40 Ways to Know If You're Frugal

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Under the Median

Under the Median

Күн бұрын

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@mimihaines2891
@mimihaines2891 8 ай бұрын
Phillip is a doll. And he sure looks like Hope! It’s great to see a father and son who love to be together. So great.
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@jeme7339
@jeme7339 7 ай бұрын
He does; I wondered at first glance if she had cut her hair.
@Lenneeful
@Lenneeful 8 ай бұрын
I hope Phil will come back once in a while. It's great to have a youth perspective on things because his activities are different than those of his parents. Great job.
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@cgt6497
@cgt6497 8 ай бұрын
It was so nice to meet Phil. He is such a nice boy! You and Hope must be so proud of him.
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
We are very proud of him. Thank you!
@Sara45499
@Sara45499 7 ай бұрын
What kind of boy is he? This is a young MAN!
@cgt6497
@cgt6497 7 ай бұрын
I'm so sorry if I offended him or you. I guess I'm getting older and everyone under thirty looks very young to me.@@Sara45499
@jannancarvis3976
@jannancarvis3976 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for helping your dad out ! it was great to see you Phil great job .,,, prayers for a fast recovery for your mother.
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@teresakooser5695
@teresakooser5695 8 ай бұрын
When I turn water on to do dishes I have a water pitcher under the faucet until it turns hot. Then use the water pitcher to water plants or make coffee.
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
I do the very same thing! Great idea.
@qwertyqwert2772
@qwertyqwert2772 7 ай бұрын
Smart
@Sara45499
@Sara45499 7 ай бұрын
never knew about this! “It’s always annoying” cold water and waiting for it to get warmer!☹️
@isay207
@isay207 21 күн бұрын
Or when taking a shower
@lisaward3890
@lisaward3890 8 ай бұрын
Hello Larry,you are doing a great job with hosting your videos! Hope, we are all praying for complete healing for you! Love&prayers❤❤❤ Nice to see Phil working with you! I use dishpans one for washing&one for rinse. We use cold water for rinse. Warm water for washing because it helps create suds! I use household items to clean with and make my own laundry soap. We use vinegar,baking soda,watered down dish soap slurry,rubbing alcohol,and hydrogen peroxide is a great sanitary cleaner.
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
You have a great plan in place! Thank you!
@jccastle3452
@jccastle3452 8 ай бұрын
Phil is a wonderful addition to your video. I hope he is featured more often in the future.
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. Yes, we'll put him on future videos.
@Janice-h1v
@Janice-h1v 8 ай бұрын
Phillip is a handsome young man with a great speaking voice. His voice is very calming.
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@TammyMayCormier
@TammyMayCormier 8 ай бұрын
We just started cleaning and drying our ziplock bags 😂 my partner even made a little "clothesline" above the sink to hang them
@ImYourGrammarTutor
@ImYourGrammarTutor 8 ай бұрын
Phil is absolutely adorable! Enjoyed getting to know him!
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@AW-lp4vm
@AW-lp4vm 8 ай бұрын
Love it! How fun! And Phil is a perfect mix of both you and Hope, Larry! Pray you're feeling improved, Hope!! 🤗
@pipervalleycreations129
@pipervalleycreations129 8 ай бұрын
I’m sure you’ve been asked before or discussed this, but what brand/strength of coffee do y’all splurge on?
@Joce123
@Joce123 8 ай бұрын
We split the cost on a date..because how can a guy afford it? It depends on the desert..split a piece of pie?
@Joce123
@Joce123 8 ай бұрын
Love seeing Phil as a co-host!
@Sasa-pm7jc
@Sasa-pm7jc 8 ай бұрын
​@@Joce123Great fun meeting Phil! Wonderful having a different perspective on things!! ❤
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@hollynelson543
@hollynelson543 8 ай бұрын
YES phil looks like his mom.❤
@carolynm9798
@carolynm9798 8 ай бұрын
I agree! He does!
@mariahsmom9457
@mariahsmom9457 8 ай бұрын
💯
@Free2Praise
@Free2Praise 8 ай бұрын
He is identical to his mom
@AEvans36963
@AEvans36963 8 ай бұрын
Both Phil and Daniel look like their mom
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
No doubt, and he takes after her as well.
