SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT FRUGAL LIVING! YOU CAN SPEND MONEY & STILL LIVE BELOW YOUR MEANS!

[@tamera621]

46 years ago I married into an Italian family. I knew very little about cooking but thanks to my mother in law, I learned how to make the best Italian food ever. So, we can’t go to Italian restaurants or get Italian takeout because I make the best ………thanks to my mother in law❤️❤️❤️

[@charmingintrovert3240]

How many of us wish that we were your real life friends that were invited over for dinner? Love your channel! Emmy and Paul!❤🎄❤

[@Janet-l2h]

My grandmother always put a coin in a gift purse for luck, a lucky purse always has enough money in it for your needs. Great finds Paul. Beautiful sunrise!

[@karendixon7123]

Paul is such a great shopper! I love everything he chose for Emmy! The sunrise was breathtaking! God sends us beautiful gifts!!

[@CCS1780]

Honestly I just love you pair. You can just tell you are super authentic people and smart too.

[@kerryjames6312]

I hope you know Emmy and Paul how much we appreciate you❤

[@katherineallen2577]

I think Paul missed his calling as a purse salesman. The first thing I look for when shopping for a new hand bag is the amount of hiding spots 😂 that was awesome!

[@lindacgrace2973]

Fried chicken with mashed potatoes, biscuits, gravy and I substitute green beans for the usual Cole slaw. Trust me, my chicken is w-a-a-y better than the Colonel's. I flash fry it to crisp everything up, then cook it low and slow in the oven while I finish all the sides. Nobody complains about home-fried chicken!

[@jeannet9592]

I loved Paul’s commentary about the gifts he found for Emmy. Funny and sweet.

[@FrugalHappyVegan]

Oh my heart - I adore this video!! Have a blessed Thanksgiving, everyone.

[@Forfrodo-m4m]

Great bag. I love lots of pockets in a purse or handbag. In Scotland we always put a coin in a purse we are giving as a present. Its a wish / talisman that your purse will never be empty. Beautiful sunrise.

[@MichelleL22]

Paul did well! My family has the tradition that you never give a wallet or purse without a coin in it! I have no idea if it is a family tradition or a tradition based on heritage. My carrots were recalled so I will have to go back to the store and I try to avoid the week before thanksgiving. I am feeling very much like I want a quiet, no frills Christmas. I don’t think I’m going to put out most of my decor, my tree is already up. Thank you for the wonderful video! ❤

[@kerryjames6312]

On hot days I pack my lunch snacks drinks and spend day in the library free airconditiinning

[@OnemorethingK]

Your Christmas tree is lovely. It makes that room look very cozy.

[@judymc4213]

I got my son a Kitchenaid Mixer as his was dying. I got it off of Facebook Marketplace for $225 and it has been used twice and is like brand new. It's his Christmas present! I make a creamy tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich at home. Last night I made my own alfredo sauce vs buying the jarred stuff. It was delicious!

[@karennicholson7753]

A “take out” meal that I like to make is fried rice. Whenever I have cooked rice for another meal, I will use the leftover rice in the next day or so to make fried rice. I use whatever veggies are on hand at the time, as well as protein, so this meal is never the same thing twice. Thanks for your encouragement and all you do.😊

[@ll8621]

We make our own sweet rolls, muffins, sourdough bagels. Simple little seasoned croutons; always bought bagged croutons but never again. Had a meal with friends and made baked French onion soup; they said it was better than any they had at a restaurant. That warms your heart when there is joy in a meal or things you have baked. Thanks for all the joy that you bring us with your channel. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

[@CookingwithDesi]

Great video Emmy & Paul! Loved the sunrise. The gifts Paul picked out were great. Great challenge idea! Great idea with the sausage & peppers. My favorites to cook at home is my steak recipe, penne a la vodka and wings in the air fryer and eggplant parmigiana.

[@carolynb2457]

Missed most of the live so needed to watch the whole video. Paul did great- so funny that he knows what women like- lots of compartments in a purse! All the items he found were so useful but high quality. Perfect Emmy gifts!

[@rebacarmack8335]

Paul did a great job. Such thought put in to those gifts- so much for $10! Wow! I recently found a grocery store that gives reward points that you can cash in towards certain items. Yay!!! Hashbrown casserole- always requested for family get together.

[@BellaCooks396]

Another great sandwich recipe. And, as always, frugal. Thank you.

