At Home with Helen - saving money, spending money and cooking. An average day in my life!

[@twistedsister6293]

I totally agree with you Helen Martin Lewis is a diamond,at the moment hes fighting to make sure people mainly old age pensioners receive the winter fuel payment which is life saving,I dont what i would do without my microwave and airfryer.I always buy bulk toilet rolls/kitchen roll and certain tinned food items.Loving the yellow on you Helen it makes your eyes pop 😊

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you xx

[@Phyllis1956]

Great You-Tuber like chatting with an old friend ❤❤ so honest in your chat

[@brendaself123]

❤❤

[@Maniemac79]

I would consider you to be a very affluent family. Beautiful home, motorboat, caravan, luxury holidays. You and Rob have worked extremely hard to achieve your comfortable life and deserve every enjoyment of it. You are a savvy shopper and not wasteful. I adore the Gucci purse, such a classic. Love your vlogs xxx ❤

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you xx

[@ej6981]

Your mum is so amazing. I am so glad she had a lovely spending spree to the shops. She is so 'switched on' and obviously embraces life and appears really happy. Enjoy all this precious time together, Helen . You are so lucky to still have her. ❤

[@Helenmaryjo]

I am. Thank you xx

[@Mayaxxxxxx]

Thanks for this video Helen. You are a lighthouse in these dark times. 🙏🏽❤️‍🩹

[@Helenmaryjo]

That's very kind, thank you xx

[@juliemaclean8898]

Good on you Helen, no need to explain, love your values 🙏🏼❤️

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you very much xx

[@tinahowson8335]

Hi Helen, the subject of the pensioners and less privileged folk, is on the lips of many. Do not know how young families manage in today’s world. Thank you for sharing your recipes. Yummy. As for your charity shop bargains, I believe more and more people are turning to charity shops in a way to save cash. Who could blame them. I used to work in a charity shop and the bargains, in some cases designer labels we had was unbelievable. Thanks for sharing xx

[@Helenmaryjo]

Very true. Thank you xx

[@jackiestewart5062]

I made your chocolate cake and apple cake last week, for a picnic birthday, I decorated the chocolate one with icing and fresh raspberries, and had some cream, and the apple, exactly as you did it. they both went down a treat… Now I will have a go at this one. I have not baked cakes in so many years, you have got me going again.. Thank you…

[@Helenmaryjo]

Sounds delicious. xx

[@dalindav]

Thank you Helen!! Love you ♥️. I’m struggling with the loss of my Mom.. it’s already been 2 weeks. Thank you for always cheering me up!!! I appreciate your kind soul 🥰

[@Helenmaryjo]

Two weeks is no time, she's been your Mum your whole life. Be kind to yourself, it can't be measured in time. My heart goes out to you xx

[@lisasafiullah8774]

Lots of love x

[@deborahr2236]

Sincere condolences ❤

[@patriciagrant5100]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[@ElaineRodgers-gk2dp]

By far, one of my favourite videos. Great ideas. I love your purse. It's nice when you get something that makes you happy ❤

[@Helenmaryjo]

It really is! Thank you xx

[@MarI-Posa]

Lovely video. I watch for your clothes hauls but in this one your personality just shines

[@Helenmaryjo]

Oh thank you! xx

[@marilynsmith3361]

It’s good to see folks like Martin Lewis and yourself who have a passion for others and not being self centred. Love your cooking recipes and have tried a few of them looking forward to making these ones bin this video.

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you xx

[@deborah2995]

Honest video Helen enjoyed the cooking,thank you for sharing xx

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you xx

[@JosephineColes-c2d]

I agree with so much of what you say and like everything you do. You are great company. Love the outfits. 😊

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you so much! xx

[@loubylou5298]

Love this style of video Helen. Thank you so much. Learnt a lot too. You are a whizz in the kitchen. xx

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you xx

[@maureenormston8356]

Really enjoyed this video, very relaxing (maybe that's just me 😁). I live on my own and tend to have mad batch cooking days and freeze it, so handy to pull something out of the freezer on the days I CBA to cook 😂. I love having a mooch in the two charity shops in my village, bought a fabulous hat for a wedding in August and will probably re-donate it at some point. Buy lots of books too.

[@Helenmaryjo]

Sounds great! Thank you xx

[@agnescrawford3711]

Thanks Helen as usual for the info and the cooking tips always enjoy those. Love your purse!

