WALKING AWAY! LIVE BELOW YOUR MEANS! FRUGAL LIVING! BUDGET LIVING! Chicken Enchilada

Frugal Living! Save Money! Learn how to walk away from consumerism and wasting money unnecessarily! Living below your means is within reach! Techniques to live a simple yet fun frugal life! Money talk! Grocery haul! Chicken enchilada recipe! We share more of our money saving habits! Early retirement debt free couple shows you how you can have an abundant and full life while spending less money!
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[@lorikrafft8197]

I have come to the realization today I need to live with the understanding we are in a depression. We have to fix things we have to make do, we have to walk away. We have to be happy with what we have.!

[@leedezern6862]

I think you’re correct

[@orchidgarden2553]

Yes I agree!!!!

[@patricedixon2634]

Yeah, I realized this in the early 2000's. It's been rough for me for awhile but I remain thankful for what 8 do have. Not comparing myself to others helps.

[@NessaRossini...]

Exactly. People talk about the ''recession is coming ''. It's come and gone. Depression is here. People are losing jobs, housing, no food, empty downtowns, hyper grocery prices going up every few weeks. The government gives billions away to everyone except their own struggling people. We're on our own.

[@marykeen4462]

You guys are correct we are in a recession, decline, recession, readjustment, or whatever the news wants to push. I think we will never see the culture that we have had again, and it will be definitely more intense, dangerous, and a real learning curve if we don't take control and wise up.

[@sharongenco3716]

My daughter is getting married this summer. My husband and I decided to purchase new living room furniture because we’ll have family in town. After doing some browsing and pricing we decided to walk away. We’ve changed our mindset to, our family isn’t coming to judge our furniture!

[@CookingwithDesi]

Actually I visited my cousin who kept her grandma’s furniture and treasures and seeing it again gave me a cozy nostalgic feeling from childhood . I never judge people by their possessions but by their hospitality and kindness. So do what feels right!💗.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, a clean orderly home is just gorgeous in my opinion! Yours will be beautiful!

[@MaryKane-qv5vz]

Delighted you took the sensible approach to living and you can become leaders to your family cutting back on buying foods and presents for birthdays and for Christmas. Take care and God bless.

[@badlands9100]

good for you! My daughter's new in laws did the same- with exception of buying new furniture and redoing their flooring to impress people that were just as miserable as the new in- laws and that whole side of that family. Good for you for just being happy with what you own and not allowing others to control your future destiny .

[@queen.alvona]

You made a good decision

[@DisneyRunner]

I walked away from a new sewing machine... My quilt club complains about how loud and cranky my machine is, my husband offered to buy me a new one...but I just laugh it off now...I have learned to make a joke about it..I got the machine for free from a neighbor years ago and I remind myself that it was such a gift for her to give me that machine...how generous is that ... someone gives you a free machine that works perfectly fine (Even if it is loud and cranky). I am very proud of myself..

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Karen, what a lovely attitude!

[@monicabrazil212]

I was thinking I needed a new dress for my nieces wedding. I shopped online quite awhile then I thought I don’t need a new dress, I have that very pretty dress I wore at my daughters wedding a few years ago. So that’s what I’ll be wearing.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY! Win! Win! Good for you!

[@mangopuppybaby]

Our garage was feeling smaller and smaller. After pricing out sheds I decided it was cheaper to declutter and reorganize. Now our garage feels so spacious!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY! That's so wonderful!

[@sueharrison7940]

Hi from the UK. Definitely on the "do I want it, do I need it, can I afford it". We have been decorating our bedroom and I thought it would be nice to have some new furniture as we've had ours for many, many years. After shopping at numerous stores and looking on line, everything seemed so expensive. My husband said, why don't we just paint what we have, so we did. We saved a fortune and it looks lovely 🙂

[@lemonteapot1061]

Hello fellow Brit 🤩. He’s right and also I don’t know about you but we just find everything that is relatively affordable is really poorly made. People often knock Ikea but I’ve bought stuff from there which is cheap but doesn’t claim to be anything other, but equally it lasts. Some of the furniture stores we have in the uk just don’t sell quality. So I think you did the right thing 😀👌

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So smart, Sue! I bet it looks great!

[@sueharrison7940]

@lemonteapot1061 yes we found that furniture stores either sell really rubbish furniture or stuff that is mega expensive, way beyond our budget. But painting what we had really worked well, so all good 👍

[@unamary57]

I did my grocery shopping today. Looked at the bags of chips and walked away. I don’t need them for my budget and my waist line. Haha

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY! We have been doing that too lol!

[@lifebeyondthesalary2458]

I got a few pringles on a fairly good sale (around here anyway) & hid 3 of the 4 cans. WHY? Because my 9 year old will plow through them in a day (or 2 if I’m lucky) if they aren’t hidden from his sight. This way on weeks where we don’t have much in the way of fresh foods, we still have a side to our picnic when we go out on our homeschool group days. Usually I walk away, but figured it was time for a splurge! 🤪

[@lisaturner2665]

I was shocked at the price of a blouse in a retail store, $75. I walked away. Then I looked in the back of my closet and found a blouse that looked very similar. I paid $3.00 for it on clearance years and years ago. I got a compliment when I wore it to work that week.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY! Love stories like that!

