20 Things I'm Not Buying Anymore {some I REFUSE to give up}

I'm sharing a game-changing list of 20 big things I'm not buying in 2024. Trust me, I wish I'd known these frugal living ideas and frugal living hacks sooner!
I'm also sharing the things as a midlife woman that I refuse to give up - even though they might not be so frugal.
In this video, we'll explore how embracing frugal habits and cutting out unnecessary expenses can lead to a simpler, more fulfilling life. These frugal hacks have not only saved me a ton of money but have also brought me closer to achieving my financial goals. Whether you're looking for frugal living tips and ideas or simply curious about the things I don't buy anymore, this video is packed with insights to inspire your journey.
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[@MadisonBriggsArtchick]

I will not give up taking my corgi to the vet when he needs it and also for preventative measures. He is my life companion at this time in my life and I love him dearly!

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Absolutely! Our beloved pets are worth it!

[@cwebr789]

Love your ideas! The thing that I cannot live without is a cat! My feline rules!

[@readyornot316]

I reconsider everything that feels like a burden to me. This includes frequent runs to the grocery store, planting annuals, decorating for holidays, and keeping up with the latest trends. I meal plan and only shop once per month, have a beautiful yard filled with perennials, keep a clean uncluttered home, and have adopted a simple classic minimalist style. I do not enjoy having my hair done or fancy coffee. Living an authentic life has saved us thousands, and I only regret not coming to this realization sooner.

[@flohough1870]

Planting annuals--yes!!! Our house is southern facing. We also had tomato blight (which I've since learned will kill off other plants as well). I know it sounds horrible, but this year I used fake flowers and greenery. No watering, no wilting and I'm hoping at the end of the season to pull them out, wash them off and hopefully use most (or all) of it again next year which saves me money and time in the end. And it still looks great.

[@readyornot316]

@@flohough1870 It doesn’t sound horrible. We did the same thing when we moved to our current location. The soil was so bad it took a couple of years to get anything to grow. It’s a work in progress, and I’m sure your yard looks amazing 💚

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

This sounds like a great life!

[@bevanbuckwheatshea5520]

Buy gifts for xmas and birthdays during the year at sales/clearance sales. Saves a lot of money and saves rushing around at Christmas time

[@kathleenreadinger4614]

I have been doing this for 30+ yrs. It also allows you to be more thoughtful about the gift.

[@tenafleming7199]

I started several years ago buying my kids and their spouses groceries. They really appreciated it. My granddaughter that is in college told me she wants groceries for Christmas now.

[@MorKing86]

I'm a 38 year old single woman, no kids or pets, and I live in a studio apartment. Overtime as friends have started families and hang out with other families, I find myself always alone, so the desire to go out really isn't there. Since I live in a small space, I'm intentional about everything I buy and bring unto my home. I'm a first responder, so I wear a uniform, and I have a free gym at work and don't pay for gyms or fitness related memberships. My overall lifestyle saves me money and I am content. I enjoy traveling, and learning new things, so I will take a class at the community college, or take a dance class from time to time, but I'm not a consumer of a bunch of junk.

[@lindadorman2869]

No more monthly planners, calendars, journal notebooks, diaries, stationary and envelopes, address books, greeting cards or other paper goods. I've gone completely electronic and never spend money on these items anymore.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Great idea!!

[@sharroncalundan7794]

Hallmark cards are 2 for a $1.25. Getting a note card is wonderful. Yes, you have to buy a stamp but friends really appreciate a real card.

[@kathleenreadinger4614]

I just discussed this with a friend. It is so nice to receive a letter from family or friends. Stationary can be cheap. Check free take in your area or yard sales can stock you for years.​@@sharroncalundan7794

[@user-xe1mq5pi7o]

I agree with you so much!! Some friends are puzzled by our frugality but we believe a simple life is less stressful and brings calmness to our lives. I wish I followed a few of our current life patterns when we were young but live and learn....

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

With age comes wisdom!

