22 FRUGAL HABITS THAT WILL SAVE YOU A LOT OF MONEY | Minimalism & Frugality
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- Saving money isn't the easiest thing these days. In this video, I give you 22 of my most frugal tips to make saving a breeze.
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I’m trying to get used to wearing clothes more than once. I’ve been in the habit of wearing an outfit and then putting it in the hamper at the end of the day. Today I wore an outfit for the second time and I was so proud of myself! Small steps...😊
You’re 100% right! It’s about the little steps you’re comfortable with. Then once you feel it’s second nature, move onto another small step. Before you know it everything will be different. :)
Me drinking coffee may not be good for me, but it's good for everyone else.
Oh my goodness! Haha That’s the best argument in favour of coffee I’ve ever heard! XD
I would never give up Coffee! It's not that expensive, you make it with water!
@@coettahannah8110 It sounds like coffee is very valuable to you. In that case, you don't have to give it up. Here on this channel I like to encourage people to let go of the things they don't find valuable, so that they can make more room in their life for the things they love. In your case, it sounds like coffee is here to stay and that's a great thing to know. ^_^
mamakaka73 lololol SOOOOOO TRUE!!! 👍
@Sara Bunting You can find a study that says literally anything is good for you. People like to hear good news about their bad habits and it's important to keep the sources and funding in mind when reading them (and definitely never simply take an article's word for it that the result of a study was what it says it was, as they can be misleading). I don't personally enjoy coffee or alcohol, so I see no point in keeping them in my life, but if you find value in them, I see no reason why you can't indulge every once in a while. To each their own. ^_^
Learn the difference between need want and desires. Want and desire are killers
Exactly, Colin!
But, it's fall and Halloween time....so one needs Halloween kisses...there is nothing else that can do for my mouth what those sweet molasses taffies can.
@@janinewetzler5037 LOL.
Ive been a fan of your channel for a long while now, Rose. But, I feel compelled to mention to you now that you are REALLY good at what you do here on CZcams. Thanks for always helping me to be more intentional, mindful, minimal, happy and authentic.
Dylan, I can’t tell you how much your comment means to me. I received it at the perfect moment, when I needed to hear it most. I’m so grateful for your support. ^_^ I hope you have a fantastic day or night, wherever you might be!
My sofa was so old the thing was caving in... I got a brand new one saving myself £2000 by buying a graded one, one that was returned to the store when the customer changed their mind... I also do many of these tips 😁
That’s so cool you saved so much money on your sofa, Lisa! I’m amazed at some of the ridiculous ways stores devalue perfectly good products, but you can be sure I’ll take advantage of it whenever I get the chance. Thanks for sharing!
Stop wasting food is my favorite, I just threw out a sandwich today that’s a waste of $2, I have to find ways to waste less food
Yeah, people don’t always realise just how much food they waste - either in little ways or big ones. It’s a big problem, not just for their wallets, but for the planet in general.
Truth & there is money to be saved 👍🏾
I keep breads in freezer and consume till finished. Replenish everything only when all are consumed
@@maypong2007 I do the same thing. It's a very handy technique! Plus, it means you always get to eat warm bread. :)
Meal prep before you shop. And stick to the plan. It takes practice.
My late wealthy Uncle bought only 1 paper a week. He'd remove coupons And funnies he'd use it to wrap gifts in string. Coupons he'd share w others to use. After reading paper He'd wrap it round broom handle n tie w metal coathanger. When metal coat hanger became brittle He'd throw it in scrap to sell. That paper gave him 52 free firelogs. The ashes he put in compost.thus no waste.
I love DIYing things and it's probably one of the easiest ways to save money! But if it's something that's unsafe (like electrical wiring, etc) I'm always willing to pay for a professional
I 100% agree! I certainly would NOT condone DIYing things that could possibly be dangerous for those who don't know what they're doing.
