I’m with you Angela I don’t buy too many cheap Purses! I just save my money until I can afford the real thing ! Thanks for the info!

@tthomas501

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I agree Gloria! 👍

@GAMINGMOTHERVSDAUGHTHER

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People think I’m crazy for want to care quality handbags… I brought a Coach purse when I had my son (22yrs ago) still in good shape & still carry.

@shamayahu

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Yes!!!

100% wool balls, for the dryer works amazing. They are natural fabric softener and removes static. And adding your favorite essential oil on the balls will have you clothes smelling great. Again, it's better for the environment too. 👌🏾

@lvncsr6166

Жыл бұрын

I love these balls but will now start putting essentials on them TFS!

During the pandemic shut down I started filling my hand soap dispensers with dishwashing liquid and haven't look back since. A tiny drop goes a long way and its so much cheaper.

@americafirst9144

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Dollar Tree has large bottles of liquid soap for $1.25.

In addition to vinegar, I also add baking soda to my wash. I put it directly on my clothes before the wash cycle starts. The combination of the vinegar and baking soda, makes clothes soft and they don't have an perfume like smell like you said that probably isn't good for you to begin with. Thanks for all you do...I love your content. I am a subscriber and look for you faithfully every Thursday and Sunday.

@ItsMyLifeDaralynn

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@Benita Raney, may I add don't sleep on a drop of Dawn dish detergent for stains on your clothes . Use only a little bit because it will become too soapy in your machine . Drop it directly on the stain , the sooner you do it before the stain sets the better. Rub it in and throw in the wash.

@shannonnefra9738

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Me too

@migionned

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I do the same thing. Love it, and clothes are so much fresher.

@rhondavanmeter5015

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Same with the vinegar and baking soda, plus I add hydrogen peroxide. May have to add a drop of Dawn.

@laurenbrewton9277

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I've been using vinegar and baking soda for more then 10 years in my laundry. Also, use Thai Crystal Deodorant Stick. It works pretty good. Thank you for the video.

Angela you are so right about buying shoes that are uncomfortable in our 50’s….Chile that’s a big NO.

@ItsMyLifeDaralynn

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Shoot! @All Things Angela, I wouldn't wear them when I was younger. 😂😂If I needed a bandage to wear them, they're going back.

@migionned

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I could never wear uncomfortable shoes, not even in my 20's and I tried... Lordt how I tried! The cutest I could get was a wedge, never wore heels. lol... I still think about getting some, but my feet be like... Naw.. Hahha!

@naimahw635

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I'm 22 and I do not buy uncomfortable shoes. I just can't. My mom can wear stilettos and heels lol

@angelapayton9986

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I'm choosing comfort over pain 😉

@Bambisgf77

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I tell my younger friends be kind to your feet you are going to need those later on 😂 I ditched all sexiness over comfort at 40, wish I had done so sooner.

Thank you! I never thought to buy cloth napkins! But I will as SOON as I use up these paper towels. For handsoap, I use whatever shampoo didn't work for my hair. LOL! My family has no idea and no one has complained 🤫

@AngelaMashelle

Жыл бұрын

Girl if the shampoo doesn't work it become body wash for me, because Lord knows I'm not throwing it away!😂

I became a new subscriber after watching this video. I like if when I see influencers are influencing others in the right direction. Times are difficult for alot of us and that's the real truth. Personally I live in Jamaica and am constantly trying to cut cost every day due to inflation/high cost of living. I love your tips which I have been doing for the most part and I will also add cutting out the use of plug in fresheners and use oil defusers instead also only eat out in extreme situations and eat home cook meals instead. With the rising cost of gasoline I plan my traveling and walk when possible. You are such a beautiful queen ❤❤

Angela, I love these tips and have adapted several to my life as well. Vinegar as fabric softener is the best thing ever! I keep a little jar with cut in half sponges from the dollar store soaked in vinegar. I toss the sponges in with my clothes in the dryer. The vinegar lifts out all smells and makes the clothes more soft. Fabric softener leaves a waxy build up on clothes that I now find gross. I also bought a french press to make my coffee at home. I can brew my coffee and froth my coffee in the press (not at the same time of course)! Another trick for the bath & body works hand soaps is to buy one foam and a couple regular, clear soaps... when the foam one runs out, use the regular hand soap the same as you do with the Dial. That way you can have the "fun scent" and that $4 bottle will stretch out for quite a while. Anything I use on a daily basis has to be high quality. I don't have time for towels, bras, shoes, bags, hair products to fail or malfunction on me. Great video! Love this topic!

I stopped buying paper towels and purchased thirty tea towels from IKEA (.80 each) Great for drying your hands, wiping up spills, washing dishes, etc. A fresh towel everyday and they wash up nicely in the laundry. I also use white vinegar as fabric softer. Awesome video.

@notaytguru8214

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And it’s better for the environment 💯

@jtedandlindasimpson7044

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I am going to check that out. It sounds like a great idea.

