Frugal Living! They Want Our Money! Zero Food Waste! Winter Compost! Banana Pancakes! Spinach Pasta!

[@karen2494]

I found your channel a couple of weeks ago & I absolutely love it!!! My husband & I are also an early retirement couple , debt & mortgage free, living on a budget. I am trying to be more frugal with our groceries & your tips & recipes are so helpful. Thank you!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Welcome! So very happy you are here! Thanks so much Karen!

[@tonybradshaw4716]

Your son is such a handsome young man. So nice he made the cameo.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much Sheila!!!

[@lynettepinson1745]

As a widow, I appreciate that many of the recipes you share can be scaled to one or two serving.

[@happycook6737]

The freezer is my best friend. I cook for 4. Portion and freeze 3. Then after a few weeks I can quit cooking until my freezer is empty. I portion into sandwich size zip locks. Then put those into a gallon sized labeled bag. I can reuse my gallon bag. I cook pasta in water, drain and freeze it plain. Make sure you stop cooking it 3 minutes before time. I do the same with rice. I freeze milk in icecube trays then into ziplock. Perfect for hot coffee/tea/soup. Measure when liquid so you know how many cubes make 1/4cup, etc. I do this with tomato paste. I freeze grated cheese and whack it to keep it unchunked. I freeze lemon slices for my tea. I make flour tortillas, lay flat individually in freezer. When frozen put together in 1 bag. Lol maybe I freeze everything. Fresh grapes freeze well. Lay out flat to freeze. When they are on sale I do this usually in Sept. I peel, slice and freeze bananas. My baking bananas I mash, measure and then freeze. I make various muffins too and freeze. I make my own from scratch pancakes for the freezer. My strategy is each day I make only 1 thing. For ground beef, I take 1 pound and prep 4 ways: taco seasoned, bbq sauced, hamburger patty, and plain crumbles (for casserole or soup). I put into ziplocks to freeze and whack them on the counter. Then I can grab just a handful for a meal, zap with 1/2 teaspoon water. I can make so much variety. I list what I make and how many servings. Then I know and nothing gets wasted as 3 months is about all I can freeze without freezer burn. (I have a fancy food saver sealer but bags too expensive.) Hope this helps. 🤗

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much Lynette!

[@pbudinsky1]

@@happycook6737That was a lot of helpful information, Ty! I had no idea you could freeze lemon🤷‍♀️

[@JustJoyHowdy]

@@happycook6737 I love what u are doing, freezing foods...I do that too!!

[@rhondavigil795]

Good catch on the Amazon credits. They would love to keep your money. We canceled our paper along time. The quality of the content had gone way down.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much Rhonda!

[@marissawussler8669]

You guys are just so positive and not only are your videos informative, they’re also entertaining and uplifting ☺️ thank you!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much Marissa!

[@jbulldogmom]

Your son is adorable! Lucky parents. ❤️

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much Jeanne!

[@lisahaffner3337]

Hi Emmy and Paul. Another wonderful video. Glad you’re staying on track. I’ve accomplished two of my goals for January. Put an extra $100 on my mortgage and put an extra $60 away for gas. Budget for groceries is right on track.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY!!! That is wonderful!!

[@JustJoyHowdy]

Eek. I read some of the comments..goodness...I don't do Amazon, ever. I don't order on phone nor online. I figure the less these companies know abt me the better. Less junk mail in your mailbox or email. Less phone calls from machines or telemarketers. Your info is sold to other outfits. Frills give me chills. I shop Goodwill, thrift stores. I go to the library if I want to read the paper, use the internet on their computer. Get books, or movies. Love the recipes!! I freeze individual meals. I'm a new subscriber, and sure enjoying y'all.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Welcome! So happy you found us! You sound like one smart lady!!

[@JustJoyHowdy]

@@FrugalMoneySaver Haha! Oldie but goodie!! 😄

[@tugboatgirl1296]

Loved when your son did his cute wink at the camera. You did good reminding everyone to stay focused on our finances at all times...no assumptions. Have an awesome weekend.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

You too Sheryl! Thanks!

