More great tips! Thanks! Tell Kaden I am going to show my grandkids his channel.

I will share one tip...I don’t watch any shopping networks on tv. They always show me all the things I never knew I needed!

I buy Castile soap and use it to make shampoo, hand soap, dish soap, and body wash. I just say NO to all the toxic crap in candles and plug ins. That being said I do miss the pumpkin scents!!!!

I cut the same things, thank goodness! I was a woman of excess, for sure. It almost makes me cry to think of all the crap I had to have! No more decorating for every single holiday known to man, either...thank you Home Goods for sucking me in! Now I want my home to look like I’m moving out! Lol ! Great tips!

I was very obsessed with make up about 10 years ago when I was watching all of those make up videos on KZfaq. It really has an influence on people when they are watching all these women with tons and tons and even full rooms full of make up. Now, I wear some powder, blush, lipstick, and big sunglasses. 😁

Give chocolate. I like chocolate. Someone give me chocolate.

My family decided years ago to stop taking part in the mass consumption & propaganda schemes of retail marketing. We agreed that if we give a gift that it be something that we make or create for that person. Home made baked goods, craft, sewing, or knitted items. Something built of wood, glass or ceramic. We no longer just dash out and buy made in China stuff out of obligation. We learned to use things we already have to make creative, useful items. These things have special memories. My Grandmother crocheted beautiful snowflakes for my Christmas tree each year for several years. Each one a different design. She pass away in 2008 and they are precious to me. Every Christmas I place them on my tree and remember the love that went into creating them. No discount code, percentage off or clearance price can replicate that memory. God bless our Republic.

I take homemade overnight nights to work. I add berries right before I leave with some nuts. So good and cheap.

Love garage/yard sales. When my son was young, I took with me. People gave him free stuff all the time. As he got older, if he wanted something he had to buy it at the yard sales, as he hit 8 and 9 and wanted big things he had to bargain at the yard sales and shop for price/sales. He was never allowed to pay full price. It’s an important life skill. He learned to ask/bargain for things he wanted. At twelve he wanted a gaming computer. It was way out of my budget at 4K. I chipped in 1k, he used 500 from his savings account and bought parts over the internet and with a friend built his own gaming computer. It built a confidence and a sense of teamwork.

I don’t spend money on car washes either, I just let the rain 🌧 rinse it off lol and it looks good!

I switched to bar soaps and shampoo/conditioner bars etc to save on plastic. I'm always trying to strike a balance between being frugal/minimalist/eco-friendly. ...I do the Amazon trick too. X

I don’t really like kids much but your son is so adorable! And he has his own KZfaq channel omg that is so cute!!

I am really happy, because I don’t spend money on those stores anymore!! Body works, please, that store is full of fragrances, that is sooooooooooo TOXIC!! If you STOP buying fragrances you will START saving your money on doctor’s visits and on medicine for sure. If you like your house smelling good use the actual thing, essential oils, great for you and family.

I enjoy Amazon Prime too & really like the movies & books especially being home more. I definitely use the 'Save for Later' to wait for lower prices or sometimes to see if the want/need passes & I don't purchase at all. It keeps me more mindful of what I chose to buy.

Car washes are more important in the winter months, to remove the road salt. It's not just on the surface layer of your car, its crammed into the crooks and crannies of the under carriage, which is all metal. So yes, there could be damage going on to your undercarriage, but it's your call.

My grandmother taught me that bar soap should be unwrapped when I get home from the store. She taught me to stash the bars in clothes drawers, clothes closets and linen closets. This first gave a fresh scent to your clothes while it dried out to a harder bar. Secondly the dried out hard soap would last longer.when used for bathing. I've done this since jr. high but now that I'm almost 60, the trick is not forgetting to take the soap to the washroom with me.

I was a single parent with very low income. We ate simple food..never went hungry. For birthdays I let my kids pick out what cake mix and Ice cream....no fancy kid parties. I sewed presents for them. Bought clothes at thrift stores. We saved money..but never felt poor!!!

Bar soap is the BEST!

These tips were so unique and fantastic! I've been binging your channel all day and you've kept me 100% hooked! Such amazing tips!

I really appreciate this video. I am watching a number of KZfaqrs who are just beginning this journey, and who are getting rid of all of their body sprays/body washes/makeup/etc. It's so encouraging to see someone on the other side. Your happiness radiates so strongly. Your li'l guy is so adorable! Beautiful video.

Great advice Kate! I started giving plants which are easy to manage to my friends. These plants grow and replicate lovely and bring joy as energy to my friends. They love it!

Great points! I used to also do the things you mentioned. I generally watch videos 10 minutes or less. I’m frugal and a minimalist with my time.

