60 Money-Saving Hacks to Slash Your Monthly Budget! | Frugal Living Tips
If you need some fresh ideas for how to save money on everyday expenses, then you're in the right place! In this video, I'm going to be sharing 60 frugal living tips - some practical, some interesting, some EXTREME! These tips will help you save money and live a more sustainable lifestyle. From growing your own food and shopping for cheaper alternatives to low-cost entertainment and reducing your monthly expenses, these tips will have you living a confident and cost-effective life!
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Greetings from London 🙏 May I add one another thing to your list? I empty my veg drawers out on Friday after work, and everything on its last legs, gets washed, chopped, and added to a pan of with a pint of water, 2 stock cubes, a chopped onion and souped up to be blitzed! Kids call it IFITS soup, if ITS in the fridge, it’s in the soup! And healthy too!
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
Lol! I love that! That might become my new Saturday motto!
@tiffanyharris8468
3 ай бұрын
I wish I was more disciplined, I look at the veg and fruit and wonder how much I will throw away. I know, I know stupid huh?
My number one tip for people starting out is skip the fancy wedding and expensive diamond ring and use the money for a down payment on real estate.
I quit eating out too. I was amazed how much I saved.
Haha I love #24 eat less food. I started doing IF (intermittent fasting) I now eat only 2 meals a day
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
I do intermittent fasting periodically as well! For me it seems to help with my morning productivitiy...and of course it saves some money lol!
I pay $25 for a gym membership. It actually keeps me from spending extra money because when I get bored, I can always get up and go to the gym. They also have group exercise classes so I get my money's worth
Bringing your own lunch and drinks saves so much money. We only eat out on birthdays!
@stevehartman1730
4 ай бұрын
Rosalind, I'm Amish joined 1985. They save a ton on weddings. First thry don't wear jewelry so no rings to buy. The weddings are held n the church/meeting house the younger boys n girls decorate with wild flowers n homemade stuff. Every church/meeting house has a Bishop n 2 preachers n a Deacon. The Bishop marries the couple. The reception is y Usually held at locL firehall where most males volunteer. The cake is baked by the ladies of the church. They marry in their Sunday go to meeting clothes. Gifts are pragmatic useful items from a huge jug of laundry detergent to 6 day vol work on the bride n grooms farm or house or 2 calves 1 to butcher when a steer n 1 to sell so they can get 2 more calves n Apring. Cards n such r made at home. All this saves a crap load of money it gets everyone together In celebrating the wedding. It shows love all round. A lot of couples starting out could see a lot of money and their stress level would b so reduced. Maybe they could have an Amish themed wedding bringing people together. The most expensive wedding I attended cost$250 the other married men were ready to faint. How can he afford it they said. Another man said his wedding was $103 another $89 another $76. Anyway I think it's much better this way. The average modern wedding costs $35000 then a lot are divorced within 4 years. It makes no sence. An Amish themed wedding would b much more memorable n enjoyable. Weddings like Christmas n such has become so commercialized. And if they divorce the wedding planner wouldne even remember them as its all about money for them.
For laundry; powdered detergent will save money in the long run, I've been on the same bucket of Nellie's for about two years, all you need is a spoonful per load, there's water in the machine anyway so why pay for it in the detergent. And I agree on cold water except for underwears, things that touch the tush should be sanitized. That's what I separate from the rest and do a hot mini load. Also having a drying rack to save on using the dryer is a must, especially in the winter where the air is dry anyway. The best thing I did for my wallet is learn to cook great meals and tailor clothing, I'll thrift and adjust, and I'll stretch that grocery money for a long time.
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips!
"Eat less food"! Lol 😅😂 You're so right about that one! All of these thing's are very helpful. I do a lot of them already. I don't think most people even think to set a budget which is a must. Pay attention to prices ,shop sales, use coupons and don't buy unnecessary item's. Save and invest!😊
04:33 U R right; fasting is becoming more popular.
@annsaunders5768
3 ай бұрын
Offer it up to God. He will use that sacrifice for helping other people when it comes to balancing this world.
The older i get, the less i care about people's opinions. Often in the country i live, items are not priced or incorrectly priced only for us to enter the cashier and see a prize we are not willing to spend for that particular thing. I simply put it back or have them put it back because prizing their items is not my job and neither will i be embarrased at who looks at me and think whatever they want. Yes...overeating is expensive. Microwaving is okey. Wasting food is bad. Great points, dear.
