What I Spent in a Week Vlog Style | Trying to Budget

[@VivaCohen]

It's crazy how when you start actually budgeting and following a budget you start to notice how much EVERYTHING costs. The creamer, the cup of coffee etc. And how much you're actually just paying for convenience.

[@dbalemon]

So freaking true.

[@gwenhunter8454]

Yes! Like, everything. I bought a juice the other day and was shocked at the price 😂, my brain said I could’ve brought from home 😂😂

[@becuteforme]

We need more Vlog style videos! You're addicting to watch. 😊

[@heatherp7836]

🙏🏻🙏🏻 Please oh please keep doing this! I finally found someone who is dealing with the same issues and is willing to talk about it. 🖤

[@SpicyBricy]

"Progress not perfection". You are making progress, so I call that a win!

[@OneBlessedBeyondMeasureFamily]

In watching your videos I have had a misconception about you. There is the side of you that thinks that you need to look a certain way (and I totally get that), but there is also a side of you that likes to go hiking and worked at an animal shelter. I have watched every single one of your videos and you’re a lot deeper as a person that I gave you credit for as the beginning. ❤

[@ABooTubeProduction]

I love this comment.

[@cali_love5977]

I agree. I thought the same thing, I’m subscribing today!

[@wisdomontour8264]

Fully agree and that’s why I’m sticking around!

[@jenniferh3858]

Let’s add live in caretaker support. Not easy🙏

[@mechellemcbride]

Interesting comment. It really shows how we assume that if a person values their appearance, somehow there's no depth to them. I've been guilty of this too. But a few years ago, I realized that it's more of a personal problem than the problem or "issue" we project on others whose values may differ from our own. Love your comment!! 😊

[@alorah4831]

One thing is for sure, you can't please everyone. Try not to burden yourself with everyone's opinions... They're going to be there regardless. I think remaining to be your authentic self is the most important thing!! Why pretend that you've got it all figured out🤷🏾‍♀️ Your journey is very relatable, and achieving financial freedom/ literacy is a muscle that has to be grown. Thanks for having the courage to share!!

[@dbalemon]

Thank you, so, so much 💛

[@adrienbutler7933]

Don’t feel like you have to justify your spending to the public. You’re making changes and doing your best, it’s YOUR money. Thank you for sharing, it’s really helpful. Also one thing that helps me when I want to make changes but I’m resistant is I call it an experiment that way it doesn’t feel permanent and I feel less resistant to trying. Eg, this week I’m going to experiment with a different grocery store and see the prices and try the products. If I don’t like it, I’ll go back to whole foods.

[@GrifFungin]

She’s making this public so that the public holds her accountable. Go back and watch her previous videos where she says as much.

[@sbg1911]

​@@GrifFunginYes we get it but we have to live in reality as well

[@jenniferh3858]

Experiment….That’s brilliant!

[@lilwarrioraleena]

Love this format! Thank you for your honesty. Us viewers are not perfect ourselves.

[@scwendy6302]

I loved the style of this video! And it is incredibly helpful watching someone “talk” through the process in real time. I think you have made such great strides with awareness of money/spending and psychology and how the two are interwoven. And I find it helpful in my own walk to be more aware😊

[@erinthompson627]

Just pausing a moment to say I 100 percent agree with you about the food prep. I had a weight watchers leader like 20 years ago say that if you’re going to buy a bag of apples and watch it rot on the counter, then buy the apple slices that you’ll actually eat. That always stuck with me for some reason! Sometimes it’s worth it to make our lives a little easier!

[@BRBRidingMyHorse]

Getting financially healthy will open up your entire world. My gift to myself for paying off my student loans was to start riding again (I did as a kid for a couple years) and now I own my own horse and can comfortably afford her expenses. (Plus two dogs and a cat.) ❤

[@lauravogt9380]

I love your videos! Thanks for your transparency. I am strict with budgeting and even if you’re kicking yourself for the coffee purchases, at least you’re aware of it and taking ownership ❤

[@dbalemon]

Thank you 😊💛

[@savannahannalay7296]

Can you do a video sharing how you feel about these vulnerable moments in life and how your new/old friends have been treating you? I am sure there were times you were trying to buy and wear all the expensive things to impress your friends and partner's friends. Since you started the channel and they know behind the scenes, how have they treated you? Thanks

[@Kelly_Explores]

You inspire me to be more vulnerable in my own videos. Thank you for everything you share 💖

[@kimberlykidman20]

Would love to see what brands you use… for tanner and such. Always open to a better brand. Don’t let the haters get you down. ❤

[@embodiedsinger436]

I hope you will consider this a supportive call-in and not a call-out but you are spending at least 25% more if not closer to 50% more by going to Whole Foods, especially if you have Trader Joe’s as an option. If you’re willing to go to multiple stores, maybe you can find a happy medium of buying the things you *have* to buy at WF and other equivalent things elsewhere? 💗 (And I feel you on hating food prep/cooking. I can’t believe people find it relaxing!!)