[@qq1651]

I moved/down sized almost 9 years ago and got rid of 75% of what I owned and I dont miss any of it. I actually said if I had to dust it, its going. lol Ive gotten a few things that need dusting since then but not very many and Ive not bought anything that didnt come from a thrift store since then either, except underwear and a couple of pairs of shoes. lol I just find I dont NEED anything. A couple of new shirts each summer or winter and groceries/necessities and Im good. lol

[@jonnaborosky8836]

I quit using purses altogether.. I don't wear high heels either...i don't have any anymore. Every once in a while I put something on my face. Now I only use moisturizer when my face really needs it. When I went through a period of unemployment, I stopped getting haircuts. I let my hair grow out. It was lovely... I liked it. Then, when I got another job in a big cosmopolitan area, I went back to haircuts. The cost of the cut and blow dry was $80, so the tip was $20. I know it could have been $16, but at that point, what's $4 more... Also, what I found over time was that everyone I ever went to, after about 5 haircuts, the quality dropped. It occurred to me that that might be the point when they think they've got you as a customer, and so don't have to try so hard to keep you coming back. It's a supposition... but it certainly seems true! Ditto on jewelry. I've never had cable. I haven't had a TV since the 1970's, except for a tiny bit in the 1990's. I don't like TV.. I stopped eating sugar and sweets when I was diagnosed with diabetes. I never liked sweet things so much. I stopped buying alcohol at all. Sometimes people give me a bottle of wine, and I'll open and use it up while they're here to drink most of it. I live on a low, fixed income. People had to get used to getting no presents from me. I usually have a nice, long call with the people I used to give gifts to. The call let's them know I love them and think of them often. An exception I made recently is that my nephew graduated high school. I sent him some money so he could buy what he wants or needs. I only bought 1 new car in my life. It's an 18 year old Subaru that I love so much, I'm still driving it!! I drove past a snow plow in the ditch once. My car did better than a snow plow!!! I love this car. That's why there are usually no used Subarus around to buy.... people keep them forever!! I don't do big events either. Don't want to deal with the crowds. I used perfume for a little while, but no more. I stopped eating out. Every time I think about it, I realize I have food at home that I like. I try to avoid plastics, but can't a lot of time. I don't buy any plastic bags. I keep the plastic bags I can't avoid buying and use those for everything I would normally buy plastic bags for. I wash them out and re-use them. This response is too long. I'll quit now.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

I think you are living a great life!

[@amandazplace5663]

I'm glad I'm not the only one wanting to completely declutter their home. All of a sudden I'm finding I want a clean, organized home, but I want it simple. I want a simple, streamlined process. I want to spend my 50's and beyond, taking care of my health and volunteering in my community, not constantly cleaning and consuming. What I recommend for my fellow sugar addicts. If you have kids old enough to purchase their own snacks, either with allowance or part-time job earnings, tell them they have to buy their own & keep it in a drawer in their room. It REALLY helps me a lot! Luckily, my husband is a salt person & I'm not.♥️🇨🇦

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

I love this - great ideas on snacks!

[@samanthadodd8112]

I had to buy spoons and forks too a couple months ago. It's been 20 years since I bought silverware. I'm like u when it comes to going to concerts and things like that. I go look at nature for entertainment.

[@granitemoss1451]

I am WILD about decorating for autumn/Thanksgiving and then Christmas. Those are the only times I use special decorations and my home decor is minimal. It feels extra special when any sort of 'extra' decor is only around a couple months of the year. I couldn't care less about decorating for other seasons/holidays but I am crazy about the holiday season!

[@reneerobertlancaster8714]

I’m with you! I gave all the Easter decorations away recently. I will do Christmas and Halloween.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Can’t wait to clean them all out!

[@user-gm1kl6xy4m]

I have same purse over 14 years

[@user-hy2px1xc4s]

I'm retired now and in my 60's and I am so ready to declutter all the stuff my younger self just knew she had to have! I wish I knew then, what I know now, think of all the money I'd have saved :) I started my decluttering journey 5 years ago and have easily gotten rid of 40% of stuff no one needed and certainly wouldn't want after we were gone. Living in Texas where everything truly is bigger (houses!) made me believe I didn't have too much stuff since it all fit! Even after 5 years, I'm still finding stuff we just don't use or need, I always ask myself, if I was packing to move, would I box it up and take it with me? A no means it gets donated.

[@ros8986]

And thare are people who need your stuff. I have been giving stainless steel pots and pans to a local org who assists people who are moving into permanent housing (after being homeless) - these people have nothing and really need household goods.

[@mariac3534]

Why not fill some the refillable cups with your favorite coffee and have them ready to go in the morning. It's cheaper and very doable.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

It’s a really great idea !! Pop right in!