I have a good ,working dryer, but I never use it, because I line dry all of my clothes! In the summer I use the clothes line outside and in the winter, or rainy seasons, I hang mine and my husband's clothes inside. I never use hot or warm water to wash our clothes, only cold water. Cold water washes your clothes just as good! Also we don't use towels to dry ourselves. After we shower, we air dry, and besides the clothes that we put on after we shower, finishes drying us up.
I used to spend $75.00 dollars on my haircut and hair coloring, but now I color my own hair with a $4.00 box of hair color. I use to pay to have my eyebrows waxed, now I pluck them myself. I used to pay close to $100.00 dollars for an anti aging serum, now I use a better anti aging serum (Virgin Coconut oil) $8.00 dollars for a large jar! I shop at garage sales and thrift stores! We used to pay a yard man to mow our lawn $65.00 dollars, every two weeks. We decided to buy our own lawnmower and we started to mow our own lawn! It was a good quality lawnmower and bit pricey, but within a few months, it paid for itself. We go to food banks, which is a huge help in saving us with our grocery bill. We never hire a professional pest control, we use DIATOMACEOUS EARTH!! for just $8.00 dollars a four pound bag!! Gets rid of fleas, ticks, spiders, roaches, ants, and bedbugs!! There's many, many, more frugal things that I do that other frugal people might not, or vice versus. For instance some frugal people don't flush their toilets, if they only urinate. I have to flush it each and every time! And some frugal people like to go through Dumpsters. (DUMPSTER DIVING) For food and items that have been thrown away. I find that grotesque! I can't imagine myself dumping into a dirty dumpster! But then again, other frugal people probably think that I'm grotesque for not washing my hair everyday (I only wash it once, every two weeks) or for not washing my clothes every single time, that I use them. (Only my underwear) or if I've been working on my yard.
I enjoy reading what other frugal people do to save money, I hope that I gave someone out there an idea or two.
Your ideas are amazing, Celia! Thank you so much for sharing such a detailed comment.
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You are very welcome!
And thank you for tolerating my lengthy book writing! I always wanted to be an Author 😀
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It really all depends, on how warm you keep your house, during the winter months. Some frugal people keep their home cool, even in the winter months and they'll wear sweaters and other warm clothing, as to not use a lot of electricity to warm the home. I'm frugal in many ways, but not to that extent! My husband and I like to keep our home nice and toasty, in the winter months. Neither of us, wear jeans, but we do use thick bath towels. When I do laundry at 10:00pm and hang the towels inside our warm house, they'll be dry by tomorrow afternoon. If you are going to keep your house cool in the winter, then your jeans will probably dry within 24 hours. A lot of people don't like to hang dry their clothes, because they don't like their clothes to feel stiff, when they are dry. But that doesn't bother us one bit. I enjoy reading what frugal people do, because some people out there in You Tube land might have some awesome ideas, that I hadn't come across! What are your frugal things that you do Amy, that saves you and your family money? Please share it with us!
Make my own coffee and meal prep is my way of saving tones of money.
Sounds like it’s really working well for you, Michael! Thanks for sharing :)
Yes.i cook large meals and freeze the leftovers.
I agree our food bill is tiny! We prep our own veg, only buy food needed on my meal plan, take lunch and use shopmium and Checkoutsmart if we want to try new foid as you get most of the price back. I use the apps if eg cereal bars with discount work out same as the value version i was planning to buy. I live at my gym, im there a lot (instead of shopping)!
It's not always cheaper to make your own household products. I can buy 4kg (roughly 8lbs) of laundry powder for 3.70 AUD (about 2.50 USD). A single kilo of washing soda would cost me just as much, so always compare before you jump into making everything yourself.
That’s a good point. Sometimes it’s not more affordable. However, it might still be worth it for some people if their goal is mainly to know what’s in the products they use.
I know every country is different, but here in the US it used to be commonplace to borrow rather than own. I don’t know why it became more common to buy and own it yourself instead, but I wish we would go back to that way.
