No Buy July - How Will We Manage?

[@chrisl418]

Since my divorce raising four kids myself after being married to an abusive man who left me with little but the kids, we buy NOTHING. 12 years of subsistence living. But, no one complains. I am so so grateful for my wonderful, now grown kids. My kids so appreciated that while we were poor, we didn't have to live in terror. The love I lavished on them, they give right back. It really puts everything in perspective when living without daily fear and anxiety makes you feel rich. Peace and safety are the most priceless commodities. I appreciate just enjoying what you have and making the most of everything.

[@kathrynmaxson6907]

When all 5 of my children were still home and money was tight every summer we would make two lists. One list was of all the free or very cheap fun things we could do like beach picnic, $1 movie, hikes with friends. The other was a project list divided into three columns: first was free projects or projects we already had the supplies for, the second was everything that we could do for about $10us each, the third was projects that cost $20us or more. We usually got the first list finished, did the most important of the middle list, and did one or two of the third list. Some items were on the list for a few years before they got done but it was a good way to focus on what we could do instead of what we couldn't.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

That’s brilliant, sounds lovely

[@kathrynlongstaff9282]

I like that a lot. We do something similar with my young family. We have lollipop sticks with free and cheap fun ideas written on- all sorts from make a table blanket fort, make cards and post them to loved ones, cinema, local cheap aquarium etc. We also have higher ticket items that get added at an appropriate moment. The children get to contribute their ideas which are usually the most fun. I like your idea with projects especially around the house.

[@jlhmyers75]

We did the same! One parks pass was worth all of the free hikes etc. the dollar store and library were wonderful too.

[@katherinerichardson1767]

Great idea on the 3 lists!

[@frugalautie]

That is such a good idea & tip ❤ thank you. I’m going to make a free/cheap fun list too now.

[@joannahalford5672]

I know you say people criticise you on socials sometimes, but I think you and Mike have a lovely life and watching this filled me with joy. Thank you xxx

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks very much

[@bria2596]

I woke up thinking I needed help knocking out some mounting home maintenance. I wrote it all out, and it is a good decision, better to do it now, as things may only get worse, and none of them are "optional." Life is like that! I am postponing my no-spend cycle to September, while I get those things taken care of. They are impeding my progress mentally, physically, and financially. I am so grateful for sinking funds. * You set a great example of how to balance out needs/wants and available money, with a focus on future financial health. All of that is so valuable during these difficult times.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for sharing

[@yvettenj]

Wow Jane, even when you’re relaxing you’re still busy knocking’em out 🤩! 49 blocks that’s a lot of work, even I know that and I’m not a quilter. But I agree, yes more quilting vids in July , thanks 😊.

[@annaSortore-ff7fd]

I just want to say I love the way you and Mike live!

[@katehorrell8732]

I started my "savings journey" in July of last yr, heard for the first time about "no spend days, weeks" I never realized that I had been doing this already by having "no spend weekends". So I decided to have "no spend months" n how long I could do this. Happy to say that I had a almost "no spend year". I still managed to save around $4000 in that year span. So happy with myself. Yes it can be done

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

That's awesome. Our no spend days add another thousand euros to our savings

[@hazelnutbix]

My husband and I love Brittany! Particularly for the fest-noz and the dancing. Many are free to attend, so we will be coming again this August for our fix for three weeks in our aging camper. We are retired, on a small income and this is our holiday. The first time back since the virus that shall not be named.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Have fun!

[@sheilahughes3561]

We shall be doing jobs at home in July and shall not be spending money going out! We belong to the National Trust so we can drive to some really nice places and take a picnic! I also love tennis so two weeks of Wimbledon will keep me indoors every afternoon, with my own strawberries of course!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

We’re glued to the Tour de France

[@nicB7777]

Jane! I'm doing my very first ever no spend month, thanks to you! I hadn't exactly planned on doing it though. We are on a strict budget (working on student loan debt) anyways, but my side job as a bartender~ I only got 2 shifts each week, in lieu of 3 shifts, this month. So losing that extra "spare" income it just makes sense to do! I am very excited to come up with some creative meals while cleaning out the freezers (yes, we have 4 😮😅) and working on home projects that I always find an excuse not to do 🤪

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@jodihiller4506]