Yes I always find great towels and wash rags TJ Maxx Marshalls and JCPenney. I especially have gotten very nice ones even designer at TJ Maxx and Marshalls and even when Macy's has a sale

@AngelaMashelle

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Me too for years! I learned that from my mother

Thank you for the info Angela! I agree about purchasing large refill liquid soap and refilling them in smaller soap dispenser. What a money saver!$

@AngelaMashelle

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You are so welcome!

@ItsMyLifeDaralynn

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See too, Val Selfe , it saves tons of money. Ive had one large refill bottle last a year.

First time viewer here Angela. I stopped buying paper napkins MANY years ago. Just use the extra ones I get from my take-out orders instead. Also haven't had to buy cutlery for hostessing...use the ones from take-out as well. I have used Downy in my laundry since I was born, so that will be too hard to relinquish. Maybe will mix the vinegar with the Downy and see how that works. Fully agree about Coach & Dooney & Bourke quality. I only buy them at the outlet stores. I NEVER was a fan of uncomfortable shoes, and that has not changed in 50+ years. Don't drink coffee or tea and was NEVER a fan of Starbucks due to their price gouging.

I've been meaning to tell you I like that the bloopers are aired in your videos. Keeping it real makes you and the videos very genuine. We all make those silly mistakes. So yes, keep keeping it real 🙂

I have been using cloth napkins all over the house for years, after I visited a friend and saw her using it. I didn't even have to purchase them, I just cut up my kids old receiving blankets to size, and they work wonderfully😊

Yes! 🎯 I also stopped buying my matcha lattes at Starbucks, paper towels, fabric softener (or perfumed detergent) and aluminum/anti-perspirant deodorant years ago, since learning the cancer-causing chemicals that go straight into the underarm (w/ lots of lymph nodes & doesn’t allow you to sweat -meant for detoxing naturally). I also stopped buying individual plastic water bottles and a lot of plastic in general like plastic Tupperware. First, it’s a waste of money & second too much plastic (especially heated up) leeches into your food/water & has been known to be an endocrine disrupter & messes w/ your hormones. I just use a glass water bottle or my Hydroflask now. Oh, and I also use a spray bottle filled with vinegar & lemon/lime peels but for cleaning the counters, mirrors, dusting, fabric freshener. I’ll have to try it in the laundry next!

@AngelaMashelle

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I use vinegar in a spray bottle too. I'll have to try the lemon peels in it

@angeliquealamer

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@@AngelaMashelle Yes! I used to tolerate the smell of the vinegar now I love it! The lemons/limes don’t drastically change the smell but they do change it & make it smell nice!💟

I couldn’t agree more with the shoes and purses! I own Coach bags (bought during holiday sales) for work and daily wear. They are such work horses, plus they’re classic. I’m 53 and a few years back I too realized that there are pretty shoes that are also comfy. No more traipsing around in 4” vice grips for me either! Thank you for your great videos!

@michelebradley7813

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😂 Say it! I'm on the "back 9" & I refuse to walk around with my feet hurting. I gave my Navy, Coach "Stewardess" to my daughter 3 yrs ago - her Dad/my husband(boyfriend at the time) gave it to me after we'd been dating 1 yr...in 1984! I ❤️my Dooney's too. I bought a Brahmin shoulder bag 5 yrs ago & thankfully 🤞🏽it's worn Well for me.

@sarahsampong

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Not in my 50s or 40s but I agree.... Cant do more than 3.5 inch anymore no matter how fabulous they are.. Cant do uncomfortable heels... Etc

@michelebradley7813

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@@sarahsampong I hear you! I'm 58 y.o & never really had an issue w/shoes hurting or foot pain until I broke my foot in 2020. Between that & my hip replacement (2019) if I wear anything higher than 3" I pay the price the next day no matter how many Aleve or Tramadol I take!! 😂🤣💊💊💊😝

@fah232

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@@sarahsampong Oh yes! I used to wear heels everyday outside of work but I can't do more than 3", then they must be block, platform or wedge heel.

I agree about the Dooney and Burke they are impossible to destroy. I've got a Donegal Crest I purchased 20 years ago and it is still in mint condition.

@jewelleedwards

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So glad to hear that! I purchased a Booney and Burke bag about a year ago before I turned 25. I bought it because I wanted something classic, that would last and age well. Glad I made the right choice!

@ItsMyLifeDaralynn

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@CalaWa, I bought my daughter her first designer/ Dooney & Bourke at age 13 and it held up. Never destroyed after all of her tossing it around and stuffing it. It looks horrible from her abuse, but never destroyed. It remained in tact. She's grown with a husband and child and that bag is still standing. She doesn't use it anymore because it looks a mess. LOL

I'm with you on the fabric softener and underarm deodorant! Recently though, I've tried a deodorant brand called 'Native'. It is all natural. I started using white vinegar and baking soda about a year ago! Thanks for the idea of "real" chicken nuggets. Also, when I shop I make sure that snacks do not contain aluminum bicarbonate. I will only purchase sodium bicarbonate because of the potential for aluminum getting into my body and brain. You're on top of it Angela! Keep up the good work, sis! 🙏🏾💕🌻

😂 Good for you on the Foam soap hack! I've been doing the same for a few yrs too. My Sister-in-law says our linen closet looks like a hotel linen cart because all of my towels are White 😂🤣, but it's easier for laundry purposes so I get what you're saying about the White cloth napkins. You always give great tips & you're GORGEOUS 😍.