[@user-ex4mp1ug4y]

I have 4 Refill K Cups, I use them, wash them with the evening dishes refill them each night, so its ready in the morning, I do have a few K Cups, just in case😊

[@anneellison8188]

Its amazing how many of the not buying anymore that I do as well! Foo Fighters yes! But I don't do concerts anymore. I find that they're just too loud and crowded for me anyway and once I'm there, I wish I had stayed home! I'm sure you know the feeling. I will however treat myself and a daughter or 3 to 1 live production a year. A musical or a play. We all enjoy those. But I so agree with you on hair, perfume, coffee shops, restaurants and most of the others you mentioned. I would appreciate a travel video as well. Husband and I are thinking of doing a road trip for our 20th anniversary coming up. Going to keep it West Coast but the stay in hotel vs. the RV and RV park is something to consider.

[@dianewiegel7136]

A good premise for adapting your life. I was talking to my son about how I decide what special things like my hair that I spend money on and to be more practical with much of our spending. Every day I stop to give myself that extra time every day to see , do I really need this.

[@coolcountrygal9092]

I recently found your channel and love your content! You are so right about meal delivery kits, they also have so much packaging! ❤

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Oh my gosh YES! A lot of packaging!

[@jelkel25]

I have more problems with the added perfumes over time and have to spend a little more on fragrance free stuff. They seem to be adding it to everything now and in ever more toxic amounts. It's not really an option though so I can't begrudge the price. Also have the problems with sugar. I did give it up and it makes fruit and vegetables taste so much better so there is a reward (besides health benefits) at the end of it. Plastic is a work in progress but only use the Triton plastic water canteens and don't put hot food in plastic or heat it up in plastic. Maybe the canteens are my version of your coffee pods, they are a convenient habit i can't give up.

[@lindadorman2869]

Bucking the trend, I don't spend money on travel anymore. I've been to 40 countries over the last 35 years. I've seen tourist attractions, ancient ruins, cathedrals/churches, historic hotels, UNESCO world heritage sites, museums, shopping areas, street markets, etc...and there's nowhere I really want to go. The cost and hassle of travel is enough to make me want to stay home.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

This is AMAZING! You’ve experienced some glorious places. I’m just getting started. 😊

[@ytilaerdragon7441]

We gave TruEarth laundry sheets to my BIL & wife who live on a boat. Great space saver.

[@katv1195]

Of course you should keep doing the 6 things you enjoy. Those conscious choices that make us happy are so worth it.

[@flohough1870]

I can so relate to soooooo much of what you've said. Especially the decorating part. Last year at Christmas I decorated with the things I truly loved and then what I didn't use, I donated. My home is decorated in "early scatterbrained college professor" with items we've bought on trips, artwork done by friends and family, etc. I'm in no hurry to change ANYTHING. The only one I can't give up are my bags, I'm a purseaholic LOL. We all have our kryptonite. I did dump my Keurig last year and bought a single serve coffee maker. Way cheaper and better coffee. But I totally get it. AC is a requirement for me due to allergies.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Oh yeah...I'm all about the books! I totally get it ☺️

[@laurenagnes8435]

The one about clearing out 50% of your stuff… that is where I am now! I have been spending my days going through the last of my mother’s things, as she is in a nursing home now. I am thinking the same about my stuff. I don’t want my niece and nephew to have to haul out stuff that I haven’t even thought about for years. So much of my mother’s things I know she loved and they bring back such memories, but I don’t have the space for it. It’s all so hard.

[@loriloristuff]

Yeah. Outdoor decor is one of my hobbies. I just put up Independence Day decor. I do live in a small place with an equally small patio. I did the math, and use outdoor seasonal lights from both solar and battery packs. I buy a lot of the other stuff on after-season clearance, make use of Hobby Lobby, and reuse stuff, changing it out here and there. I always hated high heels! In the 70s, platforms were big. I've never been talented up high. I do wear wedges on occasion. I have a pair that I've worn for good for years. Hair- I use apprentices. We have an apprenticeship program in our state. The apprentices are supervised. The cost is $20, $4 for any chemicals. I am not a jewelry person, either. When my hubz died, I gave our wedding rings and my blue topaz earrings to my youngest, and my engagement ring to another daughter, and put away the other set for my granddaughter when she's older. I switched to pearls, cultured pearls. I already had 2 strands, so all I had to get were earrings. I just went through a bad round of gift giving during graduation season. I got our new doctor a nice doctor's briefcase, but cloth. I got another newly minted professional woman a string of (cultured) pearls. And I am waiting for one to cash the graduation money I sent for high school. It's been a month. Not one word. I surmise that people, including doctors, who can't at least text "thank you" don't need gifts. My aunt was a big one on practical gifts. And a giant jug of Tide is much appreciated by me!

[@cindychapman9210]

The spoons run away with the 1 sock that disappears from the washer

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

HA! Sounds about right!