@pamp212
@pamp212 8 ай бұрын
Great video! Speaking from a lot of experience. Thanks for joining Phil! Please continue to inspire YOUR generation to understand the importance to control their own finances. Loved this video myself too!
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Yes! Thank you!
@carolynb2457
@carolynb2457 8 ай бұрын
Love the interaction between father and son. What a great family!
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@saversavvy2670
@saversavvy2670 6 ай бұрын
My 18 year old found a $200.00 like brand new lego set for $8.00 (and yes all the pieces were there) for her 16 year brother last year for Christmas! She won the best gift for the least money. We have always bought gifts for our kids at thrift stores and they always knew it. When they were little we had $20.00 to spend for each one and i would buy things all year and keep track of how much money i spent. The kids would ALWAYS look forward to how many great items that i would find for them. Now that they are 24 - 17 they buy each other gifts that they find at thrift stores. Some people think we are dumb but we have had so much fun with this over the years.🌞 You should have seen his face and how we all were so giddy that she had found that! She found it in the summer and hide it in her closet till Christmas! Oh my! The joy of the little things!🌞
@UndertheMedian
@UndertheMedian 6 ай бұрын
I love it!
@judithscharf6318
@judithscharf6318 8 ай бұрын
I was looking for a black long sleeved, long top made of fleece or sweatshirt fabric. I looked for weeks online and in stores. Where did I find it on Tuesday? In a thrift store for $3.
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Sounds good!
@purplewombat1923
@purplewombat1923 8 ай бұрын
We live in Australia. We use a token for the supermarket trolley because I don't usually carry cash. We also get a kick out of finding coins in stray trolleys in the car park because some people can't be bothered taking their trolley back to the store, especially on a hot day. We save plastic drink bottles and cans for return and earn recycling centres. They're worth 10c each. We also take a bag with us when we go for our daily walks and pick up any cans or bottles we find along the way. It's surprising how it adds up. We average about $10 a week from that.
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Excellent!
@michelledee9304
@michelledee9304 8 ай бұрын
My daughter and I shop almost exclusively from thrift stores. She is an adult now and buys from online used clothing places since she gets some great deals there.
@debbiedorsey2371
@debbiedorsey2371 8 ай бұрын
Excellent video! Phillip is so handsome! This was a fun video! I’m still praying for Hopes speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Thank you, Debbie!
@Myfavorites877
@Myfavorites877 8 ай бұрын
I hate to hear Hope broke her arm. Get well soon Hope! ❤ What a charming young man Phil is.
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@lmorter7867
@lmorter7867 8 ай бұрын
It's official, I am undeniably frugal. I related to many of these markers. I just teared up a little today when I threw away a pair of leather shoes I've loved for many years. I wore them out in the rain today and my feet were soaked. I felt like I was losing an old friend 😞
@kl3258
@kl3258 8 ай бұрын
I recently discovered that many quality shoe stores can resole your shoes. I have a pair of haflinger sandals (similar to Birkenstock). I have had them for 7 years and literally worn through the soles. I paid $50 to have them resoled and they look like new. I can keep wearing them for many years to come!!🎉
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Oh, so sad. I know the feeling well.
@kittycarousel
@kittycarousel 25 күн бұрын
@@kl3258 Yes but sometimes the leather is just done. My husband wore a hole through the leather upper of his boots - not much you can do for that. I have leather sandals that just finished their 13th or 14th year - the leather lining is just gone.
@judytieger8976
@judytieger8976 8 ай бұрын
What a nice young man! I dress warmly during the day and set the thermostat at 68. Over night we have it at 60. I like to sleep in a warm bed with the room cold.
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Good ideas. Thank you!
@marilynpeppers1356
@marilynpeppers1356 8 ай бұрын
Larry, you aged backwards as you engaged with your young son. He is an energizer…a charming boy!
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@JaneDay
@JaneDay 8 ай бұрын
I agree
@misssocialdeb3777
@misssocialdeb3777 8 ай бұрын
This was so fun to watch! So wonderful to see Phil in this video. Great job guys! Hi to Hope, & best wishes for a speedy recovery,
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@HB-kq4zw
@HB-kq4zw 8 ай бұрын
Hope, you sure do have a wonderful family ❤ Thank you all so much for all you do. Prayers for speedy recovery.