I almost always give consumables as gifts - a nice body wash/shampoo/lotion or olive oil/salsa/coffee/chocolate/olives/wine what not. I always try to get something unique and I SO OFTEN get compliments "omg! That conditioner you gave me made my hair look gorgeous after just one use!" or "Where did you get that olive oil? I loved it and used it up so fast!"

I despise clutter-just cleared all my kitchen counters today. Clutter gives me anxiety

Kate I'm getting into saving for my retirement (getting very near, and I only have my retirement plan from work.)... and paying off medical debts. Love your humor and honesty. Thanks for the good ideas and I look forward to watching your other KZfaq videos. Happy Mother's Day

Scented body wash can be made by mixing pure Castile soap with equal amount of aloe Vera gel, and a few drops of whatever essential oils you like. Essential oils are expensive to buy, but once you have a bottle, it lasts a really long time.

Great tips. Being frugal, I save 1's & $5's in an envelope for gifts on clearance (& added coupons). Over the year, I spent $280 total on xmas gifts! Paid cash.

Your Kohl’s Christmas shopping plan is genius! I’m going to implement that into my life right away. One of my biggest expenses is birthday items and Christmas items. I feel like I work just to gift to others. This will cut down on that bill dramatically thank you so much!

Kate, have you bought the 3-wick candles at Aldi? OMG!! They have the strongest, long lasting scent!! An employee and I were talking about how great they are and she said they were made by the same company as B&BW. I don't know that for sure, but I know I like them much better!! Every season they come out with 4 different scents.

I have never been in a Khols or Bath & Bodyworks..... I eat basically the same food each and everyday. I don't get bored. I also have to pack a lunch as there is no wear to buy anything where I work so I have to bring it with me or go hungry....

December is the best time to buy expensive perfumes on sale

When you live in a location where they put salt on the road that can really dig your vehicle underneath over time

I want a tiny home. Its just me and my cat. Im disabled thought it would help me keep up with the cleaning.

I only buy gifts for the closest family. You can have an agreement that you only buy gifts for the children in the family. Reuse, repurpose and fix what you have. If you have different home decor for winter and summer for example, you don´t have to buy new items. I do buy candles in the wintertime.

I put bars of soap in our shoes to kill the smell, then use the soap as needed and replace bars when soap is on sale. Safeguard is my favorite. Makes the closet smell clean!

I love to give gifts too, and haven't always been the most creative. But I have learned a few things over the years...Can you give the gift of food (ie: a small basket of fresh fruit or teas; Dollar Tree often has some nice all-purpose baskets...Also: a certificate stating "FREE DINNER!" You can make it on your computer, and, after planning a simple, tasty meal, allow them to make the date. "Say it with flowers!" used to be a motto of some florist. Try fresh cut flowers like daffodils or tulips in a pretty vase (thrift store, Dollar Tree or even one of your extras). Or let them have the fun of growing their own with flower seeds, soil & a pretty planter. Make a scrapbook you put together "just" for them (pictures of you and them, free magazines from libraries/thrift stores, dr. offices, etc., encouraging statements on colored paper, , dried flowers, etc)...We've gotten some beautiful, quality bath towels at Ross Dress For Less ($10 for bath towels, etc.). Like to celebrate seasons? Dollar Tree, Michaels, etc. often has "silk" flowers and leaves. Let your little man pick out some miniature pumpkins (especially if they are 2 for $1 or less) from the grocery store or Farmer's Market in fall, print out free coloring pages of leaves and let him color them and place on windows or refrigerator, and make some pumpkin-oat muffins at home for Fall delights. Our daughter and her husband are quite poor, and she'll cook enough for 4, then save the extra 2 servings for lunches for them while they are at work. We also do what you do with Amazon -- that way you avoid emotional quick spending.

I'm a 67 year oldster and if I can't eat it, use it up, or wear it out, I don't buy it or give it! Discounted, of course! Learned this too late! I brown bagged it long before the word was even invented! Lol! Love your vdos! Hugs from Texas! BTW, Money Mom sent me! Love you both!

I totally agree with these!! I’m like you, I use to blow money on all these things too. No more body washes, no more cluttery home decor, I have a small stock of makeup, and I am practicing minimalism. I love it!!! Love your ideas

I never wash my car lol and it’s outside all the time 😅

I agree on all your money saving straidges love bar soap!

Awwww, what a beautiful boy! I agree with all of these!! I have spent a fortune on all of it! I could go into target and spend $60-$75 without batting an eye. And don’t get me started on Amazon flash sales or the $80 a week I was spending on sushi and Panera for lunch. Those days are over and I look forward to the purge of all the reminders. Now, I much prefer compounding interest to cosmetics stockpiling, no doubt about it.

