Favorite Frugal Habits

[@gabrielle8689]

Hey lady! Here are some tips I learned and have passed down to my older teenagers. I grew up very close to my grandmother, who lived during the great depression. She taught me so many things about how to be frugal. She taught us how to always keep our "best clothes" new looking by taking them off immediately after church or any outings. I've done this my whole life. Did the same when my children were growing up. As soon as I get home from work, church, or any occasion, I immediately change into my old t-shirts, sweats, or the clothes I wear when I'm cleaning. I receive many compliments on my clothing..and you should see the looks I get from other women when I tell them, "Thank you. I've owned this dress, pant, top for 5 yrs". LOL. They are in shock. She also taught me how to stretch meat. If you add 1/2-1/4 cup of old fashion oatmeal to each pound of meat...it doubles your meat. I've been turning 2 lbs of ground chuck into 4 lbs for years. No one has been the wiser :)) I'm so grateful for that special time with my grandmother, and all the stories she shared on how they all survived financially during those times. Have a blessed weekend Kate with your little one. It goes by too fast!!

[@9lives587]

G I really like your frugal tips! Thanks for sharing on here. I will have to try adding oatmeal to ground beef. Do you add it a special way? My great aunt did the same thing with clothes. She would change into her old worn out clothing for around the house. I need to do that.

[@cherylT321]

G That was wonderful what you said. I keep forgetting that meat can be stretched that way by adding in oatmeal. Thanks!

[@KateKaden]

Hi Gabby! I love love love these! Thank you so much for sharing. I'm so glad you are here!

[@gabrielle8689]

@@9lives587​ No special way. What I do (you can adjst lbs by your family size/needs): I take a package of 5 lbs ground beef and will add anywhere from 1/4-1/2 cups of oatmeal per pound. Once I mix up the meat with my chosen seasonings, onions, and oatmeal.. I brown the ground beef like you normally would. I will now have close to 10lbs of ground beef. I will then make a couple meatloaf's and leave some for taco's. If I want to form hamburger patties, I set aside the meat after I mix it up...to add eggs, seasonings, etc. I will keep out what I'll be making for that evening and freeze the rest. Not only did I save on meat, but I have already made meals ready in the freezer. Hopes this helps :)

[@gabrielle8689]

@@KateKaden I'm so happy I found your channel. I feel like I can never learn enough on how to be more frugal and careful with money. I also really enjoy the fact you actually take the time out to interact with your subscribers.

[@Livinginoz]

I absolutely LOVE the "hot mess" tip. Can I just say BRILLIANT?!? My best tip sounds boring, but saves me the most money. It's simply don't waste stuff. Don't waste food, cleaning supplies, beauty products, basically any consumable goods. Wasting things is literally just throwing money away. Another good tip is not to be suckered into what society dictates as "normal". In today's society, normal spending means being broke because the majority of people can't afford eating out everyday, Starbucks, brand new cars, high end clothing labels, and constant trips to the movies, concerts, clubs, etc. Society tells us we deserve those things and should indulge in them often, but that's simply not true. Instead we should invest in our family and wholesome relationships. Oh, and instead of wasting time and money "entertaining" ourselves, we should spend more time volunteering and helping those less fortunate to make a better world!

[@cherylT321]

Melinda Burton. Wonderful points!

[@KateKaden]

I LOVE this! YES don't WASTE STUFF!!! Not boring! So useful!!! LOVE! Thank you Melinda! I love everything I just read.

[@feleciawallace8420]

The American way is to consume, we consumers are the ones that keep our economy alive and strong ....

[@Livinginoz]

@@feleciawallace8420 Very true. Unfortunately, healthy economies are built on manufacturing of goods, not consumption of goods. This American market based on consumerism isn't sustainable.

[@sandraangelkiss]

the dove deodorant you can find it on [ king dollar store ] $1.39 150 ml 48hrs I always stock up on those Cuz is 6.99 at Walgreens or other stores

[@debbie7771]

Great video. Last time I made soup I chopped and froze a bag of the extra onion, celery and carrots instead of taking what I need and letting the rest rot in the fridge. Just clean and chop it all at once. This morning I was looking for something for dinner and just dumped it in the crock pot with some chicken and noodles for soup. So easy and now I don’t have to hit the grocery store at least for today. It sounds so obvious but it really just saved me money.