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@debishell952
@debishell952 8 ай бұрын
Loved seeing Philip! He is a handsome, engaging and fun young man. I bet you love being around him and are so proud of him!
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Yes, we both love spending time together. Thank you.
@MaryKane-qv5vz
@MaryKane-qv5vz 8 ай бұрын
As a vegetarian here in Ireland sometimes one has to take second best at Restaurants and still pay the same as someone eating a "meat" meal so best advice is to make a meal at home.
@sabinemeyer3899
@sabinemeyer3899 7 ай бұрын
Great parenting reflects on the children
@bsquared9647
@bsquared9647 8 ай бұрын
I loved this! You two are great together. And I enjoy your sense of humor.
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@creditczar6979
@creditczar6979 8 ай бұрын
Larry, I've been intending to tell you that your retirement haircut looks great!
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
@@asavannah7439 - it's the natural colors. I do nothing to the color.
@heathertackett7956
@heathertackett7956 8 ай бұрын
#1 cracks me up. I've seen friends trying to "one up" each other over cars purchased or vacations taken and we're over here competing over who got one over on kroger this week by just buying the loss leaders lol.
@EmilyEmilyEmily01
@EmilyEmilyEmily01 8 ай бұрын
You can reuse the tea bags to dye fabric! My mom has done that, turning old white sheets into curtains. Or to make dinner napkins
@tanyajohnston8262
@tanyajohnston8262 8 ай бұрын
I have a funny story. I love thrifting and was at Goodwill in a small town close to me, I found a really great purse backpack, perfect caramel colour and size and looked new, never used. I was at the cashier paying when a woman came up and said did I just find that here? I said I did and love it. She said she had bought it for a friend as a gift and the friend must have brought it here. She said she really liked it and thought it would be good for the friend as she travelled. I said I was happy her friend didn’t need it because I love it and I thanked her. She aid I got a deal because she spent a lot more on it new. 😅. Not sure she was a happy as I was though
@cynthia57169
@cynthia57169 8 ай бұрын
You might be frugal if you’ve owned your clothes so long and washed them so many times the care instruction label has gone blank. You might be frugal if you know all the cheap dishes to bring to a potluck. You might be frugal if you know the walking and biking times to most of your favorite destinations. You might be frugal if you know where every Little Free Library is in your county and if your librarian has your library card number memorized. You might be frugal if you took the car mats out of your car because less weight means higher mileage. You might be frugal if you turn the oven off two or three minutes before the food is supposed to be done to save that little bit of electricity. You might be frugal if you have sewed any of the household furnishings, such as throw pillows, curtains, or lap blankets. You might be frugal if most of your KZbin subscriptions are to frugal channels. If you’ve ever washed aluminum foil to use again, you’re definitely frugal. If you cut your own hair, you’re definitely frugal. Or foolish. Or both!
@LauraMacMillan-el2kc
@LauraMacMillan-el2kc 3 ай бұрын
Hahaha The Jeff Foxworthy of Frugality! 😂😂😂
@heatherwhittaker6169
@heatherwhittaker6169 8 ай бұрын
What a lovely son...You raised four hreat children..❤
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@teresakooser5695
@teresakooser5695 8 ай бұрын
When my husband wanted to buy an e-bike I washed him to please look at your video first as you do your homework before you buy. He bought the one you bought. 😊
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Wonderful! Thank you so much, Teresa.
@rochellethundercloud346
@rochellethundercloud346 8 ай бұрын
Buying in bulk doesn't work if you don't use it all before it goes bad,you have no room for it. Then, obviously don't. Some things,yes,like toilet paper,or cleaning supplies. But if it's a small family, don't buy bulk without a way to store it to maximize it
@beverlymcsheffery8811
@beverlymcsheffery8811 8 ай бұрын
Loved this, so fun when you have the kids on, lovely family. Praying Hope is getting well fast miss her. ❤ Thanks Larry.
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
You are very welcome. Phil and I had a great time together.
