17 HEALTHY MONEY-SAVING TIPS (these will help you SAVE thousands!)

[@vcmomof3]

Loved your advice about friendships. I'm finding that I have less in common now with my friends who always want to shop and eat out all the time.

[@gladyschandler6724]

I walk during the week on my own. I have a group of ladies and we walk on Saturdays together

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Gladys, the Saturday sounds great! A time to get moving and catch up with friends 🤗

[@cassiebozeman2599]

You’re my favorite frugal channel. So much * sensible * advice and no nonsense or deprivation. LOVE it. One of my goals this year is to track my dollar tree spending & to do more price comparing. Xo❤

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Cassie, thank you so much! Hugs 🤗

[@lorigoodman3780]

I live on less than $20K a year before taxes. Looking for ways to help me budget better. Part of my no spend Jan. is to not eat out or buy processed foods. I have tried a bit this week to cook and it has saved me a ton. Learning to cook and meal plan will be huge for my success. Goal setting is a problem for me. I never can seem to do the S.M.A.R.T goals. I am sure I need help in more areas. These are just a few I can think of right now. Not sure if any of these are topics you can or will cover in 2025. At the same time I am grateful to watch your channel and be inspired by you.

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Lori, thank you so much! I will add these to my notes on future videos.

[@elsamach5616]

What are SMART goals ?

[@elsamach5616]

Think I’ve missed something.

[@lorigoodman3780]

@@elsamach5616 I don't think you missed anything. SMART goal is a goal that is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. I tend not to follow all these steps when I set a goal. I have found when I do all these steps. I have a better chance at reaching my goal. I hope this helps to answer your question.

[@rachelrhoades4379]

I’m declutterring my laundry room/yarn storage area this week! I have thrown away 4 bags of trash, old items, & yucky yarn; and I have a bag of donate yarn. I need to get better at keeping my organized spaces organized 😬

[@rachaelnuchols764]

Proud of you! ❤. Sounds like you are definitely on the right track 😊. Good luck ❤

[@rachelrhoades4379]

@ thank you!! ❤️

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Great job!!!

[@gladyschandler6724]

Currently declutting the house. Last week decluttered pantry and took inventory on my phone with expiration dates

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Same! I got the closet declutteres yesterday 🤗

[@mysustainabilityjourney9321]

I would like ideas that give me comfort and rest for when I'm feeling tired or unwell. Any ideas Jennifer?

[@shannonh1508]

Tips for keeping focused and on course regardless of others attitudes and jealousy.

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Shannon, I will note this for content ideas in 2025 🤗

[@StarLord-bj9mk]

I watch your videos for motivation, so anything positive is what I especially want in 2025. I would also love to see something about staying accountable when you don’t have a partner to share financial goals with. But something more than, find a friend to be accountable with.

[@tiffanyhall847]

Would love to see good recipes and meal planning ideas.

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Got it! Thank you 🤗

[@clairevanantwerp5359]

Especially crock pot recipes using mainly "real" food ingredients rather than a whole lot of different packages thrown together.

[@rachaelbarrios4001]

My goal for the year is to stop eating when I am full. I am reading the book The Hunger Habit by Judson Brewer to help with this goal.

[@Jean-rl9zu]

I need to make that a goal for me, too!😊

[@TheAllie1213]

Thank you for your helpful content! I’d love to see a monthly budget video where you reflect on the prior month’s budget (areas you were on target, under, over) and then setting the next month’s budget

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Noted!

[@carolsully1093]

I love your channel. Keep it up!❤

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Carol, thank you so much!

[@gladyschandler6724]

I always eat a little something before walking before heading out to a movie. I always always carry almonds with me.

[@MillicentDaniel-n3o]

Nurse here: looking at Starbucks drinks yes there are drinks up to 1200 calories each but the money part - the Vente and the Grande is the exact same ounces, one cup is tall and slender while the other is a cup that is more proportional. I once spent 300.00 a month at Starbucks. I stopped drinking coffee out 8 years ago and saw a difference in my health and wallet.

[@Jean-rl9zu]

I plan to track my spending!❤

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Fantastic!

[@carlafabiano7383]

Amazing content! Thank you 😊

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

You're so welcome!

