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Love this 🙌🏻 great reminders 💖 one addition/correction the toxic part of candles is the metal in the wick (not the wax necessarily) unless it's scented
I like how you mentioned your windfalls and financial increases. I remember when I bought my house and right after signed papers received a $1/hour raise. We got frequent raises after that so it was never a hardship. I have been blessed.
Whereas I love thrift stores, often major department stores have highly reduced clothing prices at the end of winter or summer. For example, I shopped winter coats mid-February at Penneys and found coats reduced from $180 to $19.00. I stocked up. My jeans too can be under $10 on clearance. The trick is to buy what you need and not buy just because items are deeply marked down.
I love my Kroger delivery for groceries. It's 59.99 a year and is totally worth it to me. We live in a Rural area and I was surprised they would deliver. It saves us so much time with driving, saves gas $$$ and I get double fuel points and the biggest thing it keeps us out of town and out of the store. No impulse buying, no driving to other stores while we are out in town, no stopping for fast food Win, Win, Win. I have been doing this for 3 months now and I can see a huge difference in the discretionary income I'm able to save. I love buying secondhand, thrift stores are my downfall so I try to stay out of them. I really don't need anything. Love the Depend on the Lord segment.
I love grocery delivery, too. It sure saved fuel cost and impulse buy while in the store. I, too, can’t leave a thrift shop without finding something I got to have so I stay away from them. The only time I go into a charity shop is when I travel overseas. I can’t bring anything bulky back and there’s not much room in my carryon luggage so I would buy some small like a scarf or a beanie. They are functional and souvenir to remember the town by.
That's what i do. Cut my own hair, drive an old car, buy used stuff. I really don't buy any stuff. I have everything i need. I wash and reuse ziploc bags.
Have you found a good way to dry out the Ziploc bags? I usually try to find some thing like a big ladle tp put in the dish drain and hang the bag over it until it dries but it seems to take a long time and it drives me a little bonkers.
I actually prefer thrift store clothes shopping .I find there is a better variety ,and I like the thrill of the hunt. I have to be careful and not over buy items just because something is ‘cute’ doesn’t mean it needs to come home with me. Eating out is a budget buster for sure ,I do eat out occasionally as a treat.
I charity thrift shop maybe once a month( after I drop off my donations) and usually only buy an item or two. I occasionally find a really good piece of clothing for a dollar or two that lasts me for years of hard wear. Like the 2 pairs of velour sweat pants I wore all through Covid when I was staying home so much. I wear clothes at home that I don't worry about if I get a stain or a bleach spot on!
This is so true. My husband and I always say "God will provide". And he does! The lord has brought us through every obstacle thus far. Trust in his plan.... stop fighting the current, just go with it. It will take you exactly where God wants you to be. ❤🙏
We use solar lanterns for nighttime. Found these at Aldi, but Amazon had these too. Blackout curtains theatre grade really help block out the sun and heat.
Before reading the rest of this, just remember, what's frugal for one person isn't for another. Some things that most people wouldn't consider to be consistent with a frugal lifestyle, are fine, if you can afford it and find frugal ways to have it. I normally get a massage every month. Reason being? Without it, I get muscle spasms in my back. They'll keep me up. It's the only thing I've found that helps. There are some things I won't buy in a thrift store, like a used mattress, couch, etc. I'll admit to being afraid of bedbugs. With that being said, my bedroom furniture belonged to my grandparents. My desk, basket chair (without a cushion, had to buy that), a leather topped side table and my kitchen table and chairs were free, curbside shopping. I have a few other things that were gifts, or belonged to my mother. My piano and bench were $65.00. I don't buy clothes from a thrift store. It's rare for me to see something I like and often times, it costs about the same as something new. My clothes do, however last me a long time. My shorts had originally been a pair of good jeans. Then they became my everyday jeans, then they became cutoffs. My tee shirt is at least 20 years old. I have horses. I rent a field. It's cheaper than paying any type of board at any place else and with the way I have the field set up, I save a ton on hay. I used to put whatever I had left at the end of the week in the offering plate, but it was never much. Instead, I started putting that money aside first. God has blessed me for doing that. For instance, I was given a manure spreader that was almost brand new. That type cost about $1000 new.
Wow good for you!! I absolutely agree about thrift clothing…In my experience I’m finding more that it’s either practically the same pricing as brand new OR there’s something faulty about it you don’t realize till you get it home and can’t return it! (Snags, broken zipper, missing button, stains, fraying, itchy or uncomfortable when worn, etc)
I'm also anxious about bedbugs but I learnt that putting a garment in a ziploc bag and in the deep freezer for 4 days kills bedbugs, larvae, eggs etc....then wash as normal. Wouldn't work with upholstered furniture of course.
@@feedogmummy496 they're also one reason I prefer camping. I know where my bedding has been. The only time I stop at a hotel is if I'm traveling and get held up on the road, like today. Heading to a friend's house that's about 12 hours away. Hopefully I won't have any problems coming home.
I have horses too. Leased a pasture/barn for 20 years. It was very stressful driving to farm every day, also hooking up trailer to my pickup and buying hay. Unloading+ stacking square bales up to ceiling. Putting in fence, barbwire, chainsaw to cut up trees that broke fence after Derecho. I'm single+ in my 70s. Back breaking work. Farm was sold, I'm boarding now. My body couldn't keep up with all that (plus expense) anymore
Thank you so much for your message. It still amazes me how God works. We have been struggling financially for the last couple years after I quit my job to stay home with our 4 kids 9 and Under. We had planed everything out but did not see the inflation. It has killed us and then we found out this morning my husband is losing his job along with over 100 others. My husband and I are sick to our stomachs and devastated by the news. We are drowning in debt from bad choices and now no way to pay it. My best friend from childhood reminded me that God has this he I using this to kick our butt's in gear to change our bad habits and open new doors. Thank you for the verse I really needed to hear it.
