Would I Ever Quit YouTube and Move?

[@tamimercer476]

Family of 8 here in California. Can relate to the “we’ve always been frugal , my kids don’t know any different” my oldest just moved out with her new hubby and on day 3 in their new house she called me and was just sputtering and she said….. “ tell him!!!!!” He could not understand why she was upset that he paid $12.00 for a pound of cut fruit and 6.99 for premade (fresh) pico de gallo for their meal preps. He had seen her list of ingredients and the store she said to go to (she was putting the closets together so he went to the store). They make a very good living between the two of them and he is used to just paying for whatever whenever. They moved to an inexpensive apartment but safe, do they can save to buy a house before they turn 30… in two years. They have a decent amount saved and she is used to living frugal. He is not so much. I laughed and told him to come have dinner with me tommorrow night. I told her to send me a picture of the receipt. I bought the same items and spent 30 min prepping the fruit and veg. It was $6.00 and it tasted better. I think we have brought him over from the dark side😂😂😂😂 Told him he could just pay me the difference as the financial consultant. ❤😂

[@Midwestmomvolunteer365]

I love this !

[@shannonbrice8012]

We have always been frugal so my kids know how to shop. Daughter was in her first serious relationship and they had 80 dollars to buy groceries. She called me in tears he wouldn't listen to her when he was putting 12 dollar bacon in the cart (that is what his mom always bought). I told her don't argue with him about it and wait until he gets to the till and has to decide what will go back. It was over 300 dollars worth of groceries and he had to make hard decisions while under pressure. She told him after the fact they could have got all the same things if they would have just looked for cheaper items like the 3 dollar bacon etc.

[@Sk8rToon]

That sounds like the first fight of my parents’ marriage. My mom grew up pretty poor (couldn’t add butter to noodles, etc) & lived on her own as an adult so she was very frugal. My dad on the other hand lived with his parents rent free until he got married & was used to having expendable income & a minimum of $100 pocket change for random fun stuff. Their 1st trip to the grocery store did not go well so I’m told.

[@betterlivingonabudget]

That's awesome, love that you raised your daughter right, and now get to influence your SIL on her behalf! ♥

[@tamimercer476]

@@shannonbrice8012 yes!!! My daughter’s hubby was so shocked that he could save so much money! About 3 days later she sent him to my house to go shopping for groceries😂😂😂 I have a well stocked pantry. She also had given him a note with items to buy if I did not have it. She pinned a note on his shirt (like a kindergarten kiddo 💝😂) it said. “Have mercy and go with him, he only has 40 and no atm or credit cards. He has to make it work. “ He has a very good sense of humor, and we went off to the discount grocery store and dollar tree. He had enough money to get everything and had about 5 left. The rule is that the leftover money will go into a piggy bank and they will use it for spending money on our family vacation next May. ( they can put any amount in they want as additional savings)

[@LizWatts-o1o]

I always watch your channel but never comment, just enjoy! I do wish this hadn’t been click bait because you’re so good you don’t need it!

[@FrugalFitMom]

Thanks for watching, and I did address all the topics in the video :)

[@anonanon1982]

I agree! “Would I Ever Quit KZbin and Move?” would have been better.

[@FrugalFitMom]

@@anonanon1982 That's actually an awesome idea! After 8 years of doing KZbin I'm so tired of coming up with titles!

[@ladygreen351]

Thank you so much for speaking so candidly about the challenges of being a mom/parent, even after willingly if not happily choosing to be home full-time. I’m in a good place now, but it was a matter of months vs years ago that I felt like a broken failure getting it wrong and screwing everything up. Permission to get a snack and take a nap. It doesn’t fix everything, but it helps shine some light on dark places. To know you’re really not doing anything wrong, you’re just being forged in the fire is so helpful to hear. Becoming a real (velveteen) bunny hurts sometimes (sometimes a lot), but it doesn’t mean you’re on the wrong path.

[@CCS1780]

I was surprised to hear you receive online negativity. Your channel is so helpful, so authentic and it’s clear all you want to do is help people. Keep going - you are doing a great job and a great service to the community.