[@cedarcottagefarm2885]

Another great episode. Paul did an awesome job shopping for you. I think my pizza is better than most purchased pizzas except Casey’s breakfast pizza. Poor crop seasons in West Africa caused by weather changes caused the price increase in chocolate. I stocked up on baking cocoa and some chocolate chips prior to the increase in price. Hurricane Irene wiped out a lot of the pecan trees in North Carolina. It also did a lot of damage to the peanut farms.

[@juliatepe5760]

I make a similar Italian sausage crockpot meal using peppers from the garden. We love it. Never thought about toasting bread, Emmie😊 What a delicious meal you made! Thank you both for a great video.

[@chelleQLD]

Thanks for another relaxing, enjoyable video. Please share your cornbread recipe with us.

[@WilmatineHarris-yo9pq]

Great job Paul with the gift

[@Jettsmom98]

Great finds Paul. Love the little purse. I've been stocking my pantry and freezer over the past month with all the loss leaders. It's so nice to walk out of the store with a cart FULL of food for $65. You are such an inspiration.

[@gaylarussell2336]

❤ the recipe! Going be making!

[@UndertheMedian]

Emmie and Paul, have a beautiful Thanksgiving week. We appreciate you both. Larry and Hope

[@kerryjames6312]

I have coffee and lunch at church after service

[@pamelagrove7028]

This Thanksgiving we are serving 11 people to a 7 course meal with every course “plated”. I made sure portions are good, and it cost less, because we control the portions!

[@Barb495]

Corn meal mush with your pure maple syrup yummmm

[@lisatopolnicki9975]

You guys are so great at getting each other gifts that you know will like Emmy. Lately my husband has been loving my homemade chili that I make with cooked hamburger frozen from the freezer and a few simple additions. Don't have the heart to admit to him in doctored up goods. He keeps telling me save that recipe.

[@ruthtaylor7863]

Olive Garden chicken gnocchi soup is our favorite restaurant dish made at home. It is even better at home....I think sometimes the restaurant waters it down and/or skimpy on the chicken and gnocchi. Always filling at home. We use it as the main dish.

[@ruthtaylor7863]

I always heard never to give a wallet/purse empty...put some amount of money in it. Maybe that's why there is a penny!

[@SusanSnyder-le1jy]

The children gave us a wallet last Christmas filled with gift cards to favorite restaurants . we retired and its great to go out for breakfast or lunch on the days we run errands or go to the market.

[@julieemig432]

Those are great spatulas! I have a red one like the blue one. It’s my favorite

[@pd2330]

Paul! You are one savvy and shopper!!! Good job!!And, what a thoughtful husband! Emmy, I just looked at ShopRite flier starting this Sunday the 24th....ON FRIDAY & SATURDAY (29th/30th) BUTTER WILL BE $2/lb. May be worth a stock-up trip. LOVED THE SAUSAGE crockpot recipe! That's a keeper! Happy Thanksgiving! Mrs. D. Hudson Valley

[@susanalbritton1334]

Paul did great. I like all his choices.

[@debbiegnagey2095]

Paul did a great job with his $10 gift! I hope you will share what you buy first him for $10! ❤

[@d.parisi]

Im not trying too toot my own horn but there are a lot of Italian American dishes I can make that taste better than most restaurants. I know a Mexican lady who made the best enchiladas ever...I know a Vietnamese lady who made the best spring rolls I ever had. I think if you are a good cook you should stay home and cook otherwise you are going to be dissatisfied lol just make sure some else does the dishes! 😉

[@marjiecleveland]

Paul did an amazing job with his $10 budget!! Shrimp scampi is what I make in lieu of eating it at a restaurant.

[@tennbee679]

I really liked that little purse with all the pockets that Paul bought. Love a good sale and this week Publix had so many items buy-one-get-one that we use.

[@jenniebruno6946]

Olive Garden’s Zuppa Tuscana. Last time we went to olive garden, my son was so excited to get it.. (long time favorite) afterwards he said it was disappointing because mine is better❤️

[@barbaramatarazzo4269]

This is recipe I will following 😊looks delish and I am all about the crockpot🎉

[@simonefeaster5131]

As a kid transplanted to southern New England I did not appreciate sausage and peppers, but now I love them! (Guess my taste bugs were late to the party😂) I also make them in the crockpot. So amazingly tasty-the ultimate comfort food! Emmie and Paul, thank you both for your positive and encouraging frugal videos! You are appreciated❤

[@janicestefaniak6961]

We like to make Pizza. I make my own dough and sauce. We clean out the fridge for toppings.

