HOW TO USE YOUR KITCHEN TO FIGHT INFLATION! Zero Food Waste! Frugal Living!

[@ladycase2]

Back in 2002 my mother was battling cancer and I took over her bill paying and shopping. I was shocked to discover how little she was surviving on. She lived in subsidized senior housing but had less than $100.00 each month to pay for all of her other expenses including pills, basic cable, food and transportation. It is good to remember that no one is giving our seniors any extra money just because of inflation and they will often have to do without. Find ways to help them without even mentioning that they may "need" a bit extra. A loaf of bread, a small casserole even some sweet treats. Many of them are too proud to ask for help but we can give it to them in such a way that we do not insult them. You are such a help during these times when everything is so darn expensive. Thank you! P.S. Now I am a senior. I just realized that...haaaaa!!!!!

[@nevermind7253]

AMEN My mom was the same, and we used to make extra food and make frozen meals to bring to her and my father in law

[@kittmiller2212]

I'm 75, I so understand your dear late mothers situation, It maddens me that more programs are not available for seniors, I don't qualify for senior snap because they used unrealistic figures back in 1964 when the program was instituted. Homeowners taxes should be cancelled at 62 but they are not, every senior should qualify for meals on wheels, however meals on wheels are not available in my state, I never thought I'd be broke in my retirement but I had preexisting conditions and I had 400,000 worth of lung surgery in 2004 which I had to pay in full. So in 2004 I had to apply for social security disability. The food bank is 30 miles round trip, you have to first go to a place in town and fill out paperwork that's a $30.00 cab ride and the foodbank is a $70. cab ride and I have food allergies and they don't have a $100 worth of food I can eat with severe food allergies, our country doesn't care about seniors. I'm so sorry your mother had such a hard time.

[@beverlybrown297]

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[@helenmak5663]

What a great reminder to honor the seniors! They can’t eat big servings, so it’s good to give them servings of different varieties and desserts if they can have.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Mary thank you so much for bringing this up! So appreciated!

[@mariashakesthetree9644]

My neighbor are elderly couple, My family always help them. We all make sure they have plenty of food to eat and my kids gives them rides to Where they need to go. She had apples and my daughter turn apples into Apple mini bites and apple pie. We taken their leftovers and made casseroles and different healthy foods. We look out for our neighbors.

[@judymcpheron5955]

I love this. 💗💗💗

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Maria that is so wonderful!

[@Sedijoalos51]

You and your family are wonderful

[@janetdonahue7786]

That is so nice

[@heatheradams3677]

I am a teacher that loves to bake. I seem to have the extra time in the summer so this summer I challenged myself to find items that were just sitting in my pantry not being used as the basis for desserts. Just some examples - the last 1/4 cup of molasses sitting in there turned into chewy molasses cookies. Oatmeal packets became muffins and cookies. The last bit of marshmallow fluff transformed into flutternutter cookies. Instant chocolate pudding and leftover graham crackers became chocolate pie. It was so much fun and so satisfying to not waste the items that no one was touching anymore. And the family loved everything!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

I agree! Zero food waste recipes are the best!

[@cindysams9832]

You can light that candle with no problem. I've made those with Christmas transfers from Dollar Tree to give as part of a gift.

[@nevermind7253]

FYI You can make stewed tomatoes in the crock pot as well. Chop any tomatoes, sliced onions, any herb's you like fresh is best by dry is fine, olive oil and cook until onions are soft. I bagged them in serving sizes and froze them. OMG In winter, a bag over some inexpensive chicken and bake.... It was the best thing ever!

[@judymcpheron5955]

What a great idea! I can't always find the brand I like. I already have the crock so I must try this! Thanks for your recipe!

[@bonniebrown1305]

My tomatoes ripen at varying times so this will be a great way t preserve them for winter usage! Thanks!

[@edithjohnson6835]

I buy a jar of pickled beets at the grocery store, I eat them fairly quick. After they are gone, I boil eggs , peel them and place them in the pickle juice. After a day, I take the eggs and slice them and surround my salad with them. They are delicious and very pretty. I keep the eggs up to four days in the jar. ☺️

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much for sharing! 😊

[@future.homesteader]

To make your own pickled beets just take a can of beets, strain off the liquid & save. Take equal amounts of beet liquid, apple cider vinegar & sugar & bring to a boil stirring to dissolve the sugar. Add pieces of cinnamon sticks & cloves if you want them spiced. Pour over the beets, cover & store in the fridge. It's also good with sliced onions in it.

