10 Things Frugal People NEVER Buy

10 Things Frugal People NEVER Buy | FRUGAL LIVING TIPS

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In this video, we're going to share 10 things that frugal people never buy. From groceries to clothes, we're going to cover it all!
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@FrugalFitMom 11 ай бұрын

@PeaceTrainJump 11 ай бұрын

Frugal people check their health insurance for therapists. Most provide telehealth options.

@leepope3377 11 ай бұрын

@@PeaceTrainJumpEXACTLY! BetterHelp wanted to charge me $130/month! No thanks!

@myluvs2931 11 ай бұрын

Hi. I see where you’re coming from. But I have bought extended warranties on many things and it’s saved me so much money! I got a whole new vacuum, new iRobot, outdoor water fountain, game controllers, and more I can’t remember. So it does pay off for us a least. 😊

@loveGG3 11 ай бұрын

Please take a deeper look into your sponsors. Better Help has a dark reputation.

@TheSavingFairy 9 ай бұрын

Oh I am a trift store shopper for my clothes and kids clothes! Most of what I get from goodwill or once upon a child are under $ 5 a piece! A lot of these items are brand new w tags!

@hollyb5432 11 ай бұрын

I slightly disagree (I wouldn't use a ratty couch from anyone - even if it's free). To me being frugal doesn't mean you're cheap - it means that I don't spend money on things that don't matter to me so that I can spend money on the things that do.

@tallhottie6 11 ай бұрын

I agree. Also with restaurants, we eat at home typically but there is some food is cheaper to pick up than but all the ingredients to make it, like Thai food. But we make it we worthwhile making it an experience versus just sustenance

@thegracklepeck 11 ай бұрын

We had a ratty couch the neighbors put to the road when we first moved into our house. It wasn't in great shape but it was free and that's what mattered at the time. It was this couch or no couch. So we took it back to the garage, sprayed it with bed bug killer as a precaution (which funnily enough was left behind by the sellers) and it was good to go for a year til we had the money to replace our couch with something good quality.

@hollypepen4012 11 ай бұрын

My allergies would agree with you 😅

@debbieoldfield752 11 ай бұрын

LOL, Ive never owned a new couch. Last 2 have been my dads old couch and my mums old couch. Both in reasonable condition. My current couch is perfect for me, not to flash so I dont mind the cat and the dog being on them, nice long couch so I can lie down on it with plenty of room, and 2 recliner chairs which are super comfy.

@cjhoward409 11 ай бұрын

I wouldn’t sleep on a used couch or used mattress, just like I wouldn’t wear used underwear. 🤮 You don’t know what has happened on that couch ! Disgusting ! Now, used bookcases or desks that are metal or wood, that’s different.

@cynthiaolsen5965 11 ай бұрын

I just went to the thrift store sale and bought 20 pieces of clothes for 40 dollars. They were on sale for 2 dollars each. I completely updated my wardrobe for 40 dollars. It be honest, I lost 45 pounds and it was a treat to myself to buy new clothes without the new price.

@emilykirkman8468 11 ай бұрын

Awesome 🎉congratulations 😊

@traveler1433 11 ай бұрын

Congrats!!! 👏🏼

@gungamesschuf7irdrjklmcemi810 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations!

@jillgott6567 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations and what a fantastic savings on the clothes.

@hellouu 11 ай бұрын

This makes me happy ❤

@pmbrulle1097 11 ай бұрын

Great list! Let me tell you as an early 40s female I am watching my friends spend crazy $ on lashes, Botox, hair dye... all to fight the inevitable. I have earned my wrinkles and my gray and I’d rather go travel then be stuck in denial.

@ninnymuggins5159 11 ай бұрын

Plus you are investing in life experience, not shallow useless things like plastic fingernails.

@user-wj3yr7xr2f 11 ай бұрын

@@ninnymuggins5159It can be very healthy and creative to do shallow things. It express your personality. Look at Iris Apfel. 😊

@andrewminjiras5745 11 ай бұрын

I like what you said about fighting the inevitable. I concur about travel.

@SusieQZee 11 ай бұрын

Same, girl. Same. :)

@Julie-pb9iz 11 ай бұрын

Also, fingernails at nail salons, regular visits to spas, and buying one-use appliances which u will use infrequently.

@wrenw1550 11 ай бұрын

I live in the northeast and in the winter they salt the roads which does a lot of damage to cars, especially the undercarriage which is pretty hard to clean yourself. Paying for a car wash with the underneath washed is actually an investment on your vehicle if you plan on keeping it long term.

@mamabear631 11 ай бұрын

I love your husband saying car washes... yes I would prefer to wash my own car but I have a son who has autism and his favorite thing to do Is go thru the car wash. So yes I pay the monthly pass but my car is always clean and my son is happy... so worth the $25.00

@83shaunam 11 ай бұрын

I used to struggle a lot keeping the inside of my car clean, so I started going through the car wash, and then pulling around to the free vacuums and cleaning out the trash, getting the worst of the dirt and leaves and debris, etc. I never thought I'd be one of those people that keeps a car clean, but now I am, and it only costs $7 once or twice a month. WELL worth the money!

@Sk8rToon 11 ай бұрын

My apartment lease will not let me wash my car. Something about creating a hazard. And there’s rules about soap going in the drains that go to the ocean. So my only legal option is to go to a car wash!

@bethk8149 11 ай бұрын

Going through the car wash with the different colors makes me happy and I don't have Autism 😊

@colleenwebster8762 11 ай бұрын

Wait, you live in Idaho, Do you wash your car in winter? I couldn’t imagine washing it myself in the winter but in the summer, absolutely, wash it yourself!

