Save More Money with These Extreme Frugality Tips from Our Viewers

[@girlygirlwoman]

A Tip I saw on Brenda Gantt's Channel was... when she freezes chicken she put's a little water in the bag so it will not get freezer burn. .. or the crystal's on the meat.

[@heronhouse2018]

I am with you Larry, I can watch endless things on KZbin. I am on year 40 without a TV. Just think of the $$ saved on no cable, no new TVs and no streaming services. Extra bonus, lived tens of thousands of hours living life!

[@jolynnhaymaker7831]

First time i have seen someone with my first name!!!!!

[@jillgott6567]

I have never had cable but have enjoyed it @ other people's homes. I watch local or Public Broadcasting shows and use KZbin for more videos

[@dorawedlock3969]

You two exhibit the most important aspect of frugality, you work together and are on the same page. Too many couples aren't. I love the newspaper wrapping idea. I love Tubi.

[@larryware1]

Awe, thank you, Dora.

[@shirleydenton4747]

I never thought about how much I saved,but I have probably done this on regular basis. I learned a time saver working Home Health where you bundle all errands and visits on one day from farthest away to nearest. For an entire day obtain prescriptions, groceries, gas fill up, pick up orders, oil changes,MD appointments . Requires ice chest with ice for groceries. Then no burning gas all week until 7-10 days have passed then repeat. If cannot get to all errands you end up with closest to home last on list,so easy to hop out and take care of that following day.. works to save Home Health agencies money, as you also try not to back track using extra miles.

[@happyhound1373]

Yay! Plant-based is such a great way to save money and eat delicious and healthy meals at the same time.

[@jeweltheartist9694]

Such a breath of fresh air😊 to a New Yorker, this is "spend city"👎 and things can really get out of hand💸 here because that is the culture, I am blessed that God allowed me in on this money 💵💰saving wisdom given by such a beautiful beautiful couple! 🤗🏆

[@annehoyle3581]

I loved the tip about getting a good auto mechanic. My husband and I had used the same one for years and years. They knew our cars so well. They knew when my husband became ill and then passed away. They have been so good to me and several times have not charged me for small fixes!!! They also tell me when I may need a major repair and that gives me time to figure it all out. I found your channel not too long ago and just love everything about it!

[@UndertheMedian]

Finding an honest mechanic who does good work is a blessing!

[@lisamanser4448]

Emmy from Frugal Money Saver is a pro at how to use the cash back options at CVS. One of my favorite KZbin channels for sure. They are an early retirement couple living in upstate NY. Just love them!

[@17topaz]

Tip: clean lint filter in clothes dryer everytime you do a load of laundry . Also , make sure you occasionally stick vacuum hose inside of area where lint filter is to remove excess lint .

[@emsiesenvelopes]

The one week spending freeze genuinely helps me because it reduces my food waste by forcing me to eat up things in the fridge and cupboard which might otherwise expire. Also I save because I am using inexpensive ingredients like beans and grains and veg I got on offer - whereas on a non spending-freeze week I can sometimes impulse buy pizza or ready meals which cost more. Never mind the chocolate that jumps into my basket while I shop! I love your channel and it gives me lots of food for thought.

[@UndertheMedian]

Good to know I'm not the only one that chocolate jumps into my basket. LOL!

[@stanleylatty2605]

Agree Chocolate always calls my name then leaps right in the cart!!! Lol

[@michaeljose3936]

You guys are genuinely nice people I can say because of so many years of dealing with people.

[@mariesaver7184]

I did a no spend year in 2019 followed by a low spend 2020. 2019 totally changed my mind around shopping. With that pandemic still ongoing it looks like a further low spend year in 2021 for me. 🤗

[@UndertheMedian]

This pandemic taught us all to re-evaluate how we were spending our time and money. We have loved spending more time at home - though it's been very challenging for our boys to not spend time with friends.

[@greeneyedredhead61]

I am also do a no spend year...to be exact...a no spending on non essentials. Also limiting my groceries and dog food, toiletries and all household items to only 150.00 per month. And since my youngest is still at home and she has a full time job, she is taking over a couple of bills plus giving me 50.00 each check. And I have informed all my kids and family what I am doing and why and that meant no eating out. Not on my dime.

[@UndertheMedian]

@@greeneyedredhead61 , that's awesome! We wish you a lot of luck in saving money in 2021.

[@greeneyedredhead61]

@@UndertheMedian my plan is to pay off all debt by end of year except my house. Once all other debt is gone, I will all I can into my house. I have 15yrs left on it but I want to have it paid off in 5 or 6 years.

[@UndertheMedian]

@@greeneyedredhead61 , great goals! You are determined and we believe that you can do it!

[@tiffanylikestodance4452]

You two are too adorable. I absolutely love how you seem so in sync and listen/respect each other. You give me hope that a love like that is out there for me too. Thank you for sharing. This was a great video. Can’t wait to see which area you’ve changed.

[@larryware1]

Thank you, Tiffany. I waited a long time for Hope, and it was worth the wait. Much of the harmony in our relationship is due to both of us working hard on keeping it that way. Also, both of us came from similar backgrounds. Thank you for your wonderful comment. And yes, that special person is out there for you.