[@kimmyers7583]

I make the best chicken salad! I add chopped pecans, chopped red grapes, diced red onions, celery, hard boiled eggs, chopped chicken, mayonnaise, mustard, dill relish, salt and pepper!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Sounds great! Yum!

[@rochellethundercloud346]

I made a super frugal ,hearty meal. took one bag unseasoned steak fries,cooked in the oven,added leftover taco dip,black olives and shredded cheese. super easy,hearty,economical.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh yum! So great!

[@rochellethundercloud346]

also,if you're going to use your oven,fill it,so it's not always running . in hot weather,use a crock,insta,or slow cooker. use the air fryer toaster oven these won't make your home hotter than it is already. bills. call and find out off peak hours,and take advantage. budget plan you can get discounted rates on utilities low income veteran disabled senior citizen. do not be afraid to ask. if you do not have black out curtains,use old blankets. lowers heating by blocking drafts,and keeps homes cool by minimizing blazing sun. clean appliances,vents,etc so they run properly

[@mrskimmieg]

Granola in the crockpot…who knew?!? What size crockpot did you use? Definitely trying this, 😊 Funny story….My car battery gave up the ghost this week. (That’s not the funny part. 😂). Thankfully I had the paperwork on the previously purchased one which documented I was eligible for a prorated price on the new one. It reminded me of one of your previous videos. When I saw on my bill the I had saved $85 on my new battery, my first thought was “Emmy would be so proud.” 😊 Hope you have a good weekend!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY!! Kimberly I am proud! Good for you! Mine is a 7 quart!

[@memorysmaid9551]

I started using that idea of putting leftovers front and center in the fridge on the top shelf about 9 months ago, and it is really helping to curb food waste. Just today for lunch we had a leftover smorgasbord to clear out the top shelf in preparation for the cooking I will do for the weekend. Thankfully, my husband doesn't mind eating leftovers, so that helps.

[@juliatepe5760]

My hubby willingly eats leftovers too, even if it's rather odd combinations. I'm putting away the red, white, blue decor a bit at a time, and have an "apple theme" displayed now. Real fall items are displayed a week after Labor Day. Cute candle! May try the granola recipe.

[@luanngates4982]

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[@nevermind7253]

Our housing community has a bunch of tall grasses growing everywhere and some things that look like wheat as well. I asked if I could cut a few pieces and they agreed. I took an old glass vase and just rubber banded them... Spraying them with hairspray so they don't shed a huge mess everywhere and they are so beautiful on our table and will dry and last a long time! Instant Fall 🌾🌿

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Love that! Sounds lovely!

[@t.g.7180]

I used to do that ages ago. You can spray roses with hair spray too. I literally still have some from 20 years ago.

[@greenfoxgaming6721]

Excellent timing for the current economic stressors.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

I think so too!

[@lavieestduresansconfiture4939]

We love pasta with a cold sauce and we add some leaves of rucola (rocket?) to it. I make home made pesto out of nearly every leaves I can get. Greens of carrots with almonds, greens of radish with hazelnuts, rucola leaves with pistacchio. I add some yeast flakes for the cheesy taste, salt and pepper and our own olive oil. No one can afford pine seeds. The leaves of young beetroot go right into the salad, the cooked stems are served with a bechiamella sauce. Older leaves are cooked and used like spinach in dhals, in spring rolls, in tortillas.

[@carolelavoie3898]

Roquette

[@merrylmarsh9037]

Just Lso wanted to say A Big Thanks to Paul for jumping in and getting totally involved

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, he's a great taste tester!

[@merrylmarsh9037]

Emmy and Paul, you have made so many friends all over the world. We look forward to coming "to your home" for a natter and a get together. Thanks for another inspiring video.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes we have and we are so blessed because of it! Thanks so much! 😊

[@sherlynpatterson4304]

I elevate food by putting it in the fancy crystal serving dishes that are usually reserved for holidays.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Love that!

