use any time
Thanks I did not know that and will be glad to tip.
Forever stanps is all I've used for years. I reuse gift bags all the time. A great place to buy them and tissue paper at Dollar Tree! I shoo ar thrift stores for ny clothes or there is online store that sell only 2nd hand clothing!
Thank you so much for the video content and freebies.
the lighting in your home is perfect! I love it!