This pandememic taught me one thing! I dont have to shop! I dont have to go places because im bored! I really like my home! And staying home saves so much money😀 great video😀
I'm the same with thrift stores! My salad spinner broke. I was looking on Amazon. They were at least $20 and up. I decided to check the thrift store and got one for 50 cents 😀👍
Since COVID-19 I have thought a lot about what is important and what isn’t. I found I did not miss eating out at all or going out for drinks with friends, in fact I hardly drank at all during lock down! Great video!
Great video! It’s so great to find contentment at home, i think! Being in your home, comfortable and safe is all anyone could ever want. I also used to think that happiness came from buying and spending, and I’m grateful I’ve been able to realize i can find true happiness within the walls of my own home. Just HAVING a home is such a blessing and i thank God for my blessings! And- gonna try your squash recipe-yum! Thanks, Emmy!🥰
Thank you Barb! 😊 I forget sometimes to be grateful for having my own home. When I was a kid growing up in Brooklyn, I truly thought that everyone lived in apartments....lol! I had no idea there were greener pastures! 🤣 But then all too often, I forget. 😔 I needed that reminder. 🥰
So true!! Little transactions add up so much! I’ve tried to find frugal hobbies that are healthier for my mind and body including learning new cooking tips from you tubers, walking and once the weather is better gardening. I’m saving the seeds from some vegetables we eat that grow well in our environment.
Blessings! I discovered your channel 3 weeks ago and you are a breath of fresh air. Thank you for sharing a wonderful perspective on saving money for the encouragement to save. I am 3 weeks into low spending this month and it is getting a little hard. I just put on this video and am once again motivated to keep going. God bless you and your family and thank you again!
Totally agree with your point. We have shifted our way of spending since this entire pandemic. Its been refreshing to not need anything or spend as we used to.
You're my new favorite youtuber. Watching your channel gives me new enthusiasm and commitment to saving, simply living and frugal values. Like you, we are retired and living on a fixed income. We are active seniors, mountain biking, boating, running, hiking and fishing (all free activities). We value experiences over things and live in a modest home in a nice Maine community with 2 acres and many gardens. So many of our family members tease us about our frugalism. We're so tired of hearing "you can't take it with you". Thanks for affirming this lifestyle and all of it's values. It boosts my resolve to carry on as planned in these crazy times.
I agree everyone needs one of those long lighting thingies that replace lighters. The other day I grilled out and used a lighter to ignite my grill. Once it finally lit my thumb was so sore and I had a blister. The squash looks so yummy!!!
Can I say I have just so enjoyed your videos so far! You’re the only RUclipsr I have started to binge watch from the beginning! Keep me’ coming! I love crookneck squash. I slice them, coat with egg wash and coat them with crushed saltine crackers and fry them in oil. Drain On paper towels and we sprinkle with a little salt. They are heaven. Even my little girls Thought they were “cookies” and loved them!
First off thank you so much for the very very kind words! You made my day! I have got to try that recipe for the squash. They sound delicious! Thanks again for being a part of our channel!
I just ordered a menu board for the fridge...for menu, shopping list, and notes. Thanks to you and "Granny" I have rediscovered my frugal ways. I am been able to save about $50 per month so far...so proud! Thanks so much for all the tips...if you don't eat it, wear it or use it in 2 weeks do you need it? (My new motto)
I do most of that already. If I go to a shop that’s a weakness for me - like a discount pharmacy and I find quality items discounted, I buy them as holiday gifts for friends. That way the stress of the holiday season is minimized, I don’t have to shop with crowds when everyone else is doing their holiday shopping and I get a better price. Some second hand shops specialize in beautiful classic home wares people clear when decluttering or redecorating. They can make beautiful gifts if they’re in mint condition, if you go to a nice area, they often are. I will only need to buy for my sons and foster child this season because I’ve already taken care of the rest. I love your quaint cottage decor. The shelf crochet reminds me of my precious late grandmother.
Recovering from Covid, so have been home several days, have done a few projects as I felt like it. Cooking instead of eating out- have enjoyed it and stomach issues have vastly improved. Content with being at home and not going out literally every day!
About seven or eight years ago, I realized something...I don't need one more thing. I'm kind of minimalist anyway, but I realized there wasn't an appliance, or a cooking thing I needed, I liked our furniture, our plates, our place is modern and aside from repainting...what else did I need? People first. So much more important than getting 'stuff'. Anyway, you're a woman after my heart and I'm glad Money Mom pointed me to your channel.
As soon as I heard you speak the first few sentences of this video, I pushed the subscribe button! I love everything about your presence and the warth-filled manner in which you speak. I find it very comforting in these intense times! I loved the content and could totally relate ! And of course the delicious recipe 😋 I can't wait to try it on some of my abundance of garden squash! Thank you 😊
Hi Emmy! I cant wait to try the squash casserole! I noticed the dinner plate with the floral design. It made my heart so happy because it looks similar to a pattern on a platter my gramma had when I was growing up. Thank you again for such encouraging words on frugal living!
Good Morning Emmy and Paul. Great video, as always. I watched your "haircut" video. It was priceless. I showed it to my husband who laughed so hard I thought he was going to fall off the chair. He wanted to cut my hair through all this but I held out until I could see my hairdresser. Enjoy your week. We really look forward to your videos. God Bless.
