REAL WANTS VS. NEEDS AND BEING GRATEFUL FOR WHAT YOU HAVE

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[@juditharsenault2131]

Favorite adult memory was driving my two grandsons and son home and passed a big field with dozens of nuns and a few kids flying kites. We turned around and flew kites for hours with the nuns. They had dozens of great kites. It was a hot, hot windy day but we had a blast! A day of heaven on earth.

[@RaisingMyWildflowers]

That sounds amazing ❤

[@trishalou592]

I live off 1100/ mo retired. Zero debt of any kind. I do not received assistance of any kind. I have to pay for medicare, supplement and prescriptions $321/mo. I do spend a little on wants here and there, but at 65 there it is not much. I do go out for dinner maybe every month or 2. I enjoy it now and then if I can get something special not something I can cook at home. I live in a 1060 sq ft house that I have updated Everything in it, drive a 2016 Honda Fit with 35k miles. The piece of mind is enormous. I do pity the people that haven't figured this out yet. It will be a rude awakening when they want to retire.

[@gvon6358]

I'd love to hear how you set yourself up to be able to do this ~ I mean that sincerely! At 61, I'm scared my monthly $1,700 isn't going to be enough...

[@sibymiller]

How nice it is to live a life “debt-free” ha? Unfortunately, younger generations can't do that anymore. Most of 20-40-year-old people have huge student debts, mortgages are expensive, and even applying to buy a house is impossible if you don't make over $100,000 a year. Notice, that none of those, is up to one to control, the government decides.

[@denisereneec]

@@sibymiller It is possible to be debt free as a 20-40 year old. Student loan debt can be avoided. We are conditioned to think everyone HAS to attend and live on campus at a University. Students can begin in high school working with their local technical college to earn dual credits. The same can be done between the technical colleges and Universities while living off campus. Many don't work while attending college and accumulate debt. As far as mortgages go that is a little tough as most of the "starter homes" are not as widely available as they used to be ...but they are still out there. Many of the younger generations are not being taught how to save and budget sadly.

[@marymcdonald6284]

My monthly income is 660. Thankfully my falling down house is paid for. My meds are around 150. A month. Some months when I buy my 2 inhalers it runs 210. That is now every three months on the inhalers. So 150. Is the usual amount.

[@quit2quilt525]

I say all the time, and especially to my young adult children. If you’re broke or hungry in the United States, you’re lazy and/or overspending. You can get ahead in life. You may not get to be rich BUT you will survive. You must create some Financial goals and stick to it no matter what. You may have to get roommates or a 2nd job until you get ahead, but with grit and determination, you can achieve your financial objectives and success. This is coming from a black woman who does not believe that race or family circumstances necessarily play a negative role in how well you do in life. My husband who’s also black became an attorney and I achieved career success as a registered nurse. We both come from humble beginnings. It can be done!

[@mae9064]

Your post is inspirational. Go girl !!

[@joannbrown2842]

I'm an immigrant to America. So many opportunities. I have no sympathy for excuses.

[@ElainefromMaine]

I find that frugality comes with maturity. When I was young, I wanted to buy/have everything. When I got older, I realized the waste of money on excessive stuff. Now, I never buy anything without a week of thinking it over. Debt free living is so peaceful and calm

[@whiteowl3190]

My 11 yr old son recently told me I should get a new car. Mine is only about 9 yrs old and it was paid for outright so I've never had a loan payment on it. Sure it has some wear and tear from 4 kids and a few long road trips, and it doesn't have all the bells and whistles of newer cars, but it still gets me where I need to go and I still love it. So I told my son, "No, I'm good. I'm enjoying not having to make a car payment every month". Which led to a discussion about saving up to pay for something versus getting loans and having debt.

[@nikkibadzik3948]

This one was really compelling. You said so many things I agree with. I do think it's ok to buy wants, but then, for all that is holy, don't turn around and say you're broke. We all make choices, just own them.

[@egl3369]

The people who can't understand the difference between wants and needs, are the same ones who call me "lucky" because I own a house & car, and have savings. We have the same salary. It's called sacrifice and priorities.

[@joycewright5386]

Yes! I remember when I was retiring at 62 a coworker said,”well you can do that because you must have millions”. I laughed and asked her if she had one of those large screen TVs that hang on the wall (and at the time we’re about $750). She replied that of course she did. So I said well my tv cost 5.00 used from a garage sale and that’s why I can retire.

