When a plumber is going to charge for an hour, but it takes less time than that, ask him to do other plumbing things around the house. I asked our plumber about that and he told me I had him for an hour, so what else could he do. I had him check each of our toilets to make sure they looked good…one had something loose that he fixed. He also tightened a few hot water handles that were loose. Little projects, but hopefully they were enough to keep things going a little longer before we need to call him again.
Hi Linda, your plumber is very nice. Mine was so skillful that he finished his job in 20 min and hurried out of the house for the next 14 customers. I don’t think he will give an hour to each customer, otherwise he’ll have a very long day.
An old-fashioned money saver we practice is sitting on our front porch in the evenings. My husband and I watch traffic, chat with one another, chat with neighbors walking by, and just destress. I usually have mending or a crochet project in the works too.
Coffee gets really acidic if left overnight. Prepare the coffee in the coffee maker so that when you walk into the kitchen in the morning you only need to push the on button and let the coffee drip!
My 5 minute time saving is setting a timer for 5 minutes and decluttering 'guilt-free' meaning- it doesn't matter who gave it to, how much it originally cost, if I haven't used it or I don't love it, or if it causes me stress- it goes in to the declutter box in the garage. I find someone who can use the items in the box and that makes me less stressed!
The saying is: "A place for everything, and everything in its place." Where I've seen people go wrong is making those places inconvenient or forgetting to create them at all. If you always stack papers on the corner of your countertop - you OBVIOUSLY need a place to temporarily stash paperwork so you can go through it every week or two. Attach a cute basket to the side of the cabinet. That keeps everything accessible and "front of mind" and keeps your countertop tidy. I always take off my hat and purse when I come in and drop my keys at the door so that they're handy when I go out again. I have a small shelf for the keys and mail, with a hook under it for my purse. and several decorative hooks above it for my hats. Simple. Create the spaces that suit your habits, and your habits help rather than hinder you. Love your tips, Thanks, Emmie.
I spend less than 5 minutes checking our bank account each morning. I guess it's not old fashioned, but it keeps up to date and I do keep an old fashioned checkbook and this ensures that O have it up to date.
Omg I love this tip”know what you are having for dinner”! Better yet, know what your next meal will be! Prepping your food will save you from impulse buying when you are hungry!!
I found a loaf of sliced french bread that was half off. It took me 5 minutes to mix up some garlic butter, smear it on the bread and put the buttered slices on a baking sheet to freeze. When frozen, I put them back in the original bag that I saved. Now, I can take out what I need for my husband and I. It took no time at all!
Another wonderful video! I can't think of a five-minute hack but my favorite no-cost thing to do is sit on my balcony with a good book and a cup of hot tea. I have lots of pretty trees around me and chirping birds, it's just very peaceful. God bless you and keep you.
My Mom was such a wise woman. She always said “put up not down” meaning put it away don’t lay it down for later. She also taught me when you leave room looks around for things that 26:34 go in the room you are into. Don’t go empty handed. Mom’s home was always neat and tidy.
Right now my 5 minute tip is... when you see weeds in the garden, go ahead and pull them out. This way they won't get overwhelming, which we all know that won't take very long if left to continue to grow on their own.
I agree with you. I had work done on my truck and asked if they had a senior citizen discount, he said since I was so nice they'd take $100.00 off. Never hurts to ask the worst they can do is say no. I found also at our local coo- op they have to charge you five percent more if you use a debit or credit card,, so I use cash and actually spend less.
It's because the banks charge the smaller businesses higher fees than the bigger businesses to accept credit/debit cards. They can't absorb those fees with all the other increases in the costs of running a business. We buy equipment from a local bee keeper store. She had to start charging 3% for card use and quit giving discounts for cash. Her wholesale cost has increased, she is trying to keep her prices down as best as she can.
Great tips! Some other 5 min or less things I do: make my bed every morning. It sets me up in a good mood and there’s nothing better than falling into a nicely made bed after a long day. I wipe down the bathroom sink and toilet each morning and sweep the floor. Keeps it looking nice and not getting grimey. When I get home from the grocery store & have bought components for salad, i make the salad right away (undressed) and put it in the fridge w/ a paper towel to absorb moisture. Then I have salad at the ready & ingredients don’t go to waste.
Every evening I put thinks in place, like straiten the pillows on the couch, put thinks in the sink, whipe my kitchen counter top. In the morning I bring my glass for the night to the kitchen, straighten the pillows air the bed and make breakfast in a ( resenably) neat kitchen
I take five minutes before heading to bed to soak the beans I will be using the next day. In the morning I take five minutes to start the beans cooking - then they will be cooking during the time I am prepping for the day, making breakfast, feeding our critters and doing outside chores. Thanks for the video.
Vacuum pack those quilts/blankets (also clothes and pillows) to take a lot less space. They are valuable if no heat for the beds and also windows and doorways to keep a room warmer. Thank you for all the wonderful tips and reminders!! A 5-minute or less thing we try to do is have the paper shredder in a handy place to immediately shred the junk mail as it comes in - there is so much of it! The soup looked delicious, and I can't wait to make a version of it with our need-to-use-up items. Thank you and God bless you both! 💕
Great tips. My five minute time saver is making our bed every morning and opening all the curtains and the windows in the house. I set a timer for five minutes at night to shower and shave my legs. I give myself seven minutes on the nights I wash my hair. I put a cup of cold water from our fridge in the microwave every morning for three minutes to make my instant coffee. While the microwave is going, I empty and refill our dog's water and food and I change her puppy pad before the microwave is done. I'm always thinking of ways to be more efficient.
I just found your channel in the last couple of months and your tips are always so helpful! I’m making a lot of frugal changes in my life and it’s comforting to be welcomed into your home every week, encouraging me to keep going. Take care! ❤
You inspired me to deep clean my kitchen surfaces. I had way too many plants blocking my windows and taking up counter space! And a tea and a spice rack that I put away. It's not perfect but it's a start.🎉😘👍
I love the lilacs on your counter! I miss them from when I lived it CT as a kid. Last weekend I finally dropped off the donations that were in my trunk for too long. I also dropped off newspapers from Dad to the animal rescue group where I got Charley from. I relax watching your videos! My tip is I plan the night before what I'm bringing to work for lunch. I drove a young man I work with through Burger King this week and his combo was almost $18! I was in shock and can't stop talking about it.
My 5 min de stress is watching the bees zubbing in the flowers in my little garden. Though I have to day that watching turns to working which is a pleasure 😁
If you make soups and buy broth, stock, bone broth. Save money and store meat bones in the freezer and make bone broth for these products and you can flavor them how ever you like. What once was trash can save you lots of money buying broth. Just let it simmer on stove on a low temp or in a crock pot if you have one. Best during the cold season if using wood stoves for heat. Also when buying chicken, buy whole chicken instead of cuts. Cuts cost more and they take the bones off most cuts. So I buy whole and part them out or cook whole depending on what I want it for.