[@KateKaden]

YASSSS Debbie! Love it!

[@AC_TexasRealtor]

Kate I finally paid of my mortgage! Living frugally, making sacrifices, and being intentional on what I want to spend money on.

[@KateKaden]

This is SOOOOO exciting! Congratulations!!!! How amaaaazing!

[@DarcieGlam]

That is so great - congratulations!!

[@mk-sw9ow]

Wow! Congrats, that is a big accomplishment!

[@mrs.martin3158]

Oh, I have another one! To keep from being tempted to swing through fast food places or to pick up a pizza, I always add up how many times I'm actually paying for this $6.00 meal. 1. I pay for it the first time at the drive thru. 2. I pay for it again because I've already bought food for this meal at the grocery store. It's just at home and I know deep down that I'm just too lazy to go home and cook it.(This is where chopping veggies at the beginning of the week, remembering to take out meat from freezer, or dropping everything into a slow cooker before you leave comes in.) 3. If fast food/junk food becomes a habit, I'll have to pay a doctor to treat my high cholesterol, high blood pressure, etc. 4. If these drive thru runs continue, I'll probably need to go buy larger clothes. (Another unnecessary hit to the pocketbook.) 5. Then those drive thru runs will cause me to have to sign on with one of those weight loss centers and possibly eat boxed food. Anyway, you get the point.

[@KateKaden]

Love these! Thank you so much for sharing with us!

[@mrs.martin3158]

I do the same thing. That burger is costly.

[@Yollande16]

I cannot get enough of the frugal tips videos! If you make 10 more of them I would watch all of them! Also, i have an idea for a video: things you bought that save you money!

[@KateKaden]

Hi Yollande! Well this makes me want to make 10 + more! Thank you so much!!!! Oh and great video idea! I'll write that down! :) Thank you so much for watching and the sweet comment!

[@bc101ful]

Kate, you should have a million subscribers!! Yes, love frugal tips, recipes and grocery shopping tips, cleaning tips, organizational tips, staying healthy tips. Thank you!!!!!!!!!

[@KateKaden]

That means so much to me! THANK YOU!!!!!

[@moniquebrown7437]

Hi Kate 👋🏽👋🏽👋🏽 I love my fan and the noise it makes 💜

[@sunset4518]

First tip about making a list of wished gifts is really perfect!

[@KateKaden]

Thank you so much!

[@bonnyroggenbauer6518]

I love drinking water. Because when I do, I don't eat junk food or even crave it. And I have more energy. If I skip a day of drinking water, I usually feel tired and lazy and often have a headache. Then I always think dang it I haven't drank water today. As soon as I get some in my system, I feel better. I struggle with it some days. I just try to keep in mind all the benefits. Loved the video!

[@KateKaden]

SSOOOOO true! More water!!! So many benefits!

[@sandrafromscotland]

Frugal Friday 💜 When you said budget I changed the words from no business like show business in my head to 🎶 there's no budget like you're budget like you're budget I know 🎵 😂

[@KateKaden]

Now that's music to my ears Sandra! :):):)

[@kaitlinobrien243]

Hello from Ireland!! Old house? I am at my parents home two to three hundred years old. Yes true story. . The electrical is a hot mess!!

[@janfromnycsavesmoney8723]

I insert No Spend Days on my calendar ahead of time. This I generally do at the beginning of each month as I review the new months spending plan or budget. THIS month has FOUR family birthdays so I had to work around things to keep within my means.

[@KateKaden]

Oooh, what a good idea Jan!

[@sarajean1861]

Was built in 1899. I have very few outlets. I know your struggle 😉 My favorite frugal tip is eating at home and bringing leftovers for lunches

[@KateKaden]

YASS! Great one!

[@donnabonnel1752]

Frugal.. It is so nice to see someone talk about this subject!! My kids who are all grown up, can't figure out why I keep talking about being frugal and liking to save money!! They laugh at me.. But I am nearing retirement and need to be!! It makes everything go farther!! So, thank you very much, Kate, I applaud you!!

