In regard to makeup brushes and name brands: My husband asked me what I'd like for Valentines day about 18 years ago. The only thing I could think of was makeup brushes. Thinking he'd go to Walmart or Target I never gave it another thought. However, he went to the Fashion Mall near his office, walked in to Saks and purchases a set of Chanel brushes at nearly $300. Tho I tried to talk him into taking them back he refused. I still have them and they're STILL LIKE BRAND NEW. I just use my shampoo to clean them and let them dry and you'd never know they were almost two decades old.

@melissavazquez2953

3 жыл бұрын

For $300..I would keep them in safe,haha

@andthehatter

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I used to work at Dillard's for Chanel. We got $500 a year to buy whatever we wanted at our counter. I bought a brush set and still use them daily, that was in 2001!

@sherrytangirala8590

3 жыл бұрын

@@melissavazquez2953 Right?! LOL I'll probably have them the rest of my life and then pass them on to my daughters LOL A family heirloom!

@sherrytangirala8590

3 жыл бұрын

@@andthehatter They're amazing aren't they?!

@keithdavis5464

3 жыл бұрын

I still have mine, too. Bought them a long time ago before my allergies. With proper care they will last a long time.

Frugal doesn’t necessarily mean cheap....it actually means making the most of every you have, finding the best deals on the things you want/need, quality over quantity and not being wasteful.

@LifeWithMrsB

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@jujube2407

3 жыл бұрын

Frugal and cheap are different words entirely...

@erickamcc1701

3 жыл бұрын

Being frugal sometimes means buying it for life. Going with name brand item that's $80 over the $20 can be smart if it's a long term purchase. The name brand will last for 15 years and the other item lasts for 2 years and you end up spending less money in the long run, as well as being better for the environment.

@nt8894

3 жыл бұрын

Frugal people are comfortable in their skin. They are not defined by external consumerism hype. They often have an internal calm that others don’t have. They are proud of their self sufficiency. That’s not true for cheap people.

@shuojia207

3 жыл бұрын

I would say this minimalist

I am an elderly woman who tracks every dime and now live a comfortable retirement. Best lessons came from my older parents who lived through the Great Depression. You never forget those lessons!

@heathercollazo5203

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! My grandfather comes from the same generation. I remember visiting my great grandma who lived through the Great Depression. And it really didn’t occur to me why she lived the way she did. Canned everything. Grew what she could. Saved everything! From the elastics on worn clothing and stitched up a set of curtains from old house dresses. My grandfather was raised right and is the best man I know. His hard work ethic, honesty, and straight shooting values... they don’t make people like that anymore. I really believe your generation of people is the best generation.

@kaelaleedaley

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with Heather! Xx

@cherylfewell-brown4070

2 жыл бұрын

@@heathercollazo5203 they truly are The Greatest Generation!

@asaglover4142

2 жыл бұрын

What were the lessons?

The key to remember here: Frugal people live beneath their means.

@brendadomingo2949

3 жыл бұрын

Not exactly.

@marywatkins6798

3 жыл бұрын

@@brendadomingo2949 What do you mean?

@sheilagravely5621

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, but you can carry anything too far.

I was typing, “comparison is the thief of joy”, and you beat me to it! 😂 loved this, great points.

@FrugalFitMom

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly!!

@TheRealAngelGrace

3 жыл бұрын

That is my motto this year 🙌

@LeafLikeOnATree

3 жыл бұрын

Truth! BTW, loving your videos Mindy. I recently subscribed.

@citogal

3 жыл бұрын

Love that quote!

@elizabethsanaghan1605

3 жыл бұрын

L134 we

I used to compare myself to our neighbors and was jealous of the constant travel, new clothes, home upgrades...etc. Then one day we were talking about saving for college etc, and not one of them had plans and many had a lot of credit card debt. No longer jealous

@janinemiller2478

3 жыл бұрын

I could not agree with you more. We live close to the jersey shore and it feels like everyone and their dog have a shore house but plenty of them have a pile of debt along with it. Nope, don't care anymore! 😁

@rhyankaninchen2663

3 жыл бұрын

I’m still kind of young, though “behind” my friends socially. There are times I find myself jealous of the fact I don’t have a nice vehicle (bought my 2000 Silverado off the dad of a former coworker in cash increments over about six weeks) or that I don’t have the means to buy a house and am living with friends while I save for an apartment. Then I have to stop to remind myself that my friend who has a nice vehicle for both herself and her husband have a ton of credit card debt. My friend that owns her house has outrageous student loan debt that she’ll be paying off for decades. I may have debt, but at the rate I’m going, I’ll be able to have it all paid off within the next year and a half. I was also the most prepared financially when the pandemic hit and everything shut down. It really helped for me to put everything into consideration before wishing for their lives.

@angelicau.4609

3 жыл бұрын

I was super jealous of my peers in university vacationing in Japan, Mexico, etc during breaks and they told me that they used their excess student loans to pay for it 😰🤯. Yup, not very jealous anymore after that, like you're gonna need to pay for student loans with interest after graduating.