[@amydecker6207]

Here is one that just occurred to me last night. I am always trying to put leftovers away for my work lunches (i only work 3 days per week), amd it never fails that.my husband will eat every darn bite of food as a midnight snack. It occurred to me last night that i can cook a complete second meal that i can dish into my containers and stick in the freezer (I don't mind eating the same thing for three days, and he is too lazy to thaw it). He can still have his bedtime nosh, and I have meals for work.

[@UndertheMedian]

Sounds like you have a good plan.

[@emsiesenvelopes]

Gosh yes my husband does this too! We now have an agreement that anything on the top shelf of the fridge is free to be eaten, and everywhere else holds food I have a plan for!

[@debkincaid2891]

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[@toms6756]

A $20 option to replace cable tv is Philo TV as it provides 60 live channels. This was a great first step to cutting the cord and saved quite a bit of money. I'm with Larry, KZbin has more than enough content!

[@maryrorick6129]

I love the idea of a no buy week vs month! That seems much more achievable than a whole month of not buying anything. I often think of money in a monthly frame of mind since I only get money once a month. It makes it hard to wrap my head around bring it down to a weekly level, but it makes so much more sense to break it down into smaller, more manageable chunks of time and money.

[@elizabethmoore6993]

We do the spending freeze one week every month. But we modify it. We only spend 25$ on groceries for fresh things. And we do keep our budget for gas for work. We save about 150$-200$ every time we do this.

[@UndertheMedian]

I LOVE this! Thanks for the comment. I'm seriously considering doing the one-week-a-month spending freeze. It makes good sense to me.

[@lisaolson1345]

I'm going to start this next month,I always overbuy things and this will force me to use up all the things

[@thelevelswithbronia-financ6304]

This why I love the comments section❤️❤️❤️. So much value there from views. I just want to say thank you guys (dear commenters) for sharing your special tips. Keep them rolling

[@17topaz]

Tip : when possible , hang laundry outside . If not possible you can hang them inside on portable clothes rack .

[@mariahsmom9457]

Idea: Hang in the bathroom over curtain rod or over a wire dog kennel when raining outside.

[@creativelauri]

Hi guys! I've just found your channel a couple of days ago & I've been binge watching. I love your relationship, interaction & chemistry together. It's like you are very fun but professional co-hosts on a tv show & you're married. I love it!! Btw, you can have Netflix in two different households. Also, I love the idea of a no spend week, once a month. I've been doing that for probably 2 years & it keeps me out of trouble so to speak. I started doing that to conserve gas & to see how I could use up what I had. I wouldn't load up the week before either. I love getting creative with my leftover bits. Also, Roku is a Godsend & I think your family will love it. Keep up the great work.

[@megankelley5083]

From what i understand, the no spend challenges is to encourage you to not buy excess. You can still buy your necessities-food, shelter, utilities etc, but you can tailor the rest. So either limit your grocery budget and shop your pantry to cut that cost, or shop your pantry alltogether. Some people cut out clothes and shoes alltogether, others allow replacements if things break. There are a lot of variations on it, but i have been trying it for the month of January and it has saved us a LOT from buying things we dont really need and finding other ways to make do.

[@UndertheMedian]

You make some great points. The true value of a no-spend time period is realizing that some of what you have been spending money on is stuff that isn't really needed.

[@17topaz]

When showering , turn off water in between lathering up and shampooing . You will conserve so much water !

[@veronicawells1386]

I've installed a timer to my water heater. It comes on for a half hour in the morning and a half hour in the evening. The water stays hot in the tank all day. This way the heating element is not on all the time. In the rare instance I need more hot water I just push the on & off button. The tank heats up the water in about 10 minutes. As a widow living alone this has saved me tons of money.

[@veronicawells1386]

This will work for an electric water heater.

[@UndertheMedian]

That is a brilliant idea. I would never have thought of doing that. For anyone living alone it would be especially effective!! Thanks!

[@jonnaborosky8836]

I've done no-spend days, weeks, months, years....I'm on basically a no spend life. I still have to buy gas and groceries...but I'm extremely sparing on gasoline. I can go 6-8 weeks without buying gasoline...sometimes longer. I stay stocked up in groceries. That means I can wait 6-8 weeks without going to the grocery store as well. So far, this January, I've spent $3.50. It was unnecessary. I still feel bad about it. I could wait till February to go grocery shopping, but I'm almost out of cat food...so I'll go. Love you guys! ❤

[@UndertheMedian]

Jonna, you rock! I've done a month without setting foot in the grocery store. I've spent about $67 this month and I've decided that I'm not going to the store until Monday. I'm out of salad greens (which makes me really want to go to the store), but I do have some greens in the freezer. So, I'm going to thaw and cook them instead of shopping.

[@jonnaborosky8836]

@@UndertheMedian I so agree...use what you have! I've taken this to extremes in the past, though, and paid the price for it. I once went 7 weeks without going to the grocery store and wanted to challenge myself to wait one more week before going. My cupboards and fridge were almost bare. I had a can of bamboo shoots that didn't get used in a Chinese meal once b a can of pizza sauce, half a green pepper, etc., things like that. At 7 a.m. I felt a strong urge to go grocery shopping. I ignored it. I never shopped that early. By 9 a.m., an ice storm had come and it didn't leave for two weeks! There were no cabs or busses. Nobody was able to go anywhere. Period. Fortunately, there was a market in the building I lived in. Normally the market prices were about three times higher than regular stores, but it was good in a pinch. So, for two weeks, all my groceries had to come from that market. The only thing was that delivery trucks to the market also couldn't get through. They were also running out of food. I guess the moral of the story is that when the universe suddenly and oddly encourages you to go to the grocery store, GO! But how often will that happen in a lifetime?