[@Lorreyla]

When I have an abundance of tomatoes small and large I puree them in a blender until the skins and seeds are pulverized. I bag the puree and freeze. Take some out in the winter as a base for tomato soup and the taste is nothing like canned soup...so fresh. Just add a little dairy and some seasonings and its the best thing ever, especially after cleaning up snow. The cherry type also make make great dried tomatoes in a dehydrator. You can even powder the dried tomatoes in a coffee grinder and the tomato powder has a stronger concentrated taste and works like tomato paste in cooking. You can often get dehydrators cheap and they are worth the price, even new, for drying extra produce, herbs and even fruit purees for fruit leather.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks for all the info!

[@afrugallittlelife]

I have a little container garden in my townhome and my peppers are starting to flower ☺️ I’m so excited to see if anything grows 🫑🥒🌶🌿

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY!! That's wonderful!

[@mangopuppybaby]

I just ran out of granola and added it to my grocery list. Now I don’t need to buy it bc I have all these ingredients on hand! You are so creative and never cease to amaze me.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So kind...Thanks so much! 😊

[@shawna620]

I usually don't decorate for fall. Sometimes a gourd or small pumpkin if the price is right.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Keep it simple!

[@sabrinadevol1210]

It was a chilly, overcast day here in central Indiana - a great day for staying inside! I decided to go through my chest freezer to organize and make a list of what items I have. My freezer is so full of vegetables, fruit, meat, bread, butter, milk, flour, and soup! I honestly didn't realize how much was in there! I will plan my meals around what needs to be used up first. I plan to do a no-spend month in December and January, only purchasing essentials. Thank you for all the suggestions, positivity, and encouragement! I absolutely love your channel!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so very much Sabrina! We need to organize a bunch of stuff as well!

[@danaharris5446]

I am so grateful for both of you. I look forward to each and every video.🌻

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh Dana thanks so much! 😊

[@carolynm9798]

I have been making fried rice with bacon and leftover vegetables that have been tossed in the freezer. With bacon, garlic and ginger we can make a recipe that keeps us from spending $34 at our local Chinese restaurant! I knit apples from scrap yarn for September and pumpkins for October for decor! Got the stuffing free from my Buy Nothing group!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great ideas Carolyn!

[@ShannonReed730]

The idea of a designated space in the fridge for leftovers is so good! Definitely going to try that as a part of our ongoing efforts to minimize food waste. 👍

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, it's really helpful!

[@jenniferwang3489]

I've not done granola in the crockpot. We don't do a lot of granola in my house. But at the holidays (they'll be here soon!!!) I like to make Chex mix in the crock pot. You have to stir it every half hour too. But it is so worth it. I make it and put it in gallon baggies after cooling and then my kids dig in. As long as they don't drag it all over the house, I'm happy to let them eat it because it's relatively healthy.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Love Chex mix! Great idea!

[@FrugalForty]

I have a small dry erase board on the fridge. It’s for writing down leftovers- As they get eaten they come off, if they go in they get written down. Easy peasy and another option to keep track of leftovers!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Love that! So smart!

[@paulacostello6912]

I don't decorate except for Christmas but I strongly agree with your thoughts on let's keep the seasons where they should be. If it's still summer, don't decorate for fall. If it's not even December yet, don't decorate for Christmas. As for the seniors and others in need in our lives, I think those who have should make a double batch and bring the second part to those who haven't. As someone else referred to, it's not just a question of using the food bank, it's a question of can someone even get there? We need to keep an eye out for each other. Not everyone (myself included) has helpful kids to rely on.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So very true! Thank you!

[@jacquelinejordan1588]

Fantastic video. Thank you and Paul for all of your time and efforts.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

You are so welcome! Thanks so much! 😊

[@jane6517]

That blue bowl would look great with sand and shells in it. The blue would be the waves. Lol

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Lovely idea!

[@jeannel1065]

The granola looks great.. During summer, I place my crockpot or dehydrator on a table on my deck and set my phone timer to remember to check on it. It’s 96 degrees now (4:20 pm PDT). I really enjoy eating meals made from fresh garden bounty.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh we do too!

