20 OLD FASHIONED 5 MINUTES OR LESS TIME & MONEY SAVING HABITS! Frugal Simple Living!

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[@lindabudzik9583]

When a plumber is going to charge for an hour, but it takes less time than that, ask him to do other plumbing things around the house. I asked our plumber about that and he told me I had him for an hour, so what else could he do. I had him check each of our toilets to make sure they looked good…one had something loose that he fixed. He also tightened a few hot water handles that were loose. Little projects, but hopefully they were enough to keep things going a little longer before we need to call him again.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great idea for next time! Thanks!

[@robinguertin574]

That's brilliant! I feel so dumb now.

[@jobecki]

My mother use to make coffee and cookies...., 😁

[@helenmak5663]

Hi Linda, your plumber is very nice. Mine was so skillful that he finished his job in 20 min and hurried out of the house for the next 14 customers. I don’t think he will give an hour to each customer, otherwise he’ll have a very long day.

[@chrishellize]

Thats brilliant!

[@Mina_Susnjevic]

Me: 😑 Emmy: welcome sweet friends Me: 😄

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yay!! Thank you😁

[@lesliemckinley9615]

An old-fashioned money saver we practice is sitting on our front porch in the evenings. My husband and I watch traffic, chat with one another, chat with neighbors walking by, and just destress. I usually have mending or a crochet project in the works too.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

I love this so much! Perfect evening!

[@Jesusistheway14750]

Prepare your coffee the night before & pick out your clothes the night before, too. Such a huge time saver! God bless!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Absolutely right Kelli! God bless you as well, thank you!

[@annsaunders5768]

Coffee gets really acidic if left overnight. Prepare the coffee in the coffee maker so that when you walk into the kitchen in the morning you only need to push the on button and let the coffee drip!

[@Becka034]

My 5 minute time saving is setting a timer for 5 minutes and decluttering 'guilt-free' meaning- it doesn't matter who gave it to, how much it originally cost, if I haven't used it or I don't love it, or if it causes me stress- it goes in to the declutter box in the garage. I find someone who can use the items in the box and that makes me less stressed!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

I really love that Amanda! Sometimes we hang onto things because of sentiment or guilt!

[@judymc4213]

I found a loaf of sliced french bread that was half off. It took me 5 minutes to mix up some garlic butter, smear it on the bread and put the buttered slices on a baking sheet to freeze. When frozen, I put them back in the original bag that I saved. Now, I can take out what I need for my husband and I. It took no time at all!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes! We love to do that!

[@antoinettelasseigne3216]

I try to take 5 minutes of QUIET time in morning to reflect on thankfulness and ask for strength to accomplish the day! Your soup looks delicious! ❤

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Now that’s a great way to spend five minutes for sure! Thank you Antoinette!

[@lucy14981]

I spend less than 5 minutes checking our bank account each morning. I guess it's not old fashioned, but it keeps up to date and I do keep an old fashioned checkbook and this ensures that O have it up to date.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Very smart Roxie!

[@nobodyuknow6585]

Right now my 5 minute tip is... when you see weeds in the garden, go ahead and pull them out. This way they won't get overwhelming, which we all know that won't take very long if left to continue to grow on their own.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great tip!

[@lindacgrace2973]

The saying is: "A place for everything, and everything in its place." Where I've seen people go wrong is making those places inconvenient or forgetting to create them at all. If you always stack papers on the corner of your countertop - you OBVIOUSLY need a place to temporarily stash paperwork so you can go through it every week or two. Attach a cute basket to the side of the cabinet. That keeps everything accessible and "front of mind" and keeps your countertop tidy. I always take off my hat and purse when I come in and drop my keys at the door so that they're handy when I go out again. I have a small shelf for the keys and mail, with a hook under it for my purse. and several decorative hooks above it for my hats. Simple. Create the spaces that suit your habits, and your habits help rather than hinder you. Love your tips, Thanks, Emmie.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes I obviously do you need a basket there lol

[@bonniemarvelle7281]

When going from one room to another I look for something I can bring with me and put away.

