Thank you for the questions about car insurance, car maintenance, toiletries, and health insurance! I'm going to pin the responses I wrote to people's comments, in case anyone else has these questions! I forgot to mention car insurance because I only pay it twice a year, not monthly. I pay a lump sum of $1500 every 6 months, so I don't have to deal with it every month. Toiletries are included in my $350 grocery bill. I only get car maintenance every 3 months, so I didn't include that in my monthly costs, but it's never too much (probably $60-$70 for an oil change, tire rotation, etc...) unless something in my car breaks down. I always save for my 6 month insurance payment and quarterly car maintenance. My health insurance ended earlier this year, when I quit my job. I've spent so much money on health insurance during my adult life and have used it a couple of times in the last decade, literally once or twice, so I'm in no rush to get something new and spend all that money every month. That's one of the reasons I wanted to have a good savings amount for emergencies, in case I ever have to go to the emergency room and get a crazy bill. I know some people don't agree with that. One van lifer basically got cursed out and called a bum who wastes tax payers money because she didn't have health insurance, lol. But she was like me and said she never used it when she had it. I might get it in the future, but for now, I'm living without it. I hope this answered your questions and I hope you enjoyed the video! Do any of you have experience with Verizon prepaid accounts or Mint Mobile?
@@journeytothemosthigh5021 Thank you for sharing your experience. So far, people in the comments are saying the same thing...no issues! I'm definitely planning to switch!
Hello and thank you! I was chatting with someone in the comments recently saying I want to visit South Korea. I LOVE korean food and have heard so many great things about how safe it is.
Love your videos! Keep doing you girly! We’re living the same lives & im with you 100%! One thing you forgot to mention, is once your bills are at it lowest it frees up sooo much more of your time to focus on other endeavors that could be more lucrative & fulfilling to you than working a typical boring 9-5. That’s what I’ve noticed from my experience. I’d be interested in your homesteading journey as I plan to do the same! Can’t wait for those videos! Thank you for sharing! 💜☺️
Thank you, Kiarra! You're so right. Reducing my bills and quitting my high stress job are the main reasons I'm able to upload a little more often on this channel and work on my other goals. I'm also about to buy some books on homesteading and start learning about that in my spare time. The free time I have is awesome! I'm so grateful.
What about car insurance, toiletries, and car maintenance? Although you won't need to get an oil change and tire rotation every month, it's good to set aside money for that and car washes. I hope you'll always be able to make ends meet.
Thanks for your questions! I forgot to mention car insurance because I only pay it twice a year, not monthly. I pay a lump sum of $1500 every 6 months for car insurance, so I don't have to deal with it every month. Toiletries are included in my $350 grocery bill. I only get car maintenance every 3 months, so I didn't include that in my monthly costs, but it's never too much (probably $60-$70 for an oil change, tire rotation, etc...) unless something in my car breaks down. I always save for my 6 month insurance payment and quarterly car maintenance. I hope that answered your questions!
Say, one tip on cellular is being near or closer to a tower you’ll get better reception. When you’re moving around a lot, it is a good idea to shut your phone down and restart it. That will connect you to the closest towers.
Hello Mo’Nique ! Where do you get tour movies from ? No Netflix or anything? I love, love your videos. So peaceful. I love being part of your community 😊
Hello! I stream them from Putlocker and Netflix. I used to pay for these services, but my partner has accounts for both of these websites, so he let me cancel my accounts and use his 😊. And I'm very happy to have you here ❤️.
Love the breakdown and your expenses. What about car/health insurance expenses? As for pre-paid, I've been using a service for 15 years and I've only had one issue in all that time, but it was with the phone vs service. I used the $45 dollar plan for years, but now have the $55 plan because it's unlimited everything. I can run my computer, laptop, printer and extra phone off my wifi-app with no problem and it's just as fast as regular internet. You can always get one of the lower plans ($30) try it out and see if you like it. If you don't, just use the phone as a backup to record, take pics, etc, and it will still connect to wi-fi when you're near one. :) I'm like you when it comes to eating out...it's so bad.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for sharing your experience with pre-paid. I really think that's the best option for me. I'm really looking forward to cutting the bill in half! Regarding the car insurance, I forgot to mention it because I only pay it twice a year, not monthly. I pay a lump sum of $1500 every 6 months, so I don't have to deal with it every month. I always save up when it's time to pay it. My health insurance ended earlier this year, when I quit my job. I've spent so much money on health insurance during my adult life and have used it a couple of times in the last decade, literally once or twice, so I'm in no rush to get something new and spend all that money every month. That's one of the reasons I wanted to have a good savings amount for emergencies, in case I ever have to go to the emergency room and get a crazy bill. I know some people don't agree with that. One van lifer basically got cursed out and called a bum who wastes tax payers money because she didn't have health insurance, lol. But she was like me and said she never used it when she had it. I might get it in the future, but for now, I'm living without it. I hope that answers your questions 🙂.
