How To Prepare For Depression 2023 - What Does A Recession Mean For Me?

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[@pamelaostrander5587]

GREEN PROPANE TANKS. BUY 5 gallons of propane. Buy a converter,$ 20 at Harbor Freight. You can save big bucks filling your own little green tanks.

[@PRTTYBTTRFLY1]

Hi Tawra and Jill thanks for the information

[@eleanoremameli6641]

Q, do you sell your books to Canada? Please answer on your video.

[@virginiadavis1713]

I bought a townhouse last April and invited my daughter and son-in-law to move in. They agreed. We split the bills and it is great! No regrets!

[@virginiadavis1713]

I should elaborate and explain I paid cash for the townhouse. My car is paid off and no credit card debt. I have kept my grocery budget to the same amount as it was before the pandemic. I cut out the junk food and extras I like but don’t really need.

[@tngardener231]

We’ve done the same with my mom so she could retire at 69. Someone is always home, my teen girl comes home and gives my mom all of the scoop from school gossip 😂 Bills are easier, life runs smoother and kids are happy to see her and she’s happy to see them.

[@virginiadavis1713]

That is wonderful!!

[@louiseawelch8192]

𝐓𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨.

[@Debi-1220]

What a blessing! I’d love that!

[@elizabethowens6091]

Y’all, my mom passed away a couple of months ago and I have to tell you, I LOVE TO HEAR YOUR MOM LAUGH!❤

[@lifebeyondthesalary2458]

My mom died in 2012 & hearing Jill laugh, reminds me of my mom. It’s really nice to hear it!

[@LilCraftyNook]

I'm so sorry for your great loss. 😒 My mom passed in 2019. (A year BEFORE the big thing, and I AM thankful she didn't have to deal with this!) I miss her voice terribly, too.

[@virginiazinalabeden5837]

You prepare, you pray, and deal with what is put in front of you each day

[@caseD5150]

Because “praying” has historically helped SO much…

[@beethechange257]

@@caseD5150 amen! Yes it has!! Thank you sister!

[@joanncole9603]

Amen, my husband has cancer and that is how we are living our life.

[@quietandmildone]

@@caseD5150 in my case it truly has helped

[@renebrown995]

1 credit card paid off. No car, I use bus, stroke survivor. All bills paid up. 1 cat and retired . Stocked up. No problems . 😊 Life is good 👍

[@bonnielaarman1878]

Ground beef was under $3.00 a pound last week..the lowest its been in ages. I stocked up as much as I could. We own our home and have no charge cards or car payments...but we are retired.😊

[@giovannivillella8726]

That’s great also load up on non perishable items

[@jomarch8154]

Prices will reflect all the cattle being sold off by farmers in Texas. There were several miles of farm trailers! Our ground beef went down in price but not ground chuck.

[@karincole6372]

You both know what you're doing. People who want to learn from you will, those trying to find fault in what you say are just looking to argue. Keep it up!

[@alyssacampbell1958]

Please do not abandon your pet on the side of the road. They stay there waiting for you to come back!!! They don't know how to survive. By the time I befriend the cats they are so skinny and sick and usually pregnant. Plus they get hit by cars, the foxes and coyotes get them (it's awful). Please have the balls to finish what you started, either rehome it or have it put down. I'm tired of taking care of other people's responsibility 😒 . If I don't fix them they have babies under my trailer. I have 5 acres and currently feeding 17 feral cats, it's getting ridiculous people need to Deal with their pet and STOP THROWING THEM AWAY 😑. SMH........

[@janeburke147]

Well done,👍🏻I have just said this ,my dog is 17 years old ,I have 4 dogs & has given me more love than anyone apart from my mam.My dogs going nowhere if they do then put me down too.They might do that anyway with the elderly as nothing shocks me now.

[@iraschellenberg-kollenstei2247]

Totally agree with you, apart from the putting down part. Everybody who cannot afford to feed one's pet anymore should take the time to find a new home for it. There are ALWAYS people with more means and a good heart. Keep praying and seeking. It's worth it, you can get away with inner peace!

[@mamaknows1062]

Yes. We are sick and tired of the cruelty. These so called 'nice' people dumping animals should never be allowed to own an animal again. During the depression my mom was just 5 yrs old, her dad had died she, 4 siblings, her mom lost their home. They rehomed their 8 yr old samoyed dog to a wealthy family. Broke their hearts to do it but gma moved them into 1 room efficiency where they lived 3 yrs until enough money to get a 1 bdrm apartment. Thank you for caring for the critters.

[@rubyshines2168]

I just saved a pure bred German Shepard on the side of the road waiting for someone loaded with Ticks he's doing awesome i got him cleaned up and looking good

[@Mary-zj9jz]

if you can afford food for pets check with food banks sometimes they have pet food donated.