[@UndertheMedian]

@@jonnaborosky8836 , I'm glad you were able to make it through. I agree. I (Hope) sometimes take not going to the grocery store to the extreme, too. Sometimes that "still small voice" is good to listen to.

[@jonnaborosky8836]

@@UndertheMedian Yes, so true.

[@lucybell1487]

You are genuine persons and your sincerity is greatly appreciated

[@esthers9140]

I just came from CVS..love their extra bucks program. I saved $6 with manufacturer coupons, had $2 off $12 extra bucks voucher and got a $5 voucher with my receipt for buying 2 of one of their products we use regularly. Great viewers tips.😊

[@UndertheMedian]

Wow! Well done! Clearly, I need to get back into the habit of looking for those deals. Is there a coupon matching website that you follow so you know that week's deals in advance?

[@esteeb42]

@@UndertheMedian I use the app Flipp..I love it. All stores sales in one app and you can search for a specific item you might be looking for and see where it's on sale.

[@UndertheMedian]

@@esteeb42 , I must check this app out. Thanks!

[@jodiweiss8705]

@@UndertheMedian I love Savvy Coupon Shopper on KZbin. She goes through the ad in advance and tells you what to buy, as well as what coupons to use. Make sure you scan your cvs card at the red machine each week and save the coupons that print out!

[@UndertheMedian]

@@jodiweiss8705 , thank you!! I will check her out. I definitely need someone to just tell me what to do each week.

[@17topaz]

Tip : when cooking or baking in oven , use throw away aluminum trays lined with parchment paper . You can re- use the trays many times and lining with parchment paper saves time on clean- up .

[@MaryKane-qv5vz]

For hard boiled eggs, just let the water come to the boil and then turn off the cooker and allow the eggs remain in the hot water for about 5 minutes or so and they will be hard boiled.

[@JustJulia82]

Love the no spend week! This is one of the things I have set as a New Year Resolution. My plan is to utilize what I have in my freezer and pantry. The other result is that every bit of that fresh food will be GONE! Savings and less food waste.

[@UndertheMedian]

We love the whole idea of not wasting food. That's a win/win, for sure.

[@CAGChannel1]

Frugal money saver has a great video from a pharmacy store where she got many items- including two expensive mascaras- for pennies using rewards. They are an early retirement couple in rural upstate NY. Look them up, they have the same infectious spirit as you guys do!

[@UndertheMedian]

Thanks for the recommend. I'm looking at her channel right now. She looks like a lot of fun.

[@CAGChannel1]

@@UndertheMedian today’s video from frugal money saver talks about Philo streaming service and also shows use of CVS coupons to get stuff for pennies, so today’s video might be a good one to watch if you have time.

[@shirleygagne1674]

They also have recipes although they are not vegan.

[@UndertheMedian]

@@shirleygagne1674 , I actually watch a lot of people who aren't vegan. I still learn new things and I can veganize an awful lot of things.

[@vixxcottage]

I reviewed my expenses/budget for last year. I suddenly realized I had a lot of leaks. If I went to the grocery store if I went over budget so what I used my debit card and so on. Even though I had a budget could not meet the goals I wanted to. Too much impulse spending. Well I decided to do the envelope method. I have tried it unsuccessfully in the past but decided to change my mindset. So here we go. Trying a new system. I also quit my vegetable subscription, ordered seeds and will grow my own. Back to canning and dehydrating and freezing. Being vegan makes it much easier.

[@UndertheMedian]

Being vegans does help us to keep our food budget lower than average. Sounds like you have a great plan for 2021.

[@lindagrinnell3824]

My tip is utilizing rags to use as wash clothes, dish cloths. A whole lot of used clothing passes through our home as we collect used clothing to help the homeless. Some of it is not useful to give away because it stained. Or sometimes our clothing gets stained and is not longer usable. This tip works best with cotton items such as old t-shirts. I launder the items and then we cut them up to use as wash cloths and dish cloths. Since we have so many of these unwearable items coming in, we usually dispose of the cloth after it's used. This tip also works well for ragged, stained towels. We cut them up into wash cloths or cut them in half to use as a disposible towel. This tip works great for our camping trips as well since we're trying to minimize how much laundry we have to do while on the road.

[@gailtester8749]

I did dive into a no spend January challenge. Before the pandemic and then again before the election I got a little panicked and overbought for my pantry and freezer. I was able to sit down and make a 30 day food plan at the end of December. And I did go out and get a big Costco bag of romaine lettuce and plenty of my almond milk to make sure I had enough to get me through the month. So far it's working great and I am thinking I may want to try a February also and pretty much use up what I have in my pantry and freezer and then I will restock frugally.

[@UndertheMedian]

We did the same thing. I've spent less than $70 the entire month of January on food, because we really stocked up this year. I'm figuring the first quarter of this year our grocery expenses will be really minimal. Then, I'll have to start spending more.

[@CreepingThyme]

I get my mom this same calendar refill every year for Christmas on Amazon. I put it in my cart several months early & wait for the price to drop before I buy it. It does work.

[@UndertheMedian]

That's a great way to do it.

