Our Youngest Sons Decide: Is it FRUGAL or Just Plain CHEAP?

[@wendyoftedal3277]

My daughters asked me what I wanted for Christmas this year, I simply asked them to help me clean out closets, as I am handicapped, and not only did they do that, but they made my husband and me a bunch of homemade freezer meals!!! BEST gifts EVER!!!

[@Abstractintrovert0824]

Your boys are funny. Bring them on again. Great video😊

[@redrooster1908]

I agree. This episode was a blast. I subbed ❤❤

[@JordynRGraham]

Agreed. They were hilarious. Love the energy between y’all.

[@dawnnavarra3286]

Agree! Your banter was hysterical! Thanks Phillip and Daniel for making this so fun!

[@larryware1]

Thank you so much!

[@ritadyer9295]

They are!

[@wanderingmind83]

You did such a great job raising your sons! My debt-stress-syndrome brought me to this channel and I can't stop watching/rewatching you. You two are made for each other. I've learned a lot from you. Love from Romania and a Happy New Year!

[@lauravancea3935]

Also from Romania - I am glad to meet here, a very special place for me, where I have learnt a lot so far❤. Happy New Year

[@larryware1]

Awe, thank you so much! Happy New Year!

[@paulacostescu1041]

​@@lauravancea3935 HA HA HA... si eu tot din Romania. Ii urmaream acum un an doi... acum am revenit. Imi place sa vad cum se organizeaza altii, prin alte parti ale lumii.

[@deborahmaehs7604]

This is the funniest segment ever on your channel. These boys need to become regular contributors to the channel.

[@stevevasilica6187]

I agree... 😊

[@lindagriffin3215]

So true! I really enjoyed this episode.

[@colleenwood8220]

Always reuse beautiful wrapping papers! Cut around the torn edges! 😂

[@katherinerichardson1767]

I LOVE THIS PROGRAM!!! I enjoyed the discussion on your Coffee Chat, and the humor that was injected into the discussion by your children. Gentlemen, thank you for attending this session. Hope and Larry, I can see you have had some great times with all your boys to have them be so personal and friendly. Happy New Year!

[@larryware1]

Thank you so much. It was a fun program for Hope and the boys to do. Happy New Year!

[@maryallen1017]

Great Video. Good Job Guys! Hope & Larry you have raised 4 very smart, well adjusted young men. I hope young married parents listen to your advice in raising children to young adults. You two must be so proud.

[@larryware1]

Thank you!

[@shannonmurphy9790]

I'm a fan of cutting tubes open, especially face wash, face moisturizer, etc. I hadn't thought to cut the toothpaste tube open, but will probably do so now that someone mentioned it.

[@rgrays2380]

I have those small containers with lids, from the Dollar Store. I cut open the toothpaste, scoop out the contents and put in the containers, sealed with the lid.

[@kathyfountain5452]

tipping you hotel room attendant? most definitely! I was a chamber maid for a few years when my children were small, it was a physically hard and at times discussing job. When I cleaned a room that left a tip I was delighted 😊 I really needed the money

[@MrsC122]

Amen! I get so angry at people I have traveled with who would not tip housekeeping. I always made up the difference.

[@nancjustnanc5462]

Not only do I leave a tip I make sure to put it in the hand of the person who took care of us. I've heard horror stories of tips being taken by the manager who was inspecting the rooms. And, I NEVER leave it in a community tip jar at the front desk, to be shared among all the staff.

[@katiefountain2407]

Honestly if I find out somebody doesn't tip I won't say anything to them but in the future I'll avoid going out with them. People are not your servants.... If you don't want to pay you need to stay home!

[@kathyfountain5452]

@ I’m am sure the room attendants appreciate that ! Management and others will definitely take cash. I was employed at one hotel that the manager insisted that all tips come to her….claiming she would distribute accordingly. And would tell cleaning staff they better turn it in . She claimed she planted tips in room just to be sure housekeeping was turning it in .

[@shannonmurphy9790]

I laughed so hard when you mentioned you were downstairs walking in place to get to 10,000 steps - my Auntie Katie calls me from time to time and starts the conversation saying, "I'm walking around the basement to get to my 10,000 steps." haha! We talk so long that she ends up with 11,000-12,000 steps!

