Daily Life Vlog #9/frugal living/gardening

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[@thehappyhomemaker2]

I love frugality! My husband is a multimillionaire who retired at 48. I work as a hobby; I do KZbin, write books, and am about to start a proofreading business. I so agree with you about being wise with money! We live well below our means. It’s the best strategy. Our money will stay invested for our old age, and for the next generations. Congratulations on your intelligence to handle your money well!

[@CoffeeWithKate4]

How fantastic!!! You and your husband could teach all of us a thing or two!

[@joankirch8635]

Oh Kate, I found you again. Idk how I just out of the blue searched for you but I was so excited to see you back. You are like a meditation to me. Listening to you relaxes me. I love your life and wish I had learned to be frugal from the beginning. Thank you for coming back.

[@CoffeeWithKate4]

I'm happy you found me. It was meant to be! I can't stay away. I was a little lost when I quit the last time and realize that this channel is a part of everything I do and what brings me joy. I feel at peace with it and truly enjoy it now.

[@summerflowers2436]

This was very inspirational and interesting vlog - it was a treat to watch! I am so glad your channel is now monetized, and you are able to benefit from your work, which helps so many others. I love listening to you talk about, well, everything!

[@CoffeeWithKate4]

Thank you so much!

[@cynthiacombest5]

Your yard has so much variety. It looks like a food forest. I love that you teach your children life skills.

[@Kimberly-yx3gn]

Loved seeing your garden and home improvements. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@sandraboose3686]

Today is crazy busy just got to really sit down and relax right now and there's your video. Yeah! Have a great day and week.

[@pulledintolettinggo-mandyt9230]

I have several thoughts Church isn't all bad. My family greatly enjoys our church. There's a lot of outreach to others. No push for tithing. Very loving church. Too many people aren't patient enough to be truly frugal. Often, of a person will just wait the item they want will end up in a thrift store in very good condition. Years ago, there was a toy one of my kids wanted. It was about $30 new. I told them if they could wait, I would buy it at the thrift store. They forgot about it and 6 months later, it was at the thrift store for under $5. I also pick up free stuff and give a lot away. I'm not embarrassed to live frugally, either. I hang laundry to dry. I garden. I raise animals for meat and eggs. I bring home free stuff. I don't buy much new except undies and socks. I make food from scratch. I say "no" to things - many things that I don't feel bring my family value. I bought a projector off of Amazon. We painted a wall in our home white. Our "TV" is huge. We stream movies at night. We can also take the projector outside at night and play movies on the side of the house in the summer. It is so fun!

[@logarithmic7]

I loved your comment about only 7% of 39 million residents own their home! I had no idea but you make an excellent point about owning a home even with a low income. I was told I would never own a home. I was a single parent for so many years working minimum pay jobs, terrible credit, no down payment saved etc. Yet here I am today in a home we bought for cash, paid in full. I also had a laugh that California has the same population as the entire country of Canada!

[@CoffeeWithKate4]

Wow! About the population of Canada 🇨🇦

[@jessy9100]

Hi Kate, thanks for this video, I'm so glad you are back making videos on YT and hope it isn't too taxing! The length of your videos is great as I watch them while I sort laundry and do the ironing - not my favourite task - so it goes by much faster & it's nice to have the company! I have been following your books, and then videos since my children were babies then, after taking on some part time work once they were in school, and now after making the decision to go back to being a full-time homemaker on a much smaller income. Your ideas & gratitude at living a simpler, slower life has been so inspiring and encouraging. We now live comfortably on my husband's income, we own our own home (with a mortgage), a small car, a boat, have a lot of hobbies, and have a great time. I follow a budget and do envelope stuffing, which I enjoy. We don't buy things that we don't need, and as time goes by are trying to move away more and more from 'stuff'. It feels very freeing. We use our library, fix and make things, and cook from scratch, go for walks, swim in the sea, and I volunteer at our local gardens. It's a good life. That little white allium - I know it in the UK as a tricorn leek. It is edible, including the flowers, and is good in salads. All the best to you!

[@CoffeeWithKate4]

Thank you for this wonderful share.❤️

[@ValerieinSC]

I love the outside tours. It made me get up and get out in the unbearable humidity lol. Ate my first bell pepper from the garden. yesterday Have a great day, Kate. Valerie in SC

[@doloresduenas3718]

Love the garden! I have a very small backyard with tree roots from a neighbor’s tree. I grow veggies using horse troughs. I love finding free things that people put out. I love taking walks around the neighborhood. Recently I scored two complete sets of bath towels with the price tags still attached and 20 lbs of unopened expensive cat litter that people put out with free signs on them.