Oh wow! That's such a radical change to how it is today in America. I'd venture a guess and say it probably became harder for people to borrow from others when they stopped knowing who their neighbours were. Living in a larger city among strangers, and add to that the fact that a lot of people have social anxiety now, would definitely make it harder to ask if you can borrow someone else's things (or lent them yours). I agree that it's quite sad.
Can you give an example?
sharon anderson
Sugar. Lol it became a joke to millennials to “borrow sugar”.
But just little things that would be a bother to go pick up. Spices, sugar, milk, tools, recipes, books.
I love for you to give examples. The US is known for the dream of owning. I can't borrow a place to live or borrow a car every time I need one. It is one thing to borrow a cup of sugar once in a while, quite another to constantly borrow everything you need.
Awesome video. Keep up the good work.
Thanks so much, Jane!
I like your style of presenting. You have shared practical ideas in a no-nonsense, down to earth manner. I'm not giving up coffee, though! 😉
Haha that’s completely your decision, Kay. Thanks for the lovely compliment. ^_^
These are amazing tips - I'm naturally a fan of buying pre-loved and questioning every purchase. CZcams suggested you to me and I"m so glad it did! I, too, have recently become a fan of Tom Bihn. Can't wait to watch more of your videos! xWBW
First of all, I LOVE your username! Secondly, thanks so much for that amazing compliment. ^_^ I'm glad to hear you agree with my tips.
Yes clothes are washed daily we hate germs 🦠 especially when you visit a doctor office or a hospital germs 🦠 no thanks 😊
We are a family of 8 now grown kids and we are empty nesters very frugal never buy any clothes except at consignment shop. Hand me down yes !!!
You are young you seem to be frugal that’s great 😃 thanks for sharing 😻
Congratulations on successfully raising so many humans, Missy Jones! Gives a whole new meaning to “keeping up with the Joneses”, doesn’t it? Haha
This chic is ' Hella Together ' !!!
Your comment is a hell of a complement, Esther! ;)
Can always add to my frugal saving arsenal!! Haha thanks!
You sure can! I'm glad a channel like yours considers my tips valuable. ^_^
I love DIYing. Saves me money and also I get to personalize my things.
Exactly right, Barry!
Thank you for your valuable advice. Very useful ! Cheers ! 😊👌👍
Glad you think so, Henry. ^_^ Thanks for watching!
22 tips Im am not worthy ... Loved them all .. And the new hair style is kicking
Aww, thanks on all accounts! ^_^
thank you! very inspiring video
Thank YOU for watching and commenting, Joia! ^_^ I'm happy you enjoyed it.
Great Tips! Thanks
You’re so welcome, Mar-Lin!
Crock pot saved me a s**t load of money best investment ever. Just add ingredients leave its done with you come home. So nice
I 100% agree! Love my crock pot!
I have a friend who loves shopping as do her boys! Every season they bring us clothes only worn once or twice ! Most are mid to high end clothes and my son and I are the same size as her son and her! I used the dress clothes for work and the jeans and tees are great casual clothes and if I wear ‘em out no guilt!
Wow! That’s so handy for you and your son. I’m a little envious, to be honest. Haha
Very resourceful tips!! I appreciate you sharing this info! It really can make one stop and think. Also, if we make a purchase of something, we could donate or sell one item in our home where the new item moves in!! You have such incredible advice, and young! I shared this with my kiddos and 1 of my granddaughters, I want them to be aware of their spending habits as well, & become ahead in life better than I did. Thanks again! 🌹
Thanks so much, Shannon! I like your suggestion. ^_^ Keeps things from getting out of hand and REALLY forces you to think whether the new item is worth purchasing when you have to give something up to have it. I really hope your kids and grandkids learn how to manage their spending. It can be one of the main things that can make the difference between building wealth and struggling with the smallest things.