Professional services that come to your home have a minimum charge just for showing up. You were fortunate to get money off of your bill. Love your channel!!!
A minimum trip charge is pretty normal around here, too. The company should have made that clear, though, at the time when the appointment was being made.
I actually cleaned out my kitchen cabinets the other day. Ohhh myyy goodness what a difference. I had so many things I hadn’t used in ages and everything looks so nice. Yes I feel so good about it. My grandson helped me so it didn’t take that long. Love from Missouri
My five minutes every evening is make sure everything in the kitchen is stored away. I then prepare the coffee pot for breakfast and organise breakfast items. When I awake, the morning is mine for Bible study and classical stretch as all I had to do was hit the on button of the coffee pot and retrieve breakfast items. 💙
Several of these tips really hit home for me. Ants showed up in my kitchen double sink for the first time in 17 years of living in this house. I spread some peppermint oil around both drains. I’ll try the orange infused vinegar on my counters. I now keep my sinks empty. Dirty dishes get rinsed and go straight to the DW. I run the DW about once a week. I planned to make a peanut butter sandwich for lunch the next day and notice the jar lid was loose (it was on the counter instead of put away). Ants were in the peanut butter jar! Luckily, it was a small jar and close to empty. It would have been worse if the jar was large and nearly full. I also buy flowers at the grocery store. When the flowers are for myself, I look for them on clearance. Several times lately, I’ve purchase large bouquet for about $10 with enough stems to fill one large vase with roses and greens and another large vase with lilies and other mixed blooms. My daughter also brought lilacs from her bush and I just love those. I noticed you had some lilacs on your counter, too. Love the heavenly scent.
I recently bought the Star Gazer Lilly bouquet at the store, such a wonderful and unique sent and brought a lot of joy to the household. Thank you for sharing your ants resolution.
While the ads run I do little tasks around the house. 😀 The biggest thing that gives me peace and calms my mind is watching the birds and creatures in my yard. 💜 I hope you both have a beautiful day☀️
My destresser is in the morning after I've taken care of our barn critters, walked and fed the dogs I make myself a cup of tea and just sit on the front deck and enjoy some quiet me time. Watching the birds, listening to their songs and watching the dogs just sniff around and playing is just relaxing to me. Your soup looked good, I love soup any day of the week lol. Great tips!!
I reuse plastic freezer bags ! I wash them ! They are expensive so if wash and reuse don’t have buy so soon. I even wash and reuse straws ! Yes I’m frugal lol but small things save money ! ❤ your videos!
I would give the broken taco shell chips a light spritz of oil so the seasoning adheres better. Great use-up idea. I have done this with extra corn tortillas I have. I quarter them, spritz with a little oil, add salt and bake until golden and crisp.
I have done that with tortilla wraps to make chips. It's only me so I can make one serving at a time and don't have a big bag of chips sitting in the cupboard that will go stale.
I really relax by playing solitaire for a few minutes on my cell phone. Going out to the yard and checking on my cat and plants is also a rewarding thing. Harvesting and cleaning some weeds is a fun way to stay connected with nature. Its awesome.
Great ideas. We have stopped eating out and cooking all meals at home. I like to color to distress or not to go out and shop. We only grocery shop every two weeks not unless something comes on sale and we need to stock up. Have a blessed week!
Every morning while I’m waiting for my coffee I empty my dishwasher and then it’s ready to load during the day. When I go to the grocery store I try to park next to the cart returns. It’s safer to unload and leave faster.
"Just in case" items are typical for the mindset of poor people. If you know you could buy one if you needed it, you could and would get rid of at least 2 or3 of those blankets. You might want to put one of them in the trunk of your car. It is good for emergency.
Turn off the light when you walk out of the room. Use the night time for doing anything that will cost less to use while we are sleeping (dishwasher, washer, dryer, etc). Make it work for you. If others tell you to do something on a certain day or time but that’s not the best time for you, put it (the task) in where it makes sense for you to do it. Others aren’t living your life & you don’t need permission to do it in a timeframe that works for someone else but not you.Write a list that shows what you have that needs to be used up ESPECIALLY the perishables… then look up items that you could make with what you have on hand or 1-2 extra items. ADD IT INTO your menu plan (or menu plan-ish like we do lol)
Great list! I keep a shopping list on my phone in a shared note with my husband. That way, we can both update it as needed. I also tidy up the kitchen and living room before bed each night. It takes no more than 5 minutes, but walking into those rooms in the morning is much more relaxing when everything in them is in its place.
TIP: Menu Planning. I made a list of 30 favorite dinner meals and sorted them by protein. I put the recipes in a binder behind the list. My own personal cookbook. I go to this list as a resource to make menu planning for the week easy. Yes I try new recipes regularly however, this list is a known personal preference. Blessings to you and yours.
OMG! LOL when you said Paul suggested check your trunk of your car. I thought you were going to say, you may need to hide a body. Just kidding. But that is what my brain said!!
I buy whole spices and grind them. (Exception: turmeric which I get from a reputable source.) So fresh, healthy, flavorful! Who knows how long store-bought spices in bottles have been lying around?
I load my dish washer at night after dinner and it has a timer. So after everyone has their dessert or bed time snack I close and set it to run after the peak hours for electricity are over. This both saves money and we can just get our coffee cups out. I un load and reset everything while he is at work. It saves us money and the kitchen looks clean in the morning too.
Great video as always! Here are a couple things I do on a regular basis. I keep separate lists of food and non-food staples on my phone. I mark which items need to be restocked as needed and do a full inventory check once a month. I never run out of items and always have a backup in case I run out. As my storage is extremely limited, I only have one of an item in storage for when I run out. For example, toothpaste. I will have one open tube and one backup tube. When I finish one and move the other one up to use it, I put it on my list to restock. For most items, both food and non-food items, I use the generic/store brand so it ends up being cheaper for me to get one item, when needed, instead of a sale where I would buy 3-5 items. I just don’t have the storage room so bulk purchases are not advantages to me. Another thing I do is to go through my house on a routine and continual basis, starting at the front door, or starting from the left of the doorway, I go around a room, declutter and clean (similar to your 5 minute declutter routine). It sort of like spring cleaning but on a continual basis. Some days I will take 5 minutes and some days I take 30 minutes, it depends on my schedule and my mood that day. Every week, on the day before trash day, I walk around my entire house looking for things to throw away (or to donate). Doing this once a week allows me to take note of the things I need to use or get rid of (along the lines of just-in-case items). I clean out my car when I get home, no matter where I’ve been. I love a clean car! I keep one shelf in my fridge for leftovers. My grandsons and my roommate know that if it on that shelf, they can eat it. I also have fresh fruit & vegetables ready to go and my grandsons know they can always eat them. I also keep one cupboard shelf with their favorite snacks so they know anything on that shelf is theirs. They always ask me first but I make sure I have things ready for when they are here. They are 11 & 13 and are here 1-3 times a week. I keep a list of home projects that I need to work on. Then as time and money allow, I start working on projects. Today I am replacing the rollers on my shower door and will clean the doors and tracks. I will also recaulk where needed. I am also working on my yard and garden as time and weather allows (is spring here yet or are we still in winter?? 😂) My big job this coming summer is to paint my kitchen cabinets and then update my counters.
