I adopted you guys as my financial parents 😍

We made many sacrifices so that I could stay home to raise our kids for 12 years...then I started working part time then full time. It’s very possible to live on one income...not easy but can be done. It was one of those things that was important to us. Love all of your guys tips!

I've never had cable or any subscription. When I was unemployed once, in July when days are long, I didn't turn on lights. When it finally got dark at 9:30 I lit a candle in the room I was in and carried it from room to room if I changed rooms. I also waited until late in the afternoon to turn the AC on, but only for a couple of hours. There were ceiling fans which cooled quite well. The electricity bill was $13 that July. I used to travel for work when I did have a job. I thought electricity would go down because I wasn't there using it. It didn't, so I tried unplugging big pull items, like washer and dryer, TV (used for free library movies), microwave, etc. My electric bill went down by 76%. I got all excited and decided to see if I could take it further. I unplugged EVERYTHING: lamps, clocks, VCR, toaster...everything that had a plug, except the refrigerator. I thought I would have liked to unplug the stove, but I wasn't willing to pull it out and push it back every time I used it. Then I realized the fuse box was on the wall beside the stove. I turned it off at the fuse box until I needed it. All that shaved an additional 11% off electric bill. I started collecting the water that would normally go down the drain as shower water warmed up and used it to water veg and flower gardens. I would get in the shower, get wet, turn the water off, wash, turn the water on long enough to rinse and then off again. The water was on less than a minute per shower. My water bill was about $20 a month. I've had to find extreme ways to be frugal, just like you. After I found them, there was never a reason to go back to spending needlessly. I do have a cat now, so no candles. I keep the heat in the winter low--about 64-65. Below that my nose gets cold and I don't like that. I usually turn the heat off at night, unless outside temp is in 20's or below. In the summer, I go as long as absolutely possible before turning on AC, by,as mentioned, using ceiling fans. When I do turn AC on, the temp will be about 76-78. I turn that off at night, too. Each year, I challenge myself to wait longer to start using AC and heat. My goal has always been to wait till Thanksgiving to turn on heat. I've never quite made it, but I can usually get to about Nov 15th. In the spring, my goal is to make it to June 1st without AC. I usually have to turn it on last week of May. Well, I could go on and on...could turn this into a book, but I'll spare you! I just love listening to you So much! Merry Christmas! With love, Jonna

I love these two together! They really seem to be on the same page and enjoy each other’s company.

I appreciate that you spoke of God in the equation. It is He who gives us power to gain riches. God bless you!

We always bring food everywhere, if its raining it becomes a car picnic!

You are the most adorable couple ever, when he said: we didn't actually throw the kids in the bathtub... That was hilarious... Thanks for the tips by the way!

I thought I was doing well with my frugality until I stumble upon this channel. Lots of great tips & I can learn much more. We live in an instant gratification society & it takes discipline to stick to frugal habits & to reach your financial goals. I agree that frugality is not about deprivation. It’s about making choices of what to spend & not to spend your money on.

I am an only child. When my Mom died I had no help with arrangements. I went to the library and told the librarian I needed 2 songs for a funeral at a funeral chapel in a small town. I borrowed 2 CDs one was mom's favorite hymn song by Elvis Presley..the other was Gene Autrey singing a song I had wanted back in 1968 for dad's funeral but I was denied at that time. Mom would have been thrilled. All friends and family and it was packed..the room, the lobby all the way to the double outside exit doors. Said those singers singing those songs were perfect for Mom

When I was in college I found a free clothing exchange room on campus. Two churches provided free lunches at college and some social clubs had happy hours with free films.

Excellent video. It's great to see families being prudent with their money. Frugal living gives a lot of freedom and joy in life. The greatest treasures in life are relationship and experiences, not wealth and possessions.

So lovely to hear from people a few steps ahead of me in life. My 3 children are little right now, nice to get perspective

If all parents are like you it will be a better world ❤️ just subscribed

I loved the story of how you would talk to your kids when in a store and they said they wanted an item. Thanks for letting me know. Maybe when it's your birthday we can buy this for you. Brilliant! One other comment I would like to make is, if you don't tell your kids they are being deprived/living on the cheap and instead you let them know your choices are actually better for health, the environment, the family, etc, I believe it is better for the child mentally.

