EXTREME Money Saving Tips!!

[@texmom4697]

My poor grandmother lived through the Great Depression and she re-used *everything*. I even remember seeing her rinse and reuse aluminum foil many times! "Use it up, wear it out, make do or do without"!!!

[@dawnt5587]

Bec Wakefield I personally don't ever want to hear "do without." I coupon so we get things free or super cheap. Frugal doesn't mean you can't have things.

[@sarahstrong7174]

@@dawnt5587 We dont have coupons like that in the U.k.

[@vintagehomemaker9338]

I wipe off/wash foil all the time. I use cereal box liners instead of wax paper.

[@kevinjoseph517]

aluminum= poison in body

[@bgrobbins]

Eating vegan is such a simple and healthy way to save a lot of money. Cut out meat, and add whole plant foods - beans, oats, nuts, grains, potatoes. Make your own bread!

[@gomezaddams6470]

The Fruit Addict Ⓥ it's one of the most economical cruelty free Planet saving things you could possibly do you can eat for practically free and be healthier thinner never ever be lacking in protein being that spinach has so much that I'm a bit allergic. vegan is going to have to pay the way that we live on this planet or we're not going to be able to live on this planet. which doesn't bother me the planet will flourish without us but the point is is we're here now! Good job!

[@anitafrieda]

With a breadmaker baking bread is so easy! I nearly bake bread every day.

[@kevinjoseph517]

me $100/week-vegetarian w a bit of dairy. no eggs.

[@sjordan7085]

I could not agree more!

[@dalmamirabal7446]

I reuse my ziplock bags, unless they smell or had messy things in them. Quick rinse, dry over a wooden spoon, clean again. Obviously use your common sense. Also washing all your clothes after one wear makes no sense. Underwear, hot weather, sweating... yeah. But not everything. Sometimes I take a week without buying new groceries and just cook what I have at home. Regrowing lettuce, leek and such in water on the windowsill. Growing my veggies and herbs. Have a sodastreem, highly recommend it.

[@patwagner7808]

It's interesting to read people's thoughts, opinions, ideas. Someone thinks re- wearing clothes is gross. Well, if we're talking underpants, then, I will agree...but jeans & slacks, a cardigan sweater are a few examples of clothes that don't take on an odor after just a wearing or even two. My husband wears the same pair of jeans all week. They don't get dirty & they don't stink so why toss them in the laundry after just one use? In the summer, we generate more laundry just because a person gets hot, sticky. We already do most of what Tawny talked about. If you're a frugal person, you don't think twice about it. My husband & I lived at poverty level when we were newlyweds. There are things we had to do to keep our heads above water, so to speak. We never ran into financial problems because we were so careful. Nice job, Tawny!

[@mycupoverflows7811]

Jeans were actually invented as clothing that never had to be washed. 😳

[@sjordan7085]

And, if one wears old clothes and shoes to do dirty jobs, and/or wears an apron it saves on washing. Washing in cold water and/or by hand and air drying causes little damage to clothes.

[@loveinseattle]

I cut my own hair two weeks ago after putting off making a hairstylist appointment for months. My hair was down to my waist and I cut it to shoulder length myself, with no issues at all. Saved myself $40 right there! I also enjoy saving glass jars. I use them to store spices and grains, and even as makeup brush holders. I've never had to buy any small containers out of pocket. Oh also, as a new college grad, I don't have a car and instead spend about $200 more on rent in order to live within walking distance to my office. This way I don't even need to buy a bus pass since I will only take the bus once a week to buy groceries.

[@cherylT321]

loveinseattle. Good thinking!

[@dawnrobbins5877]

Sounds simple but staying home saves money! Some people find an excuse to be hitting the road constantly. If being at home is that uncomfortable, fix THAT problem!

[@PatriciaLichtfuss]

We share a car now .That car is paid for. That means I don''t jump in the car to go shopping when I am bored. I love being at home. I have been learning how to cook more from scratch and baking our bread. We go for a walk to get out of the house free exercise!

[@marcyallison5996]

Get bored always staying home.

[@sct4040]

Agree, when i was unemployed I simply stayed home, ate at home.

[@Ladyybooop]

@@sct4040 I'll go to my friends or my sister's house and they might say, hey, you want to go to.... and I'm thinking, why, I'm already out.

[@anitainmo489]

I agree. I love my home, why not spend more time in it. After all you put in money and effort to buy it or rent it. I don't understand people who have beautiful homes, but are hardly ever in it, except to eat, bathe and sleep. I am not being judgemental, but it just baffles me.

[@Minnesota_Mama_Bear]

Awesome video! I didn't think I was that frugal, but after watching this... well, let's just say I was laughing because I found myself saying, "I do that", to one comment after another. Thanks for giving me a good chuckle tonight & for making me realize Grandma had more of an impact on me than I realized. Thank goodness she lived through the depression and taught me how easy it is to take care of yourself, home & earth. It's so easy to do. Plus when you're living paycheck to paycheck, it helps a lot. I just hope my kids are paying attention and are able to use the same habits and knowledge through their adult lives. You are wonderful!!

[@AISHAkhan1992]

Best tip : use your time to find ways to make more money!!!

[@francesruggeri2564]

What I do to save time in the shower and make my conditioner go for much longer, is to use a small quantity as a leave in conditioner. I usually mix up my own in a recycled plastic bottle. I use equal parts of cooled boiled water, conditioner of choice and a drop of Argan oil. After you shower, towel dry your hair and apply a small quantity to the ends of your hair only. Works very well.

