35 SERIOUSLY Frugal Habits to Live By (Pay Off Debt, Save Money, Build Wealth)

[@thekat268]

My Kitchen Aid mixer broke. Very sad, too expensive to replace. Found a video on youtube. Ordered the part for $2.00, followed the video on how to replace it and it worked! KZbin is an amazing resource for "how to" videos.

[@GemGemMarie2162]

This is so true! I almost tossed my Keurig coffee maker it wouldn't drip the coffee out. Found a video on what to do when that happens, just turn the keurig upside down and bang it 2 to 3 times with your hand. Been using it for several years now. So surprised it worked. So many people w/ keurigs complain about this issue with no idea what to do. They get them replaced if under warranty or throw them away.

[@thekat268]

@@GemGemMarie2162 very well done!

[@ambersamusements5257]

Yes. We have learned how to repair our fridge, Refurbished Dyson vacuums, dishwasher and dryer all from KZbin. So pretty much avoided all major appliance purchases for less than $100 this year. I think most people would just call a repair person or buy something new.

[@TheTessabw]

I’ve learned to do so much from KZbin, soap, sewing and more love it 😊

[@dominicfong6341]

It must be that little plastic gear isn't it.

[@poetikdeath04]

1. Use up your products (completely!) 2. Minimize your driving (save on gas) 3. Utilize your library (books & entertainment) 4. Shop at the Dollar Tree 5. Reuse, reuse, reuse (go cloth!) 6. Cloth diapers & wipes 7. Un-paper towels (and napkins) 8. Live below your means 9. Have an emergency fund 10. Comparison shop 11. Home cook 12. Meal plan 13. Eat more veggies 14. Stay home on the weekend 15. Redefine what “fun” means to you 16. Develop a productive hobby 17. Self-teach for free -- online 18. Save your pennies 19. Be Mr. (or Ms.) Fixit 20. Drive the same car long term 21. Save up to buy a car with cash 22. Don’t live in a McMansion 23. Become a minimalist 24. Buy used or preowned 25. Shop at thrift stores 26. Pack your lunch 27. Set financial goals 28. Budget 29. Camp out 30. Don’t smoke (or drink alcohol) 31. Limit subscription services 32. Cut cable 33. Cut your own hair 34. Hang dry clothes 35. Drink water

[@AnnSisuLiv]

Thank you! This should be at the top.

[@insertnamehere9154]

Thank u. You saved me 25 mins. Time is money. (Plus, everything listed, I'm already doing.)

[@tammystreasures8766]

Alisa Aly oh the other thing she didn’t mention is to not fall for scams like these!

[@vanessabayardo9788]

Thank u!

[@janetkolton2427]

You rock!

[@deevend5395]

I love the Walmart pick up service. My kids can't ask for anything and I only get what I need , no impulse buys.

[@daviddianna]

deolinda venditto do you have the savingscatcher app on your Walmart App? Check it out

[@deevend5395]

@@daviddianna no I don't, but I will check it out. Thank you

[@kayhutson2102]

I work at Walmart and today they started doing a major roll back on prices. For where I live for example a large can of tomatoes where $1.48 now 80 cents. Great Value ice cream was $2.97 now $1.98. Cheese was $6.?? now $5.?? Just a few examples.

[@kayhutson2102]

Now available in all areas. Our Walmart stopped doing the savings catcher. @@daviddianna

[@monicachappell6285]

Does Walmart charge for pick up?

[@loreleihebdon6595]

Always lived frugal .... Was able to retire early. Best goal I ever had in place for myself ☺️

[@freedominabudget]

That's amazing!! Congratulations, Lorelei!!

[@1eagleeyez]

Awesome, I would like to do the same

[@christinabellerose2290]

Can you do a video on it?

[@ronniwalsh8985]

Great ideas - thank you! I'm a SAHM 30 years married, 4 children - no debt. My tips are: Live below your means. Make your own cleaning supplies - healthier and cost pennies to make. Meal plan around what is on sale and in season. Coupons - Using coupons and other store incentives, I've not paid for laundry supplies, certain cleaning supplies, toiletries or paper products in over 10 years. I stockpile in my home. I use the money I save from doing that to offset my food costs as well as to be able to make healthier food choices. Embrace leftovers - cook 3/4 times a week and eat leftovers the rest of the nights. Get creative with your leftovers. We try not to eat out 95% of our meals are prepared at home. If we do want restaurant food, we bring it home to save some money and we purchase Chinese food at lunchtime when it's a lot less money and reheat for dinner. Use rags instead of paper towels whenever possible. Take shorter showers 5 min if I have to wash my hair 3 minutes if I don't. Don't use very hot water - it's very bad for your skin and costs more too! We purchase 1/2 types of lunch snacks and divide into the reusable bag for the 2 teens I have at home still. They don't get or can't use any other snacks until the 2 that were chosen are completely finished. I normally purchase only those on sale as well. I reuse jars that had food in them. I remove the label and some of them have a unique and interesting shape as well. I love using them for many types of food storage like homemade chicken broth as well as dry goods. You can put a piece of contact paper or other types of paper over the lid to make it more decorative if you like. They make a great vase as well. I hang most of my laundry and wash in cold water as well (sheet, whites, and towels are put on sanitize) which not only saves money, it saves your clothes as well. I put vinegar in my washer - therefore I don't need to use fabric softener or dryer sheets. Both leave a residue on your clothes as well.

[@cherylT321]

ronni walsh. Awesome points! Some of what you do, I already do, like using white vinegar as a fabric softener and stock piling items. I have enough Tide liquid detergent to last me many years. I bought them when they were on sale for just a dollar! Since it’s just me, I only need to wash my clothes every two weeks, and when I do, I only use a small amount of the detergent to do my wash. I also stock pile toilet paper when it’s on sale because I figure that’s something no one wants to be without! Also, when the post office indicated it was going up on the price of stamps, I bought 30 dollars worth, which should last me a good while because I only use two stamps a month!

[@michelefitzmaurice4610]

ronni walsh Question about using Vinegar in the Washer ... First, I’ve never used Fabric Softener I hate how it makes clothes smell, but ... I live in Phoenix, AZ & it is dry as a dog bone here so static is a big problem! I’ve always used Dryer Sheets to tackle static; if I use Vinegar in my washer does it help prevent static in the dryer? (I actually hang dry a lot of clothes but due to allergies I don’t hang them outside which sucks because they will be dry in 5-10 minutes most of the year, lol!) Thank you!!!!!😀🌵🌴🔥☀️

[@sailorsallyrockinrarity2130]

I have a few tips: Don't buy dessert/junk food Make coffee at home Buy in bulk - a Costco membership really does pay for itself, even for our two-person household Walk when you can Keep the heat at a lower temp in the winter and the AC at a higher temp in the summer Use reusable cloths and dusters all over the house, not just in the kitchen (microfiber cloths are awesome) Similarly to buying in bulk, if you use professional shampoo and conditioner, buy the big bottles in January and July when they go on sale at Ulta - it ends up costing less to use those than to get normal sized drug store shampoos and conditioners AND they're better for your hair Exercise at home with KZbin videos

[@deepukatoch1058]

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[@donnakerstiens9899]

Sailor Sally Rockin Rarity excellent tip about Ulta! Are the online prices discounted too? Maybe I should order some today before it’s too late!

[@Maryculligan]

I buy at an open market where they have brand name shampoos etc for less money; I ask the veggie guy for "compost" veg/fruits and he load me up at the end of his sale day & I cut off the good part and compost the rest; I turn off my hot water unless needed; cut the clothes wash cycle to quick wash unless really need a heavy duty wash. agree abo Costco.

[@Angel12199]

@@Maryculligan how do you turn off your hot water?

[@tammystreasures8766]

I’ve read so many articles about you shouldn’t buy in bulk at Costco or Sam’s club because of storage problems, etc. it’s just my husband and I and my high school daughter. I’m so glad I never listened to that advice. My husband was laid off a couple days after Christmas and I retired a couple of years ago. We haven’t had income for five full months now. We have been living off of savings and my bulk purchases. I haven’t had to buy paper products, shampoo or conditioner, soap, bath products, laundry detergent, rice, pasta, and a bunch of other stuff. Mostly I just buy perishables and we have been good. We haven’t really had a huge change in our lifestyle either - there had to be some minor changes, but not terribly bad.