@---nj7hl

3 жыл бұрын

@@rhyankaninchen2663 Exactly. At one point in my life, I stayed at home for a few months to take care of my new born in a tight 1 bedroom with a total of 4 ppl. A former school mate said to some1 when they asked her why she didn't stay at home like me and she w a jealous tone in front of me said "Well I don't have that Luxury." Mind you she was married with a ton of college debt and living w her parents. While I sacraficed to pay rent in this apartment and breastfeed and make home cooked meals every day just so I can spend quality time w my baby and for him to not get sick. My 1st child, i went to work rt away, my child was extremely sick at 3months and constantly sick at that. I learned a lot of lessons. Money is not everything but Quality of life and quality w your family is.

@capricer3817

2 жыл бұрын

There you go. Never I mean never try to keep up with the Joneses it never work if that's not who you are. Knew some that couldn't afford dinner but had all that big Mercedes bill. Get what you can afford in your house.

When my daughter was young, she always complained about my going to the clearance rack when shopping for clothes. When she turned 11, I gave her a set amount of money for a shopping spree. You guessed it, she went to clearance racks. 20 years later, although she always looks chic and polished, she never pays full price for clothes.

@janw1746

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly..worked for us..😉

@amberrose6946

3 жыл бұрын

I’m sure your daughter already knows , but thread up and poshmark are my go to’s !! Check those out next (:

@lyno4217

3 жыл бұрын

@@amberrose6946 I agree! We both use them.

@monicaluketich3106

2 жыл бұрын

I learned from my mom, many years ago. She was amazing- even when I grew at an outrageous pace as a child, she was always buying the correct size for the next year at the end of season.

@lyno4217

2 жыл бұрын

@@amberrose6946 She and I use those all the time. She also uses The Real Real.

"If you're paying bank fees... you need to re-evaluate your life."

I always go to Dollar Tree before I go to the grocery store. I mow my own lawn, that saves 80 dollars a month and I don't have to exercise as much. Mowing a lawn is a workout in itself.

Frugal people don’t buy new stuff just because their stuff is old, if it’s still fine. For example, makeup brushes 😆

@oopssuedaisy

3 жыл бұрын

Or because their commenters say that they SHOULD. If it still works!

@kencurtis2403

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I don’t replace working appliances just because they are old or dont match. A white stove or microwave works the same as a stainless steel one:). It about killed me when my DH surprised me several years ago with a whole new kitchen.

@rondap.328

3 жыл бұрын

My husband noticed our dryer had paint peeling off the top and wanted to replace it..I told him no because it still works perfectly fine..

My son’s grandmother once asked him where his mother got his clothes, he said “my mommy’s favorite place to shop is clearance “. Lol

@FrugalFitMom

3 жыл бұрын

I love it!

@rhondareese3908

3 жыл бұрын

In my experience clearance clothes never have my size.

@alanbirkner1958

3 жыл бұрын

My mother in law made remarks about how thrifty I was. She said it embarrassed her. Tina

@kevinhamilton6256

3 жыл бұрын

Unless it's an urgent need (like a new suit) I ALWAYS buy "Clearance" FIRST. And fir that urgent new suit? I'll shop around and look up online who has what sales FIRST. It used to be clearance only happened after an event, holiday or season; but now they start clearance early! One can buy shorts and T-shirts and beach towels in mid July! One can buy a clearance winter coat in mid January! And I can dig in the bargain bins with the best of them! Also, there are online places to get cheap stuff.. like craigslist. Best to all frugal peeps..

@larrapmcollctr3193

3 жыл бұрын

The first word my son learned to recognize was “Clearnace”! I was so proud!! 😂😂

Name brand: I am not a huge name brand clothing person. But when I started grad school my father bought me a Coach tote bag for my books and lap top. It was $600 was was a crazy amount of money for my family. I couldn't believe he bought it. I have now been carrying that bag for 15 years and it still looks brand new and professional. I use it for work daily to haul my work files and lap top. There is no way a cheaper bag would have held up. I do buy bottled water but like you its for emergency only. I lived with a well for a decade. When we had power outages we would lose water. Once we were without water for 2 weeks. Due to that I keep gallons of bottled water on hand just in case.

5. Frugal people do not spend time doing nothing. ........ as I sit, watching this video, eating chocolate ........

@thevictoriagoogin

3 жыл бұрын

Yep she read that and I went well I'm def not frugal 🤣🤣

@davamckay

3 жыл бұрын

Lol yup! Ahhaahah

@ritacastle9543

3 жыл бұрын

Multitasking

@lmelior

3 жыл бұрын

Learning is not nothing!

@MyMaxKitty

3 жыл бұрын

@@lmelior Thanks for the reminder!!

Older folks here and I have pretty much always been frugal. I can say that now in our retiment years with no debt, life is pretty amazing. We do what we want, when we want and I like it that way!

