35 Frugal Choices That Saved Us Money This Week

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Saving money is rarely about one, major choice. Rather, it’s about dozens of small choices every week, which can add up to major savings. Let’s take a look at a week in the life of a frugal family.
Saving money is rarely about making a couple of changes to your spending habits and saving a TON of money which “fixes” your financial problems. Ultimately, frugality is more about a lot of small changes in your habits, which add up to big money over time.
In this video we’ll share 35 frugal choices. These are things we did (or did not do) that saved us money this week - and then, we’ll reveal 4 choices which definitely weren’t frugal, how much they cost us, and if we regret spending that money.
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@melanienicholson2834 2 жыл бұрын

I feel being frugal doesn't mean you can't spend money on experiences!!!! to me that's why I'm frugal. I spend mine on fabric when it's on sale so I can make quilts for family. being disabled and retired it helps me to be creative and happy. It's a joy to give them as gifts.

@lysan4878 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Living frugally doesn’t mean enjoying life. It’s about spending your money on things that matter to you instead of wasting money on stuff that doesn’t matter.

@Smooshes786 2 жыл бұрын

Being frugal allows you to find that joyful experience! For me, a hand made quilt would be an absolute treasure!

@melilifabulosa5505 2 жыл бұрын

try buying sheets and fabric from thrift stores! I love doing this!

@kellystrijdhoven1668 2 жыл бұрын

That is An great present

@missworm 2 жыл бұрын

You can make nice cheap quilts by buying duvet covers on sale, putting a cheap duvet inside for filling and sewing it all up. For a double bed I use a single 4 tog duvet (£4 from ikea !) that way it sits nicely on the top like an old fashioned eiderdown. It’s super easy to sew into squares and they look really expensive.

@Alexember18 2 жыл бұрын

I literally use a candle lantern as soon as the sun doesn't provide enough light inside and I love it

@DCB938 2 жыл бұрын

Alex Ember… that sounds really good. However how much are you saving ?? Candles aren’t all that cheap, unless you make your own.

@Alexember18 2 жыл бұрын

@@DCB938 check out the uco original lantern. The candles they come with burn for hours and hours. (I don't remember the exact burn time) And because I carry it from room to room, I don't need more than one lit. The lantern itself is extremely practical and under 30$ and comes with 3 long lasting candles. Well worth looking into. I also live in a 1 bedroom apartment, with living room and kitchen so it burns bright enough when hanging above my desk, to just walk around to let my dog outside and for my nightly activities of reading and writing. I also just really hate the contrast of darkness outside and bright lights inside. I like my light as natural as possible. Sun, moon or fire My hydro is 25$ every 2 months when not using heat.

@suebrittain4548 Жыл бұрын

My parents had a clothesline in the basement near the washer. Great for drying clothes in winter.

@bcase5328 2 жыл бұрын

Summer is a good time for cool/cold foods.

@tutttutt9558 Жыл бұрын

I save all year and live frugally so I can go on an amazing vacation once a year.

@katharinemcgrath428 7 ай бұрын

I totally admire the discipline you exercise to be frugal, but it was nice to hear about the treats!

@divot1935 2 жыл бұрын

We use my solar oven as much as we can. Cooks our food really well. Free energy,! Doesn't cost a dime, only what we paid for the solar oven itself. We purchased our cool oven 10 yrs ago.

@larryware1 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent, Divot. We need to use ours more.

@Lulu-he9dp 2 жыл бұрын

I think one of the main perks of living frugally is so that you can splurge once in a while on a favorite item or on a fun or interesting activity. Like you've said it is not about being deprived, but about where/how you choose to spend your money. Of course, being debt free and not paying useless interest is a top priority. Having emergency funds and lowering all bills as much as possible is next. Adding income with jobs or selling unwanted items is great. But enjoy your life. Do things that are free (you've given many examples), nearly free and once in a while spend what it takes to have/do those special things! Thank you for continuing to share this journey and info.

@17topaz 2 жыл бұрын

I have a money saving tip. Install ceiling fans in all the rooms in your house , except the bathrooms . You will be able to set ac at a higher temperature because it will circulate the cool air better . Also , heat can be set at lower temperature and your heat will disperse better . Hi to both of you . Great vlog !!

@noelig4152 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, we don't have central ac and the ceiling fans are so welcome on these hot days.

@Hopeinthee 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, and ceiling fans at about $150 each for maybe 4 rooms will really work out.

@vidahappy-frugalspanglishv1528 2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree with you more! We recently installed the ceiling fans and they make such a great difference.😊💛

@alibali193 2 жыл бұрын

We are in the UK and our air conditioning is called opening the window 😄

@mimi1o8 Жыл бұрын

@@alibali193 you are lucky to have temperate weather, I lived there 15 years and I had no idea about air conditioning but after living 18 years in Florida, almost 3 in Las Vegas a learned that if you didn’t have A/C , I may not survive, literally 😂

@GEAUXFRUGAL 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't go a year without spending money but I went over a year without pay. I later get disability but I had to be very frugal during this period. When I got disability they gave me back pay for that year. I awarded that to my wife to deal with bc she was sole bread winner that period.

