Cooler Weather is Coming! 20 Money-Saving Tips You Need to Know

[@cherrycain6425]

I of course, watch KZbin and get tips, My son and daughter in law bought me a stack of adult coloring book with the colored pencils that I color in, I read my bible and devotional books, I have one bedroom(I live in a 2 bedroom apartment) that is sorta of a small library, exercise room /office that I putter around in. I watch movies occasionally. But, that’s how I save money and enjoy my time.

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Coloring is such a soothing thing to do ❤️

[@dgreen9264]

During colder weather i go thru each room starting with the ceiling and detail clean each room in my house including the basement. Do Minor fix myself or repair as i go thus saving money before it becomes a major expense. If I come across something needs replaced thats more costly I wrote it down and save for it to avoid debt. When i have the money i then take care of it. By doing this i have avoided many things coming at once, I'm able to get by with 1 or 2 items a year to keep my house nice. Sometimes its furniture or a appliance, new mattress, paint job etc... keeps me from getting bored in the winter month's take a small break between each room, cook extra foods and freeze it for quick meals, work a puzzle, take a relax day watch a movie. Then go on to next room. Time I'm done i ready for spring time and can go out and start some outdoor chores weather permitting. Time goes quicker during the winter im staying in and saving $ also

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@elaine483]

At the end of the week, I make OOF soup (out of fridge)…I check out all my leftovers…put those together that work well and use chicken, beef or tomato stock…I’ve even added stuffing to a soup…it was one of my best…Yes, soups are easy, smell good cooking and are “cozy” makers!

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Elaine, I love the acronym for your soup 🤗

[@adz5bneweng589]

Sounds like what I do, but i call it Stoup...a cross between stew and soup. Growing up, we heated our home with wood, and we kept a 'bottom-less' soup going on that wood stove. All the leftovers would go in that pot. It was delicious. That stove was always going strong, so hot soup was always available when we needed a snack.

[@lbettcher]

Use the Library online services - take out audiobooks and ebooks, listen to the audiobooks while cooking, decluttering, working on crafts etc. Also saves on overdue fees as books auto-return when due, with notifications a few days before to alert to finish them.

[@preparingformountainlife]

Jennifer - the AC maintenance is easy to do yourself, just KZbin a video, even changing a capacitor, if it goes out. When we have to get a professional to do a repair, we ask questions and watch them repair it, so we can do it ourselves if it comes up again. Save that money and diy!! I enjoy your videos, thank you!

[@sheilafreisthler4421]

I make chili, vegetable soup, and lentil sloppy Joe’s in bulk and freeze. By doing so, I can get somewhere between 12 and 20 meals. I also buy meat in bulk and repackage in individual portions. This works well as I am a widow, and I’m not eating the same thing every day. I wrap up in a fleece blanket or afghan when it’s chilly out.

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Sheila, individual frozen portions are a great idea! I also love lentil sloppy Joe's

[@tanarich5515]

Lentil sloppy Joe's gonna try it ❤

[@laurennguyen1008]

I'm from Minnesota but live in Texas. My favorite clothes to buy are jackets and coats. I have more than I can wear in the fall and winter but I have room for them and I love them. This year I will keep track of how many days I could actually wear a 3rd layer and I will wear a different one each day and not buy any more.

[@ashleyreynolds4616]

I just pulled out a freezer bag of pot roast I made a while back I split into tree portions and I love being able to just put it in the crockpot before work and walk into a "home cooked meal" and all I did was plugged it in

[@Wawalsh1234]

As a recent retiree, these tips are relevant to us as well. Cheers.

[@thebestwillow]

God's lightbulb! I love it!

[@judyankuta2298]

I have heated mattress covers on all the beds in my house. A king and a queen have dual controls. A regular and a twin - single control. Heat up the bed before getting in it, then turn it down or off. Works great.

[@Gigi......]

Summer is coming for me but I'm still watching ❤

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Enjoy your summer!