@LifeWithMrsB

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds amazing!! 😍

@alanbirkner1958

3 жыл бұрын

We retired at 55 and 53. We never made much but our kids had to help pay for college. Tina

@nilagetter1705

3 жыл бұрын

Live like no one else while you are working so you can live like no one else when you retire. You will regret not saving but NEVER regret saving!

@alycewich4472

3 жыл бұрын

@@alanbirkner1958 My kids also had to help pay for their college. One became an entrepreneur and didn't finish college. The other one went to a community college for 2 years getting an associate's degree. Now he works for a company that pays for his tuition if he gets good grades and will be graduating this summer. Neither one incurred any student loan debt, because they had to earn the money to go and knew the value of hard work.

@alycewich4472

3 жыл бұрын

@@nilagetter1705 I agree wholeheartedly.

Elf brushes are amazing quality worth the price.

Investing when the market is down is like buying on clearance! Yes please....

@alycewich4472

3 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly!

@keithwarburton291

3 жыл бұрын

1+1 =2

Haha my husband always complained about the amount of furniture he had to put together in the first 5-6 years of our marriage. I told him when he made 6 figures we wouldn’t have to... well yeah I still have some things that we need put together. Sorry Joe.

I love the not comparing. We bought a modest house with acres and love it. We could’ve spent so much more but we can now travel, buy atvs and a boat and only have debt on our house. It’s really nice

@mylindalou2426

3 жыл бұрын

@Chelle Bright absolutely

I'm with you on the make-up brushes. I've had mine for EVER. If you wash them regularly with detergent and Vinegar (Yes, Vinegar. Soak them in Vinegar. It softens and disinfects) your brushes will last a very long time. Only places that sell brushes tell you to replace them often. think about that....

I also recommend volunteering in order to get access to an event. When my son was little and I was dead broke I would volunteer for a Day Out With Thomas and then he could go to the event and have a blast because he adored Thomas the Tank Engine and I wouldn't have to pay $60 or whatever it was for us to go.

@kat-napzzz

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Such a good tip. I used to usher to see free live shows!

@aacunningham1

3 жыл бұрын

We got tickets to our (amazing) State Fair for our entire family doing that! All we had to do was volunteer as a family for 2 hours.

@alanbirkner1958

3 жыл бұрын

I have volunteered at various community events. We've ushered at some musicals in Chicago. You can see great stuff free. Tina

@alycewich4472

3 жыл бұрын

Years ago, don't know if it is still possible, you could volunteer at some of the places like Goodwill or Salvation Army to sort through their donations. If there was anything you wanted, you could either get it for free or at a greatly reduced price since you were a volunteer. Might be worth checking out...

My hubby ALWAYS says "if it's for free...it's for me""! Words to live by...seriously! You go Christine! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

"Most of the time when I need something, I just don't go." This is so me! I will put off stuff until I simply can't avoid it anymore.

Be sure to store your bottled water in a place that is cool. If plastic gets too hot in a garage it affects the water and you don't want to drink it.

@charlielanguellholt3877

3 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing 😊😊😊

@printerudell3604

2 жыл бұрын

Frugal folks drink tap water, not bottled.

My mom grew up poor on a farm in Arkansas. I learned FRUGAL very early!

I’m pretty frugal, but I also have chronic illnesses, so I do some of these things. It’s not about “convenience”, as much as it’s about survival. I thoroughly enjoy your videos, and wish I had your energy!! Love you!!

@00000materialization

Жыл бұрын

thank you for bringing this in, such an important point.

Totally true on the Lululemon men’s shorts! My husband wears his one and only splurge pair for EVERYTHING! He brought them one time in vacation as swim shorts and my daughter was like “DAD! Those aren’t work out, dress AND swim shorts!” 🤣🤣

Some call me cheap, but I call it frugal and smart !! Thank you for all your videos. They are inspirational!!!☺️♥️

Love this! So many people are in financial straits right now. By the way, if you can donate to your local food bank, please do so. There is such a great need in our communities. 💔

Girl, I have makeup brushes that are 25 years old and they are still going strong. Why buy something if they still work great?! As long as they aren't shedding, you are good to go!

@dittohead7044

3 жыл бұрын

I think good quality items are harder to find now. Like appliances, etc

@arredwine

3 жыл бұрын

@@dittohead7044 I know, right?! The companies want you to buy new and replace the new broken one with another new junky product. Really irritating!

@defenderoffreespeechand2a794

3 жыл бұрын

I still have all of mine, and I still use them. Some are 35 years old, but they work really well.

@jjh8367

2 жыл бұрын

I have a makeup brush my mom gave me from her 20s. The brush is 20 yrs old but it still packs eyeshadow great. 😂

I have literally had my makeup brushes since 1980...they were a gift from a boss's wife and she bought them at a very high end department store. I wash them and they are still amazing. I will be devastated when they finally die.

