20 LOW INCOME FRUGAL HACKS TO SAVE 50% ON EVERYTHING

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[@dianec.amundsen3591]

I have an old fashioned tip to save soap, electricity and water. My mother in law (now 90) told me that when her grandmother was finished washing the dishes she would say - just look at all that soapy hot water! Then she would use it to go over the floors. I do this sometimes too. Not if the water is gross of course, but after a light wash I think “just look at all that warm soapy water!” This trick was of course from when they didn’t have hot running water in the house - but why waste resources just because we’re privileged?

[@ladywytch129]

I have done this my entire life, lol. I also use the rinse water for my plants. (I don't run the tap for rinsing. I use a basin full of water with a bit of vinegar. )

[@mercurysunlight5689]

Haven't had running water in eight years. I miss my indoor rivers! 🐴

[@pennyinprescott1487]

Good suggestions. I used to teach a Live below your means class. It was always shocking to me how many people would sign up, but then scoff at every idea. It was not a class on "you have to do this too", but a class on "think outside of the box and see how you can change your own life."

[@dianalynn8781]

I'm 76, and you're right on. So many things can be stretched with water or using your imagination! Great you made this video for those who do not know.Oh, I almost forgot. I wash out my zip lock baggies and use them again. My Mom used to have a whole wash line full of them indoors.

[@jennifersparks7611]

I do too wash out my Ziploc baggies it depends on what was in them. But if I have fruit or something that can be rinsed I definitely do it. We live in Frisco Texas I don't know if y'all know how expensive it is to live here. Frisco has boomed everybody from California has moved to frisco. We bought our home 27 years ago. For $128,000 paid it off in 7 years. And we are very frugal. But it's a choice. People around us are struggling losing their homes. The house is out here now My house is worth over $500,000. But ,I'm not moving. We have an SUV and we're going to go on road trips. Luckily I have a sister that has a home in Massachusetts very beautiful close to Vermont Maine and Appalachian mountains. And family in North Carolina. What more can you ask for.

[@PLC2348]

For people who have a hard time with letting go of “fresh smelling” name brand store cleaners….you can put orange or lemon peels in a 1/2 cup of vinegar in a jar, let it sit for a week or more. You now have citrus scented cleaner concentrate that you can further dilute or even add a couple drops of dish soap to the diluted mix. It also works with lavender, which grows wild here and can be cut for free! 😬

[@Revert2017]

I hear people say that cooking takes too much time. For me, it is a big bunch of time to get in my car, drive somewhere and get food. I have learned how to make my own pasta, my own bread, my own pizza and my own tortillas. I use up pretty much everything but flour, sugar and spices before I shop now. This year, I have started cooking “favorite meals” for people for their birthdays. It is fun to hear what people request. I cook for however many people show up to celebrate. It is usually something no one has had in a while and everyone enjoys it. It is a VERY personal gift and I learn new recipes.

[@LauraMacMillan-el2kc]

I feel the same. I can make a couple of burgers in the frying pan and two large servings of home cut potatoes from fresh in my air fryer almost as fast as driving to the fast food place, waiting for them to do it for me, and driving back home. Plus mine are less greasy and a LOT less salty; and taste much better.

[@HopefulEmpath]

My family tradition growing up is mom would make us whatever dinner we wanted on our birthday. Thanks for the great memories!

[@HopefulEmpath]

@@LauraMacMillan-el2kc I make my own burgers and fries too! So delicious! I started that last year.

[@Revert2017]

@@HopefulEmpath ❤️

[@jennifersparks7611]

I'll tell you what I did that was a simple gift and my neighbor absolutely loved it. I have a couple of frames that I was not using. So I went on her Facebook and printed a couple pictures of her with her daughters at Easter time and of course they're adults and they took the cutest pictures and then pictures of her and her grandchildren. I picked my favorite picture printed it put it in a frame wrapped it up in some paper I have from the dollar store that I probably got out of the dumpster one time when they threw everything away. And gave that to her as her 60th birthday present. Oh my gosh she cried. And it cost me a free frame and some printing paper. And it was the best idea and she loved it!

[@mariluna7359]

My eyes opened wide when I saw the Basmati Rice pillow at the end! I saw a video recently from the Appalachian Storyteller about how a looooong time back, the Appalachians would make dresses out of the bags that products came in. This was so popular that the companies actually hired artists to come up with the nicest designs for their bags. They knew the customer was not only purchasing the bag for the product needed, but also selecting one that would make a pretty dress.

[@dorisemone6778]

I just love this!

[@susanm7925]

Dresses out of chicken feed sacks! I want one!

