A Day in the Life PART 2 (Frugal Family of 8!)

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[@rayaamelia9262]

When me and my brother were younger we used to have baths together until we got to old. I think it's completely normal for young siblings to shower/ bathe together

[@saylorpartyof5]

Yes! My kids all bathed together until recently. My oldest (boy) is 6 and he now showers on his own but his sisters (4 & 2) will be taking baths together for awhile to come!

[@RubiesChannel]

My daughter and I will shower together if we are needing to get ready at the same time. Same with me and my hubs, conservative that water! Also if I am just taking a bath to soak the day away I offer my hot bath water to her before draining the water.

[@tracigresham7164]

Raya, same here too

[@alyssa_faith]

Saylor Party Of 5 yes. I feel like for sisters, etc it’s more normal but I never bathed with a boy aha

[@Sarah-xb5ec]

Up until the oldest was age 8 I think my siblings and I all bathed together, and when we got bigger we reused bath water. Now I shower with my daughter sometimes, and her father has done it too, but wearing a swimsuit. Kids will tell you when they're too old for this.

[@sandicrile3454]

I would love to see your cold storage room!

[@jessicaarmstrong782]

Me too!!

[@iffrarazaq1978]

and me❤

[@sydneym2341]

agree!

[@neoandlykkecat]

Me too.

[@sararazor982]

Yes!

[@cassandrahood1838]

Oh my gosh, I’m so glad I’m not the only one that saves napkins from take out 😂

[@lauralywade1411]

My mom always did when I was a kid I was so embarrassed now at 25 I take alottttt more than needed for my glovebox hahah!

[@sassypants7536]

I always keep them! They're so handy!

[@chasingraynbows]

Definitely not alone! I save the condiments too 😂

[@sassypants7536]

@@chasingraynbows yes i do as well. Lots of mini ketchups, jams etc :)

[@alyssa_faith]

cassandra hood napkins, forks, sauces. Anything for free is good! 😅🤣

[@aprilwilson3597]

Grocery pickup has saved me SO much money. I really didn’t realize how much I was impulse buying until I started doing that!! I’ve only been doing it for a couple of weeks and it’s already saved me almost $200 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@ELl_e..3]

True to a point EXCEPT I buy when there are excellent discount and clearance items that I wouldn't otherwise catch.

[@dayvaricci4677]

SAME!!!

[@kharris424]

My boyfriend and I save napkins too! We keep them in his car, and I often end up using them as tissues instead of buying those tiny little packs of tissues made for the car

[@arauth200]

Same! ❤

[@HoneyB021]

Kailey Harris Hi Sunshine 😀, try this & see if it helps 😀, take a sandwich ziplock bag, & put toilet paper in there for, the replacement of tissues. Lord Bless 💙 & 🤗 of 💚 Sandi 🌸🌷🌸

[@kellyerasmus5503]

I honestly don't know how you do it all while being pregnant too!! I need a nap by 10am and I only have one toddler🙈

[@carmenruiz2034]

Kelly Erasmus same I am exhausted mid day

[@kristin89]

I used to feel the same way when I had 1 or 2 little kids and would nap everyday. Now with 5 kids, I can got to bed at 10pm and wake up at 6:30am no problem without a nap. I think it’s because I never sit down so I don’t get tired 🤷‍♀️. I noticed if I start sitting, I feel more tired. I also drink a ton of water and caffinate as needed.

[@meaganrohler3636]

Often older kids can help out even more than cause more work (in someeee areas)

[@luckycatclaire6482]

“Our house is not new, it’s 20 years old” lol my house was built in 1890. Anyone else from the UK?

[@lornachapman1]

Yes! 1910 for me

[@susie7336]

Luckycat Claire Im from NYC 130 yr old house- I moved to San Diego. My house is 25 yrs old. I think of it as a new build.

[@Luralu85]

I have no idea for us, but I know ours was built in three different decades. So every time when they "finished"... lol we're totally sectioned up, except without proper function! Fun times! 😁

[@luckycatclaire6482]

Susana Sunshine yeah if my house was from 1989 I’d think it was brand new! That’s younger than me!

[@ngaiosbrain]

Yeah definitely agree 20 years old is a new build 🏡

[@Emmanuelle-rq7fo]

One day I found myself running out of my favourite SPF Cream. I could not squeeze out anymore product. I took some scissors and cut the tube. I was amazed on how much product was still in there. It lasted me another 2 weeks. Now I do this for everything from toothpaste to shampoo etc.....

[@maryangel4974]

This is a great tip! I do this and people make fun of me, but there can be a lot of product in those tubes so it really is worth it.

[@Nilesedge]

Mary Angel I do it too and people also made fun of me! It’s so worth it though because there’s tons more product in there, why waste it!

