7 Things Frugal People Do That You Don't

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  • čas přidán 5. 08. 2024
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    In this video, we'll be sharing 7 things that frugal people do that you might not be aware of. From cooking at home instead of going out to eating cheaper food, to creating more with what you have, to being more organized, these tips will help you to live a more frugal life!
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  • @FrugalFitMom
    @FrugalFitMom  Před 10 měsíci +28

    Thank you Helix for sponsoring! Visit helixsleep.com/frugalfitmom to get 20% off your Helix mattress, plus two free pillows. Offers subject to change. #helixsleep

    • @jillmartin8195
      @jillmartin8195 Před 10 měsíci +3

      @frugalfitmom frugal people brew homemade kombucha!!! Dirt cheap. Crazy easy. Fool proof. GUT HEALTH 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼😉

    • @myluvs2931
      @myluvs2931 Před 10 měsíci

      Hi. Thanks for this video. You sound like me. Have they checked you for gall stones? I had such a bad flare up while I was pregnant with my twin girls in 2017. Ended up having to have my gallbladder removed and went on a no red meat, high fiber diet for a month after and now I’m good. Just wanted to share in case it could help. Hope you feel better! ❤😊

    • @nancyfarkas3592
      @nancyfarkas3592 Před 10 měsíci +2

      Those mattresses are expensive!

    • @danaerakstad7924
      @danaerakstad7924 Před 10 měsíci

      Question. I'd like to order a couple mattresses but what do you put them on? Do you use a box spring? I not where do you buy your platform? Thank you

    • @FrugalFitMom
      @FrugalFitMom  Před 10 měsíci +2

      I have a few platform beds from amazon, they can also go on a box spring but don't have to. amzn.to/3EMn53c @@danaerakstad7924

  • @christinawentzel9624
    @christinawentzel9624 Před 10 měsíci +36

    Also remember to let go of toxic people. You don’t owe anyone anything just because they’re related to you.

    • @nicoleyap6070
      @nicoleyap6070 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Exactly!! I did just that, and what a relief!

  • @triciaperinger2675
    @triciaperinger2675 Před 10 měsíci +371

    The clip of Dawn hiding her throw pillows was funny!

  • @ninnymuggins5159
    @ninnymuggins5159 Před 10 měsíci +163

    One cup of vinegar and one cup of water into a spray bottle and it cleans EVERYTHING- fridge, counters, mirrors, bathrooms, glass. And it's so cheap and NO PERFUMES, great for people with allergies to the toxic chemicals!

    • @dinahsoar6982
      @dinahsoar6982 Před 8 měsíci +18

      I use this, adding a drop or two of Dawn Dish Soap and about a tablespoon of rubbing alcohol. For windows I love this: equal parts of white vinegar, alcohol, water and a little bit of Dawn. The alcohol makes the windows dry faster. These are pretty much the only cleaners I use along with microfiber cleaning cloths.

    • @claradiblasi354
      @claradiblasi354 Před 8 měsíci +2

      Thank you for the tip!!

    • @jebsmith323
      @jebsmith323 Před 7 měsíci +8

      Mr. Bubble bubble bath is the best cleaner ever. Just a few drops with water cleans everything, doesn't need rinsing, removes scum and washes window. Put a drop on a grease spot, and it will wash out.

    • @lesleysears9808
      @lesleysears9808 Před 7 měsíci +5

      It kills orders instantly from pet accidents too.

    • @roxyjohnson5112
      @roxyjohnson5112 Před 7 měsíci +5

      The hospital I work at uses vinegar. I do to, and it’s great.

  • @mysteryexplorer556
    @mysteryexplorer556 Před 7 měsíci +91

    Being a nurse, I would say that washing clothes is dependent on where you have been, not just physical appearing dirt. My uniforms ALWAYS got washed every time worn. If you have been in public areas where you have sat on furniture that does not get wiped down, in tight quarters with others, etc. you might reconsider washing the clothes otherwise you are keeping those germs and spreading them in your home. 🤢

    • @ajismom9267
      @ajismom9267 Před 7 měsíci +7

      Agree, we wash all the clothes we've worn everyday as soon as we come home/ just to make sure germs don't spread at home. I totally agree with you! and we take shoes off at the door.

    • @gailoreilly1516
      @gailoreilly1516 Před 7 měsíci +9

      Nurse here...I couldn't stand coming home in the same clothes I worked in. I had 3 little children and tried to keep work "germs" separate from home germs. I never wore my work shoes home either.

    • @sct4040
      @sct4040 Před 6 měsíci

      I wash everything in hot water, and a bit of bleach in whites.

    • @leelaural
      @leelaural Před 6 měsíci +2

      I always washed my unis daily as a nurse. underwear and socks need to be washed and things like dishclothes....however, other clothes I might just hang outside to air out. my spouse will wear a shirt for two hrs going to a meeting....his shirt gets hung outside to air out.....does everybody realize that dry cleaners charge ridiculous prices and basically brush off your clothes and hang them up.....

    • @Foxy_ladyYTSL
      @Foxy_ladyYTSL Před 6 měsíci +3

      @@gailoreilly1516RN here too! I agree. My work shoes go in a box in my car , my uniform goes into the washing machine and I’m in the shower! Washing my uniform is essential for hygeine ...it’s non negotiable!

  • @pamcarr3598
    @pamcarr3598 Před 10 měsíci +78

    Not too long ago on the news, they put trackers on 20 of those plastic store bags and took them to different recycling places and stores that have recycling drop offs for them. Only 1 out of the 20 made it to a recycling center. The rest ended up in landfills. So yes, they're lying to us. I reuse them for trash bags.

    • @xAmaya13x
      @xAmaya13x Před 10 měsíci +7

      Omg that's sad to hear, I try so hard to be good about my recycling.

    • @beans4853
      @beans4853 Před 10 měsíci

      ​@@xAmaya13xrecycling is a scam created to make the average person feel good about saving the planet when its really going to the same trash center as everything else most of the time

    • @user-fv1mt6sc5t
      @user-fv1mt6sc5t Před 10 měsíci +7

      That's how I felt when I was recycling bottles and cans religiously to help the planet. Then finding out they don't even actually recycle them, they ship them around the ocean from Port to Port because they don't have anyone who will take them anymore 😭 it's ridiculous

    • @YeshuaKingMessiah
      @YeshuaKingMessiah Před 10 měsíci +12

      Yup trash bags is what they’re great for
      Until they stop selling garbage bags, the whole NO Grocery Bag laws are simply a way to sell garbage bags!!!

