100 THINGS I WONT BUY IN 2023 | FRUGAL LIVING TIPS WITH FRUGAL FIT MOM

[@carmarasmussen8118]

Someone actually said Your kids must be so unhappy?!? I imagine your kids are happy, content and very well grounded. 😄

[@Mrs.Arado1980]

Amen!! I was super happy as a kid and we reused what we had or bought what we needed 😊

[@cherylcraffey]

I never bought my kids video games or video consoles my son hated me for a few years "your cheap mom" he would say.. then of course a few years later my son actually thanked us for not buying those items. They read books listen to music ride bikes ventured outside and discovered the world.

[@maryluw9915]

I bet Christine’s kids are over the moon happy simply because they DON’T have all the useless stuff to weigh them down

[@nunusky3942]

As a new mom it's really hard not to buy my son toys but I'm slowly learning about price and quality

[@amy2284]

@@maryluw9915and they have college funds because mama is so frugal and savvy

[@sarahgrumbine4327]

Really don’t understand how anybody can say your kids are unhappy because they don’t get cheap baked goods. Hello they get homemade baked goods 1 million times better. Always love your videos❤

[@E.S.K.]

Because people don't like (and don't understand) anything that isn't "normal". It's weird for them. If you're different, you have a problem, you're sad etc.

[@angelasandoval1236]

Normal?? 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I thought I was Normal, I don't go to startbuck, I don't have I pod, I don't go to dry cleaning, I wash and hand dry and iron 😅 😐 How knew!!!

[@E.S.K.]

@@angelasandoval1236 yes, you are normal, like me ;) but most of people are "normal"- they like living for show. They do what everybodys do. To fit it. They are buying expensive stuff for everybody to see it. In every country different things are "normal". My Polish teacher (I'm from Poland) always said "that's not normal, that's socially acceptable".

[@SomeYouTubeGuy]

I don't bake literally at all and I'm a single guy. I went out and bought everything to make Christines no kneed bread recipe and it was super easy and really really good. I don't have the recipe in front of me but I think it only had 3 ingredients as well.

[@Fishhead588]

Exactly! What a luxury to come home to cooked food especially nowadays

[@ivonneedithl]

I am so happy I have found this frugal community. I have been rejected before from “a group of friends” because I was different (not enough makeup, no new purses, same shoes 👟, same cloth, going out with them but not having a lot of food, or just a juice). Hang out with people that love you and respect you no matter what. And yes, frugality is there, for everyone, but not everyone is ready for this lifestyle 😅

[@michellepreston5710]

I don’t even have kids and noticed how crazy some of these mom groups are. 😂 Check out Dawn from The Minimal Mom, also. She how I found Christine. ❤

[@Bunny422MM]

Welcome 🤗

[@thefrugalmomma]

The only person(s) in life you need to make happy is yourself and your family (if you have one). Who cares what others think, it's how you want to live is that matters and you will always eventually find friends who have the same mind set as you. Frugality is such fun 😍

[@f.-j.j.5738]

I cannot understand how and why that matters in a friendship. It doesn't at all. We are friends with a couple who always share a restaurant meal every time we get together. They also don't drink. That bothers us zero. Convo is still great, company is still great, time together is still great.

[@ivonneedithl]

@@f.-j.j.5738 exactly, real friends don’t care about those things at all.

[@amymosco415]

I use white vinegar for fabric softener! Works great!

[@tiffanys6580]

The only thing I noticed is you said "100 things you don't buy to save money", which would suggest stuff you don't buy or use...but instead the video showed things you have stocked up and still use, but you just may not NEED to purchase for awhile due to stocking up. I enjoy your videos, they are very helpful, I have just found that lately they seem to be misleading with your ideas and the title.

[@kimberlybotkin7060]

I came looking for this comment! You don’t need to buy toilet paper anymore? Okay?

[@kistelkistel]

Yes it should say in 2023

[@jadedgramma]

Absolutely agree. I don't buy land Rovers, BMWs, etc etc etc. Deceptive.

[@coupontherapy2635]

should be things i stocked up on so i wont be buying for a while

[@happymama1015]

I’m sure it was just a mistake, my gosh🙄

[@clusterbungle]

Yep yep and yep! The only things I disagreed with were throw pillows (I have a total of 3 because I suck at decorating so they are my decor 😂), house plants because I like growing plants, and the extra sheets because I have a tiny little English house with no dryer so you NEED at least one spare set while the washed sheets are air drying.

