Are We Still Extremely Low Income?

[@joanacker917]

According to todays standards, I’m living 200% below poverty level. My income is so low I don’t even need to file taxes. But I do SO MANY of the same things you do. It was so wonderful to find a kindred spirit. You gave me tips and helpful hints on how to live my life in a better way and for that, I will be forever grateful to you.❤️

[@queeniesmith1249]

I totally understand where you are financially, but I have learned over many years of being below the poverty level that there are lots of people with the funds just existing and are miserable. Life is a BEAUTIFUL BLESSING, do your best to live it with Thanksgiving and Joy😊😊

[@pyruvicac.id_]

It’s all subjective. I find many “rich” people extremely limited and poor in their way of life in which they wouldn’t know how to live and survive without it. Bob Marley has some wonderful answers in interviews when asked whether he got rich from his music, because what is rich? It’s just however you interpret your richness.

[@audreyhertz301]

​@@pyruvicac.id_ Very well said!

[@joycejackson9315]

Oh gosh. In door pluming, hot water is still the best gift God has given us. People take it for for granted today Not me . Great video

[@georgiabell3640]

Amen

[@grandmasewhappyhomestead187]

Amen.

[@Dean12346]

I thank him everyday! ❤

[@foreverlovely2580]

I'm so happy everything is getting better for you Tessie❤

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thank you so much as you know life is a roller coaster

[@foreverlovely2580]

@@HomesteadTessieit is 🙏🏼

[@flowerydaveflowerydave1533]

You've been called every name under the book.... How about 'FANTASTIC' lots of love across the miles, thank you for sharing xx

[@maureendietz622]

We can cut down on some things but medical insurance is getting so out of hand, I don't know how to cut down on that.

[@Appalacia]

Frugal choices and a modest life keep our minds and hearts turned toward gratitude for the blessings we have received.

[@KerryJames-l6z]

Tessy your choices your not hurting anyone

[@hollyj2925]

I love my crockpot! I use it a lot!

[@ModernDayPsalmist777]

Hey Tessie❤ you said something very profound: " no matter what level of income you are, you can take pride in what you have" so true that we can take care of our things and be thankful for what we have..and being out of debt..that's incredible! Much love and God bless❤ Kat Grace

[@KerryJames-l6z]

Your lucky your mother taught you how to be frugual in the kitchen so important we can control our groceries utilities if we becareful

[@deniseodaniels7356]

when i am very frugal...i am so excited because its a way to get more. My granny taught me this. dont toss your clothes down on the floor-hang them up. she meant dont wash my clothes too death. lol! we had the same thing every morning at grannys. biscuits with syrup n good cold milk. today i went to the food pantry and got so much food and a free skirt,free dress and two shirts. so blessed. saved tons of seeds last fall from my garden. got more for free .so now i will have a huge garden! thanks Tessie.

[@georgiabell3640]

Good evening Tessie and ❤many blessings !! I miss my husband it can be very hard doing things alone .

[@kimberlystone3987]

Happy Tuesday Tessie ❤

[@joannetaggart4136]

I love watching you Tessie. I marvel at all you do and have done. I don't know how you do it. But I'm sure glad you do. 💐💐💐

[@tarpleyk9352]

We Love you Sweet Tessie 💜🤎

[@citygirlhomestead]

I like the term frugal that sounds so good

[@marybethsmith6458]

Being frugal is a good way to live in my point of view. Your chicken noodle soup looked yummy.

[@owen4248]

I agree :-)

[@WillowsGarden]

Hi Tessie! Good way being frugal, homemade food. So many don’t realize how easy to be frugal is. The old saying, watching your p’s and q’s.

[@bettyreynolds5106]

My mom used to say watch your p's and q's.

[@juliewebber2749]

There was eight children and my mum and dad. We were very frugal. I put those skills to work to this day. I am so thankful to my mum for teaching us so many things in life. Have a great evening everyone!

[@owen4248]

Good evening Julie Webber :-)

[@virginiamaciuleviciene606]

Hi, Julie, it would be nice to know about your childhood. Are you from GB?

