TIME TO THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX IF YOU WANT TO SAVE MONEY

[@livergen]

70yrs old , lots of tools in my tool belt, your 100% true .....! I use everything & cook all my own meals , been preping all my life , I hope folks are ready for whats coming......

[@lillianvanalst9453]

Correct. I'm grateful for the skills that I have.

[@oldmcdanelsfarm592]

Me also!​@@lillianvanalst9453

[@michaeldalton8374]

They’re not

[@seemagrover4228]

Grateful for the inborn skills we possess

[@sarahgrooms5606]

I have six rescue animals. Three cats and three dogs. Now I spend more on my animals than me. My husband and I use to have a farm but he died and I had to sale. This is why I have so many. One kitten was run over on the highway in front of me. I couldn't leave it there so I took it to the veterinarian and he has been with me for twelve years now. He did loose his tail when he was run over but he is ok and 9 lbs. Very spoiled and very healthy.

[@suecook8087]

Bless you

[@PrepperPrincess]

Thank you for being who you are. Not many people would have helped.

[@jonebner7811]

❤️

[@Carol-ch9wj]

That is so sweet!

[@carolcatchychanneltipsandt1448]

@@sarahgrooms5606 me too . I just paid off the dog urgent care visit .

[@markwojciechowski5720]

I'm 74 living remotely off grid farming lots of my foods. I can live without a grocery store if I had too. I'm a very self contained person. My winter garden is incredible. Major crops this year. I only get $1050 mth SS and it's enough. I have 3 girl dogs here for company.

[@foosernelson9168]

VERY WELL DONE MARK! I WISH I COULD BE LIKE YOU! TURNING 70 SOON. MAGA!

[@youcanknowanything8489]

Sounds like you may want to create your own youtube channel and teach others how you do what you do :)

[@elizabethengquist4185]

Money matters a lot when you don't have any.

[@ChristopherEvans-650]

Never spent more than $10,000 for a car. I have only owned 5 cars in the 40 years that I have had a drivers license. Since February, I have only driven my minivan 400 miles and have walked or hiked over 1,200 miles. 3.2 miles to Safeway, 3.3 miles to Dollar Tree, 3.8 miles to the gym, all round trip, of course. I even walk to the airport 3.8 miles one way. By the end of August, my expenses for the year will only be at $5,000. Will probably be between $12-14,000 by years end. This includes two trips flying back east to visit family. Just got back from my first visit. Next will be at Christmas. I view keeping my expenses low as a challenge, not a burden.

[@brucebiendarra9843]

Same here! In a way, it’s fun to see how much I can get for how little money.

[@iraeaglemind]

You is HEALTHY!

[@suecook8087]

Nice!

[@oleradiodudea.m.4735]

Many people in rural areas here are purchasing a second vehicle of the same year and make and model as their primary car. They use the wrecked cheap one they found as a donor car when they need to replace parts. Cannibalizations.

[@AnaViolinViola]

No hair die for me- let it snow!!😂

[@cyn5962]

I'm not convinced any major catastrophe will occur in 2025, however, I always welcome new tips on how to $ave money.

[@KellyWeyd]

I am with you. I am not paying high amounts of money for salons, nails, make-up, etc. Cash cars only. So many things can be done for less money. My only regret is spending frivulously in my younger years.

[@Carol-ch9wj]

It's okay, you are doing what you can. A lot of us have regrets and wish we could have a do over. I've made a lot of changes since the cough.....continuing on.....doing my best and relying on God to do that which I can't do. I find comfort in knowing HE already knows everything that is going to happen and no matter what things look like HE is still in control!

[@lillianvanalst9453]

I have 2, 20 year old cars. Paid cash, cheap insurance. Home is paid for. Raised 4 kids on a farm. I know how to do cheap😊😊

[@youcanknowanything8489]

time to start writing about these skills....you'd be suprised how much folks like to read about just how u did that.

[@katrina3560]

​@@youcanknowanything8489if only for family reference, I suggest still writing it down❤

[@jerrychetty2524]

My daughter found a little puppy sitting in the middle of the road a year ago and I decided to keep it, as I was concerned and I already had 3 dogs whom I love. Now the little Doggie has added to the love

[@bonbonsews9327]

I bought a meat slicer at the goodwill for 5 dollars :)

[@shaza6547]

Our car is 20 years from new and we have done 80,000 miles. We are on our second tank of petrol for a year. I didn't register it this year. My mechanic said I should so I can sell it, but I was trying to save money. I cancelled insurance. We just like to stay home with our animals and garden. Our world is small but it's like paradise ❤

[@PrepperPrincess]

Same here. Small house, big love.

[@CharlesVaughn-bm9gq]

Keep liability insurance on your car!

[@karenebarker9244]

You are a breath of fresh air in this crazy world.

