Tip: After you use all your toothpaste, cut open the tube. You'd be surprised how much is in there! I put mine in a baggie and usually have a week to ten days more toothpaste.

Finally someone understands about cheap “scratchy” towels!!! I hate soft towels! I thought I was the only one😂

I am a couponer. I never pay for personal hygiene items or makeup and sometimes companies pay me to take their items lol. I have enough in my stockpile to last me for years. I donate to churches and share with friends, family, and co-workers.

I love this. My grandma was 91 when she died and everyone always complimented her on her skin - she barely had a wrinkle on her face when she died. When people asked her what she used on her face, she would tell them just water. She was allergic to a lot of soaps and makeup and things, so just water and a washcloth was all she used. Her skin was so beautiful.

Prepper Princess, you are my hero! I water down shampoo, conditioner and body wash also. I have been using a bidet for several years but I don't use toilet paper. I made my wipes from bath cloths. Cut in fourths and zigzag around it. They last forever. No they are not dirty because I have used the bidet so it is just water. I have a small trash can with a removable liner to put them in after use. I will never go back to toilet paper. Learned about the cloth from my Grandmother many years ago as a child living with no running water or indoor plumbing. I water down my body wash, shampoo and conditioner. You Rock!

I don't wear it if I dont need it. Not in the winter, spring or fall. I only wear it when it is hot out or I will be out for a while in the heat. We have lived for thousands of years and in the last 100 it seems we need all kinds of things we actually dont need.

Here’s a tip for saving on hand soap. Refill a foaming hand soap bottle with 1 tablespoon of liquid Castile soap and water. Works like a charm, and one bottle of Castile soap will keep you going for a veeeeeery long time.

I recently saw a video with 3 people that put dirt on themselves. They each took a shower and used different soaps, but one person used nothing, just rinsed off. Then they tested to see who was really the cleanest and the person that rinsed off only was cleaner than the ones that used soaps. I thought that was pretty interesting.

Yes. Bar soap and a washcloth last so much longer than body wash and a pouf.

lol regarding the soap issue I’m doing the same thing, I’m not buying anything until I finish it all!!!

Dental hygienist here….yes AIM is a good toothpaste and very inexpensive. Close Up is an old school one that is really cheap too. Patients ask me every day about what toothpaste to use and honestly it doesn’t matter…u actually don’t even really need toothpaste (although the fluoride in it is helpful if you are prone to decay) so if you need to be extra frugal just brush and floss. You can grow a little mint plant in your bathroom and chew on a bit and then brush if you want fresh breath or you can brush just with water at night and then the tiniest bit of toothpaste in the morning to freshen your breath (don’t forget to brush your tongue). As far as floss I actually prefer the one from the dollar store.

You’re correct. After using a bidet you won’t need to wipe multiple times with tissue. I learned that after having a 10 lb baby, in which I was cut from hole to hole with my episiotomy. I had dozens of sutures. They said to use water and spray the area and the pat myself dry. I also used a heat lamp between my legs to help dry out the sutures. It works like a charm and I healed well and stayed clean.

Double P, I'm uber cheap because I also cut my toothpaste tube after it's flat as a pancake and dig in there with my toothbrush. Get another good 4 to 6 uses out of it.

I love the cheap towels that are thinner and rougher to the touch. Bought some cheap undyed ones at IKEA which are thin. Around $2 each from memory. Can’t stand the feel of thick towels. I have purchased a lot of soaps, shampoos and body washes in the past. Nothing more until they are completely used up. PP has changed the way I spend. I used to love to ‘shop till I drop’. Not any more.

I found a mouthwash diy recipe on Pinterest, so I’ve made that twice. Steep cloves in boiled water and let cool. Strain and pour into a bottle.

Witch hazel is an old fashioned hygiene product with many uses.

I use a "net" soap bag and throw all the slivers of soap into the bag!

I use Crystal , you wet it , rub it on underarms or wherever, and it lasts for atleast a year or more . I only pay like $6 for it . It also works better than anything I’ve ever used ! It doesn’t stop you from sweating , but it does stop odor .