[@mangopuppybaby]

Spinach dip is also great added to a frittata or quiche. Wonderful use of dip! I love your creativity. I started a compost recently too using an old tote with holes drilled in the top and the bottom. You channel is a breath of fresh air.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great idea! Thanks so much!

[@robinlacey9273]

I watch for organic bananas to go in a 50% off bag. For those of you who don't know, you can freeze peeled bananas to use later in pancakes, smoothies, bread or muffins. Your pancakes looked so yummy, Emmy 😋

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@janetdonahue7786]

In regards to your Amazon refund. Any time you do a return, if you notice, they have return to Amazon account pre-checked. You have to click on return to my account number such and such. The same exact thing happened to me, so I am always sure now to check the my account box. Love your show.

[@happycook6737]

Thank you! Great tip

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, thank you! Saw that now!

[@patriciadaly5586]

You are such nice people. Thank you for inviting us into your loving home

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much Patricia!

[@sandrabryan9106]

Last year, I grew bok choy and radishes in containers for the nutritional leaves for salads, casseroles, soups and omelets and tomatoes on my balcony. I also made potato skin soup, curried watermelon rind dahl, scrappy soup, bone broth, pickled beets and peanut butter bread in order to reduce food waste, and add extra nutrients. This year I am think of growing on the balcony sweet potatoes for their greens, trying to make watermelon chutney, salsa or jam as well as trying my hand at sprouting. I hope to harvest local figs and blackberries to make more jam this year. Great video

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Sandra so creative! Thanks for sharing!

[@lorainemacdonald517]

Thanks for tips!

[@goheen04]

No Spend January has been a complete success... $0 has been spent other than our normal household bills and gas for our vehicles (for work)... I see no spending being a 100% success... Also we haven't bought any questions... we have an overly full freezer and pantry so we are eating from there... And don't worry... we are NOT depleting our stock.. we have A LOT of items in both freezer and pantry

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That is so great! Amazing job!!

[@elizaC3024]

Pantry shelves continues to provide great recipes. Macaroni and cheese from scratch using evaporated milk, a partial cream cheese package, leftover cheese from making a pizza, and a chunk of colby jack, grated 1 leftover slice of bread over the top. I canned pumpkins from the garden, so I used 2 quarts well drained an found a baked donut recipe from king Arthur flour. What a wonderful treat for our bitter cold weekend weather ahead. We are a balmy 14 degrees today, yesterdays 34 was like springtime.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great ideas Elizabeth! Thanks so much!

[@GeckoHiker]

My Gran Gran had several pithy money trueisms: 1. No money leaves this house. 2. There IS no money. 3. Don't pay until you see the whites of their eyes.4. Never spend your last dollar. She raised four boys during the Great Depression as a widow in a housing project. From her I learned some very frugal habits and thrifty ways to live. And I learned the greatest lesson of all, that nothing is expensive if you don't buy it. In a consumer driven advertising lead society that can be hard to contemplate. It's important to find alternatives and to simply do without so that the security of owning a home and having no debt can be realized.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Such wise wisdom! Thanks for sharing Sandra!

[@PenniestoDollars]

I keep all of those little scraps in a container by my sink too but they go out to my goat! He is my compost :)

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh how perfect! Goats are amazing!

[@victorwadsworth821]

You are the consumer, you have the power, a power multiplied by grouping with other consumers. I seen housewives in the 70's bend the will of the grocery stores local to me, counters sparce with empty holes in meat counters & what meat shown was brown. Be demanding, ask for managers when opportunities command attention. I sign in the 80's I drove under each day, "It's amazing what you get when you ask for it".

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So very true Victor!

[@QuiltingCrow]

In Germany, you can choose if you want a credit or get your money back if you return something you had bought on Amazon. If you do it online, they show you both options to choose from directly.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, thank you!!

[@Kimberly-yx3gn]

Hi Emmy and Paul. Had leftover lasagna and wanted to change it up for lunch the next day. So sliced it up into strips, dipped it into egg and then seasoned bread crumbs. Fried in oil and made fried lasagna and served with ranch and leftover marinara from making the lasagna. It was delicious and enough of a change from the previous day. Enjoyed your video and thank you for sharing.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh that's a great idea! Thank you!

