Viewer Tips to Help You Save More Money

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We recently did a video on 50 frugal tips. We asked viewers to send in THEIR tips. Well, when it comes to viewer tips to help you save more money, one fan went above and beyond and sent in not a few, but she sent 50 of her personal frugality tips. We haven't covered these tips before on the channel - and they are GOOD! These tips will help you curb the impact of inflation and rising prices on your budget.
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@juliezaugg 11 ай бұрын

When I retired, my neighbor asked me if I would let his dog out in the middle of the day while he works. In return he snowblows in the winter and mows my lawn in the summer. Win-win situation.

@Tending2Entropy Жыл бұрын

This may be silly, but it helps save money on small garbage bags and the environment. When opening a large plastic bag of something like toilet paper, cut it open cleanly and use it to line your small bathroom garbage bin.

@monica-2918 3 ай бұрын

I do this too, I don't even use my bin anymore

@cchoi108 2 ай бұрын

I do the same! Another thing I do is I use a cardboard box as a trash can. Double bonus: just throw it away when it gets smelly. No cleaning. Then just go to Costco and get another one. I'm constantly scoping out the cardboard boxes at Costco for suitable trash cans lol of all sizes.

@idahospudgirlidahospudgirl4998 Жыл бұрын

I have started showering at work after my shift ends. I work at a hospital and the employee locker room attached to the gym works great!!! Save save save on hot water !!

@KC-dr3cg Жыл бұрын

I know people who carry their own little baby with soap washcloth and a small towel and go into a gas station to take a sponge bath to save on water at their house

@CMarie404 Жыл бұрын

that's a huge one for sure. Glad you have access to that- what a savings on hot water! When I belonged to a gym, I always used the shower and sometimes I would pop in to pretty much just use the shower. I didnt always do workouts that warranted a shower (some days just walking the track to stretch my legs), but I'd make use of the facilities before heading home.

@rosemarie3908 Жыл бұрын

we did that too. use the gum showers. it cut the water bill way down low. deltona florida is known for the very high water bills unless u have a septic.

@rosemarie3908 Жыл бұрын

i also knew a couple. they did their laundry at the laundromat. they calculated it was much cheaper and faster doing laundry there then at home with the cost of water and electric. and in the summer time they hung most of the laundry out on a line. only towels socks and undies went into a dryer

@cbass2755 Жыл бұрын

This is how I donate. I donate to the curb. After calling Salvation Army and being told they won’t take my perfect wingback chairs from the 80’s because they needed to be in “ pristine condition “ (not my word)…I was shocked and then angered. Pristine!! What! Why would I give away pristine furniture? I put them at the curb on a nice summer day and they were gone in a half hour! No rips, no stains…to heck with Salvation Army! They just needed to be cleaned from being in the basement

@charleneherman5609 Жыл бұрын

When I use a bowl that doesn't have a lid I put a saucer over the top when putting it in the fridge

@arleneporter2317 Жыл бұрын

I donate to Disabled Veterans. They send me a flyer when they will be in my neighborhood and they are grateful for everything people give them

@rg-mi5hh Жыл бұрын

Exactly right. Reupholster it? Someone saw the value in them.

@jeannehunter5344 Жыл бұрын

My neighbour, a teacher who had collected many textbooks, put unwanted books out on the pavement when she retired. We live near a university and students (and some parents) were happy to find some free books.

@samanthadudley6412 Жыл бұрын

I had a similar experience with goodwill I tried donating a couch and love seat that had a few places that had tears but the pervious people had sewed back up and they wouldn't take them because of that but I had seen other furniture in there that was in way worse condition even tables that were literally falling a part in the store and they wouldn't take the items I brought them, so ever since I won't donate anything to them, I donate stuff to other places and furniture I sit on the curb with a free sign and let whoever get it and if no one gets it after a while if it is wood we put on the burn pile if it is something else then we will take it to the dump

@donnaallgaier-lamberti3933 Жыл бұрын

For 20 years I kept chickens for eggs and bug control. During those years we did not even have to have garbage service saving almost $1,200 a year. Any food scraps went to the chickens first then if there was anything left over of the scraps (like watermelon rines for example) went into the compost pile and turned into great soil for the garden. ALL metal, cardboard, glass etc was recycled. In the fall we raked dried leaves up put them into large paper bags and then use those leaves ALL winter long under the chickens instead of expensive straw. These leaves (and poop) went into the compost as well. I always shopped second hand first or just did not shop at all. NO GARBAGE PICK UP fees and no garbage bag costs either. When I saw a tree being cut down along the roadway I would stop and ask for the bark chips for my garden. More than once I had two dump trucks full of bark chips dumped on my property to use a mulch on my gardens. No cost mulch as well!! I also propagated a lot of perennial plants for my landscaped beds by planting the tiny "starts" that popped up. I would dig them up, plant them in plastic pots grow them for a year or two and once they were big enough, I would transplant them into my garden beds -another no cost item.

@KenzNurse Жыл бұрын

For years now, we feed our dogs all the table scraps and leftovers that we can't consume and supplement with dry meat based dog food. We eat whole foods plant based like you, so I know they are eating highly nutrient dense foods! This has actually been in practice for 100's of years, commercialized dog food is a fairly new concept. I love that this greatly cuts down our food waste, plus keeps them healthy! When people say that dogs shouldn't eat human food, I question what highly processed foods they are consuming. I also like storing personal sized portions in the freezer for a quick lunch, because often, if I make a large dish for supper than my small family and I get sick of eating it before it's gone. Masking tape in my kitchen has been a game changer! EVERYTHING gets a label with the date on it. It's easy to spot and comes off very easy leaving no residue, I love being able to tape over food labels on my repurposed containers. Love your channel!!

@SherryEllesson Жыл бұрын

re: Huck towels - When I was a wildlife rehabber, one of my friends, a scrub nurse (who had brought orphaned baby squirrels to me one year) put big boxes outside the surgical ward with a sign "Support local wildlife rehab - any unused sterile supplies welcome" and about once a week, she'd come to my home/facility and bring a huge garbage-type bag full of things. Surgical cloth and non-woven drapes, bandages, small surgical tools like clamps and even syringes without the needles became a lifeline for the animals so I could spend my money on their food. Those blue towels are still part of my stash even now, 25 years later and I use them for everything.