[@CoffeeWithKate4]

That is awesome!

[@debbiesavage7107]

The kids are old enough to make their own beds. Problem solved. 😊 When my kids were small, their teacher told the class that they were all old enough to make their lunch. Done! They’ve been making beds since they were about five. The boys did have bunks. My sister-in-law tried to ‘fix’ the bed one day. I told her the kids made their own beds and it was perfect so stop ‘fixing’ it. Anyway, sometimes people have to hear it from someone outside the immediate family for it to make sense.

[@momof2momof2]

I have to wait to eat until the middle of the afternoon . Only coffee and water first. I've always been that way. I've always been a Christian, and have a personal relationship with God, have Jesus in my heart, etc. I agree with you about big churches. It's gotten out of hand.

[@Leah20048]

Thank you so much for this video. My husband and I are pretty strong Catholics and I do feel very happy, kinder and a better person for it. I was away from the church for 12 years and I became miserable and my life was such a mess. I came back and am truly at peace again. That said, I don’t push my religion or faith on others. That only deters people anyway.

[@CoffeeWithKate4]

That is wonderful to find a spiritual practice that feeds your soul and you are very respectful about it which is a good reflection on Catholics.

[@Leah20048]

Thank you, I appreciate that! I forgot to mention how my faith also helps and encourages me to be a good steward of food, money, clothes, etc and to help the needy. I wasn’t doing those things when I left the church. Your channel inspires me to do the same, so I’m thankful for that. 🩵

[@CoffeeWithKate4]

See, that’s what I consider a true Christian.

[@creativelauri]

So happy you find great deals at yard sales and for free on the street. I do too. Well, I don't really go to yard sales as much here because it's just too hot here in the valley and lately my car has been ify. I do look through the free stuff on the streets but usually at night. I'm always afraid the people are going to come out of their house and yell at me for going through their things, even though it's put out for the city to pick up. I need to get over that because I've found great things!! The bunk bed looks great. I like that they're different sizes and bigger than a twin. I'm like you where I like to read multiple books st a time. My attention spand needs variety, so I jump around but it has nothing to do with the author's writing. Have a great week ahead!

[@CoffeeWithKate4]

If this helps, when I put stuff out on the street, I wring my hands until someone comes along to look through it and take it away. I'm so happy to see people look and take. We want the stuff removed. So, pick through it with joy and know that the person is relieved to see it go. You are helping them clean up.

[@tinac945]

Hi Kate, thank you for the video! Happy Memorial Day weekend!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@susandestefano1820]

What a great surprise your back….really missed you!

[@lifewithpatti9531]

Allergies! The struggle is real. I gave up on mascara years ago.

[@debbiesavage7107]

Blueberries grow wild here in the U.P. They’re usually found in clear-cut areas where there’s lots and lots of tree debris. You’re lucky if you don’t twist an ankle or fall over from the mess. Acres and acres….It’s glorious!

[@CoffeeWithKate4]

Blueberry sauce for days!

[@bridgetstowers1212]

Maybe I missed it, but I have been curious to know how the new bathroom turned out. I'm sure having a second bathroon has been a big help! I love all the colors in the house! It reminds me of the blue cottage.

[@CoffeeWithKate4]

I will show it again. Sometime in late July. It is a saver!

[@tammystegall5130]

Good Morning! I missed some videos along the way ! I didn't know about your daughter! I sure have been enjoying your videos !

[@CoffeeWithKate4]

Good morning!

[@4LuvOfGAIA]

I love hanging clothes out on a clothesline. The clothes dry so quickly here in New Mexico.

[@kristiecox7350]

Yay! You’re back!!! I’ve missed you!!!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@CoffeeWithKate4]

Welcome back!

[@jengaley733]

A solar cover makes a huge difference. My pool is in full sun but was cold until August before I started using one.

[@terrypelletti8535]

I love your style of videos Kate ❤

[@CoffeeWithKate4]

Yay, thank you!

[@jdawg414]

Totally agree with you on mega churches. It’s disgusting that the leaders live in luxury while the one coerced to tithe might be living paycheck to paycheck or worse. Make it make sense!

[@cindyhaferbecker2966]

Totally agree!!!