A great way to save is to start an extended pantry. When I find items that we normally use on sale I buy extra, this way everything eventually is purchased at a lower price and we never have to run to the store for something we have ran out of in the kitchen. A big way to save is to stop buying already prepared foods, especially convenience foods. Even more so for the prepared foods is canned goods. Start canning yourself and save the extra fee of having it pre-canned. Yes you have to buy the jars, but they pay for themselves basically on the first use and it is so much better for the environment. I can meat too soup and it saves a ton and for those that don't know, canned soup is very toxic. I taught my husband and son to cut their own hair and I also do my own. I don't source anyone else to do any of my own grooming, nails, eyebrows etc. Another saver for this expensive time for groceries is to make basic meals. People make these complicated entrees that takes ten to twenty ingredients and it's just not necessary. It is estimated that people throw away almost have of the food they purchase because of waste. I have gotten to the point where I don't make anything new until we eat what we have or I freeze it for a lunch to grab and go for my son and husband. We also never buy snack foods, they're expensive and not healthy. If we want a "snack food" we make it from scratch. Almost everything my son grew up needing was from the thrift store for over 13 years. A trick for this is to buy the items ahead for the years to come. I would find things he would need for clothing over the next couple of years and put them in a tub for years down the road. He was always the best dressed and a lot of the items were 1/20 of the store price. A major part of this is also teaching your kids to understand they shouldn't live by brands and trends. He couldn't even tell someone what three shoe brands or jean brands there are, he could care less. Living a life of contentment and loving the Lord brings joy everyday.
Easy pasta dish for you mix pesto and cream thru hot pasta top with fried chopped bacon and mushrooms and cheese cheers from Aussie 🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🐨🐨🐨🐨 you can change bacon for smoked chicken or turkey or sausage
Another way to conserve and save is to have swap parties. Everyone brings items they can't or don't use, then everyone takes what they can and will use. Whatever is left over gets donated to a charity. People can bring clothing, food, small appliances, games, toys, movies, books, and anything you can think of. Since you belong to a church, there can be large swaps for the congregation throughout the year. You can order your groceries to be delivered in paper bags. You can use them for the same things you listed that you use the Walmart bags for, such as cat litter or scooping up dog poop. We all have to stop using plastic bags and plastic bottles. Bio Bags are made from corn starch and biodegrade in a landfill. You can also use their smaller bags for picking up dog poop on a walk. Unless you live in cities like Flint, Michigan, we don't need to buy bottled water. Invest in a water filter that attaches onto a faucet or under your kitchen sink. Cloth napkins can be used for every meal. When they get worn out, they can be used as rags.
Unfortunately I don’t have the time or energy to cook from scratch but I do buy inexpensive frozen foods that can be cooked quickly. We tend to have to eat the same things a lot until Saturday and Sunday when I can actually get time to cook. We don’t have much of a yard so a garden is not feasible unless I invest money in tubs or things to grow in. Then I’d have to buy dirt and wait for things to grow. We only buy clearance clothes or thrift store items if we need anything. We are selling things but no one is really buying much because everyone is struggling. Getting my husband and son to not run the heat and A/C is virtually impossible. But I have stopped getting my hair cut and I dye it at home. Paper towels and trash bags come from work because they throw out a lot ! I absolutely depend on the Lord. Wonderful to hear that advice at the end.
Do you have a local buy nothing group on like, Facebook? Or a local gardening group? A lot of people in my area give away free pots and gardening supplies, it’s pretty cool if you’re on a budget. Also, look to buy the seeds at the end of summer on close out prices, and a lot of places give discounts on the ripped open bags of soil.
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I love this! Just found your channel and i subscribed. Love the last tip. There have been times I haven’t seen a way and God provide income in crazy unexpected blessings! 🙌🏻❤️
I installed shower curtain rods over my washer dryer, and each shower. Just a single screw in each end cap, to keep it from falling. I hang my clothes on these on plastic hangers to dry.
Ooooooh …. Wonnnnnnderful !! I did not know about Walmart plus. I must chk it out. Groceries are way too costly. So I’m optimistic about this making a difference. Annnnd …. Your last tip ! Praise God ! I was not expecting that … 1st time viewer , brand new subscriber , & fellow Believer here. God bless you & your family ! Liz ps … the music & scenery @ tye ebd was soooo peaceful. 😍🙏🏻🌻☀️❤️
Buy nice quality items so you don’t have to replace them as often. When buying secondhand, look at quality. Wood vs veneer, metal vs plastic, cotton vs Polyester, etc..
This is how my parents generation handled the groceries and the cooking. There were certain dishes for certain nights of the week and it never changed. Mom always knew what to buy the store and what it was going to be used for and we always knew what’s for dinner.😅
Hi , thanku really nice video. True, trust GOD , he knows better. Agree also try using coupons. Incase there’s rice left in night next day v cook it as fried rice.
I like your tips. In New Zealand, where I live, I would say the majority of people air dry their clothes. We have dryers but I think as a country we generally don't use them regularly because they can be very expensive to buy and to run here. The weather is generally good enough that air drying is enough. In the winter, if the weather is really bad people sometimes hang their clothes in their garages or under outside shelters (like a veranda). If we don't have a line outside or live in apartments/units, a lot of people buy clothes horses. I think American's call them air dryers. They are a great option if you don't have a line as they are usually compact and can hold a lot of clothes.
I only dry underwear and pajamas that always dry hard and brittle if I don't. Everything else is always hung up to dry. Things last so much longer this way
We have a local 99cent type of grocery/general store (minority owned) where I buy cheese, yogurt, and chips. They got goods almost expired (sometimes expired). I never got sick eating what I bought there. I bought vegetables, meat and seafood from a Mexican supermarket. They are great quality and not too expensive. I buy other grocery items from Amazon Fresh using 20% off $50 or $2 off $10 when I make an Amazon return. My mom and I spend about $250 a month on food because we look for bargain and cook at home.
I liked it when you read the scriptures. And yes, we do need to rely on God more. A lot of people don't realize it but they spend hundreds of dollars on tobacco, alcohol, drugs etc. I'm like...don't have heavy vices like that and cry poverty to me!! Don't do that!!
