I absolutely LOVE the "hot mess" tip. Can I just say BRILLIANT?!? My best tip sounds boring, but saves me the most money. It's simply don't waste stuff. Don't waste food, cleaning supplies, beauty products, basically any consumable goods. Wasting things is literally just throwing money away. Another good tip is not to be suckered into what society dictates as "normal". In today's society, normal spending means being broke because the majority of people can't afford eating out everyday, Starbucks, brand new cars, high end clothing labels, and constant trips to the movies, concerts, clubs, etc. Society tells us we deserve those things and should indulge in them often, but that's simply not true. Instead we should invest in our family and wholesome relationships. Oh, and instead of wasting time and money "entertaining" ourselves, we should spend more time volunteering and helping those less fortunate to make a better world!

Hey lady! Here are some tips I learned and have passed down to my older teenagers. I grew up very close to my grandmother, who lived during the great depression. She taught me so many things about how to be frugal. She taught us how to always keep our "best clothes" new looking by taking them off immediately after church or any outings. I've done this my whole life. Did the same when my children were growing up. As soon as I get home from work, church, or any occasion, I immediately change into my old t-shirts, sweats, or the clothes I wear when I'm cleaning. I receive many compliments on my clothing..and you should see the looks I get from other women when I tell them, "Thank you. I've owned this dress, pant, top for 5 yrs". LOL. They are in shock. She also taught me how to stretch meat. If you add 1/2-1/4 cup of old fashion oatmeal to each pound of meat...it doubles your meat. I've been turning 2 lbs of ground chuck into 4 lbs for years. No one has been the wiser :)) I'm so grateful for that special time with my grandmother, and all the stories she shared on how they all survived financially during those times. Have a blessed weekend Kate with your little one. It goes by too fast!!

Oh, I have another one! To keep from being tempted to swing through fast food places or to pick up a pizza, I always add up how many times I'm actually paying for this $6.00 meal. 1. I pay for it the first time at the drive thru. 2. I pay for it again because I've already bought food for this meal at the grocery store. It's just at home and I know deep down that I'm just too lazy to go home and cook it.(This is where chopping veggies at the beginning of the week, remembering to take out meat from freezer, or dropping everything into a slow cooker before you leave comes in.) 3. If fast food/junk food becomes a habit, I'll have to pay a doctor to treat my high cholesterol, high blood pressure, etc. 4. If these drive thru runs continue, I'll probably need to go buy larger clothes. (Another unnecessary hit to the pocketbook.) 5. Then those drive thru runs will cause me to have to sign on with one of those weight loss centers and possibly eat boxed food. Anyway, you get the point.

Kate I finally paid of my mortgage! Living frugally, making sacrifices, and being intentional on what I want to spend money on.

Great video. Last time I made soup I chopped and froze a bag of the extra onion, celery and carrots instead of taking what I need and letting the rest rot in the fridge. Just clean and chop it all at once. This morning I was looking for something for dinner and just dumped it in the crock pot with some chicken and noodles for soup. So easy and now I don’t have to hit the grocery store at least for today. It sounds so obvious but it really just saved me money.

I cannot get enough of the frugal tips videos! If you make 10 more of them I would watch all of them! Also, i have an idea for a video: things you bought that save you money!

Hello from Ireland!! Old house? I am at my parents home two to three hundred years old. Yes true story. . The electrical is a hot mess!!

First tip about making a list of wished gifts is really perfect!

Your grandmother lives upstairs? Would be great to see her in a video sometimes!

Frugal Friday 💜 When you said budget I changed the words from no business like show business in my head to 🎶 there's no budget like you're budget like you're budget I know 🎵 😂

I love drinking water. Because when I do, I don't eat junk food or even crave it. And I have more energy. If I skip a day of drinking water, I usually feel tired and lazy and often have a headache. Then I always think dang it I haven't drank water today. As soon as I get some in my system, I feel better. I struggle with it some days. I just try to keep in mind all the benefits. Loved the video!

Kate, you should have a million subscribers!! Yes, love frugal tips, recipes and grocery shopping tips, cleaning tips, organizational tips, staying healthy tips. Thank you!!!!!!!!!

I can’t sleep without a fan on whatever the weather x

Thx Kate! I tried to summarize: 1. Splurge list - tell fam friends if they ask 2. Drink water 3. Make xtra food 4. Keep a fan by the bed to cancel out noise so u dont wake to everythng 5. Learn to say no 6. Quit being a "hot mess"! Prepare!! 7. Make a budget 8. 10.00 Target lamp w side outlet for easy charging My new fav frugal thing is gonna be eating "chaffles!! As well as try to shop thrifted 🌷🐦😇☕🍟👒🌾🏡🍮🌌🐑🌷

I insert No Spend Days on my calendar ahead of time. This I generally do at the beginning of each month as I review the new months spending plan or budget. THIS month has FOUR family birthdays so I had to work around things to keep within my means.

