6 REALISTIC WAYS to Cut the Cost of Living Alone- Saving Money with Frugal Living

[@esteeb42]

I am a 61-year-old widow. I am living in the home that my husband and I purchased around 25 years ago. We moved in here when our son was around 13 and our daughter 11. It is a 1600 square foot house. I won't go into why selling it wouldn't be feasible at this time but basically I have decided to stay here for now. Partly because my son is staying here with me short-term and helping pay for the expenses. However in the year that I lived here alone I would close off the space I was not using and close the heating and air conditioning vents to those rooms. I would use a portable heater and Window AC for my bedroom. I did minimal laundry and was careful with water usage. This helped cut down my expenses a lot

[@cathystewart2268]

I’m a big believer in simplifying my menu. Each week I make a big pot of oat groats or steel-cut oats in the Instant Pot followed by a week’s worth of brown rice. Then I’ll make some type of bean. On Sunday night I make a big pot of soup. Breakfast is oats and fruit, lunch is soup, salad and bread, dinner is rice, frozen vegetables and beans with different types of ethnic flavorings. Super cheap and super easy. And a hint for the heated mattress cover. Mine has two zones with two controllers. I only plug in one. I sleep on only half the bed, so I only heat half the bed.

[@KateKaden]

Love this Cathy!

[@lindap.p.1337]

Obviously you are not diabetic as I am.

[@cathystewart2268]

@@lindap.p.1337 Nope. That’s another benefit of a whole food, low fat plant based diet. It’s not only super cheap, it prevents and reverses type 2 diabetes ❤

[@rhondajo3]

@@cathystewart2268 ❤

[@brendaclement6753]

@@cathystewart2268 so true

[@sjbutler2330]

I've lived alone for over 25 years and am pretty good with this. Went thru divorce and decided to stay single. I've saved my money over the years, been frugal and know how to cook, so that's no problem. Own my own home, drive a 14 year old Honda fit car, and as a senior now I find that home repairs...etc take big bites out of $ my budget. But luckily I'm prepared due to wise and safe investments. Love your video Kate 💙 Sandra Jo

[@KateKaden]

Sandra Jo! LOVED reading this! Thank you for sharing!

[@kristidarnbrough695]

Hi! I have a 2014 Honda Fit! Aren’t they the best?? I love my girl!

[@debbiewilson4123]

​@@kristidarnbrough695 gots me a 2011 Honda Fit! Super reliable!!!!

[@sarahb9106]

@@kristidarnbrough695 i have a 2005 toyota yaris sorry they are the best #mymunripgavemelol

[@MsDoglover02]

Money talk! I love living alone and prepare one breakfast to have all week. I usually make 2-3 meals to rotate all week and/or freeze portions.

[@KateKaden]

Love this!

[@deranaomi]

I don't know how to cook for one person, so what I do is I cook for 2-4 and then freeze the leftovers for other meals. I had major surgery a couple of months ago and was able to provide "TV dinners" for my whole recovery period :)

[@christinamacdonald4966]

Money Talk - love your videos. Frugality brings freedom. It's a great stress reliever. I want to avoid financial stress. Frugality is such a game changer for me. It's opened my eyes to all the ways we can waste money without realising. 'Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without'. ❤😊

[@gtakween]

YES to the heated mattress pad! Have used 1 for years. An added bonus is that the heat really soothes my arthritic joints. My suggestion is to cover the pad with a moisture resistant (not plastic) mattress protector. My husband was ill for many years prior to his passing. The protector kept the pad clean whenever he had a bout of vomiting or spilling liquids. Made cleaning up a lot easier.

[@KateKaden]

YES!!! Thank you. (I'm so sorry about the passing of your husband.)

[@kamloopscruiser874]

Money Talk: so helpful Kate! Recent widow, retired pensioner here. 1- eat the same thing every day, tweak a little 0:56 I batch cook my oatmeal, bacon or sausage and wash blueberries or grapes ready to eat all week with my breakfast eggs. I prepour a month of supplements at a time. I batch eggs - hard boiled or as a breakfast casserole. 2- create a store cupboard 3:05 food set aside for quick meals. I buy tuna, rotel diced tomatoes and Mac and cheese on sale. Combine for a fast meal with protein, carb and a veggie all shelf stable. I buy & freeze meat in portions for a couple of meals and use my air fryer option on my insta pot. I freeze leftovers for another fast meal. I buy fresh veggies for the week but have some sauerkraut, frozen and tinned veggies on hand in case. 3 04:52 invest in a heated mattress pad especially if you live alone and or keep the heating turned down. body pillow 8:15 4 check your benefits 9:03 from work - and if on a pension like me - check those benefits too 5 11:41 Know when to say No! To yourself. Is it in the budget or not? 6 13:16 do a happiness audit so you spend on the things that make you happy and reduce or eliminate the things that don’t.