I’ve missed you thanks for the new video. My expenses are about the same maybe less and I agree I can do so many things yet work so few hours. This is not only a lifestyle but a “state of mind”. I wanted to see how far the rabbit hole goes 🚐 . Can’t wait for your next video, I miss ya already hehe🌸
Hi Baha Queen 😊❤️!! I'm really trying to be a little more consistent with my uploading. I agree about this way of living being a "state of mind". I'm also curious to see just how deep this rabbit hole goes and how low I can get my expenses. I'm hooked! I'm trying to spend the rest of my life relaxing!
Hi...Just want to say how inspiring your story is! Thank you for sharing it. I am sure you have answered this question somewhere, but where do you get your water? In one video you mentioned spending two dollars a week. Would you mind sharing what type of storage container you use and how you get good drinking water? Thank you so much!
Hello and thank you for your kind words!! I purchased my 5 gallon water jug at Lowe's or Home Depot (I can't remember which one). They sell the jugs on amazon, as well, but they were half the price at the store. I fill them up at the filtered water stations in Whole Foods. I think Walmart has refilling stations as well.
before i eat out i read the health dept inspection reports here in pennsylvania after i got food poisoning, i worked i a restaurant as a bus girl, hostess, and i worked in a pizza parlour in high school, early college days
Me too! The only time I don’t look at the report is when I’m reeaallly craving food from a particular spot and don’t want to do anything to gross myself out! I just get my food and leave, lol. Don’t look at anything or anyone.
I love the way you think and the way you go about your expenses. I actually would do it in the past because it’s very exciting to me to calculate and think of ways on where to cut down expenses, etc. mind you, things may not go as you planned them, be cognizant of these as well.
It really is exciting to see how low I can get my monthly expenses! After uploading this video, a few people told me I’m paying too much for car insurance (I discussed car insurance in the pinned comment), so I decided to look at my insurance and find ways to cut costs. I was able to get it down and it made me so happy! Life is definitely teaching me that things don’t always go as planned, so thank you for that reminder.
Hello simple Queen, i thought i was the only one that way thanks god is you too, i have been working in food industry for 20 years now I had my share being disgusted and I'm also Ethiopian love our food before we was taught how to cook & all the seasonings sanitary was the most important we literally wash everything, I'm comfortable enough to tell you that❤
I have tmobile which is priority. There sister company metro the prepaid verison can get slow times in high congestion times that's why I prefer tmobile
Good morning ! 😃☀️ I was going to ask you about car insurance? Also I believe I shared with you a few videos ago that I wait tables on the side (I’m a software developer by day) but , I’ve worked both fine dining and chain restaurants on the side and TRUST me ! I know what you’re talking about whenever it comes to sanitation ! I keep small bottles of hand sanitizers on me to be clean . I also wash my hands frequently because I’ve seen some things so I feel you 😂 I’m careful about going out to eat now myself and if I do eat at my restaurant I have to see the chef prepare my food myself !
Hiiiiiii 🌞🌼!! Yea, you definitely know what goes on behind those kitchen doors. Sometimes, when I'm really craving something from a particular restaurant and I see an employee walk in the kitchen, I look away when the doors open so I don't see what's going on inside the kitchen & get grossed out 😂! I'll also try not to look at their food score because if I do, I always read what they lost points for, get grossed out, and leave, lol. You're like me. When I worked in kitchens, I used to wash my hands so often they were always ashy! I'd swear I JUST put shea butter on my hands, but nope...they were ashy again. Regarding the car insurance, I forgot to mention it because I only pay it twice a year, not monthly. I pay a lump sum of $1500 every 6 months, so I don't have to deal with it every month. I always save up for my 6 month insurance payment and quarterly car maintenance. Hope that answered you question!