[@GratefulGma08]

I decorate for fall in October. I elevate my pasta with broccoli, mushrooms and my homemade Alfredo sauce. Another wonderful video! Happy Friday

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh yes! So good!

[@mysteryreader1]

Hi guys! Hi Dixie and kitty. I’m drinking a lovely cup of tea while watching. I look forward to your vids. It’s like visiting old friends. You always seem so happy to see us. That’s nice. I’m teaching myself to cook more so your simple recipes help. You guys stay safe. See ya next video.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Lovely comment! Thanks so much! 😊

[@mysteryreader1]

@@FrugalMoneySaver ❤️

[@maureenmiaullis6427]

I have zero food waste. What we do not finish and won't eat, we give to tje chickens. They love it.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That's the best!

[@katherinetyrrell8810]

My favorite humble meal is baked potato soup. I always make a huge pot and share with my elderly mother and neighbors. Mmmmm -- comfort food. :)

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Sounds great!

[@kimbesore3401]

We use leftover white rice, reheat it in a little milk, add a bit of brown sugar and cinnamon, and use it as a dessert. It's delicious, and cheap! I won't decorate for fall until mid to late September. I start out with plain pumpkins and fall leaves, then about 10 days before Halloween, I'll add in a few faux Jack-O-Lanterns, then take those away, and add in a few turkeys for Thanksgiving. I try to not have a LOT to take down and put up each holiday, but I do acknowledge the different holidays.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

We do the same Kim!

[@susanrobinson408]

Emmy, Paul, and Dixie Belle!! The highlights of Fridays!! Emmy, did I miss if you ever shared what your career was? You seem like you would have been in education because you are such an easy teacher! Have you tried the Pumpkin Pie spice from Trader Joe's? It is beyond amazing!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, I was a teacher! I taught computer technology in a local elementary school for years!

[@paulinegagne-bertrand9871]

Thank you for the fresh tomato sauce recipe. I too have an abundance of cherry tomatoes. Have a great day and stay safe.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

It is soooo good!

[@joycegonzales4994]

Those peppers in vinegar should last in the fridge much longer,even up to a half a year because of the vinegar

[@bobfrombobville5897]

We live in Arizona and I have started to use my crockpot to cook and keep the house cool… so I have been making bread in our crockpot 👍🏼. This is a great idea!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh I will look into that! Thanks!

[@kevinatkinsakaklove1535]

Hi guys you inspire me so much to keep being frugal God bless you and your family my friends have a great day be safe blessings 👍😊🌎❤️👏🏻✝️🇺🇸

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much! 😊 God bless you as well!

[@jonnaborosky8836]

I take jarred grape leaves, set up a sort of little "factory," add the spices and flavors I like to rice, and make them into stuffed grape leaves. I'm vegan (most of the year, and vegetarian the rest of the time). I take salmon and elevate it with lemon, butter, olive oil, salt and pepper, and dill. Probably most people do the same thing. I take carrots and cook them in a combination of crushed tomatoes, olive oil plus a lighter oil--like vegetable oil, onions, garlic, celery and parsley. It's the only way I can eat cooked carrots. You can leave the garlic out and it's still delicately scrumptious! I cook green beans in the same flavorings at times, and sometimes add potatoes to that. 😊❤

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

All of those sound amazing! Thanks so much! 😊

[@lindastrous5243]

Buy the pint jars of apple cider heat the vinegar. Put garlic and whatever herb you prefer in the same vinegar bottle you just emptied. I have used rosemary, basil or even parsley. Pour the vinegar back in the jar and you have made your own herb vinegar. Minimum cost.

[@glendagonzalez2469]

If you add a little bit of raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar with the mother and allow it to sit on the counter at room temperature for a couple of hours it becomes more of a ferment than a pickled vegetable and is a probiotic. It will last weeks in the refrigerator. I do that with all my pickled vegetables.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks for the advice.