[@tressalewis7004]

It’s a happy day! Love seeing new post from Jennifer❤

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Hi Tressa! Have a wonderful weekend 🤗

[@NobodySpecial509]

Puzzle 🧩 left out at a kitchen table? You must not have cats… 😂 lol! I love puzzles too, but at this point, not doable! hahaha!! Great tips! ❤

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Correct, no cats. Just a dog. I can imagine cats and a puzzle would be interesting 🤗

[@NobodySpecial509]

@@THEJENNIFERCOOK Interesting is one word for it… LOL!! 😂

[@bex438]

I completely agree! I have 6 cats & until I can have a room with a table & a door that is dedicated to hobbies I won't be doing any puzzles 🤣😽

[@NobodySpecial509]

@@bex438 Right!? 😂 😼😼

[@rebeccasaunders2657]

Definitely! If you know, you know 🤣😼

[@lindamcteer]

I can't wait for your video on saving money this holiday season. I'm all about saving money right now because we've had an unexpected expense come up....we're going to have to put a new roof on our house! I'm usually excited about new things but certainly not excited about a new roof!

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Linda, I definitely agree a roof replacement is not exciting 😃

[@glendaschilder3048]

My family and I have decided not to worry about giving gifts to each other..we're just going to hang out on Christmas and have sandwiches..we're totally fine with that..if I need a gifts for friends I'll regift,or white elephant, out of my house

[@kellylosasso1126]

I live in Minnesota. My husband will auto start his car and let it run for 10 minutes! I make sure I'm ready to go, lunch packed, etc... then I auto start my car put my shoe/boots and coat on and go right out to the car. If I notice other cars outside with frost on the windows then I won't start my car until I get out there. Then scrape windows with car warming. I only have a short distance to go, I won't freeze to death! 😂

[@Midwestmomvolunteer365]

Good afternoon - Soup is my jam, I already have had several requests from the family now that the weather is changing. It is also so easy to pair soup with a warm sandwich, it doesn't have to be complicated, easy is usually less expensive too. Something I am working on, kind of a declutter saving money duo. I am going to repurpose some of our fall/winter décor. Going to make a few new wreaths and new displays out of what we have. So a good creative outlet and then move on the rest of what we don't use to someone else. Won't cost anything. Great video as always!

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Ooh repurpose crafting! Love it ❤️

[@tressalewis7004]

We recently had our mini split service, and the technician noted how dirty the filter was. He told us that it would affect our power bill.😮

[@lorelei9393]

Makes the system work harder to draw the air thru

[@gijochoharrosema]

I just found your channel and I had to let you know how much I appreciate the format and content of your videos. Thank you!

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Thank you! ❤️

[@chrisk4053]

Jennifer I love your channel. I love my crockpot in fall and winter. I love potato cheddar soup ! But I love all fall food, apple crisp , apple cider beef stew. Chili! Thank you for all you do to help us stay on track w our finances to live our best lives !!

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Thank you so much! Potato cheddar soup is one of my favorites ❤️

[@anadajboc]

Each season has its charm, but the heat of summer in recent years has been a bit too much for me! That's why I look forward to fall - it brings an amazing variety of fruits and vegetables. My go-to soups are perfect for the season: tomato soup with homemade pasta, pumpkin soup (which I make alongside pumpkin muffins to use it all up in one go), leek soup with cream, potato soup with tarragon, and noodle soup loaded with veggies. I also love French onion soup, garlic soup, and all kinds of bone broths, especially with a side of homemade bread. Nothing beats the warmth and comfort of soups in the fall! 🍂🥣

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

French onion soup is one of my favorites!

[@margal3120]

I love your channel and your humor in your personality is really the best no-nonsense facts and I hope you’re not feeling discouraged by your low(er)(?) subscriber-ship? Your simple backgrounds and clean aesthetic are so calming! I’ve learned so much from you! 🎉

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Hey! How have you been doing? I am not feeling discouraged at all. I enjoy making the videos and love hearing they are helping.