[@KateKaden]

Donna, it's one of my fav topics! Always come visit if you want to chat more! I'm so glad you are here!

[@thebestwillow]

Your grandmother lives upstairs? Would be great to see her in a video sometimes!

[@KateKaden]

HA! She's not really into it, but maybe someday she'll get in there! I think she's in one of Kaden's Toys videos on his 4th birthday? :)

[@anniemae3858]

And your mom too! You guys seem so awesome!

[@sheemaalen9286]

Thx Kate! I tried to summarize: 1. Splurge list - tell fam friends if they ask 2. Drink water 3. Make xtra food 4. Keep a fan by the bed to cancel out noise so u dont wake to everythng 5. Learn to say no 6. Quit being a "hot mess"! Prepare!! 7. Make a budget 8. 10.00 Target lamp w side outlet for easy charging My new fav frugal thing is gonna be eating "chaffles!! As well as try to shop thrifted 🌷🐦😇☕🍟👒🌾🏡🍮🌌🐑🌷

[@KateKaden]

Oooh thank you!

[@melindabanning7707]

Preparing the night before for the next day is definitely a stress reliever and life saver.

[@KateKaden]

Right? My mornings are soooo hectic if I don't do it the night before:)

[@mindyu8324]

I love that you actually remember to put your suggested video links in your video. I never click on them because I am already busy watching a video, but so many you tubers don’t put their links where they say they are going to and it just frustrates me. It just makes it feel more organized and prepared. Thanks for the water drinking encouragement!

[@maybee...]

Hi Kate, Prugne here, I was that hot mess Mom, I understand where mom guilt comes from, it's a wonder my daughter survived her childhood. My daughter is however the most organized mom I know, don't know how that happened, I asked her one day how do you keep it all together? She said "I learned it from you".... She has 8 children, I had just her, she was an only child until she was 10. Two of her children are off to college, two are in the military, the other four are still in school. She has an eight is enough household of yours, mine and ours. Life is good. 🐝 P.S. love your channel, and especially love what you do for Kaden's Toys channel, what fun!!!

[@KateKaden]

Hi Prugne! Love everything I just read. I would have cried when she said that to me! How wonderful! EIGHT CHILDREN? She is amazing! Does she watch Jordan Page at funcheaporfree? She is pregnant with twins right now (which will be babies 7 and 8!) She is SO organized also, she blows my mind with how she keeps everything together. She might just enjoy watching because people rarely have 8 these days! What a blessing. Oh thank you so much for checking out Kaden's Toys!!!!! He will be so happy!!!! Love reading your comments. I'm so glad you are here Prugne! -Kate

[@maybee...]

@@KateKaden , Thanks Kate, I will have her check out that site, one challenge she has is balancing her time, she is pulled in so many different directions, she works full time, her husband does the cooking, he will go to the store, these things help a lot. I did cry when she said that to me, I don't see how it is possible given how full her life is. Thanks for your nice words. Cheers, 🐝 P.S. You remind me a lot of her, she has a great positive attitude as well.

[@heidihurn9828]

I can’t sleep without a fan on whatever the weather x

[@KateKaden]

Heidi Hurn yasssss!!!

[@cherylT321]

Heidi Hurn. I have to keep getting up to turn mine off and on because sometimes it starts to give me a cold. (I have an old fashioned fan with no remote. I got it for free, though)!

[@rochellethundercloud346]

My husband is the same way.

[@jennymeier3018]

Ooh I am doing this! My husband never knows what to get me I’ll pick from this splurge list!!!

[@nancynurse4552]

One of my favorite frugal tips: back when I lived where I needed a car, I planned my errands for all one day. I had a route figured out that I didn’t waste any gas and chose stores based on good quality products/prices as well as proximity to my route. This saved me time and money. I had separate lists for common items we bought at each including an aisle by aisle list of the grocery store we frequented. I had a “returns” bag in my coat closet so items with their recipes were staged and ready including library books that we had read. And......I kept a prep list in my planner for errands day that reminded me to take my wallet, phone, monies, return bag, lists, coupons, etc. This greatly decreased getting a few miles from home and having to go back bcz I forgot something. I know this sounds like a lot of work, but honestly, I built the route and lists as I noticed where I needed to go on a regular basis. Built my grocery lists by aisle by noting down on my grocery list what aisle I found items in while shopping. Then prep list was such a blessing to me and was a joy to develop to decrease my anxiety that I would leave something important at home. All of this saved me precious time and money. It also taught my children great life skills - I rarely did errands without them.