[@nariphondeth6423]

Me too !!! Especially with hand moisturiser. I use a Ikea clip (for bags of chips, etc...) to close the tube so it doesn't dry. Now I also empty them completely in a small jar so it's actually easier to use every time. People make fun of me too... until I tell them how much extra I get from it !

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

I always get every bit from a container, even if I have to use a big butcher knife......you can buy “mini rubber spatulas” online and at some wal-marts, they are made for condiment bottles, make up bottles, tubes and everything that’s hard to empty! Some plastic tubes and glass you just can’t get into. If I knew how to post a link I would but just type in mini last drop spatula or something like that. They are about $12 for 4 different sizes. I save napkins, containers and anything else I can reuse and everybody makes fun of me....but I’m debt free and have money in the bank and they are drowning in debt ! For some reason in this new “minimalist fad” society, people think if you save and reuse, you’re a hoarder 🥴 I do it not only to save money but to cut down on waste...reduce, reuse, recycle ♻️

[@Emmanuelle-rq7fo]

rnupnorthbrrr SM thank you for that, never thought of spatula to scrap them up. I used a knife lol Not ideal. I will take a look. 👍

[@MadisonHopperCleaning]

I would love to see how you are frugal when it comes to toys and how you organize them! My kid’s toys have taken over our home! 😬😬

[@kroggie7713]

The same trick Jordan uses with her clothes, works with toys. Divide them up in 3 piles, box 2 piles up, and put them away, leaving one to play with (be sure to leave out the favorite toy of each kid all the time). When you see the "out" pile has lost it's luster, box them up, put it away (while they are at school), and take out another (leave it for them to unpack). The kids will feel like they got new toys, be less "bored" with what they have and you'll get more playtime out of less popular toys. Suggestion: Make up a separate smaller box (of less popular toys), that does not get rotated, for when you go to visit friends (especially those who does not have kids of their own), to keep the kids busy.

[@mollyprior5288]

This is such an amazing idea and I don’t even have kids!

[@kristin89]

I agree toy rotation is the way to go. Limit like toys to one storage bin, bag, basket or whatever works for your space and then resell or donate the least favorites when it’s full.

[@hettaism]

Make a planner app!!! I would love that! All your stuff but in an app!

[@thuannguyen6222]

Now that's a great idea

[@kaylasa.b.c8504]

It's really expensive she has said

[@hettaism]

Kayla's A.B.C maybe she could do a go fund me? Or maybe it’s very expensive to run it? If it was just expensive to create one then I could totally see a go fund me working!

[@rhaewynsmom]

Yeah, that’s the point people want more content but it costs money to maintain and build that stuff and sponsorship alone does not supply enough funding. That’s why she did VIFreebs to try to keep up with the demand to supply people with more content. If it’s requested enough and people are willing to pay a fee, it helps provide more content. There’s databases, server side management, tech support, development, etc... It costs a lot. I’m sure she’ll expand on content in an app version if it makes sense and becomes more feasible. Her content has come such a long way from where it was and it’s amazing to see not only the transformation but that her and Bubba still implement those principles even though they are in a better place financially. They still do these things so that they don’t fall backwards. :-)

[@a-roh5039]

@@hettaism I make android apps for a living, and apps are expensive to code and maintain. There's so much that goes into making a good app that most people don't realize and it doesn't make financial sense for many businesses.

[@christinagoulart1611]

Flipping the sour cream and cottage cheese - excellent tip!!!

[@jaramillot.v.7598]

Yess now i know!!

[@christinagoulart1611]

Maroxa Talks - hahaha, truth.

[@juliebraden]

i"m really suprised it doesn't leak. I wndr if she leaves the film 1/2 on & puts it bck ovr container 1st pre-lid

[@michellemigliaccio]

I love ordering my groceries for pick up! It lets me track my spending, add items as we run out, no impulse buys, and no shopping with kids lol

[@jordanpagecompany]

Right?! It's the BEST!

[@abundantlife4758]

I'm from the UK, do you have supermarkets home deliver too? All major supermarkets here do. I'm presuming the same in the US.

[@michellemigliaccio]

@@abundantlife4758 I think they pretty much all deliver here but as far as I know it's not free. Either a subscription or a fee is required.

[@jupitertheargentinetegu]

@@abundantlife4758 I agree with the previous response-- the grocery stores in my area deliver but for a fee. I personally have no reason to use this service but I love the free grocery pickup!

[@GilbertBeans]

Michelle Migliaccio-Rodgers I’m actually going to do this, this month! I’m now home with my two boys, their dad moved to a new state for work. I need to save and I can’t take them shopping physically hard on me.