I am very happy and blessed that me and hubby are both retired. We have always had a LARGE garden. I have frozen beans, Peas, zucchini, broccoli and sweet corn. I also canned pickled beets, made dill relish, corn & black bean salsa, and made my own all purpose tomato sauce. We also buy our beef from a local farmer. Our kitchen refrigerator went out, repair person told us “sorry not able to be fix” but have another fridge in our utility room, trying to look around for the best deal. Love your channel❤️
We were so proud lol! Being home more we definitely had more time to dedicate to our garden. Our growing season is so short though :( Thanks for watching!
Thank you for another great video! You guys are a hard act to follow, but the advice is excellent. I agree about dollar tree. So easy to mindlessly spend in there, so i dont go in as much as i used to . Our frugal project today was harvesting and processing green and yellow beans. Took most of the day to do, but sure does feel worthwhile. Squash is my fav veg so that sounds good to me. Thanks again. Have a blessed weekend.
I agree, some stores suck you in and you end up spending more than you wanted to. I agree, the last 6 months, we have saved big time. That we focused on Paying off the house. (I did that today) We have not really gone any were except family close by, and take care of my 82 year old Dad. In this time of the pandemic, I have only been to the super market. I have totally embraced being home. We have cleaned up stuff, and sold it on Facebook Market place and toss that into savings. We have tried new recipes, and created some new ones. We are older. He is retired, Me teaching from home. Plan to retire in a few years. So this savings thing has become a big challenge for us!!!
I also haven’t been to a Thrift Store and really miss it! We don’t need any household items either yet. These stores are often crowded, but hopefully it will change soon! Yes, money saved!! A Colorado Viewer
Emmy, great comments on the thrift store! It's such a freeing feeling thinking abut "what do I really need" before walking into a store like that, Great video, keep it up!
I love squash and zucchini....That squash casserole did look delish! I am getting good at getting only what I need when I go to the grocery store now. I wish there was a dollar store near me. There is a Dollar General, but there is nothing there for only a dollar. Their prices are going up all the time. Some of their food items are higher than the grocery store right down the road. Glad you got your power back from that storm. Mine was out only for a couple hours. I had a lot of branches and twigs all over the yard that I had to pick up. Too many trees around me! Enjoy the rest of your weekend Emmy and Paul!
It is a challenge to get only what we "need" for sure. We have a ton of trees as well! I love them but it was scary watching them bend every which way during this storm! Have a great day!
The silver lining in the quarantine and lock downs is its been a pause button. A reset. No shopping for sport. Enjoying what you already have in the house. We spend so much money on a house and making it nice and then have a breakdown when we have to stay in that nice house. More time to clean and bake and cook from scratch. Time to figure out what you have and what you don't need anymore. There are some good things learned from this time, even if I would have preferred for it not to have happened.
Yum! The yellow squash recipe looks awesome! What I did for one season at the Farmer's Market, I sliced and picked those bad boys! People went coo-koo! over those things! :) Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN :)
Hi emmi How lovely to watch another of your vlogs I totally agree with you about the spending in thrift shops we have a pound shop in the UK and they draw you in We have been exactly the same as yourself and only stayed local to shop etc it's strange how we have changed our patterns It's not a bad thing though I could listen to you talking for ever you are so my kind of person Glad you're family are all well take care xx
Thrift stores are my weakest link :) Just found your channel today and have been thrifting and frugal living for years. I soooo enjoy "beating the system" and saving money even on a very low budget.
The squash casserole looks delicious!! I'm going to try it when my squash is ready in a day or so. Here's a hint: I would have added the 2nd cracker/cheese mix to the empty butter saucepan and gotten the remaining butter left in the pan to flavor and use up all the melted butter and topped the casserole with that. thanks a bunch for all your helpful tips!
Ouch, this was close to home. I shop through boredom online. Had a bad July so having two no spend months to get back on track. Must do better, thanks for another great video.😀
The casserole looks good. If there are no crackers in the house or you'd preffere them as a snack I'd say it would be good with dry bread too. Also I think it would be delicious with tomatoslices and italian spices added.
Yes we have been saving too. only get what you need. My sister lives in bristol Ct and they got hit pretty hard by the storm.I will try your squash recipe. looks great. And also I make zucchini cakes /fritters they are so good. And everytime I go into the dollar store to get there Simply Blessed calendar they never have it. I guess i will keep checking. Have a great day!
Hi emme thank you for all your amazing videos you are such a warm kind sweet lady I live in England so your dollar tree here in England is know as Poundland but I love the store as much as you I love frugal living so bless and thank you and your husband Paul
We are open here also but like you all I have gotten out of the habit of going to the thrift stores and I have not been back there since. In fact I have decluttered and found several items I plan to donate .
Hi Emmy, I think the only good thing that has come from the virus is we have saved money too! You mentioned your your north of NYC. We are too, about 90 miles north! Hi neighbor!😃 🙏💕
I love the format of your "show", Emmy! The variety makes it so fun! Also love the calendar you found...we're old school, and keep a calendar, like you and Paul. Call it our "command center", lol. Although we don't hang ours on the fridge...I hang the weekly menu there. The squash casserole looked scrumptious! No wonder the guys couldn't stop eating it! Already looking forward to your next "show!" Pam
Love your channel and that you and hubby get to do it together really is great .Your tips are practical .But your recipes are delicious !!!!Please keep it going your very refreshing.We recently retired and can relate to your advice .Thanks soo much🌷
I recently went into a thrift store & spent 2.00 I 💞💞💞 thrift stores. This one is being run by A Church. I was looking for drinking glasses...Everyone have a great day💞💞💞
The squash casserole looks yummy will make one soon...I got into very few stores- even have my groceries delivered to my home...I am a homebody too, always things to do here.