[@LauraMacMillan-el2kc]

And my steak knives! I've lost 2 of the 8 I started with...HOW??? Idk.

[@paisleyhunter]

Im not buying a private jet this year! Ill save millions!!!

[@stacymontero6172]

Me neither! 😂

[@kathymccune2679]

I'm not giving up heavy whipping cream for my coffee even at 5.50 a quart

[@zac1375]

​@@kathymccune2679 And no one can make you! You deserve to have your "guilty pleasure"!

[@amandazplace5663]

Probably the jet you bought in 2021 is still good, right?😉

[@saramontemiglio1063]

100% agree and follow this list. We are a k.cup household. In Canada they have compostable pods.

[@cynthiablodgett1882]

I'm as frugal as I can be. But ever since I went gray, I buy a $20 bottle of salon shampoo. I have short hair, so I get at least a year out of that 1 bottle. Conditioner don't matter. I'll use anything. Buy reusable k-cups. You can buy a few, fill them up ahead of time with your favorite coffee. Good to go.

[@olafpamela]

Amen I'm not alone 👍🏻😊 Thanks for sharing 🤗 God bless

[@sherik2713]

Thank you for all your tips and content!! ❤❤❤

[@AngieGryszan-gw9gz]

I just threw out my Easter and Halloween decorations yesterday and it felt good! Not ready to let go of Xmas just yet but I only do a tree and door wreath instead of the whole place.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Christmas is a tough one to let go of. I'm not ready yet either.

[@randomhodgepodge8902]

Yes to all of it. Except the Pecan Sandies. Thanks for the reminder I used to love those things and haven't had them in ages?:)

[@cindyfoley268]

I am with you. I will not give up my k-cups. I will only drink flavored coffee. It is the one thing that I truly enjoy. I am frugal in lots of other ways.

[@theunscriptedsuccessstory8898]

Great video. For the salon my problem isnt even the cost, its thr time. I just dont have the patience any more.

[@kellysearer9643]

I would like to know about frugal travel. I had a bad experience staying at a bad dirty hotel, and WILL NOT happened again! Love your channel, you think like me! 😊👍

[@sherrylewis9327]

I'm still gonna use my Kcups. I do have, and use, the refillable ones but I fill them all at once so they're ready to go. They don't seem to deteriorate in the short term. I'm not happy about the plastic of them but, when my kids were little was back when disposable diapers were just coming out for everyday use but I had cloth and used them. 2 kids worth of diapers that I did NOT put into the landfills so I figure I have room for a few plastic Kcups. Yes, I can rationalize just about anything if I try .

[@Frugal_fitchic]

I really enjoy wearing makeup, so that is what I ask for for Christmas and birthday gifts. On average, I spend $100 a year on my hair for shampoo, conditioner, hair color, and cut.

[@bonniedurie3050]

I've been using backpack purses for a long time. They are back in style. My daughter tries to buy a new backpurse each year for me. I don't need anymore. I have for each season. I plan to continue using them as the backpack reminds me to stand straighter.

[@bnbtemple5936]

Sara, i absolutely love your channel, your videos, and your content. AND i especially enjoyyour sense of humor and style of delivery. So fun. Thank you for all your effort! Very appreciated.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Thank you so much!! I appreciate you and thanks for watching!

[@olderandwiser78]

I agree with just about everything you said. For years I cut my own hair, but now I wear it short and just wash and blow dry. It pains me to pay $25 for a cut at the salon. I have never dyed my hair and even now at 79 it is only slightly salt and pepper gray. I have skin creams but always forget to use it. I wear no makeup unless I go out and then it is minimal. No manicure, no pedicure, no massage. I do put out a few holiday decorations but haven't put up a tree since the kids left home. My meals are cooked from scratch and only eat out when traveling. I do store food in plastic freezer containers because it is preserved from my garden and I bulk cook to put in the freezer. All plastic gets recycled either from local recycling or special drop offs. I do have cable and Netflix but since I seldom watch it anymore I am thinking of dropping them. I once loved purses, shoes, and jewelry, but haven't worn heels in 30 years. I have enough purses to last forever, and I seldom wear jewelry or perfume. I do like my Keurig, but I use the plastic reusable cup with Perfect Pod EZ cup filters that I get from Amazon (300 for less than $30). I have a coffee scoop that is the right amount to go into the cup. This is definitely a lot cheaper than buying those throw away plastic cups. Also the filter with the coffee grounds goes into my compost.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

I'm looking those up! Thanks!