I like that idea of if you get something new then an old thing moves out. Definitely keeps the space neat and we just don't keep accumulating garbage over time haha
#9 is great. Years ago i was wanting to buy things in bulk because i had heard about Sams club. I went with my s.i.l. to check out the prices to compare with my local walmart prices. Nothing i needed was cheaper at the bulk store. I was surprized but so thankful i double checked.🙄
Yeah, it’s very surprising to a lot of people. Occasionally you’ll find a place where it’s actually cheaper to buy from the bulk store though. So keep checking.
It just depends...sometimes you save more buying in bulk (bigger size) at wholesale clubs like for detergent, pet food, or shampoo, etc... Buying a bigger shampoo helps us out a lot lol. But the best thing about Sams or Cotsco esp is the gas!! You save more...that in itself pays for membership.
@@jennyl.2689 That's very true. Driving costs people more than they think.
thank you, my dear
You’re welcome, Bertha. :)
I love your tips.
I'm happy to hear that, geewaygen. Thanks for watching and commenting! ^_^
Thanks. For. Your. Advise
You’re welcome, Bibi! Thanks for your comment.
I LOVE the YNAB (you need a budget) app.
It has a lot of great features! I personally feel it’s too complicated for my needs, but I agree it’s a fantastic app
@@happyandauthentic it is time consuming to get it going. And also take a couple months to be budgeting accurately. But this is the first time I have ever stuck to a budget!
@@notafan6 That's wonderful! I'm so happy to hear you finally found something that works for you. ^_^
Very good tips.
I’m glad you think so :)
Keep making videos about money and how to save it!!! Love it!
Thanks, Bradley. I’ll try. I don’t know if I have much else to add to this video’s tips just yet, but once I do, I will most definitely share them. ^_^
Happy & Authentic yay!!!! Ok! I’m subscribed! Keep it up!
@@bradmitchell7182 Thank you so much for the vote of confidence, Bradley! ^_^
To me using paper towels is expensive and bad for the environment. I prefer to use dish towels to clean up a mess and then wash them with the rest of the laundry. Our electric company recently decided to up their pricing and everyone's bill went up at least $40! So we're considering getting a rack to hang dry our clothes on to save power.
Wow! That’s a huge increase! I’m sorry to hear that about your bills. But I’m glad to hear you’re figuring out ways to save on power. It’s helpful to the environment too.
@@happyandauthentic Don't know if you have a microwave, but if you reheat things in a microwave and need to cover the food, we use coffee filters instead of paper towels. We eat meat, so we sometimes make bacon, and we use coffee filters to sop up the grease, too.
@@AishaMCoupons I do have a microwave. I use reusable cling film from Agreena to cover plates or I just reheat food directly in tupperware containers. I think it's easy for people to find sustainable methods that work for them.
I Never Could Keep Up With The Jones.Down Let The Jones Keep You Down!!!
Is that by The Temptations? :P hahaha So fitting!
If you are not composting, keep your veg and fruit peels in a bag in the fridge and when it's full, drop it off at plant parks as they can use it for composting. Don't throw it away! If you can't live zero waste, at least only buy packaging that you can recycle or things that are in glass jars that you can reuse.
That's great advice!
Only homemade food at our home 🏠
@5:48 Listen to her voice, super voice....tastier, healthier and cheaper....it's all in the voice squeak....got to love that voice.
I’m glad you think so. Haha
I’ve definitely improved my eating habits and better selection of what I buy without wasting. I’m going to make my own cleaning supplies next.
That’s wonderful, Nev! Let me know how they turn out. :)
Coffee ☕️ oh yes it’s the best to drink and water 💦
I'm always quite mystified by how much people glamorize and enjoy coffee. I never understood it, as it tastes bitter to me and leaves me feeling unlike myself. It's so intriguing to me that every one of us has such a radically different experience. ^_^ Thanks for sharing yours.
