A mishmash of money saving tips.

Living within your means is all about having the right mindset. Don't just carry on doing things in the same old way because that's how you've always done it. Always look for alternative solutions to a problem. Use your imagination.

[@dreamofskye7400]

“I don’t iron clothes, because it is such a boring thing to do.” 😁 I agree wholeheartedly!

[@jerrychetty2524]

Me too yes

[@Ann65.]

Wash, fold and dry … they will get nicely pressed on the radiator for a couple of hours! 😂

[@peterdybing7127]

Thanks for making us laugh mother ,we always use the back of old envelopes for our shopping list and hot soapy water to clean floors toilets wash basins.It is all my mother used and everyone else for years and kept everything clean we are not doing brain surgery no need to disinfect with a hundred products. Love Nana inAustralia

[@amandanewman570]

I add pearl barley to my soups an stews and dried lentils ,I've made a couple of draft excluders for my outside doors from some leggings stuffed with old socks ect I also pinned some extra fabric to my curtains to keep the heat in . Making the most of what I have is what I do

[@anneosullivan4107]

Ilona, you crack me up 🤣 😂 in the best possible way. Love the cat bag and 'tights' 😂 shopping bag. Great advice delivered with gusto. Brilliant 👍👍

[@lizb4156]

Fantastic bag, looks like a shop one.

[@grandpahickory613]

We used to say mishmash in the 1950's.....Your video brought back memories.....England, and America have changed so very much since way back then....

[@karen4you]

This made me smile. I'm having a no extra spend month and thrifty living tips are grand. Someone I know has offered some frozen ham they are tired of and a Lady with chickens gave me eggs so the month going well. I have a well stocked pantry. Not buying keeps the oldest used up. The cat wrappers bag is so fun.

[@happyrose1924]

I always get a bit happier😁after watching you’re videos! Thank you for the super tips!👏🏽

[@wendygambrill6558]

Love the bag. Thank you so much for all your tips! Tights can also be used as elastic bands.. They're great for use in the garden sometimes!

[@Zemplex]

Great video thank you Ilona. I hang my clothes up straight away after drying no iron required . Also it is possible to get the shower time under 3 mins . Wet the skin and hair . Turn off the water whilst soaping up . Rinse and out . Sorted. Batch cooking works as well if the oven is on make lots of food once a week and freeze if possible . That is what I do . Also I turn off all electrics that don't need to be on . Microwaves can be turned on and off when needed no need to keep them on all the time . The clock function has no idea what the real time is lol . We are all struggling with cost of living hope this helps someone too .

[@JonTanOsb]

I don't have an electric dryer. I hang my clothes on a metal wardrobe rack once they've had a second spin in my little washer. For big things, I have a clothesline in my back garden or just hang them over the shower curtain rod. Socks and undies hang on a freestanding towel rack. Jon in rural BC, Canada

[@grumpy_poo]

Love the bag from cat food pouches..... Years ago I knitted bags made from old plastic carrier bags, cit into strips, rolled and then used like yarn... strong and worked a treat. When I was a child, all our floor cloths were my dad's old underpants and the dishcloths were old vests.. My grandkids didn't like my thick porridge they were used to 'instant' stuff..... I just put my rolled oats into the blender made it as usual with a little milk and honey and they didn't know the difference.

[@debdoubleday6312]

Love your cat pouches bag! And the tights one too! You are a clever lady!

[@yvonnesmith3997]

Great advice, thanks so much for sharing 😀 👍

[@ohiojen9390]

I so enjoy you sharing and chatting with us. Thank you :)

[@RKusmie64]

I actually love to iron; it reminds me of hot summer nights growing up when my mom was teaching us to iron by having us do my dad's hankies. Love that smell of hot cotton! :-D

[@susanwoods174]

I remember my mum teaching me how to 'boil' the hankies clean in a 'special' pan,and prodding them with a 'special wooden spoon, before putting them in the washing machine with a roller on the back, it was electric, that was only in the 60s,,,,,,can u imagine doing that now!!!!!! Ughhhh

[@shivakat2297]

@@susanwoods174 Wringer washing machines! Cleaned clothes so much better than our newer ones.

[@deedeesmith3073]

Wow I couldn’t believe the cat bag it’s such a nice looking bag and what a great idea.🥰 in the states they used to make clothes out of flour sacks for the children during pioneer days.

