Loss Leaders! Frugal Living! No Spend January! Are These Necessary Purchases? One Pan Sausage Bake!

[@cynthialenz]

I can’t stop watching your channel! You and Paul seem like such warm, wonderful people. It’s almost like being in the room with you. Thank you for welcoming us viewers into your home!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh what kind words...Thanks so much Cynthia!

[@maggiekarns9578]

4 green peppers, 2 cucumbers, 1lb bag baby carrots, 5 lbs potatoes, 2 Turkey Farm ice creams, 1 box Frosted Flakes, 2 cans Campbell's chicken noodle soup, 1 package of strawberries and a bag of frozen peas. . . Drumroll. . . $10.24 (including tax)! Shopped only the loss leaders and used my digital coupons that matched. Food inflation has actually motivated me more!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

WOHOO!! Way to go Maggie! Great job!

[@janetdowning1443]

@@maggiekarns9578 in Australia, on a good day would have paid more than that for strawb's, soups, cereal and potatoes.

[@kelliebennett2273]

Emmie, an old friend of mine taught me this trick. After coming out of washer put in dryer for 5 min. Set the timer. All the wrinkles come out immediately and then just hang them up to dry. I think the initial 5 min of heat also helps start the drying process. I need to start hanging up my clothes again.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks Kellie!

[@SaoirsenahÉireann1]

I'm here in Ireland making new cushion covers to match a Dutch armchair that I've covered with the same FREE stunning material, also, I've made a pair of curtains and matching trim on FREE hand towels. Blue and white paisley design ( willow pattern colours) from a stunning single duvet...and I have to say, if a person is given the time, anyone could do this, and a blackout curtain.. for FREE...super frugal

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh they sound absolutely lovely! Good for you! So creative!

[@misfit7610]

I found a shower faucet with the valve on clearance from $169 to $42 which is a fantastic deal and the best part is it matches the bathroom faucet for our remodel!! We now have everything for a complete bathroom remodel for less than $500. New walk in shower, shower doors, vanity and top, both faucets and the flooring. Everything we got everything on clearance, if we would have paid full price it would have cost over $5,000 so very happy! That's the only real purchase besides dog food that we have made this month on our no/low spend month. THANK YOU BOTH for the encouragement to keep going!!!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY!!!!! So wonderful! That is so great you saved so much! Congrats!!

[@laurie5098]

Hi Emmy and Paul! (and Dixie) I have found that putting a dry clean bath towel in the dryer helps get things dry faster .My grandmother cooked the Wednesday night meal for our church for 39 years. She decided what was on the menu based on what was on sale at the grocery store. My husband and I just talked last night about getting back to making our own sandwich bread because bread is so high. I can buy the bread flower for same price as a loaf of bread! I am going to try this recipe but may leave the potato skin on. Thank you for sharing your lives with us!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

You are so welcome! Thanks so much! 😊

[@paulahensley9583]

We are doing well with the pantry challenge, today I spent $7.44 for lettuce, bananas and 2 tomatoes . This all I have spent this month and that makes me smile 😁

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YES! Great job!

[@lonalockhart7107]

Beautiful intro! We are doing great! We put our clothes in the dryer for about 5 to 10 minutes and hang them to finish drying...hang jeans on pant hangers to finish drying, no wrinkles... good job on the grocery shopping!🌻🐞🌻

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much Lona! 😊

[@maryannrogers8675]

I do the same thing with drying my clothes. It really does help cut down on the electricity bill.

[@TermiteVideo]

I hang my clothes to dry as soon as they are washed. I have a ceiling rack which is very efficient as hot air rises. In order to avoid too much ironing I do as you do Emmy and put dry clothes on a short finishing cycle in my drier. Of course when the weather picks up the washing goes in the garden. I find it quite a joyful experience to hang out and watch it all drying on the clothes line in the breeze.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh I love to hang my clothes outdoors as well...another 2 months or so!

[@virginiamiller7562]

I used to bake bread from scratch but now I use a bread machine.

[@rebacarmack8335]

I think I saved around $60 just because we were snowed in a few days- That snow wound up being a blessing

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY!! That's a great save!