    • @llkg9
      @llkg9 Před 10 měsíci +8

      ​@@YeshuaKingMessiah Exactly! My old grocery store stopped giving out plastic bags years ago. When I asked why, they said it was bad for the environment because they're "single use." When I mentioned that I reuse them for the beach/pool, then eventually reuse them as trash bags, the guy says, "well, you can buy beach bags and garbage bags." 🤦‍♀️

  • @shannonshannon4654
    @shannonshannon4654 Před 10 měsíci +124

    Dawn the Minimal Mom hiding her throw pillows absolutely MADE this video!!! Bahahahaha 😂 thank you Christine for adding that clip!

  • @kimmyers7583
    @kimmyers7583 Před 10 měsíci +25

    When I bought my only new car, a 2013 Ford Mustang, I negotiated 75 cent oil changes for the life of my car. I still have this car and plan on keeping it forever!

    • @Trish....
      @Trish.... Před 10 měsíci +4

      Excellent negotiating skills!

    • @naomiemoore5725
      @naomiemoore5725 Před 6 měsíci +3

      Great deal!
      How much do you drive per week?

  • @kayleigh1722
    @kayleigh1722 Před 9 měsíci +5

    They outlawed the plastic grocery bags in my state. So when the out-of-state grandmas ship gifts for the kids, they use their empty (checked to be hole-free) grocery bags as packaging. Then I get to use them for my garbages and other uses. I’m so grateful!

  • @deniseheninger5303
    @deniseheninger5303 Před 10 měsíci +83

    I once told my husband, "If you really love me, you'll let me go to the grocery store without any kids." I would put our three young boys to bed, and then head to my local Smith's by myself. It was my happy place!

    • @jenniferrosenthal7731
      @jenniferrosenthal7731 Před 10 měsíci +5

      Me too!

    • @anaalves3658
      @anaalves3658 Před 10 měsíci +14

      I don't understand parents that take the whole family to the grocery store, it's extra stressful, time consuming and your kids just end up asking you for junk. I also don't understand how people go grocery shopping with no list. You end up walking up and down the whole store, wasting time and buying things you don't need and forgetting what you do.

    • @diversekakes
      @diversekakes Před 10 měsíci +8

      At one point in my life I got up to go to the grocery store at 5 am so I could go to the store and be back and have breakfast ready by the time they got up

    • @Bs13579
      @Bs13579 Před 10 měsíci

      @@anaalves3658 I try to take mine with me to teach them money management, self control, and they tend to eat the healthier things if they help pick them out. I set the expectations and we have made some wonderful memories grocery shopping.
      That being said, do I always enjoy it, do I always have the energy, no. 😂😂

    • @mollyswanner1607
      @mollyswanner1607 Před 10 měsíci +4

      Same !!! I loved that time by myself at the grocery store!!

  • @shawnacombs5171
    @shawnacombs5171 Před 10 měsíci +146

    They do actually recycle the bags. My husband is an engineer for a bag manufacturer, the recycling plant is located next door to the main facility. They recycle the bags, make pellets from them, combine those with some new materials, and extrude that into new film 😊

    • @lyndi9082
      @lyndi9082 Před 10 měsíci +8

      AWESOME!! That's great to know!! I've seen documentaries where our recycled trash is so overwhelming that a percentage is recycled, incinerated, or still ends up in the landfills with about 2% shipped to other countries. A lot of people in this world using disposable paper/plastic items every day. Before plastics, it was cloth and glass that was washed and reused.

    • @sct4040
      @sct4040 Před 10 měsíci +13

      I use them for trash. Why not?
      How many people actually pay for trash bags?

    • @susank2019
      @susank2019 Před 9 měsíci +2

      Thank you. Do you know whether it's true they cannot be recycled indefinitely and must eventually end up in a landfill?

    • @cjhoward409
      @cjhoward409 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Pellets ?! You shouldn’t burn plastic. Or do you mean pallets ?

    • @cjhoward409
      @cjhoward409 Před 9 měsíci +5

      @@sct4040
      I only pay for the 13 gallon size ones but I also put trash in our empty 50 lb dog food bags. All the non stinky burnable stuff goes I go the big empty dog food bag. And we live out in the country so we burn our own trash. We go thru 1 bought trash bag every 10-15 days. Everything else is recycled or composted …

  • @kerriwiman6484
    @kerriwiman6484 Před 10 měsíci +9

    “Do you leave people better than you found them?” Wow thank you … that is the best goal ever!

  • @katiemobley5882
    @katiemobley5882 Před 9 měsíci +8

    I just started cutting my sponges in half! We are watching every dollar, thank you for the video 👍

  • @jkp62
    @jkp62 Před 10 měsíci +64

    We are close to our 41st anniversary and everything you have said here is what we implemented decades ago. I not only cut sponges in half, I reused coffee filters (until reusable filters came on the market) and ziploc bags. When dryer sheets came out, I realized just half a sheet worked perfectly on a large load, so I still cut my dryer sheets in quarters. Our daughter and her family had moved to a city a few years ago with online food delivery-think fast food and restaurants- they didn’t think twice about ordering their lunches and diners per UberEats,etc. Then they moved back to our very rural town and as she was going through the spending each quarter, she realized they had saved over $3,000 by not having meal delivery, yes, $3,000! Yes, they can afford it but now she has built her long term savings and maxed it out and now she’s putting that towards their mortgage, yes, they are financially blessed, but they have learned to pay off any debt before purchasing large items or for vacations. As for grocery shopping, one- I do not have personal hygiene or cleaners, etc attached to my grocery budget, they are separate; we have a $600/month food budget for 2 and 10% of that is for sale items or replacing depleted items (doubling-quadrupling up some items) and to be able to stay at or BELOW that budget, we meal plan and part of the meal plan is utilizing leftovers either for another meal with a twist or for our work lunches. As for plastic bags, it’s ridiculous, pretty much everything we all purchase is wrapped in plastic, even cell phone cases, so recycling is nominal in the grand scheme of things. Before I married, I had an overflowing closet of classic cut clothes, no fast fashion, those clothes lasted another 12 years after we married (weight gin and body changes after 3 children, those clothes and shoes and outerwear were quality materials and classic style so no one even knew they were close to 20 years old when I wore them, I just would buy accessories that were fast fashion to “modernize” the outfit), yes, quality classic styles cost more but they also last a lot longer and through multiple trends, just invest in one piece at a time like the classic white blouse or a classic wool trouser or classic leather flat or heels. We are so use to instant gratification it creates shockwaves through our brains to start waiting for things or save for things or plan a meal plan 1-2 weeks out, but that is how people who can truly afford those cash paid vacations, cars, clothes live, more frugal than the ones trying to pay down a credit card to get the next best thing.

