What being frugal means to me.

Frugal means different things to different people. But what does it mean to me?
Frugal Queen in France
We are a British couple living in Brittany on a budget.
Frugal recipes, days out, home renovations and day to day making do in France.
We’ll give you hints, tips, advice and an insight into our life in France.
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[@aliliveswellonless]

Being frugal means I could retire early from a stressful teaching job. The relief and freedom is totally worth the watching of every penny of my teeny pension 🙂

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Same here

[@decdavey6470]

To me, frugality is simply responsibility and common sense.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Love that

[@marielama8173]

Frugality adds to my peace of mind. It allows us to direct our money where we want it to go, be it charity or something for us or our home. We set goals, are creative bargain hunters,...It is fun to be frugal!

[@beautifulheart3849]

Totally agree with you, it’s the peace of mind is the big pay off. ❤

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Great description

[@nzmoneykarma]

Hi, I find being frugal fun as well. It adds a level of challenge to my life that otherwise wouldn't exist which I find rewarding :0)

[@transcender9203]

And we take care of what we have, we fix things, keep things looking like new!

[@juliemoore6957]

Contentment. That's what it's all about. Not trying to keep up with the Joneses. Appreciating what we have and enjoying the simple life. Using your creativity to meet challenges. I love that part! 💯 %!!!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Well said!

[@lynngudgeon9416]

I wouldn't have anything if i had to pay full price. I keep a list of things that we are going to need and I go to yard sales and thrift stores until I find them. My Granny said something years ago when i was a young girl and i have lived by that my whole life. "You can't take it with you when you go, so why stay broke trying to get it". Thank you both for sharing 😊.

[@katherinerichardson1767]

I like Granny's saying!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks

[@danibryant9318]

you have inspired me to go garage saling...its been a long time

[@suzanneroberge494]

I always look at finding what I need second hand & will hold off as long as possible before buying it new. Often, things I "needed", after a few months I've gotten by without it & realized it wasn't really a need so much as a want!

[@maryettabeck1967]

Being frugal to me is having an attitude of gratitude for what I have and enjoy the things I already have. More is not more joy. Joy comes from within yourself by being satisified with the blessings I have and what I can do for others.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks

[@carol.luna.stella]

I love this

[@clydare]

Thank you so much Jane and Mike. The content resonates with me. Being frugal for me means being content and grateful for what I have, not caring about other peoples opinions or standards and feeling secure knowing I can meet my bills! 🙏🧚🏻‍♂️🙏

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Wonderful!

[@preppernut]

Frugality leads to freedom, resiliency, resourcefulness, independence and peace. Most people chase after happiness, I prefer contentment. I can enjoy a sunny day and do absolutely nothing if I want to.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Absolutely 👍

[@nzmoneykarma]

Yes that is so true- an awesome book I would recommend is the art of frugal hedonism and it really speaks to that idea

[@danibryant9318]

me too

[@kathhalliday2953]

I AM 77 TODAY YOU BOTH ARE MY INSPIRATION TO ME

[@veradegernier2622]

Happy Birthday!🥳🥳🎂🎂🎈

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Congratulations

[@paulinewoods5323]

Happy Birthday!

[@isabelsebastiao-vieira2152]

Wishing you a Belated Happy Birthday. Izzy, a Canadian living in Portugal..

[@beautifulheart3849]

Frugal for me is : ZERO food waste. And cooking from scratch - mostly

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Same here

[@jimmiepatrum]

I haven't conquered zero food waste, but I keep trying. I admire your being able to do that. Diane

[@Sally-wm5jh]

I live that way too. I don't always succeed but for the most part, we eat everything instead of wasting it. It has lead to some very creative cooking, which is always fun.

[@whitewigpeachy465]

That will always save us money

[@janiceabraham3673]

I had an eye-opening moment when we got covid just after last Christmas and couldn't go shopping. We had all sorts of food left over from Christmas, so I became imaginative. Crushed boiled potatoes fried up with thin slices of Brussel sprouts with a fried egg on top was really good. I now enjoy the challenge of using everything up.