[@joyceclark8163]

I wore feed sack dresses and summer short outfits...my Grandma made them.. as well as she would make matching outfits for our dolls as well❤

[@lesliestevenson1538]

Add a little apple cider vinegar to your shampoo and conditioner and it lasts longer and is healthy for your scalp as well.

[@jacquethirlkel3001]

Best cheap cleaner- one part vinegar to one part water. Done.

[@dorisemone6778]

PP! I am totally with you on this one. The only thing "extreme" is that you have managed to resist the multi-million dollar marketing (brainwashing) tactics and strategies that most Americans fall for. My hat is off to you! I used to be a loyal customer to brand name products and began to try less expensive alternative products, instead of store brand names and have never gone back. I began to notice that companies keep changing the labels, claiming the "new" and "improved" version, which of course is more expensive. Stay well, be safe and strong! Thanks for being you.

[@ChristopherEvans-650]

Great video PP. Still getting by on less than $600 a month, here in NorCal. Just retired last Saturday on my 56th birthday and 37th anniversary with the company. Goal is to keep expenses under $1,200 a month for this year. Did all the big ticket expenses back in 2020 and have money set aside for future large expenses.

[@suefleming]

Hi Princess!! I'm a frugal minimalist too!! Eating less is one of my favorite frugal hacks!! Love Nala and Rocky too !! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@robinblack3865]

I used to be a hardcore lipton tea drinker, now I discovered it was just the black tea I craved . It costs between 4 and 5 dollars a box. Now I found another brand I like for 1.99!!❤❤

[@thisnthattalks1153]

I bought a case of 12 bottles of steramine tablets. 150 tabs per bottle. 1 tablet to 1 gallon of water. You can sterilize and clean the entire house, all hard surfaces. It replaces bleach, and tablets are shelf stable for 10+ years. Not to be used on clothing or for ypur wash. It is used in commercial kitchens to sterilize everything, dishes, glassware, untensils, cutting boards, sinks, refrigerators, ovens, stove stops, exhaust fans, floors, pots & pans, toilets, showers, faucets, windowsill, door knobs, patios, everything.

[@reneehenderson4818]

@@thisnthattalks1153 nice tip!

[@bc4yt]

"Take a handful of noodles, break it in half" - that thud in the background was the Italian viewers dying 😂

[@LauraMacMillan-el2kc]

@@bc4yt Well ... I'm not Italian; I don't live in Italy; and anyone having a hissy about my broken spaghetti can just ... uh ... eat elsewhere. 😏

[@sahwheel5932]

I have specific hand towels, too. My husband was going through $100s of dollars a year in paper towels and napkins! I put the hand towel over the paper towel holder. It's now habit for him to use it. I have delicate skin. I make my own detergent of borax, washing soda and Zote soap. For roughly $.05, per load, including a fancy, non gmo, organic scented oil, hubby must have a scent, I get about 130 loads from one bar of Zote and I didn't do the math on the borax and washing soda, but it's an awesome number! I also use old socks as dog toys and wipe cloths😁

[@sharminperkins5453]

This is not extreme. We did these things when I was growing up and we weren’t poor, just frugal. I will do more of these things because of your encouragement.

[@Kim-eh2ov]

I work at a dollar store, and every season clothes for all will go deeply discounted, im talking $1.00 or less for hoodies, pajama sets robes, shoes, summer clothing etc, i buy for gifts at christmas etc and help keep my grandchildren in clothes, just buy a size up, and then the next year they will fit

[@coloradopackratprepper]

Lolol i buy all my clothes and shoes for pretty much one dollar each for the next year season too. Occasionally might hit a thrift store in june for one dollar sweaters. Hav several totes full of one dollar blankets stored under the bed just in case that i bought couple years ago. Hav pulled some out. And a crap load of new and almost new candles and oil lamps when they were one dollar or less. Just saw this coming years ago.

[@magicmax6623]

“My face has never rotted off” 🤣🤣

[@winkfinkerstien1957]

Now THERE'S a tee shirt I would pay money for. 😂👍🏻

[@sharonsmith9040]

And if you have hard water, adding a teaspoon of baking soda to laundry soap, shampoo, dish soap, or hand soap will make them stretch even farther, and for just pennies. Also, adding a couple of tablespoons of rubbing alcohol to your all-purpose cleaner for windows and surfaces will make it clean better and dry faster without streaking.

[@lornadoone8887]

Great ideas! I’m a cleaning lady. Most of our cleaning, including wood floors is with dish soap in warm water and microfiber cloths. Just a tip for windows-white cotton terry towels work better than microfiber for streak free finish. You can cut Windex with water, too, or just use white vinegar or ammonia in water for windows.