    • @mishelmk
      @mishelmk Před 10 měsíci +4

      Absolutely!

    • @lyndi9082
      @lyndi9082 Před 10 měsíci +4

      Everything you say is oh so true!! Telling it like it is... thanks!! ❤

    • @LovelyBones1841
      @LovelyBones1841 Před 8 měsíci +3

      Thank you so much for sharing- I did not know that they make reusable coffee filters and this little tip will help save money for the future!

    • @emmyjoyful1
      @emmyjoyful1 Před 8 měsíci +5

      Don't need to use any dryer sheets. They leave a film on the clothing which contributes to them wearing out faster, and not getting as clean. Plus the chemicals on dryer sheets are polluting as are the sheets themselves.

    • @tazmrm0373
      @tazmrm0373 Před dnem

      @@emmyjoyful1yes, haven’t ever done dryer sheets; 1/2 c vinegar in rinse cycle helps soften and freshen the clothes. I recently added dryer balls but many months of the year we hang our clothes outside. Less wear and tear and saves the dryer cycle; AND the life of the dryer!

  • @ilianaguerrieri7573
    @ilianaguerrieri7573 Před 10 měsíci +5

    A frugal we do is barter! I’m a cosmetologist so I offer haircuts, nails etc, hubby is very handy so we barter services for things we don’t want to buy lol

  • @kaymyers4766
    @kaymyers4766 Před 10 měsíci +4

    People who have support with family or friends in their lives are richer than than maybe they know. Even if they don't have a ton of money.

  • @trublgrl
    @trublgrl Před 7 měsíci +27

    A little tip for your jeans: A stylist from Levi's said you really don't have to wash jeans. Instead, roll them up tight, put them in a plastic bag, and put them in your freezer for a day or two. The cold kills any bacteria and kills most odors associated with worn jeans. Then spot clean as needed. This will keep your denim from fading and your fabric from shrinking. Also, the smallest rip will fray like crazy in the wash, so don't put them there!

  • @tanyasmeditationmusic
    @tanyasmeditationmusic Před 10 měsíci +29

    I love finding ways to repurpose items! I always use my plastic grocery bags as bathroom trash can liners, and I also use them doubled-up as freezer food storage bags instead of buying ZipLoc bags.

  • @The47thBasement
    @The47thBasement Před 10 měsíci +10

    Cutting sponges in half made my jaw drop. I NEVER would’ve thought to do that.

  • @nataliejohnson3192
    @nataliejohnson3192 Před 10 měsíci +23

    Hi Christine, another way to reuse plastic bags is to donate them to daycare centers for diaper disposal, public libraries for book check out and local thrift stores. Also, elementary schools often need plastic bags for “accidents” with little kids. The wet clothes get sent home in plastic bags.

  • @doveandolive1153
    @doveandolive1153 Před 10 měsíci +56

    🤣I knew it!!! "The Minimal Mom does have a closet of throw pillows" Pay up people💸 Great video Christine, dropped off a ton of items at the donation center that we won't be missing.
    Glad to hear you are on the mend, not feeling good with our gut healthy can be the worst feeling. Love the earrings and girl you can wear those bangs❤ Great session on the Get Organized HQ - you always rock - thank you for helping so many people and making Frugal Cool! Congrats on the race by the way🎉🥳

  • @AWordofHope
    @AWordofHope Před 10 měsíci +25

    Lol yes growing up in a single parent household learned to wear clothes more than once before washing and I still do it at 51. I still have clothes from years ago that are in good condition. Occasionally I buy a new piece. I learned a lot from my mom growing up that helped me. She grew up in the depression and she saved everything and reused a lot of things❤ lost her in June but thankful for all she taught us. Lol 😂 yes I reuse Walmart bags for trashcans too. Sooooo many things we can repurpose 🎉

  • @trish237
    @trish237 Před 10 měsíci +37

    I carried one of those little pocket notebooks in my back pocket for 3 months. Every penny spent went into the notebook. On what, where, and cost. At the end of each month, I categorized what I bought and the total cost. Easy to see what I can cut out. It took a while, but buy becoming frugal, I paid off the rest of the car, ALL of the house, no more credit card debt and paid my car and house ins 1 year ahead, which gave me a huge discount and with that discount I paid for my food pantry. Try it, it works.

    • @tgayer1
      @tgayer1 Před 10 měsíci +2

      You’re a ROCKSTAR! 🌟

    • @user-fv1mt6sc5t
      @user-fv1mt6sc5t Před 10 měsíci +2

      I might need to try this. I already know a few things I could cut out that would save quite a bit of money, but I really need to work out how to space out what I need and when. I may go into so much detail that I will figure out how long it takes me to go through my razors, soaps, etc. I may get real weird on this 😂

    • @YeshuaKingMessiah
      @YeshuaKingMessiah Před 10 měsíci +2

      Only if u have enough income to do this lol

    • @user-fv1mt6sc5t
      @user-fv1mt6sc5t Před 10 měsíci +1

      @YeshuaKingMessiah it isn't an all at once process...

    • @trish237
      @trish237 Před 10 měsíci +2

      @@YeshuaKingMessiah anyone can use a notebook to identify their spending habits. Go from there. Blessings.

  • @YTwatcher312
    @YTwatcher312 Před 9 měsíci +5

    Not sure what’s in the Costco trail mix but growing up we would just buy big containers of peanuts, raisins and m&ms and make our own trail mix. 😊

  • @chevygirl8275
    @chevygirl8275 Před 10 měsíci +8

    Man, I only have 2 sets of bedding for when one is in the wash, but I'm loving the idea of never having to try and fold a fitted sheet ever again! 😊

  • @daysonsmom
    @daysonsmom Před 10 měsíci +3

    When I got married. I had a couple ladies give us starter pantry box and starter cleaning/laundry box. Still consider this the best gift yet.

