MONEY SAVING TIPS | minimalist, lifestyle & food hacks to save money

We all like to save money (for the most part!) and today I'm sharing some money saving tips including minimalist, lifestyle and food hacks. These are all tips that I've used that helped me pay off my debt and save money!
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[@RickMartinYouTube]

I like seeing younger people realize the importance of not living beyond their means and thinking about keeping expenses down.

[@beaconstantino6293]

Do you have a podcast? I love listening to your voice. I’m from the Philippines and sadly, healthy options in food are waaaay too pricey than junk. ☹️ It’s so expensive to be healthy here in the Philippines but I just subscribe to your channel 2 days ago and I am soooo inspired to change my ways. I love your channel.

[@brightpurpleviking]

Before buying an impulse or frivolous item I actually walk through the store longer until the strange euphoria of buying something new wears off. I usually come to my senses and put it back! LOL heading straight for the checkout after putting the thing in your cart just feeds that Buy Now Gotta Have impulse, I think. Great video. Thanks!

[@susanrobinson408]

Great tip!!

[@SLPtoMD]

brightpurpleviking I do the exact same thing!!! And I'm always happy and proud of myself afterwards for having that willpower and saving a bit of money haha

[@meghanlivingstone]

This is sooo true. Often we make purchases based off of an initial and temporary "euphoria". Good idea to walk through the store a bit!

[@gracesimplified3860]

I do the same. Owning for 15 minutes in my cart actually allows me to ask myself questions: Is it a want or need? Where will it go? Will it simplify my life or complicate it? Is the joy it will bring worth the long term cost on the environment.? How long have I wanted it?

[@Becky-vb8fs]

I don't keep my purse in my hand and if I find something I put it back and go back for it after browsing all the shops. Most of the time I can't even remember what it was I liked so don't go back! Next time you get to the till think about whats in your basket and I bet you can't name everything. Shops are clever in making people impulse buy without thinking

[@HealthyMinimalistMom]

Every little bit matters and definitely adds up. I've become so frugal although I make more money than every before in my life. It's fun to re-assess every month what expenses could be cut. It's all about the minimalist mindset.

[@rachelle2500]

I no longer shop or eat for entertainment. I’ve also stopped celebrating things that honestly meant nothing to me which has been a huge money saver.

[@meghanlivingstone]

That's a really good point -- a lot of certain events/celebrations don't need to be so over-the-top. Those things can cost a lot of money for sure.

[@lyncagampang8275]

I’m so glad I found your channel! This is where I’m at in my life, saving money, living a minimalist lifestyle and healthier living 🙏

[@meghanlivingstone]

Lyn Cagampang This is wonderful to hear! Glad you’re on a happy, healthy path 😊❤️

[@fredswartley9778]

Great tips. I use cash to pay for my food. That helps me spend less. Shopping at the farmers market also saves me money.

[@Uapa500]

Keeping track of what I usually spend or how much certain items I often buy cost. Then taking out just that much cash I needed, plus just a little extra, in case of unexpected emergency. Using cash instead of relying on a card saved me a lot of money!

[@dianabrown4011]

I absolutely love LOVE your channel! I’ve realized I do so many of the things you talk about. So much love to you🤗💕

[@susannelacorte2921]

I love listening to you. Your voice is so calming. It’s so true what you said about engaging in a hobby or something fun to deter you from wanting to shop. That’s what I’m trying to do. lol

[@ANVVNA]

I love soaking up your knowledge 💚

[@mickeeva]

Such great tips as always!

[@brinpussmaid4889]

Thank you so much you have helped me in lots of ways💖💖💖

[@soyHayani]

Thank you so much Meghan, great tips 🤗💕

[@bkriszti]

Such an inspirational video! Keep up the good work🙂

[@sarahv1468]

Thanks Meghan 🤩

[@jenniferhand5410]

I agree. I am always reusing items.

[@nez.breezy7454]

Thk u Meghan so great tips 😘👌

[@cindyluna9549]

Great video as always! Thank you meghan , plus I love your voice: it's so calm !