[@dbalemon]

Love this comment. You’re so right. After I edited this video I decided to go to Trader Joe’s and it was a massive difference. I’m going to avoid While Foods in the future if I can help it

[@Kevin.Grindel]

Trader Joe’s is my go to. I have my staples and it’s so much cheaper for me then going to a regular store because there are less options at TJ’s you will find your grove.

[@suemcevoy5510]

I love coffee out also, but, have you thought about taking a bunch of ice in a Yeti (reusable drink container) from home and buy a small hot coffee for $1.95? Just a thought.

[@kareng2184]

Enjoyed the vlog style format. About the coffee - it's about balance (and happiness too!) - and you are doing it! You are buying coffee and creamer to have at work and buy less out. So when you are out and buying some coffee here and there, enjoy it!

[@ambernelson6124]

I appreciate how real you are about everything. You're right that it makes more sense to buy things you will actually eat

[@kimberlykidman20]

You can bake that whole head of cauliflower you don’t have to cut it up. Just Wash put on a pan Pan… oven preheat 400 … season it and a little oil … bake 35-45ish Loving the videos and loving that your real don’t let the haters get you down.

[@sierra9713]

Shopping between 6-7am is peak adulting, I swear lol

[@shecawgo]

Im so glad I discovered your channel! Fast forward to when you have 1M subs and I’ll say “I remember watching when she just started!” 😊Love your personality, honesty, humor.. Get the coffees! They bring you so much joy and are relatively small purchases in the grand scheme of things.. it’s a treat to yourself for stopping shopping/RTR😊

[@DiamondOkoh]

One of your best videos yet. I love it so much. I am tracking my expenses while watching this video… have some things to change as well.

[@LuxuryandASMR]

Coffee is a small expense to make you happy. You work hard and make good money. It could be sooooo much worse!!! I love coffee out, too. 😊

[@awb19892]

It is, but the fact that she is stressing out over $3.48 coffee, or a $10 item at the grocery store is indicative of missing the big picture items. She mentioned starting to following Ramit in a different video, and he would point out that he doesn't care for tracking every little expense, or fancy budgeting apps, but instead to focus on the big-picture questions. She talks about "trying" to do better with various things, but repeatedly justifies why she continues to make certain choices. Zooming out and coming up with systems that work would help a lot. She has a *really* complicated financial system that probably isn't helping her.

[@catseyes8377]

I really liked this day in your life budget style vlog

[@dbaker8]

I am loving these vlog style videos....and what a beautiful location you are currently living in...the perfect place to just breathe it all in and just enjoy the moment! So sorry you are feeling so crappy during this vlog, you are obviously a little run down, maybe mentally and emotionally as well as physically so just pace yourself and remember this, just like anything else, is about the journey and not the destination and you are making such good progress 👏. I also want to say how much I love your love of animals because I am such an animal lover too, and your face really lights up when you talk about them and living on a farm, so use that vision as your goal every time you are tempted to spend x

[@dbalemon]

Yes I keep trying to remind myself to enjoy the process. Thank you for the reminder 💛

[@vanessayakubu7831]

Love the vlog style video! Hoping you make more like these 😊

[@lfgnelkwlgnl4823]

I love these sorts of videos. Your channel gives me an insight into a whole other way of thinking.

[@annabelleclemay]

I really like your grounded and resourceful personality! Your videos relax and entertain me. Thank you for that! Please keep posting! You’re great 🥰

[@TraceyBergum]

Loved this video today : ) Did you know most libraries have an online webpage that you can make an account and pick out your books they will get them ready for pick up and notify you when they are ready and if you are wanting a book and it's not available a lot of times if you let them know they will buy it to have available for you and others or get a transfer from another library in their network, they usually also have books you can get through a reading app but I prefer the physical book so I have never done that. I love the library; it has saved me 100s of $$$$

[@kathbrandon8023]

Excellent suggestion! I checked out 82 books last year without spending a cent.

[@chelseawhaling1205]

You can even borrow books from the library digitally now! Don’t even have to leave your house! It goes to my kindle app and disappears from the app once my time is up.