  • @cathylombard964
    @cathylombard964 Před 6 měsíci +5

    Only 8-10% of the stuff we put in recycling bins which are picked up by trash companies end up being actually recycled. Most end up in landfills.

  • @kar0047
    @kar0047 Před 10 měsíci +12

    Christine absolutely!!! we flat sure are being lied to about recycling!!!

  • @dp8888
    @dp8888 Před 10 měsíci +44

    Hi Christine! I met you today at Big deal outlet. I was kinda a deer in the headlights 😆 but I wanted to say thank you for your awesome videos. They have helped me be a little more frugal and I thank you for that! And yes you are still a celebrity and an awesome normal person 😊.

  • @robino941
    @robino941 Před 10 měsíci +42

    Yes, keeping a basic pantry is key! I love all your insights. 🧠

  • @thanielsmom08
    @thanielsmom08 Před 10 měsíci +16

    I absolutely love when you say you’re only here for the food! Throws me back to Ever After and I would love to see a clip of that line in your video someday!!

  • @wilsoncrunch1330
    @wilsoncrunch1330 Před 8 měsíci +4

    I am in a warmer climate so I do not own a dryer, I just hang them out on the line which also helps keep them last longer and the sun does sterilize and the fresh smell is great. I also have my own homemade laundry soap which last 10x longer then store bought.

  • @emeraldcoastbarb1161
    @emeraldcoastbarb1161 Před 10 měsíci +6

    I use those grocery bags for covering extra shoes before I put them in the luggage, and to hold what I scoop out of the litter box. Also, they make great trash bags for the vehicle during road trips. I don’t like Mrs. Meyers products either. I prefer Method granite and wood cleaners, and windex. (Did you know Method has a multipurpose cleaner that smells like lime? Heaven.) We have lived very frugally all of our lives, but have been splurging more in recent years. Having lost friends our age in the last couple of years has taught us that budgeting is important, but so is getting out there and enjoying life. We take two or three long weekend trips with friends each year now, and couldn’t be happier. We budget for it the rest of the year, so it all works out. Live life. Love those close to you. Enjoy each day. ❤

  • @MollyT119
    @MollyT119 Před 10 měsíci +36

    We use those grocery bags for the bathroom trash cans, for dirty diapers, or cat litter, and I also line my "carbage" can in my car with them. They are also awesome for packing as box stuffer if you're moving. Some stores where I live (I'm in Phoenix) are starting to encourage reusable bags and will actually charge you for the plastic bags. I am personally a huge fan of cooler bags and mesh bags because they're multi functional and also work great if you're going to something at a park/lake/beach, and also if you're road tripping. 😉

    • @YeshuaKingMessiah
      @YeshuaKingMessiah Před 10 měsíci +2

      It’s so sad the free grocery bags are going away 😢
      Complete consumer scam to buy have to garbage bags

    • @nanciseliga8369
      @nanciseliga8369 Před 10 měsíci +5

      Regarding being lied to about recycling bags, Trex, the deck manufacturer, is making their decking products out of 95% recycled bags and wood products.

    • @rebeccaa2433
      @rebeccaa2433 Před 10 měsíci +1

      I miss those single use bags. CT banned them years ago. I used to use them for so much! Now I have to buy small plastic bags from Amazon to use for garbage cans, cat litter disposal etc. I don’t mind shopping with reusables but get grossed out by them. Most people don’t wash them.

    • @danniemcdonald7675
      @danniemcdonald7675 Před 10 měsíci

      ​@YeshuaKingMessiah While not free, you can buy those plastic bags at several online places. Uline and nashvillewraps are 2 places that I have seen them in the past. Note: you have to buy a lot!j

    • @sandraj7196
      @sandraj7196 Před 7 měsíci

      agree they are for the trash

  • @dawnmichelle63
    @dawnmichelle63 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Talking about Clothing... I find/buy my clothing a Thrift Stores, sometimes New with Store Tags & Gently Used. Great buys for $3 to $5. Name Brand Shoes & Handbags...❤Love Your Video ❣️

  • @karenm7433
    @karenm7433 Před 10 měsíci +90

    Christine - I am a public works director. In most cases, Those single use plastic bags ARE NOT RECYCLABLE in your curbside collection service. They should be recycled at select retailers who have drop boxes in their lobby (target, meijer, etc). They wrap around the conveyor belts at the recycling facility and cause all kinds of problems. They are considered contamination and must be manually removed by processing center workers. Best to reduce your usage of those single use plastic bags or repurpose them for lunch bags, small trash can liners or dog poop bags

    • @terryrodriguez6209
      @terryrodriguez6209 Před 10 měsíci +3

      My city will take the plastic grocery bags but only if there are a lot of them all stuffed tightly into another tied up bag. No singles.

    • @AprilOverstreet-en1ii
      @AprilOverstreet-en1ii Před 10 měsíci

      Or, burn them. It won't have the effect the Burning Man event had on the environment. Keeps them out of the oceans and doesn't take up space in landfills. Let's remember Yahweh controls the climate not man.

    • @UnadornedInIndiana
      @UnadornedInIndiana Před 10 měsíci +14

      She wasn't asking about recycling them with other recyclables. Her Walmart has a bin just for recycling bags. Our stores do, too. Do those bags, placed specifically in bins to recycle recycle plastic bags get recycled? That's the question.

    • @karenm7433
      @karenm7433 Před 10 měsíci +2

      @@UnadornedInIndiana sorry if I misunderstood! The plastic bag issue is always a quandary 😊

    • @vickigonya9432
      @vickigonya9432 Před 10 měsíci +1

      I LOVE Meyers hibiscus dish liquid as shampoo/ body wash. It does a great job!!!

  • @abbygator411
    @abbygator411 Před 10 měsíci +13

    A few years ago my city stopped picking up recycling because it was just going to the dump anyways. It was all a scam. Now we have to take our recycling to a recycling center ourselves.