[@StockingMyPantry]

My husband and I went carless almost 2 years ago. It helps that we are empty nesters, and I work from home. He does have a job, but can get there via public transportation or by riding a bike. We walk or take the bus or train everywhere we need to go or catch a ride with friends on occasion. We also rent out part of our home. It works because we're in a townhouse so have three levels. He and I moved into the basement, and my daughter and son-in-law have the top floor. That has three bedrooms, and they are able to use one room as a bedroom, one as an office, and one as a living room. There is also a full bathroom on their floor, so it feels like their own apartment. We share the main floor (living room, kitchen, dining room and half bath) and also share cooking responsibilities. Since we have separate living areas, it works out well and we all have alone time when we need it. They pay rent, which helps us, but the rent they pay is much lower than what they would pay anywhere else, so it also helps them.

[@briannab5296]

using a lipstick brush instead of tweezers will get every last smidge of lipstick out of a tube and wont be as messy,

[@gomezaddams6470]

Brianna V.B. you can use a tool and scrape the lipstick into a small container to keep it easy then melt it like a double boiler if you have a microwave you can do it really fast that be careful it only takes a couple seconds and make sure it's covered and it's in a microwavable container. It melts you can go to stores that sell soap making products, and they have little round containers with lids and you just pour it right in there not only does it kill the bacteria which can be serious but it makes a brand new lipstick that you can use a brush with I used to do it when I was a kid to make the colors I wanted cuz they didn't have them by Kid I mean in my twenties haha I hope that helps it's fun if nothing else. people might have the container around their house that's okay for them but I needed one that I could take with me so I had a professional one I also had a round container that was for lipstick that I just reused you can always add a little bit of cocoa butter or coconut fat but not too much or it'll take the color away. the fat will also melt and run around in your purse or whatever you're carrying it in if you have it with you. It usually works with just the lipsticks and less the really old. it was fun to watch them dry with all the Swirls and stuff it looks like a brand new product. people that asked me where I bought it I just smile as I can't remember

[@SY-gx1xz]

I like to find new ways to reuse my recyclable materials, such as using the bags inside of cereal boxes as wax paper.

[@henrysalas9355]

cereal bags to freeze meat

[@wyntresorrow403]

great idea

[@vintagehomemaker9338]

Oh, yes, I love those cereal bags. i put them between hamburger patties before freezing.

[@betsyoman7173]

I second the part about cutting open the toothpaste tube. I have recently switched brands of toothpaste, and I now use the old stuff to clean the smooth top stove. Squirt just a little on the stove and rub with a slightly damp cloth. If you need a more abrasive cleaner, add a little baking soda. On that note, I just put soda in an old parmesan cheese container so that I can shake out just a little at a time. Also, if you have a boil over on the stove, sprinkle soda on it while still hot. Then when it cools, it will come right off.

[@melissasw64]

I volunteer at a local thrift store so i get to know when all the good items are being put out. One thing that seems funny to me--I always eat leftovers. I'd eat my husband's leftovers. I've never thought twice about it. Am I weird? It never occurred to me not to eat leftovers. Are other people grossed out by that? Am I gross? OMG I didn't know!! LOL!

[@donnaleeclubb119]

No. When she said "other people's" leftovers, I thought she meant perfect strangers, not your partner or kids. That's a normal thing to do, I thought.

[@ItsLaneNBama]

We just called it sharing.

[@mycupoverflows7811]

When my husband eats out for work, he saves his leftovers for me-- I get a fancy lunch the next day! Who cares if people think it's weird? It's really sweet to me.

[@IJustWantToUseMyName]

I figure if you kiss him, you can eat his leftovers.

[@sarahstrong7174]

When there was a water shortage I discovered it was possible to do loads with two thirds of a basin of water. Having brushed my teeth using a mug, I ran my sink of warm water. First of all I washed my face in it, then my hair, using the absolute minimum of shampoo. Then I washed my body all over in the slightly shampooey water. The water still looked quite clean. Then I rinsed out the T shirt, shorts & underwear I had worn the day before, which weren't really dirty, just needed refreshing, so I didnt need to add any detergent and thus didnt need extra water for rinsing. Next used that same water to clean around the bathroom using a cloth, cleaning the windowsill, bath & sink. There was still some left so I used that to clean the floor. There wasnt much left but I scooped it up in a plastic cup & threw it on the garden.

[@charliesweb1k]

My Frugal tip is not to have kids 5:38 they cost more than pets he he you're welcome hugs.

[@marcyallison5996]

And pets don't give you hassles.

[@JoeHerdez777]

@@marcyallison5996 yes they do

[@marcyallison5996]

@@JoeHerdez777 pets cause you hassles???

[@cemetarymama]

Wow.