[@leannejayne3545]

Being frugal to me is being very mindful & intentional about what I spend my money on, living below my means to ensure I’m comfortable now & in my future , it gives me a certain amount of freedom, options, deciding what holds value to me. I love travel, so being frugal on a daily basis enables me to save for this & other things that I love & are important to me xx

[@elizaC3024]

Frugal living for us is living our best life and be thankful for all that we have, and we aim to pay less for anything that we must have/pay for. We are not only not buying, but we are now selling anything that we have purchased over the years, that we now no longer have a need for it. We donate to a local nursing home, and the local charity shop as well. We have lots more to do, but we have built our savings up by doing it as well. We aim to keep our grocery budget controlled by buying up clearance items and storing them for the future, whether canning, freezing, dehydrating or freeze drying. By doing this we are able to hedge our costs against inflation. And it definitely makes it possible for us to do no spend months, including zero$$ on groceries. You are so spot on with living intentionally. You are correct that that is a huge part of Frugal life, at least here at our house. We live on a fixed income due to retiring early and not having a mountain of savings, but by living frugally, it affords us to travel (also frugally),save money and invest toward our future goals. Having a paid for home, truly gives you a tremendous amount of peace of mind. I am so glad to have found your channel, despite being frugal and living on a budget for decades, I keep learning new things. I appreciate all of the work you two put into this channel. Thank you both.😊

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks

[@user-tm5kc8oq4y]

Frugal for me is living on a budget, waiting a day or two before buying things, I end up using or finding something I already have, so no need to buy things. Recycle things. Try to make do with what I have. Thank you Jane Mike and puppies.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Great description

[@carolpiirto5613]

I love how you refurbish, you grow, you make things. You are doing much personally to save the planet, to improve the life of a great many people who may never have been schooled in frugal ways and how creative and fun it can be. Good show.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I think of Frugality as a fun game. I can always be more frugal, but I am enjoying the process of improving each year.

[@nzmoneykarma]

I agree- I think of it as a challenge game and love trying to find ways to make the budget work. Ours is artificially low while we both work and try and save plenty but its such a lot of fun to come up with creative ways to do do something!

[@simonefeaster5131]

I totally agree that it is a fun game and a long term process!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

That's lovely

[@ingridmarsden8866]

Not fun for some who don't have enough though.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

@@ingridmarsden8866 frugality can not cure poverty, only income can do that.

[@lynnegeddes7532]

Make do and mend is the frugality that my grand mother taught me, not sure how I forgot 🥰

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks

[@muttersmenu2422]

Prices in Australia 🇦🇺 are rising and becoming more frugal is essential to stay out of debt ✔️ So for me as a retiree watching the cash flow is just normal😊 I still have my old furniture and a plant that we took as a cutting in the 1970s is giving cuttings to those who want a piece. 👍 Thank you Jane and Mike for another good talk and pats to the 🐕 doggies

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

It's essential for all of us

[@carolined3058]

Beeing frugal means that I have a nest egg now, not living paycheck to paycheck , have less waste and enjoying the journey cause you learn a lot new stuff like baking bread and cake , cooking the clean way , have peace of mind . Your channel is an inspiration

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

That's fantastic

[@lorisiebert7882]

I’ve had the same living room furniture for 24 years. My kids keep telling me it’s time to update, but I’m just not ready yet 😂

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

It'll last much longer

[@lorelei9393]

My parents bought their sofa in 1954 after looking at it for a year but waited for it to be marked down. $300. A lot of money back then for an airman and a drugstore clerk! Been reupolstered a few times but still in great shape 😊

[@KatePowell-fr7yj]

Most of my furniture is Victorian 😂

[@georgiawise8375]

Have kids re arrange furniture. Buy inexpensive pillows update look.

[@michellejennings3232]

I bought my living room furniture in 1982 and it has been reupholstered twice. I STILL get comments on it.....if you start with good solid " bones" in furniture, it will serve you for ages. Simple lines are timeless.

[@janpainter8974]

This is slightly off topic, but today has been an absolute illustration of why you need an emergency fund. At 3.55pm my electricity went off, I thought it was a power cut but no…the trip switch had gone on the fuse box and wouldn’t turn back on. I had to call an electrician and now I have some electricity back but it seems it’s a junction box under the kitchen floor and that will have to be taken up tomorrow. I don’t know how much it will cost but thank goodness I have the money to pay for it.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

I'm glad you had that fund

[@helenwilkins4337]

Being frugal to me means never worrying about money for the last week before payday. Also about sharing, I always look for free slow cookers on Amazon market place. I have given one to my niece who is at university and 2 to colleagues who were struggling to feed families. It cost me nothing but it felt really good

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

That's super

[@user-zl4rr1ic7w]

Excellent idea to pass on crock pots. Love them and the food $$ savings.