[@lacanaubay]

Hello from France. I'm zero waste way of life. I'm doing everything from starch, from the washing up liquid, soap ... I do not by transformed things. So it's economical, veggies, starch, butter, meat, fish and eggs. Even vinegar is home made. That's not only for money but even for health. Prices are growing. Vegetables who used to be cheap in Europe have increase to price I have ever seen in my life so you have to find where it's cheap and it's not on the supermarket but in open-air market . You have to see the producer. Better for health better for you better for the planet and you bank account. Cheers

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So true! Thanks for sharing!

[@deborahdecker8504]

Hi, Emmy and Paul. The granola looks delicious. My dehydrator is getting a work out right now. I'm working on my second quart of dried basil right now. I've also got a pint of dried chives, dried mint, and hot peppers to make chili flakes with, and dried cherry tomaoes, that are just like sun dried, you get at the store. Spices are so expensive to buy, and I've got all of this from plants from my container garden. Your correct when you said containers are the way to go. I enjoy your channel! Keep up the good work

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@roseannbradley3724]

Way to go Deborah! 👏 We do the same! 👍😃 And you're right, spices and herbs are SO expensive to buy! And so EASY and FRUGAL to grow! 🤩

[@sueievers8700]

Peel, half and core pears when in season. Yes we have so many. Vacuum wrap with a little white wine, Sous vide and serve with some chocolate sauce.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh that sounds amazing!

[@sandrabryan9106]

After watching this video, I went and made granola in my slow cooker. I was pleased with the results and I can now stroke off granola off grocery list. I used cinnamon, almonds, coconut & raisins and low sugar syrup because that is what I had on hand. I almost burnt it on high but caught it in time and lowered temperature. Breakfast tomorrow with yogurt.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Wonderful!

[@misfit7610]

I really need to try that tomato sauce since I have a bunch of tomatoes! That candle is adorable, I like to make a few inexpensive diy for different seasons. I don't spend much it's just an outlet for my stress from work and brings me joy to display. I like to challenge myself to a small budget to see what I can make 😁.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

It's fun to challenge ourselves, I agree!

[@deborahlewis3954]

Wow, crock pot granola! Can’t wait to try this, thanks.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Hope you enjoy!

[@wandahall4435]

Yummy idea 💡 and Ritzi and I send Love to DixieBelle and Paul and Emmy Love 💘 ❤

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

We send love right back!

[@GretchenBostrom]

I’m decorating for autumn today (Labor Day). Yay! My artisan overnight Dutch oven bread outdoes any bakery or store bread. Just a few ingredients and voila…the best bread ever.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Sounds great! Thanks Gretchen!

[@bethbeckermeyer1732]

I like to enjoy fall so we decorate early.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes! So many people do! Enjoy!

[@ilanasheinberg3910]

Simple roasted garlic is amazing on toast. Fall decor goes up the first week of school

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh we love roasted garlic!

[@JontueScent]

We decorate for Autumn 🍂 the first weekend of September. No Halloween decor for us.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, Sept. is the month Autumn feels real LOL!

[@lindaryan4148]

I can’t agree with you more about not decorating for autumn until autumn? Fall is my favorite season of the year and I can’t stand summer but it doesn’t feel right decorating until it’s time. Everyone is in such a rush…. Ty for a great video!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@francinehogsett3065]

I take grape tomatoes and roast them with basil….on pasta yum…. I decorate in September 😊❤️🍂🍁

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So delicious!

[@AmandaJYoungs]

Pardon my cheek for making a personal remark but you are looking particularly good today, Emmy. Your hair looks gorgeous! Finally, having had great value from your channel on so many occasions, I'm subscribing. I'm in the UK so I know not everything you talk about will feel relevant to me, but you know how to live frugally without becoming miserable with it and that's a skill I am determined to learn. The crockpot granola looks fantastic - I want to make a lot more using the crockpot because it is so cheap to run, so your timing with this recipe couldn't be better!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Amanda thank you for the very kind comment and for subscribing!

[@hfnoskin8458]

Thank you for your super video. Every time I watch your videos I cheer up straight away and feel inspired.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY!! Love that! Thanks so much! 😊

[@patbethea111]

That would be good as cereal 👍

[@lisaturner2665]

I'm decorating for fall over Labor Day weekend. School is back in session. We have an apple festival in my town. I'm making apple butter for Christmas gifts. Feeling the fall vibes and ready for pumpkin spice. Can't wait!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That is awesome!