Was built in 1899. I have very few outlets. I know your struggle 😉 My favorite frugal tip is eating at home and bringing leftovers for lunches

One of my favorite frugal tips: back when I lived where I needed a car, I planned my errands for all one day. I had a route figured out that I didn’t waste any gas and chose stores based on good quality products/prices as well as proximity to my route. This saved me time and money. I had separate lists for common items we bought at each including an aisle by aisle list of the grocery store we frequented. I had a “returns” bag in my coat closet so items with their recipes were staged and ready including library books that we had read. And......I kept a prep list in my planner for errands day that reminded me to take my wallet, phone, monies, return bag, lists, coupons, etc. This greatly decreased getting a few miles from home and having to go back bcz I forgot something. I know this sounds like a lot of work, but honestly, I built the route and lists as I noticed where I needed to go on a regular basis. Built my grocery lists by aisle by noting down on my grocery list what aisle I found items in while shopping. Then prep list was such a blessing to me and was a joy to develop to decrease my anxiety that I would leave something important at home. All of this saved me precious time and money. It also taught my children great life skills - I rarely did errands without them.

Hi Kate, Prugne here, I was that hot mess Mom, I understand where mom guilt comes from, it's a wonder my daughter survived her childhood. My daughter is however the most organized mom I know, don't know how that happened, I asked her one day how do you keep it all together? She said "I learned it from you".... She has 8 children, I had just her, she was an only child until she was 10. Two of her children are off to college, two are in the military, the other four are still in school. She has an eight is enough household of yours, mine and ours. Life is good. 🐝 P.S. love your channel, and especially love what you do for Kaden's Toys channel, what fun!!!

Frugal.. love your advices thank you

Ooh I am doing this! My husband never knows what to get me I’ll pick from this splurge list!!!

Yes,do a splurge list

My favorite is two. Using the envelopes system and doing a zero based budget is the other one I ❤️...😊😊😊

I love your frugal tips Kate! ❤️👍😁

Omg . A fan - yes. Drowns out noise. Love it

I need one of those lamps. My favorite items tip is to KZfaq everything before you buy it. Get reviews on purchases and sometimes KZfaqrs have coupon codes specific to them. Saves me money and pays it forward to them for the info.

Love the light hair and makeup ☀️☀️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Frugal!!!! Always nice to see your videos . Have a beautiful day

Frugal YES! Kate you are such a great motivational speaker! Thank you! ❤️

I love that you actually remember to put your suggested video links in your video. I never click on them because I am already busy watching a video, but so many you tubers don’t put their links where they say they are going to and it just frustrates me. It just makes it feel more organized and prepared. Thanks for the water drinking encouragement!

❤️🤗❤️. Awesome, love the splurge list idea.

Frugal and loving these favorites!!

Frugal! I got to sleep with the fan on & in the winter a humidifier. Keep air fresh & moving & love the white noise. Love the lamp tip! My biggest frugal thing is enjoy being home. We are happy being home & eating our meals at home. Saves us lots of money too.

Frugal! Thanks Kate for the great tips. You rock! 😊

Frugal.. It is so nice to see someone talk about this subject!! My kids who are all grown up, can't figure out why I keep talking about being frugal and liking to save money!! They laugh at me.. But I am nearing retirement and need to be!! It makes everything go farther!! So, thank you very much, Kate, I applaud you!!

I go to thrift stores ect. I use crock pot or insta pot-thrift stores always have cook books with tons of easy recipes for these type pots. Also keeps heat out of house so less energy bill in summer. These recipes are adaptable to your tastes and use cheaper cuts of meat well. They can reduce your busy time with meals being ready at end of day after coming home tired. Love your channel.

FRUGAL!! Thanks for all the awesome tips😀

Great tips Kate! Love the frugal tip videos. 🙌

Our family members each keep an Amazon wishlist, so when someone is looking for a gift it’s an easy way to get gift ideas. You can even add items which aren’t on a Amazon using the “universal” wishlist feature. 👍

"Ever since having a child I've become a light sleeper " Amen, sister, amen. Here's praying our Mommy spidey senses someday calm down!

Preparing the night before for the next day is definitely a stress reliever and life saver.

I made my over budget goal & put away about $450.00. 😄

I actually love all your videos. . Thank you for sharing so much of who you are and your tips and your encouraging words are inspiring. It is very refreshing that you just share what works for you without selling a program. You understand living on a budget and frugality. Thank you again. Looking forward to frugal fridays

I like these Frugal living tips I use a fan and also ear plugs when I sleep 😴. Great suggestions ! Love 💕 your channel !!!

I enjoy watching all your frugal videos

This is a great frugality lifestyle makeover. Great tips. The planning ahead is pretty much the key to my entire life - I appreciate your bringing it front and center.

I love your wish list.

Frugal hugs from Sweden😀

Loving these frugal habit tips!!!

Just laying in front of a fan feels so good!

FRUGAL! And I've learned so much from you!

Kate your amazing, your videos are so much fun and very helpful, thanks!

Of course we want a video about your splurges!!!

FRUGAL! I about died at the thought of your A/C tip. I live in South Georgia. A/C is not optional. Year round the A/C has to stay on! 😂 One year our A/C went out during the summer...within 2 hours of waiting on the repair man to come, the temperature inside had gotten up to 92 degrees. 🥵

Love the way your cat keeps peeking in!