[@foxfirelabradors5939]

I've had my dogs for years. If I eat, they eat. They are family and I've planned for them. If I have to put them down, I'm going with them.

[@janeburke147]

Same here ,anyone says different then we’re never dog lovers in the first place.I’ve had to downgrade their dog food as with my food but here in England it went up by 45%.Our dogs meals may have to smaller like our meals will but they go then I might aswell go too 👍🏻🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@andielliott7721]

You and I are on the same page...I have stocked up on pet food for months and will just add eggs/yogurt for "live" food.

[@louiseawelch8192]

𝑴𝒚 𝒄𝒂𝒕, 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒓 𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒔 𝒎𝒂𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒅 𝒑𝒐𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒆𝒔, 𝑰 𝒂𝒅𝒅 𝑭𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒉 𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒃𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒔, 𝒑𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒐𝒔, 𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒅 𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒎𝒖𝒔𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒎𝒔, 𝒔𝒄𝒓𝒂𝒎𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒅 𝒆𝒈𝒈𝒔, 𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒚 𝒉𝒐𝒕𝒅𝒐𝒈𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎. 𝑰'𝒎 𝒈𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒛𝒆 𝒊𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒉𝒊𝒎.

[@christinearrand8208]

I'm kid#7of13. Learned REAL quick how to budget and clearance shop. Which is why my kids each have bins for clothing/shoes/winter apparel in the next 2 to 3 sizes up - at minimum. My 4month old has 2 outfits AT LEAST per season up thru 10/12 thanks to hand-me-downs/thrifting and clearance sales.

[@Commonmomhomeschooler]

We sold our paid off $6k suv to buy a $1200 van as our family is expanding. Paid cash for our midwife and still had cash left over for ohr car repair fund etc. driving paid for cars is the best feeling ever

[@nancycarney]

My Dad is almost 93. He has been tutoring me for a year on the Great Depression and how his mom and grandma prepared. I jut do not have any livestock. I have canned meat that I find for a great sale. His mom needed 700 quart jars of canned items plus their smoked meats and meat chickens. Everything came from their land. She made their clothes and passed shoes down to the next child. His dad was a share cropper who had to give almost 50% of everything in his garden plus 1 cow to the land owner in order to homestead. They had no debt. My husband and I have no debt.

[@katarzynafolgier331]

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[@ms.rprovinse7940]

"Wolyn"?

[@katarzynafolgier331]

@@ms.rprovinse7940 YES

[@ksewald91]

I am 69. My mom is about 94. She lived through the depression and WWII rationing. Never been wealthy. Lots of meat stretching meals, baking bread etc. Hand me downs, making do, do without, lots of pasta, rice and beans. Canned what they could grow or buy seasonally for cheap. I am thankful I learned many skills from my mom and grandma.

[@PatriciaRamirez-dd8qm]

I always wondered why my granma used to save balls of rubber bands, bins of buttons and alot of material. Everything she made was homemade.and nothing was wasted.she had chickens and fruit trees. Not til I was older did I realize why she was soo frugal.

[@alisawoods555]

Hi there Thank you so much 💓 you I have been trying to get as much knowledge from you and kate Kaden and hope and Larry under the median and Dave Ramsey Thank goodness 🙏 been such a Blessing to me! My Great Grandmother Used To Save Everything "Waste Not Want NOT " Was Her favorite Thing Working On A No Spend November Except Food!

[@ohmyet2173]

I still have my great grandma’s buttons in the original candy tins she stored them in from idk maybe 30’s - 50’s perhaps earlier. They are gold to me. They have been with me for the last 40 years.

[@bello4295]

I just bought another copy of Dining On A Dime to take to my family's white elephant gift exchange this year. I have several younger newly married sisters that will love the frugal tips throughout your book!

[@LivingOnADime]

That is awesome! Thanks so much!

[@bello4295]

I will win for best present this year, I just know it!😁

[@thisrothtribe3780]

No consumer debt for our family of 12, but we do have a mortgage. I had health trauma last year, my hubby had to switch jobs which forced us into buying a house when it was awful timing. I’m still trying to pay $70+ extra a month on the mortgage to pay it down.

[@amymiller950]

It's so weird that people don't think ahead for their needs anymore. I know someone that prides themselves for making "just enough " for meals, no leftover. I still cook extra so theirs always an option for lunches, etc. Same with buying things at the store always buy a little more for later.

[@ediddysmith2500]

My dad use to say if you have no left overs someone is going hungry, he is passed but born in 1926

[@lonestarpenny]

My dad w as 19 in 1930. He was adult I. Great Depression. I learned great lessons from him about not buying on credit, not living above your me as and being thrifty. My mom was a child during WWII. The both taught me great lessons.

