Here is why ! Amazon Spending Had to Stop NOW !

[@kericarlson1194]

Tessie, I'm a 36 yo Momma who recently (in the last year) became a homemaker and had to switch to living off one income. Myself and my husband were raised that work, money and the rat race is what's important. I struggle to find my place as a homemaker and your videos bring me so much peace and hope. I wish I could hug you in person to say thank you for all that you share with us.

[@thewellnesshomesteader]

It’s way too easy to order a product on Amazon and it shows up so quickly! I now put things in my cart, hit save for later, and wait 30 days. Often I find I don’t need/want it after the time elapses😊

[@princessdumbarton9877]

The problem is that when Amazon knows you want something, they often raise the price. I stopped putting things in my cart because when I came back later I couldn't afford them. If you see a real bargain and you really need/want it, just buy it before it becomes unaffordable. Sometimes they do this in a matter of minutes.

[@kathieponder7708]

Great idea

[@bethhurst6231]

I should try that too!

[@charleensolnik6974]

I find buying things I need and would have to buy someplace are good things for me to buy from Amazon. I watch for good sales and satisfy the Amazon craving.

[@heathertackett7956]

Same..and oddly enough I never need or want it as much as I did when I put it in my cart! Except a repair part for my 24 year old washer that was under $30 when the appliance place want $159 for it. That was checked out seconds after we put it in lol

[@RayTator]

Tessie you never have to explain yourself to us the people that are negative should watch something else. We love you ❤️🌷

[@marybethsmith6458]

I think the majority of us have had to tighten our belts in the last year. Looking forward to what I can learn from you about keeping the budget low.

[@tikacalifornia7876]

I totally admire how you have taken this property of yours and transformed it into a beautiful garden and home. Sure, you still have some things to do, but that's because life's a journey, not a destination. I love your stuff, Tessie, and I will be watching you for a long time to come.

[@georgiabell3640]

Good evening Tessie and friends ❤ many blessings

[@kesmarn]

Blessings to you too, georgia!

[@tonyaschroer7430]

Love your channel and your faith and positivity! God bless you and your family❤️ and your viewers ❤️

[@kesmarn]

Blessings to you too, tanya!

[@owen4248]

Tessie, I too have cut way back on spending I do buy some things on Amazon that I can't find locally but I have been very good at not spending what I don't really need this is a Great message Tessie something we all can learn from I am at peace with my self in being debt free and learning to be satisfied with what I have kicking back and enjoying life :-) Love you my sister :-) God Bless You and Ken :-)

[@thehillbillychickenranch]

Thank you Tessie! I appreciate your honesty. I'm always learning from you and enjoy all your videos.❤❤❤

[@treewilliams3516]

Tessie, your video hit home for me. My hubby and I just sat down yesterday to redo our budget. We are retired and really needed to rethink where our money should go. We decided if we want (not need) we will have to save for it. I'm guilty with Amazon. We all have been where your at sometime in our lives. Thank You again for opening your soul. Tomorrow is a fresh start. Blessings to you.

[@foreverlovely2580]

Good evening to you Tessie 😊

[@kathyhullinger1585]

Tessie you are so relatable. I see myself and my own struggles are so similar to you. and your life. You are such a genuine and honest person. It hurts my heart that anybody would be unkind to you. You are such a kind and loving person and you strive to help others and you make such an impact in so many lives. Thank you for sharing.

[@JenMct-xi8xp]

❤❤ Thank you on your insight. I never ordered from Amazon , I supported local as best as I could. Things have changed everywhere. Looking forward to your next video!

[@owen4248]

Good Evening Tessie, Sisters, Brothers, and Friends, Be sure to hit that like button Tessie will appreciate it Greatly also be sure to watch all the ads :-)

[@foreverlovely2580]

Good evening to you Michael 😊

[@foreverlovely2580]

@@MichaelR58 hi 👋🏼Michael 😊

[@owen4248]

@@MichaelR58 Good evening Michael 58, Stay safe and healthy my friend:-) God Bless !

[@deborafranklin7469]

Hi Owen 😊

[@owen4248]

@@deborafranklin7469 Hi Debora Franklin :-)

[@libbyhoggatt3662]

Tessie, please keep sharing anything that you want to. Those 'trolls' can just go and rain on someone else's day. I enjoy all of your topics as most people will not be as real as you and speak the truth. You are a blessing to us. 😃❤

[@nitamay3534]

Good for you for standing up for yourself.