[@rosemarybravo5348]

We have got to be in our 70’s and being frugal has helped us to own our home, raise and private educate our 7 children and now can afford to have holidays overseas especially now a son lives in the USA we are in Australia we do all that you said our furniture solid and old and my husband has made tables and I sew make clothes for gifts for grandchildren. Have a garden which I am downsizing and donating extras to thrift shops or give potted plants as gifts. We live on a pension and we managed to live well with what we have and do. Love your channel. 👏👏 from Australia 😃

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks

[@ninajohnson6578]

Frugal to me is simply being practical.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Well said

[@nzmoneykarma]

Same and also not being wasteful

[@moirasutherland7443]

My daughters were invited to friends houses for the weekend etc when they were at school and university, these friends were well off and wanted for nothing, so they would take my home made Jam with a decorative cloth cover and a pretty label. These gifts were always well received.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Love that!

[@gretelwhite8088]

I grew up with frugality as normal, so I guess it is easier to do for me. For those who grew up during the Thatcher years it must be much harder as then credit was made easy and debt no longer a disgrace. I think there is a definite mindset that makes it easier to ignore the adverts trying to make us discontent with our lives. There is a special creativity to be found in making do, mending and searching out good used items. Being intentional also sets us free to be more generous to others, since we know we have enough and can then share with those who struggle.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

We grew up poor/frugal

[@theclumsyprepper]

It's a good way of looking at it.

[@lavonnecozzi1663]

i am a frugal person at heart. I am 85 years old and I have done most of the frugal things mentioned, but there is one thing that I didn't see mentioned. My hobbies are all money savers'/; I us quality used material to make items such quilts or blouses. I go at the closing time to garage sales and find quality clothes that I tear apart and remake. I don't buy books to read anymore. I USE THE library. I get free food that the food banks have donated to them that they can not use (they put it out in their parking area for anyone to take) I am able to get dented Number 10 cans for 1 dollar, open and freeze or re-can in smaller portions. I really don't need much to live and I am very happy.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks so much

[@beverlyanntaylor9652]

So much great information......it is appreciated all that you share....one thing I recall growing up was to ask "do I need it, do I want it, do i have to have it"......... 😊 💜

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Great tip!

[@sheila1013]

Hi Jane and Mike. I like the feeling of satisfaction I get when I've upcycled something as opposed to replacing it. Like you, I use everything up and am now wearing the clothes I already have. Being on a water meter, I reuse as much water as possible, especially during the summer months when the plants need watering. Only yesterday I spruced up an old, green plastic garden chair that had faded over time. After reading the tip online, I gave it a good scrub, then with a soft cloth (an old top cut up 😃) applied WD40 all over it. I couldn't believe how it instantly brought back the green colour and the chair now looks like it did years ago. Would never have thought it possible. I now intend to go over the other 3 chairs, which for a while now have been stacked behind my garden shed out of sight. I always have WD40 in the house as it's useful for many things, so it didn't cost me anything and took little time to do. Thank you for sharing your own thoughts. 🤗

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

I absolutely love fixing things up

[@nzmoneykarma]

I also love to fix things and give them a new lease on life. We are just new to water meters in NZ in the city but having been on tank water we've been taught to be careful with the resource

[@sheila1013]

@@nzmoneykarmaYes, many of us on here like to be creative it seems and what a great feeling when things turn out well. 😃 When I started to live by myself a few years ago, I decided to have a water meter installed. I have since seen a significant reduction in my monthly bill. I still have plenty of water but just waste less . 🤗

[@user-ev5cx4xx3x]

Another great video I’ll always give friends a homemade gift and card as one of my friends said it means more than just going and buying stuff. As for clothes I have a black tunic dress that I have had for years a vest underneath in winter, on its own when it’s warm add a bright scarf or necklace voila smart and chic! I come from a frugal French family as my husband and I both say when anyone comes to our house if they don’t like how we live they have a choice of two doors to leave by! Take care

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Well said

[@TheLongRunwithJoelandChristy]

For me, frugal means being aware of your spending, so that you spend on the things that bring you joy and don't spend on the things that you do not care anything about.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Good point

[@bria2596]

I had to laugh at your description of others' comments on your possessions. That has happened to me, and it was funny (funny, not ironic). I don't explain, because their comment shows where their values are, and mine are different. That is a world view. We cannot change any one else's world view. Learning to be content and happy with what we have is a wonderful place to be. Enough, and enough to share. That is what frugality means to me.

