10 Things I Refuse To Spend Money On - Collaboration with Money Mom

It's time I told you 10 things I don't buy that everyone else seems to. This is a collaboration with Money Mom.
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[@bookmagicroe9553]

We just added a lawn mowing service last year. Husband turned 88 with several heart problems, and due to several surgeries, I cannot do it either. For us, it is money well spent. We did it ourselves for years and years.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Everyone deserves a break when they get to 88, he's already surpassed life expectancy. Spend your money.

[@lisagarrison25315]

It is so refreshing to hear you say that you and Mike don't feel the need to spend money on each other. I have friends and daughters in law that think it's just criminal that my husband and I don't buy gifts or cards for each other's birthdays, Valentine's Day, what have you. It's so sweet to hear you say you have no need for a gift, because having each other is enough. ❤

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@andrekeulemans473]

My late Uncle once bought My Aunt a Power Drill for Her Birthday and She bought Him a Trampoline for His Birthday

[@patmartin9727]

Great video Jane, I am sure most of us have fallen into these traps before today. I have been guilty of over stocking my pantry or cleaning cupboard. I have also bought extra clothing from the charity shop even though I have got 3 like that at home. This was pointed out to me when I down sized my home a few years ago. Because I had lots of storage I didn’t realise I had 2 years supply of toilet rolls or washing powder. I now try to be very mindful of what I have and what I need.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

You are so smart to not spend money on snacks. I wonder if snacking is more popular in the US. Jane. Thank you for doing this collab with me. This was so much fun

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

You are so welcome! We love your channel Dawn.

[@davidjenson7773]

Perfection is the highest form of self abuse. We don’t need to impress anyone . Love your channel. Chicago here

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@christineconnor4413]

My hair Is grey ! When I was a bairn my lovely Aunty Alice used to say ' I have these grey highlights put in my hair ' and I used to believe her ! Now my hair is the same shade as hers 😂 lovely memories of a lovely lady X

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@thefinefrugalline3232]

I agree on the snack food thing. I am from Denmark, have been living in the US for 30-plus years. One of the big surprises to me when I emigrated was the constant snacking that the Americans did, in between the meals: crackers, cheese, chips, yoghurts, muffins, cookies, donuts, granola bars, gorp, cheese sticks, candy bars, fast food, the list goes on, and last but not least SODA. I was used to 3 meals a day, never thought of anything else, unless it was an apple in the afternoon or we might bake a cake to have slice of with afternoon tea. In the late summer we’d raid the fruit trees. Soda was something we had at a birthday party, never on a daily basis. Never got in the habit of the constant snacking of processed convenience foods. It’s expensive and unhealthy

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Agreed

[@laetitialogan2017]

I spent 37 years in the public eye, all dressed up, make up, and jewellery..ironing blouses etc, polishing this and that..exhausting...now I'm finally free it's just a fraction of all that for me..thankfully...I'm withnyou on EVERY one of those 10 points...we learn as we go along..

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for sharing

[@janetstonerook4552]

I like your #2, Jane. I was the same way when I retired! No more expensive salon visits, jewelry and makeup and , God as my witness, no more PANTY HOSE ever! (I actually cut up the panty hose I had and used them as strips to tie up my tomato plants on their stakes!)

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

I dont miss them either.

[@happycook6737]

Pantyhose killed me in the 80's! So expensive and they break easily, stink despite washing, and are a misery to actually wear. So glad I haven't used pantyhose in years.

[@dorothyc7395]

Your list was spot on - the only thing I would add is renting a storage unit. My son had one for years and I nagged and nagged him to give it up. He finally did a couple of months ago and I don't think he misses it or the things he got rid of. He was paying to keep things he didn't need or even knew he had !!!

[@belindacopson2390]

Great list. I don't colour my hair either - I consider my hair an interesting shade of pepper and salt and perfectly happy with it. Takeaway food we have maybe three or four times a year at the very most, supporting small local family-run businesses. One on my list - I refuse to buy any sort of commercial air-freshener. Instead i like to open a window and scent the house with fresh air, plus home grown lavender and herbs.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@happycook6737]

My cancer doctor told me commercial air fresheners are a major source of chemical pollution in homes. I was 😳 shocked. Luckily I never used those things.