[@shelbysmom]

exactly...same here..retired early because I lived below my means and other RNs couldn't understand how I did it...but when I tried to tell them what to do or how I did it they said "oh I could never do that"

[@louannhuber2651]

I wanted, so bought two brightly colored t-shirts from Walmart. $3.88 each. Didn’t need them but now my summer wardrobe is updated and I’ll feel good about myself.

[@deb.m.7458]

Frugal is what you make of it. People consider me cheap. I don’t spend on things that aren’t important to me, like buying lunch everyday. Yet, I have no problem taking my mom to an great restaurant for her birthday or buying my sister a nice top. Depends on what you consider important and enjoy doing with the money you earn. I enjoy walking my dog - free. It’s the darn taxes that eat up my budget. Government needs to change.

[@gvon6358]

This is the part that scares me the most ~

[@ChristopherEvans-650]

Live in NorCal, too. Down by SFO. Will retire in 79 days, so have been tracking my expenses over the last three years and have averaged under $12,000 per year. Being conscientious on spending and investing has allowed me to retire at 55 years old.

[@milliealford8968]

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS 😊

[@michelinebeattie7789]

Living a daily habit of gratitude is most helpful. I list in my head each night as I go to sleep all my blessings including things like a comfy bed and not having to sleep on dirt as others must do in impoverished countries, having reliable electricity at the flick of a switch...I fall asleep way before the list is done. Then sharing my good fortune with others by donating to vetted charities that provide resources to others in need. I can go with less wants on my list to provide a warm blanket to someone in need. I am 74 and retired and am fortunate to be able to do this. Great video Prepper Princess.

[@fudogwhisperer3590]

I discovered once I started being more grateful things fell into place in my favor as if by magic. It's truly awesome!

[@esperanzaochoa9726]

I love your channel ! you are so spot on about needs versus wants. we in the USA are so spoiled compared to most of the real world. The entitlement attitude is far too pervasive our society.

[@kellytodd7060]

Fun and free. I watch free streaming on Tubi with my almost 80 year old dad. We make our own popcorn and watch crappy old movies in his living room and yell at the screen. Its a blast. Lol

[@PrepperPrincess]

I like Tubi. I also recommend Freevee and Pluto TV…both also free.

[@jeaniewalters4709]

I like TUBI, Roku and FreeVee as well and a ton of other free streaming platforms.

[@tabithaainsley7965]

Prepper Princess, you are my inspiration!!

[@51Springfield]

So, what are you all here thankful for? Several years ago after a divorce I was so depressed that I prayed for God's help. Moments later He helped me by giving me the thought about gratitude. Standing at my kitchen sink I started by being thankful for my washer & dryer. It was that simple and I haven't stopped being thankful. Sometimes it's people or opportunities but I'm thankful and I express it to the Lord & to others. It's the little things. Just do it. I love your truth bombs, PP!

[@ojyochan]

Appreciating the abundance in my life is step 1 in being a happy person❤

[@mishti06]

We most certainly are privileged. We just don't see it. Having travelled and lived in many 3rd world countries in my life, I can honestly say that us here in the western world have NO idea what real suffering and 'need' is. Travelling to these places, forever changed how I viewed the world. I think everyone should do it at least once in their life. I remember as a kid, my best memories were taking off on my bike to a secret hideout in the bush (woods). So much fun, cost:$0. Now it seems kids just want to shop 😔. What happened to imaginative play and simple living?. Great video! You've influenced the way I live so much....thank you ❤😊

[@PrepperPrincess]

I think traveling to a 3rd world country and working in retail are a MUST for our youth

[@MrCPPG]

During summers as a kid I remember going on long bike rides, packing a lunch. Best time of my life. As an adult we can forget those times an seek to fill our lives with things.

[@elizabethengquist4185]

My happiest moments at any age is hanging out with friends and family. No amount of money can replace that.

[@Laura-ih7vv]

I agree with all you said in this video 💯 %. People don’t realize how well we have it in the US. It wasn’t until I was 50 before I realized everybody wants your money.