[@mjrdedhed]

Liquid foundation + moisturizer = tinted moisturizer. You'll save $ on both.

[@misscody8792]

Hey girl, I just ran upon you the other day I live in Kingsland Texas I was born and raised here I’m a pretty cool old woman if I do say so myself 😜 I live by myself and I have found that so many of the things that you do to save money and be frugal are things that I have been doing for a long time. I’ve lived alone for the past 23 years and it’s easy to cut corners when you live aloneand for that, I am so grateful. But I really think you’re pretty savvy for a young person. I just subscribed to your channel and will be checking it out more. Thank you for sharing. By the way, if you ever have any questions for me, I have a lot of experience in a lot of stuff

[@MegaBpop]

Do you have a recipe to make your washed clothes smell pretty. I like the smell of Gain but in small amounts, yet I use powdered Tide. Trying to stay away from plastics. Thank You .

[@NoOneUKnow-c3y]

I don't wear makeup or use nail polish and never really did. I would buy some once in a while and put it on, only to let it sit in the cabinet for years. One day I threw it all away and never bought it again. Why do women think they need makeup? Who told us that?

[@barbarabruce7648]

Agree 💯

[@kittycat888]

Not wearing make up or using nail polish is a great one!! Look at all the savings right there!!

[@Pondapple]

Scientists have found a harmful chemical from nail polish in the blood of women who wear nail polish. I think the chemical's name is tolulene.

[@gailruckle8183]

We shouldn’t have to put an artificial ‘mask’ to be presentable to the world. Makeup is fine if you like wearing it but no one should feel obligated to just because society expects it.

[@KathleenGreer-hk6yl]

Age discrimination sets in as early as age 28. You can increase your job offers by looking your best Sad but true.

[@janetpinnick4867]

I thank you prepper princess for all the knowledge you have given me since my husband passed away, i do everything you share, and it has saved me hundreds of dollars and it helps me not to stress out so much . I am truly grateful for you and your videos, I've learned so much for you ❤❤❤

[@MaryJordon1]

I have been doing the watering down method for many years as I hate waste. I am cutting down in buying plastic containers in groceries. One of which is making my own dishwashing/laundry liquid in a reusable bottle. Left over Makeup liquid I mix a little oil - almond or coconut oil to use up whats left in the tube. Home cooked food is cheaper and healthier. Plan for the week, main meals, snacks.

[@ladywytch129]

My sister laughed when I put some almond oil in the bottle of foundation. (You cheapskate 😂) then I showed her my "free" tinted moisturizer and now she does it, too😂

[@tacocat9472]

Learned from my mom that you can reuse zip lock bags, just wash and flip it inside out to dry.

[@desireeretiree]

I do too, but not if it's had meat in it, especially chicken!! Never...

[@macylouwho1187]

My daughter works at a dollar store while attending university for a degree in tech and she brings home so many things destined for the dumpster because it’s either slightly out of date or about to be. (9 times out of 10 we are able to use these items before they go bad so it has saved us a lot of money). She brought home an entire box of hand sanitizers and I have been adding a bottle to my slightly watered down dish soap which further liquifies it and makes it go on forever it seems. The hand sanitizer disinfects the dishes as I wash them. They are always clean. So basically one large bottle of knockoff Dawn from Sam’s club plus water and hand sanitizer is going to last me forever at this rate. I’ve been using it for a year easily and hardly made a dent in the original knockoff bottle.

[@gymgirllja]

What is "knockoff Dawn" at Sam's Club? Asking because I buy the Blue Ultra from Sam's. Is this the "knockoff" I've been buying?

[@macylouwho1187]

@@gymgirllja the Sam’s club brand name members mark in the blue color just called liquid dish soap.

[@conniebrister7229]

I was worried you were going to add water to your oil change 😂😂😂

[@margarettickle9659]

😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@Karen-tr8jo]

I reuse my plastic baggies , just clean them and dry over a cup . I’ve been adding about 40-50% extra noodles to mac n cheese for over 30 years , I put water into shampoo, body wash, dish liquid and my store bought juice and lemon ade (on sale ofcourse).

[@lizh1988]

Same, I save a lot of plastic. I just realized I should use a rubber band with plastic I've cleaned & cut from frozen veggie bags from the store.

