Buying in Bulk is DEBT DANGEROUS? - Our Debt Disaster

[@rachelwhitehead6977]

We keep our qtips in thr cupboard in the box w the perforated part out😜🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@EmilyBrownmrstoceo]

I’d love to see a video about the top worst purchases you’ve ever made and still have buyers remorse over!

[@AmandaHolland]

Guys you’re killing these uploads!

[@irenebrackett8094]

Something that really changed my life is when my husband and I were starting out someone told us that $1000 is a lot of money to owe but not a lot of money to own. I think about that a lot for all sorts of amounts and before we decide to buy anything especially if it's financed. P.S. I use old B&B candle jars for my q-tips ;)

[@christym6128]

I save and clean out jar candle jars to use for q-tips and cotton balls, etc.

[@megs871]

Could you do a “what I eat in a day” now that you’re on a budget?

[@amyeshelnutt]

“You lost me at Q-Tip holder” 😂😂

[@morecheeseplz315]

Honesty, i was one of those people who stopped watching when you guys moved into the big house because i felt I couldn't relate to your lifestyle anymore. This budget/debt series is so refreshing and genuine, I love it! You both are setting a great example not just to us, but your kids too. Adulthood is hard sometimes. Keep up the good work👍

[@YAYA-bv7po]

How are your friends and family reacting to your new life style? Are they being supportive or are you finding out who your true friends are? I ask this as so many get caught up with keeping up with the "Jones's" and get into debt doing so.

[@swilt7]

Long time viewer - I’m so happy to see your relationship thriving, you’re such a sweet family!

[@crystals9768]

You guys have encouraged me to look at our spending and start tightening our budget so that we can have more money to get rid of more debt.

[@laurenhannel1432]

“You lost me at q-tip holder”. I was dying at the closeups!

[@KristenThompson.92]

My husband and I started our debt-free journey recently and we have LOVED watching all these videos!! You have us keeping ourselves accountable- it’s like we are on this journey with you guys. I have watched you for years- and loving all this new content!!

[@aaronallen64]

Apparently the difference between me and a rich person is a Q-tip holder. 😂

[@katbryson9109]

I look forward to these everyday. I want to be friends with you guys you're hilarious

[@carmen26385]

I’m wondering if it was hard for Katie, as a woman who came from a family that seems to be very well off, to accept and be “ok” with living a lifestyle of “less”? I grew up very similar with lots a financial blessings, and it’s been hard for me to accept my lower economic status as an adult and know I cant afford what I was accustomed to as a child. And how do you not compare and try and “keep” up with your sisters family who lives in a huge home like yours and your parents who have that beautiful, historic home?

[@TheLydiaM]

We are getting out of debt too and we still shop at Sams but we do the Sams pick up! Just like Walmart pick up. No splurging/overspending and it’s a huge time saver!

[@brittanyburdette6737]

That q-tip convo had me dying 😂 I keep my q-tips in a coffee cup on the counter!

[@kathleenhernandez1699]

Two years ago obviously you two were masking a lot of what was really happening. It would be interesting to see a behind the scenes or reaction video of what was REALLY going on behind the scenes. Long time viewer. 30 years old, married and never have used or had credit card and loving this video series. Really good stuff. Good for you guys

[@CullenandKatie]

I was just thinking the same about whether we’d be able to recognize/remember how we were actually thinking/feeling. I’m looking forward to re-watching them, but I’m also a little scared of re-facing the underlying emotions! 😬🤯🙈

[@kathleenhernandez1699]

@@CullenandKatie We had a very *challenging* second baby. Maybe much like Brooks.That first year with two kids under 2 was the hardest of my life parenting and marriage wise. ( We have three now. our second child turned three in November, oldest is 4.5 and youngest just turned 1) when I see pictures of us or our kids in that season it's like I've blocked it all out ( or we wouldn't have had a third kid right!? 😅😜). Sometimes things will trigger memories of those tough times. Even Xmas lights because baby #2 was born in November I just remembered the non stop crying from the baby and how helpless we all were. So you're absolutely right it's probably blurry now and also at the same time still fresh in a traumatic way. My husband and I hardly remember our second child being a baby now that we've come out of that though year.

[@rainey8706]

I’m so glad you guys are back to your selfs!!! I stoped watching you about and year or two ago!!! Love these videos we are also starting David’s Ramsey’s budget FUP learning so much! Thank you for being real!