[@crystalh1402]

My favorite phrase is money doesn’t buy happiness but it does buy freedom

[@sanwilli2]

I'm with ya sister! I'm living that way more and more. Retired RN, living in KY now, beautiful apt, was old HS, high ceilings, hardwood, safe, small town, over 55, $570/mo. I feel . blessed, 2003 Highlander. etc. Thanks for some good info, car insurance, I struggle with that as far as what I should have. It's gone way up.... Have a good day

[@marritjansen3542]

Camping in the backyard. Every summer for my birthday my dad put up a big tent. My cousins came over every year to camp for my birthday. It feld very special .My mum let the door from the house open all night for emergencies. Lovely memories

[@wendydyoung]

Amen that we are so privileged compared to so many. I try not to take anything for granted.

[@isabelkassan5244]

I get something out of your videos however often I watch them! It is like reading a good book! Aussie Lady!!!

[@sharonparsons9804]

Me too! Another Aussie lady

[@nadajaklic3069]

Remembering those awesome memories qualifies as free entertainment!

[@GentlRebel]

I love your videos but this one in particular really resonates with me. For the past three years I have lived part time in a semi-rural area of Mexico (remaining time in the US). My perspective has changed so much since observing how regular Mexican people live and the struggles they face and how strong and practical they are in general. Bottom line - we are SO spoiled. Myself included. It’s embarrassing how spoiled and entitled so many of us are. We definitely disguise our wants as needs. I love that you call this out such a matter of fact manner.

[@carollee6963]

If I could go back in time, I would bank as much $$$ as possible and forget about all the stuff/things that I bought when I was young. Hopefully, the young people today will learn from retired folks!

[@ClaireForsberg-rl6tc]

We had no money for extras. My fondest memories are just hanging out with my friends. There was never a dull moment. I used to go to the mall just to watch people. Yep, I just enjoyed watching people, and I would make up little stories about who they were and what they were all about. Full free life just by using my imagination. Anytime someone asks me what I would do with a million dollars, My answers was and is, that I would use it to help those who have nothing. Making money a huge part of my life has never been who I am. I'm grateful for what I have. Making people I love the number one priority is key. Anything beyond that is extra. Somehow I have never really been wanting or needing for anything.

[@PittsburghRealEstateInvesting]

Disregard negative comments. Im sure you're an inspiration to many.

[@dianepereira1860]

I agree. 😊

[@PrepperPrincess]

It’s not negative comments, it’s ignorant or stupid ones…the people that constantly justify bad decisions or put others down for living a poor life because we went with the lower cost options. Reminds me every day that I am doing something right and the negative commenters are doing everything wrong. I just roll my eyes at them and TRY to get through but it’s like throwing a drop in the ocean.

[@melaniewescott6942]

Hi there! I wanted to share that I did a laundry experiment. I washed my towels without detergent. I peeked in during agitation and saw suds! I knew this was from previous washes. I have decided to use 1/2 the amount of detergent and no detergent every other wash. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@PrepperPrincess]

I use a single pod about once every third wash. Stuff comes out just as clean.

[@kristamatheny8587]

I fund it hard to believe that anyone would have anything negative to say. I think you are amazing, and you have definitely opened my eyes.

[@nancyk3615]

When I first left home it was so expensive to get food. Now 45 yrs later it really bugs me when people throw leftover food away or throw out produce that you can cut the bad parts off and it is still safe to use.

[@mbell66]

Thanks PP for your encouragement

[@lizatkinson8034]

Omg my memory actually brought me back to when my grandparents came to visit us in Germany, parents worked military there so min amount of money but we walked... Everywhere we walked all I remember is walking yes lots of towns from where we lived but we walked and talked. I was 4/5 years old and all we did was walked. Various trails to castles and such but really we just walked and talked. The best memories of my grandparents that I had until my early teens

[@chrisrosser5260]

We are definitely spoiled and ungrateful AND ignorant if we don't appreciate a roof, running water and shamefully amounts of food at our fingertips. My wife and I owe no one, we are nut wealthy, but we are rich! Keep pounding it to them, some of them may actually listen. Thanks.

[@marep5597]

Swimming and fishing off the pier in my neighborhood as a kid in the 70s. We lived right on the gulf coast in Texas. We caught croakers and cleaned the and fried them in a frying pan. All free and the best times of my life. And we went without our parents watching our every move. Heaven on earth.

