10 Ways I Live Frugally | Minimalism & Saving Money

[@ConnieRiet]

Mindful living trickles into all areas of my life, including my finances.

[@ajjerseyqueen6459]

Hello! I don’t even know how you showed up in my feed 😃😃😃😃😎😎😎😎 but I started watching your videos; you are so refreshing and calm and exude tranquility and happiness 🤩🤩🤩🤩💕💕💕💕 my husband is making fun of me because I’m getting rid of stuff lol 😂 slowly starting my own minimalist process 😄😄😄😄🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR STORIES 😄😄😄

[@tugboatgirl1296]

Your channel came up and enjoying as a new subscriber

[@sonia15702]

Love this statement ! And love the soothing music

[@gretagigli6657]

Where do you live? It seems a beautiful piace 🌸

[@ApostolicGrandma]

You are not frugal...you are smart and live within your means while learning valuable life skills.

[@rebekahgriffiths408]

Whilst I love these tips it does wind me up when we are espoused to buy from farmers’ markets…I don’t have time! Or the money! Farmers markets are at least twice as expensive. It is a luxury for the well off. Thank you for the tips for homemade beauty products, however!

[@sct4040]

I agree. I am in NYC and farmers market produces are expensive, and are for the privileged.

[@margaretpiddock455]

I am in the UK, the farmers markets here are also so expensive. Hardly frugal i say

[@Michelle_Emm]

She does state that she's talking about what she does that works for her, not what you should do.

[@Froglet1968]

I'm in the UK, I do occasionally go to a farmer's market, I get ideas and tend to only buy fresh salad leaves...good food is my medicine. I live very remotely, the social contact is good for my mental health too...i was deprived of social connection when I had to shield for a year...for me, it's the tiny, everyday things I seek joy and growth in now.

[@kathleenzanders4061]

I just realized how much more farmer's markets are when I visited one last week and spent so much-I had to tell myself that I'm supporting the farmers-literally. The fruit wasn't all that great either, JS😌 Thank you for the other helpful tips-especially the body butter.😀

[@JeannieS59]

Your BEST video!!!! Please do more on frugal living and zero waste. Thanks Again!!!

[@The_Beach_Lady]

I agree!

[@elsagonzalez-qp2ob]

So glad I found you. I'm a senior and just had a bday. I use to b very materialistic but not anymore. I want to get old HEALTHY n wise

[@frederikac.5153]

Frozen foods can be very frugal, I use a lot of frozen vegetables. Where I live, vegetables are very expensive and frozen vegetables offer good value for money.

[@rubyus7332]

I love my morning coffee routine! But No paper filters for me! Save trees!

[@kathryncooper4001]

Great video! My daughter says I'm an escapee from a hippie commune because I make everything, including laundry detergent and underarm deodorant. I'm 73 and have taken a heck of a ribbing for my eccentric ways over the years, but my new dermatologist was blown away by my healthy complexion. I make my own skin care products, and he asked if I'd share my recipes, so perhaps he could convince his wife to try them. Eliminating harmful chemicals in my daily life has been my mission for decades, and it's really paying off in my old age.

[@heiditoon3170]

Could you share your recipes with us. I would love to know your secret

[@kathryncooper4001]

@@heiditoon3170 I'll share with anyone -- send me your email address.

[@bingm8109]

I would as well. I think less is more.

[@joanneconnor4319]

Hi Connie, I also heard a few years ago, if you eat fast food, such as burgers and fries when travelling, as it is a heavy meal, it makes you more tired and therefore not good for the driver. We don't stop at those places either, always pack a lunch or stop at supermarket and gets salads, etc. Another thing we don't do, is always run the air con in the car when travelling, instead winding the windows down for air. Perhaps people think we are mad and cheap, but it saves in fuel costs as well. We live in Australia and it gets very hot in Summer, but we have a dry heat where we live inland, so we also don't run an air con all the time in our home, as we don't need it because it is not humid with the heat. I just love listening to you and your common sense way of life. Best wishes. Jo xxx

[@annsmith7207]

Farmers markets are not less expensive …ever! Shopping at a farmers market means cutting back somewhere else! Truth ! ✨🌞✨

[@erinlikesacornishpasty4703]

You also have to be pretty picky about which one you go to and which purveyors to buy from. The "local" produce at my towns Farmer's Market often comes from an entirely DIFFERENT state 🙄😖.