[@KateKaden]

Oh Nancy, I love that tip! I do it too!!!!! I think it's SO worth it! YASSSS!!! Great one!

[@ShebaCan]

Nancy Nurse you are one organized woman! I too am a nurse. It is one of the traits of the profession. 😊

[@vmichalczyk5141]

sadly aisle lists seem to be going by the wayside. Grocery stores have learned and they keep moving things around so the aisle lists only last 1-2 months now.

[@randisuch4317]

FRUGAL! I about died at the thought of your A/C tip. I live in South Georgia. A/C is not optional. Year round the A/C has to stay on! 😂 One year our A/C went out during the summer...within 2 hours of waiting on the repair man to come, the temperature inside had gotten up to 92 degrees. 🥵

[@misssocialdeb3777]

Frugal! I got to sleep with the fan on & in the winter a humidifier. Keep air fresh & moving & love the white noise. Love the lamp tip! My biggest frugal thing is enjoy being home. We are happy being home & eating our meals at home. Saves us lots of money too.

[@KateKaden]

YESSSSS!!!!!

[@Living4601]

Our family members each keep an Amazon wishlist, so when someone is looking for a gift it’s an easy way to get gift ideas. You can even add items which aren’t on a Amazon using the “universal” wishlist feature. 👍

[@shivakat2297]

I go to thrift stores ect. I use crock pot or insta pot-thrift stores always have cook books with tons of easy recipes for these type pots. Also keeps heat out of house so less energy bill in summer. These recipes are adaptable to your tastes and use cheaper cuts of meat well. They can reduce your busy time with meals being ready at end of day after coming home tired. Love your channel.

[@KateKaden]

Hi Shiva Kat! Love this! Thank you so much for watching and sharing with us!

[@moniquemonique3430]

Frugal!!!! Always nice to see your videos . Have a beautiful day

[@KateKaden]

monique monique thank you Monique! Have an awesome weekend!!!

[@arthurmantzouris4413]

My favorite is two. Using the envelopes system and doing a zero based budget is the other one I ❤️...😊😊😊

[@sloanchessman5783]

I love your frugal tips Kate! ❤️👍😁

[@KateKaden]

Sloan Chessman thank you Sloan!!!!! I’ll keep em comin!

[@skipper2282]

I need one of those lamps. My favorite items tip is to KZbin everything before you buy it. Get reviews on purchases and sometimes KZbinrs have coupon codes specific to them. Saves me money and pays it forward to them for the info.

[@eileenlester4342]

Yes...always check reviews before buying. 🌞

[@terrifeltstoryboards7235]

I am frugal...always have been and always will be! Now it’s combing frugality with minimalism....which they do go hand in hand. I’m a believer of waste not want not!

[@KateKaden]

Yasss Terri!!!!!!! I’m so glad you are here! Merry Christmas!!!

[@teodatalbott2323]

I can't wait until you have a book out!!! Ive been watching your videos the last few months when I found you and I think your wording and personally is just such a blessing. ♡ friends on KZbin...not in person but in heart. You're such a blessing for so many people. Thank you

[@KateKaden]

Thank you so much Teoda! I’m so glad you are here!!!🥰🥰

[@mariaarana4278]

Frugal.. love your advices thank you

[@pigletsbank437]

Still very up to date Kate ! The saying no, the budget, and mealplanning changed my life

[@KateKaden]

YASSS! Timeless:) :)

[@letinhsong8024]

like your expression, "the disease to please." Hadn't heard that before! I think a lot of us have that!!

[@KateKaden]

TOTALLY! Thank you so much for watching and commenting!:)

[@bonnyroggenbauer6518]

The fan, yes!!!! I got addicted to sleeping with it on when I worked midnight's. It was hard to sleep while everybody was up and moving. One of my friends suggested it to me, and it is a life saver. I also now have 3 daughters addicted to it, too. They are 9, 11, and 13. We hardly ever travell, and this summer we went to a great wolf lodge for 2 nights (with a groupon, of course). We actually looked up a KZbin video of fan noise and found one that played for 8 hours. Lol it worked but in the future we will bring our own.