[@CourtneyRobinson]

I do this!

[@larryware1]

So funny! Thank you!

[@terryhenderson424]

I fight for the heels as thier slight dip holds more butter, jam, and other goodies.

[@terryhenderson424]

The napkin thinga are on the edge of cheap but ive done pretty much all of them in the name of frugality.

[@redrooster1908]

My Mom grew up during America's Great Depression. It defined her frugality for a lifetime. She would definitely save extra decent looking paper napkins. She had a box in her kitchen in a cupboard for saving these things. She used them instead of paper towels for sopping up grease spills or spills that would stain her washable cleaning towels/ rags.

[@kerryjames6312]

I refuse wrapping papper

[@larryware1]

My parents did as well. They were married right before WWII started.

[@azgardenlover370]

I take home the paper towels that I use in public restrooms and use them for those disgusting chores.

[@eileenmi2935]

I smashed the like button just 4 minutes into this video! I like the way the young men embrace the frugal life style!! Here’s my tip: For most products, I start with the lowest price and analyze. I work my way up if the lowest price does not meet my needs or standards. This seems like what her son did with Doritos. He tried off brand but then thoughtfully chose name brand. With beans, he analyzed that generic are fine.

[@larryware1]

That's so special!

[@redrooster1908]

Bread bags and aluminum foil washed and saved by my Mom and reused. Cooked potato peels and served as a side dish, she cut them a little thicker as tater skins. She put a needle nose pliers on the ( then metal) toothpaste tube to get all the toothpaste out. Ribbons, wrapping paper and bows were definitely reused every Christmas/ birthday, if possible. The Funny pages of the newspaper was often used as free wrapping paper..

[@DebraE.Carlson]

The bread heels are my favorite too, Hope! Lol.

[@celestebarrentine3922]

Heels are my favorite also.

[@cindyneal5580]

I like my bread heels for toasted butter & jam.

[@redrooster1908]

Interesting. As young girls, our Camp Fire Girls troop in the 1970s compared several types of similar grocery items. The cheapest, middle priced and name brand most expensive canned tuna, mandarin oranges, boxed breakfast cereals, blueberry muffin mix and others were opened and compared. Price, taste, quality, and value were recorded. We learned invaluable consumer knowledge from this.

[@robinmartinez4070]

As a teacher myself, I am so happy to hear that Daniel opted to go the high school route. I remember beforehand he was looking at being a middle school teacher. High school is a much better choice!

[@inasrainbowland8819]

About The sockhairtiething: I once did that because my socks where to tight. And then I got the Idea to use it on my hair, but not for budgetreasons. Just was courious how it would work. And I need to say, it was actually pretty comfortable, because the elastic was not to tight but held my hair in place. I would do it again, actually I found them to be better than the store bought ones.

[@pnwflipper2089]

I love it when your kids are on your channel!

[@CourtneyRobinson]

Same. Love seeing these kids and their opinions. You all have done so good as parents Hope and Larry.

[@larryware1]

@@CourtneyRobinson Thank you so much!

[@larryware1]

Thank you!

[@valdamarielegault1907]

Your young men are delightful! Love your family dynamics!

[@simonefeaster5131]

I have had different experiences with cutting open toothpaste..one time I got 2 weeks of extra toothpaste; the last time I got 3 days. (Guess I’m getting better at scraping😂) I do cut open my face lotion and I’m so doing so get easily three weeks’ extra moisturizer..nothing to sneeze at! Love this discussion with the Ware family❤

[@UndertheMedian]

Totally agree about lotion containers. I'm always shocked at how much lotion is clinging to the sides of the container.

[@ashleypauley7588]

I love this video with the kids. You have a beautiful family.

[@larryware1]

Thanks!

[@greeneyedredhead61]

I forgot one, I am a city bus driver, at least I was just until a few weeks ago, ( I retired), and I have to say nearly all my passengers lied about their age to get a free ride. The fare is only 1.00 but it is as free for people who were 12 and under, 65 or older, a veteran, or disabled, all ride free ..... I couldn't tell you how many "12" years olds have mustaches in my town.

[@larryware1]

LOL! That's really too bad, however.