[@need4HIM]

I just discovered this wonderful channel yesterday. The two ladies remind me so much of my mother and myself. My mother passed away in 2010 but I know she would thoroughly enjoy this program. I have learned quite a bit in just the last 48 hours! Thank you and God bless both of you ladies. You are knowledgeable and delightful.

[@yooperTee2012]

I love my cookbooks 1&2.All the dry mixes are good! Used yeast for the first time making cinnamon rolls. Always used frozen bread dough before. I grew up with frugal plan ahead parents.We raised 6 children on 1middle/low income. I'm still a bargain hunter and love finding free stuff. Debt free, retired and loving it!

[@lisalovespumpkins598]

During Fiona we lost power for 9 whole days. We cooked on our BBQ & used solar lights. All my preps came in handy & were appreciated very quickly. I had movies downloaded, so my family snuggled together & watched one & had a mug of something hot to enjoy. Mindset is a big thing. No power & all the extra steps to get a choir done really wears you out quicker mentally. Alot of people I talked to were wore out especially mentally. My Mom went without power for 15 days. She thought she was ready but by day 2 was drowning, hauling water for 4 horses & herself. I was prepared for this, been trying to motivate her to prep. She thought I was a horder but quickly saw, I used everything I had prepped plus was in a position to help her too. She is getting ready now. It was a real eye opener for alot of people here in Atlantic Canada 🇨🇦. Keep sharing your videos! Great common sense information & tips! Thank you!

[@joycenagy3140]

Keep in mind taxes go up. Just voted yesterday against three ballot overrides and bonds that would have cost me an additional $600.00 plus in property taxes for the next 15 years. Vote your best interest and that of your family's. Working hard to pay off my only credit card. Fed raised rates again today and are expected to do so for the next four months and more. Card rates have risen every month for the last 6 months.

[@rhondashelly5680]

I would think that another cost saving measure would be to combine household incomes. For example rather than your mother living in a separate household a cost saving measure is to live together and build generational wealth . This is what many immigrant families have done for years . I am from Canada and many immigrant families here own their homes and own a business. One difference is there families live together and combine their family incomes.

[@giovannivillella8726]

Yep

[@beblessed2022]

Yup it would be amazing to do

[@debisday1110]

Yep, that's what my son's and I are doing for now anyway. Not sure if this will work if one of the gets married. Maybe we'll try to buy a bigger house.

[@rhondashelly5680]

@@debisday1110 Yes when my husband and I bought our first home we built a two bedroom suite on the main level for his mother . As his father had recently passed away and she was wanting to sell their house and move into something smaller. We lived together harmoniously for over 16 yrs . Those were some of the best years of our lives together.

[@janeburke147]

Omg that would tip me over the edge.I’m completely opposite to what is left of my family,we argue & that’s after spending very little time together.It’s heaven just me & my dogs 🐕 I realise that some families get on fine but other people would rather live with strangers 😂👍🏻

[@andielliott7721]

BRAVO to you for standing up and speaking out against evil!

[@Commonmomhomeschooler]

We paid of our house two years ago and have zero other debt. All accomplished by age 35. We have 2 about to be 3 kids so our greatest expenses is our food bill, utilities, and taxes which is nothing really. We also stock up on food and always think ahead for hard times. Our monthly expenses are really so low. I feel so sad for all the people just starting in life buying these 500k houses. I would be so stressed if i had that payment.

[@kathyarmagost9265]

I’m 77 and never have I seen our Country in such a state it crazy

[@kimberlycera8695]

Starting today, Aldi is rolling back their prices to 2019 prices for the holidays.

[@leslieb4553]

Whaaat?! Heart emojis in my eyes!! It’s about time 🎊 🎉!!!!

[@louiseawelch8192]

𝑆𝑜 𝑖𝑠 𝑊𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑡, 𝐼'𝑚 𝑔𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑜 𝑏𝑢𝑦 𝑎 𝑓𝑒𝑤 𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑘𝑒𝑦 𝑏𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑧𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑚 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑠𝑜𝑢𝑝 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑤𝑖𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠. 𝑊𝑒 ℎ𝑎𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑃𝑜𝑙𝑎𝑟 𝑉𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑒𝑥 ℎ𝑖𝑡 𝑢𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑡 𝑡𝑤𝑜 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠. 𝑊𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑑𝑛'𝑡 𝑙𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑝𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟, 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑘 𝑔𝑜𝑜𝑑𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠, 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑛𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤 𝑤ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑒𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟.

[@chachab9239]

Aldi Did not tell it truly. Aldi had a low percentage of their items reduced.

[@sbemthhill7661]

Raised 10 children on no or small income using things you have shared. Out of debt and still learning at 60 yrs Praise the Lord!

[@shirleyhess7]

I've said this many times - I am 82 years old and the only way I ever "knew" there is/was a recession is the media kept harping on it. Of course, now facebook etc. plays a part. Be super-smart about who you listen to or what you watch in the media.