My hair is as long as yours & I cut it myself. Bend forward at the waist, brush your hair forward so it hangs in front of you. Cut the ends straight across (it's in front of you so you can see it). This leaves sides a little longer than the back, but even when you brush it back down. It's how pros do it, without the upside down! Of course I'm just trimming, not trying a fancy new style.
Dinner Napkins... I use them everyday all the time. I do have paper towels but don't use them a lot unless my dogs have a accident and I'm out of plastic bags. Anna In Ohio
Almost all garden produce, meat, dairy, and bread products can be easily frozen! I save everything in a deep chest freezer, whether it's ingredients or fully cooked meals. And gardening saves us lots!
Thank you for sharing! Check out the off peack hours in your area to save on electricity, that is the time when electricity is cheaper 👍 God bless you 🙏
married and with a little girl, in less than 20y me and my wife were able to pay the mortgage and save around 100k in q small european country with low/average income. How? being frugal, keeping the same cheap cars for 20y, vacation in cheap locations once or twice a year with food bought at local supermarkets. Home cooking all month and taking our food to work. never following fashions, budget smartphones that last at least 3y. Nowadays with house prices would have been a lot more difficult or impossible to acomplish in less than 20y but still is the way to go if you qre not lucky enough to have big salaries
Hello, A lot of people either would not believe me or think that this is just plain disgusting. American grocery stores toss out millions of pounds of still-high-quality food right into their pails/dumpster. Depending on the store, such as Aldi, a lot of the food is in its original container or bag and is still good and highly consumable. I have done this for almost a year now, have NEVER gotten sick, and hardly buy any food now. You need to exercise common sense and good judgment. I am 100% convinced that if department stores, grocery/convenience stores (such as Dollar General (don't even get me started)) would donate instead of toss out...we would have no lack. Personal household waste, now that's also a humongous problem that most every individual needs improvement in. God bless ❤
@@JuliannaStyles oh then what they make is variable like a waitress except waitresses are guaranteed minimum wage if there isn’t enough business that day.
Divide your debt sans mortgage by 12 months also divide 6 months expenses by 12 months. When budgeting deduct the 6 mos expenses for emergencies and set aside in savings account. Then deduct your debts paying/paying off highest % debts (then in 12 months you have your 6 mos emergency expenses and debts sans mortgHe paid. Then minimalist budget necessities trying to reduce every expense in all categories of budget
Absolutely! A skilled coach helped grow my investments from $321k to over $750k, primarily through stocks, ETFs, and bonds. I anticipate housing prices will stay stable until more homes become available.
Absolutely! A skilled coach helped grow my investments from $321k to over $750k, primarily through stocks, ETFs, and bonds. I anticipate housing prices will stay stable until more homes become available.
Love reverse meal planning. Saved so much money using it. I have some flexibility if schedules changed but in general what that day is is what I prepare. I was watching a video and the topic was purchased and planning. Over time I knew what my family used, how much and the price I was willing to pay. As seasons approach, I shop the sales for that season and rarely pay full price during the season. Example: sales start in July for school supplies, that’s when I stock up on school and office supplies; in September, cold season medicines go on sale. It reminds me to check consumables and non consumables, consumables are medicine/tissues, etc and non consumable would be cool mist humidifier, reusable ice packs, heating pad, etc. No late night trips to 7-11, late night pharmacy (though my Walmart is open til 11pm). I even have go to 5 min. dinner I make in the microwave ex. 1 can hearty beef and vegetable soup + one package cooked ramen noodle for 2 (generous amount) or 2 adults 2 children with sliced buttered bread. One thing I did learn that I think is share worthy, though I could be the last to know, lol, is using generic Claritin for snotty illnesses. Dries everything up and I can get a bottle for $0.04 a dose vs a cold medicine $0.21-$0.55 a dose. Can be use for children also but in the children’s dosage. I like to stack savings. I do this in restaurants and stores. Meal out - 1. Join loyalty program/app 2. Get discounted gift cards online or in stores, frequently get 20% off and pay with rewards credit card. 3. Use a coupon (online, mailer, newspaper), birthday B1G1 4. Alway to much food, order to go box with meal and bag. When meal is delivered, immediately put 1/2 in to go box, then in bag and set aside, now I don’t overeat and have a meal for later. 5. By using coupon, loyalty program knows I’m there. 6. Some restaurants offer points towards meals. 7. Kids eat free night 8. National ? Day! B1G1 burrito at Chipotle on Burritos Day. Free ice cream scoop at Coldstone on National Ice Day! There are National Pretzel, Waffle, Pancake, Pi Day, Doughnut, Pizza, etc.
@@JuliannaStyles been doing it a long time now 😃. There is a learning curve to everything we do in life. It’s so important people to understand and give themselves the time, effort and grace to do that learning. It’s easy to be overwhelmed. I always asked myself what I could do differently in an area/situation. And different seasons of life can change the time we have to do things.
@@JayPatel-gf9sc Yes God does provide, frugality is a great way to share “extras” with those in need as well, not just keep tucked away for ourselves :)
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Love this 🙌🏻 great reminders 💖 one addition/correction the toxic part of candles is the metal in the wick (not the wax necessarily) unless it's scented
@@bakekay21 Yes! The scented fragrance is what’s toxic!
Easy pasta dish for you mix pesto and cream thru hot pasta top with fried chopped bacon and mushrooms and cheese.cheers from Aussie 🦘🦘🦘🦘🐨
@@ritalawson7020 Yummy!!
The last tip was the best… God has blessed me with a way out. I asked him and he acted on my finances. I’m debt free! God is good all the time.
@@heavenlycontentedsoaps6453 Amen!🙏
I loved what you said. Be modest, be thrifty, don’t compare, and trust in God. Awesome message! 😊🙏
Thank you, I’m so glad it resonated with you, it’s a reminder for me too! 🙏🥰
I agree God does take care of us 100%. Anna In Ohio
I like how you mentioned your windfalls and financial increases. I remember when I bought my house and right after signed papers received a $1/hour raise. We got frequent raises after that so it was never a hardship. I have been blessed.