@mamabear631 11 ай бұрын

@@bethk8149 he loves all the colors and the lights

@thegracklepeck 11 ай бұрын

I think it's important to remember that just because one frugal family does something, it doesn't mean that it's going to work for you. Everyone's situations, hobbies, and life are going to be a little bit different so don't feel like you have to only use the library if your passion is collecting certain books/series. Or maybe you like splurging on concerts now and again. That's totally fine. And maybe you're saving money somewhere else.

@viviannichols3582 11 ай бұрын

Free concerts are great, but there’s nothing like seeing your favorite band live.

@psymompa 11 ай бұрын

Some of my best experiences were concerts. Love em!

@pri.sci.lla. 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely. Free park converts almost never have well known artists who I would pay to see. I love going to concerts!

@kar0047 11 ай бұрын

She says this a lot! Her family puts money towards things like biking and hiking equipment, she realizes that isn’t important to all families but they budget specifically for what is important to them. She touches on that all the time 😊

@lovealwaysmom 11 ай бұрын

That's true, it would be a good thing to say this at the top of this post. Also IMHO the word "Never" shouldn't have been used.

@terri348 11 ай бұрын

The mom in law of a friend of mine died. She was a lady who always dressed well and spent money on good quality clothes. She also took really good care of her clothes. Turns out I am her size ( my friend us not) So she gave me all if these awesome clothes! This was about 4-5 years ago and all the clothes still look great!!!

@Tammy-wu1xb 11 ай бұрын

I think being a minimalist is better than being frugal! Living for experiences instead of clutter. Instead of buying 5 pairs of cheap shoes, buy 1 pair of high-quality shoes.

@serahloeffelroberts9901 11 ай бұрын

I bought Bally shoes 35 years ago and the shoes still look beautiful whereas cheaper brands fell apart years ago. Quality counts when it comes to shoes and they are more comfortable too.

@DavidDavisDH 11 ай бұрын

I'm a minimalist and I have 3 pairs of shoes. My messed up pair for wrenching on my car, good pair and a pair of steel toe boots for my work.

@granitemoss1451 11 ай бұрын

Full-priced cards or gift wrap/bags. The Dollar Tree is the place to go for cards, bags and some wrapping paper. Holiday wrapping paper is only purchased on steep discount after the holidays and bonus if you can find ones that pass for other occasions too at that time.

@carlarancatore-white4886 11 ай бұрын

My oldest daughter has told her inlaws so many times about me going garage saleing for clothes that this year when they cleaned out their closet they sent me 3 contractor bags full of expensive clothes. Needless to say i got a new wardrobe and i sent 2 of those bags full of clothes to other people i know 😂

@user-gw7mu2wm1q 7 ай бұрын

Very generous people and non judgmental.

@JustWatchMeDoThis 11 ай бұрын

My mother got a zero interest car loan about 2 years ago. She said it was the only reason she financed it. And honestly, it does make more sense than pulling her money out of an interest bearing account, especially since she gets retirement income.

@kimmieb2u 11 ай бұрын

That's the only way I buy a new car.

@giannas1096 11 ай бұрын

There’s no such thing as a zero interest loan. If your mother had offered cash she would have got a discount off the car and saved money.

@JustWatchMeDoThis 11 ай бұрын

@@giannas1096 a discount off cash offer does not mean a loan has interest. I understand your point, but you are talking total cost, NOT the cost to take out a loan.

@giannas1096 10 ай бұрын

@@JustWatchMeDoThis same thing. If a car costs $20k with a loan but you pay cash up front you might get a discount of 2-3K. Meaning the car now costs you 17-18K. The 2-3K is the interest on the loan but they make it look like it’s interest free by bumping up the price in the first place. I’ve worked in finance, this is how they do it. The car yard has already factored finance into negotiations.

@flohough1870 11 ай бұрын

I laughed out loud at the tech part about the cell phone. I feel ripped off if I don't get at least 3 years out of a phone and I HATE updating! Great video, I totally related to most of this. No wonder my husband calls me the "cheapest woman in America".

@sabinekoch3448 11 ай бұрын

I refuse to update phone as well. Buy and pay as you go….

@Healinglove 11 ай бұрын

I use my phone's until they die! 😂🎉

@mr.kilpatrick2991 11 ай бұрын

haha...same...I have an iphone 6 (8+ years old LOL) and granted its on its last legs...but walking into a verizon store ...ughhhh...painful experience

@davef6337 9 ай бұрын

Lucky man, he is.

@BridgeToMissions 9 ай бұрын

@@mr.kilpatrick2991I used mine for several years and then replaced the battery from Apple for $50, then used it another year and a half until it just wouldn't load any pages on Safari 😂 I still have it though, just in case!

@sharonwilson6465 11 ай бұрын

My Father always said if you can’t pay cash for something then you don’t need it or shouldn’t buy it until you can pay cash. My husband or myself haven’t ever had a car payment. We have always waited until we had the cash to buy our vehicles. My sons have done the same thing.

@gladyschandler6724 11 ай бұрын

I work out at home weights and crunches. Walk every day, get fresh air, and see people

@Mrs.Silversmith 11 ай бұрын

I hate when new clothes shrink in the dryer and then don't fit like they did when trying them on at the store. This is one of the reasons I LOVE to buy used jeans. I know they have already gone through some laundry loads and I don't have to worry about whether they will shrink later. What you see in the fitting room of the thrift store is what you get.

@cjhoward409 11 ай бұрын

I wash all my clothes in cold water and hang them on the line to dry. Easy peasy and no shrinkage and the clothes last longer.

@dianasimplifies 11 ай бұрын

@@cjhoward409yes me too. Nothing shrinks. I love cotton so this is a necessity.

@Gracie.Gardener 11 ай бұрын

My fiancé’s health insurance pays for our gym membership and gives him $25 a month to buy vitamins and OTC medications. It definitely helps out and makes my frugal heart happy

@sct4040 10 ай бұрын

As long it’s not Medicare Advantage, save now and denied care later.