Lord I feel you about the “are we still in Winter?” remark - it’s completely ridiculous here in the UK, I feel like I have been wearing thermals to keep warm my entire life!
@stowie7733. I have just painted my kitchen cabinets, put new knobs on and updated my worktops with vinyl wrap, it looks like a new kitchen, everyone’s commented how lovely it looks. It cost a fraction of the cost of a new kitchen!
Wonderful tips!! One thing I do if frying meats, not bacon, I fry mine in water! It turns out beautiful and so delicious. With my spices I arrange my so different.. my spices I use the most is in front and layer the others higher in back so you see what you have. These are in an order as what we use them for. Wired I know but it works for us!! Emmy I am so guilty of making a pile of things on the end of the table!! I’m really trying to break everyone’s habit! Also just in case! I’m getting better . I’m just being honest. One thing with putting lids back on along with when you have squeeze containers take time to give it a quick wipe!! The other things you mentioned I do. My son when he went on house calls for a co. he worked for he always ask if there was anything else he could do for them. Telling them the co. Charges for one hour. He felt it was really unfair not telling them. Then everyone started asking for him to be sent for any maintenance!! He did not tell the co.!! Lol!!!
Hi Emmy, Paul and Dixie. Loved this video. An idea to control your just in case pile of quilts is to get the air storage bags. I got some at dollar store or maybe can find at thrift store. It will make that pile down to size of one of those quilts. So many great hints. Helps to keep house tidy, will eliminate build up and cut down on having to do heavy-duty housework.
If you rolled your quilts rather than folding them, they would probably not take up as much room and might also be more “aesthetic” (like that matters!) so you might feel a little less ambivalent about keeping them..?
Hi Emmy. Good video. We can’t hang laundry outside and due to humidity we use our energy saver clothes dryer. It only takes a minute but if you shake open the clothing & towels from the washing machine they will dry faster and be less tangled & wrinkled. Enjoy the little house And I want to mention that when we travel , we use old pillow cases for dirty clothes instead of plastic to allow clothes to air and not get musty
I live in the NC. When you said drawer I couldn't quite understand what you were saying until I saw the drawer lol. I'm sure you've experienced the same when y'all are in SC. My old fashioned tip: I don't have carpet in my house but I do have rugs. To save money on electricity I bought an old fashioned carpet sweeper. Every morning while the coffee is brewing I use the sweeper on my living room rug. Thanks for your tips!
This was an informative video, Emmy and Paul. I’ve never considered doing 5-minute clean up sessions; I look at the bathroom or at the kitchen and feel very overwhelmed. I’m hoping this idea of 5-minute sessions will be something that can spark motivation to at least get started on the problem areas in our home. I will say that ever since we had my husband’s bathroom remodeled, he is very careful to wipe down the ceramic tile shower walls at the end of each shower. He really has a sense of pride in wanting to maintain the beauty of his new space. 😊
I hung a small squeegee in my shower under the towel rack. It's each to dry the walls after every shower, which really helps in the long term to keep it all clean.
Emmy, when our children were little, well, even when they were teenagers, I would set a time and have a 5 or 10 minute "cleaning blitz". It's amazing how much can be done in such a small amount of time if you just stay focused on the task at hand.
Hi Emmy and Paul, Hope you are enjoying still the little house and getting lots accomplished. A quick 5-minute pick up is to wipe down my ceiling fans. Best time is right before I strip the linens to wash them. That way, any dust falls down onto the sheets to be washed. Also, I have a bowl on our hutch which easily becomes my catch-all for papers to be filed or otherwise to be dealt with. Once a week, usually on bill paying day, we go thru that bunch of stuff. And Emmy, a thought on perhaps a future video: could you go over some RUclips basics? For instance, do you get yt credit when we like or comment on others' comments? Thank you! Barb
Yes exactly! If you watch our ads we get paid. Thumbs up and comments help the video to be pushed out to a wider audience. So those are very very helpful as well!
I label my containers that I have put my leftovers in. I use a sharpie marker and blue or green painters tape, or even plain masking tape. I put the date and what's inside. (One time I forgot and my husband reheated his dinner. He said the "rice" tasted off. When I went to check, he had taken the container with my unsweetened cooked oatmeal. 😂😂 ) By labeling and dating, we know what it is and when it was cooked. No mystery dishes, or scratching our heads wondering when we cooked something. Saves time and money.
So smart! I like to buy bulk pasta, nuts, spices, beans, and grains from the bulk store. I always regret when I forget to label them clearly. I'm making a master list of their "codes" so I can figure out which is which at home. Will add the tape and marker to my bag of lidded jars for bulk purchasing. Thanks!
Emmy, your just incase quilts, if you can get some bags that you suck the air outta- not sure the name- maybe space saver bags. I use these and then you can suck all the air out or a lot of it and they will be kept clean until you do need them, one in each bag will mean you only open one use wash and dry and return to bag keeping everything clean. And they save so much room. Hope this helps you.
I store my toaster in the cabinet but I put on a cookie sheet to catch ant crumbs and just wipe it out as needed. I bought the cookie sheet at Goodwill at little tarnished but fine for holding my toaster
Just finished a quick run through of the spice cupboard. Consolidated and cleared out to the downstairs any duplicate spices and made a list of spices to replace.
I love flowers from Trader Joe's and vases, mason jars, etc from Goodwill. In 5 mins, I like to clean my dishwasher filter or lint in the dryer. Also only takes 5 mins to clean the disposal with some baking soda and vinegar.
The lint catcher you need to clean after each use. When you see how much comes out you appreciate hanging your clothes to dry rather than using the dryer. So much less wear on your clothes. Doing that, makes my clothes stay nice much much longer, - and i save electricity.
I make soup in my crockpot at least twice a month for us. We are household of 2 and this last us several days. My husband text me yesterday and said he was coming home for lunch for our German chicken vegetable cabbage soup with sour cream. It’s a family favorite.
I’m surprised you bought Trader Joes ranch seasoning when there are many recipes for it online. I make mine according to Mary’s Nest (a RUclipsr) recipe. It’s delicious and very easy!
I love you channel so much, but my most favorite is your frugal meal ideas. I may spend a weekend back tracking and writing down some of your past ideas/recipes. Thank you for all that you guys do.
One thing I do that takes just a few minutes is once a week, check to make sure each bathroom has extra toilet paper within easy reach of the toilet. For those times when someone forgot to replace the roll, or the roll runs out and you need a little more. :) it's also a way to see if you need to restock toilet paper. Thanks for your videos!