I busted out laughing when you said no one else cut your boys hair until they were near leaving high school. I'm not the only one. I bought my first house years after a divorce, fixed it with my second husband, we scrounged supplies and did a lot of work and bartered for stuff we could not do. We sold that house with what we made and bought our retirement home. It was hard work to fix that house. Our date nights often consisted of nights driving to a site that allowed us to grab the cobblestone from a torn down house. That cobblestone became the landscaping in the front and the bedrock for a driveway which we packed in and threw crushed concrete over and packed down with a half ton truck. The original cost of fixing that driveway was 1500.00. Our cost, gas to pick up rocks and two loads of crushed concrete at about 100.00.

Good tips again..I especially liked the part where you both prayed about decisions.

A lot of this is so helpful. I watched all 3 videos while I meal prepped. I’m already doing some but definitely can do more to save

I know that you didn't throw the boys into the bathtub, you made me laugh 😂😁

You two are cool... you mentioned God and prayer !

" We wouldn't really 'throw' them..just wanted to point that out." haha. You guys are great. Really enjoy your videos.

Instead of going somewhere else on a day trip, really explore your own town/city. The library, city/town hall, a visitor center...online...all have ideas of free things to see and do, no matter where you live. Look at the architecture, especially older buildings, and see if you can determine the style and materials used in their construction. Visit churches and enjoy the stained glass. Many small towns have museums that are either free or very low cost. Parks may offer places for a picnic or you may come across someone doing a hobby you're unfamiliar with, or playing musical instruments. Look at the plants and, if you like what you see, hunt down the person responsible for their care and ask for seeds or cuttings. Check out books on birds, plants or rocks/minerals in your area and see how many you can identify while exploring. You'll be amazed at what you can find in a six block radius of your home. And, if you live in an area with a university or college, there are always events taking place that are free.

If buying online (UK) if you put something in your basket but don't checkout, leave it there and wait, you may get a voucher or % off offer

Extreme focus! I love that. It takes a lot to say no sometimes, but it’s so easy when your priorities are in order!

Your videos really inspire me to go one step further in saving

Thank you for being so non-judgmental and so kindly teaching about frugality. I have met so many people that make themselves appear as better people just because they are better at saving. They even prided themselves on not giving gifts to each other, there wasn't much love and fun in their frugality. When you have kids, explain frugality to them and why you do it. They may feel excluded in a group with others when every other kid gets e.g. ice cream, not even big things. It can have an emotional effect. Many people as adults cannot stop spending money on things they felt left deprived of as kids. And I think it's because their parents didn't explain why they always said, "No, we brought our own." I love that you made it a team effort.

Best one you guys have done yet! Thanks for sharing and the key is that you your approach and reasons for saving were shared with your boys. They could envision with you so it became a focus rather than frustration, as I've seen in some families.

Y’all are such a lovely couple. New Subscriber here. ♥️

Your a great couple working together as a team. Thank-you for being such a inspiration to us all.

I've been watching for awhile and I truly love your videos. Thanks for all the good advice, and keep it up!!

Your videos are great. My mom passed away and she was an extreme frugal as well and your process was very much like hers. I wishId learned her methods. Thank you, thank you.

You guys are so lovely . Thank you for the brilliant advice ,it’s very helpful !😄

Good job.. raising 4 kids debt free

Love y'alls practical advice! I was looking for this content spacificaly because I'm already frugal but needed ideas on how to get to a new level. Thank you. New Subscriber here!

Great series,thank you, learnt some new tips and I'm ready to take 2021 and my finances x

I struggle with the temptation to eat out. I am inspired by the idea to pick up sandwhich items for $10 and make a picnic. Thank you so much!

Love watching you two. My late husband and I did most of the things you mentioned. By the way I was born in Illinois. The Alton area.

I'm happy that you talk about praying as a family and spoke about having God in your lives! We really can have a blessed and better life when God is in the midst ❤❤ You're both such an inspiration to me and I know it's because your values come from above 💜🙏🏻

You guys are awesome! Im learning so much thank you

Great tips. Your motivation, courage and most of all your steadfast discipline got you over the finish line. BRAVO!!!!

Great tips and advice. And, I really appreciate your witness! Thank you!

Thank you so much really appreciate this

Great tips! Really enjoyed the tips especially spending time with your family for very little cost.

Yes Lord!! Thank you Larry & Hope...you are amazing

To save money, I ride my mt. bike around town to do errands, you can also bike cummute, ride to work, a couple of days a week will save you a lot of money plus lessen the wear and tear on your vehicle.