@donnao2930 Жыл бұрын

When any of my electronics, microwaves, anything that would have nuts,bolts, screws, washer in them dies , I will open it up, unscrew and harvest them and than if you need a screw, nut, bolt or washer you have it! Don’t be afraid to take apart a dead appliance and salvage the inners! Keep saving!

@taishagonzalez1947 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!

@M_SC 5 ай бұрын

Innards

@plantlady1227 Жыл бұрын

One of my cousins used to cruise the dumpsters around the colleges at graduation time - she would often find chairs, linens and desks among other things that students who were graduating and moving back out of state got rid of rather than trying to lug it with them.

@edwardzarnowski5558 Жыл бұрын

Beach houses too

@jeannehunter5344 Жыл бұрын

My son is studying post-graduate in Germany and found that his residence kept items such as used reading lamps etc. in the basement for new students (all international and not so picky) to use. He also got some items on the pavements, because once a month people may put out furniture etc. for removal. He cleaned up those items and is happy at not having to spend those Euros.

@georgevavoulis4758 Жыл бұрын

Now with things like bed bugs I would never ever touch used furniture

@cchoi108 2 ай бұрын

That reminds me, I need to locate a new printer mine broke.... Thanks for the reminder!

@bhallmark3390 Жыл бұрын

I rarely buy new clothes anymore--I frequent thrift shops and think of it as a treasure hunt….😊

@KC-dr3cg Жыл бұрын

This Christmas I am taking pictures of my decorated house and I am sending an electronic Christmas card to people that says "From my house to yours ..Merry Christmas!" . Other friends of mine are doing the same thing and they are taking pictures of red Cardinals or beautiful pine trees after the fresh snow is glistening on the trees

@yerneedsry Жыл бұрын

Tip: buy whole milk and take out 2 cups or 1/4 th of gallon and add water now you have 2% milk and use the 2 cups of whole for coffee cream....

@KC-dr3cg Жыл бұрын

One of the best ideas ever

@verreal Жыл бұрын

Not exactly. It has less milk solids, protein, calcium. If you mixed whole milk and skimmed milk 50-50, that would be 2 percent. But it wouldn't be a whole lot cheaper, at least I think not. I'm not in the US so I don't know your prices.

@Rach_M Жыл бұрын

So much of this is how us low-wasters are living! Love seeing these tips shared - so frugal & environmentally friendly. Just makes sense.

@tryingtogetby Жыл бұрын

One of my favourite frugal things is to never say no when someone is offering you something for FREE. If you say No they will stop asking you. I recently, as in 3 days ago got 4 new to me coats from a neighbour, she gave me the first coat and them said she was getting rid of some other things to the charity shop but gave me first refusal on any of them, I just offered to take the rest to the shop for her.

@robertburns3014 Жыл бұрын

My late father-in-law, who was very frugal all of his life, taught the same tip. He said "never turn down anything that someone offers you free of charge. If you do say no, they may never offer a freebie to you again!" Even if you don't want what they are offering, you can almost always find someone who does want the item. The next gift your generous friend offers you may be something you really want. Great advice!

@cchoi108 2 ай бұрын

That's a great idea to offer to take what you don't want to the thrift store for her! This is great advice.

@mompofelski4191 Жыл бұрын

I buy the preformed hamburgers and freeze in bags of 2 (husband and I) to be used for hamburgers, tacos, mini meatloafs, chili or to add to soup or pasta. I buy thick cut bacon and cut the entire package in half - when we have 2 pieces of bacon it is actually just one piece making it last longer. My husband adds pasta or rice or dumplings or pierogi to soups homemade or storebought. I reuse greeting cards (putting address label over their signature and then signing my own name & sentiment) (cutting card in half and using front to make homemade postcards - which stamps are less than regular stamps) (also using greeting cards to make placemats or christmas ornaments). Trimming my own bangs, girls' long hair split ends, cutting husband's hair & cleaning up the back of his neck. I save autumn leaves in bags /and beg, borrow & steal them from others - to add to soil in spring. Doctor up frozen pizzas with veggies/meats/cheese you already have. Set a monetary limit on gifts for birthday/Christmas - and that is that. (we do $30 - little kids like small things, but tweens and older are happy with cash to pick out something). Bed sheets make pillowcases. Replace ordinary buttons with cute novelty buttons to remake clothing. When Grampa passes - I've seen people make quilts from his old shirts - or teddy bears - or Christmas ornaments. Libraries check out books, videos, music, games and even art. No spend days encourage "thinking - do I really need this"... as do No meat meals regularly during the week. Handkerchiefs instead of Kleenex...less money & don't leave lint in the dryer.

@hollycolbath6273 Жыл бұрын

Growing up my mother would put all egg shells in a gallon of water and she would water her house plants. She swears by it, it's a great fertilizer

@desertfish6239 Жыл бұрын

My mom worked for a company in CA that would credit a couple hours of time off each time employees would carpool. Employees could save up the time and take it when they wanted. Mom took full advantage. Wish other companies would do it.

@elaines5179 Жыл бұрын

Use an old blanket and sew your quilting pieces directly to that as a base. I did a whole quilt both sides, hand stitched, while watching the Gulf War coverage years ago. Used heavy fabric and corderoy, just big squares. rectangles, and triangles.

@M_SC 5 ай бұрын

❤ this idea

@cristinaevans139 Жыл бұрын

I got rid of all my lawn and replaced with vegetables beds and fruit trees I’ve saved thousands of dollars on mowing…my gardener was not pleased as we do everything ourselves now and have heaps of fresh fruit and vegetables….boy not kidding my ex gardener was pissed big time …I’m saving money so I don’t care

@shannonguernsey3012 Жыл бұрын

Be careful of those bananas boxes. My moms work friend granddaughter got bite by a spider and got serious ill and almost lost her foot. So make sure to check them over very well

@Iinfiniteknowing Жыл бұрын

Also roaches

@sherylwesterman4987 Жыл бұрын

My Grandma called them "Daniel Boone baths." She would have us use a galvanized wash tub.

@lavondacarter7228 Жыл бұрын

When waiting for my water to get hot in my bathroom sink, I catch the cold water in a pan, pour water out of dehydrator in a pan also , pour in commode tank, when I flush commode.

@laurenyost1526 Жыл бұрын

I bought the small decorative pumpkins at Kroger for 2 or 3/$1 in their reduced section and used them to decorate my table for Thanksgiving. After the holiday, I roasted them, mashed them, and froze the pumpkin puree. It will make great bread and cookies this winter!