[@belemnona]

Yes. Libraries have def steped up their game. Even here in the Balkans 🎉

[@DogMomStephanie]

I’m loving this video format! And, yes, animals are way better than humans. ❤

[@mirandaclark80]

You’re doing amazing and you’ve come so far!

[@vhm2002]

I look forward to your videos every Saturday. Keep up the good work!

[@c1111]

I work at a dry cleaners. Some of our customers easily spend $200-500 a month on dry cleaning and laundry service. That’s like a car payment. Wool, cashmere and silk need to be dry cleaned. Everything else just buy a steamer and do it yourself.

[@primpgirlc7306]

Pro Oily Girl Tip. Coffee shop napkins make THE best oil absorption sheets ever! Grab a mitt full the next time - we all have paid plenty for the privilege of lots of extra napkins for the cost of the coffee. Really enjoying your videos. You got me at the animal lover part. Fellow Mass girl (originally from Toronto) and I understand the struggles of high cost of living here. Keep up the good work! 😊❤

[@belemnona]

Jep. Napkins or just printer paper when at work. Strong paper towels in public also. Just blot gently. Hi from another oily 🤣

[@Walking_w_Jesus]

As a fellow person who also started this journey just 3 months ago, I would recommend really planning once a week what you will need for the week, like your groseries, catstuff etc etc, go trough what you see will go out and try to go shop onve a week everything you will need for that week. It has been a gamechanger for me now, I save so much money planning my food and what else will go out and I go shop everything on Sundays. My groseriesbudget is 50€/week now for me and my 2 kids, 2 cats and a dog. A tip for the shirts, after you washed them at home,hang them up in the shower and shower them all wet and let them hang there to dry ~ they will be wrinklefree 🙌 And the food that are in other stoors than wholefoods are same food, just alot cheaper 🙏🤗

[@annipet]

Depending on what you are doing with the veggies: we are buying it at Costco in big batches. Like frozen mixed vegetables or big bags of pre-cutted veggies. ☺

[@emmysikorski44]

You are brave to put your vulnerability and struggles out there and I think your authenticity is resonating with a lot of people. Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@theorochannel6247]

I like your video's, I definitely relate to overspending. Thank u!❤

[@wwofCecania]

I have enjoyed every video. Keep being you!

[@tamib64]

Fascinating following your budget journey. Thanks for sharing! I think a budget includes everything, like meds, botox and all spent, otherwise you don't get a clear picture. Generic Lexa Pro is about $30 a month, trader joes has less expensive food and they carry a lot of easy to make meals. I gotta say, my budget looks completely different. My shampoo is $1.25 and is my conditioner, I have five items of makeup, never had botox, use generic prescriptions, price shop dog food. I do order groceries online and pick them up so I don't have to go into the store. I stopped using the dry cleaners. I do all my own nails, brows etc.

[@ruthlewisfitness]

I love your videos! You seem like someone I would hang out with in real life xoxox

[@dbalemon]

Thanks so much 💛

[@beaniemac]

That whole foods stuff could easily be had at Aldi for a fraction of the price. I exclusively shop at Aldi, Costco and Sam's

[@SallyPatrick-bb1ku]

Thank you for sharing your journey! It is so inspiring! You should be very proud of yourself! It is so hard to put yourself in such a vulnerable position and I so admire you for that!❤

[@t.anderson6069]

I love your honesty and think you are amazing!!!

[@Jess-bu7ji]

Love this type of vid! Enjoying your content so much ❤ tysm

[@lianna1869]

That Nantucket coffee... ELEVEN DOLLARS 😱

[@kareng2184]

Cost of living is higher on Nantucket. Products have to be shipped over from the mainland.

[@beccaparsons2924]

that's the best creamer!! love the creme brulee flavor

[@Alphaxx7673]

Make your own big mason jar of cold brew coffee! It's super easy and delicious. Color your own hair its natural color...constant highlights are expensive. A library card is so much more than books. Movies, musuem passes or kinds of free reduced classes. God gave us animals to improve our lives. He made humans in His likeness 😊

[@babydollkincaid4584]

Yes!☺

[@svm4367]

This was a super nice and refreshing video to watch! Love it. I also rly liked the part about your job and that you where flying the drone, so cool. Girl I feel you, about the coffee and the grocery shopping. Hey, budgeting is a process, so one day at the time, one step at the time, we can all see that you are making progress and that you are HONEST about your daily habits. Some ppl will speak shit, pls ignore them and don't justify yourself, cause you are doing the one thing most youtubers don't do nowadays, and that's being transparent and true to yourself. Thank you for the vulnerability and for showing you real day to day life. People come on, let's appreciate the honesty

[@hollienicole1131]

I can’t get off the paying for coffee train either! It just brings me so much joy!