[@rowillo]

“Who’s taking my spoons? LOL. That was so funny. 🤣

[@57msdeb]

They get thrown away accidentally, I’ll bet. I’ve caught my grandchildren doing it.

[@carriehoman8476]

Sarah! Prep your reusable Keurig basket the day before, then all you have to do is push the button in the morning ❤

[@Magazinelady]

I also use the free passes from my library to go to museums, the zoo, and the aquarium.

[@M_SC]

😮

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

I need to see if my library does this!

[@yvonnedulaney6292]

I used to use kcups but sometimes I want to try a new flavor of coffee without having to buy a whole box of that flavor. I buy a small amount of new coffee, grind it in the store and try it in my reusable cup. Now, I exclusively use the reusable ones because people kept making me feel bad for wasting the little plastic cups! I bought a multi pack of the reusable kcups on Amazon for like $6 and I prefill them at the beginning of the week and they're ready to grab and go in the mornings. I'm also not ever giving up my Charmin 😂

[@lisaparleecarr1746]

To each their own as to what is worthy of spending Life is meant to be enjoyed and not lived in a state of sacrifice/ needing/wanting if you can afford it. I have curly hair and need a stylist that knows how to cut it and that is worth going to the fancy salon. I recieve compliments on my hair all the time.

[@rebeccalowes9448]

I like a cold room too

[@dtovar2]

I'm enjoying your videos. Frugal living is the path to financial independence. But in my opinion, it's all about balance. May I ask what products you use? (hair, etc.)? Thanks again.

[@megansprowl2593]

Lol I'm 41 and just bought a backpack bag. I needed a bigger one than the 1 I have now but I like it better than a regular pocketbook

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

YES! I love hands free!

[@ros8986]

Start to sort out and declutter your house while you are still physically able because it will only be harder and harder to deal with everything. And clear out for minimizing cleaning and maintenance (are those area rugs really worth the hasle of getting out the vacuum?), make sure there are pathways for using a rollator (everyone over 50 should have a rollator - great for shopping, being able to walk farther, enjoy large fairs (because you always have a place to sit when you get tired after a few hours)). And makes sure paramedics can have fast easy access if they did to get you out fast.

[@juliemoore6957]

If you have teenagers or young adults living at home with you, maybe you should check the trash cans in their rooms for your spoons! I had the same problem with forks. Then I started finding them in the trash of my sons' rooms! They'd eat a snack and throw the paper plate (with the fork on it) in the trash! I started buying extra forks from the thrift store. I did this till they moved out! 😂

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Its an excellent tip, THANKS!

[@teresablack6270]

The spoons! Oh my goodness, I have the same problem 😂 I went to my local thrift store to replace the ones that went AWOL!

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

I have spoons on my list the next time I go thrifting!

[@mariacampbell581]

the spoons get thrown in the trash. There's just two of us and our spoons fall to the center of the earth.

[@KayKayClaudette-mh4wc]

There's only me and a cat in my household. I'm blaming the cat!

[@zac1375]

​@KayKayClaudette-mh4wc I think you are onto something! Salad forks and pens "disappear" in my house. However, I tend to find some of the pens under the bed and, occasionally, in the hallway. 😸

[@juliemoore6957]

😂

[@readyornot316]

Husbands and kids are famous for taking spoons to work or school with their lunch, and somehow they don’t make it back home. I’ve also found several [dirty] spoons in the car!

[@That.Lady.withtheYarn]

My tiny human when they were even tinier, would throw them away with the left over food on the plate 😂 I fished many out

[@birdlady88]

I agree with a lot of this. I've cut my own hair for the past 10-12 years. I have curly hair and can do a decent job of keeping it shaped, plus curly hair can hide a lot of DIY missteps. We almost never travel - maybe once every 5 years. We live near the Finger Lakes region in NYS and prefer to take day trips. Your spoons have run away to a tropical island with all my pens.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

I just love that area! We are about 3 ish hours east of you in the Adirondack Mountains!

[@rl8839]

You can prep your reusable kcup the night before so you can just hit the button in the morning

[@tracylapp1349]

OMG I thought I was alone about the air conditioning temperature! I am totally right there with you. That is how cold I love mine can I do the same thing I love my blankets and pillows. I call it my spot right in front of the TV on the floor. I live in an apartment though where if I have it too low it does freeze over and water starts dripping from it and getting my carpet wet. Everybody makes me feel like I'm crazy. They say its so cold in here but they know I love the cold so I tell them dress for the occasion I'm not changing it for anyone. I do the same thing with my car. It's so much easier to breathe in the cold air and it's better for you. But I was so happy when I heard you say that I didn't feel so alone anymore 😁.