[@janetdevereaux6218]

You can buy a rotisserie chicken or simmer your own. Pull all the meat off the bone and then simmer the bones to make broth. U can sauté cabbage and small pieces of chicken with carrots and onions and u got a meal. Next day do chicken and rice with the same chicken using the broth u also made. And still have chicken left over! . Or chicken and dumplings. Ppl can do it if they think about it.

[@brucebiendarra9843]

I heard recently that some economists are predicting a recession this fall, so I mentioned that in a comment to a FB post. I was accused of fear mongering! Well, it’s better to be prepared than not.

[@PrepperPrincess]

You can’t win online EVER.

[@juanitalewis6504]

Definitely

[@tammihughes6229]

We have been in a recession for a long time

[@mamadoom9724]

I’m not sure why everyone is so worried about being scared. I feel less fear if I’m anticipating what’s coming and preparing for it. I don’t understand how so many people can be so fragile.

[@jomomma1512]

When it comes to hair cuts and styling.. Everyone has a cousin or close friend who cuts hair, barter and trade with that person to get your hair cut & colored and get the kids hair done!!! For years, I have traded services with my cousin. She cuts and colors our hair, while we work on her husband’s boat. She also accepts casseroles for the freezer and baked goods! Not to mention, when we go over, we get to visit with the kids. AND, they can come fish at our house any time they want. So add value to other ppls lives and trade skills!!

[@joburleigh7983]

I just brought a 2015 Nissian 85,000km mint condition for $6,000 cash and trading in my old car. I was happy with that.

[@vln222]

Congrats on your gray hairs! I am growing old gracefully and proud of it.

[@robertball1090]

Hi In Ohio and Penn. and other states the Amish now have so many electric Bikes now, they are everywhere now on the bikes on the roads they allow them as they are all solar charged on their farms and homes. They are the ones who are prepared for the great Depression ahead.

[@PrepperPrincess]

They are very community oriented, share and help each other. You are right, they are the best prepared.

[@tacmason]

Where there is a will, there is a way.

[@tracyj3402]

I’m definitely one of those people that need to think outside the box. I have taken your advice on SEVERAL things; turning my air down, foraging for berries and now I’m going to try buying a ham and making ham sandwiches. Funny thing is, once you start making little changes your mind starts trying to come up with even more changes. Thank you for your videos! Oh yeah, looking to buy an E-bike. Unfortunately I can’t use it to save money because I live in the country but you made it look so fun!

[@PrepperPrincess]

Some e-bikes have 100+ mile ranges. You can still use it going to town, depending on how far you live.

[@mamadoom9724]

My husband and I recently found ourselves in a big financial hole. He got a higher paying job which helps. Also we started unplugging everything we’re not using (heaters, coffee pot, toaster etc) we cut our car insurance to liability, we’re supplementing our chickens food with foraged fruit and edible weeds, I only use toothpaste in the morning and brush with water at night, I save every single plastic bag for scooping cat litter(like bread bags, tortilla bags etc) I use the big chicken food bags in my kitchen garbage can, I wash and reuse ziplock bags, use the bidet for pee instead of tp, we cut up old t shirts for disposable cleaning rags instead of buying disinfectant wipes, we no longer buy paper towels, we cut our own hair, we had a big jug of olive oil given to us that’s tasting sort of rancid and I’ve been using it to make homemade soap, we don’t buy the kids all the school supplies on the list (they need notebooks, pens, and pencils) we have simplified our cooking because you don’t need all those fancy ingredients, during the day we don’t use lights in the house and only use ac if it’s super hot, I only use a tablespoon of laundry soap per load which I learned about on this channel, and of course we garden, fish, and forage. Sorry for the long post I’m just sharing ideas.

[@Carol-ch9wj]

Don't be sorry....you gave some great ideas!

[@frugalfinneas]

YES!!!! you are doing an amazing job, love it!!

[@PrepperPrincess]

Those are all great ideas.

[@SalinaHart]

❤ you guys are really hanging in there, good job. maby it wont always be like this.

[@mamadoom9724]

@@SalinaHart I’m thinking this new job is going to be massively helpful so we don’t have to watch every single penny 🙏 I’ll always be frugal though

[@jeanniemacadams7983]

LOLOLOL, I LOVE my gray hair! I'm very close to being 72 and really happy with the relatively few gray hairs I have b/c it demonstrates that there's no color on it :) My brother has had a headful of fully white hair since his 40s, says he doesn't care what color it turns, just as long as it doesn't turn loose.

[@PrepperPrincess]

My brother has a lot more gray hair than me too.

[@mamadoom9724]

My poor ex sister in law went fully gray at 16! I’m 43 and definitely starting to notice more grays the past few years

[@dw9416]

I go to a lo a beauty school and get my hair done by the students for a fraction of the price of a salon. My former stylist charged $25 just for a haircut and at the beauty school I only pay $7. They're under the supervision of the instructors and I've never been disappointed.