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you xx

[@lynnbargewell3833]

Well Helen, I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this video, it was a nice change to see things as real as it gets. Loved the ideas with the gammon, will definitely be buying that , and following that yummy pie recipe. My husband and I love cooking , and like you, we’re able to stretch the budget pretty well. I bought some lovely old pie dishes from a charity shop a couple of weeks ago, so I’ll be making good use of them. Those clothes were a bargain and looked lovely on you. Times are tough for everyone right now so your advice is always welcome. 🙏

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you very much xx

[@helen6477]

Great video Helen, really enjoyed, beautiful purse!…..I always cover my ham with water, going to try it this way next time! Thank you for sharing your ideas x❤

[@Helenmaryjo]

It's so easy and you can just forget about it. xx

[@margopaton3240]

Fascinating! How do you do all this and stay calm. You're family are so lucky to have you.

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you xx

[@Nina-r6m3m]

Enjoyed this helen😊. Gammon joint looked amazing and went far! Pie looked yummy. I made lentil soup today using piece of smoked gammon ...some went in then soup afterwards and some for dinner with mash. Charity shop finds look very nice! 👗👚 Hope you're having a good week 😊 x

[@Helenmaryjo]

Sounds good. Thank you xx

[@sparkleandbertie]

Hi Helen, the red and black skirt with the jumper is really lovely. I was surprised, its a yes from me🥳. Always enjoy your cooking, its a treat to watch.xx💐💐

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you xx

[@magsmack9760]

This was a really good helpful video. Thank you Helen.

[@Helenmaryjo]

My pleasure. xx

[@jaccroft]

One of your best videos, frank , helpful and true to yourself, I loved the pie and will be having a go at that and in fact , I’m going to challenge myself to see how many meals I can get out of a gammon too . Love it ! Thanks for sharing 👏

[@Helenmaryjo]

My pleasure. Thank you xx

[@rhianevans7189]

Hi Helen Yes Martin Lewis is a genius when it comes to saving money. That pie looks amazing. I think I would add some chives as well plus some side salads too. I worked with a lady who weighed everything to make a cake even the eggs and that was the cake recipe. She did used to add some oil in with the cake to make it moist. She was very clever with iced decoration and won competitions for a wedding she made and decorated. It took her a few months to complete this as needed to “ rest” for a period of time. She showed us some photographs of the cakes she had made and decorated and they were a standard above Fortnum and Mason. They offered her a job and the salary was excellent but she couldn’t leave her family in North of England. Love the skirt and top . I have been lucky for some of my clothes from a few charity shops. Where needs must All the best and thank you so much for this vlog as it was much appreciated. See you in the next one x

[@Helenmaryjo]

My pleasure, thank you xx

[@thelmabrindley2369]

I love these kind of video's, but whenever you bake a cake your voice is so soothing I end up nodding off and wake up when the cake is cooked so have to rewind to watch again lol. Loved Dolly's nose popping up when you were carving the gammon. I also loved the outfit at the end.

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you xx

[@diane6037]

Great tips Helen Thankyou for sharing, I’ve been cooking my gammon with coke just an inch or two in slow cooker and it’s delicious.

[@Laura55sere]

My daughter said mum can you cook a large gammon for me, ok, I said , the only pot big enough was my slow cooker, she provided the bottle of coke, she wanted it for that evening, so I said bring the rest back and I’ll slice it cold on my electric slicer it was a large 2kg piece. They , 4 of them ate the lot it was so good!

[@Helenmaryjo]

Yum! Thank you xx

[@alisonkuppusamy9085]

Great video Helen, you need to be on TV. I was hooked from the start, so many good tips with your usual fantastic delivery xx

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thanks so much 😊 xx

[@Hazel-jy3ed]

I mostly shop in charity shops, can find really good clothes. I think your outfit is the nicest you have shown compared to others.

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you xx

[@ElaineHouston]

Thank you Helen. You make my evening with your videos. The pie looks great and I agree about usefulness of slow cooker and batching for ease and economy and less waste. You looked glam as always x

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you xx

[@louisesmith2035]

Thank you Helen. Yes im eldest of 6 kids. Airfryer and good home cooked meals. Soups. Casseroles. Love martin lewis. Dreadful whats happening to the pensioners. ❤❤slow cooker is so economical.

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you xx

[@joanmckee3906]

Helen you're a breath of fresh air, my kinda gal. I didn't know about the coupons but I'm savvy enough too. Tks for all the tips and you look fab in your outfit. Keep mooching, I've found super things in charity shops.

