Happy 2025. I look on frugality as a challenge and a challenge that I am enjoying. Asking myself "do I need this?" before buying something on impulse, which I had done in the past. Frugality has given me a bit more shopping savvy. A regular rummage around charity shops have become a favourite. Many thanks Jane. 😀
I am always frugal too. It’s the only way that I can feel half comfortable in the world. Everywhere we see the same wish to ‘grow the economy’, ( buy more stuff ) when doing this has given us countless millions of wage slaves ( many on very poor wages ) conditioned and desperate to buy all this crap stuff we don’t need. Eating our crap, cheap adulterated plastic wrapped food, and creating so very much ‘waste’ we have run out of places to dump it ….. We truly have ! I am 73. I have seen many changes. I want my way of life to be real. I take responsibility as far as I can for my considered choices. I think we can all do better. Surely we humans are clever enough to devise and envisage a life more sustainable.
I view being frugal as being able to live my life to the fullest without debt, being able to live within my means, save up for things I need like replacing my old car. It’s not about being cheap only buying the cheapest etc. I use the milkman too, along with veg delivery boxes from a local farm so no plastic wrap
I don't like the term 'penny pinching'...it connotes meanness and deprivation....being frugal has nothing to do with either. For me it's about living within my means and being able to save for the things I really want later on....and not spending my money on tat that I didn't need in the first place...and, yes, being mindful of the planet/being more sustainable. 😊 Totally agree re over consumption. And....frugality protecting, to a degree, against being a disposable worker. Hahah....simply put, I agree with everything you said. 😊 Cheers lovely, and a very happy new year to you all.
I enjoy my job and I think what I do is meaningful but I still don’t want to trade any more of my one precious life for work than necessary. So frugality gives me more chances to be at home or out walking listening to audio books or music, playing games with my family, etc than if I live above my means and am constantly chasing my tail for money.
Absolutely agree on all counts. Additionally I find that living frugally inspires me to get creative and improvise rather than throwing money at problems which might get a quicker result but is much less satisfying!
Good video! I was raised w very little and didnt know it. I got a college degree, job and racked up debt ie wage slaves! Got out of debt and decided I liked living waaay under my means. A few life events wiped me out. Thank goodness I stayed in my financial lane. Im retiring w much less than I thought BUT I own my home, no doubt:)
Hey Jane! I absolutely adore your videos-they always brighten my day! I would love to see your furry friend pop up more often; I can't get enough of cats! 🐾❤️ xx
For some of us, brought up in the 1950's onwards, frugality has always been trendy... Frugality is budgeting for needs, penny pinching is something completely different.. I was taught to save up and buy the best I could afford and not go into debt for anything. Never never was the correct phrase for credit.. now they call it Klarna!!! you never get it paid off...
Hello, Jane! I hope the new year is treating you well. Whether frugality is “trending” or not I can’t judge. I’m not a trendy sort of person anyway so I don’t care. It does seem to be an intelligent way to live, and brings joy while banishing stress!
By paying extra on the mortgage when we had a bit extra money we cleared our mortgage and the overall money saved was phenomenal, having retired now we are used to living frugally, still go on £9.50 holidays, still grow vegetables and buy second hand, a wonderful life 👍
Can't bring myself to say the full name for my Railcard, but I paid for 3 years which is a nice saving plus will avoid the increases which will start next March/April when it increases by £5..but today I drove and parked at the station because it was £1.50 more than taking the bus return so avoided the hassle of the bus...now that fares have increased it has become more time saving and next to no difference in price to drive for short journeys, which is nuts imo
@@Michael-wr1yy I would love it if the railways were re- nationalised but I doubt it will happen. It should be cheap to go by public transport then more of us would choose it
I quite like the frugal lifestyle, I dont need anything. I enjoy the challenge of using less, and spending less. I love the feeling of knowing I have a cushion in the bank for emergencies. Like you I cook from scratch, and eat fairly healthily. Its close to $10 for a litre of yoghurt, Or I can make 2 litres for $5. its a no brainer to me.