I use my toaster every day, but when I'm done with it, I slide it into the cabinet. No need for it to stay on the counter all the time when I use it for 2 minutes a day! It just takes a second or two to put it away. Something funny, Emmy.....I always wonder if the outside of your fridge is covered with 'stuff'! Mine is and I hate it. I'll bet yours is clean and tidy. 😂. And Emmy! Please tell me how I can quit saving those wonderful FAGE yogurt containers!! I use them in the freezer, but do I really need every single one?? I truly can't seem to throw them away because they are so nice and sturdy.
Lol! I do have a couple things on the front of my fridge. I have a calendar and some Bible quotes. I need to know how many yogurt containers you have lol🤣
My tip is: Whenever I leave a room, I quickly check, if there's any item, that does belong to the room I'm heading to. This way, I never have to take time to tidy up, it's always tidied up.
the clean up looks amazing before throwing out old spices i always check if any can be used for gardening, diy or potpurris or draw fresheners. Same with baking supplies, old baking soda, left over vinegar, chilly powder, mint, thyme, etc. I put a 5 minute song up and try to fold as many clothes as possible, can even be turned into a game with children, whoever does most wins.
A money-saving tip: I love smoothies, but I don’t want to buy them in a shop! I used to get one occasionally from Costco for $2.99, but even that seemed superfluous. I invested in a great, economical blender (Ninja Twisti - the same one my boyfriend has used at his house for a long time), and I make smoothies with frozen bananas, fruit from my fruit trees, dates from Costco, and fruit I find on sale. I freeze fruit whenever necessary, so it won’t go bad before I can use it. I also add ingredients such as oats, vanilla extract, and almond milk, which give my smoothies added flavor, texture, nutrients, and fiber.
What a fabulous video! My favorite tip takes (usually) less than a minute. Any time I leave a room, I grab anything that doesn’t belong & take it with me. Easy peasy & nothing ever really piles up. I also wanted to say, I was tickled to see we have the exact same “lazy Suzan” spice rack! 😁 I don’t know what I’d do without mine. Thanks again & blessings.❤️🙏🏼
Another great video! I thought about you yesterday when I was at a yard sale. I found a Better Homes and Garden cookbook from 1941 for $1. Yes, I bought it 😊
for your just incase pile like stuff I keep mine in vaccume sealed bags so they take up less space and won't get moths and stuff and I put a silica gel packet you get from shoe boxes or purses and stuff to make sure they won't hold moisture in them the reason I mention this is because I got rid of some of my blankets before and regret it because the quality of blankets they make now aren't the same and cost way more than they used to where I live for the toothpaste cap they have a flip cap for the colgate brand here in Canada and you can keep the cap when you are done and out it on your toothpaste tube too I also just seen a good oven cleaning hack the other day I thought y'all might like - if you put water and half a lemon into a baking dish in the oven for about 10-15 minsutes without the lid until it steams up in there then let the oven cool a bit you can easily wipe off the dirt and grease (use the lemon if need me for any heavier grease deposits) this way you don't have to scrub or use that harsh oven spray that stinks and is hard to remove
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When a plumber is going to charge for an hour, but it takes less time than that, ask him to do other plumbing things around the house. I asked our plumber about that and he told me I had him for an hour, so what else could he do. I had him check each of our toilets to make sure they looked good…one had something loose that he fixed. He also tightened a few hot water handles that were loose. Little projects, but hopefully they were enough to keep things going a little longer before we need to call him again.
Great idea for next time! Thanks!
That's brilliant! I feel so dumb now.
My mother use to make coffee and cookies...., 😁
Hi Linda, your plumber is very nice. Mine was so skillful that he finished his job in 20 min and hurried out of the house for the next 14 customers. I don’t think he will give an hour to each customer, otherwise he’ll have a very long day.
Thats brilliant!
An old-fashioned money saver we practice is sitting on our front porch in the evenings. My husband and I watch traffic, chat with one another, chat with neighbors walking by, and just destress. I usually have mending or a crochet project in the works too.
I love this so much! Perfect evening!
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Emmy: welcome sweet friends
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Yay!! Thank you😁
Prepare your coffee the night before & pick out your clothes the night before, too. Such a huge time saver! God bless!
Absolutely right Kelli! God bless you as well, thank you!
Coffee gets really acidic if left overnight. Prepare the coffee in the coffee maker so that when you walk into the kitchen in the morning you only need to push the on button and let the coffee drip!
@@annsaunders5768 thanks. Now I know why in my culture we were told not to drink ciffee after it was made and left overnight.
I try to take 5 minutes of QUIET time in morning to reflect on thankfulness and ask for strength to accomplish the day!
Your soup looks delicious! ❤
Now that’s a great way to spend five minutes for sure! Thank you Antoinette!
My 5 minute time saving is setting a timer for 5 minutes and decluttering 'guilt-free' meaning- it doesn't matter who gave it to, how much it originally cost, if I haven't used it or I don't love it, or if it causes me stress- it goes in to the declutter box in the garage. I find someone who can use the items in the box and that makes me less stressed!
I really love that Amanda! Sometimes we hang onto things because of sentiment or guilt!
The saying is: "A place for everything, and everything in its place." Where I've seen people go wrong is making those places inconvenient or forgetting to create them at all. If you always stack papers on the corner of your countertop - you OBVIOUSLY need a place to temporarily stash paperwork so you can go through it every week or two. Attach a cute basket to the side of the cabinet. That keeps everything accessible and "front of mind" and keeps your countertop tidy. I always take off my hat and purse when I come in and drop my keys at the door so that they're handy when I go out again. I have a small shelf for the keys and mail, with a hook under it for my purse. and several decorative hooks above it for my hats. Simple. Create the spaces that suit your habits, and your habits help rather than hinder you. Love your tips, Thanks, Emmie.
Yes I obviously do you need a basket there lol
When going from one room to another I look for something I can bring with me and put away.
I spend less than 5 minutes checking our bank account each morning. I guess it's not old fashioned, but it keeps up to date and I do keep an old fashioned checkbook and this ensures that O have it up to date.
Very smart Roxie!
Omg I love this tip”know what you are having for dinner”! Better yet, know what your next meal will be! Prepping your food will save you from impulse buying when you are hungry!!
It really is a game changer!
I found a loaf of sliced french bread that was half off. It took me 5 minutes to mix up some garlic butter, smear it on the bread and put the buttered slices on a baking sheet to freeze. When frozen, I put them back in the original bag that I saved. Now, I can take out what I need for my husband and I. It took no time at all!
Yes! We love to do that!
Another wonderful video! I can't think of a five-minute hack but my favorite no-cost thing to do is sit on my balcony with a good book and a cup of hot tea. I have lots of pretty trees around me and chirping birds, it's just very peaceful. God bless you and keep you.
Barbara I love that the most! Thank you so much for sharing! God bless you as well
My Mom was such a wise woman. She always said “put up not down” meaning put it away don’t lay it down for later. She also taught me when you leave room looks around for things that 26:34 go in the room you are into. Don’t go empty handed. Mom’s home was always neat and tidy.