[@lateshachurney5965]

I shop for 99% of my groceries once a month. About two weeks after the big shopping trip I may get 25.00 to 30.00 worth of anything I may be out of. I have yet to turn my heat on. Trying to hold out awhile longer. Lately I have been using a heated up fabric rice bag in the bottom of my bed. Really helps. And I batch cook for my week every Sunday.

[@lindadorman2869]

Buying food for one person is a challenge. As I get older, I just can't eat as much as I used to. Instead of a bowl of soup, I only want a cup. And no more big plates of pasta, beans or rice either. Now I cook a meal that lasts for 2-3 days. I prefer fresh vegetables instead of frozen so I roast cauliflower, broccoli, potatoes, carrots, etc....eat a small portion and blitz the rest into soup. That extra pasta, beans or rice gets thrown into the soup too. Add crusty bread and top with shredded cheese, sour cream or drizzle chili oil.

[@rhondajo3]

Wonderful!

[@katz20200]

I have a heater cat! She gets under the covers & generates lots of heat!

[@gypsybelle4757]

Those are the best! My orange tabby was mine for years.

[@KateKaden]

Cats are the BEST!

[@dnorris4733]

Flannel sheets and menopause cures the cold nights lol. I do love flannel sheets though, they don't feel as cold when you first get into bed. I usually cook extra on Sunday so I can enjoy leftovers a couple days during the week. Bake a chicken breast and use the cooked meat for other things. I like making chicken soup - just cook noodles and some carrots - add chicken bouillon, and chicken meat and voila! Done in 15 minutes!

[@KateKaden]

My Mom LOVES her flannel sheets! (And I'm pretty sure I'm nearing perimenopause so I'm almost there! LOL!) Donna, I'm always so happy to see you and I hope you have a wonderful weekend:)

[@marep5597]

I lived alone from 22 to 28. Those were wonderful years! Now that I’m a senior citizen and haven’t lived alone for decades I don’t think it would be as easy. But if I ever have to do it again I hope I could adjust and learn to enjoy it.

[@KateKaden]

Hi Mare!!!!!

[@lavayuki]

I have actually been living alone for most of my life, since about age 21. Im 32 and plan on staying alone as I don’t want marriage or kids. I am indeed the type who eats the same stuff everyday day, as I can’t really cook and don’t have much interest in food as such. I also use a heated mattress pad, and I also have a heated blanket on my couch, as I don’t really turn the heating on living in an electric heating only flat which doesn’t get cold enough to put the heating on. I also wash dishes my hand and hand laundry, as dishwashers and dryers just guzzle electricity, and the water bill is much less than electricity units so works out cheaper. I have my mattress pad connected via an alexa plug with timers, so I never have to forget to turn it on or off as it automatically does it.

[@KateKaden]

Love this! Thanks for sharing with us. I'm so glad you're here. Happy Frugal Friday! Have an amazing weekend.

[@nancykay4128]

I love that idea you shared about the happiness audit! It’s all about prioritizing

[@KateKaden]

Absolutely! Thank you Nancy!

[@gypsybelle4757]

I love my body pillow! ❤ And living alone in my small place. It’s like 1/2 zone and perfect for just me and the kitties! Thank you for representing living alone as a normal and even great thing! 😊❤

[@Solomumtoone]

I love talking about money and frugal living too it can really help sharing different ideas x

[@KateKaden]

Absolutely!!!

[@marthaosborne9625]

Loved these tips. I’m a widow and live alone, so this is helpful. Thank you. MONEY TALK

[@KateKaden]

You are very welcome Martha! Always thrilled to see you! HAPPY FRUGAL FRIDAY!