[@sharonvaughn5063]

Camping in the backyard with the dogs sounds like fun actually.

[@BobJohnson-ry5xu]

Gave up TV in 2018 cold turkey! TV = junk in my old mind!!(70's)Not a sports fan. What entertainment I watch is on youtube and it's mostly how to stuff. Fix this, fix that, solar builds, tiny house builds and nomad stuff. Maybeline maybe on the make-up stuff?? Don't know I remember that being a normal guy more or less.

[@katiel3457]

Thanks, Prepper Princess! I love your videos.

[@catlover884]

You are so smart about car ownership. At the age of 56 in 2007, I bought a brand new Toyota Corolla LE. I paid with the money I made from my CD that matured. I am 73 years old now and that same car has $50,834 miles on it. I did not make car payments and owned the car now for 17 years. I have low mileage on this one car that is just right for me. Before the age of 56 years old and would purchase a used car that looked brand new for $2,000 to $5,000.

[@PrepperPrincess]

I am hoping that my 98 Camry is the last car I ever buy. If not, I am going to buy a Toyota Minivan but that won't be until I'm probably 60 or older if I keep driving as little as I do now.

[@suecampparks5673]

I don’t wear make up. I don’t color my hair and growing older is a right. I’m 54 and I have no problem with it. My family thinks I’m odd. But my Husband and I are happy and together we prefer that to things. We have decided to travel once he retires but with a rv. No hotels, we would cook our own food and enjoy being together. Life is life, but it’s awesome you are like you are. You inspire me to do more with what I have and buying lost leaders.

[@janetsandham7058]

Wishing u well ,both u and your husband ,on ur future travelling U must be so excited I allso don't and haven't worn makeup in 20 years My husband doesn't like it And I'm not trying to impress any one else I decided to go grey naturally And grew my colour out cutting my hair every 6 weeks til it was all gone

[@janetsandham7058]

Til my hair colour was gone My hair dresses said I had a natural beautiful grey most people payed pounds for

[@amandazplace5663]

Here's a tip for hair dye for the hard core frugal. I pour half of the product into an old, small plastic container. I have an old applicator brush that I use to mix it in the tray and apply it to my hair. I make sure the tops are screwed on tight on the other half of the product still in the 2 separate bottles. Keep it in the box for next time. Wash out the brush & plastic container when done. I make 1 box hair dye last for 2 dye jobs. In Canada, he hair dye is $6-10 a box.♥️🇨🇦

[@CoinChaser1933]

got roku this week based on your videos and i’m overwhelmed with choice of what to watch and i keep saying to my girlfriend‘and it’s all freeeee’ 😅

[@1983jcheat]

Tubi is also great. 80s, 90s, and early 2000s tv absolutely free. 😊

[@PrepperPrincess]

Just wait until you start figuring out how to download MORE free apps and figure out the on-demand features...PlutoTV is my personal favorite. You are going to be totally overwhelmed.

[@mamadoom9724]

@@PrepperPrincess my husband and I love Pluto. You can almost always watch little house on the prairie and twilight zone or outer limits. We used to pay for other apps like Netflix and Hulu and found ourselves watching more Pluto than anything. Finally got rid of every paid streaming service.

[@trishgels]

​@@PrepperPrincessTubi is good, as well:)

[@CoinChaser1933]

@@1983jcheat discovered the 80’s 90’s channel yesterday ☺️

[@marliesk9920]

I have saddle bags on my bike. They are great. All my groceries fit in there. I love them, they are so practical.

[@exxology1]

Oooh once you go full gray can we call you Salt and Prepper Princess?!

[@jhildebrand7447]

Not having a car with 2 little kids, in phoenix... so spread out and 115 degrees would suck.

[@dorissumner2139]

Grey hair is a sign of gaining wisdom which is great!

[@bettinak.4]

Usually, but not always. 😂 My husband worked with electricity in a dangerous place, and suddenly he put half of a city into darkness when he was like 22. He's fine, but in a few days half of his hair went to grey and it stayed the same.

[@Rebecca-ft6el]

Love your tips! I’m 44 and wish I had done these things years ago like you did. Hopefully it’s not too late for me to reverse my bad habits and try to save a bit more for my retirement. I don’t get my hair or nails done anymore and have started selling surplus items around my house to have a buffer fund. I have also planted fruit trees and utilise the food bank at my work to reduce grocery bill. It’s a start 🤷‍♀️

[@kathyschlect4852]

Bad habits die hard. You have to work on it like a memory muscle and be diligent. Because laziness is a reflex unfortunately.