Love that Jackie! Your mom was a smart woman
That's awesome. Did you heed your mum's advice?
I’ve been subscribed since you had around 700 subscribers & look at you now nearly at 50,000 👏🏻
Yay! Zoe thank you so much for sticking with us! We appreciate you so much!
Right now my 5 minute tip is... when you see weeds in the garden, go ahead and pull them out. This way they won't get overwhelming, which we all know that won't take very long if left to continue to grow on their own.
Great tip!
I agree with you. I had work done on my truck and asked if they had a senior citizen discount, he said since I was so nice they'd take $100.00 off. Never hurts to ask the worst they can do is say no. I found also at our local coo- op they have to charge you five percent more if you use a debit or credit card,, so I use cash and actually spend less.
Yes! That up charge for credit cards is creeping in everywhere
It's because the banks charge the smaller businesses higher fees than the bigger businesses to accept credit/debit cards. They can't absorb those fees with all the other increases in the costs of running a business. We buy equipment from a local bee keeper store. She had to start charging 3% for card use and quit giving discounts for cash. Her wholesale cost has increased, she is trying to keep her prices down as best as she can.
Great tips! Some other 5 min or less things I do: make my bed every morning. It sets me up in a good mood and there’s nothing better than falling into a nicely made bed after a long day. I wipe down the bathroom sink and toilet each morning and sweep the floor. Keeps it looking nice and not getting grimey. When I get home from the grocery store & have bought components for salad, i make the salad right away (undressed) and put it in the fridge w/ a paper towel to absorb moisture. Then I have salad at the ready & ingredients don’t go to waste.
All great tips Gretchen! We always make our bed as well! Thanks for being here
Im with you, except for the books. I can no more get rid of a book than I can one a member of my family!! Books come in, they don't leave ;)
Love that! We all have our priorities!
Every evening I put thinks in place, like straiten the pillows on the couch, put thinks in the sink, whipe my kitchen counter top.
In the morning I bring my glass for the night to the kitchen, straighten the pillows air the bed and make breakfast in a ( resenably) neat kitchen
Yes! It just starts the tone of the day on a positive note!
Thank you!!! Money saving tip...use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without!!
Much truth!
I take five minutes before heading to bed to soak the beans I will be using the next day. In the morning I take five minutes to start the beans cooking - then they will be cooking during the time I am prepping for the day, making breakfast, feeding our critters and doing outside chores. Thanks for the video.
That’s such a great idea! Thanks for watching and sharing!
Vacuum pack those quilts/blankets (also clothes and pillows) to take a lot less space. They are valuable if no heat for the beds and also windows and doorways to keep a room warmer. Thank you for all the wonderful tips and reminders!! A 5-minute or less thing we try to do is have the paper shredder in a handy place to immediately shred the junk mail as it comes in - there is so much of it! The soup looked delicious, and I can't wait to make a version of it with our need-to-use-up items. Thank you and God bless you both! 💕
Lulu great tip on the shredder! That’s when we’re going to start to do! God bless you as well!
Great tips. My five minute time saver is making our bed every morning and opening all the curtains and the windows in the house. I set a timer for five minutes at night to shower and shave my legs. I give myself seven minutes on the nights I wash my hair. I put a cup of cold water from our fridge in the microwave every morning for three minutes to make my instant coffee. While the microwave is going, I empty and refill our dog's water and food and I change her puppy pad before the microwave is done. I'm always thinking of ways to be more efficient.
Yes! I think being efficient help so much throughout our day! Great tips!
I just found your channel in the last couple of months and your tips are always so helpful! I’m making a lot of frugal changes in my life and it’s comforting to be welcomed into your home every week, encouraging me to keep going. Take care! ❤
Roman I am so glad you found us as well! Thank you for watching and sharing!
If you don't have ac in the summer, plug in crock pot in garage or on back porch!!!
I put my toaster oven out on the porch last summer, and it kept the kitchen much cooler than in past years.
You inspired me to deep clean my kitchen surfaces. I had way too many plants blocking my windows and taking up counter space! And a tea and a spice rack that I put away. It's not perfect but it's a start.🎉😘👍
Yay! Janet that is wonderful! I bet it looks beautiful!
DixieBelle and Paul and Emmy Ritzi and I send Cheer from Texas ❤❤❤
Cheers right back Wanda and Ritzy💕
I love the lilacs on your counter! I miss them from when I lived it CT as a kid. Last weekend I finally dropped off the donations that were in my trunk for too long. I also dropped off newspapers from Dad to the animal rescue group where I got Charley from. I relax watching your videos! My tip is I plan the night before what I'm bringing to work for lunch. I drove a young man I work with through Burger King this week and his combo was almost $18! I was in shock and can't stop talking about it.
Yikes $18 for Burger King! You are so smart to prepare the evening before!
My 5 min de stress is watching the bees zubbing in the flowers in my little garden. Though I have to day that watching turns to working which is a pleasure 😁
I agree Merryl! Instant relaxation!
Tip: by spritzing your old broken taco shells with a bit of oil then add your seasonings it will stick better before you heat them in your oven.
Thanks for the tip!
Thanks!
You can actually use water too if you don't want to add anymore fat to the chips.
If you make soups and buy broth, stock, bone broth. Save money and store meat bones in the freezer and make bone broth for these products and you can flavor them how ever you like. What once was trash can save you lots of money buying broth. Just let it simmer on stove on a low temp or in a crock pot if you have one. Best during the cold season if using wood stoves for heat. Also when buying chicken, buy whole chicken instead of cuts. Cuts cost more and they take the bones off most cuts. So I buy whole and part them out or cook whole depending on what I want it for.
Yes! Our latest video we talked all about that! No buying broth for us this year lol
Professional services that come to your home have a minimum charge just for showing up. You were fortunate to get money off of your bill.
Love your channel!!!
A minimum trip charge is pretty normal around here, too. The company should have made that clear, though, at the time when the appointment was being made.
I actually cleaned out my kitchen cabinets the other day. Ohhh myyy goodness what a difference. I had so many things I hadn’t used in ages and everything looks so nice. Yes I feel so good about it. My grandson helped me so it didn’t take that long. Love from Missouri
Love that Marilyn! It’s amazing what a little bit of decluttering can do!
My five minutes every evening is make sure everything in the kitchen is stored away.
I then prepare the coffee pot for breakfast and organise breakfast items.
When I awake, the morning is mine for Bible study and classical stretch as all I had to do was hit the on button of the coffee pot and retrieve breakfast items. 💙
Alisha that is perfect!! Paul always sets his coffee up the night before too!
Vacuum seal your blankets in a storage bag by using your vacuum to save space.
Great idea! Thanks
That was a great vid! Tip to the community: Sometimes after I watch, I re-watch with the volume off and let the ads run.
Thank you so much! That helps us immensely!
Several of these tips really hit home for me. Ants showed up in my kitchen double sink for the first time in 17 years of living in this house. I spread some peppermint oil around both drains. I’ll try the orange infused vinegar on my counters. I now keep my sinks empty. Dirty dishes get rinsed and go straight to the DW. I run the DW about once a week.
