For years, I have cut open lotion, conditioner, soap, etc - used a spatula to scrape every bit out of it. I learned it from my mom. Its amazing just how much is left in the bottles and most people throw it away..

My husband died 2 weeks ago. I was his caregiver for a decade. He was totally dependent making it impossible to move. Never time for me. I now have half the income. I accidentally found your channel. I must rethink my entire life.

22. Cancel your internet phone subscription, get the Wi-Fi from your house, work or public places.

The maintenance part also applies to your health. I wish I cared more about my health because medical and dental bills are no joke. If I stayed away from junk foods and even processed foods and exercised more, I would look and feel amazing and save thousands. I have great genetics so I never paid attention in my 20s about how I eat. But now that I'm 37 I've noticed that I've had lots of medical and dental issues that I paid thousands to correct but could have easily been prevented. So yeah maintain your most expensive possession which is your mind and body.🖤

Make sure you cancel any free trials b4 they end.

Another tip: Liquid hand-soap dispensers are not necessary for a home! Those things are designed to “gift out” more than you’ll normally press out if you had the conventional liquid soap bottle to wash your hands.

Hi. I pay the bills first, especially RENT then utilities. Then I divvy the money up between 4 weeks of what i can live on. Then the rest is saved up and put away..Whatever the target or need is.. Paying your Bills first especially rent or mortgage means you can relax having a roof over your head. RENT, FOOD & UTILITIES are a necessity to survive.

Nr. 6: use every last drop... Don´t be shocked, BUT: I wash my hair 4 times IN A YEAR!! And therefore I use either rye flour or shampoo as a soap bar. Admittedly, this was a long journey, but researches how woman washed their hair in further times (like all our ancestors did) convinced me to try it myself. I also don´t need any hairspray, conditioner, or other crazy stuff. I´ve got strong, healthy and shiny hair (not greasy!!) though they´re getting grey now ;-) But with this method I saved hundreds, thousands of Euros and a lot of plastic trash the past 10 years. (needless to mention that my husband doesn´t use any hairproducts, too!!)

Put your veggies in the fridge in cloth bags as this absorbs the ethylene and makes them last longer

I love, love your channel. I was raised the same way...frugal frugal. I got away from it because I thought there was a better way to live life. I was wrong. I'm 48 now and to be honest I enjoy the challenge of being frugal.

My Honda Civic is 13 years old, and I won't buy another car until it dies, then another Honda used

My friend came to visit for 2 weeks and we had breakfast & dinners home. We packed sandwiches & sparkling waters & snacks.

Haven’t had cable or internet for six years and don’t miss it at all. Don’t eat out and always have a meal plan

I ended up with the Subaru Outback for all of those reasons.

I started reading last year and this year joined a reading bookclub. I get books from our library recycling books for $2.00. When I've finished the book I mail them to my friends

I always finish the shampoo, toothpaste, sunscreen...

I would love more budget videos! More details! Also, it would be awesome if you talked about how you know how much to save first before paying bills and finally spending. In my experience, I've always been taught you pay your bills first and whatever is leftover to save and spend. I have heard on multiple frugal living channels to save first, but it feels backwards. It would be nice to hear how to budget taking this into consideration and also budgeting when you're not in CC debt, and the only "debt" you have is your mortgage. I'm looking to get ahead on bills, save for new items and have a budget that is LIVEABLE and DOABLE not unrealistic! By the way --- love your channel! I've watched you for a LONG time and never commented. You are so sweet and sound so down to Earth! Keep the content coming!

My Toyota is 25 and I love it!!

I had a BMW, but I crashed her. My next car I paid cash for & it's costs much less to fuel, tax & insure. I budget & now have an emergency fund.

Great color on you, Jennifer! I love that color too 😂🤩 Your analogy about keeping your finances organized akin to your pantry organized was SPOT ON!!! There are too many times when I buy another container of mustard or pasta sauce and have 6 at home already!! 😮 Financial management needs to be made a priority not an afterthought - bravo!!