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

When my kids were young and we were dirt poor someone told me about “free soup“. Keep a container in the freezer and then after meal time when you have small amounts of vegetables, pasta ,meat and there’s not really enough to save for another meal but nobody wants to eat it and you sure don’t want to throw it away you put it in your bucket in the freezer, when it has enough for a meal add whatever else you may need to it and you have a original vegetable/meat soup ! And no more small containers of spoiled peas in the back of the fridge :)

[@jordanpagecompany]

This is a great idea!

[@miaclemons]

This is a great idea! I'm going to start doing this!

[@jenpitre9444]

I do the same! I call it freezer soup. I also keep all the peels of veggies to make the broth

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

Jen Pitre ....sorry for mentioning another KZbin channel, I don’t mean any disrespect for Jordan Page but she might like it too....anyhow there is a lady “Mary’s nest” on KZbin and she has amazing ideas to use every little scrap !! She makes extracts with scraps, apple cider vinegar with cores, peels or sad looking apples, the most beneficial way to get all the goodness out of bones for bone broth......her focus is to teach people how to make nutrient dense foods by the cheapest way possible. She always gives alternatives to ingredients and utensils so it can be used by anyone and it’s understandable ! My apple cider vinegar is almost done, so easy and cheap.....I think I’m going to make her homemade pine-sol !!!

[@tinarobertsstudios]

I would use that container of saved veggies when I made spaghetti sauce. I'd thaw them and toss them in the food processor and add them to the sauce. This was an easy way to get my finicky eater to eat more veggies without knowing they were even in there.

[@RubiesChannel]

No lights on during day light hours unless it’s storming out and you can’t see to read. I love natural light!

[@rachellecorn5819]

I *literally* do almost all of those things! So glad to know we aren't the only "crazy" ones 🥰🥰🥰.

[@CBWithNicole]

Right, I thought I was crazy for having all of my 3 kids shower together. Given they're not mixed. I have 3 boys... but its so convenient, they're in there for 10-15 minutes. and they're learning from like-ages to clean themselves. So glad I am not that crazy..

[@seemaraniga4113]

I remember most of the same things, I would bathe the kids together in our ensuite as it is a big tub and therefore save water by just filling it half way and using for both of them. We would also never throw away napkins from takeout or containers of yogurt or butter as they make great reusable storage. We turn off all lights if we are not in the room and also only run the laundry at the off peak time as suggested by our municipality.

[@09hstein]

I'm all about freezing my leftovers. I live by myself, so I put them in single serving size to grab for lunches later on. Also great for those nights when you don't have an idea for dinner, grab something from the freezer rather than going out.

[@alyssa_faith]

Hannah Steinfadt I’m planning on doing this when I move out. It’s so hard to cook just a little bit tho 😫

[@09hstein]

@@alyssa_faith quart size freezer bags are your friend! I put soup and extra BBQ or chicken ect. in them. Then when you need it just pull it out! My favorite is soup for lunch. I just grab a bowl and a bag of it frozen as I'm leaving the house and it's thawed enough to microwave at work by lunch.

[@sarahpaone7744]

Have you written a book about frugal living/motivation/home management? If not, you totally should. I'd buy it!

[@jocelynswindoll5907]

My husband and I used to spend about $200 every 2 weeks and now are spending about $100 every 2 weeks. We used to just fill up the basket... now we take a list and plan meals and I just love saving money!! Thank you so much!!

[@jordanpagecompany]

Yay! How exciting!

[@normanash5289]

Jordan, I find you hugely entertaining, your voice, expressions etc. You live in a gorgeous home and have an amazing cabin for recreation. Your husband is every inch the family man. Your children are happy, healthy, love and cooperate with each other. Kudos to each and every one of you. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us.

[@victoriakaceyy]

I’d live to see a Christmas gift idea/tricks/ ect

[@carasheppard517]

Victoria Ridge was just about to comment this!

[@indigoblue4791]

Jordan has some great Christmas video's in her Library Ladies. I just re-watched a couple, it's got me in the mood for starting the dreaded Christmas gift shopping with a better game play! 😊💗

[@meaganrohler3636]

Me too, but for next year, cause I finished Christmas shopping.😂😂😂 She has a few though. The main thing is setting a budget per person proportional to how much you make/have to spend. And a lot of the tips are related to shopping for kids.

[@brittannih6935]

Omg yes!!

[@d1n1na7]

Me and my husband start shopping for Christmas in January. We have 7 kids and 1 grandson. BUT.. we always hit the clearance section. And only buy when it’s 50% or more off. My kids aren’t picky with what they play with so we got lucky with that. We hit the clearance racks everywhere, from JCPenney to Victoria Secret, target and Walmart. We’ve also got some good stuff from dollar general too. And we take advantage of Walmart Christmas layaway. We let our kids pick out a gift they really want. So every Christmas people say we spent too much when really we didn’t. This just works out better for us. It feels good to have our Christmas bonus for other stuff.

