Trigger warning. Glad I’m old now, but disposable feminine hygiene has freed women possibly more than any other product. There is a huge push right now to put women back “on the rag” or those UTI traps (“cups”). If that makes you happy, you do you. But for those of us who camp, work outdoors, etc, these products are equalizers: just ask third world school girls ….

Appreciated that you counseled the young to avoid drinking/smoking/drug use. As one raised by alcholics, I do not drink, but am constantly amazed by the otherwise bright people I know that encourage me to drink. Somehow they believe that my life is incomplete without this habit! My stock response is that I only have to look at a piece of chocolate to know that I have an addictive personality, and at my parentage to know I have the genetic make up to be an alcoholic. But STILL, others think I should drink because THEY do! I have saved thousands of dollars over my lifetime by not drinking, not to mention the cost of DUI's (both financially, emotionally, bad decision making while intoxicated, etc.) If your podcast even convinces one person to do what they know is best for them, you have achieved your purpose in life.

I was a single mom at age 37. Lived out of garage sales and goodwill back when goodwill was cheap. $400/month child support and worked 3 part time jobs while going to school full time. The frugal habits that allowed me to continue to live in the 3rd wealthiest county in the country at the time are still with me. I might use 2 or 3 rolls of paper towels a.year. I fold and save to use again every side of a paper napkin. All plastic bags from any store are used as trash can liners. Etc.

I have an extra set of bedding for each bed, in case someone is sick at night.

I agree on all but the movie theatre movies. Our theatre shows all their regular movies for $5 on Tuesdays and gives us a bucket of buttered popcorn for free. I feel like its an amazing deal, for an afternoon out with a friend. I would spend more than that driving to our library and there wouldnt be a fresh bucket of movie theater, buttered popcorn there either. lmao I quit smoking a year ago and it was the best thing Ive ever done. I started smoking regularly at 13 years old and I was 59 when I quit. I hope I quit soon enough to make a difference long term. But either way, I feel MUCH better with my breath and ability to move.

If you dont drink or smoke, you can save lots!

Check your library to sign out actual stuff. Our library rents out yard tools, video game consoles, camping equipment and many other things. Even day passes to state parks can be signed out at our library. Yours might have hidden treasures for free too.

I enjoy being frugal and saving money.

In my area where I live, I cannot believe plastic surgery and spa injections going on. Also the designer purses, tatoos parlors, lottery tickets, vaping, unbelievable amounts of money being spend on these things.

Stopped going to the gym during the pandemic. Found so many amazing personal trainers on KZfaq who offer amazing workouts that only require a yoga mat and some hand weights.

I bought a 2013 Toyota Corolla in 2015. It had less than 15,000 miles on it. I paid it off in 2016, so no car payment. In 2023, it has less than 44,000 miles on it and runs great. Maintenance costs are low. I work from home, so I don't drive it much, and I don't use much gas. Everything I need is 5-10 minutes away: Church, grocery stores, the doctor's office, the dentist's office, and the vet. I occasionally need to drive downtown to the office (30 miles round trip), but not often.

Every time I think about recreational shopping, I watch your videos and the urge passes.

I usually don't pay for memberships but I did join the gym at the local community center. The staff is friendly, the equipment is new, and the best part is I only pay $35 for the year. It gets me out of the house and I have met some nice people who also like to work out.

My $42 gym membership is my one luxury but I use it daily and take all my showers there.

The pups are so cute. I may have to watch your video again to pay attention to what you are actually saying. Too busy watching them.

Love those book storage centers... During the lock-down I discovered that I can go to the library's website and download books directly to my Kindle. You can request books on hold and even renew on-line. This is in California, but I hope it is nationwide. Saves on buying books and so convenient!

In the UK it is too expensive to use a dryer and if you line dry your bedding it would not get dry by nightfall. So we need two sets of bedding.

I have four sets of bedding for one bed! Two winter weight and two summer weight. I need two because I'm a cheapskate and won't pay for a long run in the drier. If they're not dry at the end of one cycle I have to hang them up to finish for another day. All that said. None of my bedding sets is less than ten years old and, in fact, one set is about thirty years old, so I don't feel too guilty about those four sets.

Grocery store weekly sale fliers are a never ending source of bird cage liners, potty pads, mirror and window cleaners Grocery bags are perfect for trash can liners. Paper lunch bags are just right for making microwave popcorn.