[@momofboys1000]

I love my big drying rack! I load it up, put it in front of the patio doors to soak up the sun and it's also over a vent so the blowing heat helps dry it too. It also acts as a humidifier since it's over the hot air vent. My win was walking away from a bunch of sale items at the grocery store because we just didn't need it. I did get a few sideways looks from people at the grocery store when I said "no, no you don't need that, keep walking" out loud. haha

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

LOL!!! Love that Barb! I do that too!!

[@davidjenson7773]

After washing jeans inside out I button them right side out lay them flat and with wood hangers slip the belt loops over wood natch found on most wood hangers one on each side of the pants. Then you can hang like a shirt in a row to dry.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Smart!!!

[@TermiteVideo]

To use your potato haul you can bake them in their jackets (as we say in England) and then freeze them. I also make mash potato, line a baking tray with some sort of liner and place scoops of mash on the tray. Freeze the tray in a big plastic bag and then drop the portions into a bag when they are solid and keep them in the freezer. Take them out in advance of dinner and warm through in the oven or microwave. Or just heat them from frozen in a hot oven. Ideal if you already have the oven on. If you have scraps of cheese left over make cheesy mash!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

GREAT IDEA!!! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@lillivaughn8655]

Hi Emmy. I use the double clip hangers to hang my husband's jeans. I clip the hanger to the back band and let the front of the pants sort of fall open. Then I hangbthem on the clothing rack. Then I put the ceiling fan on medium and they dry much quicker. The fan also helps to keep moisture from building up on surfaces. I like you also use the accordion rack for underwear and socks. I've been doing this for almost 38 years. I also have used our heavy guage fence when we were first married in 1984. I've always enjoyed my clothesline as well. I really enjoy your channel. We are totally debt free as well. God bless you and Paul.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great tips Lilli! God bless you and yours as well!

[@pammentzer3584]

My Grandma used to freeze dry her clothing outside. (She lived in upstate NY too!) 🙂

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh my! That's amazing!

[@zickafoose]

When I was younger, we put up a clothesline in the kitchen at night. The line was attached to hooks in each corner. The clothes were always dry by morning. Also, we used pants stretchers for wet jeans and the jeans didn’t require ironing once they dried. After watching frugal channels, I’ve learned we are frequently washing clothes too often. If they’re not dirty or smelly, don’t wash, just freshen with a product . Sometimes jeans can be worn up to 10 times before they need washed.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great tips Starr! Thanks so much! 😊

[@CourtneyTaylor10001]

Some ways we have been able to lower our electric bill is by unplugging all our electronics including all kitchen gadgets including the microwave. Hand washing all dishes. We haven’t run the dishwasher in months. I’ve also used battery operated lights and candles.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

We don't even have a dishwasher LOL! Thanks so much! 😊

[@karenschutte2856]

Hi Emmy and Paul. You both are doing a fantastic job with your no spend January. Tomorrow is the 12th and you have spent less than $27.00 at the grocery store. Proud of you! Please don't fret over the bread. From my way of thinking, have to be somewhat flexible so you are not consumed with the no spend. Celebrating Paul's birthday, having company, etc. brings needed joy into the craziness of the world. So happy that Dixie has negotiated a contract so she can make cameo appearances. 🐾🐾🐾🐾 Many blessings and stay warm. 💜

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, though Dixie insists she needs to renegotiate every week now...higher wages, more nap time, and no baths ever LOL!

[@rosaliamartinez8956]

@@FrugalMoneySaver You have a wonderful sense of humor .

[@karenchandler8325]

Great that you can use racks to dry clothes. $3.00 bread and buns is a great deal. Don't beat yourself up over it. You'll still come in at or below budget. Great job on no spend month. 1/3 of the way!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much Karen! 😊

[@rebacarmack8335]

If you hang those jeans from hangers w/ clothes pins and space on the rack they might not wrinkle as much.

[@bumblebee7982]

For wrinkled items, I put them in the dryer with a small damp towel & dry 5 minutes or so. Voila! Love your show! ❤️💙💜

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great tip! Thanks so much!

[@cynthiacampbell7224]

Hello Frugal Money Saver, I just made your one pot sausage casserole. It was delicious my husband loved it. Added mushrooms and spices we like. Thanks love your videos!!!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY!! So happy you enjoyed it! Thanks so much!