[@rvmush3883]

Me too with the sheets. While kids no longer have accidents, my senior kitty inevitably has hers in the middle of the night usually on my bed. Ugh! I keep the extras for each bed folded up between the mattress and box on that bed. Extra pillow cases go in the linen closet, or they disappear 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@heirloomacres7445]

I change our sheets at least twice a week.

[@nettynette8697]

I quit buying dryer sheets and switched to dryer balls - and love them. They help eliminate static and for that, they work. 😁 I have 4 of them and I do find them randomly in the house and eventually all 4 make it back to the laundry room. Eventually. 😜 New subscriber and I love your channel. ❤️

[@cjsidner2502]

A lot of the things works for your family, while it won't work for other families. You guys mountain bike, hike. Unfortunately some families can't do that with their kids. I personally like to do some home decor. Makes me feel good, especially when I'm/we're home most of the time. I give you credit, that most of your suggestions were good!

[@waterbuckethomestead]

The wool balls work for me. I found in the winter dry months you need connect safetypins to them to help with static electricity. I used at least 6 balls. Eventually, they do need to be replaced.

[@erbie-wan521]

I like my drier balls as well.

[@faithrada]

I had a friend that could not tell the difference between a USED CAR... and a JUNKER. I helped her get a decent car and had a good mechanic go over it really well. She was Amazed.

[@Brianna_Little_Apple_Mama]

Haha my husband and I are in mid-late thirties and we got new shoes at Christmas… we both were like wow we are old as we were both commenting on how supportive our shoes felt. 😂

[@karenprinz5987]

I was with you until the coffee. That one I’ll hang on to for the good of my family. 😂😂

[@firequeen2194]

Ditto!

[@MariaSanchez1.]

Same 😂

[@bethshorey8458]

For the good of my co-workers.

[@RedHotTamale91]

Came here to say this 😂

[@doveandolive1153]

Gave up fabric softener and swapped for white vinegar now clothes feel/look much better & softer, washing machine is cleaner too. Wool dryer balls work for us so we stopped buying dryer sheets. Saving quite a bit of money on just those 2 items alone and not missing them.

[@Kcarty]

I recently discovered the vinegar rinse. Not going back! Dryer balls too but I have to track them down with all the other laundry users in my house.

[@dianasimplifies]

Yep using vinegar for hubby be he is sensitive

[@suyoungsy]

Never used dryer sheets in my life and have never seen a use for it. Same for fabric softener. I've always wondered why those products hadn't been eliminated from the market all these years

[@JaneH3675]

I also use white vinegar in the rinse. Love it. Am wanting the wool dryer balls. I don't want dryer sheets anymore. Waste of money.

[@kathychatterton5623]

A couple of days ago, I took a friend out for lunch. She was reluctant to order what she wanted, I told her to go ahead, I have no problem spending money I just HATE wasting money. I realized that summed up my current attitude to money in one sentence. A pleasurable experience with someone I like is money well spent. Spending money on interest to buy something I could save for is wasting money. Paying full price for a bottle of barbecue sauce each month is wasteful when instead I could buy a year’s worth when I see it for less than 50% of the normal cost. To put things in perspective I am retired, and have been since age 60. I retired with no debt and feel I can buy whatever I want, the trick as a financially wise friend says, “is not to want too much”. I have never felt deprived living frugally.

[@Halfwaythere807]

As a Mom I feel like I’m always being judged but quite frankly have never given a rip!! Thank you Christine for all the good content, as a Mom I appreciate your ideas, your recipes (I make crusty bread every week) and you help me not only with your ideas but your humor!! Thank you and don’t listen to the critics…they don’t get it anyway!!😉😉💕😊🙏

[@freckledfox7308]

The sad thing is the things that they want to judge on aren't good for your family, especially your kids anyway. It's easier to project and blame then to improve your own situation.

[@natalieeubank4533]

I now make French bread every week too! It tastes much better than store bought! I’m getting accustomed to being different and I kind of like it.

[@sheramelton3583]

Our local radio station recently did a poll on their Facebook page of how many times people use a towel before washing it again. Most people said they use it once and then it goes in the hamper and they get another. They also had strong opinions that it was disgusting for you to reuse your towel without washing. I thought that was insane. You hang it up to dry between uses, you are the only one using it. How is it gross?

[@lizacisneros9170]

Man they probably think I'm dirty I use my towel more then once

[@melissatweedie4761]

I mean. You use it on your clean body. Can’t be that dirty! 😄

[@samanthapicard-drouin5326]

Well too much is like not enough, i have to change my boyfriend's towel otherwise he might use it everyday for 3 weeks straight, so now I take care of the laundry 😂😂😂

[@velvetangel3000]

It's gross because of the dead skin cells that you rub off your body when drying off, also body fluids that get on it as well. 🤷‍♀️

[@Imbatmn57]

For me i get a lot of yeast infections under my fat flab, the only way to really kill it is to use vinegar/bleach when washing so im trying to only use towels/washcloths once for every shower. Ill reuse the hand towels but none i shower with.