[@cherylT321]

I needed some extra money so I scrounged the change out of my car and out of a change jar I keep in a cupboard…I ended up wrapping 80 dollars worth of change. I took the coins to my bank the next day and got the money in cash!

[@janetwillis8437]

Things i do thats outside the box is I go to a free thrift store its all free there is no income guidelines..also sometimes my nice neighbors put free stuff today I got free muffin pans a new blender..etc

[@PrepperPrincess]

In AZ, we used to have a thrift store that would BEG US to take their free food whenever I went in there. I was always stocked up on rice, beans and fruit cups ha ha.

[@caroldotson7284]

Free thrift stores, I never heard of that. I live near Clearwater Fl.

[@MelissaMelissa-ge6jx]

I buy the fancy makeup because there is a lot of talc and other things I don’t want in the really cheap stuff. Would rather just own a couple of products. I prefer powder foundation which I also use as a concealer - so 3 in 1.

[@pamelam1500]

My son is setting up Roku this weekend. Goodbye expensive cable TV!!! Next, cell phone carrier!!

[@youcanknowanything8489]

ýup Roku works well here in Ontario Canada as well.

[@carolinacountryhomesteading101]

We live way out in the country and still use our vehicle as little as possible. I grew only going to town once a month. We stay on a budget, make sure to get what is needed on our list, and try to schedule any necessary appointments in that trip if possible. It doesn't always work out, but we try. Soon I think a lot of people will have to go back to the old way of things or figure it out if they weren't taught. I have never seen one person starve on beans and rice. I have heard many a mouth complain about not wanting to eat them. When those hunger pains hit they will be glad to have what they turned their nose up at before. I commend you for being so thrifty and for sharing your knowledge with others. Be blessed always!!!

[@PrepperPrincess]

True. I don't care for Spam, but I do like canned Ham. And if I were hungry enough, I would lovingly savor every single bite of that SPAM.

[@marisaparra1923]

I love your videos. I’m an immigrant from Argentina and your kind of thinking makes sense in my mind. I’m proud to be resilient and resourceful like you. I draw a lot of inspiration from you. I have been watching your videos for years now. Never stop!!!

[@colleenheither9532]

No urber carpool no bus I'm in the country so I need my car but. I don't use it unless I do several things in town.

[@gloriat8427]

Same…I’m in the country, 20 miles from a store.

[@oleradiodudea.m.4735]

@@gloriat8427 Look at it this way. Minneapolis has buses and trains all over. But, you take your life into your hands if you get on one.

[@amymarie8999]

Same here nearest town is 10 miles away, roads are narrow and the way people drive reckless not even safe to ride a bike on side of the road

[@caroldotson7284]

I use Dollar Tree mascara and love it. Dollar tree foundation and bronzer. Its all great products.

[@TammyChristenson]

Yeah, I live in rural E. Tx. No way we can be without a vehicle. Closest anything is 3-5 miles away. But, I agree with the other info you gave!

[@oldmcdanelsfarm592]

Same here. We live in rural central Texas and are 9 miles to the nearest grocery store. Unfortunately a car is necessary.

[@azmike1]

Preparation represents 90% of the high costs of packaged foods. You already know this. Most don't. Eating out will make one broke fast. Eat at home people. Prepare the food yourself. Store it.

[@nordicnisse]

I took a lot of your advice: 1. Replaced, repaired and serviced everything in my paid for house. Still have the fireplace guy coming in September. 2. Working on some fresh touch up painting now. Simplified everything. 3. Made every Dr appointment I could. Dentist, vision, hormones, everything. 4. 3 month+ food pantry completed. Will add more if and when feel the need. 5. Car cleaned and serviced. 6. Stocked up on basic medications and supplements. 7. Evaluated all clothing. Still need a new serious winter coat and boots. There is more, but you get the idea. It feels good, no matter what happens!👍🏼

[@ml2054]

In 2022 my car insurance was $60 a month. Fast forward to today and it has gone up to $160 a month. For no reason. Driving record is perfect. Going to be switching soon.

[@youcanknowanything8489]

You may want to call your broker as sometimes they will upgrade your coverage and not explain why unless you ask and demand your options.

[@DeniseODaniels]

i go with the flow PP! u are so right. i went to a yard sale and got a big bag of shampoos for one buck. someone saved them from staying at motels. none are opened. if i go to a yard sale and there is like 10 bars of ivory soap for 50 cents and unopened.i grab them. if i cant find certain stuff. go to the next best thing. even like alot of the preppers talk of ordering this certain type of prepper food. i looked up the on sale 100$ kit. it has two bags of chili,one bag of stew, two bags of mac and cheese,some powdered milk and a bag of oatmeal. not a whole lot more than this...i think i already have all that stuff. and i got it free from the food pantry. i am for sure loving the 3$ walmart already cooked chickens.