[@sunshine-ek6bo]

I love the idea of setting a budget for eating out and not just tracking how much you spent eating out. Great tips!

[@peggybaggenstoss3817]

Thanks for sharing. I’ve been using natural products , white and apple cider vinegar, baking soda, Castile soap, coconut oil and salt,for cleaning for most of my life. My mom taught me as a child to rinse my hair with white vinegar. My mom and grandmother made our soap. I’ve been using Castile soap for body wash and shampoo for many years. I buy a gallon at a time that will last for about a year. Coconut oil is only thing I use for body moisturizer. Like you ,I mix it with baking soda for deodorant. I mix a few drops of frankincense oil with coconut oil for my face moisturizer. As a nurse I am mindful of chemicals on the skin. Thanks for sharing.

[@ConnieRiet]

Thanks so much for sharing your story!

[@wendybowman5305]

great video. Frugal living takes intentionality and is doable. I practice some of these things you suggest. It is just a new way of looking at life and what is important to me. thanks

[@abutterfly7975]

There was just a programme done on farmers markets in Canada I believe I think it was 60 minutes. They were talking to buyers and sellers and reporting on how much stuff at farmers markets is not grown by the sellers and some is not what they are claiming to be. They are buying from others and selling it as their own, many were lying about it just to make a sale….. beware.

[@Mich-tr4bt]

I love your channel and just stumbled on it today. I am very frugal and lead a very minimal and simple lifestyle. I try to be very deliberate on what I purchase for my home and keep things as basic as possible. I feel this is the best way for me to live and helps me with anxiety.

[@marylourodriguez9227]

Wow! Balanced life. Love your hair and the freshness and cleanliness of your home!

[@loriwilliams2167]

I love how she's sitting her her big, beautiful kitchen talking about living frugally 🤔

[@jillybe1873]

Well her husband isn't living frugally

[@loriwilliams2167]

@@jillybe1873 😄 I see!

[@jnova3328]

Update to my comment below: Connie's lovely home is rented, and the appliances were supplied by the landlord. Patti Raithel commented "Your home is beautiful, but not frugal at all. That refrigerator alone would set me back big bucks. Connie replied: "Thank you. Our home is a rental, so the fridge/appliances were already here." We don't know Connie and her family's financial circumstances or why they are living in what seems to be a lovely residence that is either rented or purchased. Their frugal living habits will help them to keep and maintain a rented or purchased residence. There are many reasons why they may be living in a lovely home that is either rented or they own and possibly there is a combination of reasons, here are a few guesses: (1) Owned or rented, it may have been a fixer-upper and they obtained it cheaper because they had to do a lot of work on it. (2) They might have inherited a house or inherited money to purchase a house (3) They may have been able to afford a lovely rental or own the home because of their frugal way of living or their frugal way of living contributed to home ownership or being able to rent a nice residence with a nice kitchen. (4) Maybe one or both of them have jobs that pay well and combined with frugal living they were able to afford to rent a lovely home or own the home. (5) If they own it, maybe they bought it at a very big discount if it was a foreclosure or for other reasons they found a great bargain.

[@jnova3328]

@@jillybe1873 at 7:04 Connie talks about preparing lunch for herself and her children, and her husband prepares his own lunch. It seems her husband is either partially following a frugal living lifestyle or he may be he is completely following Connie's ways of saving money.

[@leannejayne3545]

Maybe that’s how she affords it, by being frugal & intentional in other areas , being frugal means being mindful & only spending on things that bring value to you ❤

[@kajalkobe5950]

I am still trying to get my life together. But when I do, this is how I will be living. Awesome content!