[@patbethea111]

Such beautiful scenery 🥰

[@gerigowers8318]

I do the same with clothes. My dryer's 17 years old now, and it would take about 2 cycles to dry the clothes, so I put them in for 15 minutes to unstiffen them, then hang on a tall rack and turn on the gas fireplace for a bit especially towards evening as it's getting colder outside. It's 33 here this morning in NMB. I know that's nothing compared to your temps, but it's certainly cold for us! There are 4 of us, so seems like I'm always washing clothes. Great meal. I never thought of the peas, but I do use peppers. I haven't seen a grocery store flying in a long time. We used to get them in the mail every Wednesday, but very rarely now.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh how I miss NMB!!! Can't wait to open the Little House come spring!!

[@1992DJP]

I use my homemade ever updated price book. In my book I record not only the price but the size / weight. That way I know whether to buy or pass on the deal. As you probably noticed that even though the container size stays the same, the weight of the product might have changed. I don’t shop at Walmart either. I am doing the no spend on food pantry challenge for Jan and Feb. Since we get to write our own rules I have a rule that if there is a really good price on something I can buy it but I can’t use it during those months. It would be unfrugal of me to pass on the bargain. Your delicious dish I use kielbasa instead of Italian sausage.

[@dorawedlock3969]

Natalie, started a new price book, prices are rising so fast. Yes, quantities are going down but in same size package! Crooks! LOL. I have never bought groceries at Walmart either, havent been in since covid started. Do an occasional pick up. Using up some things in my freezer and on my shelves that has been there for a while, and not spending. Money saved will be used to restock as necessary.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, that's why we allotted ourselves the $100 for food...deals too good to pass up!

[@joyceinman9389]

Great job on the shopping and the meal! Don't sweat the bread purchase. We can't do it all, so we need to give ourselves grace for a few convenience items.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, I agree! Thanks so much! 😊

[@tugboatgirl1296]

I have to first comment on how fantastic you look! Red is your color!!! Disney colors and Valentine's ❤️Day colors... We have cooked a similar recipe on the stovetop in a cast iron pan. It was my moms recipe...yum. Great information on the lost leaders...most people don't really realize the concept of getting you into the stores. Gotta know your prices! We don't shop at Walmart either..... Take care 🙏

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks for being here Sheryl!!

[@jillhogan2611]

My Mother taught me to use drying racks. Get a cheap hand steamer and get the wrinkles out very quickly. No iron needed,simple and fast!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Smart!

[@baus7]

These intros give me life! Please do a video of about 10 minutes that we can just play on repeat. Your channel is so uplifting. Thank you so much for all that you guys do! 💓💓

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh that would be nice!

[@karlinebohne789]

I have an extra shower curtain rod in my shower and roll it to the middle / over my tub. I hang most of my cloths on hangers there to dry and anything wrinkled will be put in the dryer for 5 minutes once dried.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That's a great idea!

[@lynbuerkett8537]

Hi Emmy and Paul. So far for our first shot at this we think we are doing well. I would say so far the biggest win for us is that we have not eaten out at all this month, and that is a big change. As far as your haul, one of the things that I appreciate about your channel is the “no judgment ” attitude . As you have stated, everyone’s frugal journey is unique to themselves, and everyone’s definition of an essential item is unique to them as well. So you need to give yourself the same grace! If you felt like you needed those things and or they were the best time to buy those things, then good for you! Thanks for all you are doing to cheer us on.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank YOU for the encouragement Lyn! We need it too lol!!

[@richardschmidt2430]

Wow! The prices you got on your haul were awesome! The mayo, man! Good job, Emmy! :) Such a great shopper! Good for you! Such an awesome channel..I know I get carried away sometimes with my comments, but I actually get excited about people cooking at home (I'm a cook) and saving money from "the man"!!! It's awesome! Thanks so much for your channel, I, (we, hubby & I) are enjoying it! I tell my hubby, "see honey? saving money is manly! Paul does it!" He just laughs at me...Blessings from Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN :)

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

LOL!! Your comments are ALWAYS wonderful! Thank you!!

[@blang8127]

Oh Emma that dish sounds wonderful!!!! 😍Thank you, and and blessings to you and Paul..😍

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

You are so welcome! Blessings to you as well!