[@Kanne60]

Debt kicking Mom is awesome and has a very inspirational story. She does No Food Waste. She has helped us a lot!!

[@threelittlekisses1276]

😂😂😂 the zoom ins on Cullen about the qtip holder. 😂😂😂🤦🏼‍♀️ I definitely keep them in the box and pull the back off.

[@KatandKiwi7]

I haven’t commented on any of these. But I have been watching every single one. We aren’t in debt other than our mortgage but man...so much of this still resonates!! We can always be more mindful of our spending. I hope you know how many people you are helping by sharing your truth.

[@gloriamassey3481]

Katie you look soo good with your natural hair color growing out 😍

[@brandibutler6024]

I use an electric tea kettle... have owned it for several years... it was maybe $20 on sale at Dillards Makes 1.7l of hot water in maybe 10 mins (its getting old so slowing down now)

[@Ojewels65]

Cullen, eyes all confused about the qtip holder lmao 😂 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kim14lbsstone74]

ok, so I was lucky and was able to retire early, I have been volunteering at the local Thrift Store for 2 years and I now buy everything, except food, from that store, you wouldn't believe how much money you save

[@heatherstrickland4810]

I am completely in awe of you two. What you are doing is so brave. I just want to thank you for putting this intimate information out there for the world to see. It's scary to admit when you screw up and get in a bind. With KZbin families people that watch have the illusion that you don't face real life issues. This makes you human. We all mess up...financially, at work, at home. My husband and I have been doing Dave Ramsey's steps for over a year now. We have various envelopes to help us pay for the things that come along each year (HOA dues, insurance premiums, vacation, Christmas). It makes it so much easier to know that we have already accounted for those when they come due. This week I was able to pay off both credit cards, his remaining balance on his braces and a medical bill! It is so empowering when you can write "paid off" on the last statement! Thank you for what you're doing...it is changing people's lives! I have watched you for a few years and my son is just a little bit older than Brooks. It's always nice to see when you deal with things that I can relate too. Keep up the awesome work! It will be so rewarding.

[@thereaderbug398]

I just wanted to let you guys know that I am new subscriber. I may be late to your channel but I am really enjoying these videos. I think you can really see a person's character when they are up against the wall and you guys are not running and just tackling it head on. Don't lose the momentum and I hope you take us along for your ride! My family hasn't had debt in several years now and our budget is always evolving. You will get there again and then you get to have fun with the budget. It won't feel punitive to have to pay everything off but it will be fun to watch the savings grow. Wishing you guys all the luck!

[@elvaaude]

I'd love to see ur grocery hauls now that ur gonna be on a budget. My kids are the same age as urs so that would give me ideas. Also, meals on a budget for kids

[@amandav3484]

You guys are committed and doing great! You are doing something I’ve never seen anyone do by sharing all the details of the full mental and financial process!! I could see you having a financial community because you are including the mental piece that so many are missing. The emotional and hard times where we give up on our finances and just spend what we don’t have to cope with life.

[@kaytlinsherlin1167]

I am loving watching these debt videos! My husband and I are working through a small amount of debt but it feels huge at the moment and these have been so encouraging and motivating. Thank you for being so vulnerable and honest!

[@katherinegeraci1742]

So I’m like you guys I spend way to much on crap. It’s a serious problem. The need to want more and new all the time. So I set a goal for myself I can’t buy myself anything no clothes, no makeup, no fancy Starbucks water cups nothing! I don’t need it. Until June 1st. You guys are definitely Helping with that.

[@DebtFreeDana]

We had to cancel our Costco membership because we just ended up wasting a lot of food, and spending a TON of money, but as a large family (and as the kids approach the teenage years) I think we might need to go back. 😬 I’ll have to shop carefully. Good luck with your Feb Budget Committee meeting!! ❤️

[@allalahav5492]

I am loving EVERY video, so raw and helpful. Thank you for talking about this and inspiring so many people. I am supporting you guys all the way xoxo

[@shannonrakes226]

My husband and I are deciding to go once a month(to Sam’s). I went a few weeks ago and got meat, cheese sticks and other pantry staples. I searched online before I went for items, priced them out and my husband and I agreed on a dollar amount to spend. I went with my list and cash in the amount we agreed on and I actually left $15 under budget.

[@AshleySmith-xc6je]

You can do in-store pick up at Sam’s. That way you don’t have to walk the aisle and find the impulse buys.

