I have 35 frugal hacks that you can start in 2024! These hacks are things you can do today to save money and time, and to live a simpler, freer life. Click here for a clean & tidy home! www.youtube.com/@tarynmaria_?sub_confirmation=1 Join my mailing list for emails that will make your life easier! eepurl.com/iB2aE2 Items mentioned: Conair fabric shaver: amzn.to/3OFJ5SC
We make all meals in bulk…for example, when I make turkey meatloaf I make 2, then I slice them down and freeze them for easy quick meals…I always have at least 5 different meals ready in the freezer. It just works, we never do take away. 🤷♀️
I buy cake mix for $1 at Walmart..use 2 of those little applesauce containers that you often see in kids lunches..no eggs no oil.. it makes great pound cake.
In Africa it is very common to make a hot dish sort of meal at night.. heat up the pot to boiling take it off of the heat.. wrap in newspapers and wrap in towels by morning it is fully cooked..They cut out the amount of firewood that they need to walk to obtain.
I always have one set of clothes for when I go out and public like a grocery store or the post and then When I get home I immediately change into my non public attire.
Admittedly I'm guilty of longer showers as they count as my self-care time, BUT I basically do everything else you listed 😊 Good job turning it all into a beautiful video, so others (and our planet) can benefit too 👏💗
Great list! We set our thermostat to 77 in the summer but I could never go below 70 in the winter. I'm already wearing slippers and a sweater when it's set to 71 and I shouldn't have to wear a coat indoors. I'm all for frugality but being comfortable is a little higher on the priority list. You know what though... I have a thyroid disease that causes me to be colder than average so I guess that's why it could work for you and others.
Thanks Jenny! Love that you are at 77 in the summer - when my family comes to visit and we're around 77/78 they think we're crazy haha! I hate being cold in the summer though :)
Another great video. I agree with all, except cleaning the car at home! Where I live in Europe you are not allowed to clean your car at home because the contaminated dirty water enters the ground water system. We have to go to designated car washes.. there are cheap ones where you use a hose (like at home), intermediate ones where you drive through and clean the inside yourself or expensive where it all gets done for you. There the dirty water is collected and cleaned.
Treat the grease stains with Dawn dishwashing liquid and then wash them. Also I'm a cleaning lady and I can probably clean it better than you can however cleaning ladies like me are very hard to find. So in that I would agree with you, do it yourself one room at a time.
About washing clothes in cold water: define cold water. Cold water in Florida is much warmer than cold water in North Dakota in winter. A New Yorker told me once that water in New York City never gets cold. My mother used to listen to housekeeping shows on the radio, and she told me, "They don't really mean cold water."
I may be in the minority, but I do not think sheets, towels and underwear get sanitized in cold water wash. I use a hot wash and a cold rinse cyle for these.
We got rid of cable but programmed on TH-cam some of the shows that we would otherwise be missing and then at Walmart we got a 12"x12" screen magnifier. So you put the cell phone behind the magnifier .$13
One small tip is that if you have food stamps, check to see if your state's food stamps covers seeds! My state lets people buy seeds as long as it's for produce! So things like tomatoes, peppers, etc., even fruit trees and bushes! I know there's programs in conjunction with food stamps that at least give you 50% off for them! Growing your own vegetables and fruit can save you a lot of money in the long run! Edit to add - turn off your shower when washing your body. Get wet, wash your hair, then turn off your water while you scrub your body, turning it back on when you're done and ready to rinse. If you're good about keeping your shampoo or conditioner out of your eyes, leave them in while you scrub! It'll give them time to better work, especially if you have dandruff or scalp conditions and are using salicylic shampoo and conditioner, or using a hair repair conditioner. You will also use a lot less body wash as the water isn't going to be rinsing it off half way through. A sorta weird tip I'm throwing in just for fun is to not dry off. Instead, wick as much off as you can while still standing in the shower, then immediately moisturize your whole body, rubbing the lotion in until it's soaked in, leaving you dry. Dermatologists say that the best time to moisturize is within 2 minutes of showering. Also, you shouldn't be using a terry cloth for drying your hair, as that's too harsh and consider investing in a microfiber hair wrap towel instead and then using only a small towel to dry off your intimate areas. This is sorta a frugal hack in the long run as you'll save some money in no longer needing to wash and dry bulky, large towels and it saves a lot in storage space and dirty hamper space.