[@juliemoore6957]

I love a cool bedroom and tons of blankets, too!

[@barbgeorge8927]

ROTF! 😂 Where do SPOONS go? They are hanging out with the Lost Socks! It's a conspiracy! 😅😅😅

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

LOL! I agree! Conspiracy for sure!!

[@That.Lady.withtheYarn]

The spinning clothes creates static that creates a mini black hole lol

[@gingercapperrelli1722]

You have to start where you are, and change 1 thing at a time, until it becomes a habit. It takes 3 weeks for something to become a habit, from what I've read. Grassfed, pasture raised, organic meat and dairy is the best, if you're not growing it yourself. You have to do what works best for you, and the changes you have made are awesome! Keep working at it, and before long you will be eating all organic, grassfed, pasture raised food, and those k cups will be a thing of the past! The EWG- environmental working group puts out the clean 15, and dirty dozen list. Watch for sales for organic foods, and stock up when you find them on sale, or on clearance!!!😊

[@lynnoorman2144]

I have been decluttering for 9 years. I started when i moved 7 years ago. Im not deprived in the least - i just wonder how i aquired all this stuff!!! Some from my mum's house after she passed, admittedly. But i am still finding stuff and im better now at getting rid of the sentimental stuff because i take photo of it and scrapbook it.

[@michellelafontaine9556]

In our house, spoons are reincarnated as wire coat hangers and single socks.

[@RangeGleasry]

😂😂😂

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

SO FUNNY!!

[@andersonomo597]

I'm not into perfumes either BUT I love No 4711 cologne which was first produced in 1799. It's light, really inexpensive and it makes me feel really good - there's something about the combination of ingredients that work like aromatherapy. Coffee out is getting stupidly expensive here in Oz as is eating out. If we do eat out it's to catch up with friends or we go for something I can't make at home - and as for take-out we NEVER do that but I do have my easy meals for those 'too tired to cook' days. *SARA* how funny that right after you spoke about handbags an ad popped up for a 'pre-loved' designer and high-end bag website. Can't think of anything I would want less! Cheers from Oz!

[@vesperuges]

I‘m from Cologne, where 4711 is produced. It‘s always funny to me how much foreigners and tourists love this cologne, whereas us Rhinelanders *hate* the smell.

[@andersonomo597]

@@vesperuges Gosh that's so funny!! It's a lovely scent for our hot summers but honestly, the smell just makes me feel good! Maybe it competes too much with the delicious smell of Rhineland food LOL - you make THE BEST sausages! Cheers from Oz!

[@vesperuges]

@@andersonomo597Impossible, the Rhineland cuisine is gross even by German and French standards.

[@andersonomo597]

@@vesperuges Oooh OUCH!! I think German food.....weisswurst, sauerbraten, sauerkraut, lebercasse, good rye bread with kummel, cream cheese, apple strudle.......PLEASE don't torpedo my tastebuds!! Honestly, I'll admit I'm going on memories of German food that are probably from before you were born but it's really sad if that is the view of that cuisine today. Good food is the one universal that we can agree or disagree on without bloodshed and I've found that there's more agreement than disagreement. Okay, I'm now off to do a deep dive on Rhineland cuisine, right after I go spritz myself with 4711 LOL. Sending a sincere hug from cold, wet Sydney - love the rain, we need it! Cheers/prost/Na zdravje/Slanj-a-va!!

[@tenafleming7199]

I don’t understand the backpack purse. Couldn’t someone just come up behind you and unzip it and still your wallet? It is amazing how quick and easily some people can do that kind of thing.

[@liorap5636]

Mine has the main zipper hidden, and two side zippers that are right against my back. What I like best is it has a wrist handle. I use that most of the time in stores, but if I ever need full use of both hands there is backpack mode. It was not expensive, on Amazon.

[@kathymccune2679]

My spoons keep disappearing too😮!!!!

[@zac1375]

I think the number missing is exponentially related to how many cats there are in the household.

[@lindawilson4625]

Re: Travel-Great tip I learned for a KZbinr who does budget road trips..Hampton Inn. He said it was only a bit more than the usual budget places, but very nice, clean, and consistant no matter where you are. We took his advice. Hubby and I haven't been disappointed and saved quite a bit of $$$ without feeling like we sacraficed. Even stayed at one in Key West right on the ocean!