[@terryhenderson424]

Of all the heated blankets, throws, wrap around, etc... I agree , the heated mattress pad is the way to go. It seems as if the heated mattress pads are better quality and last much longer. Now...if you put a microfiber blanket or throw over the top of the sheet and under your body it is all the warmer.

[@KateKaden]

LOVE! YESSS!!!

[@rosamondhazell2149]

Money talks ❤️I live alone and love it. I vary one meal different ways for eg ground turkey would be tacos one meal, turkey and rice with sweet potatoes fries another , ground turkey and salad . They all feel like different dishes !!!thank you for the topic.

[@Its_Ev]

I have RA and I was waking up constantly with very stiff hips. I got a pregnancy body pillow (the giant U shaped one that encapsulates your whole body lol) and it was a game changer! Also definitely keeps you warmer

[@KateKaden]

YASSSS!!!!!! Love!!!

[@celestebarrentine3922]

Money talk!! I talk about budgeting with my 2 younger ones.... my oldest already follows their money pretty carefully.

[@melissamoore9764]

Money talk! I live alone and I love it! Get to do what I want to do and get to go where I want to go . Eat what I love. Today I went to my favorite store. The Dollar Tree. Even though it's 1.25 and they have a plus section - it helps me save money. I went to Aldi too. I order my groceries from Kroger and get delivery once or twice a month. I love to shop in person at Aldi. I will be getting a body pillow Kate. Thank you for suggesting this. Will be one of my Christmas presents to me from me. I won't need the heated mattress pad. I am going through menopause and have horrible hot flashes. I don't run the heat in the winter. I would burn up. 😂 Right now it's Friday night and I am relaxing . I can watch all the videos on KZbin I want to. I really love your videos Kate. I watch Hope and Larry- Under the Median - and I love them too. They focus on family more which is wonderful. With you I can get living alone videos too. Thank you for sharing your videos with us Kate. Have a wonderful weekend 💜

[@KateKaden]

Melissa, love this comment so much!!! (and love Hope & Larry too!) This all just sounds so wonderful. Thank you for sharing! (and you'll love the body pillow!)

[@mistycharlesehley4544]

My hot flashes went away as soon as i stopped eating processed food.

[@cherylbarth6286]

Hey, Kate! Definitely love talking about money! When you were talking about insurance benefits at work, I wanted to say that folks who are already retired or over 65 and have a Medicare Advantage Plan need to check their benefits there, or now that it's open enrollment, shop for the best benefits. Because I have a "chronic condition", I've been getting $50/month towards food, in addition to $145/quarter for over-the-counter benefits, Silver Sneakers membership (free Basic gym membership), and my plan was also paying for the service for my medical alert pendant. Some of those benefits are going away in my current plan, so I'm switching to another one for 2025 that is going to give me $75/month for food and $175/quarter for OTC, plus the Silver Sneakers, PLUS I'm going to be getting $5/month back on my Medicare Part B! I'm in Florida, but I'm sure there are plans in other states that are similar. So be sure to shop around!

[@KateKaden]

Thank you so much Cheryl!

[@terryhenderson424]

When ive lived alone ive treated the kitchen, the food, and the larder opposite of Kate; and yes I've used the stockpot, Foley food mill, stand mixer, and even the pantry shelves as living space room decor. A decent fridge and freezer have been a part of my renting decision too. Ive treated dishes with 4 and 6 servings as batch and freezer meal cooking; cooking out of the cook books for 1 or 2 is actually pretty expensive. With an eye on a potential move when renting, ive stocked the kitchen cooking items and food for frugal living just like you see on the frugal living, prepp, housewife maven utubes etc... BTW - Use plastic wrap for freezing portioned items. Wrap tightly but add either a second wrap or enough to wrap the item in 2 or 3 layers. It works for short term freezing in the refridgerator freezer from less than a week to about 3 months. Use repurposed bread bags to keep your portioned items gathered or to freeze larger volumes.

[@Back-handedLuck-ul7ms]

My deep freezer is in my living room. Occasionally I see raised eyebrows when new people come over, but no one yet has turned down an invitation for dinner. 😁

[@terryhenderson424]

@@Back-handedLuck-ul7ms That's when you find a drape that goes to the floor, maybe find a centerpiece of some sort, and turn it into a table when company is over.