[@shirleyhess7]

I still remember that during WWII EVERTHING was rationed: very limited amounts - sugar, flour, meats, milk, (all foods), gasoline, tires, and on and on. "It's for our boys over there." We survived and stayed healthy or got healthy!

[@impishmisfits6960]

Good to know that you guys get paid more the longer we watch! I often turn on your videos and just let them play as Im cleaning the house LOL!!! .... Edited to add: My cat sits on the couch and watches you too -- Not even joking LOL!!

[@tngardener231]

Same! I’m making dinner.. play on!

[@eclairtreo]

Same here.

[@amymello7481]

Thanks Mom and Tawra! I've heard you say it all for years but I still need to hear it. The reminders are helpful. And Mom looks so radiant tonight, love the green poncho.

[@jillcooper172]

Thank you Amy that is so sweet of you to say that. I had been running around and in and out of the wind and wasn't sure how I was looking by the time we started. : ) : )

[@patriciamueller3680]

you are in for a surprised very soon at what is about to happen, be prepared for shocks to come!, bad things are going to be revealed. dont forget God wins and he is here for us all!

[@jamee6]

Close to 100% of what we buy has increased in price and we've always used generic brands. Some things have doubled. So, for sure, our food costs have gone up...And gas, and electricity and trash pickup...

[@suzieflotte1349]

I have 2 credit cards. Amazon and CareCredit. Both are 0% as long as I pay them off in the time frame. CareCredit is for my Emotional Support Animal, vet bill. I don't charge unless I have to. Otherwise, I wait until I can afford the items! I so appreciate your videos. I'm disabled with Cerebral Palsy and I'm on disability. Back in 1982, I was getting $161 a month. I made it work.

[@teresaford8906]

Let’s be real here. Everyone knows inflation is much higher than 8% I don’t open my mouth like a baby bird and swallow what the government or the news tells me. I’m quite able to do my math and it’s not adding up. However, no matter how tight things get, you’re going to be just fine if you go into it debt free and knowing the difference between wants and needs. Good show, once again, ladies

[@taravoda2338]

Tawra, use the water from your new rain barrel to wash your clothes. I have rain barrels on my garden shed that provide enough water for my vegetable garden. No hauling required.

[@rosemarie741]

I enjoy hearing Jill express herself, she has a soft approach. Thank you both for all the good information. I don't have any debts and I'm retired, but I still wonder what to do about getting money out of the bank or just leaving it in there. It's not anything huge, but I don't want to lose it.

[@cherylT321]

I’ve been slowly pulling my money out of the banks and saving it in a fire proof lock box!

[@rhondawiggins5728]

You are not going to lose it.

[@ms.rprovinse7940]

@@rhondawiggins5728 Sounds good... I've been hearing that with the QFS system under Nesara, it is already keeping track of the amount of money we have, and the amount we SHOULD have, so they're tracking in order to make certain we get the correct amount from the banks or credit union.

[@lindaholland1083]

I have my aunt's depression cookbook I love it. She and my parents all lived through the depression. I learned a lot from them. My mother had a big addiction to credit cards. That's why I don't have one.

[@kathyrobbins6668]

Heater continued: I have health problems and my house is total electric and even though I live in a forest, I do not have a wood source. Home owners insurance charges an excessive amount if you have fire place or wood stove. I keep thermostat at 55 degrees.

[@sandrahansen83]

In the 1930s the stock market took 3 years to go down 90% and 25 years till 1954 to get back to what it was. Melbourne Australia

[@kerrygrace23]

I think you are both so wise! Thank you for your help in teaching finance, grocery shopping, cooking, character building, discipline, politics. I am so grateful!

[@lindaholland1083]

When my 36year old daughter was a baby she had diaper rash really bad. I took her to an old country doctor. He said that it was caused from acid in her urine. He said to give her 4oz of water with a eighth tsp. of baking soda everyday. In a week her bottom was clear. There are so many ways to use baking soda.

[@colleenmadden1306]

Thank God...we are about 5 months away from being debt free!

[@dkaysette]