[@dorawedlock3969]

The pancakes needed some chocolate chips thrown in. Yummy!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh yeah!!

[@annlynch593]

Your son is so handsome! Good work you two!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much!

[@rebacarmack8335]

With the birth of a child my insurance paid more than the hospital projected ( several hundred dollars); so our part was paid up front. When we got the billing statement it showed it overpaid. They also told us they applied to future use?? My husband said- You are assuming we would use this hospital again! After a serious conversation, they refunded the overpayment. Vigilance pays

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Absolutely Reba!!

[@ladydhayney3700]

When I had first baby with no insurance in 1969 I had natural childbirth and no anesthesia . I got a new bill with added costs after the original bill. It was for anesthesia supplies. I called billing and asked about it. They said everybody having a baby has anesthesia and they mistakenly omited on first bill. I said well I didn't have anesthesia and remove it immediately. So the billing department assumed. And if I didn't question, I would have had to pay. It pays to check every bill. You wouldn't believe all the bills I have questioned and had money credited back in my life of 79 years. It pays to check and to question.

[@gabriellemedeiros3161]

Emmy, your son is too cute, spitting image of paul, mannerisms are alike too!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much Gabrielle!

[@lorainemacdonald517]

You are doing a great service by giving us a heads up to KEEP AN EYE ON OUR ACCOUNTS!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks Loraine!

[@rebacarmack8335]

Wow the paper is even cheaper out of a machine!

[@cindye2423]

Hi Emmy & Paul 🙋🏻‍♀️ I’m making homemade pizza tonight….waiting for the Bills game to start!!! GO BILLS❤️💙

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY!! Cindy so fun!! They did amazing!!

[@cindye2423]

@@FrugalMoneySaver yes they did!!! I very proud of them! ❤️💙👍

[@kevinmarsham3500]

Hi Emmy and Paul Kevin here from Norfolk in the UK just to say my wife Juliana and myself really love your videos you are such a lovely couple and we both really enjoy all your knowledge you share with us all can't wait till I get a notification on my phone that you have uploaded a new video carry on all your great work love and best wishes from a very cold UK

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

You made my day with your kind words!! Thank you both!

[@francismacdonald4569]

Emmy what a great idea for using the dip in pasta! I can’t wait to try in the future. Those pancakes are certainly another try! You are absolutely right about checking your statements catching early is a lot easier to fix! Thank you 🙂 Debby

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much Francis!

[@gail2297]

Those dishes looked delicious. You have a handsome son!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much Gail!

[@DebCrawford]

Hi Emmy & Paul- Wow-your son is handsome! Looks so much like Paul! You have encouraged me so much,. TY.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much Deborah!

[@maireahernofs6682]

Our newspaper did the very same thing to us this past fall. The "Special Edition" for us is the yearly paper they deliver every Thanksgiving morning full of nothing but Black Friday ads and I don't even go out on Black Friday! And, get this - it was $7.00!!!! I said that I am NOT going to pay extra for a paper that goes directly into the trash. They refunded me the difference and removed that special edition delivery from our subscription. They also never even asked us if we wanted it to begin with. (It used to be free.) I'm with you Emmy, we always go over all of our bills with diligence to find and take care of any errors. Will you two be affected by the Nor'easter the end of this weekend? We are expected to get 5-10" out of it. And our wind chills tomorrow will be from 25-30 degrees below zero - shiver me timbers, i'll be in front of our woodstove keeping warm. Stay safe and warm you two!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, they credited me the amount too...thank goodness!! They are saying it might just be rain for us but who knows lol!

[@deborahlewis3954]

Lots of great info in this video, thank you. Doing great with no spend January - actually making some money back - a company I bought a product from for the first time sent me a review and I was honest - did not perform as promised - they refunded total amount spent. Another win - ordered something over a month ago, company charged my cc and no item received. Two attempts to cancel the order were ignored, so I filed a dispute with cc company, sent proof of emails, credited my card. I like when we don’t let these companies get one over on us!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So smart Deborah! Thanks so much!

