When I think of how much “retail therapy” money that I wasted when I was younger, it’s sobering but the thought,also, motivates me to continue to stay frugal.
@thehealedhomemaker122 ай бұрын
I am in the same boat!!!
@dyoung27392 ай бұрын
@@thehealedhomemaker12 Glad it’s not just me
@cathyphillips6794 ай бұрын
About paying bills on time.... when I retired and was only going to be receiving my pension at the end of the month, I called all the companies that would be sending me bills and asked if I could get the due date changed to the end of the month. They all said "no problem." Those few telephone calls sure simplified things for me going forward.
@frugalcreativeliving4 ай бұрын
That is an excellent tip! I've had to move due dates to fit my pay schedule as well. It's just a matter of asking!
@sjordan70852 ай бұрын
I agree, I also pay all my bills on the same day each month, all except one are on auto pay. Keeps life simpler.
@emilywilson73084 ай бұрын
Popcorn popped at home in a pan on the stove is an inexpensive snack that can be put in sandwich bags. A lot cheaper than buying chips!
@frugalcreativeliving4 ай бұрын
And, as a whole grain, it's healthier! Thanks!
@arthurmantzouris44134 ай бұрын
I also pop popcorn as well. I got myself a popcorn popper from Amazon which helps to stay frugal...
@NuggetFarm20114 ай бұрын
"Heat the human, not the house." I love it! 😊
@kathyressler47644 ай бұрын
At yard sales I have found sewing patterns, cloth, notions, crochet hooks, yarns, etc.. Your explanation of how to save money is very informative. Thank you for your helpful videos.
@karenmyrie62154 ай бұрын
Thx for the reminders. The other part of driving efficiently is to bundle your errands/appointments. E.g. go to gas station, supermarket, and pick up drycleaning all on the way home from work if they're in the same vicinity. Doing several errands on a workday usually means I then have at least one day where I don't need to drive/leave home at all.
@frugalcreativeliving4 ай бұрын
Great tip!
@stevehartman17303 ай бұрын
Your husband is so fortunate to have a good woman with sence. So msny people are immature, lazy or ditzy these days with no common sense God bless you and all you hold dear in life.
@dizzysdoings4 ай бұрын
I wear a fleece vest if the house is cold. I can do all my work without it being too bulky. If you have south facing widows, have the curtains open during the day in the winter. In the summer, unless it's a cloudy day, keep them closed.
@dyoung27394 ай бұрын
❤️ these tips. My grandchildren birthdays are April & May,sons bday is May, DIL bday is July. I ship the grandkids something via Amazon Prime. To save on shipping costs for my son and DIL,I individually wrap & ship their bday,Mother’s Day and Father’s Day gifts in one package.
@frugalcreativeliving4 ай бұрын
Love it!!
@betterlivingonabudget4 ай бұрын
Love all of these tips, and especially the hobby to reduce stress tip.
@frugalcreativeliving4 ай бұрын
Thanks! 😊
@renaparker45794 ай бұрын
I wish I could have given you my cast iron skillets. I love how well they cook, but can't lift them anymore. Thank you for the great tips! ❤ I love your channel.
@frugalcreativeliving4 ай бұрын
Awww...😊. Yes, they are heavy! Thanks so much for your comment!
@robertamazyck18614 ай бұрын
Great tips I really just never thought of purchasing the big bag of chips and putting them in other sandwich bags.
@frugalcreativeliving4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@julieirwin96374 ай бұрын
As always, another great video with excellent content. I’m in the process now of going through my clothes to thin out my wardrobe. That hint of not buying clothes just because you like them would have come in handy years ago!!!!
@Jpudgy54 ай бұрын
I love your channel.
@frugalcreativeliving4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@deersakamoto21672 ай бұрын
Just to throw in my 2c: professional chefs use nonstick pans all the time, especially to cook things like eggs. I know demonizing nonstick pans is popular in some circles but I think the "use the right tool for the job" attitude is healthier. Chef KZbinr Brian Lagerstrom talks about this from time to time.
@frugalcreativeliving2 ай бұрын
I am inclined to agree with you on this! I know there have to be good nonstick pans out there. However, it seems to take me a lot more trial and error to find a good nonstick pan, whereas, the stainless steel always seem to workout. 😳 Maybe I'll try again in the future! My husband likes nonstick pans so maybe he'll be the one to buy it 😁. Thanks for commenting!
@deersakamoto21672 ай бұрын
@@frugalcreativeliving At least in restaurants, the Winco brand nonstick pans are pretty common and they don't last forever unfortunately (it's not easy to outsmart restaurateurs in picking pans because their livelihood depends on it). It's 2-3 years at most. That's the nature of how those things are built and there's no conspiracy (as much as we'd like to believe it's the maker's fault)
@Veronica-vl2ht4 ай бұрын
Enjoy your channel full of useful, cost efficient tips. I most definitely will make use of them and encourage others to do likewise in my community. My motto is not to waste unnecessarily and save as much as possible. Great channel.
@frugalcreativeliving4 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you so much!