[@mariannejoynes6541]

I’m very guilty of snacking. It’s a terrible habit and I’m going to break it! Especially after watching this vlog lol You are so right, it’s a frivolous waste of money and it definitely isn’t doing my waistline any good! Prices are going up and packages are getting smaller so it’s definitely time to quit and save the cash. Thanks for the pep talk. Xx

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

You can do it!

[@christineconnor4413]

I'm still off the 'ket' after being told that I'm pre diabetic. About 7 weeks now . Never thought I'd be able to stay off the chocolate! Lost 10 lbs now 👍 prob saved that in pennies as well ! Mind over matter ! Ha !

[@mary-janejenkins9560]

We’ve been married 38 years and like you we have everything but a few years ago we decided to have fun so for our anniversary we. Have £5 and 1 hour at the shops to see how creative we can be it’s a good fun thing to do 😂😂😂❤

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@gregsgirl23au]

I embrace my natural self. My hair is much healthier since I stopped colouring it . I would love to see a world with less fake and more real.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@ingridmarsden8866]

What a great comment...see more real and less fake. Love it!

[@gregsgirl23au]

@@ingridmarsden8866 thank you 😊. We were born natural so embrace that for life I say. I'm so over all the makeup, hair extensions, fake eyelashes, Botox, tattoos...the list goes on!!! Each to their own but I think we need to teach girls at a young age it's ok to be real not fake

[@gladyschandler6724]

Even during Covid-19, we never ordered takeout or had groceries delivered.

[@andersonomo597]

Bottled water is one thing I HATE paying for! What a waste of money and resources! Fair enough if your water source is dodgy but we have perfectly clean tap water here in Australia. If I need water on the go I take an insulated refillable flask. And don't get me started on "specialty" waters shipped around the world!! CONGRATULATIONS on hitting 25K - well done!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@BullyPorterJones]

Becky here - I agree with the dining out and takeout….restaurants here are horrible, and take out is the same. We eat out once a month….my husband has a monthly follow up doctors appointment, and we go to a better fast food place for breakfast. That’s it. Really don’t need anymore than that….

[@joannleme8977]

Love visiting places like that - not overrun by tourists!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

It’s massively caked for the pardon, pilgrims and worshipers in their thousands

[@janetstonerook4552]

"I don't wanna, you can't make me! You're not the boss of me ! I'M RETIRED!"🤗👍

[@julibeswick-valentine3690]

My list is the same as your with a few more additions. I don't buy bread, cakes or biscuits, I make my own if I want them. I do not have a television so no TV licence needed. No newspapers or magazines. I use white vinegar and water to clean my windows.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@gailnoll]

WooHoo I agree with everything you spoke of especially not giving gifts to each other! I get weird looks from friends when I tell them we don't do gifts to each other EVER. Glad we are not the only ones! Fun video, have a great week.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Exactly!!

[@reginasemenenko148]

Jane, You are a gem! I have a long way to go learning about all of these frugal things. I know these things in my head and now I need to actually put them into practice. I'll have to try one thing at a time. Thank you so much, Jane. And I so love your beautiful accent.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@floradora9407]

Interesting list. We don’t spend a lot on each other, but we do make things and have an occasional small treat , which is nice to receive and give. I didn’t think we were ‘frugal’ but we equally are retired and are careful with our finances. Happily married for 44 years…..tiny gifts to each other are sometimes lovely.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@kakelinga]

You are really a practical person and you are lucky that Mike is on board too. I cannot believe how different our cultures are. I just love the simplicity of your life. I think in general, people in the UK are more frugal than people in the US. I have a coworker who does not cook any meals at all. Her husband might cook a meal once a week on his day off but for the most part, they eat all their meals out. They have an 18 month old and the baby lives off of fast food like French fries and burgers. In fact, about a third of my coworkers do not cook at all; they buy food out. I myself am guilty of getting take away at least once a week. I need to simplify my life because at times I feel like a hamster running of a wheel and getting nowhere. I am reading a blog by a woman named Toni called simplefrugallife; it was mentioned to in Frugal Jo's blog. She gives great tips about simplifying your life.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@keebler5064]

So happy to see you and Dawn doing a collaboration! I just love you both. I’m in the same age group and I am a frugal homebody. I admire Dawns extroverted personality and love your creativity. May God bless you both.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@seekingjoynow1722]

I noticed you have an Instant Pot. I love mine and it's energy efficient.