    • @cturnerb
      @cturnerb Před 10 měsíci +1

      Same here. Now I don't even think about recycling1

    • @kathymatheny6336
      @kathymatheny6336 Před 10 měsíci +2

      Ours stopped that because they can’t keep enough trucks running to handle basic trash pickup. (Mechanical issues and lack of employees) i take cardboard to the recycling center to save space in the garbage can. They have employees to take your recyclables at the drop off so it’s really quick and easy

    • @itsjustme.7059
      @itsjustme.7059 Před 10 měsíci +2

      I live in Alaska. I used to pay a fortune to have our garbage people pick up our recycling. Then I found out that they had to barge it out of here. We don’t have many recycling places up here. I stopped paying for it. I use reusable bottles to take water with me. I have those metal straws, reusable grocery bags. If they didn’t barge it out of here it went to the dump so it was not worth it to me to pay for it.

  • @lucindapick2986
    @lucindapick2986 Před 10 měsíci +6

    I have a grocery budget but don't always need to use it all. On the short weeks, I take inventory of my pantry to see what I'm low on and comb sales to see what's worth stocking up.

  • @thriftymominboise4128
    @thriftymominboise4128 Před 10 měsíci +15

    When my daughter worked at Albertson's one of her tasks was to empty the bag recycling bin into the big stinky dumpster out behind their building. Very disappointing to hear that. 🤨

    • @itsjustme.7059
      @itsjustme.7059 Před 10 měsíci

      That’s very interesting. I really thought they recycled those.

  • @nancycarney
    @nancycarney Před 10 měsíci +7

    You just described my husband 100% of frugal living. He is the reason we are debt free. I am a stickler about the laundry. It saves electricity, wear and tear on your clothes laundry detergent and water bill. All of that being said....He is not a fixer. 😞. Absolutely no skills. That is where I come in. I will CZcams anything to fix it before I call anyone. We also have a plumber and an electrician that are great neighbors. "Score" Love this video.

  • @cgt6497
    @cgt6497 Před 10 měsíci +21

    Save your spray bottles and make your own "windex". I put in 2 Tbsp. ammonia, 1/3 cup rubbing alcohol and 1/4 tsp. dawn dish soap, fill the rest of the bottle with water and shake well. This makes a wonderful streak-free, grease-cutting cleaner. Plus, the ingredients cost much less than one bottle of Windex.

    • @terrivelazquez4974
      @terrivelazquez4974 Před 10 měsíci +5

      I use just dawn and water and wipe with a microfiber cloth. About 1 tbsp of dawn. Works great

    • @lcampbell6264
      @lcampbell6264 Před 10 měsíci

      😊

  • @CS-tk1ni
    @CS-tk1ni Před 10 měsíci +9

    Here are some of my small saving hacks
    1. I cut the dryer sheets in half
    2. Run errands and shop on same day to save mileage and gas
    3. Buy canned goods etc in bulk at warehouse store
    4. Give Thanks to God for my blessings

  • @lanoredixon170
    @lanoredixon170 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Whew! Gotta comment here. Love the video, but spending time with people is not what makes all of us feel fulfilled and joyful. In fact, that can really cause far too much stimulation. For many of us, being alone is what brings us joy, exploring our creativity (which unfortunately often creates clutter) makes life worth living. Otherwise, you've got some great advice!

  • @fred6059
    @fred6059 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I am so happy just to sit at home. Money saved. My boyfriend or uncle do basic home repairs. Money saved.

  • @abfamily4075
    @abfamily4075 Před 10 měsíci +6

    The clip of Dawn with her throw pillows made me LAUGH OUT LOUD! I love her videos too. That was GENIUS! 😂😂😂

  • @kathychatterton5623
    @kathychatterton5623 Před 10 měsíci +4

    In my area recycling does occur. Our public works department sell those recycled materials for which there is a demand. We have to drop off our recyclables at the transfer station and I frequently see them bundled to go and occasionally see the bundles being hauled away separately from the trash. In my state, there are no trash bags like you showed. The thicker ones can be purchased in many but not all stores; Walmart has do disposable bags, even for a fee. My reusable bags are kept in my car so I can’t forget them.
    You’ve touched on it in other videos but frugal people plan. I live in a town much smaller than your (1700 people). Most shopping means traveling a distance, we combine errands, plan out a route that doesn’t involve doubling back and my trips frequently involve a friend so two households get errands run in one trip.
    Frugal people shy away from disposables where it is practical. I use fewer paper towels because as a knitter I made small clothes (Dollar Tree yarn) that I use for cleaning up after pets. They take up a whole 6 sq inches in my kitchen linen drawer. I stopped buying Christmas wrapping paper and tape. I buy Christmas fabric when it is 75-90% off, make draw string bags for gifts and reuse them year after year. Much less paper and dyes in a landfill each year. Fewer disposables and recycling mean we save on our utilities bill each month by being able to use a smaller trash can for trash pick up.
    Frugal people are ants (ant and the grasshopper story). We know that the $5 we save on our trash bill added to $10 saved on our grocery bill are essentially nothing, but the few cents here there really add up over time. I retired at age 60, debt free. As I tell people, I don’t mind spending money, but I hate wasting money.

  • @Loretta_C
    @Loretta_C Před 7 měsíci +3

    I used to cut my sponges too. Then I purchased reusable and I wash them with the rest of the kitchen towels and cloths about every 6 weeks. I bought a good mattress and I have had it for 7 years and it's still going strong!

  • @kzgroovy
    @kzgroovy Před 10 měsíci +5

    Amen to using the plastic bag as small bin garbage bags! I love cutting the sponge in half idea!!!

  • @mariah3654
    @mariah3654 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I live this! Cutting the sponge in half - I'm frugal by nature but this is a game changer!

  • @heathersmeather
    @heathersmeather Před 10 měsíci +30

    13:52 Minimizing cleaners is great. I like using a couple drops of Dawn in a small spray bottle with water for most of my cleaning. Smells SO fresh. I do have a method window cleaner (wanted ammonia free), however the Dawn water works on glass with a microfiber cloth too. THEN I’ve got my baking soda and vinegar for certain jobs, and laundry.
    For cleaners and soaps I don’t like (like the hand soap our neighbors give us every Christmas), I use them in my daily toilet swish. Yeah, it might smell like Christmas or Mrs Meyers for a few minutes, but I feel less wasteful.

    • @keriezy
      @keriezy Před 10 měsíci +5

    • @SeeGeekRun
      @SeeGeekRun Před 10 měsíci +4

      I use a couple drops of dawn in a spray bottle with water too. Works like a charm!