[@buckeyethor]

We recently bought bottled water. It was practically a necessity given the unclear information from a train derailment here in Ohio. It has been devastating to our people, environment, livestock, and crops. I think I will probably always keep a gallon of water in case of emergencies from here on out.

[@sarahkapustic1881]

Glad someone mentioned this. That catastrophe is out of control.

[@spcatmom]

Praying for you all. Horrible situation and so very scary.

[@LisaofHopewell]

Sorry you endured that. Our state dealt very poorly with it.

[@dianasimplifies]

I do keep bottled water for emergencies as well but I don’t actually buy bottled and drink it. I reuse a stainless steel bottle. I think that’s all she meant. ❤ I’m actually surprised she doesn’t stockpile some water.

[@melanie3604]

I absolutely agree. I will NEVER drink tap water!! She is way misinformed that our water is healthy in the USA. There is flouride, mercury, chlorine etc. I use distilled water only. I get sick from tap water. I use filters for bathing.

[@victoriaperkins7219]

Laundry smell beads is simply chemicals we are breathing, same with laundry sheets.

[@BudgetingJuliesWay]

Throw pillows are good for short people. Don't get rid of them all. As a shorter person most lounges or couches are uncomfortable for me as they are too wide, so a throw pillow behind my back is so much easier

[@melissaweber4622]

Ergonomics!

[@staceylynch9751]

I only drink coffee, water and sparkling water these days. I too quit soda after a bout with kidney stones on my 30th birthday.

[@catnapper7509]

Christine, even as a household of one woman, and a dog, I have learned alot from your videos! My entire 60 years, I have never been able to save money, build a cushion, curb impulse buys, or prioritize my actual needs over my wants. Thanks to your videos, I am doing at least 50 percent better! I spend less, don't go shopping much, stopped buying shoes, clothes, decor, etc. unless I NEED them, don't eat out often, and am paying down my debt! Thank you, and yes I love Frasier (recently rewatched the entire series! ) and I love Mrs. Meyers products especially Geranium scent! Many thanks to you, lady.

[@kimcrowningshield8170]

Wow!!! I stayed to the end of your video. I'm not quit sure what to think about this video but what I do know is.......I enjoy watching all of your videos, love seeing your kids and your husband in them, and love that you don't edit out kids in the background and comments made by hubby or kids etc.😉 Your kids do seem happy and with that I feel your doing a good job with them!!!!👍 Keep up the great job!!

[@Pope_Party_of_6]

OMG, I keep my whole series of Friends DVDs on my shelf too 🥰 (even after decluttering all streamable stuff).

[@maryellen9503]

KZbin premium is worth its weight in NO AD gold. And you need ebooks! Libby is so good with ebooks.

[@ilenehorowitz3060]

You guys do so much together!!! Your family trips with all the healthy out door activity is inspirational... Also movie nite and game nite. Good for you!!!

[@victoriajohnson3034]

Frozen spinach for smoothies and cooking!!

[@roxannewhite9554]

I’m pregnant with my first child and the ideas & values you instill in your kids is an inspiration for me!!! Know that for every harsh thing someone says about your family or parenting, there are a lot more of us so impressed and inspired by you!! I’m obsessed with my apple & pineapple slicers and my garlic press, but I totally agree with everything else!😂

[@TheLydiaM]

If you start now before you have your children you will save soooooo much money. ❤ wish I would have!

[@Bunny422MM]

Haha yeah the one thing I was like “noooo but it’s my favorite” is the garlic press. But I’ve definitely bought some other one trick ponies just to clutter up my space… the point is very valid. The apple corer was great when I was a kid making for myself. I’m not even pregnant yet- but I love the support of this channel to be frugal and be okay with it not meshing with others’ lifestyles.

[@thefrugalmomma]

Congratulations Roxanne, you have such wonderful years ahead of you 🥰 When a child is brought up in a frugal family its just the norm for them, my daughter is now 16 and will only buy clothes from the charity shop or when on sale and under a certain price, yet her friends think she is a real trend setter as she has brilliant taste and idea's of how to wear things. She also carries this forward with many other area's of spending and loves a bargain. Lx

[@elizaC3024]

8 months ago I organized my stock of ....oh everything in the house and reigned in all purchases. What a difference!! We have been able to bank more money, and even saved for projects and an anniversary trip.