[@lifeslittledelights8455]

My tip is to make m'y own flavored olive oil with garlic and herbs. Much cheaper than store brought. Take care!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@cisaescorbores7596]

Thank you for another great one! A few months back I was given a too many oranges. Had juice for weeks! I saw all the peels and thought there was some thing I can do. I make orange vinegar. Great for cooking and on salads. Thanks to your channel, I now look at all possible options❤️

[@sandrabryan9106]

I freeze the zest & use it when baking scones.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Love that so much Cisa!

[@Lorreyla]

Orange vinegar is great as a cleaning product too! I fill a quart jar with orange peels and then add white vinegar. Let it soak for 2 weeks remove the peels and put the vinegar in a spray bottle. Its a really good cleaner.

[@cindybeatty5872]

Another good video. I don’t really have anything that I elevate. If I have extra strawberries, sometimes I will melt some chocolate chips and dip the strawberries. It’s a cheap and easy treat when there is abundance. I do decorate for fall. I start sometime in September, usually when I can find time to get into the attic and bring everything down 😊

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

LOL! Thanks so much Cindy! 😊

[@kaykrausman8012]

We grew SuperSweet tomatoes one year and yes, they do get large, but we got so many tomatoes from the two plants, that we quit counting at 1,000. ( I know the count because we were giving bags of 100 ct to relatives and friends) And, they are sweet! I make my own pesto (nut free) from the basil plants I grow each year. It keeps well until the next season. I decorate for Fall in late October/earlyNovember. We'll have summer temps until then.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Kay aren't they the best! Just a delicious little tomato lol!

[@chrismiller4544]

Emmy what a great idea to make it in the crock pot, I'm going to make it over the weekend for my daughter she'll love it.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@cherrycain6425]

I usually decorate for Fall at the end of September. That’s when it starts cooling off where I live.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes! Where did summer go lol!

[@paularoberts2129]

Fabulous video Emmy Lot’s of love xx ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@josettehoughton8518]

I would love this meal 😋 Thank you Emmy 😊 It's always Pasta.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much!

[@courtneyl.turner6910]

Thank you for the great recipes! I’m going to try them all. One thing we use in abundance is garlic. October is the time to plant it for next summer’s harvest. Take a whole head, cut off 1/8” horizontally from the top, lightly top with olive oil, and roast in the skins. So rich in flavor and great on dozens of dishes. Grow your own and you won’t regret it!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh yes! Roasted garlic is amazing!

[@gailnoll]

our weather in Colorado is changing early this year so I will prob bring out the fall deco any day now so I can enjoy them before the first snow. when pumpkins are available in the stores I bring some home with me to put in the yard, when they start to fail we throw them up in the air and when they land they become food for the deer. Happy Fall Y'all!!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Love that you share with the wildlife!

[@alicephillips841]

I start decorating for Fall around October 1. Here in the Ozarks, it's still pretty warm until then. That gives me about six weeks before I add Thanksgiving stuff which stays around until mid-December when I start decorating for Christmas. I keep Christmas decorations up until after the Feast of Epiphany on January 6. I'm like you - not into rushing the seasons. I think so many people do because the stores rush the seasons. The item I elevate the most is pasta. I love being creative with sauces, veggies and meats that I vary to put over cooked pasta in either a hot dish or a cold salad.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

We leave our up until the Epiphany as well! Then I start thinking Spring LOL!

[@tugboatgirl1296]

Looking forward to the Fall season.....Cooler weather...it has been sooooo very HOT! 😡 Decorating for Autumn starts in late September. Cute Mickey measuring cups!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@susieguyton1781]

I decorate for fall around the last week of Sept. That way the things that are obviously for Halloween get to be displayed for at least a month.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

I agree Susie!

[@kellyvarley946]

The little bit of fall decor I put out is in mid September and stays till the first week of December when out comes Christmas Decor

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Love Christmas decor LOL!

[@NJ-xp4eb]

For me it is milk, I started making my own yoghurts which is great for using up milk, in particular when they reduce milk with short shelf life left. I mix the yoghurts with all sorts of fresh fruits, including the often ignored blackberries which grow wild here, so I have my own wild summer berry yoghurts and they are super delicious much creamier and tastier than the store bought versions.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

They sound wonderful!