I'm a single mum who became a homeowner last year. It was a huge milestone for me! Having suffered large impact from covid ,On top of that, I'm also fortunate enough to have a pretty decent monthly income through my successful strategic investments. As a result, I have carefully planned for my retirement after my kids are done with college.
@JanePalmer-bg8tb
8 ай бұрын
Wow, interesting indeed! Currently I'm in need of investment ideas or tips. Earlier this year I hesitated and failed to take any action until now. However, I'm determined to try some new as I am very open to various investment ideas . I want to be retired in my forties or fifties. I really wish I can achieve what you have achieved and I believe it will happen
@WinnyDek
8 ай бұрын
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@JanePalmer-bg8tb
8 ай бұрын
Thank you for your advice, it's challenging to find a reliable investment advisor here. Seeing the success you have achieved through investing I would love to have access to your investment advisor.
@WinnyDek
8 ай бұрын
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8 ай бұрын
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Refreshing, and a 'sista'. Right on. Ignore the hate mail from non-frugal people. 👍🤗🌴. Fr: Island girl
@poitin56
5 ай бұрын
I'm an island girl from Ireland
I'm so glad you have/had a special grandma, and you remember what she taught you and are always giving her acalades and credit to the first and most important school house, the home!
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
Wow! Thank you so much for saying that! I was definitely blessed to be able to learn so much from both of my grandmothers!
I was amazed at some of the ‘frugal’ tips on here. I think they must be aimed at moneyed people, not people who are truly struggling! For instance, not eating out, cutting down on meat consumption, buying from second hand shops, cooking from scratch…..they are all the kind of thing struggling people already do as they do not have the money. We were married and bought our first house 43 years ago. aged 21 and only had items given to us to furnish house, and I made curtains. Times got harder when the financial crash made mortgage rates soar and we just had to use all our money on paying the mortgage so we wouldn’t lose the house. I only had clothes that were given to me or I bought in charity shops. Everything was made from scratch, the ends of soap were collected and grated wash clothes. We grew veg in the garden, went out walking or to library, museum etc (free entry) no food was wasted. Anything left over was used next day in soups, pies, curries etc. no clothes dryer, everything dried on outside line and finished off on a clothes horse inside. Heating wasn’t used unless it was frozen outside. More clothing and rugs to put over knees. Heat was never left on when we were out, and never over night. I’m aghast at how wasteful people are and what is considered ‘essential’ basically, if we didn’t have the money, we didn’t buy anything. There were days when we couldn’t eat.
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment! I would venture to say that anyone who is able to watch this video is someone who is "moneyed" or has some kind of income. And there are people who have extremely low incomes but still spend their money on frivolous wants and have very little left for their needs leading to constant utility shut offs, leans on their homes, credit card debt, etc. You made great choices with the little you had. There are people that don't know how to that instinctively and that's who this video is aimed at. Be blessed!
@countesscable
Жыл бұрын
@@frugalcreativeliving yes, you’re right. There will always be people that can’t or won’t budget properly. Also, I am in the UK, and there might be different life expectations/lifestyle. I am proud of how my house was immaculate, as were my children. I knitted and made clothes. My Husband is a proud Man and would not have let anyone know we were struggling. People thought we were well off due to our high standards with little money. Home cooking from scratch is the biggest way to save money.
@becksstuff9451
Жыл бұрын
You are an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your tips.
@devonsmith590
Жыл бұрын
Amen, 🙏 lovely video❤
@alicialafrance6748
Жыл бұрын
Great tips, I do most but good reminders. I think this is for everyone, even if you have $$$, it's good to be aware.
I actually like making meals at home.
I always keep.the heat between 64-66. We live in WI. Everyone wears 3 layers inc a fleece hoodie and slippers. Everyone is warm and cozy!
We are doing $100 eating out for all of the season of Lent! Cooking from home
I use fans and open windows during the summer. Close the faucet if no using water and dry clothes outside or hanger
Our public library also has family passes that can be borrowed for museums and historical places.
Eat less food is the top most advice, I used to suggest this to my sisters❤
Eat less food.. try fasting (alternate day fasting). You save $, get healthy and loose a little weight too. Sounds like a win win to me😊
@sonjastarr1364
Жыл бұрын
Check with your doctor first though. Fasting can be deadly, even intermittent.
@purpletree8965
Жыл бұрын
@@sonjastarr1364 If you are a diabetic fasting can be deadly.