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you xx

[@chrismclachlan6765]

This video made me smile 😃 I cook a plain gammon last week we had exactly the same meals as you, the very last of it went into a chicken, ham and leek pie for the freezer. Take care

[@Helenmaryjo]

Perfect. Thank you xx

[@NanaKaren1953]

LOVE the jumper and colour on you! I'm on my own and often do a ham joint as the cooked meat freezes so well. Never thought to put sugar in, probably as I don't used smoked joint. Why no water, looks good tho, doesn't it dry out? I always grate and bag up my cheese as soon as I buy it, lasts so much longer and freezes well. That pie looked lovely. I could make smaller ones and freeze. The jumper and skirt look fab, very bright and cheery. Thank you for this. Nana Karen UK X

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you. It doesn't need water at all, it's so tender, such a cheap and easy way of cooking it. xx

[@findingmystyle_x]

I really enjoyed this video & you have certainly given me some ideas with baking in the air fryer & using the slow cooker xx

[@Helenmaryjo]

So versatile xx

[@DorothyFrost-v5r]

Enjoy watching your Channel so much Helen Thankyou, love your cooking & recipes you do .Those items from the charity shop are lovely really looked great you can get some real bargains . Look forward to your next Vlog ❤

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you xx

[@carolynhopkinson8642]

Such a good video! As always lots of tips and cooking ideas. Bargains from the charity shop, I have found glass vases in them and casserole dishes and even cut glass x

[@Helenmaryjo]

Brilliant! Thank you xx

[@dympnaokeeffe6983]

Youre getting me interested in buying an air fryer! Thanks for another great video. That shade of orange looks fabulous on you.

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you. I wouldn't be without mine. xx

[@ritamatters9129]

I bought an airfryer and I’ve never looked back

[@nancyciampa3485]

Loved the recipes, thank you. I think you did well at the thrift store. Love your vlogs

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thanks so much! 😊 xx

[@traciebushnell1425]

Helen your genuineness runs through you like blackpool rock , you derserve your treats i love your bargains too , also its nice to hear you talk to us with your advice and recipes please do it more i bet a lot of older night hawks like having a midnight friend, oh i missed the plum n coconut cake recipe how can i find it pls ? Tracie hell bell hedge end lol

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah thank you.. The plum cake recipe is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHXTl5prr9WXbM0si=lbMDTTBEK3YLqNR2 xx

[@traciebushnell1425]

​@@Helenmaryjo bless you thanks for the recipe oh Helen please please checkout the Gucci purse with 🍒 cherries on front on The Vinted hun so cute

[@sandralow9598]

Hi Helen, thanks for the brilliant video, all very interesting. Agree with your money saving tips, I used to operate in the same way when we struggled to make ends meet in the 60s , it really was very rewarding, couldn’t afford gammon, but amazing what you can do with 10lbs of mince to feed a family for the week. ❤️

[@Helenmaryjo]

Yep, been there, done that. Thank you xx

[@valeriegarner3521]

Enjoyed this one and the mouthwatering pie! Skirt is lovely and colourful. Thanks for sharing. 🌹

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thanks so much 😊 xx

[@beverlystopford2531]

Fantastic video Helen. I love your at home segments.😊

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you xx

[@marykelleher5593]

Great vlog Helen , so refreshing to watch and listen to how life has taught us to appreciate our blessings. As for your outfit wow 😮as they say WHEN YOU HAVE IT FLAUNT IT , very flattering ❤❤❤☘️🇮🇪

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you xx

[@antjewindhaus6707]

Hi Helen, thank you for sharing another great video 😍 The money saving part was very informative. It is always good to get some ideas from other people how they save money!👍🏻 And I loved the cooking part too. A slow cooker is just an amazing thing to have! Your gammon looked scrumptious 😋 And the pie and cake you made looked yummy too 😋 I think charity shops are great in England! I often donate clothes or other things and also buy some stuff too. Makes me feel good! I really liked the clothes you bought in the charity shop. They looked so nice on you 👍🏻😍 xx

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you very much xx

[@skincarefan7742]

Like the idea of the mixed pastries on your pie and as usual your food looks delicious. Great buys in the charity shop aswell.x

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you xx

[@mariasea6269]

Can I ask what happens to the sugar underneath the gammon. Does it form a glaze to spread? Thank you for all your tips! ❤

[@Helenmaryjo]

No, it doesn't. Quite a bit of liquid comes out of the gammon. But it is honestly, the easiest way to cook it. You could always glaze it after and pop it into the oven. xx

[@Nellie550]

Hi, some good charity shop buys , I loved the skirt and black top, I enjoyed the cooking as always , thank you x