@TheCrossLegacy 11 ай бұрын

Eating at home is a HUGE way to save money. I teach families how to save money on groceries by making their produce last and I would love to do a collab with you to share my best tips with your audience. If you have someone who could reach out to me I'd love to chat more about it!

@PlayinMusic13 11 ай бұрын

I enjoy going to music festivals but am to frugal to pay. So I sign up as a volunteer. Trading 2, 4hour shifts volunteering, I get free camping, free admission, free showers and free parking. Every festival is a little different but definitely saves me hundreds each festival.

@CoffeeMugTwentyFive 11 ай бұрын

I've been hunting for a new watch for about three years now. Just recently, I was cleaning out a storage bin and found one of my older watches. There were so many good memories that went with that watch I decided to just pay for a battery replacement; way cheaper than buying a NEW watch all together. Hope you and your family are having a great day! Keep up the great work!

@lv2flip24 11 ай бұрын

i work at a grocery store (on the cheaper end mind you) and get tired of people saying… these prices are so expensive, this is crazy, ridiculous, ect…. and i’m looking at them and their cart thinking… well, u have starbucks in your hand, cases of soda, and wine, and beer, and chips, and cookies, and lunchables, ect…in ur cart. look what ur buying people. u cant complain when u buy all that kimd of stuff. and then i also think of how much more their bill is at a higher end store. so stop complaining people. 🤦🏼‍♀️

@dianasimplifies 11 ай бұрын

Right I buy organic and I complain less than anyone about food prices lol bc I'm used to it!

@kathrynm9870 11 ай бұрын

Yes. I enjoy baking a lot - cookies, muffins, cake all so easy to make. Taste better from scratch and less chemicals too. Breadmaking takes a little skill to learn but is worth it. Canning your own pickles and garden produce is something else easy to do once you learn how initially.

@kristiperkins1682 11 ай бұрын

We bought a house 9 years ago-it is spray painted (very badly done) mauve😩. But nothing, financially we could do. We decided on what we wanted for siding and new windows-after 9 years-we have saved enough cash to do this project👏👏. Feels better than trying to remortgage/loan and come up with a payment each month. So excited we did it this way! Bye bye mauve!!!

@thefrugalmomma 11 ай бұрын

Frugal people often grow their own produce, you don't need a big garden space, you can even grow in pots on a balcony, once established it's money saved year after year, grow, use, freeze, preserve and it's also a free hobby. You can grown certain veggies from scraps and you can save seeds from even store bought produce. The joy it brings is great for your mental health also 🥕🧄🍅🌰🫑 I even have a few video's!

@onefrugalmom9155 11 ай бұрын

We also don’t buy gift bags or tissue paper, we reuse the ones we’re gifted.

@jennyksslr 11 ай бұрын

We have used the same birthday candles for over 5 years maybe longer for a family of 6. Never thought about it until now ☺️ I also don't buy pre shredded lettuce or cut veggies/fruit, meat and cheese trays. I don't dye my hair and very rarely get a professional cut. I don't get my nails done.

@Brianna_Little_Apple_Mama 11 ай бұрын

Everyone spends their money on what they prioritize. It’s pretty fascinating really. Would love to see a frugal back to school edition with your oldest going to colleg!

@BeccaTrysGames 11 ай бұрын

I’ve learned a TON of food tips from you over the years. I went shopping at the commissary on base which is cheaper than any grocery store - $150, and I’m GUESSTIMATING 60 meals out of it (20 meals for a family of 3). We stopped at Wendy’s and for 2 “normal” meals (sandwich, fries, coke) was $25… $25!!!! Not doing that again any time soon, I thought it’d be a treat and it was “ok” at best and definitely not worth the $25 bucks we spent

@cathyb3790 11 ай бұрын

I get this ,,I am in Canada and went to AW drive thru here ,,so expensive $12 for a meal and it was mmh ,,,almost as expensive as a sit down meal in a restaurant ,,my friends and I were going once a month to a buffet ( $22) last time I suggested we do a pot luck,,so much more fun, I love prepping the food ,I put love into it ,,,,we can laugh carry on for as long as we want ,,,😃😄😂

@tonyanorris6574 11 ай бұрын

No if i eat out, its a biggie bag for $5-7...or use coupons BOGO meal on a special occasion. We occasionally take kids to the drive in which is $10 for adukts and $5 for children over 6 and its always a double feature and we make out meals and snacks to take with us.

@susanrocksvold534 11 ай бұрын

Yup, I use our Military Commissary and supplement at local family operated grocery, Literally down the street, For fruits and vegetables through the week.

@JuliasHairJourney 11 ай бұрын

Today $25 for several is actually cheap when it even comes to fast food.

@brookejguilbeaux 11 ай бұрын

If you're not already, the commissary rewards program has good coupons. Plus, I'll peruse the sales flyer online and verify prices and sales before going. Def learned SO much from FFM 😊

@chrislear6676 11 ай бұрын

Pretty much agree with all your points. The one thing we do keep plenty of is paper plates, etc. But we live in Florida so they're part of our hurricane supplies. And they're good things to have on hand for any emergency.

@dianasimplifies 11 ай бұрын

Yes I think most preppers keep on hand in case they don't have water or power etc. ❤❤❤ great point!

@Gardeningchristine 11 ай бұрын

I lucked out in 2020 and bought my house owner financed with 0% interest. I did have a big down payment and excellent payment history so I’m sure that was a factor.

@texasjones9541 11 ай бұрын

0 percent means you do not get the best deal on a vehicle. Never start with a trade-in, sell older vehicles outright. The dealership uses a trade-in not to give you the best deal. Know your msrp, know what you are willing to pay, and be willing to walk out if it is not the deal you want and wait for their reaction.