All because of your channel, I learned about no buy months. We did our first and very successful no buy month in January. It feels like a sense of accomplishment. Now we are on a no spend July. It is a fun challenge to be very intentional about where we go and what we do. It's a great time to do stuff that needs to be done at home, and that is always a long list. You might as well stop putting it off and just jump in! Thank you for all the great ideas. It's nice to see people our age being frugal and not just extravagant!😊

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@momof2momof2]

It's refreshing to watch your honest video about this topic. I've watched others over the years where they claim to have a no spend, but they can only do it because they already pre bought everything and more the month before. Your way is true, honest, reasonable, and doable. I have tried to do a no spend, but I have a family to support. So what I do is make sure the bills are paid, $$ in savings, pre plan for future large bills etc., and give myself a per diem. with what's left. This has worked for me for many years. Some days I spend almost nothing so that just adds to the next day or the rest of the days until pay times comes around again, which is once a month. I do find myself spending much less in January, which makes sense because of the holidays. Have a lovely week ahead 🥰💐🪷🌼🌞💗✝💖🇺🇲

[@elizaC3024]

We do December and January as our no buy months. Lat year we added February as well. I limited groceries to $50 a month maximum and most months were under $20. It helps me rotate through my canning jars, and my freezer.

[@juliemoore6957]

I like the idea of one no spend day per week! That seems very do-able!❤

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

It really is!

[@kellybarbolish8034]

Hello Jane and Mike! Thank you for sharing what you do. You are so encouraging and genuine. ❤️

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Our pleasure!

[@AmberV1978]

Wish you luck Jane 😊

[@lin90210]

I tried my best in June not to buy anything extra I didn't need and eat as much of my freezer and cupboards as possible. I fell of the wagon a few time but I saved so much :) was so happy about it as inflation anxiety really has been getting to me

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

You did well

[@tinkerbell9399]

Hi Mike and Jane. Great video as always. We are having a no spend week, and will be having a no spend August as well. We have drawn up our list of jobs to do, and jobs to finish. That was longer than we thought😂 We have plenty of places to visit, and lovely walks around us. Freezer is full, so just a few essentials to keep us going. Enjoy your month. Looking forward to seeing your days out. Yes more quilting videos please!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Sounds great!

[@jeaniesf84833]

I do have a different method that works for me. As an empty nester, I only spend money (any and all shopping) on one day of each week. Occasionally, we do go out to eat when we are really exhausted outside of the one-day spending. I love your videos, thank you for sharing!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

That's a great idea!

[@williamraybould8393]

Hi jane great tips. If i remember right you were saying in one vid you could not grow much do to the soil in your garden. I have just brought some very large tree pots to grow runner and french beans in, maybe you could try that. If you grow beans you can use the soil year afte year as the beans will make there own food. The pots cost me £10 each and should last 20+ yers.

[@sandrakeighron2585]

You have definitely got me on track with our spending. I love craft but never done quilting but you’ve got me eager to start. Few quilting tutorials would be great. Take care and enjoy your July 😘

[@janetstraw191]

It really is good that you leave all that stinky ‘pond muck’ on the ground for a few days; because there are all sorts of aquatic critters in that mess, that will make their way back into the pond. They will thank you! 👍👏👏👏🙋‍♀️🇺🇸🥰‼️

[@heathertucker7056]

Even though we have a small bungalow and garden there are always no- spend jobs that need doing! We love to get chores up to date then reward ourselves with a picnic at a lovely view spot! You don’t have to spend money to have a lovely day! I hope you can get this across to lots of people Jane! Good luck with the pond clearing!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks very much for watching and sharing

[@esteraogieglo3171]

Thank you so much much for your video always so professional and helpful for me I am living on UK and I wish everyone could speak so nice and clearly like you ❤

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

You are so welcome!

[@marytinkcom8730]

How lovely! Here in Southern Colorado, US the little cucumbers are called "pickles" at the local farmer's markets. That is their primary use but we love them instead of regular cucumbers.

[@Silvergirl70]

Thank you Jane and Mike, really looking forward to seeing your frugal adventures this month, am planning to eat up from our existing “pantry” as much as possible in July, both to make room for the new season of growing and save money. Hopefully we are adopting a new dog this week and that will contribute to the cost of rehoming her 🤞🤞🤞 have a great week xx

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Sounds great!