@mendyviola 2 жыл бұрын

My biggest frugal/non-frugal thing I did this week was to book more than 2 weeks worth of vacation time camping at local state parks. Each night was no more than $20 a day, several were only $7-10 a day. The only other expense would be gas for travel (within a 1-3 hr drive from home). I’ll be using my pantry food stores, leftovers and a few items I have in my freezer. For ice I just freeze water in water or milk containers instead of buying bags of ice at the store. It lasts longer than bagged cubes ice.

@heatherncasey2004 Жыл бұрын

Camping is becoming my favorite way to vacation at the beach. So much better than spend thousands on a house.

@brendahowell5946 5 ай бұрын

We do this every year. We make a list of everything we need spending as little as possible.We start in January or ask for supplies for Christmas. Buy little at a time Then when it’s time to go camping we already have every thing including food except non perishables food. Spam an taters are our favorites

@jerim4543 2 жыл бұрын

I live in a city apartment so I make refrigerator tea. I fill a half gallon pitcher, add 6-7 regular tea bags and just stick it in the refrigerator. Sometimes I will switch out one mint tea bag. It's light and refreshing and not as much caffeine, so you can drink it all day long. But the best thing is when you hit the big 65, there are so many programs you can apply for depending on your state or city. I am thoroughly enjoying my 5g mobile plan with unlimited everything for $20 (less if you don't mind a basic phone), my monthly wi-fi discount, my utilities discounts, my Medicare-paid CSA account and more that I'm discovering all the time. And then there are all the deals that retailers offer starting as early as age 50. Now that I'm retired, I have plenty of time to Google around, and there is more out there besides Social Security to reward you for a lifetime of working and paying taxes.

@cherylT321 Жыл бұрын

I’m close to retiring; it’s good to know there are some good programs out there!

@SherryEllesson 2 жыл бұрын

That homeowners' insurance comment was spot on. This year's premium was higher than last year's even though I had just "bundled" my car insurance with the homeowners' company. I phoned and got into an "assertive discussion" with the agent and let him know that unless I heard otherwise, I was prepared to take advantage of how competitive the insurance business is, especially for good customers who've had no claims and pay on time. The bill came down more than $400.

@reesej7279 Жыл бұрын

I will have to try this!

@shotpusher Жыл бұрын

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@mostlyirishkevin7928 Жыл бұрын

Just had a similar experience. In my case the car insurance company started inching up my monthly bill. Every couple of months it went up a dollar or two. One month it went up $9.00 - 17%! When I checked previous payments, my bill had gone up 36% in 14 months. I called my rep for an explanation. Two calls later he dropped my charges the full 36%. Said he found a new angle. This was a State Farm agent. I will be shopping for new coverage next week.

@EyesWideOpen2 Жыл бұрын

I don't know you, but you've made me proud to know there are still logical people around! 😁 be " ...prepared to take advantage of how competitive the" businesses are these days, things will continue to get tighter...I'd be afraid to know what is in the govt fda approved blocks of cheese. Geez , now I wonder what was in it before?! Dang right I'll questioning helpful govt Cheese .

@SherryEllesson Жыл бұрын

@@0annonymous I disagree about lowering all insurance to the minimum. I keep liability insurance on my homeowners' relatively high, as I have acreage on a corner and am unwilling for some idiot to be able to drive onto my land, hit a fencepost and sue me for the value of my home.

@Do-uplife 2 жыл бұрын

I read Moneyless Man at least once a year. I personally find it inspiring and a good way to ground myself away from consumerism, and do a self ‘reset’.

@joekris.2998 Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋🏻

@leslieboe6379 2 жыл бұрын

I was going to do a no spend month in August, then I realized I plan on buying a dehydrator. I also went to the library and took out a slow cooker cookbook.

@apostatepostbox2821 2 жыл бұрын

You guys give SO MANY genuine actionable ideas to try and I feel like not everyone does - not to mention it's like talking to my family and getting advice, you guys are so down to earth!

@larryware1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It's encouraging to Hope and I to know we are contributing to other's lives.

@brg2743 2 жыл бұрын

Something that we did this summer has made a difference saving money, and we never thought it would do much good. Our thermostat is right inside front door. We get blazing hot sun there all afternoon. We put a valance covering the windows that are across the top of the inside door. No windows are below them. What a difference! It is even cooler in the entryway. Hope this helps someone.

@noelig4152 2 жыл бұрын

I re-grind my store-brand ground coffee. It adds volume. The coffee has a deeper flavor and I use less when brewing.

@melilifabulosa5505 2 жыл бұрын

I run the water through 3 times, it gives maximum benefit!

@noelig4152 2 жыл бұрын

@@faith4754 lmk if you like it!

