Frugal Living Wants vs. Needs

[@madeleine7729]

Emmy, I've been frugal for many years and find myself surprised by how refreshing your content is. You are the poster girl for frugal living - your kitchen may not be the latest style but it is cosy, you've cut your beauty budget but still look wonderful. As Audrey Hepburn said, a smile is your best accessory :-) You are walking the talk and clearly showing that spending money is not the way to happiness. Blessings to you and yours.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Nope, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances are not our stylel! Thanks for watching!

[@angieelle9334]

I know this video is old, but I bought my instant pot and kitchen aid during COVID. My instant pot makes the best rice, but my favorite use is homemade yogurt. A gallon of milk makes at least twice as much yogurt for half the price. By the time I add honey and fruit and vanilla, it probably comes out the same. But it tastes 100x better than store bought. I love my kitchen aid, too. :)

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That's so great Angie!

[@josephineglover7635]

My word for 2023is Mindful

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Love it!

[@oliviafox6745]

I love my KitchenAid too. It was a gift from my mom and it's used all the time. It's a beast.

[@sandyatkinson8182]

Oh my gosh! I finally sold my doll collection from the 1980's for far less than I paid for them, but am loving them gone. I had saved the boxes, so it cleared up so much space. And you are right, Emmy - I don't even like them that much anymore!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Exactly! Our tastes change for sure!

[@karenkalish6445]

I think everyone has their "thing" that lights up their brain when they see it. Mine was plants, candles and books. Going with the more mininalmist lifestyle I have cut back considerably because of having to donate so many of these items. It took me 2 years to use upmy candles and this was after giving a great deal away.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes we live and learn Karen! Thanks for watching!

[@margaretlopez7672]

Every time I watch one of your videos it’s like you are talking to me specifically! I am such an impulse buyer and I know exactly what you are saying about wants vs needs !! But I’m working on it snd your video reinforced what I’ve been telling myself lately! Thank you,thank you, thank you! Keep those videos coming! God Bless!❤️

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

I am so happy my videos are encouraging to you! You can do it! Thank you so much for watching!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

“It’s a piece of paper, people” 😳🤣 Keep the great content coming. 💜

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

LOL!! You caught that huh! Thank you so much!! I appreciate the encouragement!

[@catgodfrey6451]

Made a huge difference when I dropped emails from my favorite stores

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes so agree!! Thanks for watching!

[@blahblah1438]

I enjoy watching you so much. You’re so relatable it’s like laughing with a friend I’m so glad I stumbled upon your channel

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much!! We are friends virtually anyway LOL!! Thanks for watching!

[@BernadetteZayasLore9]

Thanks Emmy! My three friends and I are conducting a “NO SPEND CHALLENGE “ in August!!! We are just spending on our Four Walls: 1) Food (for me I eliminated Door Dash)! 2) Utilities 3) Housing 4) Transportation ( I WFH)! Of course, there are exceptions such as emergencies, medical etc.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Love this!!! Good for you all!! Thanks so much for watching!

[@BernadetteZayasLore9]

Thanks Emmy! I will be a loyal subscriber!!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That is so kind! Thank you!

[@megablessedgram]

Emmy you are such an inspiration. I absolutely LOVE your channel and your candidness. We can all learn from one another, so please keep on teaching and sharing! Thanks to Paul for his great camera work and Dixie Belle for her absolute cuteness! :)

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much Dianne! What an uplifting comment!

[@thethriftychickadee7245]

The honesty with the Vera Bradleys was great. I have a couple Veras, and still love them, but have a major amount of handbags. Granted an awful lot of them have been thrifted, but the bottom line is I only carry one at a time. The good news is that Vera Bradleys sell pretty well on Ebay. I'm sure you won't get what you paid for them, but in my experience, every Vera I have listed has sold.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes I have sold many lol! Thanks so much!

[@merrylmarsh9037]

Dear lady, I salute you for your bravery and honesty in this video. We have all been sucked into buying the pretty, dazzling frippery at some point. And you are right, it's a journey. Wisdom is the reward. Love your honesty.❤

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much for the kind words and encouragement Merryl!