[@marynienhouse6143]

Just so you know, that is one of my go to meals, thanks to you! I place my jeans in the dryer for approximately 5 minutes. That pull the wrinkles. Then hang to dry. Just backwards of you 😉 You are always so encouraging. That is a gift of your channel. We are doing well keeping our cost down. Amazing what being conscious of your spending does to help you that way! As far as your bread purchase, please give yourself some grace with that! Your company was so much more important. You chose right to focus on family/friends and buy bread ❤️

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, thank you Mary! It just has been so busy lol! We have more company coming Saturday LOL!

[@ellefson1]

I was very pleased to see Miss Dixie Belle at the end of the video! Thank you for sharing her with us. Please don't give yourself a hard time about the bread; you got an amazing price for it. And don't forget the value of your time either! Happy New Year & Blessings to you and to Paul! And Dixie!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes Dixie made her appearance BUT she insists she needs to renegotiate her contract every week now...higher wages, more nap time, and no baths ever LOL

[@amyn8272]

The sausage bake looked so good I made it for supper, the other night. It very was good. Hubby told me I could to add it the rotation. I didn't have any Italian sausage so I used kielbasa and added some of my colored peppers from my garden as well, that I freeze. Next time I think I'll add more. They kinda cooked down a lot. Little one inhaled the peas.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@yvettecorbett2360]

Your sunset is so beautiful.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much!

[@jillhogan2611]

Mushrooms would be wonderful in this dish!

[@nancy9478]

Love the can-can!!!

[@jcalexander5530]

Went to store for boneless skinless chicken breast for $1.99 a pound. Only bought 4 1\2 pounds of it, which I chopped up into 1 lb. baggies for quick meals. I have plenty of chicken in freezer but had to get some at that price. 😆 Came home with a little bit more food than that but fresh veg is part of our stay healthy plan (cheaper than meds) and dark roast decaf was actually on sale, so we bought two of those. Still spent half of what we usually spend weekly. Woot woot.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Perfect!! Great buys for sure!

[@summerrose4286]

I just adore you two. I think you are doing great on your spending! Please don't worry about the bread! It is totally understandable! I don't know if this counts but my win is I am taking a pair of gray sweat pants that no one can wear (ruined) and cutting them up for cloths and baby bibs. Much love and many blessings to you. ❤

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That absolutely counts! What a great re-purpose! Thanks for sharing!

[@cindye2423]

I’m making this sausage dish tonight for our supper 🥰…we’re waiting on a big snowstorm to supposingly hit this evening….🤦🏻‍♀️

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

It's so good! Yes, they are telling us here it might just be rain...Who know lol!!

[@sharongenco3716]

I am in Buffalo, New York. Freezing here as well. Spring cannot come fast enough!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That is where Paul is originally from...Well, actually Tonawanda!

[@sharongenco3716]

@@FrugalMoneySaver We’re actually outside of Buffalo in Alden, but I also am originally from Tonawanda. Small world!

[@andreeb4507]

What an easy economical recipe. When you spoke about the temperature being -2 I was envious. It is -30 below zero in Quebec.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YIKES!!! That is so so so cold!!!

[@swancottage1929]

Hang drying some c!others inside during winter will add humidity to dry winter air in addition to saving dryer time!! Great idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, our home is so dry right now with all the heat running!

[@ragpickerc1139]

I hang heavy bath towels in our screened in porch in AZ to dry. The sheets get about half dry before I do the same with them. Summers in South Dakota I use our deck rail for drying too. They smell like fresh from the clothesline we grew up with. Your grocery haul was fine. It’s about having low priced purchases too.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

I agree! Thanks so much!

[@susanwebster9218]

I loved this video and the recipe looks delicious! All of these prices were great and I think the bread was also a great purchase. Frugality doesn't mean that we need to tax ourselves unnecessarily if we remain within budget. Sometimes a few convenience foods help us stay on track to avoid burn out. Today I went to the store to find $20 spiral hams marked down to $3 with expiration dates to March. I bought 3 for the freezer. I can't say that I needed them but too good to pass up AND stayed with budget. Win/win! Thanks for the encouragement, Emmy and Paul. I love a good challenge. Blessings to you and your family. Stay warm, sweet friends!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Susan thank you!! I needed to hear this "Frugality doesn't mean that we need to tax ourselves unnecessarily if we remain within budget. Sometimes a few convenience foods help on stay on track to avoid burn out." AMEN!