[@KateKaden]

YESSSSS Bonny!!!

[@hedynugget]

We did a similar vacation through Groupon at a lodge in our state - waterpark etc... We had a huge queen suite with murphy bed and a kitchen and a spiral staircase to a loft with bunk beds... my kids loved it! Speaking of Groupon... when we travel and are going to be eating at restaurants, I look on Groupon for those "x dollars worth of food for x dollars" and buy the Groupon deal before we go. That way I know where we are going to eat and I have already gotten us a discount on our meals - this weekend we are going to Cleveland in honor of my daughter's dad who passed away this past April (my ex husband)... to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame... we will be getting 20.00 worth of Mexican food for $12.00 and 50.00 worth of Japanese food for $31.00 thanks to Groupon. We are also staying two nights in the hotel for less than one night at the "regular" price thanks to Priceline.

[@megablessedgram]

Frugal YES! Kate you are such a great motivational speaker! Thank you! ❤️

[@KateKaden]

Thank you so much Dianne!

[@mandystorrs8226]

Thanks Kate, great advice. For Christmas I ask for my favourite shower gels and personal care items. I get so much that it lasts the whole year! I have another friend who keeps me in candles and when family come to stay over for the holiday they bring nibbles and sweets, so that I just have to buy groceries for the main meals. We don't have huge amounts left over as everyone takes home food with them when they leave and they don't have to cook once they get home. I never feel deprived as I always have gorgeous luxury items available that I wouldn't normally buy and the house is not full of useless clutter!

[@KateKaden]

Yes Mandy! Perfect!!!!!

[@pigletsbank437]

Kate your amazing, your videos are so much fun and very helpful, thanks!

[@cherylketelsen5217]

FRUGAL! And I've learned so much from you!

[@KateKaden]

Cheryl this makes me so happy!

[@MsPants1632]

Hey Kate, they had those lamps in a place we stayed at when we were on vaca! They are amazing! I never saw them before that! Thanks for all your tips. We all can use help, right?!?! Or at least a gentle reminder:)) Have a great day!!

[@KateKaden]

Absolutely!!!!!! Thank you so much! Have a great evening Jen!!!

[@Rebjacjul]

FRUGAL!! Thanks for all the awesome tips😀

[@KateKaden]

Hi Rebecca! Thank you so much for watching!

[@SavingMoneyAndLivingLife]

And the "splurge list" is a fantastic idea! I had a "no spend month" just now, and haven't bought anything off it yet. Might just keep it for Christmas 😁 THANK YOU!!

[@KateKaden]

Thank yo so much Rae for watching and sharing with us. So glad you are here.

[@PlainVanillaGrandmaCarol]

All of your videos are great but this is the absolute best. My favorite frugal thing is the online grocery shopping so I don't buy everything in the store.

[@KateKaden]

Thank you so much!!!!! And yes that is a great frugal habit! Definitely avoids overspending. Love it.

[@keiryresendiz2598]

From all the frugal you tubers you are my favorite. Love your personality and honesty!

[@KateKaden]

Keiry Resendiz ahhh! This means so much to me! Thank you soooo much!!!

[@keiryresendiz2598]

@@KateKaden my goal is to be as frugal or as close as I can to you! You are my inspiration! Thank you for responding. Look forward to see more of your videos.

[@villamathilda6984]

Frugal hugs from Sweden😀

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Great tips Kate! Love the frugal tip videos. 🙌

[@KateKaden]

Thank you so much!!!!!

[@maryhill2346]

Yes,do a splurge list

[@gaelenoconnell-bidabadi]

Loving this video, Kate! You are so helpful but also incredibly relatable and non-judgmental. I really appreciate that. As a family of just 3 (me, my husband and daughter), I especially relate to your tip of cooking a bit extra and freezing. I also totally verify the keep a fan in your bedroom tip! I live in Silicon Valley which gets hot in the Summers. We put fans in each of our bedrooms and run the regularly in the Summer in addition to opening windows at night when cool. Saves a lot of money on expensive AC bills :)

[@KateKaden]

This comment means so much to me! THANK YOU GAELEN!!!!