[@VeroLandzaat]

In Holland we have what you call “ a bottle scraper to get The last bit out of a (ketchup) bottle... typically Dutch I guess.. Google “ flessenlikker” literaly it translates into bottle licker 😜 I do believe they are available on amazon.

[@Arkiegirl26]

I've done the hanger tip but I did it opposite. I turn my hangers backward then when I wear it I turn it around correctly. (Or at least in my world correctly)

[@sgageasl8773]

Twice a month, or sometimes more, we have a ¨scrounge¨ night. If there are leftovers that might only feed one or two plus some cans of soup or maybe freeze a single serving of leftovers and a then after a month I might have enough for everyone to have a different meal but all leftover ed. Sometimes, there arent left overs but a bag with 10 chicken nuggets, a box of mac n cheese, a can of chili...whatever and everyone scrounges for themselves( of course mom helps). The kids always like that its not structured and we save by using what we already have

[@Veronica-fc9td]

Yes! We call that "fend for yourself" night.

[@indigoblue4791]

Frugal Mama at her best! No tricks or gimmicks, just real life. Love the Page Family. 💗😊💗

[@aimeephillips7787]

You are so clever and I appreciate how you give everyone such valuable information for free. You are amazing, honestly! I love how you explain everything in detail too. I am a mother of two and I love moms helping moms

[@TerezaS17]

As a trained piano teacher, I've had so many experiences of kids coming to me either from a tutor who is not trained in piano or from apps. Their technique suffers down the line, I had to start with them again from zero after them playing for 5 years cause their hands were so bad and this way of playing caused some of them an injury or at least real frustration since they didn't progress the way they should have. Please invest in a music teacher now, when the kids can learn solid foundations to build on and later they can teach themselves when they already know these things. I can't stress enough how hand position and sitting position play such a huge role!

[@ursula2165]

+

[@beckyharding6571]

That worried me too - wife of a professionally trained musician and competent pianist myself. I'd say the same: the later grades/years are the time you can "self teach" once you've got the posture and technique. 😏

[@tatiana8155]

Good to know thank you for mentioning this or I may have made this error a few years down the line with my children.

[@TerezaS17]

@@KimberlieNicoll Exactly my point!

[@LillieOrozco]

Yess. His hands stressed me out :(

[@aoife0504]

My husband works 12 hour shifts so rather than having to buy him ready meals all the time, I put dinner leftovers into take away containers and freeze them. I also buy toys/gifts throughout the year when I see sales for Christmas and birthdays. Not only am I saving money but often I can get a really great present without having to spend a lot

[@ambersummey9675]

I just bought all 3 of my kids birthday presents on a post Christmas sale. Over $200 retail for about $50. Really nice toys and some are even educational toys that should last long enough to be passed down! I also Christmas shop year round as well! Love it! It saves so much money.

[@ELl_e..3]

As a daycare owner...thank you for valuing this bill. And the late fees are only there to prevent parents from paying late. 💚

[@libertypeebles6451]

when my cousins and I (5 girls) were younger my aunt would have us do a shower assembly line... so we would stand in a line outside of the tub and one at a time we would step in, she would bathe us real quick and wash our hair, and then as that person stepped out the next one would step in! it saved so much time and water!

[@askylitabby5372]

These videos are so fascinating. Can’t wait for the block schedule planner! I started block scheduling a couple weeks ago and life is so much easier now. It’s weird to have scheduled free time, but then it’s guilt-free!

[@delphine.sophie83]

Every mom can relate : brush your teeth while multitasking 😅

[@Taylor92229]

Delphine A. I brush mine in shower 😂

[@delphine.sophie83]

@@Taylor92229 whaaat ??? You have time to shower ???? 🤣🤣🤣

[@Jojo-gx8gv]

Not a mom myself but I do many things while brushing my teeth LOL

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

And I seem to always drip so I have a white spot on my shirt all day 🙄

[@makenzibrandenburg5754]

You have caught the interest of myself and my cat. Apparently he also needs to learn how to live a frugal lifestyle🤷‍♀️

[@nikkim7647]

I get the soup - my grandfather used to put a little water in soup cans or sauce jars to get every last bit out

[@heatherjean8775]

I do this!

[@SkySilver777]

I do this with my dog and cat food cans too. So much sticks to the sides warm water takes it off & I pour it in the bowl!

[@selasara7202]

Hi from Australia, I rewatch your videos all the time ☺️ I do the same thing here, order my groceries online and then do click and collect! Such a time saver and omg I’m the same I like it too because I can keep track of my budget. We always keep the extra sauces and stuff from takeaway! Love all your tips! Stay safe and sane! 💛

[@HarlequinHoops]

I haven’t met many people who do this, but in addition to turning off lights/heat etc, I also unplug as many things as possible when they’re not in use or don’t get used super often. Blender, toaster, printer, chargers, even lamps. I used to only do it when we were going out of town but it’s become a regular habit.