[@mycupoverflows7811]

Can't imagine my life without my 6 beautiful kids! We have sheep, chickens, cats and a dog, and none of them are as fun and entertaining as our kids. 😜😘

[@camirrawilliamson92]

instead of using paper towels and wash them, just dont use them! get cloth napkins and kitchen towle and wash. I don't buy paper towels often. I only use them periodically to dry raw chicken or meat before frying. but even that isn;t often

[@rough-hewnhomestead4751]

One sort of extreme thing we did was to install a homemade water catchment system and plumb the rainwater for flushing our toilets. (we have city water) We started with a couple of IBC totes...now we have 5 of them plumbed together in a system. We flush with this water, but we left the city hook up thingy ready to roll in case of power outage (it pumps water from our basement to upstairs toilets using an RV type water pump and could run on battery, too) or if we were to run out of rainwater. I asked for this system for Mother's Day 2016 and it's cut our water bill in half! WOOOOOOO---WEEEEEE! ;)

[@frugalgreengirl]

Rough-Hewn Homestead Wow! ❤

[@dragonflyneb]

I was lucky to have been raised by a Grandmother and Mother who both lived through the Depression so I still use it up and wear it out make it do or even do without. Saves so much money, Thank You for the great video.

[@marcyallison5996]

My cat is my companion and there are many homeless animals that need homes. Adopt, don't shop!!! My cat has cost me thousands of dollars and was worth every penny I spent!!!

[@debbyp297]

Same with my dog, 2 of his meds cost me over $100, ever 2 months, he needs them, so I put so much away ever week so I can get them, no kids, just my fur child, I'll do without for him, no big deal. His vet won't send a script to chewy, even though it's not much cheaper than getting it from vet.

[@donnaleeclubb119]

I have a cat and she is so cheap. The initial cost of spay, shots and a yearly check up. That's all. Her feed is cheap. She helps keep vermin from my house and I do love her. My dog is more expensive because when I go out of town I have to pay someone to walk, feed and water her plus she has monthly (or so) flea and heartworm medication. I do try to save on her too. She does eat left over bones, not over priced dog food and I send her to the groomer every three months to get washed and nail trimmed. I wash her in the interim myself. Her heartworm and flea meds are about 15.00 25.00 or so a month (sometimes I skip the flea meds and give her a flea bath instead, cheaper). Every third month I send her to the groomer for 30.00 a pop. It's cheaper for me to get a college student I know to walk, water and feed her the times I am gone (25.00 for a week) than board her. Plus, I trust the college student more because my dog is in her own home. So, my dog costs a little money, but I am frugal where I can be.

[@Ladyybooop]

We reuse paper towels all the time. You just dry your hands and leave it on the counter and it dries and then you use it again. it's great. But dish towels work too.

[@sjordan7085]

If you had a small basket of wash cloths on the counter top there would be no need to use paper towels in the first place. At least cut a roll of paper towels in half so they last longer if you insist upon using them.

[@thedesertangelhomestead9981]

make your own cleaning supplies as well as shampoo, conditioner, soap, and laundry products.

[@Myfrugallife]

These are great tips, but some of them only save you like 5 cents and take too much work. How much does it cost to run a washing machine compared to spending hours to wash each sock and other little things. On the other hand, line drying takes 5-10 minutes but saves like a dollar 💵. Not every extreme things is worth doing.

[@frugalgreengirl]

I was thinking more like saving the cost of buying a new washer vs hand washing for a short time until the situation changes.

[@Myfrugallife]

Oh, in that case, yes. It's better that paying money in the laundromat, or even driving to a friend's house.

[@noreenperez8666]

My frugal life You are soo funny.

[@bethhiggins3704]

It is more than just saving 5 cents, it is developing a mind set. And in the end it will add up.

[@barbarashirland9078]

Great video. I did not know that about the lipsticks. Can put appliances (except fridge) on power strips and switch them off when not in use. Saves paying for “phantom power” use.

[@jamesbriggs5740]

My extreme money saving tip is carry a bag wherever I go and pick up deposit containers for return. For a while that was my only source of treat money. Kathy B.

[@imrlaps7097]

Much of this is better for the environment too.

[@k.l.8804]

One addition to the use your clothes more than one time: once you do the laundry, pull the garment inside out and put it in a mesh laundry bag. Especially for more delicate clothing. This will protect the garment during washing so it doesnt wear out as much. It really does make a huge difference! Also, sew holes/tears. Take care of the garments. If you don't know how to, watch youtube tutorials & learn. Tip no 2: as for cutting your hair: youtube tutorials. There are easy ways to even get layers in your hair looking plenty proffessional on your own. You can still look & feel pretty/amazing/trendy even on a zero budget! The same goes for beauty products. There are DIY everything beauty wise, just do a google or youtube search (deodorants, makeup, scrubs, facial masks, toners, moisurisers, conditioner, hair spray etc!). For the kitchen: make washable napkins out of old worn out sheets & use instead of paper towels. Cleaning supplies: make your own cleaning supplies for bathroom/floors/kitchen out of cheap kitchen supplies you already have at home. How? Ask google or youtube. There are plenty of recepies. Just DIY as much as possible on as many areas as possible.

[@melissamenchaca9121]

Simplify your food. Focus on high calorie food and use sale veggies as condiments. Our meals now consist of different combinations of beans, rice, potatoes, pasta, and homemade tortillas. No meat no dairy. They are expensive, cruel, no good for you or the environment. Family of 4. 50 bucks a week and we could go lower if we NEEDED to.