[@joycegonzales4994]

We’ve done most of those things all our married life, and it’s just the way we’ve lived. Now we’re in our early 70’s and this is our third home we own free and clean, no monthly bills either except normal utilities etc. I’m always lo9king for new ways to cut WiFi, cells and insurance. We don’t have a large income or Hugh savings, but we’re doing well.

[@melissamartin9615]

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!! You all should be so proud of this great achievement! God bless you all!

[@ShimmeringLily]

It is very strange, because what is to be considered "frugal" or "minimal" in the USA is seen as "normal household management " in Europe. This is really interesting, isn't it??? Really like your video, thanks for sharing your tips!

[@becgould3772]

Same in Australia.

[@polcapolca5274]

It is. I am from Poland, I was working in German homes, so I was shocked when I came here. There is not much drive through, no dryers, nobody can even afford a New car, homes are mostly gifted from family. Everybody who can is growing own veggies, even potatoes. I could find much more things for sure which are different. We are canning a lot, too. We are baking, not buying a cake/cookies. I even know how to do Mayo and butter by myself. We drink tap water because is cold and refreshing. And Yes, we do cut containers to get last drop. And it is very ashaming if we waste food. We are buying meat in bulk and freeze, freeze, freeze what we can. And who can is buying eggs from people who sell eggs privat. They are healthier and much cheaper. A lot of Polish people like to travel around Poland first instead of going On expensive vacations... I think I wrote too much 😅

[@faridah8960]

@@polcapolca5274 please continue..i'd love to read them..

[@polcapolca5274]

@@faridah8960 let's see. We are doing our own smoked meat and sausage. Our own tomato sauce. We always Cook from scrap. Not every dinner is meat, we eat a lot of eggs herrings or creeps. We are cumulating Rain water to water our plants. Clothes are usually give away or exchanged with family member. Shopping no more than 2 Times per week, only fresh bread everyday if some one doesn't bake its own. There is a lot of public transport or people walk or having a ride with somebody else. We reuse plastic containers for food storage and lunch containers. We recykle. We are not throwing scrap metal away, that's money. We live in family home with at least 2 generations. Beef is very expensive and hard to get in grocery shop, I don't know anybody who eats steaks there. We butcher pig to have meat and ham and sausage and lard. We butcher chicken for meat. We don't have dryer. Furnace is often only Wood and coal, and you have to make fire in order to have warm and warm water. We don't have AC in home or central air. I don't remember more now 😅

[@ayela562]

@@polcapolca5274 that is all so interesting and so much less wasteful than our culture can be.

[@francielewis5179]

Instead of buying new pants I buy my work pants in navy blue and black and just dye them generally twice a year and then they look like new again rather than buying new clothes for work.

[@annjean4369]

Very smart lady.

[@conservativetothecor]

Thats a great idea. If the fabric is not shot...itll work.

[@conservativetothecor]

And even then....so many ideas of what to do with your discards.

[@shantel7107]

How do you dye your clothes?

[@conservativetothecor]

@@shantel7107 The instructions are on the package of dye usually I think.

[@patricianewton4914]

I like to get host gifts for my friends when they invite me over etc. I used to buy the expensive premade flower arrangements at the grocery store. Now I just buy the $5 or less arrangements and put them in a left over food jar or go to the dollar tree to buy a vase and tie some ribbon around it. It looks just as nice for a fraction of the price.

[@susie7336]

I used to grocery shop once a week. Then I stretched it to every 10 days by shopping my kitchen. This decision has saved me a lot of money!!

[@maggiebarry9117]

Libraries are fantastic! Some tips I picked up years ago from Amy Dacyzyn (the pre-internet Debt Free Dana): If you don't need it, don't buy it. If you buy it, do your research and find the best value for your money. Once you buy it, make it last as long as you can. Skills (like repairing your oven!) help you save money and earn money. Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without!

[@paigesmith6898]

I loved the Tightwad Gazette Books

[@vikki4now]

I loved her and met her at a book signing.

[@heathers6675]

I've had 3 very important appliances that have been broken down. 3 at once!! My lawn mower, my sewing machine, and my vacuum. I almost succumbed to my old way of doing things, which is a pretty ingrained habit that I'm trying to break. I was going to buy a new used lawn mower, $75 min, I was going to take in my sewing machine for $98, and was going to buy a new vacuum!! Then I caught myself. Nay new frugal attitude kicked in just in time and I FIXED ALL THREE MYSELF FROM WATCHING YOU TUBE VIDOES!!!! Total cost of repairs: $7 for a lawn mower cable!!! I SAVED SO MUCH MONEY!!!! And I had no clue how to fix any of those before I watched you tube, YOU TUBE IS THE FRUGAL PERSONS BEST FRIEND!!!!

[@cherylT321]

Heather S. Awesome!

[@judyland-obrien4259]

You are so sensible! I don't sense that you and your family are lacking anything...quite the contrary! You seem calm and happy! Thank you for sharing your excellent ideas.

[@goodwillbunny5773]

For years I have been using large square cotton & linen damask napkins. I wash, fold, and put them in a basket. Love them - they are a cheap luxury item in my dining room. Find them in thrift stores at give-away prices because nobody else wants them. I have also taken large cotton & linen damask tablecloths and cut them into large luxury dishtowels. I hem the cut edges). They make beautiful gifts! ...from Grandma Bunny in Phoenix.

[@Maryculligan]

love your ideas. TY

[@dianak9317]

Goodwill Bunny i wonder though , don t we waste more drinking water this way ???

[@thekat268]

I was concerned about the oily stains. I only use paper towels on greasy pans and oily dishes. Dont want oil going down pipes. Do yr rags come out oil free?

[@carolyndavis6657]

@@dianak9317 Don't you wash kitchen towels and dish cloths? I wash all my kitchen cloths, napkins, tea towels separate from everything else so you're already washing this stuff weekly. Plus I'm sure water is used somewhere in the paper manufacturing process.

[@wandahall4435]

Great & frugal idea!!!

[@MrTinna33]

Declut your house : 1 you spend less on maintenance and know everything that you already own..and not buying again! Plus look more clean !

[@faithrada]

YES.. I have definately bought things twice because I could not FIND it! A place for everything and everything in its place is a great rule to live by... saves time too!

[@julieblackstock8650]

that is so true. I have been decluttering for the last year and Im still coming across stuff I forgot I had! Its like having something new again

[@forestnymphconfessions3596]

Saves time too. Makes it much easier to clean the house! 😊

[@chaosmanaged2925]

Plant vegetables. Even if it’s just in a container garden. Not only does it save money, but nothing tastes as good as fresh produce off the plant.

[@fionafiona1146]

Herbs might be more impact full with the potential space limits in apartments.

[@Stillpril]

@@fionafiona1146 I actually grew the small space saver cucumbers in a hanging pot on my porch in my condo

[@fionafiona1146]

My grandparents (who live on the ground floor supply many of our vegetables (including suchini, cucumbers and the best tomatos I know but it takes up quite a bit of space for like 20 servings to be consumed within 2 weeks and the amount of preserving they do takes ages (not that that isn't worth it either)) and I know I can't keep it up alongside the job it would take to move out, especially not in a place I imagine to afford.

[@freedominabudget]

A container garden is something that I want to start this year on my patio!

[@sylviaseri4235]

Wish I could. I have tried but I have a black thumb!i heard you can regrow romaine lettuce in a glass jar indoors.

[@pagangypsy100]

Dana, I want you to know that, because I watch your videos EVERY SINGLE DAY- I quit smoking, just like that. I calculated the cost of what I was spending on so called “organic” cigarettes...$3650 a year!! It’s been 9 days and I’m $90 richer, I had no problem waking away from it either. Thank you!!

[@happycook6737]

Fabulous!