[@mamadoom9724]

I shop for essentials like that at yard sales too. I have a bunch of expensive bath and body works lotions and perfumes that I only paid about .50 each for. You can even find cleaning supplies for free or almost free. Once I even bought some food herbs and seasonings at a yard sale for .25 each! I have three dresses that I wear regularly during the summer that we’re also .25 each! My shark steam mop and swiffer mop were both from a yard sale free box. It’s easy to haggle at yard sales too since they just want to get rid of the stuff.

[@DeniseODaniels]

@@mamadoom9724 dont u love it! i love your deals u speak of.i love the free stuff too. i get my little grandgirls alot of free clothes that are in perfect shape. thanks for sharing. so fun! good job. u got the coolest stuff.

[@RustyDice]

Oh - what a topic! Lots of people confuse having a "Credential" with having an education. Critical thinking has never been more crucial!

[@tanyawales5445]

Having been in a three alarm house fire when I was a child and my home was destroyed in a tornado three years ago I am a big believer in 100% replacement cost of my home, car and possessions in case of a disaster. That's what saved my parents financially when we had that house fire and me when I lost my house and car due to a tornado.

[@PrepperPrincess]

Okay so n a Great Depression you’re going to pay for full coverage insurance, got it.

[@oleradiodudea.m.4735]

Might want to add earthquake coverage, a floater to cover jewelry, and freezer coverage for loss of frozen goods with the grid goes down. They are all cheap.

[@jbalconi9903]

I hear you, Tanya! My grandfather told us about when the farm was destroyed. There were burial arrangements for multiple family members, medical bills, etc. and no money left for rent. They slept in the only structure left: the corncrib. I figure $400 a year isn't bad for peace of mind.

[@gvon6358]

​@@jbalconi9903$400 per year? Where and what coverage terms? That seems inexpensive to me~

[@CharlesVaughn-bm9gq]

Absolutely, unless you have enough money to rebuild your home for cash. Even in hurricane alley here on texas coast home owners insurance isn’t that expensive. Flood insurance is subsidized by the government (taxpayers). Of course I hav a smaller home than I used to. I have seen insurance cost much much lower in other parts of the country. Like one third so why drop insurance?

[@nancyfurlow1154]

I was silver headed at age 45. Now 77 and still have it. I never liked the idea of putting chemicals on my head. Same with having nails done (waste of money and time). I proud myself on being au natural except for make up when I go out and maybe nail polish for very special occasions which I do myself.

[@Elizabeth-h5m]

In the past they had morals and ethics and no criminal migrants.

[@peterpiper487]

I think they're called invaders.

[@PrepperPrincess]

When it gets so bad the citizens start taking matters into their own hands, those criminals WILL start thinking twice.

[@Ronni.M]

@@PrepperPrincess Maybe the politicians will think twice.

[@cyn5962]

​@@PrepperPrincessYes!

[@miguelcavanna736]

it's amazing how much alike you and I are, you're just richer LOL😊😁thanks, greetings from San Antonio TX.

[@shmataboro8634]

You're so right about people assuming "the only way". When I bought my car a few years ago I automatically went with my best friend's insurance company because they said they had always been satisfied with the service. Recently I shopped around a bit, and yesterday I changed to another perfectly reliable insurance company, for $70 less per month! Keep on preaching Princess, we are listening out here!

[@theruralreport]

Still new to the channel and still very impressed with the content! Great video.

[@mommajubby3385]

Libraries have streaming apps and audio books as well.

[@gloriaguerrero8556]

My family and I just came back from a family trip to Orlando just a couple of days ago and we did not stay in a hotel. We drove in our big van that we have. A ford transit . We stocked it up with two of those three tier plastic drawers, put food, snacks, plasticware in one, and on the other drawers we had all of our clothes. We fit a queen size bed inside the van and the younger child slept on the floor on a twin size bed and, we stayed in our van while we parked it at Loves gas station. We took showers at the gas station ($17 for the 3 of us) and it was amazing for a budget trip. We did not want to spend a lot and we made it happen! It was our first time experiencing that. It was different and we thought outside the box, and again we went and did free things like visiting the hotel resorts at Disney which was a really cool experience. At the Animal Kingdom resort they had animals outside of the hotel that you could see for free and if they had activities going on outside to entertain the guest, you were welcomed to join in and do some of those fun activities with them, especially a lot of games for kids. There was a lot going on so it was amazing to visit. With all that being said, I love Loves gas station. They were very accommodating to our needs and for camping out there for our trip. Once you get past the fear of trying something new, you will realize that this is really easy to do and we will definitely be doing this again in the future.

[@e-man2081]

You are not "too cheap" to stay in a motel. You are too wise and practical to support their "too high" prices.

