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When you hang clothes outside on the line, turn them inside out to avoid clothes fading in the sun.
Wonderful sensation hanging up clothes to dry outside. Mmm, the sunshine on the linens releases a distinct wonderful smell.
Nothing like it. 😆
Hanging clothes up outside, or near an open window over night indoors ( in case of rain)...
is normal in most countries
I remember mentioning at work one time that I dry line my clothes & my manager was horrified. Why? Why would you do that? Lol, we've never owned a dryer plus I LOVE the way the clothes smell afterwards. One coworker referred to it as a "solar powered contraption." I say I am "harnessing the power of the sun." 😁
@@LaManteca76 sorry but only a place like somewhere in the americas would have such an outlook
Everyone should know how to sew on a button. 😊
People complain about washcloths and towels being rough and not soft with line drying. I can remember reading magazines about hygiene etc. in thec1960’s and they encouraged using rougher cloths for exfoliation. To this day, I cannot stand a soft cloth as it seems to be not successful in washing off grime, skin oils etc. I was taught by the best and these less than ideal outcomes on many things are normal for me such as extra time for scratch cooking, lawn care not professional looking when I do, scratchy washcloths and towels. I have a humorous memory in high school of my line dried bra having a brier in it. Then there was the time I tried unsuccessfully to do my own car care, and learned speedily to leave car maintenance to the experts…..my car survived, and I learned a lifelong lesson. Love you Dawn ❤️
Love you
Lol, I sometimes find leaves, etc in my bras too. 😂
@@LaManteca76 That becomes such a funny memory, and was no big deal at the time because we had experiences less than ideal growing up. I am not even afraid of spiders is an example, because nobody went around with a can of spray trying to eliminate every little bug.
I air dry everything. I never thought of the exfoliation part. Now I feel better about doing that. I hang everything on hangers, then hang the hanger on something. It takes up less space.
Some of the BEST tips and tricks come from wonderful viewer comments! Great video! I dry my clothes on indoor dryer racks as I don't have a clothesline.
I so agree with that
I do many of these…even if I can afford new. Why waste? Another idea is repurposing food too. For example, If I have any leftover chicken, I toss it in to a freezer bag until I have enough for a pot pie. All those small amounts add up. Another thing is mushy berries that aren’t moldy but still good. I put them in a pot and add a little sugar and corn starch. I cook until thickened. This is great with some granola, ice cream, oatmeal or over pancakes. A leftover rotisserie chicken can be used for chicken salad and use the carcass for bone broth. You use this as a topic for your channel too.
Our HOA will not allow clothes lines. So we have a line in our garage to hang up our laundry. When they’re dry, we put them in the dryer for about 3 to 5 minutes which softens them up and saves on electricity
In my experience if you let clothes in dryer about five minutes prior to hang dry they seems softer . Idk if will work for you many things would affect this I e hard water type laundry detergents used etc
Same here. Especially for my “good” clothes.
So glad we don't have HOA's in Australia, they sound worse than the Mafia.
I definitely hang my clothes outside. They will last longer. Dryers beat up your clothes.
We add to our gardens every year and have many different fruit trees. 😊
I do repair clothes to a certain extent. I can’t sew on a machine.
My son’s neighborhood, twice a year they can put anything curbside to get picked up. No extra charge. And he said most people put all kinds of things outside 1-2 days before the garbage people come. Lots of garbage pickers. I’ve seen some nice things myself. Years ago I picked up a solid wood end table and repainted it. It’s so cute now 😊
I haven't had a dryer in 15 years. I used to live in a studio hand only had room for a washer so I was forced to dry clothes outside and your right my clothes last longer.
Years ago many families in the United States hung their clothes out to dry. Many women worked at home taking care of the household and kids. Nowadays when the woman of the house works outside the home 40 plus hours a week hanging your clothes out to dry in another chore. It's easier to put them right into the dryer then go on to doing other house chores.
I do most these also. I also open windows early in the morning and in the evening when the temps are cooler on hot days to cut cost of running the air conditioning. We use our an attic house fan to pull hot air out and cool air in. I close up the house afterwards. We turn on our ceiling fan when we sleep. I use rain barrels to water our plants. I have found many great finds on trash day that I i picked up. Some need a little mending. We do our own landscaping. We host holiday potluck meals. We have been able to take our children on wonderful vacations, because we camped. We have had struggled at times in our life, but we have had God bless us with family, friends and neighbors who helped us get through those times. And we have been able to help others.