[@jeaniewalters4709]

I just wanted to say thank you for sharing the knowledge you have. I love watching you. I don’t have any debt either. I live just under the poverty line by about $$40 🙄. I don’t have a safety net unfortunately and I am a senior citizen. But I do try and incorporate things you have taught me over the years. I may not be able/or choose to do everything you do but I do listen closely and I have learned many things from you that I incorporate into my daily life. Having everything I own paid for and having a comfortably stocked pantry are where I’ve made the biggest changes simply by listening and learning from you. That has made my living circumstances much more comfortable and manageable. So once again thanks for sharing your knowledge with me/us.

[@robinsteyer6986]

I geminated one lemon seed. Got a little tree going. Got ideal online...fun!

[@toffeescreen7620]

@@robinsteyer6986 go you! I hope it grows nice and healthy :)

[@patriciacerwin6266]

Great tips. I try to use less chemicals and since you have tons of oranges and lemons, put the peels in a jar (such as a mason jar), stuff it with peels and then add apple cidar vinegar or regular vinegar and let it steep for a week or ten days. Drain liquid into a spay bottle and you have a wonderful smelling cleaner that is also a disinfectant.

[@mariahsmom9457]

I use vinegar for fabric softener. It rem9ves soap residue and also makes towels more absorbent. It's super cheap and also earth friendly. I also hang my laundry outside to dry. I need to try the oat milk trick. Thanks for the ideas!!

[@cgt6497]

During the C-word shutdowns, I took your advice and watered down my 986 ml (less than 1 quart) bottle of shampoo. It lasted me two years. No kidding! I've been doing that ever since. I make my own spray cleaners using a similar recipe - I just add about 2 tsp. rubbing alcohol. It helps it to dry faster, more streak free and kills germs more completely. I used to pay $5 for windex all purpose spray. I don't think I've paid that much for all of my cleaners in the past 5 years!

[@HopefulEmpath]

I put rubbing alcohol in my homemade “all purpose cleaner” too. It’s easy to use and so cheap.

[@peterpiper487]

I can't afford a coffeemaker. Besides, I learned that ALL coffeemakers (except Bunn) have an ALUMINUM tube that heats the water. Aluminum is bad for the brain. I use a stainless steel pour-over funnel to make my coffee. Just heat the water and pour it over the coffee grounds in the pour-over funnel and voila' !! Coffee taste great every time! Probably because I buy beans and grind them myself using a HAND grinder... no wasted electricity on grinding. BTW, I love Prepper Princess! She's a role model for those who want the best out of life without spending a fortune. You go, girl !!

[@pamp212]

Not only GREAT tips but also the mind-shift inspiration. Dividing products and food does not mean deprivation. ❤

[@sharongenco3716]

The worst thing about having a bidet, is having to go somewhere now where they don’t!

[@stevestewart007]

So true! I hate using toilet paper now! Besides saving my septic tank and only having to have it pumped every 2-3 years (there are just three of us), I can't stand that nasty feeling of having not washed every time!

[@Revert2017]

I am a travel nurse. I travel with a bidet and install it. I have installed it in apartments, homes and even an extended stay hotel.

[@kb1236]

They make travel ones, they are just silcone bottles you fill with water and squeeze.

[@lonelinessinmilan6486]

I live in bidet headquarters, Italy. I have one, I never use it. Although, Italians couldn't live without it, but Italians still buy toilet paper, nonetheless.

[@sharongenco3716]

@@lonelinessinmilan6486 i’m actually coming to Italy for the very first time this summer. Interesting that you have one and don’t use it!

[@GrannyLinn]

Hard vs soft water matters, too. If your water is hard, it will take MUCH more soap, shampoo, laundry detergent, etc to get things clean.

[@loydacoulombe1397]

That is a fact. And I hate it !!

[@HopefulEmpath]

I have hard water and white vinegar comes in handy for most cleaning jobs where needed for water deposits.

[@virginiainnes9042]

Love it! I do most of these as well! I also love reusing a foaming hand soap pump: just fill the container about 1/5 the way with cheap liquid soap and fill the rest with water; shake; and enjoy nice foamy hand soap that goes a long way! Also, for my mirrors and glass, I simply spray some water on there and wipe with a dry washcloth…I never have streaks! God bless!

[@yukistraton5304]

Hey I got a tip saver for you, use shampoo bars, they go a long way. I only shampoo every 3 days. Try it and conditioner bars go for it

[@dianafoster7883]

Which do you recommend and where do you purchase them? I have never tried them, but want to.

[@missymurphy9996]

I was thinking about doing this, but wasn’t sure they really saved money…

[@hardywifesweetlife1746]

I love doing these things around the house, it's fun to me. But my family hates it!!! They say I'm a cheapo and that I'm weird. I just like saving money and also I think we just consume way too much, lol. Thankful I have your channel to relate to❤️

[@elizabeth.torres5206]

Yes my family says the same thing about me calling me cheap. I just like to save money wherever I can. Lol I still gotta buy paper towels and toilet paper unfortunately since they are not on my team for being more frugal.