[@laurabailey2092]

I am with you as I tell my kids I missed the line for decorations and style. I also thought we have too much stuff and they all told me I was nuts. Though I was selling a bunch of stuff and still am. Full disclosure: I have 5 bookcases of books that I am keeping. Oldest said when we kick it, he will take the books.

[@danicegewiss862]

I worked for Netflix and opened all of those videos and checked them for damage. Yes, I remember them. I do most of my shopping in BJ's. I use my tomato paste to make pizza sauce. I used to use Bobolis crusts for my pizzas. Now I make my own crusts. Your kids don't seem unhappy at all. We ❤️ coffee. I have been cutting back though.

[@deborahdillon5298]

😁I so loved hearing that there are others like us who don't go out to eat, no soda, no alcohol, video games(we do have tablets/minecraft, learning games), etc.!! Our kids are happy too! My boys are outside/dirty all the time!♥️

[@MultiLadybug72]

My daughter is 39. She now appreciates when she played outside in a tent made of blankets hung from the clothes line. She and her friends spent the day in there, played, colored and ate. Let 'em get dirty. Best thing for them!!

[@shannonbrice8012]

I still play the original wii....I bought vodka to make some vanilla and almost lost my nut seeing the prices of things. I don't know how people can afford to drink. I live in canada and a case of beer (for 12) is almost 30 dollars.

[@dianasimplifies]

@@shannonbrice8012 ikr what an easy thing to cut from a budget. That and soda as well! Soda should be more of a special thing.

[@lizh1988]

​@dianasimplifies Yes. I'm thinking that hard times, or the threat of them, are a good reminder of how good we have it when times are good. Probably the emergency items we have will be useful to someone anyway. A food bank or church would likely be glad to have the overruns, even the paper towels.

[@KB-pumpkin]

I get comments about my silicone ring all the time, usually not nice ones. "Why don't you have an 'actual' wedding ring?", "Did he not buy you a real one? That tells you all you need to know..." Umm...my wedding band hasn't fit since my first pregnancy. I refuse to spend money on a new one when I really don't care about material things. I love my silicone ring!

[@dianasimplifies]

My rings don’t fit anymore either but you can get them resized! I’ve just been too lazy. They just melt the gold down a bit to make the band larger.

[@KB-pumpkin]

@@dianasimplifies I'm too lazy/unmotivated to do that, too. Haha! I just find it so much easier to stick with the silicone bands. 🙂

[@dianasimplifies]

@@KB-pumpkin I hear ya and I think they are comfy, I think I may get a set for myself. 💗💗💗

[@maryluw9915]

Holy Toledo! You are my Spirit Animal. I am just like you in spending. I hate spending money unnecessarily ! Excellent video!!!

[@karincope3019]

I wear a Enso thick Silicone band , I am in healthcare and it’s great, clean, germ free, doesn’t tear my gloves . The silicone rings are so very popular with healthcare workers .

[@jameslevine4284]

With the Shaving Razors, maybe you could consider safety razors. The initial razor is more expensive but the blades are 6-25 cents each so the savings adds up fast. Plus, there's no plastic waste!

[@nixi-bixi]

I bought a safety razor from Amazon about 8 years ago and a box of 100 blades. I STILL have plenty of blades left! The razor plus blades was less than £20! I used to use gillet venus women's razors and blades - but the cost for replacement blades was astronomical! With the double edged replacement blades for the safety razor they last SO MUCH longer, you just have to make sure to dry them properly so they don't rust.

[@jameslevine4284]

@@nixi-bixi absolutely! I've been a huge fan of all the lack of plastic and my wife is a huge fan of the cost savings 😂

[@charlenebrissette3348]

CD’s, Albums and yes cassettes are making a huge comeback. We have a huge collection.

[@DanielleSRussell]

OMG coffee, as much as I LOVE it, if I could go back in time to that first cup and think about how much money I would have saved. My go-to beans are currently $18/per bag its madness.

[@LaundryFaerie]

When your first exposure to the concept of a lottery is the Shirley Jackson short story, you have a very different feeling about buying lottery tickets. I've never bought any either.

[@rachalnocchi5600]

I am so with you on using up the cleaning products! So I actually went and looked all through my house to find out how many cleaning products I have. It was CRAZY, I was like "I have enough to clean this house for at least a year maybe more." That is nuts! I wish so much I could use powder regular Tide, it smells great and cleans great but I am allergic to it. So I use Purex or Simply Tide. The formula is different in Simply Tide, and while it does not smell as nice, it is still is a great product. All this to say, I am with you on this front girl!