[@sassyworm]

Loved this style of video! I like your approach of not going scorched earth and cutting anything and everything out of your life to get out of debt and rebuild savings. However, just some unsolicited advice, I feel like you can easily make small changes like not shopping at wholefoods to get your everyday groceries that will not affect your quality of life at all and will absolutely save you money. Using wholefoods as a specialty store to get a couple things you can't get at a regular grocery store makes sense to me. But walmart, kroger, meijer, aldi, whatever you have nearby will have everything you need at a much cheaper cost. I go to aldi for the bulk of my groceries and spend well under $100 a week for 2 people. Just some food for thought! Disregard if you don't care and are happy with your grocery bill as is :)

[@jesschas5003]

I try to purchase my staples when they’re on sale and stock up til next sale. You’re doing a fab job!

[@mangojuice08]

I am always surprised by people's weekly spending because $700+ is what I would spend in a month.

[@chantalszemenyei1682]

700 a month is a whole lot for a lot of people, I think

[@babydollkincaid4584]

So would I

[@Courtmp]

I feel like we have a similar mindset in regard to spending. We TRY to stay in budget and have been doing better the last few months, but things just keep popping up that we 'need' to buy. Next thing I know, there goes $800! I have made our budget much more realistic the last few months, so that has helped some. I love the content you put out; thank you for your transparency!

[@hhon8938]

Really love your vids. This is very realistic and transparent. It’s funny how if we don’t track what we spend how much goes out for living life!! And why in tarnation is cold medicine so expensive?! Cheers to the weekend!

[@hba5476]

I really enjoy your videos, so please keep posting. I recently switched to drugstore shampoo and conditioner (Dove). I pay about $7 in total for shampoo and conditioner, and my hair has never looked better :D

[@effiepatricia3610]

I LOVE the scene in the library ❤❤❤. I'm from Germany and here lots of people from all background buy their groceries at Aldi. Prices are low and quality is good. Maybe that is an option in your neighborhood as well.

[@iuliiaandrushchenko4374]

Keep going! You are doing amazing content. Appreciate your honesty. I hope your story will help people who has the same values!

[@DaltonsFriendswood]

Girl you can make your own guac on demand. You can do it for sure. Mash up an avocado. Put in some garlic powder, salt, pepper, maybe onion powder. It’s just as good.

[@dbalemon]

I might do that. Any tips on preventing it from browning so quickly?

[@TraceyBergum]

Add some Tajin too : )

[@genachattin]

@@dbalemon lemon juice, but it'll still brown quicker than you'd like. I make very small batches at a time, and I don't buy the avocado until it's go time

[@DaltonsFriendswood]

@@dbalemon I would probably make it fresh each time. I think lemon juice helps, but even if the outer layer browns it isn’t going bad or anything and if you just mix it up it’s as good as new. You can add tomatoes or onions or whatever you like but even the basics I had above will be plenty yummy. 💙

[@bella4135]

@@dbalemonif I have leftover guacamole, I put it in a bowl and put Saran Wrap literally on top so there is no air underneath (if that makes sense). It keeps it from browning. My recipe is mashing up an avocado, add salt to taste and a tablespoon of salsa-so good! Plus Trader Joe’s sells tiny avocados which are perfect for one person

[@alarud]

What do you think about tipping culture in US? Isn't it too much sometimes?

[@lifewithklc]

Just remember a LOT of the mean comments are bots, trolls, or rage baiting.

[@a1stbornunicorn]

I've been a subscriber since your first video. I think everything you're showing is very brave- to open youself to criticism. I can relate to to you in that I used to work in the wine industry, which was a looks-based industry. I understand your behaviors surrounding consumption, beauty, clothes, and how it relates to business and your persona. I am in a different place now and I could elaborate but I want to address something specific that I haven't seen other comments on in this video. In regards to your body dismorphia- the fake tan. It isn't a particularly popular look these days and it's costing not only money but time to keep it up. Go pale- it is naturally how you look and you will look younger if that is your objective. Winter is coming anyway, why try to look unseasonably tan? I say this with the best of intentions from a pale 39yo perspective.

[@katymcwhirter]

I haven’t watched your other videos yet, but you came across my algorithm and you’re doing great! I subscribed and am excited to watch your older videos!

