Frugal things I would never do again & frugal hacks that work

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Frugal Things we would do again
Work at Boy Scout Camp
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Change brakes in your own car
Repairing our own dryer (new element is cheap and easy)
Extreme Couponing
Buying clearance food and eating food past the sell by date
Free furniture that only needs cleaning
Used cars
Investing in better clothes
Packing our own food for travel
Frugal things we would NEVER do again
Using the WRONG tool for the job
Re-grip our own golf clubs
Using a hand me down bad mattress
Really cheap, bad tasting food
Carpet cleaning job
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Staying at REALLY cheap hotels
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@808krys 2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget to include Haley in learning about cars! My dad taught me growing up and it saved me when my car died on a freeway in Seattle. I changed my own fuel filter.

@janjackson7732 2 жыл бұрын

Amen. She needs to know this stuff and her gender really shouldn't be a liability. EVERYONE at our house knows this stuff so they save buckeros and can get themselves out of bad situations. :D

@Olive_O_Sudden 2 жыл бұрын

All kids should be taught how to do the practical stuff of life if they're physically and cognitively able to.

@kellbing 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. Girls are left out of so many "boy" things, so they are dependent on men to do them. It's also important for boys to learn the "girl" stuff, and to be taught that there is no such thing as gender-specific tasks.

@trudyj7977 2 жыл бұрын

My husband taught our girls car maintenance and how to change their oil at 16. I posted some pictures of one of my girls changing her oil and it was surprising how many comments we got in that post. All very positive and that’s when we realized many kids don’t have those skills.

@LeMErin21 2 жыл бұрын

I was going to say this same thing!!

@mariayelruh 2 жыл бұрын

My father wouldn't let any of his seven (5 girls) kids get a driver's license without knowing how to change a tire, check fluids, refill fluids, jump start a car, and back then roll/push start a car. So I'm sure you are going to teach all your kids. I'm almost 70 and those are skills I'm happy to have learned, especially in the days before cellphones.

@mariayelruh 2 жыл бұрын

I've seldom had to actually change a tire solo. Just getting out the jack, and removing the spare usually is enough time for someone to stop and offer to help. Actually, I usually have the manual open to were the right placement is for the jack stand. My Vega was kind of an odd one.

@vbella39 2 жыл бұрын

I come from a family of mechanics, 3 brothers, who have their own shop. Our Dad had started with a gas station after he had learned in the army. My Sisters and I had watched them all our lives. One day we got a flat tire. We decided to change it ourselves. We stood on the lug nut bar to get off the lug nuts and stripped them. Needless to say the boys told us never to fix anything on our own again. Just call them. To this day we just call them and they are fine with it! 🤣😂😄

@ruthturkington1736 Жыл бұрын

My dad didn’t let us drive without those skills either!

@angeh9995 2 жыл бұрын

The secret to a happy marriage; when my husband tells me how long a house job or project will take I immediately multiply it by three. 1 minute, 1 hour, 1 month, it doesn’t matter, multiply by three and domestic bliss is restored. 😂 We find it isn’t necessarily the task that takes time, it is learning how to do it and the trips to the store for extra supplies and the right tools.

@kam2162 2 жыл бұрын

I do the same thing. It is always 3x as long!!

@kathyk.puplava8647 2 жыл бұрын

Yes agree plus at least 3 trips to Home Depot!

@73cidalia Жыл бұрын

This is assuming he has started the project at all. I’m not prone to nagging, but I kept pestering mine to please add a shelf in one of my kitchen cabinets because it was a nightmare to pull stacked pans and things out of this black hole. Finally, five years later he gets around to it and has the NERVE to tell me, “See? No big deal. It only takes fifteen minutes to do it.” 🤬 😂

@kathyhirsh9687 Жыл бұрын

I concur with this statement 100% the projects always take longer that estimated.

@juniperjane9582 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree on the expiry dates on food, "best before" does not mean "will kill you after"

@AskAgainL8ter 2 жыл бұрын

My daughter tells me that at school, classmates (jr high) will give her their fruit cups and other things because ‘it’s expired’. The date is often that day or very close to it.