[@Erinawesome17]

I make my own cheesy garlic bread at home. I buy a loaf of French bread at the store and then make my own garlic bread and put cheese on top. As for decorating I am in camp Emmy, I don't decorate until October because as far as I am concerned that is when fall starts. I live in California and some years it is still 85 on Halloween. LOL

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh it must be lovely to have warmth all year round!

[@Tori1401]

Anyone that uses Monk Fruit instead of sugar can mix 1 cup monk fruit with 1/2 tsp blackstrap molasses and mix well to make brown sugar instead of buying the brown monk fruit.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@roseortega5262]

Thank you Emmy, Paul and of course Dixie Belle. For all you share and teach us Lots of love ❤️ and hugs

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Rose, thanks so much! 😊

[@dixiebell3585]

Cabbage to sauerkraut - cheapest probiotics. Fall decorating late September by October 1st.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great idea!

[@ShannonReed730]

You look beautiful! Love the hair cut. Always feels so fresh to have that done. You’ve reminded me I need to do the same! 😁

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

LOL! Thanks so much Shannon! 😊

[@samanthaoneill8628]

I love the transfer on the candle. Such a clever idea, and looks so adorable. Must try and look for something like that at our dollar shops.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@rachelseibert7882]

Great video, loved the diy, also that tomato dish looks delicious 😋

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@richardschmidt2430]

What a great DIY, Emmy! Very nice! :) Really enjoyed you 2--so cute! :) Blessings to you and yours! :) Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN :)

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks Dawn!

[@Loristhriftykitchenpantyr]

what a great way to fix granola. I never thought of doing it in a crock pot. I also have several cases of those candles in my prepping closet. That looks really cute with the transfers. Very pretty :) I am in central Florida so it is way too hot for fall decorating. I take regular bags of pinto beans and turn it into copy cat Campbell's bean and bacon soup. It cost me about 5.00 and I got 16 pints of bean and bacon soup. I also went to my local meat market. They always have beautiful tomatoes from local farmers. I talked to the produce manager and asked if they had any mark down tomatoes that were about to go bad and be thrown away. She asked what I needed them for. I told her I wanted to cook them down into sauce and can it and I would be doing it in the next 2 days. I got 35 huge, beautiful tomatoes for 13.00. I got 16 pints of home canned tomato sauce and almost a full jar of dehydrated tomato powder from the skins. I took the skins off the tomatoes and laid them out on the dehydrator. I got a LOT for 13.00. And I was so proud of my bean and bacon soup. It tastes so much better than Campbell's soup. I paid 99 cents for the beans at Dollar tree before the price went to 1.25 and got the bacon on sale for 3.99 a package. and I already had several cans of tomato sauce that I had gotten from my local food pantry so that didn't cost me anything. Now I can pull out a jar of bean and bacon soup and fix a box of 99 cent Jiffy corn bread mix and have a fantastic meal plus enough left over for lunch the next day. Maybe add a salad if the guinea pig will share his romaine with me. He loves his lettuce so I may have to fight him for the salad lol. I am so happy I learned how to pressure can and dehydrate. I was lucky enough to find a dehydrator at a thrift store for under 20.00 and I got my presto canner for free after placing an add on freecycle wanting jars. The person gave me 50 brand new jars and lids. He also asked if I wanted his gently used Presto canner. He had gotten a glass stove and was afraid to use the heavy canner on it. I had been pricing presto canners and could not afford one. All I had to get was a weighted pressure gage. And I invested in a heating coil for my electric stove specially made to support the weight of canners and cast iron pans to keep electric stoves from buckling under the weight. I think I did pretty well with what I saved on canning my own food. I have been so blessed and I am so thankful. Canning has become a passion for me. I named my canner Ethel because we spend a lot of time together like Lucy and Ethel did. We have lots of grand canning adventures together. I take really good care of Ethel and she works hard for me. Sorry for the long post. I am just really proud of myself for being able to can and preserve my own food. A year ago I would have been too afraid to walk up to a stranger and ask about mark down produce and look what I ended up with. Sometime I will have to tell you how far I have come and why this is such a huge deal for me. Thank you so much for your videos. It has really opened my mind as to how I can save money and run my working pantry and prepping pantry. I really appreciate all the advise you give and I am starting to share what I learn on my channel and will start linking you when I share things I have learned from you. Thanks again. If you want to know more of my story and how far I have come, I will email you and share some of my journey with you. Blessings to you, Paul and Dixie :)

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

What a great informative comment! Thanks so very much for sharing and watching Lori!