You guys are amazing!! Much love from Kentucky!!! 🙌🏻💜🦋

I love the south side mission. Went to church there as a child and love the thrift store. It's a great place to check for remodeling things as well. Just found your channel and its great to get inspiration. Thank you for your time to help others P.S. New Salem is an amazing staycation spot! Garden of the Gods is a drive but it's beautiful if you haven't been

I recognize a lot of these tips from my childhood. Thank yall for the great advice. KZfaq kept recommending other channels with advice such as eating leftovers and not getting take out coffees.... I needed something next level and yall have really brought that energy! I have a tip to add to the bunch. If you look like a sad enough bachelor, the neighbors will start giving you their leftovers haha

I just picked up 120 Christmas photo/cards for $41.00 from Walgreens. I index a discount code from honey, my initial cost was $111.00 down to $41.00.

You are the only frugal couple that I watch all the time. Learnt a lot from you. A lot of the shops you buy from we don’t have in Scotland but we do have Aldi. We do have a Costco but I find it to be pricey and I don’t have a big house so can’t buy big bulky items

I love this couple and the information they put out

I agree concerning the temperature of the home. That’s something I’ve done for years. All of your tips are great. What I like is that you put your monetary savings toward a goal.

Check out that subscriber jump!!👏👏👏 love all your videos hope and Larry!

I just cut my youngest sons hair last night….he came home from college and had an interview the next day and asked for a trim! When I was learning to cut hair many years ago, our first child got an “interesting “ cut from me. We went to visit my in laws and my father in law burst out laughing and asked if a drunk cut his hair! Um….no😮. My skills improved since that time😅

Good stuff as always!

What we love most in life are often not things that cost money. It is spending time with friends and family. Meaningful conversations, a day at the beach, playing with the kids or picnic in the sunset will make you connect deeper and make you feel rich. A staycation can be great. I see so many friends missing out of what we have nearby, because they always go abroad. I love both, but with a curious mind you don't have to go far to explore! Find the beauty and happiness in life.

Hello! I am here because Money Mom sent me. You guys are awesome, I love everything you talk about and how you interact together. God bless you and your family!

New subscriber here. Love you guys already 💖 Great tips. I'm starting my frugal journey and so glad I found you guys. 😀

Thanks for the inspirations.

Just stumbled upon your channel! Amazing content and very helpful, especially being vegan💚 I do resell things I get at Thrift Stores, Yard Sales AND curbside trash and have made 5k in the last 6 months. Great channel, I can't wait for more!!💞

Thank you both for making these videos. Im frugal out of necessity and ive learned alot from you two. God bless may you both live to 100

Recent subscriber and just have to say i LOVE your videos! Couple of requests...how to save on your heating bill, how you calculate an emergency fund, and tips/advice for saving for retirement.

Have been bingewatching your videos for days now. Love the way you guys are frugal and think twice about spending your money. And giving tips about this! This tip today I didn't understand about the AC pulling up some degrees to keep the house cooler in summer. Is it not more frugal not to use AC (or fans) at all? There are much smarter (and cheeper) ways to keep heat out of your home. Like insulation and keeping doors and windows closed during the day. Use shutters like in the mediteranian countries. Open shutters and windows up at night when it's cooler. Or maybe if you have a flat roof put vegetation on it etc. So many ways to keep heat out of your house without using electrics. And thus spending money.

Great suggestions....great team work....thank you....

I bet your boys are money savvy too. Living within ones means and having saving goals are so important in raising successful adults. My 25yo grew up in a home not that much dissimilar to yours and since starting work has not bought lunch, coffee or a new work wardrobe. This weekend she is camping with a friend in a National Park (free). I feel so proud that she is sensible and knows the importance of not letting money slip through her fingers.

I absolutely love you guys!

I think we have done, and do, most of the things you talk about. I totally agree with you regarding the present buying for kids. We raised three children and presents were what you were bought for birthdays and Christmas. The only exception I can recall is one hot summer when we bought all of them a Super Soaker! Water fights kept them entertained for hours!

I really appreciate all your tips!

Awesome videos🤗

Very good tips! We do car lunches, just did one today. We buy a loaf of bread and cheese slices or sliced meat at a supermarket (or bread rolls but those make more mess in the car). We usually have drinks with us. Sometimes we buy cookies or saltine crackers as an extra. For dinner on the road, we like pasta or taco salads. When it's warm, we buy the vegetables fresh. Our favorite dinners on the road: macaroni with boiled egg, bit of ham, cheese and half an union finely diced with shredded iceberg. Penne with half a jar of sundried tomatoes in oil with fresh spinach. The oil makes a nice dressing. With feta when you want to go fancy 😉. Tortilla chips, a jar or can of chili and some shredded cheese is also nice. And we do Danish hotdogs. We bring a burner and warm them up on a safe place. On holiday we often make something simple next to a quiet road or whatever nice spot where we can park and cook.