@@simmpleenough Wow ! It’s amazing that you’re able to pay up your insurance like that. I think my husband mentioned that we should pay our insurance up like that so it will not be a monthly expense. I’m going to have to do more research now ! And yes I understand the ashy hands part as well lol have to keep a mini lotion in my purse at all times 😂 & you’re a certified chef so I know you’re very educated on the dos and don’ts in a kitchen ! It’s hard not to think that way when you’ve spent so much time dealing with food.
@@simmpleenough It's awesome ! Unlimited wifi hotspot. Unlimited text and calling. $25 a month !!!!!! I had it for 3 years now. Party pay plan is 25. Joining is simple.
I’m totally with you on getting grossed out. I love Outback but recently I was totally grossed out by the women’s restroom it ruined my visit. Luckily I had just finished my dinner but that restroom had one of the foulest odors I’ve ever smelled. I don’t expect it to smell like a spa or anything but the stench was on a whole different level. I can’t get it out of my head. I think it was something in the trash receptacle.🤢 At the moment I have no desire to ever return to that Outback.
I’ve been using a prepaid cell phone service (here in Canada) and my bill is $44/mo. It started as $25/month but my son bought me a new phone and for the same service the company I use said they don’t have that price anymore! (That was upsetting) Otherwise I’d say it’s a good service; always a good connection for both phone and wifi anywhere I go.
Thank you for sharing your experience! I really think I'm gonna go with the prepaid service. I'm looking into Mint Mobile and a few other services people mentioned in the comments, but the verizon prepaid seems like the way to go for me. I can't wait to cut that bill in half!
I was paying my auto insurance every 6 months, so I forgot to mention it. At the time, I was paying $1,500 every 6 months, but now I pay about $1,000 every 6 months for auto insurance.
I agree with you about eating out. I hardly ever eat out. I prepare all my own food. As a whole food plant based vegan, I carry my own food with me. I never eat take out. I don't think that the person who handles the money should handle the food. Money is filthy.
Yea, restaurants are pretty unsanitary. Luckily, I love cooking and eating my homemade food, so it works out wonderfully for me. And I agree about the money. So gross!
@ 10:16 ain't NO shame in my game! I literally look up the health scores on the State website before I go to certain stores and restaurants, if I go at all. I started working in the school cafeteria cancel my youngest could get on the same Public School schedule as my other two I can get on the same schedule. That was back in 2004. I can't tell you the number of dirty uniforms I've seen. My uniform was all white bc I worked for the county, and not for one individual school. But I would get there right after they serve breakfast and it looked like half these women just rolled out of bed. Hubs & I decided early on that if we could make something ourselves, that we would not buy it when we go out to eat. He's a wonderful improvisational 'chef'😊 We thought with the advent of lockdown, people would be extra cautious about cleanliness but not so much. We found if people were nasty before, they would continue to be nasty afterward.🤢 ~Love your content! You have helped me so much as I transition to downsizing🎉
Thanks you! I forgot to mention car insurance because I only pay it twice a year, not monthly. I pay a lump sum of $1500 every 6 months, so I don't have to deal with it every month. I only get car maintenance every 3 months, so I didn't include that in my monthly costs, but it's never too much (probably $60-$70 for an oil change, tire rotation, etc...) unless something in my car breaks down. I always save for my 6 month insurance payment and quarterly car maintenance. I hope that answered your questions!
That’s wonderful! Who do you use? Maybe I’ll look into them. I was just talking to my brother and some other people about car insurance and we all pay minimum of $200 a month…some up to $400. I’m not sure why mine is so high. My brother was saying it might depend on the state you’re in, and of course the type of coverage you have. I have pretty good full coverage with USAA. Last year, I was in an accident and the collision center charged an insane amount…I believe around $10,000, more or less, but I only paid $500 and my premium didn’t go up because I had accident forgiveness. If I can find a way to lower my insurance costs, but not have super crappy coverage, then I’m all for it, so I’m open to suggestions 🙂.
I know this is an older video but you didn’t mention any insurance. Car, health, life? Are you riding dirty or is something else covering those expenses? And generally you can go w/o Health & life insurance bc I do but am just curious what others are doing.
Once I quit my job, I didn’t have health insurance for a long time because it’s so expensive. I got it this year, though. I currently pay about $170/month for car insurance. It’s pricey because of the car accident I was in, but cheaper than I was paying before. Several people reminded me I forgot to discuss these things, so I mentioned them in the pinned comment of this video. I don’t have life insurance. I completely understand you riding dirty. These things are just ridiculously expensive.