@Alexa Lou sadly I stopped loaning things when people didn’t return them such as my lawn tools, a dress I never saw again and a DVD that was completely scratched but was only used twice! I don’t borrow unless absolutely necessary! I borrowed a chainsaw and it died! As soon as I got paid I immediately replaced it! Neighbor was shocked! He thought he wasn’t going to get it back anyhow much less a brand new one when his was several years old! I also bought the lubricant and such! And thanks!
Tamala, you sound like a lovey person to loan things to. I’m sorry to hear others haven’t shown your belongings the respect you clearly show to them.
I didn't know we could borrow other then books from library. I'm check with my library now
That’s awesome! I hope you find some cool things to borrow.
It depends on your library and your area. Some only lend books, others have music and such.
Saving mostly upon our ways of life or how we manage our needs..
That's very true, Shahpur!
I still use printable coupons. My cell phone isn't a smart phone. I have a simple phone for $25 a month. We eat at home most time and if we go out we use coupons.
Yeah, printable coupons are still very useful. Although I imagine we will soon move on completely to online or app coupons soon enough.
I have a smart phone and the bill is $30 a month no cpntract or plan.
J M what sorcery are u practicing?
Try mint mobile $15 a month
@@chrishayne4515 What is included in the $15 Plan? With my $25 plan I get unlimited talk,text and 2gb of data
YOu have nice suggestions. I don not want to borrow any from someone. It will be my
luck and it will break when it's my time to use it. That's out. I don't ride a bike , scooter and
other young people's gadgets. More power to you. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for sharing :)
I saved on my grocery bill by having my bf pay for it 😎
Genius! Haha
Grafite 923 Ha Ha HaHa!!!!😂😂😂
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I laughed so hard at this
I've started putting at least 3 quid away each day. I only started about 5 weeks ago and I'm working out ways I can add even more. Have about 125 pound atm but the days go so fast.
That’s so wonderful, John! Good for you!
Do you have a video for making soap and shampoo?
No. I have videos where I talk about why I don’t use regular soap and shampoo, but I don’t make them in the videos, because I’m comfortable with that style of content.
Some good suggestions. But, some of these are too much work or cannot fit in your life if disabled or just don’t make sense for your lifestyle.
They’re not all meant to be taken up at once by everyone. I suggest a few so people can pick and choose the ones that work best for them. :) I get that everyone’s different and I embrace it. ^_^
Thanks for the great video! I used these as a checklist of what i am doing and what i could consider. Daughter getting 1st mobile phone... Considering a family plan.
You’re so welcome, Kerry! Best of luck with your family budget. ^_^
Never buy/borrow a goat from a friend. Why? Watch the I Love Lucy episode where that the Ricardo's buy a washing machine from the Mertzes. It explains it so well and with a good laugh.
Haven’t watched it but definitely will now. You have me intrigued.
Perhaps the buying trend is now more prevalent because, although it is great to borrow something, there pitfalls that sometimes accompany that action. For instance, you borrow something and in the course of using it the thing breaks, gets damaged etc. If you are a responsible individual that means you ended up purchasing a new item to give back to the owner. If not, then you end up loosing a relationship over it.
I’m don’t personally see what’s wrong with that. 1) If you have never purchased that item yourself and you have been borrowing it for years back and forth with no issues, then they would understand that it just broke because its time had come and it would have broken whether they were using it or you were using it. In that case, they wouldn’t want you to replace it for them. 2) If you had been using it for that long then you got a lot of use out of something you didn’t buy and since you were sharing it with them, why not buy the new one? You will likely continue to share it from there on out anyway. What does it matter who bought it? 3) If the item is new and broke over the course of normal use, then the owner should take it back for a refund, not blame the person who broke it. 4) If you are borrowing something, make sure you ask about the proper way to use it. Some things are more delicate than the manual would have you think and especially if they are old they may have quirks you need to know about. If it broke because you weren’t being as careful as you should have been, then you should buy them a new one and there’s no reason to complain about it, since it was your lack of care that caused it to break. In all these instances, borrowing the item helps you cultivate a relationship with the owner of that item. That item breaking is an opportunity to continue developing that relationship further by doing right by them. You won’t lose a relationship if you handle it correctly. If you do, perhaps it wasn’t one of value in the first place.
caffeine is good for body when we dont take over the daily amount.