Definitely, God is faithful and always provides where we don’t think possible ❤️
Depend on the Lord ! Yes ! That is so important! It’s not easy nowadays but with God all things are possible!
@@silviabrumoliveira00 Absolutely!!🙏❤️
Get out of debt and live below your means! Julianna is beautiful!
Yes get out of that debt!! 😂🙌
Wonderful to include a scripture to give acknowledgement and thanks to God.
Always and everywhere to give Him thanks 🙏💗🥰
Whereas I love thrift stores, often major department stores have highly reduced clothing prices at the end of winter or summer. For example, I shopped winter coats mid-February at Penneys and found coats reduced from $180 to $19.00. I stocked up. My jeans too can be under $10 on clearance. The trick is to buy what you need and not buy just because items are deeply marked down.
Great strategy!! Shop off-season for dramatic discounts 🙌
Yes! Agreed! Head straight to the clearance racks and only buy what you need
Only thing I disagree with:
If u find a great massage therapist.. go every 2-3 months.
Self care is vital to your body 🙏 lovely video thanks❤
That does sound lovely :)
I love my Kroger delivery for groceries. It's 59.99 a year and is totally worth it to me. We live in a Rural area and I was surprised they would deliver. It saves us so much time with driving, saves gas $$$ and I get double fuel points and the biggest thing it keeps us out of town and out of the store. No impulse buying, no driving to other stores while we are out in town, no stopping for fast food Win, Win, Win. I have been doing this for 3 months now and I can see a huge difference in the discretionary income I'm able to save. I love buying secondhand, thrift stores are my downfall so I try to stay out of them. I really don't need anything. Love the Depend on the Lord segment.
YAY good for you!!! The impulse buying and extra stops is definitely a downfall for us too, delivery is the way to go 🙌🙌🙌
I love grocery delivery, too. It sure saved fuel cost and impulse buy while in the store. I, too, can’t leave a thrift shop without finding something I got to have so I stay away from them. The only time I go into a charity shop is when I travel overseas. I can’t bring anything bulky back and there’s not much room in my carryon luggage so I would buy some small like a scarf or a beanie. They are functional and souvenir to remember the town by.
@@33Jenesis Makes sense, love to thrift!!💗
Frugality is good.
Saving money is very good.
But dont sacrifice your today for a tomorrow you are not sure of.
Just find a balance in between.
@@IjeomaANwafor Yes definitely a balance, we do splurge occasionally 😊
That's what i do. Cut my own hair, drive an old car, buy used stuff. I really don't buy any stuff. I have everything i need. I wash and reuse ziploc bags.
@@rainncorbin8291 Awesome!👏
I do the zip lock bag thing too and I freeze bread and bagels so it last longer especially in the summer. And I plant cactus uses less water lol
@@steelersgirl3063 Nice!
Have you found a good way to dry out the Ziploc bags? I usually try to find some thing like a big ladle tp put in the dish drain and hang the bag over it until it dries but it seems to take a long time and it drives me a little bonkers.
@kathy2940 i just try to open them where they stay open, even if wrinkled, and they dry within about 12 hours.
Blessings to all who live this intentionally. It's challenging but, clearly beneficial
Definitely! Thanks for watching 🥰
Burping clothes make amazing reusable napkins and are wonderful for cleaning spills-plus eliminates the need to buy paper towels
Would not have thought of that! Thanks for the tip, we have tons of those 😄
The Bible tip is the best.
I love how you shared that verse.
All your tips are helpful.
Most I already incorporated into my life. Thank you.
Thanks for watching, Gods provision is such a comfort 🙏
Yes Julianna!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 Trust the Lord!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 He makes life worth living! 🙌🏽👍🏽🩷
He truly blesses us all 🙏💗
Put God first and all things will be added onto you ! Bless you sis! These are lovely tips ! Wisdom 🌹🤎
Yes!🙏Thanks for watching, God bless 💗
@@JuliannaStyles 🤎🤎🤎
True.the online grocery helps me.i will not be tempted getting things that i dont need
Absolutely! It totally obliterates the “impulse buy” option 😅
Isn't it more expensive to use the delivery service?
@@SerenityJ777 you save time going and walking around the store.but if you have control of yourself,its fine too and do your grocery.
@maiwurld2578 thanks.
I actually prefer thrift store clothes shopping .I find there is a better variety ,and I like the thrill of the hunt. I have to be careful and not over buy items just because something is ‘cute’ doesn’t mean it needs to come home with me. Eating out is a budget buster for sure ,I do eat out occasionally as a treat.
Totally agree, the thrill of the hunt and bargains keep me going back 😄
I charity thrift shop maybe once a month( after I drop off my donations) and usually only buy an item or two. I occasionally find a really good piece of clothing for a dollar or two that lasts me for years of hard wear.
Like the 2 pairs of velour sweat pants I wore all through Covid when I was staying home so much. I wear clothes at home that I don't worry about if I get a stain or a bleach spot on!
@@janetstonerook4552 Great!!
Your last tip was the best one! Always rely on God.
🙏Amen!!
Amen 🙏 🙏 🙏
What God..the one that y’all think is yte😂😂😂
This is so true. My husband and I always say "God will provide". And he does! The lord has brought us through every obstacle thus far. Trust in his plan.... stop fighting the current, just go with it. It will take you exactly where God wants you to be. ❤🙏
@@jaxxmariecambridge5212 Amen 🙏
I utilized my local buy nothing group when I moved into my first apartment. I also utilized family and friends getting rid of furniture.
Both great resources!!🙌
Love the advice about trusting in God the most. He is so good!
He certainly is 🙌💗
We use solar lanterns for nighttime. Found these at Aldi, but Amazon had these too. Blackout curtains theatre grade really help block out the sun and heat.
@@rg-mi5hh Nice!