@evelinharmannfan7191 Жыл бұрын

Some decorative pumpkins are poisonous, they contain a toxin called cucurbitacin. It tastes bitter and can cause severe food poisoning. So before you prepare season or seweeeten it, try and taste it. If it is bitter, don´t eat it. But you can use it as an insecticide.

@cbass2755 Жыл бұрын

I do the same…good stuff

@seekingjoynow1722 Жыл бұрын

Your sofa story brought back a sweet memory. When I was first living on my own, in Boston, my roommate and I needed to furnish our empty apartment. Low and behold, someone left a sofa in the hallway when they moved out. We were thrilled and named the sofa mana. I am in my seventies now and still remember that sofa as a gift from heaven.

@suebrittain4548 Жыл бұрын

My addiction is yarn from thrift stores. It may not match anything, YET. But the next time at the thrift store there will be more. Think blankets, sweaters, hats, scarves.

@glendagrosjean477 Жыл бұрын

My kids use donated or cheap yarn to crochet gifts to save money.

@crazyauntshan5716 Жыл бұрын

My friends and I have accessory swaps. We get together and bring purses, jewelry, etc that we no longer use and trade with each other. It's a great way to refresh your wardrobe without having to spend anything

@sheila3936 Жыл бұрын

I’ve heard of people doing that with house decor too. Refresh your decor without any cost.

@valeriehobart9491 Жыл бұрын

We have done this with kids toys and clothing too!!

@kerryjames6312 Жыл бұрын

Roses like Banna perls

@CMarie404 Жыл бұрын

I use shop towels. But I may need to buy some huck towels just to see how they compare. I use shop towels (very similar) for use as napkins. I dont care for linen napkins. I like an absorbent cotton. Yet I dont want just a terry washcloth. The shop towels are great, and I grab for them to do quick counter wipe downs, but I think the huck towels may be something to try. Oh yes, save all the wrappings, bags, containers from other food items. Have a drawer of nicely folded bags, as well as a container of twist ties, rubber bands, tape, and bread clips ( i use those to close bread, frozen vegetables, etc). I still buy zip lock bags, but that is more for added protection for freezer storage. I always wash and reuse. Been doing all this through my entire life.

@melanienicholson2834 Жыл бұрын

Good video. Something I do in the early spring is I save all the gallon milk jugs, cut them almost in half, so it's still attached, put a few holes in the bottom. I then add potting soil and seeds. Water and tape jug back together. There you go, a mini green house.

@frugalwendy Жыл бұрын

I use these every year --works great!

@brg2743 Жыл бұрын

We start plants in milkjugs in spring too in our closed in breezeway that gets a lot of afternon sun. Saves on buying plants.

@jlhmyers75 Жыл бұрын

You can also cut the bottom out, and put them over plants already in the garden.

@melanienicholson2834 Жыл бұрын

@@jlhmyers75 yes your right. They work great for that also.

@elizabethanderson5578 Жыл бұрын

I use old dresser drawers for my raised garden beds. Keeps them out of the landfill and saves so much money!

@cchoi108 2 ай бұрын

That's a brilliant idea

@pamdee8454 10 ай бұрын

I buy the extra large square plastic kitty litter tubs. I repurpose them for many storage ideas. I fill a jelly jar with crisco. I put a birthday candle in the center; used as the wick. These candles can burn one week. Plus, you have a lid for your jar.

@marycnhatch4934 Жыл бұрын

I use leftover slivers of bar soap in our laundry. I grate the sliver, save it until I have a cup worth of shavings, add 2 cups of laundry soda (different than baking soda), mix and use 2-3 Tablespoons of the mix per load of laundry. P.S. I use a grey water system to water our lawns. The outlet line from our washing machine is connected to a hose that runs out our backdoor to water our lawns. Most laundry soaps are environmentally friendly, so no worries. We save a lot of money using this system of watering our lawn. Added bonus: mosquitoes hate our grey water system. They can't survive in this water.

@cchoi108 2 ай бұрын

For the slivers of bar soap, I soak them in a dish of water. They basically turn into soft soap and I just use it that way for showering.

@CookingLessonsforDad Жыл бұрын

I cut my dryer sheets in thirds. A third of a sheet works just fine. I cut the whole box at once so they are ready when I need them.

@Joyce-id3dr Жыл бұрын

I do the same thing and don't use them often since I use vinegar instead of using liquid fabric softener

@KC-dr3cg Жыл бұрын

I don't use dryer sheets I use wool balls with a dab of essential oils..three of them in my dryer if I EVER even use a dryer.. but when I am in a Southern state with high humidity I do use my dryer

@rosemarie3908 Жыл бұрын

i donthat too. i cut my sheets in 4th’s. works just as well. those dryer sheets r pricey too. 1 box lasts over a yr. or abt a year.

@nelliedean7088 Жыл бұрын

I tip my ash daily from my wood burner straight into my garden daily and it makes great compost.

@lovinglife3954 Жыл бұрын

It was me! Haha Not really, I wish. I do a lot of these especially the eco-friendly. I don’t make family cloths for bidet but just use old worn out washcloths. I also do “spit baths”! 🤣 Local bakeries or Costco here in California aren’t allowed to give away their five gallon buckets, they go into their tightly locked up dumpsters. I use a ton of spaghetti sauce jars, I ask for the Rao on my local Buy Nothing. People now message me when they have some. I do use ziplock bags but rewash in hot soapy water, one box lasts for years. My mom used to live in rural area and people were always swapping plants. I got rid of a very worn out and ripped up leather sofa. I tried and tried to give it away. I have since thought I wish I had saved some of the leather that was still intact, I never thought of saving the stuffing! Love the pine in vinegar idea. You can use organic banana peels and other peels, strawberry tops, to make fruit vinegar. It’s really easy. Channel Mary’s Nest has easy instructions.