[@momlifewmary]

I got my entire family into hiking when I was a senior in high school. I was dealing with a lot of bullying and getting out into nature was my escape. I even got some family friends to get into hiking and we all still do to this day! It’s hard not to fall in love with the beautiful scenery, you just have to get out there and do it❤

[@earldouglas3631]

I also saw you on the news on MSNBC. I was napping and the tv was on it the background. I recognized your voice....you have really made it now.

[@AshleyHohstadt]

I couldnt forget you for a longtime. Youve taught me so much about meal prep, saving money on groceries, and saving money in general. This channel has helped me grow into this stage of my life. I love your honesty and generally think that youre a funny person.

[@dswatik]

Thanks Christine .. I find your videos to be very inspiring. we've always struggled with expenses not because I don't make enough (although at times my wife may say otherwise) but we simply don't manage it right. After watching your videos and realizing the amount of money we would spend crazy amounts of money each month just eating out or door dashing it because I get lazy and don't cook. I'm finally on a mission to start getting things in order and cooking at home more. Thanks again for your inspiration.

[@jessicacarpentier4124]

I am listening to this as I work. I totally teared up when you said being a mom has broken you and reshaped you... I felt that!

[@juliepurdum1373]

Same!

[@J3nn3mac]

Motherhood has broken and reshaped me too! It is hard and comes with worry and tears, especially in the teenage years, but now we are good friends with our grown kids and they come to us for mentoring when they want it

[@ambervaldivieso2251]

Girl don’t click bait us like that!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@TeresaS-q7x]

they all do it, weird

[@ILoveFountainPensCdn]

MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY!!!

[@grindychum]

This is the 2nd time this yr. Not a fan

[@LoriKlassen]

came here to say this.

[@travisstorey3673]

She has sold out so hard

[@kristinatenpas8594]

Thank you for all that you do! You are such an inspiration and encouragement!

[@FrugalFitMom]

Thank you so much!

[@dougandlisabeck5774]

1) great video style 2) love the parenting honesty 3) those are my favorite shows too!!

[@doreenmaxwell7370]

I found you about 6 months ago, and I'm so enjoying your videos. If you stopped making them, I would miss you for a long time!! I'm grateful for your help saving on groceries. So far so good!

[@Urban-Mooose_Mom]

Because of how frugal my parents were, I seriously didn’t know that you could eat out on road trips. I didn’t have my first meal out (on a road trip)until I had been married for two years. He always looked at me funny when I was planning for room for the cooler. Also, my parents did a great job.

[@baileyjo1996]

Omg please never stop posting! I love your content and I’ve followed you for years! Your videos are so comforting and really help inspire me :) thank you for being you!!❤

[@sameoldsteph]

Thank you for always showing up with relentless positivity! It makes the internet a little brighter!

[@suel.9151]

Thanks! I appreciate your openness and honesty

[@patriciabellah9392]

Christine I love that you and your family helps eachother learn new things instead of just leaving the ones that don't know things behind.

[@loririley8184]

Christine I enjoy your channel so much on any subject. Your family is precious! Blessings to you always!!! ❤

[@sarahgrumbine4327]

Yay I was so excited to see you answer my question. Honestly girl, I don’t know how you have any haters. These people are just bitter sitting at home. They have no life but they try to make other people as miserable as they are. You keep putting out amazing videos like you do. I’m guessing that those people at home don’t have as many people following them and listening to their advice as you do. And no, none of us would forget about you after a year or even five. 💜

[@rachael2323]

Thank you for your candidness, you are a breath of fresh air and I’ve learned so much!

[@NicolaLinley]

Oh my goodness - could never forget you - still watch some of your first videos ❤ love the mountain biking content - keep it up 🎉

[@melissawright4040]

Thank you for posting! I would miss you if you stop posting. I started watching your channel two or 3 months before my mom passed away in January 2021 and watching your channel helped.

[@kellygreen8255]

Girl! I’m a sixty something LAZY Chick…and YET!!!….. I wish you lived next door! I think we would be fast friends! You’re a doll, and I just think you’re the BEST! YOUR PASSION FOR LIFE IS INFECTIOUS. Thank you.

[@JeanieBooher]

I’ve been watching you for more than a year now. Thanks for letting us ‘get to know you’! Loved this video!