[@ruthannstrauch7002]

Hope you are safe where you are and not affectd by Helene.

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Hi there! We are safe. Thank you for checking in 🤗. We just got the outer edge. My heart is broken for all those in the storms path.

[@WryMeee]

Great tips! Years ago my mother bought us flannel sheets and we still use them in the winter. No getting into a cold bed. I personally don’t care for flannel pillow cases so I cut them up and made microwave heating pads stuffed with cheap rice from Costco. They are 100% cotton so no sparking. Also, we have a wood insert in our fireplace which heats our house really well and keeps the oil burning furnace from running. We have plenty of dead trees (splitting wood warms you twice!) to use. BUT if you have an insert or wood stove PLEASE only burn hard wood and clean your chimney at least once a year. We use a professional. Clean your gutters while you’re at it.

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Great ideas!

[@gladyschandler6724]

I love fall/winter in Texas, and I just wear what I already have from working. I have 2 coats and plenty of sweater jackets & pants, scarfs.

[@claudinavivo7416]

From one subject not very popular you just threw a bunch of down to earth ideas!! Congratulations on your rationality!! Thanks!

[@mysustainabilityjourney9321]

I love a puzzle . Thanks Jennifer

[@lesleyhoban6559]

I dehydrate year round always looking for lower food cost opportunities. The dehydrator is in our loft which does not have a heater. I put it on at night and it usually runs all night ... nice and cozy as it gives off heat

[@MokaandChai]

Definitely. Living in Italy and its already really down on temperatures this year Im cooking up more chilli dishes and stews that ill be sharing on my channel. Thanks Jennifer I enjoy your videos so much

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Hi in Italy! 🤗

[@MokaandChai]

@@THEJENNIFERCOOK Hi 😊🍂🧡

[@jodieupton4000]

We love watching tv on autumn and winter evenings with a fleecy blanket each to keep warm.

[@marilyncobb4469]

Your videos are very helpful. You are doing a great job! Your voice is so soothing and encouraging. I just wanted to say that i have followed you for years because of these reasons. Keep them coming !

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Marilyn, thank you so much for your kind words! Truly appreciated 🤗

[@brookeschachle6695]

Our winter go-tos are chili and a tomato-based chicken & veggie stew.

[@crazyiguana]

Watching from Italy thank you so much for your useful videos 😍never miss one!

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

I'm glad you like them! Hi in Italy 🤗

[@hollyashton7009]

I like to put a hot water bottle in my bed close to my feet. In Canada, in our region, winter gets very cold. I have 3 winter jackets, a light one for early winter, a warmer one for regular cold winter days, and a big parka for those -30C freezing days! We also wear slippers inside our house all winter, makes a huge difference to how warm we’re feeling.

[@wendyeskelin8765]

I love my rice pack in place of the water bottle. It helps so much! I like slippers sometimes, but lately I've been into the big fuzzy socks with skid dots on the bottom :)

[@dora9368]

Just wanted to say: "another way to help your channel is to watch the ads and share your videos with others."❤😉

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Dora, thank you! I hope you have a great week 🤗

[@Cori-se9ww]

Hi from Northern California. We are in a 9 day heat wave right now. It's awful. Looking forward to fall and winter. Love stews and soups.

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Cori, oh no! Hoping for cooler weather for you soon 🤗

[@Jane-rh7tc]

the wear more clothes one definitely for sure would make a huge difference on utility bills if you live in an area that charge an arm and leg for energy usage. Some ppl prefer to keep the house almost 80 degrees during winter so they can wear tshirt and shorts in the house. Sure, if they have half a mil income that's no problem, they do whatever pleases them. but when budget is tight and we want to save $$, that can help tremendously

[@temmietaft2552]

Thanks for sharing this video. I really enjoyed it.