@rochellethundercloud346 Жыл бұрын

my best frugal tips. save food storage containers,like from yogurt,cottage cheese,etc wash well. instant Tupperware save old pill bottles for sewing needles ,straight pins,buttons. different bottles,obviously

@lindagbukvic9441 Жыл бұрын

Be bold and step out in faith. *Try using out of date paper coupons. *I have found that grocery stores are less strict these days with their rules. *Trade paper coupons with a friend *Take baby coupons to the church nursery. *Leave coupons that you can't use at the store, so others can be blessed. Be creative when throwing a party. *Baby shower or kids party have kids and adults compete in: *Bubble gum blowing contest *Fastest or most balloon blowing *Jump rope or hula hoop Be fun and cheap. Hang laundry if you can, if you can't: *In the house you can hang on door knobs *Drape on furniture *If you don't have a cloth line, ask a neighbor if you can borrow theirs. *Broom handle in your shower stall *Hang socks on the sides of a hamper or tote and set out in the sun or even in the house by a sunny spot. Leftover food: *Cranberry jelly on toast, p & j, pancakes, etc. *Applesauce, sliced bananas on pancakes. *Save the juice from canned fruit and maybe veggie. Drink the fruit juice or mix with Sprite, veg liquids for soups, liquid for cooking other things. (also pickle juice) Make homemade donuts by cutting up tube biscuits, roll in a ball, cook, add different toppings. Top a baked potato with a variety of toppings, leftovers, canned chile, baked beans, etc. Ask other thrifty people for advice,. Grandparents are an excellent source for (old time) ideas. Make a jar or paper chain of fun, cheap ideas for fun or something to do. Roll your own coins. Banks give the rolling papers for free. A great project for the whole family. CoinStar charges a percentage for the service. Diluted leftover coffee to water plants (inside or out) I never pre-heat the oven, food prep always takes longer than expected. Just add an additional 5 minutes to the cooking time.

@jonnaborosky8836 Жыл бұрын

I had a college professor who had a bidet. He used to call it "old faceful!"

@chandlersreloved8751 Жыл бұрын

WOW This lady had GREAT ideas. Things that you just wouldn't think of. How nice of her to send these to you!!

@oletapayne3233 Жыл бұрын

I made food for the dogs one time and didn’t tell my mother. All good ingredients. Asked her to taste the casserole and she asked for a second bowl. Then I told her. Won’t tell you what she said to me! So funny. She’s been gone ten years now.

@jeannehunter5344 Жыл бұрын

In my city we've run out of a certain brand of jellied cat food. My cats will only eat that so I've been looking for recipes to make my own with fish and chicken. Fingers crossed...

@behindtheveil7817 Жыл бұрын

@@jeannehunter5344 My cat is extremely fussy and doesn't like any tinned meat... I now mash one (cheap) tin of 'sea' catfood with one (cheap) tin of fish. She LOVES it! I put half of the mix in the freezer to keep fresh. Half will last me a week... It's so much cheaper than the little packets of meat they sell these days...

@jenniferwells2291 Жыл бұрын

To save on toilet paper I buy the reusable baby wipes, I just use them for urine. It's surprising how much it cuts down on tp costs and it saves paper. For a dinner I might make Hamburger Helper, but I only use half the amount of beef and mix in corn and green beans to fill it out. It's tasty and cheaper

@rosemarie3908 Жыл бұрын

i do that and add vegis too. it makes a nice meal

@freeshrugs63 Жыл бұрын

I add a little pasta to mac and cheese and other pasta dinners to stretch it. It adds at least one more serving without sacrificing taste.

@kimo2327 Жыл бұрын

Lots of great tips!! Here's mine for internet connection monthly fee. We've been with one company for at least 20 years, mainly because they have the market in the town where we live. When we first started with them the price was like $30 a month and it slowly crept up. I think the average we would pay was like $35 a month. One month we got a bill saying it was going to be raised to $50 a month! We called and threatened to switch (to the ONE other competitor) and they said if we stayed with them we could keep our $35 a month rate for a year. Well, the next year they tried to raise us again and we did the same thing. My husband basically does this every time they threaten to raise it on us and they have always given us our cheaper rate. With that said, last month we qualified (based on our income) for reduced internet (some new program that is out via the government). We do not receive any other type of government benefits, food stamps, etc. but this program our income fell within the range so now we will be paying only $20 a month for internet service. Not sure how long the program goes for but we are utilizing it while it's there!!

@susankilstrom6852 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for posting this. I didn't know about this. I checked and we qualify!

@kazaanderson7790 Жыл бұрын

I love the idea to wrap presents with rags. Sustainable and you could make it look really nice. The handkerchiefs was a good idea too.

@kathleenkline4622 Жыл бұрын

Tape bubble wrap over windows in winter for added insulation. Use painter's tape for easy removal. Works better than plain plastic sheeting.

@heather333 Жыл бұрын

I've done this over my French doors this winter, for the first time, and IT WORKS!

@sheila3936 Жыл бұрын

But then you can’t see outside?

@rg-mi5hh Жыл бұрын

Will have to try this. We use plastic and it really helps.

@splash4891 Жыл бұрын

@@sheila3936 true, thats why I haven't done it, I use the thin plastic w/double sided tape so you can stretch the plastic out nicely and barely notice its on the window, which insulates pretty well due to the pocket of air you trap...I keep mine up for the summer too, keeps the place more cool..but I cannot open any windows, thats the drawback, upside, is less bugs/spiders that come inside

@denisepruitt7796 Жыл бұрын

you dont need to tape just sprint the window with water and it sticks have had some up for yrs and they are still holding.

@lisas7389 Жыл бұрын

I use old tires for gardening. A few stacked up painted makes a cute wishing well decor

@helenapereira8547 Жыл бұрын

I bulk cook beans, rice, vegetables and meat to freeze... When I make food not to freeze, I make plenty of it and keep it in fridge to eat in a few days

@KC-dr3cg Жыл бұрын

Perfect way to avoid the temptation to eat boxed food that is expensive or go to a fast food place

@davidpotter9462 Жыл бұрын

I found a nice patch of asparagus about a half mile away, growing in an old fence along the road. Birds planted it about 3 years ago. So in the spring I'm going to dig some of that. It has a nice root system now. It's starting to spread down the fence. It's hard to find around here. You can use half a tank of gas trying to find someone who knows where to get any of it, so I was happy to see it growing close by for free.

@katehorrell8732 Жыл бұрын

I saved my kids clothing one yr then made a "Grand Parents" quilt for the Grand parents for Christmas. Another tip is my neighbor, friend n I have the same taste so when we tire of something for the house we just exchange with each other. I have exchanged my outside bistro set for a sofa bed my neighbor was getting rid of, we also do this with clothes n shoes.