Before reading the rest of this, just remember, what's frugal for one person isn't for another. Some things that most people wouldn't consider to be consistent with a frugal lifestyle, are fine, if you can afford it and find frugal ways to have it.
I normally get a massage every month. Reason being? Without it, I get muscle spasms in my back. They'll keep me up. It's the only thing I've found that helps.
There are some things I won't buy in a thrift store, like a used mattress, couch, etc. I'll admit to being afraid of bedbugs.
With that being said, my bedroom furniture belonged to my grandparents. My desk, basket chair (without a cushion, had to buy that), a leather topped side table and my kitchen table and chairs were free, curbside shopping. I have a few other things that were gifts, or belonged to my mother. My piano and bench were $65.00.
I don't buy clothes from a thrift store. It's rare for me to see something I like and often times, it costs about the same as something new.
My clothes do, however last me a long time. My shorts had originally been a pair of good jeans. Then they became my everyday jeans, then they became cutoffs. My tee shirt is at least 20 years old.
I have horses. I rent a field. It's cheaper than paying any type of board at any place else and with the way I have the field set up, I save a ton on hay.
I used to put whatever I had left at the end of the week in the offering plate, but it was never much. Instead, I started putting that money aside first. God has blessed me for doing that. For instance, I was given a manure spreader that was almost brand new. That type cost about $1000 new.
Wow good for you!! I absolutely agree about thrift clothing…In my experience I’m finding more that it’s either practically the same pricing as brand new OR there’s something faulty about it you don’t realize till you get it home and can’t return it! (Snags, broken zipper, missing button, stains, fraying, itchy or uncomfortable when worn, etc)
I'm also anxious about bedbugs but I learnt that putting a garment in a ziploc bag and in the deep freezer for 4 days kills bedbugs, larvae, eggs etc....then wash as normal. Wouldn't work with upholstered furniture of course.
@@feedogmummy496 Interesting! Thanks for the tip!!
@@feedogmummy496 they're also one reason I prefer camping. I know where my bedding has been.
The only time I stop at a hotel is if I'm traveling and get held up on the road, like today. Heading to a friend's house that's about 12 hours away. Hopefully I won't have any problems coming home.
I have horses too. Leased a pasture/barn for 20 years. It was very stressful driving to farm every day, also hooking up trailer to my pickup and buying hay. Unloading+ stacking square bales up to ceiling. Putting in fence, barbwire, chainsaw to cut up trees that broke fence after Derecho. I'm single+ in my 70s. Back breaking work. Farm was sold, I'm boarding now. My body couldn't keep up with all that (plus expense) anymore
Just found your channel. Looks like you are wearing a miraculous medal. New subscriber! Thank you!
Yes indeed! 🙏Welcome and thanks for watching 🙌😊
I really liked your spiritual faith tip at the end. ❤
🥰Aw thank you! And thanks for watching, blessings ❤️🙏
Most helpful tip: “Depending on God.” All my blessings, my fate, health, wealth, everything is on the hands of God.
@@KronosPrince89 Absolutely, He is so good to us ❤️🙏
Thank you so much for your message. It still amazes me how God works. We have been struggling financially for the last couple years after I quit my job to stay home with our 4 kids 9 and Under. We had planed everything out but did not see the inflation. It has killed us and then we found out this morning my husband is losing his job along with over 100 others. My husband and I are sick to our stomachs and devastated by the news. We are drowning in debt from bad choices and now no way to pay it. My best friend from childhood reminded me that God has this he I using this to kick our butt's in gear to change our bad habits and open new doors. Thank you for the verse I really needed to hear it.
@@angelacox8496 I feel you, and that is definitely never the type of news you want to hear, but YES God always has better things in His larger plan 🙌💗
I love the small devotional!! Keep it up :)
Thank you, and thanks for watching!!🙏 ❤️
Great video, great tips :) I am such a big fan of cleaning with vinegar! It's so effective & economical
Yes!! Such a staple and affordable cleaning supply!🙌
I loved it all, but the last is the most important❤❤❤.
Couldn’t agree more 🥰🙏
Love, Love, Love your content and I subscribed! But holy editing Batman, so many starts and stops. lol
LOL I trip over my words a lot, welcome 🙌
I loved the Bible reading. Thank you. Your ideas are great. We live in a house with no electric or water in Iowa.
Thanks for watching! And wow that is amazing, how do you do it!!?!
@@JuliannaStyles it is a struggle but we have great neighbors and wonderful church friends.
A great way to save is to start an extended pantry. When I find items that we normally use on sale I buy extra, this way everything eventually is purchased at a lower price and we never have to run to the store for something we have ran out of in the kitchen. A big way to save is to stop buying already prepared foods, especially convenience foods. Even more so for the prepared foods is canned goods. Start canning yourself and save the extra fee of having it pre-canned. Yes you have to buy the jars, but they pay for themselves basically on the first use and it is so much better for the environment. I can meat too soup and it saves a ton and for those that don't know, canned soup is very toxic. I taught my husband and son to cut their own hair and I also do my own. I don't source anyone else to do any of my own grooming, nails, eyebrows etc. Another saver for this expensive time for groceries is to make basic meals. People make these complicated entrees that takes ten to twenty ingredients and it's just not necessary. It is estimated that people throw away almost have of the food they purchase because of waste. I have gotten to the point where I don't make anything new until we eat what we have or I freeze it for a lunch to grab and go for my son and husband. We also never buy snack foods, they're expensive and not healthy. If we want a "snack food" we make it from scratch. Almost everything my son grew up needing was from the thrift store for over 13 years. A trick for this is to buy the items ahead for the years to come. I would find things he would need for clothing over the next couple of years and put them in a tub for years down the road. He was always the best dressed and a lot of the items were 1/20 of the store price. A major part of this is also teaching your kids to understand they shouldn't live by brands and trends. He couldn't even tell someone what three shoe brands or jean brands there are, he could care less. Living a life of contentment and loving the Lord brings joy everyday.
All great points!!!