[@jobecki]

I agree with you. I had work done on my truck and asked if they had a senior citizen discount, he said since I was so nice they'd take $100.00 off. Never hurts to ask the worst they can do is say no. I found also at our local coo- op they have to charge you five percent more if you use a debit or credit card,, so I use cash and actually spend less.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes! That up charge for credit cards is creeping in everywhere

[@kathy3178]

It's because the banks charge the smaller businesses higher fees than the bigger businesses to accept credit/debit cards. They can't absorb those fees with all the other increases in the costs of running a business. We buy equipment from a local bee keeper store. She had to start charging 3% for card use and quit giving discounts for cash. Her wholesale cost has increased, she is trying to keep her prices down as best as she can.

[@barbarasmith2408]

Another wonderful video! I can't think of a five-minute hack but my favorite no-cost thing to do is sit on my balcony with a good book and a cup of hot tea. I have lots of pretty trees around me and chirping birds, it's just very peaceful. God bless you and keep you.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Barbara I love that the most! Thank you so much for sharing! God bless you as well

[@happyhound1373]

I take five minutes before heading to bed to soak the beans I will be using the next day. In the morning I take five minutes to start the beans cooking - then they will be cooking during the time I am prepping for the day, making breakfast, feeding our critters and doing outside chores. Thanks for the video.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That’s such a great idea! Thanks for watching and sharing!

[@jackierust5105]

My Mom was such a wise woman. She always said “put up not down” meaning put it away don’t lay it down for later. She also taught me when you leave room looks around for things that 26:34 go in the room you are into. Don’t go empty handed. Mom’s home was always neat and tidy.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Love that Jackie! Your mom was a smart woman

[@victoriajohnson3034]

If you don't have ac in the summer, plug in crock pot in garage or on back porch!!!

[@cltinturkey]

I put my toaster oven out on the porch last summer, and it kept the kitchen much cooler than in past years.

[@carmenalinaiancu3738]

Guess what, Emmy? You've gotten me into vintage table cloths. They look so so pretty ❤

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Aren't they lovely!

[@fahinahigby1152]

Vacuum seal your blankets in a storage bag by using your vacuum to save space.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great idea! Thanks

[@marie-lynn5767]

You reminded me, my son came around and told me I have too much clutter and I have to throw 80% of it out.

[@chrishellize]

Im with you, except for the books. I can no more get rid of a book than I can one a member of my family!! Books come in, they don't leave ;)

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Love that! We all have our priorities!

[@janetstonerook4552]

You inspired me to deep clean my kitchen surfaces. I had way too many plants blocking my windows and taking up counter space! And a tea and a spice rack that I put away. It's not perfect but it's a start.🎉😘👍

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yay! Janet that is wonderful! I bet it looks beautiful!

[@pigletsbank437]

Every evening I put thinks in place, like straiten the pillows on the couch, put thinks in the sink, whipe my kitchen counter top. In the morning I bring my glass for the night to the kitchen, straighten the pillows air the bed and make breakfast in a ( resenably) neat kitchen

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes! It just starts the tone of the day on a positive note!

[@kakelinga]

Great tips. My five minute time saver is making our bed every morning and opening all the curtains and the windows in the house. I set a timer for five minutes at night to shower and shave my legs. I give myself seven minutes on the nights I wash my hair. I put a cup of cold water from our fridge in the microwave every morning for three minutes to make my instant coffee. While the microwave is going, I empty and refill our dog's water and food and I change her puppy pad before the microwave is done. I'm always thinking of ways to be more efficient.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes! I think being efficient help so much throughout our day! Great tips!