[@sarahrickman6609]

I still feel like I have a maid in my washing machine. I'm so grateful for all the things the Lord has given us all. It's such a blessing. It's a blessing to have a line to hang clothes to dry and a dryer ifn ya don't feel like it. God is so so good! Have a blessed night everyone.

[@KerryJames-l6z]

That's what I do Tessy chicken breast is cut in half we don't need more protein then that

[@kareni8640]

Tessie, your filming and editing just keeps getting better and better!! And of course, great content!

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thank you so much!!

[@janetdwyer1867]

Good evening Tessie❤

[@Dara.....]

Continue doing what you do!!! Hard work pays off when you don't loose hope!!

[@tamervin]

Being frugal is the best way to avoid going into debt in the first place. All about choices you make.

[@kdavis450]

Being poor when my 4 girls were growing up had really helped them learn how to be frugal as adults. My oldest had to show a past partner how to shop frugally (at that time they had very little money so it was definitely needed). When my oldest started college at 17, she was doing her usual frugality and she was trying not to spend the outrageous cost on books. She was trying to get them all online but only found a partially out one she needed. She said i taught her how to be thrifty. I told her in that case she may have to spend the money but try to find it used for less. But I'm glad my girls do know how to live frugally!

[@foreverlovely2580]

Good evening to you Tessie ❤👋🏼😊

[@wandafaulk3641]

Thanks for sharing with us! Blessings❣️❣️

[@flutey28]

That's the sizes I went down! Doesn't it feel great? Love your. Thank you, dear Tessie

[@barbarapritchard2082]

I am so glad Tessie you have hot water. You are a blessing to me .Teaching us how to be more frugal. You never know what situation will come your way where frugal living may help you. Thank you for your channel. Hope everyone is well. Have a goodnight.

[@KerryJames-l6z]

You would be considered good honest peopl❤

[@susannaCdonovan23]

I love the old fashioned oil kerosene lamps Tessie. My Mother had them around the house and now we have them. We'd light them during storms if we lost power especially. Do whatever works best for you. It's cozy and I love early American decorations. I'll always love it. Electricity is so high, it is good to have alternative ways to heat & light your home. ❤

[@bettyreynolds5106]

If I didn't have cats I would use oil lamps.

[@lindaa3331]

Hi everyone 🙂

[@owen4248]

Hi Linda H :-)

[@foreverlovely2580]

Hi Linda😊

[@pr9764]

Hi Linda🙂

[@KerryJames-l6z]

I charge my phone before I go to bed and don't turn light on in my bedroom only phones light

[@bethhopkins4277]

I think you have cozy, comfortable life. I love the atmosphere you create. Your posts inspire me and make me smile.

[@KayG5010]

I love your way of life. We all need to live like you do.

[@laurakuehlke1320]

You have a beautiful life, Tessie, and something everyone can learn from you is how living a frugal life is a full, joy-filled life. That was such a fantastic idea for melting the butter-definitely going to borrow that from you. 😊

[@vickyd868]

Beautiful! Thank you for always sharing with us all.

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thanks for watching!

[@stacyrider7879]

You are a person that is so thankful for everything you have❤

[@carolynlee8948]

What a great deal you got on the chicken. I'd say, a blessing. Thank you for another great video, Tessie. 😊

[@owen4248]

Good Evening Tessie, Sisters, Brothers, and Friends, Be sure to hit that like button Tessie will appreciate it Greatly also be sure to watch all the ads :-)

[@owen4248]

@@MichaelR58 Good evening Michael 58, Stay safe and healthy my friend:-) YAH Bless !

[@pr9764]

Good Evening Owen 🙂

[@owen4248]

@@pr9764 Good evening P R :-)

[@judithcoe7551]

Thanks Tessie, hete from SW Virginia. I am so happy you have a hot water heater and washer and dryer now. Thank you for sharing your frugality. Be blessed. Hugs and love, sister, Judy❤🎉😊

[@xXTheoLinuxXx]

Hello everyone :)

[@HomesteadTessie]

Hello my sweet friend it's good to see you I was a couple minutes early today

[@owen4248]

Hi Theo, Good to see you :-)

[@barbarafrancis533]

I love having kerosene lamps. It gives the room a comfy feeling. Also, comes in real handy when the electricity goes out. Your one smart woman.