[@ruthadams2413]

This was so uplifting. Thank you. This time of year I get so blah and I do only what I have to. I love alone and I was doing well financially until this year. I plan a no spend January and if able February to get back on track I like to hear about getting back on track videos. Thank you

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Ruth, you are so welcome!

[@KarenBachar-c6m]

Hi J, I enjoy your co tent and style. Since you asked I am trying to establish routines (am & pm) and would be interested if you have any routines or any ideas of what you would include in routines that kind of make it easier to have a more frugal life. I don't know if that was spark any ideas but I thought I'd put it out there have a happy new year!

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Karen, thank you so much! It actually did spark some ideas. Happy New Year to you and your family! 2025!!!

[@hollyashton7009]

Thank you for your encouraging words.

[@HeatherTokash]

Good healthy frugal weekly meal plans along with frozen meal ideas. Enjoy your videos.

[@lindarosenkoetter1254]

Love your ccontent just as it is.

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Linda, thank you so much 🤗

[@cassiebozeman2599]

Same.

[@reflectionsofyou]

Strategies to pay off debt,more than just snowball or avalanche methods. Places we could cut cost

[@cherylawitherell1800]

Another great video,Jennifer

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Cheryl, thank you so much! 🤗

[@susanlemee564]

Thank you for a good uplifting video. You have some great ideas! My goals are to declutter some more in our house and cellar. Also I took your advice and started to write down what I spent money on and it really works. Thank you!

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

You are so welcome!

[@ItsAllHis]

Love your content!! As a new KZbin creator I’d love to hear more about your own journey…

[@nagarcia76]

Please make a video on how to budget for property taxes after a mortgage is paid off. Thank you ❤

[@TammyOsborne-n8b]

I really enjoy your videos so much common sense that I need to hear

[@kellyl4301]

I would love some motivating and more ideas or reminders. I'm doing a low buy year and even if I'm listening to the same thing over and over, it helps keep me focused on our goal.

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Kelly, best of luck on your low buy year! That is a great idea 🤗

[@AnOrganizedSimpleLife]

I love your content. I am newer to your channel and enjoying all the saving tips. I’m trying to become more organized with documents and house hold information. Do you have any tips or a binder for managing these items that you could share?

[@yourmadgeness]

Google drive! Life saver. Take photos and make folders within folders

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Thank you so much! I actually have a video on organization tips coming up in January.

[@judaliendeguzman2716]

My goal is to pay off my debt so that I can work part time and more time with my son.

[@BluVelvt]

Thanks. You gave me some ideas!

[@claireturcotte6141]

Hi Jennifer, thank you for great, useful and informative videos. One thing I would love to learn about is if you could do a video on saving challenges. I don’t understand what all those little cards that are sold online are used for. Thank you and happy new year!

[@gladyschandler6724]

We eat pretty clean. No suger added, no snacks, organic meat.

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Sounds great!

[@jennifereyler6182]

You look wonderful J.! Love your make up! Especially your lip color.

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Jennifer, thank you so much 🤗

[@gladyschandler6724]

Great tips, Jennifer

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Thanks so much!

[@lorigoodman3780]

I made it to the end of the video. I haven't crafted much lately. Mainly because I have to much stuff and my craft room is a wreck. Any tips on how to let go of stuff I seem to be stuck? I don't want to sell it, give it away, or trash it. Yet, that would do me a ton of good. Then there are small things I need to do and never do them. IE send something off, send that email, return something to a friend. Less than 5 minutes of my time and I still put it off. These projects are taking up too much of my mental time. Maybe you have a way on how to speak on motivation in 2025??

[@elsamach5616]

I’m putting stuff in on Letgo and Nextdoor cause I have a vision in hand.

[@staciethomas1403]

Thank you, Jenn! I’ve been watching you for years and love your content!

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Stacie, thank you for all of your support! Happy New Year to you and your family 🤗

[@staciethomas1403]

@@THEJENNIFERCOOKthank you so much Jennifer! Wish you were closer I know we would be good friends! So much of what you say resonates with me! Lost my mom who was my best friend last year. It’s just not the same. Love you Jenn. Keep the great videos coming!!! ❤❤❤

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Stacie, I am so sorry about the loss of your mom. Sending hugs 🤗

[@staciethomas1403]

@ thank you Jennifer 🥰

[@purpledonkeylover9988]

Thanks for another great video!!❤

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

You are so welcome!

