As a family of 7, we earn about $10,000 less (annually) than the lowest poverty level where we live. ETA: We survive off of 1 income and live in an 1100 sq ft apartment, we don't spend unnecessarily, but still splurge on things here and there. Our phone bill includes free Amazon Prime and is only $80 a month for the 2 lines. We eat a lot of whole foods and i cook from scratch. We homeschool. We make it work
Same here, we moved to another county and my husband is the only one allowed to work, so its one income looking after 5 people. I tried everything and i realised thrifting for clothes is great, rice and beans is just as good and potatoes can go far, i go on the to good to go app in Ireland then i get food that will expire in a day or two but i freeze it.
@@Whewchilee " People also ask Is spouse allowed to work in Ireland? The company or business must be already trading in Ireland and registered with the Companies Register Office and Revenue. Your family can join you in Ireland after your first year of employment. Your spouse or partner can get a Stamp 1G Irish Residence Permit, which allows them to work without an employment permit."
I grew up in the 1950's when people earned average wages. Most of my friends remember that our parents were contented because they lived through the depression and World War 11. A friend of my mom became friends with me. No matter the size of her apartments or homes she always decorated them beautifully and dressed stylishly on a budget. Studies have shown that people who grow up with less become more resilient and are often have more appreciation for so many things. Attitude is so important.
Hi, Anna. I’m 28 and Brazilian, currently living in Portugal. I used to be atheist until I met my boyfriend. He is really christian and is teaching about God and Jesus to me. I’m also learning so much with you about the female role. I’ll be honest, I think I’ve never felt so “not empty”. Now I plan a future for me and my boyfriend (future husband) and feel that I have a reason for being here. I’m feeling much better than I ever felt. And I know that it’s all because of him and how he is teaching me all of this. Thank you for being helping me to understand all of that too.
It’s great that you’re learning about Christ. I pray you get saved and become regenerated by his Holy Spirit and that you receive the free gift of salvation by his Grace, through faith. Not by your own good works but by trusting in his atoning sacrifice alone to reconcile you with God (since we are all seperated from him because of sin). God bless you❤❤❤
When we were young with two kids, we only bought clothes at garage sales where you could get a paper sack full of items for 5 dollars. We took our daughter to church wearing a very cute dress my wife found at a garage sale. A lady at church was so excited, she said she loves that dress, she knew 3 little girls who had it earlier. When she grew out of it we passed it along to the next family.
I learned about Mint Mobile from another TH-cam channel and I am SO THANKFUL!! We’ve used it two years and are amazed by our fantastic cell service in our rural area.
I love your channel It's a reminder that just b/c someone lives below the poverty line doesn't mean they have to be trashy, ignorant, dirty ppl. It also exposes the misconception others have abt what wealth and what poverty looks like.
Yes for sure . I had 3 in 4 years and an older one too . I stayed home husband worked full time . We had diapers but I nursed and made meals at home . Now I work full time bc I have my masters . He stays home. We’re making 30k MORE a year but they are now elementary and middle school. So much more is needed even when really being frugal
This video was very refreshing!!! Living in a world where mostly everyone is “keeping up with the jones” and putting so much pressure on families who don’t make the annual income for their family size, society likes to make you feel like you are not doing enough. Thank you for this video
I've always had the hope to get my own house with a big yard for a food garden, get married, have children etc. but God has had other plans for me for years. I work and care for family members, and have a bedroom in the house I share with my parents and family. I reconciled that okay Lord, my plans are not your plans and I'll be thankful after many years that I have my own room. All this to say, I wanted fo appreciate my room and make it a sanctuary. I found a real wood oak side table that has a bookshelf on Craigslist for $15. I found a beautiful recliner for $20 that was pristine. I got a solid wood table with chairs for puzzles, etc for $75. Im thankful for these beautiful gifts for such a bargain. Its really fun to know you appreciate these things and got them for such a deal instead of easily paying easily a couple grand for these items new. I agree with the tip that some people just don't want the items and if you give it some time, people will drop the price because they want to get rid if it, and thsts the time to negotiate and buy. 🙏🏻