@noelig4152 2 жыл бұрын

@@faith4754 Terrific!

@nelliedean7088 2 жыл бұрын

I use the air fryer now and now never use the oven. I also use the microwave as much as possible or just eat cold food in summer.

@joannahalford5672 Жыл бұрын

I think budgeting and frugal living is se*y! Honestly, far better than being stressed and foolishly buying stuff on credit cards (guilty!) I’ve blown so much money by not budgeting. Love you Hope and Larry ❤❤

@judithscharf6318 2 жыл бұрын

I have a toaster oven that holds a 12-inch frozen pizza. I bought a set of 12 silicone baking cups. I can bake a dozen muffins in that toaster oven. I rarely use my electric oven anymore because it is just my husband and me. If I do use it, I make sure I bake 24 or more muffins.

@frankprit3320 Жыл бұрын

Great Video. A Couple of frugal things my family has started doing to save money: My parents and I have started grocery shopping together once a month. It saves on fuel, plus we treat it as a small family outing. we do a lot of hiking at state parks and going to local flea markets and festivals. both of these things are free. Also anytime we go anywhere now, we take a picnic lunch instead of eating out, this really saves money and indigestion issues.😀😀

@noelig4152 2 жыл бұрын

I just made my 3rd batch of vegetable broth from scraps. It is the most favorable broth! It doesn't need any added salt or other seasonings.

@saraareed5477 2 жыл бұрын

What scraps work best?

@noelig4152 2 жыл бұрын

@@saraareed5477 Sarah, I put bits of everything in the freezer, including garlic and herb stems. I also save vegetable water from potatoes. I obviously don't use cucumbers. I cook it all as Hope described, sometimes in the crockpot. After it cools, I strain and discard the vegetable bits. Does this help?

@saraareed5477 2 жыл бұрын

@@noelig4152 , it does. Thank you.

@stephanieinglett8569 2 жыл бұрын

Also remember to change any air filters whenever you pay your bill. That saves money, too.

@lynningram9171 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks to watching so many frugal people on You Tube and following their hints, our electric and gas bill was $31 lower than this month last year.

@17topaz 2 жыл бұрын

Did you know if you open the windows in the car it puts more drag on the car and may not save you too much in gas consumption ? Hi to you . Love all the vlogs !!

@irmaiz133 Жыл бұрын

I have heard that before but I wonder if it's a marketing gimmick by the car company so faster decay if battery and hence, you buying another car and or battery. Like, they recently debunked the theory that you have to heat up the engine or your car during winter when really just driving it from the getgo will eventually heat it up and you save both gas and time and your car. Hope that made sense ;)

@joekris.2998 Жыл бұрын

Hello Sara Varsanov 😊 how are you?

@wendyflores6577 2 жыл бұрын

Sure don’t understand but I’ll take it. I’m on the electric company’s budget plan. It adjusts in July. June’s bill was $9 less then I’d paid over the year and my new adjusted rate is $1 less than the past year! Works for me. I started raising my thermostat up to 79 degrees, and if I have to use the A/C, it goes off overnight and I open the house. Using Prepper Princess’s idea, I put a lot of my electronics on surge protectors and turn them off when I’m not using them and specifically overnight. Eating plant-based and I meal planned for three weeks from my pantry/freezer. All these little things are certainly helping my pocket book! Love your channel.

@debbielovett3087 2 жыл бұрын

Years ago I went on the budget plan and when I compared what I was paying a year on budget it was higher than what I paid the year before. So that stopped quickly. I live in Indianapolis and our utilities have all gone up as well. I keep a clean bucket next to the shower. I fill the bucket while I wait for the water to get hot. Use that water to water my plants. It adds up very quickly. If I wash dishes by hand I use 2 dish pans one to wash 1 for rinsing, then I pour that into a 5 gal bucket and use it in the garden [grey water]. Every little bit helps. I live by myself so that quickly adds up to 10 gal of water 💧 very quick. I have an electric water heater it is 50 gal. I flip the circuit breaker off. I can take 2 hot showers before turning it on again. Been doing that for about a year and have noticed significant difference with electric bill

@judithscharf6318 2 жыл бұрын

I work with someone who was in construction. Do not set your humidifier lower than 50%. Otherwise the wood will dry out. This includes the support beams in your home. They will deteriorate and cause expensive damage. My dehumidifier has a smart setting that saves energy. I did notice that my electric bill went up too when I started using it. I use the water for the washing machine and lawn

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

Gosh what a great insider tip! Thanks so much!

@almostthere2884 2 жыл бұрын

Good news - I made it through July as a no spend month! My August plan failed when I bought some books today which I really wanted and were on sale. I'm going to excuse that "not exactly frugal" expenditure and try to make August another no spend month. Not spending money is like fasting - it is hard at the beginning and then it becomes easy. Thanks for all of your guidance!