Wow, I need to figure out how to live simple. I live in a house and only get $1000 a month not able to pay electricity, gas, water car insurance or gas. Any advice ?how do I get started?
I understand. Life is so expensive. Do you want to know how to get started with living in your vehicle? If so, you don't need much...especially if you don't have children who live with you. I mentioned in my recent "Car Life Essentials" video that you really only need a blanket and a determined mindset to start living in a car. You can watch that video to get a few ideas on what you need to get started. Otherwise, just end your lease and move into your car! I suggest practicing living in your car before your lease ends. It can be a little shocking, at first. My first night of testing out this lifestyle, I parked right in front of my apartment and slept in my car. I cried, lol! It felt so new and different and scary. Knowing I could go back to my apartment if it was too much and try again the next night helped me feel better those first few nights of testing out car life. I hope this helps. I'll try to make a video on what I did to get started living in my car.
@@simmpleenough Thank you for taking the time to get back with me. I will go back and find the video that you suggested for me to watch I also will try staying in my car in front of the house. This is something I really want to do. I live in Virginia and have always lived here my whole life I need more I feel stuck.
I have been a vegetarian by eating only rice and vegetables every single day to the point that now I am scared to look at animals products when I pass by the meat section in the supermarket. The look of flesh and blood of the animals and the smell just make me almost vomiting. I almost always try to avoid going through the meat area and don't want to look at whatever they have there. It looks to me like a hell on earth !!! I love animals so much and I feel the pain when they got butchered that's why I feel sorry for them, and I make my choice to become a vegetarian so that my stomach is not a graveyard for the animals. I try not to feel guilty of what I take into my system especially when I sleep at night. I feel like I was a buddhist in so many of my past lives. And this life I still want to find vegetables to eat. If I eat meat I might have nightmare with horrible scenes, and I will wake up not feeling well, sometimes I will have stomached. So, I am feeling great eating rice and vegetables as my main meals, and I will live my whole life eating like this until the last day of my life. Notice: I am just saying about my life, my choice personally !
lol, it seriously is! I had actually recorded more kitchen horror stories, but cut them out of this video because I didn't want to gross everyone out. I can definitely make a separate video with more kitchen stories, though. I'll add it to my list of video topics!
Thank you for the questions about car insurance, car maintenance, toiletries, and health insurance! I'm going to pin the responses I wrote to people's comments, in case anyone else has these questions!
I forgot to mention car insurance because I only pay it twice a year, not monthly. I pay a lump sum of $1500 every 6 months, so I don't have to deal with it every month. Toiletries are included in my $350 grocery bill. I only get car maintenance every 3 months, so I didn't include that in my monthly costs, but it's never too much (probably $60-$70 for an oil change, tire rotation, etc...) unless something in my car breaks down. I always save for my 6 month insurance payment and quarterly car maintenance.
My health insurance ended earlier this year, when I quit my job. I've spent so much money on health insurance during my adult life and have used it a couple of times in the last decade, literally once or twice, so I'm in no rush to get something new and spend all that money every month. That's one of the reasons I wanted to have a good savings amount for emergencies, in case I ever have to go to the emergency room and get a crazy bill. I know some people don't agree with that. One van lifer basically got cursed out and called a bum who wastes tax payers money because she didn't have health insurance, lol. But she was like me and said she never used it when she had it. I might get it in the future, but for now, I'm living without it.
I hope this answered your questions and I hope you enjoyed the video! Do any of you have experience with Verizon prepaid accounts or Mint Mobile?
I’ve had Verizon and it was $50/mth. No issues at all!
@@journeytothemosthigh5021 Thank you for sharing your experience. So far, people in the comments are saying the same thing...no issues! I'm definitely planning to switch!
I have Tmobile
$35 everything unlimited
5 people on my account, four of them have $35 bill and tmobil offers two free lane ( sometime they have deals)
I have Straight Talk and I pay $85 for two lines
Hi, from South Korea, I love your videos. I totally get the ‘once you see it you can’t unsee it’! Please keep posting.❤
Hello and thank you! I was chatting with someone in the comments recently saying I want to visit South Korea. I LOVE korean food and have heard so many great things about how safe it is.