@tgayer14 ай бұрын
“Don’t buy clothes just because you like them.” That’s smart! Thanks for mentioning that. I hadn’t really thought of that. My wardrobe is pretty minimal, but I have enough tops…I’m short on pants. 😊
@Under510Ай бұрын
Spot on financial advice! 🙌
@leisadonaldson80254 ай бұрын
You are incredible & full of great information and reminders!!! Thanks!
@frugalcreativeliving4 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@07ikkin4 ай бұрын
I keep my A/C off unless I'm sweating while sitting completely still. I also need it at least 74 degrees to be able to sleep 😴
@stevehartman17304 ай бұрын
In hot weather tape Alum foil over windows.
@sjordan70852 ай бұрын
Reflectics, bought by the roll from hardware stores is reasonably priced.
@flori2611Ай бұрын
Your videos are so amazing!!
@frugalcreativelivingАй бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@CourtneyRobinson4 ай бұрын
Love your channel.
@frugalcreativeliving4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@michellejennings32324 ай бұрын
Me, too!
@kathyb85404 ай бұрын
Me too!😊
@GEAUXFRUGAL15 күн бұрын
My biggest utilities bill $122. Paid yesterday. Average is
@GEAUXFRUGAL15 күн бұрын
I am fixed income and regularly saved $1K. ~$10K a year I can easily save.
@loriella62504 ай бұрын
“…about to have a baby.” 😂
@MsButterflyJan19764 ай бұрын
God bless. You need all the money saving tips you can get…lol
@miken76293 күн бұрын
A person needs to get living on 50% income and saving/investing the rest as quickly as they can. Young and have no idea how prices change. In 1976 when I was 21 a Big Mac & fries was $1.20 now price is $9.79. Dollar stores were called five & dimes because things were 5 or 10 cents. I could live on $10k a year, the same lifestyle now cost $70k and only because I don't have a car payment, would need to add another $10k if I had a new car + insurance. Plan for $10 million retirement fund in 40 years if you want to maintain same lifestyle and eat that $80 Big Mack & Fries 40 years from now. When I was young I didn't understand why grandma was eating cat food on a cracker, now I do.
@pepperminthomecrafts82693 ай бұрын
Thank you! New subbie here. Take care
@frugalcreativeliving3 ай бұрын
Wonderful! Welcome!
@stevehartman17304 ай бұрын
The Smartest man i ever knew i asked him howd he get so smart he said JUST GOOD C
@fruitytarian2 ай бұрын
So many great tips! 👏🏼💕
@josephmynextgreatadventure4 ай бұрын
Best wishes and All the best to you and the family. I really enjoyed this video. I go to a store that sends coupons. The store looks at what items you pay for and they send you coupons on those items. I really enjoy that. I'm really grateful for the store I go to on a regular basis. The coupons really help out and when an item is on sale and you have a coupon that's way cool as well. I just to say that I really appreciate this video. Thanks again. And I did put a like on this video as well. 👍 From Joseph
@frugalcreativeliving4 ай бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed the video and thank you so much for your comments!
@07ikkin4 ай бұрын
I've tried buying at the end of the season a few times. That's how I ended up with the too little clothes I have now 😅 I no longer do that
@frugalcreativeliving4 ай бұрын
😄It definitely comes down to just the right timing sometimes. Getting to the stores at the end of the season but before everything cute is completely gone!
@phy11isprice812 ай бұрын
👍🏽 ❤
@keny99814 ай бұрын
Don’t drink tap water nowhere in the United States at least use a brita water system 😊
@sjordan70852 ай бұрын
Love my Berkey!
@homeschoolingthroughhighschool4 ай бұрын
Thank you!🌻
@frugalcreativeliving4 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@mightymommom58883 ай бұрын
I am trying to not buy clothes or shoes for a year. I started in March. I really don’t need anything.
@robinjohnson50144 ай бұрын
Yes this things are helpful
@MaryKane-qv5vz3 ай бұрын
Consider telling family and friends that there will be no Christmas gifts or birthday presents. Unless someone actually needs something practical be a leader to your family and friends and say no to seasonal buying of something they already have several of to begin with.
@barbnauman7053 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@frugalcreativeliving3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!!😲
@loriann8224 ай бұрын
Cool shirt 😊
@frugalcreativeliving4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@shelbygreen34044 ай бұрын
Interesting 😮😊
@wealthcents1013 ай бұрын
A great video
@frugalcreativeliving2 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@margal31203 ай бұрын
Great video! New subscriber!
@frugalcreativeliving3 ай бұрын
Welcome!
@kathyb85404 ай бұрын
I have way to much clothes! But most are thrifted
@stevehartman17304 ай бұрын
Common sense. You have that youre not stars n the sky type just good common sense
@user-ow3li8ci8f4 ай бұрын
Why do you have so much "dry clean only"-clothes in USA??? I live in Finland and I think that only some winterjackets are drycleanonly. If they are made of wool. I love your videos, I watch them often. I like the way you speak, it's so easy to understand even my english is not so good 😊❤
@frugalcreativeliving4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@sjordan70852 ай бұрын
Even if an items says 'Dry Clean Only' I wash everything in cold water and dry flat, no problems and no toxic dry cleaning chemicals. Since Covid, many Dry Cleaners have gone out of business.
@TammyGarlic-d9dАй бұрын
We cut up veggies for snacks. We love 🐜 ant's on a 🪵 log.