[@ladyskye3179]

I can't stream at home. No internet. I have hughesnet that doesn't do much. I can look up things. I listen to KZbin at work. And no tv. Antenna. Live living in middle no where. Yes. Thank you for video❤❤❤

[@adriennej8730]

LOL @ storage bins.....you push these all of the time! HOWEVER, I agree with most other points because I too am frugal.

[@heathersmeather]

My kids are 18, 17, and almost 16. They’ve moved on from toys, except for display and legos. We had this second hand toy microwave when they were little. Even though they no longer play with it they still want us to keep it. One of their all time favorite toys ever. 😁

[@M.Beesley91]

Amen to the homemade lunchables, not eating out, and no alcohol. Our young daughter loves homemade lunchables and they are definitely more cost effective! We don't drink alcohol at all, but the price is nuts when I hear it discussed... As for eating out, meal planning weekly has saved our life for not wanting to eat out, especially when we usually plan simple, easy to swap meals if we have a day we don't feel like cooking what is planned!

[@marleneweeks4504]

Good job Christine 🎉

[@amandapicazo2]

Every family is different. Your kids look exceptionally content to me.

[@sarahlangham635]

Thank you for pointing out the girl deodorant!! I use men’s old spice wilderness- it’s lavender scented and it works all day!! No matter what activity I am doing!!

[@debrasedgwick4697]

I have always used Men's Mitchums Unscented deodorant. When my daughter started use deodorant, she choose Old Spice. She said that the girl's scents were lame, (her words, not mine, lol) I have noticed that usually there is more in the men's product at the same price as women's. I guess our dainty little tiny arm pits don't use as much as men's pits do.

[@thealexandraway]

Even exercise? I'll have to try that next!

[@firequeen2194]

Love the men’s deodorant! Bigger canisters, lower price point, and no pink tax!

[@AWordofHope]

I'll have to try that. The only one I use is Secret, everything else just feels like I am not wearing anything

[@charylliss1721]

Thank you for sharing your story buy SORRY. I am an unredeemable Bibliophile.I MUST own certain books. I MUST feel the bindings, turn the pages, even dog ear pages. I MUST underline and put notations in the margins. My addiction requires me to purchase books. Thankfully used book stores and AMAZON make my habit affordable. Purchasing DVDS means I have the movies that I want and can watch them over again anytime I want. I don't pay for ANY streaming services so that means the money I would spend 20$ a month at least goes to purchase something that can actually be an asset. Things get tough sell them online or at the Pawn Shop. The important thing is to be aware of where YOUR funds are going, why and prioritizing YOUR expenditures.

[@9807654]

It's weird to me how everyone thinks not eating out is weird 😂 Every video I see about how to save money says to eat out less, and I'm like THAT TIP WONT HELP ME THANKS

[@dianasimplifies]

😂 we have always limited our eating out, I don’t think it’s weird either, right now we eat out more than ever but we are older and established so there isn’t any reason not to go have some fun but yeah there is nothing odd about it.

[@SomeYouTubeGuy]

As an Australian I find apartment tour videos where they don't have a kitchen just super weird. They have a bar fridge and a microwave. Because apparently they always eat out

[@sarasorensen2650]

Dryer sheets leave a film on the lint trap so air doesn't' flow properly. It also makes your towels less absorbent.

[@skilgore9579]

Lamps and ambient light really create a calm and homey atmosphere. It can truly make a difference in how the room feels. We rarely ever use the overhead “warehouse “ lights ( that’s what I call them 😄) in our house.

[@barbaratozzano6364]

Amen to that. I hate over head lighting. Too harsh, and not cozy at all.

[@tiffanysteen1845]

Amen we bought multiple used car for cash . Starbuck is expensive. Generic food is great! We use at home dry cleaning kit. We don’t do warranties either. We use ski pants as winter storm pants. I have my Mary kay brushes from years ago. Use wash cloths other paper towels and old papers to clean windows

[@Tia-vj9ox]

Acre Homestead BEcky uses dish towel instead of paper towels. I think she might have converted me. Gonna try it.❤

[@Tia-vj9ox]

Bingeing Frasier! Didn’t watch it much when it was out originally. Makes me laugh outloud.

[@stacyritter9261]

I love Becky!!

[@sherlynpatterson4304]

Land's End has the best quality bathing suits for a good price.

[@morpheuszzz662]

I love the wool dryer balls. They help dry the clothes faster, and if you add a couple drops of essential oils to them, they make your laundry smell great. Use in place of dryer sheets. The dryer sheets leave a coating not only on your clothes (esp. making towels inefficient because they stop absorbing water) but they can be a fire hazard.