@Smooshes786 2 жыл бұрын

And, to be truthful, it’s books! Those are a necessary item for a full and happy life!

@mariannewesten3638 2 жыл бұрын

Wenn you're reading, you're not spending money😉.A book is a little vacation in another world.

@inaseliger5461 Жыл бұрын

You can aks your local library to purchase the books that you would like to read. They can also request books from other libraries for you. Should save you some money.

@XwynntopiaX 2 жыл бұрын

I’m almost diametrically opposite yourselves when it comes to spending habits, so watching your videos gives me some excellent ideas, tips, tricks, and advice that help me to even begin to THINK about where, what, and how I spend. I have a generous fixed monthly income and have developed the bad habit (among others) of going to the store, buying what I came in for plus 50 more items, going through the self-checkout, paying usually by swiping my debit card, bagging the stuff and the receipt and then walk out not knowing how much the total was or where exactly my money went. Are you cringing?? I do, when I hear you say that for a few decades now you refuse to impulse shop, shop the sales, go in with a plan and a list, review and analyze your receipt, and track your expenses. DAILY. Among other examples of your frugality. I’ve learned SO MUCH from you about what, where, when, how, and most importantly, why to save money. Thank you!!! I’m sure I’m not revamping my whole lifestyle, but I certainly am now more thoughtful about how I spend and why I SHOULD be. Please keep on making your excellent videos. I am happy and proud of you. You and your whole family are an excellent example of wisdom in finances. Thank you so much! 🙏🏼

@larryware1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your comment, Winnie. Hope and I took it all in steps. Now this lifestyle is an ingrained habit for us. So glad you are getting a benefit from watching our videos. That's why we are doing them. Blessings!

@joekris.2998 Жыл бұрын

Hello Winnie Spencer 😊 how are you?

@marylynnbrooks9962 Жыл бұрын

In the summer I cook in a solar oven, single burner butane camping stove or use the grill out back. Ditched my refrigerator 2 years ago, keep stuff cold in a cooler loaded with frozen jugs of water from my freezer in the garage. Raise thermostat to 80 at night, drop to 76 in afternoons. Turn electric hot water heater on at breaker for an hour a day. Thanks for the tips. We are trying!

@jacquelinemccabe7433 2 жыл бұрын

love all your tips to save energy. I live in the uk and have 2 severely disabled kids so 2 ceiling hoists, 2 electric wheelchairs, 2 electric armchairs, 2 electric air mattresses, electric feeding pump, 2 electric profiling hospital beds plus all the usual household appliances and the children aren't moving around so can get cold easily so in the winter i know my heating bills will be huge. I am saving as much as I can and do a lot of what you say. Our government is giving households some help but my bill even with all my saving will be 3 times last years so every little helps.Thanks for your ideas,

@pigletsbank437 2 жыл бұрын

It's a difficult situation might I ask, do you switch of the beds and ceiling hoist when not used? Standby cost can be high. I worked for disabled people, that's why I write you. You Might concider sheep fur to sit on for heat and comfort or as thick wool/insulated poncho type of extra cloting indoors. It's easy to put on and take of and saves in heating. Because the body stays hot. Take care, 🙌

@sjchan3199 2 жыл бұрын

Have a look on money saving expert he has fab advice which might help you. Also on his site so you can check to mske sure you are claiming all the benefits you are entitled too.

@reneeelmahmoudi3594 2 жыл бұрын

I did read somewhere that if you call your electric company, they often have a special medical rate for houses with medically necessary devices.

@PeriwinkleBluetag Жыл бұрын

In winter use an extra small heater in the room your kids use the most instead of heating the whole house. Also buy them fleece outfits that are warm. Use another layer underneath if needed.

@veemcg3682 Жыл бұрын

I've enjoyed this video very much, thank you Larry and Hope. I'm trying to find my feet again literally as well as with my housekeeping shopping money management and all those things because I have been critically ill for many months. Thank God I'm recovering well at home now but I've had to start from a very low baseline and most things that I took for granted are no longer easy or second nature. I've always been very capable and quietly independent but have had to learn to accept help from medical staff and my family. We have rising cost of living, things seem to be getting worse every day even here in Northern Ireland and events in the rest of the world are shocking. The future if there is one looks bleak and I feel lost and depressed bewildered and terrified much of the time. Tonight listening to you I have felt it might just be possible to take back some control and try some of your advice so I can make small positive changes to my situation. I'm only able to do small amounts physically and mentally as yet but small steps in the right direction are going to be more effective than feeling like a rabbit caught in headlights. Thank you so much. God bless you both. Vera

@winterlighthome Жыл бұрын

Hearing Larry say he's taken to bike commuting to work made me SMILE! So glad he's exploring this fun, healthy, green option for thriftiness! One thing I'm really struggling with right now is rebuilding my stamina after Covid, especially my pulmonary stamina. That bug knocked me down, and even weeks later I still haven't fully climbed back up. It's frustrating, inconvenient, and depressing. I'm grateful that being fully vaxxed did help minimize my course over all, but the virus has left lingering problems by exacerbating my asthma significantly. I'm not back to riding my bike, yet. :( But, I'm slowly building back by walking the shortest trail (free, in the shade, and very enjoyable) @ a nearby park and doing small outdoor chores for my elderly neighbors (slowly and taking a lot of breaks). I'll know I'm myself again when I can bike to the library and back with my basket full of books! :) And, I will think of y'all the first time I succeed and think a hug in y'all's direction! :) Your week's list has been an encouraging treat for me tonight. Thank you!