[@LaundryFaerie]

Our church calls it "provident living." I like that. Being provident means making wise and timely preparations for future events. It's a phrase that has more positive connotations -- provident living suggests you're actively working toward a better future, rather than merely trying to put out fires in the present.

[@martaescobar7625]

I live by: If you can't do good with a little, why should God give you more?

[@Letitflow1-1-1-1]

I do intermittent fasting and eat when I get home from work. also I'm driving my Prius to the ground. almost 300k. saving so much money doing these two things 😀

[@mariescott9625]

misterfakeid, it’s funny how doing things to be healthy or environmentally friendly usually is also budget friendly! I find my healthy meal prep means I use all of my produce with very little to no waste.

[@dottyjyoung]

@@mariescott9625 I ALWAYS said, "Cheap people were green first."

[@bangcabias8067]

misterfakeid yes. Same here. I do one meal a day.

[@Teigan14]

I agree the dollar tree has great deals, I am often tempted to shop there and I understand that a lot of people can not afford to shop elsewhere, but shopping there has a serious impact on the economy and factory workers in less fortunate countries. I love being frugal and saving money so I find it difficult sometimes to pay more for a locally made product, but when I think about the impact it has, it makes it worth it to spend a bit of extra. We need to support sustainable companies. Our community, as well as people in other countries will see HUGE benefits from it.

[@aros007z]

Teigan Fehr - it's great to buy from us companies, but when these companies buy from Overseas then mark it to sell as us made, your not accomplishing anything but making These greedy companies rich and yourself poorer and not accomplishing your intended objective!

[@darkangelkate3950]

I agreed with you until they installed automatic cashiers in our dollar store. It put so many people out of work. I will never shop there again

[@freedominabudget]

Watching HOW TO videos on KZbin has saved me sooooo much money over the years!!

[@marianneward1704]

I wish they would show your videos in all schools in England and America. It would stop most problems before they start. My husband and I have no dept and retired early doing the things you talk about. So much common sense.

[@landeeld9596]

I've been driving the same car for 30 years! 1989 Nissan Maxima. Still going strong

[@ageisonlyanumber8334]

New shoes are critical for good foot care. Shoes adjust to your stride and you do not want to fight with someone else's wear. Not so important for a dress shoes, but for kids and adult long wearing shoes. Spend the money.

[@jaytee2642]

Age is only a number Used shoes weird me out from the "sanitary" aspect. Athletes foot, nail fungus. It's a deep, dark unknown. 😬

[@ageisonlyanumber8334]

@@jaytee2642 I have weird feet so used shoes are NEVER a possibility for me. Having said that, I sold shoes for 8 years and getting foot 'cooties' can be mitigated with lysol like spray.

[@freedominabudget]

Very true!! The difference between frugal and cheap!! Buying quality shoes will save you in the long run!

[@melissamartin9615]

I agree! There are a few things that need to be invested in now so that your health doesn't suffer later. Shoes are definately one. Also glasses. I will say that I have a friend who turned me on to an online glasses website that I have fallen in love with. Zennioptical.com! They are AMAZING! They have prescription glasses, non-prescription glasses, sunglasses, bifocals, trifocals, transitions- in thousands of the most modern styles. I literally have bought at least 13 pair from them. The most expensive pair was $65. And I do have a prescription that is unusual. You can plug your Rx into their website, shop all the looks, even upload your picture to see how the frames would look, and order them. I have gotten mine in 7 days or less every single time. They even send a cool durable, washable, plastic case with a microfiber cleaning cloth inside and an envelope in case you want to return the glasses! I suggest this website to everyone! It has saved me hundreds on eyeglasses from the actual Optical department at my eye doctor's office. 🤓

[@bangcabias8067]

Age is only a number true. We only Splurge on shoes.

[@drazicmilosovic1065]

My dad told me years ago the “20% rule” - live like you make 20% less and always stash the margin. I always save well and am never short.

[@IdaMaySmith]

I actually cut open our toothpaste tube!😃 I counted four extra brushings!

[@Geraldine295]

crheim I do this with anything in a tube-it's surprising how much is left that you can't get out without cutting open the tube.

[@donnakerstiens9899]

Yes!

[@MakeItEnough]

I did this with our last tube of toothpaste and I got around 6 extra brushings! My husband was like, what are you doing?? 😂

[@morekindnessnow9231]

I love doing this, it extends the life of anything in a tube, happy days

[@michaeldamico4583]

Pro tip: if you use a tiny dab of toothpaste, you can get by with the brush and sample paste that is given at yearly dentist appointments. Ive been doing and i have great teeth because you need nearly zero toothpaste.

[@vickieclark5931]

I haven't had cable for about 8 years and do NOT miss it. I watch you tube and netflix. That's all I need. I save lots of money not to mention there's a lot more good stuff on you tube and netflix than those pointless tv shows that have more commercials than show.

[@sirjohndoeofpa3292]

You can also get a paid IPTV subscription. We use Tvstreamsnow, over 500 channels all if the premium movie channels (HBO's, Starz, etc...also every sports package as well). $25 for 4 devices in your household. We use the service on Amazon Firesticks, just an fyi

[@dindog22]

I do pay for sling tv but nothing else. I figure since I don't go to movies or eat out, I can have that one thing

[@ramonaburns605]

dindog22 invest in a firestick, u won’t need sling no more

[@dindog22]

@@ramonaburns605 I have amazon fire but not the stick. it's the box. the reason I have sling is because it's the most economical way to get NASCAR races

[@dianaflegal4495]

My Romo is 9 years old and still going strong and I have an antenna that allows me to get PBS and local news.

[@AndreaAvila78]

You're so young and so wise. I liked this video. Thank you. I already do most of the things you mention because I live in a poor country and I grew up with very little. Now as an adult I do fairly OK but I still live frugally. I have built my own house. It's small but comfortable and I am debt free. Living a debt free life and not accumulating stuff you don't need or buying things excessively is really peaceful. I don't stress over money. I have been criticised by friends, though, because I don't buy clothes as often as they do and I don't keep up with fashion. I just don't like having a closet full of clothes and not wear most of it, like they do. I really use up all of my clothes until they are super worn out. In my twenties I won a scholarship and I lived in the States for a year. I was shocked at how much stuff people have there and how much food and things are wasted. while I was there, I didn't have a lot of money because I had a stipend but I made every dollar stretch to the maximum. I did lot of free activities for entertainment and I became a member of a local library for free. I could take all the books and DVDs I wanted for free. That was great. You don't need to have a lot and spend a lot to be happy. In the States if people take care of their resources they can live very well. Living frugally is actually a positive thing like you mention.

[@JustMe-yy5us]

You aren't the only one who gets nervous out. Me too. We went to visit our daughter last year in Florida and when we were out I kept thinking to myself, "If a shooting happens, how do I protect my daughter and grandson?" It's sad that we have to feel that way these days, but you are not the only one.

[@tinabraxton4906]

I have found it's best to live without a car. In some places, you can't do that, and rents and home prices are higher, where there is a lot of public transit. But now I live on the edge of a public transit grid where housing costs are a bit lower. It's important to choose a place that is not also a food desert. I walk to most places where I have to go, and I have one of those old-fashioned shopping carts. It can hold 100 pounds.

[@v.958]

Tina Braxton agreed. Going car-free changed my life for the better. I actually enjoy riding public transit. It feels good to know I am mitigating the harm being done to Mother Earth.

[@euenfheiejrj]

Tina Braxton yep I’m 32 and never owned a car. Granted I lived in NYC for 7 years and now Chicago so I don’t need one but you wouldn’t believe how many people here that own cars because they don’t want to walk with their groceries home. That seems like such a waste. I go a couple of times a week and get the stuff I need for a couple of meals and walk home with it.

[@Jo.Raquel]

Emily Browning instacart delivers.

[@howaboutlife9617]

An addition to that Dollar Tree Tip: Compare the prices! Because some items are actually cheaper when not buying them at the Dollar Tree

[@Stillpril]

I have noticed that too.

[@LaundryFaerie]

Yup. A dollar isn't a deal when you can buy the same item for 75 cents at Kroger. And the dollar store isn't a deal if the low prices encourage you to make mindless impulse purchases you don't really need.