I planned to make a peanut butter sandwich for lunch the next day and notice the jar lid was loose (it was on the counter instead of put away). Ants were in the peanut butter jar! Luckily, it was a small jar and close to empty. It would have been worse if the jar was large and nearly full.
I also buy flowers at the grocery store. When the flowers are for myself, I look for them on clearance. Several times lately, I’ve purchase large bouquet for about $10 with enough stems to fill one large vase with roses and greens and another large vase with lilies and other mixed blooms. My daughter also brought lilacs from her bush and I just love those. I noticed you had some lilacs on your counter, too. Love the heavenly scent.
So glad you enjoyed the video! Yes! Lilacs have the most amazing smell! Thanks so much for sharing and watching!
I recently bought the Star Gazer Lilly bouquet at the store, such a wonderful and unique sent and brought a lot of joy to the household. Thank you for sharing your ants resolution.
While the ads run I do little tasks around the house. 😀
The biggest thing that gives me peace and calms my mind is watching the birds and creatures in my yard. 💜 I hope you both have a beautiful day☀️
Thank you so much for letting the ads run! It helps a lot!
My destresser is in the morning after I've taken care of our barn critters, walked and fed the dogs I make myself a cup of tea and just sit on the front deck and enjoy some quiet me time. Watching the birds, listening to their songs and watching the dogs just sniff around and playing is just relaxing to me. Your soup looked good, I love soup any day of the week lol. Great tips!!
That sounds so tranquil and wonderful!
I reuse plastic freezer bags ! I wash them ! They are expensive so if wash and reuse don’t have buy so soon. I even wash and reuse straws ! Yes I’m frugal lol but small things save money ! ❤ your videos!
I would give the broken taco shell chips a light spritz of oil so the seasoning adheres better. Great use-up idea. I have done this with extra corn tortillas I have. I quarter them, spritz with a little oil, add salt and bake until golden and crisp.
I have done that with tortilla wraps to make chips. It's only me so I can make one serving at a time and don't have a big bag of chips sitting in the cupboard that will go stale.
A good use of five minutes is to work on decluttering email.
Definitely
The canned bean water can be used as an egg substitute in baking. I’ve done it with jiffy cornbread and a cake mix
I really relax by playing solitaire for a few minutes on my cell phone. Going out to the yard and checking on my cat and plants is also a rewarding thing. Harvesting and cleaning some weeds is a fun way to stay connected with nature. Its awesome.
Love those tips!
Great ideas. We have stopped eating out and cooking all meals at home. I like to color to distress or not to go out and shop. We only grocery shop every two weeks not unless something comes on sale and we need to stock up. Have a blessed week!
Deana that’s a great idea!
Every morning while I’m waiting for my coffee I empty my dishwasher and then it’s ready to load during the day. When I go to the grocery store I try to park next to the cart returns. It’s safer to unload and leave faster.
Great tips! Thanks for sharing!
Soup looks great! It was great to see u again. Happy Friday
Happy Friday Sandra!
My no cost way relax is watching you 😊❤️
Yay! Best tip yet Francine❤️💕🌸
"Just in case" items are typical for the mindset of poor people. If you know you could buy one if you needed it, you could and would get rid of at least 2 or3 of those blankets.
You might want to put one of them in the trunk of your car. It is good for emergency.
Well, we are not poor thank God lol. I think it’s the point of more security if something were to happen. We have quilts to keep us and others warm…
Turn off the light when you walk out of the room. Use the night time for doing anything that will cost less to use while we are sleeping (dishwasher, washer, dryer, etc). Make it work for you. If others tell you to do something on a certain day or time but that’s not the best time for you, put it (the task) in where it makes sense for you to do it. Others aren’t living your life & you don’t need permission to do it in a timeframe that works for someone else but not you.Write a list that shows what you have that needs to be used up ESPECIALLY the perishables… then look up items that you could make with what you have on hand or 1-2 extra items. ADD IT INTO your menu plan (or menu plan-ish like we do lol)
You reminded me, my son came around and told me I have too much clutter and I have to throw 80% of it out.
Great list! I keep a shopping list on my phone in a shared note with my husband. That way, we can both update it as needed. I also tidy up the kitchen and living room before bed each night. It takes no more than 5 minutes, but walking into those rooms in the morning is much more relaxing when everything in them is in its place.
That’s a great idea with the shopping list! Thanks so much for sharing and watching!
Same!
@@FrugalMoneySaver Thanks! 😄
Great video. My favorite part was when you 2 screamed as you opened the cabinets.
Lol! Thanks for watching Kathleen!
TIP: Menu Planning. I made a list of 30 favorite dinner meals and sorted them by protein. I put the recipes in a binder behind the list. My own personal cookbook. I go to this list as a resource to make menu planning for the week easy. Yes I try new recipes regularly however, this list is a known personal preference. Blessings to you and yours.
That's creative and money saving for sure!
A place for everything and everything in it‘a place. I try to keep up with that!
Kathy that is so smart and true!
OMG! LOL when you said Paul suggested check your trunk of your car. I thought you were going to say, you may need to hide a body. Just kidding. But that is what my brain said!!
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I buy whole spices and grind them. (Exception: turmeric which I get from a reputable source.) So fresh, healthy, flavorful! Who knows how long store-bought spices in bottles have been lying around?
True…
I load my dish washer at night after dinner and it has a timer. So after everyone has their dessert or bed time snack I close and set it to run after the peak hours for electricity are over. This both saves money and we can just get our coffee cups out. I un load and reset everything while he is at work. It saves us money and the kitchen looks clean in the morning too.
Great idea Cristy! Thanks for sharing!
Great video as always! Here are a couple things I do on a regular basis. I keep separate lists of food and non-food staples on my phone. I mark which items need to be restocked as needed and do a full inventory check once a month. I never run out of items and always have a backup in case I run out. As my storage is extremely limited, I only have one of an item in storage for when I run out. For example, toothpaste. I will have one open tube and one backup tube. When I finish one and move the other one up to use it, I put it on my list to restock. For most items, both food and non-food items, I use the generic/store brand so it ends up being cheaper for me to get one item, when needed, instead of a sale where I would buy 3-5 items. I just don’t have the storage room so bulk purchases are not advantages to me. Another thing I do is to go through my house on a routine and continual basis, starting at the front door, or starting from the left of the doorway, I go around a room, declutter and clean (similar to your 5 minute declutter routine). It sort of like spring cleaning but on a continual basis. Some days I will take 5 minutes and some days I take 30 minutes, it depends on my schedule and my mood that day. Every week, on the day before trash day, I walk around my entire house looking for things to throw away (or to donate). Doing this once a week allows me to take note of the things I need to use or get rid of (along the lines of just-in-case items). I clean out my car when I get home, no matter where I’ve been. I love a clean car! I keep one shelf in my fridge for leftovers. My grandsons and my roommate know that if it on that shelf, they can eat it. I also have fresh fruit & vegetables ready to go and my grandsons know they can always eat them. I also keep one cupboard shelf with their favorite snacks so they know anything on that shelf is theirs. They always ask me first but I make sure I have things ready for when they are here. They are 11 & 13 and are here 1-3 times a week. I keep a list of home projects that I need to work on. Then as time and money allow, I start working on projects. Today I am replacing the rollers on my shower door and will clean the doors and tracks. I will also recaulk where needed. I am also working on my yard and garden as time and weather allows (is spring here yet or are we still in winter?? 😂) My big job this coming summer is to paint my kitchen cabinets and then update my counters.