[@flyorraofficial]

Prepper princess is a strong and amazing woman

[@lauriecarney9945]

I love your channel. Growing up, I had one pair of shoes til I outgrew them. Loved getting my cousins hand me down clothes! Loved going to the library every week. Our bonfire was called a weeny roast and was the highlight of my summer. I'm 71 now, and blessed to grow up in the 60 and 70's. One of 5 children and shared a bedroom most of my life. Keep up the good work, Princess!

[@donnalittle3622]

Thank you for our continued contributions to fighting consumerism.

[@lizpetruzzi7700]

I think there’s beauty and freedom in simple living. I love you have unhooked from the consumerism mindset that is slavery. I’m in process….there are still more “wants” than I care to admit but I’m learning to wait and many go away. The ones that don’t, I plan for and try to find a less expensive way. However, my goal is to be satisfied with what I have. Truthfully, I don’t need anything. It really is about changing focus and mindset. What really makes me happy are good friends, my dogs, and nature.

[@shanaharper1432]

The simple life is the BEST life! No worries! I'm with you!

[@danicegewiss862]

My parents gave me hand me downs of everything, including my bicycle until my mom won one. I still have that bike. We had a picnic area in the woods across the road from our house growing up. We rarely go out. Last week I was carrying stuff upstairs. My dog thought it was a game and ran under my feet causing me to fall. I slammed into my railing breaking my nose. Thank God for good health insurance. That is definitely a need.

[@rebeccamorris4964]

I've been watching for almost a year now. I've started watching some of the video you put out 6 years ago. I have learned so much. Thank you Prepper Princess

[@Jesus_Saves_Believers]

I love that commentary on "starving." You are simply amazing! That is so true.

[@minkademko2335]

This is a good reminder for me regardlng all of my "wants" that fritter away my money. Thanks for helping me focus on the plan ❤

[@RaisingMyWildflowers]

I watched a documentary about people eating pagpag in the Philippines. It's literally leftover rotting restaurant food mixed with garbage scavenged from the dump - and washed and cooked in flavors to mask the rotten taste. We have so much to be grateful for in the United States.

[@cherylT321]

I watched that video. I then sent it to my teenage niece and nephews to show them how fortunate they are to be living in a country where they don’t have to eat out of the garbage…They were shocked by that video and very humbled by it!

[@stormeliz7406]

Very helpful reflections. We are in our 60s and paring down on extras. You are right on.

[@lenagreen2979]

So sorry people give these negative comments. If they don't like what you say then why watch. I think they would like to be in your position and their mind set just isn't there to do it. I applaud you and I believe God blesses you for your efforts. Thanks for encouraging us all. It's good to hear these things and to strive to do them in our own lives. God Bless You and keep on listening to Him. Have a great weekend❤🙏☀️🐶🐕

[@brendaallen5842]

I was taught when growing up to be content with what you have, and grateful. When I was a single divorced Mom for several years we didn't have a lot of money but we had each other, we did many things that cost little to nothing

[@zoopditty]

Bike that my dad got in the garbage . He painted it purple and added a new banana seat & tassel handle grips!! I jumped ramps and went everywhere!

[@cajunthibs]

Banana seats! What a great memory I forgot!

[@sherylskord4041]

My mom who was a very young child at end of the depression, always said there is a big difference in our NEEDS and our WANTS. I still use that motto to stop myself many times from buying UN NEEDED things!

[@yumisoaresgjrum9493]

As a Norwegian im fascinated over how much pride there is in the USA to not receive benefits. Especially when companies and the wealthy don't hesitate to cash in on tax loopholes and other schemes. I'm not being sarcastic. Would sincerely appreciate if someone could share their reason behind this. I believe that understanding someone's beliefs helps me grow as a person ❤

[@RP07662]

Hi Yumisoaresgjrum9493 - From my perspective, the more the government gives out, the more our taxes go up so that's something ppl may be thinking about. Also, ppl who receive assistance are considered poor and some may not want to be associated with those who receive assistance. Also some Americans have pride and want to feel they can provide for themselves, perhaps those who receive assistance is viewed as "lazy" or "incapable". Just my thoughts.

[@nikkibadzik3948]

These days, there is very little resistance to getting help from the government, especially after getting COVID checks. But there is a rift, getting larger all the time, between people who want higher taxes so the government can pay for everything, and those who want to be free to pay for what they want and not pay higher taxes just so the government can tell them what they'll "give" them.

[@yumisoaresgjrum9493]

@RP07662 Thank you for taking the time to respond. I definitely understand the fear of increased taxes, when you may be experiencing that you are already paying more than it's worth.