Caffeine doesn't sit well with me personally, even in small amounts way lower than the daily recommended dose. Everyone is different and obviously you are free to consume as much as you are comfortable with.
I think anything in the right amount is fair for us. Too much of anything would be bad, I'm on the same side that sometimes caffeine doesn't sit well but I never really got into coffee. Kind of glad that miracle happened haha
@@happyandauthentic Do you ever drink hot herbal tea's?
I already follow most of this advice . I was frugal , just did not Know it.I think most of thèse advice are just common Sense for people outside Usa
Common sense isn’t as common as you might think, Arlette. ;)
Key to save money find ways to make more of it ^_^
That’s part of it, yes. Lol
Theres more room to increase than to decrease :D haha
1. You can save a lot of money by clipping coupons. Sometimes physical coupons are better than the ones online.
2. I'm going to wash my clothes after I wear them. There are too many nasty folks out there, too many diseases, and I don't want it to stay in my clothing.
3. Stop wasting money on apps. Get a pen and paper. Don't be so lazy. Writing out things like your budget reenforces your money saving objectives and lays it all out for you to really see. You have to take more time and think when you write things out.
Good tips. Thanks.
Thanks for the added advice! ^_^ Love to see what people do regarding this topic.
tgp7201. I agree. I still write everything out as well. I find it very satisfying to have it all laid out for me to see and tweak if necessary!
Don't pay for tv viewing. It's mostly crap! My cellphone is a Samsung powered by Android. Cost me $80 and my unlimited talk/text + at least 10 gigs of data is $47 monthly.
I agree that television isn't nearly as good as the stuff you can watch online these days. As for your phone, sounds like you got a great deal!
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Thanks! It's a Straight Talk phone and their service is on the big "V". Can't complain at all. Available at WalMart.
1redrubberball My bill is 125.00 a month for 4 iPhones and 1 Android. 5 lines total. Unlimited talk , text and web with Cricket which is on AT&T towers. Service has been A+ for years and works phenomenal!
#23 only use APPs that you can earn Amazon or any other establishment gift cards. I earn $35 a month and use it for home goods personal good s and grand children for Christmas
That's so cool, Priscilla!
whaaa no coffeee 0-0. Help.
haha I find it funny how so many people are focusing on that. It's not a rule or anything. If you don't want to give it up, you certainly don't have to. ^_^
No way- I am not giving up my coffee😃😃😃. I am drinking a homemade cup of coffee right now. The tips in this video are awesome. I already do most of them.
@@queentinadoire6931 You keep your coffee, girl! :P No one is yanking it off ya. haha
I've been thinking along time (2 years) about bying a new sofa.
Just bought a new bed board that I wanted for 3 years. Bought it when it was 40%off.
I'm a minimalist. Living in Sweden.
I never drink sodas or alcohol.
I only drink coffee at home, need my coffee.
Always pay cash.
You sound like you have a lot of things figured out, Olivia. ^_^ Good for you!
I think you should do this next time without so many cuts. There are cuts very few seconds and it became distracting. Other than that your tips were excellent.
I’ll try my best. Thanks for the feedback :)
There needs to be ppl agreeing first..on the family plan.
That's true. The hardest part is convincing others to go alone with these ideas. But if you persist, I'm sure you will find someone eventually.
Beautiful eyes
Thanks, Juan :)
Great tips I can definitely use 90% of these. But I just can't buy used things I am a bit of a germaphobe and it is just to difficult for me to wear used clothing and I have to wash my clothes after each use. But as you said don't try to keep up with the Jones do what is right for you so I will implement the other plans.