[@TerriS56]

I enjoy watching your weekly videos. They always include some new ideas and reinforce others. I love making soup and chili in the crockpot during the fall and winter months as well. I always make it in a large crockpot so that I have leftovers to freeze for later. Just tried a new recipe for corn chowder this week. It turned out great. We also like chicken taco soup topped with a little bit of shredded Mexican cheese, avocado, and tortilla strips! As soon as the weather starts getting colder, I put flannel sheets on the bed. I love them and wouldn’t be without them in the winter time.

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Terri, flannel sheets are a great idea!

[@tinascott1479]

I enjoy watching your videos! I love the part where you said to put some clothes on that’s what we say around our house in the winter!

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Tina, thank you so much!

[@brianpulliam1100]

Don't know if the rate per kilowatt hour increased, but the base rate has. We have had temperatures in the 90s later in the year than normal. Electric usage seems to be more as of late.

[@lorelei9393]

I'm waiting to see how being without electricity for 5+ days affected my usage

[@lorelei9393]

I'm a non-summer person. Where i live its hot 5+ months. I drop the thermostat to 64 in winter. Saves $ and i breathe better. A small space heater in your living area in evenings will also allow you to keep it cooler in bulk of your home. Many are cool to the touch so safe around kids and pets

[@Fredcat123]

Good channel. Inflation is really rising. I worked for a theme park on and off as side work.

[@nancycerreta5629]

I'm making sweet potato soup while listening.

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Sounds great!

[@gladyschandler6724]

I read lots of books and of baking

[@MsJackalMoon]

‘Christmas temps’ is what we call seasonal work here in the UK! My first job ever was a Christmas temp job, I met my best friend there. We were both sixteen then, now we’re 33 and still best friends to this day 🥰

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

I love that!

[@jennifereyler6182]

Sending you blessings from Michigan!

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Jennifer, Hi in Michigan! 🤗

[@rachelrhoades4379]

I always need the reminders to change my air filters!! Thank you! We also need to check our windows and door seals. I always use the fall/winter months to go through clothes, deep clean areas on our house and sell crocheted Halloween/Christmas gifts on Etsy 🙂

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Rachel, great money making side hobby with the crocheted items!!!

[@bex438]

Hey Jennifer, I definitely prefer dressing for Autumn/Winter 👍 Hope you're having a good week so far 🤗

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Bex, thanks so much! 🤗

[@sarahWall4154]

I make chicken soup with vegetables sometimes I add potatoes or noodles to it and always freeze some. I make beans cook a big pot of beans put them in smaller containers and freeze them enchilada make put them in the freezer all sorts of stuff I make extra and put it in the freezer, so I can just take it out when I work in everything is cooked

[@thebestwillow]

I don't enjoy dressing at all, I just do it a) to keep warm and b) to not get in trouble for indecent exposure.

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

Thanks for sharing a lot of great tips. 😊

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

You are so welcome!

[@gladyschandler6724]

I have throws on my sofa. Also, I have a throw on my bed.

[@juliatepe5760]

Indeed, quilts and afghans are within easy reach all through the house.

[@kellylosasso1126]

I just made sweet potato chili this morning!

[@wagon9082]

Good Morning

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Good morning 🤗

[@gladyschandler6724]

I always enjoy your vidios

[@tashuwamustgray7220]

I was literally today years old when I found out that I have that feature on my ceiling fan 😮😮😮. Thank you!

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

I was shocked when I found out about it as well 🤗

[@sharronaustin7435]

I too enjoy dressing for Winter! And I live in CA 😂

[@lleocttx2326]

In winter, I always make large pots of Coq au Vin, Goulash (with paprika from Hungary, it keeps well in the fridge) and Lentil soup (cook with couple of cloves to give it more flavor). Portion out and put in the freezer, they keep very well. Clothes? “Fast Fashion” has destroyed the quality of clothes, even those sold by high end retailers. I just don’t buy new clothes anymore, just take good care of the ones I have. Seasonal decorations? Just at Christmas, reusing the lovely ones I’ve collected and loved over the years. Thank you, I’m very grateful for your excellent channel. Utility bills? Practically doubled from just a couple of years ago.