[@chelseaf.9981]

Thank you for sharing such an honest video. I’m on my own finance journey and it helps to know I’m not alone out there. Keep it up!

[@TheCaitling]

I am the same with cooking alot of the time. I have a fantasy self who loves to cook and once in a great while there is something specific I do want to make. But a 20 minute prep takes me 3-5 business days and I often wind up buying stuff I don't use or stuff that goes bad. Sometimes I get the whole cauliflower and I chop it up and season it and roast it, but last week I got parmesan peppercorn frozen cauliflower and just roasted that and I heated up pasta meat (ground beef that I seasoned, cooked, and froze in 8 oz servings) and it made a great meal. I also don't have a dishwasher, so that's another obstacle. Just gotta do what works and get what you will actually use and eat! Also, don't worry about the coffees! They are small beans. Enjoy them and focus on the big wins!

[@jessicalise4083]

Totally agree with you about the cold medicine! The liquids DO work better 😂 Trying really hard to get on-board with you with spending 😅please keep the videos coming please 🙏🏻

[@hermonorossco7988]

Menthol Afrin and 800 mg of ibuprofen. It clears your head and ears completely and the ibuprofen takes care of the pain and fever. It works better that any cold medicine out there.

[@annoravetz5188]

I feel you when you say you are averse to food prep. I was required by my mother growing up, to make the salad for everyone. That involved ripping the lettuce, chopping the onions, cabbage, carrots, celery-for 10 people. When I was married, 14 years, I never made another salad. At the divorce, I tried the “salad bar” at the store- way, way too expensive! By the pound! Then the kids and I went to Ruby Tuesdays, Outback, California Pizza Kitchen and all of the other restaurants with good salads. That only lead to maxed out credit cards. It’s a well known fact that too much reliance on restaurants supplying your food is not financially wise. I began chopping OUR OWN salads. My daughter even bought me a Santoku knife 🔪 for Christmas one year. 😊

[@EmsFitVenture]

Whole Foods is way more expensive than any other normal grocery store. I think they can be affordable if you shop sales and have Prime though. I’ve noticed they seem to have an overall mark up on brands you can even purchase elsewhere like the Pretzel Crisps at Target were $2-3 cheaper. I think that you could cut 1/3 off if you wanted to shop at another store even buying the convenience items you mentioned.

[@babydollkincaid4584]

Yep!

[@oclove77]

Id love to see your self tan routine!

[@tracyaf6084]

Team Trader Joe’s here 😂I can’t deal with the prices at Whole Foods and honestly, it’s too large and I find there are too many options. It gets overwhelming to me. Our TJs is smaller but has everything I need and a lot of decently healthy prepared meals too.

[@lo.p4089]

The car parking tickets we stick inside our car windows in the UK make great oil absorbing sheets! I also have oily skin. I use them. Also the back of some shopping receipts absorb oil really well 😅 Also, dry clean items can often be put on a Wool Wash or Hand Wash cycle.

[@thec313]

2:42 get the cold brews from the grocery store. Starbucks tastes exactly the same from the store as it does from the shop

[@thec313]

30:39 haha just got to this part. We do the same combo

[@christinaroche4322]

Loved the life blog style of this video 🥰 please do more of those 😊

[@ginaharold6250]

Buying packaged food because you know you will use it rather than buying something to prep and throwing it away is throwing away money. Do what makes sense for you. You are doing great cutting back.

[@lizg3125]

Well said! Know thyself!

[@kerrybernard6865]

One day at a time and it’s obvious you are making progress. Keep up your great work. Have you ever googled “dupes” for your shampoo and conditioner? It’s definitely possible there’s a less expensive option with identical ingredients. Would you feel satisfied if you saved a plastic container(washed of course ) from Duncan and made an iced coffee at work to take in the car????

[@wendytart9640]

Congratulations 🎉 on the progress you have made so far. I love your videos and how real you are about everything. I to have a spending problem and I am in my late 50s and the struggle is real. I have a lot of work to do on myself but Rome wasn’t built in a day and we are only human. Take one day at a time because we didn’t get where we are in a day either. 🙏and love ❤️ from NC

[@clementecavezza7180]

Can I ask you why you rely on protein powder/bars? Is it more of time related preference or just nutrition related? Actually if you just eat regular food in the right amounts you don't need those products. Anyway I admire your courage to step up for yourself and document your journey ✌🏼

[@wendys528]

She mentioned in another video that she had a long commute including ferry and she uses them to have a high density food on hand and keep the weight of what she is carrying (food-wise) down.