I'm certainly not skilled enough at sewing to make any clothes from scratch, but mending really is wonderful! Beyond stretching the life of a piece of clothing, it's also a great feeling you get seeing your work every time you wear something - I have some socks that I darned, learning from RUclips, and I feel so proud whenever I wear them! Thank you for the tips 💓
I line dry my clothes, then put them on air only in the dryer for 5 minutes to make them soft. It's great!
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I put them in the dryer for 10 minutes for softness. It really saves a lot of money.
I do that too I’m glad I’m not the only one who does that. I just don’t like the stiffness of towels and jeans when you take them off the line I think I’m going to try the liquid fabric softener that you put in the washer I use dryer sheets
On the line drying, bring items in when dry put a wet ( wrung out) hand towel in and tumble for about 5 minutes. Take out and fold or hang. Clothing texture will soften.
I do all the things you mentioned plus do your own yard work, saves hundreds.
I use ceiling fans to make temp a bit more comfortable, and open windows when weather permits.
Many cost saving things take energy, and the desire and ability to get dirty, sweaty, or tired. But oh the feeling of using my body and being self sufficient is a high for me.
Heading to Texas soon, from central Oklahoma . I love Texas!❤
And Texas loves you! Welcome! I hope you have a good time here. 😄
I’m guilty of not hanging my clothes out. I like the dryer because it gets the wrinkles out and the clothes don’t dry hard, they are nice and fluffy.
Have hung laundry to dry "forever". I use my dryer for just a few minutes to fluff the wrinkles out of shirts, slacks, etc., then I hang outside or inside, weather-dependent. The benefits are many: better for the environment, savings on the utility bill, your clothing, etc. lasts longer, and if your dryer has little use it will last a lot longer also. The BIG BONUS is the smell of sun and wind dried laundry--the best smell ever, imo. I live in the US. Those of us who hang laundry to dry are definitely a rare breed.
I hung clothes growing up,too. Hated how they feel, too.
I love my dryer. I either do laundry very early by 6 or 7am or late, after 9pm so the dryer works best for me.
I do grow some vegs.and herbs.
We compost.I save flower seeds.
I keep AC around 77 or76. I use fans to blow the air around. I put the heat lower and I dress warmer and used a heated throw. I use less dishwashing detergent, dish detergent and laundry detergent. Things get clean. I scrub tough spots on dishes and pretreat stains. I use less shampoo.I open my dishwasher and let dishes air dry and don't use the dry cycle.
I think doing what you can is smart…but doing something you dislike is not smart…so dry the cloths in the machine if that’s what suits you…life is short and is ment to be enjoyed
$500.00 goes a long way for many of us.
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Unplug everything when not in use
Put foil on cardboard cut to fit windows in western exposure to lower room temperature ( esp summer
Don't buy chemical cleaners. Vinegar and bleach is all you need.
When doing dishes in the sink, don't gush the faucet, trickle it to fill the sink.
Switch your cell phone to a low monthly cost. MINT MOBILE no limits, $15 a man per phone per line.
Every dollar counts.
I'll have to try the foil I never heard of this, I feel you Really need hydrogen peroxide to professional clean a spot on the carpet or couch or clothes.
Thanks for the tips!
You can dry your clothes outside or indoor on racks. If you don't like the stiffer feel, just pop them in the dryer for a minute and they soften up.
Yes I do this just put them in the dryer a few minutes and they fluff up
I do alot of these. In the summer I use my clothes line and I fluff the clothes in the dryer 5-10 minutes. Any old towels or clothes gets cut into rags. We stockpile dry goods like sugar, coffee, rice, beans and oatmeal. I don’t scratch cook much but I do make my own flour and corn tortillas . My husband will take apart and fix just about anything which is very good . We also buy almost everything used or second hand. A lot of older items are better made and last longer. Im working on the debt part and the gardening part as well. Also AC we have window units so we only have the unit on either in the living room or bedroom and keep all other rooms closed that we’re not using.