[@sharonmcgee8178]

Always enjoy your videos! Had a good chuckle when you were talking about the stuff from the pond you wouldn't be putting in a compost pile. 🙂

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Glad you enjoyed

[@juliamarple3785]

Summer time is my spend time. I am pretty good at low spend Jan & Feb. Im staying in anyway, my food is stocked up, Im set to stay in & work on my taxes & genealogy. This year I took an impromputu 2000 mile road trip to see my son, and i still stayed within my budget!

[@jhodieking6172]

Really enjoyed the video. I'm going to join you in no buy July! As you say, there are plenty of jobs to be done in the house and garden! I'm also going to be shopping from home, e.g I have unread books on my shelf and wool for knitting.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

You can do it!

[@loriella6250]

I love your music choices! 🎶

[@Dutch_Gonneke]

Wonderful video as usual 😉 My months run from the 20th to the 20th. I already have hardly any discretionary spending as I am saving an emergency fund etc while on a ( hopefully temporary😅) minimal income. But... for July I intend to eat only out of my freezer and pantry. Except for some eggs and butter I still need to buy. I did do a load of mostly non food groceries yesterday. But food wise I should be good. My freezer needs to be defrosted so I can do that beginning of August. Hopefully I will have €100 left of my grocery budget at the end of this month. Saving up for an old bike because my cargo bike has become too old for longer city trips. I do have a small sinking fund for relaxation and therefor I can attend a distillation workshop (€5) in the middle of July. Nice to have something to look forward to while not spending extra €€

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

I absolutely love those Dutch cargo bikes

[@Dutch_Gonneke]

@@FrugalQueeninFrance never got a driver's license. For me that bike was my car for 19 years... as a solo mom with 2 little boys it gave my family a lot of freedom. It would fit the boys and their little bikes , picknick cooler bags etc in there. Later their soccer and swimming gear, guitar for music lessons etc etc. I even did most of our move to this apartment in 2008 in that bike😅 Now it is an old lady. I used it on a long trip in February to the nearest farmer from Amsterdam where I bought 5 kg good quality meat. But she was puffing and squeaking. Time for her to retire. And to be honest; I would love to own an electric bike so I could leave the city for trips in the country. A little dog carrier to take my labrador and a tent... But a sturdy ebike is around €2500... a bit too ambitious for now. So saving up for a second hand bike for around €200.

[@DebfromVa]

I hope you and Mike are safe from the rioting there. God bless

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

They are in some parts of some cities and most French people are family people living a quiet life

[@janetstonerook4552]

I'm in for a no buy July as well. I've had to do a lot of local traveling to help out a hospitalized relative these past few weeks which blew my budget. I think i shall be quite happy just being home and doing my little projects. I woke up this morning and heaved a sigh of relief that my calendar is clear for the next few days! 😊

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

You got this!

[@juliedickson1721]

I hadn’t serviced my central air conditioner since moved in 3 yrs ago, but now I’m unemployed. My electric company has a free tuneup that I’m scheduled for this week. If there’s any programs available in your area, take advantage of them

[@abidashah4943]

Thank you for sharing 💖 lov eatching and learning from u .a pleasure and joy to watch lov your sinking and budget 😘 video 📹. Going to try a no buy week😊. Lov from 🇬🇧 ❤❤❤

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

You are so welcome!

[@Amanda-pv9kz]

I'm looking forward to your July trips! I always enjoy the scenery.

[@elizabethbertsch3066]

You two inspire me to do the tedious things that I keep pushing off. Great way to have a sense of accomplishment without spending! And I’m also inspired by Jane getting the pond clearing under way even though it is horribly smelly 😮! Yuck! You’ll have to reward yourself when it’s done by maybe having a picnic 🧺 out there. Have a great July!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks very much

[@karenk380]

It's hot and buggy so I spend my time inside, usually sewing. I have so much fabric. This month I decided Christmas in July sounded good. So I just started a red and green and white quilt. I'll sew strip sets like you have done and see how far I get before I resort to sewing each individual scrap square together. I enjoy the challenge of making scrappy quilts. Thank goodness for the free table at the quilt club meetings. Thanks for sharing. Uff dah, cleaning the pond looks like a tough job!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@BrittanyLucy]

'like the bowels of hell' - love it! Just glad this isn't smell-o-vision when you share that one with us! Really looking forward to seeing more of what you do this month. Are your dogs OK on 14 July? I used to enjoy it but dread it now with a firework-phobic dog.