Thanks for sharing. Here are my biggest money saving tips that have saved my wife and I thousands of dollars over the years: Heating/cooling 1. Get the simplest programable thermostat. I have a Honeywell; it has a Monday-Friday schedule and a weekend schedule. All temperatures are displayed in Fahrenheit. 2. My Heat is set at 68 degrees, because that is what my wife likes. If you can tolerate cooler temperature, that is up to you. 63 degrees is my absolute minimum. 3. Set your air conditioning at 76 degrees. That is as warm as I can tolerate and still gain the benefit of dehumidification. 4. This allows for an 8 degrees of dead band. In other words, this is the $$$ FREE $$$ zone, where you are not running heat or air-conditioning. 5. Change your furnace filter often. A dirty filter restricts airflow, and use more electricity. Change your filter based on the manufactures recommendations. Something as simple as an inexpensive programable thermostat can save you hundreds (sometimes thousands) of dollars over the course of a year. Set it and forget it. Windows/Doors/insulation 1. Replace old windows and doors as you can afford to replace them. It took my wife and I ten years to replace all the windows and doors in our house. Just by replacing two old doors our gas bill went down 30% over night. By the time we got around to replacing all of our windows and doors, our gas bill went down 60% compared to what we were originally paying when we first moved into the house. Hire a professional with a good reputation to install your windows and doors, they are worth every penny. 2. If you have an attic, insulate it. This one is more DIY friendly. I insulated my attic with pink fiberglass insulation, but if I had to do it again, I would use Rock Wool. Foundation 1. Repair all the gaps and cracks in your foundation. My basement is 10 degrees warmer in the winter because I repaired the gaps and cracks in my basement. *** If you need structural repairs, please hire a professional with a good reputation. *** Lights 1. As lights burn out, upgrade to LED lights. LED lights use about 90% less electricity as compared to incandescent bulbs. 2. Turn off lights. If you are not in that room/space turn off the lights. Car/Truck/Van 1. No special trips. Plan your route and get all your errand done in one trip. This alone saved us over $1,000 per year. 2. Lift off the gas pedal and coast. If you are not going up a hill, ease off the gas pedal a little bit. You will still maintain the same speed and use less gas. 3. Routine maintenance. Change oil, fluids, and check your tire pressure based on the manufacturer's recommendations. 4. Call your insurance agent. You might qualify for discounts you didn't know existed. My wife works from home, so we put less than 5,000 miles per year on her car. We qualified for a discount on her car insurance. This saved us hundreds of dollars each year. Live without it. 1. See if you can live without something that you "want/desire" to purchase. Try to wait a day/week/month. If you still need it then buy it. 2. Only buy it if you need it. Refer to rule number 1 if you "want/desire" it. Buy in bulk 1. If you have room to store items in you house, purchase non perishable items in bulk. Soap, paper towels, cleaning products, etc. don't spoil. Buy them when they go on sale. Loss Leaders 1. Buy the loss leaders in your local grocery store's weekly/monthly advertisement. 2. Check for in store only manager specials. We buy a lot of chicken, beef and pork that is 50% off, because it is near its expiration date. Just buy it and cook it that same day, or stick it in the freezer and cook it soon. Online purchases 1. Remove your credit card information from online websites. Make it as difficult as possible to purchase things online. This follows the "Live without it" philosophy. 2. When I buy something on Amazon, I go to my local grocery store and purchase a gift card first. I earn perks that I can put towards gas/groceries, and it also makes it slightly inconvenient anytime I buy something online. This also follows the "Live without it" philosophy. Credit card 1. We use a credit card that earns us anywhere from 1% to 5% back on qualifying purchases. 2. Pay your credit card on time, in full, every time. Do not carry a balance month to month. The interest rates credit card company charge you is outrageous. 3. If all you can afford to do is make the minimum payment, shop around for a deal and see if you can transfer your debt to a lower interest rate card. Eat at home 1. Going out to eat is expensive. Eat as many meals at home as you can. It will save you lots of money over the course of the year. 2. Pack a lunch. If you are eating out for lunch everyday, invest in a quality lunch box, and learn to pack a lunch. 3. If you must eat out, check online for deals/coupons. Drink water 1. Water is still cheaper than anything else, so drink more water. 2. Staying hydrated is important and good for your health, so you might as well drink more water. Travel/vacation 1. Chances are you already belong to AAA for roadside services. They have Travel Agents that work in they branch offices that can save you money the next time you have to go out of town. 2. If you don't already belong to AAA, I recommend it. They offer more than just roadside services and travel agents. These are the biggest money saving tips that my wife and I actually do. I hope this helps someone.