[@J3nn3mac]

We've also got married young, at 18 and 21 frugal has always been a way of life. Our kids are now 18 and 21, and it is fun to see them adapting the frugal practices they grew up with into their own lives, making priorities, and saving towards goals. We also have always done adventure camping/mountain biking trips, and though there were the tween years when it wasn't their favorite, now they are going on their own camping adventures.

[@lexizager3547]

Christine I promise you a year later none of us would forget you. At the least I would not forget you. Honestly, I watch your videos and just get so much comfort. Both my parents passed away when I was young and even though I don’t think you are that much older than me, I just get such comfort from your videos and makes me feel like I have KZbin mom/ friend 🩷. You revolutionized the way I learned how to grocery shop and deal with that element my life. At the end of the day, do what you need for your family and you, but know we all think the world of you and thank you for sharing your family with us

[@charlenecastaldo3602]

You're the best Christine! Thank you. ❤ One thing I was thinking about-We seldom go out to eat until it's a special day, but often the lunch menu is the same only less expensive and lots of times the leftovers make another meal.

[@FrugalFitMom]

So true!

[@kayteebeelle]

Just chiming in, I love both of your channels and your husband's too. They each have their purpose- cooking while I'm thinking of cooking and your adventure/exercise channels when I'm on the treadmill looking for a reason not to give up or die. I live in one of your former locales where it's insufferable most of the year temp wise, so watching you and Dave scale mountain bike trails and/or hikes is every bit as motivating as also coming up with meal plans- each serve a purpose. Please keep it all up, as it's much appreciated. Same for Dave's channel. Y'all are just motivating all around. 💚

[@Christine-zk6hk]

Hi Christine, I so enjoy watching your videos even though my life is completely different than yours. I am 72, single, no kids, live in a suburban area in a very expensive state. I love your energy and I love hearing about your kids and all the things you do with your kids, which I just think is one of the greatest gift you can give your children is to spend time with them. you uplift my day, so thanks for the wonderful videos and I'm gonna go check out your other channel.

[@michellecurrie5553]

I love watching your videos and I’m still working a cutting my grocery budget. Also ready miss your budget podcast. Can’t wait till they come back.

[@dianasimplifies]

I love her podcast! I couldn't wait for it to hit on Tuesdays!!!!❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@Mrrngglory3043]

Thanks for answering questions from people.

[@coral.walker]

Loved this

[@beehappy7897]

Thank you so much for admitting that sometimes you wanted to run. Me too. ❤️

[@lilannegirl03]

I agree...as much as we are on the same page re: saving, living frugally and debt free, that was the most personally relatable thing I think I've ever heard her say... I'm glad I'm not alone in having thought/felt that way before ❤️

[@litheanne1563]

Thank you for the update on Hailey. 😀

[@marlynlandia]

I will never forget about you! I look up your easy bread recipe pretty regularly (except during the AZ summer when i avoid running the oven) 😊

[@jojoonsrud4519]

Thank you for this video. I needed one like this.

[@melodylewis1354]

Love your enthusiasm and your channel ❤. Don’t go away 😂

[@davidneal6920]

‘A great nights sleep makes everything a little better’ - great advice

[@ninirossau2304]

I have never had as much money as I do now. I had a husband who earned well but was even better at using them. now I am divorced and working a minimum wage job (luckily I am danish so that means a living wage). I still watch how I am spending my money in the small things which means I can splurge on vacations and big purchases. I just replaced my old chest freezer with 3 drawer freezers. I dont smoke or drink, cant have all vices. I dont like takeout and eating out is for special occations like my son finishing his bacholor degree. enjoy the small pleasures. you can see a lot of places through youtube. you can even see movies. and before I got my laptop I used the computers at our library.

[@brieanabarrera7665]

good job!!!!❤ My favorite video thus far! so real and true! ❤ appreciate you!

[@rebekahwheeler5611]

This was a fun video! Really enjoy the Q&A vibe. Great topics and great advice. I would definitely miss you if you didn’t make videos for a year. Just sayin…

[@persimmonacres3728]

Everyone on here complaining about click bait😂. Shes been saying shes going to do a q&a. Give the girl a break! If thats the reason you arent watching anymore, thats ridiculous

[@huntergreene7306]

I wont stop watching due to click bait, but it gets tiring. Its almost like crying wolf and if something ever does happen or she actually has to quit- the viewers wont take her as seriously.