@yvonnelake3296 11 ай бұрын

Praying for your recovery!

@beautifullyorganisedmarissa Жыл бұрын

Less than 2 mins in and already a tip that’s easy to action! 🥰 Just reserved that book at my local library, thank you! Love a free read

@UndertheMedian Жыл бұрын

It was a really interesting read. I enjoyed it.

@debbielovett3087 2 жыл бұрын

I purchased solar bulbs from Amazon. Love them mine also came with a solar panel and a remote for each bulb. Wish I bought the 4 pack.

@catharinab8860 Жыл бұрын

I did read the book years ago and really liked it. I’m going to borrow and reread it! I love that you share your non frugal choices as well. I’ve been trying to learn how to bake sourdough bread lately to save on our groceries bill. My husband serviced and repaired our car himself, that was a lot of money saved! He also taught our son(who is completely uninterested in cars but have a frugal mindset) how to do it.

@michelleparks4582 Жыл бұрын

Always make sure to use the BK app before making your order! My favorite coupon in app was a whopper jr, 8 pc nuggets, small fry &20 oz drink for $3 (it is currently $7!!). They have family bundles w many sandwiches & fries in them and some include the impossible burger. I most times go into the menu and get 16 nuggets, 4pc cheese stick, and use the coupon page for a free LG onion ring or fry and skip the drink. I try to keep it at $4 still 😆 I only treat myself to that about once a mo, in between clients on one particularly busy day I have. Love you guys!

@margal3120 Жыл бұрын

Having your beautiful light on behind you made me anxious 🤷‍♀️😂 I can’t believe you’ve put out GREAT CONTENT FOR 2 YEARS!? Love you all!! Your personality and care for each other and your kids always come through! Thank you for everything you have taught me!!

@lynjaggi7204 2 жыл бұрын

You guys did it again! You’ve inspired me!! I’m gonna make sun tea, turn my AC down and eat up everything in my fridge so nothing goes to waste!! Thank you Hope and Larry! xo

@whitepinehomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Rain Country Homestead uses a portable 1 burner cooking unit for cooking in the summer, instead of her electric stove. She just sets it on top of her electric stove. I couldn't tell you the type or brand, but you might want to check her out to see. This may be a viable option for you to use with the solar pack you now have. Just a thought. You may want to also consider setting up an outside kitchen in the summer in your backyard to help keep your house cool. This is our 2nd year doing that and it has helped us keep our house cooler.

@larryware1 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea. We have an old Coleman camp stove that uses white gas. It would be more expensive to run than our old 1946 Magic Chef natural gas stove in the basement. Hope is using the Magic Chef stove for stove-top cooking instead of the electric stove upstairs. I'm wondering if the one-burner Rain Country Homestead uses can be run at low cost. Certainly having an outside kitchen would keep the house cooler.

@AO-nr7kl 2 жыл бұрын

We flew to see family for vacation and took coffee from a local provider and spent about the same $35. It was a great treat for those of us drinking coffee.

@AmandaJYoungs 2 жыл бұрын

You've both inspired me now! I think I'm going to go around the house for the next week or so, just writing down things I've started doing to be frugal. Most of them are tiny, but when you add them up, I hope that they will be saving me money. I don't know if I have 35 of them, or only 15, or more than 50 - but jotting it down as I go around the house will be educational!

@lisaryherd4593 Жыл бұрын

Yes!!

@shawnpatton3795 2 жыл бұрын

I thought that I saw on the Myth Busters series about a decade ago that not having your vehicle AC on, with the windows down, actually decreases your miles per gallon rate.

@bunny_smith 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you're human. Thanks for your complete report.

@KaceyAnnReynolds Жыл бұрын

I am starting to be way more frugal, just like when I worked my way through college as a waitress.... I am special education teacher and raised three boys on my own.... I created a You Tube channel, Kacey Ann Reynolds, that teaches people how to save money and eat healthy too!! I cook up black beans every Sunday and my own bone broth.... People need to get back to basics, enjoy nature ( state parks are only $3 to park!!), spend time with their family, and eat dinner every night.... Cooking for my family and friends is where my heart is at!!!!