[@taurus8263]

I try to have couple vegan meals a week although I am not vegan. It saves some money because meat is so expensive. I always cook at home, very rarely go to the restaurants. I am eating before shopping, wear the same clothes for years, prepare lunch for work , excercise at home... probably there are more things I do to save money. Great tips, thanks a lot guys

[@barbnauman705]

I wanted to share a frugal tip that is very helpful in the winter months if you live in a state where it can get very cold. I live in Kansas City, and i find the furnace dries my skin and nose. My solutions: i wash a load of clothes late in the day and put them on hangers in my bedroom doorways. I often will also fill my crock pot with water and turn it on low over night. The humidity level is then wonderful, with no static or dry skin!

[@larryware1]

Great tip, Barb. We'll have to try that one. I do sometimes boil (steam) water on top of our kerosene heater. That helps moisturize the room, too.

[@Kimberly-lx1is]

Just leaving water in a bowl or pot will balance dry air naturally 😊

[@shirleydenton4747]

I do both also. cuts down on catching bugs, because it keeps your lungs and nose from drying out.

[@seekingjoynow1722]

The no spend challenges are for people who spend impulsively (a lot of us). Just thinking about doing a no spend has made me much more aware of my spending habits. Yes, you still have to pay for basic things, but it could save some of us a lot. So far I did a day and now will do a week next. This is such a great way to start the new year. Love you two.

[@UndertheMedian]

Thanks, seekingjoy. I agree. It's just being more aware the helps save money.

[@17topaz]

Tip : wash laundry in cold water only except for whites . You will save alot in electric .

[@sylviaknechtel6101]

So excited to hear that you’re vegan! I would love to see a grocery haul or a budget friendly meal plan.

[@UndertheMedian]

We just did a grocery haul video and showed how we used our $13 of Kroger grocery markdowns. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZqym2uDg9JmZrc

[@trishachavis6085]

We love our Roku it is amazing! There are so many free programs available and so many free streaming services. As far as Netflix you don't have to lose it when your son moves out, it allows for a certain amount of users per contract. My daughter lives out of our house and uses ours all the time, it works perfectly.

[@debkincaid2891]

The no spend week helps me because rather than buy food, I rummage my pantry & freezer, just like you said, Hope. Amazing how much aged pasta I find hiding in my cabinet! My hubby finally got his stuffed pasta shells. 😄

[@lsfunk01]

I’m from the UK and we have so many differences to you We don’t pay for any medical but 20% is taken from our salary prior to us getting it.....good old NHS We pay for prescriptions if we work but if we’re unemployed it’s free.... women give birth free and all children’s medical,dental and optical & prescriptions are free... It looks like our food in the uk is much cheaper too, so shopping on a tight budget is really easy here.we don’t have any vouchers or coupons, rarely we get sent a voucher from a shop we have a loyalty card to I’ve started being more frugal & mindful and I love all your advice and you guys are just a pleasure to watch and I love the team working

[@UndertheMedian]

We've had several viewers from the UK comment on the government healthcare. In retirement, adequate healthcare becomes a huge problem in the US. There is a 7 year age gap between Larry and me, which means that when he qualifies for Medicare at age 65, I will not for another 7 years.

[@lsfunk01]

@@UndertheMedian I must admit that it’s quite a relief to know if we break a bone, we don’t have to worry as we just go to hospital,get treated,X-rays, MRI etc the only thing is that there are big waiting times ( usually around 4 hours to be seen ) as they prioritise the patients and deal with the most serious cases first... of course with things as they are at the moment they are encouraging us not to go unless it’s a serious health emergency. Is medicare free health care.....?

[@UndertheMedian]

@@lsfunk01 , Medicare is healthcare for seniors. It cover a large percentage of the bills, but seniors still have to buy a supplemental policy which covers items that Medicare doesn't pay for. So, it's still not exactly free. Plus, you have to be 65+ years old to qualify and you can't get a family policy. It's strictly for seniors. So, we will have to pay for the supplemental policy and still purchase a separate policy for me and our two sons who are under the age of 21, which will cover us.

[@lsfunk01]

@@UndertheMedian it sounds very complicated, I kind of like ours best but the downsides are we don’t really get to chose our doctors.....I had cancer in 2013 and was referred to a neurologist......we don’t get a choice we just go to the pre arranged appointment in the town or city they choose, we can get second opinions from other doctors or specialists but it’s frowned upon really. Anyway we can’t complain really not with everything that’s still going on.....we are still in full lockdown but could be back to normal soon 🤞

[@annevans5547]

You two have such good ideas for saving I would have never have thought of. Love you two.

[@17topaz]

Tip : Dont open oven door until your baking is finished . Everytime you open door , you lose 20% of heat from oven .

[@greeneyedredhead61]

Same with crock pot

[@sheilablanton-cole8182]

7:50. "GLAD I MARRIED YOU." Larry is the bomb!

[@mariasinclair9718]

Hi I buy 1/2 price snacks like chips/ crisps in supermarkets for holiday gatherings months ahead. Also soft drinks like cola and lemonade in the cooler months for summertime. Also make lots of popcorn 🍿 and flavour with Cajun spice from the spice rack. I have a note book with supermarket price comparisons. Then shop for the cheapest items in the supermarket. I now make my own greek yoghurt using my yoghurt maker. Reusing the already made yoghurt. Just need milk 🥛 and powdered real milk. Thank you so much 💓 Love your Chanel

[@marciajones6479]

I save all my jars and lids. I have a jar box. I use them for leftovers. They are great for soups. I also just them for my laundry soap that I make myself. They are also great storage for stocks.