[@ruthcohen8275]

Excellent tips, thanks!👍🏼

[@ekennahutchinson1636]

So useful I am trying to buy a place to live so fingers crossed I can put this in to use

[@ratnaariyanti483]

super smart tips/ways to save money !! thanks so much they're useful ......even when some of them are easier said than done....will work on it more !!💙💙💙 from Indonesia.........🌷🌷🙋

[@pierrescherlievalcius4173]

Thank you a lot, very useful.

[@erikaangelinudalo9444]

I love it.. Thank you.. 😍😍😍

[@Havanah2006]

Love this. Thank you

[@michelled7936]

I’m new to your channel and just wanted to say I love the content you create!

[@meghanlivingstone]

Michelle D thank you so much!! Happy to have you here :)

[@sharonaaviv8203]

Great video meghan Loved the last advice especially . So true, when i am Invested in an activity that i enjoy, i'm not thinking about what i'm missing or anything els really. 🌸

[@meghanlivingstone]

Sharona Aviv exactly!

[@alexandra109]

Great video. Every dollar adds up. For example with subscriptions, if you have a cable bundle, it may seem like a great deal to do the bundle because cable and internet with phone means the phone is only $5 more per month, but if you don’t need a landline, get rid of it and you’ll save that $5. Sometimes they make the “deal” seem to good not to do it, but if you don’t use it, it’s not really a deal. It all adds up in the long run. Even $10 per month is $120 per year.

[@meghanlivingstone]

Yeah, exactly! It's so easy to be reeled into deals that seem great but aren't actually necessary.

[@assemawad3788]

Really useful tips

[@MeMommyEms]

I am a thrift store person. I saved money and it’s life changer!

[@sofiaelba1]

thanks meghan :)

[@myshrm1]

recently discovered you, great content :)

[@stephandden]

Great video Meghan! I've just started to look into removing items that usually go to waste from the grocery list! Also I've really upped my financial goals for the year! I actually just shared a video on my goal of getting to $25,000 in SAVINGS this year ✨

[@simplyrissa1]

I have recently started going to thrift stores instead of going to a department store because it's a whole lot cheaper. I have never thought of the many gems that I would be able to find while I was shopping and that I have saved so much money. Now that I'm buying clothes that I have to wear to work I have been thinking about where I'm shopping and the. quality of what I'm buying.

[@ambikaramkhelawan3219]

love this

[@Marble07]

To save money, I made a habit of collect the change in my wallet and put into a shadow coin box. It says "adventure fund" on it so i have a clear vision of why i save money

[@jyotib354]

Hey Meghan great tips 😀 can u do a haul video again . Really enjoy that

[@witnessvai6573]

I just subscribed and I love your video... I'm doing gardening mainly vegetables I always buy... growing fruits now... Feijoas, golden queen peaches and passion fruits too, not a massive property so I keep my plants miniature saved a lot of cash and effort on both... Nice Meghan 👍👏

[@meghanlivingstone]

I can't wait to have a garden so I can grow some vegetables too! Wonderful:)

[@witnessvai6573]

@@meghanlivingstone I use to grow in pots before and now we've moved to a warmer area, better then the our old home... Hey and good luck with your garden too Meghan 😊🍀

[@tribenily]

Making a Shopping list and only picking the essential items to be taken from the grocery store!

[@silentvlogsaesthetic8603]

Really like your videos❤️

[@leehy_p1767]

Trifht store i love it😊❤

[@SaveMoneyTricks]

These are some great advice! Saving money is awesome and we all need to learn how to manage our finances better. I also recommend investing and other types of passive income.

[@singerstarac]

I have the bare minimum for makeup and it saves so much money rather than buying huge pallets that everyone gets. Going to drug stores saves so much money

[@ashleyanastasia7779]

Great suggestions! We also save significantly by buying in bulk from a grocery supply company. We get shelf stable staple foods like peanut butter, oats, and olive oil shipped to us once every 5 months or so. We have a larger place than you and use a walk in closet as a pantry. :D

[@ashleyanastasia7779]

For others who are nervous about buying so much at once, I would recommend to just buy one bulk item and see how it goes. We did that and finished a package of oats in one year. That gave us the confidence that it wouldn't go bad before we finished it.