[@lisbetsoda4874]

"Just in case" items are typical for the mindset of poor people. If you know you could buy one if you needed it, you could and would get rid of at least 2 or3 of those blankets. You might want to put one of them in the trunk of your car. It is good for emergency.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Well, we are not poor thank God lol. I think it’s the point of more security if something were to happen. We have quilts to keep us and others warm…

[@GretchenBostrom]

Great tips! Some other 5 min or less things I do: make my bed every morning. It sets me up in a good mood and there’s nothing better than falling into a nicely made bed after a long day. I wipe down the bathroom sink and toilet each morning and sweep the floor. Keeps it looking nice and not getting grimey. When I get home from the grocery store & have bought components for salad, i make the salad right away (undressed) and put it in the fridge w/ a paper towel to absorb moisture. Then I have salad at the ready & ingredients don’t go to waste.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

All great tips Gretchen! We always make our bed as well! Thanks for being here

[@wandahall4435]

DixieBelle and Paul and Emmy Ritzi and I send Cheer from Texas ❤❤❤

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Cheers right back Wanda and Ritzy💕

[@zoet6452]

I’ve been subscribed since you had around 700 subscribers & look at you now nearly at 50,000 👏🏻

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yay! Zoe thank you so much for sticking with us! We appreciate you so much!

[@RomanCastevet666]

I just found your channel in the last couple of months and your tips are always so helpful! I’m making a lot of frugal changes in my life and it’s comforting to be welcomed into your home every week, encouraging me to keep going. Take care! ❤

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Roman I am so glad you found us as well! Thank you for watching and sharing!

[@dianadavis7651]

OMG! LOL when you said Paul suggested check your trunk of your car. I thought you were going to say, you may need to hide a body. Just kidding. But that is what my brain said!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

🤣

[@Lulu-he9dp]

Vacuum pack those quilts/blankets (also clothes and pillows) to take a lot less space. They are valuable if no heat for the beds and also windows and doorways to keep a room warmer. Thank you for all the wonderful tips and reminders!! A 5-minute or less thing we try to do is have the paper shredder in a handy place to immediately shred the junk mail as it comes in - there is so much of it! The soup looked delicious, and I can't wait to make a version of it with our need-to-use-up items. Thank you and God bless you both! 💕

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Lulu great tip on the shredder! That’s when we’re going to start to do! God bless you as well!

[@preparingformountainlife]

Thank you!!! Money saving tip...use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Much truth!

[@fahinahigby1152]

Tip: by spritzing your old broken taco shells with a bit of oil then add your seasonings it will stick better before you heat them in your oven.

[@alishawilson4123]

Thanks for the tip!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks!

[@Lorreyla]

You can actually use water too if you don't want to add anymore fat to the chips.

[@marilyncarter9282]

I actually cleaned out my kitchen cabinets the other day. Ohhh myyy goodness what a difference. I had so many things I hadn’t used in ages and everything looks so nice. Yes I feel so good about it. My grandson helped me so it didn’t take that long. Love from Missouri

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Love that Marilyn! It’s amazing what a little bit of decluttering can do!

[@alishawilson4123]

My five minutes every evening is make sure everything in the kitchen is stored away. I then prepare the coffee pot for breakfast and organise breakfast items. When I awake, the morning is mine for Bible study and classical stretch as all I had to do was hit the on button of the coffee pot and retrieve breakfast items. 💙

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Alisha that is perfect!! Paul always sets his coffee up the night before too!

[@stowie7733]