[@maryalicerael5423]

Thank you Emmy & Paul to let it be so real! I am taking your advice about waiting 24-48 hours to purchase something. I am realizing after waiting that I don’t need so many things! God bless you & keep it up.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes! That's wonderful, Mary!

[@malindasnow4719]

You are such an inspiration! Your honesty is a breath of fresh air, and I truly am Blessed to have found your channel!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

What a beautiful comment! Thank you so much for watching!

[@kmars3239]

Emmy, this was another great video. I love your honest accountability. Thank you so much for sharing. I just unsubscribed from kohl’s and a few other stores. Such an easy way to not have it in my face every day lol. So happy I found your channel. 😘

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

You are so welcome! YAY! Good for you for unsubscribing!

[@marleneflourentzou680]

I have a passion for great quality leather shoes and had to force myself to stop purchasing them- sending you love and light from Cyprus

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much! Appreciate you watching!

[@susanrobinson408]

Emmy, you and I love our Pyrex! I feel the same about the brown, but would buy ANY Pyrex just because it was vintage. I finally had to stop...still love it, but I'm being more discerning now. It is still a passion but I don't buy every single piece I see any longer.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That's me too Susan! Mine either have to be in the pink or turquoise family for me to buy it!

[@rubyus7332]

Love your honesty! 👍❤️ You are so inspiring! God bless you too! Double think about instant pot though. It saves so much electricity and time! 😉

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

I did end up keeping it but haven't used it once lol! Thanks for watching!

[@greeneyedredhead61]

@@FrugalMoneySaver if this works for you: I cook eggs in my instant pot...They peel so easily after. Also I cook artichokes and corn on cob and many other things super fast. You way of cooking is probably just fine...and wonderful..but instant pot is great for cooking fast. I cook beans in them too..much faster than on the stove or in a crockpot. Check out you tube to see all the ways it can be used.

[@amytowery6616]

100% relate! Just love you! ❤

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so very much Amy!

[@marynienhouse1756]

You are so real! That is so refreshing! I love your honesty. Thank you!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much! I really do try to keep it real LOL!

[@amy2284]

Oh Emmy I get it about the purses - but man I do love my 14 Michael lord purses. But the clothes I collected from this store called White House black market I’ve definitly regretted. We just moved to the big island and I don’t really wear them. But I spent so much on them. My husband and I are hoping to retire when he is 55 which is 9 years away (I’m 4 years older and a homemaker) so I’m so thankful to have found your channel. Contentment and having a goal with our finances for freedom is definitly our desire. You and Paul are both such a wonderful example of what we hope to have one day.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Annie thank you so much for the kind words! So happy our videos are encouraging!

[@jeanshimpeno45]

The planner you have is a teacher’s planner that’s why it starts mid year. I was a teacher and we put our daily curriculum in it. They are much cheaper than the January planners.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Makes sense! Thanks!

[@micheleklein7317]

I forgot about the Vera years! I have a full set of one pattern that I pull out when I travel. The rest I will try to sell at a resale shop. Thanks for the laugh.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

LOL! Thanks for watching!

[@MsDoglover02]

Thank you for your honesty with your journey! There are so many things I thought about during this video but the Vera Bradley collection really has an impact. We all have things we "need" and outgrow. I hope you did well selling your surplus as it is still popular.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, they are almost all gone but a few of my faves!