[@gomezaddams6470]

Melissa Menchaca grow tons of Greens in pots if you don't have a garden grow giant kale baby greens sunflower seeds sprout and are ready to eat in 4 to 5 days and I mean tall they're huge their leaves are as big as your fingernail or thumbnail and they taste great so easy to do in a little dish that went under a plant if you don't want to use plastic use terracotta just keep them damp and they will spread like crazy inside or out I like outside because it gives them more nutrition grow your own food anyway you can I got more potatoes out of a medium arm size around pot then I could even imagine I dumped it out and there was almost no dirty was just potatoes just packed together and they were so awesome they tasted so good and they are organic potatoes are one of the things that have the most pesticide on them per weight than any other vegetable. Just keep reading on growing your own food and there's so much you can get for practically free to add to what you're already doing over here where I live there's a place called Cash and Carry and it's for restaurants mostly and they have 50 lb bags of dried beans 25 lb. It is the best way to use beans to soak them overnight and make them yourself. they have anti-cancer properties that can beans don't have. Just be careful on the super high carbohydrate because remember your pancreas sees it as sugar even brown rice to try to get your Greens in there as much as you can they have a lot of protein and every other vitamin you got the right idea! the half-a-century plus vegan!🌿🌱🍃

[@anitafrieda]

A vegan life is commendable, but I can't do it. To much of an eggs and milk-lover. Still try to buy milk and eggs from demeter.

[@melissamenchaca9121]

anitafrieda I know how you feel. I truly needed that push from becoming lactose intolerant to become vegan. But once you do you not only loose your taste for meat dairy and eggs but they become thoroughly disgusting.

[@robynperdieu3434]

I was vegetarian for seven years and followed a diet much like this, and it caused me to get sick. I am eating meat again, but only a couple days a week. This saves on the budget, too. Fresh fruits and vegetables are the way to have good health. I guess growing your own or eating "weeds" such as dandelion, purslane, etc., would help the budget, too.

[@freedominabudget]

Great tips! I cut my own hair and don't buy paper towels, I only use dish towels and just wash them when I wash my regular towels.

[@raynechantel2738]

I make my own laundry detergent and that saves a bunch. I also grow a big garden and preserve a ton of food every summer plus can meats that I get at lower prices, shelf stable and not using a freezer or refrigerator saves me. My sunvisor just broke in my car - although a piece of cardboard would work, as a friend suggested, I just can't do that - but I am handy and will buy a "pick & pull" visor and replace it for about 80% savings! That works for me. My sister works at a thrift store in our small town, and we are always AMAZED at how much stuff is donated - constantly. I don't understand how people can have so much stuff and then turn around and donate it the next day - they just seem to buy, buy, buy without any thought. I am very thankful though that they take the time to donate - still way too much going in the landfills that could be reused. When I find something I don't want, I usually just set it on the curb and there is always someone who will take it and use it. I even gave a broken legged table to a man who was going to cut it in half (only needing two legs) and mount it to the wall as an entry table! Genius.

[@apronacres7292]

another idea - question why you're buying any products that are significantly water - why pay for water? Can you buy it in powder/no liquid form? ex. liquid laundry detergent vs powder laundry detergent. in concentrated form then dilute at home? ex. concentrated cleaning products. If you must buy a liquid product, can you further dilute it or use less per time or put into a smaller container so it lasts longer? ex. shampoo, conditioner, liquid soap, dish washing detergent - if you can dilute 15% and still clean/wash effectively, you just saved 15%. Smaller containers may have smaller openings so you squirt out less or mentally we just use less because there isn't as much there, so buy the big refills to fill and use the little bottle for everyday use - also, children's small hands can handle a smaller bottle.

[@sjordan7085]

Buy a bidet, or make a DIY one from an empty bottle of dishwashing liquid. Leave a little soap in the bottom of the the bottle, and fill with warm water just before use. Saves, TP, trees and money!

[@frugalprepper]

I find having more cars to be money saving. The most common reasoning I hear for people that drive around in a big payment is I really needed something reliable to get to work. I find that having 4-5 older cars that are paid for is the way to go. If one breaks we have a backup to drive. I can then take my time and get the other car repaired on my own schedule. Since I am not in a hurry I can order parts for it online about 25% or less of the cost of going to the local auto parts store. It does require that one buys some tools and is willing to learn how to work on cars, but most repairs really aren't that hard to do yourself.

[@keyisme1356]

Huh, I guess I'm "extremely frugal" because I do about half of these things... Rent out a bedroom, make my own bread, own a single vehicle, use the tiny last bits of every bottle, rarely turn on the window a/c, declutter and sell stuff, meal plan and try to not have any food go to waste, eat leftovers, wear clothes at least two full days (if I didn't sweat and they don't stink, why not?!). We don't have pets. Reuse trash bags by dumping the contents and not the bag, into the black bin that goes to the street. Compost kitchen scraps. We also, (off and on) go to bed when the sun goes down, so we use less electricity; use inexpensive cleaning products or stuff neighbors give me when they move or declutter; dumpster dive for furniture; schedule our computers to shut off every night automatically; we collect free computer parts and rebuild them when parts go bad. We keep kitchen appliances unplugged when not in use; plant "freecycle" seeds in my garden; minimize the amount of eventual landfill waste that enters my home. I use 1/3rd the recommended amount of dishwashing soap (and it works better!); I use half or less of recommended laundry soap; accept almost anything and everything that my friends or neighbors are getting rid of and repurpose what I can. When I was in college, I used public transportation for the steep student price of $5 a year; I wandered around campus for free pizza to save on groceries; I ate the expired food that my roommates left in the fridge; I very rarely purchased fast food.