@cjhoward409 11 ай бұрын

We’ve always bought a newer used car and then at the very end, we trade in our car. Harder for them to try and hide things that way

@PrincessKryssiQT 11 ай бұрын

Great things on this list . In our county with the water shortage and drought we are asked to use the car washes because the water in car washes are recycled through the car wash system so it ends up being better for the environment.

@undisclosedevr644 11 ай бұрын

So many thrift stores have gotten rid of dressing rooms--it's really frustrating because I do want to try on clothes before I buy them, especially because they can't be returned easily to thrift stores. Returns are often only done within a week of the purchase and for store credit only. While the thrift stores are still cheaper than many retailers selling new items, the thrift store prices have increased a lot around me, too.

@anniealexander9616 11 ай бұрын

I used to shop at Goodwill. Now I shop online at temu. The prices are so much cheaper.

@gbosearcher-3686 11 ай бұрын

Agree. But Goodwill has raised their prices so much, that fast fashion ( Temu, SheIn ) is more affordable.

@kamloopscruiser874 11 ай бұрын

In the past I’ve worn fairly close fitting yoga pants and a tank top for shopping at the thrift shops. Where I live they don’t have any fitting rooms. The other thing is a tiny purse measuring tape and a list of the inside measurements on my favourite clothes on my iPhone.

@ninnymuggins5159 11 ай бұрын

If you buy good quality and take care of them, clothes last 10 years and beyond.

@spcatmom 11 ай бұрын

I sometimes try on something over my clothes, especially cardigans, ect.

@sgrtyx 11 ай бұрын

I agree with everything except the gym membership. Health is so important and my classes are fun, social, and i use far more equipment than i own.

@reganbarnes6424 11 ай бұрын

I admit, I don’t often try on clothes. But it’s because I’m a mom of 3, soon to be 4 and I just don’t have time. A lot of times I’m buying things like sweats and T-shirts at a thrift store though, so it’s pretty easy to tell if they’re going to fit. And when I only spend $2 for an item, I’m not super upset if I have to “return” it (re-donate, lol). One thing I don’t spend money on is beauty products. I have a few tried and true products I like, and I don’t deviate from them. They all can be bought at Walmart for under $10.

@melindarains3130 11 ай бұрын

I know this isn't a cooking video, but I'm 52 and today is the first time I'm trying my hand at homemade bread. Love watching your videos.

@AzariaSpace1 11 ай бұрын

Hey Christine, I don’t think you’ll see this, but I wanted to let you know that better help isn’t as great as they claim. Plenty of clients and therapists have spoken about this, on youtube and other places. Frugal means getting the most value for your money, and better help thus isn’t a frugal option.

@alvinisensee2928 11 ай бұрын

101% correct!!! What about that Frugal Mom?????

@Healinglove 11 ай бұрын

I agree, I used them once, wasn't the greatest money spent. To each their own. ❤

@user-mx4ip2xe4u 11 ай бұрын

learning to buy smart (being frugal) is what we all should do but as someone else said before each of us do it in our own way....I dont agree with the seasonal stuff. I love to change up decor and outdoor decorations. My family will buy the year prior for the next year when 75% of more off. And usually buy things that we can use year after year. I started this when my son was little to show him the different seasons, holidays. You can be frugal and still change up things.

@andrewmarshall3406 11 ай бұрын

About car washing, in places like where I live in California you are not allowed to wash your own car. You have to go to a car washing facility that can recycle the water. I think this is because A) the soapy water would run off into the bay, and B) we are often in drought conditions.

@ninnymuggins5159 11 ай бұрын

I think my HOA has a rule like that, but once a year oh well- there's a puddle in the street that dries up in 5 minutes!

@firequeen2194 11 ай бұрын

I’m in Iowa and our community policy says no washing car in drive. I may or may not purposely park in the drive when expecting rain, 😂.

@dianasimplifies 11 ай бұрын

@@firequeen2194😂😂😂😂😂

@vickieyoung7122 11 ай бұрын

Wow...I have always washed my own vechicles...detail them well...glad I live in a rural area and have some freedoms...that is ridiculous not being able to simply wash a vehicle

@tpolerex7282 11 ай бұрын

I live in SoCa in a big city and we wash our cars on the street in front of our house all the time. This must be a HOA thing. The only thing that you can’t have while hand washing is a hose without a nozzle that automatically shuts off which makes sense to me.

@elaineperez7624 11 ай бұрын

The only time the extended warranty was worth it was for our laptop. The warranty covers spills. Our laptop is currently getting fixed for a water spill. The thing wouldn’t turn on! Otherwise we would have to shell out big bucks for a similar replacement. Other than that I completely agree with skipping the extended warranty.

@Cheray_ 11 ай бұрын

Frugal people always think "I can get the $10 gym membership INSTEAD of Netflix!"🤣🤣 We will always swap one thing (close in price range) for something we want more🤗❤🙏🏾

@jcw0 11 ай бұрын

I don't buy fancy jars or mason jars for food storage. I washed the pasta sauce or salsa jars, removed the labels with olive oil and reused them. Make your own cleaning products - vinegar and baking soda clean everything. 😀

@jillsipocz3582 11 ай бұрын

We should all have a Grandma who was raised during the Depression, to teach us about frugality!!

@calmnpeac3 11 ай бұрын

@@jillsipocz3582 you don't need a grandma to teach you. It's called a minimalist life.

@cherylelinsmith743 11 ай бұрын

Be careful though, some of the cheap glass containers have lead.

@Healinglove 11 ай бұрын

How do you make the vinegar and baking soda cleaner? How much vinegar and baking soda? Thank you! ❤🎉

@TravelSmallLiveBig 11 ай бұрын

Great list - I used to tell my young & quite materialistic assistant “happiness is wanting what you have, not having what you want”.

@sandynbtx6967 11 ай бұрын

We are retired with no debt and a financial cushion for emergencies. So glad we were careful with our money while we were still earning. Delayed gratification!