Just to let you know, not EVERYONE has access to a free library. I live in a somewhat rural area, but the biggest town in my county is only 7 miles away. Our township does NOT participate in paying for the library, so if I want to check out any book/movie/etc. from our library, I have to pay about $70 per year.

I recently stopped buying paper plates.. they got so expensive it’s ridiculous. I haven’t given up paper towels yet, that’s a hard one for me!

It is such a little miracle that Nala has come into your & Rocky's life. She is truly a Godsend! Rocky is so happy with his baby sister.

Congrats to you for being able to make a bag of potato chips last for 10 helpings. If I get one of those in front of me they're gone within minutes, the whole bag - gone.

In regards to smoking, or other bad habits… if you want to quit DESPISE it. Become repulsed by the thing. You CAN retrain your cells to never want for it again. Good vid as always. 🔥

I use to buy fishing licenses for Christmas presents for husband, son, nephews and for a year long present it is the best gift for those who want to fish. We live by lakes, ocean and reservoir

Very informative! I’m 71 and my husband and I are very frugal even though we would be considered comfortable. We don’t use prescription drugs and do of walking. Your doing great!❤

Thank you ❤ I agree with you on everything. I recently started going to the farmers market 1 hour before they stop selling stuff, and I ask every farmer if they have any fruit or vegetables they re willing to get rid of for a good deal. I ve been getting really good deals

Your taxes pay for the library so you might as well use it. Can’t believe people don’t.

Picked up 2 books today from the library. Best gift for all Americans.

Our Springfield, Oregon library has free passes to the Raptor Center where there are birds of prey rehabilitating and you can walk around the cages and learn all about raptors.

I delighted that I have done most of these things naturally because it seemed to be common sense.

Got 2 shows today. 😂 Prepper Princess' Informational Video and The Rocky and Nala Show. Both are great.

I don’t use paper towels any more either. I use old papers to clean up doggie messes like plastic bags like from water bottles or plastic bags that gets torn. I also save the package papers from any shipping items, the brown paper type to clean dog messes too, it works great and there’s always a lot of it to use. I also use the shipping box to place in trash on my porch if they’re small, so much easier to take out to trash can when I leave the house and save plastic garbage bags. I have only been buying necessities like food and clothes for the season and try to find deals. I use Roku and only subed to Max recently, that’s a splurge for me. I also buy sensor lights to put in kitchen and other areas, some are Solar lights I use in case of grid down and save energy. I am not a big book reader except the Bible and I mostly listen to it online for free. Most games I do free online but not often. As for fish you’re better off buying fresh caught fish, never from farms, they’re fed grains and are not as high in omega 3 s. I could use a vacation, can’t remember when I had one last. I never eat out any more because it’s too expensive and not healthy, I’ve cut out as many carbs as I can and intermediate fast now 16 to 18 hours daily, I’ve lost 19 pounds in 6 weeks so that’s a plus. I buy more meat and only certain vegetables that’s right for my diet so I am saving there. I only drink coffee, one in morning and water ruing the day…I use supplements and working on getting off Prescription drugs.

My library has passes for museums. You can borrow baking sheets, hot spots and much more. Those storage facilities have amazing resources.

I love the public library!

It is 90 degrees here in Wisconsin and I see a vest and a fireplace video. This video must have been made awhile ago but I like it . Great video.

Love the fireplace on. I do that too. There are so many pictures we can choose from for our TV’s. It’s fun.

hi princess, i think aprons are a nice thing to prevent unneccessary washings,

LIbrary is great ))))) They do not carry technical books and won't accept them as donations if they are not brand new. My apt is lined with my personal library. Not just for pretty, I use them for research, pleasure and teaching. They'll make an interesting estate sale when I'm gone.

I use my credit cards for reward points but I pay them off every month. Haven’t paid interest on credit cards since 1998. Credit card companies do not like people like us.

You can add pickle relish to your Thousand Island dressing.

I make my own thousand island dressing too. Good video.

Salt pepper basil, thyme and oregano in my salad. No dressing needed for me

Some of these are some really good tips, but I’d have to counter argue when it comes to bedding. Not everyone has a washer and dryer in their house and not everyone can wash the day that their sheets need to be washed. Say they have a pet and it has an accident in the bed or a baby that threw up in the bed or even they got sick, that doesn’t mean that that same day they’ll be able to take it to a wash house. They might have work and other obligations that they need to tend to before the sheets.