@sharonberg4817 Жыл бұрын

I'm known for eating stuff after the date. I found a yoplait yogurt two years past the date & after a sniff test i ate it. It had fallen down behind the shelf. I don't buy that brand, I had brought it back from a hotel continental breakfast. Made me laugh and horrified my buddies! I buy store brand or Costco plain Greek yogurt and there's no way that would last.

@colinkaak9874 2 жыл бұрын

“Frugal is not about the price.” Truer words were never spoken.

@ashtonreagan4 2 жыл бұрын

Yall's chemistry is off the charts! So fun to watch you together:) I feel like in an alternate universe if yall were 2 characters in a sitcom, everyone would be screaming at the TV to just get together already:))

@The47thBasement 2 жыл бұрын

He’s her lobster.

@Baknnana 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this! I still get teased from my kids about when I, years ago, would wash my plastic bags and re-use them. Totally get the hotel thing. I always was trying to find the cheapest motel/hotel. Usually got burned. Final straw was when I booked a cheap motel room that was a “cabin” my son and husband went out of town to go hunting. My son called and was so upset at how bad it was. “Mom, you can see holes in the wall and see outside. The sink was disgusting, and it all smelled really bad.I called and told the manager they would not be staying there. He informed me we would be charged anyway. I said fine, do that , and I will make a phone call to the fire marshal , pretty sure you are not in code. Never got charged.

@BAMom780 2 жыл бұрын

"The confidence without the know how." This is EXACTLY what my dad gave me and the reason I call him every time I screw up an overconfident DIY

@sherilynalexnder897 2 жыл бұрын

100 Kudos to you both for your level of partnership, and willingness to go the frugal route together. As an objective observer (seriously, cuz I'm single, and watch a LOT of YT), it's interesting to see how couples interact on vid formats like this one. I literally can predict when a relationship is headed for trouble - even when it seems to be 'perfect' on the surface - by how the couple interacts during this type of vid. You guys get an A+ SOLID couple rating. You respect each other's speaking time, you seem to really listen to e/o responses and are genuinely supportive of e/o throughout the process. Sure, a little ribbing and what-not is par for the course, and part of being together for five-ever, totally normal. Thanks for sharing your frugal tips and your lives with us!

@TheNinnyfee 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, us singles always get the undertone or the little remark, right? 😁

@zz-ic6vy 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheNinnyfee yes!😏😅

@Angeegabs 2 жыл бұрын

I agree about having the right tool for the job. Sometimes tools can be expensive, so I always borrow them or thrift them on Facebook! My city came out with a tool library where you can borrow tools so you don’t have to buy them! It’s such a great resource to have!

@MelissaCapriotti 2 жыл бұрын

A tool library is such a great idea! I feel like if I have the right tools I can get things done

@FrugalFitMom 2 жыл бұрын

That’s amazing!

@stevensaxon8888 2 жыл бұрын

@@FrugalFitMom this video with your husband shows us how much you're truly in love with each other. Great video. I have a thing about staying in hotels it's got to be clean

@terristewart6119 2 жыл бұрын

I had a motel experience like yours! I found a cheap hotel thru an online service in Fort Lauderdale for a friend & I. When we arrived there it was awful!!! So we walked around & found the neatest boutique hotel for not much more with a small kitchen. We bought food from the Dollar Store for meals, enjoyed some free passes for classes at a small local gym, enjoyed time on the beach & I attended a conference. My best gym story: my mom had a major fall/ hip fracture when at the beach with my sister. I was in major weight loss mode during that time (lost 200lbs) & a local gym near where I stayed allowed me to come for free for several weeks while my mom had to rehab down there when I explained the situation. I fully expected to pay. A nurse in the hospital even offered for us to stay in her home. I will NEVER forget the kindness of the people of Tallahassee! Love this video & the two of you together!

@alldaymusiclover107 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your weight loss!

@SeeMindyMom 2 жыл бұрын

“Frugal doesn’t equal cheap…frugal is about VALUE…” 🙌🎤⬇️

@dcstk100 2 жыл бұрын

We are a family of 6 so it can be hard to find a place to stay for a reasonable price and without dividing the family into 2 rooms. So instead we do airbnbs. We have had great Airbnb experiences so far. It’s way cheaper and you get a kitchen to cook in. We bring our cooler and an instant pot and throw a meal from the freezer in it and it’s waiting for us when we get back from our daily adventures. We have become pros at packing picnic lunches. Also, if your on a tight budget, finding a destination that is family and budget friendly is key. For instance, most of the museums and the zoo is free to the public in St Louis.

