10 Ways To Fight Inflation - Tips And Ideas

[@singbeforedawn]

I never usually manage to catch you guys live, but always watch you after. Just wanted to let you know that not only have your tips/recipes helped me and my husband save and afford our dream home, but Tawra just being Tawra (you need T shirt merch that says “Tact is not my spiritual gift!”) actually SAVED MY LIFE. For years my Drs dismissed complaints and I never felt worthwhile enough to speak up and disagree. Watching you be so firm in your stances and advocating for yourself and your loved ones taught me to do the same. Turns out for the last 3 years, (ages 32-35) they had been dismissing me when I had breast cancer. My new Drs said if I had waited any longer, it would not have been very treatable. Funny enough, this last summer I discovered you guys and have watched all the old lives to keep learning from y’all! That determined mindset rubbed off on me, I guess! Now I get more time with my daughter and husband because you not only teach me recipes, but taught me to advocate for myself! Love you guys! ❤️

[@heatherj3030]

My wedding ring came from a pawnshop too. It was just a thin gold band that cost $20, but it was all I wanted. 24 years later we are still happily married, and I feel blessed.😊

[@LilCraftyNook]

Goes to show you, money spent doesn’t determine length of the marriage!!?? 😂

[@victoriaoshea4865]

Blessings!!

[@davisholman8149]

No bride should feel selfish for wanting a nicer engagement ring. It was the only piece of jewelry I ever wanted to be special. If it doesn’t matter to you - fine. But saving up for nice rings is understandable. You will hopefully be wearing it for the rest of your life.💍

[@heatherj3030]

@@davisholman8149 I don't judge other women for wanting a nice ring. It just isn't important to me, but what is important to me is the relationships I have with my family, and having no debt. The stress levels went down in our family once the credit cards and mortgage were paid off. It was so worth the sacrifices to make that happen.

[@debbiewatkins479]

😊​@@LilCraftyNook

[@gregsgirl23au]

My hubby and I are in our 40s and 50s and last week we paid our final mortgage payment we are so proud. We stockpile and save money but still enjoy life without wasting money or food. We have both been on the same page financially since we got engaged and we've sacrificed at times but now we have zero debt and I'm able to retire, enjoy life with my husband who works from home in the evenings and I am excited to be a Homemaker and spend time with my husband and our dog enjoying precious time. Life is good but it's not about extravagance

[@LilCraftyNook]

I wear dresses for church but I don’t shop for clothes very often. I use the thrift shop a lot! (Some people need to get a reality check sometimes!!) There is nothing wrong with being frugal whether you have the money or not!! Kudos for the tough love!! 🥰🤗

[@adan9850]

I always shoo the thrift stores for as much as I can. You can really find some great things at them. I don't remember the last time that I shopped for anything but food in stores!

[@lisad5814]

Max Lucado is another one online I love listening to

[@stacijohnson6885]

Love love thrift stores. Most of wardrobe is from thriftstores. And house furshings . My good. Good. Friend just moved. And I got so much neat nice stuff that I needed. I am.so blessed. Might not have material. Wealth or. FinicL wealth but oam so rich in other things.

[@deblmoore59]

Mike should do a Bible study series with dvds. He seems very knowledgeable and he has a calming voice 😊

[@kevinayres9902]

Great show. Having grown up very poor until I was 27, I understand and I have lived all your ways to stretch our dollars. We are a family of 4 and it costs $45 to eat fast food and $60 to $100 for a sit-down dinner. I can cook at home and make my family great meals for $4 to $15 per meal for 4. I will start searching yard sales and thrift stores for your cookbook now, I have a friend who worked for a billionaire as his assistant. He would buy his boss shirts that cost $250 to $400 each. After my buddy retired he was amazed while shopping at a thrift store finding the exact same shirts, brand new marked $5 on a senior day with 25% off

[@robinpaella6818]

Thank you Mike! Your knowledge and ability to discern the word is a an amZing gift. Thank you for sharing with all of us. I appreciate your ability to to quote scripture and not just offer your opinion. May God continue to bless you! 🙏

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[@sandrawilson6702]

I got a brand new sofa for $30 from a estate sale! I was over joyed! I think the big problem is, people want instant gratification, they don't want to wait until they find a good deal!

[@LilCraftyNook]

Truth! We are so spoiled as a society.