[@wendycash54]

YES! It was obvious to me that this was a question and answer video based on the title.

[@lisaphares2286]

@@huntergreene7306you need to stop jumping to emotional conclusions. You know about click bait so you just need to see what it’s about. All these people have lives and we need to appreciate that they want to share a part of it. And another way to emotionally regulate is to stop watching so much of others’ lives and make your own life more interesting to you.

[@nancyfarkas3592]

Did you NOT read the TITLE? Its clear she is NOT moving

[@rebekahphillips2334]

Thank you for saying that about the hard parenting season. ❤

[@teresanorris4769]

My husband coaches both the local teams for the New Mexico and Texas league for NICA. It is a huge commitment. We live close to New Mexico.

[@FrugalFitMom]

Yes, it is an enormous commitment!!

[@kelliconlan8133]

The end of the video about motherhood is spot on!!! And the nap/good night sleep definitely can help for sure!!!

[@christinecannon7758]

Thanks for sharing

[@tcoladonato]

Are you LDS? I pop in and out of your videos, so if you’ve mentioned that I didn’t see it. If so, I should have known. You are wholesome, nurturing, motherly and very grateful with such an emphasis on family. 🙏🏻

[@lyndsaymoehrman]

Thank you for acknowledging the ‘Get in the car and leave’ feelings with parenting. I love being a mom, and love my life…but this teenage/young adult has pushed me to the edge recently. Two days ago I hit the get in the car and leave, with no set plans to come back. At least you have a destination in mind. I did not. Mexico sounds nice. I told my husband he could come and bring the dog. Haha. I told him I either needed to leave, get therapy or eat tacos. We had tacos for lunch, and I took a nap, and I called a friend and cried. I also ended up getting sick later that day. So that explained some things. 🤷🏼‍♀️😅🙃 I like the q and a format.

[@tammyhowington8396]

I’ve always been frugal also. I still am at 61. I don’t feel deprived because I don’t deprive myself if that makes sense. I just don’t have a lot of wants. When I was first married we didn’t make a lot of money. Coupons were a blessing!!! Also, the best deal was bread 5 loaves for $1. We would use one for sandwiches and French toast, etc. I would make croutons and bread crumbs with the rest. Way before those kinds of things were popular. Kudos you’re amazing!

[@tasberry4445]

I missed u on the news! Bummer. Stopped watching that about 4 yrs ago😂. Loved this video and was surprised with some of your answers. Loved the honesty! Big fan and can't wait to see the next one! ❤

[@FrugalFitMom]

Thanks so much!!

[@laurettaross8415]

I love my full time mom job!!! Thank you for the video. I started putting my oxygen mask on first a few years ago. We are all happier. If you put your physical and mental health first you will be a better mom and a better friend. ❤🎉

[@cassandrahilker2199]

I, too, struggle with consistency!! I am hoping to get better this next school year.

[@tamaracarlile7971]

You couldn't be forgotten.... you have made to much of a difference in my life ....x

[@bhopkins5737]

How could we ever forget you and your family? We love you!!

[@tannif7455]

Ha thought your headline is clever; it's questions people asked! I can relate to your lifestyle. I have 2 boys and we live very similar. Paid our house off within 9 years, no debts, we go camping, we do go overseas too but use airpoints for flights, we live below our means and save, agree teenagers are challenging at times and life is so busy with them but as you said everything is just for that short time and not forever. Keep up the great videos and love your lifestyle hacks and recipes.

[@suzie2080]

People are saying "Click Bait". I, on the other hand don't care because since it's a new video I would have clicked on it anyway. I love your personality, videos, advise, the whole package. I have a few channels I follow religiously and yours is one. When I saw you visit "She's In Her Apron", that was a good day. She's another one of my favorites. I would love to subscribe to your membership but I know I can't. There are some I'd love to sub to but have decided to support them with clicking the video, commenting often, watching the whole video, thumbs up and watching ads. I hope you still give those of us that aren't members great content. I always look forward to your videos and am amazed by your endurance.

[@jadegrows1267]

Hey Christine. Want you to know that there was a Japanese KZbinr I followed and they quit KZbin over 5yrs ago and I still will occasionally think about them and what they're doing. Please believe that what you're doing is important and you wouldn't be forgotten in a year. Your work matters ❤

[@nancykaufman1645]

Great job Christine!