[@paulinasiti6274]

i agree with you again. 😘

[@aaGirlification]

Love watching these kind of videos to keep me motivated. I haven't always been a saver. But, now seriously into it because i have a dream to purchase a house. These videos help. BTW, i found your advise bit unique from other videos i have watched on you tube. Very nice :)

[@meghanlivingstone]

Hi there! So glad you found these tips useful :) Good luck on your house journey!!

[@julianneh.wathne]

Love the video! Have been loving your video and output actually. So glad I found you! I would like to hear your thoughts about birth control pills and other stuff people take for periods!

[@meghanlivingstone]

I've wanted to make a video on birth control for a while now! Hopefully soon :)

[@kellyyporteous1234]

Been giving minimalism a try over the last 6 months. Sold a lot of stuff, donated a lot of stuff, bought a desk since I’m studying a masters degree, invested in a good laptop for my work with that extra money. Took up reading again. As someone living in the U.K., can someone tell me what a Thrift store is? Is that the equivalent of a charity shop? X

[@meghanlivingstone]

Hey there! Yep it's a second-hand store :)

[@kenyonbissett3512]

Some thrift stores in the US are double or triple the size of a UK large grocery store.

[@justinraper373]

I would also say don’t shop when you are bored and just looking to get out and do something. Your pause example would go especially well in this situation. I also loved your hobby suggestion.

[@mimiculacross4920]

Great tips!👍 Also you can safe money, by growing your own vegetable and fruits. Not possible for everyone, but if you can, try it out👍

[@meghanlivingstone]

Yes!! Absolutely! Great point :) I just bought my first basil plant, I'd like to grow more herbs myself!

[@christineo8510]

I keep my clothes very simple and minimal. I take the bus instead of driving a car. For my finances, I'm debt free and I'm trying to keep it that way. I have to work on food consumption. I'm a foodie and I love to eat a variety of foods!

[@Delilah_deathray]

Your videos Meghan are so brilliant!! I'm not a youtube gal but your videos are worth watching for. I would like to add more ideas on saving money. Opening a separate bank account that serve as your savings account. Lets say you want buy a car, or spend a holiday somewhere in the world or buy a house. It's always good to have a savings account. It gives you purpose and motivation. On the other hand, as an expat living in Bangkok eating out is more cheaper than cooking at home. They have loads of shops where you can go and buy a decent food for a very affordable price. It's definitely a case to case basis. For group gathering or party maybe ideal to cook at home. The difference sometimes falls on the culture where you are living.

[@meghanlivingstone]

Hi there! Very interesting about the eating out -- thanks for mentioning that :) Also love your bank account tip!

[@mamankahou5716]

Thank you I really appreciate your videos .. just followed you on Instagram 😘

[@trudeeblue8248]

I get to telework 2 days a week, which saves 5-6 dollars on gas each time; so every telework day I make an extra $5 payment on my car note principal. This has shaved about two thirds off of my final car payment two years from now. May be small, but it is helping, and I don’t miss the $5 at all. So I should probably start upping my extra payment to $8 or $10 🍀

[@Mary-xj8ut]

Hi so Im 25 years old and through the years I realized how much money I have spent on things I don’t need cause I have it all. I started not buying things and asking myself do I really need it and I have seen a big difference in my bank account and the way I also feel!

[@meghanlivingstone]

Sometimes simple questions like that can really help us avoid spending money on things we don't need, that's for sure!

[@hananalzahrani2475]

i start bring my own food and drinks from home that help me a lot to save money.

[@billyboy8919]

I've just recently discovered your channel and love it. And now (based on your pocket change and Kijiji) I see you're Canadian! Hello from Alberta!