[@clementecavezza7180]

I'd probably rather carrying more weight than spend all this money on that stuff I guess 😅

[@mspro9032]

You are so relatable and i love it ! Keep it up

[@claudiasperlhofer9936]

Loved the vlog-style! ❤️

[@janet_ra]

Loved this!! So interesting! 😊👌🏼

[@Marilyn236]

Don't feel so guilty over coffee, coffee is not your problem, increase the coffee budget and enjoy. Cut something else instead, start cutting your own vegetables and there you go 😊 Love your channel btw.

[@HelloWorld-hb7yt]

she pays $650 for Botox.

[@peterwstacey]

Agreed, you need to have treats every so often. Cutting back on coffee is a meme at this point in the personal finance space, as it is widely applicable but doesn't actually save that much. You'd be much better off listing expenses from highest to lowest, and seeing what you can save near the top of that list. Your income is high enough to not stress about an occasional coffee 👍

[@peterwstacey]

PS it's also very interesting watching this from another country, as some prices shown here are crazy high, and some are items that no-one here even thinks to get. Crazy how much cultural influences pushes people into buying stuff.

[@helenacakebunni]

love this

[@kevinm4069]

So with you on the food prep thing. If it's not simple, I won't do it. Keep it simple and I actually eat the food.

[@Katmom40]

I loved this! 💛

[@jnada101]

loved this! please do more

[@starjacky01]

Thank you for sharing so honestly! It's so helpful, you're doing great :) Jacquie

[@callmecoops1722]

Loved this style video. Looks so pretty where you live. For the big purchases, like shampoo and conditioner, tan - could you budget monthly for them? Then it won’t feel like such a shock.

[@kimbo62]

I have the same problem....I failed to reduce my coffee habit in August 😮I just love going to get coffee ☕️ 🙃 😊

[@janaesvagera1668]

I so hate food prep too!!!! so relatable!😍

[@Rude_Tsunami]

You should try a no spend week. It's great for paying off debt and will help you realize what is a want and what is a need. Keep trying you'll get it.

[@dm96177]

My husband and I spend about $75/week MAX on groceries a week at TJs. We eat super healthy and that’s including a bottle of wine!

[@HelloWorld-hb7yt]

rice and beans?

[@Kevin.Grindel]

I feed a family of 5 (meat at every meal) for $250 a week in San Diego at TJ’s it is really affordable

[@dm96177]

@@HelloWorld-hb7yt definitely not. Lean proteins, veggies, and healthy carbs. Coffee, a couple healthy snacks, and maybe a few treats. We don’t eat extravagant foods at home like expensive steaks or seafood.

[@Walking_w_Jesus]

Me and my kids eat for 50€/week

[@TrappedQue]

You are doing great, don’t worry about other people’s negative comments. I ordered majority of my skincare products from Korean websites. They always drop in free absorption sheets in every order. I have a lot that I don’t use. I would be happy to send you some.

[@kathyhoutami]

keep doing what you are doing. Though I am not at where you financially - through and through stingy, but I love your videos, as I do still fall into some the traps you fall into. And having you talking about it, makes me thought "oh yeah, I occasionally do that too. better stop."

[@jeleon28]

I love your videos you are so honest and real ! please keep making this videos your information is very inspiring !! by the way im the same if I have to cut my veggies I won't eat them lol

[@dbalemon]

Thanks so much! And so glad to know I’m not alone on the vegetable :)

[@cali_love5977]

I love the balance between enjoying nice things, but staying on a budget. I’m subscribing today, I really enjoyed the VLOG. I was in marketing too, I miss those days of Google ad words!

[@jenniferh3858]

@@cali_love5977 Yes that’s how I like to live. I love to save and buy all thrifted clothing. Then I always ask for small jewelry gifts from my husband for Christmas and my birthday😆 Sure does elevate a thrifted dress😉

[@victoriastewart7116]

Don't feel at all guilty about whole foods. their produce and meat counter are spot on!

[@scamphound1892]

I buy pre-chopped stuff too! Too much work. Get the little containers or mashed avocado and mix it with salsa. Nice alt to guac and cheaper.

[@グリュッツナーアンネ]

When I'm sick and I can't do a workout, I do yoga to keep my body moving in a gentle way and not get out of my routine :)

[@balzoemg8415]

I’ve been wanting to move to Cape Cod! Wish I could find an affordable place there. Everything’s so darn expensive!