[@meanqueensuperscrimper8908]

I think the whole world should start back pedaling and go back to how it used to be. Work out how to make things before clicking through an online site and getting things sent to their door. ilona

[@juliejr]

Wow I'm very impressed with the cat pouch bag ,you are so inventive, you can tell that you enjoy getting a bargain and sharing your tips. I have been known to put a weetabix in my stews so porridge is a yes from me. Fab post thankyou for sharing 😊

[@JonTanOsb]

How refreshing not to have a vlogger beg for likes and subscribes before I've had a chance to see if I even like their content. I did like yours. :) Jon in rural BC, Canada

[@marianne8280]

. Admire your creativity and your tips are so good.

[@tabiTalks59]

Wow, you made your own summer house out of pallets, would love to see it! Thanks for the great advice

[@chrislawn6158]

Check out her previous videos, it was shown on one about six years ago

[@marie34K]

@tabi katz you can see the summer house on her site

[@meanqueensuperscrimper8908]

Open Day five years ago. meanqueen-lifeaftermoney.blogspot.com/2017/06/open-house-at-summer-house.html

[@angelawhitehead1785]

Another happy and cheerful video full of great money saving tips 😊

[@decluttering-queen1898]

My daughter would like that cat bag good advice ☺️

[@carolynhiscock9457]

Lovely cat bag.

[@amyyydd1052]

Great Tips!! Certainly will be using some thank you

[@lindacleveland1289]

HaHa liked the ‘Edward Scissor Hands’ Demo Ilona 🤣

[@susanmullen489]

I love how your brain works, thank you for the tips x

[@deborahhw8030]

Excellent. Loved your tips and you make laugh at the same time x

[@TheButtonBox99]

You always make me smile, love your energy and ideas! Always look forward to seeing one of your videos making an appearance x

[@pamelataylor7865]

You always make me smile while giving such good advice 😘👏🏻

[@joannedibben2352]

I love all your thrifty tips Ilona and you are so clever making things out of nothing 🌈🌈

[@Briardie]

Excellent tips and advice. Thank you.

[@Jerseywonder56]

You're so creative! That bag is fantastic. Well Done x

[@heatherbogdalski2034]

Wonderful

[@karlashmeedavlasta6365]

You can cut up torn tights to use as string. Or you put in big onions in, make a knot between every onion and hang it in the attic for storage. They don't rot and you can cut one onion at a time, when you need it. Grandma lived till 105 and these are her little tricks to save some money and reuse things for saving the planet.

[@meanqueensuperscrimper8908]

Fantastic tips. Thank you. ilona

[@paulagarcia7777]

Bravo! So many great ideas I can’t wait to try some of these! Thank you

[@dawnmorandin541]

People are now having to reduce their food at last, maybe they will lose weight, takeaways are now a luxury hopefully, 🤔

[@bestbargainfashion5575]

I LUV your hand crafted supermarket bag!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@pamelagroves2142]

I absolutely love watching your videos, you’re so much fun.

[@maryfennell9672]

I love your cat pouch bag! Pity I don't have a cat!! I do make my own shopping bags though, I never throw fabric out. It can all be used. Thank you for all the money saving tips, all just common sense really not that many people seem to have that any more! Love your enthusiasm Mother!!!

[@krissy2321]

Oh Ilona, I love you and your channel, you always make me smile😊💛 And your bag made from tights made me chuckle☺️ Thank you for all your hints & wisdoms. You really are a treasure🌟

[@meanqueensuperscrimper8908]

Thank you.

[@motten]

Hehe Ilona, you're marvellous. Love these frugal tips and it always gives me a laugh when you say you don't care whether we "like" or subscribe. Thank you ❤

[@bria2596]

Of course, I love the excellent tips, but I really enjoyed your joyous presentation of making the most of what you have, and how to keep the food from being "the same." Marvelous. Thank you.

[@lucy8950]

Instead of flavored water, we add a splash of bottled lemon or lime juice to regular tap water (we do have a faucet filter)…..put it in a re used water bottle, pop it in the fridge and it is good to grab and go for a drink! I also put some mint from the garden sometimes! Love your mindset; this is how I was raised.

[@triciapotter3331]

You need to be careful re using plastic water bottles - they are meant for single use and leach chemicals from the plastic. Try some cheap re usable ones from home bargains etc. Good to use the juice though - thats what I do. Hooe this helps.