Your channel reminds me of a good sermon ⛪️ on Sunday morning 🌞

So happy I found your videos, looking forward to making changes and not making as many poor choices with money. Thank You

Great video Jennifer We have saved so much on groceries doing all the things listed ⬇️ We have turned in a extra bedroom in to a mini store. 1) we tracked what meals were our favorite, what meals we liked and added some special on occasion meals. 2) then we saw sat down and made a list of all the ingredients it would take to make each meal. 3) we started to purchase extra ingredients on our shopping trips. More if there was a sale. 4) over time we have saved so much money not purchasing something on a impulse. Our money we would have spent has gone towards build our supplies. 4) we saved enough to purchase and extra freeze to perserve all those sale items. 5) we dehydrate and pressure can items from our small back yard garden or that are purchased on bulk sale. We are trying to keep at least 6-12 month supply stored. We enjoy in season fresh fruits and vegetables.

I have foaming hand soap bottles that I refill with 1 part soap to 5 parts water. My refill bottle lasts a very long time.

I wish i had found videos like this when i was at least 30. Thank you for the advice! I have been living on a budget since i was 40. I track every expense i ask myself do i really need what i want to purchase, i still take my Cruise vacations what i do in order to be frugal with my vacations is that i look for the slow season Witch are always cheaper and on that month i look up what week is the cheapest and i book up that date. Another thing i started to do is to live below my paychek and pay myself first. I save for the future, and for emergencys first. I save for my vacations and rest is for food and bills. Look foward to see more of your content.

It took a lot of effort, but I quit my Kindle subscription. I have my Scrib'd I pay a year on at a time. It helps w/ that splurge feeling when I feel like I just wanna go add random books bc I can! Also I've been utilizing the library a LOT more lately. It's close by & there's really no reason not to. That's the only Subscription I have now, Scrib'd. Yay :D Including Amazon, I quit that too.

I’ve watched lots of frugal living videos in the last while, and this is the best one yet!

It would be great to see a budget video from you!

You should have a million subscription! Great information!

Invested in a few small long handled food squeeges (1 kept under the laundry sink & 2 in kitchen for peanut butter & other jars that tend to have a bit left in them). + a box cutter.😊

Thank you so much for reminding me to invest in myself, and my future, and spend less. You are the BEST! Thank you

Great advice. Never too late to make new frugal habits.

Great video! Recently while on a leisurely drive to the Smoky Mountains, we decided to stop for hot dogs and cokes at a little roadside restaurant. We were so shocked when the cost was $37.00....and the hot dogs weren't even good!! Apparently the restaurant doesn't use all-beef Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs or all-beef Ball Park Franks! Have a fun week at this very fun time of year.

Subscriptions even when you only have a few are worth reviewing! I cancelled Amazon prime and your next tip of impulse buying was cut tremendously!

I save old pill plastic bottles. I put tums aspirin etc into them because they lock closed in to my purse. No mess but be sure to label it

I use food stamps. Which allows me to shop at Costco which is wonderful. And when I see a sale on meat or ground turkey which I did a while ago I got them and used my vacuum sealer to save them without them getting freezer burned. Which has saved me a TON of money....and I save on one bill which is sewage by not flushing it when I pee which has also saved me alpt of money my bill went from 65 dollars to 39 dollars. And it even was sometimes over 70 bucks.

😂😅😂😅😂I’m dying. You beat my nieces $21- glass of OJ….. I’m literally still laughing $73- bloody dollars for a hot dog and funnel cake that’s what popped into my head !!!!😮😮😮😮

I like your videos I watch them all the time God bless Greetings from Panama

I love your video!! I have noticed too that I have saved a lot of money on using things up completely before I buy again.. it's incredible!.. I posted a little sign for myself in my kitchen. It says "Think before you spend that dollar" thanks again Jennifer. I really and truly appreciate your video!

Would love a vlog on meal planning ❤ how you implement your plan

Now I learn the right way to save money. Thanks

We have a Chrysler Sebring convertible my sons have put over 230K miles on her and she’s still kicking… looks like it was in Jurassic Park… so. Is heavy into wilderness but she’s still kicking…

Another fabulous video, thanks Jennifer!

thank you for the content. I am living frugally now but can always use more advice.

I need to invest in myself. I will make a list of my passions and improve them. Thanks Jennifer.

Love your ideas. I don’t buy new make up or lotions until their out

I definitely could go for a budget video I am trying to make sure I get it done right.

Funny that you mention lasagna. Today I made one 9x13 pan, and four 8x8 pans. The smaller pans go in the freezer for easy meals, and we will eat the larger one today & tomorrow.