[@jinnemee7327]

I’ve had the same comments. I figure if I’m neat and clean, that’s all that matters. In my mind my clothes and shoes stay new until I suddenly realize I’ve had them for years lol. I clean houses and 2 years ago a lady commented that my skirt was faded. I’m still wearing it and will till it’s completely worn out. My shoes are worn till the end too. Some of my furniture is from 30 years ago when I got married. 17 years ago I got divorced and lost some of it. It was replaced by mostly 2nd hand. But being creative allows me to have a really pretty home. It’s my sanctuary. So, I’m definitely not one of the Joneses.

[@jinnemee7327]

Gifts I either make or buy used. I gift all my clients with a small token every Christmas. One year I made pound cakes for everyone. I have my own chickens so was very frugal! They all loved it

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Good point

[@christinerose9648]

i love your scarf, its given me the idea to look through my bits and find some lace to sew to one of mine 😊

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks

[@tbarc1]

I had to check lol single person here in USA living on near exactly one half of your monthly budget amount. I don’t have anywhere near the size of your property and I do and I still have a very small mortgage payment and I do still save every month (some months more than others but always some!) Currently having some work done on the house that I'm unable to do myself which will cause saving to take a rather hard hit. The work is necessary so it will serve purpose of increasing it's worth overall so though it will take a bit more "work and commitment" to get savings back, it's well worth it imo. Thank you for sharing with us here! I most certainly enjoy the vids!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks

[@guyal2332]

I love your comment about using things others have either given away or sold on line. If eferyone did that we might not be confronted by such rapid and unrelenting climate change. Landfills might not be so full. And fewer new ones would nèed to be opened...Hopefully this will wake some more people. Thanks so much for your hard work and creativity!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Well said

[@theclumsyprepper]

Actually climate change is a natural and cyclical process that has nothing to do with humans, but I agree on the landfills. They are a disgrace.

[@jacd8666]

Jane you are so incredibly inspiring and JOYFUL........less is definitely more and your advice and suggestions are brilliant. Thank you.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

You are so welcome!

[@danibryant9318]

ditto

[@lynnoorman2144]

I live on about 2/3rds of UK minimum wage. I reflected yesterday that we eat like kings! Ham cooked in the slow cooker + broad beans from my friend's allotment + carrots + sweet potato. I used my slow cooker and my 2 layer steamer to cook them. Plenty of ham left over for sandwhiches later in the week. Floowed by raspberries - which were free on my Lidil app. Then i lay down on my garden bench and watched the sunset creep across the sky. Very blessed and content. Tomorrow i shall be taking some pretty embroidery thread ( pence from a charity shop years ago) and sewing a flower over a hole in a favourite teeshirt ( bought years ago from a charity shop) - i shall then embroider other flowers to make it look intentional! I will listen to a podcast or story while doing so. All for free! It seems to me that the non frugal spend their time rushing arround unhappily trying to keep up with the Joneses in terms of clothes, holidays, kitchen gadgets etc etc. Whatever they can compete on instantly by spending money on it. Frugality to me means creative contentment while living a slow, intentional life!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Sounds lovely

[@carol.luna.stella]

Marvellous, good for you!

[@donnasnesko8280]

Well said Jane!

[@ph6561]

That's lovely Jane, anything hand/home made is always more special, more personal. The recipient knows you put the effort, the care in - even if you enjoyed it it's worth more than just buying something anonymous. P

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you

[@lynnhensley4326]

Lovely and informative video. Frugal means using what $$ you have thoughtfully and carefully, having savings and sinkng funds. Saving for things like vacations or eating out. This year I am shopping in my closet and only buying 2 pair of shoes to replace old ones and underwear. Same for my spouse but he likes his everyday clothes from our church's thrift shop. Recenty he purchased 10 clothing items for $36. Looking for bargains at the grocery store and keeping our old cars maintained.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@ph6561]

I agree being frugal means you can spend on the bigger things without going into debt & all the stress that causes. I'm currently renovating my house so it's in tip top condition & I won't need to do much in the future, its cheaper to run (insulation etc.) & more suited to my needs as I get older. Friends laugh cos despite spending quite a bit I'm still upcycling anything I can get my paws on - insulation off cuts + pallets = insulated compost bins. Floor boards = raised beds, replaced doors & windows = cold frames & possibly a greenhouse. I can't bear them to be wasted! P.