[@kerryjames6312]

Take out meal I make at home is Nan bread curry rice another one is fried rice

[@ireneroy8820]

My favorite kitchen tool is a a spatula! I love them! I got all mine after Christmas One year on clearance Good Job Paul!

[@dinaturner4585]

We make almost all of our meals at home , but making homemade pizzas is a great savings!

[@mdavis8093]

My Mon and my aunt always put a penny in a purse or wallet when they gave it as a gift. I fo the same also. Each purse I have has a penny (and a tiny, tiny sea shell) tucked away in the zipper compartment.

[@melodylewis1354]

Good job Paul 👍shopping. My lasagna is better then restaurants according to my family. Love your channel have a great weekend

[@canadianjaneoriginal]

Wow you guys are amazing. The 2 hauls are both amazing! Those carrots are from here Quebec where I live! for once we are eating the same produce😊 Our carrots are safe right now. The only recalls come from imported produce usually. I cannot believe your Mutti prices!! they are $7 a can here. All I get is the Passata from Mutti at $4 on sale! I would have stocked up too! WOW. Nuts are way too expensive here. The days you bring nuts to your relatives for the holidays are long gone. That recipe rocks! I usually make it all separately never put the sausage into the buns like that. But I will do this next time oh yess! I tend to make the sauce with sausages, with pasta, and garlic bread on the side. Very clever yummmm!! I know I make better hamburgers with buns, pizza, or pulled pork with scratch buns than a restaurant. I also make a better pad thai. Any pasta dish, any grilled cheese with tomato soup, any stuffed roulade type meat. And beef stroganoff. And complete breakfast. I also do coquille st Jacques and vol au vents better. These save me a lot of money at home. Especially when it comes to baking. My pumpkin pie or apple pie is always better than store bought. For the burgers, whether I make them with a red meat, tuna or vegetarian like zucchini burgers, they are way better than any fast food. I use no sodium so I will use any other flavouring I can like caramelized onions and garlic to substitute for salt. A touch of bree or a special sauce you make for your burger makes them also superior. Especially if I make the buns from scratch ( any bread I do add salt though and butter), you can’t beat or compare a restaurant burger to a homemade grilled or broiled burger. It just takes planning ahead and starting the buns early in the am so they rise twice, in time. Pulled pork is low and slow. As is the Beef Stroganoff. All things that a restaurant would rush through are better made at home. Shepherd’s pie as well. So many. I have yet to try recreating special dishes at home better than I have had like lobster bisque, moussaka, egg rolls, middle eastern dishes. Spinach artichoke dip (a steakhouse still makes it better), Garlic shrimp are better at a steakhouse as well. There are things that will be better at a restaurant like crispy pressure cooked fried chicken. The appliance makes it superior. And poutine. Restaurants get the good curds in bulk made for them so its hard to beat a good poutine from a family owned restaurant.

[@delphinehamilton8118]

I think Paul's gift was nice.i enjoyed the video also a great haul.❤❤🎉

[@sandrabryan9106]

My restaurant go to meal that I often make at home is shrimp Pad Thai.

[@lynnegordon6749]

Paul your shopping picks for Emmy are excellent!

[@alicehunsaker7876]

Wow ! Great shopping Paul ! I love the recipe and I love your videos !! Happy Thanksgiving !!

[@silmuffin86]

I make my own pizza from scratche almost every Sunday, dough included. It's healthier, it tastes better, and it's way cheaper than delivery

[@dawncierelli1510]

Emmy you SCORED with those tomatoes

[@Brattyanne1231]

Thankful for you

[@judithhansen-nt9zm]

Copied "smothered chicken"...really yummy with a green salad

[@cathyallshouse2981]

I love chinese food and often make fried rice at home that is better than what I can buy as takeout. It's frugal and easy.

[@karenbransome6978]

Brilliant shopping Paul. 😊 I love making homemade pizza. Your meal looked so tasty. 🎉 Hugs and blessings from Leicester England 😊 xx

[@LindaHenk]

My Pork Lo Mein comes out awesome says my neighbors and so easy and healthy.