I can't wait until you have a book out!!! Ive been watching your videos the last few months when I found you and I think your wording and personally is just such a blessing. ♡ friends on KZfaq...not in person but in heart. You're such a blessing for so many people. Thank you

Oh that lamp sounds awesome

Hi Kate 👋🏽👋🏽👋🏽 I love my fan and the noise it makes 💜

Frugal and I love it.

like your expression, "the disease to please." Hadn't heard that before! I think a lot of us have that!!

Making extra is something I do and I totally agree with you👍

I think this is your best video yet!! Heck yes to the fan! All these suggestions rock! Have a great weekend ❤️

Loved this!!!!! I need to stop being a hot mess, especially when my son starts school next month. Please make more videos like this. Lots of love to you & Karen xx

My good Habit I got into many years ago was pack everything up the night before. Pack my lunch, jacket, shoes, hat gloves if I needed them, Have everything ready to go for the morning. Even make my breakfast. SO I can grab everything and run out the door. My other thing I do , if I see something that needs to get done, like load dirty dishes, or toss the clothes in the was. Do it now and get it done. Don't put it off!

Happy birthday 🎊🎁🎂🎈 🥰

frugal!! love the tips

Splurge Lists sound fun.

I like your frugal tips

Absolutely 😮😊I ❤love my Water Kate

Just finding these videos now and have loved your channel for a few weeks! 😍 Ty for the great content

Hi Kate 👋🏽👋🏽👋🏽 I love my fan and the noise of it💜

FRUGAL living tips are great!

Yes do that video.

Happy birthday 🎊🎈

Luv your hair like that! Super cute!

Frugal for life!!! Like the splurge list idea too

Frugal!! Love you Kate!!!😘

Frugal I love these vids!!!!

Still very up to date Kate ! The saying no, the budget, and mealplanning changed my life

I must've missed this one!!! Buns!!!

Hey Kate, they had those lamps in a place we stayed at when we were on vaca! They are amazing! I never saw them before that! Thanks for all your tips. We all can use help, right?!?! Or at least a gentle reminder:)) Have a great day!!

FRUGAL! Another great video, Kate!

I’m loving it!!! I am going to get a fan.

Fun listening to this older video whilemaking vegie-cabbage soup!

My birthday and Christmas is in the same month.

Thanks for the great video Kate! And I’m definitely going to get me one of those lamps!!😃

Make your own coffee. Cook large batches of food.take what you need,break down,label,date,freeze the rest. Clean as you go. Buy a bunch of insulated lunch bags.label each with name,date. Pack lunches for the week. Have a set place for everything Keep whatever you normally take with you in your bag.have bag by door,ready to go. Metal water bottle? Freeze it for a few hours before filling. Instead of ice inside coolers,soak sponges,put into sandwich bags,freeze. No cleaning rags,but tons of ratty clothes? Get the scissors

From all the frugal you tubers you are my favorite. Love your personality and honesty!

I just told my kids that I want a Disney gift card for my birthday in Oct. and for Christmas. We are going to Disney World in March. :) I stock pile these cards for our trips. LOL

FRUGAL LIVING IS BEST! 😍💕😍

I just stumbled across your video, then I liked it so much, that this is my second one. You are a breath of fresh air! I appreciate the fact that you tell the #truth, even though it is hard! I love your tough love approach! 😁

Thanks Kate, great advice. For Christmas I ask for my favourite shower gels and personal care items. I get so much that it lasts the whole year! I have another friend who keeps me in candles and when family come to stay over for the holiday they bring nibbles and sweets, so that I just have to buy groceries for the main meals. We don't have huge amounts left over as everyone takes home food with them when they leave and they don't have to cook once they get home. I never feel deprived as I always have gorgeous luxury items available that I wouldn't normally buy and the house is not full of useless clutter!

Love your FRUGAL tips 😜

Amen! My house is 120 yrs old! Same challenge!

1. Make my daily coffee and take it to work. 2. Have a glass at work for water. 3. I don't buy individually wrapped anything. I'll buy bulk or regular items and grab one for lunch daily. Example: Chips, cookies, granola bars, oatmeal, vegetables, cheese, etc.

Drinking mostly water. Making coffee or tea at home and taking water bottles/ thermos with us.

Frugal!!

FRUGAL In all fairness I do most of this and I'm still broke 💔 but I am debt free so i can't really complain. In college and I am not getting any debt from it. Love your videos.

And the "splurge list" is a fantastic idea! I had a "no spend month" just now, and haven't bought anything off it yet. Might just keep it for Christmas 😁 THANK YOU!!

Newly Frugal ❤️

Loving this video, Kate! You are so helpful but also incredibly relatable and non-judgmental. I really appreciate that. As a family of just 3 (me, my husband and daughter), I especially relate to your tip of cooking a bit extra and freezing. I also totally verify the keep a fan in your bedroom tip! I live in Silicon Valley which gets hot in the Summers. We put fans in each of our bedrooms and run the regularly in the Summer in addition to opening windows at night when cool. Saves a lot of money on expensive AC bills :)