Bye Lola 💕🐾 thanks for popping in 😻 I like to be frugal where I can be. Though I do think frugality can stretch to spending a lot sometimes, on things that you save for, that are quality/ sustainable purchases. Being frugal makes me feel more content not fed up. 💚
i want to be more frugal iam 56 and dont want to be working forever we still have a small mortgage after moving but its so much better than before my hubby has a good paid job so we think ourselves very lucky i work part time to help with our food and household outgoings also sell the odd thing on ebay and buy most of my clothes from vinted or charity shops and the odd item new but always on sale :) x
My reason why I am frugual is I live on a pension am 56 rent government home the way this economy is going isn't healthy I can control frugality the bits I can control makes me feel better for things that are out of my control I cannot control my fix expenses only my variable expenses
Im frugal 90% of the time but recently have got addicted to Vinted and buying stuff on there!! I really need to stop. Any advice on how to stop gratefully received!
wants and needs are so different i want new saucepans but i dont need them because we have ones already but i just want better ones that will last longer but will wait until they are on the way out :)
Happy 2025. I look on frugality as a challenge and a challenge that I am enjoying. Asking myself "do I need this?" before buying something on impulse, which I had done in the past. Frugality has given me a bit more shopping savvy. A regular rummage around charity shops have become a favourite. Many thanks Jane. 😀
@@margotroche1953 thanks for watching. I enjoy the challenge too. But I feel sorry for those who don’t have enough no matter how frugal they are 😳
I am always frugal too. It’s the only way that I can feel half comfortable in the world.
Everywhere we see the same wish to ‘grow the economy’, ( buy more stuff ) when doing this has given us countless millions of wage slaves ( many on very poor wages )
conditioned and desperate to buy all this crap stuff we don’t need. Eating our crap, cheap adulterated plastic wrapped food, and creating so very much ‘waste’ we have run out of places to dump it ….. We truly have !
I am 73. I have seen many changes. I want my way of life to be real. I take responsibility as far as I can for my considered choices. I think we can all do better. Surely we humans are clever enough to devise and envisage a life more sustainable.
Hear, hear. 😊
Nicely said-. You’ve summed up my thoughts perfectly!
@@christineclarke9098 I couldn’t agree more! But people are stuck on the hamster wheel and the corporations like it that way 😳
I get frugual fatigue yes but there are so many benefits that make me happy in frugality
@@kerryjames6312 yes, I tell myself that when I get fed up
I view being frugal as being able to live my life to the fullest without debt, being able to live within my means, save up for things I need like replacing my old car. It’s not about being cheap only buying the cheapest etc. I use the milkman too, along with veg delivery boxes from a local farm so no plastic wrap
I don't like the term 'penny pinching'...it connotes meanness and deprivation....being frugal has nothing to do with either. For me it's about living within my means and being able to save for the things I really want later on....and not spending my money on tat that I didn't need in the first place...and, yes, being mindful of the planet/being more sustainable. 😊 Totally agree re over consumption. And....frugality protecting, to a degree, against being a disposable worker. Hahah....simply put, I agree with everything you said. 😊 Cheers lovely, and a very happy new year to you all.
@@WhatVivididnext yes, totally agree with your idea of frugality. It’s not to do with being a miser. It’s about being more mindful
I enjoy my job and I think what I do is meaningful but I still don’t want to trade any more of my one precious life for work than necessary. So frugality gives me more chances to be at home or out walking listening to audio books or music, playing games with my family, etc than if I live above my means and am constantly chasing my tail for money.
Absolutely agree on all counts.
Additionally I find that living frugally inspires me to get creative and improvise rather than throwing money at problems which might get a quicker result but is much less satisfying!
@@Janet-l2h yes, it makes you more creative for sure
Good video! I was raised w very little and didnt know it. I got a college degree, job and racked up debt ie wage slaves! Got out of debt and decided I liked living waaay under my means. A few life events wiped me out. Thank goodness I stayed in my financial lane. Im retiring w much less than I thought BUT I own my home, no doubt:)
I felt the same way at my job before I quit and retired early to a frugal life!
@@PenniestoDollars it’s such a blessed relief!
my Hubby has started making some of our furniture we are very lucky to have lots of tools which family has given us over the years :)
@@traceyjane4288 wow! Now that is a good skill. I bet he is super handy
Hey Jane! I absolutely adore your videos-they always brighten my day! I would love to see your furry friend pop up more often; I can't get enough of cats! 🐾❤️ xx
@@leannejayne3545 I feel like Lola jumps into most of my videos and moves the camera. If you sit down she wants attention!
Thank you 😊
Happy New Year 💗💗💗
For some of us, brought up in the 1950's onwards, frugality has always been trendy... Frugality is budgeting for needs, penny pinching is something completely different.. I was taught to save up and buy the best I could afford and not go into debt for anything. Never never was the correct phrase for credit.. now they call it Klarna!!! you never get it paid off...
@grumpy_poo so true! I dislike Klarna and the like as they encourage overspending. You can spread the cost of a loaf of bread….
Love your sweater!