[@nancyburke3968]

My good Habit I got into many years ago was pack everything up the night before. Pack my lunch, jacket, shoes, hat gloves if I needed them, Have everything ready to go for the morning. Even make my breakfast. SO I can grab everything and run out the door. My other thing I do , if I see something that needs to get done, like load dirty dishes, or toss the clothes in the was. Do it now and get it done. Don't put it off!

[@KateKaden]

HECK YES!!!!!! The night before is EVERYTHING!!!

[@smartypants1980]

Just laying in front of a fan feels so good!

[@KateKaden]

Heck yeah!

[@cherylkeller5181]

I like these Frugal living tips I use a fan and also ear plugs when I sleep 😴. Great suggestions ! Love 💕 your channel !!!

[@KateKaden]

Thank you Cheryl! That means so much to me!

[@chezbergercarhart2173]

Girl! You are so right. You can’t be everything to everyone. I’ve had lots of times feeling like the candle is burning at both ends cause I don’t want to disappoint anyone but.... I had to get to that point to be like, no more. Haha why do we do that to ourselves. It’s ok to say no. Still working on the not feeling bad about saying no.

[@roseandra2]

Frugal! Thanks Kate for the great tips. You rock! 😊

[@KateKaden]

You are so welcome!!! HAPPY FRIDAY! Thank you for watching! Hope you caught this morning's vid!

[@blueiris6813]

Drinking mostly water. Making coffee or tea at home and taking water bottles/ thermos with us.

[@roguetink2135]

Omg - yes to the fan! I live in the California desert and summers my electric bill was over $700 a month. For the sleeping noise I paid for an app on my phone to play fan noises LOL. Then I got a fan to sleep and wowzers! Life changing. Then got a fan for the living room for watching tv, etc which kept the AC off much more as well. Now my summer bill is down to $400. It just runs if it’s set at 81 in the day 🥵.

[@kathysheeran6589]

Love the light hair and makeup ☀️☀️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@callalily_6084]

lol I just discovered your channel & subscribed! love your sense of humour & your explanation of hot mess! I can’t stand people who are hot mess!

[@kathysheeran6589]

Omg . A fan - yes. Drowns out noise. Love it

[@gingerstrait836]

Frugal I always use up things I buy ( lotion, candles, body wash, shampoo… ) even if I don’t love them.

[@MissEgyptian12]

Loved this!!!!! I need to stop being a hot mess, especially when my son starts school next month. Please make more videos like this. Lots of love to you & Karen xx

[@KateKaden]

Karen, thank you so much for watching! Okay I will!!!

[@megancoker6598]

My birthday and Christmas is in the same month.

[@JudithMcPheron-pb9lv]

Fun listening to this older video whilemaking vegie-cabbage soup!

[@KateKaden]

AHH! LOVE IT! Thanks Judith!

[@cherieroatz4233]

If I lived in the US I would coupon all day long! Lols. But, you're right - I usually ask for things that aren't essentials (like expensive candles) that I now I will use. So far this year, I haven't had to buy candles because my family have bought them for me for gifts! It is great for them as I am super fussy with presents as I am a minimalist :)

[@KateKaden]

A minimalist!!! I LOVE IT!

[@cherylT321]

Love the way your cat keeps peeking in!

[@KateKaden]

HAHAHAH!!!! He cracks me up:)

[@denisekiser9925]

I just told my kids that I want a Disney gift card for my birthday in Oct. and for Christmas. We are going to Disney World in March. :) I stock pile these cards for our trips. LOL

[@KateKaden]

YESSSSS!!!

[@jillindaduerbeck8709]

I actually love all your videos. . Thank you for sharing so much of who you are and your tips and your encouraging words are inspiring. It is very refreshing that you just share what works for you without selling a program. You understand living on a budget and frugality. Thank you again. Looking forward to frugal fridays

[@KateKaden]

Thank you so much Jillinda!!!!!! I'll see you next Friday!

[@classicrocklover5615]

"Ever since having a child I've become a light sleeper " Amen, sister, amen. Here's praying our Mommy spidey senses someday calm down!