@somewherenorth4092 2 жыл бұрын

We bought a used washer and dryer set for $150 fifteen years ago. It's still going strong! We found a 2012 Honda Pilot the end of 2019 with only 40,000 miles. Love that car!

@anitaashley8946 2 жыл бұрын

I ABSOLUTELY love love love this video. I love it when you and Dave discuss early life and raising your kids and all the pitfalls along the way. EXCELLENT!!!♥️💥♥️💥 I actually had to watch it twice!! Lol

@MrsPink64 2 жыл бұрын

Favourite quote…He’s given me the confidence with none of the know how! 😂

@ad_sawyer 2 жыл бұрын

You should do a video on frugle tips your mom & dad taught you. I try to peice together parenting advice because my parents are MIA & crazy.

@kellyb1419 2 жыл бұрын

"WRONG! IT'S A LIST!!" ... I still giggle every time you add that, and yes, I still do it in my head all the time (and sometimes I actually say it aloud!! Lol)

@DebZaragoza 2 жыл бұрын

"Frugal is about the value your money gives you"!!!! Resonates, makes total sense. I laughed so much during this video, you made my day!

@janmiller1591 2 жыл бұрын

I'm single and I mostly cook with a slow cooker. I freeze leftovers and get 6 or more entree servings from one cooking session. Saves time and money!

@brentderksen 2 жыл бұрын

I loved this video. The two of you bouncing back and forth, it's so fun. It was not long enough. It could have gone on for another 30 minutes!

@furbabymom1133 2 жыл бұрын

Happy 4th of July! Instead of using ice packs, try freezing old milk jugs or juice jugs, fill them with water and freeze them to use as ice blocks. They work amazing when traveling.

@briemandeverettj 2 жыл бұрын

I love extreme couponing and I will never go back! I get paid to shop every month. It has allowed me to pay off my mortgage and be debt free at 36 years old.

@lizardlardy 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't know that you could still do that, what do you use? Paper? Apps? This is mysterious and magical to me.

@channah64 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of my favourite videos that you have ever posted - it is SO refreshing to hear you two reflect about the strengths and skills you each bring to your frugal journey, and being able to laugh about the stuff that didn't work so great. It makes me realize that no two families are going to "do frugal" the same, but that's GREAT!

@queentoetlamprecht8394 2 жыл бұрын

hahaha omw we used clothing on hangers as curtains hahaha and a cooler bag for a fridge we used a cardboard box turned upside-down as a table we sat on the floor hahaha we rented a 2 bedroom home those were the days we cried and laughed but most of all we LOVED DEEPLY.

@jaymelang9610 2 жыл бұрын

With our stimulus money a couple years ago, we bought my husband a pair of steel-toe Wolverine boots. They're the stove pipe pull on style. He loves them and chooses them over his sneakers most times (except when wearing shorts...that would look very strange). They show no signs of wear and tear, the sole is amazing and if I recall correctly, the company will make needed repairs free or at a lower cost than buying a new pair.

@fourdayhomestead2839 2 жыл бұрын

Used furniture& good used cars are a blessing. I recover, sand & paint real wood household items. My '97 Plymouth Voyager van I've had for 3 years. Bought from a friend ($500).

@udderlylost1178 2 жыл бұрын

I had a food science professor in college who really hammered it into our heads that expiration, use by, best by, etc dates are freshness dates and NOT spoilage dates and that appearance, smell, and taste are indicators of spoilage. I bought Lara bars at a liquidation store they had 8 count boxes for 50 cents a box, 16 count boxes for $2.25 and some individual bars 10 for $1. I bought a bunch, some were expired but most weren't expired they just had damaged boxes but all the bars were fine. The ones that were expired didn't taste rancid at all despite the bars having nuts. Our liquidation store ALWAYS has packaged cookies and crackers for $1 a box and loaves of bread for 50 cents, especially organic bread lol

@pansprayers 2 жыл бұрын

Funny, Chef and Dietitian here. You know what your best friend is for liquids? Pool test strips, and a chart (can be found online) telling you what the acid/alkaline level should be in milk, canned goods, ect. You can buy 500 of those buggers for 5$. Being said, tread lightly here. Always check soft cheeses (cottage, ect) or fermented items for any pink colouring. If it's pink, down the sink.