[@tennagrover6140]

I found a meat slicer at a flea market about 15 years ago, paid 10 dollars for it, cleaned it up. My husband, who works with metal and steal, sharpened the blade. I buy entire hogs, beef, and chicken. I have sliced my own meat for sandwich’s for years. I drive a 40 year old truck, been driving it since 2000. Because of its age, no registration is required. Insurance is cheep. It does suck fuel, but I barely need to drive more than 20 miles. I only wear chapstick. I don’t color my hair. I do my own nails.

[@dianedemarco370]

When my family dollar store is open I walk to it. I need to use my regular bike more. It’s not an e-bike but it’s another way to get around.

[@oleradiodudea.m.4735]

We are in Minnesota. Many people have winter bikes here. -30 or -40. That's gutsy.

[@Somethinglikethat2023]

Taxes for the house will make it difficult to keep as well as increased crime around. Love the idea of camping out while work done or stay 1 night at a time with friends.

[@PrepperPrincess]

I think it would be difficult for everyone

[@papermason]

I was blessed to have my grandparents in my late 40s -- I was able to get so much info about how they made it through the dirty 30's. They worked constantly, did everything themselves and there was a strong sense of community during that time. We will need each other to lean on if and when this forcasted depression happens.

[@PrepperPrincess]

I learned from 9/11 that America does still band together when the shit hits the fan.

[@suecook8087]

I don't know I didn't see that during covid. I saw pure greed​@@PrepperPrincess

[@papermason]

@@PrepperPrincess So true. And what real heroes are made of.

[@polonap3129]

Never wore make up myself,it amazes me how much some spent on it ..i remember when first time Mac opened here in Slovenia... They were giving away free lipstick if you spend some amount of money (dont remmeber how much it was), the line at the shop was ridiculus.

[@robertadunaway7030]

Buy the full box of hair color and split it into 2 or 3 for a root touch up instead of paying the same price for a box of touch up.

[@VeronicaRichardson1980]

This is what I do. My gray is only in the front middle.

[@nishurao7932]

Super idea! Never thought of that. I've been buying separate touch ups. 😊

[@ZEUStheKingGermanShepherd]

I thought once you opened the bottle it lost effectiveness after a few days . No ?

[@robertadunaway7030]

@@ZEUStheKingGermanShepherd I've done it for years, you don't mix it all up at once. Just pour out 1/3 or 1/2 depending on the area and mix in a bowl.

[@ZEUStheKingGermanShepherd]

@@robertadunaway7030 thankyou Roberta !!!!! Great to know

[@GwenMotoGirl]

You’re a good human. Thank you for teaching/encouraging/showing us. Sometimes, I just need the reminders that “I can.”

[@rob.1102]

Been dying my own hair for 30 years, do my own nails and trim my hair every couple of months.

[@PepperplacewithShawna]

Thank you for the great content. At 72, I need all the tips on saving I can get!

[@catlover884]

I have my hair cut, colored and styled at a Beauty College because I would do a horrible job cutting my own hair and if I colored my hair it would not look good. I loved this new Beauty College, because these two young ladies did a great job for a very low price.

[@WendyCosgriff-l2d]

Excellent very informative videos, thanks prepper princess for putting it out there...

[@suefleming]

Hi Princess !! Love your content. Yes !! I think outside the box and multitask things as much as possible. LOVE YOUR DOGGIES!!! ROCKY AND NALA ❤❤❤

[@caroldotson7284]

I do, Roku dropped cable 6 years ago when it got up to $198 a month. Saved up to date $13,608. Love it.

[@kaybeane8628]

Enjoyed the video! Looking forward to hearing your testimony soon.❤ Have a blessed day!

[@TedK4307]

I cut my Spectrum internet 30 days ago. I do have hot spot from my AT&T cell but only use it for work emergencies. I take my I-pad to work for downloading free library movies. I still have rabbit ears and get over 35 great tv stations.

[@gvon6358]

Isn't free downloading at work kinda like stealing ~ their electricity, etc? I understand if it were a library if they offered it.

[@primrozie]

You always have great tips. I agree with you There's such hypes for women like they have to be glamor girls. Very few schools teach critical thinking. Unless you are in college prep classes they condition children to become worker bees. I was a stay at home mom and our children went to a Christian school for elementary grades then I home schooled. So, one income for our family. I was pinching the penny. I roasted whole chickens and turkeys and beef roasts. I made salads, soups, casseroles that many included pastas, potatoes or rice. Now a days I also make bone broth. No garbage ingredients like the prepackaged foods. A book keeper recently told me there will no longer be 1099s. Those ppl will either have to become LLC or an employee. No more side hustles.

[@goywonder7341]

Think for yourself. Before it becomes illegal.

[@youcanknowanything8489]

It will never be illegal to think for yourself....just more difficult or more easy.

[@carolcatchychanneltipsandt1448]

I go to hair schools for massages and hair color and waxing to save money .