[@GretchenBostrom]

I think a big thing these days, especially w/ online shopping and ads on social media, is that people are fed things we “have to have” and promise to make things easier. And a lot of times, they just are not necessary items and even replace items that work just fine that we already have. But because they are marketed as these “must haves” people buy them and 9x out of 10, they are used once or twice and thrown in a closet or left to collect dust. Your Instapot example is one. Sure there are people who love theirs and use them all the time, but there are those of us who don’t but it’s marketed as a must have for your home and it tempts people to buy them when they don’t even need or want them. Exercise equipment is one of the biggest money sucks. I could not tell you of anyone I know who bought a treadmill, an exercise bike, or whatever who a year after they bought it still use it consistently. It usually becomes a clothing rack. It’s one thing if you make a gym in your house and you actually use it, but most people buy the expensive equipment, use it for a few months, don’t want to exercise on it anymore or get bored w/ it, and that money was wasted. Of course at the time the machine promised a great workout without leaving your home. You think, awesome, I need this. But did you really if you’re staring at it a year later or hanging your clothes on it? Aha, marketing strikes again.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So true! Well said Gretchen!

[@tinathompson9458]

I love my food processor! I use mine daily and have used mine for years.I have a large and a small one. I cook from scratch and I live in the kitchen so it's a life saver! 😃

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, I really need to get a new one! The blade on mine broke and I just never replaced it...lol Might be time!

[@pigletsbank437]

Thank you Emmy, it's a journey, learning goes in fases! So it's allright we don't have to be perfect, what is perfect anyway? I was thinking while watching your video.. I have a couple (4) bags in my closet that I don't use, it's time to let go. ( they are travel souvenirs I wanted back then and cost between $2,- & $5', - each.) I will bring them to a charity shop have hardly been used. Maybe they become Christmas gifts for somebody. 🎄💡

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That's a great idea!

[@lilalavendel3951]

This year I have bought a planner that goes to July 2022. My first thought was I will buy a new one this December. But: than I got a way better idea. You got planners for less than the half price when you buy it when the year is just started. So I will buy my new planner for 2022 in June 2022 for peanuts😉. And than the next one for 2023 I will buy in December 2022. That's what frugal living means, what I have learned from you. Love you❤.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY! Great idea Sabrina! So very smart! Thanks for sharing!!

[@sagewilliams8082]

I’m a goodwill shopper I relate to your struggle and am so encouraged by you thank you

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you for watching Sage!

[@lexicuryk4414]

I have several Vera Bradley purses, received as gifts & thrift store/garage sale finds...the wallets I ended up giving to my Granddaughters...holding ourselves accountable is good & this video was great: needs vs wants & we are human- we slip up on our frugal journeys.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much for sharing Lexi!

[@ninaflugel485]

Emmy I love you, your just so real! ❤️❤️

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much!

[@s.torres242]

I relate so much to this video..I love planners & usually buy another too soon..I have one for my hubby's consulting & one for household..could do it with one...lol... Also I have an insta pot I only used once...I'm gifting it to my neighbor. There's more similarities but I'll not bore you...breathe...24 hours waiting is important.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, just wait a bit before we purchase!

[@MSchipper]

Oh Emmy, I saw your embarrassment when you showed those bags. Thank you for keeping it real. It's what keeps me hooked to your channel! If I feel splurgy, I do this exercise. I go window shopping for everything I want. I write down the price of the items that I'd love to have at that time or put things in my online shopping basket. I do this for a week or so. Then I total up all the money I didn't spend. It's an eyeopener for sure. Sometimes I'll transfer that money to my savings account. If there is an item that I still think about a month later, I can buy it with the money I stored away. It can be so hard to navigate all those buy now deals, or the one time only 50% off offers. But realistically, things come back on sale. Or you find something similar that is cheaper. Or you realize you don't actually need that item. I am saving for a new kitchen, which is definitely a need. So I have a goal and any money I don't spend brings that kitchen to me faster.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, thank goodness I no longer buy like that...well maybe Pyrex LOL!

[@sharongenco3716]

I have two Vera Bradley wallets that I love, but I purchased them at a garage sale for a few dollars each!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Very smart Sharon!

[@debratosch9898]

I have one of her purses and love it. I would loke to get another a d a wallet. Want but Don't need. Love your channel. Retired and I am 68.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you Debra!!

[@aprilhamilton5512]

I love that you were honest about your bags! You’re awesome 💙❤️💚

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you April!!