@pigletsbank437 2 жыл бұрын

It's good to hear you had fun!!! 👍. Wish you have a good week 🌷

@yuppers1 Жыл бұрын

During the great depression they used to heat up the pot of food (like pasta not meat) and put a cover on it, turn off the heat, and let the residual energy finish it up. (Works great with the oven too)

@nickiclarke4304 Жыл бұрын

I just looked up the Moneyless Man at my local library and put it on hold. Thanks for another great video Hope and Larry

@brandi8040 2 жыл бұрын

What!?? They make USB powered light bulbs!? This a game changer! I received 2 solar powered charging banks for Christmas last year, and I have no been able to use them! (Except for the handy flashlight feature during a few power outages.) I always learn something amazing from you two! ❤️

@rochellethundercloud346 2 жыл бұрын

y'all,do not fall for the synergy electric company scam.its all com ed.but you get two bills,rather than just one. y'all should be aware . now is a good time to slowly winterize your home/vehicle.try on winter clothing,replace what needs to be replaced,wash a load every other week.its August already.before long,it's the holidays.prepare now,rather than last second and be upcharged

@Iinfiniteknowing 2 жыл бұрын

You could use a solar oven to cook and solar lights for indoor night lighting to

@marielama8173 2 жыл бұрын

My husband shops car and home insurance each year. It is very helpful! We have been happy with Safeco, a subsidiary of Liberty Mutual.

@jessicaroberts4591 2 жыл бұрын

We use our grill a lot in the summer. Even for baking

@A222Z Жыл бұрын

I like the challenge of shopping once every other month.. it's amazing how far what we already have lasts & the way we get creative w/what we already have w/out feeling deprived. If we aren't in a store spending money, then our money hasn't become less. It's such a great feeling to realize that the budget came in w/a whopping savings. 🤗

@rebeccafeder9762 Жыл бұрын

Wow. Good for you!

@MusingsByMelissa Жыл бұрын

Your videos popped up on my account, Thank you! You guys give amazing tips! New subscriber :)

@SherryEllesson 2 жыл бұрын

Larry, be careful of letting your car sit unused for weeks on end. I've had to have TripleA out to my place twice because the trusty onboard computers that wait for me to use my electric key to open the door, etc are a "phantom load" on the battery. I did get a Noco jump box but it might've been less expensive to just go start up the car and drive to the local Mennonite store and poke around in their "local produce" section.

@angelasmith2368 2 жыл бұрын

You can actually ruin a battery like that. I'm an office manager at an automotive shop, and I see this all the time. Drive your car at least 30 minutes, at least once a week. A new battery can easily run $150 to $300.

@ashleym9502 Жыл бұрын

Buy a battery tender

@ohiowolfsister Жыл бұрын

@@ashleym9502 buy a SOLAR battery tender. Lol

@christinejunk8184 Жыл бұрын

I had my car sitting unused and a squirrel set up a nest under the hood (unbeknownst to me) to the tune of 600.00 in repairs to lines etc. If I had run my car for 20-30 min 1x a week that would likely have prevented this issue. Food for thought.

@pamwood3956 2 жыл бұрын

If you have a bathroom in your basement be sure to close the door when running the dehumidifier as it will pull the moisture from the commode and drains rather than your basement area.

@bluerivercountry 2 жыл бұрын

I love your channel! Thank you so much for all the information you provide!! You guys are awesome 🤩

@robinbaich169 Жыл бұрын

Here's how I make iced tea: I fill a 2 quart pitcher with water and then put in 7 tea bags. I put the pitcher in the fridge and the next day we've got iced tea.

@rossicastellanos1333 Жыл бұрын

I am always thought the water needed to be hot

@mscentsibly1953 2 жыл бұрын

We’ve been making sun tea since the 70’s! We use five large or eight regular cup size. In the last few years we add a couple lemon zinger bags or peach tea bags for a little different flavor. Our Berkey allows us to use filtered water for drinking.

@joekris.2998 Жыл бұрын

Hello Mscentsibly 😊 how are you?

@breec3346 Жыл бұрын

You guys came up in my recommended!! So happy! Love this video! I am trying to save money! So glad I came across this! I subbed!!

@sylviaingram9910 2 жыл бұрын

Unplug everything that has a cord because electricity is still flowing even though the whatever is turned.

@govegan6112 2 жыл бұрын

I just put that book on hold at my library. Thanks 😃

@Hopeinthee 2 жыл бұрын

Bikes are going on sale now. You can get an entry level e-bike for about $700 and a 3 wheeler with a basket for your groceries for about $1,400. Don't forget to pick up a helmet and maintenence supplies.

@Organizedkat 2 жыл бұрын

I love watching your channel! I have been a subscriber for about 7-8 months now and you have definitely changed my spending habits and the way I think about money. My husband is not as frugal as me which makes it difficult but we are having open conversations about it now and making small changes as the ones I have heard about in your videos. We have even started an emergency fund. Thanks for everything you do!

@larryware1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Kate. It's so good that you and your husband are talking. We took all we share in steps. It's taken us years to get to where we are today. You'll make it, too as you both work together!