[@lieslh6191]

This makes me so excited to have my own family and kids one day. So many great tips! Thank you

[@kaitlynemcnutt8802]

We are a family of 5 and we spend around $300 a month in groceries. We do meatless meals 2 nights a week and we try for soups ir casseroles or things that have leftovers. Also my 2 toddlers dont eat but a tiny amount no matter how delicious a meal is (sigh and eye roll) so that probably helps keep the budget low

[@GreenEyedChaos]

You are the inspiration I needed... I have ONE baby, live in a tiny house, and just generally have much less to get done in a day than you... and I somehow manage to fail every dang day at getting done 😂 gonna watch ALL of your videos

[@MegaBpop]

We make our own vegetable stock. We take the scraps from the cut uncooked vegetables that we didn’t need for a dish and keep filling up a freezer zip lock bag. When we need stock, we grab a couple of handfuls and just simmer it in water or leave in a crock pot. We make enough to freeze the rest to use later. We also have our own basil plant for Italian dishes.

[@jessifleming]

Seriously Jordan, your systems and ideas have kept me going. I even go back to your speed clean video from forever ago when I need a surge of motivation to get going!

[@MirandaInCanada]

jessifleming same here!! 🙌🏼

[@kirraleighjohnson2048]

The little Spatulas - I do this with things like spreads! Vegemite I can easily get another 3-4 sandwiches out of an "empty" jar!

[@momslittlearmy22]

Yes I bath my kids together saves gas and water bills and it’s one thing done out of the way love your vlogs xx

[@thehipchickplannergirl9729]

LOVE the Wal-Mart grocery pickup. It has saved me so much time and money. One thing that I do to help save $ is- my makeup foundation comes in a plastic tube with a cap, so when I can't get any more out, I start cutting parts of it, starting at the bottom and work myself up. There is quite a lot left by using it that way, even though I can't get any more out by the regular way.

[@doneshasalas]

Okay, I've just come across your YT and I am OBSESSED!! 😍 Love how real you are and the helpful tips! I don't have any children but I will definitely be using some of your tips for my husband and I during the week for our meals! 🤗

[@shahnazsalmanova8941]

Me: 22nd of June 2020. 5:32 p.m. Watching you again and doing the last tasks before my office time ends at 6 pm. I need your positivity today and a boost of energy to conquer my day.

[@ursula2165]

13:19 Hey Jordan, about music lessons: I understand private music lessons are expensive, but for music you NEED a good music TEACHER, especially with the basics. Here's why: Music is very comparable to a sport; you have to practice enough to get better, and you have to do the movements correctly, otherwise you will get an injury (!). The trouble is this: kids are quite flexible, so sometimes they only notice the pain years down the road. Once they have learned a wrong position, it will be much harder to "unlearn" them, even with the best teacher in town. Apps are fun, but not a replacement for the supervision of your kids hands, backs, necks etc. For a cheaper alternative for private piano/guitar lessons; try a good childrens choir, or instrumental group lessons... P.S. I am a long-time follower and I love your energetic spirit + beautiful family. You do you :)

[@denadargentina2518]

Love your lesson here.. "like music to my ears"

[@reillyatkins3875]

Also, its important to pay people well for the arts, and to understand the value. Great points here! I am a vocal music major and have soo many friends who have vocal chord damage from years of improper technique.

[@momo.of.3]

We use WM grocery pickup too...it has saved us a ton on groceries and no more standing in the store price comparing! Another thing we've always done is keep a left over container in the freezer. When we have say a spoon full of corn or peas we pop it in the container (we use a gallon plastic ice cream bucket) when it gets full we add a can or 2 of diced tomatoes and a 1/2 gallon jug of tomato juice and it makes wonderful leftover veggie soup.

[@dahliaespiritu7624]

You know what? She's doing all the things I have in mind. All the ideas I think I can also save money. I am starting in life. Thanks for justifying that these things can save money. Loving here from Philippines.

[@brittanymarsh6859]

I don't know what I did with my life before you!! The amount of tips and tricks I learn from you and then have passed onto my other Mama friends has been astronomical over the past few years. Thanks a million from about 10 Mama's that branched out to another 10 Mama's each to help contribute to the Freebs Nation. God Bless. xx

[@karisatotah8407]

These day in the life frugal tips videos are some of your best! So so valuable. Thank you for sharing!

[@juliebraden]

I agree, I really like them & the way she doesn't leave anything out-- waking up- to going to bed

[@heartwhispers8]

I'm so happy to see someone do frugal stuff which I do here at home....even though I have no kids and I can afford to be wasting a bit. I'm from Sri Lanka. I save on groceries and not waste anything.....just because I remember those who have nothing to live on. By saving, I am able to help more needy people. Also because it's safe and friendly for the environment.