@faith4390
@faith4390 8 ай бұрын
I love how Larry answered #33. What a gentleman and he's teaching his son how to be one also. Being "kosher" is so rare these days. I'm glad there are real men still out here:)
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@dianebondhus9355
@dianebondhus9355 8 ай бұрын
Great video Larry! It was nice to meet you Phil, you made a wonderful team with your dad. ❤
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@SheilaRiley-ug9pb
@SheilaRiley-ug9pb 8 ай бұрын
Kroger used to give out free samples but not since the pandemic. I do not keep my zip bags that had meat in them. My cheese bags and snack bags I use over and over
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Good ideam Sheila on not keeping ones that had meat in them.
@vixxcottage
@vixxcottage 8 ай бұрын
I have always reused tea bags. We were discussing at work one day and 1 40s lady said ooh thats nasty I would never do that. They repossessed her vehicle 2 weeks later.
@vixxcottage
@vixxcottage 7 ай бұрын
@@hiddensecrethealing well she was ridiculing those trying to save money. My grandparents reused teabags and that is why they were able to spend money in other ways.
@Sara45499
@Sara45499 7 ай бұрын
@@vixxcottage f after two cups of tea you have two tea bags left, then next time grab these two bags in one cup!
@kellychuba
@kellychuba 7 ай бұрын
Part of me just died.
@lizadams7662
@lizadams7662 5 ай бұрын
That was a bit harsh for criticizing teabag use!
@jennyeagan1840
@jennyeagan1840 Ай бұрын
Reuse teabags once or twice. Then, it's compost for the garden.
@stevem.3472
@stevem.3472 8 ай бұрын
I hear that Hope said "Wow, between the room service and housekeeping I'm movin' in-- this place is GREAT!". 😂
@UndertheMedian
@UndertheMedian 8 ай бұрын
LOL!
@bettywebb1171
@bettywebb1171 8 ай бұрын
For gift wrapping, I look for freezer paper at my salvage store. I use it for every occasion by changing up the ribbon color; red or green for Christmas, white for weddings, pink or blue for baby gifts, etc.. The paper is wide and has a shiny side and a non-shiny side. You can use either side.
@cynthia57169
@cynthia57169 8 ай бұрын
You can lay a piece of tissue paper on the shiny side, lightly go over it with a warm clothes iron, and have a sheet of lovely heavy duty wrapping paper.
@bettywebb1171
@bettywebb1171 8 ай бұрын
Good idea!@@cynthia57169
@evelinharmannfan7191
@evelinharmannfan7191 8 ай бұрын
A tip for Hope´s recovery: Vegans can run low on Vitamin B and Vitamin D, especially in the winter. But healing injuries, especially 🦴 bones, demands more of these Vitamins. So it might be worth checking 🧪 her Vitamin levels. If necessary, supplement at least vitamin D 💊 until her arm is mended. 💪It will heal faster and grow stronger. Best wishes.💐
@diananixonbowerswright1913
@diananixonbowerswright1913 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for your time, show, kindness, and Information Under The Median.
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
You are so welcome.
@Rebjacjul
@Rebjacjul 8 ай бұрын
Such a fantastic video! That was fun to watch and y’all are a great team!
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@charlottedoucette4108
@charlottedoucette4108 8 ай бұрын
So handsome love seeing your sons they all talk with authentic smartness nice
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Awe, thank you!
@christinaburns779
@christinaburns779 8 ай бұрын
😊making mom happy with videos. Cudos Philip. I'm sure she loved watching you two together.
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
She did! Thank you!
@janetstonerook4552
@janetstonerook4552 8 ай бұрын
I have cats that can cause me to trip indoors so I scuffle along rather than my usual stride when they're around. Its worse as I get older because I don't see as clearly in dim lighting as the younger me did!
@beccacoleman498
@beccacoleman498 8 ай бұрын
I absolutely used to bring snacks into the theater! I dont go anymore, i get very bad headaches and motionsick as well.
@juliemoore6957
@juliemoore6957 8 ай бұрын
What a good looking young man! Nice to meet ya, Phil!❤
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@michelleraney3577
@michelleraney3577 8 ай бұрын
Great video!! Phillip is such a handsome and smart young man. You and Hope have done well!