[@yumisoaresgjrum9493]

@nikkibadzik3948 Thank you for adding to the conversation. The sad part about a divided people is that there is usually someone benefiting from their citizens not standing together.

[@shelbysmom]

@@gracesimplified3860 Does Prepper princess use loopholes? Is Prepper Princess privileged? I thought she worked 2 jobs for 20 years and saved her money so that's how she became wealthy. Honestly, there's nothing in the Constitution that guarantees food, shelter or medical care...it's not a right. It's called being responsible for one's self.

[@DeidreHAWA]

You are a remarkable individual! I'm a 74 year old British lady living in central Portugal.A frugal life, but a contented one. I glean so many good tips and excellent advice from your videos. Thank you so much for doing what you do! Bless you and your lovely furry friends...

[@candacepanner7248]

Love your channel! I recently discovered pork neck bones at Safeway. $3. I seared, put them in my crock pot over night on low w seasoning and water. There is enough meat for 5 tacos or 3 large sandwiches, and the broth is delicious! Also I have been getting -$6 rotisserie chickens from Sam's, literally feeds me for a week. I eat the thighs and wings for one meal cuz they are my fav, make a full week of chx salad for lunches, and boil the bones for broth. Do so delish!

[@LisaMyEclecticLife]

At my Sam's club if you get there early enough in the morning, they have metal trays ( like the ones the chicken Alfredo comes in in the cold section) with either 4 breasts and wings or they have one with 6 thighs and legs for $3.98 Even cheaper than for more meat than the whole chickens. I get several meals out of it for me and my parents.

[@coraclouden2506]

@Candacepanner I used to do a similar thing but over time have drifted away from that - I have no idea why!! I'll be getting back into that sort of meal prep. Thanks for the comment and inspiring me 😊

[@MargaretBarron-d9k]

I live on 777. a month and switched to mint mobile and have no issues. I own my home outright.

[@rosemariereade131]

Riding my bike, walking in the woods, laying in the grass, and watching the clouds, and catching crayfish with bacon on a homemade rod. Making scratch chocolate chip cookies and burning the bottom of them. Yum !

[@celiauzarski2064]

Hi Prepper Princess, I Love your channel. You have so much common sense. I am probably old enough to be your mom. It took me a lifetime to learn what you already know. My background was very similar to yours, that is: use what you have until you have the money to buy something better( cash not charge). I hope the XYZ generations are paying attention to the advice here. Few of them have a clue. Kudos on the channel.

[@teamhunley]

Don't even get me started on dryer sheets😅

[@suehassall4405]

Life is definitely more stress free and empowering when we get off the consumerist treadmill. The benefits extend way beyond ourselves. You are doing a great job trying to show this to people. 👍🏼

[@margaretjefferies6539]

Don’t let the haters get to you. The key to happiness is appreciating the little things in life or else you will never be happy as big things does not come all the time. Plus you have dogs , they are the key to happiness.

[@pamelaj25]

The paper towel discussion hit a nerve with me. I never use paper towels, except for two reason.... My son will grab a paper towel. I say to him, you better be frying bacon or washing windows!!!

[@joycewright5386]

Car insurance in NJ is $200-$300 a month! And yes it is just the basic insurance. Cars are old. We have zero debt and our basic expenses are about $3000/month. No subscriptions, no cable, no eating out, no vacations. Not that we aren’t extremely happy living frugally but cost of living varies by state.

[@PrepperPrincess]

NJ property taxes are crazy

[@LetThoseOatsRoll]

You are my new philosophical inspiration 😊

[@barbaracarbone4658]

This was a very good video. I'm not a spend thrift at all. And even though I've heard your words all before, I feel like something shifted in me now. I'm recently retired and single, and sick of over priced everything. Lol. My car insurance just increased by $358/annually. Last year it increased by $250/annually. Sheesh. Now it's over $2,170/year. It bugs me so much. I can afford it but it's just not right. Your video got me thinking to give my car to my son. And instead of him using my car when he needs it. I'll now use his car when I need it. Lol. With the money I save from the car loan and car insurance I will be able to pay off my mortgage pretty quickly. 🎉 Thanks much Prepper Princess. I truly enjoy listening to your videos. Thanks much. 😊🤗✌💕

[@ninagink5666]

I feel America is going to experience a great change and there will be people telling their children and grandchildren of how prosperous and free America was once.