[@bjtinker4499]

Love my wool dryer balls. Decreases dryer time...less energy use. Plus dewinkler, especially cotton clothing.

[@cindyhaferbecker2966]

GREAT video!! I'm so on board with 95% of your items... my husband likes video games, but waits until they are $20, or Christmas gifts. And we do like some tater chips when we have burgers, but I don't pay full price. I hate fast food, and going out to eat has gotten RIDICULOUS!! The quality has gotten so bad, and the prices, UGH! Love your whole list!!

[@dianasimplifies]

Yep hubby is a gamer but he gets them on sale or uses his BD or Christmas money for what he wants.❤

[@viviannichols3582]

Honeymooners reference!!!! I think the thing about throw pillows is that they depend on your couch. Mine isn’t comfortable without pillows involved. I also hate stuffed animals. 😂 And I did not feel deprived, growing up without video games. 🤷‍♀️ I was the kid outside, playing with a stick.

[@stephaniek8141]

This is a very misleading video. You are not buying this stuff, because you already have a ton of it. I personally am not a fan of click bait.

[@pocketminxuk112]

The lady said that she had too much so not buying until used up or not buying in 2023. Title is a bit click bait BUT that shows it works and how they earn income

[@dawnie3029]

Not a misleading title. It’s titled what she’s not buying in 2023. Some things were just things she’s just not buying. Other things she’s not buying because she already has enough. Maybe pointing out that she has a bunch of cleaning products already and wants to use them up before buying more will make someone take an inventory in their home. She’s giving a reason behind why she’s not buying things that might be helpful for some.

[@lindacarroll6896]

My son gave me a Kindle in 2011 and said, "You need Angry Birds." Besides the fact I never figured out how to make it work, it turns out I really did not "need" Angry Birds. The only thing I ever play on my Kindle is Solitaire and I don't really care if I am faster than the last time I played.

[@rayselby3487]

Sue here: we all can buy less, use and reuse what we already have, and learn to be content!!! You are so wise. Those that live that way enjoy real long lasting happiness, for sure. ( I do love my paper towels and cute pillows though 🤸🏡.) 🧡

[@allifairm]

Just found some clearance deals at the store for dinner! At least 4 meals for two for $22 ❤. Ty for your guidance and enthusiasm

[@Kaalilou]

Yeah, I said the same thing about books until I went to my local charity shop (it's like a thrift shop here, in uk) and I ended up with 25 of them 😱

[@cjeff1953]

We bought Gerber insurance for school on each of our children when they were born and when they went to college we didn’t have student loans because there education was paid in full by the time they went to college I am 70 now and have two grandchildren in college and we took a policy out for them also. I highly recommend the younger generation to do this you save a fortune

[@StaceysStash]

Anyone that actually watches your channel sees how happy the kids are, sees how many things you all do as a family! If I was able to do all the things you guys can do I would be taking my kids all the time! I would love to take my kids to do things that keep us active and I think it's great that your family does so many things together and you all have a blast doing them!

[@joycewhitten5138]

Our water is not drinkable. Usually each quarter we get a notice in our bill that says that they are out of compliance in a certain thing that causes cancer but if you don't drink a lot of water then you are ok. Also, about every 3 years you have to replace your hot water tanks and anything that water travels thru because it eats up things in it.

[@courtneyswisher6967]

Holiday themed stuff right after the holiday for 75% off is actually a way to save money ;) I stay away from decorations but holiday cake mix, pancake mix, etc for .50c are great to have on hand in my opinion!

[@erinnola-raised6543]

1 of my Irish Wolfhound’s actually chewed off a chunk of a solid Black Kong ball. Got to throw out the living room rug I detested & emergency Vet visit $$$. He also chewed upon throw pillows so we don’t have those either ;) PS: ‘Frasier’ most clever show Ever!! I watch it often

[@shanp8907]

I can’t even imagine people actually say your kids must be sad… that’s ridiculous…at least your kids aren’t parked in front of a TV or video game for hours on end rotting their brains. GOOD FOR YOU! Great tips too, I need to implement some 😊

[@Flinshot1]

2 sets of sheets per 2 beds. Only on sale last week $16.00 Cali-King. 100% cotton. Last about 4 years ago.

[@kellyg9468]

Love this. Especially about that baskets/bins won't get you organized; decluttering will. I just started trying to do more organizing and your videos are so helpful for that! Also, just checked out the Luda bottles...they are awesome and I'm having a hard time deciding which one I want more. You should have one that says "measure that with your heart."