[@jeanettewilliams4448]

Tara hit the nail on the head. We are going to have to figure it out quickly because this is going to last at least till next year maybe more. I know people want life to be back to normal but after this shutdown we have to be prepared for something like she keeps saying. We have to get it together people.

[@beethechange257]

If I need something specific, I say a prayer and ask God to provide. Often times I'll find it within a month or two for peanuts at a thrift store. Sometimes I'll find something heavily clearanced from a "regular" store. Its happened too many times to be a coincidence. God will provide what you need, and oftentimes he will surprise you with something frivolous you just "want."

[@eileenkillen1481]

Yes, this happens me often, don't you just love God our saviour!!!

[@beethechange257]

@@eileenkillen1481 yes, I surely do! ❤️

[@karenm2641]

This happens to me with clothes we need, etc. If I make myself wait until we REALLY need it, often (not always) I'll find it at a thrift store/consignment store/local person right when we need it. I definitely do not pray enough about specific things my family needs, but God cares about all our needs!

[@fluffy17yt]

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[@lindawilson8434]

Yes so true

[@rowenaphilbeck1919]

I agree with you both! Thanks for all you do for us. I’m recently retired and buy clothes at times from Thrift stores. Never really clothes person. Never have eaten steaks. I’m trying to be more frugal. Thanks for helping us.

[@PollyCG]

I live in the UK and we are also seeing rising food prices, however, fortunately we aren’t a particularly low income family, but we still save money on our weekly food shop by alternating more expensive foods that we (mainly our children) prefer. For example my 4 year old loves strawberries and blueberries so one week we buy these fruits and the next we will buy bananas and apples which are much cheaper here. My 1 year old loves watermelon which is great because one watermelon is a lot of portions for a 1 year old 🤣 We eat some simpler meat free meals a few days a week and have been stretching the same amount of food we used to cook to make one portion for one of the children to go in the freezer so effectively getting one of them a free meal each time. I think our food shop is slightly cheaper now just doing these very easy changes.

[@dawnmorandin541]

I've heard people complain about the price of food while drinking take out coffee and a cigarette on their new I phone 13 ...in the line up at the local food bank near me, I was walking to our local library to get a book. In the last 5 years I have bought 2 new bras, last 2 years eaten out twice, I'm thankful for everything I have, some people in BC Canada lost everything in floods or fires, people lost loved ones to the pandemic...buying a new watch or dress is the least of their problems, we will survive ❤

[@dawnmorandin541]

So glad I got your cookbook when I did here in Canada 🇨🇦 it has helped me save thousands 😄 ☺

[@LilCraftyNook]

Well said!! I’ve scolded my son several times about that smoking and then whining about money issue. I realize it’s an addiction but it can be overcome!!

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

I did really well grocery shopping yesterday. Ground beef was on sale so I bought 2 packages. Chicken thighs and leg quarters were really cheap so I bought a bunch of packages and then repackaged them with my vacuum sealer in appropriate portions for my family. They even had some pork cuts on at a really good price.

[@christiehedges7552]

Last year I had voles in my raised garden beds. An experienced gardener told me to sprinkle cayenne pepper powder on the ground and even on the plants. You have to reapply periodically due to rain washing it off but it worked for me. I grow my own cayenne so it's cheap and easy.

[@cro2510]

Wire mesh, 16 - 18 grade, can be carefully added on. Dig away 6-12, inches 6-8 inches deep and rest attach up the walls. For chicken run, keeping snakes, strays and buggers. 12 inches away and deep. Then large tree parts, hint; season free fresh wood. I line my city fences this way for keeping stray dogs from digging through.

[@michelegrunwald6073]

In North Carolina we have exchange sheds at our dump sights. People drop off stuff they don't want and anyone can take it. It's like a free thrift store for recycling - keeps tons of stuff out of the landfill. We love it and no dumpster diving. I can't list the thousands of things I've gotten there for free. 💖

[@gloriat8427]

What an awesome idea!

[@lorrainreed3378]

I am in NC and haven’t heard of this. I am on the coast. Which part of NC are you? I am just wondering if this is somewhere close.

[@michelegrunwald6073]

@@lorrainreed3378 Hi! I'm in the Piedmont, Orange County. The counties run these and you have to be a resident of the county to go in. Check with your county's solid waste management and see if any of your dumpsites have them. The sheds go by different names, depending on the county. It might be easier to just call them, phone number on the website. Good luck, hope you find one, and keep me posted!