[@valdamarielegault1907]

My youngest is 30, hasn't changed for me, sadly so!

[@_pernille_]

They don´t. 😅

[@nanmammabarkley8891]

I love the Walmart pickup. I place my order online but just what I need for that week or for two weeks pick a time to pickup go pickup they put it all in the car for you. I save so much money this way on food shopping cause I don’t see all the other sales items. Plus I don’t spend hours in the store or standing in the long check out lines. A must have in my budget frugal life

[@KateKaden]

Absolutely!

[@Brittanylee5104]

Yes I am doing this now. Saves me on time and the random buys I do from walking around the store

[@msaxon98]

Frugal! I was excited to even purchase a clock with the USB cord - 🙂 As a teacher I don't like to rely on just my phone's alarm, especially the first week of school.

[@FrugalOverFifty]

This is a great frugality lifestyle makeover. Great tips. The planning ahead is pretty much the key to my entire life - I appreciate your bringing it front and center.

[@KateKaden]

YESSSS!!!!!!! Thank you Amy!

[@sandraangelkiss]

I enjoy watching all your frugal videos

[@KateKaden]

Thank you so much Sandygzz!!! I'll keep em coming! Really appreciate you watching!

[@ananunez7485]

1. Make my daily coffee and take it to work. 2. Have a glass at work for water. 3. I don't buy individually wrapped anything. I'll buy bulk or regular items and grab one for lunch daily. Example: Chips, cookies, granola bars, oatmeal, vegetables, cheese, etc.

[@KateKaden]

Love all 3 of these Ana!!!

[@Julie-si3hi]

As a single parent, organisation is my thing and I love achieving an organised day/week etc..definitely not a hot mess..yay me! Ooh favourite frugal tip ; I buy my veg and if any is left over (before it goes off lol) I wash,chop,parboil and freeze x

[@KateKaden]

Love this!!!!

[@bethsmith4051]

I just stumbled across your video, then I liked it so much, that this is my second one. You are a breath of fresh air! I appreciate the fact that you tell the #truth, even though it is hard! I love your tough love approach! 😁

[@KateKaden]

Beth thank you so much🙏❤️ I’m so glad you are here!

[@PlainVanillaGrandmaCarol]

Of course we want a video about your splurges!!!

[@KateKaden]

YOU GOT IT!!!!

[@Myfrugallife]

❤️🤗❤️. Awesome, love the splurge list idea.

[@KateKaden]

I'll have it for ya next week then! OH YEAH!

[@user-pf7ht6jl7v]

Just finding these videos now and have loved your channel for a few weeks! 😍 Ty for the great content

[@KateKaden]

Denise thank you so much! Welcome to the family!

[@destinyalexander7499]

FRUGAL In all fairness I do most of this and I'm still broke 💔 but I am debt free so i can't really complain. In college and I am not getting any debt from it. Love your videos.

[@KateKaden]

Oooh Debt Free Destiny! That is huge! You're in college! I'm so glad you are watching these types of videos so early in life! You are going to be so prepared and set up for the future. I'm so glad you are here!

[@leonardrussell3093]

Saving money is great but time and labor saving is just as important. Great tips

[@KateKaden]

TOTALLY! I agree! :)

[@katherinefitzpatrick446]

Amen! My house is 120 yrs old! Same challenge!

[@KateKaden]

Ahhh! Yasss!!!!

[@letinhsong8024]

yes, old house, barely any outlets AT ALL, plus the electricity is mostly gone...have to use battery-powered lights and candles in the kitchen and bathroom and attic. My daughter has one of those lamps with a USB charger built in, and it's been a life-saver, as three of our lights we use are rechargeable that way...we always have one plugged in charging!

[@KateKaden]

YES! THAT LAMP! It's SOOO awesome!