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@jannancarvis3976
@jannancarvis3976 8 ай бұрын
I agree with you I would never waste money on a pen they’re free everywhere you go:)
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
So true!
@IrmaSalerno
@IrmaSalerno 8 ай бұрын
Awe... he looks like you Hope! Get well soon. Sending prayers.
@Mary-w7c4z
@Mary-w7c4z 8 ай бұрын
Well Larry that was halarious when you picked up and showed that rotary phone. You all talk on it? I hope Hope is better.
@elewmompittseh
@elewmompittseh 8 ай бұрын
We keep rechargeable fairy lights on all night in the walking paths. They charge up nicely on a solar power station. This year we added waterfall fairy lights in the bathroom and kitchen. It's rare for us to turn on an actual light at night unless we're reading of working. We keep our heat on 60* F and maybe 62* when it gets below 20* outdoors.
@qwertyqwert2772
@qwertyqwert2772 7 ай бұрын
I love this your home must be so whimsical
@cgt6497
@cgt6497 8 ай бұрын
lol Duck tape - You have to watch the Red Green Show. It's Canadian. Hilarious! You might get a few ideas!
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Our local PBS station carried that program when I worked there. Very funny!!!
@Izzyandiyanahstepsisters185
@Izzyandiyanahstepsisters185 8 ай бұрын
Great video invite Phil again he makes a good co-host
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@patblack4332
@patblack4332 8 ай бұрын
Phil you were great!!! Larry the both of you together was wonderful
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@kathleensigmon1085
@kathleensigmon1085 8 ай бұрын
This was just fantastic and so delightful! Both of you are so handsome 👏👏
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Awe, thank you, Kathleen.
@joytotheworld2100
@joytotheworld2100 8 ай бұрын
Great video guys! Phil is a perfect blend of you both. Handsome young man with a wonderful soul. I live in northern Illinois and am very jealous of all you folks that have amish stores, the deals are amazing. Tell Hope we miss her.
@jobellecollie7139
@jobellecollie7139 8 ай бұрын
Prayers for Hope's arm. I'm a major frugal with only 5 "no" answers. I received a Cross pen for graduation in 1978, I still use it everyday! I buy a dozen refills for about $6. I do have swaps with other women. I can bring silk scarves, extra costume jewelry, dresses and coats/wraps. We all leave with something new and interesting. Bulk buying is key. It's just me, but I buy a 25 pound bag of something, I'll keep what I need and either share with my daughter or neighbors who will be happy with the bonus. I live in an over 55+ neighborhood and I know of several widows who are finding price increases not keeping up with retirement income or just social security. They fuss, but I've lost my parents and siblings; so I tell them to allow me to share my blessings (in the name and memory of my Mom and Sisters) with me. This way they don't feel it's charity. I grew up learning frugal living from Great Depression Era Grandparents and Parents. I learned very well and I brought up and taught my children the same way. I'm thankful my children understand that earning money is hard, so spending that money must be done carefully and wisely. I'm not a Scrooge, I enjoy spoiling my grandchildren. As a family, we keep a little notebook with items they each would like for Birthdays and Christmas gifts, then we shop ALL year for items. None are offended with a gently used items! I keep a "gift closet" which I keep a various gifts, all bought at deep discounts, when a friend needs a gift, I have some things that make a friend happy. I'm frugal, but not miserly! I'm thought of as odd when I don't spend like the "Jones'" they don't pay my bills! I enjoy making up budgets for families as a hobby. I make a budget with their data and stay with them a few months until they grasp the idea and understand that a budget is NOT a scary thing, but it's more freeing than restraining. When I see they have hope for the future, that is what makes me happy! Keep up the good work! You help so many! PS: I bought those recharging foot socks and I'm I serious like with them!!
@jobellecollie7139
@jobellecollie7139 8 ай бұрын
P.S.S. I am looking for a DVD player I can plug into my low end smart tv. My new laptop has no cd/dvd player and i have a collection of my favorite movies and I don't have cable tv. Internet only. I use Pluto and Tubi. KZbin with no adds is my ONLY splurge at $30 for no ads. If you can suggest one from Amazon and with an hdmi plug, tv input port that's what I'm looking for. I suspect streaming is going to no longer free.