[@cherylT321]

Keyisme. Awesome!

[@estherloske2220]

Very Excellent... I haven't come across the suggestion to hand wash clothes on other channels. Living in an apt. I can save $ a huge fortune ! $2 a wash , $1.50 a dry. Loved all your tips !* thanx😊

[@Dancerlil]

Great tips as always. I would add that Airbnb is a great way to go. This way you don't have to rent out the room for the full month or years stay. You can block out dates on the calendar. I was an Airbnb host for four years up until this past June. It was a must for me as I wanted to stay in my home. I have since received inheritance money as my father passed some months back. I feel very blessed to have it. I also like to wear clothes several times. I figure if it looks & smells clean I am good to go. Thrift stores are great for saving on clothing & even some household items. They even have some new items from time to time. The one I go to has senior days with a 30% discount as well as 50% off each week on a different colored tag. This Thursday they are having 99 cent Tshirt day to clear out for winter. Time to sign off as I am about to head over there. Thank you for all you are sharing. Blessings, Liliane

[@AvailableUsernameTed]

1. Learn to do your own repairs. But within reason there are somethings best left to professionals. KZbin has how-to videos for a lot of repairs. 2. Keep your old computers running by replacing parts and using the free Linux operating system which can also be faster and does all the things Windows and OSX (Apple's operating system) do.3. Be a hermit. Friends always want to go out and make you spend your money. Imaginary friends are much cheaper. (just kidding)

[@PatriciaLichtfuss]

appliancerepair.com put in model number and describe the problem . you can order parts for very reasonable price. We paid a friend who was more handy when it was beyond our ability to do.

[@DividendReaper]

Doing your own repairs can save so much money. I would definitely put that highest on the list of things you can do to save lots of money.

[@sarahstrong7174]

Maybe cultivate frugal friends. I have a lot of fun with mine. We go for walks and take it in turns to have people back for coffee. We get together to do our sewing & mending. We sing & make music together. On special occasions we make a meal together & play charades etc.

[@janetwunder3000]

I reuse aluminum. Then when it is no longer reusable, I save it until I have enough to sell in a recycling scrap yard. I reuse paper towels. First, I use them lightly, then I use them to clean up spills on the floor.

[@lindacgrace2973]

Rent Hacking! I live on social security. Since I also have a good credit score, I rent a spacious three bedroom home and rent out two of the bedrooms to roommates. We split the utilities three ways. With this tactic alone, I have slashed my utilities to one-third of what they would normally be, and I pay $0 in rent. This is still a good deal for my roommates, who are living in a great neighborhood in an attractive house for half of what it would normally cost them. I don't see this as "extreme" I think maximizing my retirement income so that I can travel to see kids and grandkids is smart and also a lot safer than living alone.

[@pattonsgirl78]

I don't know how I stumbled upon your videos but I'm glad I did. I love listening to all your tips. Many I need to try!! You're doing an awesome job, keep the videos coming!

[@frugalgreengirl]

pattonsgirl78 Welcome new friend! Im glad you have been liking the videos!

[@plug1461]

My friend is on a water meter so she brought a water butt for the garden, so every time she uses water like washing up, washing her hands etc instead of it going down the plug hole and getting charge for it she empties the collected water into the water butt and uses the water from the butt to water her flowers and veg patch, that way she doesn't get charged twice for, water is so expensive I thought it was a great idea if you have a garden.

[@time4anewme]

I loved your frugal tips and do many myself. Obviously I pack a lunch every day for work and take a flask of coffee. I'm also lucky enough to be able to shower at work every day so I get in about half hour early and take my daily shower! There's quite a large built in fridge freezer in my apartment so I'm gonna find a cheap 2nd hand smaller fridge to recoup the electrical costs

[@huub1989]

Refreshing to hear you say that not having pets saves money. I often hear people say they are struggling but have one, two or three pets. If you can’t afford food then the pets need to go.

[@Joyce-id3dr]

I see people all the time with a cartload of pet food and get up to the register and use food stamps for their food. Now if your on food stamps because you don't have enough money to buy food then why are you buying so much pet food!

[@kenyonbissett3512]

I’ve seen people in line at food banks were the parents are smoking, drinking soda or Starbucks and their children are eating fast food. And they are the clients not just authorized to pickup for grandma or the neighbor. The kids need to eat, no judgement. Pets are a hard one though. It’s hard, I remember my parents gave my cat away, we couldn’t afford her. They both smoked, drank sodas, my dad whiskey & beer. Plus the budget included money for him to drink in bars and play with whores. Priorities I guess. It’s a sad thing for kids, it’s the only being that loves them unconditionally.

[@PRTTYBTTRFLY1]

Like your tips n I usually cut my toothpaste tubes n save bag that had apples in it has a ziplock top use to carry fruit or my lunch or anything else or Re-use the dog or cat food bags for trash cans or putting things in them they're water proof

[@papermason]

We reuse paper towels, for food first and then wiping up stuff, etc. I re-wear my clothes 2 or 3 x before washing. Grey water for sure. We waste little in my house, it does happen, but rarely. We also hold back on grocery shopping, we buy really good sales, and very healthy food.

[@AlyssaAllDayVlogs]

papermason we stopped purchasing paper towels and cut up old receiving blankets and flour sack towels for paper towels and napkins! Saves a ton of money and waste.