[@nancyryan6529]

Hi Emmy and Paul, Hope this finds you well. I have started watching your earlier videos, that I have not seen. This was some well needed reinforcement!😊 Thank you as always for your inspiration and recipes. Best to all Paws up to Dixie

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Glad you enjoyed them! Thank you Nancy!

[@ettamargason7709]

I had to do that with coach bags!

[@NuffinEdited]

So true Emmy a huge difference in want or need. Keep the videos coming!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks Nuffin!! I appreciate your support💕!

[@gerigowers8318]

New subscriber. My issue is that I like so many different styles of decor from Victorian to primative to 40s or 50s vintage to French Country to traditional. I always called it eclectic, but my son calls it "you can't make up your mind". Every time I see a video of someone's home that's put together in any of these types of decor, I start buying. And, with Etsy and Ebay, it's pretty easy to find anything you want. Very hard to stop myself. Loving the videos and tips. I just printed out your oatmeal bread recipe from another video because I love King Arthur too but I'm not great with a lot of kneading. I'm binging on your videos today - thanks.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you! So happy you are "binging" us lol! Welcome!!

[@beverlyfutrell1375]

I love vintage Pyrex too.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

They are best! Thanks for watching!

[@stephanieporter6836]

A much needed video!! So many confuse wants with needs.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much!!

[@tammylynn5238]

Doing some catch up viewing on a chilly drizzly WV evening. Loved that you shared the Vera Bradley bags. It is most definitely a journey and we all have our collections of “oh my goodness what was I doing?”. Thanks so much for being transparent and keeping the journey real life. ♥️♥️

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

You are so welcome! Thank God that phase is over LOL

[@stephaniehancock5166]

Thanks for the tips You are always full of wisdom. Watching this made me think of something I do often but not to save money but to remember to go back and buy later. I see something I want (not a need) and take a picture of it so not to forget where I saw it. I just realized I have not once went back to buy any of it. At that moment when I took that picture I wanted it but when scrolling through my pictures and see these items I just delete them, do not want them no more. So now when I see something I want and take that picture I will be doing it to not buy it instead of thinking I'll come back for it.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

What a great tip Stephanie thank you!!

[@SissyKay]

Wowser that's a lot of Vera Bradley! I hear ya about pyrex...I was on a roll buying so much of it a few years in a row at thrift stores and yardsales. I have so many casserole dishes and honestly I use and need only about 5 of them. lol Another thing with me is books. So many! I do weed them out lately though, selling them on Amazon. Today I almost ordered a small freezer and a breadmaker from Best Buy and caught myself!! I still want the freezer though...no I really don't need it but I do like buying on sale and I run out of room in the freezer part of my refrigerator. Well, anyway....this was a good video reminding us to stop and think. I do unsubscribe to emails that are trying to get me to buy....been doing that for a few years. Have a great weekend!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

I want a small freezer too! My freezer is bulging with sale items. Then I think it's just the two of us...do we really need it...lol! Thank you for the support!

[@SissyKay]

@@FrugalMoneySaver The one I was looking at online at Best Buy is 7 cubic...not too small not to large. It is only me and I want one! It is only around $215. Has a lot of good reviews. I'm still thinking about it and trying to figure out where to put it. You should check it out online at Best Buy. Look what it will save in the long run when can stock up on sales.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Very true! Thanks, I'll definitely look into it!

[@bonniebrown1305]

I have 2 freezers for 3 people. Hubby and my son are big meat eaters! Every spring we buy a side of beef from a neighbor for 4$/ lb. Hamburger, steaks roast, stew meat,soup bones, etc. A good roast or steak here in Canada can cost over 10$/l b. (Seen sirloin steaks for $16/lb.) I have a huge garden and I freeze and can lots of fruits and vegetables, so both freezers are full when winter arrives. (We have very little income in the winter) Works for us!