I think that people see a nice home with nice things that are name brand and feel the person is lying. Also, there are many on YT that have lied about similar things. One in particular claimed to be self sufficient and living with little money but ends up she lived on her parents’ property and made a lot of money from YT. People have simply learned to be skeptical. But people can still take the advice or leave it regardless.
Wow! Well I hope the Lord continues to bless us, and one day I can make a video saying we are no longer in the same financial situation. I’ve seen Him move a lot on our behalf lately so it’s definitely not impossible!
@@AnnaDysettAbsolutely. ❤. My husband and I struggled for years even with me working full time until we learned how to be financially responsible. You can be rich with very little or poor with a lot. Videos like yours are helpful to people regardless and they should take away the positives. I’m a bit older and such but I still enjoy your videos.
I think a lot of us are living just like you. I live way below the poverty line. Yes, being content and thankful for what we have is key. I live in the valley of the mountains in TN so I have a hard time finding a phone service that will work in my location. Yes I watch for sales also! That was a great deal on your shoes! We have a family owned and ran sundry store in our small town. I always get so much of my stuff there. Very good deals and they don’t always have the same stuff. We have one grocery store in my town and it is food city. Definitely not cheap. I’ve been researching depression recipes. I freeze the leftovers for later. Thank you for all the tips! Would love to see a part 2! 🩷
@@AnnaDysett depression meals aren’t the healthiest but I have to make do. I’ll get a bag of potatoes and make a huge pot of mashed potatoes. We’ll eat them as regular mashed potatoes as a side, I’ll make Shepard’s pie. A lot of times I will double it and freeze. I make potato bread that is delicious and fried potato cakes. So the goal is to let nothing go to waste. Make big pots of soup and freeze the left overs. To make it stretch even further serve it on a bed of rice. Make more rice than you need and have stir fry the next day. Make a huge pot of chili and freeze the leftovers for later! Buy ripe fruit at the grocery that has been marked down. Freeze it for smoothies. Breakfast burritos can be frozen. Make homemade biscuits to freeze. Crockpot full of pinto beans and freeze. Love this with homemade cornbread! Casseroles freeze well. Goulash freezes good. I’ve been getting on Pinterest and searching “depression meals, frugal meals and freezer meals”. You’ll be surprised what all you’ll find!
@@amybeasley7388my family loved Chili Week. Monday - Chili & cornbread, Wednesday- Chili w/macaroni added, Friday - Chili hot dogs or Chili over baked potatoes. Less cooking, less electricity used. Chili week was every 4 weeks or so. After getting our food costs low I looked at ways to lower energy to make meals. Love mashed potatoes based meals!
I watch that type of video to remind myself that I could live with less. And honestly I think your home is beautiful and calming. My house is drowning in stuff that we do not need. And I want to cut back on bills and spending so we could maybe live off one income in the next few yrs. Even if I stay working full time, we could invest the extra money. You are living someone else’s dream, mine ❤
Another thing is Free Craigslist! I know Craigslist is dying out a little but my husband has found so much quality stuff there, especially at the end of the month when people are moving and have to get rid of stuff fast! Thank you for the video!! So helpful to have the tips and tricks. I'd love a part 2! God bless you!
I just found your channel. I agree with a lot of what you said. I will say as a nonprofit thrift store manager of over a decade, just be smart about your purchases. Especially shoes, book bags, etc. I now after that store closed am working for a discount retailer that buys whole sale and returns. Please check the quality of items. Flex the shoes and try them on, tug on back pack straps, warehouse conditions and time alone causes glue and fabric to break down over time and the first tug or wear and that item breaks. You can find great deals and you can get excellent deals but buyer beware of what your buying. Like our store sales clothes cheap from other stores. But, after the first wash, they are ripping or coming apart. They were good clothing items but after 5 or more years in a warehouse that is not air conditioned or moisture proof those items are decomposing even though they look new. Same with food items that may still be in date but condition of storage is concerning at best. So make sure a deal is a good deal. I am a single mom of two special needs teens, living in a camper after homeless for 6 months due to the pandemic. Our camper is our home and I am grateful cause, it is one I can afford. Where our live there is no assistance for teens so parents can work outside the home unless they are in school other than door dash which me and my teen that cant be left alone do during the summer and nights and weekends. We are below poverty but making it work. I also have Safelink wireless and its free for one phone per family. It is a good deal if anyone needs totally free and is available in most states if you get any kind of assistance. New subscriber and pray for us all to be grateful for what we have.