Great video as always! Here are a couple things I do on a regular basis. I keep separate lists of food and non-food staples on my phone. I mark which items need to be restocked as needed and do a full inventory check once a month. I never run out of items and always have a backup in case I run out. As my storage is extremely limited, I only have one of an item in storage for when I run out. For example, toothpaste. I will have one open tube and one backup tube. When I finish one and move the other one up to use it, I put it on my list to restock. For most items, both food and non-food items, I use the generic/store brand so it ends up being cheaper for me to get one item, when needed, instead of a sale where I would buy 3-5 items. I just don’t have the storage room so bulk purchases are not advantages to me. Another thing I do is to go through my house on a routine and continual basis, starting at the front door, or starting from the left of the doorway, I go around a room, declutter and clean (similar to your 5 minute declutter routine). It sort of like spring cleaning but on a continual basis. Some days I will take 5 minutes and some days I take 30 minutes, it depends on my schedule and my mood that day. Every week, on the day before trash day, I walk around my entire house looking for things to throw away (or to donate). Doing this once a week allows me to take note of the things I need to use or get rid of (along the lines of just-in-case items). I clean out my car when I get home, no matter where I’ve been. I love a clean car! I keep one shelf in my fridge for leftovers. My grandsons and my roommate know that if it on that shelf, they can eat it. I also have fresh fruit & vegetables ready to go and my grandsons know they can always eat them. I also keep one cupboard shelf with their favorite snacks so they know anything on that shelf is theirs. They always ask me first but I make sure I have things ready for when they are here. They are 11 & 13 and are here 1-3 times a week. I keep a list of home projects that I need to work on. Then as time and money allow, I start working on projects. Today I am replacing the rollers on my shower door and will clean the doors and tracks. I will also recaulk where needed. I am also working on my yard and garden as time and weather allows (is spring here yet or are we still in winter?? 😂) My big job this coming summer is to paint my kitchen cabinets and then update my counters.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Wonderful comment Stowie!! Thank you so much for taking the time to share! Great tips!!

[@frugalitystartsathome4889]

Lord I feel you about the “are we still in Winter?” remark - it’s completely ridiculous here in the UK, I feel like I have been wearing thermals to keep warm my entire life!

[@M00nflowers]

Love this!

[@lindawarren171]

@stowie7733. I have just painted my kitchen cabinets, put new knobs on and updated my worktops with vinyl wrap, it looks like a new kitchen, everyone’s commented how lovely it looks. It cost a fraction of the cost of a new kitchen!

[@katherinejackman4190]

A good use of five minutes is to work on decluttering email.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Definitely

[@stephanielitz5102]

Professional services that come to your home have a minimum charge just for showing up. You were fortunate to get money off of your bill. Love your channel!!!

[@park2756]

A minimum trip charge is pretty normal around here, too. The company should have made that clear, though, at the time when the appointment was being made.

[@merrylmarsh9037]

My 5 min de stress is watching the bees zubbing in the flowers in my little garden. Though I have to day that watching turns to working which is a pleasure 😁

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

I agree Merryl! Instant relaxation!

[@MsDoglover02]

I love the lilacs on your counter! I miss them from when I lived it CT as a kid. Last weekend I finally dropped off the donations that were in my trunk for too long. I also dropped off newspapers from Dad to the animal rescue group where I got Charley from. I relax watching your videos! My tip is I plan the night before what I'm bringing to work for lunch. I drove a young man I work with through Burger King this week and his combo was almost $18! I was in shock and can't stop talking about it.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yikes $18 for Burger King! You are so smart to prepare the evening before!

[@jeannel1065]

Several of these tips really hit home for me. Ants showed up in my kitchen double sink for the first time in 17 years of living in this house. I spread some peppermint oil around both drains. I’ll try the orange infused vinegar on my counters. I now keep my sinks empty. Dirty dishes get rinsed and go straight to the DW. I run the DW about once a week. I planned to make a peanut butter sandwich for lunch the next day and notice the jar lid was loose (it was on the counter instead of put away). Ants were in the peanut butter jar! Luckily, it was a small jar and close to empty. It would have been worse if the jar was large and nearly full. I also buy flowers at the grocery store. When the flowers are for myself, I look for them on clearance. Several times lately, I’ve purchase large bouquet for about $10 with enough stems to fill one large vase with roses and greens and another large vase with lilies and other mixed blooms. My daughter also brought lilacs from her bush and I just love those. I noticed you had some lilacs on your counter, too. Love the heavenly scent.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So glad you enjoyed the video! Yes! Lilacs have the most amazing smell! Thanks so much for sharing and watching!

[@Brogrl]

I recently bought the Star Gazer Lilly bouquet at the store, such a wonderful and unique sent and brought a lot of joy to the household. Thank you for sharing your ants resolution.