[@jeannel1065]

Great, jam-packed vlog. Your son is very handsome. That pasta dish looked delicious.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much Jeanne!

[@trishalou592]

Amazon did the same to me. I had a gift card balance on there and wondered how I got that. Asked around if anyone bought me a gift card, no one did. I did use it. Then went to return something again and noticed it defaulted to a gift card balance. You have to do a drop down menu that has your payment methods there to pick. I was not happy because now I knew where that gift card came from. Not happy with Amazon. It did teach me a valuable lesson though to pay closer attention.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, I saw that now! Thanks so much!

[@joannahalford5672]

What a great video Emmy thanks. Lovely to see your sweet boy making an appearance too 😊

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

😊 Thank you Joanna!

[@janfromnycsavesmoney8723]

What a handsome young son! God bless! Good looks and good taste runs in your family! That pasta recipe goes to show how there's no such things as left-overs--- but rather Do-Over meals! Have a great day!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Jan thanks so much! So kind of you to say!

[@roslinney4285]

You son looks like Paul. Thanks again Emmy great video

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much!

[@kat3400]

Your son looks so much like his dad!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much!

[@richardschmidt2430]

The "kid" is soo cute! :) What a blessing, Emmy! :) Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN :)

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you!

[@sp8400]

You and Paul have the sweetest family ~ it was a pleasure finally meeting your handsome son!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much Shobha!

[@naomirankin214]

What a charming family resemblance - your son looks like Paul and even seems to have the same mannerisms when he tastes something.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much Naomi!

[@tracydigiacomo6814]

Thanks for the heads up about Amazon. I have a return in process and now I'll be watching to see where my money goes!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, everyone says there is a drop down menu when you file your return and you can click refund my card.

[@ladydi6721]

Greetings from Arizona! I just had to tell you I introduced a co-worker (a New Yorker) to your channel and casually mentioned you're also from NY. There was an OMG moment when we clicked on "About". Turns out she grew up in Yorktown Heights. Anyway, I always look forward to your videos and your inspiration for new recipes. P.S. I think your son will be back by popular demand!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh what a small world!! Love that!!

[@cltinturkey]

I made the banana pancakes and ate them with fresh blueberries and a little maple syrup. I froze the extras for quick breakfasts on the run.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YES! So happy you liked them!!

[@amy2284]

Such a nice polite son- so fun to see him and of course always Dixie in your videos😄

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much Annie!

[@donamols9774]

Emmy, do you have Kohls stores in your area? Most Kohls stores handle Amazon returns. . It’s super simple….you don’t have to box anything up, and you don’t pay shipping or anything. I’m much more inclined to order from Amazon now because returns are no problem. They did give me a credit though, just like you mentioned, so now I am aware.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much! Our UPS store is less than a mile...Kohls is about 20 min. away!

[@katiemartell6520]

Emmy, you and Paul are such a blessing to us! Gary and I are 68 and 70, happily retired several years ago. We will try the banana pancakes soon. We live in a condo but with a large deck we can grow container plants on. We have a newspaper (local) that we get 7 days a week. We got locked into the charges for “premium editions” we didn’t know we were getting charged for-6 like you were charged $5.00 each for. Not worth it. We are on chat right now to try and get them to reimburse it. Doubtful they will. I would cancel but Gary loves his daily paper! Also, we were also told Amazon had credited a returned item-like you, they credited our Amazon account. I was able to use it-next time I will ask it to be reimbursed to our bank card. Thank you both for your wisdom!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

You are so very welcome Katie! Thanks so much for being here!

[@tonifloerchinger3462]

Your son is adorable...

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much!

[@wandahall4435]

How lovely Your Home is...Ritzi and I send Love to Paul & DixieBelle and Emmy...

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Love right back to you all!!

[@maryhull531]

Nice to see your son . Pancakes looked delish .

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much Mary!

[@alanc49]

I love Amazon too for many reasons but we have a credit balance with them now due to a returned Christmas present. I will be in the phone today for sure! Watching you guys makes me do more home cooking and keep my kitchen neater and just be more content at home!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So happy top hear our videos are encouraging! Thank you!