Thanks! Happy Belated Mothers Day❤ you are motherly to everyone. Very sweet vibe🌞
Thank you so much! You are so thoughtful
As I know I have said before , but my hobby is sewing , and yes it comes in real handy on repairing items that we love. 💗
I love sewing, we could share this as neighbors, none of my neighbors sew.
When my kids were little and moved into a new size every year, I would cut their pants and sew the up into shorts. I’m no seamstress, but I could poke a needle through fabric. May not have looked perfect, but it saved us quite a bit.
At Walmart today I got a new small purse for under $20.
It isn't exactly what I wanted but it's big enough for my cell phone .
I'm going to keep my own purse because I was able to sow little corners on it.
I will use the new purse when I go to something like a family gathering but my old purse will be my daily purse!
All these ideas are great! I use a ceiling fan and a floor fan for the summer and keep curtains and blinds closed. I use vinegar to clean.
Thank you
I think hanging clothes out to dry outside is more common in the UK than US. As long as it is not raining I hang mine out to dry, even in the winter.
Yes, my Aunte did so, she also had a drying rack mounted to the ceiling which was let down by cords and then hoisted back up. Back then, she didn't have a dryer.
I have made my own baby wipes, toothpaste, mouthwash, laundry detergent, soap for dish washer, home made frbreeze, I use to make and can my own salsa which is great for beans, chips, and tacos.
Before taking a pet to the vet, I do research online to see if it could be serious or not. I try to find home remedies or over the counter treatments that they can take. Then I make up my mind before taking my dog to the vet. Thank you for this video! Take care
Hi Dawn! What I utilize out of those saving money techniques would be the temperature settings for air conditioning. During the summer, I always set my air up, especially if I'm leaving the house for a while, usually more than an hour. Once I get back home, I reset my air to it's original setting before I left the house. Many people think this does not save any 💰, but it definitely does...yes it takes a while to get the temp down, but it stays there much longer once that temperature is reached.
I line dry whenever possible but finish clothes for 10 minutes in the dryer for crease free and softness.
I do too... especially towels, they are softer when you finish in a barely damp towel drying in the dryer
I love my clothes rack saves so much
I sew, knit and crochet, stockpile food, TP etc. I do all my own mending of clothes, zippers, buttons, darning and I have sewn some outfits in the past. I have an older Singer sewing machine which my husband wanted me to donate and I told him No Way. I can't dry clothing outdoors not allowed in my subdivision so I dry them on a rack in a spare room.
I do some of these things; however, I'm not skilled enough to sew or really mend unless it's sewing on a button or hemming slacks. I'm not a gardener, but my husband loves working in the yard. He's always handy with home repair. I am the light police but the air conditioning is on 73 or 74. I do scratch cooking but don't make bread. I try to have very little food waste. I buy quality clothes, shoes, accessories, appliances and furniture and make them last. Great video! Love to all, Linda 💕
You are smart
I am an excellent seamstress..making clothing from new yardage is not really economical at this point…mending almost always makes sense. I don’t own a dryer, don’t turn on the A/C unless I have company, nothing but the fridge is left plugged in, all else is unplugged unless in use, vinegar and baking soda is all that you need for cleaning. Order discount postage stamps, use the library, grow tomato’s, green peppers and other easy veg…if you have skill and space have a more elaborate garden. Spices grow nicely on a windowsill. Sweep rather than vacuum, charge cell phones and tablets in the car while doing errands. And that’s just the beginning of the list.
How wonderful ❤️
If you put a laundry softener in the wash you can avoid getting that stiff feeling when hanging clothes out. Additionally, it helps get pet hair off the clothes. I read that if you take dryer sheets and put a couple in with your wash it acts like liquid softener. So I got some scent free dryer sheets and tried it. I found out that it removes pet hair from the clothes, too. I don't have a dryer, which takes off pet hair. But it also destroys clothes.
Good to know
Centsible Living With Money Mom, This is awesome! I subscribed because I want to see more!
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I have a little jingle posted in my laundry area, "Use it up and wear it out; Make it do or do without." I think it's a quote from Ben Franklin, but even if it isn't it's a great motto! I use most of those tips. Definitely make my own spice blends - mine are far fresher and tastier than the over-salted store bought version. Ditto mayonnaise - with a stick blender it is a 90-second recipe. I live in a hard water area, so I don't use super cheap Zote, because soap-based products create soap scum in and on the fibres of my clothes and linens which is no good. But I use minimal purchased products and rarely run the dishwasher.