[@meghanlivingstone]

Haha I sure am! Thanks for saying hello!! (I'd love to visit out west again)

[@KK-lq4eq]

@@meghanlivingstone fff

[@madpeachie9513]

Everytime after I go shopping I put all my ones and change in a jar and save it up for something I need/want or for something I might need/want in the future. In 6 Months I had saved up 70$ for a plane ticket (I ended up not needing it so I had an extra 70$ haha)

[@annie22]

Great

[@sarahthatcher123]

I do shop at thrift stores but I am getting more and more frustrated. 1) so many clothes I cannot buy because they smell so strong of detergent or fabric softener and the smell does not come out. I have tried many ways to get it out ...sometimes it works but most often it doesn't. 2) The thrift stores in my area either have terrible quality fast fashion junk and are 'affordable'/reasonably priced for used clothes OR they have good quality and style clothes but they charge absolutely ridiculous prices. I have seen a dress from Joe Fresh in a second hand store that was 3x the original price, used sweaters for $50, etc. So frustrated. Thanks for letting me rant.

[@Betty9971]

Sarah Thatcher I started feeling the same way! Some things are more expensive at value village than winners.

[@sussannerandall85]

Agree I prefer to own less items but pay for quality

[@icehockeyjobsrecruitmentag6108]

I can't stand thrift stores,they usually smell bad...I don't even like stores like TJMaxx or Ross where everything is mismatched and all over the place.I donate all of my clothes thugh because I know there are people like you or my best friend who can't wait to shop there.I used to have a part time job at a retail store and got all my clothes there at 50% off and I'm still weeding some of it out but now I just stick to minimalistic and classy basics and get one or 2 trendy items a season (But now always).I also rather buy one classic looking sweater of best quality i can afford and keep that for few years. I don't understand how people buy huge amount of cheap clothes from online retailers especially those in China.It's a one time wear if you're lucky. Minimalistic living is the best living I think, I used to have too many printed clothes but nothing to wear.Now I have one Ikea rack and one small dresser and no problems at all.One thing I can't get rid off is a car....I live in suburbs with almost none existant bus system and kids, who require being driven to soccer work etc etc.When I lived downtown and had no kids, i walked everywhere!

[@icehockeyjobsrecruitmentag6108]

Oh and forgot to add I buy soap nuts (also called soap berries) at a locla soap dispensary and use them for cleaning solutions and laundry.Check them out!

[@meghanlivingstone]

One of the reasons why I love living downtown so much is that I walk all over the place! Definitely a bonus. I know what you mean about thrift stores and I definitely agree on purchasing better quality pieces :-) In terms of saving money I still do like a thrift store, but also a fan of investing in better quality items too. Thanks for watching :)

[@LifesGuideToExcellence]

I like to wait 24hrs before I make a big purchase

[@meghanlivingstone]

That's a very good idea :) I like doing that sometimes too.

[@ginacash4962]

I have a tip for when you need to purchase something online: Put it in your "cart," enter your email, and then wait until the next day. A lot of times, the website may send you a discount code to persuade you to purchase the item since they can tell you have had it in your cart for a while.

[@meghanlivingstone]

That is SUCH a good idea! I don't shop a lot online, but I'll definitely try that tip if I'm ever mid-purchase online :-) Thank you so much for sharing xoxo

[@GraceAskew]

This might seem random, but I'd LOVE to see a video on your fitness/exercise approach and mentality! Keep up the great, inspiring work!

[@meghanlivingstone]

That's a great video idea! I've been planning to do that kind of video sometime in the future, perhaps sharing some of the ballet I do, etc. :-)

[@HollehhMarie]

I wish I could walk places but i have 2 kids that overheat easily 🤷🏻‍♀️ and I do too due to excess hormones from breastfeeding 😬

[@EmmaTara]

Thanks for the fantastic tips. I’m going to go watch your deodorant video now 💙

[@meghanlivingstone]

Let me know if you try it!! :-)

[@arazminasyan2422]

Hi dear.i liked.your character like me and your enecend puer spirit.

[@jyotib354]

Make a list while going shopping n STICK TO IT😬

[@jyotib354]

This s something that I started doing recently n u ve mentioned it as well

[@meghanlivingstone]

Jo B yes!! Stick to it! 😛

[@user-qc5qw7se4i]

What are the apps for selling things? I just currently decide to step into simpler life and need to get rid of many stuff >

[@meghanlivingstone]

Adelina Wu my favourite app is VarageSale!