[@stephanieleitner]

I had the same issue!! I ordered replacement toothbrush heads for my husband's water pik. They sent the wrong one and then when I tried to replace it I couldn't, I had to return and purchase separately and they did a credit to my account. I didn't know I could call and change, I just did and it will be back on my credit card in 3-5 days. Thanks Emmy!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY!! Good for you Stephanie! It's amazing what a phone call will do!

[@robinmeier6048]

Handsome son you two made!!!!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much Robin!

[@daviddeininger2938]

Menard does the same thing with their 11% deal. They give a credit that you need to buy future merchandise with it from Menards.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yup, that's what they do.

[@allisonspeer6837]

Hi Emmy. Never thought to use dip with pasta, I will have to give it a try and banana pancakes are definitely going to be in my future. Have been eating from the pantry and freezer and cooking at home. Cooking for my husband and myself as well as having my son and his family over a few times a week. So far a different home cooked meal every night (tonight was Shepherd Pie). It's actually been quite fun challenging myself to find new ways to use up the food. We have not had the same meal twice for supper. At the beginning I gave my husband a set amount of cash for the month (and I also got the same amount) to spend as he wants or save. He is not doing as well as I am. So far mine is going into savings. You are blessed to have such a sweet son. Love the videos.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Sounds like you are doing great Allison!! Thanks so much!

[@valorieletkeman8992]

You do such a great job with your videos, I love your openings!!!! Thank you for all your hard work to create these gems!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much Valorie!

[@michelleharris8583]

Your son is so adorable, he looks identical to Paul.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

😊 thank you Michelle!

[@sandraschellhase8732]

Great recipes. We had the same problem with our paper which caused us to unsubscribe. Have learned the hard way to read the very small print. Nice seeing your son. He seems to have inherited the best of both of you. Great blessing.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much Sandra!

[@murlenecrowley1283]

Always get the name of the person you talk to. I write this down and the date I talked to the representative. The freezer inventory is the best saver I have ever done. I now use the older items first. It saves me a lot of money. I enjoy your videos.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much Murlene!

[@MsSarahJam]

Hey Emmy. Thanks for another great video. Your son sounds just like Paul!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

😊 thank you Sarah!

[@bobandlucas]

I agree with you. Always always check the receipt. Clerks make mistakes as we do. Just sharing-we visited Turkey b4 covid and what I found strange was there's no price tags on items at most of the shops. Upon checking out at the counter the clerk will only give the receipt upon request And we took this for granted here.....

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Interesting...How would you know you had enough money lol!

[@thethriftychickadee7245]

I love your intros. It's so apparent that you appreciate the simple things in life. Your dinner and pancakes looked sooo good!! I love when you show how you use up your food items. I'm not much of a cook and this really helps me be more creative AND use up my food! Speaking of being aware ... I went to Big Lots last night and bought (2) 4-packs of a beverage that was on sale, along with some other items I needed. I was in a hurry and even though I thought the total seemed a little bit high, I paid and left. Sure enough, today when I entered the money spent into my budgeting program, they charged me for (3) 4-packs, not the TWO I purchased. I'm going to call them tomorrow but I'm sure I'm out of the money. Drives me crazy because I'm trying so hard to save, but this happens over and over again. I usually catch it when this happens, but not this time! UGH!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh I totally understand. Hopefully they will credit you! Please don't get discouraged it wasn't a huge loss...

[@carlenegilstrap2871]

Sweet! Your son reminds me of Paul. Bless y’all!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Bless you right back! Thanks so much

[@antoniavallario3058]

Thanks for another great video. Love the video intros, they are so beautiful. It was nice to see your son; he was so cute. I think he looks a lot like your husband. I’m like you when it comes to bills - I always review my bills and bank statements, and keep track of all refunds and credits. Your two examples are a good reminder.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much Antonia!

[@GretchenBostrom]

That’s so nice your son could help you film. How cool! It’s really great you do your dinner and movie night together each week. Such a special thing that leads to wonderful memories. Boy that pasta looks yummy!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, we enjoy our time together!