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. You so many good ideas.
@frugalhippie8430
@frugalhippie8430 8 ай бұрын
I am also frugal but not miserly!
@LorettaNance
@LorettaNance 8 ай бұрын
Great job gentlemen! Continued prayers for Hope.
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Thank you! We really appreciate that.
@glendagrosjean477
@glendagrosjean477 8 ай бұрын
Philip! He's grown up! He did a great job!
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@MartyLawless-kh2jd
@MartyLawless-kh2jd 8 ай бұрын
You are definitely frugal - you saved to pay cash for your house! That's as good as it gets! By the way, I took your suggestion and signed up for Mint Mobile's offer in December to get 3 months free. I didn't actually activate it until last week but it was NOT EASY! Took 5 days with no cell service because our phones had been locked by Verizon when we purchased them 3 years ago and it was a serious effort- many hours on hold (we still have a landline, thank God) but the switch was finally completed. Suggestion- don't change all your phones at the same time. And start with an unlocked phone. We are happy now! Thank you!
@libbysworld7649
@libbysworld7649 8 ай бұрын
I'll be there! Prayers lifted for Hope's recovery!
@Rita_60
@Rita_60 8 ай бұрын
I think he is the father that any boy would want to have . I can see how Phil respects and loves his dad and it is heartwarming . This family is admirable in many ways. Keep doing what you’re doing ! Greeting from Sweden!😊
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@susanandersonn904
@susanandersonn904 8 ай бұрын
Good job Larry and Phil. Hope you are doing well Hope.
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Thank you! Hope is having better days, but it's going to be slow on the recovery.
@SherryEllesson
@SherryEllesson 8 ай бұрын
Great video, Larry and Phil. I laughed so hard when you pulled out the rotary (dial-pulse) phone! I worked in the telecom industry during the 80s, and we used to test what was then the new digital technology against dial pulse to make sure all the protocols would cooperate. btw, glad to hear Larry affirm that if a guy asks a girl out, he pays. Also, I stopped going to movie theaters a long time ago. I invariably got stuck sitting behind someone who's 6'70" and a kid behind me kicking my seat. DVDs are a beautiful thing, and I make my own healthy popcorn for munchies.
@marynienhouse6143
@marynienhouse6143 8 ай бұрын
Excellent program. Enjoyed meeting your Son, Phillip.
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@LadyLocksley
@LadyLocksley 8 ай бұрын
Great video and fun having Phil being part of it! Thanks for the fun quiz. I am frugal per the quiz but not super frugal, either. Keep the fun coming and thanks!😊
@suewolf3279
@suewolf3279 8 ай бұрын
When I was a child in the fifties, we did unwrap our presents very carefully and did reuse the paper. Sometimes, we even ironed the paper with a towel in between to remove any wrinkles
@kaceykelly7222
@kaceykelly7222 8 ай бұрын
This is a great podcast for the state that our country is currently in; so many people were never taught or encouraged to be frugal. Our future survival will depend on the majority of us following the ongoing advice of Larry and Hope.....and Phil. 😀
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Awe, thank you so much!