[@joanwyatt9945]

Use the water you save while waiting for it to warm up to pour into the washing machine. You’ll be amazed at how much water it takes to do a load. I hang out clothes. They last much longer and smell amazing, especially the sheets. I use a lot of fans in the summer and don’t use the air conditioning unless it gets over 100 here in the high desert. It stays very comfortable. I sold a nice car I inherited as it didn’t get good gas mileage and used premium gas. I’m using our old Toyota pickup. It’s a 5 speed so I coast to a stop or coast on slight hills and accelerate slowly and a tank of gas lasts twice as long as the newer car did. Saving on insurance, too.

[@luzduran5173]

Hey!!! I do like 90% of your tips and I do reuse paperas towels. How? I dry my hands with the paper towels from work and church, then tale them home and clean spills in the kitchen

[@lizabethgussman3147]

If using cloth diapers use your washing machine and dryer. With the washing machine clothes can be soaked for as longer as you want and be out of the way. Line dried cloth diapers are stiff. Dryer dried cloth diapers are considerably softer and your baby will be much more comfortable.

[@vintagehomemaker9338]

We used cloth diapers on all 3 of our children.I was either told or I read it somewhere that drying diapers in the dryer is better because the heat of the dryer can kill any remaining bacteria in the diapers.

[@THEGrammaChronicles]

Some great tips. Here in Calif, during the drought we kept a bucket by the shower to capture the cold water while waiting for the water to warm up. I had to break my habit of cleaning and keeping foil and rubber bands etc. It became a bit of an addiction & I had a lot of it.

[@DividendReaper]

Less laundry = true happiness. Absolutely hate doing laundry. Took me awhile to get used to refolding clothes I just wore for the day but once I got used to it I was pleasantly happy with the lack of laundry :).

[@SimpleFull]

I've heard of asking at the gas/convenience store if you can dump a bag of trash for a small fee. One person was able to cut their trash pickup service and save $30.00 per month.

[@oliviafox3310]

Some we do. Cloth for rags (cut up old t shirts or towels) instead of paper towels. Cloth napkins. // A crazy one. I use stick deodorant and of course there's a good bit left in the holder portion. Once they're used as much as possible, I save them until I have about five or six of them, remove the holder portion from all but one. Take the intact one, zero it down until there's a large opening. Take the other holder portions with deodorant on them, put them in a microwaveable dish, nuke it until the deodorant melts off and pour the liquid into the tube. Let it cool. It's amazing how much is left.

[@denisestathatos4147]

Think of saving for retirement. We should be saving 6% for a full company match. Getting out of debt should be a pre requirement for retiring. I look at how much money I can save by using a tea bag or coffee pod more than once.

[@persiusk]

One of the more extreme things I do to save money is butchering animals myself. Sadly we are not raising animals this year, but I find free or cheap chickens and ducks on Craigslist, I pick them up, then I butcher them. I haven't bought chicken at the store in two years. I feel like if I can get them for $5 per bird or less it's a good deal, plus I'm getting a much higher grade of meat than I could buy at the store. The canned chicken and turkey I have on the self makes throwing together dinner at the end of a busy day really quick, so it's a bit of a time saver too. Some people are horrified that I do this, but they never complain about shredded chicken sandwiches or chicken pot pies.

[@Elena-er7zp]

Hey. If you're gonna eat meat, this is how it should be donez

[@johnsmith-zx5er]

I've dumster dived a few times. I got 6 perfectly fine 5*5 vynal post that cost around $25-$28 a piece just needed a little elbow grease.

[@lowkeyvictor7174]

Great pointers! I find myself agreeing on the first 5 points!

[@bet5hel]

Love the video. Please start numbering on the screen when you have long lists....I do most of these thought it was normal not extreme..lol

[@frugalgreengirl]

Ok, thanks for the suggestion

[@SNOWQueen87-v1g]

You didn’t have to be rude

[@etherealdaisy4540]

good ways to save money: don't use credit cards. Use cash. Because having a $100 bill in your hand makes you question whether you really need to purchase junk food.

[@azzzonline]

Having a credit card saves me money 1) I use the accumulated points to help pay off the credit card. 2) cash in the bank account earns intrest b4 the credit card is due. 3) pay credit card in full every time its due. 4) cash in hand doesnt earn points to pay down on the c.c. or interest.

[@veganvocalist4782]

We use Eco laundry balls for when we do have to do bigger items at the launderette , rest of the time I hand wash , washing up liquid can last roughly three times the amount of time if you put about a teaspoon in the bottle and shake it up the best you can , never buy tooth picks anymore I use a metal sewing needle ( none sharp end of course ) have a day a week with no food once in a while and the 24hr fast gives our bodies a rest from having to digest food but drink plenty of distilled / spring water . Use family rags then rinse out instead of toilet paper etc etc

[@terristewart6119]

Having a programmable thermostat has been an awesome money saver for me. It allows me to have total control over the time heating/cooling are needed. I agree with you about having fans in the house--it really helps to have moving air! My favorite one is my ceiling fan in my kitchen. Just found your videos & I am enjoying them. Blessings!

[@amandac.lundgren3392]

We have a Nest thermostat. Is that the one you have also?