@@robertaackerman6931 thank you! It was from a charity shop 😂😂
Hello, Jane! I hope the new year is treating you well. Whether frugality is “trending” or not I can’t judge. I’m not a trendy sort of person anyway so I don’t care. It does seem to be an intelligent way to live, and brings joy while banishing stress!
@@cynthia57169 if I’m ever trendy it’s always by accident 😂😂
@ oh, yes, that’s happened
By paying extra on the mortgage when we had a bit extra money we cleared our mortgage and the overall money saved was phenomenal, having retired now we are used to living frugally, still go on £9.50 holidays, still grow vegetables and buy second hand, a wonderful life 👍
Amazing!
I do the same when I go grocery shopping I put things in the basket when I reach cash register I tell myself do I need this
@@kerryjames6312 I have done the same, Kerry! Removed things that I didn’t really need
Can't bring myself to say the full name for my Railcard, but I paid for 3 years which is a nice saving plus will avoid the increases which will start next March/April when it increases by £5..but today I drove and parked at the station because it was £1.50 more than taking the bus return so avoided the hassle of the bus...now that fares have increased it has become more time saving and next to no difference in price to drive for short journeys, which is nuts imo
@@Michael-wr1yy I would love it if the railways were re- nationalised but I doubt it will happen. It should be cheap to go by public transport then more of us would choose it
I quite like the frugal lifestyle, I dont need anything. I enjoy the challenge of using less, and spending less. I love the feeling of knowing I have a cushion in the bank for emergencies. Like you I cook from scratch, and eat fairly healthily. Its close to $10 for a litre of yoghurt, Or I can make 2 litres for $5. its a no brainer to me.
Tastes better
@@Burnie_Angel agreed!
Happy new year Jane, wishing you a prosperous 2025 🎉
@@simonedutch558 same to you!
Bye Lola 💕🐾 thanks for popping in 😻
I like to be frugal where I can be. Though I do think frugality can stretch to spending a lot sometimes, on things that you save for, that are quality/ sustainable purchases.
Being frugal makes me feel more content not fed up. 💚
Agreed, as long as you have the money 😊
"Don't throw it away, because there is no away!"
@@poppy6488 very true. Away is somewhere
Spot on. Spot on
Great video Jane, and wishing you a happy new year. Xx
@@kathrynstanaway6398 same to you!
i want to be more frugal iam 56 and dont want to be working forever we still have a small mortgage after moving but its so much better than before my hubby has a good paid job so we think ourselves very lucky i work part time to help with our food and household outgoings also sell the odd thing on ebay and buy most of my clothes from vinted or charity shops and the odd item new but always on sale :) x
@@traceyjane4288 have you read the book Your Money or Your life? Very good to focus on retirement I think
My reason why I am frugual is I live on a pension am 56 rent government home the way this economy is going isn't healthy I can control frugality the bits I can control makes me feel better for things that are out of my control I cannot control my fix expenses only my variable expenses
@@kerryjames6312 yes, I totally get that!
Yes by being frugual I have an emergency fund I pay cash I get discounts not rich just very extremely grugual
Hi lovely yes I am always frugual am 57 in October 2025 will do no spend three weeks in January or low spend
@@kerryjames6312 hope it’s going ok 👍
I too am deeply concerned about the future of our planet. I am in the US.
@@romaineberari9094 so much to be concerned about with a climate change denying president 😳
I have to be as i am trying to get a washing machine ising launderette because mine broke down .
@@christinephillips3435 laundrettes are expensive to use too!
Im frugal 90% of the time but recently have got addicted to Vinted and buying stuff on there!! I really need to stop. Any advice on how to stop gratefully received!
@@marinakaplais remove the app for a bit! Vinted is dangerous 😂
Thank you lovely Jane great vlog! Listen to Dr William Lee’s interview on Mel Robbins podcast about micro plastics! Eye opening xxx
@@lemonteapot1061 I will add that to my list, thanks
Oh hen dinnae be frugal , with the heat , Put it on it’s Baltic ,
@@alanyoung9200 well, it’s a little warmer here than more northern places!
At what age did you start being frugal Jane?xx
@@julieswain3498 I made efforts but wasn’t consistent until I had to be! Probably around 2010 when I got divorced
wants and needs are so different i want new saucepans but i dont need them because we have ones already but i just want better ones that will last longer but will wait until they are on the way out :)
@@traceyjane4288 I found so some great ones second hand. They are AGA ones and amazing quality but I don’t often find good pans secondhand
I am 56 and realised no one cares
@@kerryjames6312 I’m sure your family do. Not bosses though!