[@windmillridgebudgets]

We need to stop accumulating stuff.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So true!

[@thebestwillow]

Walking away is so powerful. I find myself a lot seeing a thing and saying "it's cute, but i don't want to own it."

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That's a great way to look at it!

[@kyrotimerichardson956]

I like using the word cute to describe Can't Use That Ever lol

[@lifebeyondthesalary2458]

Same… although Sometimes the words… I don’t want to dust it or I don’t want something useless (even if pretty) to come into my home. The older I get, the less I want of just stuff!!! Helps that I’m decluttering… & saving up for a cruise next year 🤣

[@PattyCampbell]

I am wanting a little loveseat for the corner of my bedroom, and I almost bought one I saw online that would ship to my house, but the reviews weren’t great, and I decided to stop and wait and go look at used furniture stores for a well made one that is in good condition. I haven’t found just the right one yet, but I am waiting until I get a great deal on a solid piece of furniture. No more buying crappy furniture that’s also overpriced.

[@melodyreeder9762]

Be aware with furniture you can bring in more than just the piece you wanted( meaning roaches or roach eggs )

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY! Good for you Patty! I guarantee you'll find one you love! Keep us posted!

[@lauramitchell6725]

@@melodyreeder9762I like to buy furniture at estate sales where you can walk around inside the house and get a feel for the condition of the home and furnishings. Also,it’s usually good quality and well maintained.

[@jonnaborosky8836]

I😂 don't even consider purchases anymore. I'm in a no-spend year. Unless I had a very specific need, I just wouldn't go into a thrift shop like Goodwill. I use what I have until it's completely unusable. Then, I use it for something else. An example of that is clothing. I use it till it can no longer be repaired or mended. Then I cut it up into cleaning cloths. They'll usually last for years and years and years. If I don't need cleaning cloths, I might make old, worn out clothing into a cat bed. If I don't need that, I might cut away the worst parts of the clothing and save the better parts for quilting. Quilts usually last for generations. If it's a sweater, I might undo the knitting and knit something else from it. Etc.❤😊

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

You're amazing!!

[@tinastone2458]

This weekend is the annual yard sale in Georgia called Peaches to Beaches. I haven’t been in 10 years. I went today not expecting to really buy anything but I found a deal I couldn’t walk away from. Paul will appreciate it, as did my husband. I bought two huge boxes full of PVC fittings, joints, T’s, valves. We have a farm and use PVC a lot with our irrigation. PVC has gotten incredibly expensive. The two boxes took up half my trunk…and it was all $30. My husband said just 3 of those fittings would have been that much. I also bought a tea kettle that I needed for $1. It was very easy for me to walk away from things that may have entrapped me 20 years ago. I was proud of my restraint and my haul. That enchilada dish looked delicious, btw!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY! Paul would of definitely bought that!

[@valkyrie1066]

We loved the local Amish livestock market for that reason. USEFUL things. cases of fruit vegetables, eggs, live animals, tools, and equipment of all kinds. Everything we needed living on a horse farm. Canning supplies. We made a budget; and a list of needs, in list of urgency. We hit every single one at that location and had all we needed in a summer.

[@margaretupton8804]

I also wanted a mixer also but could not pay.the price , would not pay for a want vs need item. It turns out my daughter bought a new one and gave me the old one. WIN, WIN!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY! Love that so much!

[@valkyrie1066]

My daughter went to culinary school, now a Professional Baker with a KITCHEN AID mixer that MY grandmother bought new. Four owners! I do NOT want a flimsy plastic replacement; I need a good mixer, or I don't really need a mixer. (I bake very little) That was a very expensive purchase for her, but I would say it is well spent, as it lasted many generations. Good enough is fine for me with some purchases. Used. If it is something resoleable, or repairable (by me) all the better. I still mend by hand. I am HAPPY to take usable things from someone who does not want it.

[@witsonsmom729]

Extra groceries, I keep telling myself I need to eat up and clean out what I have in the cupboards and freezer.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, just don't let the food supply get too low lol!

[@bonniebrown1305]

I need to do this as well

[@witsonsmom729]

I know, but I have stuff getting older in the freezer and stuff that got buried.. among them being about 12 containers of pumpkin puree from last fall.

[@Jackie_W82]

​@@witsonsmom729 dehydrate the pumpkin puree! It takes up so little space compared to the cans. I got four cases of it for $5 after Christmas and did the same thing to free up space for other pantry items.

[@cindiblazer8621]

Growing up, we were not in stores on a daily basis. Mom bought groceries and if we needed something. I think this daily shopping is more recent. There is plenty to do besides buying a bunch of stuff.

[@deborahparker9829]

Yes! And if we ran out of milk, bread or eggs, etc., too bad. Mom made due until grocery day which was pay day. Thank you for reminding me!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So true!