[@Tolu1994]

Some of these things have never occurred to my brain, like turning the sour cream upside down 🤯. You ways have such helpful tips. Thanks x

[@lissahenry1897]

I freeze extra meals in either ziploc bags or it plastic wrap and then foil. I freeze these inside a metal not glass dish Nd once frozen I take the container out and put it where I keep it but my meals are always easy to stack neatly in the freezer and place in appropriate baking dish by cutting off wrapping and letting thaw in fridge.

[@HowDebbieSaves]

Great tips! A frugal hack I have is to freeze leftovers that way I have a healthy meal in just minutes & it saves us money... which is my jam!! 👍

[@LynScarlet]

Her: "Our house is over 20 years old, it is not new." Me: **laughs in 100+ year old house**

[@womaninthewave]

Right! My house was built in 1920 and the appliances are old as shit. Pipes about to birst

[@LynScarlet]

@@nidhishah9701 well we are remodeling it, so it's pretty great :) and it's just isn't falling apart idk 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@jelsmommy]

1901 here! I think it would not appreciate me changing the thermostats 💕 “I’m 119 years old! Stand back, little whipper snapper!”

[@barryallen9466]

@@nidhishah9701 because they actually constructed buildings to last back then. All the old buildings in my town that didn't burn down during the great fire are all still standing and in use to this day

[@angelbutler594]

@@jelsmommy 😂😂😂💀💀💀

[@juliejeffries5888]

One frugal hack I have is cutting open lotion bottles or makeup bottles and using the stuff at the bottom most people end up throwing away! I love your videos!

[@RLaraMoore]

One in use, One in back up. Double use Select a Size paper towels.. Use once, rinse and dry if needed, if very clean use for washing dishes, or, set aside for second use on floor spills or wet trash.

[@cheikhounaleye3909]

I love how you do your makeup everyday, even with kids!

[@schylergalart9564]

When I do vegetables as a side (which is just about every night) if there is any left over I put them in a container and freeze them for the next time I do like a soup or a roast. Also I buy ham in the 1lb bulk package and save the containers for leftovers and I have my 2 kids bathe together. I plan on doing that for a few more months at least because they are getting to big to fit in the tub together.

[@terikc2012]

I love all your videos. I really like how you show us your real life...keeping it real!!! Life is hard but you make it a little bit easier....love from Maine

[@jordanpagecompany]

Aww! Thanks for the love! You've got this!

[@thepioneerhomestead]

You and Bubba are so cute! 💕 McEwan at the end....😍 Yes....my boys do shower time together too (3 & 5). These are all great tips! Thank you!💗

[@jaybehkay2438]

I have an entire drawer dedicated to take away napkins I save 😂 Sometimes they give you so many and there's no point throwing them out

[@lorijohnson2053]

HOW do you always seem to have so much energy, Jordan? Seriously! 🥰 Luv ya

[@jordanpagecompany]

I just keep going. Even if I don't feel like it or want to! Staying motivated when the motivation is gone is a huge trick and tip I use!

[@EmmasSuperMommy]

Right? I keep thinking coffee will help boost my energy but all it does is make me jittery 😂

[@Wonderwomanstarlight]

Estefania Gasca try decaf, you will think you had an energy boost without the jitters. Also working out or light 30 min exercise at home will help. I know it seems counterintuitive, but things that are in motion tend to stay in motion. This is what I do.

[@Luralu85]

@@Wonderwomanstarlight oh man! No joke! Having four c-sections meant lots of sitting for me. It kicked my butt SERIOUSLY! It's much more difficult to get back to than to maintain. Getting back there though! 😊😊

[@alyssa_faith]

Lori J I know it’s hard but just put your feet on the ground, walk around, go outside, walk the dog, etc. just get going and keep going. If you need a nap take one, just don’t take a 3 hour nap lol.

[@ScottDicey]

Just came across your videos today and have been bing watching/listening while at work vs. a radio. I LOVE a lot of ideas and tips you give and think my wife thinks I am crazy when I suggest some things. I try to reuse and save as much as possible vs. waste and at the same time of saving we are being green! I have always said school should have taught us life tips to be an adult yeaaaaars ago and thanks to you and KZbin generations now can watch things like your videos and learn. I will be sharing for sure for others (and my wife LOL, can you tell who the spender and saver are?)

[@tonia2483]

My mom recently told me about the hanger trick I absolutely love it! I just put them the opposite way so that I dont constantly get frustrated moving them back😉 that way the ones that aren't flipped I get rid of at the end of the year.