[@Ronni.M]

Give up your car! NOOOOO! I'd just die without my wheels (and I don't mean a bike : ) But then, I'm 72 and live in a rural area. In the Depression sometimes the car became the home and the only thing those people had left. Don't do it, PP! As for the insurance - might as well dump it since they have raised it so crazy and won't pay out.

[@CindyBradshaw-d9l]

Yes yes yes! When our daughter was in school, I always made her sandwiches out of the meat, pork or chicken that I cooked for dinner. It always provided enough for us also. Her friends were always jealous of her lunches!!! Especially when we had grilled chicken fajitas. She told me that she had the best lunches of anyone....even in High School!!! I still do that as empty nesters. I always cook more than I need for two dinners. And yes.... I have even frozen servings if we don't want to go through all of it within a couple of days. 2025 we believe will be a depression.

[@marichka13]

“The privilege of getting older”….thats beautiful. I’ll keep it ❤

[@Fieryreddhede]

As usual thanks for the inspiration. Your blue shirt makes your eye color really stand out!

[@davidthomas-ot4cl]

It's weird how our thinking can get locked into boxes. I used to buy the Old El Paso box for wraps thinking they were the only ones available and then one day I looked down on the bottom shelf at the supermarket and the supermarket did their own brand of the same thing for less than half the price and it tastes just as nice. All of those years I paid more than double just because I never looked down on the shelf and had been brain washed by tv advertising into thinking Old El Paso was the only option available.

[@suecook8379]

Klaus Scwab, part of the World Economic Forum, wants LA to ONLY have "Driverless" vehicles by 2030. Same for Germany, but Germany wants people to turn in their licenses. So no more work for Uber drivers, and where is that car going to be programmed to take you and more importantly, WHY, people should be asking.

[@donnaaskew3684]

Why do we care what Klaus Schwab wants, who is he and what jurisdiction does he have over our individual lives? Is it that he is filthy wealthy and inflicted with evil narcissism? I hear him speak at times but I always wonder who died and left him in charge?

[@suecook8087]

​​@@donnaaskew3684 I would agree but it's a fallen, broken powerful world and we are not part of that elite class. But our day will come with a great return.

[@denisesnider1939]

Well I really hope your wrong about a depression but I'm 70 and I have lived my life but I worry bout my kids and grandkids...I do everything you say and always have ...❤

[@valvend]

Thank for your efforts to educateus how to live on almost nothing.

[@NoOneUKnow-c3y]

i don't wear makeup, but if I did I would definitely buy it from Dollar Tree. I bought a bottle of laundry detergent that was 78 loads, I think it cost 10 dollars. I bought it last year in February and I am still using that same bottle. I use very little of it for each load and I wash 2 loads per week, sometimes a few more if I am washing the dogs blankets and things like that. There are 52 weeks in a year, so I somehow doubled that bottle or I'm not using enough per load. It has worked and my clothes are clean. I am pretty happy with that. I still have more in the bottle. I did add water a couple weeks ago because it was no longer coming out. I have bought another bottle today, but this one has 200 loads in it for 12.00. I can't wait to see how long this one lasts. I am going to write the date on it, so I know when I start to use it just to see how long I can make it last. I have been using the same bottle of shampoo for about 2 years because I do not wash my hair every time I shower and I only use a small amount, not a handful or anything like that, maybe about a nickel size squirt. I pray and ask God to make my provisions stretch. His word says he will do this. Jesus fed 5000 with just a few loaves of bread and a couple fish.

[@damirapevec6203]

I really love to listen to your videos, love everything about them.. I like your tough unapologetic attitude and personality.. Greetings from Croatia

[@mariaconforti8264]

Common sense is a flower that does not grow in everyone's garden.

[@michaeldalton8374]

I’d be inclined to keep the vehicle. You can live out of it after taxes become so high on property nobody can pay them. Just me. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@dianepereira1860]

I just bought a box of hair dye with a CVS 40% off coupon. It cost me roughly $2.50 . I had it dyed years ago at a salon and it didn't last any longer or look any better!

[@mamadoom9724]

Yep, I only dye my hair about once a year but I only pay a few bucks for the cheapest box I can find at Walmart. It works just as well as the others.

[@lynnoorman2144]

I live in a town and deliberatley chose one where i can walk to the Post office, library, 2 supermarkets, a lovely park and river walk and bus stops to get to the next harbour town and to the nearest city the other way. Here in UK so many folk in their 50s buy cute cottages in the middle of nowhere and thetefore need a car. Whuch is fine until they get older and can no longer drive/ driving a car becomes too expensive. Then they are stuck, out in the middle of nowhere! And get very lonely. It makes bith prepping and frugal sense to live close to a small town with transport connections.