[@CarolineNewbery-Wills-r1n]

This month I managed to save nearly £200 thanks to your tips and ideas. I am disable and find it difficult to go to the stores so I buy on line a lot. However I will put the item in the basket and leave it there fir a couple of weeks,then if I have not needed it or have found a substitute in my home it is not bought. Same with food,as I have to book a delivery spot a couple of weeks in advance,I will fill my basket and save it and the a couple of days before delivery I will go through the basket and often delete many items or change due to my menu planner. I will also buy somethings that I can get more than one meal from ,such as cauliflower. I might use part for cauliflower steaks and the remainder goes into cauliflower cheese or curry ,or vegetable casserole. Thank you Emmy and Paul for your tips,ideas and encouragement.

[@janvan4424]

Good for you! That is a big saving! 🎉🎉🎉

[@susanf4857]

I love your wait and see if you really need it approach to purchasing. I do something similar if I am out shopping and see something I think I need. I use my phone to take a picture of it with the price and then go home and think about whether I really need it. Most of the time I decide the answer is no!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Wonderful, so smart!

[@valkyrie1066]

Fantasy shopping! Yes, I do that too. I find things that I THINK I need, and I have a list of reasons why I WON'T buy an item. It always helps to have cool down time to consider ACTUAL urgency; versus availability. If we can get it anytime we wish, then why buy it now?

[@amycornell2307]

I tried that creamy yogurt in the lemon flavor. It was good but I noticed the bottom of the container wasn't flat. I looked at the ounces and realized it was only 4.3 oz., not 6 oz. like Yoplait etc. If not free, I wouldn't buy it. My husband's favorite yogurt is Fage which has gone from 6 oz down to 5.4 oz. I've noticed many products have gone down in size and up in price.

[@cateenyeart6874]

Shrinkflation.

[@adoptedscot]

Same here in UK - Birds Eye fish finger used to be 12 in pack now 10 and price has gone up as well.

[@patricedixon2634]

Yep, it's like this all over the world.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Amy, we did an entire video on shrinkflation! Incredible!

[@devonswink9627]

I needed a China hutch…yep a need, live in a really small house with a smaller kitchen. My husband said to get one for my birthday. The hunt was on, we didn’t want junk that would fall apart because it would be used as a kitchen cabinet. Everything I found was really expensive. I had gone to a shop that was only open 1 weekend a month…still nothing. On my way home I remembered a small consignment shop I had only been in once many years ago. I went in and they had several. I found one I really liked…no price…I called the girl over to ask the price, she looked and couldn’t find it either. She made a phone call to her boss, still didn’t know the price. The girl google lensed and stood there for several minutes and finally said how about $70. I said I would take it. I couldn’t believe it… it’s solid maple, dovetailed drawers and beautiful. I hope the girl still has a job but what a blessing for me. When I need something, I look and wait then when I find it I know it’s the right thing to do.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY!!! How wonderful! I am sure it's beautiful!

[@juliestockwell6213]

I walked away from an antique cobalt blue salt and pepper set for $25. I do need a set, i collect cobalt blue dishes, but just couldn't justify! "Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without"~a saying from the old days.❤

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, so true!

[@karengregory4533]

Love that saying

[@tgayer1]

I went to the Dollar Tree because I had a list of things I needed. I only bought one item that was not on the list. Today I got out of work early and I was tempted to stop at a thrift store that I haven’t been to before, but I decided not to stop. I am really trying to keep a tight budget this because this month I bought a new used car for cash, I got a tooth implant, my auto insurance came due for the year, and I prepaid on my lawn fertilization for the year, so I am tapped out!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, you just walked away lol!

[@olderandwiser78]

I grew up in Eastern PA and visited Lancaster many times. Here in OH we have a large population of Amish and there are communities in IN that are bigger than in PA now. I love their simplistic life style. When we set up our first apartment in 1967 we saw an ad for a farm auction. When we arrived we parked in a field that was filled with horses and buggies. The auction was for an Amish farm and all the property in it. When we were looking at a piece of furniture that we had no idea of what we were looking at, an Amish man said to us " you don't know what that is do you" It was a dough box and he proceeded to explain how to use it for making bread. I love to shop at the Lehman's General Store online catalog. I visited the store in Kidron OH and most of the customers were Amish. There you can purchase kitchen wood stoves, propane refrigerators, and every kind of kerosene lantern and non electric item. Recently I purchased their apple peeler. It works so well to peel and if you want to core and spiral slice the apples. About 20 years ago we purchased an Amish 10 x 16 barn with a loft. They came and in one day built it on our property. It is solid wood with solid thick oak floors and solid wood roofing and cedar siding. It easily holds the weight of a garden tractor and other machinery. I also have Amish made solid birch wood cabinets in my kitchen that came from PA. In OH near Dayton and Cincinnati there is Clear Creek Amish Furniture and showroom. It is expensive but it is premium wood and craftsmanship that will become an heirloom. My brother in law many years ago had them build a gazebo on his property. I also have a folding Adirondack chair that I purchased from an Amish man at a flea market in PA. If you want quality look to the Amish to find it.

[@susanf4857]

I have always been fascinated by the Amish lifestyle. Sometimes wished we lived a more simpler life like them. People are often surprised to hear there is a small Amish community in Beeville, Texas.

[@olderandwiser78]

@@susanf4857 I was not aware that they had spread to TX. The one thing that most people are not aware of is that they are extremely wealthy. When a farm goes on the market in Lancaster they will outbid any developer for it.