[@ibislife]

I think I have to join you for the rest of the month, I have completely driven off the rails on groceries so far this month. And I have no idea why. Food is getting so expensive it is ridiculous. No going to the grocery store without a strict shopping list!!! Guess its because I´m on vacation, school is out and I´m off until August 1st. Bad weather and it is easy to take an axtra trip into the shops.

[@mariannejoynes6541]

I’m joining you in “ no buy July”! I do have visitors later in the month but I’ve budgeted for that already. I will be crocheting more shawls to hopefully sell and hopefully enjoying the nice weather. Fingers crossed 🤞. X

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Wonderful!

[@suebee1540]

Hi Jane and Mike. I am doing a no buy July. It seems I try to do 3 or 4 no spend months a year. I make a calendar for the month and put a big green check mark on every day I stick to it. I write my goals and guidelines on it. My reasons for this month are similar to other months: To reset spending; Save for emergencies; Adjust for the smaller paycheque of not much overtime at work. I list my "no buys" and my exemptions. Alway at the top of the page is written: Aggregation of marginal gains, and this year's word: PERSIST. I am not a big drinker, but I do indulge occasionally. I am also having a dry July.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for sharing

[@joannereynolds69]

I have a zero balance budget thanks to you Jayne - it’s made my life so much easier - I had 5 no spend months from January to May earlier this year - so I won’t be taking part in the no spend July challenge xx

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Wonderful!

[@marytinkcom8730]

We had to move into a hotel for two months then take our RV to a local campground and lived there until June 1. So basically 4 months of huge money challenges. We were able to move back into our home, on the family farm. Wow! Not being "in town" and having a full kitchen, washer and dryer and the big freezer has really helped with many no spend days! We need to regain funds as well so we have a big motivator there. It has been a record setting June for lower esin amounts and cooler weather here in Southern Colorado so its greener than usual and just lovely to stay home and remember the simple pleasure of being here.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@belindacopson2390]

Very interesting to see your July projects getting started! In my town every July there is a festival of arts/culture/music events, with most events either free or very low cost. It's a great way to enjoy some lovely local events for no or very low spend and I've planned a few of these to attend. I am also busy in the garden in July with our fruit and vegetables; this week picking gooseberries for the freezer.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Sounds great!

[@ruthwiseman4730]

I always use January as a no spend month but I think I'll join you and do a July no spend. Also every month I use the first full week of the month as a no spend week. I'm going to work at eating from my freezer and Pantry so I may not even have to buy very many groceries this month. Maybe I'll get the garage cleaned out the month.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

We do no spend January, July and October plus the 4th week of every month. So we do 6 no spend months.

[@sargee97]

I have really let spending get out of control in June and now i owe money back to my eldest son. I've looked at my incomings and outgoings for July and ive worked out how to get back on track. I have set a grocery budget for July and no charity shop buying or clithes shopping, I'm sadly a therapy shopper and i need to find a way of stopping it. I keep saying im going to sort my freezers and log everything, so this month i will. Love watching your video's, I find they give me motivation. Hope you and Mike are well. Kind regards Angeline ❤️

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks very much

[@nicolescotto3918]

very inspiring!

[@pamelawalton1255]

Im joining in often do regular no spend months june is always expensive, family birthday even though i put away every month for xmas and birthdays my grown children always cost me more than i budget for they have a knack for coaxing more money out of me 😂 😊 pulling on the heartstrings

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks so much for sharing

[@rachelkieffer8707]

I will be doing a couple of no spend weeks this summer but other then that we have guests and trips planned for July and August that will make our budget higher than usual and our summer income is lower than usual so we will just make slower progress in eliminating our debt and will accelerate it in September. Budgeting is saving me, every year our debts increase in the summer but this year I have been lowering my debts every single month, our trips are already payed for and our guests are already budgeted for.