[@terristewart6119]

Mine is a Hunter brand. This is the second one I have had. I have really "tightened up" the finances this summer & made more temp adjustments. My bills this summer have been the lowest in years. I am facing some major foundation repairs so trying to conserve money. While praying for God to show me the route to take on my house repairs. I SO value not being in debt! Keep the ideas coming! Blessings!

[@SkinnyJennyVSG]

I would never buy a pet!! Kids are enough and 18 can't come fast enough lol

[@Michelle-qd9gm]

SkinnyJenny_VSG they get worse then lol.

[@sjordan7085]

Having a pet is good for mental health, and often encourages one to exercise more by walking, they are often better company than many people. Especially important for those who are older and live alone.

[@maehay4065]

I do the same thing with shampoo and conditioner as you do! Waste not want not is my motto👍 Thank you for sharing your ideas for saving money. I was doing the save the water before showering by putting my bucket in the shower and watering my plants outside but I can't lift the bucket for health reasons it's to heavy now but when I was doing this there was a drought here and I didn't want to waste water 💦 Have a blessed day 👍👏☝️🏡😍

[@PatriciaLichtfuss]

I have the same issue . now I am thinking to use the shower water to flush the toilet

[@maehay4065]

Patricia Frances great idea 👍

[@r.livingston7745]

Use a plastic bowl or ladle to put some water into plastic half-gallon or gallon milk jugs. No need to use big heavy buckets.

[@sarahstrong7174]

Im not allowed to lift heavy buckets either so I just store the water in the bucket & use a smaller jug to water the plants. The repeated trips take a while but its not an unpleasant occupation & all the walking round is healthy exercise.

[@liveyourbestlife143]

One thing we do is I only grocery shop once a month. Every 3 months we eat everything in the house. That way things don't get forgotten and / or go bad.

[@JuanGarcia-fi8ud]

I sprayed all things I get from dumpster that is great with raid spray then bring it home

[@slaltemus]

DON'T forget saving is awesome but living is even better :) Good tips.. I am sure you all have heard this before but I am "old" relative to most youtubers and I will say I saved like no tomorrow but I do feel I missed out on many experience from not wanting to spend (Avoiding trips or going to dinner with friends and not going to the movies much). It is a balance! Though I have no REGRETS just some advice to others. I keep thinking it would be horrible to get into my retirement and live 5 years :( still you never know how long you will exist and how much we need...

[@kenyonbissett3512]

I agree. So many things are free or you can find a deal. Want to go to Paris, France, use points from a credit card, house/pet sit, and eat like a local. So many side hustles now a days that the money can be used for special experiences. Living a small life is fine as long as you find ways to live your dreams big.

[@mrs8792]

Minimalism and extreme couponing are big savers. Purchase cars and homes at auction.

[@oliviamalerich462]

As a pet owner, DIYing the hell out of everything can save you hundreds; possibly thousands. Highly recommend it if you can handle gathering supplies and finding easy ways to put it all together.

[@Geraldine295]

Dumpster diving ( or as we call it in the UK, skip diving)- don't know about the US but here in the UK You have to get permission from the household/business owner otherwise it's classed as theft if you take something from the skip.

[@kenyonbissett3512]

Depends on labeling. Some towns/cities/counties/state outlaw it. Some don’t care. The Supreme Court decided the if you put it out for the trash service to take it’s ok to take unless outlawed. Police in America rummage through trash looking for evidence all the time without a warrant, in legal areas.

[@cherylT321]

That’s crazy, how is it theft when it’s been thrown away!

[@triv3392]

eat what you grow, make your own cleaning and beauty products,

[@tomjeffersonwasright2288]

I have a 2 basin kitchen sink. I replumbed one side (PVC plumbing is as simple as tinker toys) so that rinse water and unpolluted water goes directly into my garden. The used water often has nutrients in it. Anything nasty goes down the city sewer side for the treatment plant to take care of.

[@frugalgreengirl]

I LOVE this idea! Will you come over and do this to my sink as well? 😉

[@kt1pl2]

If someone was really up against it I'd say buy cans of tomatoes (very cheap) and spaghetti also very cheap. Us the cans of tomatos + things you probably have like olive oil to make a lot of sauce. It tastes better, is healthier and cheaper.

[@geenabeanscrochetandmore3533]

I haven’t bought tissues or paper towels in years. We use cloth

[@rieon-plumbingfan]

Who needs a car? Public transport/Bike riding FTW! #VisuallyImpairedSquad

[@lizabethgussman3147]

Toothpaste is an unnecessary purchase. The only things needed are water, toothbrush and floss. When cutting hair team up with your friends and family. Do hair,skin,nails. Make it an at-home spa day. Everybody pitch in and make it a social occasion.

[@walakangpaki1]

I use to cringe everytime my aunt teaches me to wash & reuse sturdy paper towel, although it works, i sometimes still find it crazy.. but now, after i heard you said that there are also others who are doing this, i think its ok then..

[@melkal7818]

Omg, you have the best advice. I subscribe to you now :)

[@veganvocalist4782]

sorry put a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda in bottle of washing up liquid to make it last a LOT ! longer . last bottle lasted nearly a year and I make my own toothpaste and use natural cheap house hold cleaning products too : )

[@pathutto3870]

Since I am going to use my washing machine, I often save the water while waiting for water to get warm in the rinse cycle of the washing machine.

[@pathutto3870]

about reusing paper towels after washing hands, I think wiping windows or mirrors or the counter are good ideas.