Cook a whole chicken, shred the meat for sandwiches, salads and wraps. Put the carcass in the crock pot on low overnight. In the morning strain the broth, place it in refrigerator and wait one day. All the fat will be on top- throw it away and freeze the broth in portions for cooking soups and rice. I use large plastic containers from sour cream and cottage cheese for freezing broth. After that I can recycle them or keep using them
Thank you for all your common sense advice ~ I double-checked... I'm subscribed (I just don't always comment)! Im excited to see this one because it was so recently posted, but your others pop up regularly & automatically ~ what I enjoy most is your explanations of thought processes about how you've arrived at these solutions... it then feels like we've had an actual conversation. Thanks, again, for helping us keep our homes well & our sanity intact🪻
Actually you only need laundry detergent about the size of a quarter per load. The agitator does the cleaning. Use leftovers for lunch - do not buy lunch in cafeteria or eat out for lunch. If time is sn issue. Cook on weekend and freeze. Portion food appropriately. Love your videos.
I don't use a dishwasher except a store my clean dishes in . I just use a 2 qt pot for cooking several chicken thighs. I add noodles and vegetables. I batch cook every 10 days and then I have enough food in my freezer so I have hardly any dishes to wash. I use a 6 " skillet for eggs..homemade tortillas.. I eat mostly produce like carrots and peas and green pepper and cabbage that I cut up every 10 days and either blanch that or just freeze in bags.
When I buy new shoes that are like leather I always take the laces out and then I spray the shoes with wd 40 slightly. I do that 3 times and that makes it shoes last forever.
Don't waste food! Bag up your vege and herb trimmings and freeze. When freezer bag is full, put in a big pot and make a vege broth to use in recipes. If you have a garden, compost the rest!
OK new fear unlocked! I actually hadn't thought of that - but what you could do is if you buy something maybe spray it before bringing it into your home? Or do an inspection? I think I'll try doing that next time :)
I cannot use LED lightbulbs . They have a flicker that I can see that make my eyes hurt. It is getting more difficult to find incandescent bulbs anymore😢
I wanna share. I recently saw some man's video on what rich but frugal people don't buy, and he singled out paper towels. Paper towels?! I thought, how about tobacco, alcohol, cocaine, illegal drugs, marijuana, porn? Start with the things that are worse than wasting money. 2. Taryn, this video is good.
@merryhunt9153 An ex told me that his ex did the same, and he adopted that habit and re-used paper towels. I would find wet used (for drying hands) on the counter top. I'd rather save $$ in other ways.
Further to your cable cutting buy a digital antenna put it in the highest spot in your house and turn it to you hit the sweet spot ( where the broad cast antenna is in your area) you will be very surprised I get 20 channels free and yes it is legal
I don’t even cook at home. Eat simply (fruit, yogurt, sandwiches, toast, etc.) cook rarely, save on electricity and your waistline. I shower once, and maybe twice a week if going out or I’m particularly moist after exercise. Two words: sink, washcloth. I replaced all my bulbs w/ LED’s (different looking ones for different rooms, purposes) seven years ago this year. And so far I’ve replaced (checks notes) none, they’re all still burning. 💡 Also, I set my thermostat to 65 this Winter. Last year I was miserable at 68, this year just fine at 65. One word: exercise (and go for walks in the Winter, unless it’s brutal out; your home will feel comfortable, so will you.)
I agree - definitely better to shop locally than getting anything shipped. I do like it for specific things though that I would have to otherwise drive to a number of stores looking for.