@AngelaMashelle

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I have mostly white towels as well for the same reason

@fedoramcclaren4294

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She is gorgeous though, I concur!!!

Very useful video. I had already incorporated some of your tips. My takeaway, is to begin looking at all areas of my life where I can reduce spending and seek out the best quality I can afford when purchasing.

Thank you for these tips! I will definitely try the vinegar in my laundry. I use all natural aluminum free deodorant but I MUST spritz some alcohol or witch hazel under my arms first. I use dawn dish detergent mixed with white vinegar to clean. Mix a 1:1 ratio of Dawn and distilled white vinegar in a spray bottle…BEST cleaner I’ve ever used! I learned that from TikTok. Be blessed Angela and thank you again!!

@AngelaMashelle

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Thank you for the tip. I'll try it

LOVE the bodysuit. I just ordered one 🤗 I stopped using paper napkins and papertowels for dining a few years ago but I noticed that when I entertain, my guests don't feel comfortable using the cloth napkins. It's weird because they will use them in restaurants. I stopped buying the cheap towels, bath & bodyworks handsoap, purses and shoes a while ago. I will try the vinegar next but I'm not ready to give up the deodorant, lol.

Aunt Marsha uses cloth napkins too - loves them and makes you keep the one you have in the morning for the entire day.

Hi Angela. Growing up we used cloth napkins for dinner and my dad insisted on cloth napkins his entire life, even when he was in his 80s and living on his own. I have have a box with multiple sets of cloth napkins, some linen, that I guess you could say I inherited 😅. I think I'll pull them out and start using them. Thanks! 🍁🌿💙

@dionnethegirl

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🤣

@mynameonly579

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Yep, I usually use them for company but I’m gonna start using them always 🎉

I stopped buying the hand soaps too! I purchased a touch less, rechargeable soap dispenser and I used the hand soap foaming tablets (all from Amazon) to reduce plastic and money. Great video! I also don’t play around with uncomfortable shoes and my feet😊!

Yes, I gave up on paper towels, a year ago...just buying them, I felt I was wasting my money. And the crazy thing is i already had a good supply of cloth napkins (saved up for special occasions, that never came...😒). So now that's what we use, and I only use paper towels for the quest's bathroom. Plus, it better for the environment, less trash. 👍🏾

Great video and I agree! No more Starbucks for me or paper products I bought cloth napkins and kitchen towels but my biggest savings is with my Britta water bottle with the filter no more cases of water and plastic bottles my water taste amazing now!! And I cut cable TV but have wifi and my roku app 29.99 .only for wifi but I do invest in a quick pick lottery ticket for a 1.00 daily 😆

Wow! I really liked your comment about deorderant having aluminum. My mother died of alzheimer's disease. So I got rid of all silverware, pans, cooking stuff that had aluminum. I went to everything stainless steel.

Yes, yes, yes! I used to sell Brahmin and Dooney. Brahmins look beautiful when you purchase, but the Dooney and Bourke is forever. The quality is unmatched and never too too trendy.

Loved it!🥰, stopped wearing cute, tight shoes years ago, walked a Chicago block & was walking like Herman Monster by eod. No more canned peaches, started freezing fresh from my tree, also freezing fresh strawberries(ice cream, smoothies, etc..)and buying tomatoes from reduced section, bunches of 10-15 for .99! & making fresh tomato soup,&freezing. The reduced section is my friend! Lastly, WHY! Did I try to use regular deodorant after not for 3years, girl! Pits started itching, musk like a cooda rat, learned my lesson 4ever! Back to natural, mostly get from Ross's. 🥰

I no longer buy books. I use and abuse my library cards from the county and city. They also have ebooks and audible apps. If you have little ones there is free story times and activities. My friends and I share books, also

I love you and agree with all the tips, except the BBW anti-bacteria soap. Those scents are unmatched and worth every penny for me. I am hooked!! And, when they go on sale, that’s when I stock up and they last forever. Keep doing what you do though. 🤗

@ToniaAlex13

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Yes, love them!

@lgee9027

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Yesssssss I stay stocked up

@schoolshow94

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I like the scents too !

@notaytguru8214

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Black cherry Merlot!!!! That’s all I’m gonna say. I wait until the sale and just buy that one 🥰

@dionnethegirl

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I use my BBW ABS for the fragrance after I clean the sinks and toilets I spray them with BBW soap.

Girl, you read my mind. Pretty much all the items youve talked about is correct. We, as consumers, waste too much in food, products, money, and energy. We need to be a bit mindful when choosing quality versus prices and needs versus wants.