[@JacquiBerry-gd7rr]

Love you guys. Jane your hair is so beautiful, please share your hair secret

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

I use cheap supermarket own brand shampoo and conditioner

[@margaretglowacki5749]

Hi Jane and Mike! Thanks for another great video. It’s nice to know I’m not alone on this frugal living journey. We do a no spend January and September but I’m going to try to add doing a no spend last week of the month. Keep up the great work!!!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks very much

[@rosemarymallin]

I won't be doing a no spend July as my granddaughter will be visiting from Alberta. We are off to Newfoundland in August, but that's already paid for. We always have no spend Sundays and will do several no spend months during our brutally cold winter.

[@patmartin9727]

On a no spend July but Murphy has also been at the door. Thank goodness for sinking funds

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Oh he can come knocking at any time

[@stacel1972]

I think I will start a no spend week a month and see how it goes ( grows?).

[@katrinadollman7058]

Great hard working team. Good video

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks 👍

[@carolined3058]

I'm on a three year no spent only need to buy journey cause of the renovation of my house. I give myself max 40€ funny money to keep my sanity. I'm half way .

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Budget for sanity is important

[@karenpiete6970]

Will be doing the no spend July with you!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for joining in

[@frugalautie]

I always fail at no spend months (or even weeks) 😞 but I do good at “low” spend months 👍 I tried a low spend month in June and managed to put an extra $200 on our debt. I’m going to aim to repeat that for July 🤞

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Love that!

[@andersonomo597]

I'm pretty good at not spending excessively - except at the grocery store which is definitely my major weak spot!! I'm really focusing on just buying what I absolutely need and using up my reserves! It's forcing me to be creative which has been fun - unlike that pond! The stench of rotting vegetation gets into your nose and you smell it long after you've moved away from the source - maybe sniffing coffee beans might help as that's what perfumiers use to 'reset' their noses! Great work in cleaning up Jane and Mike - your place looks great!!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@katherinerichardson1767]

Grocery store----:( me, too! I have a "I MIGHT NEED IT" thinking especially on sale food items or just "want it" disease. I am better now but I still have not conquered those weaknesses. Good luck to you @andersonomo597

[@lorelei9393]

Not doing no spend but seriously cutting back on food purchases as i try to clear out my freezer in my fridge. Hurricane season is on the horizon and often lose power so i try to have less stored then

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Good luck

[@sandrawhitacre]

Hi, I have trouble matching colors of fabric for quilting, any suggestions. Yours always looks great! Thank you.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Get good contrast, watch just get it done quilts tutorials on colour and value

[@sandrawhitacre]

@@FrugalQueeninFrance Thank you for taking your time to answer. will watch

[@wyyeti4004]

Hello from Wyoming! We just got back from an extended camping trip. Propane & water difficulties. The backyard needs a good mow/strim/weed. (Which I am breaking from, at the moment, to watch your video. 😁). We were prepared for the water/propane, as we have spares. We are now saving to replace those spares. We will be clamping down tight on budget through September. You have now motivated me to finally get a space cleared for some quilting. (Which I haven’t done in years.) Thank you for a brilliant video!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks so much for watching

[@sophiawolthof1238]

👍👍👍

[@susannahedwards8230]

I do the opposite I have spend days each week. Where I'm only aloud to spend money that day. I pay my bills that day put fuel in order my shopping. The other 6 days I don't touch money. Easy to know what you are going to need in a week. If I forget something I tell my self " we'll it can't of been that important if I forgot about it now it can wait till next spend day. I do this as it stops the dripping as you call it. Also seeing the large amount in one day add up it makes me re think some things at times.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks very much for watching and sharing

[@gladyschandler6724]

I'll be doing some semi-annual cleaning. Go sightseeing and walking locally. I'll be checking a town that's about an hour from home and will pack a lunch. Later in the month, I'll drive to Houston, which is 2.5 hours away and stay at an airbnb. Will see museums and catch up with a friend that lives nearby.

[@AprendeInglesConStephen]

Have you thought about getting some goats to keep the grass down? Congrats on your wonderful retirement - looks very peaceful.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Goats are not grazers, they don't eat grass. Sheep will eat down grass. We live in a 'ville' which is residential not farmland. Also, goats need a shelter, fence, vet treatment and a lawn mower is cheaper.