[@musichousecafe]

❤❤❤

[@bellellido]

😍😍😍

[@chrischabre9382]

I’ve gotten into meetup groups

[@smilingenius76]

Hi Megan! What' s the app to sell stuff? I am Italian and don t understand clearly what you say in that moment..

[@RenovationFarmhouse]

wellkeptwallet.com/best-apps-to-sell-local/ This blogger lists 28 apps to help you sell your stuff. Good luck!

[@meghanlivingstone]

Tiziana Palmi hi there!! It’s called VarageSale :)

[@smilingenius76]

@@meghanlivingstone Thank you very much Meghan!

[@smilingenius76]

@@RenovationFarmhouse Thank you!

[@TheEgoBraiin]

The Shorts thing...i do that all the tiiime 😂

[@matz1011]

How do I find a minimalist partner?

[@nakiasimone]

I paused this to cancel my Netflix. Let’s see how long before I have canceller’s remorse lol

[@murnimohammad977]

I have 5 kind of like subscriptions.. Actually they are donations to non profit organisations. When I add all 5, it is like about few hundred. I want to cancel it but I feel guilty. Should I do it?

[@placesnthings8689]

Calculate your monthly take-home and try for 5% for donations. I find that a good place to be in. Personal preference

[@murnimohammad977]

@@placesnthings8689 I shall try that. Thanks for the guidance

[@HealthyMinimalistMom]

Try canceling and see how it feels. I found that I often didn't miss whatever I subscribed to and found some free version. You can always sign up again if you absolutely can't live without that subscription.

[@murnimohammad977]

My update, today I gather my courage and cancelled all 5 auto deduct donations that I made monthly. Finally after much thought. Oh boy! I feel guilty but good. So now I can streamline my budget and plan better. Oh and 1 of them that got cut off is an orphanage home. But.. I called the home and made a deal with the owner that I will come read story books, spend half day with them once a month. I will get to know the children much better and I feel less worry about them.

[@mikemedina156]

You are so beautiful and simple😉

[@tenzinkunsang162]

Saving to pay off my 13000 dollars of debt

[@Lisa55993]

Tenzin kunsang how is it going with the debt I feel stressed at times

[@SashaRare]

The biggest problem is that there are not so many people why actually want to buy my clothes 😅

[@wenjunzhu]

Local is actually expensive

[@ElizabethSarah-cl3sc]

After a terrible 2022, shell-shocked financial backers have a lot to think about and losses to recover from. An expansion report and a wealth of other data did little to alter assumptions that the Central bank would likely keep raising interest rates regardless of whether the economy slows down. This implies that portfolios will experience more losses during the first quarter of 2023. I'm currently at a crossroads deciding whether to exchange my $250k security/stock portfolio; how might the continuous market volatility work to my advantage?

[@ElizabethSarah-cl3sc]

@maryshea9781 Concentrate on two main objectives. First and foremost, keep yourself safe by knowing when to sell stocks to reduce losses and maximize gains. Second, prepare yourself to gain from a market turnaround. I advise you to seek the advice of a representative or financial counselor

[@ElizabethSarah-cl3sc]

@maryshea9781 Please provide the information for your investment advisor here. I really need it now.

[@ElizabethSarah-cl3sc]

@maryshea9781 sincerely thank you I looked her up on the internet and was awestruck by how qualified she was; I contacted her since I need all the help I can get with canning. I've just scheduled a call.

[@user-fd2pr1hx5p]

@@ElizabethSarah-cl3sc *KRISTIN GAIL CUNNINGHAM* is quite popular on Bloomberg I doubt if there is anyone who is serious about stock trading that doesn't know her. She has helped me quite a few times in growing my portfolio and it was blissful without any setbacks. she is a tough person in an industry that demands clairvoyance

[@kritikitti3868]

Sooo adorable. Get rid of your vehicle. How are you gonna carry home a week's shopping or all that bulk-shopping stuff? Older? Live in a city with poor public transportation? Want to visit family 15 miles away? Take a taxi? That will cost a lot. Older and have to visit several doctors? Try waiting for your insurance ride. Can be done but it's a pain.

[@xshaneen]

Your eyes are beautiful

[@xshaneen]

Your eyes are beautiful