[@milliemrrobinson1074]

You are such a delight and so smart, funny and wise! I just found your channel yesterday and I am so happy I did! Have a wonderful weekend!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY!! Welcome! So happy you found us! Thanks so much!

[@amyschmelzer6445]

I was a couponer from before I left my parents’ home in the 90s. Several years ago I quit the paper because the value of the coupons for things I use was far, far less than the price of the Sunday newspaper. They had started charging for a digital subscription which I had no interest in reading. All I wanted was good coupons. Saving $1 with a coupon from a paper that cost me $5 was illogical. So I quit the paper and saved the $5 a week which allowed me to spend an extra $1 at the grocery store.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Exactly! Thanks so much Amy!

[@ladydhayney3700]

Yes, no more good coupons and not paying $5 for a paper.

[@eleniioannou5960]

You guys are the cutest! I love your videos, energy and authenticity. Big kisses from the Meditterranean ☀️

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much Eleni!!

[@lilybee_]

I have two bananas I need to use up. Guess what I'm gonna make with them? Yep, banana pancakes! Thanks!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

They really are soooo yummy!

[@teatimewithdollyandthrifty2895]

Great information.There has been a time or two when I paid a bill late and they added a late fee. I asked if it could be waived and so they did. If I hadn't ask i would have had to pay it. Several years ago I paid a credit card payment late, not only was there a late fee, they had raised my interest rate much higher so I called the company and was told they could lower it again. It is another way to get more money from people who don't check their statements.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks for sharing! Great advice!

[@orangecat6368]

Fun to meet your son!!!!!😃

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much Brenda!

[@bex438]

Those pancakes looked really yummy Emmy 😋 Me and my partner had a similar issue with a takeaway home delivery service here in the UK. Our order which is a rare treat and something that we don't have all that often wasn't delivered and instead of refunding us our money, they put a credit on the account which we didn't want - We ended up with no breakfast and the only option was to buy food at another time which is all well and good but after that experience we would've preferred to have the the actual money back and choose more wisely next time, lesson learned 😉 Hope you both have a good week ❤

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes! So frustrating especially when you are looking forward to the item!! You have a blessed week as well Bex!

[@lindawoodfill503]

Great video ! I just found some oatmeal at Menards 1.99 for a 5lb box plus they had the 15%off bag yep it fit in the bag . Another good meal I can stretch 😀

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh that's great! What an amazing price!

[@gerigowers8318]

Loved the recipes. You are so inventive with using leftovers! Regarding the Amazon, I would have been asking them since when do they have the "option" to give an Amazon credit instead of a refund and not even let you know. I know on QVC you have the option as to how you want the refund. Amazon also denied one of my purchases because they said one of the vendors was out of state (?) So, instead, they went ahead and put it on my son's credit card. I complained that they didn't have the option to just use another credit card without my permission (or my son's) just because he's also on my Prime. Have to be ever vigilant.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Wow, your son's card...that's not right!!

[@tonideluca8569]

Great video ❤️. Emmy your son is adorable ❤️

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you!! 😊

[@lisaremy4817]

Hi Emmy, I had the same experience with Amazon crediting my returns to a gift card. It was frustrating. The pasta and pancakes looked delicious! Your Son is very handsome. ❤️

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much Lisa!

[@danellafarrell7138]

Fun video. We have the same composter and also compost all winter. Frugal January going very well here in BC. Great recipe ideas. I have a banana that needs to be used. Yum! Pancakes tomorrow. Pasta is a super way to use up leftover sauces, dips and veggies. Enjoy the rest of the weekend.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

😊 thank you Danella! So happy you enjoyed the video!

[@netamorton4832]

Love your channel so much! You are a blessing to all of us!❤️

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much Neta!

[@sallystanbury2025]

We compost Paul but we omit citrus onion and egg shells, so it was interesting to see you have added those! Maybe we’ll add them too!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That's interesting...Why do you omit those items?

[@libraryminnie7674]

Your son is so handsome and has Paul’s mannerisms. Keep those eagle eyes opened! At this rate Spectrum(Verizon?) is going to charge you for some free trial you didn’t even have and you will have to channel your inner Norma Rae again to straighten them out, too!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

LOL!! Thanks so much!!