[@crazyiguana]

Hi Jennifer, I have been tracking my expenses for a few yeara now but I just can't seem to be making much progress in terms of money saving. Do you have some trouble shooting list that we could follow? Thank you for your videos and best wishes for the new year ahead 🎉⭐🍀🥂

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

If you don't already have a budget in place, that's a good place to start. This way, you can plan to make progress. Hopefully, that helps! Happy New Year 🤗

[@crazyiguana]

❤

[@Jean-rl9zu]

I started some sinking funds and I PAY the amount the first of the month and live off of what's left.❤

[@Jennifer-1724]

How about a no spendmonth, or year. I am doing a no spend year challenge. KZbin has several videos on it to get you started.

[@Jean-rl9zu]

@@Jennifer-1724 Uh....I'm not ready for that big of a commitment!

[@clairejordan8950]

Would love to learn more about how to eat clean and healthy (organic) and still save some money.

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Great idea!

[@tracyvegantv7515]

I've been binge watching your channel for about a month and have already seen life changing results, saved a ton of money, and have refrained from buying unnecessary stuff. Thank you so very much. To answer your question, in 2025, I would love if you could do videos deep diving into paying off your mortgage early - the benefits and how to. Also would be beneficial to learn ways to make more money. Thank you so much and I am looking forward to your new videos. Wishing you and your family an amazing 2025 💙

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Tracy, thank you so much! I am so glad my videos have been helpful. Happy New Year!

[@tiffanyalberti2029]

Please make a video like: Remote jobs that you can do on holidays and weekends and nights.

[@lindamcteer]

What a great video! HAPPY NEW YEAR

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Linda, Happy New Year!!! 2025 🤗

[@dora9368]

Another great one🎉

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Dora, thank you! Happy New Year ❤️

[@tinascott1479]

Thank you for sharing your tips, I absolutely will be meal planning. I got off of the routine back in November absolutely will not be hitting the drive through

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Yes!

[@CathieG]

I’d maybe be interested in more frugal cooking / meals / grocery shopping / pantry / freezer cooking for next year ♥️♥️

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Noted! Thank you 🤗

[@f.nuzrath7290]

Hi Jen, need some visual actions in your video. How do you implement these ideas.

[@brianpulliam1100]

I have a goal to pay off my car loan by the end of the year or early 2026. This would help create more margin to handle the increased cost of food and be more selective with my food.

[@letitbesaid8888]

Great advise !

[@tammysturm9701]

Great tips! I was quite intrigued with your fairly recent tip on making more than one payment a month on a credit card. We have 3 more credit cards with substantial balances to pay off, and the sooner, the better. I would love to know more about this strategy, and any tips on simplifying the budget process would be great! I use the good ol' pen & paper technique, which really does work for me. The issue is that I've created multiple checking/savings accounts for sinking funds and paying bills online. Getting the funds to those accounts is becoming monotonous. Does anyone else experience this? Blessings to all!

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Tammy, I believe your dilemma might be a good one to discuss in a video. It is probably a common frustration. I will work on this. Happy New Year! 🤗

[@tammysturm9701]

@THEJENNIFERCOOK Happy New Year!

[@debbiearellano8339]

Hi I want to first admit that I go to the casino too much, and stay in the hope, this is not as bad as some people that will spend their whole check, I haven’t gotten that bad yet

[@lcako1616]

If you do nothing else avoid sugar and seed oils!!! Stick to more natural fats even if they are a bit more caloric. Fats make up your skin, nerves, hormones and the membranes of all the cells in your body so its best to pick good ones. Go for olive oil, avocado oil, lard, tallow, coconut oil, goose fat etc. And make sure to look up what type of sweeteners your using to replace sugar. Many of them have similar glycemic indexes to sugar which means that they raise your blood sugar level up the same as sugar which obviously has adverse health affects over prolonged periods of time. Some even have links to cancer like aspartame. Stevia/Steviol glucosides and erythritol are pretty good but I know not everyone can afford it so just reducing sugar and sweeteners over all is a good idea. And maybe having some fruit or a bit of honey you want something sweet.