    • @mariah3654
      @mariah3654 Před 5 měsíci

      Flylady wrote for years about a lot of this - too many household cleaners under the sink, menu planning to save money (+ many excellent recipes from Leanne Ely) & clutter.

  • @rg-mi5hh
    @rg-mi5hh Před 10 měsíci +19

    The starter pantry is so right on target. Just found a good way to use processed chicken tenders from the freezer. Put a layer of mashed potatoes in a baking dish. Put a can of corn on top of that. Next put shredded mozerella and cheddar cheese. Then the chicken tenders. Last thing is the gravy. Did not know gravy could be made from boullion cubes! Bake this and then after you put a scoop on your plate, add gravy to the top of it. Mashed potatoes bowls. Yummy! Good way to use up chicken tenders.

    • @tamaraliscia3408
      @tamaraliscia3408 Před 10 měsíci +4

      You made a clone of the KFC bowls. I've never had one at KFC but have made them. And, you save so much when you make them yourself. ... good work!

    • @rg-mi5hh
      @rg-mi5hh Před 9 měsíci +3

      Saw it in youtube. Never had KFC. Looked so good.

  • @CrashingDownLovely
    @CrashingDownLovely Před 10 měsíci +16

    I’d recommend a mid to dark grey over black. That way you can keep the beautiful spots from the wood by using a stain. Also it’s less drastic of a difference between your wall, bed, and windows. On top of that it’s quite the small room and a big black box in the middle can make it look smaller. I bed it would look amazing tho!!! I agree the wood tone isn’t best for the tones already in the room.

    • @CrashingDownLovely
      @CrashingDownLovely Před 10 měsíci +2

      Also if you don’t like it you can just put black over it.

    • @jenniferrosenthal7731
      @jenniferrosenthal7731 Před 10 měsíci +1

      I love dark stain colors on wood

    • @susanma4899
      @susanma4899 Před 10 měsíci +2

      Yeah, painting it is one thing. Staining it is another. Do not paint it black--it'll look like a chalkboard behind your bed :P

  • @carolynboorsma7994
    @carolynboorsma7994 Před 10 měsíci +4

    I have ben menu planning for 15 years. Aside from saving money, I love that I can look at my calendar and plan my meals according to our schedule. One busy nights I can plan a meal like tacos or breakfast for supper and put something on the table that's quick and easy and that my kids will happily eat.

  • @denise1665
    @denise1665 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Living in Germany makes you more conscious about the environment. So every time you go to the grocery store we take our own bags. I make my own cleaning products because I find the store bought products make me cough and hurt my chest. Love your videos and your Daves. Thank you

  • @ijustliketosmile__smilingi5733
    @ijustliketosmile__smilingi5733 Před 10 měsíci +16

    Great to hear you are feeling better and on the mend!!
    I totoally get it. I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease 12 years ago and it changed EVERYTHING.
    Best of luck with your health journey, keep listening to your body!

  • @Virginia_GiGi
    @Virginia_GiGi Před 8 měsíci +1

    My prayers & sincerest condolences for your untimely loss of Noah. May you find some peace in the coming times. Sending much love ❤

  • @kristinafrancis9695
    @kristinafrancis9695 Před 7 měsíci +3

    I don't use conditioner on my hair anymore!!! Just a solution for distilled white vinegar & water (50%/50%).
    I also got rid of ALL my cleaning products & just use my fragrance free/plant based dish soap, vinegar, baking soda, essential oils. Life is MUCH simpler and smells way better!!! Great video!!! ❤

  • @Happy2Run4Me
    @Happy2Run4Me Před 7 měsíci +3

    My daughter repurposed our grocery bags into “plarn” or plastic yarn and we crocheted several household items out of or make little gifts with it. So much fun! I’m currently making a plarn basket for keeping produce. My daughter made a hanging basket for onions, garlic or sweet potatoes. We needed one and it was fun for her too. We used to use the bags as trash can liners but this is way better!

  • @user-fv1mt6sc5t
    @user-fv1mt6sc5t Před 10 měsíci +12

    The way that you meal plan to shop is such a great and simple way to do it!!!! Thank you!
    I also move my things from room to room at random 😂
    I learned a long time ago for pet messes, Windex works wonders. Spray it, then put a rag over it to sit, put a couple heavy books on it, leave it for a little bit. It takes the smell and stain out.
    I live minimalistic as well. I am going through right now to get rid of things I don't need that I've acquired this year that I don't use. I have a little storage area at my place and am not using it so I may as well.

  • @adoptedscot
    @adoptedscot Před 10 měsíci +6

    My husband is so handy with diy. Has just completed a garden renovation which would have cost thousands of pounds and not been done as well. We do all our own decorating would hate to think what it would cost to get somebody in. We are both retired and in our 60’s so not youngsters by any stretch of the imagination and have always done most of things ourselves only exception was dealing with mains gas when we had it.

  • @TheWynch
    @TheWynch Před 10 měsíci +10

    I eat pineapple before heavy protein and half a cup of raw sourcrout as a late snack, it has turned my IBS completely around. I also try to get a half cup of Kefir with active probiotics sometime during the day. I also switched over to Lactaid milk and lactose free ice cream. I don't know what kind of gut issues you were having but I spent years complaining to the doctors only for them to tell me they couldn't find anything really wrong to cause my symptoms, except to give me more meds to alleviate symptoms which cost money and didn't work. I had reached a point that my diet was reduced to small portions of chicken and easily digestible veggies. Just wanted to share my story, hope it helps.

    • @CassieDavis613
      @CassieDavis613 Před 10 měsíci +3

      Thank you! I get raised eyebrows when I tell my MD that canned pineapple settles my stomach better than any over-the-counter or prescription medicine.

    • @TheWynch
      @TheWynch Před 10 měsíci +4

      @@CassieDavis613, I use the precut fresh, but if it works that shouldn't care. The enzymes in pineapple help digest heavy proteins, I swear by it.

  • @mialyons8698
    @mialyons8698 Před 10 měsíci +7

    You are one of my favorite people on CZcams because you sound like family to me. I'm always trying to get my family to be more frugal and it works best when you can show them how much money and time they can save. Thanks for the tips. Glad you're feeling better.