@roxanapadure6218 Жыл бұрын

The good one pallets are that one's that put the grain 🌾 sign on them, because they are heat treated, not chemical treated like the painted ones

@donnabradshaw5200 Жыл бұрын

My mom told me that they used the comic strips from the Sunday paper to wrap gifts.

@rosemarie3908 Жыл бұрын

i have done that esp at xmas time. also i took the plastic bags that u get from the grocery store or walmart put the gift in the bage tape it shut add a bow and a homemade name tag (like a bell or tree). tape that to the front of the gift and voila. under a homemade tree i made out of construction board paper (like the ones kids use for projects for school). i would color the tree and put small stickers as decorations on it. then tape it up on a wall and put an old sheet or throw blanket down in the front of it. and voila. tree is up. and presents under the tree. cheap? yes. been told its tacky. but i didnt spend a fortune for any of this. and day after xmas. it was all going out in the trash. including the. “wrapping paper” to wrap the gifts. so i figured there are other ways i can “throw” away money and give to charities or people or pets that would appreciate my frugalness. and ya know what? i stopped the frugal xmas gift wrappings and decorations on people who didnt appreciate my frugal ness so i could take some of the money and give them more gifts. now!!! i take that same amt of money and donate to the aspca/humane society/st judes/ronald mcdonald house. i know they appreciate the donations. and i have told the bah humbugs we dont celebrate and do gift giving instead we donate the money to charities and give to the food banks and soup kitchens and to those who appreciate our gifts of love. some people still dont get it. and still complain and donthe remebering of frugal rose and her cheap xmas decorations and wrapping papers. hmmmm. bah humbug to them. im happier now. and i know my charitable gifts r appreciated very much.

@terrylynn9984 Жыл бұрын

Actually any newspaper was used as wrapping paper, my grandparents did that

@caroldolan1485 Жыл бұрын

Recently I saw that our electric/gas company offered a energy savings program….they come to the house and make recommendations AND replaced all our lightbulbs with LEDS!!! We do monthly averaging and our amount went down $5/mo since then (while everyone is complaining about increased energy costs!). Also the company sends an occasional energy comparison to other homes like ours….we are now always in the category that is using less energy than average. I’m happy about that! 😊

@KS-jf2jf Жыл бұрын

Wow, these tips are frugal, but also very planet friendly and conservationist (not the political party 🤣). Sustainable /green living is often sold as more expensive or elitist, but not wasting food, using things up, going without, buying used, coming up with creative new uses for old things / i.e. the containers, fixing / mending things instead of throwing out, are all frugal and makes so much more sense instead of "buying our way" into being green.

@s.rajagopalan5221 Жыл бұрын

This is so true.

@jonnaborosky8836 Жыл бұрын

Just watched this again and thought I'd share a bit more. --cover the water heater in an insulation sleeve. You can find them at Home Depot, Lowe's, (probably) Wal-Mart and Target and hardware stores. --catch the water that would normally go down the drain while heating up bath or shower water. Use it to flush, or water plants/gardens. --turn the shower water off while washing yourself. Get wet. Turn the water off. Wash. Turn the water on to rinse. You'll save a ton of money on the water bill. --all glass jars with a rubberized rim inside the lid can be used for canning again, or for airtight storage of goods. The kids need to have no defects like bends or notches. --use laundry, dish and shower soaps (liquid) and liquid hand soaps VERY judiciously! Each a can be diluted by at least 50% water. Then, a very small amount is needed to wash whatever you're washing. A few drops of dish soap is enough to make suds. A small amount of shampoo and shower liquid soap is need to get clean. Half a lid-ful or less of laundry detergent is sufficient to get laundry clean. As a matter of fact, if you have a front loading washing machine, if you can see soap bubbles during a wash, you've used too much soap and are at risk of damaging the machine--said a repairman who had to keep coming to my boss's house. --unplug everything you can until you need it, plus go to the fuse box and turn off everything for an hour or 2 a day. Don't open the fridge or freezer while they're turned off. An hour in the morning and an hour in the evening is good. 😄❤

@bengali481 Жыл бұрын

A bucket on the shower o catch warming up water ANF overspay, which can be used for flushing. Also, a clean trash can covered with screening can be placed under rain gutters. The water can be used to water plants if an inexpensive spigot is installed near the bottom.

@jonnaborosky8836 Жыл бұрын

@@bengali481 What a great idea to catch gutter water, too! Thanks for sharing!

@tracybishop7792 Жыл бұрын

I’ll add two tips. If you have chickens and raise eggs, a typical bread bag is the perfect size for slipping a carton of a dozen eggs into. This keeps the carton from opening and the eggs from falling out. The finials on old lamps might be worth a lot, so unscrew them (to sell) when you take the light bulb.

@sequoiaserenity9669 Жыл бұрын

My mom used to make cleaning rags out of ripped towels and she would also put liquid fabric softener on a rag and have a reuseable fabric sheet.

@graceproby2662 Жыл бұрын

My husband has always trimmed our dogs although he brushes them every day. He also trims their nails. Get the correct equipment and it saves you a lot of cash. We have four dogs.

@mjrdedhed Жыл бұрын

Many retailers offer discounts for active duty military and retired veterans. You can save on everything from eye glasses, automobile care, sporting goods, online classes etc. We frequently use discounts at Home Depot . Before you make ANY purchase be sure to check for participating stores and their requirements. Usually you need a military ID and driver's license.

@Joyce-id3dr Жыл бұрын

Lowes does military discounts

@bengali481 Жыл бұрын

Lowes is good to vetersns. A discount and reserved parking!

@heidiann2435 Жыл бұрын

I live in NC and I mow my grass once a month. We mow it high and the grass is very healthy, and green. Most people don't even know what grass really looks like.

@BethGrantDeRoos Жыл бұрын

Love whoever invented Visa gift cards, Amazon gift cards. We are minimalists and have a specific Scandinavian style and like other family members and all our friends, we really do not need or want more 'stuff'. Especially stuff that doesn't fit our decor. Yet as a rabid non-fiction bibliophile family, we love books and for decades we have had a serious book budget each month. Visa, Amazon gift cards are used to buy books. Which we pass on to a few folks who are on a fixed income and cannot buy new books. We like most of our family, friends, neighbors living here in the California Sierra, love skiing, rock climbing, backpacking and kayaking, A dozen years ago some folks started, gear swaps' where folks bring used gear, often gear kids have outgrown, or when someone has upgraded their gear like tents, skis, ski poles, ski boots, kayaks, belay/rappel devices, harness, excess locking/ nonlocking carabiners ·helmets. They swap the used gear for items them may need. Some mothers started a 'kid gear swap' where clothing, toys, furniture, strollers are swapped for items someone needs. There is also a toy library where you can check out toys for a month. And a tool library where you can check out tools or all kinds and even lawn mowers.