[@theclumsyprepper]

I'm frugal because I have to as most of my money goes on the animals I rescue. It gives me a lot of joy so I'm willing to go without in order to provide for them. I also don't like spending money when I don't have to and prefer making things to buying. Saying that, I hate being frugal - I would love to have more money so I don't have to worry about anything that might come up and trying to find the funds at a short notice. Unfortunately due to my health issues I can only work part time. Still, I'm happy and I make the best of my situation. The way I see it is, we only have one life so might as well be happy.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Sorry to hear that

[@theclumsyprepper]

@@FrugalQueeninFrance It's alright Jane, but thank you regardless. After fifteen years of chronic health issues you kind of get used to managing as best as you can. I'm a tough cookie so just plodding on best I can. My rescues make it all worthwhile. The pride I feel when I look at the fox I rescued three years ago (and her babies) is worth more than any money in the world.

[@jennyconroy1658]

Jane and Mike I would like to thank you for all of the invaluable advice you have shared. You really made me think about my financial situation. I have taken on board alot of what you have said. I've managed to build my savings up so much I will actually be able to retire early. I work in a nursing home and over the years it has left me with a chronic back problem. My last working day is Sunday. I've got an allotment to keep me busy and I also love sewing so I think I've got enough to keep me occupied. Once again thank you 😊

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this

[@gladyschandler6724]

I rotate my clothing and everything, and they will last longer also. It makes you look at your wardrobe. Shop your closet

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Interesting fact, we don't have a closet. All my clothes fit in one chest of drawers

[@janetstonerook4552]

If I can borrow or postpone buying or do without something entirely, I do. I try never to automatically run out and purchase an "emergency" item without exploring my other options first. My old riding mower needed an expensive overhaul this spring. I will repair it eventually but meantime I tidied up my smaller gas powered, walk-behind mower and I do most of my lawn with that. And I have a man who does a little edging and weed whacking on the steeper areas every two or three weeks. I'm saving a lot of money doing most of my own mowing. And not having the repairs done on my riding mower until I have the cash saved up means I won't be charging anything on that project. Also, my 10 year old dishwasher quit a few weeks ago. For now, I'll wash dishes by hand until I have the cash for repairing the old one or buying a new one. It's no big whoop!😂

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

That's great

[@jonnaborosky8836]

Ditto, Jane. Well said.

[@Denise-drm]

For the past 3 years I have saved the cost of living increases from social security and have maintained my budget. I figure if inflation causes my budget to increase beyond my current bills and expenses...I can afford to give myself a raise with those funds

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

That’s very sensible

[@jimmiepatrum]

I am soimpressed that you've been able to maintain your same budget for three years. I'm curious: did you have to "rob Peter to pay Paul" to maintain your grocery budget? That's where I'm having the hardest time keeping up with inflation. Diane

[@Denise-drm]

No there was no robbing Peter to pay Paul. I would say that I cook 99 percent of meals at home. I batch cook and freeze meal portions. I stay away from processed foods as much as possible because they cost more. I keep a list of whats in my pantry with expiration dates. I budget $400 a month for food and most months I have $ left over. The money left over goes back into savings. I have sinking funds for my other bills. I do a monthly budget every month. So far this has worked for me and I don't feel like I'm skimping on quality or being cheap. I try to remind myself just because there may be more $ coming in...(cost of living incrs) it doesn't mean "spend it" 😊

[@jimmiepatrum]

​@@Denise-drm Thanks, Denise. I am widowed and live alone and I don't always stay away from processed foods, which as you said, do cost more. I also freeze meal portions and keep a pantry list. My food budget (which also includes paper goods, cleaning supplies and pet food for my three cats) is $200 per month. Kinda hard some months to stay within that budget. I'm really glad for you that you're making it all work well. I love sinking funds for insurance, taxes, gifts, etc. Thanks be to God, I am debt free nor do I have a house payment. I will try to save my SS increase next year, if we get one! Diane

[@patmartin9727]

Hi Diane,if you struggle with you shopping budget maybe do a month of really looking at what you spend the money on. If for instance a big portion goes on meat. Can you find ways to stretch the meat in your meals( slightly smaller portions and extra veg. Add a soup before your main meal) if it’s toiletries that seem to cost a lot is there anywhere cheaper you could buy them. I do this about 4 times a year or if the bill seems to have suddenly gone up and I find it helps.