@elhombrebilingue 11 ай бұрын

Yes, let's work out at home when possible. It's one thing when you're on your way home and stop at the gym and shower to save money on your water bill. Cut out the snacks, too. I used to spend more on supplements at the gym than I did on the membership, like 3 times as much!!

@sabinekoch3448 11 ай бұрын

Oh yes- I did too! I do aqua there every day, so shower there afterwards….but coffee afterwards with friends once a week, not more often!

@lisaflint1986 11 ай бұрын

Don't buy sodas , engery drinks and premake dinners or lunches. I grew up with a very furgal parents. I even drank water for the garden hose. 😂💜

@tashainjena 11 ай бұрын

I used to love retail therapy. I have gotten better, but I still fall for the yarn clearances once in a while. I use that yarn to make things for my Samaritan's Purse O.C.C. Shoeboxes, though. Or to make blankets for gifts, so it's almost a trade off. And if I need yarn to finish a project, I wait on Hobby Lobby's sale on yarn week.

@StephanieGrealis 11 ай бұрын

I can’t resist yarn either, but definitely wait for sales or coupons! I usually make all of my projects for gifts for family and friends, or to donate to babies at the local hospital, so I don’t feel bad about buying yarn too often.

@tashainjena 11 ай бұрын

@StephanieGrealis I hit a Hobby Lobby clearance a few years ago...gave half of it away because I felt guilty right after buying it and had no where to put it... but I'm still working on some of that and kinda wishing I hadn't given so much away... there will be other clearances.

@bevpisko8247 11 ай бұрын

I am lucky with this. I belong to a volunteer senior crafters group. We use donated supplies including yarn to make items to sell. The money goes towards funding programs at the centre. Love to make stuffies but no one to give them to so this is a win-wind situation.

@awalker8371 11 ай бұрын

That’s good sometimes you can get whole bundles in Thrifts stores

@user-gw7mu2wm1q 7 ай бұрын

Nothing wrong with that. Wish I had one of your blanket. Homemade is the best🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@Midwestmomvolunteer365 11 ай бұрын

Frugal and minimalist, be sure you have a place and or a plan for anything you buy before you buy it. It's not a good deal if you have it sitting somewhere. Loved this list, I have to say though I do cheat occasionally with the car wash, maybe three times a year - but we are in the snowbelt and sometimes you gotta get that salt off in the coldish weather.

@emilykirkman8468 11 ай бұрын

That’s probably protecting your car long term!! 👍🏻

@dragondancer1814 11 ай бұрын

Not to mention that the undercarriage is a spot that everybody misses when washing your own car, and if you don’t treat your ride to a real car wash in the spring, sooner or later that road salt is going to absolutely _eat_ through your car’s underbody!

@joanharris8057 11 ай бұрын

I live in Michigan and have the $30/month car wash plan. I own a cleaning company and having a clean vehicle is important and reflects my standard of business. The car wash is on the way home and my plan includes unlimited car washes. I love it!

@christinejunk8184 11 ай бұрын

Frugal but love retail therapy at times, but my retail therapy is thrift store hunting for treasures and consists of hunting until I find something I really want (travelling to 3-4 thrift stores and making a day or a weekend out of maybe a 20.00 spend).

@littlesheetable 11 ай бұрын

Your Daughter...🎶 Life is a highway..🎶 !! She's great!! Loved that!! Great job Mom!!💜

@BettyHorn 11 ай бұрын

I might buy new, but I wear it out. And I buy quality over quantity. My best friend buys a blender about every year. She uses it til it quits working. And then buys another for whatever the going rate. I bought a Vitamix in 2007. I use it almost daily. My $395 has lasted 16 years and still going strong. Pretty good investment, imo. And yes, I paid cash. I don't own a credit card.

@EFergDindrane 11 ай бұрын

It's when you have something break you must replace immediately and don't HAVE $400 for a Vitamix that you end up buying crap you have to replace monthly. It's absolutely worse over the long haul, but... you may not always have a choice to buy quality. I call it "poverty tax," when you have to buy the cheap, obviously crappy option because it's still all you can afford.

@desertfamilyhomestead3127 11 ай бұрын

@@EFergDindraneover the 16 years she would have paid for the vitamix and then some if she is buying a $30 blender once a year. Even when money is that tight I have always been able to figure out a way to save my money to make that better purchase because it saves me more money in the long run. Trust me I have been there where it was extremely hard to make ends meet and most months they didn’t meet(even with going to the food bank) but I knew a cheap item wasn’t worth getting.

@SusanHarrell530 11 ай бұрын

@@desertfamilyhomestead3127 Some people can't wait a year or more to save up for a better item and have to buy the low quality.

@paulashealthyliving 11 ай бұрын

my friend is a single mom and she bought a vitamix for $400 20 years ago. Her three "boys" all cook and use it regularly. Having one son, let me assure you a cheap blender is considered a disposable item. Her $400 vitamix is still alive and kicking.

@alanbirkner1958 11 ай бұрын

I'm 73. I volunteer at 2 places that give me shirts, tote bags, and food. I've also gotten paid to teach classes. I trade house plants with neighbors, and get bags of clothes and household linens. I just dropped off 2 big bags of things we couldn't use at Salvation Army. Tina, Al's wife

@paulawashington3175 11 ай бұрын

Something I learned from a car dealership is that rental companies don't keep the cars in their fleets for more than 20,000 miles maximum. The best deals are for these cars. The dealerships associated with these cars know their service histories and that you would be buying basically a new car at a vastly reduced price.

@maryssaann 11 ай бұрын

I will buy clothes without trying them on but my clothing size hasn’t changed since high school despite having four children. Best investment for myself and family was becoming a personal trainer, getting resistance bands and borrowing dumbbells from my father (who bought them, used them maybe four times in three years) and watching videos to make work out plans.