I love the ending so much! Thank you for that beautiful quote and reminder
💗Thanks for listening 🙏💕
Thank you. I'm looking for inspiration as I'm fed up of feeling like money is just slipping through my hands each and every day.
@@theparttimehomemaker It’s getting worse in this tight economy … hang in there and hope these tips help!!
Easy pasta dish for you mix pesto and cream thru hot pasta top with fried chopped bacon and mushrooms and cheese cheers from Aussie 🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🐨🐨🐨🐨 you can change bacon for smoked chicken or turkey or sausage
@@ritalawson7020 Sounds delicious!
Love it, Love it, Love it. God bless you and your family.
@@beejalloh3913 Aw thank you so much…blessings!!❤️☺️
Another way to conserve and save is to have swap parties. Everyone brings items they can't or don't use, then everyone takes what they can and will use. Whatever is left over gets donated to a charity. People can bring clothing, food, small appliances, games, toys, movies, books, and anything you can think of. Since you belong to a church, there can be large swaps for the congregation throughout the year.
You can order your groceries to be delivered in paper bags. You can use them for the same things you listed that you use the Walmart bags for, such as cat litter or scooping up dog poop. We all have to stop using plastic bags and plastic bottles. Bio Bags are made from corn starch and biodegrade in a landfill. You can also use their smaller bags for picking up dog poop on a walk. Unless you live in cities like Flint, Michigan, we don't need to buy bottled water. Invest in a water filter that attaches onto a faucet or under your kitchen sink. Cloth napkins can be used for every meal. When they get worn out, they can be used as rags.
Swap parties is such a great idea!! Thank you for all those other great frugal suggestions!!🙏
Some great tips here, I've been meaning to start saving more...thanks!
Glad you found it helpful 🙌🙌
Unfortunately I don’t have the time or energy to cook from scratch but I do buy inexpensive frozen foods that can be cooked quickly. We tend to have to eat the same things a lot until Saturday and Sunday when I can actually get time to cook. We don’t have much of a yard so a garden is not feasible unless I invest money in tubs or things to grow in. Then I’d have to buy dirt and wait for things to grow. We only buy clearance clothes or thrift store items if we need anything. We are selling things but no one is really buying much because everyone is struggling. Getting my husband and son to not run the heat and A/C is virtually impossible. But I have stopped getting my hair cut and I dye it at home. Paper towels and trash bags come from work because they throw out a lot ! I absolutely depend on the Lord. Wonderful to hear that advice at the end.
@@julieschoolcraft1503 Sounds like you’re doing a great job!! Blessings 🙏
I don’t buy paper towels I use kitchen towels instead and I don’t buy mop pads I use microfiber towels from the dollar tree and reuse them
@@steelersgirl3063 Great idea!
Do you have a local buy nothing group on like, Facebook? Or a local gardening group? A lot of people in my area give away free pots and gardening supplies, it’s pretty cool if you’re on a budget. Also, look to buy the seeds at the end of summer on close out prices, and a lot of places give discounts on the ripped open bags of soil.
@@shelbycloud Great idea!!🙌
I just discovered Damon Cassidy channel yesterday. Today, your channel popped up in my suggestions! Can't thank RUclips enough for the two hidden gems I just got. Juliana, you are doing such an amazing job, please keep it up!
Aw yay welcome, I hope you’ll find future content uplifting and informative 🥰
Loved your video! The scripture at the end was grounding. Thank you!
Thank you for watching, He is our ultimate provider 🙏❤️
I love this! Just found your channel and i subscribed. Love the last tip. There have been times I haven’t seen a way and God provide income in crazy unexpected blessings! 🙌🏻❤️
@@mymirandamoments11 Absolutely!! He really does, welcome ❤️
The Walmart Plus also keeps me from being tempted by all the things I don't need.
@@robintaylor1084 Totally agree, it’s eliminated so many impulse buys for us!!
You should see our patio table. Two saw horses for the legs and four 2x8's for the top
@@dadcochran852 Very economical 😆
Thank you for sharing your faith! God is good! All the time! God Bless You!
He’s given me everything, and through everything and anything He is faithful! Blessings and thanks for watching🙏❤️
He certainly is!
@@lisaparrish1241 🥰
The last one, was the best... God Bless you🙏🏼♥️
@@ricardoyabaneras8539 Blessings🙏
No hair colouring no manicure or pedicures or massages
Yes, me neither!!👍
Yes. truly haven't done the above even when we made good money. I cut my own hair too.
@@graceweber2822 Good for you!!👏
I agree but at least treat yourself to one thing you really enjoy that way you don’t feel like your not doing something you love
@@steelersgirl3063 I do treat myself to a nice haircut at least once a year :)
Wonderful. I really enjoyes this!
Thanks for watching!! ❤️
Great tips! In my opinion, tip number seven is my number one on the list.
Definitely agree with you! 🙏❤️
Thank you very much for your encouraging words. I trust in the Lord, always provide for me. God bless you and your family.🙏🙏🙏✝️✝️✝️
@@gracecole4096 Thank you so much, blessings!🙏
I have a cloth line that I can hang in the back hallway that I can easily set up. This way I am always able to dry my sheets, towels, etc
@@robinricart3155 Nice, love that!
I installed shower curtain rods over my washer dryer, and each shower. Just a single screw in each end cap, to keep it from falling. I hang my clothes on these on plastic hangers to dry.
@@notbarbie582 Great idea!!
Ooooooh …. Wonnnnnnderful !! I did not know about Walmart plus. I must chk it out. Groceries are way too costly. So I’m optimistic about this making a difference. Annnnd …. Your last tip ! Praise God ! I was not expecting that … 1st time viewer , brand new subscriber , & fellow Believer here. God bless you & your family ! Liz ps … the music & scenery @ tye ebd was soooo peaceful. 😍🙏🏻🌻☀️❤️
Thanks for watching and all the kind words!! Yes definitely recommend Walmart➕🙌
I cut my hair and my family’s hair but I pay to get my nails done occasionally. I’ve saved thousands over the years by cutting hair. Great tip!