[@KD-uh8zw]

Thank you Jane. My husband of 42 years and I don't buy gifts for our Wedding Anniversary or Valentine's Day either. Both are in February...as is my birthday! Too much. I also just put some funds towards something I might need or like for my birthday as does my husband for his birthday later in the year. If I buy something I like, money from the shared budget isn't wasted on stuff that I don't. But everyone is different of course.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@chuckvenable4409]

Thank You for another one of your Fabulous Shows ma'am 🙂. Everything you've said about what you refuse to buy i completely agree with you. Never the less 😞 I must admit my wife and I dinner out and carry out WAY TOO MUCH and after watching your show I'm feeling terrible 😔 guilt . Your so right, it's way to expensive and a waste of money. After your show my wife and I decided that we will no longer spend our money on carry in or out meals . Then when you spoke about not buying snacks. I wanted to go hide I felt so bad 😞. We are the worst at eating snacks. Not anymore ! Your soooo right about settling with a slice of bread, piece of cheese or fruit. Neither one of us at our age should have been eating all that carry-out carry-in meals like we have. We definitely shouldn't have been eating all those snacks. Your Sundays episode was definitely a wakeup call for us ma'am. I think the only things we do right is like your husband. I do all the mowing, garden prep and any home or out side repairs and maintenance. My wife works with me when I need her help at times. We too are retired and in our 60's . We have nothing pressing to go to. My clothes primarily consist of bib overalls and a t-shirt with work boots during the summer. Winter the same except I'll add a long sleeve shirt and a work coat and hat. In closing, THANK YOU AGAIN ! ! For another one of your wonderful episode's. It was truly a wakeup call for my wife and I ...

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@rebzeb5814]

Favourite quotes from this video: 'i've got my own look' and 'by the time you get it home, it's cold'

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks

[@sheilahughes3561]

That list was almost identical to mine Jane! I cannot get my son to give up a weekly takeaway but he is working and pays for it himself! Hubby would not like to be without biscuits so they are a feature of my shopping basket! We get most things second hand and do not eat out!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks Shelia

[@cathyb3790]

Great video Jane I cut cable TV years ago , I bought a Roku for $35,C🇨🇦 and enjoy lots of free entertainment for one time purchase ,,and of course I watch this Great channel on You Tube 😎 I do so much myself ,,,,I have been renovating my home myself for the past 4 yrs ,,,lovin it ,,I am single ,we can do so much more then we think we can , I have many co workers amazed at what i do ,,,I stay humble and say,,Thank You ,,anyone can do what i do, people are not willing to sacrifice or go with out ,,,,,go with out what ,,,,debt ,,,😮 I do have my vices and am not perfect at my frugal life style but it is a journey I choose and one I am proud of , Thank You Jane for being Real,,, 💃

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I am so excited to watch it

[@deedavies887]

We tend to buy something jointly at Christmas, if we need anything. For years we haven’t bothered with birthdays. After 30 years married, didn’t seem to be important, he tells me every morning he loves me, we both Cook and share the chores, very happy!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Love that!

[@bethanysherwood5930]

Everything identical with us except I'm a bit of a sucker for snacks! Wish I wasn't, but old habits for hard. Again, it's just a tube of Pringles once week, maybe digestive biscuits the next, and a few grapes the net, never mega bucks, but resistance is futile! But then, we don't buy any alcohol so I use that as an excuse!😆

[@jeannebowes2898]

My fav snack is sliced peppers or cucumbers dipped in Salsa or Kimchi. My furniture and dishes are handed down from fam for a few hundred years now and are in functional everyday use. Yes they have been reupholstered many times over the years. I recently had three pieces redone in muslin last summer and have new slipcovers on them. We go to the local pancake place every few months for a treat. Yes I do make them at home but we enjoy the outing. No cable or subscriptions, periodicals , theaters for us. We are happy at home. I agree with you!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@moirasutherland7443]