[@buckeyedav1]

I am with you on the central AC I line dry my clothes in the summer to balance my use of central AC it's not good for your AC though to have it below 68 F. I keep mine at 70 to 72F and lately with this heat wave in Ohio mid 90's I use a box fan at the foot of my bed when I am taking a nap or at night, it lowers the temp by up to 10 degrees. Anna In Ohio

[@bevanbuckwheatshea5520]

You can often get free or cheap haircuts from apprentices who are training. Saves a fortune on hair cuts.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

I would love to do this but the closest cosmetology school is an hour away.

[@Magazinelady]

The cosmetology school I went to recently closed.

[@zac1375]

I don't think I will ever understand how much money women tend to spend on make-up, perfume, designer purses, shoes, etc. 🤑

[@ingenuity296]

They are spending their retirement away. 🤯😪

[@dizzysdoings]

​@@ingenuity296I'm a woman and I don't understand it either. 😂

[@rebeccalowes9448]

Spoons went where the socks and Tupperware li😅ds are

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

LOL! You might be on to something there!

[@kathleenrossi8974]

Great tips Sara! Love your channel! I used to be a financial coach and I still love to get information about saving money. I’m 65, retired and debt free. I do spend a little extra on my hair, skin care and healthy food but always find ways to not over spend on it. I live in NH, summers are short but I spend time walking with my little dog, easy hikes, swimming, cooking out with friends, reading and watching movies on streaming, all no or low cost fun. Have a great summer!

[@MadisonBriggsArtchick]

Spoons get lost in the dryer, lol!

[@RangeGleasry]

I have found spoons in the garbage can 🧐 maybe someone is being absentminded

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

LOL!

[@wendyjohnson2685]

I refuse to give up my Diet Coke…..my only vice! However I always look for the sales…rarely pay full price!!!

[@That.Lady.withtheYarn]

Buy store brand. Much cheaper. :)

[@marciethorn3624]

You look beautiful with the minimal amount of makeup!!! I have gone to just wearing only mascara, and add lip gloss when I go out. I stopped coloring my hair.... shaved all of it off (which was dyed dark brown) after my roots grew out to about a 2 guard on my clippers and went to the bathroom and shaved it all off to a pixie cut about 3 years ago!!! Now it is down to the lower part of my back. I have people stop me all of the time expressing to me how much they love my hair, my skin looking so healthy, or my clothing. Not bragging at all just saying my simple look I guess is beautiful. I used to put on "the dog" believe me...but now I just enjoy less hassel and honestly I feel more radiant and beautiful. No beauty routine either. Wash face in the bath or shower and the lotion I put on my body, goes on my face too...I know some might gasp but it works!!!! Life is easier and lived better without adding the pressure and stress of what other people think. Spoons....blame that one on the kids or young adults living at home lol. Love your channel and you are fabulous!!!!!

[@tenafleming7199]

We got rid of tv several years ago and haven’t regretted it at all.

[@richardmcgreal8825]

Your dishwasher is eating the spoons.😄 Joan

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

😂

[@silentnot4812]

I don’t pay for any streaming services. Watch KZbin and free streaming. Change your diet and you won’t need “skincare”. Love fairs and events like our art festival, state fair and farmers market. I prefer buying a good brand of car and keeping it(Honda). Lose weight and you will significantly need less air conditioning. Cutting carbs will keep you cooler as well.

[@ShellyCap9]

We avoid sugar and all its various forms for a few years now. It has definitely helped! Also, about a year ago we stopped drinking alcohol not like intentional we have gotten to where we don't want to spend the money on a fancy drink ($15) and would rather get an appetizer or buy a better steak at the grocery store.

[@sharongenco3716]

Agreed, after my parents passed away I literally started getting rid of everything in my house. I do not want my two girls to have to do what I and my siblings had to. My house is becoming so empty. It is starting to echo! Ha ha.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

I am ready for more empty space!

[@tonimelhartgrimes4759]

Fill your reusable k cup the night before. Save money and the planet. Put the coffee grounds in the compost bin and put your reusable k cups in a bowl with soap, water and vinegar and clean with a toothbrush. 😊

[@pamelalyon3264]

Primal Kitchem makes a good mayo that comes in a glass jar and is organic. Very good.

[@oksanaml9279]

Super easy to make your own.

[@user-gm1kl6xy4m]

I don't buy fresh flowers newspapers or magazines

[@user-ti2us6zx1t]

My spoons disappeared all in the garbage with the leftovers. I do not buy spoons anymore.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

oh my gosh! I would be so mad if I found a sppon in the trash! 😂

[@lorifarina646]

Use San Francisco Bay brand coffee pods ….. no plastic! I feel the same way about Kcups! Good list. I agree on almost all .