[@bevanbuckwheatshea5520]

Good luck to you

[@loida6837]

I love living frugally and minimally too

[@catherineden5005]

It was pleasure to watch this video. Thank you Connie for sharing

[@anacasillas6973]

You are so inspiring! Thank you for sharing your strategies to being frugal. I especially like that you don’t compromise your quality of life. Blessings

[@lissetsanchez5316]

There is something so peaceful about watching your videos! Thank you for sharing your journey & tips of how to live frugally, but intentionally. Love the ideas you gave. 🌺

[@ConnieRiet]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@pucheumaureen1487]

THANK YOU Connie . I continue to appreciate your videos. Thank you for all the tips in this one and for reminding me that nature and simplicity can bring so much inner peace to the soul. Bordeaux, France

[@MariaMartinez-cn8bj]

Gracias Connie muy buen contenido para economizar en estos tiempos difíciles 🙏🌟🌈

[@jessj5479]

Not sure how I didn't find your channel earlier?? I absolutely love your videos. I have been doing a lot of soul searching lately. I feel like your channel is exactly what I needed. Thanking for sharing with this community and I look forward to your upcoming videos. Blessings

[@Stefannyyy24]

I agree to this!

[@cynthiahonorio9758]

Thank you for sharing your frugal habits. Hope you can show your yoga routine.

[@Sabrinamusicchannel]

I enjoy watching your video, l also pursuit healthy life style which is eating healthy , exercises, enjoy nature and enough rest. Thank you for sharing. 👍

[@barbgeorge8927]

Hi Connie, I have enjoyed finding your channel recently. I too am a TBI survivor ( nearly 20 years) and know I had to change and accept what came my way... and do my best to be content. I would love to know your frugal recipes for household products. Very intriguing! Thank you again. As a long term TBI advocate... your words and teachings are blessings.

[@Gsef1120]

I love the way you speak. Your voice makes everything you say so sophisticated.

[@ConnieRiet]

Thank you for the lovely compliment.

[@eileennguyen4194]

You have a very beautiful and pleasant sounding voice this was easy to understand and watch

[@chrisl9105]

I’m very much the artist! So….. I have my basic clothing as my base and add all the fun accessories! Most of which I make and find at thrift stores! Dressing fun is a part of me but it doesn’t have to be expensive! The only cleaning products I use is vinegar and sometimes bleach. I don’t buy anything else. I have tried homemade shampoo and conditioner….. but my hair is very curly and needs professional help! Lol! I only buy food that I need, but I do stock up on basics like beans and rice, freeze meals! I have a water bottle I use all the time and I make my own coffee! My Tupperware is plastic containers from food I have bought…. Lol! I like the razor idea!!!! Didn’t think of this! Hiking is amazing!!!! And I do it a lot! I also have practicing yoga for decades! It’s amazing!

[@patriciarussell7487]

Yes,I got rid of so many trendy clothes .Im basically a black T-shirt girl. Some have sayings. I love fresh vegetables! A farmers market is heaven to me!

[@Vesania3]

I had use and made my deodorant for 4 years, the same as your recipe but I also put 2 teaspoon of cornstarch, because I live in a humid country and it helps lots.

[@ConnieRiet]

Cornstarch?! Great tip!!! Thanks

[@Tasha-he1rj]

You are doing something right!!! Your skin is absolutely gorgeous, glowing, beautiful & youthful. ❤

[@ConnieRiet]

Thank you so much!! You are so kind!

[@pittdog4496]

I too am now getting rid of many unwanted unused articles of clothing since watching ur videos u give great ideas pls tell us if u wear any makeup

[@ellenthompson8405]

Thank you for sharing these extremely helpful ideas, and in such a light and peaceful way. I started out with minimalism when I moved and I couldn't bring my furniture and all of my "stuff". I realized that it was the best thing that ever happened. Life in a non-cluttered, open space soothes me and allows me to truly rest when I am home. Although I live in a big city, I hope to move to the country where I will be able to enjoy beautiful, quiet nature around me, for free!

[@kcbakos3121]

You are so calm! Thanks for sharing

[@MegaSnail1]

Thank you for helping the cool kids figure this out. You go girl...

[@katiekk]

Baguettes and hummus are really easy to make at home. Soak the chic peas for a day or two. They’ll cook in 20 minutes. Toast sesame seeds. Blend. Add cumin, salt and pepper. And voila. Also keep Artisan Bread dough in the fridge and bake as needed.