[@hardywifesweetlife1746]

Exactly!! 💯💯 😅

[@elizaC3024]

This is what living frugally is all about. My grandmother's did these types of things 60 years ago, and it was what everyone did, just to get by, especially after the depression. I wouldn't know how to live any other way. I have orange peels soaking in a jar with a cup of white vinegar, which is my next bottle of cleaning product brewing. Bidets are such a cost savings.

[@elizabethbesco4758]

A church member gave me the empty gallon OJ containers with spout lids. I soaked off the labels and have free water/ lemonade containers for fridge.

[@yogi8903]

For cheap shampoo and conditioner- switch to baking soda and apple cider vinegar. It's called "the no poo method". Ive done this for years and my hair is clean and healthy!

[@ladywytch129]

I miss doing this. It only worked for me for about a year. Now I have friends that have done it for years and years and their hair is fabulous so I do recommend it. My issue was health related and the vinegar was destroying my hair so I had to stop.

[@Kim-yy8kl]

How do you do this?

[@ElaineBennettEmbraceYou]

Baking soda, vinegar and alcohol are natural cleaners that are cheap 😄

[@jomomma1512]

“Don’t Twist My Words, Ppl”!!! 😂 We all love you so much!!

[@isabelleg.5842]

I make my own all-purpose spray to clean the kitchen and bathroom; a spray bottle with 1/4 cup rubbing alcohol, about 10 drops of tea tree oil, and the rest with water. Cleans, disinfects, smells nice. A bottle of rubbing alcohol ($1 at dollar tree) lasts me a year worth of cleaning, and I always ask family for tea tree oil for christmas for my stocking so that's free.

[@ibislife]

I dont dilute the washing up liquid in its bottle, but I do use a spraybottle, I put 20% of soap, and rest hot water. And the spray is perfect for everything from washing up to washing the countertop etc. I have changed from liquid bodywash to bar soaps. They last so much longer. I use washing powder in the washing machine, but under half the recommended amount of product, and I use vinegar for the rinse cycle. I hang my clothes, never owned a dryer. Towards the end of every month, I do the inventory of fridge, freezer and pantry, and mealplan out of what I have in the house. This week i will only top up of milk and fresh vegetables.

[@elizabethbesco4758]

If you grind your coffee finer it gives great coffee, tip from when I lived in germany. Also lemon or orange rinds in a jar filled with vinegar become a wonderful cleaning spray in kitchen or bathroom.

[@bettinak.4]

I also use the citrus vinegar combo, it's great

[@lynnehopwood834]

Me too

[@lizh1988]

You get a little more caffeine that way!

[@karimartin9441]

I skip on the room deodorizers. I use a spay bottle (with fine mist) full of water and add a few drops of essential oils that were gifted to me, boom! I got my self a free room deodorizer!

[@nasirb3914]

That stuff is poison anyway.

[@Missi-Forensic-Astrology]

I like that❤

[@trishgels]

I created a note on my phone regarding oat milk - great idea. Had to laugh, tho, bc right after, you ssid, "Focus, focus! Come on, focus!" You were telling your camera to focus, but I thought you were telling me - I was scrubbing my sink while watching! Too funny!

[@51Springfield]

Thank you for helping us save money!! I have a roll of paper towels that have pretty cotton napkins sitting on top that I got from a thrift store so using paper towels is pretty rare for me. No need to use chemicals to clean or buy furniture polish!! Cheaper furniture polish that works great: In a small container: 1/4 cup white vinegar + a few drops of mineral oil (or olive oil) + a few drops of lemon essential oil (optional) clean cloths Cheaper Glass Cleaner that works great: Wipe glass with cotton rag or microfiber to remove surface dirt. Use a 50:50 mix of white vinegar and water (1/2 C water + 1/2 C White Vinegar in a spray bottle) works better at a fraction of the price and is 100% food-safe.

[@omathougts63]

Loved the laundry pod one. I found it out accidentally. It was raining really hard and the legs on my jeans started bubbling after they got soaked !

[@heidiann2435]

I got bidets on my toilets three years ago. Super easy to install. Then I purchased 50 micro fiber baby wash cloths for 16 dollars from Amazon. I keep them in a basket on the back of my toilet. After you go, rinse well. Pat dry, wipe.. .. whatever you need to do and then drop it in a diaper pail next to the toilet. When I wash towels and wash cloths I dump those in. I use white vinegar, a little detergent, and baking soda instead of bleach. I can promise you, I have saved hundreds in three years, and will NEVER go back. 75% of the global population does not use toilet paper. Save the trees!