If u have "hard wired" cable service...unplug the "box" at bedtime /travelling/@ work etc...
Signifigant savings for sure...
Our dryer broke, and we decided not to replace it. My husband is from England, and he grew up hanging clothes outside to dry, and that is what my mama did for years as well. Our clothes smell so good! 💜🥰 We also just made our first batch of homemade cat food. Yay! 😻Love you, Dawn! ❤️
That is awesome!
Love hearing all the viewer suggestions! Picked up large rubber gasket for my front load washer (aka "bellows"). This will be a challenge to replace but my sibling & I will learn skills doing it; will save $100s.
That's a great idea!
Great share, Dawn. I don’t own a sewing machine but I do some simple sewing repairs, like buttons or repairs to the seams. 👍
Hi, yes I do some of these . I make diy cleaning solutions thanks to a few people I watch on you tube. I also make many of my own seasoning’s too. It’s not only saving me money but also much healthier and cleaner. ❤
About hanging your clothes out on the line...we also did that growing up, but afterwards we ironed certain clothes that needed to be ironed, so that they wouldn't be wrinkled. We also used some type of spray starch (which I don't remember the name of) on them before ironing them.
In the summer, since our garage faces south, (not sure if that makes a difference or not, but it seems to), we have a large I think they call it an industrial grade fan that's attached to the garage ceiling that we run during hot weather, because it actually seems to help keep not only the garage but also the inside of the living room, which is right next to the garage, cooler if we do run it out in the garage. We've always believed it helped the a/c by doing that.
I was selected to be the one one doing the ironing except for sheets when I was 10.
@@shihtzuluvrtwo6386 👍 I remember us ironing pillow cases, but not sheets though. Guess they thought ironing sheets was too much trouble, and I don't really blame anyone for that lol.
@@shihtzuluvrtwo6386 👍
Yes, and then the clothing manufacturers came out with permanent press.
@@wandacarr668 👍 We also finally had fitted sheets which was a new thing back when I was a teenager lol.
How to make your own Bisquick. Which is expensive to buy and affordable to DIY:
In a large bowl, whisk together to combine: 8C All-Purpose Flour, 1 1/2 C Powdered Milk, 1/4C Baking Powder*, 1T Salt. Then use a Pastry Blender to mix in 1 1/2C Beef Suet (or Shortening, or Lard). (This is where most of the flavor comes from. I recommend Atora Beef Suet)
* Baking Powder is different than Baking Soda. This recipe needs Baking Powder.
Biscuits: using the Bisquick you just made:
6C biscuit mix, Mix in 2C cold water add little at a time. Sprinkle flour on the counter and knead the dough about 10 times don't over knead. Roll out dough to 1/3inch, cut out biscuits with a biscuit cutter. Bake in a preheated oven at 425F for 10-15 minutes. 12-20 biscuits. These freeze well
Pancakes: 2C biscuit mix, 1C milk, 2 eggs. Preheat your pan. Cook on medium heat (4 out of 10 electric) until the edges are firmed, flip pancake and cook bottom about minute. Yields 6-8.
Lemon Blueberry Scones:
2 1/2C biscuit mix, 2T sugar, zest off a whole lemon, 1/3C of milk, 2 eggs, 1C of blueberries*.
Combine mix and zest; Combine milk and eggs. Then mix wet and dry ingredients until all is moistened. Turn out on lightly floured counter, knead as little as possible*. Roll out to form a rectangle. Evenly distribute blueberries over the top and press them into dough. Cut into four rectangles, then cut rectangles into triangles. Bake in preheated oven at 425F for 12 minutes. Yield 8.
*Hint, freeze blueberries, easier to cut into triangles and juice doesn't squirt out.
*Hint, if you use a large piece of plastic wrap, turn the dough out onto the plastic, then fold over the rest of the plastic wrap and use that to then press out dough without getting your hands or counter goopy. Once the blueberries are pressed in, use the plastic wrap to tri-fold the dough over from the bottom and the top and this will give you your rectangle and will fold the blueberries inside the dough.
You just used all of your bisquick, need to make more. ; )
I learned to do. This
Thank you for all the recipes! I appreciate you taking the time to type this all down for us! 💙
@@sjbutler2330 You're very welcome.