@perpetualgains6559
Жыл бұрын
This is an extremely irresponsible comment to make, shame on you.
Back when my boys were little, I learned how to do basic haircuts. Fast forward 30 years and I’m still cutting 2 of my “boys” hair and my husbands. I also trim my own and only get mine professionally cut maybe once a year or so. That has saved probably $1,000 or more I’ve the decades. 😅
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
Definitely a money-saver!
You have a wonderful channel. Never a wasted minute and basic ah- ha advice. So often the littlest action can make the biggest difference and you help us remember that fact.
@frugalcreativeliving
9 ай бұрын
What a blessing! Thank you so much for your generous comment!
Love "the eat less food"
Love this Bob Ross example of a painting night with dollar tree.
This has been my lifestyle for ever!lol
God bless you , Mama, You are the Best..........Your unborn son from the middle east
Love the way you get right to it and don't drag everything out like some others do! Thanks ❤
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
Our library has a puzzle exchange area and also our Friends of the Library group has a sale section of books, cds, magazines, etc. Debbie
Bob Ross night for date night! Sweet! Board game night is a lost jewel. Going out every night or even week, for entertainment, is over rated. Save those for special occasions and choose the venue wisely to optimize everyone's enjoyment. Good advice video. Subbed!
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for commenting and welcome to the channel!
I do the streaming service idea with those free trials . When you mentioned Kool Aide , that is something you dont hear alot of these days😂
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
Lol! 😆 Kool Aide definitely feels old school but I love it! Thanks for commenting!
Ok now you are talking! Already in the first few ideas I found food for thought! The speed and clarity are excellent! I will try some other videos here due to the worth of this one. Thank you.
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful!
I’m newly retired and trying to live on Social Security. New subbie, thanks for some great tips.
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for subbing!
The sock and soap tip is so helpful!
You can also make your own washable Tp and paper towels, for you dryer sheet fans can use a damp washcloth put a dab of fabric softener on it, rub it in toss it in with your wet clothes and dry as usual
Great tips ido most of them already also I am a crafter as well. Blessings
This is the best video I've seen on frugal living tips. I'm going to watch her other videos, now.
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
straight to the point, thank youuu👍🏻
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
In Georgia our libraries also have state park passes & parking tags to get in free at any state park. We also have free museum and zoo passes for up to 4 people that you can check out from our libraries.
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
Excellent! Libraries are a tremendous resource!
Another trip, pre pay bills by $5 or more dollars a month. Stock up on panty items you use. Buy 1 or 2things a month. Buy things that only on sale or a discounts stores. You will have a great panty, save alot of money, and save gass going to food store.
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
Great advice! Thank you!
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
The biggest tip i have is stay home as much as possible. Limit trips to the store. Dont sit in drive thru lines wasting your gas.
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
Staying home definitely makes a difference!
@MJ-gj6mj
Жыл бұрын
Yes! Just something that simple. Some people feel like they HAVE to get out. A walk does the trick and it's free.
One of the best frugal videos I’ve seen. Thanks for sharing
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
I love it. Lots of very blunt, straight-to-the-point frugal tips.
You are so right!!!
Thank you this is some really Great Ideas! You really think outside of the box! Thank you loved the Video.
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
Refill hand soap with a cheap dish liquid and 2 tablespoons of alcohol. put dawn dish liquid into a pump bottles and one pump onto a wet cloth will wash all your with out the water running on water in a sink dishes and then you simply rinse
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! It took me a while to realize that even though Dawn dish detergent usually costs more than other soaps, it lasts a lot longer and is therefore a better value!
@ceciliaabdalla4954
9 ай бұрын
Dollar tree sells quality made in Canada hand soap 16 oz bottles for $1.25 can't beat that
This is the way I grew up!
Incredibly practical and good advice. Thanks.
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi, your video was a KZread suggestion, glad I watched. Also looking for new ways to be frugal and a reminder on some old one 😀
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful!
You have good ideas, Ty!
Public libraries are awesome
Great ideas! Thank you 😊
1. Sanitize a 32oz mason jar. 2. Put a used, or new bar of soap, in your choice, in the mason jar. 3. Fill the mason jar up, shy of the rim, with distilled water. The soap will loosen over weeks time. This homemade body wash can be refilled with distilled water, untill soap no longer lathers. 4. You can mix two teaspoons of solid form of coconut oil (in the jar kind) and two drops of tea tree oil together, and add to mason jar of soap, in order to keep soap from fungus and bacteria. 5. Close jar, with your color choice of plastic mason Jar lids.