I use one solid crystal stick a year. After showering and skin is still slightly moist a couple of swipes is all that is needed. I live in a Mediterranean climate and sweat profusely but no odour...if I miss a day or two I definitely smell. I find solid stick deodorant to be much more economical than the watery roll on ones.

Coconut oil is great for moisturizer on skin and hair.

I agree with the mani/ pedi thing!! I do my own too!

I like thin towels too! They’re actually easier to dry off with!

I had an oral surgeon pull a wisdom tooth (ouch...$500 out of pocket) They told me they don't like the alcohol in mouthwash. They suggested using salt water . You could put salt water in that mouthwash bottle when it is empty.

I use an old plastic card to scrap the toothpaste to the top and fold it up, hold it with a Bobby pin, works so well!

You are so down to earth and authentic. The world needs more people like you. So practical and sensible. Love how you keep it simple. No need for extraneous products. Love it when you do these types of videos!! Thank You!!😉

Unfortunately higher quality products cost more. I refused to use anything with parabens and fragrances. Fragrances act as estrogen disruptors and parabens have actually been found inside breast cancer cells because breast cancer cells feed on it. Cheap products do the job…yes. But chemicals will affect your health. And if those chemicals haven’t affected your health yet, they will when you hit perimenopause.

I cut up old towels and use as cleaning rags. They last years 😊.

My dentist keeps me swimming in a sea of toothbrushes. I keep the colors/firmness that I like and have the others ready for collections. I just went to the laundry mat to hot rinse my comforters. I don't like the icky chemicals detergent companies have switched to. I only have to use a dab o'shampoo in the crown and I put my detangling conditioner in a spray bottle and stretch it out as much as I can. I gave a 41 year-old all my old untouched razors...one of the good thing about turning 60 is that my leg stubble rubbed off and I'm a leg baldie now. :)

After i cant squeeze toothpaste anymore, i cut the tube into 3 parts and dig toothbrush in to scoop out some more. Still enough toothpaste to last another 2 weeks!

The two most aging things for ones face / complexion are smoking & sunbathing ... do not smoke & wear an spf50 when outdoors ... simple.

I like the cheaper coarser bathe towels that exfoliate while drying.

I have been cutting my hair for more than 10 years. I decided last year to get a hair cut because I wanted to go shorter than I usually do. I was so disappointed. I learned to just stick to what I got. I can't see paying someone more that $40 for what they did to my hair...

Cheap towels are easier to wash and dry in the laundry.

In fairness, you don't need a lot of makeup.

I love my BIDET! I would NOT go back…….agree totally.

I use V05 for hair, Ponds coldcream for moisturizer, cheapest deoderant. Quit wearing makeup unless its a special occasion.

I agree about the towels. My scratchy blue one is my favorite.

I use cheap Walmart towels because they are thinner, not bulky, and dry quickly on my clothes drying rack after washing them. My drying rack is in my spare bedroom (in my condo.) I can't imagine trying to dry expensive, thick towels this way.

Vinegar and water is my go to cleaner.

A good no cost morning moment. Wet down a wash cloth. Wrap 2 ice cubes in it, eye width apart. Put them over your closed eyes. Lay down for 60 seconds and it will help eliminate puffiness that happens to “everyone” under the eyes.😊

I have recently started cutting open toothpaste tubes when they appear finished. I was surprised to see how much was still inside. This started me off to cut open other things like handcream bottles etc....loads more stuff still inside

I cut the toothpaste with scissors and use what’s inside

Oh, yeah.... The bidet...I don't have one. I use a squirt bottle and pat dry with a wash cloth. Everything else... SAME ☺️

What I find crazy is the new marketing that's encouraging deodorant use on other parts other than armpits. It's unnecessary

Best skincare: drink more water!

Reuse the foaming soap containers and make your own refills. A bottle of liquid soap makes so many bottles of the foaming soap. I also think that the foaming soap is easier to rinse off. Deodorant is different for different people, I have a friend who doesn't use any deodorant because she has no odor. Homemade deodorant is easy to make. I have a bidet and use it the same way as you described, except I use a bath cloth to dry. So much cleaner for sure. I use about one roll of single ply Scott Tissue each month. If a friend stays over, at least a roll per week.

Another scratchy towel lover here! Thin and scratchy is the best combination!