Love your videos! Keep doing you girly! We’re living the same lives & im with you 100%! One thing you forgot to mention, is once your bills are at it lowest it frees up sooo much more of your time to focus on other endeavors that could be more lucrative & fulfilling to you than working a typical boring 9-5. That’s what I’ve noticed from my experience. I’d be interested in your homesteading journey as I plan to do the same! Can’t wait for those videos! Thank you for sharing! 💜☺️
Thank you, Kiarra! You're so right. Reducing my bills and quitting my high stress job are the main reasons I'm able to upload a little more often on this channel and work on my other goals. I'm also about to buy some books on homesteading and start learning about that in my spare time. The free time I have is awesome! I'm so grateful.
Hi from France. I love your videos, you have been teaching me a lot. Take care.
Thank you so much 😊. You take care, as well.
What about car insurance, toiletries, and car maintenance? Although you won't need to get an oil change and tire rotation every month, it's good to set aside money for that and car washes.
I hope you'll always be able to make ends meet.
Thanks for your questions! I forgot to mention car insurance because I only pay it twice a year, not monthly. I pay a lump sum of $1500 every 6 months for car insurance, so I don't have to deal with it every month. Toiletries are included in my $350 grocery bill. I only get car maintenance every 3 months, so I didn't include that in my monthly costs, but it's never too much (probably $60-$70 for an oil change, tire rotation, etc...) unless something in my car breaks down. I always save for my 6 month insurance payment and quarterly car maintenance. I hope that answered your questions!
Say, one tip on cellular is being near or closer to a tower you’ll get better reception. When you’re moving around a lot, it is a good idea to shut your phone down and restart it. That will connect you to the closest towers.
Thank you so much for the tip! I'll give it a try.
Hello Mo’Nique ! Where do you get tour movies from ? No Netflix or anything?
I love, love your videos. So peaceful. I love being part of your community 😊
Hello! I stream them from Putlocker and Netflix. I used to pay for these services, but my partner has accounts for both of these websites, so he let me cancel my accounts and use his 😊.
And I'm very happy to have you here ❤️.
I have T Mobile for 50 dollars a month with Hotspot. No problems at all.
Love the breakdown and your expenses. What about car/health insurance expenses? As for pre-paid, I've been using a service for 15 years and I've only had one issue in all that time, but it was with the phone vs service. I used the $45 dollar plan for years, but now have the $55 plan because it's unlimited everything. I can run my computer, laptop, printer and extra phone off my wifi-app with no problem and it's just as fast as regular internet. You can always get one of the lower plans ($30) try it out and see if you like it. If you don't, just use the phone as a backup to record, take pics, etc, and it will still connect to wi-fi when you're near one. :) I'm like you when it comes to eating out...it's so bad.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for sharing your experience with pre-paid. I really think that's the best option for me. I'm really looking forward to cutting the bill in half!
Regarding the car insurance, I forgot to mention it because I only pay it twice a year, not monthly. I pay a lump sum of $1500 every 6 months, so I don't have to deal with it every month. I always save up when it's time to pay it. My health insurance ended earlier this year, when I quit my job. I've spent so much money on health insurance during my adult life and have used it a couple of times in the last decade, literally once or twice, so I'm in no rush to get something new and spend all that money every month. That's one of the reasons I wanted to have a good savings amount for emergencies, in case I ever have to go to the emergency room and get a crazy bill. I know some people don't agree with that. One van lifer basically got cursed out and called a bum who wastes tax payers money because she didn't have health insurance, lol. But she was like me and said she never used it when she had it. I might get it in the future, but for now, I'm living without it. I hope that answers your questions 🙂.
I’ve missed you thanks for the new video. My expenses are about the same maybe less and I agree I can do so many things yet work so few hours. This is not only a lifestyle but a “state of mind”. I wanted to see how far the rabbit hole goes 🚐 . Can’t wait for your next video, I miss ya already hehe🌸
Hi Baha Queen 😊❤️!! I'm really trying to be a little more consistent with my uploading. I agree about this way of living being a "state of mind". I'm also curious to see just how deep this rabbit hole goes and how low I can get my expenses. I'm hooked! I'm trying to spend the rest of my life relaxing!
Keep what’s working for you
Yes it's great
$730 is a good expenses. I do missing some insurances ( health, car insurance?)
Overal I enjoy your vlog a lot. Stay safe ❤
Thank you 😊. A lot of people told me I forgot to mention those things, so I pinned a comment with the costs!