[@kaelaleedaley]

You guys are so great and we just love your videos :) RE: Leaving items in baskets without checking out - this really does work! We do this on Ebay mostly but it has worked on Amazon (again, both in the UK) before once or twice. I loved these tips and love hearing about how people save money in different ways! Here in the UK, we don't get many coupons but we have found free food on an app called Shopmium which reimburses you for products purchased on their promotion. We also use receipt scanning Apps like StoREwards, Shoppix and Huyu which we have found to be the most reliable. The best saving you can make is NOT SPENDING TO BEGIN WITH! We are on our 3rd No-Spend Year and have gotten very comfortable and content. It's been a great detox from our very consumerism hyped culture here in the UK xx

[@phyllissamkooistra4558]

Great video ; thank you for taking the time to share other viewer’s wonderful tips ! Here in Canada one of our largest grocery chains is the Lobllaw’s chain ( The Great Canadian Superstore , Shopper’s Drug Mart , Extra Foods , No Frills to name a few ) . Their points program is EXCELLENT ! We do get additional points by having it linked to their MasterCard that we use for EVERYTHING . Clearly I know many disagree with credit card use but we have chose to - we are shall business owners & live on the farm so even our gas usage alone makes a difference ( they give you 7.5 cents / litre off at the pumps ) & we spend about 5000$ / yr on gas so it obviously makes a difference for us . We always pay our bill in full & live debt free ( including no mortgage ) so we feel it is a good choice for us . We now work half the year & 2 years ago when we 1st went away for the winter we used the 979 $ in points I’d accumulated on the card for a good part of our winter grocery bill ! We are vegetarian & gluten - free & spend a fair chunk on groceries every month . One of the things I love about their program is every week with the app they send you new offers based on your individual shopping habits & they can be saved for the next week if you happen to not be shopping that week or perhaps just don’t want to budget for it for that week , or it fits better into next week’s meal plan ect . I really love it !! Also because we are very rural & our nearest Walmart ect is 2 hrs drive away i use the Reebee app to price match at our 2 local grocery stores . Last week I purchased 4 one litre cartons of cream for 1.98 $ each because that was Walmart’s price - our local store’s price was 3.39 $ - so a considerable saving on that item alone . Continued blessings to you and your family from your devoted viewers in west central Manitoba !!!😊❤️😊

[@UndertheMedian]

Thanks for your lovely comment. You'll get no grief from us on the way you use a credit card. Though we have concerns about the way that most people use credit (and we have chosen to use debit), we honestly recognize that there are pros and cons on both sides of the credit/debit debate. We respect that others use credit cards responsibly. Your store loyalty card sounds amazing!! I love that you can use it to price match elsewhere. Sounds like you have a wonderful, rural life.

[@jillgott6567]

Whoops I didn't think about freezing meat in the original packaging I so it all the time but nor anymore thanks ! I have frozen cooked veggie liquid but have limited freezer space - the more expensive items such as meats have to take priority- I am cooking for one and only have my refrigerator freezer I have a great mechanic. Work gave me a $50.00 savings card to use w/local businesses. He didn't want to sign up with the bank as he has a lot of customers and doesn't need the free advertising it offers - Yet, he wanted to honor me as a customer and reduced my bill by $50.00 . This allowed me to use the $50 gift card at another business- saving me a total of $100.00 ! a good mechanic is a blessing

[@PurePondering]

I need to remember to do my grocery shopping on Wednesdays at our local Safeway. Wednesdays are the 10% discount for being 55+.

[@vickiemarker9052]

We have (Roku) and we love it! Saves so much money!

[@UndertheMedian]

Thanks for the recommend, Vickie.

[@kakelinga]

I am so glad you did this video. I have never been able to survive a whole month of a no spend month. However, I do believe that we could definitely do a no spend week every month with no problem; and I would not need to spend extra the week before because we honestly have enough food to make it for at least two weeks without having to buy anything. You are right Hope, it comes out to 3 months of no spending in a year. As for the Roku box, our TV came with Roku built in and we love it. We also use tubi for free movies too.

[@UndertheMedian]

I have a sneaking suspicion that we need to ask our son who works in IT exactly what is on our television now. We just replaced our very old television with a smart TV about two years ago. We get some new channels now and I'm wondering if it has the capability to do this, too.

[@vidahappy-frugalspanglishv1528]

These frugal tips are awesome! Thanks for sharing them:)

[@elizabethbednarcik3311]

I use to shop at Walgreens a lot because that is where we got our prescriptions and it was very close to our house. The rewards are good, but you still have to spend money to get the points. In the end, I found that Kroger was always cheaper and Walgreens would lead me to buy items I didn't need.

[@UndertheMedian]

Good advice to always double check prices elsewhere and not assume that the place with the coupon or the cash back is the cheapest.

[@maypong2007]

Love these 2 vegans 👍👍👍

[@Kay-12345]

I look forward to all the great tips. Love you guys and have a beautiful day.

[@UndertheMedian]

Thanks! You have a great day, too, Kay.

[@kaitlinobrien243]

Lovely to see you both! 💚🇨🇮☘️ And God Bless America 🇺🇲 🙏😇 🇺🇲

[@UndertheMedian]

Kaitlin!! So good to see you!