@jenniezimmermann3356 2 жыл бұрын

And if you freeze them you can have them a long time

@mrohde2067 2 жыл бұрын

How fun to have a food science professor ! Yes, many people cannot recognize expiration dates as recommendations , not they food is abhorrently tainted past ‘the date’ . What’s the name of your liquidation store?

@ashleymcdaniel6188 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with the the used cars! Last year we found a gem! 2004 Nissan Maxima fully loaded with only 80,000 miles! It’s has been such an amazing car!

@carolwilliams8840 2 жыл бұрын

I love this video. It's just as much about your love journey as it is about being frugal. When you two laugh you remind me of high school kids dating. Never lose that spark.

@victoriajohnson4513 2 жыл бұрын

This was your best episode! Got me laughing and remembering all the things. Especially the bad hotel rooms!!

@shawnphilips1246 2 жыл бұрын

Right tool for the job. Makes me think of trying to fix the disposal. Tried everything under the roof and outside of the house. Days of trying. Well simple tool. One Twist, less than 5 minutes.

@eSusan12 2 жыл бұрын

That tool is crazy expensive!

@roxannebudd1978 2 жыл бұрын

Both my fords lasted past 100 and I’m still driving my Edge and it’s at 117and still going strong. 🧡 This brings back many memories.🧡

@karenoherron8863 2 жыл бұрын

My husband has gotten some great power tools and other items with motors that don't work. He can fix almost anything with a motor. He worked repairing motors for over 40 years and had an electrician's license till he retired and we couldn't afford the cost of the insurance. He still does some side jobs and repairs things for people. You were talking about cheap hotels and I have to tell you about the America's Best in Marion, IL. Our son went and "checked it out" for us, because we were come down to visit from our home Tilton, IL. The room was filthy and there were bugs and I almost forgot, the door didn't latch. I got our money back and we checked into another hotel, Motel 6, I think. Much better. This video was so much fun.

@libbyrudolph6302 2 жыл бұрын

My parents taught all 6 of us that we could do anything. Every Christmas, birthday and Mother's Day I asked for tools. My friends call me Libby 'Vila.'

@stephe88 2 жыл бұрын

"All the confidence and none of the know how!" Classic. I LOVE it!!!!!

@lindycarol3365 2 жыл бұрын

Love your hair. School teacher 47 half years... Go school teachers!!!!!! Such a great video with you two. First one for Me! Love great couples!!!!!! Like you💕

@leighannestarks9178 2 жыл бұрын

That's funny you said "Clearance food"!!! I say that and my husband says "NO!!! We don't eat CLEARANCE food, we eat MANAGER"S SPECIAL food"!!! 🤣😂

@FrugalLifeThriftyWife 2 жыл бұрын

I love the videos with you and Dave in them! You guys are great together. Also love the tips and your review of them 😊. I used to do some extreme couponing and it was soooo fun!

@genawalter401 2 жыл бұрын

Haha!! 😂 Hands down your best video! So fun having you both tell about your experiences. I agree with everything you said. Especially that frugal doesn't equal cheapskate. Save money wherever you can comfortably. Every little bit helps! 🙂

@LizKrause 2 жыл бұрын

I graduated college in 2020. When I got my first apartment every piece of furniture was from Facebook marketplace. We saved so much money and it’s all better quality than we would have been able to afford new. In February 2020 I bought a used car in cash. I’m so glad I bought it when I did because now used car prices are crazy. I was doing couponing for a while and would even have left overs to donate to the women’s shelter.

@alldaymusiclover107 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this video. You two were obviously meant for each other! Seeing a couple who decided to work hard and work together to achieve their goals makes me feel good. God bless you!

@DanielleSRussell 2 жыл бұрын

Love the idea that Frugal and Cheap are not the same thing. My Dad was cheap, and would do really crazy things to save money - like breaking tooth picks in half - I spend more money undoing his "fixes" than if he had just paid a little extra up-front.