Thanks for sharing Monique. Enjoyed.
You're very welcome!
thanks for the cost breakdowns! i relate to getting grossed out from eating out too. kitchen nightmares come to mind😂plus im an overthinker😭
I overthink, too, and it definitely does not help the situation!
Hi...Just want to say how inspiring your story is! Thank you for sharing it. I am sure you have answered this question somewhere, but where do you get your water? In one video you mentioned spending two dollars a week. Would you mind sharing what type of storage container you use and how you get good drinking water? Thank you so much!
Hello and thank you for your kind words!! I purchased my 5 gallon water jug at Lowe's or Home Depot (I can't remember which one). They sell the jugs on amazon, as well, but they were half the price at the store. I fill them up at the filtered water stations in Whole Foods. I think Walmart has refilling stations as well.
before i eat out i read the health dept inspection reports here in pennsylvania after i got food poisoning, i worked i a restaurant as a bus girl, hostess, and i worked in a pizza parlour in high school, early college days
Me too! The only time I don’t look at the report is when I’m reeaallly craving food from a particular spot and don’t want to do anything to gross myself out! I just get my food and leave, lol. Don’t look at anything or anyone.
I love the way you think and the way you go about your expenses. I actually would do it in the past because it’s very exciting to me to calculate and think of ways on where to cut down expenses, etc. mind you, things may not go as you planned them, be cognizant of these as well.
It really is exciting to see how low I can get my monthly expenses! After uploading this video, a few people told me I’m paying too much for car insurance (I discussed car insurance in the pinned comment), so I decided to look at my insurance and find ways to cut costs. I was able to get it down and it made me so happy! Life is definitely teaching me that things don’t always go as planned, so thank you for that reminder.
I can live with only about 1/2 of your monthly costs. About $300 is still good for me !!!
That's wonderful!
Hello simple Queen, i thought i was the only one that way thanks god is you too, i have been working in food industry for 20 years now I had my share being disgusted and I'm also Ethiopian love our food before we was taught how to cook & all the seasonings sanitary was the most important we literally wash everything, I'm comfortable enough to tell you that❤
I know someone who has a family business where they deep cleans restaurants. He told me that Ethiopian restaurants were always the cleanest!!
I have tmobile which is priority. There sister company metro the prepaid verison can get slow times in high congestion times that's why I prefer tmobile
Good morning ! 😃☀️ I was going to ask you about car insurance? Also I believe I shared with you a few videos ago that I wait tables on the side (I’m a software developer by day) but , I’ve worked both fine dining and chain restaurants on the side and TRUST me ! I know what you’re talking about whenever it comes to sanitation ! I keep small bottles of hand sanitizers on me to be clean . I also wash my hands frequently because I’ve seen some things so I feel you 😂 I’m careful about going out to eat now myself and if I do eat at my restaurant I have to see the chef prepare my food myself !
Hiiiiiii 🌞🌼!! Yea, you definitely know what goes on behind those kitchen doors. Sometimes, when I'm really craving something from a particular restaurant and I see an employee walk in the kitchen, I look away when the doors open so I don't see what's going on inside the kitchen & get grossed out 😂! I'll also try not to look at their food score because if I do, I always read what they lost points for, get grossed out, and leave, lol. You're like me. When I worked in kitchens, I used to wash my hands so often they were always ashy! I'd swear I JUST put shea butter on my hands, but nope...they were ashy again.
Regarding the car insurance, I forgot to mention it because I only pay it twice a year, not monthly. I pay a lump sum of $1500 every 6 months, so I don't have to deal with it every month. I always save up for my 6 month insurance payment and quarterly car maintenance. Hope that answered you question!
@@simmpleenough Wow ! It’s amazing that you’re able to pay up your insurance like that. I think my husband mentioned that we should pay our insurance up like that so it will not be a monthly expense. I’m going to have to do more research now ! And yes I understand the ashy hands part as well lol have to keep a mini lotion in my purse at all times 😂 & you’re a certified chef so I know you’re very educated on the dos and don’ts in a kitchen ! It’s hard not to think that way when you’ve spent so much time dealing with food.
Visible uses the Verizon network. It’s like how t moble uses att network. It’s like a cheaper version of Verizon
Thank you, I've never heard of Visible. I'll look into it!
@@simmpleenough It's awesome ! Unlimited wifi hotspot. Unlimited text and calling. $25 a month !!!!!! I had it for 3 years now. Party pay plan is 25. Joining is simple.