[@lucy8950]

@@triciapotter3331 we use glass bottles…I should have said re usable….yes, some plastics are not good.

[@triciapotter3331]

@@lucy8950 ps I liked your mint idea.

[@alisoncotterill4048]

Well done Meanqueen x

[@pamelashearwood-vingoe5609]

This video made my day. I laughed so much at the tights bag! But what a brilliant idea. Love, love, love your tips and money saving ideas. Thankyou so much!

[@varinafulcher5898]

I have a carpet sweeper too.

[@alisonpoiner630]

Great advice. 👍

[@valeriephillips9048]

Really good video, information good too. Loved the bag, ingenious idea.

[@ljcreations6094]

Oh my goodness, that bag you’ve made is stupendous!! Beautiful lining too, how clever you are x

[@janeelizabeth6711]

Love all the great money saving tips Ilona.

[@audreydecker8881]

More good tips on thinking outside the box…. Thanx for sharing.

[@patmartin9727]

Pleased to say I do most of the things you have on this video. I have done these things for so long they are just second nature to me. I love your videos you make me smile.I love your down to earth plain speaking attitude. Totally agree with the ironing comments.

[@leighwiseman8389]

Great video Ilona, great tips. I love that cat shopping bag you made. Always a pleasure to watch your videos and I hope you have a good day. Xxx

[@AlexAstrid]

In the pan...love it! Plus the cat bag!

[@margaretdalton3541]

Delighted you have made one of your money saving videos...you make it fun I wish I had your personality....and omg love the bag!!!!!.........sending love and best wishes xx

[@tinalemna7998]

Love your bag that you made. All excellent tips. 👍🏻

[@pamelamckenzie2685]

Your bag is fantastic love the video.

[@Vegannan]

I’m with you on the no ironing clothes. I’ve put things in the charity bag rather than iron them 😂….. love the cat shopping bag. You should sell them on eBay.

[@treasuresdelight7770]

Thanks for sharing my Queen 👸

[@loveconnection1118]

Nanna, that bag looks fantastic! Well done, Great video as always 👌 😍 👏 😸 🌻

[@irenebaker8263]

My favorite tip is adding a little rolled oats to thicken a stew or soup!👍 I love to hear you talk about living frugally! Thank you!🤗

[@mimi1o8]

I remember my dad doing that in the 60’s, he loved his daily soup bowl ,we children thought it was weird 😊

[@deborahbain9915]

Love your cat pouch shopping bag so awesome

[@trishwintour4597]

Love this Iiona, I do all of the things you do and thought I was the only one who goes to these extremes. I thought the bag made from tights was an incredible idea I shall be making a couple to keep in my bag. You are a star if everyone lived like you do we would all be much happier and out of debt.

[@meanqueensuperscrimper8908]

Cut the legs off just below the gusset. Close up the waistband and sew it together. Thicker tights are best.

[@marymarysmarket3508]

@@meanqueensuperscrimper8908 💥A great idea. Will do. Thanks for this informative episode of tips. Very enjoyable.🌿

[@norabradley9108]

You could also make a bath/beauty hat with thinner tights. Just leave some of the leg length to tie it off.

[@isabelkassan5244]

Love your entertaining presentation! Would certainly remind me to be frugal and keep it fun!

[@cvharried3572]

You go girl. A penny saved a penny earned.

[@dorisrougvie1793]

Great video,love to reuse everything ,great ideas

[@YorkshireGirlinDarwin]

Thank you Ilona 🇦🇺❤️

[@RockyValentino2013]

Haven't used my iron in years! If I don't dry clothes on the line due to the weather I hang them on small nails I've nailed on the inside of my airing cupboard door!

[@IngaKaden]

Love that cat bag, its brilliant! 🤩

[@junemarshall6680]

I am thrilled today as I make Irish bread with wholemeal flour. Usually more expensive than white flour, a lot more. Anyway, I got a massive bag of wholemeal flour (Indian) from Tesco for £3! It doesn't take much to make me happy he he. junOmars from Ireland Jesus bless you.x

[@DianaD63]

Love these tips!

[@OriginalPoppinus]

Excellent Iona 🙏🏻😘I tend to do similar with most things xx

[@susanpinner4356]

Just found you on YT, you put a smile on my face, love you and your channel thanks

[@christinasmyth5674]

Wonderful as usual 👌👍🏻

[@dianaosullivann5075]

This is such a great video .many of the things you are talking about I already do .probably picked it up on your previous videos. Love the cat bag so Inventive. Hope you do some more videos like this

[@avawilliams4227]

I just adore watching you. It would be a hoot to spend an afternoon with you! You are so entertaining and thrifty.