[@Back-handedLuck-ul7ms]

That is a great idea, but old now and I guess I've reached the point where I just don't care. (I have a homemade cover over my coffee table and store several boxes of canned goods under it and use so many other "hidden" places for my books, kitchen appliances not often used . And I served Thanksgiving dinner for 21 family and friends with particle board sheets atop saw horses covered with white bed sheets and multiple turkeys,p(cooked , baked for 4 days prior. I think it was ok because there were very few leftovers. Only reason we didn't do it in the garage is we had just moved in and had very little actual furniture). I jyst read my own comment and I think it may have sounded offensive. Definitely not meant that way. I do think that is a wonderful idea and honestly wish I'd thought of it.

[@terryhenderson424]

@@Back-handedLuck-ul7ms It didn't come over as offensive at all! Great ideas.

[@conniechuha3113]

I get a free vet checkup for 1 pet through my medical insurance. $360 towards tests and vaccines. Game changer!

[@KateKaden]

YASSS!!!!

[@mellosings6180]

Thats awesome. Just found chat assistance w a vet w Chewy! Free consult. And recommendations for a rash. Instead of running to the vet for $300 just for them to tell you to buy a shampoo. 🤦🏽‍♀️Im really happy they offer that service for non emergencies and $19.99 for a video chat for 20 minutes.

[@adrianaschroeder8146]

Money talk! I’m single and my fur kids make me happy:-). So I’m a homebody if I’m not at work.

[@KateKaden]

HECK YES!!!

[@leannbl9701]

As a less expensive alternative, a heated throw blanket will cover the mattress enough to heat the bed. I turn mine on to preheat while I get ready for bed. So nice to not heat the entire house.

[@terrymintle7230]

I have a couple of heated blankets , one for my chair amd one for my bed.

[@KateKaden]

YASS!!! Feels so good and keeps us so warm!

[@marlenegearon4709]

Have you ever tried bagels, cream cheese, and deli meat like thinly sliced ham, turkey, or chicken nuked for 30 seconds? So good.

[@KateKaden]

No, but now I want to try it!!! Thanks Marlene!

2 meals a day: - breakfast is always the same. I love it and don't feel the need to have something different - diner: I batch cook the same base for 4 days and change veggies/herbs/spices... every day depending on what I have available (or fancy that day) in my house. Rice, chickpea, spelt, rye, barley, quinoa, lentil, and couscous are in my regular rotation. I buy them in bulk so there is always food in the house to make basic, delicious meals. I don't need to eat "fancy" meal, new recipes. Just my basics. I don't buy new ingredients I never tried before. There are restaurants to try new things.

[@KateKaden]

Love this!

[@franciscomendez8015]

Be alone is the best choice, a lots of time to get closer to God. No noise, no drama, no fighting, is just perfect life. I don't plan to get married never in my life is to much headaches. Just eat, sleep, exercise and be strong for the second coming of Jesus Christ....

[@KateKaden]

Love this:)

[@rhondajo3]

❤

[@mistycharlesehley4544]

I love this!!

[@Mrsmadison45]

I had a total left hip replacement this past May, i have to sleep with a pillow between my knees, also side sleeper, ❤

[@littlebug1026]

i hate a warm bed! i like it nice and cold in the house. i leave my house on 59-61 in the winter.

[@lylagray9669]

I love these tips. I lived alone in college and LOVED it. I have gotten out of the habit of not doing take out (fast food) and this month's tracker has really opened my eyes that I need to cut way back (I did cut way back in September, so I know it is possible 🙂). When I moved into the house I am in now, the previous owner left an armoire that my hubby and I decided to use as a 'pantry'. We have one shelf for the dog stuff, one shelf of all our spices and one shelf of 'stock ups'. The two shelfs (behind closed doors) have some extra baking stuff and extra 'stock up' stuff that doesn't look 'pretty' enough to be left out 😆

[@KateKaden]

LYLA!!!! Always so happy to read your comments! HAPPY FRUGAL FRIDAY!

[@lylagray9669]

@@KateKaden Happy Frugal Friday to you too! This weekend will be a no spend for me (have to get groceries, but NOTHING else)

[@gypsybelle4757]

I love my body pillow! ❤ And living alone in my small place. It’s like 1/2 zone and perfect for just me and the kitties! Thank you for representing living alone as a normal and even great thing! 😊❤ Also Money Talk! Ty!

[@KateKaden]

YASSS!!!! LOVE!