[@chaoshome34]

@greeneyedredhead61 well my son's only 11 and has a killer mustache coming in! And he's about as big as I am at 5'3" and 150pounds?? I'd just ask birth year... anyone under 2013 ... it's harder to lie when you ask the year they were born than their age! Catches them off gaurd!

[@jog5289]

I just couldn't lie about my age to cheat a payment!! It takes all sorts, I guess.

[@Ashleyjohnson397]

Larry laughing in the background at 6:01 🤣🤣❤️❤️❤️

[@larryware1]

I couldn't help myself. They were having a rare day together!

[@leonadaly3520]

I am always amazed at how much toothpaste is still in the tube when I cut it open. I do that with every tube.

[@nesser1352]

This was such a cute video. Would love a part two sometime. I think its great how financially responsible you both have raised the kids.

[@larryware1]

Thank you!

[@thepotager9816]

I prefer the sandpaper towel to a soft fluffy one. it’s like an exfoliate rub, it energises you

[@kathyfountain5452]

I totally agree on the towels. 100% cotton. I do put them in the dryer due to the fact that I live in a very cold climate and we only have a few …….minimalist at heart . but never with any type of fabric softener

[@TJMcDowell]

I do agree about the Doritos lol...we tried ALDI and other off brands...no comparison haha

[@EmilyEmilyEmily01]

Yes, that is the most common complaint I hear from friends and family about Aldi, the snacks are not great. I look at this way, shop Aldi for the majority or basics of the menu and you save enough to splurge on must have name brand items. I feel that way about ketchup - I only want Heinz.

[@fretworkband3204]

When I first moved to Houston back in the 80’s, I worked for a few months as an Optician. In Texas some of them are more like frame stylists instead of college trained. Fortunately I had a manager that was a trained Optician that would help people with broken glasses. He kept a box with an assortment of temples he would replace broken ones with. At that time he would either replace a temple or resolder the old one. Either way he charged the customer $10. The customer was happy (saved $$ from buying a new frame) and he picked up some extra cash.

[@carolynb2457]

Those young men are so cute and very smart! Loved your discussions and agreed with all. I love the abrasiveness of line dried towels- like a free dermabrasion lol. (the dryer does use a lot of energy). Great show

[@larryware1]

Thank you, Carolyn.

[@lornamills9921]

When I boil water for coffee or tea I put the excess water in a flask. The crusts or as you call them,heels, I put in the freezer and when I have enough I make a bread pudding. Add rasins, sugar and spices to soaked in milk or water bread and bake. Just like mother used to make.

[@marymanning5150]

Yummy

[@lavieestduresansconfiture3912]

I cut all bread leftovers in cubes, dry them on a tray on the woodstove and use them for a sweet bread pudding with apples and raisins or for a savoury one with a cheese alternative and some smoked tofu.

[@ellenwhite7173]

Absolutely entertaining. Your boys are a delight. You look like you have raised a beautiful family

[@lindarobinson8288]

This was so much fun! Great kids.

[@larryware1]

Thank you!

[@cgt6497]

This had me howling! So much fun! I'm glad to know I'm not the only person who does a few odd things to control costs.

[@sjchan3199]

Love hopes face when their sons are saying about reusing wrapping paper, who does that,?..then hope admitted she did it. Hilarious. Great show, love daniel and phil on the show. Looks like you hax great fun ❤❤

[@larryware1]

Thanks!

[@simonefeaster5131]

Such a fantastic, frugal family! Hope and Larry, thank you for teaching your sons money/budgeting skills! My parents didn’t teach me and it’s been a life journey to frugal living ❤

[@larryware1]

Thank you, Simone.

[@jmp237]

The heel of the bread is my favorite. I wouldn’t think about throwing it away.

[@LauraMacMillan-el2kc]

Same!

[@robertmccorkle9627]

You can throw the towels in the dryer for a few minutes and they will fluff up after line drying.

[@rachelruble2544]

I have done this as well, it does help make line dried towels softer.

[@kathleensigmon1085]

This was delightful! I feel much more normal now lol practice so many of these. The boys are so fun ❤

[@larryware1]

Thanks!

[@trishacarlson4122]

Heya, Hope, Larry, & family! Been around the channel since the early days myself & it's absolutely lovely seeing your family grow into super respectable young adults. I rly enjoy your family atmosphere & table chats w/ your love for coffee. Thanks for years of great videos & content! My biggest tip: pay yourself first. Make sure you have the money before you buy something. Save, save, save. :D

[@larryware1]

Thank you, great tip!