Me too kate.my love language is the same. Wash the car yourself with just dawn dish detergent....if its nice weather.

I wish my coffee cup was that big 😂 that’s a great deal on the Kohl’s sweater I like to stack coupons there too! We love nature’s car wash too! (rain) We just dry it off once it’s in the garage 😂 Food is so ridiculously expensive and unhealthy when out. Your choices are so much better than take out! Yes to bar soap!! I love it! you can make your own body wash from the bar soap that’s what we do. I’m still dealing with the toy mess I got us in to due to mom guilt. Good on you for keeping it down at a young age! Kaden’s so cute! So many great tips from this video I love it! Hope you have a great day!

Your kitty loves listening to you talk🙂

I used to love the candles from yankee candle or anywhere but I have a wild cat! So no more candles for us. LOL

I hate Knick knacks too, they are just dust collectors.

I love shopping all year round for Christmas things. Not just gifts. For example, yesterday I bought a dry packet mix cranberry nut roast which will be part of my Christmas dinner this December. Prevents me having to spend a lot at the end of the year, and from struggling with the pressure to find a gift for someone in a short space of time, ending up buying them some tat they might not enjoy.

I eliminated paper plates, disposable pans, and plastic utensils from my inventory and am not replacing them. I can wash a load of dishes very cheaply. I did switch detergents, I am just testing that out to see if it is more expensive if I have to use more to do the dishes, or run a whole second load if the soap gives out. I do not use paper towels to clean up spills, I only use them in an emergency. I have some but try not to purchase them. I have lots of tee towels, dish cloths, and rags. So, it is so much cheaper to just throw these into the washer with clothes than to keep purchasing paper towels, and it doesn't cost any extra to run that load of laundry with two or three extra pieces of clothing. I still purchase the frozen bread dough, I use that when It gets closer to the end of the month to make bread, cinnamon buns (which I haven't made in a while) However, I do have a bread machine, I can make loaves of bread and I have a knife to cut the bread. I just find that when the bread is 10 for 10 it is a better bargain at the store, and it is convenient. But, I do use a combination of the three things so that once I purchase what I need for the month I don't run out. I don't like to freeze bread I make in the bread maker as it doesn't have the preservatives of store bought bread and it tends to not be as fresh when you thaw it out. Store bought bread usually feels and tastes like fresh when it is thawed. the bread maker bread does not taste as good in stuffing either. I also just bought a chef prep and I and mad home made bread crumbs to use in recipes. Some one told me to keep those in the fridge to eliminate them going bad, they are bread and could easily mold. but I use Italian style bread crumbs all the time to fry chicken fingers, steak fingers, put in meatloaf and so forth that will save me about 3 dollars a month as I go thru two large boxes of bread crumbs, and i have some Italian style seasoning mix so I will add that and see if i cant get it accurately seasoned. I can make the crumbs out of the end crusts from the bread at pratically no cost. I got the chef prep free when I had my party. I find I am using it all the time to chop up vegies, bread, and anything cause its cool and its easy to use with very little effort. I did away with the house phone, I use my cell that has 500 minutes a month and don't usually use all those minutes. it was the lowest price plan I could find. i can always go to unlimited for an extra 17.61 per month. and, I am still using bill pay to pay as many bills as I can so I don't have to drive to pay them. I don't have to pay postage. I have 11 of them in my bill payer. if it is only a one time bill, I will send it, but anything that is a repeat I go in and have them all post on the day my check goes into bank, I am almost out of forever stamps....but stamps come out of household money, which is the only thing usually adjustable I make sure that does not go toward regular bills. if I don't use it all, then I put it toward paying off my cc. I opened an account to put coupon money, rebate money, and change so that it saves for six months at a time. I haven't decided what goal I am going to use that for, but I am sure I will think of something.

Thankyou ! Was feeling really down after going to nephew's birthday party and watching all the other family members showering him with plastic toys. I have always been a believer that kids need time and interaction not toys so I make voucher coupons for outings and baby sitting but after watching the kids unwrap all the toys made me feel like I was a bad aunt !

I put bar soap a little in small pieces in hand soap bottle and add water and shake it up. Make a very cheap hand soap.

Thanks for sharing these tips. I agree will all them and love to hear some more frugal things you do.