I’m totally with you on getting grossed out. I love Outback but recently I was totally grossed out by the women’s restroom it ruined my visit. Luckily I had just finished my dinner but that restroom had one of the foulest odors I’ve ever smelled. I don’t expect it to smell like a spa or anything but the stench was on a whole different level. I can’t get it out of my head. I think it was something in the trash receptacle.🤢 At the moment I have no desire to ever return to that Outback.
I wouldn't go back, either. But, like you said, at least you had already eaten before you went in there. Disgusting 😷
When you said Ethiopian food I got so hungry lol I love Ethiopian food !! 😂❤
Ethiopian food is the best 🤤!!
I’ve been using a prepaid cell phone service (here in Canada) and my bill is $44/mo. It started as $25/month but my son bought me a new phone and for the same service the company I use said they don’t have that price anymore! (That was upsetting) Otherwise I’d say it’s a good service; always a good connection for both phone and wifi anywhere I go.
Thank you for sharing your experience! I really think I'm gonna go with the prepaid service. I'm looking into Mint Mobile and a few other services people mentioned in the comments, but the verizon prepaid seems like the way to go for me. I can't wait to cut that bill in half!
It’s an excellent option
Thank you so much for your video Monique I enjoy your video .🤗😎✌️
You’re welcome! I’m glad you liked it 😊
I have T-Mobile. Pre-paid. $50.
What about car insurance?
Hi! I answered that question and pinned it to the top!
How about auto insurance bill
I was paying my auto insurance every 6 months, so I forgot to mention it. At the time, I was paying $1,500 every 6 months, but now I pay about $1,000 every 6 months for auto insurance.
$66 storage that is dirt cheap. It must depend on location
I agree with you about eating out. I hardly ever eat out. I prepare all my own food. As a whole food plant based vegan, I carry my own food with me. I never eat take out. I don't think that the person who handles the money should handle the food. Money is filthy.
Yea, restaurants are pretty unsanitary. Luckily, I love cooking and eating my homemade food, so it works out wonderfully for me. And I agree about the money. So gross!
Your laugh is so cute 🥰
Lol, thanks.
Wow $110 for one phone. I pay $140 for 3 phones unlimited t-mobile it includes Apple tv plus and Netflix
@ 10:16 ain't NO shame in my game!
I literally look up the health scores on the State website before I go to certain stores and restaurants, if I go at all.
I started working in the school cafeteria cancel my youngest could get on the same Public School schedule as my other two I can get on the same schedule.
That was back in 2004. I can't tell you the number of dirty uniforms I've seen. My uniform was all white bc I worked for the county, and not for one individual school.
But I would get there right after they serve breakfast and it looked like half these women just rolled out of bed.
Hubs & I decided early on that if we could make something ourselves, that we would not buy it when we go out to eat. He's a wonderful improvisational 'chef'😊
We thought with the advent of lockdown, people would be extra cautious about cleanliness but not so much.
We found if people were nasty before, they would continue to be nasty afterward.🤢
~Love your content! You have helped me so much as I transition to downsizing🎉
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Great video what about car insurance, car maintenance,
Thanks you! I forgot to mention car insurance because I only pay it twice a year, not monthly. I pay a lump sum of $1500 every 6 months, so I don't have to deal with it every month. I only get car maintenance every 3 months, so I didn't include that in my monthly costs, but it's never too much (probably $60-$70 for an oil change, tire rotation, etc...) unless something in my car breaks down. I always save for my 6 month insurance payment and quarterly car maintenance. I hope that answered your questions!
Yes it does but wow your insurance is high I only pay 108 a month I have a Kia Optium 8yrs old
That’s wonderful! Who do you use? Maybe I’ll look into them. I was just talking to my brother and some other people about car insurance and we all pay minimum of $200 a month…some up to $400. I’m not sure why mine is so high. My brother was saying it might depend on the state you’re in, and of course the type of coverage you have. I have pretty good full coverage with USAA. Last year, I was in an accident and the collision center charged an insane amount…I believe around $10,000, more or less, but I only paid $500 and my premium didn’t go up because I had accident forgiveness. If I can find a way to lower my insurance costs, but not have super crappy coverage, then I’m all for it, so I’m open to suggestions 🙂.