@@christineriello4669 very nice! It’s good to treat ourselves every now and then 😊
Buy nice quality items so you don’t have to replace them as often. When buying secondhand, look at quality. Wood vs veneer, metal vs plastic, cotton vs Polyester, etc..
@@rc7434 Absolutely, quality is key to longevity 🙌
Loved the "depend on the Lord" part ❤
@@Walking_w_Jesus Vitally important 🙏❤️
First time. God is good. I’ve been watching many Christian channels.
He is!! Thanks for watching 🙏💗
Thank you❤
@@robynames9213 Thanks for listening 🙌🙏
Thanks for the encouragement.
I’m so glad you found it encouraging!! You’re very welcome ❤️
Great video!
Wonderful channel and content is valuable.
Keep the videos coming 💖
Thanks so much for watching and the kind feedback ❤️🥰
I trust in God God is my strength
That’s wonderful!🙏❤️
Soooo blessed to have found this
I’m so glad it’s helped you, that is my goal! 🙏💗
This is how my parents generation handled the groceries and the cooking. There were certain dishes for certain nights of the week and it never changed. Mom always knew what to buy the store and what it was going to be used for and we always knew what’s for dinner.😅
@@catherineromero1862 Yes! Saves so much on time wasted looking up a recipe and sanity in decision making 😅
Hi , thanku really nice video. True, trust GOD , he knows better. Agree also try using coupons. Incase there’s rice left in night next day v cook it as fried rice.
@@wayto..3979 Thank you! Love that idea for rice!!🙌
I loved loved this video. God bless ❤
Thank you for the kind feedback ❤️
I like your tips. In New Zealand, where I live, I would say the majority of people air dry their clothes. We have dryers but I think as a country we generally don't use them regularly because they can be very expensive to buy and to run here. The weather is generally good enough that air drying is enough. In the winter, if the weather is really bad people sometimes hang their clothes in their garages or under outside shelters (like a veranda). If we don't have a line outside or live in apartments/units, a lot of people buy clothes horses. I think American's call them air dryers. They are a great option if you don't have a line as they are usually compact and can hold a lot of clothes.
That’s so great! I love hanging things out in the summer, it’s like your clothes just soak up that fresh scent 🥰
I only dry underwear and pajamas that always dry hard and brittle if I don't. Everything else is always hung up to dry. Things last so much longer this way
@@beans4853 YES! Very true, the damage from machines can be hard on your clothes and take life out of them, good point!!
In Greece women wear baggy clothes so it doesn't matter if they gain weight or lose weight They have the same clothes.
@@Joce123 Interesting!
Yes Trust in God! 🙏🏻✝️
Always!!🙏❤️
Last tip is the best tip!!!!! Subscribed!!!
Welcome!! He is 😉🙏💗
Good points!!
Glad to help, thanks for watching !
#6 for sure. Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely, thanks for watching ☺️🙏
I buy Dollar Tree napkins for everything !!
🙌🙌awesome!!
Good tips
@@84laurellelewis Thanks for watching! Blessings 🙏
We have a local 99cent type of grocery/general store (minority owned) where I buy cheese, yogurt, and chips. They got goods almost expired (sometimes expired). I never got sick eating what I bought there. I bought vegetables, meat and seafood from a Mexican supermarket. They are great quality and not too expensive. I buy other grocery items from Amazon Fresh using 20% off $50 or $2 off $10 when I make an Amazon return. My mom and I spend about $250 a month on food because we look for bargain and cook at home.
Those are some GREAT tips, thanks for sharing!! 👏
I liked it when you read the scriptures. And yes, we do need to rely on God more. A lot of people don't realize it but they spend hundreds of dollars on tobacco, alcohol, drugs etc. I'm like...don't have heavy vices like that and cry poverty to me!! Don't do that!!
@@healthnbeauty1194 Amen!🙏
I find down marked down meat and deli items when I shop is store, that is no available if your order online?
@@GlendaR173 Good point!
My favorite was the scripture😉😉
@@charlenewhite4365 😊🙌❤️
I enjoy this video very much then. And may God bless this channel to then
Thank you, that is so kind!! God bless 🙏💗
What about tipping the delivery driver for the Walmart orders? Doesn’t that add up fast?
It’s not required! I never do and they do a great job with delivery :)
My hair is as long as yours & I cut it myself. Bend forward at the waist, brush your hair forward so it hangs in front of you. Cut the ends straight across (it's in front of you so you can see it). This leaves sides a little longer than the back, but even when you brush it back down. It's how pros do it, without the upside down! Of course I'm just trimming, not trying a fancy new style.
@@JosephOcoats-dr4qh Nice!
Dinner Napkins... I use them everyday all the time. I do have paper towels but don't use them a lot unless my dogs have a accident and I'm out of plastic bags. Anna In Ohio
Great idea, I’ve wondered if washing those vs napkins/paper towels is a money saver!?
Almost all garden produce, meat, dairy, and bread products can be easily frozen! I save everything in a deep chest freezer, whether it's ingredients or fully cooked meals. And gardening saves us lots!
Absolutely!! It’s crazy what lost skills should be taught to us from childhood for the well-being of our health and families❤️
Last one should of DEFINITELY been # 1 ‼️😇 First and foremost 😊 New viewer !!
Absolutely 🙏🙏🙏💗✝️Welcome 🙌
Thank you for sharing! Check out the off peack hours in your area to save on electricity, that is the time when electricity is cheaper 👍 God bless you 🙏
That's so great, thanks for the tip!
Exactly think many times before spending
Yes! It’s easy to make many impulsive and unnecessary purchases when you see them in a store!
married and with a little girl, in less than 20y me and my wife were able to pay the mortgage and save around 100k in q small european country with low/average income. How? being frugal, keeping the same cheap cars for 20y, vacation in cheap locations once or twice a year with food bought at local supermarkets. Home cooking all month and taking our food to work. never following fashions, budget smartphones that last at least 3y. Nowadays with house prices would have been a lot more difficult or impossible to acomplish in less than 20y but still is the way to go if you qre not lucky enough to have big salaries
@@farmoboy83 Bravo 👏 🙌
Yr right. When you have any burdens you can throw them on Jehovah as he says in Psalm 55:22.