[@isidoravujosevic]

I never buy mouthwash, I consider it totaly useless. Brushing teeth and floss is enough (and eating + drinking water regularly to avoid bad breath).

[@lynhanna917]

After covid i find you don't get close enough to people to be offended by bad breath so i skip mouthwash

[@karengrice2303]

Plain old vinegar with mostly water in a spray bottle is also a great cleaner. It is an natural antimicrobial and will kill germs throughout the house. It’s much safer than commercial cleaners. You can add a few drops of lavender oil to make it smell pretty. Thanks for all the great tips. I agree about the paper towels. It is so much better for the environment to reuse old cloths instead of paper towels. If you have ever lived by a paper mill you quickly discover how polluting they are to air and water so use your old rags!😊

[@Radiance70]

I just don't drink coffee... it saves me money and time, and space, at times I make tea, but for the most part I just drink water

[@ChrisIsTasha]

So many frugal channels and I keep coming back to you. Love your personality. Bought your book a few years back. (Irritated the family watering the shampoo down. 🤭)

[@pantryonlyrecipes]

I live in northern midwest and berries and mulberries are easy to grow, not citrus, but we are very pleased to have a good harvest so far!

[@colleenheither9532]

I enjoy your channel but im 75 and don't need much now. No debt

[@charlenejackson6236]

I use the basmati rice bag as a purse.I always get compliments on it :) .

[@GrowZoneTamil]

@@charlenejackson6236 That’s great👏👏👏👏.. I always think what to make out of it and no idea what to and how to make yet and save them all and throw them all when cleaning ..

[@Lisa-sf4fy]

I live in a party of the country that doesn't have the abundance of fruit you have. But I do something that saves money and makes me happy - sign up for the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) from the farmer's market. You pay up front which gives farmers money to buy seeds, etc. and in exchange you get a weekly bag of vegetables for several weeks. Not only is buying this separately at the farmers market much more expensive, you get beautiful abundant produce and help the local economy. I share with a friend, so it's even cheaper. Yes, I occasionally get something I don't like (like arugula) but I give that to my neighbor who loves everything. I freeze anything I didn't get to. It costs me about $15/wk, which is more than your budget, but an OK price for me here.

[@amg9163]

@Lisa-sf4fy That sounds like a great idea! Wish it were available in more towns.

[@donnahall3902]

That's a good idea with that pasta roni.I I've never thought of it but there is plenty of flavoring and sauce to go farther With more noodles.

[@tryingndoing]

Thank you. I do some (rags, cleaning) you showed. But since my goal is to free myself from the slavery of debt, I liked the many ways you explained for saving cash. Blessings!

[@sonyabowman5221]

The bidet is the best...cleaner behind, better for the environment, and money saving! Here's a tip if you go to your local laundromat you can pickup detergent bottles that customers have thrown away and use the remainder of the detergent. I haven't paid for detergent in forever!

[@PrepperPrincess]

I have done that. And car washes are the best place to find free money, gift cards and clothing….and cans to recycle for money.

[@cicic.3640]

I'm not seeing a link for the bidet?

[@perfectlyriveratposh8584]

The cleaning lady I follow recommended this recipe for household cleaner: Dish soap, vinegar, and water.

[@holdinon7719]

Swap out rubbing alcohol for the vinegar. Vinegar doesn't kill germs. Just don't use on wood. Cleaning lady here.

[@bleebleeblahblah]

Don't use too much vinegar, it can strip the rubber lining around washing machine and dish washer

[@dianaj3139]

@@holdinon7719 Actually Vinegar does kill germs. 99 percent is a fairly HIGH ratio.

[@sherryhackney4930]

I don’t know how I found you, but I’m glad I did! It seems like you have a great supportive community here. I’m enjoying reading the comments and getting more ideas😀 Thanks for what you do!

[@kinleyblades-risinger5059]

Amber, you are great. I took a few minutes to read several of the comments...geez...i didn't realize how many negative people comment... my advice to them, don't take PP's advice, if you don't like it... but you don't need to comment your negative advice. She's doing fine without your help.

[@nogames8982]

I love the smell of coffee. But I hate the taste. In college I had a roommate that loved coffee so for Christmas one year I bought her this huge collection of flavored coffees. She loves them. And the house smells so good.

[@desireeretiree]

Win, win situation, lol!!