Wonderful comment Stowie!! Thank you so much for taking the time to share! Great tips!!
Lord I feel you about the “are we still in Winter?” remark - it’s completely ridiculous here in the UK, I feel like I have been wearing thermals to keep warm my entire life!
Love this!
@stowie7733. I have just painted my kitchen cabinets, put new knobs on and updated my worktops with vinyl wrap, it looks like a new kitchen, everyone’s commented how lovely it looks. It cost a fraction of the cost of a new kitchen!
Rinse off mustard tops before putting in the fridge, also ketchup etc
I relax by reading, doing a puzzle, or word search puzzles. I also love to listen to music to destress.
Wonderful tips!! One thing I do if frying meats, not bacon, I fry mine in water! It turns out beautiful and so delicious. With my spices I arrange my so different.. my spices I use the most is in front and layer the others higher in back so you see what you have. These are in an order as what we use them for. Wired I know but it works for us!! Emmy I am so guilty of making a pile of things on the end of the table!! I’m really trying to break everyone’s habit! Also just in case! I’m getting better . I’m just being honest. One thing with putting lids back on along with when you have squeeze containers take time to give it a quick wipe!! The other things you mentioned I do. My son when he went on house calls for a co. he worked for he always ask if there was anything else he could do for them. Telling them the co. Charges for one hour. He felt it was really unfair not telling them. Then everyone started asking for him to be sent for any maintenance!! He did not tell the co.!! Lol!!!
Jackie, thank you so much for sharing! I have that pile up problem too!
Take time and vacuum and sweep your floors 1 - 2 times a week.
Absolutely!
Hi Emmy, Paul and Dixie. Loved this video. An idea to control your just in case pile of quilts is to get the air storage bags. I got some at dollar store or maybe can find at thrift store. It will make that pile down to size of one of those quilts. So many great hints. Helps to keep house tidy, will eliminate build up and cut down on having to do heavy-duty housework.
So happy you enjoyed the video Carrie!! Great idea for the air storage bags
Quilts require special care if you want to preserve them safely. Storing them in any kind of plastic is not recommended.
I love the dollar store air storage bags. I use them for baby clothes. Works a charm and so much cheaper
If you rolled your quilts rather than folding them, they would probably not take up as much room and might also be more “aesthetic” (like that matters!) so you might feel a little less ambivalent about keeping them..?
Great tips as always ! Hoping you are relaxing & enjoying the little house. Have a blessed weekend.
Yes! Thanks so much Kim!
Hi Emmy. Good video. We can’t hang laundry outside and due to humidity we use our energy saver clothes dryer. It only takes a minute but if you shake open the clothing & towels from the washing machine they will dry faster and be less tangled & wrinkled. Enjoy the little house
And I want to mention that when we travel , we use old pillow cases for dirty clothes instead of plastic to allow clothes to air and not get musty
That's a great idea! Thanks!
Reading, watching some of my favorite u tubers( Frugal Money Saver) and Frugal Queen of France.
Thanks
I live in the NC. When you said drawer I couldn't quite understand what you were saying until I saw the drawer lol. I'm sure you've experienced the same when y'all are in SC.
My old fashioned tip: I don't have carpet in my house but I do have rugs. To save money on electricity I bought an old fashioned carpet sweeper. Every morning while the coffee is brewing I use the sweeper on my living room rug. Thanks for your tips!
Great tip!
D. Paris, I also have an old fashioned carpet sweeper & am very happy with it. It even leaves those "vacuum lines " that I like
This was an informative video, Emmy and Paul. I’ve never considered doing 5-minute clean up sessions; I look at the bathroom or at the kitchen and feel very overwhelmed. I’m hoping this idea of 5-minute sessions will be something that can spark motivation to at least get started on the problem areas in our home. I will say that ever since we had my husband’s bathroom remodeled, he is very careful to wipe down the ceramic tile shower walls at the end of each shower. He really has a sense of pride in wanting to maintain the beauty of his new space. 😊
Thanks so much for watching! I’m so happy you found this video motivating!
I hung a small squeegee in my shower under the towel rack. It's each to dry the walls after every shower, which really helps in the long term to keep it all clean.
Emmy, when our children were little, well, even when they were teenagers, I would set a time and have a 5 or 10 minute "cleaning blitz". It's amazing how much can be done in such a small amount of time if you just stay focused on the task at hand.
Jewel, that is a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
Hi Emmy and Paul, Hope you are enjoying still the little house and getting lots accomplished. A quick 5-minute pick up is to wipe down my ceiling fans. Best time is right before I strip the linens to wash them. That way, any dust falls down onto the sheets to be washed. Also, I have a bowl on our hutch which easily becomes my catch-all for papers to be filed or otherwise to be dealt with. Once a week, usually on bill paying day, we go thru that bunch of stuff.
And Emmy, a thought on perhaps a future video: could you go over some RUclips basics? For instance, do you get yt credit when we like or comment on others' comments? Thank you! Barb
Thanks Barb for your tips as well! Sounds like a great idea thank you!
If you let the ads run, that's how Emmy and Paul get YT revenue. I let the ads run while I'm doing something else. 😊
Yes exactly! If you watch our ads we get paid. Thumbs up and comments help the video to be pushed out to a wider audience. So those are very very helpful as well!
I let the ads run too on my favorite RUclips channels ❤
I do the 5 minute bathroom refresh every other day. Keeps it nice
It really does Becky!
I label my containers that I have put my leftovers in. I use a sharpie marker and blue or green painters tape, or even plain masking tape. I put the date and what's inside. (One time I forgot and my husband reheated his dinner. He said the "rice" tasted off. When I went to check, he had taken the container with my unsweetened cooked oatmeal. 😂😂 ) By labeling and dating, we know what it is and when it was cooked. No mystery dishes, or scratching our heads wondering when we cooked something. Saves time and money.
Awwww haha the oatmeal story is funny 🙂
So smart! I like to buy bulk pasta, nuts, spices, beans, and grains from the bulk store. I always regret when I forget to label them clearly. I'm making a master list of their "codes" so I can figure out which is which at home. Will add the tape and marker to my bag of lidded jars for bulk purchasing. Thanks!