[@trishacarlson4122]

@@larryware1 Thanks, Larry!

[@amyb3724]

Hope, you are very respectful to your sons by letting them speak without interrupting them. I admire that about you. Your home must be so joyful with your sons in it! I seem to recall that your two older sons also complained about "cardboard" towels. In regard to cutting open a tube of toothpaste: I do it all the time, and the amount of toothpaste that is in the tube is astounding! I would never throw it away.

[@reneeschloupt1899]

I reuse wrapping paper all the time!!

[@kristinaadams1889]

When I'm sick, I use a few washcloths for my nose. I'm also able to put a little vicks or essential oil on them. Toss them in the washer afterwards, and there is nothing to throw out.

[@chloepritzl5538]

Oh I like a crusty towel from the clothes line 😂 its exfoliating! Haha

[@M4rkeritaville]

OMG, the one in the red sweater looks exactly like Hope!❤

[@larryware1]

Daniel does favor his mother. They are quite a team together. Philip and I are buddies.

[@Ashleyjohnson397]

There is definitely a lot of toothpaste left in the tube! I cut it open (for myself only) and put my toothbrush in there.

[@ruthcaruso9181]

I make sandwiches with the bread heels, even grilled cheese, with the outside of the heel on the inside of the sandwich.

[@ruthcaruso9181]

I also line dry about 2/3 of the wash, but use the dryer for the rest--especially the things that would otherwise would be very wrinkled.

[@beans4853]

​@@ruthcaruso9181 same, though I also throw in the things that take too long to dry

[@stephhargrove5643]

This is so much fun! Loving you all! I do not discriminate against bread ends 😊

[@lizwiedenhofer2514]

Your coffee chats are awesome, I look forward to them! Your kids are great too, love your family

[@larryware1]

Thank you, Liz.

[@jimmyg.]

No tipping in Australia but our minimum wage is a lot higher. I know they had to include tips in the cost of cruises because Aussies werent tipping the staff.

[@maryfrancen1765]

That's actually really smart all the good vitamins are in the skin on potatoes and I love the idea!

[@chaoshome34]

😅😂 I love the extra crunchy line dried towels ❤

[@UndertheMedian]

LOL! Larry and I don't mind them at all. It's so weird to us that all four of our boys hated the line-dried towels.

[@sparky5092]

Exfoliation

[@gillscott34]

love this with your sons talk. I cracked up about the banana because it brought me back to the worst taxi drive I ever had. It was a mad taxi driver who picked me up from the station to my home. On the front of the car bonnet was a banana skin and the taxi driver had a death race to my home to get rid of this banana skin. I thought this isn't real, what is this about. I was only glad to get out of this taxi alive.

[@ashtonstout7375]

Wow. I’m glad you got home in one piece. 😳

[@camillesnyder2850]

You have a delightful family. This was great. You should definitely make more videos like this.

[@larryware1]

We will make more. Thank you so much, Camille.

[@jeanvansloan809]

The heel is totally the best part

[@angieprice7206]

Gift wrap can be expensive. Re-using wrap makes sense. The more times it is re-used, the better.

[@jog5289]

One year my daughter wrapped presents in fabric and tied with a ribbon, then she could re-use the fabric. I have always re-used wrapping paper that's still in good condition too.

[@ElizabethRBain]

This is my favorite episode. Your sons made some great (and logical!) comments. (I don't agree with everything they decreed--I do re-use wrapping paper but only if it is in great shape; I have started to largely use gift bags as they last longer and work just as well. Re-gifting is awesome. If I give you a gift and you don't like it, or it is something you're not going to use, I'd love for you to pass it on to someone else.) I'd like to add that in addition to all the things you all identified as frugal, they reduce the amount of waste/garbage you are generating--especially with items such as itty-bitty travel bottles of shampoo. Being frugal is good for the environment!

[@charlottedenman7176]

I loved this video! I am sure I am not the first to suggest this, have the boys tell what they feel like cheap is.

[@Thisisit120]

Oh I have so many comments to make on this this vido. Which was a great video. Mothers have been eating leftovers on children's plates for ever. oh I forgot to mention but I'm only going to mention two. One is asking just to have the ear piece of eyeglass replaced instead of the whole frame brilliant idea

[@larryware1]

Lots of great ideas from our viewers.