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
I like that idea! I will give it a try! Thanks!
@Jsfreedom
Жыл бұрын
@Frugal Creative Living YOU CAN ALSO GIVE THE HOMEMADE BODY WASH, AS GIFTS. MASON JARS ALSO COME IN VINTAGE COLORS LIKE: PINK, AMBER, LIGHT GREEN, AND MY FAVORITE ARE THE HERITAGE PRUPLE MASON JARS COLLECTION.THE DARKER THE JAR, THE MORE PRESERVED THE BODY WASH WILL BE, BC OF THE LACK OF SUNLIGHT TO THE THE BODY WASH.
Great practical frugal tips.
you have a knack of teaching.... this is very good
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! Thank you!
I enjoyed this video and am inspired. Thank you. I also cut my shampoo and conditioner in half with water and only wash my hair every 4 to 5 days.
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for sharing your tips!
Very practical sister tq
Hi I loved the idea of the odd pieces of soap and sock .thank you very good video x
Straight and to the point! I like it!
So glad your video popped up this morning and you have so many good tips on your list. I can't wait to go check out the spice aisle at the grocery store.
Great tips!
Thank you for sharing your idea❤
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
Omg # 10 helped me so much that tip is so true and helpful !
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! And thanks so much for commenting!
love it. thank you
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
Lots of great tips!! Thank you! 🙏🏻
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
Such great ideas! I knew many but you came up with many I didn't think about.
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Glad it was helpful!
love these ideas
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
practical 👍 thanks
Here I am finally seeing the light on budgeting. I was raised by a single mom and I remember a few times our lights were cut off and sometimes our bare necessities weren’t met. Now here I am a single mom with no guidance besides online help to figure out how to budget properly. It is a process 😅 I’m 100% confident in my budgeting now. The easiest way I budget is separate everything into three categories. Income | Expenses | Total I do this for every single week and I’ve budgeted everything for the next 10 months. I plan on teaching my kids this technique. It’s the easiest way I’ve learned on my own. Thank you for this video! You are so helpful! ❤
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! No matter what our beginnings are, we have the ability to learn how to do better and the best we can do is apply it and pass it on to someone else, so - Good Job!
@ericalashay0209
Жыл бұрын
@@frugalcreativeliving that is so true! Thank you again! 🥰
Fantastic delivery. Thank you
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
Thank YOU!
You gave me so many great tips. Thank you💕
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad! You're welcome!
Thank you for the tips! ❤
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
You're so welcome!
Fabulous Ty for tips ❤
I appreciate you! God bless you & your family!
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Same to you!
Thanks for sharing! Great points.👍👍💰
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting!
thank you so much this was amazing!
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
You're so welcome!
Thank you. So many great ideas. Some new to me. So timely and USEFUL in this time of inflation. Looking forward to more videos! 🌹👏🌹
Omg! That is Cameron and Lauren from Love is Blind doing the date night painting.
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
Yes!
Thank you for the ideas.
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
Excellent tips, thank you!
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Glad it was helpful!
You have great energy! Thanks for the tips. Many will be put to good use.
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful!
Thank you for all of these tips.
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
You’re so creative & informative, truly grateful for everything to help us all. I especially enjoyed how you are so very positive❤️🙏😎
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
Excellent ideas!
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
I just came across your video, thank you for the tips! My main concern is to do better and being introduced to other suggestions that can be helpful in your everyday life 🙏🏾💯💕!
This is the best frugal living video i have seen - and i have seen a lot.
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! Thank you!
♥️ Thank you great video x
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome 😊
Those were great tips!! Ty so much! 🥰
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
Thank you for sharing 😊
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
These were some really really good ideas. Thank you 👍🏾
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
Thanks for the vid!
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
Thank you so much for all of your tips. I've learned a lot.
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
Really great ideas! Thanks.❤
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome, Rosela!
Oh you're very resourceful i'm glad I found your channel
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard!
Thank you. I really enjoyed your video
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad 😊! Thanks for commenting!
Great tips. Thank you.
crafting like wastecraft is a godsend. you can make your own furniture wioth cardboard like shelves and such. and gift baskets are great for gifts as they can be made very cheaply
Gray tips and I apply many of these tips but your offer more that I’ll also apply. Happy to have come across your channel 😀
Great video!
@frugalcreativeliving
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it