[@FrugalFitMom]

Thank you!!

[@sarahconnor64]

Thank you for picking my question!!! Love your channel! I FINALLY got to try Grandma Sycamore's bread and Righteous Slice when we stopped in Rexburg on vacation recently ❤ Both are GREAT and Idaho is beautiful! ❤

[@sarahconnor64]

Oh and I used so much of your advice on our vacation, and it was super affordable and WAY fun!!!❤

[@jessr.9448]

We would never forget you if you quit KZbin, Christine!! You’re always in the back of my mind when I grocery shop. Any time I pick something up I have to say to myself before buying it “what would Christine do?” 😂

[@key6157]

Exactly. Another favorite KZbinr of mine quit posting in 2021. I still remember her lessons, and I hope she is doing well.

[@nancyfarkas3592]

She isn’t quitting. Calm down

[@jessr.9448]

@@nancyfarkas3592 I said IF Nance, you can calm down yourself 🙃

[@NaturalWifeyandMamaBear]

We wouldn’t forget ya friend! ❤

[@ladyskye3179]

Thank you. You are such a busy person. Keep on going. ❤️

[@JessicaBrunsen93]

Thank you for reminding us moms that sometimes we need to care for ourselves, rest and start over. I have 3 kids: 10,6, and 2, and sometimes the daily shower definitely gets forgotten 😅 now I know what I’m doing during nap time. Thank you! I’m also baking up some of your French bread today 🥖

[@CarolSmith-k1q]

Love the old photos! Reminds me of my young family!

[@barbaraberg4050]

I was so glad you spoke about your butterfly necklace. I have been admiring it and had wondered if it was a James Avery. I lived in Texas for several years and have several JA pieces, most of them are butterflies. I have a pendant that seems to be very similar to yours. They are so beautiful. One of the reasons I like them so much is because butterflies are a resurrection symbol, a sign of hope. I also appreciate your money saving tips. Thank you.

[@maureenelsey3581]

I was wondering where you got your various wedding bands? I know you mentioned them on a previous video but I couldn’t find it. Love your videos on frugal meal prep and grocery hauls. They have really helped me a lot.

[@FrugalFitMom]

They are just from Amazon! amzn.to/3Y9ZZya

[@denamccain6412]

Just found this and it’s wonderful! I’m commenting on the “house full of celiacs”. My 30 year old daughter called me day before yesterday to thank me for not allowing them to self identify as “Celiacs”. They were taught to think & say something like, “I have this (diagnosis) therefore I manage my diet.” Having to deal with something in life doesn’t make you that thing. You hear people often making their challenge their identity. I have to credit this perspective to an author I’ve forgotten. The book was too weird to buy but in the radio interview she pointed out that people adopt illnesses like evil pets which is an obviously unhealthy approach. Maybe this will help someone have a healthy attitude about a health issue.

[@rowddyone3570]

I’d love if u focus on grocery hauls and cooking meals with no seed oils and sugar. Since we paid our house off we really focus on healthy eating. We are at 50% saving rate here in the mid west one income 110K❤

[@margaretvillalpando7722]

FF MOM - "It doesn't matter how much money you make, it's how you manage the money that makes the difference" - THAT QUOTE IS A VERY IMPORTANT PIECE OF INFORMATION. Think about that very carefully because she is 100% correct!!!!

[@tigrlady2u]

I remembered that she had asked for questions for a q&a video, so I realized that the title was probably questions that she had gotten.

[@FrugalFitMom]

You are correct!

[@annerilouwrens4286]

💃💃💃 Whoohoo, you answered my question. Thank you! Felt like you were explaining why you stayed at home with the kids. This was not my intention. I was just curios. Wish I could have stayed at home with mine. LOVE your content. 💜

[@psymompa]

Great advice concerning what to do once out of debt. We are not guaranteed a minute of life, go take that vacation, start a hobby, etc. Treat Yo Self!

[@brendaspencer6691]

You always give such good advice! I love watching your videos.

[@alexanderschwarm7755]

Your videos melting my heart everytime

[@KJDogluv]

Don’t quit KZbin!