90% is absolutely awesome! Minimalism and frugality are about doing what’s right for you and adjusting these tips to your own life and personality. I think it’s wonderful that you know these things about your limits and don’t force yourself to do things you’re not comfortable with. ^_^
I'm sorry I have become much more frugal but I will not get rid of my morning coffee I will die. Lol
Well, we don’t want you to die. Haha
Lol ive been drinking coffee since I got into the medical field I was 19 than I am 29 now. I have seen some of my friends move to the energy drinks thats even worse than coffee. 2 cups of fresh brewed coffee on Monday because Monday takes me a while to get up to speed. Tues through Friday one cup. All my ingredients needed for my morning coffee bought from Costco . coffee beans last me a while I think about 6 months . the creamer is bought once a month sugar is bought once a year. Lol so I save alot of money no Starbucks just an old fashioned mr coffee. The extra brewed coffee I put in the fridge again last me a while. Just pop a cup the microwave and you feel like your in a folger commercial lol.
Wow! So frugal! I’m so proud. ^_^
This makes me feel poor. I'm not doing this..
No worries. You don’t have to. :)
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@@pinkybliss6215 I just wanted to give some encouragement. Not saying you need it nor am I judging but even if you do half of these things you would be so surprised all the money you can save. You will be a millionaire in the future if you save all of your money or a big chunk of it anyway. I am not there yet but I am sure financial freedom will feel so awesome! I wish you the best in life 😊
I'm not from your country but I'm watching a lot of economic videos and I can tell you an economic slowdown and crash is coming. Job losses will be in the millions. Most of the people are not prepping and have high amounts of debt. I don't want to scare you, but if you knew what was coming you would save every sent you could.
@@PebbleBeachLife I do agree, and understand. I prep.
Stay out of the shops!!
It’s not always possible. Haha but yeah, it might work, if you can swing it. Beware of the online ones though. They can be even more dangerous than the physical shops.
I'm frugal but I wash my clothes daily. Waiting until their dirty and smelly is gross. I live in a 2000 square foot house with my partner and pets. We don't use the majority of the house but it's paid for and will appreciate more then a 2/1.
Daily seems excessive to me, but then again I don’t really do anything that would make them dirty or smelly. It would surely be different for people with different lifestyles and bodies to me.
Ask yourself, do I need this or want this? Stop frivolous purchases, it's all about delayed gratification. Oh lastly, ditch friends who have expensive lifestyles.
I wouldn’t say it’s necessary to let go of friends just because they lead a less frugal life than you. It’s all about communicating your needs so that neither of you feel pressured by the other.
Why ditch a friend based on what they choose to spend THEIR money on? You’re only responsible for your money.....
I bet you have an expensive Apple Phone!
I sure do. I have no problem investing in things that last and offer me plenty of value. I use my phone the same way I use my computer and it’s well worth the cost. Being frugal isn’t about being stingy and never buying anything expensive. It’s about not wasting your money on things you don’t care about so that you’ll have more to spend on things you do care about. :)
@@happyandauthentic Android is cheaper and better than apple. Watch I pad rehab and Rossmann Repair group on you tube and find out what cheap pieces of crap they are!
@@joewger I'll have a look. But the fact of the matter is, I've already bought my iphone outright, so I will be sticking with it until it dies, which if I take care of it won't be for at least another 4 years - based on my previous phone's lifetime. I consider it more wasteful to switch now, since there's nothing wrong with my current phone. I'll agree that androids are cheaper though. But I can't agree that they're better. I've had different brands in the past and didn't like them nearly as much as I like my iphone. Everyone is different. At the end of the day, it doesn't matter what kind of smartphone we prefer. They're all quite similar in the ways that matter.
@@happyandauthentic Samsung is clearer better these days!
I don't agree with you on #3!!!!