[@keychabudgets]

True!

[@imzadi83fanvids7]

Yes, and check the unit price. For example Ziploc bags might seem cheaper at $1 a box, but when you calculate the cost per bag it might be a better value to buy a more expensive box elsewhere that contains more bags which makes the cost per bag cheaper then the cost per bag at The Dollar Tree.

[@julieerin115]

The Dollar Tree can be a trap.

[@brendaroberts4938]

I just started a new job. I get my first paycheck this Friday!! Im definitely going to live below my means and use most of your tips 😉

[@catherinecalrow9159]

When my son was 10, he threw a 10p (UK) piece in a bush after I gave him money to buy ice creams for himself and his brother on a day out. I was shocked and I made him go into the bush and get it back. He never did it again.

[@smaguire8339]

Can't recommend the library ENOUGH! I spent so much on e-books and audiobooks back in the day. Try it, you'll love it!

[@sunmadien]

Love your videos and tips. Am doing another no spend year. My main reason is to pay off debt and save for a few big ticket items like school and vacations. I wanted to add that frugal people are great planners. They plan ahead for future purchases or expenses and that includes budgeting to researching the best times to purchase and best deals. For example, I went back to school last year, this January am talking a computer course and knew I would need a personal labtop. I spent months saving and researching which brand to buy so when black Friday came last November. I snapped up a good deal. Other frugal things I do is potluck entertainment and game night. Everyone loves it. They can either cook something or buy something to contribute to the table. When I do go out to eat in restaurants, I tend to ask if we could do lunch and always order a main that I can take left overs home to serve as lunch for the next day. My friends sometimes laugh at me for this but I tell them am only trying to get as much value for my money.I don’t order dessert, I go home and eat the icecream in my freezer or the blueberry cake I made by adding blueberries to a box cake mix. If we do go out for someone’s birthday dinner I always suggest a small plates restaurant where we can order different dishes and eat family style. The cost split amongst friends, always ends up costing the same as a lunch menu per person. Or we go during a day where the happy hour specials are good and order a bunch of appetizers. There are a few restaurant here that have 4 dollar appetizers during happy hour or order one appetizer and get a second free deal on certain days . Buying used first before new, I furnish almost all of my home from kijiji. My friends ask me each time to keep an eye out on kijiji for them for household items from tvs to couches , patio sets, dishes to dinning room sets. As long as you are not in a hurry and plan in advance you will find what you are looking for. Pinterest is also my friend, found lots of recipes and save the good ones. I dedicate a day on the weekend and cook most if not all my meals for the week. The soups, stews and sauces and pack my lunch for the week. Always prepared with meals and snacks so not tempted to buy convenience foods. Keeping me on budget. I also only shop for clothes seasonally but only replace items that need replacing or that I feel am lacking. I typically have 12-14 items of clothes which I mix and match. I spend 5 days a week at work so am referring to work clothes. When not at work but going out I just wear my work blouses with jeans. I winterized summer dress by adding tights and a blazer or cardigan. I try to buy good quality garments as they get used quite a bit and need to stand the text of time. Plus I want items I can wear for a few years. I do not tumble dry my knitwear but hang them to dry and brush my coats and clean my shoes and leather bags with a leather conditioner I get from the shoe store. I used a depiller for my coats and sweaters. A lot of clothing I buy whether from the mall, consignment or thrift store, am not picky, I try to make sure are made from natural fabrics or a high percentage of natural materials. Like a higher percentage of wool in my sweaters and coats. I snatch up great deals on merino wool or cashmere when department stores have sales. I have a sinking fund for clothes so that I can take advantage of the sales if I need to replace any clothing item. This January, am in the market to replace my wool coat as it’s very old and showing age. I have my eye out on a 80% wool coat that is half off at the moment. I sold some clothing items I no longer wear at the consignment store. This will go towards buying this coat.

[@susanf4857]

I love Goodwill and eBay for purchasing good quality nicer items.

[@joycekveum2205]

What is kijiji?

[@ramonaneyrinck2292]

❤❤ thank you for writing my post for me. #twinsies

[@ernestleonard2376]

Most of these ideas my wife and I already use, but some ideas I didn’t see on here are.. 1: Shop Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The best sales for a new TV is the door buster deals at places like Best Buy, Walmart and Target. One guy makes it a fun family habit to camp at the local Best Buy near me every single year. You can get a lot of wonderful deals on electronics (bought 8 $40 dollar phones for $8 a piece, 55” Sharp Roku TV for $250 and so many other awesome electronics for cheap during 2018’s Black Friday), appliances, video games (Best time to buy that new Call of Duty game that just came out without having to wait for it to be Old), DVDs & Blu-Rays, kitchen accessories (bought high end Rachael Ray pots and pans 15 piece set for $89.99 instead of the normal $199.99 price just last year), toys, clothes, food and much more during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. If you’re not interested in going out into the massive mess of people, you can always use online those days and still reap the savings without the stress. 2: Take advantage of TV Sales at the beginning of the new year. Last years models will be on sale at the beginning of the new year. 3: Antenna was mentioned in the video, but I want to add some advice. Use antennadirect dot com to find out which channels you should be able to pull. You could also use the free 1-877 number on the site to talk to a real person and find out exactly what kind of an antenna you’d need. 4: If an Antenna doesn’t work well for you, you could buy a FTA (Free To Air) Satellite and have someone come in and install it for you professionally. A little research online will get you to understand more about FTA Satellites and how to find someone or a company to install it for you. Who knows, maybe you want both an Antenna and a FTA Satellite 5: Use an Android TV Box, Firestick, Roku, Raspberry Pi or PC to help with cutting the cord. Chances are you’ve got internet for the house and not just your phone, and making use of one or more of these devices can help assist cutting the cord. If you’re good with computers or know someone good with computers, I recommend an Android TV Box (either a Mi Box or Nvidia Shield would do wonderful, eBay has a lot of Chinese Android boxes that are interesting to check out too). Google PlayStore is available for the Mi Box and Nvidia Shield, so you can easily download a lot of apps such as PlutoTV, PBS Kids and KZbin free without much knowledge, but for those with more experience in computers you could download apps like Mobdro, Kodi, TV Tap, Redbox TV ThopTV and so much more free and access free live cable. 6: For video gamers, learn to Jailbreak game consoles. It’s safe free and legal.. you can add a lot of amazing content. If you’re not good at this stuff, I recommend buying it pre Jailbroken.. people like me will Jailbreak a PS3, Wii or other game console and sell it on Facebook Market Place with a lot of content. You can also buy a Raspberry Pi with a lot of preloaded video games from Nintendo to PlayStation.. I’ve got many ways on saving money on video games, but I want to keep it basic. 7: Couponing and couponing while sales are going on. Print coupons, buy Sunday news paper or ask people who get the Sunday paper to give you what they don’t use.. sometimes you can get someone that works (a paper carrier, generally a bundle route paper carrier) for your local news paper plant to give you their returns. 8: Club Stores like Sam’s Club, Costco and BJ’s. (My wife and I use a $100 membership for $10 reward every $500 spent and are able to buy a membership with the rewards each year plus have a little extra left over for spending) 9: Fishing and Hunting among Foraging and Gardening. Just moved into a new house with a 15 year mortgage and we’ve got a creek I plan to use for fishing (already lived close by the creek, but now live closer, but used to use the creek for innertubing and plan to do a lot of that this summer. We also have 3 gardens at the house we plan to use. We also plan to plant a lot of berry bushes.) 10: Use state forests for free camping (my wife, kids and I go camping for free every year in the state forests) 11: In addition to couponing, sales and even Black Friday or Cyber Monday, use apps like Ebates (now called Rakuten) and BeFrugal.. there are lots of start up rewards and referral rewards. Don’t forget Ibotta or Swagbucks. (When I bought my 55” 4K UHD HDR TV for $250 I also used EBates for a $5 rebate using Ebates, so a “$450” value TV was now $245 instead of $250) 12: When Christmas shopping for siblings and their family, buy a combined family gift for their family. (I’ve got over 20 nephews and nieces, so it’s tough buying for all of them and my siblings, what do I do, buy them a family gift such as a movie or video game for their family game console. Best part is I can buy a top high end movie on that just came out recently on Black Friday since it’s close to Christmas time) 13: Working out at home or take advantage of near by parks, bike trails (live right next to a bike trail that I’ve adored since I was young) and other free to use areas. 14: Those on access or disability (don’t be embarrassed to use it) can or may be able to take advantage of free government phones, free gym memberships at the WMCA or other gyms, free or reduced lunch for kids at school, discounts on things like Amazon Prime, electric bills, gas bills, internet bills and much more. 15: Find free Online Samples (lots of awesome samples such as food, drinks, drink mix, coffee, tea, tooth paste and more) 16: LED Light Bulbs.. do some research, they cost a little extra but will save a lot on the electric bill. 17: Set the hot water heater to 120 degrees fahrenheit. 18: Take advantage of store closing sales.. it’s generally sad when a store goes out of business, but taking advantage of their sales is definitely far from sad. 19: Yard sales are amazing among thrifting. 20: Hybrid car to use electric and gas.. no, I never bought one, but maybe it’s an idea to research. 21: Electric scooter for those that can’t ride bicycle because of bad knees or whatever.. or maybe because some electric scooters can go 25 mph and you’d like to get somewhere faster (okay some can ride bike that fast, but not all of us are champion bike riders). 22: Building your own furniture and shelves.. 23: Get free pallets from local businesses to build furniture or use as fire wood for a bond fire. 24: Facebook Marketplace, Let Go, Craigslist and other do it yourself sales apps usually have good deals and sometimes free items you may find useful or need. 25: Buy gift cards online. There are special sites where people sell their undesired gift cards they receive on Christmas or birthdays and generally you get them for more than 5% off. 26: Fix all leaking water and install new toilet fixtures. 27: Insulate homes to keep heat during the winter or cool air during the summer in. Look for all small cracks and crevices and block them off. 28: Share Netflix, Hulu, WWE Network, Disney+ and other accounts amongst family and friends. For example.. You buy Netflix and want Hulu too, so you can share Netflix to a sibling with Hulu and get their Hulu. 29: Buy rechargeable AA or AAA batteries for electronics that don’t already have a rechargeable battery in them. 30: Solar Panels. They might be expensive to buy, but they will save a lot of money generally within the first 5-10 years of buying. 31: Buy or get for free tools with rust that need repaired and re sharpened. 32: Use KZbin for DIY projects, and learn how to do more around the house such as sewing or repairs. 33: Non contract cell phones or even land line phones like Straight Talk 34: Make free gifts for holidays if not buying family gift for siblings with their own family. 35: Take advantage of grand openings of stores. Just like with closings of a store, the grand opening of a store can also have its benefits with sales and free give aways. Received a free $10 gift card and couple other items from a Dollar General Store during its grand opening. 36: Join Facebook coupon groups for more advice on couponing. 37: When fishing, find your own bait if it’s possible. 38: Save pennies and buy US Bonds to invest them for even more money down the road. For right now this is all I can think of, but maybe I’ll edit later with extra ideas..