[@staciawhite5760]

I feel like i have been waiting for part 2 for years! 😂

[@jordanpagecompany]

🤣 The wait is over! 🙌🏻

[@staciawhite5760]

Jordan Page, FunCheapOrFree 😂🙌

[@trentkatelas4707]

So if i know I need bread I will wait till around 7pm and go down to Woolworths (local grocery store) and pick up a loaf of bread that was baked the same day for a reduced priced. Regularly find the loaf of bread for between 70-80cents.

[@jordanpagecompany]

So smart!

[@kristinreynolds577]

I love your videos! There is just two of us, it I still use your tips all the time! I like to save money everywhere I can too. I too order groceries and they saves us big time. The biggest thing that we have done this year is, anytime we want to eat out but opt to stay home, I put $25 into our savings. It’s amazing how much you can save!!! Thanks for for taking time out of your day to give us great content! Much love from Oklahoma!! 💗💗💗

[@intentionallymade]

For things like rain boots, jackets and seasonal items, buy neutral colors that can be worn between both girls and boys. I have found this to be helpful. My daughter is almost two and has lived off several of her brothers pants and shirts and shoes. Of course we get her things that girly and unique to her but for around the house (we have land) it’s great to just have play clothes that I don’t need to go out and buy.

[@corinaswanson2696]

Omg I can not wait for the twins to come all of the kids are so cute. Double the cuteness.

[@alicewilkinson9939]

I always do full loads of laundry so I end up doing 3-4 loads a week at the end of the week instead of small loads. Saves money and time. I use your method of cook once eat twice or more it’s amazing also buy 1 for now 2 for later.

[@lemondrizzlecake7766]

Love the tip about closing doors and saving energy, so important!! And the kids showering together is genius, too. Thinking of it, my sister and I used to bathe together as kids for the longest time, maybe it was a frugal thing on my parents part, I don't know. we loved it. I´m not sold on the disposable food containers, though, I understand the practicality, but both on an environmental perspective AND a cost one, I think it´s much better to always use reusable (glass, silicone, whatever. Even the "disposable" obes, if you wash them and re-use them). Even when you take food to friends, you can just wash them and take them back, it´s really not a big deal.

[@vlk40]

lemondrizzlecake I think sometimes if you’re taking a meal to someone who has just had surgery, or a baby etc, the disposable are a better choice. For one, maybe those people aren’t in a position to want to have to wash and return others dishes to them. Also I have had people hold onto my pans forever or actually never return them. Taking them in disposable dishes makes it easier for both of us. Now if you’re taking food to a potluck or something use your own dishes and bring them home at the end of a meal. Ugh, the struggle of being earth conscious is a real one. ☺️

[@lemondrizzlecake7766]

Victoria K So true! You make really good points, I completely agree. I just noticed that when I have disposables around I end up using them even when it’s not strictly necessary, so I just... stopped buying them. But you’re right, there are situations when they’re the best option.

[@jennifercarducci619]

Great, new tips Jordan. I do some of those things - save suppers, pay ahead for discounts, save napkins and utensils from take out etc. Each time I see your videos, I say a little prayer for the “new two and you”. Hope you are feeling ok.

[@ruthvanseeters8208]

We love our heated mattress pad. Save on heating the bed room. And not using tons of blankets. Treat yourselves. Love your content.

[@Gavinsrents]

Great tips. We follow a lot of those. We also have a gym membership ($100/month for the whole family) and use it all the time since it has an indoor waterpark and we schedule showers for our 4 kids around when we can take them swimming. So much easier when they all get their own shower at the same time. The gym membership also saves us a ton on their sports that are through the gym. Love the piano lesson tip. Might try that.

[@gissellez_]

We need more of these day in the life videos 🙏🏼❤️

[@Mirandaso1]

I cut my kitchen sponges in half for dishes and cleaning; still leaves them big enough to use but I get more uses out of one before it’s gets yucky. I use liquid detergent and just throw the whole cap in the washer after I measure it out so I’m not wasting soap or have it crust up on the cap.

[@soymaritza]

Wish I was as cool, disciplined and energetic as you! Well at least it seems you're like that. You seem to have it all together! It motivates me. 🤗

[@kimt8162]

We actually have a great GoodWill nearby. Lots of parents with lots of kids who donate stuff that's really in great shape sometimes like new. AT first I was kind of a snob about going in there until I realized some of the stuff I found there was BETTER than what I have. We have a Kohls, JCPenney and Macy's nearby, Old Navy so the clothes start there and end up at the GoodWill where we live. And at our public school, they actually offer beginning keyboarding.

[@sinsofthewicked]

i'd like to see your actual recipe for chicken spaghetti!

[@kirstymary7992]

Yes please

[@CR-oe9ty]

Yes!

[@kimberleymagee8911]

Me too

[@jenniferbtoo9344]

Yes please!!