[@lorelei9393]

Great food for thought. I read a tip for stinky exercise clothes. Put 1 capful of Head and Shoulders in the wash

[@nunyabiznizz5619]

I feel ya. I coupon and am stocked on so many things. I am trying to get through my expired and long frozen food right now. I overestimate how much I can eat. 🤪

[@normabreazile5500]

You’re kids are NOT MISSING ANYTHING!!! God bless you for sticking to your guns in your Motherly role! Kids don’t need friends…they need parents who love them no matter what and will discipline them in that love. Thank you for all the saving tips. I, too, have again decided I, WE DON’T NEED MUCH!

[@aaronhudgens8345]

“ On the contrary, you succeeded.” Highest praise for sure!!!!!! I get the look/exclamations when people talk/suggest a restaurant and I say I’ve never been there. I’d rather cook and eat at home.

[@eileenalholinna5310]

I use dryer balls all the time! Of course, my kids are grown n gone! I also use unscented dryer sheets and tear them in half.

[@erindixon2877]

I’m short so I like throw pillows behind my back so I don’t feel uncomfortable on the couch.

[@curban616]

I bought that same foil, and dated it, in August of 2018 and I just opened a new one in early November of 2022..We do a lot of grilling and wrap veggies in foil to steam..that’s a lot of foil!👍🏼

[@AylaHileman]

Ok a few points: -felt like the stockpile items is borderline cheating! Lol -I agree with most everything but occasional chips or to-go coffee is fun. -Also, you’d be proud of me! I buy 1 or 2 full size mascaras on sale for Black Friday at Ulta and that’s basically the only makeup I buy all year. -And also thank you because I’ve been seriously considering buying an Amazon swimsuit and I look then close it because I know I need to try it on first. Been burned by an Amazon dress as well. Only 1 clothing purchase from Amazon has ever worked out for me. 🤦🏻‍♀️ -baskets don’t make you organized but keep the floor tidy from all my kids’ crap.

[@cupidhart-james4277]

Be careful with the mascaras. The safe life of an open mascara is 2-3 months, tops. Old mascara is a great way to give yourself an eye infection.

[@AylaHileman]

@@cupidhart-james4277 yea. so they say.. once a year has been going fine so far. 🤷🏻‍♀️ thanks for looking out though!

[@LisaofHopewell]

Nothing wrong with an occasional treat.

[@dianasimplifies]

@@AylaHileman I agree…so they say…I have a blush I think I’ve been using for 20 years and I’m still here. Have old eye shadows too 😆 I will say using the stockpile isn’t a cheat bc I’m doing the same thing. Sometimes when you coupon or stockpile you go overboard and I decided early this year I’m not buying any of that this year. So yeah at some point I will need to buy 1 shampoo but it ain’t gonna be this year and prob not next year either 😂😂😂😂😂 same with a lot of the other items she mentioned, I had thought about making a video like this myself this year. Not sure I can come up with 100 😂😂😂 I was thinking maybe 23 in 2023 ha

[@gladyschandler6724]

I no longer take my cashmere sweater to the dry cleaners - buy dyrel from Amazon & do all my sweaters

[@ellendunn559]

On board with 90% of this and the thinking behind it (your results may vary), but the one thing that made me go, “Huh?” is the silicone wedding rings. My wedding and engagement rings have huge significance to me, they’re only coming off before they cremate my cold, dead body, and I’m definitely not buying another (which is the topic of the video, right?). (Oh, and coffee? That stays.) Bottom line, people do frugality in a variety of ways, but the principles remain the same. Rock on, FFM!

[@dianasimplifies]

I’ve been married 30 years and I can’t even get my rings on anymore, I bought a cheap Amazon cubic zirconia, everyone thinks it’s real and is gorgeous 😂 I think she likes the silicone bc as she says she uses her hands a lot. I clean houses and even though I wear gloves my larger rings would get caught and tear my disposable gloves.

[@thekibbler]

I'm definitely on board with most of the things you've mentioned except the lighting. Maybe it's the camera you're using, but your home seems very dark? Maybe look into getting some better lighting or above lighting like pot lights for your home. It's a great investment in your home for years to come. No side tables needed!

[@cherylland8110]

I had to laugh at the extra towels and sheets. We just remodeled our bathrooms and I emptied the linen closet and donated a TON of extra sheets and towels! I was shocked at how many extras we had-total eye opener! You aren’t the only one who got hooked on Mrs. Meyer, I cancelled Grove about a year ago and am still using the products!

[@bethshorey8458]

I am currently using towels that were my Mothers. My father didn't eat them after she passed. Ma passed 7 years ago and that is when I finally got to use the good towels! I love and miss my mother and I love using her towels.