[@kathleenharris-officialmus261]

Oh my gosh this has to be my favourite video from you yet. Your sons made me giggle 😂 Love it! Please bring them back again sometime

[@larryware1]

Thank you, Kathleen! They loved doing it.

[@crisramsey6757]

I am very slim and petite. My daughter, who is now 20, outgrew me, so I ended up with many of her clothes. I called them "hand-me-ups" instead of hand-me-downs. I figured I had already paid for them, so I was getting more use out of them!

[@redrooster1908]

I regift presents if we get duplicates or truly can't enjoy it and know the next person would enjoy it. We don't tell😂

[@nanainthemidwest]

I have a funny story about reusing gift bags. When my daughter was little, she knew that we always saved gift bags from Christmas or birthdays to reuse. Well... when she was in kindergarten she attended a birthday party. When I picked up my daughter from the party, she had with the bag which we used for the girl's gift. I asked her why she had that, and she informed me that she told the little girl that she need the gift bag back, because her mom saves them! I had to explain that we only save gift bags when WE receive a gift!

[@LL-pq5uo]

LOL -- cute 🤣

[@jacquelynkirby1442]

I do alot of line drying but I run them in the dryer 5 or 10 min first to knock out the wrinkles. I don't mind rough towels. Lol. Happy New Year 🎉

[@pennynickels5216]

😂😅 What fun! I leave items to give at the bus stop all the time.

[@charlenefriess2128]

This just sounds like the best after dinner family conversation on a holiday.😊 Love your family.

[@larryware1]

Thank you, Charlene.

[@gaylekanak9269]

I love this discussion. I actually do all of these things - including reusing wrapping paper. I always cut open tubes - toothpaste, makeup, etc. I guess I am a mixture of frugal and cheap. I'm okay with that!!

[@jog5289]

I do the same - and definitely re-use the good parts of wrapping paper. Haha.

[@rgf11235]

The toothpaste that lasted an extra eight nights would be a timely Hanukkah miracle.

[@christineelsey3104]

❤❤... I agree with the boys.. bath towels, face cloths, Jeans.. all benefit from the dryer.. But .. !!.. You can line dry these items until basically dry, pop them into the dryer for 3-5 minutes & fluff the towels ~ getting that wonderful softness, at a greatly reduced cost

[@larryware1]

I will try that.

[@laqueciawilson6381]

I’m really enjoying this video.

[@SkintLivingUK]

Its great to see you together laughing and joking, such a lovely family :0)

[@francinaayre7743]

I agree with the person who picked up the banana. You don't eat the skin and the skin is a natural protection for the fruit inside so if the skin is unharmed the fruit inside is safe to eat. I've done that and live to tell the tale. Less food waste.

[@sagewilliams8082]

We take the ribbed part of wool socks and get multiples of them and sew them together on a serger and make fingerless gloves. Some smart wool socks would make a cute scrunchie

[@carmenvalentin9844]

Love your videos with your family. The coffee is too clear for me. Happy New year for the all.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉.

[@larmstrong2302]

This was so much fun! I subscribed today. You're only the 4th channel that I've subscribed to. I like your family... so down to earth! Happy 2025!!! 🎉🥳🎊

[@penelopedeotte6127]

I tip more generously for good service at a less expensive restaurant than for average service at a more expensive place. How hard a server works is not really judged by the price of the food.

[@keebler5064]

When I travel, I take my own shampoo and such, but, I take the minis and if I run into the cleaning ladies I may even ask if they have used ones they are tossing. I put them together in bags with other items, to make individual blessing bags for homeless and shelters. I hate waste when someone else is hurting for it. My husband used to get angry when I would take leftovers that we knew we would never eat them, however, I always see someone loitering around a building or a corner and I ask if they are hungry, would they like my leftovers. They ALWAYS take them. If you’re hungry you will eat them. I’m almost 60 and in all my years I have only been turned down twice. Needless to say, years ago my husband started saving his leftovers, also. We always ask the hotel if we can take a grab and go breakfast, though we’ve eaten, they say yes. We hand them to people begging at intersections. It’s too the point, I pack pbjs, when we travel

[@michelecuseo7714]

As a former waitress, thanks for commenting on generous tipping. Servers/waitresses- work so incredibly hard. Probably the hardest job I ever had-and you don't even get paid min wage by the restaurant.