@LifewithKrystle 11 ай бұрын

My size hasn’t changed but different brands fit differently. Some brands I can do a medium, some a large and some I need XL. This is why I still try on everything before I buy. The inconsistencies between brands and sizing is terrible

@maryssaann 11 ай бұрын

@@LifewithKrystle I definitely agree! I just don’t purchase clothing too much but if I’ve never bought from a store I will go in to try something on 😊

@ninnymuggins5159 11 ай бұрын

I'm pretty sure I just watched a video of Christine returning clothes she bought online that didn't fit. 🤭

@dianasimplifies 11 ай бұрын

@@ninnymuggins5159she did....I saw that too.

@ritalawson7020 11 ай бұрын

@@LifewithKrystlemany clothes are made in china or another Asian country and the sizing is small I buy what fits and it's usually two sizes bigger I wear size 16 but buy things that are 18 or twenty because asian size 16 too small

@auntiali9344 11 ай бұрын

OMG my dh bought filet mignon steaks yesterday for our dinner with his two sisters on Sunday. Including the corn on the cob, macaroni salad and an ice cream cake he spent $89 at the grocery store. Lot's cheaper for 5 people then going out. The steaks were outrageously good!!!

@melissap.9046 11 ай бұрын

My husband does something similar once in a while. He’ll buy big tomahawk steaks, sous vide them at home in a cooler, sear them up on the grill, and serve them. I’ll make some side dishes from whatever I have in the pantry and freezers.

@stacyrussell460 11 ай бұрын

My son (16) got a free summer membership to Planet Fitness under their student deal. He doesn't go every day but free is my favorite price.

@high-five-creative 11 ай бұрын

Lol I buy the latest tech new and then it lasts me like 12 years. Then rinse and repeat. Both phone and computer. I basically use the computer until my Adobe software stops updating. I'm a graphic designer.

@hope4change2012 11 ай бұрын

Do like like to buy a ton of clothes and try them in at home because it’s easier to do at home with a toddler under my feet. And I don’t feel rushed to make a decision.

@SindyJ37 11 ай бұрын

I love those tiny bottles of water because they fit in my purse but i buy a 12 pack of them like 2x a year and i will reuse the tiny bottle for 2 weeks until i want a fresh one or lose the bottle

@debiwillis9045 11 ай бұрын

I do the sa.e with refillable, all my doctors have told me to get away from plastics for 10 years, they are very estrogenic.

@dianasimplifies 11 ай бұрын

@@debiwillis9045exactly people are not doing themselves any favors eating and drinking out of all this plastic. I have refillable stainless bottles and have always used them. I'm not even a big environmentalist but it bugs me all the plastic bottles everyone is pitching left and right, bugs me to death to see them in the gym trash. Ugh 😑

@83shaunam 11 ай бұрын

One thing I quit doing is going to a salon for haircuts. I have the type of hair that's difficult to cut properly. It's thin and fine, stick straight, and shows every mistake. I can't say I do a great job cutting it myself, but it's no worse than what I was getting done at various salons that swore they could make it look good and didn't deliver. 🤷‍♀️ It's been over a decade since I've paid to get my hair cut.

@chantillyvintage 11 ай бұрын

Same here. Long, thin & straight hair. I pull it into a pony tail at the top of my head & cut off a few inches. Comes out better than any salon can cut it.

@Prd64twl 11 ай бұрын

You're helping so many people...thank you.

@meyersd221 8 ай бұрын

I’m gonna say I never purchased a new tv until I was 40. I received “hand me downs” from my friends and relatives that had to have the latest and greatest. Also, I think frugal people rarely hire yard maintenance or snow removal. (I live in the mitten) I’ve always considered it extra exercise and pride of ownership maintaining my own property. And saved a ton of money in the process.

@marywatkins6798 11 ай бұрын

I would expand on your Clothes topic: Buy pre-owned! Consignment stores, thrift stores, garage sales, FB Marketplace. Consignment and thrift stores have fitting rooms. When no fitting room available, I have worn a thin shirt and tried a shirt or dress over top to see if it fits. I hardly ever, ever buy new. Tons of money to be saved this way. This is how I thought you were going with this topic.

@desertfamilyhomestead3127 11 ай бұрын

I always hit the clearance racks first in stores and my 17 year old daughter does the same thing, we went to Walmart yesterday and I found a clearance rack that she got a nice t-shirt for $5 and she has no problem shopping for clothes at the thrift stores either, “it’s new for me” she says.

@robino941 11 ай бұрын

It's so cool that you went to the Ramsey influencer event. I would love to see more footage from that, if you want to share. You would be the best official Ramsey Personality. Thank you for all your advice! 😃

@bbrhody831 11 ай бұрын

Brown sugar. Coffee creamer. So cheap/easy to make your own.

@marywatkins6798 11 ай бұрын

Molasses to make brown sugar is expensive.

@bbrhody831 11 ай бұрын

@@marywatkins6798 I buy in gallon from amazon

@lilyannjasper 11 ай бұрын

The only thing on this list that I do is buy clothes without trying them on first because I buy all of my clothes online. Also, I completely agree with Jen. Returning items is not worth the hassle and aggravation. I purchase clothes rather infrequently and they almost always fit so this really isn’t an issue for me.

@angieshrader6660 11 ай бұрын

Another easy tip is always buy the same brand and most likely the sizes will always fit.

@lilyannjasper 11 ай бұрын

@@angieshrader6660 Yes, I do this. I almost always order from Duluth Trading or Lands End because I know their clothes work for me.

@taelilaeta 11 ай бұрын

Agree. Especially as a very fat person who doesn't fit sizes that most stores have, I *have* to buy online. But I don't buy very often. I've been rocking the same wardrobe for about 15ish years now.