We don’t buy gifts for each other, we have just celebrated our golden wedding and I found it strange to get gifts and cards. Years ago I bought myself, husbands money, a new overlocker just before Christmas, so if anybody asked I would say I got that for Christmas, then hubby said he had excess car allowance from work, so I got a brand new car at Christmas. We also had to dress for work and are now lucky enough to be able to go on cruises, but not Cunard but MSC as we do not have to dress up. No employer to obey. Enjoy your retirement Jane though as you get older you might need garden service etc, we are 73 and 82.

[@UndertheMedian]

How fun! I can't wait!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks

[@preppernut]

Much the same list here. The closest we get to a restaurant is when my husband wins a gift certificate, and he's done it three times this year already. But I can't eat most of what they make, luckily it is just around the corner from our home, so I will make the meat & vegetables for a meal, and he pops over and buys chips (french fries in N. America) with that certificate. We don't go to movies, travel more than 10 km from home, or even buy birthday or Christmas gifts for friends or family. Instead, when there is a real need, they get it in a lump sum. And the latest happiness is that I traded some of our eggs for home made soap from my niece. I can use it for hand washing, and even for doing dishes or laundry...I will never buy soap again.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

That’s so great. Thanks for sharing

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

I found you through Dawn. I loved your video, so many great tips.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Welcome!!

[@YorkshireGirlinDarwin]

Thank you ❤

[@3TXSisters]

I'm from Money Mom's channel and thoroughly enjoyed your video. Thank you for sharing your home with us. Take care, Linda 🦋

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for coming

[@kathyparandes7281]

Great collaboration Jane ! I love both your channels !!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you so much!

[@bettykradel4336]

Great list! Same! I still work full time, but thankfully I do not have to wear a suit, put on makeup or dress 'fashionably". I am so very thankful for my current employment. Although I do admit a few times a year I do buy some vanilla ice cream , and it is a real treat when you don't get if very often. As always - thank you so very much for your thoughtful video and always enjoy reading the comments as well.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@Amanda-pv9kz]

Great list! 25 euros for phone/Internet/TV is beyond crazy low and I'm really jealous but so glad you have that opportunity for your budget. I won't even tell you how much that costs in the USA ..no need to give you a heart attack! ;) -Amanda from Florida USA

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks Amanda.

[@megan2349]

Yes! Just my internet alone is twice that. And it's the lowest speed, cheapest you can get with a private local company. I don't have TV but my cell phone is outrageous even for the lowest amount of data and doing a bit of shopping around for the cheapest price. So many people see the US as this privileged rich country but what they don't see is that we are charged two or three or more times for everything. Our higher incomes comparatively are just nickel and dimed away even if we are careful and thrifty.

[@chuckvenable4409]

​@@megan2349 We have consumer Cellular, old people phone service. LoL 😂 Give them a call. I don't think you have to be a old retired person like my wife and I to get the service. Excellent customer service and service .

[@sarahmacrae8277]

@@megan2349 I have heard a couple of American frugal you tubers recommend mint mobile for cell phones, I use talk mobile I pay £6 a month for unlimited texts and calls and 7GB data

[@judymcpheron5955]

Yes! Good advice. I do splurge and allow myself snacks and meals out. Those are my treats as save regularly and meet my financial obligations. But no other expensive interests or hobbies.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@gladyschandler6724]

I don't spend money on snacks either-we occasionally pop our own popcorn in the evening when watching T.V.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

We don’t eat when sitting on sofas, only at the table.

[@SusieAllen8058]

How great that you did the collab with Money Mom! I have now subscribed to your channel. You are wonderful. We are recently retired, mortgage free, and are definitely on a budget (we shop for sales on food, don't eat in restaurants or have lawn services). We are frugal and are living very happily! We have never felt the need to buy gifts for each other either. A lot of our friends never have understood this. Lol! I look forward to many more of your videos and also of Dawn's.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you so much!

[@andrekeulemans473]

Once Jamie gave Me the pizza recipe, I make My own Pizza

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Love that!