[@moniquebrown7437]

Hi Kate 👋🏽👋🏽👋🏽 I love my fan and the noise of it💜

[@letitbesaid8888]

Awesome video. Thank You! Love your assertive voice. Will play your advice for my children as well.. ( ages 14, 17, 22, 24). Mom

[@momof2momof2]

Well....water isn't free :) Girl...you need to get yourself a slow cooker!! Throw the chicken in , season it, and let it cook. You can also just cook it in a frying pan, season it, add oil (olive oil is yummy) and you've got chicken for dinner, chicken salad, throw some in soup, or add it to anything thing you like... Cook up a batch of ground beef, season with salt and pepper, maybe some herbs, and its good for so many things.....pasta sauce, tacos, burritos, sloppy joes, mixed with veggies and top it with mashed potatoes, or hash browns etc and cheese etc.. I live in AZ and can't be with out my fan! :) For gifts, I always ask for restaurant gift cards....... TFS 💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@KateKaden]

Restaurant gifts cards are SO GREAT! The wonderful experience and delicious food that costs nothing! LOVE LOVE LOVE!

[@terigroce919]

Frugal and loving these favorites!!

[@KateKaden]

Thank you thank you!!!!

[@thebestwillow]

Oh that lamp sounds awesome

[@KateKaden]

thebestwillow love it!!!

[@elizabethcarroll3455]

We live in a 105 year old house - the outlet struggle is real!!! I need a couple of those lamps. I've seen them in hotels but never knew they were available at Target. Thanks for the tip, Kate!!! 😁

[@KateKaden]

YESSSS!!!!!! I didn't think of it either...UNTIL I DID and phew!!! Game changer!

[@sheilam283]

I keep an amazon wish list and I share it with anyone who asks me what I want for Christmas or B-day (usually my 2 grown kids). I love herbal tea and Cafe Bustelo, Lip smackers, sugar free mints, candles, wall flowers... : ) With the Amazon list I can add other things too. It's really fun when you forget you added something and then someone gets it for you! Last Christmas my oldest son shocked me and got me a beautiful purple rug I wanted! : )

[@KateKaden]

Purple! My favorite color!

[@sheilam283]

@@KateKaden mine too : )

[@MichelleBrown-hp6pn]

Frugal

[@katdepietro7504]

I gradually getting electric things fixed. Old house. So freeing to have things work!

[@KateKaden]

HECK YES!!!:)

[@Countrygirlgirt]

I loved just say no. I was thinking “hope those friends wasn’t watching “. Love your videos

[@KateKaden]

NICE BRENDA! Thanks so much for watching!

[@pamelagroves2142]

I made my over budget goal & put away about $450.00. 😄

[@KateKaden]

Pamela!!! This is SO SO SO AWESOME! I'm so happy for you! GREAT GREAT GREAT SAVINGS!!!! WOOOHOOO!

[@sofondadavis5028]

Awesome

[@shelbygreen3404]

Absolutely 😮😊I ❤love my Water Kate

[@rochellethundercloud346]

Watch cooking videos,take classes,ask friends and family to teach you quick,easy,frugal meals. Our fave is turkey tacos.same as ground beef,just with ground turkey instead. Oh,chicken.got a recipe . In one bowl,2 whole eggs,1 cup milk.cow milk.or heavy whipping cream.or buttermilk. Salt,pepper,dash hot sauce. Next bowl.italian seasoned breadcrumbs,whole can. Parmesan cheese.salt.pepper.garlic powder.italian seasoning.chili powder.crushed red pepper. Dip chicken in egg.roll in dry ingredients.place on foil lined baking pan.cover.bake.350, 45 minutes. Done. Another.take potatoes.marinade in balsamic vinegrette dressing,oil,salt,pepper. Pour into casserole.bake 400 for 35 minutes.

[@KateKaden]

Thank you Rochelle!

[@annes.9963]

Love the wish list/ splurge list! My wish list changes through the year so I’m happy when I just put stuff on the list and didn’t buy it, cuz clearly I didn’t want it few months down the road. And if I still want it, then I can ask for it as a gift for Xmas or my bday.

[@KateKaden]

YASSS!!!!

[@TheKombeFamily]

Favorite fugal habit: NOT GAVING A CAR- walking everywhere including taking my daughter to school, grocery store, entertainment... etc

[@celiahernandez3713]

Happy birthday 🎊🎁🎂🎈 🥰

[@majackl1]

Loving these frugal habit tips!!!

[@KateKaden]

Thank you so so much Nadine! I'm so glad you are here! Hope to see you on Frugal Friday! (Every Friday:))