[@karim5804]

I’m forever missing one of the three dryer balls 🙄 I also never bought chips and soda when my kids lived at home. Tortilla chips sometimes for salsa. Now that my kids are grown, in their early 20’s, they don’t eat or drink it. If they do, it kind of a special thing (like it’s supposed to be).

[@TheRumbleBunny]

That oatmeal turns easily into oat flour. Lots of good baking recipes with that!

[@ruthfreeman864]

But wait..she would need a grain mill...that does 1 thing...lol

[@TheRumbleBunny]

@@ruthfreeman864 A blender will turn oatmeal in to oat flour. No grain mill needed.

[@Jumpman67]

My parents had one of those giant rolls of tin foil, they gave it to me because they didn't really use it. I use mine when I need it and I still have it 9 years later lol. I'm leaving it to someone in my will haha.

[@dianasimplifies]

😂😂😂😂

[@MultiLadybug72]

I am SO with you on pretty much ALL this stuff!!! My hubby doesn't have a clue as to how much money I DON'T spend!!! 🤣

[@leeanncornell8305]

Same here. 🙃🌸🤣

[@mariayelruh]

I use throw pillows... because I'm short. If I didn't my feet would stick straight out!

[@KateWiium]

My kids ADORE stuffed animals, its the only thing i cant declutter and what they still always want. I slept with mine until 13 years old and i loved them, they gave me a sense of security! :)

[@SnuffyAdm]

Amen! I do have a few throw pillows that I love & we use. I don't drink city water. The water is often brown & once at work I flushed the public toilet (you know the kind with no tank, just a big lever in back) a small pet size Shinner or minnow that was dead & rating washed into the toilet bowl. So you bet I buy bottle water to drink when out. I also carry my own water from home since we get our water from a well. I'm in south Georgia & don't trust city water 💦 anywhere for more than bathing now.

[@evelynsaungikar3553]

If you, with your great figure, can’t buy clothes online, us with more typical middle-aged bodies have no chance! We need to stop feeling like we’ve failed, when it’s the manufacturers who have failed!

[@sarahkapustic1881]

Ugh bathing suit season coming soon Lol. I live in florida

[@commandresults1705]

After a few years of absence from your channel. It feels great to be back! Thanks!

[@allinotte4263]

We go through lots of tissues in my house but use cloth napkins. Been using cloth napkins for at least 15 years. Game changer. Always stay stocked up on TP when on sale. I hate buying full price.

[@valeried2941]

I love just wearing a good set of jeweRy. I wear the same pieces all the time...over and over. At my age the thrill of spending on jewelry and fancy makeup is gone! I buy drugstore makeup and its great.I would be a wealthy woman if I had all the money I invested in lancome estee lauder etc when I was younger! I do need my tissues due to bad allergies...paper towels are bought maybe once every four months and I live your advice. Ps cannot live without coffee but I make it at home...I also do my own mani and pedi

[@susanhauck7423]

I have been using mens razors for 25 years, ditch the shaving cream and buy cheap hair conditioner from the dollar tree, works perfect and moisturizes your skin!😉💕

[@DavisHistory]

If you have any friends in other cities, you can get Libby or Hoopla if they hook you up with their library. My son got me a Libby account to the Library of Congress since he lives in Fairfax and they have lots of good books with short waiting list.

[@suzboeh633]

Love this video. Agree with so much EXCEPT i have 2 sets of sheets per bed. So easy to remove the sheets for laundering and then immeditately make up the bed with fresh linens. This was a gamec hanger for me! More than once night would come and OOPS! sheets still in the washer and not in the dryer.

[@MarthaRodriguez-hy3xf]

This video let me thinking of all the things we buy and really don’t actually need in a daily basic. About the towers and sheets I stared 2 years ago to reduce these.

[@mandy3486]

I do dig the wool dryer balls. They punch my towels to get them fluffy without increasing fire risk in the dryer. But I am stuck doing the laundry in my house so they don't disappear. Had the same set for 10 years that I bought for 5 bucks at bed bath and beyond

[@karennesbitt9655]

I love your videos of the 'Things I don't buy'. It might be a neat idea to show the flip side of the results from not buying things. ie. Saved money for an experience ie. vacation, trip, special purchase , what ever.

[@kimdarling2673]

Once you get into your 50s, you'll understand better why some of us have lamps!

[@dianasimplifies]

😂😂😂

[@LorreneRomanic]

I found out (accidentally) that if I place the entire bag of spinach into the freezer, I can pull out a little at a time to add to the blender for my smoothies. No more slimey, wasted spinach!!