  • @kelliconlan8133
    @kelliconlan8133 Před 10 měsíci +7

    😂😂 Love the clip of Dawn and all her throw pillows. Because I thought of her as you were asking the question...and boom...there she was with all of her pillows!!!
    BUDGETING and knowing where you spend your $ is definitely #1 things for frugal people.
    PS. When I worked at Lowes (over 12 years ago) once the big bag of small placing bags got full at the front of the store one of us employees was in charge of taking it our and throwing it in the big dumpster in the back of the store. I have also seen this happen at a local grocery store in town also.
    So save your bags at home and use them, or send them to your kids school, daycare, or churches. They can alway use them for nurses office and other places around the school. (Know first hand as my husband is a teacher, and I'm a substitute teacher.)

  • @joelle524
    @joelle524 Před 10 měsíci +34

    Love the pantry basics list!
    And yes we need to cut out eating out- it sucks the $$$ out of your wallet fast

  • @PhineaBlue
    @PhineaBlue Před 10 měsíci +4

    In Germany you have to purchase plastic bags for your groceries at the checkout and you have to pack it yourself as there is no employee doing that for you.
    But most shops and stores started selling reusable bags instead of plastic bags, either made of paper, fabric or recycled plastic.
    But many people actually have baskets or foldable boxes at home that they take with them when grocery shopping - which is the best and most eco-friendly way imo because you can use them for years 😊

    • @karenglenn2329
      @karenglenn2329 Před 10 měsíci

      We have the German experience with Aldi grocery stores.
      I am studying German. I have learned cash is preferred over plastic. Just stick to task.
      Now if l could find some curriwurst..
      Off topic. The grammar is a challenge for me. I will not give up.

  • @donnabradshaw5200
    @donnabradshaw5200 Před 10 měsíci +4

    I'm going for the minimalism. The horizontal surfaces are the bane of my existence. I've gotten rid of several things (about half) of the items in my home. My drawers, cabinets, closets are all very well organized. But it seems there are always something more to be done.

  • @melvanini
    @melvanini Před 10 měsíci +5

    There was a big scandal in Australia a few months ago when it was discovered that the soft plastics recycling at various supermarkets weren't actually getting recycled. So now most stores have gone to paper bags again. I'm not against paper bags, it's what we had when I was growing up...but the ones they're using now, they're selling for 20c each and they're basically only good for one use because they tear so easily! I don't remember the paper grocery bags being so fragile when I was a kid. The soft plastic bags would sell for 15c each and last for months.
    I keep meaning to watch the documentary The Religion of Green which is about this very thing...what actually happens to our recycling after we put it in our bins?

  • @susanmitchell4820
    @susanmitchell4820 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I am in the middle of healing my gut too. I was not having issues with it but other parts of my system were off. Glad you are healing too! I am waiting for my energy to return!

  • @antbonyziemiak208
    @antbonyziemiak208 Před 3 měsíci +1

    When I only go out for a few hours, I take off my shirt and turn it inside out and hang it on a hanger and then hang it up somewhere to ‘air out’. Stays fresher longer !

  • @MajorMonkeytoes
    @MajorMonkeytoes Před 10 měsíci +8

    I knit and crochet, and I've noticed that if I use the cheap acrylic yarn for dish scrubbies I don't have to buy sponges at all, or deal with them falling apart and down the drain. :)

    • @beans4853
      @beans4853 Před 10 měsíci +2

      That's a great idea! Thanks! I love to crochet but dont want to create clutter...

    • @jhwilliams6550
      @jhwilliams6550 Před 10 měsíci +1

      I use cotton yarn for dish cloths and splurged for a skein of a scrubby/cotton mix. I like those scrubbies really well. I made them smaller than the original pattern so I could make more out of one skein.

    • @MajorMonkeytoes
      @MajorMonkeytoes Před 10 měsíci

      @@jhwilliams6550 The scrubby yarn is great, but I can't handle the feel of it in my hands. 😁 I use the cheap acrylic scraps because I found it didn't bother my hands and actually scrubs without scratching.

    • @jhwilliams6550
      @jhwilliams6550 Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@MajorMonkeytoes I don’t like the full scrubby yarn and had some gifted to me so I added cotton yarn and double stranded it and that helped but I can tolerate this one because it’s just sections of it. My step mom makes tons of pot holders out of scraps of yarn.

  • @brandyf9128
    @brandyf9128 Před 10 měsíci +5

    So happy you are feeling better! I think it’s great you have such a positive outlook! :)

  • @alexanderschwarm7755
    @alexanderschwarm7755 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Christine just makes my Wednesday morning spectacular. Girl has me spring up in the morning

  • @danaerakstad7924
    @danaerakstad7924 Před 10 měsíci +1

    So glad to hear you're feeling better. Praying you have great discernment on what works for you!

  • @robinmoore446
    @robinmoore446 Před 10 měsíci +4

    The sponge cutting was new to me. I’m going to try it. Thanks! You are entertaining and inspiring.

  • @ashleyemma4954
    @ashleyemma4954 Před 10 měsíci +14

    I love your bangs!❤
    These were awesome tips!
    I haven't bought cleaning spray in months. I make my own with dish soap, essential oils and water.
    I do still buy antibacterial spray for the bathroom occasionally but we were going through cleaning spray for the table and counter like crazy!!
    Also I always go to the grocery store at 9pm when no one is there😂

    • @annsaunders5768
      @annsaunders5768 Před 2 měsíci

      Smarter to go as it opens on a Friday .or I g, marked down meats and produce abound!

  • @connie894
    @connie894 Před 10 měsíci +2

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE YOUR CHANNEL AND YOU CHRISTINA!!! GOD BLESS YOU , FAMILY AND SUBS!!! Glad your feeling better now , and your bangs defiantly look nice!