[@whitepinehomestead]

Tawra, never stop being you! I think you are great just the way you are!

[@LivingOnADime]

Oh thank you!

[@natalieward8017]

I think one of people's biggest money failures is not having cookbooks in their house. I use my cookbooks and match what is in my freezer and pantry to recipes in my books. Best eating ever and money saving ever.

[@ladyhawk9032]

Found a Joseph A Banks suit coat for $12. Looked it up and it was a 600.00 suit coat!! Thank the Lord!! You CAN find good quality if you look.

[@champagnereid6853]

Thank you for your ministry, I truly appreciate it! Sometimes the truth is a hard pill to swallow but people need to hear it! I know I do! Thanks again for this video! :)

[@jeannechin5052]

Thank you! And I am also really looking forward to your gardening videos. I'm a beginner gardener here in Texas and I am learning a lot thru KZbin.

[@joyfoster4292]

Restaurant prices/fast food went up, but groceries not as much so I eat food I have at home...

[@Myfavorites877]

Exactly!

[@joannapatterson4625]

Same! Take out and restaurant prices are ridiculous

[@gnatilly050505]

Saves you even more $ in the long run to eat healthy, home cooked meals when you don't get the health problems associated with restaurant dining!

[@cecyochoa7613]

This is true, people don't have a problem buying alcohol, buying starbucks coffee, getting manis and pedis done on a routine basis, but they're complaining about rising food prices. We need to get our priorities straight.

[@karenewald5451]

We were able to pay off hubbies truck and now debt free. Retired and downsized to a smaller senior friendly/handicapped designed home to spend our remaining days in comfort. Big veggie garden, honey bees, fruit trees and berry bushes to put up.

[@LilCraftyNook]

Sounds lovely!! We have the opposite issue-my husband bought this condo unit 15 years ago (we’ve only been married 2) so we are looking at slightly upsizing when we retire so we can have a garden and maybe some rabbits. (We live in the Bay Area currently, so we can sell here and buy a bigger place anywhere else for less money!!)

[@JV-nl1ts]

Just want you to know we love you and we’re really happy and proud of the information you give us thank you JUDITH!!

[@eileenkillen1481]

You two are couple goals, Mike your gentle soul shines throughout this video. Tawra give your Mum a hug for me will ya? 🇨🇮💗🙏

[@mflynnnj1]

A little garden tip (flower or veggie) I buy the cheapest hot sauce I can find (cayenne pepper hot sauce/like franks). I drizzle a little line of the hot sauce along the border of the garden. It works really great to keep out cats, squirrels, raccoons, bunnies, & chipmunks.

[@Anwelei]

Ohh I’m gonna try this!!

[@beckyfischer7025]

Mike and Tawra: Thank you, thank you, thank you so much for sharing the Bible and what it says. I have been so ministered to by this video. Thank you both for following God's will for your lives. I am a Christian who struggles to read the Bible so I am listening to it on KZbin and enjoying it so much. I've just started this new habit and plan on continuing to do it. I've listened to Genesis and have just begun Exodus; I plan on listening to the whole Bible and then doing it over and over until Jesus comes. Thank you for sharing the ministers online. You see I have Agoraphobia and I am unable to be in large crowds of people so I am unable to go to church. May God richly bless you both for your ministry. Tawra and Jill; I am finally getting in my head what you have been teaching about money and eating. I've listened to you for years and have known that what you are teaching is correct and I needed to do what you both said. God has been dealing with me to put into practice what you have been and are teaching. I must admit that I am a stubborn one. I have begun this month to put into practice your teachings. I began my weight-loss journey two and one-half weeks ago. I am amazed at much longer food lasts because I am eating so much. I have lost 3.4 pounds thus far. Thank you so much for continuing to teach; I so appreciate it and love you both. God has blessed me by being able to listen to you and now to implement what I've heard and that I am learning to do.

[@TPayne-fm8ie]

Bless you both, I watched to the end. There is A Lot In Here! I'm in tears and reaching for my Bible.

[@chasamboy]

You spoke the truth on so many levels. So much common sense.