[@MississippiPrepper319]

Wow love this ! Today I made my first batch of stew canned because of you ❤ what time is it ? It’s Bestie Tessie time 🥰

[@bettyreynolds5106]

Thank you! I learn so much from you.

[@deborahcook7652]

Nice video

[@ellieeckhardt7620]

Hi to everyone

[@pr9764]

Hi There Ellie 🙂, Blessings, Andrea

[@yohannahthewarriorofyah1523]

Tessie u truly have motivated me to get back to basics. Learned that 4 seeet potatoes make two good size bowls of sweet potato soup and made some homemade biscuits. Thank you for sharing your life with us you are true blessing. ❤

[@lisaclark8761]

I really like your wooden deck Tessie! 😊

[@jennifercaskie3895]

That music sounds like some big grand entrance to something magical.

[@HomesteadTessie]

Yay thank you so much for the compliment that's exactly what I wanted it to sound like something magical my channel and my life is magical in my eyes have a blessed day jennifer

[@MAINEiacGrammiesHomestead]

Thank you for sharing I love oil lamps I didn’t know you could buy fragrance to take the oil smell out .. My lungs aren’t good right now and the oil really hurts them I will try to find some thank you have a Bless week 👍☮️♥️ 10:58

[@elizabethhendriks9030]

I don’t use a microwave either…I love your way you melt the butter!

[@grandmasewhappyhomestead187]

I love that you create your meals the way you do , It helps people look at what they have and how they can put a meal together with what they have. Yes, praise the Lord, you of hot water. Praise the Lord for some of the things that you've been able to change over the years to make it easier for you. I have to say you're amazing how you want through step-by-step with joy. You and Ken, remind me of my mom. One of them would quickly be shutting the door if the other 1 left it open. You 2 make me laugh.

[@KerryJames-l6z]

We are creatures of habbit

[@owen4248]

Hello Everyone Welcome to Tessie's Channel :-)

[@foreverlovely2580]

Hello to you and happy Tuesday to you Owen😊👋🏼

[@marybethsmith6458]

Good evening Owen and happy Tuesday

[@owen4248]

@@MichaelR58 Hi Michael 58 :-)

[@owen4248]

@@foreverlovely2580 Hello Forever Lovely Happy Tuesday :-)

[@owen4248]

@@marybethsmith6458 Good evening Marybeth Smith Happy Tuesday :-)

[@normasawyer3870]

Nice video Tessie ❤️❤️❤️🙏

[@wendybaron2574]

I had to laugh when you said your soup tastes different every time. Yup yup. Same with mine. Never made exactly the same twice, but always delicious. Lol

[@elainemcnabb2587]

I use my crock pot all the time

[@tamimercer476]

Hi yall😊

[@owen4248]

Hi Tami :-)

[@pr9764]

Hi Tami 🙂

[@tinacollinsworth9507]

always looking for ways to save money. I love my oil lamps too.

[@janemulvenna9598]

In Jacksonville Texas here we can get 10lbs of chicken quarters for $5.99.

[@daniellecarney1487]

I could watch your videos for hours. They always end too soon. 😊

[@HomesteadTessie]

Wow, thank you!

[@monicamayer977]

Broke my crock pot. Did like it and looked for another but my brain said ..is there something you already have that works just the same? Indeed a Pot! LoL. Point in life I need no more...

[@kamicrum4408]

My mom cuts the halfs in half, she says she cant eat all that. Im a chicken breast halfer too!😊

[@Missi-Forensic-Astrology]

Great ideas here Thank you❤

[@beckyshook3526]

Exactly on the clothes I still look at those sizes too and since I don't feel different I forget I even have lost wt. I have sewn a few dresses but that is totally weird I cut the leg size when I use to add to the biggest size of the same pattern I took in my dresses so I am sure some scratch their head I look different but still wearing the same dresses to church I always have. When I was that size I had a hard time finding clothes that size now that I am not I find the clothes everywhere and hard to find the current size crazy but I push on good thing I can sew.