For an all purpose general cleaner We use vinegar and dilute it with 70% water.?.. it disinfects ❗ use the cheapest vinegar you can find

Omg totally agree on the bidet even if I go somewhere and they don’t have a bidet I grab a water bottle to use so hygienic

I am chemically sensitive. So I make my own soap and my own shampoo bars. I use one of those stone deodorants......they last about two years. I use minimal makeup. I use jojoba oil on my face......a small bottle lasts a long time. I have a bidet. I agree it does not have to be expensive, and keeping it simple will keep the cost down. I use a natural toothpaste and it's probably the most expensive thing I buy. But expensive makeup or expensive skin care......nope, I am not doing it.

YES!!! To "cheap" towels! The expensive ones make a mess with lint in your laundry and everywhere...and they somehow just don't seem as absorbent.

I also am a fan of the scratchy towels !! Totally get it !! 😊

I use a rice shampoo bar and it lasts for months, very cost effective. I also use the little laundry soap sheets. A box of 160 lasts me at least 6 months. It takes up almost no space and I don't have to lug around those heavy jugs of soap.

I've replaced liquid hand soap pump with foam dispenser dilluted at 3:1. We save a TON! I also make my own bar soap with hard and liquid oils that cost a dime (lard is free). Laundry detergent 30 ml per load, no softener. Cleaning with baking soda, citric acid and white vinegar.

Lemon peel and vinegar let it sit then put in spray bottle. Lemon oil is the bomb mixed with vinager. Cleans my bathroom, kitchen and laundry room.

I save the bar soap slivers and place them in a liquid soap dispenser and fill with water. After the slivers dissolve within a few days - just pump to dispense.

I laughed so hard when you said "gorilla's groom each other!" When talking about other people grooming other people. 😂

You and my mom would be best friends, she is very frugal never wears make up only uses water and wash cloth for her face care, uses the cheap shampoo and soaps and tp. She walks everywhere and collects change on her walks, she cares for my brothers dog and helps me care for my husband.

Usually the towels that leaves have polyester in them so you have to buy all cotton towels which have become more expensive

You've sold me on the bidet.

Also a "scratchy" cotton towel fan.

I buy deodorant like once a month I use it a lot. I work in a hot ass factory. I don't think I could skimp on the deodorant. I'm making sure it is on thick so it'll last the whole eight hour shift and I got some in my locker at work not trying to be stinking.

I’m so cheap I cut the toothpaste tube open at the end and get another few days worth of toothpaste out of it!

I went to Japan and most houses only have one shower and two toilets. Even the bigger houses. The toilet rooms are tiny as it does not require a sink for handwashing. When you flush, the sink that is above the toilet tank, starts dispensing water that you can use for handwashing and the dirty water from handwashing goes to the tank to flush the toilet. Brilliant. It’s also a country for the best bidet.

For deodorant, I use a spray bottle of rubbing alcohol. (The goal is to kill the microbes). You could add essential oil if you have some.

You are wonderful! I also don't want people grooming me - I stopped yrs ago. It does feel ridiculous. And I don't like stupid fluffy towels. I use the cheapies too. And they dry quicker!

Yes I bought also VO5...and the cheapest toothpaste on the bottom shelves in the stores.

Also, I've been using your advice on clothes detergent too. I've saved a lot of money.

love all your ideas My skin is oily and acne prone even at 85 so being abit picky with products is a must.. wish I could use anything. Simple is how i like to live.. thank you for giving us wonderful information.

Your videos are so relaxing and encouraging....we love towels that are smaller @ 24 x 50 inches and not very plush. My washcloths are getting very thin too. I used to think I had to change them both regularly as a decorating statement...so glad I outgrew that! 😅 Love your puppy play at the end! ❤

I use one part Dawn, one part vinegar, one part water. It is a wonderful multi cleaner. Being it is only me I spray a bit on a plate, bowl, pan - whatever and scrub. Fast easy and the dishes just take a couple minutes. I have hard water and the vinegar in it works wonders. I have a bidet also, use personal drying clothes that I wash.

My favorite bath towels are from Costco. They are less than $10 for a huge soft bath towel. I bought our current set 6 years ago and it is going strong. You can have quality for a minimal price.