[@jeannetteshahenkari265]

Hi! Kate, sorry I missed the premier this morning. I am away on a girls weekend. Thanks for another great video. Even though I am away… I will be tracking my spending.❤

[@KateKaden]

I hope you are having the best girls weekend ever!!! Always so happy to see your comments!

[@lynnbrown6485]

my daughter is 41 and lives alone in an apartment now and one of the things that makes her happy is her two dogs. I think one is enough but heck, what do I know!

[@KateKaden]

LOL!!!! :)

[@emmahope2601]

Happiest on hikes/walking and free community events

[@jonnaborosky8836]

I can understand the want for electric mattress pads and blankets. I've never used them or felt the need to. I use either flannel or fleece sheets. I use at least one fleece blanket and then another blanket made out of heavy fleece and lamb's wool together. If it's really cold, I'll use a thickly quilted duvet on top of that. I keep the heat off at night until it freezes. Then, I keep it just above freezing inside so the pipes don't burst. When I get up, I turn the heat up to 64-65° and wear fleece until it heats up. As long as my nose isn't cold, I'm fine. I've lived alone for decades and decades... about 40 years and I LOVE IT!!! I can't believe how fortunate I am that I've been able to do it!!!❤❤❤ Before that, I was married and I've had a couple of house mates for short periods, but I LOVE being able to have all the time and space I want and need. When I want to be around people, I have family and friends.

[@SassySue67]

Toasted bagel with cream cheese and grape jelly, YUM😊. My house has three zones, so nice to be able to only put heat on in the area being used. Money talk 😊😊

[@KateKaden]

YASSS Sue!

[@sheilafreisthler4421]

I take at least one day a month to make different soups. Chili, beef vegetable, chicken & noodles, carrot, squash, etc. I then freeze in individual portions. Super easy to pull out one in the morning to thaw in time for supper. I also make a big batch of oatmeal or cornmeal mush to have for breakfast. I add nuts and dried fruit to each for variety. I also hard boil eggs to eat with a sandwich for lunch. Makes my life as a widow much easier.

[@mellosings6180]

Thank you for sharing all of these ideas to help one another. I buy juice powder drink mixes. And line up the fridge w glass bottles of premixed drinks. We get to have something other than water without spending a ton on expensive juice or soft drinks. And you can make cold fruit tea sugar free too instead of the powder mixes. They are refreshing in the summer.

[@Mrsmadison45]

Absolutely Heated Mattress pad, Southeastern Indiana 🙋‍♀️🇺🇸

[@KateKaden]

Feels so good to get into bed! :)

[@MariaGarcia-gj5ie]

Pasta, rice and beans, Italian sausages and chicken are my basics. Can make different variations!

[@kimbo62]

Money talk !! I lived alone for 4 years and it was heaven 🙌 Then my son split with his girlfriend and came back home at 24 😮.....finding it tricky to mould this generation to share the frugal ways of life 🤔😳🤦‍♀️ love the happiness audit!! Im happy having some peace with a coffee and a good book 📖 so from now on going to cut something else to allow this happiness to continue 😊 😂

[@KateKaden]

Thank you for sharing with us! So glad you've here:)

[@joycegonzales4994]

Money talk is vital. It’s an of security

[@arthurmantzouris4413]

Money Talk....I love talking about Money and budgeting and saving money...Kate....😊😊😊😊

[@KateKaden]

Meeee tooo! Happy Frugal Friday!

[@virginiashepherd7157]

The way I save money is look for free samples. I also look at the backs of products I use everyday to find the phone number or website to call or email the company. I tell them how much I love their products. Most companies will send coupons for a free full size product, cents off coupons and/or samples.

[@KateKaden]

Thanks for sharing with us Virginia! So glad you're here!