[@PhilipDonna1982]

Also from Ohio and my favorite day out is always Amish country. My husband grew up near the Amish and his father was raised Mennonite so it’s not quite as exciting for him.

[@thebestwillow]

My minimal experience of the Amish is that even their tiny children are more aware and more considerate than their "worldly" counterparts.

[@LauraMacMillan-el2kc]

I really want an immersion blender - this week! But every time I think of actually buying one, I remember that I gave my last one to my daughter, after having it in my kitchen drawer for over a year. I’d never used it once! I have a blender, a food processor, and a meat slicer already. I don’t need an immersion blender! 😂 “Walk away!”

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

LOL! Yes, good for you!

[@KristalMack]

Emmy, We live in Lancaster County (near Shady Maple) and we realize how blessed (and spoiled) we are. There are many salvage grocery stores around. Immense savings!

[@janvan4424]

You are blessed for sure! I don't have anything like that where I live :(

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Krista, yes!! Your area is amazing!

[@janiceriner2444]

Emmy my friend and I were having a girls day out when I saw the sweetest Peter Rabbit dinnerware for Easter. There were plates, serving pieces, salt n pepper, the works. I so wanted to put those cutie pies in my basket but I told myself I didn’t need them. I left the store a bit sad but I know I made the right decision. Like millions of people, I have too much stuff! Thanks for continuing to inspire me to make the huge life changing style of living frugally. Haha.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

I know that feeling, honestly! If you have a lot already they will not even be missed!

[@brendarector4194]

Emmy here is a pet story to make your day.I have a calico kitten named Rainbow.Was watching a show about a bomb in a truck ready to explode.Cat heard the sound came with a flying leap through the air to land on me.Lay like to cover me and looking around like where is it? Told you fur babies were my live entertainment. Apparently the little one is willing to be a protection hero too❤.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh how precious! Love that!

[@danamissouri]

You should pat yourself on the back. Look how far you've come. You're always an inspiration to us. And WOW, $1.99 for bacon is incredible!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So kind, Dana! Thank you!

[@bnbtemple5936]

Interesting QOTD. Just this week, was walking the aisles at Goodwill and came across a yellow PYREX bowl. Thinking of you and your collection and because I'd just read somewhere that pyrex capitalized = "vintage," I put it in my basket. Walking to the register I asked myself "WHAT AM I DOING???". Don't need, don't have any others, AM I GETTING JUST BECAUSE IT'S quote unquote "VINTAGE"??? Yep, I put it back. WIN.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY! Good for you!

[@thebestwillow]

There's something a lot of us could learn from the amish lifestyle to help us feel peace, i think.

[@conjuarez]

Hi Amy, Paul and Dixie Belle! I have resisted some (not all) supermarket bakery clearance pastries, clearance clothing and going to the Dollar Tree. I still have some way to go but thinking "do I have something at home similar that I need to use?" helps a lot! I hope everyone has a great weekend and remember Daylight Savings Time begins this Sunday in the USA.🌞

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh yes, thanks for the reminder!

[@brendarector4194]

Emmy it is easier to walk away once you do it a time or two.

[@musiquefrique]

We are surrounded by garbage- some of it has price tags on it, as it waits for us to pay on dispose of it. We MUST DO BETTER & he FrugalCrew is leading the way!!!

[@melindathomas346]

I walked away from 3 dresses at a thrift store this week that I was going to take on a cruise but decided to shop my closet instead.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Wonderful! Have a lovely trip!

[@ThingsAbove333]

I love buying second hand! We have a small thrift store right down from us. Its amazing and weirdly sad, the amounts of donations they get weekly! It's good for us shoppers but sad how much is spent on new stuff that just gets donated.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, that's exactly true!

[@sherrieburcham6287]

Im a knitter and I would really like to buy an Addi knitting machine just because it looks like a fun tool to have. At this time, I can afford it but I just can't justify it, so Im going to use the money to pay down my mortgage. Thanks for your channel, it keeps me on track!

[@gailnoll]

I bought the sentro knitting machine and loved the 10 hats I made before it broke )o; Save your money, the plastic machines don't last long.

[@tgayer1]

Yes, pay down that mortgage! Brilliant! 💪😃

[@mizg1595]

Kudos to you! Our mortgage is paid off, and I can tell you it feels wonderful to own your home free and clear!! Keep it at- it’s worth!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Sherrie, so smart! good for you!

[@cynthiablodgett1882]

I used to live in NJ. I now live in Fl. I miss Shoprite 😢

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

We really love our ShopRite!

[@carolyneastman6095]

Paul approved….yes! Your videos are always full of great tips and it’s nice to see how supportive and willing Paul is be involved in the process. I live in the middle of a large Pennsylvania Amish community, we hired them to build our house, our kitchen and bathroom cabinets, our barn and a working garage for hubby….we have many Amish friends….have had dinners at their homes, attended weddings (quite interesting), given them rides for groceries, etc….I’m full of stories….one time, an Amish friend was injured at his sawmill, my hubby happened to be there and took him to a nearby hospital….the ladies are pleasant and sweet….very hard working women….here they speak Pennsylvania Dutch to their children until school age….it’s a interesting community. Sadly, you may have heard on the news, there was a young Amish woman who was recently killed by someone in her home….this happened about 30 miles from us and has rocked both the Amish and Englishman’s communities….they still need prayers. Thanks again for your helpful ideas…..