Great tips! I gave up the gym membership and started walking several yrs ago. Don’t drink coffee, now the cloth napkins, somebody has to fold those so i have to have the paper towels 🧻. Im with ya on the rest especially the handbags. I love them, will buy them, will carry once and im back in my D & B. 🤦🏽‍♀️

@veryleperkins6084

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Same here, I buy the purses and result back to my old faithful. I think I will stop buying the other pocket books.

I am with you about the towels and wash cloths. I invested in affordable quality towels and wash cloths and they are in good shape after multiple washes.❤ you have a nice sense of humor and I appreciate your transparency!

New subscriber here! 👋🏽 I'll be 52 in December and I just can't do an uncomfortable shoe. Whew! I also can't do cheap shoes. I stopped buying bagged salad. A waste! I stopped getting my nails done and went back to doing them myself. It's been years! Maybe for a special occasion but that everywhere nonsense stopped 10 years ago.

Thank You Angela, I will upgrade my use of paper towels to cloth napkins and mats. The occasion should be special all the time. I will begin to look at things I have made an unnecessary habit and pivot into savings.😀

@AngelaMashelle

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Sounds great!

Thanks for doing this, Angela. My understanding is that antiperspirants contain aluminum, not plain deodorant. There's a difference. Antiperspirants block the sweat glands to keep the underarms dry, while deodorants are designed to keep odor at bay. The majority of store products are sold in a combination of antiperspirant/deodorant, but there are also plenty of options to purchase plain deodorant. I've also heard the rumors that aluminum may cause Alzheimers and breast cancer, but I'm not aware of clinical statistics to support this. I do know that some women who've experienced breast cancer are cautioned by their physicians to steer clear of aluminum.

@welliminitnowso

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I've tried so many different aluminum free ,natural deodorant and my pits sta*k . They dont work !

@Silverstar925

Жыл бұрын

@@welliminitnowso have you tried Primally Pure? Their natural deodorant is the best I've tried. It does contain a small amount of baking soda but not enough to irritate like others.

@ItsMyLifeDaralynn

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@@Silverstar925 I'll have to give this brand a try . I've never heard of this one. The one that's gets so much rave is Native and let me tell you . It had my armpits so sore it was unreal . There were lumps under my arms . It scared me , but I felt like it was the deodorant . I stopped using it and within a week the lumps were gone. Native comes in different scents . They all kept the odor at bay , but only a few of them preventing me from sweating, but I couldn't deal with the sore armpits and lumps under my arms. Thanks for sharing .

@patriciahercules6852

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@@ItsMyLifeDaralynn Try zinc powder, then applied damp baking soda

@sweetdoc1472

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Yes there are plenty of aluminum free deodorants in the store. The aluminum part is the antiperspirant so if you buy deodorant only you won’t get that part.

I got a $169 leather purse at Macy's sale, when the sale was on sale, for $40. I have used that purse for 8 years & just occasionally polish it with shoe polish.

Great Tips! I'm going to try the white vinegar for fabric softener; never knew. Like you I do not do cheap towels, wash cloths and I don't do cheap bedding (sheets).

Thank you for the tip on using vinegar in the laundry. I came to the same realization about BBW soaps and will be doing the same when I use my stash. If I still had a cycle I’d probably no longer buy tampons and use a Diva cup. You can do a whole video on making homemade deodorant. Appreciate the reminder of being mindful of putting so many toxins on our skin which is our largest organ. Great video! ❤️

I'm with you on everything!!! You have me thinking about napkins/paper towels and deodorant! I never thought about those things now I'm think I'm thinking about stopping now🤔🤔🤔 I am also with you on purses...can't afford Gucci etc but I love me some Dooney & Bourke and Coach! Thanks for the tips!!😍😘🥰 Much love!!

Thank you for the suggestions. We are on the same page with purchasing "store bought products." During the summer i purchase all of my vegetables from local farmers. The grocery store, which is family ownef, i shop at has 75% local, made or produced in the state, cheese, salad dressings, beef, pork, vegetables and of course chicken. However, I was born and raised in CA, so I absolutely will not eat Florida Avacados, strickly CA Haas Avacados.

I live minimally so here are a couple of things I do. I NO LONGER BUY “dupes” of makeup products. I have used up ALL of my drug store “dupes” (which I found to be a total waste of money for me) and have gone back to my department store makeup/cosmetic brands that I love. I prefer having a smaller collection that I love. I made a list of the lip & eye shadow colors and brands I prefer and carefully researched what I wanted. Mid range to higher range but still a small collection. I only repurchase and item when I use it up. I also stopped purchasing fancy soap dispensers for my bathroom. I found that the pumps always broke. I replaced them with clear glass dispensers from TJ Maxx. Very similar to the one you held up but the bottle is glass and the pump is thinner looking and removable. I used Goo Gone to remove the label and ordered a replacement sticker from Etsy to put on the front and I refill it with Soft Soap from Costco. I did the same thing for my kitchen dish soap & liquid soap. I just bought new towels today from Costco. I add vinegar to freshen them up and the old ones have lasted me 3 years. The wash cloths need replacing sooner but the bath towels just get slightly faded in color, but they still have some fluff. I’m just tired of the color now. So my tried and true thing I currently live by with my wardrobe is … if I can replace it with a better version that will last longer, even if it costs more I do. I just save the money for it. Oh, and I NEVER use credit cards. Cash is KING. 👑💕 I use Native deodorant 💕

@jennoor3105

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JC Penney has the best towels. Look for Turkish towels.