I received your GF cookbook and made some bread. It is VERY GOOD. I sliced it and bagged in portions for my freezer. The 1 & 2 I have in E version, but will be ordering those soon, too. I love how the print book can lay open! Your advice is so good and I wish we had downsized earlier because health problems forced us into early retirement. Now, it is so difficult to keep up with our home/yard maintenance. If only we'd have planned better for unexpected health crises. Now, we watch young homesteaders who are doing whatever it takes for them to live within their means and think they are being so wise! Also, can't wait to try your turkey recipe. The last 2 years, I canned the leftover turkey before Thanksgiving day was even over. I cleaned the turkey bones off, placing the meat in pint jars, poured boiling broth over them and popped them in the canner. Then, I placed the turkey bones in slow cooker and made more bone broth with it! Anything leftover or any produce that looks like its days are numbered, I dehydrate, freeze or can now. We have come to love soups and casseroles. The things you say about counting the real cost in having the mom work are true, too. We raised 8 kids, determined to keep me home supervising, cooking, cleaning and teaching them. There is no doubt in my mind that I saved more money by being home cooking from scratch, working in our garden, feeding the chickens, cleaning deer, rabbits, baking bread and processing our own food. Just like you, I would shop garage sales, thrift stores, bargain bins/sales. If I found good buys but something little was wrong with the clothing, I took it home and mended them, put the missing buttons on, even replaced zippers on brand name clothes that I got from bins for a dollar. It was SO WORTH it! For me, the challenge was amazing and exciting! To this day, I still have the same satisfactory thrill in learning a new way to save money or re-purpose something. Also, nearly all of our furniture were 2nd hand or even "dump" finds. When you were talking about bugs I thought I should share that I have never brought home any vermin or bugs either. I would put the item in our carport, spray it with insecticide and then I would spray everything inside and out with a spray bottle filled with peroxide. To this day, I've never failed to remove a single stain. We once got a very expensive mattress free 2nd hand that had an obvious urine stain. I sprayed it thoroughly with peroxide and left it out in the sun for a couple of days. The stain never ever reappeared and to this day, still looks like new. Once, we moved in a house that had a couple of rooms that had water stains on the ceilings from when the house had a leaking roof. The roof had been repaired, but we thought we may have to replace the drywall ceilings. Instead, I had the idea to put peroxide in our weed sprayer and spray those deeply dark water stained ceilings. To our amazement, the stains went completely away after 2 applications! In our home we have never had to repaint our white ceilings because I vacuum them and give them a good peroxide spray! Someone once left the window open and got a water stain on some nice curtains. Again, the peroxide applications completely saved them. Once, I got an antique dining room buffet that was completely in pcs. After looking it over carefully, I was pretty sure all of the broken pcs were there and offered the people $5 for it. When I got home, I used wood glue and completely rebuilt it, drawers and all. I still have it to this day. We took some stuff to the dump one time and while there, I spotted a solid old-timey roll-a-way bed with casters like my Grandma used to have in her upstairs. It had no mattress and was rusty, but the casters were still on it. My husband didn't really want to take it home, but I insisted. The next day, while he was at work, I cleaned all the rust off with Brillo pads, hosed it down, put WD-40 on the casters, and spray painted the entire thing with black Rustoleum paint. That was 30 years ago, and that bed remains the favored choice as a guest bed! For the mattress, I simply took several egg shell pads and memory foam pads and slipped them into an allergy mattress cover for the mattress. It is the most comfortable bed in this house and neatly folds up when not in use. I could go on and on, but it's so wonderful to listen to all of you because you are "like-minded" folks who love the Lord and believe that He honors good stewardship. I appreciate all of you! As for southern heat and humidity, I am with you on that. I was raised up in Northern Ohio, but after marriage moved to Phoenix, then to a hot, humid southern state. It's NOT EASY. The thing we have not been able to do is turn our AC as high as 78. Other than that, if people get cold at our house in the winter, we say "put some clothes and warm socks on." I have a beautiful throw blanket or quilt on every chair and couch! Keep up the good videos because your information is wonderful! I'm always saying "We were homesteaders and thrifters back when it wasn't cool" so we always watch real folks and homesteaders on TV. Everything else is just a total bore.

[@joanncole9603]

Loved reading your comments, I admire your resourceful attitude. Could learn a lot from you. BLESS YOU 🌹

[@louiseawelch8192]

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒂𝒏 𝒆𝒙𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒖𝒑 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒖𝒎𝒑. 𝑮𝒐𝒅 𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖.

[@abhagauri9381]

Now I have more knowledge about personal finance. I just subscribed to your channel. Big ups to everyone working effortlessly trying to earn a living while building wealth in this recession. I’m 44 and my husband is 50 we are both retired being financial independent, no debts. Currently living smart and frugal with our money. Saving and investing lifestyle in the financial market made it possible for us this early even till now we earn monthly through passive income...

[@trishaporte]

I have been brushing my teeth with baking soda, fine sea salt and hydrogen peroxide made into a paste for years. All three ingredients I always have on hand, so no need for buying toothpaste.

[@dnp1776]

Me too! You make me happy. My dentist's are always a bit surprised I have white teeth no cavities & getting older. They still try pushing fluoride poison paste.

[@debdoughty7694]

At our Kroger in Kentucky 18 count eggs are $1.99 with the weekly digital deals

[@questionasker1749]

Also in Kentucky, I bought 8 bags of shredded cheese for $1.79 each. Dehydrator starts today!🙏😉🌹

[@debrakoon4412]

I love your show. I have your first book and penny pinching book, I wish yall a great Christmas. I am a widow.I lost my husband in 2014.Im glad you share lots of things that help people.