@kristinatidwell6563

3 жыл бұрын

Well, now you can be watching for a sale on Chanel brushes before your old ones die. My Mom lives in Irving and the Dillard's at Irving Mall is an Outlet for their clearance items. Any clothing item is $12 and she got a mailer coupon for pima cotton sheets for $20 for Q sets.

@goodenoughgirl8102

2 жыл бұрын

I only have one big kabooki brush I use. I think I paid maybe $6 for it (a deal at CVS lol) and have had it for prob 6 years or so. It still is going strong.

A tip for free events, at least in the before times, is that some public libraries offer passes for museums and sometimes other places like zoos, that you can check out. So, you don't get the pass indefinitely and the library doesn't have unlimited amounts; they're checked out kind of like books - for a certain amount of time and the library only has a certain number of passes they can check out at one time. Also, many people forget that libraries also have DVDs, both of movies and tv shows.

@yvonnepalmquist8676

3 жыл бұрын

Libraries also have cds (music), streaming options, free classes (physical and online), audio books. So many great resources.

I buy the "good" toilet paper. There are things you don't skimp on. The only name brand items I have are from the thrift store, and that's because they fit, the color was right, and the price was under $5.00. It just so happened to be Lauren or Polo or Lands' End, LL Bean, whatever. Somebody else bought name brand and I bless them for it!

@rebeccaching5928

3 жыл бұрын

I installed a bidet..no more toilet paper

@vivianblack2951

3 жыл бұрын

I bought a peri bottle.... It's a $10 squeeze bottle with a shower head extension. It cuts down on paper and just about anyone can afford it. Blame Covid.

@hermiona1147

3 жыл бұрын

I splurged once on a good toilet paper... Never going back to the old one and I bought in bulk so it was cheaper. Also better towels are worth every penny.

Eating chocolate for emotion is better than going shopping and it's less expensive

@ms.shelia5737

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Make that Dark Chocolate for me !

I don’t necessarily like the “you DIY rather than hiring out”. Been there, done that...buuuuuut if it took me 4 hours and 2 trips to the hardware store, that isn’t being frugal, that’s just a waste of time (and my time is worth more than what the professional would have accomplished in less than half the time). Hubby and I both work full time and I have a 3yo and 8mo old. We are both handy and practical, but some things are worth spending the money on! I think frugality is more about seeing the value in things, not just the cost!

@billkelly3679

3 жыл бұрын

It helps if you learn basic home skills, but if you can't do something you should hire out. I learned a bunch of things we used to hire out back when we bought our house. Best of luck with your kiddos. Ours are 8 and 5 (and I'm 60) :)

@juliad.4032

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! My husband and are finishing out house and we’ve already said for the future we’re going to pass more off to professionals in the future. You have two currencies, time and money. And sometimes, it’s worth spending money to have more time🙌

@paulashealthyliving

3 жыл бұрын

We are now in our 60's and paid for movers. First time. Definitely more expensive than pizza and beer for friends but I lived to tell the tale. They were able to do in hours what would have taken me weeks to accomplish. I also hire a housekeeper occasionally for a deep clean. I'm in good shape but that stuff just kills my back. It's easier for me to go to work for a day to pay someone than to take a day off, do it myself, and spend a week in bed. But it was different in my 20's. So where you are at in life makes a differnence.

@SirenaSpades

3 жыл бұрын

I just tiled a large bathroom. You can get through it. I own apartment buildings. Looks like you still are working at a job.

@alycewich4472

3 жыл бұрын

@@paulashealthyliving That's where I'm at now, older and not so mobile or strong. So sometimes I do pay people now for a job where I would have had a fit spending "that kind of money" on something I could do myself 30 years ago.

I miss free events so much! I can't wait to go to things again once they open up.

I didn't even know you can run a half full dishwasher... my frugal mind never even allowed that thought to enter 😂

@Crackrzz

3 жыл бұрын

I freak out a little inside when my hubby or the roommate even runs it with any spaces. Even though there is a way you should fill it according to the manual, because the dry option isn't as efficient otherwise. Hence roomie putting stuff on towels on the counters...

@maryjanegreen7601

3 жыл бұрын

omg my husband does this drives me nuts. I look for stuff before I start it. Clean out the fridge to find stuff.

@maryjanegreen7601

3 жыл бұрын

@@Crackrzz Open it when it's still hot. Hit dry again if you must. I shake off the plastic too.

@Crackrzz

3 жыл бұрын

@@maryjanegreen7601 I'm not sure if ours has just a dry option, but I'll check. :)

@maryjanegreen7601

3 жыл бұрын

@@Crackrzz I have a knob, so I just turn it to there. Be sure to do this with the door unlatched so you don't mess up the switch.

After watching this, I can proudly say I am frugal!