Congratulations on your savings. I might try that recipe with pumpkin and zucchini. I agree the butter on top of the cheese would be a bit too much fat. Cheers🦘
You just answered my question about what do you save for. And my next question was about children you answered that too. You must be a psychic 😄😄I have made squash casserole twice in the last 2 weeks. Love it. I don’t have a garden but my neighbor does. I have been making cucumber salad too. Now I’m waiting for the corn. 🙂🙂
We actually save for all kinds of different things. Right now we’re doing a little bit of work on the inside of the house. Just little things here and there but it’s great to be able to just pay them in full. Thanks so much for watching!
I agree with so much of this video! I use to be in good will 2x week now 3x in last 6 mos for about 5min and bought nada! I need nothing.only thing I cant relate to is eating out. I have tried to do take out or outside eating at least a couple xs a month.not so much for need but for the good of the owners.they have been struggling and I feel this is a good use of money saved on aimless shopping for who knows what!llove your videos..just found you from money mom. My best from ct..
I like your site! Oh yes, thrift store withdrawl must have saved me a fortune too. I dare not step foot in one again, there is something about going on a treasure hunt and never knowing what one will find...LOL. And, like you, there is nothing I need. I need to sell my collection of designer handbags, that I have spent years collecting. That casserole is one I must try, glad you cook vegetarian! Going to try it with frozen butternut squash I have in the freezer.
Girl I just found you today and iin beng watching your videos I just love you . You are a lot like me but I my self need more work . Thank you n GODBLESS sweetie
The pandemic also had a big effect on what we do. We have started cutting our hair ourselves, we don't go out to eat anymore, we shop our pantries more, we enjoy more quiet evening at home reading etc. And I have started to paint again
I have made this and wow you are right it is really delicious! Curious if you have or will make a video about gift giving on a frugal budget? November and December are packed full of birthdays plus of course Christmas for us. Always seems to add up really quickly. Would love to hear your advice! Thank you both 😊
My mom haven’t gone to her local thrift store either since March. My parents haven’t gone to the casino either. For several years I’ve always have had her cut my hair. Some times I do go get my hair cut from my hairstylist. Yes my mom has stopped going to Walmart which is a 30 minute drive. She’s been shopping locally at her local grocery store and Dollar General.
Exactly.what do i need.honestly,pants for winter.i have pants,yes.but they all have holes at the bottom,are old,ratty.they work,yes,but im slowly getting pants.a few pair at a time.
I love your videos, thank you for taking the time to make them. I haven’t been into any shop since the beginning of March! (I’ve only been out of the house 3 times for appointments!). The only takeaway food I ever buy is a bag of chips (french fries? - I’m in England!) on my way to scouts, but we haven’t gone back yet and my little sister bought me an air fryer (new toy!) so I don’t need to ever buy them again. My hair hasn’t been cut for years, although it does need cutting now that it’s longer than my arm can reach when I brush it :-) This lockdown has changed the way I buy food, mostly I’ve been living off things in my pantry (although it’s much emptier now) with some fresh fruit and vegetables delivered once a fortnight, but it’s going to cost me money, as I’ve lost over 50lbs and my clothes don’t fit anymore, hopefully I can put some muscle back on when I’m able to get out more. ...and lastly, my teacher at middle school always called white-out “boob juice”! - those were much more innocent times!
I rarely go to a thrift store anymore because I don't need to look for anything specific. I do like my dollar stores now and then though. We do enjoy eating out. But I save so much money on everything else, we can afford to . I wear my hair in a pixie so I do get it professionally cut about every 8 weeks. I'm originally from NY too, but from waaay up north from you . . tfs🍁🍂🍃🦃🍁🍂🍃🌵🍁🍂🍃🦃🍁🍂🍃🌵🍁🍂🍃🦃🍁🍂🍃🌵
I stopped shopping at dollar tree a few years ago when I cleaned out my granddaughter's toys. Most were not from dollar tree but, I mentally added up how much money I was throwing away and she didn't play with or use any of those items. I only purchase my sugar free candy and newspapers from there.
No Walmart or thrift shop here. Lots of eating out now that restaurants are open. We do travel. We do drive around almost every night to cool off visit.
My frugal tips 1.food that comes in plastic containers,cottage cheese,lunch meat,etc.save those containers. 2.buy good quality items.yes.it will cost more upfront,but,you save money by not having to replace.case in point. My husband bought dollar tree brand laundry soap.it did not one thing. We stick to tide. 3.save change.its money. 4.use what you have first
Cutting 3each others hair? so funny!!!! My hubby, when I first started, said "Well, honey...it's only hair, it'll grow back." Now, he says, "you do a better job than the hair salon"! WOW! Now, me???? I have a pal that will cut my hair....just trim it up! And, it does save a lot of money out there! Thanks for bringing that up! :) And, I'm so busy...I don't have time to just go shopping---I have to make myself go....:) You are just an awesome channel.. clean & apropos material! Very timely! Thank you so much! :) Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN :)
I really enjoy watching your ideas! You have motivated me to get out of debt quicker! Paid my car off early this year! Credit cards paid off byApril! I can hardly wait! I wish my son would watch you!
Hi. Emmy! I just started watching your channel and just loved your personality, looking forward to seeing what wonderful tips your going to have! The last four have been fun as well as informative....I’m not a squash an but this recipe looks yummy, since a kind friend left some on our orch I’m going to give your recipe a try, would this recipe work w just regular zucinni ? Take care NY"
We have saved on gas as most my husband's appointments are over the phone, so is Sunday Services and our courses/classes are Extension now via mail. Never really shopped for entertainment and I get my hair done at beauty school. Hubby spends 3 to 4Xs more on his hair than I. About once a month I get take out either Popeyes to go w/leftover sides in fridge OR a Teriyaki Plate we'll share. So I guess saved on gas. Nothing else really changed except few months w/out hair cuts.