[@brandilynn]

Putting frozen bags of food things inside brown paper bags in the freezer - it will keep it "fresh" longer, without freezer burn! Especially if you have a freezer that automatically thaws a little to keep ice from building up in your freezer, the extra layer of brown paper bag does great. Brown paper bags I dont see much anymore, except Aldi!!

[@paulamoors]

I’m doing a no spend January. So far I’m doing good. Haven’t bought anything that I didn’t need immediately. I got the idea from Kate.

[@UndertheMedian]

Love Kate!

[@Jan-cr2lg]

@@UndertheMedian What is Kate channel here? I am doing a no spend January and only purchase food needed fresh. I would like to see her other ideas.

[@UndertheMedian]

@@Jan-cr2lg , here's Kate's channel. You'll find her very encouraging. kzbin.info/door/lhu-dkUv9icumrazpEOBkg

[@midsouthhomestead9180]

Yes, we use the Roku! It saves a lot of money.

[@jaynesteffel3259]

To go with the no spend week is to use up what you have*------ great job in explaining it

[@mrs22A]

Hope and Larry, great video as always! One tip on internet streaming..Did you know that you can add additional viewers on one Netflix subscription? Our married daughter and son in law have Netflix and they added us to their account. So when we log on, we log into 'our' section and can watch all the content Netflix has available! We pay half and our kids pay half! It works out perfectly! I believe this also works with an Amazon membership too. But I have not tried it yet.

[@Kittenmom2]

I did a low waste year it saved me so much money I’m doing it again

[@oregonk91]

I would love some examples of "Low waste" ... is that just shopping your pantry or do you also have non-food examples?

[@Willettee]

I vowed a no-spend month in January 2021. It's working. I'm finding lots of ways to manage. Thank you for sharing from other subscribers. These are great ideas.

[@janesanford2701]

What a wonderful couple!

[@anna-lenameijer9942]

Last summer I decided to eat what I had in the freezer (110 liters, not big). The food lasted me 12 weeks. I bought groceries for additional $20/week during that period.

[@17topaz]

Thank you for your vlogs and great tips !!

[@17topaz]

Tip : in winter to save on heating bills , turn down thermostat at bedtime . Just put on more layers of clothing and put on more blankets .

[@SarahatTheParmFarm]

Especially on Amazon we get notifications if something drops in price while it’s in our shopping cart. Then we know when we can actually place the order and save money. This is awesome for things we think we need all year long and get the lowest price on it we can.

[@coettahannah8110]

To freeze milk, I put small amounts in clean water bottles. Or can put in plastic containers .it doesn't take so long to thaw and I have just right amount for coffee cream n cereal for a day or two. That's for 1 person.

[@UndertheMedian]

Great idea! Thanks.

[@---nj7hl]

How do you make it not taste like milk with diluted water? That's the issue I have when I freeze a gallon of milk:/

[@coettahannah8110]

@@---nj7hl I can't tell the difference, I use little throw away water bottles, and don't fill all the way to top, it does have ice in ot just shake it. I don't like or drink milk just use the same day for cooking or cereal etc. I guess wouldn't be as good as not frozen.

[@jaynesteffel3259]

Parks are fun for families our town is fortunate to have 9 parks we used to go there with our girls when they were young now we go with grandkids etc so much fun

[@UndertheMedian]

We actually discovered a local park last year that we had never visited. They had great hiking trails there, too. I couldn't believe that we had never been there.

[@janetstonerook4552]

I also like the no spending for a specific period of time so I am forced to use what I have in the back of my freezer and pantry. I get so frustrated at myself when I find I've let things pass their expiration date!

[@UndertheMedian]

I'm actually super excited about trying the once week a month no-spend.

[@masonvalen]

Got intrigued by the tittle of your video and I just think you are the most adorable couple ever. Have fun doing your freezer inventory.

[@larryware1]

Awe, thank you so much, Mayra! Glad you found our channel.

[@cgt6497]

Thank you for sharing these ideas. I loved them! I downloaded the Supercook app while I was listening - what a great idea! One thing I've realized over the past few months is that I have been overspending on food. I justify it by saying food is a need, but really, I've bought way too much for one person, just because it was "a good deal." I have too much food stocked in my freezer and pantry - it's just a waste of money if I don't eat it before it goes bad. So, I'll be using the Super Cook app A LOT for the next while and being very mindful to only buy what I REALLY need!

[@UndertheMedian]

Isn't that app great? I found myself playing around with ingredients a lot with it. I love it when a tool looks like a lot of thought went into it and it's actually usable in a practical way.

[@monicaluketich3106]

If you can tomatoes as I do (so that I don't get the salt in commercial tomatoes) for tomato sauce, I purchase my tomatoes at the farmer's market, cut them up and cook them part way and mash the pieces, leaving the skins on. I then put the pot into the refrigerator overnight. The next day, the juice will be on top of the tomatoes. I siphon the juice off and make it into my version of V8 for canning - great as liquid for rice. The tomatoes are run through a food processor and have much less fluid to cook down, so you get a thicker sauce in much less time. Two products from one batch.

[@debkincaid2891]

What a great idea! Thx

[@brg2743]

Thanks. This will save time and electricity.