[@juliemarr65]

Tessie, you are an inspiration 💞

[@janicew6222]

My Daddy use to say, if you can live on a little, you can live on a lot, but if you can't live on a little, you will never live on a lot. You know the gift of being able to go backwards, few have this ability. You are an inspiration. Blessings.

[@elizabethhendriks9030]

Love you Tessie, you are such an incredible leader and inspiration to many. God bless you for keeping it real .. we come in fellowship every night because you’re real, not a production and are there for all of us to feel in kinship and love as we all go through life together. How many out there agree with me😁🥰?! And, thank you for helping us to understand you tube better…who knew..I certainly didn’t know all that you just taught us. Have a peaceful evening Tessie❤

[@dianallora3298]

Tessie.. thankfully you help everyone with your ideas !!! Love ❤️ D

[@owen4248]

Who Loves Tessie Time :-)

[@deborafranklin7469]

Me 😊

[@vampythevampy1711]

😃👍

[@kesmarn]

All the time!

[@mariawilkie9060]

Me ❤

[@filomenaoliveira6200]

You are right I love ur videos

[@VickiGibson-sg1mq]

Thank you for the things that you have gone through. You are strong person. Hugs

[@NoOneUKnow-c3y]

Thanks for another great video. Have a blessed evening!

[@JB-pd4ni]

The price of everything keeps raising...we are all feeling it (except the rich). I hope you can find the balance for your household.

[@dianallora3298]

😂 … every day it rises !!!

[@Gigi30107]

Geesh....can't think of one thing anyone would have to bark about here. Picked up prescriptions at wm today. Noone in the store shopping.

[@geekbabe100]

Tessie, thanks to you I am sitting here once again making budget cuts. Even with social security, my rent in Boston is high, as a cancer patient medical costs are high, our utilities have shot up & my poor husband is working part time at almost 70 years old. Cuts won’t be easy but they will beat being homeless. I appreciate your honesty on this topic ❤

[@jackieburnett6881]

I rarely buy on Amazon! It has to be a necessity that I cannot find locally or that is cheaper. Ty for your honesty! I feel like we all can learn from as well as others in this group! Definitely don’t respond to the inappropriate comments! Delete them and keep going!! You are so sweet, kind and caring we all love you

[@ImranKhan-cs6bl]

PEACE LOVE & LIGHT 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@joannetaggart4136]

I never, ever was of the opinion that you spent too much. I do understand what you were saying. I hope you don't mind that I sorta felt you were overwhelmed by all the commercialism. Your speech became excitable. You seem more settled. I'm glad for you and hope I have not offended you. I like simple lifestyles. And I like you. Take care. ❤️

[@christiweilbacher1618]

I understand what you are doing. I am having to cut back a lot to. With my rent keep going up and cost of electricity it's getting harder on me, my 2 youngest and 2 grandkids that we have to live together to get by. It be came harder when I lost my husband few months ago we lost his disability income so that was a big change. So cutting back on many things and living even more similar with buying food on sale and stocking up helps. So with a lot of us we all know that times are hard for us but others might not. We just do the best we can. Thanks for sharing. It does help me too try harder to do all I can for my grandkids and get what is needed. Thank you.

[@carolyn6290]

Thank You Tessie, you are loved and appreciated!

[@tamimercer476]

Not on time again, but my daughter was on time for the orthodontist 😬

[@beckyallen3771]

Tessie this is the reality many Americans are in. We need to learn the joy in simplifying our lives. After a car accident I was in severe pain , and had several surgeries. This mess kept me on the couch tv surfing. I got caught up in buying stuff on the TV. I’m still on the couch a lot because of my injuries and, a neuromuscular disease. Since I’m not in as much pain I’ve realized, I do not need much and have been trying to be smarter with my money! I’ve given much away to charity and love having less stuff, and more room!

[@ellieeckhardt7620]

Hi everyone ❤

[@foreverlovely2580]

Hi 👋🏼 ❤

[@kesmarn]

Hello, ellie!