[@Madison-i3h]

Tacossss are an amazing meal to repeat. You can do different veggie toppings like fried peppers and onions one day, lettuce and tomatoes another day with bulk ground beef. Oatmeal is a great and cheap breakfast

[@KateKaden]

LOVE tacos:)

[@Madison-i3h]

@@KateKaden ☺️ thanks for the videos and ideas and support. We need it right now for the next few years. Just watched a video on the US debt crisis and it is terrifying for regular folks

[@joannapatterson4625]

I make a homemade soup or stew every week and portion it in small containers to freeze. I always have extra beans, rice, potatoes made. Breakfast is always some kind of oats. I’m never bored

[@janefromthecountry1820]

Kate, I love the color of your home siding. A shade of green. We chose white 24 years ago, and its very neutral. You also have a beautiful view standind on your wood patio. We have a cement slab off the back of our home. Its low maintenance. I still like it ok. I plan to buy flannel sheets for cold weather. Not sure i want electric mattress pad, but will consider it. New subscriber. I am a Dave Ramsey follower also. ❤

[@GypsysMom]

Living alone, I quit using a clothes dryer 20 years ago. Clothes last longer being air dried, and I love saving money on electricity.

[@KateKaden]

Thank you for sharing with us GypsysMom!

[@terryhenderson424]

Pick up a couple of books from the library aimed at people who want to learn how to sell things. Leave ALL your payment instruments or capabilities at home then visit a place like a rent-a-center on your own without any extra people and ask about rent to own. Or, visit a car lot to look at cars. Furniture places are another good place to visit.. DO NOT sign anything, DO NOT give them even your address, and if they put a pen in your hand put it down like a hot potato. Explore and experience some of the standard sales techniques. Both single men and women often get the sales treatment. With the info from the books aimed at making sales, begin watching utube, TV, and printed ads from a different perspective. Hone your awareness.

[@terryhenderson424]

If you have student loans, definitely check to find out if your compensation package has anything that helps pay student loans; an amazing number of people are unaware. Also, check to see what additional training and education benefits are offered.

[@KateKaden]

Good idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@TracyG-h1u]

Money talk!!! Your videos are so helpful & enjoy learning more about you & your life as well. You being transparent with your audience is amazing!!! Thanks again for all the amazing tips!!! That heated mattress pad is awesome! 😄

[@KateKaden]

Thank you so much!!

[@kristidarnbrough695]

Money talk! Love your videos! You are inspiring!

[@KateKaden]

Thanks so much!!

[@kaitlinobrien243]

Happiness Audit 🎉❤🎉. The best!! I am recovering from radiation n chemo for a cancerous tumor. The side effects are tough. Happiness Audit hell yes! Fantastic cancer care in my Canadian city and the love of my family ❤🎉❤🎉. Thank you Kate ❤🎉❤

[@KateKaden]

Kaitlin! You've GOT THIS! Side effects must be so tough...but NOT AS TOUGH AS YOU:) I'm sending you all the recovering vibes and please know I'm always so happy to see you and I know you will conquer this! Love, Kate

[@loririvera5747]

Thank you Kate for all those tips, Happy Thanksgiving!!

[@cindymazzara356]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful tips. Wishing you all the best!!

[@KateKaden]

Thank you so much!

[@Mrsmadison45]

We do not do cream cheese, we love butter real that is. With Aunt Millies blueberry bagels toasted ❤

[@jules4911]

Kate, have you ever shared in more detail via a video of your meal plans for the week? I'm bigtime into remaking and repurposing stuff and would love more ideas!

[@jules4911]

For example, I like doing a couple days worth of quesadillas. So chicken & cheese one night and a bean & avocado one the next night. With salsa both days. Or making up a lot of pasta and then having it with red sauce & meatballs one night and then a different kind of sauce with veggies the next.

[@Mrsmadison45]

We keep the house heat down its digital so easy to fix and forget, then a heated throw oh yes to watch tv ❤

[@gwendoline9247]

Bonjour de France 🇨🇵 Kate! Avec les oeufs on peut réaliser aussi ce que j'ai appelé des "croques au fromage" au four, c'est économique et rapide à faire, accompagné d'une salade verte, ou de carottes râpées à la vinaigrette par exemple : c'est assez frugal mais ça cale bien l'estomac ! 😋 C'est comme 1 "croque-monsieur" (bien frenchy), mais sans jambon, genre: restant de frigo. Il faut 1 tranche de pain de mie par "croque", du beurre ou margarine pour tartiner (légèrement) le pain de mie, du fromage râpé de son choix (généralement du gruyère), et 1 oeuf suffit pour 2 ou 3 tranches de 🍞 selon leur taille. Il faut 1 peu de lait aussi et sel, poivre, herbes séchées (ciboulette, thym, romarin etc...). Le pain en tranches et le fromage râpé se congèlent: c'est pratique, et on peut les sortir juste au moment de faire cette recette ! Donc il suffit de poser quelques tranches sur 1 papier sulfurisé (papier cuisson), lui-même posé sur la grille du four, même surgelé ça ne gêne pas, et étaler 1 peu de beurre dessus (très fine couche). Dans 1 bol il suffit de battre à la fourchette 1 oeuf + 1 peu de fromage râpé + 1 peu de sel (le fromage est déjà salé), et poivre avec environ 2 cuillères de lait. C'est la garniture ! Enfin il reste à déposer 1 ou 2 cuillerées de garniture à l'oeuf sur chaque tranche de pain et mettre sous le grill! ♨️ ATTENTION ça brûle vite il faut rester à côté ! En quelques minutes c'est doré et croustillant 😛: les enfants adorent !