[@tomlangley3570]

So funny eating your kids leftovers. Definitely done this many times 😂

[@cathyb3790]

So funny you guys are ,,I loved this video ,,loved when Hope put her hand up I reuse wrapping paper I laughed so hard cause I do to,,😂😂😂😂 so funny made my day ❤ HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎉

[@suzifitzpatrick1802]

This was a great video. I enjoyed your sons. I think this is the first time I’ve seen Phil. What nice boys.

[@larryware1]

Thank you. Phil actually appeared with me in another video when Hope was sick.

[@AllieBoBalliee]

I'm in the midst of raising 6 year old twin boys that are going through a development stage where a lot of things are changing in their life and they are angry and fight all-the-time. And then I see your video with your happy, funny, boys and I hope so dearly that my boys will grow up and be happy and want to join their mother in her hobby/work. I love this, everyone just seem so friendly and HAPPY

[@stevevasilica6187]

The bread heels are the best!!! 😋

[@Ozarkmountainoutback1]

Y'all are hilarious together!! Love this one. Your boys are so articulate and mature. Great job on raising them !

[@larryware1]

Thank you so much, Ozark!

[@heatherjohnson5612]

This was absolutely the best video that has crossed my path in quite awhile!!!! Your boys are hilarious!!! It makes me so happy to see you people thinking so frugally!!!

[@chrislear6676]

LOL! My aunts always ironed wrapping paper to reuse.

[@LorrieAnne]

What a great video. It’s interesting to see how growing up with frugality has impressed upon your children. They seem well adjusted. They have their own ideas ! Very interesting.❤😂

[@stefanajagus4217]

Had so much fun watching you guys! Happy new year to you and your wonderful family! Hi to Larry!

[@bc101ful]

Please do more like this one. Love the boys!!

[@yvonnebourque9115]

When it comes to our everyday habits with food, it is difficult to be cheap, because these no-waste/strange habits are nearly always environmentally friendly.

[@cindys4722]

I've saved the paper towels that were too good to toss...I take them home and clean glass or pet messes!

[@carolkokx9638]

Your sons are a hoot I really enjoyed this video❤

[@nmarie360]

This is fantastic😊 I am definitely team line dried towels😂

[@c.reinhardt9679]

Hi, I was an ALDI employee for 4 years, name brands doritos are much better then ALDI brand. (Sorry for that one ALDI) but ALDI is ALWAYS my first grocery store i shop before any other stores. I am an ALDI lover of prices 😊 and most foods prices are cheaper than other stores, and I usually spend around $200.-400. at my Bay City, Michigan store. I also have a household of 7 of us living here 😊 love your video's, keep them coming!!!!!

[@rob.1102]

I throw the bread heals out BUT… won’t be anymore. I like that breakfast casserole idea.

[@larmstrong2302]

I use the bread ends as buns for my hamburger. They're thinner than a regular bun. 🍔😋 Sometimes, just one end, as I'm trying to limit carbs.

[@noreenp.9858]

It’s nice to see the frugality of the younger generation. I have a son and daughter and my son is the saver. Both have no debt from college and he is a software engineer and lives at home and paid cash for a new car. I agree with you Hope about taking fruit from breakfast on vacation for later. My husband and I only eat two meals on vacation with a snack for lunch. It saves on money and calories.

[@lindaege123]

I use soft cloth hankerchief for colds. I have bunches of handkerchiefs. Inherited from my dad plus several as gifts, just throw them in the wash with whatever I am washing

[@thepotager9816]

What a proud mumma, so nice to see family participation

[@larryware1]

Thank you!

[@kmars3239]

Can I just say….. your sons, are all such well rounded boys! You can tell how intelligent they all are! Plus they have such a great sense of humor! Love them! 💙🫶🏻

[@sarahmacrae8277]

In many places in Europe, taking from buffet for later is not done and considered theft. I have seen it being explained to Americans that you can't take lunch from breakfast.

[@NickiC-o4l]

Great video! Lovely to see the young ones, and you all having such a lot of fun. Happy new year to you all