27 NECESARY 1-Minute Tricks to Save BIG in 2025

[@AdrienneEESantiago]

I tried doing a low-spend for 2024. I certainly spent way less than usual, but more than I would have liked! I'm doing another low-spend challenge for 2025! It can only get better as my values clarify and I get stronger!

[@espsc1981]

🎉

[@ronniecupp6778]

These perso sl challenges work. I lowered my gas and electric by 1 third. Now I'm trying to do zero waste with the fridge. Good luck to you

[@jacquelinebottenbley8021]

@@AdrienneEESantiago I'm going to try my hardest to do a low spend 2025. It will be hard because I'm moving and will need new furniture. I've already decided what I will look for in thrift shop and what I will buy new or try to find on marketplace. I've set a budget for each item and will save and pay in full for each piece. It may take awhile but I'm not going into anymore debt.

[@lindabader3857]

@@AdrienneEESantiago trying for low spend more myself. Doing a full kitchen clean out

[@taranomics]

I never run the water while I'm doing dishes. Running hot water the entire time adds up!

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Agree - great tip! Thanks for watching.

[@lisacolmey2772]

I have a pitcher on my counter that i use to fill with the water while it gets hot for dishes. I used that water for all sorts of things. Definitely do not waste water.

[@jillgott6567]

Great list of tips. Many I already do but I can always use a reminder. As to selling clothes, I never have good luck selling even new clothes.

[@andersonomo597]

I don't know if it's the same in the US, but here you really need to watch 'specials' with a VERY jaundiced eye. For example, cans of Pepsi were promoted at '30 x 2 cartons for $52" while the 24 cans were $20 - or CHEAPER per can and I wasn't stuck lugging two heavy cartons home. Then there's the '50% off RRP' when the item was NEVER EVER sold at that "RRP", so it's just marketing BS. Nice list Sara - THANK-YOU! We're nervously watching your election - I think you are in for some interesting times ahead! Cheers from Oz!

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Yup. I agree. We really need to make friends with math to be frugal!

[@kv2749]

Very tricky of them! I'm from the US and someone online said that some of the beauty products for men are cheaper than the same thing in the women's section! She was right. I saw that the Biore Pore Strips at Target are $2.00 cheaper in the men's section!

[@TexasRiverGirl]

@@kv2749men’s clothing is always cheaper than women’s, I’ve never understood that.

[@machelletenbroeck2214]

Restaurants also charge servers a fee if the tip is on a credit card. So when you pay cash you also help the servers.

[@DawnRK3204]

This must be new because they didn’t do this when I waited tables.

[@Joyce-id3dr]

ALWAYS PAY THE SERVER SO THEY WON'T BE CHARGED THE FEE

[@maineusaMax]

Not just for 2025 all the time good practical ideas.

[@anaveragemuppet]

I’ve invested in garden solar lights and put them on our landing and bathroom window ledges and hope they’ll save us putting the upstairs lights on for as long. They do seem to help! If I turn the lights on, I turn them so the little solar panels face the dominant light source so that helps too!

[@lynnec5395]

Interesting! I think I will do this and see how it goes =)

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

I think this is such a great idea!!!

[@anaveragemuppet]

@@lynnec5395 it’s fantastic! If it saves you turning a light on for an hour a day in your cold season that really adds up and in your hottest season it’s a lot longer!

[@anaveragemuppet]

@@saraconklinfrozenpennies you should definitely give it a go Sarah. If anyone uses a nightlight (maybe one of your beautiful grandbabies?), they would really help

[@TheThriftyPath]

Your idea is great. It helps me think more about applying this great idea

[@kirstenscholz4482]

Hello from Germany 😀

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Hi! Thanks for watching!

[@fredswartley9778]

Great tips and tricks for frugal living. These are all very practical and easy to implement. I always check my pantry before shopping and always make a list also. This keeps me from buying unnecessary food items and also helps me remember what I do need to buy.