[@elizabethlangheim7214]

Came over from Money Mom. Can’t wait to check out your other videos.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks very much

[@cherrycain6425]

I spend money on a few snacks but I limit how much I eat. I live alone and am not in real good health so I am not able to work and take care of my yard anymore. I pay a gentleman friend and he doesn’t charge alot to keep my yard up for me. I cook for myself. Since it’s just myself I cook light meals. Every great once in awhile I would go to McDonald’s and eat chicken nuggets and fries. But, for now I’m not able to eat much at all because I have a twisted hernia in my stomach so I eat light food and eat small portions until I can go in to have surgery. I’m an 8 year survivor of Stage 2 Esophageal Cancer.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@brigittedossor8167]

I'm a home body too. Haven't done any colour on my hair for years and it still won't go grey properly.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@jefferydewberry7659]

Love this!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@lindajacquot5391]

In the US we have Door Dash and other food pick-up services. We tried it once during COVID. Never again - it was very late and cold when we got it. Plus, my son is a chef, and he told me that when you add a tip on Door Dash, none of it goes to the restaurant staff, even though the driver is already compensated through Door Dash. In the US, wait staff rely on tips as part of their income, as they are exempted from the minimum wage laws, and most restaurants well below that, let alone a decent living wage. If we want it, we go get it ourselves, and we don't do that very often.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for sharing

[@kenneth7610]

Thank you, very useful tips I plan to start using!!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kenneth7610]

@@FrugalQueeninFrance it was thank you

[@margaretbridgeford6159]

Hi 👋 love both your channels ladies 😊😊

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks so much 😊

[@isabelsebastiao-vieira2152]

Congrats on reaching 25,000 subscribers. Izzy from Portugal.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you!! 😊

[@sharonmcgee8178]

Thanks for another informative video🙂

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

My pleasure!

[@julieharding967]

No to restaurants! Recently, I did a 70s night at home for a joint birthday celebration prawn cocktail steak chips peas mushroom and a homemade blackforest gateau! Such fun!

[@mjrdedhed]

I don't need a computer/laptop. Most of my tech needs can be done on my phone; if I absolutely need to I can use the library computers.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@edenisejohnson9214]

Dawn sent me over to your channel. I'm so glad I found your KZbin channel. May addition would be: house cleaning services and movies at the theater.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@gladyschandler6724]

We also rarely eat out only for our birthdays.

[@BobbiDoll]

Excellent list. Once in awhile I do need to spend money for a haircut. I would be thrilled to not have to. I have a service to cut my lawn for me. When I did it myself it caused medical issues. Another one I wish I didn't have to. And eating out, I do rarely. Usually as a treat catching up with relatives or friends.

[@happycook6737]

I used to trade lawn cutting for my babysitting services, just an idea. For my hair, I bought The Perfect Bob template. It makes a very blunt bob. I have a friend who cuts it using template. I did buy nice haircutting scissors as that helps avoid split ends. If you can wear your hair longer you can diy. A haircut is $40 + tip where I live. Beauty school is $30+ tip. Crazy high prices.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@BobbiDoll]

@@happycook6737 Thanks for replying. I used to cut my own hair, but can't do it anymore. I usually look for a bargain. The last time it was a friend of a friend (a professional) it only cast me $20. As far as the lawn service goes I've found a very reasonable one.

[@bridgetryan6936]

Loved the vlog

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you!!

[@justjet]

Wonderful list. I don't go to restaurants or order fast food. Too expensive! I stopped my magazine subscriptions and the daily newspaper. I pick up magazines at yard sales cheap or the library sale and when I'm done I donate them back to the library. I also never pay shipping. If it's not free I won't buy it. My makeup routine the past 12 years has been moisturizer and sunscreen and I like the grey in my hair!!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@michelehagerman216]

I’m mid 50s and don’t color my hair or wear makeup. Thankfully I have an office job where I can dress casually - they don’t care as long as you’re neat and clean. Only have to dress up once in a great while due to visitors. I do grocery delivery sometimes due to bad knees, as a walk through the grocery store might hurt too much. Rarely buy gifts. No monthly subscriptions either.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@janicefender2071]

I've given up newspapers. I've cut out all magazines too though I'm weak where my monthly quilting one is concerned. Now I'll only buy it if I can promise myself it's got at least two projects I'll do and can't source the patterns for free elsewhere.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

I read all my quilting magazines for free from the library with Libby

[@janicefender2071]

@@FrugalQueeninFrance.. I'm going to have to check my library see if I can access my mag. Not heard of Libby till you mentioned it. That would be good and save me a bit. Those magazines aren't cheap. Thanks for the tip.