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you xx

[@lornapancott1340]

Super wee video Helen. Enjoyed the variety and of course your cooking 😋

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thanks so much 😊 xx

[@lovinglife6526]

Hi Helen, enjoyed this video, great pie, looked delicious 🥧. The charity finds are really nice, a bargain. The you have some great tips for good old, home cooking on a budget. Thank you 😊

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you xx

[@MaryAnderson-c4c]

Nice selection today Helen - thanks for this. You’ve really made me think about cooking more with air fryers and slow cookers…I had a beef casserole in the oven for a good 5/6 hours the other day (French beef needs it believe me!) and delicious it was but it’s bound to have cost a fair bit. I also bake in the oven a fair bit so I’m seriously thinking of rootling out my air fryer from the back of my utility room. No point in it sitting there gathering dust is there?! Like the U.K. our electricity costs are very hefty. I loved it when Dolly was eying up the gammon. When you turned around to get something at that point I was just waiting for her to surreptitiously snaffle it from your worktop and leg it up the hall! I’m still giggling about you and your black jumper…”it doesn’t smell…I haven’t washed it…it’s not like I’m going to lick it”!! You are a b***** scream you really are! Thanks again Helen👌🏼. Mary (Scottish Hel’s Belle living in France) 🤗

[@Helenmaryjo]

Dolly has never stolen food, well apart from a ring donut that Rob literally left under her nose. She resisted it the first time he left the room, but when he left it for a second time..... haha xx

[@SusanPowell-y4k]

Really enjoyable video Helen, thank you ❤

[@Helenmaryjo]

My pleasure, thank you xx

[@MoreThanMistified]

Watching from Orlando Florida be happy enjoying the moments ❤️

[@Maniemac79]

Stay safe x x x

[@Helenmaryjo]

Yes, stay safe. Thank you xx

[@marilynwalmsley5459]

Thinking of you all x

[@carolescharacters]

Loved this video Helen, some great ideas 👍 I think Matin Lewis is wonderful too. I have to say I’m not a lover of charity shopping and I also hate rummaging in the sales but like to check the sales out online. Your outfit looks great btw xx

[@Helenmaryjo]

I'm much the same. Thank you xx

[@kathyhammond6323]

Very thoughtful and tactful vlog Helen! I am fortunately in a similar lifestyle situation as you. Im also savvy and sensitive towards others. I Love your videos, their content its varied, interesting and at times hilarious especially the digressing! Keep up the fabulous work you do ❤

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you very much xx

[@lisaredfearn1491]

Outfit looks lovely and elegant definitely not £16 outfit. Love the pie too thank you xxx

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you xx

[@Catherine-wu9gu]

Helen u cheer me up. Well done on all your ideas. Good to share 😊😊

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you xx

[@AngelaHamiltonRao]

Thanks for all the saving tips. That’s a new receipt to me and I’ll certainly give it a go…funnily enough, when you showed the bowl with the chopped gammon, I thought it was for dolly…..what ever was I thinking….ha.

[@Helenmaryjo]

What were you thinking. She had the skin though xx

[@carolwyatt9643]

Enjoyed the variety in this video. Keep them coming 🤣

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you xx

[@gillmarshall7760]

Lovely video Helen, Could listen to you all day.. Thanks for sharing this. Take care xx

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you xx

[@helenparker3165]

Good vlog Helen. Lots to see and listen to.xx

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you very much xx

[@jenniferfarrah3134]

Hi Helen . I also buy Gammon, quite a lot , from my local butcher, but I cook it in foil with honey & bey leaves in the oven . Very delicious . It is then called Ham . Your pie looked delicious , so will definitely give that a go . I did make a cake in the airfryer , it was ok , but the texture was very tight , so not sure 🤔. As for charity shops , I do think they depend on the area they are in , ie , the more better of they are situated in , that does seem to reflect on the clothes . But that outfit was good 👍. Thanks for sharing .

[@Helenmaryjo]

I haven't found a difference in air fryer or oven for the cakes. I agree re charity shops. Thank you xx

[@jenniferfarrah3134]

@@Helenmaryjo maybe I left them in too long 🤷‍♀️. It was mainly the chocolate one 🤔.