[@owen4248]

Hi Elli Eckhardt :-)

[@deborafranklin7469]

Hi ellie 😊

[@vampythevampy1711]

Yes Tessie , you sure get an A+ ‼️from me. ☺️👍

[@ShettikkaWoods-jl8iq]

Blessings 💞🙏🏾

[@shashe7910]

I started watching your videos 5 years ago, I've never commented til now. I started watching because of your canning videos, I have learned so much!! Then different ways to cut costs, I was like: "This is up my alley!!" Then you switched doing product reviews and that became your passion but I couldn't relate. Now you're back doing budget cutting d.i.y. videos. Tessi, just be who Tessi is. That's what attracks people to your channel. You are such a sweet soul, just be Tessi. Be your authentic self: we love you, your family loves you and God loves you. Thats all that matters!! 🙏🙏🙏🌹🥰

[@owen4248]

Tessie, You always bring a smile to me every day I watch you it really makes my day so much better :-)

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thank you so much you sure do brighten my day as well

[@carolyn6290]

Owen I wish I had brother like you! Hi Tessie, Love your real down to Earth videos. You are one of the three people that I follow on youtube and watch daily. Stay just the way you are ...sweet and genuine. I especially love the videos about living with electricity. Being frugal and economical are lessons we must learn. Thank You for all you do, lots of us appreciate you, don't worry about the few that don't! Wish I had a sister like you!

[@diann824]

Times are tough! But Tessie that’s why we love your channel! You inspire us to live abundantly ,simply on less! God always provides and you’ve prepared yourself for the ebb and flows of life!

[@WillowsGarden]

Hi Tessie! It’s so easy and convenient to shop online. That’s what makes it habit forming. You don’t have to explain yourself to any of us, but you’re honesty is refreshing. Have a blessed night!

[@cherrypie8796]

Very wise words Tessie, I love your videos. I love watching you from the United Kingdom.

[@samaholderfield1518]

We are bare bones too girl Thank you for your honesty can't wait to see more videos keep on coming. God bless

[@ellieeckhardt7620]

I'm in NJ pinching pennies Tessie

[@catherinerafuse8003]

You have such a beautiful ❤ and I thank you for your honesty. Anyone willing to listen can learn something and also know they too know people who have a hard time right now financially.

[@rosalynnecole23]

Oh no! No one should be on the platform harassing anyone. I spend very few dollars on Amazon. But I understand what your saying. Thank you for sharing 💜💚

[@Heartlands2020]

Thank you for your beautiful transparency. I am so thankful to the Lord I found your channel. What a Blessing you are to our family❣ I love your peaceful spirit. 🕊🍂🍃🍁🕊

[@wendybaron2574]

I am all for living below our means, and not buying off of Amazon. I love numbers. I was working on our budget today just for fun. Lol . I understand way more about your situation now. Love the Honesty. Looking forward to this adventure of spending less, saving more.

[@Kate42]

I'm guilty of Amazon too. It's just too darn easy to go crazy. So, I get it. I love your channel and one reason is because you are an honest person and not fake in talking about your life. Thank you Tessie for being you and I am really looking forward to all of your upcoming videos on this subject.

[@hassiejo9785]

We are kindred-spirits, Tessie! I am really looking forward to your future videos on being frugal. Many times in my life I have had to cut it to the bare bones, but there is a sense of contentment in that. Can't wait for your next videos! Hang in there, sister!

[@terrypelletti8535]

Tessie your honesty shines through You are a sweet person Thank you for sharing

[@evelynjoy6809]

Thank you for sharing with us. You give us encouragement and ideas.

[@ivahihopeful]

While I’m cleaning or working outside, I’ll try to remember to let playlists run of yours and a couple other channels I love and want to help.

[@gloriarobinson4787]

Tessie you are so down to earth. I enjoy your content and I have learned alot. Keep sharing the simple life.

[@elizabethmcdermand]

I have cut back some recently. Thanks for sharing.

[@phyllisclark3896]

Thanks Tessie. Stay strong sweet lady. You do you ❤️❤️❤️

[@christinehall238]

I love your transparency. Living on a $100.00/week budget is something we all should try to do. I hope you talk about how to do that w/o feeling like your missing out on something. I think we are all going to need to regroup our thoughts about spending in this shaky economy. One of the quickest ways to part with a large chunk of money is to eat out on a regular basis. Dining out used to be for special occasions, but now I know people that stop to get take out food 3-4 times a week. The sad part about that is- most of the time you can make better tasting food at home & it costs much less money!