[@everythingshewants4555]

I have a gorgeous pink stand mixer like yours, I 💕 it so much. I waited and had it for Christmas.....I also have 'collection's Tupperware, cath Kidston, Emma Bridgewater, bags & home ware uk brands etc etc. You are so right about why we buy them. I never buy new but do have a thrift-bootsale obsession lol. Loving your videos xx

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much! Love my little mixer lol! Appreciate you watching!

[@dorawedlock3969]

LOL! Quite the collection of Vera. I remember thinking of all the reasons I wanted one, kept procrastinating and never did get one. I have a few "collections" of my own (snowmen, angels, dolls) and wonder why. Now I have finally reached the age where I think of when we maybe move into a smaller space and ",,what am I going to with all this stuff?". At the time you did get enjoyment so not like you just went and bought just to have.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Very true Dora! I did enjoy them at the time...Thanks for watching!

[@tanaconnelly6960]

I shopped this spring for 3 months at the thrift stores for a new summer purse. My old summer purse was looking quite sad. I finally found a white all white leather one for 4.99, its beautiful! I always loved Vera Bradley, could never afford it. But I have two brand new homemade ones I found at the thrift stores. The colors are so pretty. Great video.🍁🍂🍁

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks for sharing!! That's wonderful Tana!

[@monicamoretz5296]

Wow! That was a lot of handbags. I understand the point though. When I was 30 I started collecting banks. I collected for 10 years. So I have loads of piggy banks. Honestly I love everyone of them and still have them!!! But they take up a lot of space and I spent a small fortune to get them. So maybe if I had it to do over I would have scaled back a little but I can’t change the past now. I enjoy looking at them especially since I bought many of them on international trips that I took with my mom. But I don’t collect anymore and now realize it was pretty expensive! We live and we learn!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes Monica so many of our items have sentimental value and that's why they are so hard to part with for sure! Yes, we live and learn lol! Thanks for watching!

[@christieflesch3750]

Your such a blessing to me ❤️💕

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That is so kind of you to say! Thank you!

[@jillianbowen7265]

Hi Emmy! Another great video full of helpful reminders about spending habits and ways to curb the "gotta have it" mentality over "really need it" reality. It's so funny you mentioned Coach handbags because I'd always wanted one but could never being myself to spend the money...felt guilty for even thinking about it. Well one day I was out of town for a work conference and on the way home, stopped by a Coach outlet store. Harmless to look, right? Nope. I left with a bag because I got such a "good deal". I've used it twice. Oh the shame...lol! So yes, you are spot on. If I'd stayed away for 24 hours and thought it over, I'd be without the purse and knowing what I know now, I wouldn't miss it! Oh...and I'm the same way about Pyrex. It's a much more useful obsession...lol...but I gotta step away too! Have a great evening!😊

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

LOL! I can totally relate! Thanks so much!

[@lisahaffner3337]

I bought a $14 planner at Walmart and a meal planner after looking at the prices on Amazon. Starting to try to get myself back in track with finances. I have to cut back on groceries. Three adults here all day

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That's great! When we see things on paper that sometimes helps a lot!

[@nancymorrissey4467]

OMG I can completely relate to this. I had 3 boxes of quality purses and had t o purge a full garbage bag yesterday and gave to a friend. I collect books too.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That’s wonderful you gave them to a friend! It’s amazing how some times are buying can just get away from us. Thanks so much for watching Nancy!

[@marykelly4680]

I love vintage Pyrex as well😃

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

My total guilty pleasure!!

[@Sheribail3]

wonderful video , have a great weekend

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Hi Sheri! Thank you so much for stopping by. Hope you are well my friend. You have a wonderful weekend too!

[@Margaret694]

OMG I luv laughing along wit u! 🤣🤣

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

LOL! Thank you!

[@ml.5556]

Thanks for the tip about the notifications, loving your channel xx

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much Marion! 😊

[@Kanne60]

I collect vintage Pyrex too.. I initially bought everything I saw- 🥺I ended up selling about 1/2 of it and now just keep my aqua ones.,my favorite color.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, that is what I am doing too now. Pink or turquoise...or the elusive red Christmas pattern lol!