I guess I am lazy I like the convenience of having my books at hand as well as my DVD's. I have quit buying DVD's though because I have Amazon Prime, HBO MAX, & Starz, but I don't have cable TV. I am also alone, for 28 years, and books are a comfort to me, but also an addiction that has to stop! LOL I do donate books every now and then and I need to donate some DVD's too. I need a meeting, Hi I am Passionate Herbs and I am a BOOK-O-HOLIC!! LOL

I like your “free book storage facility = library” comment. Perfect!

The Tightwad Gazette had an article about seeking the lowest level of an item or activity that you found acceptable and switching to that. I think the example was lowering the cost of your coffee. My example was switching to the internet to get crochet patterns and the thrift store to get yarn instead of going to JoAnn's to reduce the cost of my crochet habit but still be able to make the items I wanted. Is there something you have "hacked the cost" to make it cheaper but still acceptable?

It was so cute seeing Rocky let Nala win at the wrestling match. What sweet lovely dogs. You are so lucky to have them.

I have "dog towels.". They are our old towels that we've replaced of used towels we buy at a thrift store. Big ones are for drying muddy paws etc and the hand towels are for potty or puke. They wash.

I just sat here and laughed so hard when you talked about the storage facility for books and DVD's (library). That was good. Yes, the dogs are fun to watch but I still LISTEN to you LOL!

At a public paper towel dispenser use only ONE and not a whole bundle. Shake off the water on your hands first. Use the whole paper towel, EVERY dry spot on it. The last moisture on your hands will evaluate. Safe the environment.

The library has saved me thousands

Words are hard and the struggle is real. Glad I’m not the only one with days like that. 😂

Dogs are having so much fun in the background!!!🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂😁😁😁

The library is good for some books but sadly, most of what I read isn't available.

The description of the library was fantastic!

If you go to the zoo take snacks the price of food is crazy

Just remember not to use fabric softener on micro fibre cloth

I use men's handkerchiefs instead of tissues. Due to allergies I used to go through two or more boxes a month so huge savings.

Wonderful ideas for sure. My favorite one was don't use paper napkins use cloth napkins. I am going out to get some this weekend.

Your hair was very pretty today! Absolutely glowing! Fun to watch your puppies playing. You're right, it was distracting!! Lol. Love your encouraging channel. Thank you. Best wishes from Iowa.

I like hearing the dogs. They sound like they're having fun

I have a 5yr old laptop and the battery is almost gone on it, I have to keep it plugged in. My laptop is designed so that you can replace the battery so I found a youtube tutorial and I am going to replace the battery later this year. About £35 and so much cheaper than a new or refurbished laptop.

Yesterday I washed my laundry completely for free, except fir the Zote soap bar I’ve been using. I caught the rainwater, I own the washtub and washboard, I own the clothesline and pins. All these things must be purchased up front, of course, but in a very few washings compared to laundromat or electric appliances, it becomes free. Free is good!❤

My insurance (Medicare) pays for my gym membership. Many seniors don't know this!

Love my library too, audio, dvd, books and park passes!

Unrelated to your great tips.. but your hair is gorgeous! And you look so relaxed, pretty, and happy since your move.

This is the best video today!!!! It brought me so much joy.

Our library is well used. I’ve used my credit card for most things and always pay off. Like the rewards, too.

Love your sense of humor 😂 book storage facility😂😂

Oh my God You're going to ban me from your KZfaq site because I make too many comments all the time. But thank you you actually got me quite choked up for making that sidetrack about drugs and drinking and smoking. How wonderful thank you so much for putting that out there because we can't say that enough and there is help for people and maybe by you saying it you've just helped someone

work out videos, movies, tv series are all free from the library. No roku or smart tv needed,

When your bed linens wear out you'll simply buy new ones. Low income people keep duplicates because they aren't able or don't know if they'll be able to buy replacements when they need to.

These are excellent. Absolutely, microfiber cloths have been a game changer in our house!