One habit that we’ve picked up is shopping only once per week. It shocked me how much money we were wasting by stopping at the grocery store for this or that nearly every day! Now with very few exceptions, if we are out of something, we wait until shopping day and that’s all there is to it. Your casserole looks delicious! I love that you add less salt and butter; I always do the same thing. Don’t tell my husband and kids! 🤫😉
I had a friend who shopped almost exclusively at thrift stores. While most items are very affordable, coming out with a cart full of junk you don’t need isn’t a bargain! And her home is completely overcrowded with junk ☹️☹️☹️
April I have a friend that does the same thing. She thinks she is not spending money. Goes out 2-3 times weekly. Has 3 rooms full of clothes from thrift store. Her children have tried to talk to her but it has not helped.
COVID completely changed me. No restaurants. Honestly I could care a less if I ever eat out again! I taught myself how to cook Indian food, Mexican dishes , Chinese stir fry rice , healthy gluten free carrot cake and so many more dishes that I might be tempted to go out for in the past. I just think it is weird to sit, wait and then be served. I LOVE cooking from scratch. I now look at all ways to save money. Thanks for your videos.
This pandememic taught me one thing! I dont have to shop! I dont have to go places because im bored! I really like my home! And staying home saves so much money😀 great video😀
So true! Love that! Thanks for watching!
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I hear you! I have been taking long daily walks! Lost 5 lbs. and tons of gardening and decluttering!
I'm the same with thrift stores! My salad spinner broke. I was looking on Amazon. They were at least $20 and up. I decided to check the thrift store and got one for 50 cents 😀👍
They are amazing to find whatever you need at a fraction of the cost! Thank you so much for watching!
Since COVID-19 I have thought a lot about what is important and what isn’t.
I found I did not miss eating out at all or going out for drinks with friends, in fact I hardly drank at all during lock down! Great video!
I think we all did a lot of reflecting during this time. Thank you so much for watching!
Great video! It’s so great to find contentment at home, i think! Being in your home, comfortable and safe is all anyone could ever want. I also used to think that happiness came from buying and spending, and I’m grateful I’ve been able to realize i can find true happiness within the walls of my own home. Just HAVING a home is such a blessing and i thank God for my blessings! And- gonna try your squash recipe-yum! Thanks, Emmy!🥰
Thank you Barb! You are absolutely right even having a home is an absolute blessing!
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Thank you Barb! 😊 I forget sometimes to be grateful for having my own home. When I was a kid growing up in Brooklyn, I truly thought that everyone lived in apartments....lol! I had no idea there were greener pastures! 🤣 But then all too often, I forget. 😔 I needed that reminder. 🥰
Yes a home is a blessing!
So true!! Little transactions add up so much! I’ve tried to find frugal hobbies that are healthier for my mind and body including learning new cooking tips from you tubers, walking and once the weather is better gardening. I’m saving the seeds from some vegetables we eat that grow well in our environment.
That's wonderful you are finding frugal habits! That helps so much! Thanks for watching Juana!
Blessings! I discovered your channel 3 weeks ago and you are a breath of fresh air. Thank you for sharing a wonderful perspective on saving money for the encouragement to save.
I am 3 weeks into low spending this month and it is getting a little hard. I just put on this video and am once again motivated to keep going. God bless you and your family and thank you again!
You are so welcome Lisette! Thank you for being here! So happy you found us too!
Totally agree with your point. We have shifted our way of spending since this entire pandemic. Its been refreshing to not need anything or spend as we used to.
Absolutely! Thanks for watching!
You're my new favorite youtuber. Watching your channel gives me new enthusiasm and commitment to saving, simply living and frugal values. Like you, we are retired and living on a fixed income. We are active seniors, mountain biking, boating, running, hiking and fishing (all free activities). We value experiences over things and live in a modest home in a nice Maine community with 2 acres and many gardens. So many of our family members tease us about our frugalism. We're so tired of hearing "you can't take it with you". Thanks for affirming this lifestyle and all of it's values. It boosts my resolve to carry on as planned in these crazy times.
What a kind thing to say! Thank you! Appreciate you being here!
I agree everyone needs one of those long lighting thingies that replace lighters. The other day I grilled out and used a lighter to ignite my grill. Once it finally lit my thumb was so sore and I had a blister. The squash looks so yummy!!!
Ouch Monica! Yes, I really like the long lighters. Thanks for watching!
Can I say I have just so enjoyed your videos so far! You’re the only RUclipsr I have started to binge watch from the beginning! Keep me’ coming! I love crookneck squash. I slice them, coat with egg wash and coat them with crushed saltine crackers and fry them in oil. Drain On paper towels and we sprinkle with a little salt. They are heaven. Even my little girls
Thought they were “cookies” and loved them!
First off thank you so much for the very very kind words! You made my day! I have got to try that recipe for the squash. They sound delicious! Thanks again for being a part of our channel!
I just ordered a menu board for the fridge...for menu, shopping list, and notes. Thanks to you and "Granny" I have rediscovered my frugal ways. I am been able to save about $50 per month so far...so proud! Thanks so much for all the tips...if you don't eat it, wear it or use it in 2 weeks do you need it? (My new motto)
$50 is great! Good for you! Thanks so much for watching!