[@lorelei9393]

Frugality for me means delayed gratification and telling my money where to go, not someone else. I know I've been fortunate and try to be a good stewart of what I've been given. When they passed away, my parents were still saving money and not spending their entire pensions. It was a habit of a lifetime of frugal living

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks

[@jpv-yw2ok]

Frugality is a result of recognizing the blessings I have in life and being respectful of them. I have been very fortunate and I am grateful. Frivolous behavior, and squandering of resources shows such disregard. Being able to be frugal lets me live the life that is important to me.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks

[@rosmariebechtold1235]

Frugality has meant a long time of my life "stingynes". I don't want to be one of this stingy people who never spend a penny for other people or a good Quality thing or nice things . But slowly i have changed my mind because i have to look very good to my money if i don't want fail financially. So a good mindset is the number one priority for me. Because if i now why i have to be frugal i will be frugal😅. I'm still on the way.😊 Thank you for all your Videos. I love especially the videos like this one and all mindeset things.❤ Excuse my english i'm from austria and my schoolyears are far away😂🤗🤗

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks

[@lynnoorman2144]

Your English is very good - my school years in French are equally far away and I am certain that I would not write as well in French as you do in English. Well done with the frugal mindset - it seems to be world wide doesn't it!?

[@rosmariebechtold1235]

Hello from austria 🤗Yes it's nice to know that there are frugal people world wide. I think ia'm natural frugal and satisfied , my mum always said as a kid i was playing and loving ma old used doll💕 and i was always careful with my pocket money and love wearing and becoming used clothes from friends and family . I think going back to my roots seams to be a god way and trusting my gut feeling and not looking of the other's who don' t life frugal or don't have to be frugal. I think it's somtimes hard to be frugal and don't be impuls bying , but we can be proud of us when we spend wiseley😍😍 👋👋🤗

[@gailnoll]

Wonderful video, again!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks again!

[@BrittanyLucy]

I've always loved the word 'frugal', it gives me such a sense of satisfaction and affirmation of the way I've always prefered, as well as needed, to live: being sensible with money, avoiding debt and waste, making a lot from a little, finding original and creative solutions from what I've got or can get cheaply, enjoying wholesome, simple, inexpensive projects and pursuits, waiting and weighing up and thinking about what I really want and need. I've never made a lot of money or had great ambitions, we took off to France nearly twenty-seven years ago and I waved goodbye to a serious career and the UK property ladder, so I suppose it's making a virtue of necessity, but so what? Then I discovered Annie Raser Rowland's wonderful book 'The Art of Frugal Hedonism', and it felt like coming home, and also opening a world of joy and possibility, which set me on a search which led me to your channel and many other great resources which I'm still discovering. Long live frugality, vive la frugalité!

[@lisadawson2652]

Frugal living to me NOW is something that makes sense to me that I never thought of before in the past one ☝🏾 major thing was wasting food this may sound crazy but in the past I would never look at something as basic as a hot dog bun after a cookout to eat it for anything other than a hot dog now I have used hot dog buns for breakfast the next morning as French toast or using buns to make grilled cheese with tomato soup for lunch I know crazy right but it’s true for me now I look at food old clothes old decor and everything really I can see it used in different ways 🙏🏾 this has been a game changer for me and I thank this channel for helping me along the way ❤❤❤❤

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

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[@gladyschandler6724]

I'm the same way - make do, change recipe if needed.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Exactly!

[@transcender9203]

I resonate so much!!

[@justdreaming3869]

Why is it so lovely to listen to you talk? You're so inspiring and make it all look so easy. I wish I could see things the way you do. I will keep trying though!!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

@@justdreaming3869 you've got this and I'm cheering you on all the way

[@justdreaming3869]

@@FrugalQueeninFrance 💗

[@RedbushTea1]

Good vid thanks 👍🏻 frugal means not being wasteful to me and being resourceful 🐕

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

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[@veghead5121]

Being frugal to me means not constantly worrying about my finances. We cook at home, use everything up, and have a kitchen garden. We used to love thrift stores until they became super popular in our area. It's no longer worth shopping in them when I can find a clearance summer dress for $6 somewhere else.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you

[@rosaestrada41]

Thank you Jane I started to make a meal plan. I’ve been saving on groceries. Hugs from LA

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

You can do it!