[@judithryle2113]

Cannot stand hummus

[@ClosetGothic]

Agree 100%. Tinned chickpeas will make the job even easier and at least the tin is recyclable. I was very surprised to hear Connie talk about reducing waste while serving up bought hummus from a plastic container!

[@aviewer9516]

This just came in my KZbin suggestions - wow, I am impressed. Elegant, clear, straight-to-the-point AND sustainable tips. What a WIN! Thank you! Oh and of course, I subscribed!

[@barleyqueensarangani4655]

I felt so relaxed by the way she talks and all of the helpful and mindful tips..

[@LashonDCampbell]

Good morning 😃 I just finished watching your video. Very nice and you did a great job. You have such a lovely channel.

[@lilianasaba9846]

I need to learn to prioritize my health. Any small thing happens and I stop focusing on my health. Beautiful video. Thank you for sharing

[@ConnieRiet]

Thanks for watching!

[@svanhildurharaldsdottir1064]

Hi Connie, you are just the most inspiring person and you radiate such beauty and calmness, i just love watching your videos, your calm voice and all your amazing tips. From this one i felt very inspired to make my own products. Thank you for giving so much of yourself.

[@sudhapk1280]

Was eagerly waiting for ur notification.useful vedio.could learn that one can live frugally without compromising the quality of life.Thank u Connie.stay blessed.love from India

[@ConnieRiet]

Yay! I'm so glad you enjoy the video!

[@r.coleman5675]

You’re great! Always enjoy listening to what you have to say👍

[@emmanewman9863]

Loved the razor hack. I already meal prep for the week. I personally have found markets in Australia very expensive, but I do like to shop around for a bargin. I really enjoyed your cleaning tips, the beauty tips though.

[@wercalling2029]

When I raised my children I also lived this way 😊

[@pamelapeterson2987]

Thank you for all of these great tips and inspiration. Even though I'm financially able to live a more luxurious life if I wanted, I am finding a simplified life to be so gratifying, with lots of time and other resources to spend on the things that truly matter.

[@ConnieRiet]

Wonderful!

[@bex438]

Thanks for another great video Connie, I found the part on making your own cleaning supplies and toiletries especially inspiring 😀

[@juliejames3338]

thanks connie. have a great day yourselfx

[@thom-phebbyngomane4864]

Connie you are inspirational. I love your videos, I'm a minimalist myself and hoping to teach my girlfriend to be one too. Thank you for the ideas and tips. Much appreciated and lots of love from South Africa.xx

[@laminage]

Planning your meals is a very smart thing to do. For me, I brown bag it to work each day. If there is something that I would like to buy from the cafe/vending machine I buy it but I write down what it is. Since Covid, I hardly go to Fast food Restaurants. Making Cleaning Products is also cool. I use Cleaning Vinegar and Baking Soda.

[@anilkhatri2050]

I just watched twice for getting more deeper, just loved your content👏👍

[@krisztinak.1500]

Hi, thank you, I love this video. Especially that you make your own shampoo and moisturizer and cleaning products. I never heard of castile soap (only in one of your previous video) so I went online to see if we have it in my country and we do. :)) I immediately ordered it. I have been using vinegar and baking soda for cleaning, and organic coconut oil and shea butter for moisterizing for a long time now. I also love organic sesame seed oil for my skin and hair. I really would like to know about your washing detergents as well, because they are really expensive and the containers produce a lot of waste. Thank you for all you do, you are truly making a difference in the world. Kriszta from Hungary.

[@Plantsandmusicandyarn]

Keep the baking soda off your scalp and hair though. It’s way too alkaline.

[@borleyboo5613]

Your outfits/clothes are so timeless and stylish. Great advice. Thank you.

[@ConnieRiet]

Thanks!

[@beverlys.peacockmccranie6522]

I must say that you are such a lovely woman! Your voice is so soothing! Great video!!!!

[@sixgunsue8]

I love your giant mug!! Thanks for sharing your tips, I'm right there with ya! Do you have any safety tips for hiking alone in the mountains?

[@sct4040]

I mix petroleum jelly with raw shea butter. Moisturizing and inexpensive for my hands and dry spots.

[@jrj4911]

Nice video thanks. Almond milk is nice too and oats chocolate milk.