[@erinnola-raised6543]

Mmmm, favorite restaurant inspired meal? Seeing as We might dine at restaurant 1x a year I’m inspired to Cook as if touring The World! Turkish Lamb Kafta kabobs in lavash bread, Indian Saag Paneer, Chinese MooShu Pork, Caribbean Jerk Chicken…on & on. All Our ‘Favorites’, though most likely recipes that showcase Our Louisiana seafood in season Tops! Barbecue Shrimp, Crawfish Étouffée, Corn & Crab Bisque, Oyster & Artichoke Soup… :)

[@kathsarazin]

Another lovely, warm and cozy video- thank you!

[@ClassyFrugality]

Great job with the gifts, Paul!!!! I would be happy with those items! ~ Tanya

[@christinabarcelos6951]

Looks delicious. Now I want some sausage and peppers too! 😄

[@gailnoll]

I wish you blessings as well. Have a wonderful week and Happy Thanksgiving!!!! Gobble til you wobble!!

[@Nic-du6xe]

Paul you got it so right we absolutely love pockets. Brilliant gift haul. I make amazing mini burgers and a beautiful prawn stirfry and fresh fish and chips.

[@deidrekelly2338]

Hi Emmy we make "Chipotle " style bowls that are way better. Crock pot shredded pork.and then season Mexican style. ( canned Chipotle peppers in sauce are sold in little cans)) Rice and beans, layered with romaine lettuce, salsa, lots of fresh cilantro, and shredded cheese. Totally yum and super cheap

[@cathylingo9521]

It looks like someone received that purse as a gift and never used it. It my family, whenever you give a purse or wallet, you put a penny in it for good luck! Didn’t know you can freeze nuts. I am making no chicken nachos for dinner. We will eat them while watching Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice. It’s free on prime right now.

[@mizg1595]

Thank you Emmy and Paul!

[@annfreerose8550]

I use to go down the street to a seafood restaurant that the owners were Greek and ask them to make me a grilled chicken Greek salad , I now make my own and saves me a lot of money.

[@Karie419]

The penny is for good luck.

[@kerryjames6312]

Emmy I prioritise intential spending

[@jane6517]

When did you get your tree up? Looks terrific!

[@debimorsette1685]

So nice to see your Christmas tree all lit and decorated in your living room. 🎄🎄🎄 Debi in Vicksburg, MS. 🥰🥰

[@janefoley5184]

Paul is a great shopper!

[@tinac945]

Hi Emmy, Paul & Friends! 😉 Sausage & peppers are a favorite! I love your awesome recipe - I'll definitely make this soon! Money-saving idea: My son likes Coca-Cola & Sprite; but the prices have more than doubled in the last 4 yrs. I realized Kroger always puts their sodas on a great sale at every holiday (including Father's Day, Labor Day, etc). So I only buy at those times and save a ton of money! ps: the turquoise "crossbody bag" has your name all over it, Emmy! 🍗🍁Happy Thanksgiving!🍁🍗

[@blackfootdaisy]

Gifts that impress "others" or gifts that mean something to the recipient. That's what I ask myself when shopping. Paul apparently knows this :) Those sandwiches looked decadent. I love Italian food but admit I'm not that knowledgeable about some of the ingredients. The sausage appeared to have a casing. I've always removed that but, yours seems to have evaporated in the cooking process. Was that due to the slow cooking?

[@CreamPuff-ek8fd]

My chicken pot pie is better I believe than most of what I have ever had in a restaurant! It’s chock full of chicken in stead of having so few pieces it’s like hunt for the chicken🤣

[@lateshachurney5965]

I can hear you laughing 😂

[@tawnaparko3388]

I had to think about your question. I make shrimp pesto pasta. I make winter pesto that uses chopped frozen spinach and a lot of dried basil to keep the cost down. In a restaurant it would be over $20 a serving. On the lighter side we love wraps except the calories in many restaurant recipes. I make the home version using a low carb tortilla, lower fat cheese, a meat or protein and usualy a pickle spear or other vegi. I tried making homemade tortillas and we didn't care for my best try so I buy ones we like.

[@deidrekelly2338]

Hi Emmy and Paul from Florida!!