@lorenadugan6355 11 ай бұрын

Daughter has a travel intensive crazy schedule long hour job. She loves it. She was able to schedule help when her person moved on. It has worked out well with her.

@OTseven 10 ай бұрын

Good. Thx. Much appreciated. Needed . Good luck to you 😊

@emilysmith518 11 ай бұрын

Most of my friends and family think I'm crazy, but I only buy maybe 6 rolls of paper towels a year (and that mostly depends on how often we camp). I use dish towels that I bought on clearance for 10 cents each. I cut them into 6 pieces, hemmed them, and use those for napkins and cleaning the kitchen counters and stuff.

@joycef8443 11 ай бұрын

I’m with you…I use paper towels IF i fry something , but I put a single layer on top of the free newspaper we get. I also use them for puppy/kitty oops

@tasberry4445 11 ай бұрын

I love this video! Great ideas! I would love to see some of your fitness/exercise routine in the future. Beause you are the FRUGAL FIT MOM❤. But seriously keep up the great work! Love all your videos and your great attitude! You really put a smile on my face😊

@kimchristianson4743 11 ай бұрын

I have embraced frugal living. I recently helped a friend downsize and she gave me all of her laundry doing supplies. I have not bought laundry soap now for over 3 months. I also use up all of the soap that people give you at bridal showers. As far as I can tell these products are just as good as the ones I have previously purchased. I also have reduced the number of times that I have my hair cut` just 3 or 4 times per year. Finally, I have started washing my own car. a great way to spend time with my father as I do it at his house. And I do not purchase any groceries that are not part of a specific meal plan and do not exceed my set budget. It can be challenging but is so worth it in order to save for things that I really need

@cynthiajordan2515 11 ай бұрын

Me on the other hand have a well-stocked fridge (2) and freezer 1 large, 2 fridge/freezers. Also a walk-in pantry. I can precook and freeze, take advantage of sales, never worry about going out to shop if I don't feel well or it's bad weather. I can pull a delicious budget meal or dessert or snack by being prepared. It saves a lot of money and no excuse to go out to eat. I coupon, watch sales, bogo, and I Ibotta.

@paulashealthyliving 11 ай бұрын

when my mom went into independent living where housekeeping is provided, I cleared out all her cleaning supplies. I had a huge box full. none of my siblings wanted any. I will have cleaning supplies until I die lol

@missylouise321 11 ай бұрын

I used to do a lot of the things you mentioned. I had a local "boutique" fitness membership up until about 4-5 months ago. I also had a Pure Barre membership that was $169 PER MONTH and I went MAYBE 5-6 times per month. If you use it and can afford it then I have a different opinion...but my best financial and TIME choice in recent months was cancelling those memberships and getting doing your Peloton dupe/hack. I ride my spin bike, do Les Mills Body Pump, or maybe a barre workout almost every day. I'm more consistent and what I spent in a month for the gyms I spend in a year for an App.

@lindathomas7766 11 ай бұрын

Hello just wanna say thank you for helping me through the pandemic. I watched you and your mom's videos every post. I really enjoyed your advice and shopping, recipes. God bless you!!!

@my_humble_opinion4019 11 ай бұрын

0% interest rate, 12,24, and 36 month plans from Home Depot and Lowe’s Credit Services are great deals. I pay the appliance or service project off (HVAC, Windows, generator, etc) before the term ends, pay no interest, and it’s literally same as cash…savings cushion remains intact.

@jennifereyler6182 11 ай бұрын

Christine, you make me laugh! Thank you and BLESS YOUR HEART! :)

@ItsBreezyUploads 11 ай бұрын

You’re like my KZfaq Mom ❤️❤️❤️thank you

@kathymills9572 11 ай бұрын

Great ideas! ❤️

@kimgallegos7361 11 ай бұрын

We don't go to the dog groomers or the salons.

@Dinki-Di 10 ай бұрын

I rarely buy clothes with patterns. I buy plain solid-colour basics that I can mix and match. That way, my clothes don't date and I can wear them for years. I dress them up with accessories like interesting scarves and beads - and most of those I find at thrift or charity shops.

@jenniferjenkins3412 11 ай бұрын

Christine, you made me feel very proud to be frugal!!! Whoot! Whoot!🎉

@olderandwiser78 11 ай бұрын

I purchase extended warranties for 2-3 years on expensive appliances and electronics. I have used them 3 times. It was for a refrigerator repair, a TV repair, and a washing machine. The smart TV motherboard went out after 2.5 years. Without the warranty it would have been better to throw it away. The freezer on the refrigerator was icing up. On the washing machine the motherboard went bad after 2 years. It was something minor. The deep fill no longer worked but otherwise it ran just fine. The warranty company just returned my full purchase price and told me to do whatever I wanted with it. That was $800 refunded and I continue to use the machine without the deep fill. That is 7 years of use for $0.

@gladyschandler6724 11 ай бұрын

I wore a floral shirt I got at Goodwill and will take on my trip to Italy.

@lindabeard488 11 ай бұрын

Another great video. Thank you. ❤❤❤

@joe-vl3nd 11 ай бұрын

Good info 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@k.h.walker2378 11 ай бұрын

Secret tip: Frugal people do pay for good lawyers. Check your jurisdiction to see if you can write off legal bills as an income tax deduction, for example legal bills to get child and spousal support.

@PowerToolsWithThread 11 ай бұрын

I don't buy Designer Dogs. We are dog lovers, especially the Australian Cattle Dog (ACD) breed. There are specific rescues for any dog you might want and we searched the ACD Rescue of Texas but didn't find what would work for us. Then we checked the local shelter and found a perfect ACD for us but she had heart worms (which is why ACD of Texas wouldn't take her). So for a $300 tax deductible donation to the no-kill shelter, we found our new baby and gave her a forever home - she's fabulous! The shelter took care of all her shots, spay, and heart worm treatments. Be sure to check shelters before looking for a Designer Dog!