[@Thelittleduchess]

Hi Hope and Larry. Would you consider doing a video on homeschooling on a budget? Things that you did for saving money on books, school supplies, etc.. Did you do sports or extra classes? With your kid’s home all day, how did u save on 3 meals a day and snacks? Thanks love your channel

[@UndertheMedian]

Lilliana, send me an email at [e-mail]. I'll send you a link to several sessions that I have presented at homeschooling conventions. The sessions come with free downloadable workbooks, which you are welcome to have. Tell me that you were the lady who asked about homeschooling.

[@nousentrefille1879]

absolutely, use ibotta app and cvs and walgreens rewards . i never pay more than 0.50 for toothpaste and never over 1 for shampoo.

[@fernosview]

You guys are the best at what u do....thank u for the pointers ....

[@UndertheMedian]

Our pleasure!

[@paulamoors]

I have been investigating a lot of streaming services and done some of the free trials but it’s all crap, sorry to say. I have a roku TV so I didn’t even need a device. I also have Amazon prime so I have prime video which is cool. But really KZbin is my favorite.

[@bonnieingram5916]

I LIVE THESE XOXOXOXO

[@karenhowlett6511]

Very practical advise brought together and shared. Thanks

[@paularoberts2129]

Hi both Lovely to see you Very good video always like to know new tips Look forward to next week I'm doing a no spend year Only buying food But I'm doing a cash envelope system as well So all birthday and Christmas will be covered Take care both xx

[@larryware1]

@@paularoberts2129 - Wow! A no-spend year! I don't think I could do it for a full year (says the spender- me). But kudos to you for having that kind of fortitude!!

[@paularoberts2129]

Thank you All going well so far I don't think it's going to be to much of a challenge as only food shops are open in the UK so an ideal time to do it Take care and stay safe xx

[@janetstonerook4552]

Also treat your great mechanic with Christmas cookies or special treats. They then are always happy to drop everything when they see you coming!

[@UndertheMedian]

You are go right! A little extra love at Christmas goes a long way for those who are reliable and inexpensive. We like for form special relationships like that.

[@solidstate9451]

Here in Germany we have universal healthcare, but if you want special stuff at the dentist like a dental implant instead of a bridge you have to pay yourself. We always pay our dentist immediately when we leave the doctor's office. We are only "Kassenpatienten" and not "Privatpatienten (The doctor makes more money with them)" but as soon as I call I get an appointment the same day.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I love the variety of tips.

[@stowie5790]

Loved all the tips!! It is great watching you two interactive with each other! Since I have retired, I’m now receiving one check per month 😬😬 so my budgeting is looking a bit different nowadays. I am sure at the end of each month, I will be having a no-buy week 🤣 on another note, I recently did some on-line Amazon shopping and had put two items into my shopping cart. The prices were about $25 each. I then got pulled away from the computer and when I went back the next day, both items were marked down to $6 each! I could not hit buy fast enough. I think if you put items in your cart on a routine basis, you may not get the deals as much but I hardly let them sit there overnight so their algorithms may have caught my hesitation for not buying promptly and provided an incentive.

[@UndertheMedian]

You got some great deals by waiting on that Amazon purchase! Making the final week of each month a no-spend week makes really good sense to me.

[@barbararobinson4691]

I am commenting on the "leave items" in a shopping cart. Yes, I had the same experience, that I receive incentive responses, discounts or free shipping.

[@denisekinney1087]

Me Too!

[@OhMaryJo]

Yes, I’ve gotten a lower price by leaving something in my Amazon shopping cart. I don’t remember what it was, but I saved a couple of dollars.

[@UndertheMedian]

That is so awesome. Thanks.

[@oregonk91]

Never works for me ... they just send me an e-mail saying "Hey you forgot ..."

[@OhMaryJo]

@@oregonk91 it could be that the price just lowered anyway. The prices change from day to day.

[@user-ko2tu3ss3o]

55 is a senior in the USA? Well I never................I am a senior..................At least I am not a pensioner yet. I undertook a no spend three month period. I purchased only fuel. No food. No clothes. NOTHING but fuel. I used everything in the house and saved a LOT of money. Our deep freezer was full and I baked for my childrens school lunches and husbands work lunch. It was fantastic. Saved a great deal of money and will always ensure that we have enough in our pantry to do this again, by purchasing bulk items when they are on special. Its incredible how far you can stretch food with vegetables from the garden, fruit from the orchard, and eggs from the hens. Wasting food is a sin in our home.

[@UndertheMedian]

At 55 you qualify for some of the "senior discounts" offered by area businesses. Businesses begin to offer more discounts when you hit age 60 or 65. You don't qualify for social security (government retirement help) until a minimum of age 62 and medicare (senior medical expense help) until age 65.

[@gailtester8749]

About leaving things in the shopping cart. I do this to help quell any impulsive shopping. I leave it for 24 to 48 hours and oftentimes decide I don't need it. There is a used clothing site called Poshmark that I have bought clothing on and if you leave your item in the shopping cart there , you always get an email offer from the owner of the clothing with a discount and free shipping.

[@larryware1]

Good plan! I sometimes do that as well. Gives me some time to think about it.

[@UndertheMedian]

Gail, great tip! I'd love to know your experience with Poshmark. I've never shopped there, but I know it's quite popular.