[@jkazzie2521]

Love your haircut, Emmy. Lots of curls!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes! Naturally curly hair when cut shorter really bring them out LOL! Thank you so much 😀

[@junebugme96]

My DIL is so tired of her tomatoes producing she told them they were going to grammas😂😂They just eat them fresh. I grabbed a bunch the other day but they have been producing since about may. Next year I will have my own garden. In pots. Love your show but I have to watch on tv. Phone too small lol

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

LOL! Love that! Thanks so much! 😊

[@jinglesh1398]

I have chickens and an over abundance of eggs so I turn some of them into pasta that I can use all year long. I also turn some of my cabbage into sauerkraut to eat later as well.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So smart Jingles!

[@tinyacres2827]

Always amazes me to see what creativity others dream up with items from Dollar Tree. Great recipes today, too. I love the small Cracker Barrel Mac & Cheese bowls but they're pricey and lately, not available. Last night I made my own using elbow macaroni, ham and broccoli, all bought at great sale prices, plus a package of Velvetta cheese sauce from DT. It made twice as much as the Cracker Barrel bowl at roughly 1/4 of the cost. Will for sure do it again.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh what a great idea! Love that!

[@bonniemcdaniel4224]

I'm going to try that granola recipe this weekend to go with me & my son's yogurt this week, so excited to try it in the crock pot! Thanks for the recipe!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Hope you enjoy!

[@nancyesposito1020]

Great video....great idea about shelf for leftovers....love your shorter hair!!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you!! 😊

[@darivettejm3694]

I grow green peppers and oregano spice and use them on stews.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yum!

[@rhondadufrene1412]

Fall decorations go up after Labor Day!🧡🍁Any leftover rice and meat becomes stir fry/ add teriyaki, fry ginger and a few frozen carrots and peas(always have in the freezer). Yummy

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@karincole6372]

Love, love, love the leftover shelf idea! Enjoying your channel! Thanks for your informative videos!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@debragoodrich4569]

I don't decorate until Sep 1st. Loved the video today. I can't think of a specific but I love to make sauces, seasonings and anything I can instead of buying it. It is so much better for you.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@bettecannavino4047]

Great video today. Thanks for sharing!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks for watching Bette!

[@Lulu-he9dp]

All the recipes look delicious and can't wait to make granola and pasta sauce for sure. The decorated candle is perfect to add anywhere in the home. I usually decorate for Fall anytime mid-August on. I don't do as much decorating as I used to, but am anxious for the decor, colors and smells of Autumn.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Us too! Love pumpkin and cinnamon!

[@carolyneastman6095]

I’m grateful that Paul is such a “gracious” taste tester 🤗 and, I hope his parents are doing well…..since I cook most meals from scratch, there’s not any one thing that’s elevated….everything tastes better when homemade….I make all homemade sauces, like Alfredo, sweet & sour, BBQ, taco, pizza. etc…..another thing I don’t buy is canned “cream of ……” soups, I make those from scratch….yesterday, I used canned organic tomato sauce to make homemade tomato soup….just add spices and milk or heavy cream….thanks for sharing your recipes….

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@deepabahadur9164]

Hi Emmy and Paul and if course sweet Dixie! Hope you all are fine.I keep waiting for your videos every Tuesday and Saturday.Your use of hot peppers were very nice,I have made this pickle last year and fir vegans ut tastes awesome on falafal cutlets too or adding to pastas or potato salads with Mayo etc.Very tongue tickling.Love to all three of you.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Love right back to you as well Deepa! Thanks so much! 😊

[@challengingkitchen3554]

We are certainly doing that Emmy! God bless you and your family

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you! You too!