[@ChrisIsTasha]

Preach it, Sister! Twice divorced. YES, if you date long enough you will know if they're abusive. I married #1 knowing he was mean to me. Everytime we fought I was told to get the (blank) out. After 12 years I did. Only knew husband #2 3 months. I sure don't recommend that. Two great kids from that marriage but that's all the good I have to say about it. #2 made #1 look like a saint. I had written off all men when husband #3 came along. He is a gem that treats me like a woman is supposed to be treated. From the frugal stand point, dress #1 came from a consignment shop, #2 was my soon to be MIL, and #3 came from Salvation Army and re-donated when I was done. I would have worn an old ring from previous marriages but had sold them. I wear an anniversary ring that was 90% off for a grand total of $100. My husband wears his wedding ring from his first marriage. My idea for those women about to have a hissy fit about this. A very long story but by no decision on our part, we found ourselves in a two bedroom apartment with two teen boys. We are now at a point that we are going to use the remainder of my husband's VA mortgage allowance to purchase a very modest home on my income alone. The big thing is that people often can't accept God's will for their lives. Yes, MOVE! Quit complaining and do what you have to do. Our rent has gone up 10% the last two years. $55 last year, $75 this year. $850 plus a pretty fee. Or new place will be $700 - $750. BTW, based on government information, we're considered to be below the poverty line. People need to quit boo-hooing and adjust their standard of living.

[@AdairCty]

I think there are usually “red” flags, pre marriage, that might indicate a person is capable of abuse…if one is educated enough on toxic people to recognize these signs for what they are. However, toxic people do not exhibit their overt “bad behavior” when trying to reel a potential life partner in. Unfortunately, the obvious indicators are typically kept hidden until a permanent commitment is made. I know people who did not “marry in haste”…dated a long time…yet they were stunned that the abuse started, ever so subtly, right after the wedding.

[@lidiasoares5675]

You both are so right! God bless you both and your Mum and your fhildren. We live in countries with too many choices. When forced, we can eat anything, we can wear anything. Better be prepared and have an open mind!!

[@cherylcarroll7606]

Beans may eventually be peoples new meat.My husband and I eat alot of beans.We love beans and cornbread and potatoes

[@VeronicaRichardson1980]

I bought both my sofa and loveseat and sectional (different years) from Aaron’s rental. The sofa and love seat (2018) was $300 and the sectional $400 (2021). There’s nothing wrong with either and they sanitize and deliver.

[@joycevarner8549]

I take my own sheets and towels and pillows when in a hotel

[@kelliered4530]

My biggest problem whose husband doesnt know how to be frugal. Can you do gardening videos for beginners , making cheap raised beds

[@MsEasyBeautiful]

One terrible thing is that now with poshmark people are going into thrift stores and buying everything that's a good value

[@suzannebrown4439]

I bought my daughter a pair of jeans at the goodwill for $6.59 here in central KY. Those jeans would have cost $150 new. My child wears almost all name brand clothes all from the goodwill and thrift stores. I’ve been doing this her entire life.

[@sunnywalker3591]

My daughter and I enjoy thrift shopping. We have a local shop that does bag sales every 3 months or so. You get to fill an entire large trash bag full of clothes, shoes, towels, blankets,, sheets, shower curtains, etc.. for only $5.00.

[@isette]

Wow what a treat :=))

[@ashleybosvik3031]

Would love that.

[@kathymellon3906]

You two are blessed i am divorced but most the guys i dated have already passed on as well as one i was married to almost 8 years in dv hell. I decided paul had a good point and many of us are just embracing being single

[@FullCircleLife]

As for sanitizing clothing, many new washers have sanitizer settings. In addition, hospitals usually just use hot water, detergent and oxi to clean their linens and gowns then dry.

[@deborahgilchrist1445]

That was a long one and I loved it.thank you so much for explaining everything.I have so much trouble trying to understand it all but Mike explained so much and have me so many starting points.yes starting but doing.I have one of the bibles you send and want to thank you.I feel in my heart it's the truth and where there is wording of confusion Mike explained well enough to keep going as I'm on the right track.I'm now watching for a second time,lol in hopes I catch more.thank you for having the ability to share,and by a man as I have been told and the truth.

[@mariasinclair9718]

Lovely that we should be encouraged to tithe So much to be thankful

[@hairmetalhaven]

Good stuff folks.Thank you for your witness and all that you do. I appreciate you!

[@joanncole9603]

Thank You For Saying The Truth.