@edwardzarnowski5558 Жыл бұрын

Check out Lamplighter Publishing,they publish old books that were printed in the 1800s - really great old stories

@cynthia57169 8 ай бұрын

Hate paying the $4.95 activation fee per card. Will buy store cards instead

@robertadunaway7030 Жыл бұрын

My kids grew up on watered down juice and low sugar koolaid drinks.

@lindagbukvic9441 Жыл бұрын

If you have a Vocational or Trade school near by, utilize them. They have classes in: *Carpentry *Cosmetology *Animal care *Small appliance repair *Auto mechanics *Secretarial *Food prep. The students are always supervised and need real life projects to work on. They get the practice and you get a good price.

@edwardzarnowski5558 Жыл бұрын

Dental work too like cleanings👍

@lindagbukvic9441 Жыл бұрын

I once got several banana boxes and unfortunately as a result we had an infestation of fruit flies. They are good boxes, maybe store them outside for a while first .

@sheilafreisthler4421 Жыл бұрын

I have used huck towels! It is what we dried dishes with back in the ‘50’s & ‘60’s. I My daughter works at an in patient unit for our local Hospice. She frantically texted me saying they had no lapghans for the patients. As I crochet, I went to my yarn stash and had enough yarn to make three. It’s a good way to use up leftover yarn, and a nice gesture to Hospice. The lapghans can also be given to nursing homes.

@UndertheMedian Жыл бұрын

We love that you are giving to others in such a meaningful (and much needed) way.

@angielay3313 Жыл бұрын

Have your daughter reach out to local churches- many have crochet groups as a mission. Our church does this and makes many “prayer shawls” for the sick. ❤

@fourdayhomestead2839 Жыл бұрын

Added weight in a vehicle may lower your mpg. I do buy bagged (on clearance) potting soil for winter weight & donate it to elder planting projects come spring🌱

@littleanniegirl1568 Жыл бұрын

My dad had me throw bags of rock sale in the back. This was in the 80's. When spring came I gave it to my parents to use in their water softener! He was a depression baby & always had common sense solutions to everything.

@botialoach1 Жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you Larry and Hope , if I am going to put some item outside my house it must have some life in it for somebody else , if not I travel to my local recycling center when I have a box full of really broken items. It is great that the viewer gave us so many tips so we can pick and choose which ones we can follow.

@helenkathrynhoover7298 Жыл бұрын

My grandma also said "spit bath" with a laugh. You can also get a portable, travel bidet that is a squeeze bottle with long nozzle to skip a shower.

@sunrise6252 Жыл бұрын

My friend used a flowbee to trim their dog. It is supposed to be for humans. Their dog was a spitz - mix.

@peterleprevost2154 Жыл бұрын

Many thanks to the lady who sent these tips and Hope and Larry for the platform to share from. Many of the ideas I already embrace and I picked up a few new suggestions. Will look forward to part II. from. What a generous community this is. from, Susan

@katherinerichardson1767 Жыл бұрын

Hope and Larry, I am a lousy gardener even though EVERY year, I start a garden. I have researched what I need to do to improve my garden but I am not often successful. I am probably the only one who sings Hallelujah when ONE tomato grows. LOL Here's an idea someone passed onto me about cooking. Sometimes your planned meals cannot be done because of life events that interrupt your day. Prepare your own packaged meals. Place items that are shelf stable in a container such as items for a pasta meal. Prepare enough packages for several days. You may have to boil water and add seasonings but the work will be minimal. These are to be used when you are really short time or you're tired. I call them my emergency meals because I do not have to think. Clothing idea: I have learned to shop my closet. From time to time, take 10 minutes to match/coordinate as many items that fit you well with a pair of slacks/jeans, dress, or top and take a picture of the outfit you have created for future reference. Taking a picture, saves time & energy when you are getting dressed for work or an appointment. This also helps when you need to purchase an item to fill in the gaps in your wardrobe because an item has worn out or was ruined. Take out your phone with the pictures while shopping so you keep within your clothing budget & style that works with the rest of your outfits. This saves not only time & energy, but lots of money. :)

@chapman1569 Жыл бұрын

Use spatulas to get the stuff at the bottom of the cans and mayonnaise. Get the BBQ sauce at the bottom by adding water and using it in a meatloaf recipe for example. Dont leave stuff at the bottom! Second if the person you send to the grocery store doesn't stick to the list, do ti yourself.

@cristinaevans139 Жыл бұрын

Shower caps can be used to cover bowls etc and can be washed for next time I hardly use any plastic wrap anymore ❤

@scoop2591 Жыл бұрын

I've heard to check any veggie/fruit boxes for hitch hiking bugs especially from foreign countries.

@yerneedsry Жыл бұрын

Yes and if you use cardboard boxes in your pantry mice love to eat them your helping the mice..

@mangopuppybaby Жыл бұрын

Cockroaches lay eggs in cardboard too 🥴

@desireerailine8220 Жыл бұрын

My neighbor worked at a pallet place. He made sets of patio furniture for his wife and I from the pallets.

@rochellethundercloud346 Жыл бұрын

to make candles last longer,freeze them to extend the life of batteries,store in the fridge. to stretch nail polish or paint that dried up,add a few drops of nail polish remover. get the professional grade soak off one.its like $4 at dollar general. buy quality items designed to last,and properly maintain them. yes,it will cost more up front,but it saves money by not having to be replaced constantly,which,in turn,reduces clutter

@dmittie9761 Жыл бұрын

Hi Hope and Larry! One thing that I make a couple times a week and I thought I'd share it here. For a quick breakfast or fast snack are oatmeal cups that I prepare ahead of time and keep in the fridge. I repurposed small 6 - 8 oz. jars, I add 1/2 c. almond milk ( sweetened or unsweetened) a 1/4 c. diced frozen fruit ( I buy bulk bags, they're cheaper and last a long time), a tsp. of raw honey ( you can add more or less depending on your sweet tooth :-) ) and 1/2 c. of oatmeal ( I've used both old-fashioned and quik oats but we prefer the old-fashioned). I stir the fruit, milk, honey a bit, then add the oatmeal, stir it around to get it all soaked, close the lid, give it another quick shake and store in the fridge. I leave them sit overnight to get all the oatmeal dehydrated but they're good to go by the morning. If you want to eat it for lunch or as a snack, I toss it in with some yogurt. It saves me time getting a breakfast together, it's a healthy food that's quick and doesn't leave me feeling hungry before noon. Thanks for your wonderful videos! :-)

@SauerPatchGardening Жыл бұрын

I'm already planning my garden for next year. Seeds, and plots. It's what we do. Our hobby is all consuming when it comes to growing food. I have a green house in my basement. Can't wait for January so I can plant my baby seeds.