[@christophercrow233]

Great video!

[@shahlaf887]

Great video.🥰

[@trinadove2577]

Hello dear lady much respect and love to you

[@sophiawolthof1238]

👍👍👍

[@jennimc898]

Wow that bag is fantastic u are so talented.

[@suzanneroberge494]

Your shopping bag is terrific. You have good ideas & good color sense.

[@kathrynhamblin6479]

"Just because it's water, doesn't mean I don't dilute it." Took me a while, there. Ah, FLAVOURED water.

[@norabradley9108]

😂

[@zyannad1750]

I love your money saving videos, they’re my favourite 🥰 I made a bag once out of capri sun pouches I scrounged and then swapped it for craft supplies.

[@meanqueensuperscrimper8908]

That was a good deal.

[@Westeross]

Excellent ideas MQ!

[@dailyoccasions9539]

I love your personality! Great video😄 Hi from Northern California

[@livinforlessinsingapore3601]

Thank you for your tips. I really like the cat food pouch bag. They are so resilient With the layers of plastic and aluminium. I think they are very hard to recycle so your idea is just fantastic.

[@coettahannah3403]

Very good tips! Thank you.

[@Billiard-cp1my]

I love your scarf Iona. It looks great with your pink top. Great tips 👍 Tfs xx

[@meanqueensuperscrimper8908]

Thank you. The scarf was free, a friend gave it to me.

[@WalkontheWildlifeSide]

Making a shopping bag out of tights, really good tip. Enjoyed this video 😊 Thanks for sharing

[@salfordguy69]

some great tips!! and great entertainment as well.

[@janeburke147]

Love the bag illona 👍🏻🙂wished I didn’t have to cut the grass but it has to be done.I think ironing is silly if it doesn’t need it,it doesn’t need it .I mean some people iron their knickers,they must want something to do lol 👍🏻🌸

[@dawnbluedragon16472]

Love this lady 😅

[@Andrea-md9pe]

Wow love that cat pouch bag and the lining your so clever, some great money saving tips really enjoyed this 👍 🤩💖

[@joprent6727]

The Cat bag is fantastic.. The bag made from tights is an inspiration.. Will try that one.. It's pretty cold here. So I just add layers of clothing for warmth and keep busy.. I switch on my heating in the evening for a while.. There are many ways to cut costs with food. A big pot of soup or stew is my go to. Lots of veggies. Lentils or pearl barley .. But there again I love soup🥣😊 in the cooler weather.. I like your unique videos. CHEERS..

[@sewmad100]

I love making a big pan of soup by boiling up a chicken carcass till all the scraps of meat drop off. I then do what you do and use up anything to bulk up the soup. I like putting a handful of rice in to thicken it up. I chucked my ironing board out over a year ago when my son moved out, never missed it ! Love all your tips, you are an inspiration 😊

[@meanqueensuperscrimper8908]

I still have my ironing board. It doubles as a bedside table, so it's always there ready for use, with the iron next to it.

[@sewmad100]

@@meanqueensuperscrimper8908 That's a good use for it.

[@kerryjames4026]

I sweep with a broom to don't iron clothes no garden inspirational person thank you xx

[@braxfan683]

I don't iron either! I don't think I've ironed for years. Love your video, you're funny 🌺

[@Hardyfamily100]

Same colour kitchen as me ☺️

[@cosmickate4947]

Diluted washing up liquid works brilliantly in the washing machine....put it in the drawer. Love the video, tips and ideas thanks.

[@meanqueensuperscrimper8908]

Thank you. I will remember that when I have finished the gigantic box of powder I bought years ago.

[@susanwoods174]

I have never,, well once I think, used washing powder. I always use washing up liquid,and elbow grease to clean EVERTHING, and before I got older and hair got a bit thinner, I washed my hair with it too, oh and pop a squirt in ur wiper wash on the car, oh and diluted in a spray to keep greenfly off the roses!🌹 I'm sure ill think of something else...

[@Jaylobee]

I love your cat pouch shopping bag, very nicely made!

[@meanqueensuperscrimper8908]

It took a while. Very difficult to get the seams precisely right, and to feed it through the machine.