[@patriciaann9085]

New subscriber here. Love your channel! 😊

[@nicolasa7708]

I negotiated my utility bill with the electronic company.I pay 6 cents per kilowatt hr. I have a pre paid cell phone I pay 45 dollars a month for including internet. I negotiated the rent at my apt, so I pay $400 less than everyone else. I car pool to work to save on fuel expenses. I take my lunch to work everyday. I coupon for non items I need. I shop for nearly everything (within reason) at a thrift store. I sign up for store and loyalty apps I can save money or pay with points. I make my own laundry detergent and cleaners. I cut my own hair and give myself manicures and pedicures at home. I buy food in bulk and freeze it. If my clothes are torn and worn I cut them up into rags to clean my car with. Lastly, I have no children, they are too expensive. Lol.;)

[@whereivecame5506]

Since I moved 8 hours away from home I save lots of money Bills was expensive: Electric was: £60 a week Has was: 40 a week Water was:30 a week Rent was:200 a week Now I've moved north my bills are so cheap Electric: £20 a month Gas: £15 a month I don't have any friends here so I guess being a loner saves money😂😂 Also I can't drink alcohol so I save money on that too I don't really like partying or big events ect so I save money I prefer just spending time with my family, watching a film at home or reading a book, people say it's boring but I'm content

[@whereivecame5506]

Also I only pay £5 for water a month we pay usually £35 but because of recent medical problems and having to go hospital which I have to get transport for the water company cut my bill down :)

[@amiradeshon5501]

Great tips. Thanks!!

[@tanamurphy7388]

I don't drive. Tons of money saved by taking a bus. Which would you rather have? Time or money?

[@itsmarialifestyle4355]

Don't flash the toilet if you don't go for number two...

[@namjap]

I urine in a 3 litre handle container by cutting the top off for an easier release. And empty it once in 24 hours. Wash it with soap and water and flush tank water once a day. My toilet is far away from my bedroom, that's why. I did not service my a.c. for 3 years, never used it. Instead I use 3 stand fans and my electric bill is now 25% of what it used to be before. My car a.c. gave way, and now I never use a.c. anymore. Car runs cooler and gives more economical mileage. I live in Malaysia.

[@nhapril9595]

Great tips! Thank you:)

[@RhodaStone]

Turn off the breakers except refrigerator

[@ingerhaugland6763]

Great tips!

[@FrugalMomHolly]

i love saving money and am always thinking of ways to save

[@thedesertangelhomestead9981]

make your own homemade toothpaste.

[@PatriciaLichtfuss]

and mouth wash that is actually healthy for your teeth and gums

[@melissamenchaca9121]

Angelica Speakman this goes for pretty much all personal care products.

[@DividendReaper]

Dollarstore toothpaste :)

[@msdecaf]

I haven't paid for toothpaste in 10 years using coupons, actually I only get it now when its a moneymaker

[@dawnt5587]

Denise Van Vleck me too! There are so many things you can get for free with coupons.

[@elianadiaz7435]

LOL!!! I’ve been secretly doing these wow!!!!!

[@kimchiladybugsullivankim5595]

I really enjoyed ure video

[@punkkimiko]

Not having kids

[@jamesbriggs5740]

I cut my own hair because it needed it. I'm not sure I'd do that again, but it had been nearly a year and I'm sick of long hair. Kathy B.

[@shaunaleessnackidies]

Um, when is a dumpster ever clean? lol

[@walakangpaki1]

I used ti cringe everytime my aunt teaches me to wash & reuse sturdy paper towel, although it works, i sometimes still find it crazy.. but now, after i heard you said that there are also others who are doing this, i think its ok then..

[@67mustangtam]

No pets well that sucks!!!!!!

[@frugalgreengirl]

I couldn't do that one either unless it was bad enough that I had to choose between feeding my kids or my pets.

[@67mustangtam]

Frugalgreengirl children comes first I agree, my children are grown lol! My dogs are my kids now!

[@vickieclark5931]

I agree with T.C.R ferrets. I'd rather have pets. Pets can cost some money, but kids will put you in the poor house. LOL

[@r.livingston7745]

Goldfish! Cheap and really pretty.

[@peggyghirardello275]

I had wash clothes by hand as a kid we didn't have wash machine most time when I was child so before school it was cold dark I had wash clothes by hand hang them out line while mother slot dad dudn t work so I wash my delicate top by han d I love having wash machine been married forty two years had wash machine ninety five percent time but I use cold water and use washer dish washer after seven pm whenever we leave house we turn heat thermostat down winter summer

[@sandimorreale6471]

Oh wow, I must be pretty extreme. Lol. Thank God..no longer need fem products. Lol. I do have a smart phone, but keep a cheap service on it and use public Wi-Fi at work sites. Overlook app downloads free library books and more. I love free! There are also free apps to download podcasts free like podcast addict.

[@anitainmo489]

I am all for saving money but if you can afford to have a pet, please adopt one. I would rather spend money on my dog than on some ungrateful people. The loyalty and love that you get back from pets are immeasureable. Just my opinion.

[@mycupoverflows7811]

So interesting that people are saying don't have kids. Our kids are our useful hobby and our entertainment. Also, we are 8 people living in 2200sf on one income. I'd guess that's less sf per person than a childless person or couple. No, we can't afford a mcmansion or updated cars, but we have more than enough.