@Maggdusa Жыл бұрын

If you live alone, only flush when you do # 2. No need to flush every time you pee. (Probably not desirable if you live with others.)

@chapman1569 Жыл бұрын

It is the yellow mellow method, it works really well if you dont use TP, it is easier for men to do this.

@sharenp3839 Жыл бұрын

@@chapman1569 if it’s yellow let it mellow, if it’s brown flush it down!

@diahill1945 Жыл бұрын

It cost me about $0.50 per week to flush six times a day . For $24 a year. I have a nice smelling toilet .

@evelinharmannfan7191 Жыл бұрын

A male friend of mine used to do this. I used his toilet once and caught a nasty cystitis, 😖😫😠because there is a higher risk of urine infection for women. 🙅‍♀ Fresh urine is sterile, but it does not remain sterile, especially not in a toilet bowl. 🦠 I would only recommend this method to single living men🧔 ( who never use MY toilet!)👀

@harrythompson6854 Жыл бұрын

@@diahill1945 Cleanliness is next to godliness, right?

@debkincaid2891 Жыл бұрын

Regarding pallets: there are 2 types of treatment, chemical (highly toxic) & heat. Heat treat is safe to use in gardens. These are the type of pallets food is stacked on during shipment. So, make sure the pallet is marked HT or some designation indicating safe for use in gardens. 👍

@mariannewesten3638 Жыл бұрын

I Love Patchwork/ quilting. Also from Öl clothes and bedsheets. From fabric rests,I make stockings for Christmas.And Other Christmas Dekoration.

@chapman1569 Жыл бұрын

My grandmother made those braid carpet from old clothes, we still have many around , they dont wear easily. Unfortunately, they are heavy once wet, I have to wash them by hand in a basin outside and hang them to dry. My dog took a liking to one of them and he ate part of it. I might be able to salvage some of it by sewing it together, and disposing of the damaged parts. My grandmother had a great talent to blend the colors together, they are really nice to look at.

@Vegannan Жыл бұрын

I made a raised garden bed with a old wooden wardrobe. Ideal size You can make vegan bacon with banana peel, I’ve seen it on KZfaq but not tried it.

@UndertheMedian Жыл бұрын

I've made the vegan bacon with thin strips of carrot. It tasted pretty good, but if it's in the air fryer too long, it burns.

@evelinharmannfan7191 Жыл бұрын

be careful to use only organic bananas, the others have their peels treated with nasty chemicals. 🥋🤮 🥓🥓Another way to make vegan bacon is to fry smoked , sliced and seasoned tofu.

@pheart2381 Жыл бұрын

During the lockdown when I ran out of dishcloths I cut an old toweling bathrobe up into squares. As each cloth got a bit old I saved it for pet clean ups,spillages on the floor etc and used a new square for washing up. Thats a good tip anyway. Dishcloths that get a bit old and dirty,dry them and save for dirty jobs. Wall paint can be mixed,so instead of buying a new tub try mixing left over paint into one batch. Make your own unique colour.

@doloreswilson6698 Жыл бұрын

Millie my Australian terrier mix cost ne. $85 for spa day. She is spoiled.

@doloreswilson6698 Жыл бұрын

Haircut, ears cleanes.bath..teethbrush nails

@harrythompson6854 Жыл бұрын

@@doloreswilson6698 I trim our cat's claws and shampoo her myself at home where she won't be frightened by going to a pet spa. Pocket the $85.

@amychirinosphotography Жыл бұрын

Walk the dog daily to help trim nails. When you walk the dog the nails trim themselves on the sidewalk- you might need to spot check them.

@ricksherman34 Жыл бұрын

Indoor dogs constantly have to be trimmed. Mine just dig holes and trim them on their own 😆

@splash4891 Жыл бұрын

Make your own Water Heater Blanket: I made my own water heater insulator/blanket by stuffing plastic bags with other bags, paper, anything that I had previously saved/washed out and/or was clean that I could not take to recycle (like those citrus bags that have half plastic and half netting); you scrunch everything up into bags to create air pockets which act as an insulator; then I placed the stuffed bags on contact paper (that I had bought and not used) so they would stick to the film, then rolled the "blanket" around my water heater...reduced my usage significantly especially for the winter months

@StephanieGiese Жыл бұрын

My favorite frugal tip is to just ask! We got a free gently used MacBook computer to gift our kids for Christmas last year because we asked the company my husband works for what happened to the old computers when updated ones are bought every few years. They have to update for new engineering software. Turns out they are just sent off to be recycled, so we asked if we could have one before it was thrown out. They said yes. It never hurts to ask!

@aub5020 Жыл бұрын

Was there a limit, Like could you only have just 1 ? or did you only ask for 1?

@StephanieGiese Жыл бұрын

@@aub5020 we only asked for one

@johnthomas5806 Жыл бұрын

what I have been doing to cut my lighting bills is simple (for me). I have went out and purchased solar rechargeable yard lights that store energy in AA size batteries and place them out side during the day and place them in convinent spots in the house at night.The batteries can be removed and used in small items like flashlights if needed and almost always are on a high state of charge. Most of these can be turned off if not needed so as to save the charge.............

@patsyelliott-oc1wq Жыл бұрын

Me too! I have 4 yard lights charging on my windowsill in Scotland. One goes in the bathroom on the lowest setting and burns all night for 12 hours lighting up the room and casting a little light onto the stair treads making it safer to get to the toilet at night. I have several small solar schemes going on and can't understand why more people are not interested in saving money this way.