[@29stmarksrd]

Thank you for your channel. Love it! Great tips😊

[@dora9368]

Love the video...keep em coming please 😊

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Thanks so much for watching! I'll keep making if you keep watching 😀

[@Devie-q9g]

Sarah. I'm Hellman's too. I just can't do generic. I was thinking this the other day. Are you reading my mind?!? 🙃

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Ha! Maybe? It's just the best mayo out there! 😂

[@andersonomo597]

@@saraconklinfrozenpennies Ooooh.........I'd argue that one. Have you ever tried Japanese Kewpie mayo? It's SO delicious and tasty and we find a little goes a long way, so it's economical dollar wise AND calorie wise. I buy Hellman's too here in Oz but it's neck and neck as to which is better - they both have different uses! Cheers from Oz!

[@jeannereich8690]

Hellmans is Best Foods out West.

[@janeandrews1790]

Dukes mayo in the South. And beware: Miracle Whip is the Devil's Condiment.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

@@janeandrews1790 I've heard incredible things about Duke's and agree 100% on Miracle Whip!

[@jacquelinebottenbley8021]

I use a cup when i brush my teeth. Fill with wster and turn water off.

[@pamelalyon3264]

I do the same.

[@happyfrugAlice]

I am 51 years old and I don't think I ever let the water run while brushing my teeth (3 minutes!) Or when I wash my hands. I think that is really common here in Germany. Saving the change even if not using physical money is fantastic. Unbelievable how much money that brings over time. All the best❤

[@koz449]

Great advise. Easy down to earth.

[@lindabader3857]

We did the military style shower when I was a kid. I still do this now. My hubby though is in for1-2 hrs so I guess he’s using the water for me too.

[@annawhite2506]

What's military style shower?Timed?

[@lindabader3857]

@ in & out in 10-15, hair & body washed.

[@Joyce-id3dr]

ARE YOU KIDDING ME 1-2 HOURS SHOWERS?

[@lindabader3857]

@ sadly no. I’m serious. I believe he stands in a while for the hot water to hit his muscles & back. He does work with large appliances so I kinda get it.

[@lmonahan]

These tips are very reasonable ❤

[@jeannereich8690]

Good ideas! Found a few new ones for me.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Thanks! I love finding new ideas too.

[@angelaromo224]

I will be trying some of these frugal tips

[@sharonhart3735]

I have always taken a five minute shower.

[@AngelStormee]

If it's warm enough, turn the shower off as you wash your hair or body. Then turn it only to rinse.

[@FrugalCraftyVegan]

Time is money 🙃

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Absolutley!

[@realbaddie8421]

Cool video

[@sjchan3199]

I have motion sensor lights on my stairs, landing and kitchen. They turn on as you aproach and turn off after about 60 seconds, saves the lights bring left on by accident.

[@TheThriftyPath]

This video is helping me a lot. Thank you❤

[@coraclouden2506]

Who in these times has a spare 27.50$/£/€ each day? £27.50 is nearly my weekly food budget!

[@mazcontrol3589]

useful tips. thank you.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching!

[@michellebash]

See if your energy company has a Flex-rate option, I save $30-70/month using appliances during the discount hours!

[@That.Lady.withtheYarn]

I’m about to start doing laundry a 1am

[@donnarakitzis2719]

Terrific tips

[@sophiawolthof1238]

👍👍👍

[@bennylawrence6221]

Only real Oreos will do!!!!

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Yup! I agree!

[@RowAndRest]

Low Spend February 🎉

[@natalieguffey3936]

Yes I have done a no spend year before and I am thinking about doing another one soon

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Good for you. Its not easy to get started!

[@jenniferschneider6979]

Do yourselves a favor........quit target, costco, bj's, snacking, starbucks all together. I have and I don't miss them! Most of these stores just sell junk and processed foods and imported crap from China . No thank you!

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@janetwunder3000]

Hi, I’m not sure if you mentioned that you buy Skechers as I watch several frugal money channels. But if you do, my Capital One credit card is offering a 20% reduction on Skechers products. Of course, I don’t know if you have a Capital One credit card

[@KateBurt-b4e]

I only shop when there is a very good deal going on. Most of the time I can go without shopping for extended periods because there is enough food already in my house. My stores are 25 miles away. I tend to go grocery shopping about every 3 weeks.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Yup. Me, too. Stores are about 20 minutes away from me, too.