[@terryhenderson424]

Thank you so, so much for the courage to make this video. While this video is more focused on the Amazon review "business" there seem to be a lot of folks out there spending more money in costs and inventory than they are making in thier small businesses, side hustles, and the like. Others aren't adjusting thier "product" to meet the changing economic model. BTW - I remember when "everyone" was ecstatic when external (like hard drives similar to a flash drive) computer memory got so cheap at $1000 for 1Mb; today a lot of folks think in terms of Gb and don't even really understand what a Mb is.

[@nt6719]

You now have 105K subscribers. If the economy gets worse I believe your channel will continue to grow in the US and that you will get more US views. Hopefully your youtube income will go up. I like that your videos are short and to the point. I appreciate that you will be sharing money saving. I believe that people are going to need that. Blessings to you and your family.

[@julissugarpiecottage6499]

I love seeing the beautiful simple life that you live. I strive to live my life in a simple, old fashioned way also. My favorite memories were made up of simple joys that required no spending of money. Your channel is such a blessing and an inspiration to me. ❤

[@normasawyer3870]

I’m proud of you for doing what you need to do Tessie we all love you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@DingbadYoutube]

Homemaker done right is a full time job. Thanks for the video.

[@bethhopkins4277]

You are preaching to me. It is too easy to purchase on Amazon. I needed to hear this. You are awesome!!!! Hugs!!

[@brendamalarchik971]

Thank you, Tessie ❤

[@Madonnalitta1]

My goodness Tessie, I need some of your sunny outlook. 🌞 Many thanks X

[@Gigi30107]

I mentioned a channel that does individual financial audits. Alot of influencers going BIG into debt for their channels.

[@tignim8994]

Tessie, you always make the grass greener on the other side ❤

[@valeriegrice4775]

Excellent video, and a cautionary tale!! Thank you for sharing this very personal experience, Tessie. This is just another reason why I love your channel❤

[@lovebug8720]

Thanks for sharing I have went down to a very low budget because I was Overspending and it has about put us into bankruptcy.

[@lindabeard488]

You’re so honest and genuine, love you for it. Love 💕 and Hugs. ❤❤❤

[@smc7929]

Appreciate your honesty.

[@LindaHawkins-b3i]

I relate. Also have been spending too much on Amazon. You have spurred me on to cutting back as I too am low income, thanks! ❤❤

[@kathieponder7708]

Thank you for sharing this piece of you. I have an Amazon Addiction since Covid. I don't shop out anymore. I have everything sent to me. I have shut myself down and can't go out anymore. I am in therapy. Covid killed my outgoing spirit.

[@tkcompton2]

I would love to see your budget techniques and ideas. My husband has been in hospital for almost two months and is now disabled so our income is half of what it was. I have budgeted but just barely scraping by but we're okay. Thank you always Tessie we love you lots and look forward to your budget ideas

[@tamimercer476]

Hi yall😊

[@owen4248]

Hi tami :-)

[@deborafranklin7469]

Hi tami 😊

[@kesmarn]

Hello, tami!

[@rachaelsupadventures]

Tessie you are so lovely. You have the subscribers because you are an inspiration on how you can live a full life without going into debt. You show people how they can be happy with what they have. That is a good place to be. When we became debt free it felt great.but we did over spend because we had a very healthy income. Now that we moved and aren't working yet because we want to semi retire and live a simpler life. With that it means cutting back so I have to really watch what I buy and make lists. I am so glad I get so much inspiration from your videos! Thank you!

[@littlehousehappyhome1504]

Thank you Tessie for this video! My channel is new and I’ve found in this short time that (in some ways) KZbin can really be cut throat. Every dog for himself. That’s sad. I’m glad I’m not doing this for a living! Lol! I’m just trying to have fun and bring joy to others through my videos. I really enjoy your channel and I hope you are here for a long long time! God bless you my friend. ❤️🙏

[@laurakuehlke1320]

Hi, Tessie. I really admire you for your openness and honesty. I can completely relate to what you talked about tonight. On Amazon, I have a "For Later" list that I use to save items I'd like to buy; lately, I've been sending things to the cart instead of that list a bit too often and need to stop doing that. Your words resonated, as they always do.