We do two things about water that helps with other things #1 when I have empty quart canning jars I clean them ,fill with water and process for 5 min in my water bath canner(you can use preused seals for this as it's not a food safety issue) then store in my canning pantry then I have clean jars ready to go for next canning season plus emergency water if needed. #2 I save 1/2 gallon milk jugs,clean them squeaky clean,fill with water (you can add a drop if bleach if you want,we dont) freeze in my large freezers, they help take up the empty space making the freezer more efficient plus they are great for using in my coolers for picnics, camping,grocery shops, trips to keep things cold plus they are ready to wash up with as they melt and also as emergency water if needed. 😊 (that being said we do keep a case or two of bottles especially during this year but it's for emergencies or to offer my parents for the car ride home or trips when filling reusables isnt an option.)

@GrandmaBsBusyLife

3 жыл бұрын

Wow!!! Great ideas for water! Thank you! I will be using both of these ideas!

Excellent tips from a big Dave Ramsey fan that's been debt free since 28! Definitely motivating to do better!

I’ve always been a frugal person. Now that I am a mom, more than ever. Thank you for this video! Love the new tips!

Tip for anyone looking into getting a house is check out more than one realtor to find one that fits you! We found one that when we told her our budget she stuck with what we told her and didn't push us for more and we are super thankful for that.

@cr293737

3 жыл бұрын

Depending on the region/city, you can also negotiate down the commission. (The larger the ticket price of the home, the easier it is to do, however.)

@lindamp85

3 жыл бұрын

Smart realtor... showing more expensive houses just wastes both your and her time... being realistic move more realestate aswell.

@billkelly3679

3 жыл бұрын

Our realtor was my best friend's mother. She knew our budget and found us a great house in a terrific neighborhood, and it wasn't too much money. Well within our means.

@barbarahecht4617

2 жыл бұрын

I am a veteran who recently had a house fire. Went to a local realtor to look for another house. We have no credit card debt, no outstanding bills, but our credit scores are low. The realtor helped us with absolutely nothing at all. I had to go out and find other options entirely on my own and it took us the better part of a year to get another place. No VA help, no realtor assistance, nothing. Thanks to everyone who is in a position to help and won't do it.

@lynnharrell9598

2 жыл бұрын

Hiring a realtor should be like an interview for a job.

When we have to empty out our freezer (eat it to the bone), for de-frosting, we put styrofoam in it. Big blocks of it (we keep it in the house especially for it). It helps keep it "full" and it runs more efficiently! Better than leaving the spaces empty. It is a thing, no joke here!

@alycewich4472

3 жыл бұрын

@Marleen G. I've done the same thing with gallon milk jugs filled with water. That does double duty if the freezer quits unexpectedly.

As long as you wash your makeup brushes regularly and the hairs aren’t clumped or falling out, you are fine!

I am a cell phone frugal queen. I have in the past taken my daughter's 3 year old cell phone and used it for almost 4 years. Also, more house because your family will grow also means too much house when your birdies leave the nest.

@AwesomePikachu555

3 жыл бұрын

Cell phones are the bane of my existence where I am fighting an uphill battle with 2 men who are obsessed with cell phones.

@jenmv3483

3 жыл бұрын

Mint Sim is only $30 month, we've very satisfied with there service

I thought I was just poor, ends up I'm frugal hahah

@d.l.l.6578

3 жыл бұрын

It’s more flattering to call yourself frugal than poor.

@lindap.p.1337

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe you are just smart!

@d.l.l.6578

3 жыл бұрын

@@lindap.p.1337 ha

@mbird01

3 жыл бұрын

@@d.l.l.6578 most frugel people I know have money. Usually the ones that act indignant when I suggest they use a coupon or tell them about a sale are poor and trying to "prove" that they can "afford" it.

@d.l.l.6578

3 жыл бұрын

@@mbird01 I have seen that happen. I’d rather have money in the bank. God bless.

My husband and I LOVE to window shop! But we never buy anything. We’ll go on a date night in the summer to a trendy part of town with lots of shops or to the mall in the winter, maybe buy a fun dessert somewhere, then go and enjoy looking at all the shops. Fun, cheap date!

@kristinatidwell6563

3 жыл бұрын

Then you can decide what you like, and watch for sales! I've done that a time or two. When I had 5 kids at the house i kept a list on the fridge and i told the kids to write what they wanted, if i saw it on sale @50% off or better? I'd buy it. They got most of what they wanted, just wish my Ex hadn't bought those dang PS# games! I didn't buy those on purpose!

Great video!! We have tried to live this frugal lifestyle our whole Life.... it’s paid off and we’re happy and content

Frugal tips we do: when it’s warm out instead of driving to the county park which is 3 minutes up the street we walk on trail behind the house there which takes a hour and we get our exercise. And I buy what I can in glass jars to I can wash out and reuse

I have a funny for this one. When my kids go to soccer practice, I grocery shop. They are playing in a more expensive side of town than I live. My Publix is often out of BOGO items. The nice side of town is hardly ever out of BOGO items b/c I believe the people who shop there aren't shopping for sales. One day, pre Covid, I was trying to use a "rain check." She said she had never done it before on the register b/c people in that area didn't request or use them. My mind was blown. The stores in the nice part of town also have the best clearance rack b/c I'm about the only person looking on them for a deal.