@marywatkins6798 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video topic, Christine! I would give this video five thumbs up if I could! I agree with most on your lists in my life situation except for one: extreme couponing has never worked for me. I did not have access to a lot of coupons, my local stores very quickly stopped doubling when the craze became big, a lot of the products were items I wouldn’t use or buy anyway, etc. It just never was a possibility for me so I never did it nor even wanted to. I would add another topic for my list to absolutely do again that you didn’t touch on: buy my kids’ clothes at garage sales and thrift stores, saving a ton of money buying quality brands. Same with toys, bikes, books, etc. Do not impress upon your kids that used is bad. You covered used furniture which falls into this camp which I did and still do. Frugality is being careful where you put your money per your values. Don’t spend money on areas that are not important to you AND that you know you have inexpensive but quality options. Pre-owned clothes, furniture, cars. It leaves room in your budget to spend on areas that are important to you, for me that was savings/no debt and paying down our mortgage. Which I did. We are completely no debt. Wise frugality can get you far.

@deborahsantos6849 2 жыл бұрын

Aww the summer camp days sound so fun as a family and very fitting for the two of you!

@DreamingOfAlaska 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are so cute together 👍 love videos with you both. Also Christine would you do a video about how to start couponing in 2022?

@LisaofHopewell 2 жыл бұрын

You guys get it. I totally agree--even on the clothes. I shop too often at Gabes (like Ross) I end up not liking them. [Those good hotel/motel reviews were written by staff!] Another habit (one I'm AGAIN breaking) is stop for a drink. No. Just no. Why do drinks taste better from a drive-thru at inflated prices? Just NO.

@kjohnson5932 2 жыл бұрын

But they do taste better, they do!😂😂😂

@kwood2805 Жыл бұрын

My whole family lived and worked at scout camp every summer for years!!! Absolutely LOVED it!!!

@CatEyedFancy 2 жыл бұрын

"I have been known to phone a friend too late." 😂 I relate to that way too much.

@rachelberndt1835 2 жыл бұрын

I love when the two of you make videos! Thank you for all the tips!

@jessicaanderson8240 2 жыл бұрын

Yo girl! Fellow Honda Pilot momma over here! 2011, bought it October of 2021 with $88K miles! We already drove it from Tulsa, OK to Daytona Beach, FL and it did GREAT! Love my Hondas.

@caileyrodriguez3952 2 жыл бұрын

Love this! Thanks for sharing!

@melissahuntsman1799 2 жыл бұрын

You 2 are amazingly hilarious! Thank you for all of the always valuable information!

@dianejones8606 2 жыл бұрын

I love your channel, Christine! It’s an added bonus when your kids and Dave are included. You and Dave are hilarious!! I watch you because you’re real and relatable!! Keep doing you!! ❤️👍❤️

@amylouise8584 2 жыл бұрын

Watching you and your husband makes me so happy.

@joytotheworld2100 2 жыл бұрын

This was such a fun video. I love when you two do videos together. I see the love!

@Midwestmomvolunteer365 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, so true. Better sometimes to spend a little more when needed. For our household, shoes are a big thing. As I have aged I can't wear the inexpensive shoes anymore. So I spend more but less visits to the doctor. A good trade off!

@jacquelynperry7941 2 жыл бұрын

You 2 are th best. Just good people in a rapidly changing unfriendlier world. I want us to stay in touch cuz when things get REALLY bad, I want to b in your area. I hav learned a lot from you. I even tell my adult kids about u. I'm sure they'r rolling their eyes but they hav reaped th benefits of your tips/teaching. So there! Bless your hearts.

@cookshackcuisinista 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely loved this video and how the two of you were reminiscing about the many experiences you've had and how you donned your warrior spirit and got through them! What a rich, rich life you've had and what a wealth of memories! Thanks for the up close and personal!

@deidra7326 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this video and seeing the two of you together! Great storytelling.

@deborahgreene1256 2 жыл бұрын

You all are so real!! Love your videos! 🇺🇸🙏

@nicollettesingleton444 2 жыл бұрын

This is super humbling. It is great you guys can look back on those days with fond memories.