There are millions, if not billions of miniscule particles of plastic in bottled water. We don't eat out anymore at all, pre-planning is huge. I used to shop only at thrift stores for clothes, since they refused to open the dressing rooms, I've decided the next best thing is to shop at outlet malls. I'm absolutely with you on " no cheap shoes rule " they cost more in the long run and they're bad for your feet. I wear my old shoes for yard work also. We haven't had cable for about 3 yrs. I'm with you on clothes washing issue too. If we had a place to hang our towels like we used to have, we wouldn't be washing them after only 1 use. Thank you for all the tips.
I cant do the less laundry soap or less water for that matter. To clean clothes you need water, soap, and agitation. To put clothes in a washer will minimal soap and water basically your just getting your clothes wet
I have 35 frugal hacks that you can start in 2024! These hacks are things you can do today to save money and time, and to live a simpler, freer life. Click here for a clean & tidy home! www.youtube.com/@tarynmaria_?sub_confirmation=1
Join my mailing list for emails that will make your life easier! eepurl.com/iB2aE2
Items mentioned:
Conair fabric shaver: amzn.to/3OFJ5SC
We make all meals in bulk…for example, when I make turkey meatloaf I make 2, then I slice them down and freeze them for easy quick meals…I always have at least 5 different meals ready in the freezer. It just works, we never do take away. 🤷♀️
Love it! Thank you for sharing :)
I have recently discovered how to create turkey sausage crumbles By adding some tasty spices it makes the meat go further in a meal.
I buy cake mix for $1 at Walmart..use 2 of those little applesauce containers that you often see in kids lunches..no eggs no oil.. it makes great pound cake.
In Africa it is very common to make a hot dish sort of meal at night.. heat up the pot to boiling take it off of the heat.. wrap in newspapers and wrap in towels by morning it is fully cooked..They cut out the amount of firewood that they need to walk to obtain.
I use waterproof aprons.
Same, every bit of furniture I own is second-hand and made with strong beautiful wood. Only my bed is brand new.
Love that - so nice!
I always have one set of clothes for when I go out and public like a grocery store or the post and then When I get home I immediately change into my non public attire.
Laundry sheets are a much more environmentally-friendly alternative to jugs of detergent, which typically end up forever in landfills.
Yes! I have those too - am actually going to be talking about them in an upcoming video! :)
Admittedly I'm guilty of longer showers as they count as my self-care time, BUT I basically do everything else you listed 😊 Good job turning it all into a beautiful video, so others (and our planet) can benefit too 👏💗
Thank you so much, Hannah! ❤
Great list! We set our thermostat to 77 in the summer but I could never go below 70 in the winter. I'm already wearing slippers and a sweater when it's set to 71 and I shouldn't have to wear a coat indoors. I'm all for frugality but being comfortable is a little higher on the priority list. You know what though... I have a thyroid disease that causes me to be colder than average so I guess that's why it could work for you and others.
Thanks Jenny! Love that you are at 77 in the summer - when my family comes to visit and we're around 77/78 they think we're crazy haha! I hate being cold in the summer though :)
Tip for removing butter and oils from clothes - pretreat with Dawn 🙌🏼💜
Thank you!
Another great video. I agree with all, except cleaning the car at home! Where I live in Europe you are not allowed to clean your car at home because the contaminated dirty water enters the ground water system. We have to go to designated car washes.. there are cheap ones where you use a hose (like at home), intermediate ones where you drive through and clean the inside yourself or expensive where it all gets done for you. There the dirty water is collected and cleaned.
Thank you so much, Rebecca! And great to know about the car washes!
Treat the grease stains with Dawn dishwashing liquid and then wash them. Also I'm a cleaning lady and I can probably clean it better than you can however cleaning ladies like me are very hard to find. So in that I would agree with you, do it yourself one room at a time.
Thanks Diana!
About washing clothes in cold water: define cold water. Cold water in Florida is much warmer than cold water in North Dakota in winter. A New Yorker told me once that water in New York City never gets cold. My mother used to listen to housekeeping shows on the radio, and she told me, "They don't really mean cold water."