I do most of that already. If I go to a shop that’s a weakness for me - like a discount pharmacy and I find quality items discounted, I buy them as holiday gifts for friends. That way the stress of the holiday season is minimized, I don’t have to shop with crowds when everyone else is doing their holiday shopping and I get a better price. Some second hand shops specialize in beautiful classic home wares people clear when decluttering or redecorating. They can make beautiful gifts if they’re in mint condition, if you go to a nice area, they often are. I will only need to buy for my sons and foster child this season because I’ve already taken care of the rest. I love your quaint cottage decor. The shelf crochet reminds me of my precious late grandmother.
Frances that is such a great idea! I love to enjoy the holidays in a peaceful relaxed fashion!
Recovering from Covid, so have been home several days, have done a few projects as I felt like it. Cooking instead of eating out- have enjoyed it and stomach issues have vastly improved. Content with being at home and not going out literally every day!
Oh no! I hope you are feeling so much better! Rest up
About seven or eight years ago, I realized something...I don't need one more thing. I'm kind of minimalist anyway, but I realized there wasn't an appliance, or a cooking thing I needed, I liked our furniture, our plates, our place is modern and aside from repainting...what else did I need? People first. So much more important than getting 'stuff'. Anyway, you're a woman after my heart and I'm glad Money Mom pointed me to your channel.
Thanks so much for the kind words! People first...absolutely!! Thanks for watching!
As soon as I heard you speak the first few sentences of this video, I pushed the subscribe button! I love everything about your presence and the warth-filled manner in which you speak. I find it very comforting in these intense times! I loved the content and could totally relate ! And of course the delicious recipe 😋 I can't wait to try it on some of my abundance of garden squash! Thank you 😊
What a truly lovely comment! Thank you! Thanks for subbing and being a part of our channel!
Hi Emmy! I cant wait to try the squash casserole! I noticed the dinner plate with the floral design. It made my heart so happy because it looks similar to a pattern on a platter my gramma had when I was growing up. Thank you again for such encouraging words on frugal living!
Oh I love my vintage plates! Thank you so much for watching!
Good Morning Emmy and Paul. Great video, as always. I watched your "haircut" video. It was priceless. I showed it to my husband who laughed so hard I thought he was going to fall off the chair. He wanted to cut my hair through all this but I held out until I could see my hairdresser. Enjoy your week. We really look forward to your videos. God Bless.
What a great comment LOL! Thank you! So happy you are here with us! God bless your week!
Wonderful video, I really appreciate how you incorporate very useful frugal ideas along with a recipe. God bless your family💕
Thank you so much! God bless you and yours as well! Thank you for watching!
I am very happy and blessed that me and hubby are both retired. We have always had a LARGE garden. I have frozen beans, Peas, zucchini, broccoli and sweet corn. I also canned pickled beets, made dill relish, corn & black bean salsa, and made my own all purpose tomato sauce. We also buy our beef from a local farmer. Our kitchen refrigerator went out, repair person told us “sorry not able to be fix” but have another fridge in our utility room, trying to look around for the best deal. Love your channel❤️
That is so wonderful! Pickled beets are so good! Thanks so much for watching!
Love that those squash came from your garden! 😍 yum!
We were so proud lol! Being home more we definitely had more time to dedicate to our garden. Our growing season is so short though :( Thanks for watching!
Contentment! You are content with where you are and that is a wonderful thing. This looked good.
Thank you so much! Appreciate you watching the video!
I am from Adirondacks Lake Placid area!
Such a lovely area! Thanks for being here!
Thank you for another great video! You guys are a hard act to follow, but the advice is excellent. I agree about dollar tree. So easy to mindlessly spend in there, so i dont go in as much as i used to . Our frugal project today was harvesting and processing green and yellow beans. Took most of the day to do, but sure does feel worthwhile. Squash is my fav veg so that sounds good to me. Thanks again. Have a blessed weekend.
Oh green and yellow beans sound wonderful! Thank you so much for watching! Have a blessed weekend as well!
I agree, some stores suck you in and you end up spending more than you wanted to. I agree, the last 6 months, we have saved big time. That we focused on Paying off the house. (I did that today) We have not really gone any were except family close by, and take care of my 82 year old Dad. In this time of the pandemic, I have only been to the super market. I have totally embraced being home. We have cleaned up stuff, and sold it on Facebook Market place and toss that into savings. We have tried new recipes, and created some new ones. We are older. He is retired, Me teaching from home. Plan to retire in a few years. So this savings thing has become a big challenge for us!!!
CONGRATULATIONS! Paying off your home is huge! Good for you!
I also haven’t been to a Thrift Store and really miss it! We don’t need any household items either yet. These stores are often crowded, but hopefully it will change soon! Yes, money saved!!
A Colorado Viewer
Pat I do miss the thrift stores! But like you I ask myself what do I really need! Thanks so much for watching!
Emmy, great comments on the thrift store! It's such a freeing feeling thinking abut "what do I really need" before walking into a store like that, Great video, keep it up!
Thank you!
Your channel is growing on me. Keep being uplifting!
Thank you!
Nice dollar store items! I love the calendar! Recipe looks delicious, I’m going to make it. 🙂
It is yummy! Thanks so much for being here!
Great tips. I absolutely love squash! 😍
Thank you so much for watching!
Thank you to both you and Paul! So encouraging 💕
Thank you too! So glad you enjoyed the video!
I love squash and zucchini....That squash casserole did look delish! I am getting good at getting only what I need when I go to the grocery store now. I wish there was a dollar store near me. There is a Dollar General, but there is nothing there for only a dollar. Their prices are going up all the time. Some of their food items are higher than the grocery store right down the road. Glad you got your power back from that storm. Mine was out only for a couple hours. I had a lot of branches and twigs all over the yard that I had to pick up. Too many trees around me! Enjoy the rest of your weekend Emmy and Paul!