[@brittanyjones4659]

So cool seeing You guys posting real life! Every KZbinr play like their loaded with money and have no issues! Even Cullen posting about his addiction is awesome as I can relate with addiction. Thank you for being so great and real with your subscribers!!

[@deliriumtrigger23]

The q-tip holder segment is cracking me up! 😂 I ended up repurposing an empty candle jar for mine and I keep what won’t fit in it’s original box in a closet. I am a new subscriber and I’m loving your videos and hearing about your debt free journey. I’m on one as well and I appreciate hearing you guys get real and talk about real numbers and real issues! I wish y’all the best on your journey and thank you for sharing your story!

[@moodycait]

I am loving these videos! I can’t wait to see where this journey takes y’all and all of your viewers getting to celebrate your milestones! I colored my own Debtris chart today and am looking forward to knocking that first level out. 👊🏻💢

[@naomiking2442]

I'm really enjoying your videos! Our family is mortgage free since September of 2017 thanks to following Dave since my 20s :)

[@samanthalinke8633]

What about video of your budget grocery hauls, and meal planning ideas on a budget?

[@cristinemont]

It's funny you say not to watch your videos from the last 2 year because I lost that spark I had for you guys 2 years ago. I'm watching every second of your new videos so relatable and so helpful. I'm not in dept but it's great information to pass to my kids.

[@brittneyelaine8758]

I just wanted to say that these videos have truly changed my mindset about spending and how to get rid of my student loan debt. Also I’ve realized from watching this that ,yes ,you guys are holding yourself accountable, but also have to remember you’re in the public eye and sometimes that comes with a lot of pressure to stay current by basically having “nice stuff” because some people truly like that. Just want to remind you to not be so hard on yourself, it happens and when you realize it you fix it!

[@staceynewcome6883]

This is no accident. God had this planned all along. You went through relationship issues to learn how to have a stronger marriage while Cullen got sober. No offense, but before that your views were down and seemed to stay down. You found your true and happy inner self, a blessing alone. Now, because you have been so open, you feel you can be open now with this situation. You are helping so many and look, your views are back up and even though it is a rough time, you seem so much happier. God doesn't make mistakes.

[@teresamartin6975]

I agree Cullen, why do you need a Q-Tip holder? Just leave then in the box in a drawer. LOL

[@nancyfinlay1516]

I’m enjoying your videos, and showing the process that you are going through to get back on your feet. You’ve got this!!!! ✅

[@HookBookers]

Long time lurker and first time subscriber. This is the content we are here for 🙌🏻

[@suemcdermott3522]

Been following for 5 years and these are great videos. Also wanted to tell Katie that this is the nicest your hair has EVER looked. Girl that natural colour coming through looks amazing and the style is 👌.

[@tiphanneycusick5396]

To be honest y'all need to watch them all to get to know Cullen and Katie. This is an amazing family who shows all good, bad and ugly!! Love Y'all!!

[@ivypack1]

I think you guys are on to something. Great series on getting out of debt. I believe this is your platform. Thank you for being real.

[@Crimetowers]

U guys are killing it!!!! Love seeing how down to earth yall are..

[@kellylennox1062]

Seriously you guys are inspiring I'm so glad you all are being SO transparent. My husband and I are also on our debt free journey! Thank you

[@MelHart396]

Q tip holder idea- use one of your old bath and body works candle holder. When your candle is done put the jar in the freezer for an hour or so and then take a knife and cut the remainder that didn’t burn. Wash the jar with soap and you have a q tip holder that is pretty.

[@connie2264]

Oh the debt meeting is a great idea to film... that's a big sticking point for me and getting my husband on board.

[@deedee200]

Thanks for your candor, I appreciate you sharing your personal stuff you are not alone. Your videos inspire alot of us.

[@WifeMommyFamilyJourney]

Loving all these debt free journey uploads!!! You guys are killing it🙌🏼👍🏼 What a blessing to go on a fun “free” trip!!! Special memories❤️

[@ShannonMaggi]

The zoom ins on q-tip story killed me. Tooooo funny!!!!

[@Gabriela-xd2di]

I'm a new viewer! The algorithm suggested y'all because of all the Dave Ramsey I've been watching. Another KZbinr did her debt-free journey and just did her debt-free scream TODAY in Nashville. Looking forward to seeing y'all there!