I got rid a lot of my Knick knacks. And frames. I do not hang things on my walls. I don’t like holes in the wall or have the motivation to hang stuff. I don’t wash my car either. I am not running my a/c at the moment and I just sleep with a couple of sheets on my bed. The water where I live is pretty awful, so I bought a Brita pitcher that filters water. Total game changer for me. Saved me a ton of money on bottled water. I am asking for a better crock pot for my birthday or Christmas. The one I have sucks, doesn’t cook well at all. Love that we have given up many of the same things. I had to give up Amazon Prime, because they raised the price and I knew I would not be able to buy like I used to.

I had to stp buying candles I started sneezing all the time Know I just concise and only burn one a week

If I want to buy something on amazon I put it in my wish list first and if I still want it in about a week, I will order it but most of the time I no longer want it.

I stopped buying body wash a year ago. Saves so much money and plastic from the trash. I used to buy ivory but sometimes I splurge at the farmers market for a locally made goat milk soup or another locally made gourmet soap. Even the bar of the fancy soap is $5 and lasts about three months. Still way cheaper than body wash. We also stopped buying deodorant, foot spray and feminine spray. Instead, we use baking soda for all of that. So cheap and works much better than any deodorant and it’s 100% natural. I was super skeptical at first but tried it when I ran out of deodorant and was blown away.

I used to do the body wash thing, too. GIRL. I discovered Dove Shea Butter bar soap. Dove really is amazing for your face, so I use that stuff all over. Face, body, everything. It smells sooooo good and is so moisturizing.

I like Irish Spring soap scent😉🌷

💙 clear surfaces. Watching this I realise how little I spend on stuff 😂. Good tip on "save for later" I've used this and tend to go back and delete because I decided I didn't really need or want it. TFS.

Frugal hand soap tip. I refill my soap containers with 99 cent shampoo. Or leftover shampoo that I’m just sick of. Suave and v05 come in lots of nice scents super cheap. Sometimes even .89 on sale. One bottle will easily fill 3 containers and no one will know. I know they sell bigger hand soap refills but I can never find good scents. Ps. New subscriber and loving your videos.

I just stumbled across your channel and I love your content! Subscribed and binging! Happy Mother’s Day!

I was so bad about buying lots of BB&W & had an enormous stock pile. I totally stopped. Now I'm like u only hit the semi-annual sale.

Hola single momma here! Specifically foster momma. Recently navigating this minimalism budget better life. Subscribing. 💕

Your son is so adorable! Thanks for the great tips! 😊

I bake cookie tray for holidays or gift loaves of quick breads...everyone already has too much stuff! Some people call and ask if there are refills on the cookie trays...I buy the ingredients all year long when there are sales...also use the reward points from my credit card (paid off monthly) for extra charity giving starting in mid November...bar soaps are the best! I love some of specialty clay and exfoliating types...still cheaper than body wash...one more thing...barter...I've swapped meals for home repair with some of my friends...

I love Mary Kay makeup. I have been using it since I was about 15 and I am 63 now. I find it goes a long way because you can use such small amounts

Toys I used to buy tons of Christmas gifts for my little one. That is until in May I realized she still had not opened five gifts. That was my cue to not buy so many gifts. She may get three gifts. She won't go without she has other people who buy for her.

I have Amazon Prime but I pay $5 a month because I have the student account 😊

I bought one bottle of bath and body works body spray during Christmas and it was on sale buy one get one free so I got two body sprays for just 12 bucks two years ago and they are still almost full. Love these videos.

New to your channel, love your videos :) thank you for all the helpful saving tips!

Jordan Page is one of my fave people to watch. She is so high energy!

I only buy bar soap. They last forever II only buy dove and I don't need moisture like o

Breakfast is CHEAPEST meal of day to make. Drives me CRAZY when we go out for breakfast and they want to charge $8-10 for eggs n hash browns n toast. I usually get free gift cards for IHOP so that helps. Lol I was single mom years ago and realized I was trying to compensate for not being able to spend some time with him. Kadens adorable! My kids hate that I'm hard to buy for. Not a fan of knick knacks either!

New bar of soap is so satisfying 🥰🤗

Putting things in your Amazon cart and waiting for a potential price reduction is a great tip. You can also put things in your wish list section. There is an app called PricePulse. It downloads your wish list and notifies you when there is a price reduction. You can also type in anything and see if price wise it is a good price point to buy based on the product price history. So cool! Try it!

This tips are very helpful 👏🏻

love your channel!!!!!! I rub candle wax into my elbows and knees when it is soft.....beautiful scents... also get a small bottle of vodka and essential oils and make your own perfume!

I do the same as you to save, I'll add that so often you can find candles etc.well lots of everyday items at the dollar store like dish soap, light bulbs, you name it..Stick to one or two scents of perfume and buy on sale.Ipray for chanel as a gift, but can't recall when that last happened,lol, Elizabeth Taylor's white diamonds always brings compliments. Thank you Kate for another great video.