[@SusanCox-pl9qp]

I relax by reading, doing a puzzle, or word search puzzles. I also love to listen to music to destress.

[@gaylarussell2336]

I reuse plastic freezer bags ! I wash them ! They are expensive so if wash and reuse don’t have buy so soon. I even wash and reuse straws ! Yes I’m frugal lol but small things save money ! ❤ your videos!

[@marywatkins6798]

I would give the broken taco shell chips a light spritz of oil so the seasoning adheres better. Great use-up idea. I have done this with extra corn tortillas I have. I quarter them, spritz with a little oil, add salt and bake until golden and crisp.

[@rena4220]

I have done that with tortilla wraps to make chips. It's only me so I can make one serving at a time and don't have a big bag of chips sitting in the cupboard that will go stale.

[@Autumn_Forest_]

A money-saving tip: I love smoothies, but I don’t want to buy them in a shop! I used to get one occasionally from Costco for $2.99, but even that seemed superfluous. I invested in a great, economical blender (Ninja Twisti - the same one my boyfriend has used at his house for a long time), and I make smoothies with frozen bananas, fruit from my fruit trees, dates from Costco, and fruit I find on sale. I freeze fruit whenever necessary, so it won’t go bad before I can use it. I also add ingredients such as oats, vanilla extract, and almond milk, which give my smoothies added flavor, texture, nutrients, and fiber.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That's such an economical idea!

[@misfit7610]

My destresser is in the morning after I've taken care of our barn critters, walked and fed the dogs I make myself a cup of tea and just sit on the front deck and enjoy some quiet me time. Watching the birds, listening to their songs and watching the dogs just sniff around and playing is just relaxing to me. Your soup looked good, I love soup any day of the week lol. Great tips!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That sounds so tranquil and wonderful!

[@sheilahughes3561]

Some great tips here Emmy! I need to clean out one kitchen cupboard as I already did one this week! Some expired spices and packets in there! Will do it next week as we have the coronation of our new King here in the UK tomorrow! Party time for us this weekend! Blessings to you both Sheila

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh what a wonderful weekend that’s going to be! Enjoy!

[@GwenDeeful]

Take time and vacuum and sweep your floors 1 - 2 times a week.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Absolutely!

[@laurakuehlke1320]

Great list! I keep a shopping list on my phone in a shared note with my husband. That way, we can both update it as needed. I also tidy up the kitchen and living room before bed each night. It takes no more than 5 minutes, but walking into those rooms in the morning is much more relaxing when everything in them is in its place.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That’s a great idea with the shopping list! Thanks so much for sharing and watching!

[@allisonmodaff5635]

Same!

[@laurakuehlke1320]

@@FrugalMoneySaver Thanks! 😄

[@francinehogsett3065]

My no cost way relax is watching you 😊❤️

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yay! Best tip yet Francine❤️💕🌸

[@stacel1972]

While the ads run I do little tasks around the house. 😀 The biggest thing that gives me peace and calms my mind is watching the birds and creatures in my yard. 💜 I hope you both have a beautiful day☀️

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much for letting the ads run! It helps a lot!

[@cynthiacrumlish4683]

I buy whole spices and grind them. (Exception: turmeric which I get from a reputable source.) So fresh, healthy, flavorful! Who knows how long store-bought spices in bottles have been lying around?

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

True…

[@gaselekrauss415]

Every morning while I’m waiting for my coffee I empty my dishwasher and then it’s ready to load during the day. When I go to the grocery store I try to park next to the cart returns. It’s safer to unload and leave faster.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great tips! Thanks for sharing!

[@IAmSuperStick]

My husband is a "just in case" hoarder. It drives me completely insane!!! No idea how to make him understand how much his clutter messes with my mental health! 😀

[@cristyrobertson9165]

I load my dish washer at night after dinner and it has a timer. So after everyone has their dessert or bed time snack I close and set it to run after the peak hours for electricity are over. This both saves money and we can just get our coffee cups out. I un load and reset everything while he is at work. It saves us money and the kitchen looks clean in the morning too.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great idea Cristy! Thanks for sharing!