Emmy, your just incase quilts, if you can get some bags that you suck the air outta- not sure the name- maybe space saver bags. I use these and then you can suck all the air out or a lot of it and they will be kept clean until you do need them, one in each bag will mean you only open one use wash and dry and return to bag keeping everything clean. And they save so much room. Hope this helps you.
Yes, thanks Cheryl!
I store my toaster in the cabinet but I put on a cookie sheet to catch ant crumbs and just wipe it out as needed. I bought the cookie sheet at Goodwill at little tarnished but fine for holding my toaster
What a great idea!
Love the lilacs in the vase on your counter. Here where I live the lilacs are just starting to bud out! 🥹
Yes! They were absolutely beautiful this year!
Just finished a quick run through of the spice cupboard. Consolidated and cleared out to the downstairs any duplicate spices and made a list of spices to replace.
Yay! Great job!
I love flowers from Trader Joe's and vases, mason jars, etc from Goodwill. In 5 mins, I like to clean my dishwasher filter or lint in the dryer. Also only takes 5 mins to clean the disposal with some baking soda and vinegar.
The lint catcher you need to clean after each use. When you see how much comes out you appreciate hanging your clothes to dry rather than using the dryer. So much less wear on your clothes. Doing that, makes my clothes stay nice much much longer, - and i save electricity.
Susan, Trader Joe’s has the most beautiful flowers I agree! Thanks so much for watching and sharing!
I make soup in my crockpot at least twice a month for us. We are household of 2 and this last us several days. My husband text me yesterday and said he was coming home for lunch for our German chicken vegetable cabbage soup with sour cream. It’s a family favorite.
Love that!
Guess what, Emmy? You've gotten me into vintage table cloths. They look so so pretty ❤
Aren't they lovely!
I’m surprised you bought Trader Joes ranch seasoning when there are many recipes for it online. I make mine according to Mary’s Nest (a RUclipsr) recipe. It’s delicious and very easy!
Thanks for your useful information. I need to try the taco shell recipe!
Hope you like it!
1 Hour is normally the minimum charge. It costs the company the same fuel and labour whether they work for 10 minutes or more.
Then they should be willing to stay for the full hour and do projects you need fixed. If you have to pay for it, you should get that amount of time.
Look how beautiful those found cannisters look in your kitchen. Love all the tips.
Allison, thank you so much!
I love you channel so much, but my most favorite is your frugal meal ideas. I may spend a weekend back tracking and writing down some of your past ideas/recipes. Thank you for all that you guys do.
Oh how wonderful! Thank you so much for the encouragement!
I needed this ! This reminder was so useful/ Thank you .
So happy you enjoyed the video! Thanks so much for watching!
One thing I do that takes just a few minutes is once a week, check to make sure each bathroom has extra toilet paper within easy reach of the toilet. For those times when someone forgot to replace the roll, or the roll runs out and you need a little more. :) it's also a way to see if you need to restock toilet paper. Thanks for your videos!
Great tip Pamela! Thank you!
Hi Paul and Emmy… what wonderful tips for being good stewards of our time and resources. ❤️
I use my toaster every day, but when I'm done with it, I slide it into the cabinet. No need for it to stay on the counter all the time when I use it for 2 minutes a day! It just takes a second or two to put it away. Something funny, Emmy.....I always wonder if the outside of your fridge is covered with 'stuff'! Mine is and I hate it. I'll bet yours is clean and tidy. 😂. And Emmy! Please tell me how I can quit saving those wonderful FAGE yogurt containers!! I use them in the freezer, but do I really need every single one?? I truly can't seem to throw them away because they are so nice and sturdy.
Lol! I do have a couple things on the front of my fridge. I have a calendar and some Bible quotes. I need to know how many yogurt containers you have lol🤣
I chuckled when I saw your lazy susan for your spices😂. I've done that for years.
Same here! Got the idea from my mother as she did ever since I can remember.
My tip is: Whenever I leave a room, I quickly check, if there's any item, that does belong to the room I'm heading to. This way, I never have to take time to tidy up, it's always tidied up.
So smart and efficient Reg!
the clean up looks amazing before throwing out old spices i always check if any can be used for gardening, diy or potpurris or draw fresheners. Same with baking supplies, old baking soda, left over vinegar, chilly powder, mint, thyme, etc. I put a 5 minute song up and try to fold as many clothes as possible, can even be turned into a game with children, whoever does most wins.
What great ideas! Thanks so very much for sharing! Love the song challenge lol!!
A money-saving tip: I love smoothies, but I don’t want to buy them in a shop! I used to get one occasionally from Costco for $2.99, but even that seemed superfluous. I invested in a great, economical blender (Ninja Twisti - the same one my boyfriend has used at his house for a long time), and I make smoothies with frozen bananas, fruit from my fruit trees, dates from Costco, and fruit I find on sale. I freeze fruit whenever necessary, so it won’t go bad before I can use it. I also add ingredients such as oats, vanilla extract, and almond milk, which give my smoothies added flavor, texture, nutrients, and fiber.
That's such an economical idea!
I would crub the tacos crub fish chicken steak or use as topping in casserolls
Soup is amazing looking..wow
It was so good Mary!
I use the $ tree large vacuum seal bags for blankets and quilts. Saves space.
Great idea!
What a fabulous video! My favorite tip takes (usually) less than a minute. Any time I leave a room, I grab anything that doesn’t belong & take it with me. Easy peasy & nothing ever really piles up. I also wanted to say, I was tickled to see we have the exact same “lazy Suzan” spice rack! 😁 I don’t know what I’d do without mine. Thanks again & blessings.❤️🙏🏼
Sherry, that is the best spice rack isn’t it 🤣
Another great video! I thought about you yesterday when I was at a yard sale. I found a Better Homes and Garden cookbook from 1941 for $1. Yes, I bought it 😊
Everything I’ve made out of my Betty Crocker cookbook has been good. Enjoy your “new” cookbook!
Oh Cindy what a great find! Enjoy it!
I wish I would of listened to you years ago.
for your just incase pile like stuff I keep mine in vaccume sealed bags so they take up less space and won't get moths and stuff and I put a silica gel packet you get from shoe boxes or purses and stuff to make sure they won't hold moisture in them
the reason I mention this is because I got rid of some of my blankets before and regret it because the quality of blankets they make now aren't the same and cost way more than they used to where I live
for the toothpaste cap they have a flip cap for the colgate brand here in Canada and you can keep the cap when you are done and out it on your toothpaste tube too
I also just seen a good oven cleaning hack the other day I thought y'all might like - if you put water and half a lemon into a baking dish in the oven for about 10-15 minsutes without the lid until it steams up in there then let the oven cool a bit you can easily wipe off the dirt and grease (use the lemon if need me for any heavier grease deposits) this way you don't have to scrub or use that harsh oven spray that stinks and is hard to remove
Really great tips! Thank you so much for taking the time to share! We appreciate you watching!
I found and bought those vacuum bags at Dollar Tree. Yes they save room in the closets for those extra blankets, etc plus keep them dust free