[@arcylaughs]

Come on Emmy!!!! Its premium ink hahaha Love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

LOL!! I bet it was!

[@marywilczynski1649]

Great video! I enjoying seeing how you utilize ingredients ...or left overs..that you have on hand to make delicous food to eat.

[@happycook6737]

To.

[@happycook6737]

Fried Rice is my favorite way to use up bits of meat. So tasty and cheap. Key is using several day old cooked rice. Many videos on how to.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much Mary!

[@rebeccapitschmann5427]

Loved seeing your son. He is a spitting image of Paul. As always, thank you for making this video.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

😊 thank you Rebecca!

[@catedennis41]

Emmy - I take my egg shells, grind them in a coffee grinder ($5 yard sale find) and then spread the shell grindings over my garden. Good calcium. Good looking son, BTW.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks Cate!

[@pbudinsky1]

Great video! Amazon does that. I returned a wallet in December. I have vitamins on subscribe and save to get more money off and one of my vitamins said $0.00. I couldn’t figure it out until I realized they refunded my money in the form of a gift card and then used that gift card to purchase the vitamin. 🤷‍♀️ kind of messed up my budget for a little while. I do cash stuffing, I absolutely love it.. My husband and I are retired and it’s been the best thing I’ve ever started in terms of budgeting. I’m completely addicted to it. It helps me because I have a tendency to be miserly when I’m on a budget and this helps me to spend freely with no guilt if I have the money in my envelope! It also helps my husband when I tell him we don’t have enough money in that envelope to call a service man, you’re going to have to work on it yourself or wait. 😂 It has been very easy doing this low spend January I am very surprised. So far I’ve spent $38 at Walmart on fresh food and $18 at the dollar tree on miscellaneous items and toilet paper. we have saved $600 so far. 🙏🏻 thanks for the video, your son looks like your husband, very handsome.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

WOW!! You are doing just great Penny! Thanks so much!

[@ragpickerc1139]

Good warnings. I watch every penny so we can enjoy our summer lake place and our winter home where it’s warm. Picked up our grocery order but no fresh chicken with it. But some now if you find them.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So very smart!!!!

[@daisypeanut1251]

Spinach dish looks delicious!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much!

[@misfit7610]

Your son definitely looks like Paul. I actually have 2 bananas that need to be used up and since it looks like a snow day tomorrow banana pancakes will be on the menu :) . Stay warm!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Sounds great! Yes, you too!

[@lindaripp5902]

I love how bubbley you are.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much Linda!

[@shenacary149]

We compost all winter too

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, so smart!!

[@shannonbrooks1992]

The pancakes look yummy! Would be great with some crushed walnuts or pecans mixed in the batter!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes! Sounds great!

[@rondap.328]

We have a restaurant here called fds grillhouse that has a pasta like you made but with chicken..wonderful dish...

[@gwendolynjulien4851]

The dollar 🌳 is now $1.25 for each item and I live in Bangor, Maine.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Ugh...

[@davidjenson7773]

The latest unspoken charges are when you start a new service setting up your account example. Dentist doctors pest control trash service charges can be 100 plus in some of these. Be aware starting a new Doctor or Dentist or pest control.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YES! Thanks David!

[@karenejkleinfineart]

Hi Emmy and Paul, Have you ever thought about writing a cookbook. It could be a cook what you have in the pantry cookbook. Your no waste cooking is great and very helpful. I'm in CA and 30 degrees is super cold here. Thanks for talking about your experiences with the newspaper and Amazon. It's always good to check statements and know what is going on with your money. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Give Dixie a little pat from me. xoxo,Karen

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

May be one day lol!! Thanks so much Karen!

[@Lylac91]

Oh my goodness when your son came on screen I said he looks so much like Paul. He's a handsome young man. Great ideas for using up ingredients you had left over instead of them going to waste.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

😊 thank you Lyn!

[@carolyneastman6095]

Always helpful ideas…..tell your son thanks for his cameo appearance…..

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

LOL! Will do Carolyn!

[@yvettecorbett2360]

You are a blessing to us too!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

You are so kind Yvette! Thank you!