[@pennelopewade8404]

Thanks

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Welcome

[@jane6517]

Yea! I don’t do any of those things. I also let the gray grow out and my daughter says she hopes her hair turns that color.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks Jane, my mum went beautifully white, I look forward to it

[@mariasinclair9718]

I love Dawn's channel as well.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks very much

[@theresawhitney1384]

I was just going to comment on the fact that I was so happy to hear that you guys don't buy gifts for each other either. When I tell people this, they look at me with faces that say they feel sorry for me. In fact, it's just the opposite. It is so freeing to know that we don't need anything other than each other. Why spend money on things that we don't want or need just because it's a holiday, birthday, etc.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for the feedback

[@jomcd2073]

I love eating out and hate to cook but l do it. Once a month 3 friends and l meet for lunch. It's only once a month, it's in the budget and we all enjoy it. To me that's money well spent:)

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@adaly5115]

Hi Jane great vlog 😊 we do not spend any money on your list.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@chichestermaritime8174]

We don't have municipal drinking/tap water, only borehole, so instead of buying drinking water in 6 ltr bottles I carefully harvest rainwater. It saves a lot of wasted plastic and, apart from the Brits water filter costs, is free. Greetings from S. Portugal.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for sharing

[@Ray-pt5bi]

We don't have takeout around. The next Village has a restaurant you can go get pizza from, thqtnis decent. We maybe get it once every two months, usually in Friday or weekends where I don't want ti cook

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for sharing

[@joannleme8977]

I refuse to spend money on things unless I really love them. My husband and I went a decade sleeping with our mattress on the floor because I couldn’t find a bed frame that I loved and would be happy to have for the rest of my life. Too often people treat so many household items as consumables. I buy timeless, quality things to last a lifetime.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@carolking4124]

I pretty much follow this list too. Not so much out of need, but more value what I spend on and these don't provide value to me. If you were to end up with quite a large amount of savings due to frugal living, and not overspending what would you use it for that still aligned with your values?

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

We buy a new to us car every three years and spend money on our property. Thanks for asking.

[@sophiawolthof1238]

👍👍👍

[@dawnmorandin541]

I hope chocolate isn't on the list !!! lol

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

It's my list. You don't need to worry. I have no control on anyone else. Chocolate gives me migraines.

[@judygilbert9628]

Was so surprised how inexpensive French cable is. Here in the US it’s cheaper to just have internet and pick and choose your subscription than cable package for TV. Cable pkg in US can be upwards of 200.00

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@asavannah7439]

Same here in the Caribbean, at least $100/month for TV channels. We just have one $12 a month Netflix subscription, that's all we need plus free KZbin!

[@asmallholdinginwales]

I have now reached retirement and I want to relax and enjoy my retirement, we eat out occasionally as we enjoy it, I pay for some one to cut our hedges as I am not physically able to , I have worked and saved all my adult life and want to enjoy what I have I don’t plan to be the richest person in the graveyard.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

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[@laurierowan9675]

Second hand store are great ,I buy more there than Walmart.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks Laurie

[@Ray-pt5bi]

Your thumbnail has me craving twix now 🙈 can't have dairy or gluten rn so that's done.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Step away

[@jonnaborosky8836]

Just about "ditto." I do buy some new products when I need something. It has to be a need because, otherwise, I'm in another no-spend year. I don't need very much at all. I already have what I need, for the most part.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks very much for watching

[@kylafleck3738]

I don't use Amazon

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

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[@rubyred8845]

Take aways are too expensive and unhealthy. Make your own from home, they also taste better. TV channel subscriptions are silly why pay when there are free shows already on your television. And how has time these days to sit and watch endless shows.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching