We saw the local drive in theater was having a dusk to dawn movie event. It was such a nice evening, so we took our TV and DVD player out to our gazebo. Set up some comfy chairs with blankets and watched 4 dvds that we already had and watched the movies outside til 2 a.m. We also had snacks on hand that could be used up. I can't tell you how fun that was. It did not cost us a movie entrance fee, snack fee and we didn't use any gasoline to drive anywhere.
@tgayer14 ай бұрын
How fun!
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
OH MY GOSH! How much do I love that! Brilliant!
@juliemoore69574 ай бұрын
@@elliejellie22 I love that idea!
@GretchenBostrom4 ай бұрын
That sounds absolutely AWESOME! What a creative idea!
@FrugalCraftyVegan4 ай бұрын
"Home is the nicest word there is." ~~ Laura Ingalls Wilder
@tgayer14 ай бұрын
Love it!
@cherylawitherell18004 ай бұрын
I absolutely love being home ❤
@angielay33134 ай бұрын
Home is my favorite place to be. And I’m currently reading her book series!!
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Absolutely right!
@GretchenBostrom4 ай бұрын
❤
@gretelwhite80884 ай бұрын
My mother says that no tramp would want the clothes that I get rid of! That was supposed to shame me, but I take it as a badge of honour! My number one way of living below my means is not caring what other people think and sharing what I have.
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! You have a great attitude!
@ms.rivera7898Күн бұрын
Great video. Yes, gratitude is very important. Leaving the home less to “hang out” allows you to appreciate what you have, and not compare yourself with those around you. I cook at home most of the time. I meal prep and plan out what I will eat each week. I am very grateful for all that I have. I feel blessed.
@FrugalMoneySaverКүн бұрын
Meal planning and prepping is definitely the way to go!
@rough-hewnhomestead57374 ай бұрын
I've said it before and I'll say it again....staying home is my biggest money saver. We enjoy time out and about once in a while, but mainly we entertain ourselves at home. We have designed a.life we don't need a break from very often.
@pspears21534 ай бұрын
This, right here! 👆👆
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Well said! Very true! That's so important!
@tubeyou21844 ай бұрын
Would love to hear how you entertain yourselves at home (especially if you have kids!)
@shirlysmilesmusic69195 күн бұрын
I cheer the days I Stay home and don't spend money! Lol
@mrskimmieg4 ай бұрын
To piggy back on your “Boredom Busters” list, create a list of several meals that are prepared quickly and easily and keep the necessary ingredients on hand. This can serve as a backup for those nights when you haven’t planned anything for a meal or are running short on time.
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Yes, I have that list in my control journal as well! So helpful!
@AM-lw6kl4 ай бұрын
@FrugalMoneySaver I would love to know what some of those quick and easy meal ideas are!
@helenkathrynhoover72984 ай бұрын
Before fast food and Door Dash existed people woukd just have eggs and toast on night when things were wonky.
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
You are absolutely right, Helen!
@GretchenBostrom4 ай бұрын
The best! Breakfast for dinner.
@laurawarren77954 ай бұрын
Love eggs and toast. Sometimes a bowl of cereal makes a good lunch or dinner
@HerAeolianHarp4 ай бұрын
Exactly. We call it “Eggy Night” in our house though our kids prefer “Frozens Night”. I recommend a dish called “Eggs in Purgatory”-eggs simmered in a spicy tomato sauce.
@bchompoo4 ай бұрын
@@GretchenBostromI'm going to have one tonight.
@Judith-b3t4 ай бұрын
The one thing I do that allows me to continually save money is: I tithe! Additionally today I was able to save money two ways. #1 I used a self service car wash. I live in an apt so can not wash the car at home. My car wash is normally $12. Today it was $6.50. Should be able to lower that even more with a little practice. #2 I was considering a mail order clothing purchase but even with a sale and a coupon for $20 off, the shipping would have been 25% of the order ( gasp!). I stopped by a garage sale on the way home from the car wash. My favorite style and quality of blouses/t-shirts mostly brand new with tags were $3.00 each. Bought five plus a jacket also at $3.00. Yeah! Bragging rights with my fellow frugalistas!
@pspears21534 ай бұрын
Wow, what a treasure! The mail order catalog shipping costs are crazy!
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Absolutely those are wonderful bargains to brag about! So happy for you!
@barbarabarber44854 ай бұрын
@@pspears2153😅
@debbienewton9094 ай бұрын
Tithing!! It's the answer!! You cannot out-give God!! ❤
@glendaschilder30482 ай бұрын
I also tithe..and God has always taken care of me ❤
@janetstonerook45524 ай бұрын
I have been doing intermittent fasting for almost a year now. It has saved me so much money in so many different ways! 1.) I grocery shop and eat much less! 2.) Can get back in my one and two size smaller clothes items from a few years back so didn't buy any clothes this year and 3.) Feel.so much happier and healthier so have more energy to do things for myself i used to hire others to do. And i get sick less and require less medication. It's been a wonderful blessing to me to learn a healthy, inexpensive lifestyle that is good for my physical, emotional and financial well being! 👍🍪😻 .
@tgayer14 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
That's so wonderful! Good for you!
@marym.82344 ай бұрын
I live below my means by bringing my breakfast and lunch to work daily. Almost everyone at work buys food there and spends at least $20 a day!! Also meal planning for the week so that my dinners are done to avoid take out. The cost of food is so crazy now I feel that’s where we have to be so careful!! Enjoy your week off!
@princessdumbarton98774 ай бұрын
If they spend $20 a day buying food there, they are spending about $5,000 a year. It adds up.
@d.parisi4 ай бұрын
I did that when I was working too. I was amazed at how few people packed a lunch.
@conniechuha31134 ай бұрын
@marym.8234 I do the same.
@conniechuha31134 ай бұрын
I'm currently doing a no spend September and doing a ruthless declutter of my house. I had a donation pickup and donated a car load to my neighbor's church. I have another pickup scheduled next week. Garage is next. I also sold a wet dry vacuum for $65.
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Thanks, Mary! Great savings too!
@Rita_604 ай бұрын
I cook from scratch, use leftovers and make a new dish, use clothes over and over again when they are of good material….
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Rita, that's great!
@jane65174 ай бұрын
I just made your lasagna recipe from a few years ago. Its great and easy lol. My first try at lasagna and I am 74. You can teach this old dog new tricks! Thanks
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
YAY! How I love to read that! So happy you enjoyed it!
@marycottee225929 күн бұрын
I so agree that you really can teach an old dog etc...i love to learn new things and only to willing to be taught ..im 73 , and in these difficult times only too willing to accept new ideas!
@patriciaboyle74114 ай бұрын
Good , better, best. Never let it rest till the good is better and the better best!
@pspears21534 ай бұрын
That's easy for you to say...🤭😉
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Love that! So true!
@aussiejubesАй бұрын
My grandmother said this aaaaaall the time! We're Aussie, I don't know where it originated 😃
@joyswenson79414 ай бұрын
To live below our means, I shop loss leaders all the way, cook from scratch, avoid eating out, air dry clothes, have movie night from home (thanks Netflix & library!). 😊. AND we acknowledge that the Lord has provided for us and continues to do so. ❤
@happycook67374 ай бұрын
You are correct, many loss leaders are ridiculous at ANY price. Example potato chips currently buy 4 bags pay $2/bag. That's $8 lost on air and health destroying food. How much popcorn can I make for $8? Name branded cookies were also a recent loss leader. But I did buy 2 of the the $1.37 five pound bag of potatoes and 3 of the $2.32 gallons of milk (can freeze them in the plastic jug).😂
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
So well said! Thank you for sharing that!
@juliemoore69574 ай бұрын
@@joyswenson7941 amen!
@kittyfarmer95673 ай бұрын
Amen!
@elliejellie224 ай бұрын
PA weather has been great lately, so we have turned off the air conditioner and opened windows. The fresh air throughout the house is wonderful.
@annehoyle35814 ай бұрын
I'm in PA also and did the same with turning off the AC !!!
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Wonderful! We took our a/c's out of our windows too!
@tonifloerchinger34624 ай бұрын
I wrote a saying on my fridge magnet...There is always enough, even though you don't think so.
@lindawarren1714 ай бұрын
My go to saying is “ enough is plenty”
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Toni, that is perfect and so true!
@GretchenBostrom4 ай бұрын
I love that. ❤
@vickilandtiser25114 ай бұрын
The Dutch pancake looked delicious. I save money by shopping lost leaders, making meal plans by using what I have in the pantry and freezers, stocking up when things are on sale, and cooking from scratch. We only eat out on birthday and anniversary and we save for those special occasions. We also grow a garden and I can the bounty that God gives us. Living within your means is not rocket science, it is all about choices. You can choose to keep up with the Jone's or you can be debt free and be happy with what you have.
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Well said, Vicki! Thank you!
@WiseWomanLola4 ай бұрын
We practice generosity. We give to those in need, and God provides what we need, plus more to share.
@veronicwbrennan40024 ай бұрын
I found if you give you get.
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Yes, HE does!
@loisfromohio31094 ай бұрын
Excellent
@edithjohnson68354 ай бұрын
I made soup and cornbread for dinner.: go to frig, get five wrinkled garden tomatoes, one fourth head of cabbage chopped, one lonely ear of corn, nibbled, one large chopped onion. Place in big boiler, pour one can Swansons chicken broth, plus more water to cook down soup, salt pepper, garlic salt to taste, onion powder to taste, adobe seasonings salt. Dash of sugar, squirt of tomato paste to enhance tomatoes. Boil until done, for me that is over an hour. Oh my goodness delicious soup! Serve with buttered cornbread!
@pspears21534 ай бұрын
Ha!! Love it!
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Edith, now that is being thrifty and creative! BRAVO!
@QuiltingCrow4 ай бұрын
Four yearrs ago, when Covid hit, my husband and I decided to live frugally, because we were stuck in a bad situation. Next year, we will get to our saving-goal. Now loooking for a new home! I'm so thankful for your channel, Emmy and Paul! You taught us more money-wise than our parents! ❤
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
What a beautiful comment! Thank you so much!
@patbethea1114 ай бұрын
Since I'm sick I'm so glad that I have food already here and don't have to go out.
@happycook67374 ай бұрын
A home cooked meal in the freezer is gold! Hope you feel better soon.
@cathyb37904 ай бұрын
I get this, I hope you feel better soon,😊 I on occasion get sick,due to a chronic illness,and have to take time off work ( work is very understanding,which is rare ) I have “home made”chicken soup in the freezer and saving account for these medical days.
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Oh no, Pat! So sorry to hear that! Prayers for a quick recovery!
@barbchumbley91424 ай бұрын
One huge frugal tip for us, is putting leftovers in containers we can see through!! Clear containers with lids, or putting the clear with elastic band cover ups over solid containers so you can see into the bowls. I get them at Dollar Tree and there are 3 sizes and 17 total. We use the food because it is right there when you check the fridge "staring at you"😂 When I used butter dishes or cool whip bowls I was always throwing bad food out. Not anymore.💰
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
That is brilliant! Thanks!
@cathyb37904 ай бұрын
Great tip 👍 I can relate to this ,I have a special spot in my fridge for leftovers ,and I only thaw out enough food for 3 main meals for work ,,, hardly waste anything ,,, 😊😊
@janejdough22304 ай бұрын
I did the same .. made a big difference. Out of sight out of mind,
@bchompoo4 ай бұрын
Same here! 😊
@ruth19964 ай бұрын
I have always believed that one of the most loving ways we can show God our thankfulness is by taking care of what He has given us for stewardship. Our abode, our food, our clothing, our money, our everything He has given us. Taking loving care says Thank you God for supplying all my needs. The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want...Love Ruthie
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Ruche, well said! Thank you!
@joanncole96034 ай бұрын
AMEN!
@ms.rivera7898Күн бұрын
Yes! This is why morning gratitude is very important.
@judymc42134 ай бұрын
I'm a scrounger! I wanted a barn door style door to cover my laundry room opening. It's an odd measurement, so not just any door would fit. I waited and watched FB marketplace until I found some free bifold closet doors that will fit. A little paint,[that I already have] and some barndoor hardware[ I have a gift card]. and a $300 barn door is now about $50
@jbalconi99034 ай бұрын
Terrificnuse your creativity!
@Judith-b3t4 ай бұрын
Great job. Very good price! From another Judy 😊
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Love that, Judy! That's the way to do it!
@sheilafreisthler44214 ай бұрын
I cook from scratch, wash clothes every two weeks and hang them out, cook in bulk and freeze in individual portions, set the thermostat a bit higher or lower depending on the season, and dress accordingly. I do a lot of reading and have joined a local gym using Silver Sneakers. And to keep myself busy, I volunteer a couple of times a month at two different organizations.
@cathyb37904 ай бұрын
That’s awesome,,👏
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Sheila, sounds wonderful!
@Stephanie-ew8lw4 ай бұрын
Number one thing I do to live below our means is budget and use cash envelopes!
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Very smart!
@stevestewart0074 ай бұрын
I always save the liquid from canned vegetables. We either use it in soups or casseroles to replace the water, or we pour it on top of our dogs' food. Why through out the nutrition from the vegetables? We also use peach juice from canned peaches to make jelly. The liquid from 3 regular cans of whole corn will make about 3 1/2 to 4 pints of jelly. It tastes a little like honey and apple; we call it faux apple honey jelly.
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
That’s a great idea! We buy canned vegetables with no salt added so that water is not filled with sodium.
@KateBurt-b4e4 ай бұрын
We always enjoy the free entertainment in our community. We look for things to do at our Sr. center, library, local town festivities and walks around our town and in nature. We also plant a garden. There is always something to do if you just peak around the corner :)
@lynnhensley43264 ай бұрын
There are so many free things from local libraries. Libraries seem underutilized since the covid pandemic.
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
There is sure is! So much free fun!
@mysteryreader14 ай бұрын
I have never used credit. I don’t eat fast or restaurant food. I don’t eat prepared food. I shop used clothing.
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
So smart!
@blackfootdaisy4 ай бұрын
Eating out was a real budget buster for us. Now that we hardly every do it, we save more money and it makes eating out a truly special occasion. Enjoy your week off! Love you guys!
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Yes, we feel the same! Thank you!
@melodylewis13544 ай бұрын
Eat home and saves tons of money. Only shop when necessary. Have a blessed week off but know you will be missed. Love your channel ❤
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Thank you! You too!
@maryclarke98944 ай бұрын
Your advice is always so wise and thought-provoking. I try to take advantage of "natural" heat and air conditiong. Closing out the sun on hot days by drawing the blinds & curtains in whatever rooms it's hitting and opening the windows later on to catch the evening breeze, sometimes with a fan in front of them. In the winter, it's the reverse. Enjoy your vacation!!!
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, Mary!
@d.parisi4 ай бұрын
I can't wait for the next video especially after that teaser you put out there😂Probably the number one thing I do to save money is: I do not put anything in my dryer except sheets and one dry towel (the towel helps soak up some of the moisture) so the dryer doesn't run as long. I started hanging up my clothes to dry when I began my career in the laundry and dry cleaning industry in the 1980s. It really does help your clothes last longer and saves you money on electricity. It's definitely a win-win. Have a great week!
@bhallmark33904 ай бұрын
By doing this, do you have to iron more?
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
That's great D! A dry towel definitely helps!
@EllenEdwards-hb2fh4 ай бұрын
I wash in cold water and I use my two clothes lines, . We have a garden and an herb garden dry all my herbs. Cook and bake from scratch. Save change in a jar it's painless and adds up. My husband collects brass and copper and brings it to the scrap mill. We use that Mooney fur fun activities
@ClassyFrugality4 ай бұрын
Two words: Slow cooker. There are so many advantages. If you don’t have cooking skills, you can just dump it in and turn it on! It will do the work for you. Cooking in the summertime? A slow cooker will not heat up the kitchen and uses very little electricity. Finally, cheaper, tougher cuts of meat, turn out, tender from the slow cooker.
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Yes! So very true!
@janejdough22304 ай бұрын
I have a" collection" I picked up cheap at garage / estate sales... a large one for big batch cooking / two small ones for cooking a protein & starch. eg, rice and pot roast. I have a back up one " just in case" haha.
@ClassyFrugality4 ай бұрын
@@janejdough2230 that is a great idea!
@terryhenderson4244 ай бұрын
Always check current fashion trends on-line and at least peek at what's being displayed in stores; run way and NYC fashions can take a while to get to rural malls. Dont pay attention to "age appropriate" outside the workplace and more formal occasions. On the other hand, you might find that neon sequins are a little too much. Once you figure out what's hot turn to your closet with a fresh eye. Throw potential combinations on the bed to do what is called auditioning; once they are on the body, its called "styling". When the economy dips or people are feeling pinched, there is almost akways a layered, worn clothing, or an "it" accessory item look. Formal clothing becomes more classic in nuetral colors. In 2016 i peeked at a couple of local stores to see what was popular for jeans before heading to the thrift store after a summer roofing project. I realized that i had a gold mine sitting at home. This year, i looked on line at 2024 fashion trends for hoodies and tops in about July to discover that short and cropped hoodies that do not look new with knit tee type tops sticking out below the hoodie hem were popular .... mmm, I just so happen to already have some wardrobe items that fit the bill. Again, i think i can be fast fashion with my slow fashion wardrobe.
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
I do that with Pinterest! So many wonderful inexpensive ways to dress ourselves!
@janetroberts91264 ай бұрын
Thank you again for sharing this video. The "loss leader" information really has opened my eyes. I have a shopping trip planned for tomorrow and I am going to go take a good look at the sales papers to see the loss leaders and see what I can do.
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
YAY! Hope your shopping trip went well!
@sheliakellett98214 ай бұрын
I always enjoy your videos. I've done most of these suggestions for years. Early in our marriage I happened on to The Tightwad Gazzette and I could really relate to her.
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!!
@HerAeolianHarp4 ай бұрын
Great book! The first frugality classic to show how to live simply.
@jennifershaw47564 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. I always check back in with you guys when I feel that I need to jumpstart the frugality again. I am making a list of these tips in my journal for quick reference. ♥
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Wonderful, Jennifer! Thank you!
@karlinebohne7894 ай бұрын
My grandmother from Switzerland was frugal! I don’t think they had a choice but she always cooked at home and my dad would boast about their Sunday dinners being a smorgasbord of their weekly left overs made into a feast ! They drove around on Sunday morning looking for wild berries, and apple drops from the farmers left over harvest ( with permission ) and my Nanny would make a fancy dessert. I tend to be a left over queen, but a lack the grace of my nanny, as she even served a cookie on a fancy china plate on Sundays.
@pspears21534 ай бұрын
What wonderful memories were passed down to you!
@stevestewart0074 ай бұрын
We have always had "Grab Night" where we drag out all the leftovers from the week. Never waste food. Make a feast out of everything. 😊
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Karline, what a great comment! Thank you!
@marywatkins67984 ай бұрын
My #1: I buy pre-owned whenever I can, and have for years.
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
So smart!
@rachelkmac4 ай бұрын
We were getting into a habit of eating out or takeout 3-4 times a week. I created a budget/expense tracker in excel a few months ago. Since then, we have been eating out only once or twice per month. I’ve been making pizza at home, crunch wrap supreme (taco bell copy cat) and lots of other great food. My husband asked me how much the pizza costs to make, I estimated around $3 per pizza, even with using the “good” “00” flour. 😊 since we like to have a drink or glass of wine or two with dinner, it really drives the bill up. I can buy a bottle of wine for the price of one glass at a restaurant.
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Yes, exactly! That's the way to do it!
@marrykardux18124 ай бұрын
I cook from scratch. We just did our groceries and we picked up groundbeef. When we came home I right away made hamburger patties and ready made meat balls. Put them in containers in the freezer. Easy for those days that you quickly want to make a meal.
@sjordan70854 ай бұрын
A Plant-based whole foods, organic where possible, diet is far healthier and costs a lot less. Dr. Valter Longo is an expert on human longevity. He suggests eating wild caught fish twice a week.
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Wonderful idea to make ahead those items!
@kimmyfox7264 ай бұрын
Hi Emmy and Paul I just wanted to remind everyone that the library is a great resource to check out, I have some dry racks as well can’t have clothes line, I bought some of the wool dryer balls they help with not needing dryer sheets, I also have two little weight towels that are used to help to cut drying time down, use rags for cleaning instead of throwaway cleaning items, get a soap pump that way we don’t use to much liquid dishes detergent, and measuring spoons in the powdered dish detergent as most of us are using we too have, the same with laundry detergent small measuring cups that way we don’t use too much when doing the laundry, get a carpet sweeper that away it doesn’t use and electricity to use it and it will help keep things clean with out need to vacuum every other day. Save your vegetable scrap to make vegetables both just like saving chicken bones, time to get the extra blankets ready for the bed, broad/card game ready some of your favourite CD player ready , find a good book today read. I drink lots of water, I get haircuts from my roommate, I use my bus pass and walk, when get groceries ,save my bacon fat to cook with later
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
All wonderful frugal tips, Kimmy! Thank you!
@Dollcan4 ай бұрын
I just popped some apple muffins in the oven. We get a subscript produce box which includes imperfect fruit and veg. Lots of apples this time so…muffins 😉 the house smells so yummy
@catseyes83774 ай бұрын
Whats the subscript box?
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Sounds perfect!
@Dollcan4 ай бұрын
@catseyes8377 I get a small box of fruit and vegetables each week delivered. I'm In Ontario Canada. It's the most reasonably priced delivery box I've found.
@canadianjaneoriginal4 ай бұрын
Dead or alive, I have cooked from scratch. I have, fresh from 2 surgeries in 2022, had to cook the same evening I came home. I have a sibling I am responsible for. So I have wanted a day off believe me. Just one day to do takeout. I try to cook for at least 2 days at a time but it doesn’t work out with protein involved as its so expensive. Only if a casserole, or pasta is involved. It was possible before the coof, to go out once in a while for a break. But not anymore. Breakfast out is the price of what it cost to have a meat or fish dinner out or a rib dinner. Its just eggs and toast! I am grateful for everything. I have had a lot of unfortunate events, and chronic issues. But each day im ok, I am so grateful. I think of what I will craft, my garden, or a book I want to read, journaling, collecting recipes, watching your videos and I am content. I do not need much for happiness. The only burdens are not making ends meet financially, and my health. Everyone in 🇨🇦 except high class is not making it anymore so I am not alone. My way to save is to shop at home first. “I need an ink spray for crafting”. I know they cost $17.99 EACH for 30ml. I DIY my own using a marker and alcohol in a spray bottle and get 2x 100ml bottles for $2-$4 instead. I crave those muffins I used to buy that were buttery and with apple streusel topping. I learned to make them at home and that saved me $9 per week for 4x muffins! I make 12x muffins every 2 weeks. That was my only splurge really aside yogurt. But $9 for 4 muffins? I make waffles for several days at once. They can be frozen. That saves $8 a box of eggos. I use 2 eggs and minimal ingredients for 8 giant waffles I cut in half so 16x portions! I trim my own hair and dye it now once a year, that saved me $45 every 2-3 months for last 7 years. I will go get a nice cut one day though. I am looking to make my own shampoo/dish soap bars. Its the same recipe. That will save me even more and its natural. I need to source beef tallow to do it. That has been holding me back. Everyone can make their own soap if they wanted. Lye and tallow are the only ingredients uncommon to have. All else is in your pantry! And an emersion blender. A mold of choice even an old bread pan is fine. An old muffin tin! I dye clothes that faded. It makes them new again. I Research everything I can and try to buy things wholesale instead of retail. My wheelbarrow handle broke sadly due to all the rain. I contacted a wholesaler and I got 2 handles for less than one handle on Amazon. I will repaint and assemble my very vintage barrow to new condition. Saving me $249 plus taxes purchased new. The handles were $43.99. Amazon has them $160. It is unreasonable. Hardware stores do not carry them so you buy a new wheel barrow! Your baby dutch looked great! I have not tried making it yet nor bananas foster! they are on my to make list. Oh! I make my own mock honey. It is sooo delicious you must try it. Its called dandelion honey. It blew my mind when I started making it 2 years ago. I used to destroy these before. We now eat the greens with lemon oil and pepper. You can make it from just fruit like oranges, lemon, or extracts too, but using dandelion heads only u harvest in your yard or a field away from traffic and pesticides, is amazing. Beats any store bought syrups. And if honey is not available this is a great alternative. Honey has tripled in price here so this is the best I can do. The dandelions have a lot of benefits for your liver health, detox, antioxidents and potassium. Im allergic to everything nearly but cooked down, I have no issues with this honey. I also take blood thinners. Do not drink dandelion teas if you are on blood thinners. Or have kidney or liver issues. The honey is safe unless you are diabetic.
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Jane, you never cease to amaze me! You persevere and are so creative! Blessings to you my friend!
@canadianjaneoriginal4 ай бұрын
@@FrugalMoneySaver I talk too much! I end up writing alot I know. But no one shares these interests in my life except for you guys and your followers. Thank you for being gracious and patient with me lol🙏❤️
@DebraMorris-q6r4 ай бұрын
I can alot we were given 130 pounds of the most amazing pears! A family member didn’t want to pick and can the green beans so I jumped on them , I go crazy when i see waste and all organic, these were such a blessing❤
@pspears21534 ай бұрын
Oh, what huge blessings!
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Oh how wonderful! Great!
@terryhenderson4244 ай бұрын
We got more serious about an outdoor clothes line installation in 2020 then more serious about using it in 2022. We get a lot of rai nand damp so its a summer thing. Ive been told it costs $2 to dry a load of laundry but that was before we had the 17% and then the 24% electricity rate hike; this of course depends upon a number of fsctors. But at $2/ load, every 5 loads saves $10. I believe weve more than recouped our construction and clothes pin costs.
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Terry, absolutely!
@lindabudzik95834 ай бұрын
A pretty upscale breakfast place in the Chicago suburbs serves Dutch Babies and they charge $17.95 for them and they don’t come with any sides. I haven’t been there in years, but I remember (maybe wrongly) them always being baked with Granny Smith apple slices and cinnamon on top. Apparently they now serve them topped with butter, lemon, and powdered sugar added when they come out of the oven to make "your own special lemony syrup". Now that you know you like them, that’s two more versions for you to try!
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Yes, exactly, Linda! So yummy!
@terryhenderson4244 ай бұрын
I attempt to bake 2 items in succession and/ or at the same time. Half of the oven cost for baking one item is in getting the oven pre-heated. Some times ill pop something in the oven after dinner comes out and then set a timer so it can bake while we are eating. We were 94F yesterday so we're not using the oven right now but come fall and winter we use the oven off-heating to reduce our heater use too.
@happycook67374 ай бұрын
I bought a Breville "toaster" oven. It performs better than my wall oven. I carry it outside for summer baking and then bring it back in after oven is cooled off. I also crockpot and Instapot outside in the summer. We get extreme heat May to October.
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Yes, cooking 2 items at once is a money saver!
@terryhenderson4244 ай бұрын
@@happycook6737 We've been cooking a lot of things on the BBQ this summer including things not traditionally BBQ'd.
@ViolaOgrady4 ай бұрын
I dry my clothes on the clothes line. I haven't owned a dryer for about six years. I don't miss it.
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Yes, so smart!
@socorro64764 ай бұрын
Great ideas, I ran errands most of the day, was getting hungry, instead of eating out, I came home, made 3 delicious bean tostadas with the left overs I had the other day. All turned out delicious and healthier.
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Great job! That’s the way they do it
@MsLisaBrooks4 ай бұрын
I enjoy trying new frugal recipes. It’s a hobby! Try new things to spice up life!
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Yes, so fun too!
@beckyshell46494 ай бұрын
I always have a quick meal in my freezer when I don’t want to cook. I make a double batch of meals that freeze well. When I find a deal on ground beef I make chili,taco soup, meatloaf and taco meat I then freeze in individual portion containers. I also make fettuccine Alfredo,BBQ,and broccoli cheese soup. I also keep small frozen pizzas to have I am tired of my cooking. Eating out is only for a treat usually with a friend ,not an everyday thing. I usually get something a restaurant does better than me.
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
That's what we do too when we eat out. Order something I usually don't cook.
@lorikrafft81974 ай бұрын
I absolutely do all the things you’re talking about. I take great pride and being extremely frugal but every once in a while something happens my door knob broke. I have a situation where I now have to put a privacy fence around my property and it’s going to cost me $12,000and my car also needs work. I drive my car as a little as possible and I make do and still things happen. It stresses me out so much.
@pspears21534 ай бұрын
Life just crashes down on us sometimes. Prayers for peace!
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Yes, sometimes those big expenses do happen. So sorry you are going through this...
@W3ndyPearc34 ай бұрын
There are a few things that I do to cut our expenses....My husband and I only have one car between us. We work from home and live on a rural property so we coordinate our journeys. I shop at the op shop and recycle our clothes that way. We also don't have a TV so we borrow DVDs from the library. There's still so much more we should be doing, but we'll get there.
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Sounds like you are doing great!
@buntysvintageemporium36324 ай бұрын
I love your boredom buster. Such a good idea. That banana thingy looks delicious. I made homemade Falafel last week, think it needs work but so much cheaper than buying it. Hope you have a lovely week off and Thank you so much for making our Fridays so lovely.
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
So kind! Thank you! I adore falafels!
@debbiejones83454 ай бұрын
We hand wash our dishes. We got rid of the dishwasher. It uses too much water. I fix mine and my husband's lunch every night to take to work the next day. My husband fixes our fruit salad for both of us for lunch the day. It saves so much money. We also shop at Thift stores, reuse and repurpose that we can. I pressure can our food. Make my our Yogart, cook most everything from scratch, eat leftovers and make my own salad dressing. We rarely eat out and when we do we always bring 1/2 of it home for lunch the next day.
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
All wonderful hints and tips!
@TonyaApplegate4 ай бұрын
I have a laundry room which used to be a garage at one point. They left the garage door in place and added a screen. On nice days I open it and hang clothes on the tracks.
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Oh wow that’s a great idea!
@EH-oz7ic4 ай бұрын
Rarely use the dryer...always hang clothes to dry. Takes more time bit it is worked into the routine and I think it helps clothes last longer:)
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
I agree!
@brg27434 ай бұрын
Our old car needs about $1,800 to repair it. It only has 100,000 miles on it so we decided to repair and make it go a little further. It has new tires, new transmission, new brakes and we are hoping it lasts awhile longer. Gives us time to save and see what is out there.
@lindabudzik95834 ай бұрын
My car is just getting ready to turn over to 200,000 miles. We’ve always done all the regular maintenance suggested by the manufacturer and it still runs well and looks good. 🙏🏻
@patriciacerwin62664 ай бұрын
Plus you will be surprised if you take care of the car you can get 200,000 to 300,000 miles. I think the car industry made us think 100,000 miles means new car needed. Nope, no way José.
@katherinetyrrell88104 ай бұрын
My van has 214k miles. Is it perfect? No, but it gets me to my destination frugally, and safely. ❤
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Yes, that's still cheaper than a new car! Long as it's safe of course!
@HoneyBee-pc3xi4 ай бұрын
My 18 year old car has 306,000 km on it. I maintain it well and it purrs like a kitten.
@bhallmark33904 ай бұрын
Ever since you talked about your expense tracker last time, I went to the website and downloaded that same one. I’m tracking everything for a year so I can have a clear picture of our finances. I buy most of my clothes at thrift stores but I buy new shoes because my feet HAVE to be comfortable or I’m in agony. Our stores tend to have the same loss leaders for months and months….☹️ Thanks for this video and I’ll be keeping an eye out for the secret one coming next week…😉 ❤-Brenda
@pspears21534 ай бұрын
New, good quality shoes are high on my priority list! Foot pain is absolutely misery!
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Brenda, yes good shoes are so important! Thanks for. watching!
@maureenmurphy81764 ай бұрын
The hints on this video to save money was very informative. By the way, your blouse that you are wearing is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for Great videos. God Bless you, Paul, your boy and Dixie.❤️
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
That blouse was a Goodwill find! I found it at the beginning of summer and put it away till now LOL!
@jonnaborosky88364 ай бұрын
I keep utilities low. I mend clothing. I try not to buy any paper products, but use cloth because it's washable, reusable. I barely drive anywhere. I go to food banks and farmers' markets. I do what I can to keep from having to hire people to do things like cleaning, yard work, etc. I can't do very much, but I do what I can. I use every service the city, county and state have for which I qualify. I negotiate, haggle, ask for discounts everywhere. I've negotiated discounts in the grocery store, mechanic's shop, clothing stores when I bought more clothing.
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Good for you, Jonna! Never hurts to ask!
@TracyOwen-y9t4 ай бұрын
Great video as always 😊
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Thank you 🤗
@elisabethkalkman4 ай бұрын
You are both such an inspiration! Have a great holiday week!
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@lindaeliis82394 ай бұрын
I really liked this video. I love buying high quality used items. My home is furnished with most of these lovely items.
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
That's wonderful, Linda!
@lisaremy48174 ай бұрын
Hi Emmy, cooking 90% of our meals at home…we are retired and we eat breakfast, lunch and dinner at home the majority of time. I’ve been married almost 39 years and know how to cook from scratch and a very big variety of meals. 😘
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Love that! I bet you are a wonderful cook!
@christie.d4 ай бұрын
Amazing the prices that have gone up that the loss leaders don’t seem great anymore
@pspears21534 ай бұрын
Sad, but true.
@annehoyle35814 ай бұрын
I agree...my store hasn't had a good loss leader in months.
@heathermoses61834 ай бұрын
Hi Emmy and Paul! I'm canning peach butter while watching! 😊
@happycook67374 ай бұрын
I never heard of peach butter but it sure sounds delicious.
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Oh how wonderful!
@heathermoses61834 ай бұрын
@@happycook6737 I think it's more delicious than apple butter, especially on a homemade biscuit 😋
@juliequick55264 ай бұрын
My best money saving tip would be to conquer those spending addictions. Look at the why and it will it will make sense. Not an easy option but very rewarding! Love from an ex shopping addict x
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Love that! You have a great attitude!
@juliequick55264 ай бұрын
@@FrugalMoneySaver thank you x
@fayeshultz40694 ай бұрын
This might sound odd but I cook a bit more indulgently. I used to only cook the healthiest meals at home. I still do, but I have learned some of my familys favorite things to order at restaurants. Tacos, Alfredo, Beef Dips. Event homemade pizza. Not every night, but we dont need to go to a restaurant to indulge.
@happycook67374 ай бұрын
Very good advice otherwise home cooking can be seen as punishment instead of something fun and yummy.
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Yes! I always encourage people to learn to make their favorite takeout or restaurant meals at home
@chira11264 ай бұрын
Meal prepping is the key word for me, that helps eating economically and healthy too. Bring a snack or a drink when you are out and about. When I come home I have something nice to eat and all is good, at least starving isn't the problem then. LOL! I am happy to say that home is my center and magnet when I am out and about. Totally understand your point. Cheers!❤
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Wonderful! Bringing a snack really does help!
@Taini1244 ай бұрын
I make a budget and stick to it. If something comes up in one area that costs more, I decrease my budget in another area.
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Smart, Angela!
@witsonsmom7294 ай бұрын
I enjoy gardening, the vegetables and fruit save on my grocery bill, and I enjoy the task. I home can, dehydrate, and freeze my harvest and also take advantage of lost leader sales that I preserve. A good attitude is everything, I try to make a game with myself to make saving money fun, for example, one game is to see how far into fall I can go before turning the heater on (I won't let my house go below a certain temperature). I enjoy nature, and every year I purchase a state park pass instead of paying by the visit. The pass pays for itself and more with the number of visits I use.
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Love those money saving ideas! That pass is brilliant!
@sandraboose36864 ай бұрын
We were going to order food I said no I can make tacos. Thats a big savings!
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
It sure is, Sandra!
@SharonGreen-gc3ym4 ай бұрын
I’m in the uk and my monthly budget is £150 including dog food and I’ve managed to get it all this month for £100 😊 yay
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
That's amazing!
@laurakuehlke13204 ай бұрын
Took your advice yesterday and got out the 1949 cookbook my grandmother gave me to make some banana bread. Since we also used up the last of the homemade pizza dough mixes I had on the shelf, I'll be making more of those today. It's so convenient to have them made ahead of time and in the pantry.😊
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
That's great!
@MichelleL224 ай бұрын
I cook all meals at home. And on a rare occasion I find I forgot to get something out, that is when I call on ice cream for dinner, or cereal, or breakfast just like the Dutch baby! My kids always loved those nights!! I also use the library or free streaming channels when I want to watch something. I am having a retro moment and thoroughly enjoying 90s movies I used to love. I also find I forgot how much I loved our clothes!!
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
So fun! We love the 80's and 90's movies lol!
@juliemoore69574 ай бұрын
Dutch babies are easy and super delicious!! Top with your favorite pie filling and whipped cream...heaven!
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Oh yes, Julie!
@sueg.k.63774 ай бұрын
Emmy, I was so excited to find a Happy Planner at my local craft store on clearance for $7. It's an 18 month planner - I've missed July-August but it's good until Dec. 2025. I'm so excited to use this organizational tool.!
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Yay!!! You will absolutely love it!
@kimkramarski-smith7744 ай бұрын
All my life I worked hard & many years 2 jobs. Hubby & I are beyond blessed that we lived frugally & built a life where we retired early & maintain a life we don't have to escape from. Our 9 acres is our slice of Heaven on Earth ! It can be done . Keep watching this channel !!!
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
That is awesome! so happy for you! Yes, it really can be done!
@carolynmaves5034 ай бұрын
I love your idea for seasonal Boredom Busters. Thanks!
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@PamelaShak2 күн бұрын
What a beautiful kitchen.
@teresacrowley40764 ай бұрын
Great video. You speak a lot of common sense. Thank you. 💚☘️ New subscriber 💚
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Welcome, Teresa! So happy you found us! Thank you!
@TeresaOwen-rt1sb4 ай бұрын
I make a practice of being content with what I have. It’s very easy to become infatuated with newer, brighter, shinier things. But when I look around I realize I have more than I need already. Side note- we have the same stove! That made me happy!
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Love that! What a great attitude you have!
@GretchenBostrom4 ай бұрын
Number one thing to save $-use the library. 😊 Books, DVDs, free museum passes, music, events, heck at ours you can go to the Hive and use sewing machines for free, podcasting and video equipment for free, 3D printers for free, and a whole host of other stuff. It’s incredible.
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Yes, thanks!
@tawnaparko33884 ай бұрын
Cooking at home has saved me the most. One thing I use often when cooking at home is an electric roaster as my oven most of the time. I put a small cooling rack in the bottom and put my 13X9 on top to bake. It fits 2 loaf pans or a casserole. Usually, I don't need to preheat it because it comes to heat very quickly. Saves not heating the big oven and for me toaster ovens are too small for most jobs.
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
That's great, Tawna!
@kittyfarmer95673 ай бұрын
We take water and snacks from home if we run errands. We are very lucky in that our neighbors have chickens and we get eggs free!! I make cakes for them once a month. Always hang my clothes out to dry and cook from scratch. As other people have said, staying home is a great way to save, that's the hardest habit to break for me. I'm working on it!
@FrugalMoneySaver3 ай бұрын
Sounds like you are doing great!
@rachelkieffer87074 ай бұрын
I love streaming services and do not want to miss out on many shows so I alternate between them, one at a time, I'll have Hulu for a few months, catch up on my shows and cancel, then have Netflix and so on. The great thing is that they give you offers to come back, right now I have a year of Hulu for 99 cents a month! And I always do the cheapest offers that include ads.
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
So smart! Great way to see a variety of shows!
@margieangel4 ай бұрын
Unless there are repairs needed where people from the outside are coming in, I do not change my thermometer. I live in Arizona. In the summer, I keep the thermostat at 80° and in the winter I keep the thermostat at 68°. When I get cold, I wear four layers of clothes and cover my legs with a blanket. When I get hot, I can turn on the fan for a while. This has really dropped my energy usage a lot! Something very simple. I am also very good at turning out the lights. I learned that from my dad. Excellent video as always! You are both very inspirational!
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Wonderful! Thanks so much, Margie!
@debraschroyer18784 ай бұрын
Enjoy your channel Thanks. Love your hair.
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
so kind! Thanks, Debra!
@bessSavery-nw3ct3 ай бұрын
Love you chanel We live off the grid saving a lot on utilities go into town only when we need supplies and our life is peaceful but rewarding. Our average age is eighty a lot of what you say makes perfect sense to us.
@FrugalMoneySaver3 ай бұрын
Love to read comments like this! Good for you!
@mizg15954 ай бұрын
That Dutch Baby is basically a big popover, it’s important to not open the oven door the first 20 minutes so it “puffs” properly. Better to not open till done if you can watch it through the oven window.
@pspears21534 ай бұрын
That's a good tip!
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Which is what we did! So yummy!
@NatachaKemp4 ай бұрын
I cook from scratch and freeze leftovers.
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
So smart!
@clairegould87043 ай бұрын
Absolutely brilliant advice! I’ve written them all down . Thank you so much for taking the time to do it. 🙏🏻❤
@FrugalMoneySaver3 ай бұрын
You're so welcome! So happy they were helpful!
@OnemorethingK4 ай бұрын
Congratulations on the growth of your Channel! I always look forward to each of your videos.
@louisedudley64784 ай бұрын
I have been eating out of the freezer for a while now. I have made that a priority since the garden is coming in and I will be needing the space. My grocery bill has diminished and I am happy to see the frozen items being used up!
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
That's wonderful!
@sarahwebster98174 ай бұрын
Love your videos Emme and Paul ❤❤❤❤ keep up the good work 🎉❤❤❤❤
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, Sarah!!
@cherryboyd8814 ай бұрын
And don't bury the leftovers in the fridge. They belong upfront
@pspears21534 ай бұрын
I've made one shelf in the fridge all about leftovers. It lets my parents eat fairly independently and I can still keep an eye on what they like and what they don't like as much, then I adjust my menu planning and cooking to their preferences. It has cut down on waste. Because you know when I ask, they just say "anything you cook is fine with us".
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
They sure do, Cherry!
@cathyallshouse29814 ай бұрын
I love Dutch baby pancakes! I've been wondering...are there any recipes that are NOT Paul approved? Could that be a blooper video? As to the question about the big method for savings, I've not been good at that but am currently attempting to find a cheaper apartment rental for when my lease expires soon. Thank you again, Emmy and Paul.
@FrugalMoneySaver4 ай бұрын
Oh yes, there are Paul NOT approved recipes, Cathy! Watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/gX_Sp2h7hNKrhNU