[@CullenandKatie]

No way! That’s awesome!! Both things, actually 😆 That you’re new...hey!! 👋🏼 And about the other youtuber who just did her debt free scream. 🙌🏼 Who was it? We’d love to check her out!

[@stephanieburgess8217]

I’ve had a TJ Maxx gift card since Christmas and every time I go in there I refuse to spend it because I can’t find something I love for the price point I’m willing to pay for it.. so I leave a lot empty handed..

[@JenNTim509]

Keep them coming!! Love these videos!

[@stephanietaylor8615]

Yes, definitely have to be careful about Costco and Sam's club. Sometimes they only sell the brand name, and it's still cheaper to buy a dozen packages of the store band somewhere else, even though it's less convenient! Price per unit is super important to pay attention to.

[@cmsplitt]

Q-tip box over here...keep'in it classy with our five kids. No holders over here, just another thing to break or take up space on the counter. ;) Keep up the good work guys!

[@deeraines9416]

I remember cotton, q-tips/wood cotton tipped applicators, and giant popsicle sticks (for holding down tongues) were zlways in large apothecary glass jarrs on the counter. I have a set of 5 that i have collectec over the years after finishing up gifted canxles.

[@CRebecca1944]

I’m so proud of the two of you for how far you have come .Your videos have been so eye opening 👍👍👍👍

[@sarahanshew8767]

Our grocery budget for family of 4 is 350 a month. $50 a week from target and $100 from Sam's. All we buy at Sam's is meat because we portion, vaccuum seal, and freeze it. That $100 usually lasts us 2 months. So the next month that $100 goes to toilet paper, tissues, detergent, kid snacks, etc. The last $50 is for going over occasionally and eating out.

[@FakeItTilYaMakeIt]

I know you are on a budget journey, the budget mom’s budget by paycheck workbook is amazing. It gives you a place to account for everything. Personally I think it’s worth the $40-50, I looked at it as an investment because like you I think I can Jeep the budget all in my head and then low and behold I forgot something. This keeps me accountable, and on track. BTW newish subscriber and I am loving this series!

[@jenniferm4830]

Yasssss Cullen!!! We have ours in the cabinet right this second with the perforated back popped out . Boom. Stilll In the box.

[@megantheobald6817]

I’ve been watching since less than 10k subscribers. I watched you guys every day up until Brooks was born because that’s when you guys changed and not got the good (obviously with the debt) and now I’m back and I love the real you guys. ❤️

[@heatherlucas617]

I use empty glass candle containers for my q-tips. I grew up with the box being in the bathroom closet

[@BreeandBaby]

My in-law’s have a Sam’s Club membership, and we occasionally tag along with them when they go. The only things we buy from there on the regular are fruit snacks, freeze dried fruit, and applesauce pouches. All for our toddler. Those are the only things we, as a family of 4, realistically use all the way up and are a significantly better price than at the grocery store.

[@lizamarie2390]

my q-tip holder is an old pretty bath and bodyworks candle jar and now another company candle jar--washed out and labels off--looks very pretty

[@lindsaymounteer]

I want to tell you that you both have inspired me to really tackle our debt i have for years tried but always stop but enough is enough . Thanks for being open and real .

[@TheEvilOreo]

Okay but the best idea for a q-tip holder is old candle jars. Bath and body works small candles are the perfect size for them. If you peel off the label and clean out the wax, the jars are still nice.

[@bhise13]

I have a q-tip holder, BUT it’s a decorative jar that my mom got in a family Christmas gift exchange and didn’t have a use for. I didn’t spend any money to acquire it. Lol

[@sammiwalden2346]

This is such amazing series !! I love you guys so much !!

[@josieschmo4172]

What we save in fuel by filling up at the Sam's gas stations is well worth the cost of membership to us! Sometimes it's $0.20 cheaper @ Sam's Club

[@amandarush01]

My husband and I have a membership at BJs we use it 6 times a year. When we get our income tax return every year we go to Bjs and Aldi and budget $1000 for both and go and stock up for as much household stuff for at least 6 months and aldi stock up on pantry items for 5 months. Another tip i do is write out your fav meals and then meal plan out your meals every time you go grocery shopping. You will save money, time and aggravation of planning it out.

[@debrawronker4932]

We are in our 64 year. All of our kids are grown up, the youngest 37. We moved from Southern California, to Northern California High Sierra mountains. We have done our debt every year and we both have SSID and it is what we live on. We didn't use a book but we did use receipts and it does add up.