[@hobocamp1072]

P.S. Ivory is a staple!!! My Italian grandmother always had it, now my mother and I always have it on hand, it just brings back memories and feels so gentle on skin!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Love it too!!

[@lisaward3890]

Buying bread after a heptic week is also ok. Check your own energy level after a tornadoe type week!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YIKES!

[@mildreddampier5579]

I went back in for a second view of your scrumptious sausage meal. I am using some of my husband`s homegrown potatoes to make this for supper!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY!! Hope you enjoy it!

[@mildreddampier5579]

@@FrugalMoneySaver It was delicious & will be a go to for us. Thank You Emmie.

[@lisaward3890]

I love your channel,I love the intros to your channel,the views are so delightful!👍

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much! So wonderful to have you as part of our channel!

[@wclevel]

We are picking up lost leaders too. Hard to pass up those good deals.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

I agree!!

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Wow. You got some fantastic deals.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks Dawn! Happy New Year!!

[@DCupcake58]

I’m fortunate that our laundry room is the same room as our furnace and water heater. I hang our clothes on racks my husband suspended from the beams which are also near the air ducts and hang our clothes to dry. During the winter our clothes dry overnight or even sooner from the warmth flowing through the ducts. In the summer they go outside on the many clothesline’s I have. I do use our dryer on fluff for our dog’s blankets to get as much hair off them before washing or mid week if they are looking extra furry. Not sure how much electricity fluff uses.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great ideas! Thanks so much!

[@andir7854]

I figured out how to pay a few bills online and over the phone to save on stamps and checks. We love sausage and potatoes. Am trying to spend $200-300 less this month in groceries/household goods. When I first moved to the country, I tried hanging clothes on the line, but they got so dusty with the gravel road when it's dry and hot out.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great idea on saving stamps! Thanks so much! 😊

[@patriciacorpe9957]

I am trying to keep our food budget too 1 hundred for Feb too I need to use up my freezer food up. We may be selling our home because of hubby health just too much for us, We need to move closer to family they all live over 2 hundred miles away. I sad but that's life we ever lived in a apartment but I know God has a plan for us. That meal looks yummy

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, He does have a plan! Thanks for being here!!

[@kenandmarie9107]

I think your grocery haul was incredible! Thank you for reminding me that I have 2 clothes drying racks that I haven’t been using. I am looking forward to saving money on my electric bill using those racks.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@stephanieleitner]

We go through a ton of laundry each week. I have 3 kids, 15, 12, and 9 who all all athletes as well so everyday there's school uniforms, practice clothes, game uniforms several times a week, it's staggering some times. I'm sure we spend way too much on electricity with how often the dryer is running. I don't have any drying racks but I do have a huge wire shelf above my washer and dryer that I can hang hangers from and hang dry some of the items. After seeing your drying racks I was inspired to see if I can hang most of our items during the next electric cycle and see how much we can save. It's a lot of laundry but I'm up for the challenge.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh gosh Stephanie that is a lot of clothes!!

[@maireahernofs6682]

That's a great idea about hanging your clothes up and THEN putting them in the dryer for a few minutes. Do you have an electric dryer? We have a gas dryer and with the rising prices of gas, I think I will have to start hanging up our clothes as well. It will be interesting to see if it makes a difference in our bill.Thanks for suggesting that :-) Blessings to you and Paul and stay warm!!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, we do have an electric dryer!

[@jeannel1065]

The Bumblebee albacore is a great deal at 89 cents for a 5 oz can,. if you like a tuna sandwich. 10 cans would last until summer if you use one can every other week. In my area, it’s $1.76 at Target and $2.49(!) at Kroger.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, great deal actually!

[@hobocamp1072]

Oh my mother would love that- I need to make it for her, thank you guys! I so miss hanging clothes on the line, but I too have my laundry room full of hangers and clothes-hanging contraptions, I pull all cloth napkins and dish towels out to hang dry then I do heavier things hung up and eventually will do a quick dry like you do with Paul's jeans. I really enjoy the act of using a rack and clothesline, so this helps me over the colder days. Sometimes after baths, I will fill the bathtub with a rack full of things to dry! Thank you for going over the flyer like you did. We too don't shop Walmart and once in a blue moon will get a few things from Aldi- but Shop Rite is our main place- Stop & Shop has just gotten too pricey. Before the pandemic Trader Joe's was a favorite with great prices- just a little too crowded at this point! Be Well xo

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great idea to use the bathtub! Love that! Warm weather will be here soon...I hope lol!!