[@Jojo-gx8gv]

YES. It looked tasty even uncooked lol

[@mai_world]

Not being creepy, but I love your life!!! The family team mentality is heartwarming! We def save/use extra napkins. Usually put them in the car in a baggie. And when we have take out, we wash and reuse the utensils. Still working on meal planning & block & To Do lists. Thank you so much for all the tips & tricks!

[@debbierossier3185]

So glad your videos were in my “suggested” list some time ago. I’ve been a subscriber ever since, and look forward to what you have to say! As a nerdy side note, that is such a lovely crockpot in the one brief shot of you fixing your meal (yep - I have 3 different size crockpots and use them all)! Obsessed? Nah! ☺️

[@wyntersteele1a]

Definitely will keep the napkins and cutlery from different eating places. Also small kids bathing together is a good idea. Save time and money. And using space heaters for a certain section even though I believe that they add up in the wattage area which cost money.

[@lynearchambault3698]

This is so real! THANK YOU! I know these must be exhausting but keep them coming! You have changed my life! The block system has literally helped me regain my health! God bless you!

[@shahnazsalmanova8941]

Me: After working hard since 9am and getting most of my work routine targets, I'm having my motivational gift=eating cold watermelon in my office at my table. ))))))))))))))))))))))) Love you Jordan and your most productive daily sprints.

[@AlyssaAllDayVlogs]

I’ve been waiting for this bad boy!!! Just started following your budgeting method! Trying to prove to my husband that we can live on $100/person/month!

[@korynash9530]

Thanks for all your tips Jordan. As a professional musician with a degree in viola performance, who teaches private music lessons for a living, I just want to comment about you dropping your kiddos music lessons. I totally understand that lessons can add up! But in reality, music teachers don't just spend time doing things for your kids when they see them in the lesson. There is time spent managing every individual lesson plan, emailing, and handling other studio chores. We also have rent to pay, studio supplies to purchase, and instruments to upkeep. In reality, $30.00 a lesson is a bargain for getting quality, professional instruction.

[@mayberryco]

I'm curious what time you get up in the mornings and what time you go to bed? I'm trying to figure out how many hours I have to get all of this stuff done lol ....

[@sebeckley]

Kids need way more sleep than most people know or practice. Even teens may need 9 hours! I saw in another video where she said she gets up at 5:30 or 6 cause babies.

[@tracywaring3769]

Just watched part one again also , you look more alive in this video than in the first , love watching all your videos over and over again , my favourite is the one if you have company coming, we cant lock our doors like you can and we used to have very nosey relatives xx

[@susie7336]

I am overhauling the closets from spring/summer to fall/winter. I’m in San Diego, so there’s definitely overlap - but I feel like we’re doing it together. 😆

[@Babysallineed]

I live in San Diego too. I never pack away my tank tops & flip flops 😂

[@alycer.6471]

I can't get enough of these vlogs. I love all things frugal. For years I waisted so much money on stupid things. The past year or so I just changed everything and have become obsessed with frugal tips.Cant get enough of them and I especially love when you tackle the subject. It's just so helpful

[@quietandsun]

I always have to scratch out every single piece of food from a can. And I'm saving napkins too.

[@heathernicole8584]

I do the same thing with my closet!! I’ve been doing it for years. Only thing I do different is that I don’t have a closet, all of my cloths fit in one dresser (I try to keep my cloths as minimal as possible) so instead of doing the hanger trick I just look at what cloths have ended up at the bottom of the drawer at the start of a new season. Everytime I fill up a basket of old cloths to take to goodwill I go shopping & refill my dresser with new cloths that I enjoy more! I end up having a minimal amount of cloths while still having cloths that I love to wear!

[@briannakobs6780]

You didn’t karate chop the pillows who even are you?!

Brianna Kobs 😂 I can’t leave the room without the chop !!

[@jordanpagecompany]

🤣

[@mindibunch5232]

I relate to this on a cellular level.

[@stacyocharo3068]

I think it’s so funny how you tidy up while brushing your teeth! I do the exact same thing. My kids always say, “ mom why are you brushing your teeth in the kitchen?” Well, it’s cuz I had something to put away and this way I’m not just “wasting” those 5min standing still brushing. 🤣

[@sarahbexley5702]

Are Duvets not a thing in the US. Im from the uk. Standard for me is a duvet then throw

[@autumn3897]

I also rotate my clothes!! for fall/winter and spring/summer. it's great and it really does feel like a Whole new wardrobe

[@wendychappell7091]

I love the fact that you take the time out to respond to comments, you rock Jordan 💜🤟

[@brookearkills9839]

In the past, you mentioned something about taking care of all aspects of yourself during the day. Like, instead of always spending all your time on cleaning, do a little less cleaning and take some time for exercise or prayer or another aspect of yourself too. This concept and practice has helped me tremendously. Thank you so much and God bless you Jordan.

[@jordanpagecompany]

Aww so glad it helped!