[@heidifrog7894]

Love you Tessie. This was a great reminder and it made me revisit my budget. I’ve always lived below my means by choice and had at times where I would fall into the consumer trap.

[@deborafranklin7469]

Hi tessie. Thank you for keeping it real. Most of the people I know have cut back on the spending including myself❤

[@mplummer1574]

Thanks for your honesty 😊

[@donnasymons176]

Tessie, love your honesty. Your not alone with this. I have to watch my spending too. Take care.

[@heatherofthemountains]

You're such a blessing, Tessie!!! 💙🤗

[@brendamalarchik971]

Thank you, Tessie, for your videos. I watched your video this morning. It helped me to calm myself. I'm getting ready to go to church. My husband, John, died last Sunday, October 15th. His funeral is this morning 😢 Brenda in Arizona

[@HomesteadTessie]

Brenda We are here for you !! I AM PRAYING RIGHT NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@glennagoss7335]

It so easy to do, we never know❤

[@Linda-fg2rz]

I've just started my winter spending and budgeting journal. I am a seasonal worker so my income drops through the winter. Stay strong Tessie and I look forward to more videos on this subject❤😊

[@donnaallison7462]

I agree i live 300% below the poverty line it has gotten really difficult living nowadays and trying to keep a roof over your head.Thank you Tessie's for being you! I've never bought anything from Amazon mostly dollar tree, bent and dent grocery store (salvage store )

[@bambismomkelly7423]

It adds up quick! Same problem here! Amazon is just too easy for impulse buying.

[@lindaodom1322]

I know!!

[@rachaelsupadventures]

Good morning pretty Tessie ❤ I enjoy all your videos!

[@Kimball-qf7go]

🐯Oh definitely I'm relating. We all are learning. I am trying to save up to buy a funeral plan for me. So My family won't have to pay for it. I'm planning to hang around for another 20 years. Maybe this is kind of weirdo. But I'm really buckling down. So bring it on Tessie I'm ready to learn 🐯

[@michellegonthier6251]

Tessie thank you for sharing. May God bless you.

[@marybethsmith6458]

Hi Tessie

[@foreverlovely2580]

Happy Tuesday to you Marybeth 😊

[@marybethsmith6458]

Hello and happy Tuesday to you@@foreverlovely2580

[@stephineellerbe3526]

♡♡ I like your hair trim. Been listening. Your anxiety ond was spot on. Amazon is a crutch for me for convenience

[@cathyvazquez3276]

I love all your videos and I learn from all of them. God bless you my friend

[@kimberlystone3987]

Happy Tuesday Tessie ❤

[@lindaharris5704]

Thank you for being you and showing others that they can survive in this crazy wild world. I look so forward to watching you.🥰

[@HouseholdEconomics]

Good for you Tessie for doing what you need to. If more people would take on their finances and live below their means, we would be a stronger nation. 😁

[@jacquelynkirby1442]

😊. We all have ups and downs. This too shall pass!

[@vampythevampy1711]

An arrow through my heart ♥️ When I was growing up and things weren’t going well, my mama would always say, this too shall pass. 🥹

[@terryhenderson424]

The economy is better in this area than many places in the nation, outside of eggs there for short bursts of time our retail shelves have been reasonably full since 2020, etc...Still, our housing and everything else have even the middle upper income neighborhoods feeling like they have less spending power and even the grocery stores seem to not have as many people in them at all times of the day and night.

[@feleciasmith5092]

I spend less when it’s colder. I’m cutting back too. I read more books.

[@kimberlystone3987]

Anyone who thinks our economy is in a fairytale!!!!! You’re very honest ❤ Love my friend 😊

[@jeanniegeiser9676]

Tessie, selling us things that you don’t even believe in was counterproductive….my thoughts

[@HomesteadTessie]

I do not sell anything ,I review them

[@lindaodom1322]

Tessie never did that.

[@jeanniegeiser9676]

@@HomesteadTessie I’m not angry Tessie, but reviewing is selling for the company…

[@jeanniegeiser9676]

What I’m trying to say is this: you receive products from Amazon (free of charge), then you “review” the product, in hopes that the review results in a commissioning sale, for which I’m sure you receive a commission on said sale - you say that you “don’t sell anything,” which is hypocritical on your part. Receiving a commission on a sale, resulting from a review you did is in essence, selling. It’s disingenuous on your part to play word games.