Good point about the cold water!! In DC where I live, in the summer the water never seems cold enough but in the winter it's like ice :)
I may be in the minority, but I do not think sheets, towels and underwear get sanitized in cold water wash. I use a hot wash and a cold rinse cyle for these.
We got rid of cable but programmed on TH-cam some of the shows that we would otherwise be missing and then at Walmart we got a 12"x12" screen magnifier. So you put the cell phone behind the magnifier .$13
One small tip is that if you have food stamps, check to see if your state's food stamps covers seeds! My state lets people buy seeds as long as it's for produce! So things like tomatoes, peppers, etc., even fruit trees and bushes! I know there's programs in conjunction with food stamps that at least give you 50% off for them! Growing your own vegetables and fruit can save you a lot of money in the long run!
Edit to add - turn off your shower when washing your body. Get wet, wash your hair, then turn off your water while you scrub your body, turning it back on when you're done and ready to rinse. If you're good about keeping your shampoo or conditioner out of your eyes, leave them in while you scrub! It'll give them time to better work, especially if you have dandruff or scalp conditions and are using salicylic shampoo and conditioner, or using a hair repair conditioner. You will also use a lot less body wash as the water isn't going to be rinsing it off half way through.
A sorta weird tip I'm throwing in just for fun is to not dry off. Instead, wick as much off as you can while still standing in the shower, then immediately moisturize your whole body, rubbing the lotion in until it's soaked in, leaving you dry. Dermatologists say that the best time to moisturize is within 2 minutes of showering. Also, you shouldn't be using a terry cloth for drying your hair, as that's too harsh and consider investing in a microfiber hair wrap towel instead and then using only a small towel to dry off your intimate areas. This is sorta a frugal hack in the long run as you'll save some money in no longer needing to wash and dry bulky, large towels and it saves a lot in storage space and dirty hamper space.
Awesome, love the tips! And great idea about the lotion - so much better to do that!
Cook a whole chicken, shred the meat for sandwiches, salads and wraps. Put the carcass in the crock pot on low overnight. In the morning strain the broth, place it in refrigerator and wait one day. All the fat will be on top- throw it away and freeze the broth in portions for cooking soups and rice. I use large plastic containers from sour cream and cottage cheese for freezing broth. After that I can recycle them or keep using them
Thank you for all your common sense advice ~ I double-checked... I'm subscribed (I just don't always comment)!
Im excited to see this one because it was so recently posted, but your others pop up regularly & automatically ~ what I enjoy most is your explanations of thought processes about how you've arrived at these solutions... it then feels like we've had an actual conversation.
Thanks, again, for helping us keep our homes well & our sanity intact🪻
Thank you so much!! I'm so glad!
We use toilet paper many times too replace paper towels for little tiny cleanups et cetera.
You can also treat oil stains with “goo-gone” and baking soda. Works like a charm!
Oooh didn't know that!!
Actually you only need laundry detergent about the size of a quarter per load. The agitator does the cleaning. Use leftovers for lunch - do not buy lunch in cafeteria or eat out for lunch. If time is sn issue. Cook on weekend and freeze. Portion food appropriately.
Love your videos.
Thank you Mindy!!
I don't use a dishwasher except a store my clean dishes in . I just use a 2 qt pot for cooking several chicken thighs. I add noodles and vegetables. I batch cook every 10 days and then I have enough food in my freezer so I have hardly any dishes to wash. I use a 6 " skillet for eggs..homemade tortillas.. I eat mostly produce like carrots and peas and green pepper and cabbage that I cut up every 10 days and either blanch that or just freeze in bags.
I love batch cooking!
You're amazing....
Excellent points. I’m starting to look at price per wear for clothing.
Great idea!
When I buy new shoes that are like leather I always take the laces out and then I spray the shoes with wd 40 slightly. I do that 3 times and that makes it shoes last forever.
Great tip!!
Don't waste food! Bag up your vege and herb trimmings and freeze. When freezer bag is full, put in a big pot and make a vege broth to use in recipes. If you have a garden, compost the rest!