[@KateKaden]

Bonjour Gwendoline!!! Merci!!!

[@pigletsbank437]

Looking forward to tomorrows video!

[@KateKaden]

Can't wait!

[@kristidarnbrough695]

I was soooo excited to see that little red dot! Kate posted another video! But no… it’s like a Christmas present under the tree on Dec 23!!

[@KateKaden]

@@kristidarnbrough695 🤣🤣

[@wandahall4435]

Kate and Kaden ❤❤❤😮😮😮😊😊😊 Great ideas 💡

[@KateKaden]

Thank you! 😊

[@Crystal-il3jl]

TOTALLY money talk! ❤

[@KateKaden]

YASSSSS!!!!!! Good morning Crystal!

[@Joan-o5r]

Hi Kate I've been absent from KZbin for like a month or so and I'm just getting started today catching up on my favorite KZbinrs.... And you are the second person that had mentioned a heated mattress pad.... Maybe that's something I really do need to look into then

[@iamtrudes]

Love the happiness audit idea!

[@KateKaden]

Thank you! It really helps to narrow down what to prioritize:)

[@iamtrudes]

@@KateKaden I do a gratitude journal each day, but a happiness audit is amazing, as we often focus on what makes us unhappy and spend money trying to figure it out. I recently worked out that walking nature tracks with my dog and going for bike rides makes me supremely happy. I ditched my $1600 a year gym membership. I live in Brisbane Australia and live alone (mostly). I host international language students to top up the bank balance and get happiness from learning about different cultures.

[@annmarie1758]

I don't need a heated mattress pad, BUT, my feet are always cold. Maybe I will get a foot warmer. I don't want to turn the heat up for that small part of my body that's cold!

[@sandrafromscotland]

@annmarie1758 how about a hot water bottle for your feet?

[@JudithMcPheron-pb9lv]

Great inspiration and really like reading all the great K-Squad member's input. Genius! ❤🎉❤

[@KateKaden]

YASS!!! ❤

[@ibislife]

I make sandwiches for work at home. When I buy the topping - hey - that is what I eat that week, or until its eaten up. For example, roasbeef, smoked salmon with cream cheese, salami with cream cheese... and pickles, salads, saladressing. I guess my sandwiches would cost a fortune if I were to buy them. Dinners, when I'm alone, I am happy if I make a big batch of something, and freeze portion sizes. Dont have to eat the same thing every night, if you freeze leftovers. Breakfasts is toasted bread with honey and a glass of orange juice - every single day. And i make a Coffee Latte at home, and bring it in a thermal cup - for my long commute to work. Once a week I treat myself to a barista coffee at my work. It is very cheap though. $2! 🤩

[@KateKaden]

Love this!

[@KerryJames-l6z]

My body pillow is my mink blanket wich I wrap myself around my cat is my bed warmer love idea to eat same things using single ingredients

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

When did you watch me through my window?😅 .. Alone. Content. Heat not on yet (wood heat with electric backup).. Food: 1C beans daily (variety). Tortillas. Veggies. Pasta.

[@KateKaden]

HAHAH!!!! Love this!

[@kathleenpayne1991]

Take those mini bagels and put sauce and cheese on them bake and have pizza bites

[@KateKaden]

YUMMMM!!!!!

[@georgiahamilton4346]

Going to Maine makes me happy :)

[@carolynbyrd5656]

Great advice. " Money Talk "

[@connielupe7984]

I love all your tips! I definitely stretched out my meals.

[@KateKaden]

Thank you Connie!