2008 was a financial disaster for us. We graduated the end of that year, and couldn’t get a job, couldn’t get our school loans consolidated. It was a nightmare. In some ways we’re still feeling the effects of it.

My daughter wore 2nd hand clothes (not underwear) almost her whole life. She proudly told her 1st grade teacher, who commented on her dress, that she got it from a garage sale! I would spend Saturday mornings visiting garage sales in the “better” neighborhoods, where people practically gave away brand name items. Even as a teen, she shopped consignment stores over the mall. I wasn’t taught to budget, and spent several years in heavy debt. Since then I’ve been very frugal. It’s just about making choices.

I am 40, and I got my makeup brushes when I was a teen. My sister in law bought them for me when her and my brother were dating, and their son is 20! 😱 I just wash and keep using. You aren't alone!!

I try my best to only buy cruelty free things and the other day i scored a huge container of detergent for $7! Stuff like this helps me stay debt free in college

@---nj7hl

3 жыл бұрын

I learned a new hack. Theres this soap called, "Zote." Its a pink bar. You grate it and put some boiling water to make liquid detergent. Just looking to buy one of those ginormous jugs to put it in. Bar was less than $1

WRT brand names (kinda): 1. Frugal people are frugal so they can splurge when necessary or want to. 2. Spending more on a quality item that will last longer is oftentimes the better decision *when* someone can afford it (I recognize not everyone has this privilege).

"I feel like when I can buy the precut pineapple I've made it!" Girl...same! However, I found out a couple of years ago that one of our local grocery stores will cut one for you that you pick for FREE! WHAT?!? Yes please! Needless to say I buy pineapple there whenever I go!

@maryjanegreen7601

3 жыл бұрын

I worry about cleanliness, so I'll do it myself.

@alycewich4472

3 жыл бұрын

WOW! I did not know that. I love fresh pineapple, but to buy it precut is more than double the price for a whole one that I cut up at home. I'm going to see if my grocery store will do that for me.

@White-ms9uo

2 жыл бұрын

What's the store?

@bridgettehunt6193

2 жыл бұрын

@@White-ms9uo Price Chopper

@ThatMackieGirl

2 жыл бұрын

@@bridgettehunt6193 That sounds amazing! I have issues with fine motor skills and pineapple has always been super intimidating for me, I love it but never buy it fresh. I'm gonna see if any stores in my area has a pineapple slicing thing now!

I also scored 33, yeah! So right about the house thing and the pressure. We had a pre approval and our agent was all over it but we stood our ground at what we were comfortable with. Great video, got me feeling pretty accomplished this morning.

On brands, sometimes buying the more expensive brand is cheaper in the long run. I found cheap jumpers look shabby at the end of the season whereas I have expensive jumpers from 10 years ago.

@jjh8367

2 жыл бұрын

Maintenance cleaning/care on clothes also is a good way to save money. I took a sweater comb to a second hand cashmere sweater I found... Had to repair some rips, but after taking off all the pilling it looks fantastic again. Some items just need some tlc to be perfectly new once more!

I’ve made it financially!🤣🤣🤣I bought precut pineapple last week and enjoyed every bite!

So much of being frugal is "life skills." Being able to COOK is a huge one. Trying "safe" diy projects to learn is great. Do not start remodeling your house if you can't hold a hammer. That's just a great profit for a contractor. But, it is also true that "you have to have money to save money." As a single Mom there were times when I had to shop on the out-of-pocket instead of the best value. Buying that bigger pack of meat that was a little cheaper wasn't always possible. That, of course, was before Dollar Tree to help with stuff like deodorant and toothpaste.

Great tips! I even save all compostable food scraps in a ziploc freezer bag. When full, it goes into the garden where a trench is dug, scraps go in and get buried. There's less stinky stuff in the trash can and it gets used to amend the garden soil!

Great video! I have always considered myself frugal, however there were a few of these that were not true for me 🙈 My favorite though is avoiding the comparisons between yourself and someone else. ❤️

I scored higher than I thought I would! My 2005 Accord and my Iphone 7 still work great!! lol

I also think it's important to to not assume that generic = a better value. For example, I'm trying out some cheaper store brand dishwasher detergent pods and I'm finding myself having to hand wash dishes that aren't completely clean. When this box is out I'm going back to my Cascade pods because they work so well.