My coffee cup IS a bowl with a handle. I ONLY get B&BW when their hand soaps are on sale for $2.95. I bought myself some for mother's day when they were on sale and had a limit of 15. We reuse the B&BW pump bottle for our daughter for her body wash. That way she doesn't use to much soap plus its easier for her to handle with wet hands. I ABSOLUTELY hate knick knacks and don't wear makeup other than chapstick.

oh lord..... this is so true!clutter has to go! for real... I am really enjoying open counter space

I agree with all your tips thanks for sharing. I use very natural bars of soap they have minimal ingredients and are better for your body than a body wash full of chemicals. Also, my kids favorite place to get toys is our local thrift shop they buy themselves a couple toys for less than a dollar , no joke. I relate totally to number 10, I have bought a lot of garbage off amazon, sad to say.☺

I always add to my wish list. That gives me time to think if I really need it. I do like when I see when it goes on sale. Done it for both reasons.

Hahahahaha I thought it was a bowl of soup 🥣 🤣.. I’m really enjoying your channel Kate found it two days ago and literally watching all the tips . Dankeschön 🙏

My coffee cup IS a bowl with a handle (Walmart).

Your personality is so fun!! “My coffee cup looks like the size of a bowl from this angle” Idk why I found that hilarious 😂 Kohl’s is my store!! I love getting the Kohl’s cash 💵 I actually have to get my son some jeans 👖 and shirts 👕 and that’s what I’m going to use my cash for 😃👍🏾 WINNING!!

Virtually everything I buy is not full price. There is little reason to pay a lot for most items

Omg you are my favorite KZfaqr right now!!!! Your whole list!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I used to do most of those things...lol. I even use dove bar soap now. No toys or make up overload. Amazon Prime 💛 QVC is my BIG habit.

I can’t buy bar soap lol I remember that’s what we had as kids before body wash. There was always hairs in it 🤮

Kate, I’ve been watching you for the last couple of weeks and I’m in love with you already. Thank you as a woman for making personal finance relevant. No complicated investment strategies that’s just so beyond real life. Real life, real shit. I appreciate this so much. Stay real please cos it keeps you relevant to the real people, especially real women who are just trying to get by - even if we’re earning more than the average income, we are still working hard just to get by in this world. I also love the fact you don’t try to sell us shit. Thank you thank you thank you. Realness is relevancy. Thank you Queen. 😌❤️💪🏽

I'm a gr.grandma 6lbs baby boy 2months preemie but very healthy

Bar soap is also so much better for the environment because there's minimal packaging!

I had to laugh, "10 Things I stopped buying" and then talk about the Kohl's deals for 2 minutes. tehe Love me some Kohl's! I have 4 boys and that's where I shop when I really need to buy them clothing, Christmas, birthdays, etc. Great deals. Thanks for sharing! Love your channel.

Great tips, I also don't buy body wash anymore use to buy the dove wash for $7 now I buy the bar at Costco when on sale 15 bars for $11.99 last us a family of 6 four months compared to the body wash like four days cuz you're using so much . Be careful with the tuna it's has a lot of Mercury and is suggested not to be eaten more than 2 or 3 times a week

I filter my social media and stop following those who lean on towards consumerism.

I don't buy body washes

I am starting minimalism!

During the Bath and Body Works semiannual sales, I came across a sale on the body fragrance mist, and they were three dollars each! As if I’m going to pass that up! And I am obsessed with the candles. I usually give my daughter-in-law a couple each year, and I have a stockpile. But I only purchased them during the semi annual sales, and I buy them when they are two for $20. I haven’t purchased anything except for one candle in the last year. I think it was called butter rum eggnog. It sold out immediately, so I guess I wasn’t the only one who liked it. 🤔

I didnt give it up completely but what I do now I is wait until it on sale deep discount and then I get cheap plain soap refills and split half and half so far no one can tell the difference...😁

Great tips! Here's a question for you...did you have one giant purge when you decided to embrace minimalism, or was it a process that went on through some period of time? Seems like I go round and round from room to room and back again when it comes to purging. I have stopped buying all the stuff I used to buy, I'm good with that, and I'm using up what I have, but I still have lots of stuff, and I do use a lot of it since I love hanging out at home and it keeps me busy. Amazon is my nemesis, even if I put stuff in the buy later, it will eventually at some point end up living in my home.

Hi Kaden, I have a grandson named Aiden, and he would like toys 🧸 too!!! I’m going to tell my daughter to let him watch your channel!!!🎁🎁🎁😃😃😃❤️❤️❤️🌈🌈🌈