[@RebeccaShepherd]

Would love to see a video from you specifically on money going fully digital and your opinion to survive it coming.

[@doriepennington9848]

I hope I have time, but I just ordered the #1 cook book and plan to add #2 next month. Been watching you guys for a long time, keep up the great work!

[@christiehedges7552]

Enjoyed your video and agree with you on most points. One thing I differ about is the budget. I agree that a strict budget can be difficult just like a strict diet, however I started using a flexible budget several years ago and it was a real eye opener for me. It made me really pay attention to where my money was going. So for that purpose I think budgeting is good. Thanks for all you do! God bless!

[@kimwilliams1284]

Don't dismiss the small mom and pop grocery stores. I live in a very small town and our grocery store is extremely expensive but they usually have an extremely good deal on some type of meat every week. this week they had a case sale on boneless skinless chicken breast. $55 for 40 pounds. That's only $1.38 per pound. I bought 2 cases.

[@emmavic5ify]

Tawara so appreciative of u sounding the cbdc alarm. I have seen that on thr chinese digital yen there is an expiry date for usage, u wont b able to save money or it ll expire. This is frightening road we are going down.

[@angelakeeley8046]

From what I am going through right now, we are waiting on a new furnace in Michigan, blankets are very important. We made micro climates within the house . It is keeping an interior room warm , as well as sleeping . We also put blankets on the mattress and blankets on top . Helps very much.

[@Mysfit_Oasis]

Im debt free. I live in a 5th wheel, and just bought 5 acres off grid land. I have no car payment, no mortgage, and im raising my own food. only thing im missing is the well.... For the majority of my adult life i felt like less then sucessful... but now im set for the depression with less pain then most will go threw

[@kathleenj1158]

You guys are very interesting in a positive way. ☺🙏🙋‍♀️

[@dianewristen]

I LOVE YOUR CANDOR. I AGREE ABOUT NOT LISTENING TO NEWS...EVERYBODY HAS AN OPINION. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HOURS OF RESEARCH.

[@debdoughty7694]

I just saw an ad preview for the Kroger sale starting November 11. Turkey is 69 cents a pound or 49 cents after the digital coupon. Limit one with an additional $25 dollar purchase.

[@simplefaithanddaisies]

over 15 years ago i put everything on power strips and we turn off from the strip and i watched my electric bill drop by $50 a month! we still do this. (when things are pulled into main, even when off they still pull power, but power strips stop that for you). Tawra, I can't do grains, so our family has been off since January and don't miss it. I know you probably wont do this but I get the egglife plain tortilla wraps (yellow package) and cut into noodles and put in recipes. We've had chicken broccoli alfredo and spaghetti and today we made your hamburger helper (i cut into broad noodles) and used it and OMG its sooo good! **The key to this is allow the noodles to marinate (simmer) in whatever sauce you are using. After making all in skillet, i put in egglife noodles strips and tossed and simmer in sauce for 15min. (Don't knock it til ya try it!) My teen son now wants that in our meal rotation! Thanks again for all the encouragement, advise and laughs! Hugs!

[@seanpenrod]

I paid off most of my credit cards. I have 3 to go. It may take me a little bit, but I will do it even though I'm on medical leave from work.

[@tammygreen7180]

I could listen to you all everyday. Who needs TV. Can't wait until tomorrow to watch your show 🤗

[@sarinaballi2007]

Agreed!!! Love them!❤

[@Rosabel718]

Your laundry video was hilarious 😂! I enjoyed it so much but still understood the message!👍🏽

[@valeriekennedy6373]

Will not be able to pay mortgage off before things go crazy. Husband had cancer and was out of work for a year. Doing good now. No pay so used all of savings plus my check. I cannot work now for heart condition so retired. I do everything possible to save. I am trying to pick up things to try to get ready before everything happens. If we lose things we do have a plan. I just have to trust on the Lord to help see us through. We have no credit card debt or car payments. We do have a big garden and I put up what I can. I watch you guys all the time an have your books.

[@joyjohns5059]

Dont wash clothes in creek dont use bathroom in creek that's how cholera typhoid dysentery tuberculosis all those get things started with dirty water

[@dianag4025]

Steam the couch before you bring furniture in the house.

[@lj2070]

I am building an emergency fund, an additional savings fund, I am prepping a veggie garden to grow my own stuff, Brand new 2023 budget. No debt. learning to make breads and jams and stuff from scratch. Not sure what else I should be doing, I pay rent.