[@foopetlove109512]

When you said “we are safer” doing things at home because you fear shootings in large crowds- that tells me you are probably American. And as a fellow American I felt that in my soul. So sad that this has become our daily lives. 😔

[@vikki4now]

Ridiculous motivation to stay home.

[@stoverboo]

@Madison Daily You know wearing that hat is a choice, right?

[@so_so_online]

Madison Daily you’re right that the mass media is indoctrinating people, but the media want you to believe they are leftist and that the left has enormous power in America, when this is basically just a way of distracting you from the true interests of the media. The truth is that the agenda of the media is not leftist; it works to promote the interests of the billionaire elites who own the media corporations (Look up who owns The Washington Post, CBS, The New York Times, etc. and ask yourself if they are leftists). If you’re interested in learning more about this, check out the book Manufacturing Consent

[@SmoothJK]

The probability of getting shot in a mass shooting event is astronomically small. This lady has been brainwashed by the media.

[@ayela562]

@@SmoothJK I’m Canadian, only in your country once a year if that, and I was in a mass shooting event in one of your airports. Your country is in worse shape than you want to believe.

[@whiteavalanche8347]

Cutting my own hair also saves me on contraceptives.

[@Alex-bo5cp]

😂

[@jat6547]

What did I miss ??

[@evgeniyasolnce]

😂

[@thiaco6203]

@@jat6547 they are really BAD self haircuts….so bad and ugly no one will physically be with them.

[@happycook6737]

This used to be a problem for me too. Then I bought a thing online called The Perfect Bob. It is a haircut template you put on your head. Then someone else cuts. Don't pay for the scissors they sell with it, get professional quality hair scissors. Another way to cut a bob is to middle part hair and then put it behind ears. Cut a line straight across without lifting hair. Both of these methods make a blunt cut bob. For longer hair there are ponytail layer cuts online. The 3 ponytail layer cut looks better than the 2 tail cut. Loads of tutorials for professional level cuts so I learned men cuts too. For me when I moved to my current city and got 3 bad cuts in a row from "the better salons" I got 😡 mad. Mad enough to cut my own bob. Now I have reliable results. My bob isn't fancy with loads of details but it looks neat, undercut, and even.

[@Reddragonarcade]

The pick of Dave Ramsey in the back ground is a thumbs up in my book amen

[@phpinternationaldotorgGiveLove]

I do not drink alcohol, i do not smoke, do not go out, i hang out myself in my back yard :-) i stay home as soon as i get off work; i buy cleareance. a manage my meals. i buy the cheapest car. i eat out maybe once a month.

[@SkinnyJennyVSG]

Me too!

[@BusinessAcc4me]

Same, my parents bought me a xbox when I was a teen and I just play the games they bought me when I'm bored or get off work. Beats going to waste gas going to hang out with people

[@coasteyscoasteys]

@@BusinessAcc4me lol anti social

[@cherylT321]

phpinternational org. That’s me!

[@dianaflegal4495]

I hope you allow yourself some social fun once in a while!

[@goldensnow303]

Thanks so much Dana! A wonderful, healthy, happy beautiful video. My parents were born during the Great Depression and were geniuses in frugality, resourcefulness and creativity, which I continue in my life. It's like a game for me and my mantra is, "I make money every day". There's money everywhere!! Even weeds in the cracks of concrete paths, which brings me to my tip: I bought a couple of books (needed to buy these, otherwise I borrow from my library) on edible weeds and forgotten plants. We live on a rural property and it is pure bliss fossicking around identifying plants and harvesting them for dinner! Ha! They are organic and have even more nutrients than supermarket veggies, and some go back to the Stone Age and the Incas. I had to take my husband around our property to point out our food, so that he would stop whippersnipping our dinner. 💖

[@JoeyJeremiah4315]

I turn off all power strip switches when I'm done using something for the day. I also close off our guest room and block the heat vent when we have no company.

[@bdavis6450]

Stephanie Curtis wow my mom does this every single day, I thought it was just something she did to trick herself into saving money. But it really does work👍🏾

[@mariescott9625]

I keep all appliances, except the fridge and washer/dryer unplugged when not in use. Saves money , looks tidier, and no chance of an electrical fire!

[@natashiasmith9040]

I need to get a master switch for my kids rooms! I go through there after they leave for the day turning off stuff all the time. They leave their doors closed, so it's easy for their rooms to have everything on all day without anyone knowing.

[@nanchesca3950]

I've been doing this since the new year and am surprised how much it's made a difference!

[@annehoyle3581]

I had to become more frugal when my husband passed away . I have a Honda that will last me along time.it has almost 200 ,000 miles on it and will last till 300,000!!! I work 3 miles from my house. I put all my change in a jar. Afew years ago we had enough money saved from that jar to take a really nice vacation. I try to use cloth towels instead of paper. I keep my heat really low and just layer my clothes.no need to have it up when sleeping! I have minimized my wardrobe quite a bit and mix and match my clothes. Our clothes do not need to be washed as often as some people do it. Just lay them out to air( in the summer I do wash clothes more requently). I also just took advantage of the can can sale!