LOL 😆 your dogs plays like children all while you were speaking and laid down by the time you stopped; as if, they were behaving all the time. Too cute. Thank you for the tips and ideas to save money. I am newly alone, Husband passed and children are gone. I have to manage what I have. You offered great tips

My dad always used a piece of chamois leather to clean his car windows (and car). Had it for 15 years and it left no streaks. And here in the UK we can get audiobooks from the local library without ever leaving the house!

As I look outside watching Keeping up with the Jones' in progress, I watch this video. 😂 I sincerely congratulate my neighbors on their new car, however I am glad I don't have that car payment, increased auto insurance payment, additional yearly tax at DMV. My old paid for car gets me from point A to B just fine.

We had Amazon prime and shared it with our entire family in 2020. Used it often and at the time when no one was going anywhere, it was a huge convenience and savings! We have now moved and there is no Amazon hub near us. Everything takes a week and is delivered by UPS or another carrier, no Amazon trucks in our city!! Never thought that was something we would be without, so we canceled our prime. Wish I could do away with paper products fully, but the hubby isn’t onboard.

BTW.. buy my book 😅 Bought it.. Love it. Inspired! 😊 I just checked to see if my Fav. Art Museum in Boston offers any FREE DAYS... They Do! Indigenous People's Day. Who Knew ??? Brilliant!

I have 3 bedding sets. 1 is teddy fleece for winter, 1 is a thin cotton for summer and the last is a thicker cotton for either season. I also have a few extra pillow cases as I like to swap these out more often because of my acne prone skin.

I always learn something new watching your videos. That blue is your color!

I have been using the library regularly for about 2 years..I have started reading again... getting them to bring in movies from other libraries...also get them to bring books..I do not have tv channels...this because of your channel and other frugal channel...thank you....work really really hard on that credit card debit .

I got rid of subscriptions, my gym membership, eat less and stopped buying stuff for my dog every time I go to the grocery store. That’s a huge saving!

Not to be superficial, but your hair looks so perfect and pretty. Did you cut it recently. I bought the stuff I need to start cutting my hair, excited and scared, lol...Thanks for the inspiration. I do my puppies for years, so hoping I can learn over time and with the help of you tube, lol...

I pay over $20.00 for a 6 roll pack of Seventh Generation unbleached paper towels. Got three packs in my storage area. Can afford it, my house payment is $396.00/month including taxes and homeowners insurance. Also car is paid off.

Rocky and Nala are adorable. Loved seeing them tire themselves out playing. 🩵

I am frugal and don’t use most disposable products but I will always use paper towels for wiping up greasy food residue. Grease and oil clog up pipes and should not go down the drain. My laundry facilities are communal coin operated machines and generating more laundry is a poor option.

Thank you , I agree ! I think the most wasteful thing I see all the time , are people getting their kids single serve chip or cookie bags . My goodness people ! Buy a large bag and put single servings every day into sandwich bags ( which I reuse )

I don’t think you mentioned how to save and what you don’t buy for you dogs. I have many dogs so that info would be great!

great video!! i no longer have a dvd player but i just looked and my library offers streaming movies!! apparently this is now common! who knew!!!

"As long as I don't have a unibrow, I'm good." LOL. Or chin hairs. 😅

Hi, I really like your living room set up. Your sofa looks so comfortable. I could just chill out there!

You can also used a banged up piece of clothing and cut it into cloths to use around the house

That blue blouse makes your eyes look so blue...very pretty! I'm trying to teach myself to be content...it's hard but I'm enjoying the challenge and the extra cash in my bank account.

Those pups are hilarious, reminds me of my grand fur baby!!

The pups are adorable and what I nice buddy for Rocky. :)

Oh my God I just started watching you but I have to stop and comment already. I don't buy napkins or paper towels. A nice soft cloth is so much better. Anyway it's hard to adjust for some people but once you do you can't go back. Microfiber cloths are great and I use soft cloths either flannel or soft Terry instead of napkins. When I have to astringent my face I have these little squares of terry cloth that I use. I have been on a journey of zero waste for quite a while now. And to me that's a waste use a napkin once or you set it by a place and don't even use it and then throw it away oh my God

I use junk mail for scratch paper. I paint cardboard boxes for closet storage. Most of my clothes are second-hand or third-hand. Tina, Al's wife

"We'll get into my pants later"....lmao😅

We used old sheets as dress linings when we were teens and learning to see and dress linings for formals lined with a sheet. We didn't know any better as kids.