@4WallsDesigns

Жыл бұрын

These are really Great tips…I agree with them all! Also pretty good content for your own UT channel. 🌸

Ok Angela thanks for linking where you got the bodysuits, I just purchased 3. Great tips and I agree on the washcloths and JC Penny’s is where I mostly purchased my towels and washcloths. I do need to work on the paper towels and stop using . Definitely had to do some cutbacks. Keep the great content coming. Blessings and Abundance.

Ok the fact that you used the term “ pocket book” just won my Southern girl heart! ❤ new sub

Yes! Love this video. Our feet are our foundation. I'm not about to be walking around with my feet hurting at 53 wearing shoes because they are cute..but uncomfortable. No thanks. I'll have to try the white vinegar.

You are GLOWING! Love all the information in this video. Thank you!😊🙏

This one definitely one of my favorite. I love getting good tips, especially those that save me money. Thanks Angela.

Hi Angela. Writing from Jamaica. I love your channel...please keep up the good work! Very informative and interesting!

I feel everything does not have to be brand new. A very nice boutique furniture store has expensive things for less. They have name brand things for less. I love it!💕

First, you look beautiful in that green. You tickled me talking about the deodorant and it is so relatable. I no longer use deodorant regularly. As I have gotten older, the underarm area has become very challenging (yep, let's call it that). Hormone changes, maybe? If you are familiar with hibicleanse, I have applied that to my underarms before showering and it does help to tame the smell. Just not sure if it is something that can be used long term. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

White vinegar is THE best! gets smells out and a natural antibacterial agent.

Angela, just ran across your channel today and subscribed. I am 60 years old and live in the midwest. I am disabled from a stroke at the age of 52 so 8 years ago. I live on SS disability and I'm trying to avoid getting into my rollover retirement accounts until I absolutely have to. Having lost nearly 15 years of working time, I need to let the money I do have grow until I hopefully need it in my ripe old age! I also will not buy uncomfortable shoes any longer. Since my stroke, I have some swelling in my left affected side so I am limited on the shoes I can wear. Most of the time it's tennis shoes or in the summer I have to find sandals that have adjustable velcro straps on them. Fortunately I found some by Easy Spirit that are a little bit dressier than just casual hiking type sandals that are adjustable so I can wear those with casual dresses. I will definitely no longer be wearing any heels but that's okay; I don't really go anywhere fancy. I love your suggestion about the vinegar in place of fabric softener. I have recently been reading how some washing machine repair techs have been stating that fabric softener and excessive detergent use are two of the biggest problems they see with repairing washers these days. I have found a natural washing soda called Nellie's that only takes a tablespoon of the powder to clean a full load of laundry. I've been using it for several years and I really like it. It also works in HE washing machines. I don't buy dryer sheets ordinarily. Instead I bought a set of the wool dryer balls. It does make it a bit noisy in the dryer but I don't have any static cling issues and if you want a nice scent, you can use essential oils on them. I believe since you like the Starbucks lighter coffee like I do, you might want to check out Costco or Sam's Club as they may sell the bigger bags of it at a very good price compared to purchasing it in a grocery store or from Starbucks themselves. I have seen Starbucks coffee in both of those Warehouse clubs but since it's not my preferred brand I couldn't tell you specifically what varieties they carry so you might want to check out their websites. You're so smart to make your own special coffee drinks at home. You can control the amount of sugar and fat in them by using less cream. I stick strictly to half and half but that is just my personal preference. I've recently decided I need to give up K-Cups. They're just getting too expensive even when I buy them at a good price at Sam's Club for my favorite one which is the Green Mountain Caramel Vanilla Cream. I can purchase that as ground coffee from either keurig.com or amazon.com and have purchased a small coffee maker that will only make a couple of mugs per pot. That's really all the coffee I drink in a day. Since afib was supposedly the cause of my stroke, I should minimize how much caffeine I drink so a cup or two a day is all I need and my doctor is fine with that intake of coffee and caffeine. I also have found that I really like nice leather purses. I purchased them online at outlet stores. The official Dooney outlet is I lovedooney.com and I also shop at coachoutlet.com. I know there are many Coach outlet stores in outlet malls across the country but for me it is difficult to get out even though we have a large lovely outlet nall near me. I find many of them for under $150 or less and they're beautiful and high quality just as you would find them in a large department store as they are the original real thing. Is there anything better than a nice, thick pebble leather Dooney bag? I think not! Thanks for your great channel. I am also looking for continuing to find reusable swaps for disposable ones. Like you, I recently purchased some affordable cloth napkins. I bought mine in black so that they would hide anything and since I generally always wash darker colored towels and clothes, it is easy to throw them in with that load of laundry. I also have minimized paper towels even for cleaning as I've bought microfiber cloths about the size of a large washcloth. I found a variety pack that was in three colors and I have one color for the kitchen, one color for the bathroom and one color for other cleaning like dusting furniture. I do keep paper towels for cleaning up some of the kinds of messes that you want to be able to just throw something away but otherwise I'm really trying to go with sustainable and less disposable items. One other tip regarding laundry.,.....do you want to know what the best stain remover I found is? Dawn Power Wash! Now I wouldn't put it on any fancy fabric but as a happy accident I had gotten coffee as well as a couple of other things on a t-shirt and figured what the heck it was worth trying it as I was going to end up throwing the t-shirt away anyway. Low and behold l, it got all the stains out! Now I no longer need to buy laundry pretreater products. Shout and Fantastic never really worked well for me anyway. As a bonus, your laundry smells fabulous! Thanks for your great tips! So glad I found your channel! Have a wonderful day. ♥️☮️🙏