[@jille369]

Anne Hoyle Hi Anne , as well as keeping the heating low .. when you boil the kettle for a drink there’s always a little left add a little cool water so it’s not quite boiling and put it in a hot water bottle put a cover over it and sit with it in your chair as you have your drink

[@Practice_Kindness-1st]

I'm proud to say that I am a frugal lady! Purchased my car (new) in '92 and I'm still driving it! Love using something ALL the way before replacing it. Nothing better than getting your moneys worth of something! And then there's the topic of thrift stores...NIRVANA!!!

[@janetschult6548]

I use empty livestock feed bag for trash rather than plastic trash bag. Cheaper and greener. !! Win Win.

[@moocrazytn]

Me, too. They're also much thicker, so better than garbage bags for heavy or sharp objects.

[@lb3437]

I do this with pellet bags for our wood stove. They are thicker and I save them up all winter and we use them in the summer. My kids think I’m crazy but our house will be paid off in two years.

[@sharoncook8020]

Love it I turned some of mine into shopping bags by cutting the top portion off and sewing on as a hanel

[@kristinealexander3491]

Where can you find livestock feed bags?

[@josephiner6443]

Thank you! I finally got a library card after watching this video yesterday. I got 4 books today and I’m really happy. They even got cookbooks which is so useful.

[@carolyndavis6657]

I usually only eat twice a day and I only cook about 3 times a week. I live alone and eat my first meal about 2 then dinner at 7. I eat the same thing for 2 or 3 days. Saves me tons over my coworkers. I make my coffee at home then take a bottle of water (reusable bottle) to work plus I'm on an ice tea kick so I make one bottle of that a day with no sugar or sweetener. The tea is an acquired taste. I grew up on sweet tea but find this more refreshing. My coworkers buy sometimes 2 meals out every day plus snacks. They could save so much money. Another tip is unplug stuff you aren't using especially chargers and turn up or down the thermostat for heat or air. Turn out lights when you leave a room. Pay on time or early all bills. You are right about fixing things. I'm 63 and watch KZbin all the time for how to repair stuff. I'm also selling stuff I don't use for blow money. Plan to have my house and a truck I'm paying for paid off in 5 years.

[@NanaRae2Three]

I quit buying zip lock bags. I bought reusable zip lock bags from Amazon. Love them! Plus when they do wear out they are recyclable. I do still buy paper towels but only use them for draining cooked bacon, sausage, any cooked food that needs to be drained. For napkins I bought a cheap pack of washcloths. These are great especially if you are eating something messy like BBQ. Just wet the washcloth. I also gradually replaced all my plastic containers with glass ones. We all know glass lasts forever and it doesn’t stain when storing your spaghetti sauce. I also save glass containers that come with food I buy. Free storage jars in place of buying Mason jars. Just a few of the changes we have made.

[@nirabee8260]

I don't mean to sound weird or anything but I'm enjoying watching your gestures in the mirror even though they are out of your main frame. Its so real and adorable.

[@thebestwillow]

Your face when you said "live below your means", cracked me up.

[@sarahmoviereviewer4109]

I love shopping good wills and yard sales

[@sulli4675]

I agree, I enjoy staying home on the weekends too. it definitely is a great way to save money.

[@cherylT321]

sulli1313. That’s me. I stay close to home, watch KZbin videos and talk to friends and family on the phone. That’s my entertainment!

[@SR-oc7fc]

I really wish people would stop calling the library "free." You pay for it through your tax dollars, so use the daggone thing! Why people don't find it a remarkable resource is beyond me.

[@kevintyson2937]

Because the books they have are old and not ones I'm interested in, I live in a big city and there are always a ton of homeless people there and even though I feel bad for them, they stink up the place terribly......and last but not least, I just like to own my books rather than having a time limit

[@charlotteclark2207]

Love the library I read a ton of books !!!

[@noway-kn1ow]

@Madison Daily, failed Econ, huh?

[@yippehanako]

@@kevintyson2937 you know you can extend the time that you keep library books, right? My parents are big book people too and they have shelves and shelves and shelves of books that they touch, maybe, every 10 years. There are only a few that they reread or reference a lot. Hold on to or buy the ones you love and will reread. Rent the ones you want to try and will read once. It's like a free trial and, if you don't like it, just return it to the library and don't buy it and you didn't spend anything on a book you didn't love.

[@Aerinn21]

I like to read fantasy books and the library in my city has mostly cliche romance books and very, very old handbooks. When they do get somethining interesting once in a while there's always a riddiculously long waiting list for that book. The ladies working there seem like they're on some kind of punishment and get very pained expressions whenever you dare to ask them something. So yeah, the idea of a library is awesome, but no everyone has access to the good libraries.

[@jonelleboulter2929]

I love your video. Some of the things I do that weren't mentioned is that I make my own laundry soap, dishwasher tablets, and I started decluttering and selling stuff in my house. I save other bottles, plastic food containers, glass jars (the are great for organizing), tin cans, boxes that shoes or things ship in. I use them for crafting, organizing, shipping other things in it. I don't mind staying home, but there are lots of free things to do locally ( google can tell you what they are in your area). The main thing I need to work on is spending less on eating out. I need to be eating more at home and meal prepping my lunches. I was better about that before this year, but that is my goal this year.

[@southernoregoncatmom6519]

I use the "ends" of tubes of toothpaste; and "marry" shampoo bottles and add water. Also, I got rid of cable and am building up a collection of DVDs of classic tv shows.

[@hedgerow.homestead]

A great tip for used cars is to buy off lease vehicles at auctions! We got a 2 year old Mazda off lease with under 25000km for about $5000 less than what comparable used vehicles were selling for at dealerships.

[@susanschneider-baker49]

After using up the celery bunch, I trim a fresh surface on the root end and place it in chemically untreated water in a swallow bowl, watering it as needed. I trim the leaves that sprout and add to recipes. The leaves always have a stronger flavor of celery, so a little goes a long way. When it's done sprout, I recycle it in the compost bin to add nutrients to next year's garden. Waste not, Want not.

[@jennerationcreations5982]

Here in my area Walmart is actually often cheaper for better quality party products. For example, tablecloths are 97 cents at Walmart vs $1 each at dollar tree and they’re thicker and better looking. Good to comparison shop even dollar tree buys.

[@mossyoakmom8880]

beth Hill-Brown I buy tape, scissors and gift bags at the dollar store. They are cheaper at the dollar store and the quality is the same.

[@carolallen7315]

That is so true about comparison shopping even dollar tree buys......for me the best at Dollar Tree are the cards.......now they carry Hallmark cards and they are beautiful.....two for a dollar....can't beat that!

[@susanvan1672]

@@carolallen7315 something to consider... It's very easy to make your own cards. And lots cheaper too😊

[@liz9657]

I relate a lot to your feelings around post-pandemic outings. We aren’t alone! Feels like there’s so much pressure on people to be out and about again, but with all the news and everything, it’s very valid for a lot of us to be hesitant and more interested in getting creative around the home. Thanks for sharing!

[@ChrisRobinson-qd3mz]

I am in the UK, and own a kindle. There are 400 pages of free books on kindle.

[@jd-py5nm]

Chris Robinson libraries and if you must used books

[@ArtyAntics]

I just looked up my local library, I live in a small town and they have an ebook resource that I can get on a kindle or kindle app.

[@fionafiona1146]

On the kindle you are locked into amazon e-books (library e- books might not work) but you get more than 400 pages, as many classics are digitalised and copyright free. "project Guttenberg" has free copyright free books too.

[@Rapunzel1122]

This comment is so useful for me now : just contemplating whether to buy one or not ... saves space as well ...

[@Rapunzel1122]

Thank u!!!

[@rebacarmack8335]

My husband is great at repairing things instead of replacing items when possible.