[@wandahall4435]

Sara❤❤❤😮😮😮😊😊😊

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Great to see you!

[@GrannyLinn]

Please tell your husband that he can replace his battery rather than giving up the phone. The Apple Store did it for me once, a cellphone repair place the second time. IMO, the older iPhones are MUCH better than the newer ones.

[@jeannebowes2898]

The world is different now we have 2025

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

The world is forever changing. Nothing ever stays the same. Thanks so much for watching.

[@Brattyanne1231frugal]

Fellow New York State . Does target still give you five cents a bag even though we are state mandated to bring our own bags? Because I just wanna make sure the next time I go to target and I say where’s my five cents. 😂

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

YES!!! You do not NEED to bring your own bag in my area as many places have paper available. But a lot of places charge ten cents per paper bag.

[@AngelStormee]

Surchases are violations of Mastercard and Visa's agreement with the merchant. If you report it, they will be fined and can lose the ability to accept those cards.

[@vzimmer1951]

I NEVER shop at Amazon.

[@nunyabiness1097]

My husband like's to leave the lights on in the whole house, too , I'am the official lights-off-guardian, LOL'S

[@afafarmanious3655]

My husband is an overspending money, what should I do to minimize that?

[@j.m.7056]

Starbucks "maybe once a week" is still too much! Sheesh!

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Says who? 😂

[@gabrielafonseca4034]

I just scored a super deal on adidas sneakers that were marked down AND were children's size. You can pull that off when you are a shorty! And those no spend periods can reprogram you completely. We do Secret Santa in my family, and we are supposed to submit some things you want, within a price limit, and I'm having a hard time thinking of things I want as a present.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

I was able to wear the kids sizes for the longest time. And then I had kids and my feet went up an entire size! Goot deal!

[@gabrielafonseca4034]

@saraconklinfrozenpennies I did go up half a size from what I wore when I was younger, but I still fit into some child sizes

[@katv1195]

For your secret santa, what's a small consumable indulgence you enjoy in Winter or Spring but avoid buying? Some nice coffee? A selection of teas? Items to have an at-home spa day? A small, pretty thermos to carry coffee or a hot snack? Some fancy spices or sauces you usually don't buy? Or a kit to try a craft you're interested in exploring

[@gabrielafonseca4034]

@katv1195 thank you! These ideas are cool!

[@vzimmer1951]

I am worried about even doing a mo spend month.

[@marciaford7882]

Don't use toilet paper use old rags

[@LL-pq5uo]

I'm frugal in many ways but timing showers is way too frugal for me -- not worth pinching pennies in that area. I can't imagine "rushing" my shower time for the sake of saving next to nothing in return. But to each their own.

[@1savannahlegend247]

Any advice in the ways that you are frugal in

[@MikaNTey]

I hate taking showers. So I never have to time mine because they are quick. Now my teenager on the other hand. His are timed otherwise he'd never get out. had nothing to do with "pinching pennies" for us.

[@lenaproteau2780]

Impulsive buying no more , when I see something that I like , I questioned myself do I really need it? Do I have the money for it? I’m I going to use it or wear it? If I answer no to any of these questions it stays on the rack … but it is still hard sometimes tho

[@marciaford7882]

Wear your underwear till they fall off your smell again Haha

[@marciaford7882]

Take a 1 minute shower once a week

[@marciaford7882]

Flush the toilet once a month only

[@BearsMjg]

😳

[@aisoconcranberriesu2as]

😂

[@cathyphillips679]

Spelling! Should be "necessary"

[@curlyb4c95]

Just give her time to correct. Don’t be mean, please.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Thanks so much! I fixed it. Necessary is one of those words for me. I should have looked it up 😂

[@marshamclachlan4052]

Uh oh..The spelling police are out tonight! 😮

[@curlyb4c95]

@@saraconklinfrozenpennies We ALL make mistakes. You fixed it. Problem solved. Wish everybody would give everybody a break these days. We are ALL going through it! Love your channel, by the way 🥰.

[@marciaford7882]

Wear the same clothes for a month than wash you might smell a lot take your 1 minute shower when you change clothes