And the 2nd cutest hairstyle on you is this… your hair pulled back to show that beautiful face.😊… loved this video. Thank you Angela.

Hi Angela, great tips. I cancelled my gym membership too, during lockdown. I exercise at home or find alternative ways to stay active. I also don't like wasting money, and am definitely using it more wisely. Greetings from Cape Town South Africa 🇿🇦

"Butter" is one of the things I do not purchase anymore make it right at home. There are a couple different quick ingredients - heavy whipping cream poor it into an air-tight jar sake until you feel it thicken, then stop don't over shake. other optional add in (salt, honey, herbs) depending on what flavor your a looking for.

In addition to the chemicals and fabric softener and laundry detergent, they really mess up your washing machine. I've seen many laundry repair people post about how they find just such a huge buildup of the fabric softener and excessive amounts of laundry detergent because people use way too much detergent when they wash their clothes. They are the ones who also recommend using vinegar in place of fabric softener.

Whew… had to get my pen and pad to to take notes!! Such good healthy, economical and ecological suggestions. You covered a lot of bases. Thanks!!

@michelleroberts6175

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That's what I'm doing right now. And also getting additional info from commenters.

That bodysuit looks amazing on you! The colour really compliments your skin tone!

I too no longer use fabric softener, i use white vinegar. Fabric softener is bad for your washing machine. Nor do I use fabric sheets. I use wool dryer balls sometimes with a few drops of essential oils. This helps to dry your clothes faster

You hit the nail on the head with all these list of things. You are a very smart and creative thinking woman. Blessing. Thank you.!!! 😇🥰

I just found you and although I'm distracted from what I was supposed to be looking for but I'm so glad I found you!!! Very sensable and consice 🤗

@AngelaMashelle

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I'm so glad you found me too!!

@tamiajames1241

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Same here!! 😊💞

Thank you for this video, Angela! I loved that you mentioned white vinegar as a fabric softener! It's my go-to for laundry, the dishwasher (as a rinse aid), and to absorb food odors in the home.

@AngelaMashelle

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Thanks for sharing!!

@chericarter735

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I'd like to try white vinegar, currently I use dryer balls and add lavender essential oils. Whats the recipe for your vinegar recipe?

@amberd5318

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@@chericarter735 ooh, I like that idea for the dryer! I just add it to the washing machine in the fabric softener dispenser (or even a quarter cup directly in with the clothes). For food odors, a few mugs/cups with plain white vinegar placed around the home overnight make a huuuuge difference! I also add about 5 parts water and 1 part vinegar to a pot, simmer on the stove for about 30 mins, then take the pot around the home and allow the steam to get in all the smelly areas. Your house will smell like vinegar for about 15 mins afterwards but the food smells will go away quickly. If you use the stove top method, be sure to use a pot you don't want anymore. I have a single pot for that purpose only.

@4WallsDesigns

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@@amberd5318 🌸Thank you for sharing this…I was wondering how to get the vinegar in the dryer? 🤔

This is right on time because I was just realizing yesterday that I use way too many napkins and I am single. So I already have cloth napkins that I will start using immediately. Thanks for the great tip. I also stop buying commercial home cleansers, I make my own soap scum remover‘s, window cleaners, wood cleaners from DIY recipes I’ve gotten from KZreadrs like “Clean My Space” and other Etsy contributors. One of my better cleaner living decisions.

Great video Angela! Thank you for informative information. You got me over thinking about everything I need to stop spending money on. I never thought about vinegar in the laundry. Yes I do like Dooney and burke pocketbooks😁 That green looks beautiful on you. I'm going to Dollar general honey and I will be doing the same smart.

Amen abt the chicken nuggets. I work part time as a cashier at a savings grocery store. I retired as a teacher. A lot of customers buy 200.00 worth of processed food. No nutrition, whatsoever for their children. It's really frustrating to see...