[@TammyGates-k9f]

Enjoying my cold Zero Ocean Spray while listening and loving your comments!!❤

[@amandastrine3243]

never comment, but always watch! No more click bait please!

[@Nithrade]

I'm honestly confused by that comment about eating a WHOLE avocado. Is there another way? I'm scratching my head here in Germany.

[@KCallaAK]

Christine, I enjoy you so much. Just letting you know that. You are a bright light and a goof.

[@gwenfrazier7027]

You make me happy!😊

[@andreahall6007]

Loving the family photos ❤❤

[@rosalindolson8688]

Same thing happened to me-an interview for the news. I felt so used after the interview. I thought they actually wanted to interview me but really they just just wanted 10-second snippets of answers to their questions for the story that they probably wrote 2 days prior. 😂

[@rachaelsupadventures]

Empty nester here! My oldest daughter is on her way to the hospital to have my 4th grandchild! My husband and I are debt free! We bought a livable fixer upper on land sight unseen in the Upper peninsula of Michigan for less than the cost of a new car for cash and are also mortgage free! We are both in our early 50's. He retired and I work part-time as a substitute teacher. We left the rat race and love our new frugal debt-free life.

[@snowbearty]

Great video. I couldn’t figure out your eyes and then realized it’s probably a ring light reflection. 😂

[@abigailmuser5871]

Loved spending my lunch break with you! Click batey title or not. You gotta get your views so I can see more content lol! Loved this!

[@danamccallister4888]

Love watching your videos. ❤

[@Saras_place]

Beautiful wedding photos ❤

[@FrugalFitMom]

Thank you! 😊

[@Saras_place]

Welcome

[@alexistomberlin7389]

I just wanted to say thank you…as a mom to teenagers, I cannot tell you how helpful it was to tune in and see another mom - who always looks like she has it all together and makes it look so easy - say that parenting teens is hard. We women don’t say things like that out loud enough! We should. So that we don’t feel so alone and like we are screwing this whole parenting thing up! When all we really want is to be good mommas and raise good kids!

[@jhwilliams6550]

I believe raising children now is harder because of technology. I have three, 32, 29, and 20. I’m glad the older two didn’t have smartphones and have to deal with Snapchat.

[@erinmulderink5531]

Please don't leave KZbin! I enjoy your commentary.

[@carmarasmussen8118]

I'm on vacation and I clicked so fast!!!😂😂 Editing to add:So glad to hear Hailey is doing well! 😊

[@colinkaak9874]

So sad Redfish Lake is currently closed due to fire danger. We love that place just as much as you do. I would be devastated to lose it. We are planning to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary there next June.

[@rosaabundio9217]

Gosh you are so relatable you made me feel good about myself!❤

[@lindamusser7370]

I got my education as a backup. When i went back to teaching when youngest went to K, my husband thanked me for saving him from a heart attack. I loved teaching and now i get to help homeschool my grands.

[@zo_471]

I have been sailing around the gulf of Thailand. It was amazing 🤩

[@chandrahernandez5201]

Rogue and Speedy for president!!! Love this random question format 😊 Go Idaho!!

[@dianasimplifies]

Great video! Loved it Christine! Thx! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TraceyBergum]

I had to return sofa and chair to Costco because they were just plain uncomfortable, they sent a couple guys to pick them up within days of my return request. They guys were super nice and the whole process was super easy the return $ went back to my card within days. It was so nice; I was in awe. I have been a member for 20 years never returned anything except for a broken Brita carafe. So yeah, return the couches if you need to : )

[@hermonorossco7988]

My brother is in his 40s and has a bike repair business out of Virginia. He takes his van to the races and does race support and is contracted by cities to service their police departments. He makes a pretty good living and is doing what he has always loved. I think his business is Nova cycle. Sadly I don’t live in Virginia so I don’t know all the details but i am happy he’s doing something he enjoys

[@tf7831]

Best video! Love this! Yes, yes, yes.

[@laurendegiorgio9009]

Hi, friend! You would be so proud...I've wanted a Ninja Creami for a while but held out and found one in an Estate Sale, brand new for $20!! I love saving money! I think it makes me appreciate things more when I save buying them! Hope you have a great week!

[@FrugalFitMom]

Now THAT'S what I'm talking about!