[@michellewalton5453]

i love your accent. I love how you say Paul. sending love from Sydney 💕💕

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

😊 thank you...accent???? LOL!

[@GretchenBostrom]

A nice haul. You don’t waste so it’s all good. You always use up what you have. As long as it doesn’t end up in the garbage, then great! It is so cold here in MA too. Brrr.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

No, we don't waste food.

[@Babba08]

Another lovely intro. We're cold here in Maryland, too. Well, cold for us, lol. The high today was 27 and it's going down to 21 tonight. It's been colder, but it's unusual for it to get too much colder here. It's nice during the day when it's sunny because I open every curtain and blind in the front of the house where the sun is shining in and it warms the house up nicely. It's surprising! But boy! Once the sun goes down the furnace starts running nonstop if I don't have the space heater on. I try to get a good balance between fuel oil and electricity. We have a small place so I can hear when the dryer goes off and I time chores to make sure I can get to the clothes right away when the dyer is finished so that I don't have to rerun it. In warm weather I hang laundry on the line outside. My wins have been a buy 1 get 2 free vitamin supplement that was just too good to pass up. Also, I've done well using up food that we got a good deal on but the stuff has been sitting around for a while. That's saved us quite a bit on groceries. You guys got some good deals at the grocery store. Those canned veggies especially.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, that I don't get the clothes out ASAP really wastes electricity for sure!!

[@terriny1040]

Great video .. see there’s a nasty snow storm headed for us here in NY.. stay safe 🦋

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you! You too!

[@tammybischoff9041]

Your sausage, potato, and pea recipe looks delicious. I can't wait to make it. Sadly I will be waiting for sausage to go on sale! Keep up the great videos.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, that's what we did. It was on sale for $1.99 pound when we bought it.

[@Nerak7219]

The sausage and potato bake looks absolutely delicious! I'll have to put that into our rotation. We're not doing a no spend/low spend month, we're doing a "stick to our budget for once in our lives" month, LOL. We're almost halfway through the month and I've spent less than half of our grocery budget, so so far, so good (groceries are what get me every time!). Today I popped into the store to pick up a couple of sale things. For $16, I got a six pound chicken, four pounds of butter, and six bananas. I was pretty pleased with that!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

GREAT SCORE!! Thanks so much for sharing! 😊

[@bethbeckermeyer1732]

The only we use the for is towels, sheets, and underwear.

[@caroleaustin8858]

That looked delicious! I make something very similar with polish sausage! My low spend January is going great! It’s been easy this year! Maybe because we’re getting use to hanging indoors more with Covid still lurking out there! Before you said it - I said I miss Emmy making bread! I totally get it about the time needed to make it. Have a great week!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

You too! Thanks so much Carole! 😊

[@juliatepe5760]

Emmy we have been using air drying racks for years. This also helps put moisture in the air during dry winter months. Our nicer shirts and slacks get taken from the electric dryer while still slightly damp so they don't wrinkle. Good tip to save on the electric bill for sure!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, exactly! Thanks so much! 😊

[@colleendigiacomo3089]

Going to try your sausage meal, looks delicious. My husband is Italian so I think he will love it.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Hope you enjoy! It's one of our favorites!

[@lynnoorman2144]

You have not been extravagant- it is all stuff you will eat! Apart from the soap - where sometimes going for a cheaper brand just results in disappointment. Thanks for the inspiring video - you've reminded me of a potato and chicken thigh dish that goes into the oven...

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY! Thanks Lyn!

[@sueantonich5455]

I was hoping not to go to the market all month….but Kroger had chicken breasts for .99 I could not pass that up. But do far no other purchases.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh that's a great price! I would of bought them too!

[@deborahd5519]

I think your shopping haul was great but shocked at the price of the Ivory. I am in Canada and the same package here is only $2.97. When you need it though, you need it! Love the recipe and I hang my clothes outside in the freezing weather which draws out a lot of the moisture out and then hang them indoors overnight. They seem to dry faster that way. Thanks for another great video!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

What a great price! Yes, soap is always so expensive...makes you wonder why lol!