That’s okay, Jennifer. Sometimes we don’t agree with each other on things here and there, but as long as expressing that disagreement is done respectfully, we can both benefit from the exchange of opinions. :)
"parsimony- not industry is real cause of increase in capital"- (Adam Smith in Wealth of nations 1776).
This is very central idea to accumulate wealth!
Your video centres round it!
I like the way Adam put it. Much more eloquent than I.
There’s no fun in life if I don’t occasionally purchase something that I don’t need. Needless items actually have their enjoyment. I feel that I deserve it, especially habitually saving at least $20,000 annually. Gotta enjoy some material aspects of life.
I'm not saying no one should ever buy anything unless it's 100% necessary. Of course you're gonna get yourself something just for fun sometimes. Especially if you have a good habit of saving money regardless. I believe it becomes a problem only when you find yourself buying unnecessary items so often that you don't have enough money left over for savings or for the items that are more valuable to you.
I think modern people can stick to frugality if they build in a bit of luxury. For me it’s a bar of chocolate in my groceries and an occasional trip using air bnb or hostels. Couch surfing is cheaper but not my style.
As an older person watching this, I have to laugh at a 20 something telling me things I already know and have known for eons. This speaks loudly to the way humans have been raised in the past few decades. This isn't so much being frugal as being smart. As for the carrying money part, some of us are better with holding onto cash and carrying cash means we spend less. And don't be telling people how to eat or drink. That isn't your business, not to mention that fast food is far more unhealthy than a cup of coffee. Not everyone lives where is good public transportation, and not all us enjoy riding a bicycle. I, for one, would hate to arrive at my job all sweaty from a bike ride. Not all of us wear leggings and tee shirts all day, every day.
A huge saver is don't have cable TV or Hulu or Amazon. Don't pay to TV. Get a digital antenna and watch for free. Yes, it works. I've never seen Game of Thrones and I have survived just fine.
@gusmonster59 I love your suggestion to not pay to watch tv. There are certainly a lot of options out there to watch movies and shows for free. ^_^
@Amy Malimichi I’m glad you got my point, Amy. Thanks for the support. ^_^
What we found saves us money is buy the tide laundry soap.
Dawn dish soap.
The good trash bags.
Yes.these do ,depending on where you go,cost a bit.
But,they save money. How,you ask?
Imma tell you.
1.tide.clothes actually get clean,with little detergent used,therefore not using tons,not running out fast.
2.dawn dish soap. Dishes are cleaned .less water used.less soap used.
3.the sturdy trash bags.they dont rip or leak,so you dont need to use damn near a full roll in one trash can to prevent rips and leaks.
I find that the much more affordable store brands work just as well as those name brands. And replacing all of those things with more environmentally friendly reusable or home made options work even better sometimes. Saves money and the environment.
Can I buy you a brush for your hair ?
I have one thanks. Haha You can’t tell sometimes considering how unkempt my hair is most days. Lol
I stopped watching when you said stop drinking Caffeine
I didn’t say you had to. I said I did.
Hello! Coffee has TONS of health benefits! Google it and educate yourself!!
I have. I read complete studies and research papers, not just articles that summarize them. Most of the benefits aren’t as clear cut as you’d think and they don’t actually offer anything other foods don’t already in larger amounts.
I think you need to buy some hairproduct to make ur hair presentable...
Thank you for the feedback, farm girl, but I'm comfortable with my hair the way it is. I don't like wearing product in it. Plus, I prefer to be 100% myself in this videos and not dress myself up for them, as that would feel more like I'm putting on a persona rather than being authentic. ^_^
@@happyandauthentic Love that attitude! And, it obviously goes with your channel's name: "Happy & Authentic" ;)
I’m glad you agree, Aisha! :)
How can you save a lot of money...if you either make very little or no money at all....
Spam and misleading shit ....
I don’t make a lot of money and I save almost all of it. It works by not spending as much as most people. Easy. Not what most people want to hear but it’s definitely true.