[@mara6067]

Thank you mike and tawra, god bless you 🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@sharoncarlisle7089]

Thank you for caring and loving people...

[@lindawilson8434]

Mike you have such a good manner in explaining g the Bible

[@cheryljobe5118]

Your doing Gods work. Thank you, may you be bless. You are telling them truth.

[@barbaracooper1676]

I make a lot of money but i budget to every single Penny.I buy used furniture and nice clothes from the Thrift store.I dumpster dive and more i also taught all my older children to do it as Well.I love your videos and im learning so Much!

[@katalbo]

LOVE when our thrift stores have their 1/2 off color tag days❣️

[@sylviamccann3051]

Here in Florida rent has gone up tremendously! What was 750 a month is now 1200 and up not including utilities. It's insane!

[@Myfavorites877]

So many nuggets of wisdom from you both.

[@littleopie8761]

It's funny when people say they will or will not buy used things like underwear, they seem to have forgotten about all the times someone else tried on clothing and put them back on the store shelf

[@sharonbeckmon9837]

Mike and Tawra, Thanks for all your great tips! I saved up for quite awhile to purchase a new mattress. It was a SAATVA latex mattress with a one inch wool pad on both sides. One side of the mattress is softer than the other, so you have an option of firmness. It was so worth the price!

[@LivingOnADime]

Thanks for sharing!

[@MirandaJones80]

Mike and Tawra you both are so right! I truly think I’m buying more for what my budget is. It’s like you said - priorities people!! Also, I don’t even think of eating steak 🥩- so beyond me! Have a great night, and thank you for all the wisdom.

[@davisholman8149]

An occasional steak🥩 grilled outside for a birthday meal or get together is fine. For crying out loud - why be frugal if you can’t celebrate occasionally?

[@MirandaJones80]

@davisholman I agree ☝️ I just didn’t grow up eating much steak cus I didn’t like the texture. I was born with a small mouth and am a mouth breather - steak was also tough to eat - so my Grandma( who raised me when my mom was killed) cooked cow tongue or pork. As an adult we eat steak at Mexican restaurants or special occasions. I just don’t personally purchase steak regularly. Thank you for your comment.

[@icecreamladydriver1606]

My husband and I are sitting here looking around the living room. Pretty funny, we bought the couch for 800.00 about eight years ago. I got a new TV stand for Christmas about 6 years ago. 5 years ago we bought a TV for 100.00 at Walmart. Oh yes, I bought the printer new about 15 years ago. Everything else is used, even my computer, the desk, the recliners, rocking chair.....well, you get the idea, are all used and old. After thirty years we are putting in new carpet. In the kitchen we are going to replace the old peel and stick 12" tiles with new peel and stick tiles. We just love those things. If one gets damaged you just put some heat to it and pull it up. Just love it and we can do it ourselves.

[@juliecylkowski7281]

Thank you again for your time and information. I really like your Valentine's tree.

[@jenns37]

God bless you two, your family and your mission to help others. What a blessing you have been for me and my family.

[@susiefloosie8885]

I agree with your advice regarding figure it out! So many people just don't want to change anything and won't do without. Make it work!

[@Joanie-o5l]

Tawra and Mike, thank you for sharing your Christian message. I admire your courage and sincerity -- you have touched more people than you will ever know. ❤️

[@maryl8210]

I so agree with you two! I see no reason to buy new, we always went to thrift stores and estate sales and got great older quality products for way less than a brand new item of far less quality. Add to that the fun of the hunt, and it was even entertainment! Now I really don't need anything and enjoy my life with what I own. Seldom need to replace anything. Shopping might be 'therapy' for some people, but that is just avoiding reality. Face financial reality, get out of debt, don't buy anything you don't need that will just become clutter, and life becomes so much more fun! I love listening to you to get even more ideas.

[@kimberleykimberley2465]

I really enjoyed the first half of this video. 😊Lots of good points and I'm proud of you Tawra for keeping your cool. Lol Take care you two.

[@LivingOnADime]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@klwilliams1958]

Buy floor display models and/or slightly damaged furniture or appliances. They'll give you good discounts.