[@lm9753]

That was a great vid! Tip to the community: Sometimes after I watch, I re-watch with the volume off and let the ads run.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much! That helps us immensely!

[@kathygarner1383]

A place for everything and everything in it‘a place. I try to keep up with that!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Kathy that is so smart and true!

[@frugalitystartsathome4889]

If you rolled your quilts rather than folding them, they would probably not take up as much room and might also be more “aesthetic” (like that matters!) so you might feel a little less ambivalent about keeping them..?

[@deanabarnes2957]

Great ideas. We have stopped eating out and cooking all meals at home. I like to color to distress or not to go out and shop. We only grocery shop every two weeks not unless something comes on sale and we need to stock up. Have a blessed week!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Deana that’s a great idea!

[@cgbyfran9697]

I label my containers that I have put my leftovers in. I use a sharpie marker and blue or green painters tape, or even plain masking tape. I put the date and what's inside. (One time I forgot and my husband reheated his dinner. He said the "rice" tasted off. When I went to check, he had taken the container with my unsweetened cooked oatmeal. 😂😂 ) By labeling and dating, we know what it is and when it was cooked. No mystery dishes, or scratching our heads wondering when we cooked something. Saves time and money.

[@Brogrl]

Awwww haha the oatmeal story is funny 🙂

[@cltinturkey]

So smart! I like to buy bulk pasta, nuts, spices, beans, and grains from the bulk store. I always regret when I forget to label them clearly. I'm making a master list of their "codes" so I can figure out which is which at home. Will add the tape and marker to my bag of lidded jars for bulk purchasing. Thanks!

[@carriepineda1364]

Hi Emmy, Paul and Dixie. Loved this video. An idea to control your just in case pile of quilts is to get the air storage bags. I got some at dollar store or maybe can find at thrift store. It will make that pile down to size of one of those quilts. So many great hints. Helps to keep house tidy, will eliminate build up and cut down on having to do heavy-duty housework.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So happy you enjoyed the video Carrie!! Great idea for the air storage bags

[@mariesharp1186]

Quilts require special care if you want to preserve them safely. Storing them in any kind of plastic is not recommended.

[@YasuTaniina]

I love the dollar store air storage bags. I use them for baby clothes. Works a charm and so much cheaper

[@kathleendonnelly6077]

Great video. My favorite part was when you 2 screamed as you opened the cabinets.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Lol! Thanks for watching Kathleen!

[@sandraboose3686]

Soup looks great! It was great to see u again. Happy Friday

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Happy Friday Sandra!

[@jewelgaither1504]

Emmy, when our children were little, well, even when they were teenagers, I would set a time and have a 5 or 10 minute "cleaning blitz". It's amazing how much can be done in such a small amount of time if you just stay focused on the task at hand.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Jewel, that is a great idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@d.parisi]

I live in the NC. When you said drawer I couldn't quite understand what you were saying until I saw the drawer lol. I'm sure you've experienced the same when y'all are in SC. My old fashioned tip: I don't have carpet in my house but I do have rugs. To save money on electricity I bought an old fashioned carpet sweeper. Every morning while the coffee is brewing I use the sweeper on my living room rug. Thanks for your tips!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great tip!

[@jennyt7612]

D. Paris, I also have an old fashioned carpet sweeper & am very happy with it. It even leaves those "vacuum lines " that I like

[@susangray45]

Luv you two ❤

[@jackierust5105]

I store my toaster in the cabinet but I put on a cookie sheet to catch ant crumbs and just wipe it out as needed. I bought the cookie sheet at Goodwill at little tarnished but fine for holding my toaster

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

What a great idea!