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Wonderful insight! Thanks so much for sharing, Carolyn!

[@nildabridgeman8104]

I been tempted to buy a KitchenAid mixer. I REALLY WANT one & I seen many sales but every extra I have is going to pay off our car

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So smart!

[@nildabridgeman8104]

@@FrugalMoneySaver 💕💐

[@vixxcottage]

@nildsbridgeman8104 I have been wanting a kitchen aid mixer for at least 25 years but every time I go to buy 1 I realize I don't do enough baking to use it and walk away.

[@pinkcrayon1382]

After you pay off your car, save up and get yourself one. I did this for myself (at 55 years old) and I don't regret it. I use mine all the time and it's great. I can make bigger batches of dough, cookies, and it whips cream like a dream. If you don't cook from scratch, don't buy one, but if you do I think you will find it very helpful. Irs okay to have nice things, just all in good time. The only think I regret is getting the charcoal grey one and not the yellow one. It was so cute, but I was being TOO sensible.

[@arthurmantzouris4413]

I was tempted to go out to get sum Chinese food but I decided to eat in and that saved me alot of MOLLA!!😊😊😊

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY! Good for you!

[@marrykardux1812]

I only go for the essential groceries ones a week. We avoid the dollar store. Thus morning we had coffee with our daughters. One of our daughters had a bag with all leftover cotton yarn and was making dishcloths from all the scrap yarn.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Love that!

[@pinkcrayon1382]

Hand crochet dishcloths are the absolute best!

[@thebestwillow]

Really speaks volumes about an item when you can change your mind about it in just the time it takes to get it from shelf to checkout!

[@karenpiete6970]

Walked away from some books on Amazon that I had in my cart but I have plenty of books I haven't read yet so I deleted my cart! So, that was my win for the week I am so going to be making the enchiladas that you made next week they looked delicious! Thanks for sharing this recipe with us!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Good for you!!

[@catgodfrey6451]

Hi, great job I did the same with books in my Amazon cart. I went to the library and borrowed it. Saved $28.99🎉

[@murlenecrowley1283]

At age 63, my wants are fewer than 20 years ago. I am content with what I have. Thank you for your videos.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

You are so welcome!

[@cltinturkey]

I'm kicking my donations into high speed and taking carloads of clothes, household items and books several times a month to the library or donation center. I'm lucky to have a center that finds a use or a home for all items that are in good order. This includes fabric, building materials, and craft supplies. Nothing goes to waste with them! On the few occasions I've gone into a retail store for a needed item, I look around and think that my basement and attic have way too many similar items. That realization turns me around and keeps me out of the shops.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That's wonderful!

[@gailnoll]

I am always so disappointed when your video ends. I want them to go on and on and on.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

What a wonderful kind comment! Thank you, Gail!

[@katherinerichardson1767]

YUM your dish looked delicious. Thanks for sharing.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

You are so welcome!

[@nanar.8088]

This has been my exact mindset since I retired 2yrs ago and took so much to donation sites. I now think if I buy this I have to donate an item for each item bought. Great video

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much!

[@sandyd829]

As we are in such uncertain times, I am even more uncomfortable with buying more "things" to add more clutter to my house. I am struggling with determining why I am holding onto items. God Bless

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@pinkcrayon1382]

Yes, yes, yes! Times are uncertain, and in many ways we are in charted waters. We need to reduce consumption, reduce clutter and possessions so we can manage our resources wisely. If our life changes suddenly, we are in a much better position to adapt if we are traveling lighter. We have to let go of our scarcity and poverty mindset. It is wise to have fewer quality items such as clothes, furniture, household tools, as well as a supply if good quality nutritional foods for future use. Salmon filets and canned/frozen fruit and veg, yes. Cookies, cips and soda, no. Quality sweaters and boots, yes. A closet of fast fashion, no. Quality kitchen items, yes. Cheap nick-knacks, no. A streamlined life makes it easier to move for employment, take on additional work if needed, and gives us better focus on resource management.

[@cindybeatty5872]

I’m telling on myself here 😂. I love designer handbags and there’s a specific kind I like. I never pay retail and right now they are having a big sale. I didn’t buy anything even though I had my eye on this one particular color. It’s a win for me! 😊

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY! That's great Cindy!

[@cindybeatty5872]

@@FrugalMoneySaver thank you sweet lady 😊

[@pinkcrayon1382]

This is me + Coach. Coach is the only brand that stands up to the abuse I dish out. I purchase them on the secondary market, always less than $75 and use them for a few years. I then give them to my daughter, still good looking. She uses them for years and is harder on them than I am!

[@nanetten6238]

"Look at all of this stuff!" I also find myself saying this over and over again in stores, Goodwill, and peoples' homes (to myself of course). Thanks so much for your sensibility.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, it really hit us this time lol!

[@barbaramatarazzo4269]

I walked away from cordless vaccum decided to just keep using a extension cord to go room to room without unplugging they tuned run around 4 to5 hundred dollars and I love to vaccum but said no ! And I did do alot of thinking checking prices on different models and stores..