[@cl7241]

And remember it’s okay to just cooks some eggs and rice for dinner a couple nights a week! We have stopped buying beef and a lot of meat and have been using eggs! Also we’ve been eating a lot cream of wheat and we can afford to buy food! So many can’t right now. It’s a mindset to spend less than you have! ALSO…one cooked whole chicken can make many meals. Chicken enchiladas/ chicken salad/soup/etc…

[@bluebelle9572]

Exactly. There were many nights I had 1/2 can of black beans warmed up with salt and pepper. Or a serving of cous cous. Breakfast for supper is ❤️

[@sandybrenda3226]

Great video, thankful to be out of debt especially since I am in a medical crisis requiring 4 more months of treatment. I just completed 28 radiation treatments and 39 days of 24/7 chemo pump .I have a well stocked pantry and freezer. I had some time to prepare before my treatment plan. I used that time to make ahead some meals. So happy that I have been heeding your advice.For those that don't see the need to prepare just remember anyone can get the Big C diagnosis at any time. This can create a financial crisis right along with the health crisis.if you are not prepared.

[@anybenfotiamine1728]

I allow myself to cry. It releases chemicals in our bodies that help heal us. But then sometimes I say out loud, like you, “OK, no more crying”, lest I be caught in its loop. And then I seal it with a “nope, I’m done”, if the feeling persists so do I. Too much crying is counter productive. 😊. Don’t lie down in the den of sorrows. It’s a trap.

[@impishmisfits6960]

"Thats just Ridiculous" and "Tawra's Tightwad Tuesdays" will go down in history as the only common sense reality tv ever aired!!!! LOL Love it ^_^

[@susangray45]

Jill, you really are a good person. I enjoy you so much 🌺

[@leslieb4553]

I recently heard how we were taught to use the word “ inflation “ in our everyday conversations?! Wow! They get dummer every day !

[@kathyrobbins6668]

Most farmers during the dust bowl lost their farms that were paid for because they didn't have the means to pay property taxes.

[@maggiemascy658]

I just love listening to you two and you give great advice. I live in Ottawa and the convoy was an exceptional case. I don't think I'll ever forget the sight of the downtown being taken over by a lot of these characters. I saw guys getting drunk in an inflatable hot tub in the middle of a downtown street, total insanity lol

[@valerielyle5721]

I love you dear. If I only had my daughter love me as much as you love your mom. It would be a blessing. I live alone. My house is paid off. No car payment. Only 1 credit card. And I have a small amount to pay off. I have been preparing for years. This allows me to help others. My youngest son is the only one that learned from me. The 3 oldest have been blind. I garden, have chickens and have retained knowledge from my grandmother. I just turned 65 this year. Disabled. I raised children in crisis for 15 years. Funny they love me more than the 3.

[@deloresfishwick594]

If you can't afford a pet, if there's a animal shelter near they are usually desperate for dog walkers and other helpers.

[@christhompson7558]

You're so welcome for the gnome card, I'm glad you liked it! I've been dairy free and grain free (except for my nightly popcorn) for several years and it does help with autoimmune issues. I recently bought some tortillas made with almond flour which were good but they were so dang expensive. Please share if you come up with some good grain free recipes. Based on your reaction I'm not even going to attempt those muffins! 🤣🤣🤣

[@Mysfit_Oasis]

I live on 980$ A MONTH SSI. i LIVE IN A 5TH WHEEL, and now own 5 acres. I feed my animals on that 980$ a month... including 12-15 bales of hay a month..... yes its possible

[@alyssacampbell1958]

The lady thinking about getting a cat- call the local shelter and ask about fostering a cat. They pay for food and vet bills, you just care for the animal- once their cages are full then they kill them. Please let people know about fostering animals, it saves their life. Thank you 😊. Since April of 2020 I have taken in and fixed 10 cats, 1 was pregnant and very skinny

[@lucilledinant1890]

Went to market. Iceberg lettuce was $5.89 a head. Talked to the produce man n he said we haven't seen anything yet!

[@shalynn2577]

My goodness! It's only 2.99 here.

[@eamer6029]

I have started buying cucumber instead ..

[@concerned456]

debt free as soon as the bank opens monday and restocking pantry was able to help a family out because I had it stocked

[@lovenotes5299]

U p North from 1968 -70's things were upset all the time- assasinations, from gas prices, food, power outages, water shortages

[@jamessmith2668]

As far as owning your own home you never really own it because of property taxes and as the old saying goes you can't fight city hall

[@dianag4025]

I think your purchases are great deals.

[@jessicaquiroz7178]

I still owe $40,000 on my mortgage. Here in Louisiana, our Homeowner Insurance is going up next year. I don’t know how we are going to do it but I have faith that God will help us.

[@tawnaparko3388]

First don't panick. We rounded up to the next multiple of 50 on our morgage when we could. If there is an emergency expense we would not pay the extra on the mortgage but no luxuries only needs. We did also keep a small emergency fund even though we had debt.