[@josettehoughton8518]

Yes

[@ariannevanslyke2959]

Future reference: you can just make videos private. Then only you can see them and we can't 😊

[@esteeb42]

I am 62 and never had allergy issues they have been TERRIBLE since mid March, I even had to see an ophthalmologist for it after going to the ER twice. Anyone got good ideas on how to deal with seasonal allergies?🤪

[@cindye2423]

Same!! 58 years old…now all of a sudden I have allergies! And…come to find out I’m allergic to bees 🐝…. Have to carry an epi Pen wherever I go! 🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

[@CoffeeWithKate4]

Local honey. I did it this year and swear by it.

[@esteeb42]

@@CoffeeWithKate4 do you take a teaspoon a day or...? Thanks

[@Donna677.]

Father Stu is an awesome movie! Tfs ❤

[@CoffeeWithKate4]

I agree!!

[@karad8]

It’s interesting to see you talk about these books knowing your thoughts on them due to good reads. Especially the Goggins book. I was thinking “oh future Kate will not like this book 😂 “. Loving the vlogs kate!

[@CoffeeWithKate4]

Lol 😂 I was just thinking that yesterday going over books in a video and realizing my Goodreads is ahead of my vlogs.

[@DeniseODaniels]

yes u are correct Kate. God doesnt need money...but our hearts need to learn to share and be unselfish. i agree with u on the big churches though. love seeing your garden, your home and your cooking. have a lovely day friend.

[@CoffeeWithKate4]

Sharing helping and being generous does feel very good for the soul. I agree with you there.

[@anitainmo489]

Beautiful garden in the front but be careful with mint, it can take over the whole area. Take care.

[@yadymoncayo294]

Thank you ❤

[@NorinaVigeant]

You inspire me with every video. And KiKi’s cheese sauce is the best, have you made the ranch dressing?

[@CoffeeWithKate4]

Yes I have and need to work on that one. I also put extra nutritional yeast and extra seasoning in the cheese 🧀 sauce.

[@josettehoughton8518]

Im still loving you ❤ great video.

[@southla7581]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣so my husband and I, it’s easy but he can’t do it either. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I’m 5’2”

[@lizs6447]

Kate have you read Dan Buettner’s The Blue Zones Kitchen. I think you would like it

[@CoffeeWithKate4]

I haven’t. I’ll look it up at the library. Thank you!

[@4LuvOfGAIA]

I love the garden tour, and the house looks so cute.😊 Will your son and daughter continue to share a room as they get older?

[@CoffeeWithKate4]

I have no idea. No one hangs out in the bedrooms. We share all of them. Everything is mixed. We will see in the future. We haven't reached the teens yet. I dread giving up my office but will if needs be.

[@HerLadyship-P]

MOVIE: Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar.

[@tamarasmith1023]

put your used coffee grounds on your blueberry bushes!

[@CoffeeWithKate4]

I will! Great advice.

[@LisaRaePageRosenberg]

Thanks for the new video. I'm a fan of Crying in H Mart. Did you end up reading it? xo

[@CoffeeWithKate4]

No! I sent it back again. I have so many books, I wanted to focus on others. But now that you say you were a fan, I'll try again later.

[@lauramears8509]

Would you let me know what kind of stationary bike you have?

[@CoffeeWithKate4]

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[@southla7581]

And we can’t 🤣🤣🤣 so me 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Cybil017]

No attitude here just sharing my experience. Joyce Meyer ministries has been amazing about helping in communities and around the world. Her team has been present countless times to help communities rebuild after natural disasters. Their work across the globe is consistent and impressive. You can see where your money is going and it’s not to a bigger jet like another pastor I won’t name. It’s the one place I feel confident giving too. And she doesn’t ask for your savings. I only send 5 bucks and she sent a book and a workbook. I do get what you’re saying though about the majority being swindlers. But she’s not one of them. Just my opinion.

[@CoffeeWithKate4]

Thank you for sharing and reminding. I used to really enjoy Joyce Meyers. I haven’t watched her for a long time and you are right. Her ministry does do good works all over the world and they help small communities and Third World countries. The other ones are big-time swindlers, but thank you for reminding us that there are some ministries out there doing good works.

[@mizfrenchtwist]

hello , honey chile .......sometimes , it's just plain wonderful to connect , with a true good friend , for hours on the phone🥰🥰🥰🥰it's a true blessing😇😇😇😇 . i'm so happy for you , that things are going so well 😊😊😊😊 may it continue on and on🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿..........i love your shares , they make me happy. great share , thank you , for sharing🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰...........

[@CoffeeWithKate4]

I’m happy to hear that I bring you some happiness.❤️💕