[@owen4248]

Tessie, I believe you are lower income and very frugal and that is a good thing you make your life the way you want it to be and it make you happy I am like you in a lot of ways now being at home I guess a homebody being a care giver and a care taker to the house I enjoy the simple things in life and enjoy being free to make my life the way I like it to be :-) You and Ken have done very well :-) Love you my sister :-) God Bless You and Ken :-)

[@owen4248]

Good Morning Tessie, Sisters, Brothers, and Friends, Wish you all a wonderful blessed Wednesday filled with Gods Joy and Happiness :-) Remember to pray for one another and for all around the world :-) God Bless You ! Love you all :-) Keep smiling be safe :-)

[@marybethsmith6458]

Good evening Owen and happy Tuesday

[@Dean12346]

God bless you ! and everyone! 🙏❤️ This message is always a blessing to receive! God bless 🙏

[@marciasilva6370]

I love how you leave !!!!

[@wisewomanhealing]

Tessie your dinner looked so tasty!

[@carolynb2457]

Your home and belongings are very well cared for no matter what your income is now or was before. Neat as a pin . Not prideful but pride in yourself , your family and your home.People pay big money for their homes and belongings and don’t keep them up like you do. You love and appreciate everything whether bought, gifted or free. What a great example you are of not just living frugally but living well 😀

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thank you so much my sweet friend for your kind encouraging words I pray that you are having a great day today much love always tessie

[@thehillbillychickenranch]

I choose to live a simple life, although, my hubby and I enjoy modern conveniences. We also choose to be content with what we have. Tessie, you teach so many valuable lessons for our younger generation coming up. I hope you do so for many, many more years. It's wonderful that your family supports your needs as gifted items. More children should learn that valuable lesson. Don't buy your parents things they don't need. As we age, our income does become less. We appreciate the simple things in life.

[@bettyreynolds5106]

Yummm! Chicken Noodle Soup!

[@rachaelsupadventures]

Good morning my beautiful friend ❤ I also try to buy in bulk and when it is marked down! I will take it home and repackage. I think of meat as being something to add flavor or texture to a meal and add it to a dish like I would a veggie lol. I will use one breast and shred it into lots of pieces so it feels like you are getting more! I use a lot of beans for extra protein. Plus they are delicious, store well, last forever and are relatively cheap! Your soup looks fabulous especially those noodles! I vaguely feel like you made them in a video a few months ago. I have never made my own noodles before but I want to start!

[@AC-qi9wo]

One thing I want to share., if your going to pressure can Hamburger, buy it at a higher-end store seriously spend a bit more on better meat, I bought some at Winco, and it was awful tasting when I used it . The flavor was like corn beef hash, but my higher-end meat, still tastes like good ground beef, I'm thinking the fat content in the lower quality beef, is why it had a different taste. ❤😊

[@aproverbshome173]

I brought a pack of chicken breast and got five pices out of one breast. Saving and frugal is the best way to go! my friend. I think your extremley smart. 😉

[@mamadoom9724]

I think frugal living is very rewarding and I see it as a fun challenge. I think even if I was rich I’d still be very frugal. I’m with you on the oil lamps tessie. They just give off such a cozy light and I love them.