@jonnaborosky8836
@jonnaborosky8836 8 ай бұрын
I was able to use one sheet of aluminum foil for years before it developed holes in it. Since then, I've bought one roll of it. I've washed and reused plastic bags for about 25 years. l keep one quarter in my pocket for Aldi's carts. I make sure no money is visible in my car, because I used to live in a large metropolitan area with a high crime rate. My car was broken into several times, so I learned to leave nothing at all visible out. Not only have reused wrapping paper, I've made decorations for those gifts out of the fronts of recycled cards. I don't walk around in the dark because I'm too likely to fall. I don't have a good sense of balance anymore. When I was younger, I tried using only a candle in the evening, and carried it from room to room, to see if my electricity bill would go down. It did, but I couldn't go on living without lights... I went back to school in mid-life for a career change. I was in my late '30's. As I went around campus, I found a LOT of pens, pencils and coins, so I gathered them up. Years later, I still had tons of those pens. I gave a little neighborhood girl a couple of dollars to help me go through them to see if any of them still wrote. Most did. I still use some of them even now. If it still works, I still use it. There seems to be a magnetic force field between discount racks in stores and me. I think I know how Hope feels about those. I have to look at every item there. I only get the items I know I'll use, though, and the discount has to be tremendous! Sale signs don't attract me so much anymore. It's usually for something I don't need and the savings is too paultry. I used to write down errands in the direction I had to go to them, like, I'd write down all the errands I had to go east for under a column titled East. Did the same for each direction. That way I knew I was grouping errands together in the most efficient way. I've driven so EXTREMELY little in the last couple of years that I don't group errands like that anymore. For both '22 and '23, I literally only filled my car up 2 and a half times each year. I have things delivered now. But that's primarily groceries. This is my 4th no-spend year. I stopped filling up a sink with any water to wash dishes. I spray water over the dirty dishes for a split second, and drench the dish cloth. Then I put a sparce amount of soap on it (people waste so much soap!), and use it to wash dishes. If the cloth gets cold or the soap suds die down, I'll re-wet and re-soap the dish cloth. While rincing, I use the very least amount of water to get the soap off. What I really do enjoy is making "dish rack sculptures!" No matter how many dishes there are, I like getting them all into one draining rack. That has been a competition at times! 😄 I compete with myself every month to see if I can get the water bill (plus electricity and gas bills) lower than they were the month before. I love that "game!" AAA will do price comparisons for you, and I believe, make sure you get the best deal. I haven't used that service, but I plan to. Definitely re-gift. What a fun video! Hope Hope is feeling better!!!
@lucyb9320
@lucyb9320 8 ай бұрын
My favorite thing is the clearance bins at Kroger. Husband thinks it’s alright but when I make an excel spreadsheet to show the savings conversion and he really finds that interesting haha.
@malibu405
@malibu405 7 ай бұрын
He's adorable. Many comments on this already, but interactions between dad and son here, is just beautiful. They're reactions are genuine joy.
@barbarawilliams67685
@barbarawilliams67685 8 ай бұрын
So great to see Phil! I continue to pray for Hope By the way, I remember my dad talking about a family member who lived in Cuba! I was born in Hartford Il. and lived in Alton many years before my family moved to Fl.
@jacquefessenden9570
@jacquefessenden9570 8 ай бұрын
Good show! Phil you did a great job! Tell Hopw we miss her!
@kristiemichalski5152
@kristiemichalski5152 8 ай бұрын
I hurt my knee tripping over a chair in the dark so I always tell myself to turn on the light!
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Yes, very important,
@leisure057blank3
@leisure057blank3 8 ай бұрын
I don’t say how much I saved because I would never pay full price to start with.
@brianpulliam1100
@brianpulliam1100 8 ай бұрын
I remember having world book encyclopedia and child craft books when I grew up. I also did not have Internet growing up.
@EFN86
@EFN86 8 ай бұрын
My minimalism wars with my fugalism. Especially when it comes to my kitchen appliances. Even though I can cook it all on the stove, I just save so much more cooking it in an appliance. Especially if I found that appliance while out doing a little retail therapy 😅 my bread machines are $6 second hand shop finds. Nothing wrong with mix and match cups. If one breaks, you just go find another fun one. My tea cups are the same. With 6 kids, it's just easier. When they do drop their tea cup or mug, we just go out and hunt down a new one for them at the thrift store. Most of my furniture is thrift finds or even better free from friends who are buying new 😅
@paulacrocker9019
@paulacrocker9019 8 ай бұрын
Continued prayers for Hope!
@tamara1565
@tamara1565 8 ай бұрын
my dad used to add up the groceries on a box of cereal and add in the tax. I definitely cannot bring myself to buy new for most items.
@tracybishop7792
@tracybishop7792 8 ай бұрын
It was great to see you two together. Nice to see that Philip has embraced being frugal.
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@denisedurham9385
@denisedurham9385 8 ай бұрын
Clothing is not made well like it used to be unless you pay too much money.
@annoravetz5908
@annoravetz5908 8 ай бұрын
This is why thrift shopping pays you back. The clothes are older and better-made, plus a lot cheaper being used clothing.