[@jazzybee5148]

I just came across your channel, and I love it. You are such an inspiration! Thank you for all the tips on beauty and cleaning products! ❤

[@cathysunshine4445]

Connie you are an amazing person. Thank you for allowing us into your life.

[@WeAreBullets]

i live in NH, not quite as extreme as some other places but we too have hot humid summers and bitter cold winters.

[@basil8760]

Awesome U make your own cleaning products, cream, shampoo n conditioner!🥰 I pack my lunch every night as well. Btw love your lunch bag.💕

[@cares3262]

Connie, what kind of frothy cream do you use in your coffee?

[@1992DJP]

I am in West Michigan and our farmer markets are cheaper with fresher food, than the supermarkets.

[@oklahomagirl4973]

I just found your channel today and I love the simplicity and gentleness.of your channel. Your voice is very soothing , the music is soft and perfect and your life of simplicity and back to basics fits right in with my own love of the simple life. I have subscribed and look forward to watching many more of your videos both past and future. Thank you for the tips on making the products.

[@marjamesquire8141]

MORE FRUGAL + MINIMALISM video fusions, please!

[@waynemoseley691]

Well done Connie great video 👋,very useful ,,!,,👍

[@corce209]

Hey! You bought the hummus. It's easier to make your own. Thank you for the tips. Good channel.

[@dianagunn40]

Wow Connie... I truly love all of your videos, but this one was truly inspiring and informative and filled with great frugal living ideas that I really aspire to. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. Please make a Part 2 of this. :)

[@donnarakitzis2719]

Loved this video. Very calming and motivating

[@phuangphensapbanyat2624]

Good morning Connie! , thanks for your lovely story**

[@juliecorona9744]

♥️Very nice!! Love it!! 🥰Thanks☺️

[@maui1778]

Thank you for the 28 affiliate links to help us live frugally. 🤔

[@enhancedsimplicity9708]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video 👍🏾... thanks for sharing

[@tstikvoort4646]

How do you wash the coconut butter/oil out of your clothing to stop discolouration or rancid smelling residue?

[@jillychandler]

You look stunning in everything you wear. Thank you for all your ideas of saving money, and thinking about the products we use in our home. xxx

[@joannbarrientes4996]

Connie, thank you for your videos, you have a way of cheering me up😊

[@grannyarkue9199]

O my I love this lady very educational thanks 🙏🏿

[@crystalrobinson916]

I was naturally led to your channel this morning after putting the intention of what I want to change in my life. I wanted to ask, what clothing brands do you wear? Are they sustainable? I like your curated minimalist style.

[@Rdz2012]

Loved image, "un día a la vez"

[@anniecochrane3359]

I"ve found your channel just at the right time - downsizing, decluttering and living very simply is the way I have chosen to fully establish this year, for the rest of my life. I've subscribed.

[@padmi_shanti3002]

Connie your way of living is such inspiration, thank you🙏👍😊💐

[@margeretamila]

Thank you for this video. So inspiring.

[@emilyslayton4965]

Thank you for this video. I loved all the practical tips! Could you please tell me if your homemade deodorant leaves grease stains? Thanks! 💚

[@peggybaggenstoss3817]

I’ve been using coconut oil mixed with baking soda for a smooth paste for over 30 years. Coconut oil doesn’t stain. It only takes a small amount.. less than half teaspoon for my underarms. In summer I put it under my breast as well.

[@emilyslayton4965]

@@peggybaggenstoss3817 Thanks!

[@susanspisak65]

Hi Connie…. I’m a new subscriber and your content captures my attention. I am an empty nester who is trying to make physical, economic, psychological changes to my “new” lifestyle….. I am excited to go through your videos and learn some new tips!!! Thank you

[@ConnieRiet]

Welcome aboard! I'm so thrilled to have you here.