[@dude988]

Europe here: Most people I know have dryer. What I do (in addition to almost all of your tipps): I buy my medicin online, its way cheaper than in the pharmacy I have a list with all the foods I usually buy including the prices. Before I got to the store, I check what I need and whats on sale and write a shopping list. And I wont spend more money than I planned. I safe the water I use when I was my face etc and then use it to flush my toilet. Its around 10 liters per evening, safes me 2x flushing. It adds up quickly. When I bought to many vegetables, I cut and freeze them. Fruits I cook and fill in jars, makes nice presents. Milk with some flour makes easy pancakes. Oh and I love doing my taxes every year. I don't know if it works the same way in the US, but I get alot of money back, because I safe all the receipts

[@TheChoiceofMotherhood]

I was planning to do I no spend challenge but this month I bought a bunch of things that are reusable and help me reduce my waste. In the long run it's going to save me money.

[@ShaileshPatel-td1rr]

Top class Tips, simple living highest thinking and a total band on shopping unless needed is the way to go !!! I apply all your tips and am totally debt free, free from financial bondage

[@maryisabell8760]

Shailesh Patel So are we debt free . Alot of planning and setting goals - U know it’s very rewarding . Now another thing , we are strict on - is NOT getting BACK in debt . 👍🏼😀

[@pragawa]

Most Indians are careful with their money! We re-use, re-cycle, re-purpose. Hello from India

[@user-gz5mx2nd5p]

Great tips and I agree that without even trying to save I save a lot with these tips like take lunch to work, make most meals at home, no alcohol or cigarettes, drink water, avoid unnecessary subscriptions and more. It is easy to do and results are amazing

[@grannyprepper7788]

#31 Dry bleach. I buy dry bleach in stead of liquid. Clorox makes a dry product and it's $4.50 for 12. I buy a 35 pound bucket for $30. +$10 s&h. It takes 1/4 ish cup per load. QC Supply, item #343154. Its cheeper.

[@Hijabibti925]

Here is a weird tip...women can dye lashes with mens black beard dye ( dollar store has it) no need to buy mascara and lasts for weeks!

[@sueboo92xo39]

everevie111 wow love this tip!

[@Hijabibti925]

@@sueboo92xo39 apply with a clean mascara spooly do it very slowly too

[@moocrazytn]

Eyebrows, too.

[@cherylT321]

everevie111. Me, too. An awesome idea!

[@NAmorS73]

Loved this vlog! The comments as well, very insightful! Thanks everyone ❤

[@michelefitzmaurice4610]

After 10 years of marriage my husband finally talked me into trying camping, TENT camping no less! My moto used to be, “Why rough it if you don’t have to!” Well guess what? Camping was exactly what I needed to wake up & start appreciating nature, quiet, no WiFi, etc. We only go once a year but I see us increasing this to maybe 2-3 times as we slowly build up our camping gear. It is amazing how much it’s changed my attitude, my well-being, raised my vibration & love of nature! Do I wish we had a small camper with actual walls & a door that locks, of course! But we do protection prayers & keep our spirit high while we are there & it’s all good.🧘🏼‍♂️⛺️

[@BenjesBride]

"Water. Just water it up." Dana. You're hilarious. We're in baby step six--so frugal living isn't new to me--but your no nonsense approach and your sense of humor help keep me on track. Thank you and keep up the great work!

[@papermason]

Framed Dave Ramsey picture -- hard care frugalista!

[@wes9451]

Lol saw that, kind of strange but why not...

[@araineacutebrownnurse7315]

She framed a pic of the man that helped change her life ! Cool 😎

[@walanglovelife8862]

I have to search for dave ramsey, thanks for mentioning

[@Kathrynlove]

It looks like a signed picture that's why its framed...

[@wesleyholden9902]

That's what I thought too

[@theresabeauchamp4470]

We have started to recycle and re-purposing things. That has saved on trash can running and saving on bags. My husband uses library for audio books.

[@buddypenny12345]

Theresa Beauchamp Hi can u give some examples of what u repurpose and what u use them? I like your idea

[@beckymasoner7529]

On the napkin thing, we have used colored wash clothes for years. The kind you get in an 18 pack. They last for years. In over twenty years I have bought 2 packs....also, since we are a small family, each person chooses the color they want and it can be used for more than one meal. Saves on washing....

[@OhioEddieBlack]

I hang dry my clothes not just because it saves so much on my electric bill but it also keeps my clothes looking newer for SO much longer. The dryer fades and shrinks stuff, ruins iron-on decals, etc. The dryer really wears out clothes. I only dry stuff like jeans and towels. I hang everything I can on a clothesline across my laundry room and drape sweaters over empty storage tubs to dry.

[@danandkiko]

Love hear these things. My parents and grandparents were quite thrifty, but it's easy to forget those things. A great reminder.

[@louisedillon2413]

I came across some of my grandson’s receiving blankets and cut them up to make napkins for me and my husband. Wash them and keep using them. Love using them. Think of my grandson every time I use them.

[@patsycav]

If you want to save on your gas or electric bill, get a crock pot, or even two, one small and one large. I use the small one for making soup and the large one for making collard greens or kale, as I like to use two bunches at a time and store some in the freezer, to use with meals or add to casseroles and soups. If you cook all night on low, it saves the nutritional value, as cooking food at a high temperature kills the nutrients. It saves time and energy when you can set it and forget it until the next day. Just put into food saver bowls and freeze for future use. Also, save your pasta and potato water, also the liquid from greens. Use it to make soup for more flavor and nutrition.

[@woeshenplays8736]

We actually just cut cable, so now we only pay for Netflix and amazon prime monthly, I get a student discount so it comes out to like 18 dollars for both. My husband doesn’t have the antenna, he actually uses a cord to connect his phone to the tv and he just plays Hulu or Netflix. We bought amazon fire sticks on sale for 24 dollars each. Love the frugal ideas you put. I love buying or receiving used clothes for my kids. And I definitely buy shoes new lol

[@hikegardentravel6546]

Anna Howard if you have T-Mobile Netflix is free and you can negotiate Prime free through Amazon too. ❤️

[@pamelaleitman9200]

HikeGardenTravel is this true everywhere? How do i get free netflix?

[@logothaironsides2942]

1. Dont let your hobby turn into an obsession. I have seen so many posts on FB where the hobby room is like a shop and the poster buys more equipment every time they go out. Sometimes my head goes 'oh thats good, I must just pop onto amazon and see if they have it in the UK' and then my sensible voice pipes up 'why? Havent you got enough already?'... 2. Join freecycle and look for a replacement there,when something breaks irreparably. Be prepared to do without until you see one.

[@carolcurley7840]

I live in England and we have always hung washing outside on the line. The smell of air dried clothes is wonderful. There are even scented candles sold with this fragrance. We have a tumble dryer for very bad days through winter but we have clothes ariers to hang washing on and as we have underfloor heating in the kitchen and dining room they dry very quickly.

[@MrsKasiaSwank]

I love your channel Dana. Every morning my kids come in to the kitchen and ask me if I watched Dana yet. Haha.

[@cvmitchell9368]

All true, especially learning a hobby. l know how to knit and I tell you, one year I did not have a job and EVERYONE received a knitted item for Christmas. Also, gardening allowed me to create great Mason Jar gifts and SAVE YOUR CHANGE, it grows so fast and can be an emergency fund within itself.

[@Nat-n8h]

Really good tips! I’m so glad I found your channel too. My tips are do proactive maintenance like cleaning out your gutters or changing filters. It saves in the long run. My other tip is that Walmart has a pack of cheap wash cloths that are maybe 20 for $3.99. I use them all the time for cleaning. I especially use them in my swiffer they are the perfect size.

[@sweetstufff]

That sounds awesome! May I know the name of the washcloths ( or a link to them)? Thank you!

[@sweetstufff]

@3DogMom Thank you! I'll check them out!

[@Nat-n8h]

Yes! Mainstays!

[@geoffdearth7360]

I never bought a new car until 2014 when the GM Card gave me $3000 and they also had $2k in dealer incentives so I bought a new Cruze Eco for a little over $17k (cash). It has been good with zero problems and delivers over 40 mpg/ hwy.