[@pinklilac7]

I'm stunned you don't cut your own hair....both with time and money savings. So many great youtube videos on cutting it yourself. In all honesty got myself a decent pair of scissors from amazon (during prime day) as I do feel makes a difference from dollar tree scissors and do my own hair and really don't notice a huge difference from that and paying $50 or whatever to get it done as I used to.

[@leslieb4553]

I cut my own In between a pro cut- and that is only around $20

[@eamer6029]

Get a professional pair of scissors...I did around 20 years ago,trim that boy hair over the ears,,..mine just pull all straight in front of face with left hand,a few inches out eye level,cut about an inch off...read that in a teen magazine about 35 years ago..it works for me. Occasionally get a professional trim to get some layers in back and bulk off

[@sherrieangel]

I have 4 lights across mirror over sink and 2 lights in ceiling. I unscewed 3 of them. My electric bill was $33.45 for month. Use ceiling fan.

[@thelastminmom5251]

Debt is the worst. I wish I had none. It’s so hard

[@dixiebell3585]

PLEASE don't recommend baking soda for tooth paste. It can damage tooth enamel (as was my case) caused extreme tooth sensitivity. Otherwise great video. Maybe PART if the reason for digital is so many people get benefits and work under the table not pay taxes. That said where or what does one keep for grid down emergency fund?

[@greatgrandma8693]

I saved for years and bought my house with cash . I don't have credit cards . I don't have a car . My father taught us never to get credit cards and loans . If you want something then save up for it . Because stuff happens in life . To take 10% out of your pay check put it in savings before spending anything .

[@debdoughty7694]

I also buy the reames noodles i thnk they taste just like my mom's homemade noodles. I cook them in turkey broth at Thanksgiving

[@GoodThingsEtc]

correction ladies, 29% and yes i hollard for help but no bank would help even with all those commercials promising to help! Proud to say, i got out of debt! Not looking foward to digital currancy at all! Gratitude to my mom when she passed, i was able to get a car paid off! You ladies rock! fyi, Floyd Virgina taxes everything you own! As for bed bugs, you can buy from select people on face book, or other places and check your furniture purchases. You can find great deals shopping in the better neighborhoods that are cleaner and safer!

[@alycemaloney2982]

I know this chat is over, but my question is what we should do with money we have already saved in savings before they switch to digital cash? I am out of debt & have saved $20,000+ in my savings. Is it better to invest in a piece of property so I don't have to pay rent? I pay lot rent at a mobile home park.

[@marklucas5921]

I make mock apple crisp with zucchini grain free with nuts sunflower seed and shredded coconut. I use apple extract in the zucchini tastes delicious.

[@debbykidd9813]

Maybe a better term would be spending plan? You plan, but can adjust as needed based on the current circumstance. I BUDGET $400 for groceries. Sometimes I use $250, and that rolls to the next month. Sometimes I use $800 and have to pull from something else. But I normally economize the next month to make up. But, on average it's about $400. I have a separate stock up budget line item as well so that doesn't come out of the grocery budget.

[@andreaarias2085]

Stocking up on spices, tea, coffee, canned goods at a bargain outlet store. Prices are wonderful!

[@LilCraftyNook]

Like Dave Ramsey always says "Live like no one else, and one day you can live like no one else!" It is incredible to me that people buy things without thinking about it!!? Does anyone even look at receipts as they are given to them in the stores anymore?? Cutting back can become a good habit very quickly if you let it. What is it with parents these days who don't want to help their kids learn to deal with disappointment?? (I'm speaking about my two youngest grandkids) Life is not about always getting what you want and always being happy!!!???

[@theresagray2870]

Got my dinning on a dime cookbook 2 today I really enjoy both books Thanks for a great job

[@nadinefontaine5758]

You're all sooo interesting...makes my think of the way Southerners say Bless your heart, can mean more than it appears.

[@nadinefontaine5758]

Course I do think you're interesting and my favorite youtubers to watch!

[@beverlyjabbari948]

God truly blessed me someone gave me a double wide mobile home for free so I went from paying $1400 a month rent on a duplex to $575 a month for a lot rent and I own the home I’m in Fort Collins Colorado what part of Wyoming are you in we’re practically neighbors

[@agvision09]

During the great depression was food on the shelves in the market or no money to buy it?

[@joycenagy3140]

Good question.

[@agvision09]

@@GrannyLinn Really! We're so spoiled and this is why we are where we are. This is the evolution of AMerica: From bondage to spiritual faith; From spiritual faith to great courage; From courage to liberty; From liberty to abundance; From abundance to selfishness; From selfishness to apathy; From apathy to dependence; From dependence back into bondage.” God bless everyone as we grow faith in God again to get out of bondage.