@belindacopson2390 2 жыл бұрын

Love your mindset, thank you for all your interesting videos!

@larryware1 2 жыл бұрын

You so welcome, Belinda!

@carolutley6523 Жыл бұрын

Thanks guys!👍

@qq1651 2 жыл бұрын

Im glad you guys decided to "live a little" and splurge on some fun things!

@victoriakleber1397 Жыл бұрын

One thing that surprises me is how everyone near me is obsessed with Aldi/Walmart for groceries. Now that I work from home and they aren’t “on my way home”, I do better check the flyer at my local grocery chain, literally two minutes from my house, with a dollar store on the way. The specials can be terrific, especially good deals on “use today or freeze” chicken and beef specials. I can’t imagine driving 20-25 minutes to fight crowds and have to bag my own stuff and wait in line. Plus, the grocer gives fuel perks. Everyone always assumes that wmart prices are better. Not for me. Always cooked at home and adore leftover nights! A day off from making dinner.

@rebeccafeder9762 Жыл бұрын

I live in Canada and we don't have Aldi's. You are so right, even with Walmart Canada things are not always the cheapest. My motto is: You gotta know your prices!

@kalihenson6288 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this video!

@traceydufault297 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips my friends and yes it's ok to live life have fun but not everyday I'm glad you had a splurge week

@lindablack2206 Жыл бұрын

An eye opening on the dehumidifier never would guessed. Thanks

@jeankelly368 Жыл бұрын

Great tips. You showed your guests that they were important. You deserved the theatre and fellowship. Dont be hard on yourself. Sometimes

@nataliej7135 2 жыл бұрын

Love your content, by the way I just checked out that book from my library😁👍🏻

@terryhenderson424 Жыл бұрын

Frugal living has become so ingrained over the years that it has become our lifestyle. It began more so for buying more and nicer dinners out (lunch is the way to go for super food at a more affordable price) and also "toys" primarily of a tools, equipment, or craft nature. Like dieting and comparing "this or that" with calories, we did it with dollars. I'm sure we are well within 35 things we did this past week,. We do stack activities when we are out driving. This last week a planned trip got canceled which we also planned to stop past a grocery store on the way home for another pass at a coupon limited quantity loss leader. In the end we decided that the one way 7 mile trip wasn't worth the grocery savings; especially during Thanksgiving week at the grocery store. We have a tribal and also 7-11 gas station which remain in a gas war and we coordinate our gas usage, purchase, trips out, and the path we choose to travel on the way home when we drive that direction; its sorta out of the way and not past many of our retail and errand stops although not much more for miles or distance making it well worth the $.50 to $1.20 per gallon we routinely save. It took a while for the light bulb to come on but, we fill the 5 gallon gas cans there not only for the gas powered items at home but also for use in the vehicles as a part of our gas savings plan and coordinated trips past these stations. I think it was August that the electricity bill came in much higher in dollars and also higher in use. We spent September and Octiber doubling down on electricity use, dropped the electrical bill by $20-$30 despite a 17% rate hike for some of the billing period, and reduce our usage over the same period last year. In relation to savings this week, without doubling down effort I was noticing just this week that a number of our behavior changes were still in effect.

@outrunninginflation4081 Жыл бұрын

You can turn that lamp off for a start! 😁

@bethanyg153 2 жыл бұрын

This time of year I make a lot of salads, sandwiches and wraps. I usually can get by without heating anything up but coffee and a few morning eggs for a few days.

@lisamedeiros7581 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing all your money saving tips. I enjoyed your viedo and will watch more. Looks you guys have alot useful viedos. 🌺

@amysteele9778 Жыл бұрын

Interesting and informative.

@lisaward3890 Жыл бұрын

Hope ,I love your knitted sweater vest,I do knit so I will be looking for a pattern to make one!

@gballmaier 2 жыл бұрын

That's actually a great tip. Using solar power to wash clothes. I have a very good solar generator in going to start doing that. Since I can wash twice a week, that gives me 5 days of recharging time to recharge my generator by solar.

@evelinharmannfan7191 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these great tipps! 🌻And here is one for you as well: Instead of using an electric ⚡dehumidifier, you can use dehumidifier bags. There are different kinds available, but the most economic choice is the reusible kind, filled with hygroscopic substances like salt and diatomite. (You can buy them ready made, or fill your own bags yourself.) Mode of use: Put the bags in the place you want to dry, let them sit and soak 💧 the humidity out of the air. Every once in a while, you can dry them out by placing them in the 🌞 sun, or hanging them on a line on a🌬 windy day.

@Trandans 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid, as always! 👍😊

@lifeisdazzling Жыл бұрын

I’m feeling the pain regarding the energy bill! My husband and I are working hard to cut back on our usage during this billing cycle. Our last bill was outrageous!