[@sheryldougherty282]

I can’t use canned vegetable my son had to much aluminum in his blood work. I use frozen or fresh . I keep beating myself up for not making my bread. Take a few minutes to combine all the ingredients and set the bread machine just to mix and one rise. Then I form it into a bread pan ,!”let it rise and then bake. So much better. Love the one pan meal. Can you use green beans instead of peas. You both have such a great attitude and it helps. Thank you.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

I assume you could use green beans...just watch how long they cook for.

[@annewright3129]

The sausage, potato, onion, and peas looks, and I am sure, tastes, wonderful. One of my goals this year is to expend my rotation of very tasty, nutritious, and economical dishes. Please keep them coming. I shopped for a few things and used some basic senior citizen coupons on things like mid, bread, veggies, and fruit. This was my first shopping in '22, so far so good. I love your chats and enjoy the comments----such a pleasant you tube family. There is such strength in sharing experiences and encouragement. I have knitted eight hats for the homeless this week. Such fun.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh that's wonderful Anne! Thanks for giving back!

[@cdogvlog5557]

I actually think it might make sense to just have more clothes that way you can tide yourself over longer waiting for a good clothes drying day rather.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

We would have to wait about 4 months here in the northeast lol!

[@yourhomeisyourbusiness2221]

I made the sausage bake for dinner this evening-it was DELICIOUS! I left out the peas because I am not fond of them. This will definitely go on my meal rotation.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY!!!! Nancy thanks for letting me know!

[@happycook6737]

I hate peas too. For casseroles sometimes I take a few fresh green beans and chop them into dice. They add the bits of green but taste nice. Frozen beans work too but I thaw them a little first

[@rosemarydoran9907]

Hang on Emmy! It is warming up here in Nebraska so it is headed your way! You are doing well and stocking up when great sales happen is smart. That dish looks delicious! I would love to see you share your homemade marinara sauce. This Irish girl loves her Italian food! You all stay warm and hugs to you and sweet Dixie Belle!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Hugs right back to you all too Rosemary!!

[@jobecki]

I cheated with the no spend January Our Price Chopper had Del Monte canned veggies for 79cents if you buy 12, so my girlfriend bought me a case, (she has the PC card) so we traded for my homegrown eggs

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That's not cheating!!! That's good food!

[@carolyndalton7775]

We have food city, save a lot, and Walmart in our area. The only one that has lost leaders is Food City. And since I have not been shopping in the store because of the virus I end up shopping for pick up at Walmart. So I’ve actually spent more money at times because I bought things that were more expensive but I’ve also saved money a few times.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, a lot of people do pick up! You need to do what works for you!!

[@lesleythomson2823]

Hi , I have 2 drying racks in my conservatory, every time I do a wash it all goes out onto those as English weather is too unpredictable in the winter to put thing on the line outside . We do have a dehumidifier in the conservatory which isn’t expensive at all to run , it keeps the condensation down to a minimum . Then after a couple of days I give the washing 10 minutes in the tumble drier , saves me a ton of money x

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, it does! Thanks Lesley!!

[@lisaward3890]

I make a similar dish in a cast iron skillet!

[@meganhartten8291]

That one pan dish looks delicious, and one I think the adults AND kids will enjoy! Thank you for another great video!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Megan, 😊 thank you!

[@rebacarmack8335]

I also turn the dryer back on if it’s been off for a bit- am doing much better now

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That's great!

[@mysticmom616]

Hope you and Paul are doing well. You both sounded like you had scratchy throats. Hugs and prayers.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

We are actually better...if you listened to us several videos ago we sounded horrid LOL!

[@mysticmom616]

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[@mysticmom616]

@@FrugalMoneySaver really? I just noticed in yesterday’s video! 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@sheryl8034]

Hi Emmy just to let you know I'm really enjoying binging on your videos as I'm obviously late to the party🤣. So here's how I've changed since watching your channel. I used up some older apples to make an apple crumble, made dauphinoise potatoes with 2 bags of baby potatoes left over from Christmas. Made banana, peanut butter and walnut muffins which I've froze. Done an inventory of my fridge and freezer and shopping them first (I always meal plan anyway). Cut up and froze lemons I wouldn't of got round to using. Made chicken stock from a carcass and started a veg bits freezer bag for future stocks. I'm also joining your no spend January so when our hoover hose broke we repaired instead of replaced and I cleaned and serviced my desk fan which is working so much better as I thought I needed a new one. I love your energy, enthusiasm and your contentment with Paul, Dixie and your life. More people should appreciate what they have instead of constantly obsessing about what they don't have. If I were to use your words I would tell you "you are a blessing to us all and we love you" Love from Scotland 🥰

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Sheryl, your comment was just an absolute delight!! Honestly you made my day! Thank you for sharing!!