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That's great!

[@diannanewton1540]

I'M IRISH ALSO!!! LOVE YOUR CHANNEL SO INFORMATIVE!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yay! Thank you! Love all my wonderful subscribers!!

[@GretchenBostrom]

You are right on about knowing when to walk away. We definitely live in a society of consumption and it’s made worse because we can get stuff we don’t need even faster than before. It’s a great reminder that we don’t need to buy into that. I walked away from getting take out tonight. It would have been so easy to just click and order but instead I defrosted some homemade vegetable soup, some cheddar chive sourdough I made & froze and had a delicious, easy meal for pennies vs $25 or more getting take out.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Gretchen, that's so smart! It was delicious too I bet!

[@lynnegordon6749]

I was singing Brahms Lullaby to myself at work yesterday... I did Not buy 4 Dr. Seuss tops yesterday so my work colleagues and I would match. I was very tempted.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great job!

[@katworkstowander9853]

Hi Emmy and Paul. I am on a low spend year so I can achieve a couple of financial goals. I realized I really don’t ever find anything at Dollar Tree so quit going except to buy my Comet cleanser which I use in the bathroom. I have also “ walked away” from the grocery store circulars for the most part. I have been a chronic over buyer of groceries most of my adulthood and have decided to eat through my freezer and pantry. If I don’t look at the circulars I’m not tempted to replenish what I already have too much of just because it’s a loss leader. Except for produce and eggs I’ve not bought anything else this year. Like you, I’m only buying one banana or 2 tomatoes, or just what I need for a recipe and this has really cut down on food waste.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great way to shop!

[@craftyoldlady]

I was in Goodwill yesterday and walked away from a vintage blue cornflower baking dish!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY! You did it!

[@lisatopolnicki9975]

Love your butter dish Emmy. I have the bowl in that pattern that I got from my mom, so special to me. I am starting to realize that I have a lot of things now that I'm getting over 50. I am realizing looking for stuff has become a habit and that I need to tell myself I already have it. Have been getting better at buying needs instead of wants like you talk about. Have a blessed weekend.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

You as well, thank you!

[@nyssakeith]

Thank you for another encouraging video!! I just love that recipe idea and am writing it down. To answer the question of the day, just last night I had to walk away from buying a whole bunch of decorative stickers. They were lovely, but after thinking hard on it, I decided to purchase sticker paper sheets instead. Not only was it way cheaper to get the paper in bulk instead of pre-made stickers, but I can now make my own stickers and use the sticker paper for mailing labels as well, so it has multiple uses!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great idea!

[@TermiteVideo]

It is an interesting thought that we evolve our attitudes and values over time. We are all learning all the time which is good!😊

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Absolutely! We are forever evolving!

[@rough-hewnhomestead5737]

Wasn't it Jamie Oliver who said, "Real foods ARE ingredients."? I like that! Like you, I've learned to begin (mostly) with simple ingredients and put them together in interesting and varied ways to make dishes we love. When you showed the two bits of video at the beginning I actually felt calm during the video with the fields being readied and I felt anxious during the bit with the stuffed shelves. You definitely got your point across to me. Less can often be more. The one thing that came to mind immediately for me as far as what I've walked away from recently was a large bottle of plain Coffee Mate creamer. My daughter and I had dental cleanings in our small town this week and we needed a few things from the grocery store. She and I enjoy flavored creamers (I know....awful stuff), but sometimes we like regular creamer and my husband likes it as well. A large bottle (family sized) of Coffee Mate was $7.99. NO WAY! I told her we'd use evaporated milk or something else until I can get to the store in the next town where we do our main shopping. The creamer is cheaper and they also offer generic brands. I'm NOT paying that much for creamer. We walked away...and so far, we're surviving. ; )

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

LOL! I bet you can find some great make your own creamer recipes online...HEY, WAIT! I think I'll try and share one LOL!

[@p.sherman3158]

We had butter here in LA for 1.83 a pound in our Albertsons store last week.

[@janvan4424]

Wow! It's 5.99 a pound where I live!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That's an amazing price!

[@vickilandtiser2511]

Sometimes I have to even evaluate the loss leader items when stocking up. I have to ask myself, how much of this do I already have and do I really need it yet? The item will usually go back on sale down the road at some point.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, that's so smart!

[@pauletteturner8728]

I love the good will and I love the peacefulness and the simple life the Amish people live. I like the look and lifestyle of what a honest life look likes.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So true!

[@jane6517]

I finally inventoried my freezer and 2 refrigerator freezers. I will no longer but meat on sale,as I now know what I have. Thanks for the advice. I am making meals from my list. I live alone, but put this food up for my daughter and her family. I am spending $70 a month for food so far this year. Than you again

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY! So happy you were able to inventory everything!

[@thefinefrugalline3232]

Once I realized how easy it is to walk away, I now do it all the time and life is great!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So true!