@annfieger79 11 ай бұрын

There's such a thing as being too frugal. Some of those things are too crazy, like that couch!

@wickedlynaughty7352 11 ай бұрын

😂Hailey's song & dance break in the middle of the story was hilarious. If I hadn't been watching you for years and just started watching today, I would think you two were sisters. 😊

@hs5167 11 ай бұрын

Lots of Libraries have passes that can be checked out to local museums, zoos, cultural centers, etc.

@hs5167 11 ай бұрын

As frugal people we might go to the movie theater one to 2 times a year, we also don’t spend money on cable/satellite tv.

@joytotheworld2100 11 ай бұрын

Another great video. I love your family...so fun

@mwhoville581 11 ай бұрын

Shop at second hand stores not only for clothes but kitchen gadgets, utensils bakeware, plates, cups etc. They also have kids books, toys, bicycles.

@ritalawson7020 11 ай бұрын

You bet I bought a ladies long sleeve top it goes with all my clothes in my wardrobe in a thrift shop for $5 normal retail price $40_60

@Homegrown_Hillary 11 ай бұрын

Actually, car washes not so much. In the winter, all that salt can be awful for your undercarriage. And you probably don’t want to do a car wash at home in February in New England. 😬

@dianasimplifies 11 ай бұрын

She lives where it's cold and snowy, I wonder how she handles this?

@sstephens2175 11 ай бұрын

The undercarriage will definitely rust out quick. I've lived in cold snowy places. That salt under your car is no joke.

@Gardeningchristine 11 ай бұрын

I do buy the warranty on my tires, if I have a flat, they’ll come fix it for me or tow me, and rotations are free, and alignment are discounted.

@sharonp4446 11 ай бұрын

In my world the business is called. Discount Tires

@atomicfrijole7542 11 ай бұрын

Best warranty I've ever bought. Someone decided randomly to stab the sidewall on one of my new tires. Got a free tire replacement and paid $45 to add coverage to that replacement tire. No brainer win-win. Discount Tires ftw.

@Ozarkmountainoutback1 11 ай бұрын

We do buy books and movies as we live very rural and don't use streaming services. But everything else definitely.

@hello-vs4me 11 ай бұрын

Love the video thanks ❤😊

@sherryr1222 11 ай бұрын

Let go of the latte or iced coffee….unless you make it yourself. $5/day x 261 average work days =$1305. That’s a fancy coffee machine for you and a camping vacation for a week. Or a weekend getaway. Which would you rather have. If you’d rather the latte…fair enough as long as you know what it’s costing you.

@cjhoward409 11 ай бұрын

I worked with a lady who was so upset one day coming into work because she didn’t know how she was going to afford new tires for her car. BUT, in her hand every morning was a huge $5 Starbucks fancy coffee 🤪

@sallyjeanspence982 11 ай бұрын

Im so thrifty compared to my sister. She always complains she has no money, yet she goes to Starbucks every day. I use a tea kettle. I go to free things and she does constant concerts, things like the Ren fest...not once but 3 times. I work 3 jobs that fit together schedule wise so that i have a cushion for rainy days. She's hitting zero every month and thinks buying at dollar store is sad and beneath her. She pays for manicures...something ive never had and she has a gym membership while i do hour and half walks and yoga at home. She constantly has no money and i have little sympathy.

@janaevans1324 11 ай бұрын

I have to disagree on extended warranties. I don't get them for everything, but the extra 5 years on my dishwasher that gave out after 3 and essentially had to be rebuilt was a lifesaver. Also when I was learning to build a computer and accidentally fried the CPU I was so glad I had insurance on the components.

@dianasimplifies 11 ай бұрын

Yes this was a thing back when appliances lasted forever. We have a dishwasher that was here 30 years ago when we moved in, that was when Maytag seriously was amazing. Now we have a washer hubby has replaced nearly every part on, same with our crappy fridge. We have been thru like 3 huge expensive window units in our bedroom. Nothing is made to last past about 3 years if that! I think some of the extended warranties are worth it.

@elysiana8889 10 ай бұрын

How on earth do you fry a cpu? I get toasting a mobo but frying a cpu?

@vivians8862 11 ай бұрын

1. We have 4 drivers in our house. All 4 cars are paid off. The oldest car is 13 yrs old and still running. When a deer ran into the side door, we just pounded out the dent and bought a replacement side mirror at a junkyard. 2. Found my 1st gray hair at 11 yrs old. Had my hair professionally colored once. Never again. Dont have the patience to sit there 2+ hrs plus i can do it myself for under $5.

@tonyanorris6574 10 ай бұрын

Yesterday just picked up 4 pkgs of clothe napkins (8ct napkins per pkg) for 99 cents each, at Ollie's! They was in the fall items, the pkgs each have 4 fall colors (2 napkins per color) which is perfe t for me cause my decor is fall colors! Just so tired of husband still bringing home and using so much disposable paper towels. Making him use the clothe ones now ( he will eventually adjust, withdrawals seem harsh so far 😂)

@tinakoslosky1145 11 ай бұрын

I have to tell you- I do buy the extended warrantees on appliances. I have had one washer and one dryer lemoned. They had the same repeated problem and then after the third time, they gave me the price of the unit to buy a new unit. On the washer, they didn't have a tech in my area, so they lemoned it and it was fixed with a $25 amazon purchase. I had a microwave replaced too. Choose carefully and be sure that the warranty people have service providers in your area.

@cynthiaguarino2016 11 ай бұрын

Good advice. When my son first started driving I had just purchased a car, they offered a warranty on the tires for $25 a month . I decided to go with it. During that time because he couldn't seem to stop curbing the tires and I had to have them replaced multiple times, that warranty paid for itself.