I am 90% with you. I deleted several time-wasting money spending apps in Dec. and Jan. That includes social media, and temptation apps encouraging me to buy something every day. I have to say, I have spent less in two months than I have in years. I am now receiving emails asking me to buy stuff I don't need. Who would have "thunk" it?!?!?!? My husband and I are living out of our pantry and freezer. Except for buying a few fresh foods occasionally, we are making it fine. Writing checks as soon as bills come in or within a day is better than paying a late charge. I pay for mine by phone. My husband likes mailing most household bills. Thanks, Christine. I learn so much from you and you could be my kid. ❤🙂

@kristinatidwell6563

3 жыл бұрын

Willette B Life's Journey: regarding your mortgage payment please set aside an extra $100 or so every month to make an extra 1 payment every year but label it as "principal only" if you'll do this, it will reduce a 30 yr mortgage to 20 years. You'll save about $95k by doing this over the price that you'll have to pay for the entire life of the mortgage. This is something that my GM told me to do, and years ago she was a bookkeeper for Macomb County Schools in Detroit Metro.

@WilletteB

3 жыл бұрын

This is a great idea. My husband paid our mortgage off years before the last payment was due. He is/was a shrewd businessman and it was helpful in his choice for early retirement for us both.

I've had my makeup brushes I bet 25+ years lol!! I worked for Lancome first job out of college, so I got brushes out of a display they were tossing, they have a hole in the top from a chain attachment.. but they were super expensive brushes! Way more expensive than the ones they sell now. Why would I get rid of them?

Wanting to be someone else is a waste of who you are 💕 I always like your freezer cleanouts, and by the way, you inspired me to start running during quarantine 🙆‍♀️

Right on! My husband and I had lived this way our entire marriage 😊 Keep it up 👍

You danced around this one key piece of advice when you touched on buying bottled water and drinking expensive coffee. It's something I read many, many years ago and have maintained quite well over the course of the years: DRINK AT HOME This applies to just about anything that you could drink, including water, soda, coffee, wine, and beer. Have your own supply at home. Bring bottled tap water with you. Have your happy hour at home rather than outside the home. I find it incredible how many people are walking around with cups of coffee for which they paid $5, when they could have made the same cup for 1/10 the price at home. This is especially true if you want to add a dairy-free beverage to your coffee (like almond milk).

Could you do a video on politely negotiating prices? I always want to negotiate but I always fear I’m being rude or a Karen

I learned from a professional makeup artist how to clean a good brushes is to use Dawn dishwash soap and olive oil. I dropped both ingredients on a plate side by side and tap my brush on each of the ingredients about the same amount and rubbing it on my brush so it can get all evenly. Then run the brush under hot water to rinse it off until I see the water totally clear. Then I used paper towels to absorb the water off as much as I can then hang them tip down by used rubber bands to tie on the end and hook them on a hanger to let them air dry for couple days.

Hi C! Been away for a minute watching crochet. House is a disaster and I let my husband shop. No bueno. Missed you! Getting back in gear with my virtual chore partner (you). You provide a valuable service, package of services, including being real, dressing real, talking real, information we USE EVERY DAY, motivation and levity. I could go on. Hey KZread algorithm everybody loves Frugal Fit Mom!

@lynncaldwell8345

2 жыл бұрын

I do alot of budget travel and check out sales as l wander.I put this stuff in a basket for gifts.I buy Christmas presents and cards at January sales.

What fun! Thanks for having a good time with us...

@charlielanguellholt3877

3 жыл бұрын

How are you doing 😊👋👋

Thank for the extra realtor tip. Something to pay attention to when I start looking.

We bought our home in 2009 and it's gone up in value more than ~$200k. It was a good year for real estate. I always learn something from your channel. You inspire me.

It is okay to invest in things, like those shorts. Quality over Quantity is also a frugal thing to do. Getting two pairs of pricy but super long lasting shorts will save you money on buying more cheap shorts until they wear out.

I'm SO with you on cutting cable! My husband got rid of it when we started dating in 2013 and have never had any desire to get it back.

@alycewich4472

3 жыл бұрын

Never had cable, don't do streaming services as I don't see the need. I'd rather watch KZread videos for free or read a good book.

I loved this!! Incredible tips

Love this...super helpful for us trying to buy our first house and having our second kid in a few months.

Loved this video, Thank you! Boy, did I need the reminder!

Good to know I do a lot of these things as well, I didn’t keep count but I’m like nodding to everything you said 😂. We’re always reworking our budget to see if we can save more. One way to do that is change car insurances every now and then. Shop for new ones. We were paying $150 with one company and switched to another for just $108 and it’s the same plan.

I really enjoyed this video! You make everything fun.

I just recently started being extra frugal for future goals of mine and I recently found your channel and am absolutely loving it!! 🥰 your tips are awesome! Thank you for such honest and helpful content 😊

@FrugalFitMom

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome!!

I'm in Texas. No water. Super glad I buy bottled water right about now lol.

@firequeen2194

3 жыл бұрын

Stay safe, so sorry to hear about what’s happening. Brutal here in the Midwest but infrastructure is fine. Even the car is starting no problem. Of course, I regularly use Heat (fuel additive) that keeps gas liquid. Am thinking of you all, take care of yourself.