[@PearlPugh]

I am a work in progress. Love your channel.❤

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

You got this!

[@AbidaS0301]

Loving qnd watching 👀 your videos 📹 intentionally. Frugal means being smart and careful with your money 💰. Loving learning from yoy ans your channal Frugal teacher queen 👸 in france 🇫🇷 ❤ 👏 ❤❤❤

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Love that!

[@zoefelton7727]

We are now fully stocked so we are on a no spend month we now can eat down the freezer fridge and cupboard were stocked up for 6 weeks at least we only buy non branded items all our furniture was for free .

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Brilliant

[@guyal2332]

Being frugal means being careful with our resources so that we do not overspend. It means thinking not only of the moment w are in but in the future as we imagine it will be, Being frugal means sometimes drlaying gratification now so that we can have freedom to do some special thrifty things in future.. It means taking what we need and leaving the rest , as Canadian songwriter Robbie Robertson wtote in the 1970s, I guess it meansb ultimately that everything really does matter!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

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[@carol.luna.stella]

Very true, may Robbie Robertson RIP.

[@DaphneALS]

Hi Jane , we’ve always lived a frugal lifestyle , even before people started to take notice of these things . We feel it makes us more conscious about treading lightly for the sake of our beautiful planet . We grow our own food and cook from scratch . I love watching your vlogs for new ideas and would just like to say what an inspiration you and Mike are ! Thank you for all your time and effort ❤️

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

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[@rickyandtheothers5835]

I feel SAFE being frugal, therefor contented 😊

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Love that

[@rosemarydoran9907]

I think the word contentment best describes my frugal philosophy. I'm 62 and disabled for 10 years now. I am happy with my 1100 square foot, paid off house! When working, I dreaded the comparisons (mostly women) made in my office to houses, cars, clothes, trips etc. I am happy having my little house, my 3 senior dogs and my few close, longtime friends. I haven't had to touch my retirement savings yetband I am very happy about that since I lost 15 years of working and saving time. That was one of my biggest worries but I am doing okay. Hello to the cute pups and ofncoursento you, Jane and Mike!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

So good to hear that

[@joycevarner8549]

Your hair is beautiful!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you!!

[@moirasutherland7443]

Frugal for us means value for money, not to waste and to be able to travel and have a better life.

[@nzmoneykarma]

Us too- we are frugal so we can do the things that really matter to us- like travel

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Super

[@danibryant9318]

Jane, your scarf and sweater are so pretty on you

[@rachelkieffer8707]

Love this video and I totally agree with being intentional. My frugal motto is "I can have anything I want I just can't have everything I want", it's about priorities and choices.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

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[@charlotterice7418]

Frugality is about having gratitude for what I have. It's about looking after what I have,the majority of which is second hand. It's the ability to look at the futility of the consumerist cycle and breathe a sign of relief that it doesn't affect me. I want to tread as lightly as I can on this planet. And I want to make a.life that suits me eg work part time if I choose because I am not weighed down by debt. Frugality is acceptance and peace

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

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[@evgeniagasumova4487]

Love your videos

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you

[@sophiawolthof1238]

👍👍👍

[@KatePowell-fr7yj]

Jane, the candle behind you, I keep mine going for ages when they get down to the bottom inch or so and the wick goes. Melt it to a puddle, fish the metal bit that holds the wick and pop a tea light in the centre. I've kept my xmas candle going months like this, it keeps the fragrance going, you can even chuck in a square of wax melt for a scent boost

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

I keep mine going for years, I only burn it for half an hour.

[@kimpatterson8741]

❤

[@melhillocks8061]

We still have 2 leather chesterfiled sofas that we bought in 1993 and they are still going strong. In 2005 my wife bought a two year old Mercedes Benz. Seventeen years later she traded it in for a newer model. The old one was still going well. We have found that buying the best quality that you can pays dividends. If you buy cheap you buy twice.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Agreed

[@mariannewesten3638]

Lived frugally,and saved Up for a new roof in our House.so,wenn we are old,it's dry inside. The workers are starting tomorrow 👍

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

That is awesome!