It is a challenge to get only what we "need" for sure. We have a ton of trees as well! I love them but it was scary watching them bend every which way during this storm! Have a great day!
The silver lining in the quarantine and lock downs is its been a pause button. A reset. No shopping for sport. Enjoying what you already have in the house. We spend so much money on a house and making it nice and then have a breakdown when we have to stay in that nice house. More time to clean and bake and cook from scratch. Time to figure out what you have and what you don't need anymore. There are some good things learned from this time, even if I would have preferred for it not to have happened.
Joyce you made some good points! We have so much and are so blessed! Thanks for sharing!
Yum! The yellow squash recipe looks awesome! What I did for one season at the Farmer's Market, I sliced and picked those bad boys! People went coo-koo! over those things! :) Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN :)
Hi emmi
How lovely to watch another of your vlogs
I totally agree with you about the spending in thrift shops we have a pound shop in the UK and they draw you in
We have been exactly the same as yourself and only stayed local to shop etc it's strange how we have changed our patterns
It's not a bad thing though
I could listen to you talking for ever you are so my kind of person
Glad you're family are all well take care xx
Thank you so much! So kind of you to say!
I harvested tomatoes and was able to can 5 quarts today. Saving for. winter! casserole looks yummy!
5 quarts! That’s wonderful! Thanks so much for watching!
The one ☝️
Thrift stores are my weakest link :) Just found your channel today and have been thrifting and frugal living for years. I soooo enjoy "beating the system" and saving money even on a very low budget.
Welcome Lori!! Thanks so much for being here! I agree it's almost a game at this point...lol
The squash casserole looks delicious!! I'm going to try it when my squash is ready in a day or so. Here's a hint: I would have added the 2nd cracker/cheese mix to the empty butter saucepan and gotten the remaining butter left in the pan to flavor and use up all the melted butter and topped the casserole with that. thanks a bunch for all your helpful tips!
Great idea!! Thanks!
Ouch, this was close to home. I shop through boredom online. Had a bad July so having two no spend months to get back on track. Must do better, thanks for another great video.😀
You can do it! Thanks so much fro watching!
I love your vintage Pyrex !
Oh it is my passion lol! Thanks for watching!
The casserole looks good. If there are no crackers in the house or you'd preffere them as a snack I'd say it would be good with dry bread too. Also I think it would be delicious with tomatoslices and italian spices added.
Sounds great! Thanks so much for watching!
Yes we have been saving too. only get what you need. My sister lives in bristol Ct and they got hit pretty hard by the storm.I will try your squash recipe. looks great. And also I make zucchini cakes /fritters they are so good. And everytime I go into the dollar store to get there Simply Blessed calendar they never have it. I guess i will keep checking. Have a great day!
Oh the calendar is really lovely I hope you can find it! Thank you so much for watching!
Hi emme thank you for all your amazing videos you are such a warm kind sweet lady I live in England so your dollar tree here in England is know as Poundland but I love the store as much as you I love frugal living so bless and thank you and your husband Paul
Welcome Angela! So happy you are here! Thank you!
We are open here also but like you all I have gotten out of the habit of going to the thrift stores and I have not been back there since.
In fact I have decluttered and found several items I plan to donate .
That’s wonderful! I adore decluttering LOL. Thank you so much for watching!
Hi Emmy, I think the only good thing that has come from the virus is we have saved money too! You mentioned your your north of NYC. We are too, about 90 miles north! Hi neighbor!😃 🙏💕
YAY! We are about 50 miles or so from Times Square lol! So happy you are here! Thanks for watching!
Love your spirit and videos so inspiring ❤️
Thank you so much! That means a lot to us!
Ooh the squash casserole looks amazing! I will have to try that sometime.
Squash recipe looks great! Hoping to try it soon. Sound advice for savings. Would love to see a picture of your garden!!!
I can do an update of the gardens
soon! Some of my newer videos have clips of them. Thanks so much for watching!
I love the format of your "show", Emmy! The variety makes it so fun! Also love the calendar you found...we're old school, and keep a calendar, like you and Paul. Call it our "command center", lol. Although we don't hang ours on the fridge...I hang the weekly menu there. The squash casserole looked scrumptious! No wonder the guys couldn't stop eating it! Already looking forward to your next "show!" Pam
Thank you so much! The calendar is really nice for a dollar!
Love your channel and that you and hubby get to do it together really is great .Your tips are practical .But your recipes are delicious !!!!Please keep it going your very refreshing.We recently retired and can relate to your advice .Thanks soo much🌷
What a lovely comment! Thank you so much! We appreciate you being here💕
Another excellent video, the squash recipe looks delicious, and I’m looking forward to make it. Thank you!
Thank you so much for the kind words! The squash was really good I hope you enjoy it too!
I’m loving your channel. You’re the sweetest ❤️
Oh thank you so very much Flavia! Great to have you here!
The casserole looks delish.....a neighbor brought us yellow squash today, but my oven isn’t working! I might try it in the crockpot.....
That is so kind of your neighbor! Thank you so much for watching!
I recently went into a thrift store & spent 2.00 I 💞💞💞 thrift stores. This one is being run by A Church. I was looking for drinking glasses...Everyone have a great day💞💞💞
That's great Wanda!
Great video, yesterday I made your potato and chicken recipe it came out delicious my boys loved it
So happy to hear that! Thanks so much for watching!
The squash casserole looks yummy will make one soon...I got into very few stores- even have my groceries delivered to my home...I am a homebody too, always things to do here.