[@francrouch6547]

I love your videos!! Love that you always stay on point. We make lots of soup, stews and chilli!

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Fran, thank you!

[@kellylosasso1126]

I always have a batch of lentil soup in the freezer for a quick lunch or even breakfast!

[@shirleyjones6081]

Cold weather is coming not soon enough. Weather here in Arizona is still over 100 degrees. Getting tired of the heat.

[@gladyschandler6724]

We been having overnight lower temps. We shut off air after 10:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. we open windows all around the house

[@gladyschandler6724]

I'm currently declutting my walk-in closet

[@taylorann7431]

Great video Jennifer!

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Taylor, thank you! 🤗

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

Seasonal jobs could be as simple as holiday baking, gift wrapping or decorating.

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Absolutely!!

[@lorelei9393]

Yard maintenance companies may need help if they hire students for the summer.

[@MrsCandell]

I have containers to freeze single portions for me and my family. Perfect if there is just a little left. Rather then dispose of it

[@catherinejohnson7550]

Good ideas!

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Catherine, thank you! 😊

[@teresamunoz91]

I prefer wearing fall/Winter clothes. I have many sweatshirts, a couple beanies and scarves. I might only need a pair of warm boots this winter

[@tonispiegel6952]

My husband and I make Chicken Cacciatore, Beef Stroganoff, and our version of Jambalaya (which we call Yumbolaya or just Yumbo) in large batches. We have lots of dinner-size and lunch-size containers which we use to freeze these batches for future use. NOTE: We make these items without pasta or rice for freezing because carb items deteriorate with reheating. We just cook up what we want with the main dishes when we use them.

[@melodylewis1354]

Praying you are safe from the hurricanes

[@shellyvinsant4542]

I'm in AZ. Its still 108 plus here. Yikes.

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Shelly, that is HOT!

[@ThisCorneroftheKingdom]

We do veg chili (I’m veg. Hubs still eats some meat). Regular chili. Chicken noodle stew. Potato soup. Squash soup.

[@kristinvenable842]

We love taco soup and it’s super easy.

[@cw3166]

I am not a winter person at all, except for the holidays, however, love your tips and videos! Any price stock up list video and freezing video?

[@gladyschandler6724]

In my slow cooker, I made BBQ shredded chicken thighs

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Great idea!

[@Judith-b3t]

Thanks for a great idea 💡.

[@MrsCandell]

Fall/winter

[@purpledonkeylover9988]

Great video with wonderful ideas!

[@judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654]

Most of these don’t apply to Southern California. We don’t have four seasons here. We are just going into fire season (which would be called fall in other places).

[@lesleyhoban6559]

I will put oven meals on the night before to give off extra heat. And just warm up next .

[@CassyAllen-r1l]

Chili, taco soup and chicken dumplings

[@gladyschandler6724]

I make a Puerto Rican Picadillo (ground Beef stew)

[@shelbiebertolasi7141]

I am allergic to beans so i make a sweet potato chili. It is delicious

[@maria_w311]

Hi Jennifer 👋🏻

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Hi Maria! 🤗

[@annetteflynn8453]

Chili

[@joycegonzales4994]

Does commenting actually help your channel financially?

[@NobodySpecial509]

It helps the algorithm, therefore her channel is shown to more people, including you, so KZbin sees that people *want* to see her videos.. so in the end, yes, it helps financially.

[@THEJENNIFERCOOK]

Joyce, yes, commenting does help. Plus, I love hearing from you all. I have learned a lot over the years from viewers.

[@shelbygreen3404]

Hi ❤😮😊

[@sabrinabeckham3826]

Gumbo. Fricasse.

[@kl3258]

Do you benefit from commercials. I e does it help you if I do not click “skip”?

[@BobbieNatividad]

I wanted to learn another language

[@gladyschandler6724]

I have throws on my sofa. Also, I have a throw on my bed.

[@lorelei9393]

Even just a small lap throw is nice