[@vondabryant3842]

Good points. TFS

[@CurlyQxyz]

I freaking love your videos ❤❤ thank you

[@KateKaden]

Thank you tons! I appreciate you endlessly! THANK You!!!!

[@paulsargeant3764]

Kate, im not sure if ive already mentioned this. At the end of November I will be debt free. I will get a big paycheck that includes a payrise backdated to July. Im going to use it all to clear my debt. I will have to take some cash from savings to cover my bills. I will be free. x

[@KateKaden]

THIS IS SOOOO EXCITING!!! Oh my goodness, this is next MONTH!!! YESSSS! Congratulations!

[@mistycharlesehley4544]

Great job! What an inspiration you are!

[@barbaramatarazzo4269]

Money talk your the best🎉

[@KateKaden]

Thank you so much Barbara!!!

[@MadisonBriggsArtchick]

You look ADORABLE today!

[@KateKaden]

Thank you so much!

[@shirleyjones6081]

Oh I'm 78 now and can't see to drive . Have a debilitating tremor.. H to set down to cook and do dishes. Have to set down to do most things. I have debilitating bone disease in my spine. The tremor I have is constant and debilitating also.

[@KateKaden]

Shirley, I'm so sorry! Sending you big prayers, virtual hugs and tons of positivity your way.

[@brantleychevesx2]

MONEY TALK - love your videos!!

[@KateKaden]

Thank you so much Brantley!

[@littlebug1026]

i wish you lived near me we would be pals. you are so sweet. thanks. i was a single mom my son is grown now. i am alone and pretty darn disabled. my life is a hot mess, i am a hot mess. take care!

[@kathleenpayne1991]

Not sure why it's not letting me comment as Gramma Katie but this is me . Hsppy Day friends

[@KateKaden]

HAPPY FRUGAL FRIDAY!!!!

[@terryhenderson424]

Humans are social creatures and we have to have social interaction; ideally beyond the workplace. When ive lived alone i have had music, news, or TV playing in the background. Stoney silence half the day or so when you are home isn't a good thing for most people. Along this thread, for goodness sake, don't fill your social interaction needs with shopping, eating out, clubbing, at the casino, etc... This is not to say dont shop, eat out, and all the things but in moderation. Male or female, consider clubbing or cocktail houring in a group and don't be too free with the information that will put someone at your doorstep.

[@cowgirl7288]

Great advice. After my divorce in my 40s, I would meet my dates out somewhere. A restaurant, movie , musium, theater, etc... I did not let them know where I lived. I was afraid of any weirdo stalker situations. When I was in my 20s, I rented a 3 bedroom house with 2 male friends. One night, my roommate ran a guy off for me. After 1 date, I didn't want to see him again. He wasn't taking "no" for an answer. It was a bit scary. The man I'm with now....I'm 60, we have been together 10 years, he was the only man who was empathic and respectful of my boundaries in the beginning. Therefore, he is the winner! LOL 🥰🥰🥰

[@gingerstrait836]

Money talk! ❤

[@KateKaden]

Good morning!

[@denisebolin-clark8826]

I live alone. I have stuff stored that I wouldn't eat every day, mac and cheese, canned stuff, cans of soup. It saves me from takeout when I dont want to cook and want something different.

[@KateKaden]

Yes! Perfect! :)

[@debbiedorsey2371]

Money talk ❤

[@jwoooooooo]

My food budget was so low when I lived alone... daMnn husband and kids 😂😂❤

[@KateKaden]

LOL!

[@KerryJames-l6z]

I love God family but love frugality am so gle 56

[@vernabryant2894]

I will cook extra then eat left overs for 2 or 3 days.I will also freeze left overs.

[@jackiemcos1407]

Ha ha ha! I’m sure Spooner wouldn’t mind a heated mattress or heated blanket for his side of the bed!!

[@vernabryant2894]

Good advice

[@KateKaden]

Thank you:)

[@adawilliams9791]

Money Talk!!!🎉

[@KateKaden]

Good morning Ada!

[@kirstenscholz4482]

Hello from Germany 🙂

[@KateKaden]

Hello Kirsten!!!

[@bjrudder8538]

Money talk.❤❤❤❤

[@wendyjohnson2685]

Money talk!!!💕💕💕

[@KateKaden]

Hi Wendy!