Thanks for the tips!
I would love to buy some solid wood antique/vintage furniture but I’m so afraid of getting bed bugs from buying it second hand
OK new fear unlocked! I actually hadn't thought of that - but what you could do is if you buy something maybe spray it before bringing it into your home? Or do an inspection? I think I'll try doing that next time :)
I cannot use LED lightbulbs . They have a flicker that I can see that make my eyes hurt. It is getting more difficult to find incandescent bulbs anymore😢
We never use a dishwasher because it is one less thing that might need repair.
But dishwashers use less water than handwashing and get your dishes more sanitized
Car washes in the Minneapolis area are closer to $12.!
I wanna share. I recently saw some man's video on what rich but frugal people don't buy, and he singled out paper towels. Paper towels?! I thought, how about tobacco, alcohol, cocaine, illegal drugs, marijuana, porn? Start with the things that are worse than wasting money. 2. Taryn, this video is good.
@merryhunt9153 An ex told me that his ex did the same, and he adopted that habit and re-used paper towels. I would find wet used (for drying hands) on the counter top. I'd rather save $$ in other ways.
Thank you so much!!
About the shoes, there is a phrase in my language: We're not so wealthy to buy cheap things.
Ahh that's a good one!
We use hand towels instead of bath towels
Beautiful woman!
Further to your cable cutting buy a digital antenna put it in the highest spot in your house and turn it to you hit the sweet spot ( where the broad cast antenna is in your area) you will be very surprised I get 20 channels free and yes it is legal
Yes! I should mention that in future videos - we have an antenna as well and get all the local TV!
I don’t even cook at home. Eat simply (fruit, yogurt, sandwiches, toast, etc.) cook rarely, save on electricity and your waistline.
I shower once, and maybe twice a week if going out or I’m particularly moist after exercise. Two words: sink, washcloth.
I replaced all my bulbs w/ LED’s (different looking ones for different rooms, purposes) seven years ago this year. And so far I’ve replaced (checks notes) none, they’re all still burning. 💡
Also, I set my thermostat to 65 this Winter. Last year I was miserable at 68, this year just fine at 65. One word: exercise (and go for walks in the Winter, unless it’s brutal out; your home will feel comfortable, so will you.)
Awesome, thank you for sharing!
I think using Amazon is wasteful, the cost, the trucks driving around and all the boxes, I know they are recyclable. I shop locally.
I agree - definitely better to shop locally than getting anything shipped. I do like it for specific things though that I would have to otherwise drive to a number of stores looking for.
If you are single you can reduce your living to one room where the thermostat is located and save a lot of money on air conditioning or heating.
Thank you for sharing!
Good quality shoes are also better for your feet.
For sure!
Why don’t you wear your apron in the kitchen?
#boycott_mcdonald's
There are millions, if not billions of miniscule particles of plastic in bottled water. We don't eat out anymore at all, pre-planning is huge. I used to shop only at thrift stores for clothes, since they refused to open the dressing rooms, I've decided the next best thing is to shop at outlet malls. I'm absolutely with you on " no cheap shoes rule " they cost more in the long run and they're bad for your feet. I wear my old shoes for yard work also. We haven't had cable for about 3 yrs. I'm with you on clothes washing issue too. If we had a place to hang our towels like we used to have, we wouldn't be washing them after only 1 use. Thank you for all the tips.
You are so welcome and thank you for sharing!!
I cant do the less laundry soap or less water for that matter. To clean clothes you need water, soap, and agitation. To put clothes in a washer will minimal soap and water basically your just getting your clothes wet
Thank you for sharing!
That pizza is wafer thin & over cooked 😮
I made that one with my bread machine. We enjoyed it!
@@tarynmaria_ too thin for us but glad you enjoyed it x
Imagine criticising somebody else's pizza.
@@davidmitchell6873 what’s wrong with it?
@@davidmitchell6873 she was trying to help save money by making her own pizza but it didn’t look very appetising.