[@janelynch4415]

I don't add water to things, I just use a few drops instead

[@BarbraPayne]

Smart

[@AmyMcmahon-en4fk]

I work at a plant that makes sanitizing products. I get surface wipes and soap for free. I will implement a lot of what you suggested. I also do not think they are extreme. We have been told to buy, buy buy. Marketing strategy. All we need to do is go back and learn the way our ancestors lived.

[@kimhill8475]

When Covid hit and toilet paper was hard to find I started cutting receiving blankets into 4x4 squares and used them for pee. Since I drink tons of water and go about every hr to hr and half, I saved tons. I put the clothes in a laundry bag/Laguerra bag and throw in the wash. I had about 18 mths of TP on the shelf but it made to where I could provide TP for friends and family that couldn't find it and I didn't mind the cloth.

[@sonjacapo9244]

For 20 years, I've stretched thinned my mascara by adding 1-2 drops of dollar store eye drops.

[@Alan-bj9nb]

In addition to watering down the dish soap, it actually works better if you use the watered down soap with a foaming soap dispenser.

[@maryjanegreen7601]

Add a few drops of alcohol (not too much) to make it foam better

[@MamaE24-7]

I buy a cheap container of bubble bath from the dollar store and fill it with just a tablespoon of soap and the rest water and it works great!!

[@user-wj3yr7xr2f]

Funny! Yesterday, I stood in my kitchen reflecting on the new (very) cheap coffebrand I tried. Whether or not I should start using that instead. Its ok, but no where neer my regular coffee when it comes to flavor. And I thought, wonder what prepper prepper princess would do? And I had it, you would "water it down" with the cheaper brand. But how much? And here you are telling me 20%!! 😍😍 Its like you heard my need for help. The universe is a funny thing. Thank you for your videos. Never stop, I love them. ❤️❤️⭐🦋🌿🦋🥰

[@GGAZ2012]

Here's another tip; Don't buy expensive kitchen garbage bags. Instead use the free plastic grocery bags. Not only zero cost, but you don't have to endure smelly garbage while waiting for the tall kitchen garbage bags to be full before throwing in the trash. I just hang the plastic grocery bag on the pantry door knob or kitchen drawer handle. I smile when I know I'm not spending money just to discard the daily kitchen garbage.

[@jillybean15894]

I'm watching this as I trim my own hair, so these aren't extreme, lol!

[@danicegewiss862]

I cut my own hair, too.

[@ewaj.6260]

My husband cut my hair for years

[@alanbirkner1958]

Lol. Been cutting and watering down for over 50 years. My kids did fine. Neighbors moved and left me cleaning products. Our clothes last forever. Near O'Hare airport. Tina, Al's wife

[@idunablack2592]

That pillow case is super cute

[@winnie2379]

White vinegar & water mixture makes a good floor cleaning solution.

[@evelinharmannfan7191]

I want to add some recepies for making detergents yourself: Bathcleaner: put orange or lemon peels in a jar and cover with vinegar, let it sit for 3 weeks, then fill the vinegar into a spray can and use it to clean limescale. If your bath is also covered with oily residue from e.g. conditioner, add a little alcohol to the vinegar. You don´t need expensive alcohol that is fit for human consumption, any cheap variety like the one used to start a fire will do. laundry detergent: mix 1 tablespoon of washing soda with 1 tablespoon of soapflakes (just shred a soap bar on a grinder)

[@Jan-f8w]

@@evelinharmannfan7191 didn't know about adding alcohol to the vinegar to cut oil. Great tip thank ❤️YOU❤️ and ❤️PP❤️.

[@mariatorrini2293]

I use a lot of vinegar and lemon juice to clean. Cuts grease, I use baking soda for teeth, putting out fires on my stove, to cut grease in clothes before pretreating with dawn that has been halved with water. I use dry milk for creamer, or to liquify, add water to all of my liquid make up in winter, and use dry blush, eye shadow with water in summer for eye liner, blusher that lasts even in high heat and humidity,

[@erikaletty]

I buy that giant bag of Foca laundry soap and I use very little per load, clothes get clean and soap last forever.

[@SYoung-sd4ub]

Omg i thought you were going to say you water down your oil! You got me on that one lol. Love everything you teach me! Thank you!

[@dbruce5760]

My late mom taught me to add water to soap. She was frugal also.

[@amberreed6289]

For anyone who's trying to replace coffee because caffeine isn't agreeing with them I highly suggest dandelion tea. It keeps you regular like coffee and has a bitter taste like coffee while being cheaper if you get it online. I'm not knocking coffee, it has great health benefits it just messes with some of us unfortunately

[@kycatrescue7305]

Just be careful not to consume too much Dandelion tea. I swapped it for coffee a few years ago, and after a few months of drinking 5-6 cups of dandelion tea a day I developed an allergy to anything in the dandelion family. Now I cannot even eat honey because of the allergens in it. I always had honey in black tea, and now I have to drink black tea plain.