  • @kimbare7434
    @kimbare7434 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Oh the uses of the plastic grocery bags.
    * trash can liners
    * vehicle trash bags
    * crumpled as part of packaging for sending care boxes to friends and family
    * crumpled, dipping into paint to make marbling on a wall
    * garbage bag instead of bowl when chopping veggies
    * airplane bag in car***dbl bags just in case
    * plarn ......some people crochet with bags that make outside mats for the homeless, mats for aboveground pool ladder......
    * I use these as another layer of protection in the freezer for my meats. Mark with a little freezer tape
    * Wintertime they can be used to wear over socks to keep feet warm and dry just in case shoes or boots get soaked.
    Have a blessed day

  • @lindamcdermott9980
    @lindamcdermott9980 Před 10 měsíci +3

    When I moved into my newly refurbished apartment, I was told to clean my vinyl floor with Windex. So yes it works on floors too. Personally, I reuse my old Mrs. Meyers spray bottles for vinegar + water + few drops of Dawn for almost everything. Vinegar is an excellent disinfectant, it also kills mold around the bathtub better than Clorox.

  • @melissalee1531
    @melissalee1531 Před 10 měsíci +4

    I have Crohn’s disease . I totally understand being so hungry you don’t care what it is !!! Food and cooking is something I love . So having Crohn’s disease stinks !!!! God bless !

    • @user-kk2rj2pn6o
      @user-kk2rj2pn6o Před 10 měsíci +1

      I understand. I have ulcerative colitis. Pain and hunger.😮

  • @mzc.d.4039
    @mzc.d.4039 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I love all the mark down stickers on the produce, so the way I shop. I make my meal plan based on whats on sale and what reduced items I find at the store. I am getting better at it like looking in the freezer and pantry for ideas.

  • @CantTameBeauty
    @CantTameBeauty Před 10 měsíci +2

    I like to sew and when my pillows get too old to sleep on I use the stuffing to make holiday throw pillows.

  • @kristenc7953
    @kristenc7953 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Would love more of these types of videos!

  • @igna83
    @igna83 Před 10 měsíci +6

    Thanks for the video - great tips for sure! We definitely buy higher quality clothing...my husband and I have had most of what we wear for over 20 years, and we have always tracked our spending. That said, in our family, we wouldn't use 75% of those pantry items...we use salt/pepper, spices, & oil weekly, but all others only a few times per year--no one here eats pasta, beans, or bread--we meal plan, just with proteins and veggies.

  • @jchoco453
    @jchoco453 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Excellent video Christine, I love all of your advice! 😊🙏🏼

  • @cookshackcuisinista
    @cookshackcuisinista Před 10 měsíci +2

    Hi Christine! I love how you move along in your videos and you are a star! Your hair looked really beautiful today. Keep up the good work as so many people have no idea about budget and buying things that are reduced in price!

  • @hklover2179
    @hklover2179 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Awesome video! I too hate the bazillion bags that Walmart uses for curbside but my Walmart in California has a box to click if I don't want bags! Saves me money plus I'm not left with a ton of bags. Target curbside offers the option to decline the bags at actual pick up. Btw I love your hair! The bangs are goals!

  • @user-wo8xy9ln2m
    @user-wo8xy9ln2m Před 10 měsíci +13

    So sorry to hear about your health issues... I hope these pass for you soon ❤ love to you and your beautiful family. You have helped me more than you'll ever know this past few years... thank you ❤

  • @tg3609
    @tg3609 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I love your website and your recipes! I have purchased many of them and also use the free ones to save money and make delish dishes. Thanks Christine!

  • @jsloan9610
    @jsloan9610 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I have the same, exact gut issues. No fun but I’ve found several gut hacks. Life goes on. ❤

  • @feleciaphillips6388
    @feleciaphillips6388 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Been a minimalist for awhile now. Not by choice, just circumstances. I do laundry every 2 weeks. I have 2 sets of sheets, 2 bath towels (only drying a clean body). My cleaning products is vinager and windex. Same reason as you, love the smell lol. It works for me.

  • @athomewithtexasgirl9888
    @athomewithtexasgirl9888 Před 10 měsíci +6

    So glad your feeling better Christine. I've been meal planning for years and it truly helps. Yes I believe we've been lied to about recycling. Past 2 years I take all our trash to the dump myself bc its cheaper and I have a truck. Costs me $2 a week and the dump is not far. I see the garbage trucks dumping all the trash and guess what...it all goes in the same pile of garbage as everything else. Some places might be different as well as other states in how they do things, but i see it all going in the same place.

    • @lauranewman564
      @lauranewman564 Před 10 měsíci +1

      I have fainted before. Not fun. Take care, friend. You are important to us.

  • @deborahatkins3207
    @deborahatkins3207 Před 10 měsíci

    DearChristine,I have been doing this kind of shopping for a long time. I've been trying to buy extra tp and paper towels when they're on sale. And I totally agree with the flour. Love doing this in fact I have a rubber maid large tote that I keep in the pantry. Keep up doing what you're doing. Love love love the videos.

  • @user-vx1ve1oe6b
    @user-vx1ve1oe6b Před 8 měsíci +1

    You are hysterical and by far my favorite person to watch on CZcams. Love you just being yourself 😂

  • @ydoowj
    @ydoowj Před 10 měsíci +5

    I can totally relate with the trail mix! Early last year I had non-specific abdominal pain as well. The ONLY thing that I craved or that sounded good was the trail mixes from dollar tree. I ate them for probably 2 weeks solid at one point. Not sure what is in it that just cooperates with an icky painful tummy.

  • @keriezy
    @keriezy Před 10 měsíci +3

    Your cut in clips were pretty dang good today!

  • @michelehatcher9620
    @michelehatcher9620 Před 10 měsíci

    Glad you are feeling better. Take care of yourself. Great video you always make me smile.😊

  • @MrsRia79
    @MrsRia79 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Omgosh! The sponge idea is great!!

  • @hollypepen4012
    @hollypepen4012 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Meal planning has been even more important for me since having you go gluten free 2 months ago (gut problems). Panty staples are soooo much more expensive 😢
    Edit: I feel you with the stomach trouble. IBS and GERD for 20 years 😑

  • @canadiansolomom
    @canadiansolomom Před 10 měsíci +6

    I love windex multi surface cleaner. I use it for everything!! BUT I wanted it in bulk and couldn’t get it. (In Canada) so I just tried the pink stuff from Costco and it is amazing! No streaks on glass even! And 4 bottles will probably last me at least 2 years probably haha
    Also I hope you’re feeling better! I am celiac so I can relate… I’ve also had my gallbladder out after months of attacks and appendicitis. Fun times!

  • @ladyskye3179
    @ladyskye3179 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you. I'm doing most of these. I need help w grocery shopping planning.
    I appreciate your videos very much.