[@alisondoughty2194]

Wow what a PIE.That should be in a well known high st store for Christmas or New year.I havnt eateneat for a very long time but i could sub it with chicken instead of ham.Yum.🎉😄lovely skirt and top.😄

[@Helenmaryjo]

Yes, you could, I would add some tarragon along with chicken, would be tasty xx

[@patriciahewes704]

Loved this vlog Helen and your charity buys look fab on you ❤❤

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thanks so much 😊 xx

[@Anna-MarieDover]

Loved the video, Helen. Gammon is always a winner. That pie!😋 If I started to tell how many bargains, not only clothes, by the way, I have found in charity shops, we'd be here all evening. Lymington is an excellent bargain hunt location! We said good bye to Cowes this morning. Sitting in front of the log fire in our little Devon cottage, enjoying the peace and quiet after the hustle and bustle of Cowes. Nice chat, as ever xx

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you xx

[@JennyStokes-r3x]

Loved this video, the cooking and the charity shop outfit, looked very nice on you.

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you xx

[@elizabethsad8023]

Brilliant vlog Helen. The pie is amazing as usual the lemon cake 🎉🎉 charity shop buy ….lovely am such a fan too. Thankyou for sharing ❤

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thanks so much 😊 xx

[@alisonmckenzie1415]

Great items from the charity shop,I am a bi hit and miss with them myself.Picked up a few bargains myself today so feeling happy.Lovely skirt and black top, winners👍.

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you xx

[@maxcopen4676]

Fantastic charity shop haul, you look very smart. Well done you 😁

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you xx

[@kitcat102]

Very enjoyable video Helen, thanks. I will have a go at making the pie which looked delicious. Will also cook my gammon in the slow cooker in future! X

[@Helenmaryjo]

So easy, just put it on in the morning and forget about it. Win, win xx

[@timothypeacock2737]

The charity shop outfit looks great Rebecca

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you very much xx

[@HelenHunt-d8h]

Enjoyed the video. loved the Gucci purse, nothing like a bit of luxury. So inspirational and uplifting to see people doing well. ❤

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you so much! xx

[@victoriaflynn6506]

If cooking chicken, I always cook two. No point putting oven on for just 1 chicken. Use it for lunches, couple of meals like casseroles, curry etc.

[@Helenmaryjo]

Good idea xx

[@lynnepollard6860]

Totally agree about Martin Lewis being Knighted!! I live in Canada now and i still follow him as some of his "money tips" do translate to over here or he's given me great advice.

[@Helenmaryjo]

He is brilliant and a thoroughly decent chap. Which is rare these days. xx

[@renablythman6243]

Yummy is all I am going to say about the mouth watering food😋😋Love your purse Helen and it was a bargain, I've bought so much nearly new and new things in our charity shop , my last buy was a links of London bracelet, in its box, you never know what you can find, Yes Martin Lewis is fantastic I get his newsletter , The yellow jumper looks great on you ,love your chatty videos❤❤

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you very much xx

[@beverleydipple7402]

Good for you Helen. You deserve it. X

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you xx

[@heatherleutscherwarren9459]

Thank you Helen. Love your charity shop bargains. Will definitely make the pie at Christmas- already make your cakes ! ❤

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you xx

[@caraghcee]

I’ll never forget one Christmas, we were travelling to see friends on Boxing Day and we were in charge of taking a cooked gammon with us… we also had our dog with us… you can see where this is going! Our dog then was a small Border Terrier. We went into the local shop on our way, came back to the car and the dog literally looked like one of those cartoon dogs - she’d eaten the whole gammon in record time, and her tummy was so swollen it looked like the gammon was whole inside her! My Grandmother was so cross!! And the dog wasn’t very well for her gluttony! Lovely pie recipe - how long did it cook for in the oven? TIA x

[@Helenmaryjo]

Oh goodness. What a nightmare! The pie took about 40 mins on 180 - once the pastry is golden it's good to eat. xx

[@caraghcee]

Great! Thank you!

[@joancarucci8290]

Hello Helen,,Love these At home with Helen video but than I enjoy all your videos. Great charity pieces the best fitting jeans I ever had came from a thrift store,,thats what their calls in America. Helen that ham dinner with the Lemon cake are two of my favorite foods.😊

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thanks Joan xx

[@colinbenham8242]

Again really great tips. Thank you Helen for sharing. Feeling an air fryer might be a present from Santa for me this Christmas.

[@Helenmaryjo]

I wouldn't be without mine. xx

[@janettesinclair6279]

Thank you for all these hints and tips, especially the fact that the piece of cooked gammon will keep for up to 2 weeks in the fridge. I have always been wary of buying bigger joints of meat in case they went off before I could use them up. Off now to check on Martin Lewis!