Or if u have any anxiety u can apply 1 Peter 5:7...😊
Yes I love the psalms for encouragement! Thanks for the reminder 🙌✝️
Hello,
A lot of people either would not believe me or think that this is just plain disgusting. American grocery stores toss out millions of pounds of still-high-quality food right into their pails/dumpster. Depending on the store, such as Aldi, a lot of the food is in its original container or bag and is still good and highly consumable. I have done this for almost a year now, have NEVER gotten sick, and hardly buy any food now. You need to exercise common sense and good judgment. I am 100% convinced that if department stores, grocery/convenience stores (such as Dollar General (don't even get me started)) would donate instead of toss out...we would have no lack. Personal household waste, now that's also a humongous problem that most every individual needs improvement in. God bless ❤
Interesting!
do u tip on the walmart orders?
Never! There’s no rule saying you have to and they get paid so it’s totally extra. Our delivery guys do a great job!!
@@JuliannaStyleshow are they paid, is it hourly?
@@Freaysclaw56 I believe they choose which jobs they do through contracts with various delivery apps...?
@@JuliannaStyles oh then what they make is variable like a waitress except waitresses are guaranteed minimum wage if there isn’t enough business that day.
@@Freaysclaw56 Right, I've never seen an actual Walmart truck deliver. It''s always been an individual with their own vehicle :)
Thanks for this great video. New subscriber here.
YAY welcome!! Thanks so much, glad you found it helpful :)
Divide your debt sans mortgage by 12 months also divide 6 months expenses by 12 months. When budgeting deduct the 6 mos expenses for emergencies and set aside in savings account. Then deduct your debts paying/paying off highest % debts (then in 12 months you have your 6 mos emergency expenses and debts sans mortgHe paid. Then minimalist budget necessities trying to reduce every expense in all categories of budget
Building a retirement fund is like planting a garden diversify your seeds f0r a healthy harvest.
Diversification spreads the risk, just like planting different seeds ensures a fruitful harvest.
Diversifying my portfolio with my adviser’s help has reduced risks while maximizing potential returns.
Diversifying my portfolio with my adviser’s help has reduced risks while maximizing potential returns.
Absolutely! A skilled coach helped grow my investments from $321k to over $750k, primarily through stocks, ETFs, and bonds. I anticipate housing prices will stay stable until more homes become available.
Absolutely! A skilled coach helped grow my investments from $321k to over $750k, primarily through stocks, ETFs, and bonds. I anticipate housing prices will stay stable until more homes become available.
Great video!
Thank you! And thanks so much for watching 🙏
Wise advice
Hope it helps 🙏
Love reverse meal planning. Saved so much money using it. I have some flexibility if schedules changed but in general what that day is is what I prepare.
I was watching a video and the topic was purchased and planning. Over time I knew what my family used, how much and the price I was willing to pay. As seasons approach, I shop the sales for that season and rarely pay full price during the season. Example: sales start in July for school supplies, that’s when I stock up on school and office supplies; in September, cold season medicines go on sale. It reminds me to check consumables and non consumables, consumables are medicine/tissues, etc and non consumable would be cool mist humidifier, reusable ice packs, heating pad, etc. No late night trips to 7-11, late night pharmacy (though my Walmart is open til 11pm). I even have go to 5 min. dinner I make in the microwave ex. 1 can hearty beef and vegetable soup + one package cooked ramen noodle for 2 (generous amount) or 2 adults 2 children with sliced buttered bread.
One thing I did learn that I think is share worthy, though I could be the last to know, lol, is using generic Claritin for snotty illnesses. Dries everything up and I can get a bottle for $0.04 a dose vs a cold medicine $0.21-$0.55 a dose. Can be use for children also but in the children’s dosage.
I like to stack savings. I do this in restaurants and stores.
Meal out -
1. Join loyalty program/app
2. Get discounted gift cards online or in stores, frequently get 20% off and pay with rewards credit card.
3. Use a coupon (online, mailer, newspaper), birthday B1G1
4. Alway to much food, order to go box with meal and bag. When meal is delivered, immediately put 1/2 in to go box, then in bag and set aside, now I don’t overeat and have a meal for later.
5. By using coupon, loyalty program knows I’m there.
6. Some restaurants offer points towards meals.
7. Kids eat free night
8. National ? Day! B1G1 burrito at Chipotle on Burritos Day. Free ice cream scoop at Coldstone on National Ice Day! There are National Pretzel, Waffle, Pancake, Pi Day, Doughnut, Pizza, etc.
Wow that is WONDERFUL! Sounds like you’ve really mastered this routine and your money…well done and thanks so much for sharing 🙌🙌🙌
@@JuliannaStyles been doing it a long time now 😃. There is a learning curve to everything we do in life. It’s so important people to understand and give themselves the time, effort and grace to do that learning. It’s easy to be overwhelmed. I always asked myself what I could do differently in an area/situation. And different seasons of life can change the time we have to do things.
@@Freaysclaw56 Very well said, thanks so much for your wisdom!!🙂
I also only buy laundry soap that’s on sale
@@steelersgirl3063 🙌
I believe in God - work hard and prey for abundance and he provides. We don’t need to be frugal - blessed… thank you 🙏.
@@JayPatel-gf9sc Yes God does provide, frugality is a great way to share “extras” with those in need as well, not just keep tucked away for ourselves :)
I am trying to be more frugal in my 40s.
Good for you! Never too late to start 🙌
I spent the most money between 50-60 (i made the most money then), became a minimalist at 62.
Is hard for me
To cut my Yorkies hair but I am getting better it’s expensive grooming
I’ll bet, but good for you for teaching yourself! 🙌🙂
Be proud of being thrifty ❤
@@devorah935 It’s so much fun, I love it 🙌