[@PhilipDonna1982]

I am an avid cross stitcher and there was a recent “market” where new supplies, patterns and kits were being promoted so my local craft shop had lots of new things, which I wanted to see but did walk away from. Once home I reorganized my stash of cross stitch supplies and found several patterns I wanted to stitch that I already own. However we went to a Polish deli/food store in our city and we splurged on some delicious Polish and other European foods we don’t see in our chain grocery stores. My family is of Ukrainian descent and holidays like Easter make me feel nostalgic for the foods I ate as a child.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YES! What a perfect trade off!

[@stevehartman1730]

I know a guy who was extremly into saving the planet. When he died his fAmily asked that all attending his viewing and funeral to bring as a tribute to him an aluminum can preferably one found. The money from the alum cans at scrap yard went to his fV chzrity. It may sound disrespectful but on retrospect i think its a wonderful way toshow love for him.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Actually that is an amazing idea!

[@mizg1595]

I almost bought a cute spring/summer top. The price is good, and I technically can afford it, but do I need it? No! I have plenty of cute sumner tops waiting for me to get them out of the closet and swap for my winter clothes. I am squirreling away as much money as possible to have a walk-in shower and new flooring installed in a bathroom - without dipping into our base savings. Thank you Emmy and Paul!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, that's the way to do it!

[@rozmaryna1825]

Geeat film and music. I love your channel. Greetings from Poland ❤

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so very much! Poland! How wonderful!

[@joannescantlebury744]

Thanks for a really helpful video. I loved the comparison between the Amish fields and that chaotic thrift store.made an impression on me.😍😍

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

It's so different right!

[@v113d94]

Good afternoon, blessings to you both.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Good afternoon!

[@maureenhartley1093]

I have always gone by the adage…..IF I AM NOT A 100% SURE…..I WALK AWAY, IT HAS ALWAYS STOOD ME IN GOOD STEAD.🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🙏 GOD BLESS.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

You as well, thank you!

[@reginaldshannon4220]

Greeting from your number 1 irish fan. I hope you and paul are keeping well. And i hope pauls folks are doing ok as well

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

REG! Hoping you are well! We are doing good here in New York! Can't wait for warmer weather though LOL!

[@dianefiebelkorn2921]

Wow! Our local Goodwill stores are nothing like the one you show here.

[@kaythegardener]

If you think that the Goodwill store was disorganized & overflowing, you should see the Goodwill bins stores!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YES! We went to one once...total chaos lol!

[@MichelleL22]

Oh my goodness, I haven’t seen chi chi’s anything since I moved to az! So homesick now! I’m originally from Maryland, I remember vividly at an Amish market in PA, we were talking to an Amish gentleman who found out my parents were living in Florida and he was telling us about his summer home there… apparently that’s not unusual, which for some reason blew my mind. I think most Amish are not inundated with all the commercial pressure and never ending influencing at every turn and they can avoid the pressure. That’s why I’m being way more selective about my social media experiences, making sure they are like yours, a gentle reminder to use what you have and if you do need it find it cheaper. I don’t need special organizing/decorative etc things! The meal looked amazing! I walked away from a set of china that I just fell in love with! I found myself divorced at 50 and gave my china to my daughter, and thought this new china will be my new adventure china, but it was hard, but I realized it was just tableware and I already have some.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, I understand, it can be hard to walk away!

[@wendyrobinson8354]

I walked away from another of items I would have in the past bought. I was In hobby lobby and all the cute Easter stuff was 40% off. I picked up several cute things and then put them back. I decided i didn't need the cute fluffy chick's or the lovely napkins or the tiny bunnies etc to make Easter special. Saved quite a bit of money actually. I was proud of myself , it was very tempting

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That is awesome! Good for you!

[@HappyBookWorm5892]

Thank you for another encouraging video!! A time recently I walked away was there was some frozen pizza on a really good sale. I do buy them for a quick meal. I didn't need anymore but I was tempted because it was on a good deal. A time recently I failed and bought the item was a box of Easter coloured Junior Mints. I didn't need them but I was tempted and did spend the $1.24 plus tax for the Easter coloured Junior Mints. I need to learn from this and do better.

[@LauraMacMillan-el2kc]

I’ve learned to “make” really quick air fryer pizza in the air fryer using pre- baked pizza crusts from the store. A little pizza sauce, some shredded cheese, and some sliced smoked sausage (we like it better than pepperoni.) I assemble the pizza while the air fryer is preheating. Then into the air fryer for 5 minutes and it’s done. It’s delicious, too. Not as economical as making your own pizza dough but much cheaper than even a frozen store pizza. And faster, too.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

I think you are okay with a $1.24 candy box! We all need a treat sometimes!

[@HappyBookWorm5892]

@@LauraMacMillan-el2kc thank you for the idea!!

[@NessaRossini...]

I had to walk away from a corned beef brisket, groceries in general, and a Pasqua new low cost dress, warm socks, and heat in the house.. My cat needs pet wipes and had to put the money for her 42 dollars for 400 wipes. (I tried sensitive baby wipes but they irritated her behind and her hair fell out; so no skimping on those. I tried water and paper towels, but they don't work like the pet wipes.) I also wanted Pasqua groceries but had an unexpected vet bill of 1,200, plus 900 for half of property taxes at the end of February that cleaned out what little savings we had. Lent is going to be extra tight this year, but with God all things are possible 🙏🏼❤️

[@brendacole9134]

I just love the music to your intro! Makes me smile 😊

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much!