[@blessedbygod3430]

I love the comment about frugal /productive habits...I enjoy gardening..right now my lettuce is growing really well.

[@cherylT321]

BlessedbyGod! Great!

[@LizKrause]

I’m in college and I’m really hoping to be as frugal as possible because I know I will have student debt to pay off once I get out of school . Just last month I bought my own car is cash from savings that I had from working 3 jobs at once + babysitting. I also looked up a lot of videos on KZbin on car maintenance and already replaced a couple of air filters myself. My parents were insisting that I go to a car parts store and ask them to do it. It was so simple and I’m glad I did it myself. I also really think the concept of comparison shopping is so important! It’s so easy too with the internet. It’s something my parents don’t do that I wish they would start doing

[@jend2862]

In 2018 we became empty nesters. I began to buy less fresh produce and my husband and I work hard to use up what I purchase before it can go bad. The same with dairy, etc. I created some recipe boards on Pinterest to help use up various ingredients and recipes. I'm also doing food prep and some batch cooking.

[@ahoardersheart]

I’m so happy I found your channel!! I’m doing a “No Spend January” so I’m not bringing more stuff into my hoarded house!! Now I want to become Debt-Free too!!!

[@msdanaryan]

Love it!!!! 👊🏻

[@ahoardersheart]

Chris oh I love that...Frugal February!!! Totally going to do that, thank you!!!

[@bradlarson5197]

There are not too many proven system credit but I know an individual (system expert) who repairs credit and clears debt not for only me but for a whole lot of others. I met him on Quora and I trust him enough to help me handle issues like this ever since he helped me get 30k credit line. His name is Conner, I am sure he will be willing to help you if you get in touch with him today. Contact him on his regular email PATCHCREDIT GMAIL COM!

[@Vicki-sq4jw]

Chris....I've decided to try for a no spend year but one month at a time since I don't want to bite off more than I can chew. January was great, bought nothing, I do exclude canning jars though as I don't have enough and I buy a lot of stuff on sale, that needs freezing or canning so I can rather than use my freezer, also I'm frequently snowed in or can't get out for various reasons. February, here I come😀

[@thebestwillow]

Some people cut open their tubes of products to get every last drop out of it.

[@chrispavesic2012]

thebestwillow I also have a product called a spatty. It lets me get every ounce out of a bottle. It’s a one time purchase (2 or 3 dollars) that helps get every drop out.

[@sussannerandall85]

Always

[@ladywytch129]

Always!

[@marycolvin3546]

I once crossstitched a sampler: “use it up, wear it out, make it do, do without” and I’ve lived by it. I really enjoy your advice.

[@mandersdaro8136]

I usually buy pizza every Friday, but decided to make it myself today, (made the dough in the bread machine) saved at least $23. :-) so that's easily almost $100 a month if I keep it up. that's JUST for pizza. great savings plan for now. I love, no, LOVE! beans and rice. :-) used to be known as the Bean Queen back in the day... love you channel. keep up the awesome work, God bless you and your family!

[@astgoddess]

Manda Daroski So your pizza must cost $30-$40 per order? Wow that's crazy. I can buy pizza for 2-3 people for under $10.

[@spir5102]

manda doroski, I don't know if you are aware of this, but eating beans will keep you healthier and you will live longer. Checkout nutritionfacts.org videos on beans and rice.

[@dianaflegal4495]

Simple delicious protein (beans and rice)

[@RN-yb5kn]

My kids have a lot of fun making our own pizzas. The dough for a large cost about $0.25, a little bit of sauce $0.25, cheese is about $1, plus other toppings you want to add are probably pennies also

[@thelmatorres7000]

Who throws away change?! Every month I get about $80 from my change jar!

[@zolozek3327]

I do laundry with my change jar

[@mysterybuyer3738]

I do see people throw change in the trash or parking lot. I pick up everything. I have thousands of dollars saved in change.

[@TheCatricana]

About 1 month into dating my now husband, he cleaned out his vehicle and threw away about $40.00 worth of change. Where he is from change really is almost worthless so he didn’t see the point of exchanging it. I didn’t feel I knew him well enough to be pushy about keeping the change.....so it just ended up in the landfill.

[@Anec2026]

I wouldn’t say throw away but the problem is that I always lose it

[@ambersamusements5257]

I knew a woman who always threw away pennies. She would literally take the time to fish out the penny’s in her palm and toss them to the ground. The trash. 😒 I never understood it.

[@karalewis8654]

Dont waste a ton of money lighting your house. Use the natural light from windows during the day. Keep all your light off except for the room your currently in. Close your blinds at night to keep cold air out. If your not using something that needs to be plugged in, unplug it. Plant a fruit tree, we live in a cold part or canada and we planted 2 plum trees that are delicious right off the tree and 1 cherry tree that is good for making tarts. They are very low mantiance. I take my car to a doing yourself carwash that cost me $3 vs. the touchless wash for $17. I love cheese but it's expensive in western canada. I bought a ikea cheese grater that doubles as a storage container. You get more cheese for your money by not buying it pre grated. I also store the block in large ziplock bags to keep the air out and they dont get moldy. Something I would like to do in the future is buy a whole cow from a local farmer and get it processed by our local butcher and slit up the meat and cost with family. Chicken is really expensive here I buy several packages when it is half price and freeze it. At Christmas and Thanksgiving I buy a Turkey, cook it, take the meet off and freeze it in ziplock bags. We got a lot of meat for only $12.50. Anyways here is a few ways I cut costs...

[@morgaaaaaa]

if it gets hot where you are or at least when warm light shines through your windows, open the curtains of the warm windows throughout the day and close them when the window gets cold. helps with heating

[@samanthahardy9903]

You can also save money using wind up torches and lanterns instead of switching on lights. For example, when you take a bath or shower. Using a timer for showers is also a good way to save money on water.

[@janicegreen7212]

Kara Lewis jjjj

[@pragawa]

Wow

[@pragawa]

@@samanthahardy9903 Great idea, Samantha. I'll start using a timer right away!

[@kiterafrey]

You can also buy bulk cloth pads, diapers, napkins, and handkerchiefs online from international stores like Light In the Box, Wish, Ally Express etc. They take longer to ship to you but because they sell in bulk units it is way cheaper, and a mom can really use 30 of each, and if you get the 100 pack you could go in with friends or fellow moms and split the cost and products.

[@happymommi]

Learn how to sew to repair your own clothing instead of tossing out. Also, those sweater de-pillers really keep your sweaters looking nice much longer.

[@lorraineconejo4143]

Thank you for the de-pillers tip!

[@kristinealexander3491]

How do you patch up a hole on the backside of leggings??

[@happymommi]

@@kristinealexander3491 If it is not too large you might be able to take a few stitches in it to pull the edges together. If it is a big hole, it might look funny and pucker. Good luck!

[@doubles1545]

Fast one day a week. Sounds kooky, I know, but the health benefits are real, it saves on food costs, and it's one day a week no kitchen cleanup is required. The time savings is a bonus. (This tip is adults only- children and teens should not fast- ever.) If possible, get backyard chickens to recycle your kitchen scraps into eggs. Or compost your scraps.

[@georgehellion1381]

I bet that one day you starve yourself, costs critical thinking skills. The body needs fuel to power your brain. 🤯

[@deamonetized6903]

@@georgehellion1381 Actually, my clarity of mind and cognition improved during fasting periods. Many people can confirm this as well.

[@taracat7141]

If one day doesn't suit just skip 1 meal and only eat 2 meals/per day.... Again adults only.... And trust me we do not need to eat as much or as frequently as we currently do. Every time we eat we spike insulin which then over time causes many types of illnesses.

[@conservativetothecor]

I also avoid huge crowds. Its life now....unfortunately

[@serinalinton1390]

We have a large vegetable garden 300m2 and we feed our family of 5 my husband mum and dad and his brothers family over the summer.

[@sankiegreyling6309]

When I got my first car the best advice I got from my dad was save the amount in $You drive each month. That way I have never again had car payments as this savings made up the price of every new car I ever bought. Am 70 and have only had 6 cars in my life.