@mjrdedhed Жыл бұрын

Butter prices are insane, but if you have powdered milk and cooking oil you can make your own! Just put milk powder, water,oil and a pinch of salt in a Mason jar and shake. Would make a great project for kids. There are several recipes online and KZfaq videos also.

@rg-mi5hh Жыл бұрын

Was just making banana bread. I was doubling the recipe. Called for four eggs. Instead of that, I used two eggs and some mayo. The dough tastes so good. Mayo is made of oil and egg yolks so it should work. Used it in turkey tetrazini and man was that good! We had mayo that runs out soon, so this could be a way to use it up. Yay!

@hopedodson8058 10 ай бұрын

Instead of “chip clips” or bread ties, I use clothes pins. $1.50 for a lifetime supply!

@yerneedsry Жыл бұрын

Put up a shop light in your spare bedroom and you can grow lettuces for the winter time just use a little fertilizer also..with lettuce prices now days..

@deliadee4686 Жыл бұрын

What’s a shop light? Is it one of those rectangular fluorescent types?

@yerneedsry Жыл бұрын

@@deliadee4686 yes 5000 warm light ya need

@deliadee4686 Жыл бұрын

@@yerneedsry Thank You 😊

@yerneedsry Жыл бұрын

@@deliadee4686 yes its 5000 bm or some letters idk...warm light or daylight bulbs you can even get led lights now cheaper to run..

@yerneedsry Жыл бұрын

I would also keep a fan on them low so mold doesn't form...water from the bottom only..

@gaylekanak9269 Жыл бұрын

Another great video. Regarding the pallets (or any wood) it is true that you need to make sure the wood is not treated before using it in raised beds for vegetables or fruit. However, if you are only planting flowers in the raised beds you should be okay. The same is true for any container. If you use pails or buckets for fruits and veggies, make sure they are food grade. I have several lamps that use the chandelier size light bulb. They are hard to find and expensive and I don't want to purchase new lamps that use a bigger base. I found that thrrift stores frequently have light bulbs for a quarter each. Frugality can be about using another method to get what you need. My refrigerator/freezer stopped dispensing water into the ice maker - so no ice. The frig is 14 years old. I don't want to spend at least $400 for a service person to come fix it (rough estimate), So I purchased 2 ice trays and use them in the freezer compartment to keep the ice receptacle full. The dispenser part still works so I get ice from the door same as before. My cost - $1.97.

@evelinharmannfan7191 Жыл бұрын

Using machines as long as possible is usually economical. But especially with OLD FRIDGES ❄, you need to MAKE SURE they dont WASTE ENERGY! Eventually the rubber door sealing of refidgerators deteriorates, and the heat 🔥🌡 creeps in. This happened to me a few years ago, and my energy bill suddenly 💸scyrocketed. 😱 It actually MULTIPLIED! 😱 So I bought a new energy conserving fridge that brought the bills back to normal again. The price 💰💰of the new fridge ❄ was a only a THIRD of that energy bill, I wwish i had bought a new one earlier. So my advice to you is to regularly check the energy consumption of you appliences. Avoid nasty surprises. 😧 💸😧

@GoodThingsEtc Жыл бұрын

the only problem with wax candles are the chemicals that are in them and the oils. Many people can not use scents and can only use beeswax candles, which I finally learned to make from an 18th century candle mold.

@s.torres242 Жыл бұрын

I love to cook...I gift a meal to many as a present. I'm gifting our minister with a meal a month for Christmas 🎄

@monicaluketich6913 Жыл бұрын

I make new candles from old/partially used candles but I make them in fancy cups, small bowls, small tin cans, etc. as long as the container can withstand the heat. Some of the continers may be ones I had or ones I purchased at a resale. Makes a great gift, can sale them or emergency lights for yourself.

@GoldRushd Жыл бұрын

Hi, how do you do this? Do you melt the wax some way and mix it together and let it cool?

@sheila3936 Жыл бұрын

@@GoldRushd you can melt the wax all together (I used a double boiler method). Have a wick in your container of choice and pour the melted wax in, it cools in there.

@GoldRushd Жыл бұрын

@@sheila3936 thank you 😊😊😊

@monicaluketich6913 Жыл бұрын

Another way, if the candles are in holders, you can put them right side up on a cookie sheet, put it into a warm oven (forgot the temperature but it depends on what type of wax), and allow the wax to melt. Then, carefully, either pour the wax into a container to mix the wax and then pour into your new containers or pour each container in and allow it to set for a few minutes to create layers. This gets rid of the double boiler.

@GoldRushd Жыл бұрын

@@monicaluketich6913 thank you 😊😊😊

@bengali481 Жыл бұрын

I happened on a treasure bin of quality 10 cent cloth napkins. We have a lifetime supply of white linen and spring, fall and Christmas print napkins.

@CMarie404 Жыл бұрын

"Spit bath", I never heard that phrase until now. I see other folks have their own terms for a quick wash at the sink. I call it a "bird bath" :)

@maryd7896 Жыл бұрын

Good evening! Thanks for another wonderful video! I love all of your helpful content! 😀

@larryware1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mary!

@air.b3ar Жыл бұрын

Reach out to local coffee shops for burlap coffee sacks. They are usually cheap or free and are food safe and great for growing potatoes

@splash4891 Жыл бұрын

those re-usable shopping bags work well for that too, when they are getting stained and droopy

@air.b3ar Жыл бұрын

@@splash4891 Are they food grade?

@splash4891 Жыл бұрын

@@air.b3ar IDK, you would have to look that up yourself

@air.b3ar Жыл бұрын

@@splash4891 Ah no worries, makes sense.

@robynirons194 Жыл бұрын

Also ask them for used coffee grounds as they make a great addition to your compost bin.

@thriftyfoodplan Жыл бұрын

What an incredible set of viewer tips! Kudos to whomever they are! Wow.

@sharenp3839 Жыл бұрын

Hey Larry if you find a tandem e-bike you can bike pool lol. Family cloths have been around for a long time, lots of people use them. I trim all my dogs nails, I hear people pay 25 per dog. If you are reusing the candles you should be using the wicks too. Also rags for quilts can also be turned into rag rugs. I agree about the pallets as well as tires in regards to leaching.

@jacquibiggart1578 Жыл бұрын

My favourite frugal thing is making my own veggie scraps and making veggie skin “chips”. Also when I get food kits or prepared convenience items, any extra dips/sauces.