[@alanc49]

Bless you for being brave enough to share all the Vers Bradley! I love your hair. Wish mine was thick and curly. Do you ever pull it back or use hairbands or put it up on top of your head? Mine is about the same length and I do all three. Carole

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

No, I very rarely pull it back on camera. I do all the time around the house lol! I will pull just the front back in the summer though!

[@dianegratcofsky6134]

I have done the Vera Bradley thing when I worked and so much more (I did buy a new planner!). You are such an inspiration and just what I need. Thank you so much for these videos!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

You are so welcome Diane! Thank you!

[@Myfrugallife]

So true. Especially about thinking long therm. Subscribed.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much!

[@chrisburns3250]

Thanks for your realism and honesty it is really refreshing in this day and age. What a fantastic visual aid a picture that will stay in our minds for a long time. They say a picture is worth a 1000 words. God Bless You. By the way love New York.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much! Thanks for watching!

[@donnawolfe8682]

Some Consignment shops won’t even take Vera Bradley anymore ....we’ve all been there with Vera.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, unfortunately lol!

[@s.torres242]

I love Vera Bradley...I do want to get one for spring/summer but not until I can find one at a reasonable price. I went from 3 totes of purses to 2 purses at present (when we moved)

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, they are lovely!

[@meerikal]

2 things: 1) I always convert my big purchases into hours worked, i.e. how many hours do I have to work to make this purchase happen and is it worth that amount of work. The answer is No more often than you think, cause it is not a little luxury if you have to work two days to afford it. That's 16 hours of my life I sold to someone else for an item that will sit in a closet or cabinet and get dusty. 2) I totally saw you got that Happy Planner in a more recent video. At a discount and undated so it would continue from where your current planner ends. Good job!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That’s a great way to look at it! Thank you so much for watching!

[@vixxcottage]

I have too much "stuff" that I can never use. Have started dropping off stuff at Goodwill and will for the next year. Planning on revamping my house this year. I like linoleum floors. I can get large pieces at Ollie's for $60. My home is over 25 years old and flooring needs replaced as well as walls painted. I don't need the latest style. I love old china and Pyrex. Also will be using pastel colors for my walls. I have never followed the current styles. I like things very basic and will not buy an instant pot or air fryer. Just not things I use. Dont even use microwave. I agree on impulse buying. I have wanted a kitchen aide mixer for years but have not bought one. I bought a bread machine in 1998 and am still using it. I have a large collection of vintage jewelry. Several large standing jewelry chests with drawers full of jewelry. If I wore a different pair of earrings every day for the rest of my life could not wear them all! Will go to my neice. My valuable stuff has been given to family members. I have spent money in past would not buy today.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Vicki it's so true what you said...we have bought things in the past we would never buy now! So true!

[@kellywilliams7214]

I like your Vera Bradley purses and bags. There are new designs each season so I can understand how you could end up with so many.They are very pretty but kind of expensive. I have 2 that I bought at a thrift store. Thanks for reminding us about the difference between wants and needs. It is easy to think of something as a need because you want it.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, I used that as an example of how my wants exceeded my needs! Thank goodness I haven’t bought one in years! Thank you for watching!

[@karenrogers6149]

Emmy, this came at a good time for me. I am the way about craft supplies the way you are about vintage Pyrex! My problem is I go when the craft stores are having good sales & I’m afraid that if I wait that “product” I am looking out won’t be there after 24 hours. It’s happened to me so many times that I tell myself “remember the last time you waited & it was gone when you came back.” I need to change that mindset. Thanks for sharing this!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So glad this was encouraging Karen! When we look around our homes we realize how much we already have... Thank you!

[@paularoberts2129]

Hi I no what you mean about the bags I did the same with kipling bags and have not used one for 3 years The same with indigo moon jackets I do think we learn from our mistakes though Love you and your channel xx

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Exactly! We do hopefully learn from our mistakes. Thank you so much for the kind words Paula. It’s so wonderful to have you here!