Sounds great!
You seem like such a sweet person and very knowledgeable about money saving tips. Thanks for sharing. :)
Thank you for being here and the kind words!
Congratulations on your savings. I might try that recipe with pumpkin and zucchini. I agree the butter on top of the cheese would be a bit too much fat. Cheers🦘
I agree, it just seemed like a bit too much fat! Thanks for watching!
You just answered my question about what do you save for. And my next question was about children you answered that too. You must be a psychic 😄😄I have made squash casserole twice in the last 2 weeks. Love it. I don’t have a garden but my neighbor does. I have been making cucumber salad too. Now I’m waiting for the corn. 🙂🙂
We actually save for all kinds of different things. Right now we’re doing a little bit of work on the inside of the house. Just little things here and there but it’s great to be able to just pay them in full. Thanks so much for watching!
Thanks for squash recipe yellow squash it is my favorite. Yes that calendar looked beautiful .
You are so welcome! It is so nice for $1.00
I agree with so much of this video!
I use to be in good will 2x week now 3x in last 6 mos for about 5min and bought nada! I need nothing.only thing I cant relate to is eating out. I have tried to do take out or outside eating at least a couple xs a month.not so much for need but for the good of the owners.they have been struggling and I feel this is a good use of money saved on aimless shopping for who knows what!llove your videos..just found you from money mom.
My best from ct..
YAY! So happy you are here! So glad you enjoyed the videos! Thanks for watching!
You have great savings ideas.
Thank you so much!
Forgot to say binge watching already watched video’s!❤️
Reba how kind of you thank you
Love your channel.
AND thank you so much for the lack of music so loud, I have to turn videos down & then back up to hear you speak.
I try to only have music if I'm not sharing info! Thanks for watching!
I just happened upon this wonderful channel! Couldn't help but subscribe. Have a blessed day! Jan
Well thank you so much! What a sweet thing to say! You Have a blessed day too!
The top you have on is a great color for you and your hair looks really pretty! Love you guys!
Thank you so much! We appreciate you watching so very much!
So many great tips Emmy! The recipe for the squash casserole sure looks good!
Thank you Karen! The casserole was really yummy! Hope you and Danny are doing well!
That squash sure looks yummy! Loving the videos!
It was Vicki!
I like your site! Oh yes, thrift store withdrawl must have saved me a fortune too. I dare not step foot in one again, there is something about going on a treasure hunt and never knowing what one will find...LOL. And, like you, there is nothing I need. I need to sell my collection of designer handbags, that I have spent years collecting. That casserole is one I must try, glad you cook vegetarian! Going to try it with frozen butternut squash I have in the freezer.
Butternut squash sounds delicious in this recipe! Thank you so much for watching!
Yummy yummy yummy that squash looks delicious.
It is that good lol!! Thanks Debbie!
I am new to your channel but I think you are the sweetest person! I'm so glad to have found your channel, I love your content :) xx
YAY! Welcome KaelaLee! So happy you found us! Welcome and thanks for being here!
Thanks for another great video.
Thanks for watching!
I do the same recipe only I use regular zucchini and add shredded carrots it is absolutely spectacular for summer dish
Sounds great! Yum! Thanks for watching!
I love yellow squash usally justvwith eggs and cheese but this looked delicious gonna make it!! Light dinner actually no meat dinner nice.
Yes, it's really good!
Squash looked delicious! I am going to try that recipe! Thank you!
You are so welcome! I forgot I posted that recipe...I had to watch it to see what recipe you meant LOL!
Girl I just found you today and iin beng watching your videos I just love you . You are a lot like me but I my self need more work . Thank you n GODBLESS sweetie
Thank you so much! So happy you are here!
Hi again forgot to say the recipe looked amazing xx
Thanks so much 😊
The pandemic also had a big effect on what we do. We have started cutting our hair ourselves, we don't go out to eat anymore, we shop our pantries more, we enjoy more quiet evening at home reading etc. And I have started to paint again
Yes, that's a great idea!
Another great video thanks. I am still working on my spending habits still some work to be done.
Baby steps!! That’s why we are here! We all encourage each other! Thanks for being here!
I have made this and wow you are right it is really delicious! Curious if you have or will make a video about gift giving on a frugal budget? November and December are packed full of birthdays plus of course Christmas for us. Always seems to add up really quickly. Would love to hear your advice! Thank you both 😊
Absolutely will be creating that video! It's slotted for around Sept. Thanks so much for being here!
Great! Looking forward to it 👍🏻
Frugal Money Saver yay!!!
Going to try the squash recipe! I’m also content with being at home.
It's so good! I agree...no place I'd rather be Jackie!
I really like your dishes! Looks yummy!
Thank you so much! So happy you enjoyed the video! Thank you!
My mom haven’t gone to her local thrift store either since March. My parents haven’t gone to the casino either. For several years I’ve always have had her cut my hair. Some times I do go get my hair cut from my hairstylist. Yes my mom has stopped going to Walmart which is a 30 minute drive. She’s been shopping locally at her local grocery store and Dollar General.
Sounds like you are all doing great! Thanks so much for watching
Exactly.what do i need.honestly,pants for winter.i have pants,yes.but they all have holes at the bottom,are old,ratty.they work,yes,but im slowly getting pants.a few pair at a time.
That's great!
I love your videos, thank you for taking the time to make them.
I haven’t been into any shop since the beginning of March! (I’ve only been out of the house 3 times for appointments!).
The only takeaway food I ever buy is a bag of chips (french fries? - I’m in England!) on my way to scouts, but we haven’t gone back yet and my little sister bought me an air fryer (new toy!) so I don’t need to ever buy them again.