[@catgodfrey6451]

Great great video. I had to stop going thrifting I don’t need anything. When I do I’ll go @ that time. Hubby & I have a rule one in one out. I’ve decluttered 380 items this year so far. I deleted all the books in my Amazon cart & went to library instead FREE FREE FREE😊 The chicken enchiladas look amazing. Gonna try them out. ❤

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks, Cat for sharing!

[@ozarkpicker873]

The chicken enchiladas look delicious. It's so funny because I was wondering how to make them a couple of hours before you posted lol! Thanks😃

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So happy it was helpful!

[@cinnykienzle1308]

I love watching your videos! You two are such a cute couple!!! 😊

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much, Cinny!! 😊

[@bonniebrown8947]

HAPPY EASTER EMMY and PAUL!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🌷🌷

[@jeannel1065]

The chicken enchiladas looked delicious. I wouldn’t have shopped for groceries this week if my sister hadn’t asked me to take her shopping.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

They were really good!

[@robinlacey9273]

I'm a crafter who enjoys card making. I walked away from the latest 60% off on line sale. Although there are always fun new stamps and papers, I have enough.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Good for you!

[@AScotOnTheLoose]

Hi everyone. Love this channel your videos are wonderful

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much!

[@JudithMcPheron-pb9lv]

So true...Walk away from the unneeded clutter. Only purchase what you can really use and need.❤😊❤

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, so true, Judith!

[@BnRichardson]

Emmy, thanks to you I don't even think about buying anything. I only buy what I know I need. I stocked up my kitchen before the no/low spend month of January. I decided then I was going to go thru the year living your philosophy. I only pay the monthly bills and pick up a few groceries now and then. I only went to town four times in the month of February. Twice to the doctor and twice to the grocery store. I'm getting ready now to start my garden and declutter my home. You and Paul have been such a great inspiration to me. I'm 63 and I'm loving this lifestyle. Thank you both so much. I can't wait for y'all's videos they are always so encouraging.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So kind! Thanks so much!

[@deejarrell9112]

FAGE is my go to plain yogurt.

[@karenbransome6978]

I walked away from a beautiful bedspread that was a homemade traditional style. I left it for someone else as it was not my colour scheme for my home. I have also walked away from some smart jackets and handbags as I decluttered mine and have all that I need. As I'm doing a low spend no spend year, I do allow myself to purchase items that will be used and suitable for Christmas, birthdays, and anniversary gifts throughout the year. Thank you for a fab video, and I wish you blessings from Leicester England xx

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So wonderful! I am sure someone else will love that bedspread!

[@linleecoy]

Thank You both for this video. We are all learning to do the best we can and not overdo spending has a learning curve, just like everything else. Appreciate what you do and enjoy your videos. Thanks, and God Bless, from Pennsylvania.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

You as well, thank you!

[@kaylamuldoon397]

I learned a lot from your grocery and loss leader advice in your various videos. It lets me realize what's best to buy in a store. I think I'm going to make a weekly shopping list if I can of just loss leaders to get each week at the bigger stores.😊

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

It does help to stock up on those low prices!

[@pauletteturner8728]

Love the pic of Dixie snoozing!!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Our precious Diva!

[@darrylgrimaldi5101]

A tip for plyable corn tortillas and give them a good crunch, dip the tortillas in hot oil for just 30 seconds to 1 minute. Lay on plate one on top of another while frying. Then when you roll them they will hold the contents and not crack

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much!

[@sylviak9808]

Great prices on the grocery haul! What happened to me today (in HI): Organic blueberries, 6 oz, $ 7.59 ... Needless to say that I walked away 🙂 I bought frozen instead for a lot less ... But in the sense you mentioned: Also a vintage Pyrex dish at a yard sale. Having moved from a house to a condo, I really do not have the space anymore. So in addition to: "Do I really need it? Do I just want it?" I ask myself: "Where will I store it?". If I cannot come up with a solution, I walk away. Scrapbooking products and stationary (I still write paper and ink letters ...) are also a great weakness of mine. I constantly have to remind myself that I have enough for probably the rest of my life already. I really want to use up what I have. Thank you for the recipe! My husband cannot have tomatoes, so I am always happy to find dishes with "non-tomato" sauces. Our cooking is very similar 🙂 Easy, quick, using leftovers, using mostly one ingredient items, cooking from scratch, grating cheese myself and so on.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much! Yes, very similar!

[@alanc49]

Yesterday at our local Kroger’s I breezed through the bakery discount area, the produce discount area and our aisle 10 where they put lots of stuff marked down, everything from dented cans and boxes to put of season items etc. I only bought one item and it was on the reduced meat bin. It looks delicious and I will cook. It today. Marked down from $16 to $9.00. Carole

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

WOW! Score!

[@kellywerner5976]

I live in San Diego and just picked some avocados from my tree. I wish I could send you some for your yummy enchiladas. You both are so adorable.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh how amazing is that! An avocado tree!

[@kima8566]

So good! I’ve started a list on my phone of things I need to look for at the thrift store. I used to shop and buy because it was such a great deal. Now, I am trying to only shop for NEEDS. ❤️

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Love that!