@ellefson1 2 жыл бұрын

The Alphabet Soup story is EVERYTHING! Love it! All of these stories are great - it's good to hear a few examples that didn't work. Too often on youtube you only hear about the tips that work out and that's just not real life. I had a cat hair couch too! Found it in an alley. I was in college and so poor at the time ... it was the worst - totally itchy, plus I'm allergic to cats to I'd sneeze every time I sat one it. I also had an Ikea couch, but it was low end Ikea and not comfortable (I still kept if for years, though).

@angelahawkins8069 2 жыл бұрын

I love when you and Dave do a video together!! Love you sharing your ups and downs on decisions you have made through the years. We only learn when we literally live and learn.

@thecgkoens 2 жыл бұрын

Watching the two of you together explains your kids and their enthusiasm. They are such a perfect mix of the two of you! So fun to watch! Thanks for sharing. :)

@kristinaaids2269 2 жыл бұрын

Ok I've watched so so many of your videos and this by far was my favorite. Thank you it's was funny and informative. ❤️

@rosaking8488 2 жыл бұрын

I just love you and Dave to pieces in these videos! 😀

@katherineanderson3961 2 жыл бұрын

Love y'all dearly, since finding you a short time ago, I've learned so much!!! Thank you so much!!!

@70foolio 2 жыл бұрын

Really love listening to your stories. The both of you have really good experiences trying to DYI it. I agree about the Hotel experience and will walk out of the dirty dives.

@paulotoole4950 2 жыл бұрын

One of the interesting things about making your clothes is that they will fit and be what you want. Also they will be better made and easier to repair. Learning home to make and repair things should be high on the frugal learning list.

@debracoulter1250 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy watching you guys soooooo much! You family is awesome. You two are so cute together. Thanks for sharing.

@alexandraswindells2953 2 жыл бұрын

Love this video. So funny together 😂

@leticiaporras8309 2 жыл бұрын

This was sooooo much fun ❤️ great video 🙌👌❤️

@laurieeaves5815 2 жыл бұрын

Love you two together. Very interesting and super entertaining. Great chat.

@anitagiard4725 2 жыл бұрын

What a lovely couple!

@amycampbell9453 2 жыл бұрын

Listening to you is like reliving our “poorer” days.

@maritzaquiles1510 2 жыл бұрын

Watched the first 4 minutes and this is literally me and my husband other than being camp directors jaja. We want our children to know how to do basic maintenance there there own cars. And many more !! Thank you for this 🥰

@lynnkavanagh7361 2 жыл бұрын

Great video guys! Sorry this is so long. I never thought of myself as frugal, but after listening to this video, I am. For clothes, I rarely pay full price. I only buy clothes when there're on sale. I recycle, reuse many things. I use old prescription bottles for a lot of items, after they'lre washed of course. I use them in my stationary supplies & other things. I keep binder clips, rubber bands, paper clips in them. For the car, a bigger one to hold a small tube of triple antibiotic & bandaids. About a year ago my husband started using a brand of chewing gum that's contained in a plastic box. I use them in many ways. I use these for, Bobby pins, hair clips, rubber bands, hard candies, eyeglass wipes, etc. I will buy a larger size of an item if it will be cheaper in the long run. 4 years ago I bought 2 huge rolls of Christmas wrapping paper & this will be the 4th year of using it. Last, food for a road trip. I've got this one nailed. Our family was going to Ceder Point & our teenage sons were each bringing a friend. We were leaving early so I told their friends don't worry about breakfast, we're bringing that. I had home made muffins, yogurts, juice & fruit. We also had more snacks for the car & also for inside the park. Also when we took the whole family (5) to the movies I would put paper bags (lunch size) in my purse. We would buy the largest popcorn (which was refillable & we would fill the paper bags for everyone & get more if needed. I'm sure all of these things have saved us money over the years.

@sweetcountrylivinginmichigan 2 жыл бұрын

Awwww this was so fun! Great tips too. ❤️

@debbiem7834 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this video! LOL at some of the topics. I agree with buying well made clothing even if it's much more expensive. I learned that a long time ago. Well made classic clothing lasts a long time. Also agree on avoiding cheap hotel rooms.