@denisedurham9385
@denisedurham9385 8 ай бұрын
@@annoravetz5908 unfortunately not in my area.
@robertadunaway7030
@robertadunaway7030 8 ай бұрын
In High School I borrowed a dress a friend wore in a wedding to wear to Prom my Junior year.
@pamelaj25
@pamelaj25 8 ай бұрын
Wow... All this time I proudly declared that I'm cheap when I could have said that "I'm frugal". The only 2 things that I didn't do is wash baggies. However, I have reused gallon bags to cover a new bag that goes into the freezer. I have never done a clothing swap. I have a very good income. I was an Accountant, CPA and an Auditor for the State for nearly 20 years before I became disabled from a surgery. I really cannot look at any transaction without doing a cost benefit. If you came to my house you would never believe that I am just frugal. I love to cook and can and to be honest, we live high on the hog because I am CHEAP. Lol
@sherrywilliams7480
@sherrywilliams7480 8 ай бұрын
Hi Larry and Phillip, I pray you're all doing well. I have just taken your frugality test and it's finally official. MY NAME IS SHERRY, AND I'M FRUGAL ! WHEW ! Glad I got that out, hahaha. I love being frugal. It's so much fun to brag about specials and sales that I find. Thanks for sharing this, "test". It was definitely fun. Larry, on the storage bags, I have a little tip for you. I found one of those little umbrella clotheslines that typically are used for drying lingerie in the bathroom, at the goodwill. They have a hook to hang over the shower rod, and built in clothespins. I got mine for ,89 ¢, and I love it. Of course I don't use it in the bathroom because of germs. I also found one of those tension curtain rods at the goodwill the same day, for .69¢. I put the curtain rod just inside my open pantry doorway, and hang the clothesline on the rod, then, I clip the washed, bags turned inside out and upside down to dry. It works very well, and it's out of the way. I have hung it outside, on my back porch banister, on a hot day that's not real windy, to dry them quicker. Not bad for $1.58. Have a blessed day, and please say hi and speedy recovery to Hope, for me. 🤗
@valdamarielegault1907
@valdamarielegault1907 8 ай бұрын
Phil is simply adorable! Great parenting. Prayers for healing dear Hope! We all miss you! 😘
@larryware1
@larryware1 8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@armslengthaway
@armslengthaway 8 ай бұрын
Sadly, now some of the thrift stores cost just as much as new . When there are sales or out of season clearances I definitely like getting new.
@hollynelson543
@hollynelson543 8 ай бұрын
Hello Hope if your watching. Prayers for your healing❤
@plsjjrg3285
@plsjjrg3285 8 ай бұрын
Haha, love the phone!! Hope, prayers for a quick recovery!
@maryannowens133
@maryannowens133 8 ай бұрын
Hey guys… doing a great job! Get well Hope!
@gurkamalkaur3207
@gurkamalkaur3207 8 ай бұрын
Love this video. Father and Son combo. We have been at 60 degrees of less and grown quite accustom to it
@debbiegnagey2095
@debbiegnagey2095 8 ай бұрын
Enjoyed this so much! Phil did a great job and is so nice! I hope he will come back again when Hope is well!
@dominicfong6341
@dominicfong6341 8 ай бұрын
Handsome father & son.
@dawncierelli1510
@dawncierelli1510 8 ай бұрын
I have used comics and brown paper to wrap for years and people just love getting the comics as their gift wrap
@kl3258
@kl3258 8 ай бұрын
Excellent job Phil!! This has been one of my favorite episodes!! Makes me feel a bit more “normal” in my “fiercely frugal ways!!”
@melindastookey3831
@melindastookey3831 8 ай бұрын
Most of my and my husband's clothes are over a decade old, thrift store bought, or hand me downs and I've repaired my sweaters and cardigans lots
@keebler5064
@keebler5064 8 ай бұрын
My kids used to call my style “craptacular”! They said because I got a bunch of crap from yard sales, thrift stores and hand-me-downs and made them look spectacular! Lol😂 my favorite 4-letter word is free! I’m not cheap, but I’m pretty frugal.
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