[@rebeccamarkey2760]

MAC Cosmetics, Prepper P 🤣. You're so funny. I have meant to tell you for a while now that the video you did on retirement and how much money you actually need to live during that period of time; was SO good. This a topic I have yet to see discussed on financial, prepping, etc. channels. I watched both of my grandparents live out their elderly years in very nice, upscale facilities simply off of dividends from investments. They therefore weren't a "burden" to the family, had plenty of money to not stress, and left a vast inheritance to my parents. I appreciate the awareness you brought to this topic because so many people need to be exposed to it as early as possible. I was raised in a family that thinks much like you do.

[@donnaevans7]

My hubby and I moved out of our apartment that we we paying way to much for a month. We bought a nice used RV and moved into a resort/RV park where we only pay around 600 a month for everything included. We are saving almost 500 dollars a month by doing so and we have a direct view of the lake and access to it right outside our front door to boot!

[@gloriaguerrero8556]

My family and I did that back in 2018 and it really got us out of debt. A lot of family thought we were crazy but then shortly after they followed and did the same thing as we did to get themselves ahead financiall. We are currently in an apartment again because by the time we decided to move out of the RV Apartments weren’t as bad but they are definitely terrible now as far as cost so we will be going back into an RV soon and I just refuse to buy a house unless I have the cash or come across an opportunity of a very cheap home that I can afford, and we need to continue stocking up on our finances

[@tbacon2784]

Resort RV places $600 mth? Here in MO, the ones I have contacted want more than that! What state(s) should I be looking into for $600mth rates? Only asking because I can only call when retired husband is not home, so it is hard if I have to call multiple places in multiple states... Thanks in advance!

[@julieforbes1390]

I think you are absolutely right about a coming depression. I also believe that no matter which way the election turns out there will be civil unrest. I think you are spot on.

[@joyceslusser3148]

Forget makeup! There are seriously nasty chemicals in makeup, hair dyes, most vanity products.

[@ohenenana4392]

And even more I imagine in cheap make up. 🤔

[@mightymommom5888]

I hate make up. I wear as little as possible.

[@kerryrowles5217]

You are not too cheap to pay for a motel, you are too sensible! :) Thanks for another great video. Greetings from Australia.

[@DebraB-m1h]

I’m a 65 year old woman who is afraid someone would steal my bike if I were on the road going to the store… any suggestions about that?

[@PrepperPrincess]

Bike lock, buy an e-bike with a key or code. Many can't be ridden without the key or code. Many also have a "secret button" located right by your fringer or thumb where if you push it, the bike will lock and not move. Would take a thief a long while to figure out where it was and eventually drop the bike out of frustration and run off.

[@bmac5242]

@@PrepperPrincess I almost bought 2 of these bikes for my adult daughter/family. I then saw the footage of a battery catching on fire in a person's home. Then I had a small 48watt explode in my car (no fire so all okay). Can you put my mind at ease about these batteries bc I still would like to purchase the bikes. I do realize you can have terrible fires from even a 9volt if 2 touch each other just the right way - so I'm careful how I store them. Maybe the e-bike battery would be safe as well. Can they also be stored properly so as not to have explosions?

[@PrepperPrincess]

Batteries should not be left in car trunks that can reach 200+ degrees on a hot day if left in the sun. They will simply explode. As for the other batteries catching fire, I believe the vast majority of those are stolen e-bikes owned by homeless people that buy second-hand market cheap off-brand batteries to replace the originals. If you have batteries that are not from the original e-bike company, they are not properly rated for the bike you are riding. Meaning your e-bike might take 48 volts but the battery they replaced it with is 80 volts, which would cause the circuits to overheat and catch fire. People also often OVERCHARGE them with using replacement chargers. Same deal. Charger not intended for their battery is used, and overloads it, catches it on fire. Just use the correct battery, correct charger and don't leave them where they will reach 200 degrees and blow up or melt.

[@bmac5242]

@@PrepperPrincess Great advice - thank you! I'll go watch some of your e-bike vids.

[@ClemisLilly]

Many are walking in darkness not seeing the light that is with in..!!!!

[@tomj528]

Just grabbed another 3 whole chickens for 99 cents/lb! Unfortunately we're living in Idiocracy. I wish I had a nickle for every time I got in trouble for thinking outside the box in school.

[@frogmoonmama]

I do that too. So much you can make that way.

[@vln222]

Thank you for sharing the vanpool. My brother totaled his car and has been using Lyft which is very expensive nowadays. I called him to check into this.

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

When next depression hits, not many will survive for very long. Reading & listen to what was available with the 1st one.

[@PrepperPrincess]

I don't think they will DIE, but they will likely be living in Hoovervilles and have very little to eat.

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

@@PrepperPrincess I still see 75% of people in my area shop day or weekly. I don't know where they plan on getting food after trucks stop running.