[@pattyperkins5007]

Great advise Emmy..thank you🙏😁

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

You're so welcome Patricia! Thanks for watching!

[@MsLee-oh7hy]

Awesome video. I am going to try a No spend month in February. This video should help me to maintain motivation to stick to my no spend month!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So happy this video was encouraging Ms. Lee! Thanks for watching!

[@francinehogsett3065]

I was like that I had sooooo many Vera Bradley bags.....so many impulse buys now I’m down to 2 travel bags and 2 small cross body bags for vacations....gave a lot away most had price tags .we live and learn 😊❤️

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

You are absolutely right! We just keep trying to do our best! Thanks so much for watching!

[@viakire6508]

love your videos....ur an inspiration!! stay safe ..

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much! It makes me so happy to hear you enjoy our videos!

[@christabranigan1631]

I am new to your channel and love it. Very practical advice and the length of your videos is right on, not too long, not too short. Keep up the good work!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Welcome Christa! So happy you are here! Thank you!

[@jordanwilliams9300]

I love Vera Bradley so much, so I FEEL YOU! I stalk garage asked, and I aim to always buy them for under $7, but the hunt is constant. Do you have any left to sell?

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

No sorry Jordan!

[@mksugerman1500]

What is really funny is that I broke down and bought the Instant Pot when it got down to $49 and I use it all the time. My crockpot that I have had for over 10 years is something that I use every 6 months. But I totally get what you are saying.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So many people love the Instant Pot! Thanks for watching!

[@janetbusch6517]

Bought an instant pot on sale for $60.last year... it's never come out of the box...might become a Christmas present because it looks like Im not going to use it!

[@sinansn6499]

Great video ❤️🌷

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you !

[@kellihammond4956]

Hello Emmy! Thank God it's Friday!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Hey Kelli! 👋

[@kellihammond4956]

@@FrugalMoneySaver I always leave fast, simple comments as I'm usually watching & multi tasking! But I understand comments & likes help your channel!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

@@kellihammond4956 Thank you! That is very sweet and MUCH appreciated!!

[@greeneyedredhead61]

Emmy...about those lovely bags... If you don't sell them or give them away...you could repurpose them. Use the purses for grocery bags. Use the wallets to keep coupons in or instructions you've cut from boxes... Have a young lady in your life about to turn 16 or/and got her first drivers license..you could gift her a wallet and write a sweet note to include and put a dollar in for luck.. Purses can also be used as diaper bag's, and given at baby shower. And more charitable idea is to put a few femine items in a bag and give to a homeless woman. Just a thought. 😃

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

All great ideas Terri! Thank you!

[@jeannel1065]

You are brave to display your collection. I hear you. I’ve really tried in the past couple of years, with some small successes, to cut back on “stuff.”

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Not really brave lol. Just want to encourage others!

[@browneyedgeminis3339]

I have learned is it something i can enjoy for a long period of time or a short period of time. Like i been buying cheaper home decor to change my home but i only buy small amount at a time. I save my money to buy what i want. But my needs are always always first. Those bags are beautiful but i have never paid over 20 for a bag, i dont see the since of it. No i only carry a wristlet wallet. Coach and mk bags are insane in price i could pay so many bills with that money. Just my opinion

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

You are absolutely correct the price of the bags is ridiculous! But, we learn from our mistakes and we try not to do them again LOL

[@browneyedgeminis3339]

@@FrugalMoneySaver exactly. Life is one big lesson always learing

[@melissarodriguez4531]

Sell the pocket books and bags online to make some extra cash. they look beautiful 😍 I am sure you can make some $$$ if you choose to.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, I have sold some in the past. We sell on Ebay and also sell at flea markets (if they return)...Thanks for watching!

[@margal3120]

I recently did a bunch of Poshmark purchases that I definitely didn’t need, and each one came with either $4.99 or $7.11 shipping! Sad thing is I’m a seller on that site, and felt sorry for other sellers cuz my stuff isn’t moving and neither was theirs. It’s hard when you want to be a member of a community but realize it burns a hole in your pocketbook! So I’m coming here instead!!! 👍🏻🤑❤️

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So happy to have you here! Thanks for watching!