I put my disposable razors in a jar with just enough alcohol to cover the blades...maybe a half inch...I have been using the same one for well over a year.. The idea is that water rusts blade and the alcohol keeps that from happening. I also use a bidet and use family wipes made from old wash cloths. All I am doing is drying off anyway.

I make my own toothpaste out of natural products. MUCH cheaper than any toothpaste. Our dentist was shocked with how clean and healthy our teeth and gums were. I use apple cider vinegar and baking soda to clean my hair. You can buy these in bulk and it’s insanely cheap. All these are cheap and natural without allowing chemicals, phosphates and nitrates on your skin. I use a natural deodorant, but have talked to women who use apple cider vinegar and coconut oil for deodorant and have had great success as well as hormonal healing by not having aluminum and other such rot from commercial deodorants. Baking soda and white distilled vinegar are excellent for cleaning in our house. LOVE the bidet. ‘Get a bidet!’ 😂😂😂

You advice is spot on, my friend! As for the bidet, best thing I've purchased, for sure. I buy toilet paper about once every 6 to 9 months because I use the bidet, but my adult son does not. Some men seem to have a problem following instructions. I explained to him how to use it, and to start off the stream VERY gently. He didn't, and the high-pressure water jet hit a very sensitive area that I do not have.......Needless to say, he doesn't use the bidet....... Regardless, it still saves me a ton on toilet paper!

Yes! Totally agree! It’s weird to have someone else groom me! I’m 66 and I’ve never had a mani or a pedi! I do my own and save a ton of money!

I also water down shampoos because full strength they're simply too stripping. I spent $20 on clearance-priced, brand name, otherwise pricey razor cartridges that'll last for at least the next few years. Bar soap can be cut in half, melted then put in molds or shredded like block cheese and dissolved in hot water for a liquid soap. I buy kid's body wash from Dollar Tree and use it as both as a shampoo and face wash.

I have very old towels and no plan to ever replace them. They are thin (ish) and very absorbent. New towels don't dry well, they feel like you're smearing the water all over. ICK!

Aldi shampoo is amazing 32 oz for $2.69 it is very thick and can be thinned down

Interesting thing - since I've switched to bar soap I don't have to use deodorant, even in summer heat. Bar soap is more effective in removing bacteria than body wash. And since most people around me don't use bar soap, I got tons of them for free. Just pick one that doesn't dry your skin.

I use vinegar and Dawn for my cleaning product. I use vinegar as softener. I make my own laundry detergent which lasts 413 loads. All soaps were $28 dollars. And I wish I could get another dog, they could keep each other company.

I just love this video! The message is use less, only what you need, don't over do it. Simple. And the bidet ✅ OMG, the money my fam saves by using bidet! About 90% less TP and so much more hygienic.

I agree. There is no need to spend lots of money to bathe. It is how we properly shower/bathe what matters; not so much the product.

In some countries when they had or have outhouses, they have a ceramic pitcher, with a spout like a teapot more or less. They pour water on the uh, crack, I guess. Not sure about the rest but if you want to try using water, maybe use an dish soap squeeze bottle rinsed out, and filled with water? Okay, now I might try that, because I never used a bidet. 🤭

One thing that I am planning to do is to replace all of my beauty products with basic stuff like jojoba oil for face, hair and body moisturizer and Castile soap for body wash and shampoo. You can also use Castile soap for house cleaning and other stuff. Cleaning floors, dog shampoo, hand soap and dish soap etc. It can be diluted to different ratios. Dr. Bronners is not the only brand that makes Castile soap. There are cheaper brands out there and you can buy them by the gallon.

I was thinking you looked great, lol!! I use Aim too, but I use a binder clip instead of a special thingy to squeeze it all out.

I'm just like you! A penny saved is a penny earned! Having money is freedom!!! 🤑

Make your own body scrub with coconut oil and table sugar, throw in some cinnamon or essential oil for scent. It's great, especially in winter, no more dry skin or need for moisturizer or body lotion.

I love my bidet!!! I installed it before my back surgery and it’s been a blessing afterwards, as well! And expensive toilet paper lasts a lot longer. I got all my 5 siblings to buy one too.