I use self rising flower because it already has the baking powder in it.
@@Joce123 Brilliant.
I spent $1 on two dryer balls at the dollar store. it cut drying time by about 25% saving me $5 which it's just me. The BEST is not having to listen to that noisy dryer as long and my clothes seem to last longer not being thrashed around in heat as long.
Fantastic
Never waste bread or buns I’ve started making bread crumbs. Just last night I used up the last of crumbs on making chicken tenders. Put cut up bread on cookie sheet in oven usually after I’ve made supper and have oven hot already. Turn oven off and leave bread in with door closed. If bread is to fresh or you have a lot on sheet may have to turn pieces and repeat. Crush dry bread and freeze to be used when needed. Can hardly wait for zucchini season as I enjoy sliced zucchini breaded with flour, egg wash and bread crumbs with spices then bake for 20 minutes in oven .
My mom used to always hang clothes out to dry and used to say she felt sorry for the neighbors nextdoor where everything was dried in a dryer, citing that "those kids are growing up not knowing the wonderful smell that drying outside puts on their clothes and sheets."
I agree- they were deprived!
In Richfield Minnesota clothes lines are not allowed...We created a backyard sunporch out of the most basic design..used reused lumber/windows that we found.. Now that we've moved we have enough space inside to hang our clothes on a wooden clothes rack in a room until the things are dry and then we fold everything up and put it away.
I am from Woodbury
LOL I still have an outdoor clothes line/pole, love the way my sheets smell when I air dry them, I still have my grandmothers non electric trendle sewing machine, it terrifies me:)
In the warmer months I hang blankets on the line. I like antiques so I buy things that are already on their last leg..but I do keep things I really like for a long time. I go to the library to buy old cook books. It's cheeper than antique stores, I like the older ones for ideas and the foods are not something I have not grown up with.
That's a great idea!
You named my nemesis. Sour dough starter.
Keeping a starter is like having another child. A rather stupid and spoiled one at that.
I use a poolish instead. It's like sour dough but it uses Comercial yeast and only sits around for 12 to 24 hours before you use it. No mold issues. No starter to discard. You feed it at its creation and forget about it until the next morning. Painless and worry free.
I do pretty much all of these things.
I made 8x8 inch squares for urine. They are so soft and I just throw them in the wash. I have been doing this for 6.years with no problem.
I do put my clothes in the dryer for 5 minutes then hang out.
I use washcloths for urine. I have a basketful on the back of the toilet ready for use. I use vinegar in my laundry. Sanitizes and softens. I line dry.
I discontinued cable and use over the air TV. I use a streaming service 3 months out of the year when I need a TV fix. I also turned my A/C temp from 74 up to 78 (1 degree at a time) during the daytime and my electric bill went down 18%.
Amazing cost cutting efforts! Well done 🏆
Regarding hanging your clothes out to dry, I live in the desert, and if I hung my clothes outside, they would end up being covered with dirt.
We don’t hang our clothes outside because we live on a dirt road and there are row crop fields all around us plus bugs. I totally would if I were around concrete. I’m wanting to learn to sew. We do grow alot of our food.
I have done and still do many of those things. When I was a young adult, I made my own maternity outfits and baby clothing, including hand smocked nighties and baby quilts. I also made handmade jewellery. I still mend clothing, but I am unable to use a sewing machine anymore and can’t see well enough to thread the super thin needles used in beading.
I'm just using my old clothes, wash and wear, havn't bought anything new in ages. Another money saving tip, I only use about maybe 2 tlb of liquip laundry soap to my wash (laundry soap is expensive anyway), so not to use a full cap, its too soapy anyways for me, and the soap is hard to get out.😊
I hand wash my clothes every night with Dawn dish detergent.. In cold weather I wear 2 thin fabric slacks because they are easier to wash.
Great idea!!
On the fix things/learn things topic, my friend and I just fixed my dads fancy LG range/oven for $45 🎉 Yay us!
I'm no expert, and do your own research. But I heard that using only baking soda is not enough to protect your teeth. I use Crest cavity protection and quality mouth wash. I wish I had of known this sooner. Dental bills are outrageous and I've had my share of them.
I went on Google taped affordable dental and I got a dental program that pays 50% of what my insurance does not pay for DDS it only. Cost me a $159 for the year or I could have done it for $99 for a one time.