@animalsareinnocent1318 2 жыл бұрын

The Moneyless Man is a fascinating read. He looks deep into the ethics of lending and debt and is absolutely meticulous about being consistent regarding his own ethics. You wouldn't be able to do this if you are responsible for children, but there are plenty of inspiring ideas nonetheless. Great video guys! 🙏🙏🙏

@rebeccafeder9762 Жыл бұрын

What does he say about food?

@animalsareinnocent1318 Жыл бұрын

@@rebeccafeder9762 He works on a farm and gets the veggies in exchange. He also goes dumpster diving. He does a little foraging, but his real knowledge is about gardening. He throws a party at one point with donated food that would otherwise go to waste.

@kittmiller2212 Жыл бұрын

I recently had to buy a new cooktop, I don't use my stove ever, I found a great buy on a new wave cook top, my old one that I had for 8 years failed. Speak of Frugality, I am frugal, beyond frugal I keep a list of needs, unless I find a 50 to 80 percent deal, I don't buy. I'm well over 65 and i live on $13000 a year. I live completely plant based vegan I buy less than 15 items a month from the rest of the store. might be light bulbs, whole wheat bread, organic lemon juice, earth balance, or veganaise. My budget is set every month. i keep a bank for charity, and a bank for non frugal cash. I like your channel.

@daniellecarney1487 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the ideas! 😊Being frugal throughout the year leaves you money to do awesome things. We don’t drive new cars( all paid) or eat out(rarely), but we spend a month in California every year, go on cruises, and can buy expensive things when we want to. I think everyone places different value on different things, but one thing is for sure- unless you are well off, you need to cut some things out to have any quality of life and to stay out of debt. Period. Like your 35 dollar coffee purchase, you can do that because you don’t waste money elsewhere.

@cindyamaya9181 Жыл бұрын

I use the crock pot a lot in the summertime. Also I try to cook at lunch enough for dinner too. There's a lot to be said for salad meals too. Thank you for all your tips and I really enjoy your shows.

@wendycaughley6420 2 жыл бұрын

I was so pleased to hear you mention the Moneyless Man so I was driven to post my first comment :) I read this about 8 years ago and found it really inspiring. Like anything you can take or leave the different thoughts of an author but I loved this book. I actually started a Facebook group in our small town that now has over 6,000 members, Freeconomy, for people to gift items they can no longer use rather than sell, dump or take to thrift shops and likewise, if there is something people need they can ask.

@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom 2 жыл бұрын

I love this. These tips are so helpful. Off topic, we use to have a Save A Lot near us.

@lauramaillie3745 2 жыл бұрын

My husband switched to a coffee bodum, it doesn't use electricity, and no filters. However you do need to boil water. We boil a couple of litres of water and keep in a carafe, keeps it hot for hours. Last week my husband wanted to buy something for $400.00. We talked and I asked him to wait. (It was a boredom purchase). Then through you guys and one other youtuber we got the kill a watt. And he has been testing everything! So I know what you mean Hope when you say Larry it all about the machines and tech. 😆. We are looking into a portable power station and solar panels. He is on board! Thanks again.

@kamicrum4408 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Loved it!

@TonyaApplegate 2 жыл бұрын

I love how you keep things real. You worked hard and earned the splurge. You have been such an inspiration as far as helping people save money and are one of the first people I followed on my journey to paying off my debt. I'm trying to pay off my house and sometimes struggle with what to get and what not to especially with prepping.

@wandabigelow9692 Жыл бұрын

One way I have saved money is that i haven't purchased hand soap for Years. Those little bars of soap you get in the hotel i bring home and use those in the bathroom. I add water to my orange juice. This saves money AND calories. Instead of filling a dish pan full of water, i rinse the biggest dirty dish, then put soap and water in this and wash the rest of my dishes. Saves water and electricity. Often when we go out to eat we share a meal. Only buy what is on sale.

@Smurf-fo2xf 2 жыл бұрын

Mark Boyle also has another book 'A Way Home' in which he build a cabin in rural Ireland (still living without money) but also without technology. Not a life I would want but very interesting

@NL-hu2ud 2 жыл бұрын

Was it an easy read? I find some books difficult to get into

@Rubyisgrowing 2 жыл бұрын

I loved hearing about your splurges because they were all generous and helped you to make memories

@joekris.2998 Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋🏻

@FidoHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Larry's selling let you almost break even! Thank you for sharing with us.

@joekris.2998 Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋🏻

@southernlady67 Жыл бұрын

Yes it pays to check your bank account on a daily basis! In doing so, I found where someone had stolen my husband's debit card number ( NOT the card, just the number!) and had paid some type of prison charge in Texas! We live in Arizona. I immediately went to the bank and had things straightened out. It meant having my husbands debit card closed and issued another one, which took about a week to receive, but it saved us from losing over $500 !!

@michelleraney3577 2 жыл бұрын

My electric bill was $276 and some change. I about fell over when I saw the bill! My homeowners insurance was also due this month and went up substantially. I'll so be shopping for a better rate.