[@dinadedona1813]

I just looked and you're over 18k subs! Congratulations 🎊! Just the other day you were at 17.9k and I was wondering when you'd hit 18k

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much Dina!! Appreciate the support!

[@CourtneyTaylor10001]

This month I’m doing my best to button up my budget by making things from scratch like cookies, brownies, oatmeal bites, and biscuits. I’m not the best baker so praying I have success.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh I'm sure you'll do great!!

[@gwenroireau6203]

Potato bake for the win. I am vegan so I would make it with a vegan sausage, but looks delicious!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh Gwen that would be great!

[@bex438]

Hey Emmy, Paul and Dixie, that sausage, potato and onion bake looked delicious 😋 Italian food is my favourite 😋 I think you did really well with your groceries, it makes sense to buy things when they're cheaper now and save the future you money - I wouldn't be too gard on yourself about the bread, yes we can say we should've /could've done better, but saving your energy for family and friend time now and then is more important, you're doing great 🙌 Me and my partner are on a very low budget for one reason and another and still haven't shopped properly since the week before Christmas, it's forcing us to really think outside of the box to create meals but is great as it's using up all that needs to be used up in our fridge, freezer and cupboards 👍

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks for the support Bex! Yeah, sometimes you just have to buy the bread LOL! Sounds like you and your partner are doing great with the no spend!!

[@lauraweldon3415]

First...I am LOVING the recipes! Two...I love (and always have followed) your frugal philosophy. Pretty sure my large Catholic family upbringing -I'm #8 of 10- has a lot to do with that! THANK YOU for all you do to keep us encouraged and on track!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh how precious!! Thank you! We appreciate the support so much!

[@rough-hewnhomestead5737]

Your recipe looks delicious and I need more simple, quick recipes now since I am painting 3 bedrooms and updating/cleaning some things around the house before spring hit with gardening and such. I am usually so tired by dinner time that I can't even think of things to cook. We end up eating a lot of repeated meals and it gets tiring. I love that you shared your grocery haul and your feelings about buying bread. (Don't feel bad about it~~it was a good deal for something that saved you a ton of time.) I think it highlights a good point: that sometimes we all are very busy and finding a deal on a small bit of convenience makes sense. God bless!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Exactly! That makes sense! Thank you! God Bless you as well!

[@richardschmidt2430]

The Dryer!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHGGG! It's my nemesis! I'm always forgetting to take the clothes out of the dryer! I have already told myself to STOP IT! So, I'll go on....:) Thanks for the nice video! :)

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@yvettecorbett2360]

I try to hang our clothes to dry in the house.

[@christophervogt7456]

Hi Emmy! That sausage, potato & onion bake looks phenomenal! So cold here... No spend low spend Jan is going well. I haven't cheated! Lol! My taxes are due in Feb. We pay them quarterly here so that will be a help. You did great at ShopRite as usual! 😉 Dixie looks toasty warm. 💕 Stay well. Hi to Paul!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Hey Chris!! Yes, it's super yummy!! Good for you...no cheats!! Give those babies love from me please!!

[@christophervogt7456]

I'm definitely trying that sausage bake Emmy. I have all the ingredients on hand. Great comfort for a cold night! Yum! The pups appreciate you sending love their way! 🙂 Catch you on Friday my friend!

[@christophervogt7456]

Made it tonight... Awesome Emmy! So good and easy. Thank you my friend!

[@blang8127]

I think that was a great haul..👍

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you 😁

[@kathrinekerns8398]

I am new to your channel. I am enjoying all your knowledge. I live in Indianapolis. For some reason where I live I am not getting and grocery store adds. I like seeing how you are so thrifty.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Welcome! So happy you found us Kathrine! Thank you!

[@joycenagy3140]

Electricity is expensive in AZ. I've been partially drying and then dryer finishing for several years. No outside line here. To much dirt, dust and traffic pollution.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So smart!