@ginbrunson7692 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@janeadams5207 2 жыл бұрын

Frugal hotel hack- I like to use priceline for a 4 or 5 star place as cheap as possible :) Frugal vacation hack- go on vacation mid week in the off season- you get great service at a discount rate and sometimes even have the place to yourself. Another one in Vegas book cheapest room at big resort then tip the front desk $20. They will try to upgrade you and give you some free bonus stuff very frequently - if not, you saved money by getting the most basic room and still had budget to immediately make someone’s day at the beginning of your vacation.

@laurenalcala4253 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh....loved this. TFS ❤️

@rumbimutopo6262 2 жыл бұрын

You two are fanastic, team work works!

@ronnawatts7779 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this!

@krussell9995 2 жыл бұрын

A few people have already said it, but kids' clothing at thrift stores or garage sales. Especially little kids, like junior high and younger. As they get older and don't grow as fast buying better quality clothes is a better investment, but little kids especially active ones don't need brand new clothes. You can find some good deals at garage sales on brand name clothing. Shoes. Invest in good shoes. After years of Walmart shoes (during the fast kid growing stages) we invest in multiple pairs of good shoes to rotate throughout the year. Lawn mowing. With decent equipment, a pair of people can get through an amazing amount of mowing in a few hours or over a weekend.

@allyrooh3628 2 жыл бұрын

I was also an extreme couponer. I loved it. I taught it to others. We donated a lot of food, we had a lot of razors, and there is nothing like it. My husband used to complain about carrying it all in, but I didn't care! I think couponing has changed, but I really enjoyed it in its day!

@dalegervais5968 2 жыл бұрын

I had a hand-me-down mattress when I moved back to my hometown. I bought a topper on sale and used that for two years. That experience made the better mattress feel like a true win.

@pennypadegimas7349 2 жыл бұрын

I had the IKEA couch! I loved it, but there were mixed reviews in my household! I loved that the slipcovers could come off the couch and the cushions and be washed...we had dogs and cats.

@juliebrummett1567 2 жыл бұрын

My husband and I (and first kid just before our first anniversary) lived on so little starting out I feel like we have different stories, but very similar experiences. Used furniture, used cars, cheap meals, DIY, etc. It's character building. 😁

@kmanarabrown3259 Жыл бұрын

I always liked your channel and now I totally like you guys as people! Lol. Loved this.

@kathrynrichmond811 2 жыл бұрын

That was fun! I like when you guys come together and film. You are so cute and funny! Oh, my husband and I went to a cheap hotel some years ago and they sent us way to the back....there was dust every where, furniture looked old and bed linens didn't look so hot either. I called the front desk and asked for our money back. Then they moved us to the "new" part of the hotel, which was up front! I was so upset that if it hadn't been too late to book or go some where else, we would have still gotten our money back and left.

@toniagermany6422 2 жыл бұрын

I booked a motel 6 because I had to be near the hospital for my Dads surgery and that was all that was available. It was so awful! Dirty sheets, dirty floor, dirty everything! On another note, I got a Helix mattress a few months ago and I love it! They were amazing to work with. Very good customer service.

@jeanniewahine5443 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed watching both of you. I hope to see more videos with you and your husband! Good info, but also entertaining.

@kimeverhart6253 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciated this video! Thanks so much!

@alisonhoyte7608 2 жыл бұрын

This video brought back so many funny memories of our early years great topic .

@jmjanacek4335 2 жыл бұрын

You guys!! This was the best video ever!! Love! Love! Love!♥️💞💗💕💓💜

@mymirandamoments11 2 жыл бұрын

I loved this video. Good to see your hubby making a video with you. I love seeing him and the kiddos getting involved in your channel. I’ve been using fetch to earn some money and trying to use up my makeup products before I buy a new one. I’ve also been buying most of my clothes second hand. I take my lunch to work most days so I don’t buy one. Every little way you can save money adds up. 😉

@wyoag12 2 жыл бұрын

Such good stories and your main point at the end is spot on. I believe in less of the good stuff and being patient with your wish list because a good used option or sale is very possible.

@sortathesame8701 2 жыл бұрын

My husband is also EXTREMELY handy with any type of repairs or building projects, but like you when I hear, 'it's gonna take ten minutes', I KNOW I am going to spend three days with things in a mess!