[@bnbtemple5936]

Hi Emmy and Paul, Hope you are enjoying still the little house and getting lots accomplished. A quick 5-minute pick up is to wipe down my ceiling fans. Best time is right before I strip the linens to wash them. That way, any dust falls down onto the sheets to be washed. Also, I have a bowl on our hutch which easily becomes my catch-all for papers to be filed or otherwise to be dealt with. Once a week, usually on bill paying day, we go thru that bunch of stuff. And Emmy, a thought on perhaps a future video: could you go over some KZbin basics? For instance, do you get yt credit when we like or comment on others' comments? Thank you! Barb

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks Barb for your tips as well! Sounds like a great idea thank you!

[@azokalum]

If you let the ads run, that's how Emmy and Paul get YT revenue. I let the ads run while I'm doing something else. 😊

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes exactly! If you watch our ads we get paid. Thumbs up and comments help the video to be pushed out to a wider audience. So those are very very helpful as well!

[@Brogrl]

I let the ads run too on my favorite KZbin channels ❤

[@lisaremy4817]

Hi Paul and Emmy… what wonderful tips for being good stewards of our time and resources. ❤️

[@wendygardener2316]

Great tips!!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much for watching Wendy!

[@johnmelissaziech6207]

Just finished a quick run through of the spice cupboard. Consolidated and cleared out to the downstairs any duplicate spices and made a list of spices to replace.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yay! Great job!

[@AEvans36963]

They say we shouldn't put tomatoes in the fridge because it affects their flavor. Cleaning an area worked in as you go along saves from having to do a big cleaning job later.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So true Avanna!

[@christophervogt7456]

Great tips as usual! 😉

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks Chris

[@helenkathrynhoover7298]

Great advice as always!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much Hellen!

[@ettamargason7709]

Rinse off mustard tops before putting in the fridge, also ketchup etc

[@theresak9915]

That really was a jam-packed video. Thanks for all the great tips.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much Theresa! Appreciate you watching!

[@susanrobinson408]

I use my toaster every day, but when I'm done with it, I slide it into the cabinet. No need for it to stay on the counter all the time when I use it for 2 minutes a day! It just takes a second or two to put it away. Something funny, Emmy.....I always wonder if the outside of your fridge is covered with 'stuff'! Mine is and I hate it. I'll bet yours is clean and tidy. 😂. And Emmy! Please tell me how I can quit saving those wonderful FAGE yogurt containers!! I use them in the freezer, but do I really need every single one?? I truly can't seem to throw them away because they are so nice and sturdy.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Lol! I do have a couple things on the front of my fridge. I have a calendar and some Bible quotes. I need to know how many yogurt containers you have lol🤣

[@sorciere...]

I always have books in little piles cuz most when i hit a boring spot I will start another book. Im usually read 3 or 4 books at a time (yes i can remember what I read from each book) my boyfriend hates it. But then i remind him 12 yrs ago when we moved in together that i had 2 walls of floor to ceilimg books shelfs n now i only have one 7 ft. one n one 5ft. one. Theres nothing harder to me than saying goodbye to my books. So you come to my house theres going to be small stacks of books in almost every room...and i dont care. But the kitchen and bathrooms are clean every night before i go to bed . I feel that makes up for my clutter of books Lol

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Reading is so wonderful! Thanks fro sharing!

[@mygoodlife204]

1 Hour is normally the minimum charge. It costs the company the same fuel and labour whether they work for 10 minutes or more.

[@cltinturkey]

Then they should be willing to stay for the full hour and do projects you need fixed. If you have to pay for it, you should get that amount of time.

[@widowswatch6610]

I love your videos. Also, your intro music. You both rock!Great content.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so very much! Appreciate you watching!

[@MM-fr9yh]

I really relax by playing solitaire for a few minutes on my cell phone. Going out to the yard and checking on my cat and plants is also a rewarding thing. Harvesting and cleaning some weeds is a fun way to stay connected with nature. Its awesome.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Love those tips!