Thanks for sharing
Hi Dawn
Love your videos, here in Scotland most people would dry clothes outdoor on line, weather can change quickly and always on look out for rain but still feel that drying outside is better, fresh smelling clothes and don’t usually have problems, but using a small amount of distilled white vinegar in rinse can help with keeping towels feeling soft.
I love Scottish food
I do just about all of this list (I don't make all my own cleaners and bread, but do use vinegar/baking soda to clean and make my own yoghurt/soup/etc.. ). I've a table outside I picked up for free waiting to be painted, a new to me dress from charity shop I want to shorten for a wedding next month, I've clothes currently on the washing line, I'm about to go out for a walk to the shops to pick up food for lunch tomorrow. I don't have a big garden, but big enough for rhubarb / herbs / salad / radishes / beans / etc... I'm hoping next summer to expand out quite a bit. The neighbours know they can (and some do) call to the front garden and take any of the herbs - I've sage / rosemary / oregano / thyme / lemon balm / lemon verbena / chives / black currants / celery / fennel - I often use these for cooking/salads. None of the front garden takes minding, except to cut it back a bit, they just keep growing back each year.
I don't consider these to be old fashioned but environmentally and budget friendly. This is just how I live, I don't have to think about it.
Any vegetables/herbs/fruit you grow is sooo good for you! I live how you grow fennel and celery, I haven't tried that yet
That sounds wise
Baking soda and vinegar causes quite a few and cleanse the toilets.
Live in an apartment. Washing is either by dedicated plunger and repurposed square kitty kitter bucket which I like better than a round bucket. Thankfully my tub has a short and long handicapped bar which helps with the start of drip drying, before I sometimes hand wring. Sometimes I use my workhorse 350W twin tub which I purchased when I moved in. The spinner worked great, but as expected on online comments of this gadget reviews, the spinner went out in about seven months. Left my larger spinner behind thinking it was not going to fit inside my new, much smaller bathroom. That had its quirks, but did get the job done if pulling out water. A spinner cut my drying times down to about half day or so. When I am ready to hang my laundry, I put clean mop heads or a cleaning rag, under the shower rods and bath towl holders. To catch any unexpected drips. Later, I have these damp items to mop and clean. The clothes go on either baby-toddler clothes hangars or larger clothes hangers. Clotheclips are a must as I use a portable fan to help circulate, air dry and clothes do not slip off. Lots of work, but my laundry portion of the electric bills, even with the spinners, minimal. My clothes I use Percil as several other brands fail to clean well. Works great for my place. Sure wish I had the option to dry my clothes outside on a clothesline.
Wow! Sounds like a LOT of WORK!!!
I very rarely use my clothes dryer, it’s for absolute emergencies. I have two out door clothes lines. One is Hills Hoist and the other is attached to a wall and is under cover. Inside I have two drying racks one for clothes and another for bath sheets, bed sheets and larger things. I live in Tasmania, Australia and hanging clothes outside to dry when it’s warm enough is very common here.
Fantastic
I either do or am working on almost all of these.
I’ve heard people say when you dry your clothes outside to do it when it’s going to rain later. That the rain makes it softer-I think it washes out extra buildup. Then once it dries after that your items are softer & fresher.
I have a heated air rack and finishbin drier. My air fryer has been a big all round saver.
I have two drying racks that I use when washing my clothes
Feeding my cats less to reduce waste is a challenge. The problem with that is that saving cat food in the refrigerator in a plastic bag usually means they don't like it when it re-emerges. I waste a fortune in cat food. I used to mix half dry and half wet together for the cats and they liked that. But sometimes now it's a bust, and if you try to save it, it all turns to mush. And we all know how cats feel about mush. They'll starve before they eat it, and they will sit there and stare at you as they get weaker and weaker, and then fall over, just to show you what a terrible person you are. So, my house is a food buffet, and as a result I have to plan more carefully. I have found that mixing wet food with water to make a stew, not a soup, is something they like. Sprinkling dry food on top will get them to eat when the straight wet food is being ignored.