[@nafisajaghuri51]

I walk my dog almost 3-4 times a week: currently, I am on winter break and we have been walking everyday the least 1 mile or more to 3 miles depending her patience 😊

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

That is wonderful!

[@rachelrhoades4379]

Do you have a garden to save money on groceries? I’d love to know some tips in your videos when that time of year comes around.

[@tashuwamustgray7220]

You: giving great advice. Me: you ain't lying girl! To every tip😄

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

🤗

[@gaelenoconnell-bidabadi]

Want to see in 2025 / best and or easier exercise or health tips, easy cleaning tips. Best tips for being a great parent to young kids while still maintaining your personal sanity (I have an almost 6 year old), tips for parents with only children- how to best entertain them without using tv, video games, iPads or other tech. I’m also super focused in 2025 on how to reduce items we have, Decluttering, where and how to donate and to keep all items in my house well stocked and well organized.

[@lenagranstrom579]

Play. Sing. Cook. Read

[@nafisajaghuri51]

Thank you for this lovely 🥰 video: I have a question on credit cards 0% promotion balance transfer etc. i seldom use this opportunity instead of using my debit card and pay the chunk of $ at first. What’s your advice? Thank you ❤

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Hi there! I avoid credit card debt altogether. For anyone who does have a balance, I would just suggest paying them off as quickly as possible.

[@nafisajaghuri51]

@ Thank you !

[@tammysturm9701]

I'm wondering the same thing. Not sure if transferring balances to consolidate is the way to go. I would think the interest rate would be higher..... usually, there is a time frame to pay off the transferred balance in order to get the 0 interest. My balances are way too high for me to achieve that.

[@nafisajaghuri51]

Might be a good idea; some credit card companies have a higher duration of payment if any of credit cards companies has/ have that offer. Then pay extra if possible to finish the balance before it hits the high interest rates. It sounds difficult 😢 I never consolidate loans with these kinds of options: Wish you the best ❤

[@carolynm9798]

I am the one that raised the bar on gifts a few years ago. I did this because of an estrangement with family members and the death of my mother. Plus, my significant gal pals have gifting as a love language! (Not hubby thank heaven!) Now it is expected, but with inflation and emergencies; this is becoming unsustainable. How to lower the bar now???

[@mrskimmieg]

Be honest with your friends. Who knows? Some of them might be feeling the same as you.

[@AshleyRodgers-vp2ie]

Want to know how to stay motivated to save. Last year i had a goal of paying off 10k in debt i even got a 2nd job to help. I only paid off 4500! This year is my year! Im DONE with debt!

[@mayrasalazar1447]

I would like to see a video of how to pay your mortgage faster how to save money to pay your mortgage fast

[@minecraftplayslmg9608]

How do you manage exercise routine! Indi😊

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Hi Indi, I make it a priority every morning. I get up early enough to incorporate it in my day. 🤗

[@avenj4659]

❤❤❤

[@maria_w311]

Hi Jennifer 👋🏻

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Hi Maria! Happy New Year 🤗

[@beautydialyblog8554]

I have to buy a present but i will buy with discount becasuse its for little ones 4 year. My sons has.bithday but i want to celebrate it at home with a few kids so i dont have to spend money. 😊

[@lenagranstrom579]

Hotdogs. Do The birtday cake

[@nafisajaghuri51]

Happy New Year 2025 🎉❤

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Happy New Year!!

[@CJB32177]

Is it worth it in your opinion for a single person to have a Costco membership?

[@ashleygabriellapladsen]

Love your tips! However, cutting up an apple is not processing it :) that’s just cutting it. I’d love to see more of these health focused videos

[@GoddessCreativity]

Can we talk about stocks?

[@carolinepeeters8520]

⭐💖⭐💖⭐💖

[@arthurmantzouris4413]

10×10=100 not 50. U may want to get yr math in order.😅😅😅😊😊😊

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Oops it happens 🤣🤣🤣

[@marilyncobb4469]

Be kind always

[@brendahowell5946]

Be kind! No one is perfect!