Instead of deodorant, do this! It may help if you have a really bad smell. Try to make a paste of a little baking soda and a cheap face cream. Spread a thin layer under your armpits. For me it felt a bit burning, but in itself well tolerated. As soon as the cream is well pulled into the skin (15 to 60 minutes?) You can remove the remaining soda particles. Because your skin is a bit sensitive at that moment, I do it by hand, because a tissue sands too much. Do that 2 to 3 times a week, maybe a little less or a little more often, depending on how your skin reacts. I was completely relieved of my sweat odor within 1 month, but after a few months it came back. I repeated the treatment with the same great result. The moment I notice that the scent is coming back, I put another 1 or 2 days with "Soda Creme", but that I do not more than once a year. I have been living for 8 years now without the penetrating scent.

LOL, should have added a 'splash' sound effect and then go red in the face after saying 'I'm fully clothed.' would have been hilarious.

I live where it's cold. I use my hair dryer to help dry my body

Aww... Nala is TOO adorable!! Yes, a CUTIE!!

I love all of your videos. Im with you on adding water to shampoo and conditioner and dawn I add water to everything since my husband passed away and it saves me a ton of money Thank you for all your videos, i find them very helpful

Water and friction go a long way when cleaning. The cheapest personal care item is the one you don’t even need to buy. (Plus, most of that junk is toxic.) Make it into a game- see which item(s) you can go without.

This was fun! from teens, 20s, and now 40s, I just never used much in the personal care department. Thinking about it now, it really saves a lot. --I have same towels that I have been using since 1995 when I first moved out on my own. Picked them up at a rummage sale for probably ten cents. I really like the scratchy thin towels too. Hate fluffy towels. Tickles me to see the 2 towels still kicking nearly 30 years later (and who knows how old they were already when I got them). --Other than occasional mascara, I dont wear make up. I dont like how it looks on me. Mascara and some gloss. Boom, done. --Shampoo lasts forever. I don't water it down (I might try that), I just dont use much to start. Main thing is to get hair very wet, use a teeny tiny bit, let sit, then rinse and now proceed with the real wash that gets the lather going. I still just use a tiny amount for my moderately thick waist length hair. Rarely use conditioner because I am lazy. I wash my hair max 3x per week. I dont style my hair. I dont have/need products. Like you, water is good. My wavy curly hair loves a spritz of water. --Deodorant lasts a good year or so. I use Degree, or MIlk of Magnesia. The latter, just dab a little on and good to go. Impressive effectiveness. --My dry face needs moisturizer, but I use whatever. I have clear skin so no special needs there. Nothing special to wash face. Dove bar is fine. Rarely use moisturizer on my body. I swear I am going to use up what I have and be done with it. Pretty sure because I am too lazy to use it, lol --I love my Dove bar soap. Smells sooooo good. --I use one of those long scratchy Japanese salux loofa scrubbies. Just a long thin sheet of airy material. Dries thoroughly between uses. I can reach my back. I hate regular washcloths& loofah scrubby balls. When I want softer scrub down I use a silicone scrubber. Both the things I use are(were?) cheap and last forever. I like the idea of the gloves. --I like my grays, but I am considering a little color since the spot it is coming in at is washing me out. It isnt growing out, it just sort of sits at my temples. I'll do it myself if I decide to go forward. I see boxes of color for sub $5. Undecided. I NEVER go to salon or get any grooming done. Fun for some folks, just not my thing.I am cheap, lazy, and frankly dont care enough to do so. Pretty sure I am feral. 🤣 --OMG, I go through way too much TP. I really need to get a bidet.

Almost didn't want to watch this video due to my love for soap of all variations, but I did. I wish I could keep it practical! 🤪

PP, totally off topic provably, but your hair looks particularly nice today!

Most people use too much product. An agent orange vet with damaged skin told me he uses shampoo for body wash. I started doing the same. If I ever start wearing mascara again, I won't use the cheapest.

We bought a bidet a few years ago upon watching your video. We LOVE it. So much better than dry wiping with TP which only smears the feces around your on your skin. We use a roll of TP in maybe 2 weeks unless we have company over who don't use the bidet. We are so much cleaner with the bidet. The BEST < $30 we ever spent! We also do many of the other things you do to stretch out toiletries, laundry soap, etc. Have done so for decades.