Serving less at a meal also saves money with kids of all ages. We often load their plates down like they are little truck drivers, and they don't eat that much. I've seen so many videos and in them the kids are sitting at plates a Sumo wrestler couldn't finish. Often it is thrown in the garbage after they've taken a few bites. Sometimes letting kids serve themselves works better than placing the plate of food in front of them. School cafeterias, one of the biggest waste facilities around, could save money by letting kids take only the size serving they want. They can have more if they want.
Back in "the day," the family meal meant serving bowls or platters on the table, and everyone would take from that and pass it around. If someone isn't hungry, they simply don't take very much. Instead of fixing a child a hamburger, fix half a burger, and keep the other half if they want it. Some foods are too hard to save for the next meal, and kids get a "yuck" response to leftovers.
Please don't skimp on food for your pets
Yep, I've rescued many cats over the years. Each liked something different plus some didn't have teeth and needed wet food or baby food. My cat food bill was over $300 a month. I'm older and only have three cats now. Food bill much lower and they don't eat as much. I always have dry food out and give them wet once a day. Cats, like kids, are finicky and what they eat one day, they hate the next. Good luck, but they will eat when hungry.
@@kims1941 No chance of that in this house!
Love walking in nature I cook at home meal prep lunches snacks dinners
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S. NV is the dustiest place I've ever lived so I no longer hang clothes outside. My new dryer is very energy efficient.
I use Native Coconut & Vanilla BAR soap for everything. Cleaning my tub, kitchen counters is now 50% faster and 75% cheaper. No chemicals.. It takes the grime/food right off. Time I take cleaning my tub is 40% faster, wow is it amazing stuff! The bar lasts forever and I do not have bottles of stinky cleaner taking up room in my cabinets. Only windex and this soap. And I use it on my skin in the shower of course.
Another bonus of hanging your clothes is they last longer. You can pop them into the dryer on air to fluff. If you like.
@@misst1586 Good idea!! I hang them out until most of the moisture is gone then toss into the dryer for 5 min. Works great .Clothes last longer too when they are not in a dryer as long being abused
I have been cutting and coloring my own hair for 4 years now. I also do my own manicures/pedicures.
I spend $40 to have my taxes done. Senior rate. I figure this way, I don't have to do it or want to do it, and it's well worth the money for my peace of mind.
Tooth paste is pretty cheap at 88 cents a tube on sale.
Why make it?
Hanging clothes on the line? Not me! I'd have to drag the clothes up from the basement, walk around to the backyard, hang them up with clothespins, bring them all back in, if it doesn't rain, deal with insects or bird droppings, drag them upstairs, and fold a bunch of wrinkled clothes. Forget it! Dryer is way easier on my back! 👍
We hang our clothes up to dry upstairs not in the basement.
We do use the senior discount for income tax and pay only $40 like you.
Brilliant
And the clothes are much stiffer when hung outside
Also, a lot of communities offer free tax preparation. I get mine done at our local library by volunteer accountants. They do it, submit it electronically to IRS and put together a nice package to take home for your records. Love it!
That's good ,and am aware of this but you qualify by income I think. Lower income seniors can use this service, whereas my income is higher.
A lot of people do not know that when you have things plugged in even if you’re not using them, they’re still taking electric so I unplugged everything from the outlet that I am not using to save electric
This month Xcel energy in Minneapolis owed me 2 cents. Instead of me having an electric bill that used to be $79 a month... Because I average under 300 kwh per month. I qualify for a 35% discount on my electricity.
I was born in Minneapolis
Living in Southern Ontario Canada we get some very hot & humid weather July & Aug, actually had a few days this week, so had to turn the air on...to help keep the rooms cooler and the air conditioner not having to work so hard, I keep the sun out with blinds & turn ceiling fans on in the rooms I'm not using. During the day, my air is set for 72 and at night 71. **I really have to start making my own soup broths from bones & vegetable skins. I love hanging large items & coats on the line to dry. I wish I had more of an interest to sew!
I want to relearn how to sew
Nice to see your smiling face today! ❤
I just realized that I wasn't subscribed (I've only subscribed to 1 channel so far, but I just love you!), so I'm about to do that now! 😊
Welcome back!
I love this! I too hang clothes outside or not dryer..I am tall and stuff shrinks plus I use cold water!!!! I always use leftovers..Sadly I have NO greenthumb... I do sew holes and buttons etc. Great ideas! Thank you!
Great idea!!
Ed found a recipe for onion soup mix that tastes the same as the brand name box.