[@AprendeInglesConStephen]

@@FrugalQueeninFrance lol shows how much I know! I just think they’re cute!

[@tbee2653]

I’m curious about your quilting. Do you sell your quilts? I ask because you quilt a lot and I’m just curious what you do with finished quilts. Thank you.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

I don’t sell any.

[@pigletsbank437]

I won't join you this July, I have my budget I am expecting guests. I decided to take them out for dinner, because it's to hot to be cooking those days. That way I can spend my energy on the guests instead of shopping, cooking and dishes and trying to stay cool meanwhile. I prefer January as fresh start of the year. Have good month, looking forward to your videos

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Enjoy

[@judithbuchanan9566]

Thanks for sharing Jane & Mike! I just love & enjoy your content so much!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Our pleasure!

[@missjones8123]

This isn't related to the video I'm just curious if u compost as another way of being frugal to save on soil amendment

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Yes we compost

[@missjones8123]

​@@FrugalQueeninFranceThanks for replying

[@yourhomeisyourbusiness2221]

Are you and Mike safe with all the uproar in France?

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Don't believe the media hype. It's in some cities and then some areas of some cities. There's anger at at the police but mostly support nationwide for law and order and most French people are conservative and moderate in their manner and behavior.

[@bria2596]

@@FrugalQueeninFrance I am so happy to hear this. Thank you.

[@zanedclark]

@@FrugalQueeninFrance I had the same concern for you. Glad to hear you are OK. zane

[@yourhomeisyourbusiness2221]

@@FrugalQueeninFrance The less one believes the media, the better!

[@lindad6223]

how is half the year gone already?

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

It wizzes by

[@LorettaNance]

Hard to believe that I have completed 6 months of my no-spend year. It actually gets easier as the year progresses. I think much of my spending had been out of habit and boredom.

[@lindad6223]

​@@LorettaNance Awesome! I'm doing a reduced budget, think about it year, with deliberate no-spend periods. Is it budgeted for? Is it an investment? Is that specific money already in the bank? Can it wait until it is? Do I really **need** to tap the emergency fund? (if so, the monthly budget amount goes there for the duration! That refrigerator really couldn't wait any longer!) I also adjusted my payroll savings so that I take home only 60% of my retirement budget as a practice run. There's been a bit of shuffling and I still have work to do.... but the dollars out the door are much lower than last year!

[@peggyevansquilt]

Love quilting and sewing. Really admire you. Our local quilt shop is having a big anniversary sale July 5,6,7. So I can’t do a no buy July. I’ll do a no buy August.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@cathyphillips679]

Due to the smoke from wildfires here in Ontario, Canada, I have had to purchase an air conditioner and an air purifier for my apartment. So, in order to replenish my emergency fund I have decided not to do my usual summer roadtrip. After a bit of research, I have found lots of free concerts and activities in my little town, so staying home and not spending should work out fine! I like the idea of not spending in the last week of the month, so I think I will try that too.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Sorry to hear that

[@CherylAnderson0]

I didn’t know you made a quilt each month. Do you sell them or gift them? I asked before if you quilted for hire but didn’t get an answer. I am a quilter but only quilt for myself, close friends, and family. Right now I’m working on a “sweet mint” quilt my youngest daughter requested.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

I don’t sell any quilts.

[@marynienhouse6143]

Yes, I really did enjoy your video! So motivating! Thank you!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

You are so welcome!

[@hev2519]

Hello 👋

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Hello 👋

[@K78644]

400 euro for food?? wow..we only spend 100, 150 at most

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

It’s not a race to the bottom. You do you.

[@K78644]

@@FrugalQueeninFrance no one said anything about racing. I’m just really surprised

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

@@K78644 I don’t see why you’re surprised, you watched our shopping haul and commented that our groceries were expensive. Which country do you live in.

[@thefinefrugalline3232]

Pretty much every month is a no buy month for me

[@vicki900]

Omg, doesn't that pond attract mosquitoes and isn't it rather unhealthy considering that it isn't moving water just still stagnant water..no judgments just not understanding 😮

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

It's spring fed. It's not there by design. All insects are part of the eco system. No need to panic.

[@vicki900]

@@FrugalQueeninFrance I do understand insects are part of the eco system but I would imagine that you can do a bit of research and mosquitoes are a huge problem