[@CreamPuff-ek8fd]

Love those Mutti tomatoes. I always have some in my pantry to supplement my own canned or frozen Passata. Their tube of tomato paste is fantastic if u ever come across it. Their cans of cherry tomatoes also make a fantastic sauce. Pecans will continue to be expensive because of the bad weather this year so stock up when u can. Same for cacao and vanilla. Check the sugar content on any chocolate chips some of the cheaper brands have more sugar than cacao !

[@reneejohnson5787]

I make a version of Panera broccoli cheddar soup. It's very delicious. 1 medium onion, chopped to your desired size, 2 cloves minced garlic. 4 T butter. 1/4 c APF. 2 c half and half. ( I have used milk, it tastes fine) 2 c chicken stock 3 carrots, cut smaller strips, 1 head broccoli, shredded cheese. You saute the onion until it's translucent, add the minced garlic. Set aside. Take a Dutch oven, add your butter, melt it on medium heat, add your APF, and stir to make your roux. Add your stock and your half and half, bring to a boil, add everything but the cheese. Simmer on low for 30 minutes or so. Check your doneness, add your season to taste. I use Morton Nature season and a bit of cayenne and black pepper. Add your cheese and let cook another 10-12 minutes. I usually make either garlic bread or grilled cheese sandwich. Thank you for sharing your tips.

[@laurie7578]

Paul and Emmy, I pray you have an amazing and beautiful Thanksgiving Day. Love and prayers 💕🙏

[@christophervogt7456]

Great job shopping Paul , you cheap SOB! Lol! Just kidding! Seriously, all those gifts appeared to be brand new. Oh. Emmy. I love sausage and peppers but never cooked it in the crockpot. I'll have to try it! Your Christmas tree looks beautiful as usual! Hope you survived the snow today. Stay well my friends!

[@myrasimmons8765]

Zuppa Tuscana soup from Olive Garden and I make it low carb by substituting the potatoes for cauliflower

[@aliciacarrillo8945]

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving 😊

[@pamelaeberling1519]

I had to watch some of the Video , and then come back and watch the rest. Sorry about that. Y''all Have a wonderful Blessed Thanksgiving !

[@rough-hewnhomestead5737]

I asked my daughter what "copy cat" restaurant food I make that she thinks is better than at a restaurant. She said, "Every steak you've ever made!" 😂 I think my homemade pizzas are restaurant+ quality as well. Loved the gifts Paul chose for you! Could he speak with my husband.....? 😂

[@emmahope2601]

I’ve learned how to make orange chicken

[@Gitanarosa]

Enchiladas, rice and beans, carne asada, flan, cheesecake, chilaquiles

[@bhallmark3390]

Each item Paul bought at the church bazaar was great. I would especially like those kitchen tools…😉. I wish I could get my husband to hunt thrift shops for my gifts. He doesn’t appreciate them like I do. He is still working as a self employed piano technician at 72, so he doesn’t have a lot of time to browse like I do. But I’m working on him to commit to retiring soon! I’ve found a store in the next town north of us that has new items at truly good prices. It’s called Bealls (pronounced “bells”). I can find new clothing tops for $15 or below, which is way better than Macys or Dillards! Bealls is a small scale department store. Today I bought several gifts there: a Nerf gun for a grandchild and a beautiful cross ✝️ necklace for our granddaughter’s other grandma (she lives with our daughter’s family). Also found a nice nail polish set for a gift and all of these were so affordable. I love that store. It doesn’t go along with your advice to shop non traditional places like bazaars or thrift stores, but in my opinion it’s the next best thing for new items. Your sausage subs looked so scrumptious…😋. Unfortunately we can no longer eat Italian food with red sauce. I miss it so! Great advice, as always. Thanks Emmy and Paul. Happy Thanksgiving…🦃🧡 -Brenda

[@bjrudder8538]

When you give a purse or wallet you always leave some money in it.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TonyaApplegate]

I didn't buy carrots. Usually when a product is recalled I just buy another brand but with all the recalls I was a little worried. Also I have a question. I have the same vacuum sealer as you and was wondering if you buy bags other than the ones made by same company. I'm getting low and am looking for a good deal.

[@auntiali9344]

I would say cheeseburgers or any kind of shrimp dish.

[@erinnola-raised6543]

Are You going to can up Your ‘Special Cranberry Sauce’?

[@eileenbecker9245]

Smash the like 👍

[@marykayesugerman6843]

That looks so delicious! How do you stay so thin eating like this?