Would you share it please? Packaged and canned are so expensive!
Interesting!
3/4 c minced onion, 1/3 cup beef bullion powder, 4 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp crushed celery seed and 1/4 tsp sugar. Mix all ingredients.
5 T of mix equal one pkg, which is 1.25 ounces.
I keep it in a glass jar. Way cheaper than buying the premade mix.
@@kittyglanz5979 thanks!
I wash my clothes and linens in the bathtub and hang them in the shower to dry. Im in a small apartment with no outside access so the tub has to do.
Our washing is hung outside on clothes line or inside near window heater on clothes rackd
Plain old vinegar is a great fabric softener and using just a small amount of detergent when washing towels as remember towel’s usually have soap residue, my towels are line dried as are all my clothes, very hygienic
Great tip!
I do the same. I dont like to use a dryer.
LOL. I couldn't help but think of the old rhyme we sang as kids in our neighborhood. It went: "My mother and your mother were hanging out clothes...."
Anyone remember the rest of it?
My mother and your mother were hanging out clothes. My mother punched your mother right in the nose. What color was the blood?
I really love this video, Financial Literacy is a huge passion for me and why I started a channel too. This video is inspiring it shows that there always a way to save a penny here save a penny there. It all adds up and every little bit counts. One additional suggestion for your list. Shop Your Kitchen/Pantry 1st. You can save a ton of money by meal planning and eating what you have. #1 Eliminate food waste #2 Prevent unnecessary trips to the store. If you don't go to the store in the 1st place your not gonna walk out with a $200 bill because you needed cereal. What does everyone else in the comments think about my addition to the list. Please feel free to reply and like this comment.
She’s mentioned in other videos about shopping your pantry first. 😊
@@cjhoward409 AH, Yes you are correct, I do recall that from another one of her videos, Thank you for reminding me 😀
These are great ideas. I go to the food bank dumpster 1x a month and grab the old slimy organic veges to add to my compost pile. I need a ton of dirt to grow vegetables and the chickens feed, almost solely, from the compost .I only supplement with chicken scratch stuff from the feed store
@@MelissaCoup Fantastic way of repurposing you just described. Love it! Thank you for your reply!
we have free jazz in the park during summer and i always batch cook spaghetti and freeze a single serving in ziploc bags. quick to eat and can warm up thawed or in a pot on the stove or microwave!!
How fun
@@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom my 22 year old took his date one evening. he asked me for the small cooler and got some snacks and pop. So far....she's nice!
Clearly you raised him right!
I have told you sometimes ago, I live in subsidized housing & these apts were built prior to dryer hook ups so I only have a washer hook up & clothes line in the back of my apt .. dryer clothes smell better but i keep.it in my mind as long as they're clean ,it doesn't matter .
I can't hang my clothes outside due to the pollen! I used to . Makes me sad it saves alot. :( My husband hated the way his shirts felt so I never did with his shirts.
If it doesn't die it's not replaced no debt minimilist live beneath my means
I miss using a clothes line.
If not able perhaps you could get a garment rack to dry ? Some hoa won’t permit clothes lines .. here garment racks are on Amazon metal upside down v shape will easily fold down when not in use I have two a twin sheet fits one part rack .. has three places to use as clothes line
Using the library saves spending money on books or audiobooks. 🥰
Yes!!
Thank you ❤
You're welcome 😊
I do all of these except heat/air con as we heat with wood only and have no air con. We don't make cleaners either.
I use to do several of these thins, not much anymore
Yes into self educating
Hi Dawn, I am unsure about hanging clothes on the line because the birds will for sure will the poo will find NY freshly laundered clothes
Oh no
Yes I use less of products
I live in a suburb of Mpls MN they have made an ordinance against having a clothesline outside makes no sense to me!
I was born in Minneapolis
I stockpile very small amounts like rice beans pasta
Great idea!
Everyone Enjoy Your Memorial Day Weekend ❤✌️ And great money saving ideas Dawn🤚
Thank you.
Thank you! You too!
It is to hot in Phoenix, Arizona in the summer to go outside to hang out clothes.
I know AZ is 🔥
I have fake flowers to save buying flowers sorry I commented toouch I stay with same furniture same house
Thank you
Some people use a coffee grinder to grind up wheat to make their own flour.