@busybecky6327

3 жыл бұрын

@@firequeen2194 Thank you! ❤ Our city is is very bad shape. We simply weren't built to withstand this type of weather. We are incredibly blessed to still have power. We live next to a hospital and are on their power grid. Stay warm! ❤

@psymompa

3 жыл бұрын

Stay safe. We too are in Texas. I don't buy bottled water unless camping and decided to buy some last week before the storm and now we don't have water. Glad we have bottled water for drinking. Currently melting snow for flushing. Good times😕 Side note, lived in PA and we would have below freezing weather for a month at a time with zero issues.

@kathleenduggan9955

3 жыл бұрын

I collected empty gallon bottles and filled them up. I live in Texas and the water came in handy

@kristinatidwell6563

3 жыл бұрын

@@busybecky6327 I would say add a FP or a wood stove to keep at least 1 room of the house warm! I've been telling people that charcoal burns hotter than wood. I'm currently located in Temple but I've been volunteering to help rebuild Marlin for several years now. I'm keeping a note pad full of things that need to be added to help people in the future once the power gets back online. This is nuts!

I like to multi-task when I run errands, so I window shop whole I'm shopping for the things I need 😄 and then look for those expensive items elsewhere cheaper. That's how I got my Dyson dupe (like knock off of the knock off, yet works just as well) vacuum for $50 (tax and shipping included)

I am very happy to see where I fall on the frugal list!

Very helpful video. Thanks!

I love the last one. When my kids were young they couldn't understand why we didn't have/do what their friends parents had/ did. Then they realized that we were able to pay for everything and their friends' parents bought on credit. (like why do we have a crappy car when so-and-so has a brand new truck)

@charlielanguellholt3877

3 жыл бұрын

How are you doing 😊👋😊

Thank you for talking about investing! I’m a financial advisor. Buy low, sell high! Pretty simple 😃

@charlielanguellholt3877

3 жыл бұрын

How are you doing 😊😊👋

I gave you a thumbs up for great inspiration AND no background music so I can pay attention to your awesome tips! 🙏🏼🤗

Yes!! Great tips.

Christine, thanks for all your inspiration! Re #10: My grandmother used to say, "Buy cheap, buy twice." She didn't mean that you should always look for the most expansive version of what you need, but that you should prioritize quality over price as much as possible. Re #11: Yes, I started my retirement account the same time you did, and boy, oh, boy, has it paid off! Always buy when the market is down. I'm invested in a Total Stock Market Index Fund that tracks the entire market (hence the name). I put in a little every month (because I only have a little), but if the market goes down more than 2% over a week, I put in any extra money I have. Re #17: I've had my iPhone 6 Plus since 2014! (But, like you, I may get a new one this year for the better camera.)

@charlielanguellholt3877

3 жыл бұрын

How are you doing 😊☺️👋😊

I loved this video! I’m fixing to test myself. I consider myself frugal & always have been but I have to be frugal now, due to being a senior & on SSDI. This was very interesting. ♥️💥

Loved this video. Informative and entertaining. I definitely have room for financial improvement. 🤔 So proud of you and your frugal ways. Keep it up. 👍

I've got some room to improve! Thanks for the video!

Well done. Lots of good info. Yes, buy low, sell high for stocks.

💖 Grumpy Cat....Sure do miss Grumpy Cat!!!

😂🤣😂🤣too funny. I was just having that discussion re DIY with my husband. Great video! 🥰

This is a great video! I had to quit my job for health reasons & was grateful that I had saved because it has taken three years to get better & I still have further to go. What I learned was that even though I had saved I could have cut more out of my spending & placed it into my savings. Marketing will always make you feel that you won’t be successful unless you have...fill in the blank. Videos like this remind me that I was on the right track then & am learning to make even better money choices now. Thank you!!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

you have a dish washer? lol - I AM THE DISH WASHER!!!!!!!

@kristinatidwell6563

3 жыл бұрын

Samuel Barrett: I was hoping for a Black Friday sale but the Covid shutdown has screwed that up. I need to get new appliances but I'm putting on layaway 1 at a time at Sears and paying them off without a credit card bc I want to reduce debts not add them up. The name of the game is debt reduction. Maybe look for someone who buys a new house but changes all of their appliances as soon as they move in?? It happens!

@samuelbarrett5701

3 жыл бұрын

@@kristinatidwell6563 thanks for the advice!

@samuelbarrett5701

3 жыл бұрын

@@kristinatidwell6563 also, check out Minority Mindset by Jaspreet Singh, he's got the info you need for investing.

@susanma4899

3 жыл бұрын

I moved in to my house on Jan 1 and have so far just used my dishwasher as a drying rack!

@kristinatidwell6563

3 жыл бұрын

@@samuelbarrett5701 so far (2) real estate deals that I've found have been nice but idk if I will find any more.

Compare! I made a spreadsheet that I still have 8 years later for a single induction burner! That is both the burner and the spreadsheet, not just the spreadsheet. 😊