[@kacilindsay8880]

We don't have Costco here, but I've kept our Sam's membership since finding out it's way cheaper to buy my contacts through them than anywhere else(I wear toric lenses). They also have pick-up in store now, which has been super helpful in keeping the impulse purchases down! As for the q-tips, I have this really nice bathroom tumbler we got for our wedding that we keep ours in. Before that, they stayed in the box in the cabinet :)

[@brookechastain7341]

Wait...what subscription? It sounds like she said tile every time I listen back 😆

[@haleyglazer9132]

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[@laurarahz12]

I’m new to your channel since your new debt series, looking forward to this journey!!!! Blessings!!

[@jessicaa3601]

We’re doing a $290 groceries/consumables for February! Looking forward to your February video! Thanks for all the uploads! I look forward to them! ❤️

[@healthylifebeautifullife298]

Monthly recaps would be great and we're on a tight budget and love Costco we limit ourselves to $100 per week but shop by weekly so we split it between Costco $125 and Aldi $75 we are a family of 4 just like you the trick is to avoid alot of premade meals and meal prep and freeze our own meals to last for those lazy nights we don't eat out often and when we do it comes out of the grocery budget so it's usually not worth it. Our kids love homemade pizza night and taco/tex-mex night both dirt cheap and fun. We love buying in bulk for us definitely worth it. Good luck 👍 😁

[@amandamead1826]

About 10 years ago I had a cute candle jar that I didn't want to throw away and since then I have used it as our "Q-Tip holder"!!

[@tiffany9511]

Ordering online and picking up has helped my budget so much! No impulse buying and no register sticker shock!!

[@rebeccachrisinger8547]

Cullen's q-tip truth bomb! Epic! LOL

[@Prettykitty96]

I keep my q-tips in an old bath and body works candle jar! I repurpose all of my old glass candle jars!!

[@SarahLynn3100]

We have a repurposed container for our qtips. I believe they were from candles or candy or something. Also you are both so inspiring to my husband and myself. I have been watching all of your videos since Brooks was born but we relate so much to the debt journey. We have paid off about 1/4 of our debt so far(other than our house). So thank you for being so transparent through everything ♡

[@MsLilacLover1]

I agree Cullen. Who needs a Q-tip holder ??? The box stays in the cupboard.

[@fearlessdancers]

Grocery shopping on a budget is hands down the most exhausting part to me! I love Walmart pick up because I have 4 kids (2 of them are under 2) but sometimes it’s not the most cost effective. We shop sales regularly, especially for our meat. It can be exhausting because one store has chicken breasts on sale but another has the ground beef so we go to 2 different stores. But it saves us so much money in the end!

[@becskirk293]

Q tips stay in the container they came in when I bought them . Does the job !

[@darkroge]

Wait, do Americans not use electric kettles?? - In England its the most used kitchen appliance !!! you won't find a house without one..

[@sammigans]

I’ve never owned a qtip holder 😂 luxuries!

[@donnaw1306]

I only have a Sams membership and what I have started doing is checking their sale ad they send out once a month or however often it is. I go through that ad and see what is on sale that we actually use all the time. Toilet paper, paper towels, coffee, snacks etc. I make a list of whatever items are on sale at that time and only purchase those items as needed. I put the blinders on and stay away from everything else. This helps me to not spend a ton and I stock up on the essentials. I've learned over time there are certain items that we always eat, so I will add those in every once in a while. My club is close to my Walmart that I get groceries at using their grocery pickup. I think that also helps with Sams because I know I don't have to buy everything at one time. I can spread it out over different shopping trips.

[@oncefoundmakeup]

CK killing it with the quality content. This is the family I followed in Tallahassee. Love it!!

[@vickytaylor9155]

In the uk, I think everyone has a kettle. We couldn’t do without our tea and coffee.

[@rootingforyou6399]

No need to get out of your car for grocery pick up at Wal-Mart. Place your order online, selecting a time to pick up. No extra items picked up by walking through the store. You can start your grocery and other items order ahead and schedule out a few days in advance to suit your lifestyle, if you wish.

[@JL-lo2hh]

I just love and admire what you're doing by sharing your particular situation and I'm positive that you will touch many lives!

[@shelly1cc]

😂😂🤣🤣 "you lost me at q-tip holder" 🤣🤣