[@marybethsmith6458]

Hi Tessie

[@foreverlovely2580]

Marybeth 👋🏼Happy Tuesday to you ❤

[@marybethsmith6458]

Hello and happy Tuesday to you@@foreverlovely2580

[@pr9764]

Hi There Marybeth 🙂, Happy Tuesday To You, Blessings, Andrea

[@marybethsmith6458]

Hi Andrea and happy Tuesday. I feel a lot better today and went to get my son's box springs for his mattress. They had new ones that were 50$ cheaper than what I was going to have to pay and I had a coupon for 15% off that. Thank you Lord for another blessing!@@pr9764

[@pr9764]

​@@marybethsmith6458So Good To Hear Marybeth 🙂, You Have Had Many Blessings -- That's Wonderful My Friend, GOD Bless, Andrea

[@judyhazell316]

We eat a lot of beans and pasta, rice.I have learned so much from you I would like to thank you again God Bless.🙏❤

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thank YOU so much 😊

[@kaythegardener]

Chilling the meat for about 20-30 minutes ahead of time makes it easier to cut thin pieces!!

[@owen4248]

Who Loves Tessie Time :-)

[@pr9764]

ALWAYS ❤

[@tweetybirdmom]

living on social security I am lower than low income

[@CourtneyTaylor10001]

Can you please share the link to the blower you use in this video? thanks

[@HomesteadTessie]

i'm so sorry to couple years old and its no longer in stock but here is the link to itamzn.to/3w9XMqx

[@maryloublouse8578]

Hi Tessie, this might sound dumb but do you use in your oil lamps for fuel ? I have been buying lamp oil for mine but it is expensive. I love all your tips they are very helpful ! God bless from a PA. Girl turned Montana girl lol 😊😊

[@poodledaddles1091]

Thanks for the video. I’ve been wondering if you consider your chickens to be “frugal” ? I imagine they are not, but definitely create self sufficiency. If I had chickens I would already know this answer;)

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thank you so much for your question but I have not had any chickens for over 7 months due to the foxes in our area I gave my chickens to our daughter

[@poodledaddles1091]

@@HomesteadTessie👍

[@patsypryor9850]

so you take fragranced candle wax and put it in your kerosene lanterns? Just wanted to be sure,such a good idea!

[@LLjean-qz7sb]

patsypryor9850....I don't think she meant the candle WAX.....I think she meant the fragrance that they put IN the wax when you make candles. You can't put wax in the lamp oil, it won't melt, it does not get hot in the bottom of the lamp. I believe this is what she meant! God Bless!

[@mj-hk6iv]

Yes, I was thinking the same thing essential oils used in making candles.

[@judyhazell316]

I do the same when I get a package of chicken boy does it go farther. We also don't have meat every day.

[@lilylangman5620]

Do you have city water or a well?

[@HomesteadTessie]

We are more rural so we are on a well

[@jenilofton6182]

I do my chicken the same way.I like to stretchy meat as much as I can take several meals.

[@tamimercer476]

Couple min late😂😂😂 So happy to be here though ❤❤❤❤❤

[@owen4248]

Good evening Tami, Nice to see you here anytime :-)

[@kamt3212]

🥰🙏🏻💞🙏🏻🥰

[@Maddie-lv5sg]

Not low income but I am extremely frugal. I mean extreme. Make my own clothes soap, and mouthwash. Shop never, and make very inexpensive food items. I too am debt-free and would not live any other way. I do not take vacations or eat out and I am not unhappy about that. It is not for everyone but I love living this way.

[@miephoex]

Tessie, absolutely no disrespect intended but you truly need to be more careful when working with raw meats. You spread bacteria around the whole area of your kitchen. 😮 So dangerous and unhealthy. Be safe. 😊

[@HomesteadTessie]

Hello my dear sweet friend I was thinking about your comment and I forgot to do the video clip what I did was I didn't reuse that plastic container again it was all dented up so the little bit of the ranch dressing the powder I poured it into another container I noticed that the container that the ranch dressing was in had a little hole in it so I just Threw that container away so there was no cross contamination

[@owen4248]

Second :-)

[@laurabrown5983]

nothing wrong with frugal...costs of everything are going up and up so more people will be looking to those who live the frugal life for guidance...

[@margaretlynch1494]

🙋‍♀️❤️

[@KerryJames-l6z]

I live of a pension rent government house I have investment in the bank brings be $9000 extra per year income I feel blessed content with what I have am frugual

[@maybay6951]

Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Adelaide South Australia ❤❤

[@xyladivine]

🍒🐇