[@kirkb2286]

I am so glad you mentioned giving to needy people…..I worked with a guy that was cheap…some people don’t realize that frugal is very different from cheap

[@tillyg8858]

We feel blessed, retired and everything is paid. All we have is our electric bill and car/house insurance. We stay home and we don't spend. Great video. Thank you for sharing.

[@juditharsenault2131]

My best memory was catching crayfish at a creek near my house with my 3 sisters and our friends. We filled a big fish tank in our basement with tap water, put them in it and forgot all about them. My Dad smelled something reall bad in the basement and found them. I helped him bury them in the yard. I learned what not to do with crayfish.

[@2-Dogs]

1999 Hyundai Accent AKA "The Purple Rocket ". She just rolled 85k miles. Love her !

[@donnaevans7]

I have followed you for quite awhile and everything you say hits the nail on the head. I am always looking for ways to cut my expenses and make my money go farther. My husband says I squeeze a dollar until it screams. Lol. You have taught me so much. You are truly a blessing.

[@donnaevans7]

@@RebeccaPerry-Piper-u8x I plan on it. Lol

[@sharonobryan9713]

I know I'm so far from perfect managing money, but every day, I try to do better. My cheap, smart phone does pretty much exactly what everyone else does. I have had this same conversation with so many loved ones who either want to cry to me or ask for money; but the instant something expensive happened to me, I'm told to work a little harder, manage a little better, or "right my ship." I have NEVER, would NEVER ask them for money, but I have given every single one money and/or paid at least one bill for them; or bought their kids clothes/food/Christmas gifts; babysat for free a lot. I love them, so it's OK, but I WELL know and understand my NEEDS over my wants. Now that I'm closing in on buying a house out right and retiring, they all want to advise me again... I'm just so tired.

[@mitzilickliter3879]

If your family tries to give you advice after you have given them money and help, I would never give them money again. Just because you love them doesn't give someone the right to disrespect and take advantage of you. Bless you, You sound like a very giving person. Time for others to return the favor. Enjoy your new house!

[@paulawinstead5660]

Learn how to say NO as they have done to you. You'd be amazed how much energy and time you have😃

[@SassySue67]

I’m with you on the eating out thing, I too get sick every time I eat at a restaurant.

[@jennifermaskiell6788]

I have 5 kids. We brought a landcruser for $6500 cash they asked $8000. They needed the money. Our cars worth $30,000 after a few things got fixed. My husband fixed it.

[@isabelkassan5244]

Prepper Princess you are a joy and delight! And you have helped me save a fortune! Aussie Lady

[@AlasBabylon1]

I like your memory about riding the bike and floating down the stream to the next town. 🧡 As for all the spending people do to try to make memories these days, they are programmed to do so. They know no other way. It's sad. Like you, I have some great old memories I wouldn't trade for anything. And if there's anyone else out there who also has great memories about real old-fashioned fun, good on you!

[@Brattyanne1231]

I would rather have money in my pocket and take vacations and live frugally. Then I have a bunch of junk.

[@estherchandy6292]

Run your life like a business. Money is for when you cannot manage without it... Its your last resort not your first

[@lateshachurney5965]

It’s all about choices

[@belindaresor.78]

Really appreciate your videos, I save on cleaning products I use white vinegar, baking soda, borax, and Eco's Clean and Clear dish soap (diluted) I owned my VW Bug for 42 years, only car I ever owned. People thought I was really strange, lol. I also believe in powestrips, wear jeans several times, yes dust with water, washcloths. I Buy some paper towels, toilet paper doesn't always handle cat's oops 😮 I save glass jars with wide mouth, for storage, better than plastic. Thanks 👍

[@aidajnunez4089]

I admire you so much. I love the smart way you live. I get inspired with the knowledge about finances I get from you!

[@Sentimentalist0923]

Most “needs” in our country are really first world problems. I “need” coffee every morning…but it’s actually a LUXURY! I drive a 2013 Corolla and my home is paid for. I have enough food so I don’t go hungry. I have a full time job in the local school system (=low pay) and I don’t receive government help. I am blessed!

[@bettinak.4]

Yes. Most of the "problems" the world talks about are first world problems. There are more conversations on social media about sad baige moms or trends than actual problems. People waste so much time.