[@karenanderson7067]

I add vegetables to my packet pasta. Bulks it out and extra veges are always good 👍

[@kenyonbissett3512]

Gives it a cream sauce also.

[@evelinharmannfan7191]

I have always wondered why anyone would like to haul heavy containers of oatmilk all the time and pay 10 times as much for oatmilk as for making it yourself in the comfort of your own home.

[@hollynauss6359]

I buy the real Dawn dish soap BUT put a couple of DROPS on a dish washing sponge. A tiny bottle lasts a very long time

[@GrannyLinn]

Huh. Gonna try that.

[@LuckyCharms_4]

Make your own Dawn Powerwash :-). U can find the recipe online. It is mostly water, some rubbing alcohol, and a little Dawn.

[@Brendabrenda1942]

Costco half n half is the cheapest for me so far. We are a big family so for us it makes sense to have the Costco membership that gives us back a percentage so it pays itself. I have to have my half n half. Our persimmon, lemon and orange and loquat trees keep our fruit cravings satisfied. Cactus grows easily too and is very healthy, we love eating cactus.

[@bumblebee7922]

You are SO right about the soap staying in our laundry! I use about a tsp. of liquid and it's still hard to get it all rinsed out. Now I just use about a Tablepoon of baking soda to wash my clothes and rinse with white vinegar, I also soak them for hours or overnight. Works great! You have a lot of great ideas to save money. Love your videos. Also love when you share the dogs with us. You are SO right! Nala IS SO stinkin' cute!

[@bonniebrown1305]

I make my own laundry detergent: equal parts washing soda and Oxyclean, powder, 1 tbsp per load. I've used this for many years and I'm 67!

[@luciaimparato9390]

Can i mention that i have small garbage can in bathroom and living room, i have bought small garbage bags, but i use small shopping bags for my cans to save money!

[@vickielewandowski3558]

I have been using 2/3 pump squirts of Dr. Bronner's pure-castile soap to wash my long hair, then rise my hair with 1/2 cup of white vinegar and warm water. Not only is my hair clean but the knots/tangles gone. Yes people are going to say Dr. Bronner's soap is costly, this is what I have to say. When I am ask what would you like for Christmas/birthday/holiday etc. gift. I answer a large bottle of Dr. Bronner's soap.

[@LindaR423]

I don't mind using rags instead of paper towels EXCEPT when it come to cleaning up cat puke which happens several times per week. 😁

[@oakshillelagh4339]

Common sense is not very common any more for a lot of people!! So keep up your great videos 👍

[@KittyMama61]

If Top Ramen is your thing, you can use one packet of the seasoning for two of the bags of ramen, then add whatever meat and veggies you have to the mix. I use one cup of water for each packet, so I don't have to drain it. Put the other seasoning packet away for another use. I found this mix and have used it forever for the dishwasher: 2:1 baking soda and kosher salt. That's it. I buy a 3-lb box of salt and two 64-oz boxes of baking soda. Weigh 6 lbs of baking soda. Mix it all up very well, put it in a plastic creamer container or other large container, and keep a spoon in there. When you get ready to use it, fill the cup and put in a few drops of Dawn. Run as usual. You don't save very much over the cheap stuff but this mix lasts a long time. I make it because it's easier on my silverware and other items and it won't strip anything.

[@lenoregreene9732]

Yes, I have wondered that too. Even if you use a bidet, it seems that you would still need to use some TP to dry off....I'm guessing... just not as much TP as without a bidet...but no one ever talks about that outright.

[@arielleshort2072]

People í know use à dry rag, not tp.

[@arielleshort2072]

People í know uses a dry rag, not tp.

[@lisapitts9518]

I don't add water to anything, i just use less than what is recommended.

[@ingetnamn-de9fc]

If one add water don't the bacteria grow in the bottle?

[@Roseanneimp]

I had every intention of making a pillow out of that same rice bag... it's perfect!!

[@simplelivingwithconniekeen9485]

PP, ever since you mentioned using less laundry detergent, I have been practicing that tip. Amazing how far it goes. Also, I use cheapie wash rags for cleaning instead of paper towels. You can wash them and even the cheapies last, but they are inexpensive to replace, too. Appreciate you always ❤

[@LauraMacMillan-el2kc]

Even cheaper if you get used ones from the thrift stores! :)