Yes. Another budgeting video please

Thank you for another great video. One great, take away for me from what you said, was to compare prices of grocery items from different stores. That's my next project. Thank you.

I have a movie monthly card for $20.00 a month & tax for each movie is a savings for me since that is my entrainment since I see at least 2 movies a week. I'm frugal in other areas - like eating out only for special occasions.

Hi Jennifer. Lots of good advice here. 1 thing about the well stocked pantry, I can usually whip up a home made casserole in no time, with left overs. Makes for 2 meals and a buffet ( leftover) night!

I buy Olay body wash and dilute it and use a loofa The big bottle last me six months and the loofa suds it perfectly ❤❤❤❤

I have always been frugal, when I bought my SUV in 2006 I researched them all for months before I went shopping, so I knew how much I was going to spend n how much I could get in trade for my car. My Serento is now 17 yrs old, runs good, is garage kept n has 98,000 miles on it

I made lentils soup & eat twice, freeze the rest for next week's lunches.

You are a breath of fresh air in these crazy times- classy and practical. Thank you for your content. Enjoying it immensely.

We just were talking about amusement parks this morning, we went often years ago, now too expensive. We shop every two weeks for the husband is a impulsive food buyer, saves so much money. I think budget planning is a good video, we are in for a long ride.

Hey Jennifer that color is very nice on you , this was a great video thanks to you I do meal planning on a weekly basis and we don’t have cable lots of great tips thank you for everything you do to inspire us to save money god bless .

Great tips!!!

Thank you Jennifer for sharing this great video. My takeaway from this video is to invest in myself and continue to budget. I'm learning so much about financial literacy which very important.

Please do a simplified video on starting a budget! I have downloaded EveryDollar, but it’s like decluttering…WHERE do I start?!?!

Yay please bring budget vids! Luv seeing different types of budgets. 🌟

This color looks great on you 😍

Great video!!!Each one so valuable. Implementing so many tomorrow.....Just going to check off the list. #1 Cleaning out all subscriptions. #2 I'm 62 and started a WFPB Diet and have lost 10 lbs. Creating my frugal pantry tomorrow as well. #3 I will learn how to stream the internet into my home through my phone. #4 I have to watch again:) Thank you, dear. Great, great video! Your positive vibes makes me so excited to start

Haha I was probably better off five years ago financially, but I didn't have my beautiful daughter. Never felt richer. Sidenote; I love that shirt on you, what a gorgeous colour!

Firstly, your videos are extremely informative and useful, you are a great pathfinder on this highly important topic! Yes! Please please DO make a video about setting up a budget! Caveat: In another video you suggested an app that I tried to use but it’s waaay too detailed and complicated for a non-financially savvy person. The app itself is difficult to navigate in itself, not to speak of how to actually use it. Thank you

I would love to watch a new budget video!

Trader Joe's almond milk went up .20 cents I noticed. Next time I'll buy a case at Costco much cheaper

I would like to hear your advice on making a budget. Thank you

Thank you for all the great advice. I would be interested in a budget video

How about a video on a Day in the Life of Jennifer❤

Thank you. Great advices as always! Yes please to the budget videos.

All wonderful tips, thank you so much!

Beautiful video Jennifer. Very helpful and inspiring 👏👏🌸

Good morning, Jennifer 👋🏻

Hello! Thanks for the tips!

Your content is really great. And really made me think in my time of need. Thank you

I think frugal get a bad rap. It’s not frugal in everything , it’s only items like you just discussed. We will spend money in that area to get something good. Ie a home, car etc because we spend a lot of time in them.

Fantastic post Jennifer

I feel inspired THANKS

I'm happy and retired and have a home.

Awesome tips Jennifer 🥰 are you able to tell us what kind of vehicle you have? We are currently in the market for one and I would like to do my research too!

Great advice

Great video

Great video!

Having a frugal pantry is hard to do when you have 4 boys and 2 of them are teenagers and they eat all the time.

Thank you

Is it worth it growing your own vegetables?

Yellow mustard is the prime example of “can’t be emptied” packaging. If anyone knows of a brand of yellow mustard usable packaged please let me know.

Thank you 😊

I was so naieve finicially in my 20nies 😂