My hair hasn’t been cut for years, although it does need cutting now that it’s longer than my arm can reach when I brush it :-)
This lockdown has changed the way I buy food, mostly I’ve been living off things in my pantry (although it’s much emptier now) with some fresh fruit and vegetables delivered once a fortnight, but it’s going to cost me money, as I’ve lost over 50lbs and my clothes don’t fit anymore, hopefully I can put some muscle back on when I’m able to get out more.
...and lastly, my teacher at middle school always called white-out “boob juice”! - those were much more innocent times!
Thank you so much for sharing! Appreciate you watching, thank you!
I subbed squash with zucchini, topped with cheese n cracker mix and crumbled bacon, it was really good! thanks for the recipe :-)
Sounds great!! Thanks for sharing!
I rarely go to a thrift store anymore because I don't need to look for anything specific. I do like my dollar stores now and then though. We do enjoy eating out. But I save so much money on everything else, we can afford to . I wear my hair in a pixie so I do get it professionally cut about every 8 weeks. I'm originally from NY too, but from waaay up north from you . . tfs🍁🍂🍃🦃🍁🍂🍃🌵🍁🍂🍃🦃🍁🍂🍃🌵🍁🍂🍃🦃🍁🍂🍃🌵
That's wonderful you cut back on some things to enjoy others...perfect frugal mindset in my opinion!
I stopped shopping at dollar tree a few years ago when I cleaned out my granddaughter's toys. Most were not from dollar tree but, I mentally added up how much money I was throwing away and she didn't play with or use any of those items. I only purchase my sugar free candy and newspapers from there.
The Sunday paper is a good deal there for sure! Thanks for watching!
No Walmart or thrift shop here.
Lots of eating out now that restaurants are open.
We do travel.
We do drive around almost every night to cool off visit.
Thanks for watching!
Definitely gonna try the recipe looks great
I hope you enjoy it as much as we did! Thanks so much for watching!
My frugal tips
1.food that comes in plastic containers,cottage cheese,lunch meat,etc.save those containers.
2.buy good quality items.yes.it will cost more upfront,but,you save money by not having to replace.case in point. My husband bought dollar tree brand laundry soap.it did not one thing.
We stick to tide.
3.save change.its money.
4.use what you have first
Thanks for sharing!!
Cutting 3each others hair? so funny!!!! My hubby, when I first started, said "Well, honey...it's only hair, it'll grow back." Now, he says, "you do a better job than the hair salon"! WOW! Now, me???? I have a pal that will cut my hair....just trim it up! And, it does save a lot of money out there! Thanks for bringing that up! :) And, I'm so busy...I don't have time to just go shopping---I have to make myself go....:) You are just an awesome channel.. clean & apropos material! Very timely! Thank you so much! :) Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN :)
Thanks so very much! So glad you enjoy our channel!
I really enjoy watching your ideas! You have motivated me to get out of debt quicker! Paid my car off early this year! Credit cards paid off byApril! I can hardly wait! I wish my son would watch you!
Robin how wonderful! YAY YOU!! So glad our videos are a blessing to you! Thank you!
Hi. Emmy! I just started watching your channel and just loved your personality, looking forward to seeing what wonderful tips your going to have! The last four have been fun as well as informative....I’m not a squash an but this recipe looks yummy, since a kind friend left some on our orch I’m going to give your recipe a try, would this recipe work w just regular zucinni ? Take care NY"
I can't see why not! Let me know how it is if you do! Thanks so much for watching!
Can't wait to try the squash recipe!
It’s really yummy! I hope you enjoy it!
We have saved on gas as most my husband's appointments are over the phone, so is Sunday Services and our courses/classes are Extension now via mail. Never really shopped for entertainment and I get my hair done at beauty school. Hubby spends 3 to 4Xs more on his hair than I. About once a month I get take out either Popeyes to go w/leftover sides in fridge OR a Teriyaki Plate we'll share. So I guess saved on gas. Nothing else really changed except few months w/out hair cuts.
Dixie Bell Sounds like you are doing great! Thanks for sharing!
This was awesome
Thanks so much!!
One habit that we’ve picked up is shopping only once per week. It shocked me how much money we were wasting by stopping at the grocery store for this or that nearly every day! Now with very few exceptions, if we are out of something, we wait until shopping day and that’s all there is to it. Your casserole looks delicious! I love that you add less salt and butter; I always do the same thing. Don’t tell my husband and kids! 🤫😉
LOL! Your secret is safe with me! Thanks so much for watching!
Same for me. I shop only once a week now.
Thank u for this video.
You are so welcome Charlene!
I had a friend who shopped almost exclusively at thrift stores. While most items are very affordable, coming out with a cart full of junk you don’t need isn’t a bargain! And her home is completely overcrowded with junk ☹️☹️☹️
Very true! You can overspend even at the dollar store...
April I have a friend that does the same thing. She thinks she is not spending money. Goes out 2-3 times weekly. Has 3 rooms full of clothes from thrift store. Her children have tried to talk to her but it has not helped.
COVID completely changed me. No restaurants. Honestly I could care a less if I ever eat out again! I taught myself how to cook Indian food, Mexican dishes , Chinese stir fry rice , healthy gluten free carrot cake and so many more dishes that I might be tempted to go out for in the past. I just think it is weird to sit, wait and then be served. I LOVE cooking from scratch. I now look at all ways to save money. Thanks for your videos.
Janet I couldn't agree more! I'm always looking to recreate meals I enjoy eating out at home! Thanks for watching!