[@MarieWhitehead-ep6cu]

Hi PP, you are so right, my favorite memory is swimming and having fun at Picnic/ Lake Area when I was younger for free, we were lucky back then we experienced that and we made our own fun (Free) kids these days don't do things like and I think they really miss out. Love and Blessings from Australia 😀

[@marionhanke6778]

You mentioned that you prepare your own dog food. I am interested to hear more about that, especially about being frugal on that topic and giving your dog everything it needs without nutrition deficiency. I know that dog food is a relatively new invention on the market and sometimes I asked myself how in the world evolution could bring our dogs so far that they seem to die when they don’t have brand name foods and other thing a magics. So I am really interested in preparing frugal but nutritious dog food. Thanks for your videos, I love watching them. 👍

[@stackoverflow32]

I am quite impressed by the way you look at the world. Thanks for sharing.

[@terrangelica3505]

I thought of the same memory!!! My dad sold tires, so we always had car tubes to float on. We lived near the shore in Connecticut so we had tides in our rivers, so we’d bring our lunch, hop on the tubs and float to a place where there was a dike with a rope and we’d play there all day until the tide went back out so we could float back home. If someone didn’t want to stay all day, then they’d ride their bike there and meet us. It was magical.

[@ShettikkaWoods-jl8iq]

Going to the park, library, The Mall just to sit in back with other teens reading 📖, riding bikes 🚲 trail nature walking. Bible study at church with Grandma 😊

[@jenniferschwabauer4508]

Debt free will become the new luxury status, like time freedom became a luxury.

[@fredrickriffel5845]

The best way to save money is not to spend money ❤️

[@LEGIOUSIAM888]

easier said then done...

[@karenbenning2166]

Actually it is a mind set.@@LEGIOUSIAM888

[@suefleming]

Hi Princess!!❤❤❤ You are smart!! This world is sadly full of too many wasteful idiots. I love being frugal. Love your beautiful doggies!! Peace and happiness to you!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@juliannetaylor9989]

College is a joke. My son was paying for it as he went. He had friends with master's degrees that couldn't find jobs 😮. He stopped halfway through his jr year, when was hired for a federal job. He has been with it almost 15 years now. 401k match, health care, and pension when he retires. Marketing is crazy. Higher education is crazy.

[@ShettikkaWoods-jl8iq]

Catching fireflies 😊

[@karimartin9441]

Finally! Someone is vocalizing my thoughts!

[@bobbiefrank5043]

Yeah I totally agree with you prepper princess it's a hard pill to swallow needs versus wants. And something you might like to add I've heard you say this on your channel before every once in awhile it's ok to treat yourself. But we as people have become accustomed to getting pampered and thinking it's a need or something we can't live without.. I'm guilty of it too, where I know I got food at home for lunch and I decide to get take out for lunch. And I'm kicking myself in the butt at the end of the month when the unexpected car repair comes up and I'm short in my account.

[@amandamrcd6244]

I never had iPhone and that is ok!

[@gerigowers8318]

Walmart Zote soap $1.62 a bar. I use Purex free and clear. Used to be $5.97, then $6.97, now $9.97. Don't want to pay the $9.97, so I'll get some Zote soap. Greatest memories - playing in the summers at my Grandparents' farm - free!

[@rundbaum]

omg, perfect point. when young, you did the most incredible things--you rode a 2 wheel bike for the 1st time, you got a good grade. how much money did that cost you?? exactly . . . but, seriously, i like that point. that is making me think of the ways we're all manipulated by media over time as we age & get boondoggled into thinking we're 'always supposed to spend money??' that doesn't make sense . . .

[@RealSellaSuSimmer]

I have already learned a lot from you, the first was not always to pay when I went for a drink with friends in the center in the summer, I suggested everyone pay for their own drinks because I don't drink alcohol, only regular coffee, but I always paid for expensive drinks! Now I know who my real friends are. Of the 6, there is 1 left! and now when it's warm I bring my own cold drink and sit quietly on a couch somewhere! i can buy a whole bottle for the price of 1 drink!!! What I don't save on is my dog, she is the only one who is faithful and makes me happy! Many sweet greetings from Belgium from Anne 🍀❤🐶👍🏻

[@terridelmark8893]

I think people are just jealous you have a great home you always look really nice you look like a modern Grace Kelly you have cute little puppy dogs you are rich thank you for everything