[@carol.luna.stella]

For me frugal is checking product costs in different stores and online too and searching for online discount codes. Buying generic instead of brand items. No car for the last 20 years. No hairdresser appointments or make up. No vacations. Buying second hand when I can. I grew up well below the breadline in the 60s so I'm used to not keeping up with the Jones' and valuing what I already have.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Brilliant!

[@Shantelle6253]

Frugality is what allows me my independence. If I couldn't live independently on my Social Security I'd have to live with family and that would kill my soul. 😂

[@whitewigpeachy465]

Hi Jane and mike. I want to have financial flexibility through my frugal journey

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Well said

[@lj2070]

I think you had on something really important there. Because quite a lot of people are always chasing the newest phone or they are chasing the newest technology or they are chasing updates in clothing or they are wanting to extend the house or they are wanting to purchase a bigger home. And I think you had on the ultimate thing that all of us that are frugal. Sums us all up in one word .. content.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Perfect

[@danibryant9318]

Being Frugal to me is just a great conversation piece, I love to share what I paid or didn't pay for something, this really interests people, then just brag about what I did with it or how much I sold it for then I go on to brag about my $3,500 day at my garage sale, its all silly fun to me, the conversation is always light hearted and fun. I always get asked, have you ever got in a dumpster?

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

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[@cindiblazer8621]

I think we're middle of the road as well. For us its not being wasteful. Don't purchase for the sake of spending.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Agreed

[@allisonspeer649]

You look very nice in Navy with the scarf, very nice. About 90% of everything I own in my home or wear is thrifted, used, etc. Probably tools, lawnmowers, chainsaws, farm equipment are the only things we tend to buy brand new. Budgeting and being intentional with spending is the key. We are at the point in our lives where experiences are more important to us than things and that's what I try to spend my money on.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

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[@Nic-du6xe]

Being frugal for me is not buying into constant consumerism and leaving something for future generations behind instead, we are producing so many unwanted items and long-term from ecomic models, to environmental issues to constant debt chasing and devaluation of what you can buy for your buck,it is not sustainable. I got really frugal when i worked in wholesale fashion and saw the mark up of goods bought by 200 to 300%, none of this went back to the people who worked hard at producing it, very little went to business maintence, innovation or staff and i was no longer prepared to buy items at full price where not absolutely necessary because it did not reward all in the chain equally and sufficiently. Being frugal has given me the chance to have an overall better quality of life for me andmy family often during very challenging times and also to pass on things and advice to others. I love the aspect of sharing frugal people run not on one winner gets it all, but there is always enough to share from items, recipes, tips - it is a lovely community. ❤

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

So much goes to so few

[@Leelee...]

Frugality to us means finding the absolute lowest prices for just about everything

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

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[@pattyperkins5007]

You know, Jane and Mike when I was a little girl.Of course, I'm 71 years old.It was very godly to live.A frugal life are parents did, our grandparents Did. they grew gardens?We can't.I don't know where we lost it.When?What is your opinion of that?When did we lose that frugality was a good thing

[@pattyperkins5007]

I'm having trouble with this phone printing out my words correctly.I'm sorry

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

People chose convenience over hard work

[@Angela-zc9xv]

But aren't you saving for another car ,you gave a list of savings which included a new car the other day .

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

We will have to replace our second hand car at some stage. We never buy new. It makes economic sense to save the difference to trade in of 5K instead of driving it into the ground and needing 20K to pay for a second hand car totally if we drove ours until it was worthless.

[@shirleydetheridge3852]

Are ur children frugal? One of mine is and the other one isn't 😂

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

They live in the UK, they have to be.

[@christinerose9648]

@@FrugalQueeninFranceyou certainly have to be living here, prices are still going up so much, its horrible and soon the lack of produce will make them go up even more 😢

[@marty9011]

Living frugally for me means not participating in the rampant consumerism that surrounds us. I, like you, am happy to wear my clothes until they wear out. I never feel I must buy something new just because the seaon changes. Most of my furniture is second hand & that's fine. It is also true that contentment with what you have is important. Constantly yearning for things you can't afford is not helpful.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

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[@georgiawise8375]

Look around your surroundings use what you have.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Love that

[@janiceabraham3673]

I think as you get older, you realise half the stuff you bought was to impress others or to not feel left out. Just think what you could have spent the money on instead.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Totally agree

[@joanmancuso6978]

Stewardship of resources, including time!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Well said