[@MrStrenco]

you guys are so spot on - brilliant! thanks do much!! Ed S., Texas Attorney

[@sandyseibelhager7131]

The look...33:30. Get 'em Tawra. I have been Living on a Dime since long before I knew that was what I was doing. We were poor and no choice but to be frugal. We made plenty of financial mistakes as well. We are by no means rich by most standards as we make far less than many (but also more than many) but we no longer feel poor since we are now able to save a little each month. We feel rich compared to where we were. We grew up poor as well. I started babysitting when I was 9 and got a paper route when I was 12 or 13. I paid for my own clothes, school supplies and toiletries. I paid for my moped, and later car and gas, registration, insurance, etc. I completely agree with you on Toyotas. That has been my experience as well.

[@sherriehunter-henry6245]

You’re doing a great job calling out the wastefulness. I’m so glad that a lot of folks are able to work from home and save money on clothes and eating out, it’s been amazing to see how much mu budgeting clients have been able to save and put that money into investing and savings towards getting into a home. Living within your means, has started to be a Novel concept, I wanted to start a budgeting channel, but I didn’t want to have to be bothered with all of the winning and complaining from folks that are to lazy to change their circumstances. You’ve got to sacrifice now to put yourself into position to do better later; or stop complaining! We used to say would you like some cheese with that wine. Keep up the good work guys!

[@danamustard1907]

WONDERFUL VIDEO

[@toniannicolari5991]

I really enjoyed this live!! Thank you so much!

[@verawillis9263]

Tawra I am with you on the poopy pit kisses yuck 3 times. I really want to thank you for your straightforward no straightforward no nonsense approach to helping people get by. Somebody's got to tell the truth. As someone once said common sense is not Common. This is the real world and you are helping people to navigate it . Thank you so much. Rich blessings to you and Yours.

[@laurievoelker9005]

We have only had Starbucks a couple times over the years, as a Christmas treat.

[@helenegeler8407]

I grew up in a Lutheran church and you were to confirmation classes which included looking up Bible references, studying to memorize the books of the bible and the Beatitudes plus more. Because there were of us kids, my mom bought us a Concordance. I got the Concordance after all of us kids were done. I find the actual reference books to very helpful and when I got my study Bible with Pastor Rice's notes in it (KJV) Bible was wonderful to help comprehend better, along with my church's pastor's sermons that I took notes on, to help learn and comprehend better. Online help is quicker, but I'm old school, I want the written word, especially reading the whole chapter when a verse seems hard to understand or you think it maybe out of context. I am pleased that so many people commented wanting to know the Bible better! The Bible is the 1 thing that is always good for us!😊

[@robindaly1770]

I cut my food budget from 800 down to 350 we have a discount grocery store so when I go I go when they have a sale I buy my meat there. I have a family of 5 with that extra savings I put it towards paying off debt.

[@sandydiaz1109]

Bought a new mattress that was a good name but the springs in it started getting so wacky within a couple months that when you made the bed it looked like you left things under the blankets...Lumos everywhere. We went back to our old mattress and bought a mattress pad and that did ok for a couple months until I started having to go the chiropractor repeatedly with a should and nerve issue that came out of nowhere. After about Four months with no help on my shoulder and spending most nights on the couch I decided to get a new adjustable bed frame. Not a high dollar one but one with good reviews and keep the old mattress and mattress pad we were using. Miracle...it made all the difference and I haven't been to the chiropractor since. Worth the purchase for multiple reasons.

[@mysticalsky6279]

I just came across your channel and I just adore you two! Great advice all the way around!! You are my kind of people! God Bless!

[@sanguinelynx]

I love your valentines tree, it looks beautiful! I both give to thrift stores and shop there, sort of a recycling program I guess. LOL

[@bonnielaarman1878]

I was amazed at one of the foods the inflation prices mentioned...it was steak! How many people buy steak every week? We rarely buy steak and then its for our anniversary once a year and we grill it...buy other meats...ground beef and pork chops were cheap here this week...last week chicken was on sale...among other foods...this is in Michigan

[@clark567]

I agree with you about dresses. I love quality and beautiful dresses. I have wine taste and champagne budget but I always find dresses at thrift stores and consignment shops to save money. Ladies, give it a try, you'll find them if you search for them. Also my entire home is furnished with used quality furniture from yard sales for over 20 yrs. Thanks for the videos. Keep teaching and giving us tips! You do a great job!

[@cecyochoa7613]

You said it right Mike, the goal is to live better with less money. And we need to remember to trust in God, He is the one who provides all of our needs.