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

How are they taste wise? We like a breakfast blend and I drink decaf. I'll look into them, thanks!

[@coastaldiva]

Give up k cups and get a mid grade nespresso. Best coffee and its in aluminum versus plastic. Recyclable and longer exp date!!!

[@charlottedenman7176]

Yes, i would live a video for travel budgeting. I have decided I want to travel more before I get too old.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Coming soon!

[@joyswenson7941]

I keep makeup to a minimum. My splurge is mascara (so it looks like I actually have eyelashes!), and I found a collection of eye shadow natural colors at the Dollar Tree. That floats my boat for my needs & I’m totally fine with it. The mommy group I’m with- we have a “give away” text thread and I’ve gotten rid of things, acquired decor items, and it’s perfect for us.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

This is a really great idea!!! A give away thread is so good! I’m going to mention that to friends to see if they’re interested!!

[@leiannalogan4197]

San Francisco Coffee Company. I tried the K-cup pods while out there, and instead of a plastic pod, it's a mesh, biodegradable pod.

[@differentperspective4124]

I quit buying things for people who don’t live in my home. Snack food, junk food for the grandkids. Feminine hygiene items, I passed that stage of life years ago! Time to face reality, I don’t need to stockpile, I need to unencumber my life at 73

[@ForestFury101]

My Mother is 79 and on SS only. I have been buying her k cups for bday and Xmas for several years. She lives in 400 sq feet.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

My mother in law, too! She loves her Keurig!

[@kathleenwallace8252]

The spoons date the socks and elope

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

😂

[@user-gm1kl6xy4m]

I am 56 in October and thinking to clean out my home and down size my home

[@Frugal_fitchic]

I see a lot of judgment on Frugal videos about tattoos. To me they are works of art. For example, if someone is frugal and cuts out what they consider unnecessary in order to save cash for a tattoo then they are just being as frugal as everyone else. Just because you find it unnecessary doesn’t mean it is to that individual.

[@M_SC]

Well, I agree with the fist part but a want can never be a need. Change need to important and I’m with you.

[@stacymontero6172]

I agree that tattoos are works of art (not all good 😂), but that doesn't make them necessary. I agree that if we are frugal, we can afford the important but unnecessary things, like tattoos, coffee, television, hobbies, etc.

[@MoonFlower1111]

or buy experiences- thats what I love to do- movies, zoo, museum's, amusement park, casino etc...

[@monicasehuprt3298]

No tattoos, no manicures, no pedicures, no hair color, no makeup, no amusement parks, no fairs, no holiday decorations, no cable TV, no designer shoes or purses, no massages, clothes from the thrift store, no fake eyelashes, no new cars, no sugary sodas, no coffee beverages, no concerts, no baseball or football games

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Pretty much nailed it. I would do amusement parks with grandchildren and fairs if they wanted to. 🥰

[@sylviachacon4152]

No life 😢

[@ingenuity296]

Good list. ❤❤❤

[@lynnoorman2144]

But you have the beauty of nature, the blessing of being able to walk ( hopefully), tasty but simple food, good friends that you actually talk to rather than go some where and ignore each other. You probably have a richer and more luxurious life than most.

[@chrisk4053]

I would say I agree w all except the hair. This may sound excessive but I pay 95 dollars every 6 weeks for root color. Highlighting and also cut and blow dry. I just feel like it’s my self care !!

[@micheleplante8010]

I dye my hair myself. I buy on Internet the product and the shampoo and it last a long time

[@ros8986]

Purse - I have all my essentials on lanyards clipped in my purse - keys, eyeglass case, phone, wallet, passport. If I didn't do that I would have nothing within a week.

[@zac1375]

Powdered iced tea mix is much cheaper than buying gallons of refrigerated iced tea, but there is a big price to pay for the lower quality in flavor.

[@oksanaml9279]

I make my own delicious ice tea from on scratch , with lots of fresh lemon . No comparison.

[@stacymontero6172]

I make iced tea concentrate. Easy and cheap.

[@mariagillinson8527]

Wish you spoke more about vitamins and minerals from Amazon.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Thats a tough one - only because its not my area of expertise and I'm not sure I know enough about them.

[@robertasparks3144]

😅😅😅Funny Your missing SPOONS and I am missing Forks.....

[@RangeGleasry]

They eloped and are living in a knife-free house somewhere