I love my Coach bags. i have one that I carry when I’m running errands, it is not worn in anyway.

I gave up putting store bought stuff under my arms ages ago. We gave up fabric softener for WV too years ago. We use solid dish liquid bars instead of ripoff dish liquid ... a bar can last months. We use "kitchen washcloths" as napkins after realizing paper towels should be illegal. We no longer use garbage bags. We just put trash in can then when full dump in rolling can. We scrub cans with dollartree broom n rinse when needed. It felt weird at first but we r just a bit more careful how we throw things away.

Hey sis, I loved all of your saving ideas. I especially love the idea of not buying paper towels for every day use. We go through so many rolls. It is senseless. I am going to order the napkins right now and I am done with the cheap towels and wash clothes. Thanks for the great advice as usual and continued success my sister ❤

@marilynharris4831

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Try encouraging using only what's needed.I was guilty of pulling three sections instead of one which would have sufficed.

Good ideas here, Angela. Saving money on things we feel are a waste means we can spend it on something we really value, even if it is a relative luxury. We are very environmentally conscious in our house, so we try to avoid disposable and non-recyclable containers. We have an elliptical and a rowing machine, both professional grade, so no gyms here. We like Peets coffee and make it at home -- saves a lot right there. Another purse that will last a lifetime is Radley London (btw, I have a Fendi with a strap that broke!). I use my Radley Londons more than any other (and I agree about Dooney & Bourke). Anyway, this is a nice thing to do and you could add to it periodically.

Love your videos, queen. Tell your editor to add some cutaway pictures of the products you're featuring. It helps with the visuals.

My late Mother bought inexpensive washcloths in bulk to use as napkins (unless we had company) and she just had us reuse them after washing and drying them!

I agree with fabric softener being a waste of money. I stopped using it 10 years ago. Thanks for the tip about using vinegar as fabric softer. I’ve been using aluminum free deodorant for a very long time now. We should STOP cooking with aluminum pans and using aluminum foil. Thanks so much. Oh thanks for the tip on paper towels too.

I totally agree with you about the paper products, hand sanitizers, and fabric softeners..I really get the side-eye from friends and family about this🤔but I don't care 🤪🤫

I like it. I will try. I stopped buying so much. I now live alone. I used to cook for 6-8 people. We were a family of 4. To have left overs. I don’t do that any more. Just cook for 1 now. Seems odd to buy 1 zucchini. I also cut my own fresh onions, celery, bell peppers as My trinity. Freeze them. I got so tired of throwing away food. Try not to eat take out. Fix easy things in air fryer. Always comfy shoes. I agree w ur ideas about linens and towels. Bamboo pjs. Bamboo sheets. I but quality over quantity. I don’t need many of any thing. I do t buy wipes for cleaning. I can spray Clorox or comet. Wipe off w my cleaning rags. I do t buy Kleenex. I use toilet tissue. I do use paper towels. Probably too many. But use cloth napkins a lot too. Esp for dinner. Not sure why. Love ur tips. U r always so elegant. Love ur style. Ty for sharing w us.

Angela, I enjoyed this video. You had me laughing on some of your comments. I subscribed, love you keeping it real. Will def try your tips. ❤

I am 49 and just had knee surgery 2 months ago. I’m so disappointed to let some of my shoes go but it’s a must. I was the high heel queen and I’m not short. I’m 5’9” and the sky was the limit for me with my shoes. I haven’t tried to wear any of them since my surgery and I’m sure it wouldn’t be wise for me to revisit the over 5” heels.

I gave up most of these products/habits, too. I’ll try using vinegar for fabric softener and making my own deodorant with essential oils. Thanks!

Wisdom for the shoes. @53 I do not need to crucify for cuteness. LOVE this one 👏💞

Good job! Love the white vinegar idea for laundry! Also, great knowledge about the deorderant. If you ever decide to market your concoction I’d buy it! 🙂

@slowroastedmarshmallow9226

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Yes, would you share your Deodorant Recipe please, Angela? Love all your fun and frugal ideas, your grandkids must Love going places their Chic Grammy!

Vinegar also keeps towels from getting that imbedded nasty smell in them. You can use fabric softener and towels smell great when out of the dryer but if they sit on the shelf or after being used once there’s a nasty smell to them. Have you tried lemon essential oil rather then just lemon juice? The oil makes the fragrance last longer which is why perfume lasts longer than a toilette. That’s a serious collection of shoes. I don’t think I know anyone with that big of a collection. You are right about the hand soap. It’s mostly water with very little soap. I stick to a nylon purse for evey day use. They clean up easy. If I need a pretty purse I check Macy’s sale rack. I wish my daughter in law would stop using paper towels for napkins. Thank you for the other tips. I agree with the shoes. I struggled for years trying to get comfortable nursing shoes and spent more yesrs and money then I can count on shoes that killed my feet. I finally broke down, spent the money on a good pair of surgery clogs, full support panty hose and I was ready to roll.