Yes God is always number one. Through god all things are possible. He does what we can not do. You both are blessed. Thank-you for motivating and inspiring us.

You guys are amazing. This is what an ideal relationship is. Thank you, I've enjoyed the series and subscribed

I'm enjoying all of your videos. I pretty much raised both of my boys the same way. Some things were different, but each family has their own unique situations, job changes, health issues, etc, that make things different for each family. My oldest finished college a few years ago, and moved a few hours away. My youngest followed in his father's footsteps and joined the military between his junior and senior year of high school. So, while his friends were enjoying their summer, my son was off to basic training. Then as soon as he graduated he was off to military school, and has since been to Afghanistan for 6 months, Texas for a year of border patrol, and will soon be leaving for Poland for a year. We never had help raising the boys. They were with us 97% of the time. We always lived away in other states. We didn't buy them cars, but helped. We didn't pay for college but helped. Thankfully they both qualified for scholarships with their grades. My husband grew up with video games and a computer when it hooked to the TV, so that was an area we didn't agree on. My parents wouldn't buy us those things in the 70's and 80's. I tried with the boys, but their dad over road on that one. They did have to save their own money to buy the gameboy, and then share it. Until middle school they shared the computer in the living room. No cell phones till driving, and it was the cheapest one. My oldest didn't get a cell phone till college. That's when we gave up the landline and went to cell phones. My husband and I had flip phones still yet and they were prepaid. It ended up being just a little more to have all 4 of us on the same prepaid plan. The boys bought their own phones after the first cheap one that we bought. My oldest wasn't interested in driving. At 21 I told him he better get with it before he graduated college. College was about 2 1/2 hours away. I see nothing wrong with any of your parenting skills or advice. Thankfully you and your husband were on the same page with everything . That definitely makes it much easier. If not, we do the best we can otherwise. I really enjoy your channel. It is very much how I was raised, and believe it or not it can still be done that way. I've had ppl tell me that I just got lucky having boys, or they were just easy kids. That infuriates me....NO, I HAD TO WORK HARD, and be intentional when raising them. It didn't JUST happen that they turned out independent, productive adults. More ppl need to watch your channel. My boys are now 25 and 22. I guess my only regret was not have 2 or 3 more children.

very good video and thank you

Love the videos .Helped me to start my emergency fund.

Just love you two your awsome new to the channel

I am a new subscriber! I have enjoyed watching!

4 category of gift giving is brilliant also your ideas on purchasing after holidays is brilliant I do these especially with clothes these ideas saves alot of money

I need to reawaken my strategies. Thanks for the good posts!!!!

You guys are adorable, I'm hooked!

Thank you made me laugh when you said you throw the boys in the bath time ! I know you did Not but was so funny 😂 totally love your videos, learning so much!

Excellent video

We used window acs and only turned when in a room. Cut electric bill by about a third. The kids learned to shut them off after I took them out for a week after leaving on.

Great tips guys! Wish i have learned all these when the kids were still little so i was able to apply them and involve the kids😢 But anyhow my 3 kids are all young adults now and out of the house and thank God they are all prudent with their money. I subscribed to your channel bc i started living frugally to be debt free and i swear all these wonderful tips really help. Thank you😊

Fascinating!

Love your show

You'll are amazing!

Very Helpful Glad you included prayer God is a great help

The way you do gifts is awesome.

Hi Hope and Larry, I simply love your channel. Thank you also fo sharing your faith. I love the Lord too. Lots of love.

Thank you for mentioning the importance of bringing God I tot he equation! Great stuff and about to listen to steps 1 & 2 now

The library I went to as a child has a $1 or .50 section and it was always such a joy to pick out a used book.

I’m the youngest of 6. As a child I always took baths with my sister. Clean and loads of fun! I’m sure that helped make my sister my best friend.

Making your own cleaning supplies and laundry detergent saves so much money.

My husband and I listen to pod casts when we take a road trip (totally legal). Can't live without aircon. With 40+ c you can' t live without aircon. In winter, it's mild, heating you can cut back on.

Its good to see you guys on the same page on savings!!It really benefits the relationship...

We don't have coupons here in Australia. However, I need a specific pair of orthotic sneakers my specialist said I need for my feet. The company I need a pair through usually charges upward of a pair through athletes foot of $300. I found a outlet I'm going this Friday that sell for more than half that price ! I love finding bargains woo !!

I just found you and love your videos. Can you do a video on how to being frugal with young children. Thank you for your videos. 💕

You two are real stewards of what God has given you awesome

Great tip regarding air con, I've just moved to Spain, that will save me lots of €€s

Hope, I love your sweater!