I know this is an older video but you didn’t mention any insurance. Car, health, life? Are you riding dirty or is something else covering those expenses? And generally you can go w/o Health & life insurance bc I do but am just curious what others are doing.
Once I quit my job, I didn’t have health insurance for a long time because it’s so expensive. I got it this year, though. I currently pay about $170/month for car insurance. It’s pricey because of the car accident I was in, but cheaper than I was paying before. Several people reminded me I forgot to discuss these things, so I mentioned them in the pinned comment of this video. I don’t have life insurance. I completely understand you riding dirty. These things are just ridiculously expensive.
@@simmpleenough I didn’t think to read the pinned comment 😅 thank you.
How do you get your mail, do you have a PO Box
Yes, I have a po box. I also order mostly from amazon because I can pick things up from their hubs.
What about car insurance
Several people reminded me about this, so I responded in the pinned comment!
Wow, I need to figure out how to live simple. I live in a house and only get $1000 a month not able to pay electricity, gas, water car insurance or gas. Any advice ?how do I get started?
I understand. Life is so expensive. Do you want to know how to get started with living in your vehicle? If so, you don't need much...especially if you don't have children who live with you. I mentioned in my recent "Car Life Essentials" video that you really only need a blanket and a determined mindset to start living in a car. You can watch that video to get a few ideas on what you need to get started. Otherwise, just end your lease and move into your car! I suggest practicing living in your car before your lease ends. It can be a little shocking, at first. My first night of testing out this lifestyle, I parked right in front of my apartment and slept in my car. I cried, lol! It felt so new and different and scary. Knowing I could go back to my apartment if it was too much and try again the next night helped me feel better those first few nights of testing out car life.
I hope this helps. I'll try to make a video on what I did to get started living in my car.
@@simmpleenough Thank you for taking the time to get back with me. I will go back and find the video that you suggested for me to watch I also will try staying in my car in front of the house. This is something I really want to do. I live in Virginia and have always lived here my whole life I need more I feel stuck.
You’re very welcome.
You didn’t include car or medical insurance
About to upload an updated video on this in an hour 😊.
I'm wondering why you don't move to moussa's city now that you don't have anything holding you back and you can still car life.
I’m gonna answer this question in my next video!
Hell i pay $750 for a 12x12 room with No kitchen. So u pay less than i do. Imma get me a van lolol
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48$ AT&T includes taxes Awwsome
Thank you for the suggestion!
Monique, sign up for Fetch rewards. Every time you shop, capture your receipt. Adds up! Great video!
Wow, I’ve never heard of this, but it seems like an easy way to make a few extra bucks! I just downloaded the app. Thank you!!!
@@simmpleenough great!
I have been a vegetarian by eating only rice and vegetables every single day to the point that now I am scared to look at animals products when I pass by the meat section in the supermarket. The look of flesh and blood of the animals and the smell just make me almost vomiting. I almost always try to avoid going through the meat area and don't want to look at whatever they have there. It looks to me like a hell on earth !!! I love animals so much and I feel the pain when they got butchered that's why I feel sorry for them, and I make my choice to become a vegetarian so that my stomach is not a graveyard for the animals. I try not to feel guilty of what I take into my system especially when I sleep at night. I feel like I was a buddhist in so many of my past lives. And this life I still want to find vegetables to eat. If I eat meat I might have nightmare with horrible scenes, and I will wake up not feeling well, sometimes I will have stomached. So, I am feeling great eating rice and vegetables as my main meals, and I will live my whole life eating like this until the last day of my life. Notice: I am just saying about my life, my choice personally !
Car insurance?👀
Hi! I answered that question and pinned it to the top!
Try Mint mobile
I've been looking into Mint, too! Have you tried it?
@@simmpleenough unfortunately, I'm locked into an AT&T plan for a little longer but plan on giving Mint Mobile a shot.
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Eating Out is Overrated! 🤮
Tell us MORE about those THINGS next time 😄
lol, it seriously is! I had actually recorded more kitchen horror stories, but cut them out of this video because I didn't want to gross everyone out. I can definitely make a separate video with more kitchen stories, though. I'll add it to my list of video topics!
@@simmpleenough Yes please- some of US need to think TWICE about eating Out and Start cooking at Home!
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It Saves Money 💰
Did things go bad with your fiancé.???He was sending you money, and I thought you would be moving in with him as a married couple? 😧
lol! You know good and well I have never said any of those things in any video I've ever uploaded.