[@prettylittleinvestor]

I used to buy breakfast at the drive-through, but I learned a recipe on how to make microwavable eggs. So I will bring eggs to work, use a little splash of milk in them, scramble them… And microwave them at work. I then bring a muffin and a slice of cheese with me, and I make an egg and cheese and I eat it at my desk. It’s much cheaper than buying a breakfast sandwich at the drive-through every day for work.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

SO SMART! Good for you for saving that money!

[@prettylittleinvestor]

@@FrugalMoneySaver I also freeze my breads that I use for the breakfast sandwiches lol - ciabatta, croissants and muffins - I take them out individually as I am going to use them

[@cynthiadies9055]

Those were some great tips! Thank you!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you for watching Cynthia!

[@mariesharp1186]

I just love your videos, its like visiting with good friends ❤😊

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Marie, thank you so much! We love to hear that!

[@carolyneastman6095]

Thank you for all these helpful ideas…..enjoy the little house….

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much Carolyn!

[@AlishaPeisha]

I absolutely love these tips! You're like the mother I never had! I love the 5 minute project ideas! I have very young kids so doing these small projects makes it doable! I also really love what you said about waking up to a clean kitchen! I definitely love doing that when I can! 😊

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Alisha, so happy you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching!!

[@JayP-kd5rc]

That soup looks great, and those were all good tips. You're right in that it doesn't take long to do things like that when we have a few minutes. Thank you. I really enjoy your channel.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Jay, thank you so very much!

[@Houseatnumber9]

Brill tips I often make tortilla chips like this I spray a little spray oil on them first before seasoning as it helps the seasoning to stick to them

[@beckysonnier6369]

I do the 5 minute bathroom refresh every other day. Keeps it nice

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

It really does Becky!

[@terrypelletti8535]

I will be using this next time I clean

[@karenschutte2856]

Hi Emmy and Paul. Some great tips. The soup looks yummy. Hope you all are having a wonderful time at the little house. God's Blessings 🙏

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much Karen!

[@kerryjames6312]

Good morning emmy and paul thank you for sharing

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Good morning! It might be evening there because it’s morning here lol

[@sallyhurst4273]

I needed this ! This reminder was so useful/ Thank you .

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So happy you enjoyed the video! Thanks so much for watching!

[@wealthwisdomworks]

I love these 'old-fashioned' tips. Just subbed for more so looking forward to future (and past) videos.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Welcome! So happy you joined us! Thank you so much for being here!

[@loiscampbell3510]

Thank you for the wonderful list of tips, Emmy! Your soup looked delicious at the end. I think I'll make some cannellini soup tomorrow! I'll just toss a handful of elbows in towards the end along with a small tomato that's getting a little soft. Thanks again!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you Lois for watching and sharing!

[@anneellison8188]

I love that taco shell hack! I'm definitely using that one.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

They were so yummy!

[@kimkramarski-smith774]

Great tips as always ! Hoping you are relaxing & enjoying the little house. Have a blessed weekend.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes! Thanks so much Kim!

[@dawncierelli1510]

What a beautiful video guys! You know, your channel is actually a wonderful ministry

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Dawn, that is such a kind and wonderful thing to say! Thank you!

[@nanettemiller4462]

Love it stew looks delicious 😋 Paul is right about overloaded trunk also hard on struts I still have originals 10 years later I've gotten rid of alot 32 days of cleaning and donating plus get a 20 percent off coupon to give as a gift

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks for sharing Nanette!

[@martaromero478]

Hi Emmy and Paul! I love all your videos! And this one like so many others that show how simple, how practical and how economical it can be to pay attention to our daily habits. Thanks for sharing and greetings from Argentina!!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Marta thank you so much for watching! Argentina! So happy you are with us!

[@martaromero478]

@@FrugalMoneySaver ❤️

[@alexwenger2896]

Look how beautiful those found cannisters look in your kitchen. Love all the tips.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Allison, thank you so much!

[@willowdeanvannette9128]

Emmy and Paul HI! 😊 I went and cleaned out our silverware drawer and organized it! Omgosh so much better!!!! Ty for the inspiration ♥

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yay! Isn’t a great feeling!