Amazing content. I am addicted to paper towels. Such a waste. I've tried quitting and will try again. Finally got my hubby to stop going to Starbucks. We invested in the DeLonghi Speicialista machine. It was expensive but worth it.

I'm with you on the cloth napkins! As for softening the laundry, i just discovered the wool balls-- made to toss in the dryer. They really work! As for the gym, i made a few attempts to commit to the gym membership thing over the decades, dating all the way back to spa lady in the dc area in the 80s (yes i'm a bit older than you). It just never really took. Most recently, i joined a local Y (mainly because of the pool classes) but i didn't like seeing other women in the buff and the locker room was waaay too small to avoid it. And, yes, half the time i didn't go. So, i'm done with them-- gym memberships i mean. I try to walk now as much as possible now.

Hi Angela. You are so right about paper towels and napkins. We are a family of 7, 5 men 2 females. I don’t use paper towels as my as I do paper napkins. I will loose my mind if I run out. The hand soap from bath and body works I stopped buying years ago. In order to have a scent I use a couple of drops of essential oil. I also agree about the towels. I have wasted so much money buying cheap ones so I finally got the message. Love your channel.

Thanks for the vinegar tip I most agree that fabric softener is a waste and to be honest I never use to use it until most recently.

These are such great money saving ideas for 2023… thank you! ✨🌟✨🌟

I picked up some fun & whimsical cloth napkins while in San Luis Obispo from Picking Daisies. My son & daughter in law had some they received as a wedding gift and i thought they were really cute. I haven't used paper napkins at home since. Last fall I was at a crafters market and bought a roll of paper towel replacements. I haven't used paper towels regularly since. I set them up on an empty paper towel roll on the dispenser and wash them regularly. I've also swapped most cleaning rags and toxic cleaners for Norwex cloths which don't require cleaners. I found laundry products that are sheets of soap. I'm going to try a shampoo bar to see how I like it. I'm doing my part in reducing chemicals and waste, as well as $$ savings. I also switched to reusable storage & freezer bags for breads, veggies, small servings and glass containers for lunches. My husband switched from buying coffee on the road to taking his own. Huge savings. Shoes that Don't fit right? No. I sat today considering a new purse because the price was good but I have purses in similar styles and colors so I decided to pass. I too would rather put the money into my grandkids' education accounts. Tfs your no buy list.

Not sure if you have Sam's Club in Texas but the towel and wash cloths are great!

My first time here and you are speaking to my heart! We bought about a dozen of the 88cent water bottles from Walmart and stopped buying bottled water. Money saved and landfills emptied. Our next effort was to put a basket in the counter where we make toast and sandwiches. The basket used to hold paper plates, now it holds a dozen recycled and bamboo material plates. Again, money saved and the planet values. For larger quick foods the plastic plates from the dollar tree work instead of large paper plates. We have always used vinegar to deodorize pet accidents. A good soak with a cup if vinegar on jeans or sneakers that a pet peed on and the odor is gone. No amount of fabric softener would save those. My boyfriend cannot smell, at all. So my BBW soaps are my own pleasure. They last a long time and I buy only on sale. So I'm happy with that.

Hi, this is a good vlog. You are SO right about Starbucks. I do the same thing as you, I make it myself at home. Also, I agree with you about the cloth napkins.

I no longer use fabric softener sheets, instead, I use wool dryer balls, You can add a few drops, of Your favorite scented oils to them & not only does it makes Your clothes smell good, They also fluff them & use less time to dry Your clothes as well...

Very valid points. I too will switch to washable napkins. Great call! Thank you.

I so enjoyed this video. I so happy I came across your channel ☺️ ❤️ love your thought process an have incorporated several things. Blessings!

I love the idea of cloth napkins, better on the budget and the environment. I also quit buying shaving cream long ago I now use cheap hair conditioner that I dilute with water… a bottle lasts forever and is super moisturizing as well.

Cheap handbags, cheap towels , uncomfortable shoes ,Starbucks , paper napkins/ towels ,gym memberships, bath and body works hand bacterial wash ,fabric softener, chicken nuggets (frozen store bought ) and store bought deodorant. ❤❤

I absolutely love your personality! I want a friend like you in my life!

I heard this video the first time hearing your show & was so impressed I subscribed. I can’t wait to try the white vinegar laundry trick. I am so sensitive to fragrance that I can’t even go down the laundry aisle without feeling sick. Bottom line is all those products are just a bunch of chemicals that “ off gas” in your laundry room so you inhale them every day. Kudos to your audience for so many great comments & suggestions.

New subscriber here!....Love your channel sis👏🏾❤. You're so right about paper towels, starbucks coffee and hand soaps!...Total waste of money. Not ready to give up my gym membership though...lol (I only pay $23 so I guess I'll keep it for now)

For under arms….I also periodically (2-3x a month) make a paste with bentonite clay and Acv. I sly it under my arms for 5-10 min right before I get in shower. Definitely keeps away odor.