[@melissai4798]

Great video!! This is real here -> me watches frugal videos, makes budget planning, also me, buys a £250 pair of shoes 👠.... in my defence I will have them the rest of my life because feet don’t get any bigger lmao.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Love that! Thanks for sharing Melissa LOL!

[@appletinImom0f5]

But thank u for sharing!! Love it

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you for watching!!

[@kittmiller2212]

We all have our collection of some kind, don't be hard on yourself, Barbara Bradley Baekgaard would be thrilled you loved her bags.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Very true LOL! Thank you so much for watching!

[@diasrvlife2649]

Just subbed saw you comment on Sheri’s channel.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you! Welcome! I subbed to your channel a while ago. Love it! Thanks for stopping by😊

[@diasrvlife2649]

Frugal Money Saver awesome thank you.

[@alicephillips841]

You mentioned STUFF. I heard someone say that we should remember that STUFF is really an acronym for SUPERFLUOUS THINGS UNDER FOOT FOREVER.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Love that! Thanks Alice!

[@rochellethundercloud346]

I helped my husband help a neighbor move from one apartment to another. We got paid $200 for about an hour or so of work. Hubby asked me what i wanted.im getting a big mixed lot of makeup off ebay.brand new.it ,with shipping,was $65. That will last me a while. What i cannot use,i donate.unopened,for hygienic reasons,plus the rona,so sealed. Last time,it was nail polish. Oh,handy money saving tip.if nail polish is too thick,add no more than 3 drops of nail polish remover. Dont know if youre into that,but yeah.check ebay bulk makeup,bulk nail polishes. Hundreds to choose from

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jeannettesmith2698]

Hi, Emmy tomatoes are toxic to dogs and you made a chicken stew with the tomatoes in it Dixie wanted it . Jeannette Smith

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Dixie didn't get any. Just because she begs doesn't mean we give it to her. We would never feed anything toxic to her.

[@jeannettesmith2698]

Hi Emmy sorry if I have upset you by you about tomatoes I know you love Dixie some people.dont know about toxin you seem to be well tuned in I was just trying to help Jeannette Smith

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Jeannette not at all!! Thank you! We appreciate you watching out for her! Just wanted to reassure you she was okay lol!!

[@junejune1031]

you love disney! have you been and stayed there!?

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes we actually have many times!! One of our agreed upon savings splurges lol!!

[@junejune1031]

@@FrugalMoneySaver same here. Been there at least 30 times 😬

[@appletinImom0f5]

My makeup collection is crazy!! I have to stop!! I had to all up my makeup cost to really see it!! And I decluttered 3 years ago and started again I have well and I mean well over 8k in makeup like its crazy thank god now my girls are all older and we all use it and my polish collection so it getting some use but it’s madiness! Then I complain about not having money to fix things in my home!! It was a wakeup call the other day !!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Don’t be too hard on yourself! It’s a day to day process! You’ll get there! Baby steps to start! Thanks so much for watching though!

[@donnaallison7462]

Omg !!!I love the Vera Bradley. Purses I've been looking for one.that I can afford.You may could use one or two for a contest,or give way ,Etsy etc.I love your video's.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much! A giveaway might be fun!

[@SherryClarkI]

In the 80s it was dolls for me . Go figure. Long gone now. Still got too much stuff.😊

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

I understand!

[@DailyTv4]

like first firend 👏🌷👏🌷👏👏🌷🌷👏

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Many many thanks!

[@roslyngeer7698]

Do you and Paul go to church?

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, we sure do.

[@katemill3632]

I would never buy another Kitchen Aid, this my third one since 1970, lol

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

lol!!! Love that example Kate!!

[@leedezern6862]

Have you always been frugal?

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Actually yes Lee...it started in my early 20's realizing the importance of it.