[@jerim4543]

I can totally vouch for the Walgreen's member rewards, especially during your birthday month, when you get 10x points on purchases, ALL MONTH. They also have a weekly online coupon which gives you $5 rewards on over $20. They have better sales than the supermarkets on staples like cereal, coffee and tea, canned goods, ice cream and household items. And if you are a candle person, they have quality candles that go on sale often. They have also been a real lifesaver during pandemic shopping. Even in NYC, the stores are open and airy, and people seem to behave better in a pharmacy than other stores. Oh, yeah, you can get your vaccines there too. Overall, Walgreen's saves me hundred of dollars each year.

[@UndertheMedian]

Thanks, Jeri. I must figure out how and when to shop there. Clearly, I have been missing out on major savings opportunities since I gave up using my CVS and Walgreens savings cards.

[@jamiebarnett6410]

I am 65 and starting to budget again fell off the truck years ago. So far budgeting is going ok so far. We have never invested hoping to save so we can. Where do we start.

[@larryware1]

I would start with a financial planner. We've used one for years now. They will help you to get some goals established.

[@brg2743]

Dave Ramsey youtube videos are great!

[@glennrenna2491]

If it is close to the kitchen, turn off stove and washer and dryer at the switch box. They all have computers in them now which constantly pull power. Every little bit helps

[@UndertheMedian]

We had one viewer whose electric bill dropped 50% when she began unplugging everything she could. It's crazy how much is lost to phantom power.

[@misholivetderosito1525]

I keep everything unplugged at home, except the fridge, of course, and our electricity bill is VERY low. At night time we only keep the light on the room we are at, usually the dinning room and when whatching TV we do so with the lights off. Helps a lot every month! ;)

[@kathysheeran6589]

@@UndertheMedian wow I had no idea. Going to try this.

[@helengibbs5255]

I always leave purchases in the shopping basket when shopping on line. Companies often offer free shipping or a %off voucher. I'm also from England.

[@lizdavidhopper8924]

Lately I have done this also, put things in the buy box and the next day I will receive a message that I have free shipping if I go ahead and buy anything. Liz

[@affordableliving2756]

For the shopping cart/ basket you need to begin to go through the motions of paying so they have an email address to contact you on, if you've not been to the store before, and then you leave that and might find an email a few days later. Also live in the UK.

[@UndertheMedian]

Oh... that makes sense to me. So, it won't show up in their system as an abandoned cart unless you start checking out and then stop. Good to know.

[@debkincaid2891]

The shopping cart hint has happened to me me: I'd put some items in the website cart but decided not to buy them that day, & sure enough, a few weeks later I was sent an email from the company notifying me that the item in my cart was now on sale. 🙂

[@lsfunk01]

I’m not sure where you live Deb but in England us frugal people do this as standard as we know if we put them in the trolly we will be emailed with discount codes or money off.....😀 I’m on my second no spend month of the year, it’s going great so far....

[@catedennis41]

I keep the magnets that come off the plastic shower liner when I replace it. Of course, I have washed it to death prior to throwing it. In Alaska, we wrap our meat in plastic wrap and then either wrap it in freezer paper or put in zipper bags. This prevents freezer burn or your meat turning brown. This is wonderful for us who hunt and butcher our own meat. I also clean the shower while I'm in it to save on water.

[@UndertheMedian]

What a great idea! I find myself replacing those cheap shower liners about every 8-10 months because they begin to mold and you just can't get them clean any longer. I never thought about taking the magnets out before pitching them.

[@catedennis41]

@@UndertheMedian Do you wash them with a load of towels? The towels rub up against them and help to scrub them clean. I clean them that way about every 2-3 months.

[@UndertheMedian]

@@catedennis41 , that is a GREAT idea! Thanks!

[@catedennis41]

@@UndertheMedian You take it out wet and hang it back up so it can dry. It will be wrinkly but beats having to replace them so often.

[@UndertheMedian]

@@catedennis41 , thanks! I'm going to try it.

[@bethanyg153]

I freeze reduced prices milk in 4 cup amounts. Then whenever we want some dessert I get 2 packages of instant pudding and thaw out one of the milks.

[@carlatoppins8567]

Awesomeness! These are great tips.👍 I have a question for you though, did you two decide to go Vegan for health reasons, or to become more frugal? Also, where (what resources) did you utilize on veganism? Anyway, Ty for sharing your story & DF journey you 2 have an incredible camaraderie and are very relatable.😉🙏:-)

[@UndertheMedian]

We went vegan for health reasons. My father died of a massive coronary at the age of 47. When I got close to that age, I began to research the link between diet and heart disease. Shortly thereafter, I adopted a whole food plant based lifestyle. We love it and never get bored of the food. There's so much too choose from. Thanks for asking. We really like the Forks over Knives website and also follow Dr. McDougall, Dr. Esselstyn, and Dr. Greger. Each of these websites has a gold mine of free information.

[@carlatoppins8567]

@@UndertheMedian You Bet! Thank you so much for the info. And so sorry to to hear of your Dad's departure. I've heard that some very unsavory and unhealthy things are going on w/the meat industry since the CV outbreak and have since decreased my consumption of it 'Big Time'. Plus, you and your Mr. have a healthy glow & mane.👍Bless you, both I get a lot out of the content you post.💲🙏:-)

[@amredfern]

Yes, I still coupon CVS. I used to back in the golden days and it's not as great, but they have something called carepass you need to look into!

[@UndertheMedian]

Thanks, I'll check out carepass.

[@shannonburke7346]

We love our fire stick