[@lailasiddiqui263]

By eating in - We can use the best available raw ingredients to cook, have a variety of ethnic raw ingredients thus providing a variety to our palette; the very reason of going out to eat. A consumptious culture promotes eating out , or to order in. The time taken to wait after ordering the food , to get ready and drive out to eat, wait in line if the restaurant is buzy and by the time food comes on table is a waste of a lot of time . There are days when we are in no mood to cook , those days one pot meals are a wonder, especially when one is using a pressure cook. We learn to cook, plan, save time and use this time to do so many other things , one of my fav is catching up on sleep ! LOL

[@ghislaineparent1773]

Love your videos your Lifestyle💝👌🏻🤩 So Happy that I have found you. The timing is perfect for me as I am embarking on a new chapter in my Life ♥️🎈☀️

[@savitriwijesinghe3282]

Thanks for the very inspiring video.❤️

[@judyshather9926]

Just purchased a package of laundry detergent that comes in thin dissolvable sheets much like the Mr. Clean magic eraser sheets, saving a large plastic jug and not having to lug it anywhere. Will test it this week on wash day. It's called Earthwash available online.😊

[@Joy-cs4kl]

i just googled this because of your comment....thank you!!!! I had never heard of laundry sheets but just ordered them!

[@ConnieRiet]

Thank you so much for the tip! I'll give it a try!

[@carolmccabe4359]

Thank you Connie 🍀☘️🍀☘️🍀☘️you have inspired me

[@monserratelapuerta2320]

Who doesn't love there cup of Joe, i love my Puerto Rican cafecito.

[@hubbert22]

It’s no wonder you look so healthy! Agree with much of your advice though it takes time and a lot of young people don’t have the time and that’s how they get duped into spending more money than they need.

[@lilianpoberezny4933]

Amazing video. Always calm. xx

[@millygit]

Hi Connie, would love to try the shampoo, could you give me the amounts of Castile soap etc, thank you

[@jnova3328]

Erin Edwards comment asked for the specifics of her shampoo and conditioner recipes. Connie replied "No I don't have a video. They are very simple to make. Shampoo: 1/4 c water, 5 drops Castile soap, 1 tsp baking soda Conditioner 1:1 parts water, apple cider vinegar". Erin also asked about the metal container that the conditioner was in. Connie's answer: "The light weight metal is easier to travel with. Enjoy!"

[@janemorbaofficial]

Adorable Confident and Mindful!

[@blacksheephouse]

Such a great video with some things a be newbie can start doing right away ❤️

[@ConnieRiet]

So glad!

[@Meemee-mo5it]

Frothed cream. Love this idea. Thank you. ☕

[@laifnow]

Great tips, thx! Also try a reusable coffee filter :)

[@ConnieRiet]

Yes, great reminder. Thanks

[@paulad6728]

HI Connie. I found your channel a couple of days ago and love it. After viewing a few videos though I looked back at your history and was so inspired by your recovery from your traumatic brain injury. You are an inspiration. What a brave person!!!! Content wise, let me agree, homemade products are best. I have been making my own deodorant for about 5 years and it is without a doubt the best I have ever used, My recipe includes shea butter and arrowroot in addition to coconut oil and baking powder. I am planning to try your body butter recipe this week.

[@jnova3328]

Hi Paula, I enjoyed reading your comment. If you have time, I would greatly appreciate it if you would please share the amount of each ingredient you use in your deodorant use as well as how you store it. Thank you.

[@paulad6728]

@@jnova3328 Hi! The recipe I use is 3T coconut oil, 3T baking soda, 2T shea butter, and 2T arrowroot power. The original recipe I found (somewhere, I do not remember where) used cornstarch instead of arrowroot powder. I found that cornstarch irritated my skin). So, you first need to melt the coconut oil shea butter and shea butter in the microwave or stove and then mix with the dry ingredients. Then, either just let them sit or put in the refrigerator over night. After the ingredients solidify, mix together again, put it into a container of choice and then it is ready to use. How does this work? Well both coconut oil and shea butter have antibacterial properties. Body odor results from the sweat on your skin meeting up with bacteria. So this deodorant suppresses that. No aluminum chlorhydrate required! Best deodorant I have ever used. I store in a plastic container. When traveling I have put into a cooler for safety, although I have never seen it 'melt'.

[@jnova3328]

@@paulad6728 Thank you so much! I will definitely try it!

[@authenticallytracy3421]

@@paulad6728how do you apply it?

[@tvil8]

Lost me at honey in the coffee lol. Whuuut

[@extraolive2006]

Raw honey and MCT oil, both of which cost a fortune.