[@antheredhen]

Toyota and Nissan. Loved my camry. I've had 3 used maxima s love them. My husband's in the car business and yes Ford, Chevy, jeep dodge a lot of money and break downs.

[@leonastreva4049]

We spent the big bucks on our living room furniture 30+ years ago and my husband commented saying for that price it better last a lifetime - it has, looks fine today.

[@donnaallison7462]

Best explanation of the meaning of what people are supposed to do. Thank you for explaining for people that might not know better. 😊❤

[@debk3105]

We live near a military base. People move often and it’s quite common for people to put good, gently used items on the curb for anyone who wants it. They will often post a picture of the item on FB so anyone who needs it can come by and claim it. Daughter gave away a very nice rocking chair last month. Then yesterday she was able to get a “like new” bunk bed frame that was curbside - family was moving and didn’t want to move it. Love this about our community!

[@BarbaraU]

And people say they won't buy a used mattress but yet they'll stay in a hotel where so many people have used the bed in the room. And you don't really know how often the sheets and blankets are changed and washed.

[@somayaghaly885]

God bless you both

[@tonyamarie5857]

I have bought a mattress in a box from Amazon for less than $400 and it sleeps amazing. I have a bad back it's helped so much. I'm saving up to get my teen the same mattress. Anything else I buy thrift or get for free.

[@gnatilly050505]

Same! I was hesitant on the box mattress, but it is the best sleep I've even had

[@LivingOnADime]

Which one? I would love to try it!

[@gnatilly050505]

@@LivingOnADime mine is a Modway brand, "Jenna" is what they call it. Honestly best purchase I've made for my back

[@gnatilly050505]

@@LivingOnADime forgot to mention, i went with the 10" thickness.

[@tonyamarie5857]

@@LivingOnADime Zinus 13 Inch Euro Top Pocket Spring Hybrid Mattress.

[@tawnaparko3388]

I just heard your comment about shrimp. Where I live in PA shrimp is cheaper than hamburger without considering shrinkage.

[@heatherlavender8236]

I always search the Goodwill or thrift stores before I get anything at new stores. I have noticed that what is important to buy new is underwear, bras, and socks, and sometimes new tennis shoes though I look at Goodwill for even shoes first and have found very good deals. I also have only bought three used vehicles I never bought a new vehicle till I got married. I also payed off my school bill right away so I never had to get a loan. I did with my last car, but I payed it off in one year and it was still used though. I also have been buying all my important vitamins to last for a year and what I can in other things so we shall see how it goes. I appreciate you're channel and thoughts and I totally agree with you. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!

[@melissajones1805]

I know I store that used to freeze there meat that was a day old and put it out the next night before closing because they need there were people that needed it. But now has new manager.

[@ubwaterman]

Thank you Mike i like your kind message

[@karennelson649]

Right there with you on cars, mine is almost 20 years , I had a car loan once, never again.

[@TravelingwithJenny]

I spent $200 at the thrift store last month to get clothes for my son for the year, items are nice but $5-8 an item now.

[@MsLucky443]

I like your fireplace.

[@beckyfischer7025]

I have been going dumpster diving for the past two to three months. I have found two black dressers, a buffet, coffee, a library table, and a dining table. I also have found clothes, dishes, plants (fake and real), a table cloth, chairs, Christmas lights, three drawer organizer, tubs, drawer organizer drawers, bowls, pots, frying pans, dishes, etc., I am always amazed at what people through away. Oh and a large Samsonite suitcase on wheels with a handle which costs around $400.00 brand-new & an American Tourist suitcase on wheels with a handle which I think costs around $100.00 brand-new (both were not in the dumpster).

[@awesomekeren6380]

Lol tawra got me 🤣 with the dog poop kiss.

[@shannondaisy71]

My husband tells me quit complaining because when I do the devil knows what aggravates me and therefore knows what to use against me.

[@mariasinclair9718]

Your both a blessing Thank God 😊

[@mysweetness2009]

Sometimes the new things at thrift stores like goodwill cost more than other box stores. I try to keep aware of the prices of things we use. And I've seen things priced more than what they cost ie dollar tree brand items in the stores marked at $1.99 lol.

[@brendapoaps4632]

I have acquired shirts for myself from people's give away. I appreciate it because I hate the shopping hunt and don't have the money.

[@tomaszwyszkowski2253]

Most of the people have more clothes than they can ever wear.