[@Helenmaryjo]

You are welcome. Thank you xx

[@hazels27]

Like you I use Martin Lewis website for comparisons etc. I agree he is a great asset to this country. Thanks for the cooking section. I don’t like cooking myself much but like to see what other people produce. Your charity shop items look lovely. The skirt will be useful for your cruise.

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you xx

[@susanbright8885]

Love the outfit very chic! I must do the lemon cake.. have got a double air fryer but nit done a cake in it as yet,,

[@Helenmaryjo]

Go for it, it's very efficient xx

[@deniseedwards7536]

Helen, love you in these colours.

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you xx

[@lindabeckwith3506]

Great video as usual, can I ask where the cream sweater you had on is from? Thankyou.

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you, it is from Primark xx

[@pamelawright1369]

Thank you for sharing 😊

[@Helenmaryjo]

My pleasure xx

[@lindalittle5237]

I enjoyed that helen. Love watching you cooking X❤🎉

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thanks so much xx

[@effielarkin3044]

For six years I was a volunteer at a charity shop in town. So important that you wash everything before you wear it..or make the bed with it. Shoes be careful because you can get toenail fungus so you need to figure that one out. Socks will not necessarily fix the problem. See your pharmacist before you buy or wear them..same with boots. Purses wash thoroughly inside and out and consider a new purse liner which are cheap so you are using fresh liner with no unknowns. Remember no one really knows where these items came from. You can get some fantastic bus from a charity shop which will give you years of happiness

[@Maniemac79]

I bought an LV holdall from an overseas vintage shop (L.A). It was the real deal and I couldn’t understand why I got such a brilliant price on it. When it arrived I unzipped it and it stunk of cannabis… !!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@Helenmaryjo]

I don't even know what cannabis smells like! haha xx

[@effielarkin3044]

@@Helenmaryjo Neither do most of US.. don't even know what it looks like nor want to.

[@golfingmags5]

Hi Helen, helpful tips for many, especially young families. Will definitely do the gammon joint in the slow cooker (which went in a cupboard to make room for the air fryer). You suited the mandarin sweater and loved the black cowl (which you won’t be licking😂😂😂)🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿xx

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you xx

[@angie-wx8eo]

Hi Helen, love the At Home videos - thank you 😊x

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you xx

[@sharonlloyd6617]

god helen that pie looked absolutely yummy

[@Helenmaryjo]

It was very tasty xx

[@AlisonStewart-v7r]

Really interesting video this week,do so enjoy them x

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you xx

[@myoung6204]

Really enjoyed watching that video Helen, thank you for sharing with us. 🎉 Charity shop items were bargains. That skirt and lovely black top would take you anywhere. X P S I agree Martin Lewis should be knighted for his tireless work and contribution to society!

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you xx

[@valeriesampson8702]

Thank you for such a useful and helpful video. Such good advice x

[@Helenmaryjo]

Glad it was helpful! xx

[@micheleselvage8873]

Well what an informative video! Loved it all thank you 🥰🥰🥰

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you xx

[@lulu6618]

Oh my gosh Helen. Such a lovely video from start to finish. I especially loved the bit about saving money! I’ve always thought of you as the manager of funds at your household, but I could be wrong. It so important to help women know how to manage money. I was wondering if you have a spending allowance so to speak or how you set aside your discretionary funds just for you-before your KZbin channel and after. Thank you

[@Helenmaryjo]

I do all the finances in this house. I don't have an allowance as such, I just watch what I spend. xx

[@sharonodonnell6482]

Great outfit Helen.

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you xx

[@50angeleyes]

Loved the cooking as usual. I will make the pie sometime but with half the quantity. My dog also appears out of nowhere for gammon, as for charity shops, I would say 90% of my clothes come from them. I have Joules, Boden, Tu etc but I don’t mind what the label is if I like it. I have always shopped at Charity shops, boot sales etc. I went once to boot sale and got a quilted Barbour jacket for £10 and the last one I went to I got a new khaki green quilted coat from Peacocks that didn’t fit the lady and she hadn’t returned it for £10. I love a bargain lol

[@50angeleyes]

Ps I too think Martin Lewis is great. Using his template letters on his website I claimed back 2 lots of PPI by myself without having to resort to companies doing it for me and taking a percentage

[@Helenmaryjo]

Well done! Thank you xx

[@mags8014]

HB. Thanks, Helen, very interesting video.

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you xx

[@irenedonohue1406]

Hi Helen, thank you for another great video, always look forward to your channel.

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you xx

[@Westeross]

Fantastic recipes! Thanks Helen (love the orange tee on you) 💖🇦🇺💖

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you xx