🥺 not weird at all. The Lord has really been blessing me in so many ways and that’s honestly what He promises to do when we are obedient. Thank you for celebrating with me in my winning season! It means so much! You are a true sister! ♥️
You are so sweet, Anna. Love your gracious approach to the critique you got! We are single income family of 4 in Canada and with inflation things are $$$. Always looking to cut things, do without & find good deals so we can live well but mindfully. ✨ Praise God for all He provides. Never without what we truly need. 💗 Yes part 2 please!!
Good for you. Goes to show what people can do if they get creative and simply budget. I bought a home raised two boys kept my wife home worked two jobs and then did side jobs gave my wife all my money and she was in charge of it. Fast forward to today both my boys married had children keep their wives home bought homes have cars have food in the fridge pay their bills, donate to their church all on one job. Not bragging but it can be done even today
Ignoring naysayers and planning your life to have a family on one income can make all the difference in the ease and success on your path. College is possible on a pay as you go basis and students should not acquire debt beyond a few thousand they can pay off one summer while looking for a full time position. But it’s still possible in my area with both working full time minimum wage jobs and saving most of the wife’s income for a home, retirement and emergency fund for about 5yrs. After that the wife can be home with the children full time. It’s great that you modeled how it can be done and have your children to follow in your footsteps.
I love these videos so much. Your voice is first off so soothing, but also I love that you’re so relatable as I’m also a homemaker & stay at home mom. It’s definitely possible, but does require sacrifice and adjusting priorities. Something I’m always working on (I love takeout 😩). Thanks for sharing this! ❤
We moved off grid and saved a bunch of money. I had a stroke right after, now I'm not working, so it's great now not having electric, sewer, or water bills.
I can relate totally. I'm a disabled veteran living on a tight budget but I still have everything I need; I'm blessed by God. But yes, times are so hard for sure. Thank you for sharing your story. God bless you and your family. 🙏
I remember the video you are referring to. I saw the comments that were negative. You have the ability to put decor and meals together very well so it looks to some as if you are not being truthful. Im glad you put this video out to clear this up. It doesnt take a lot of money to live richly. Imagination and creativity and research are the tips.
Thank you for this very informative video. I always worry about not having enough money to provide for a family and its needs is a fear that hold me back from dating and seeking a wife
My husband felt the same way. You men carry such a heavy load here. I can honestly say I truly meant my vows - I love my husband for richer or poorer. He is doing the best he can and I’m thankful he’s happy, healthy, and alive to love on ♥️
Thank you for a beautiful channel in a time where everything else is just so artificial and toxic. Since im watching your videos theres been a lot of growth in my spiritual growth.
Thanks for sharing! A couple of thoughts and questions… 1. How can you afford unexpected expenses? In the past year, my husband and I have had to get a new car (9k for an ‘08 Camry), a new HVAC system for a 900 sq ft duplex unit (11k that has to be paid within one year or there will be a 15% finance charge) and my husband had an emergency appendectomy that was covered by insurance, but is still costing us hundreds of dollars per month to pay off. We went from being debt free to 20-30k in the hole in one year from just 3 incidents that we certainly didn’t ask for. And while we are/will be able to pay those debts within a relatively short amount of time, idk if we could do that MAKING just 20-30k in a whole year. What do you do to prepare for situations like this, and when they come up, how do you manage?? 2. How do you save money or contribute to retirement? 3. I can certainly see how searching for deals would save a tremendous amount of money, but that is still a lot of work. My husband and I both work 40-50 hours per week and commute 30-45 minutes one way. Sometimes I feel like my job is more trouble than it’s worth because I simply don’t have the capacity for careful meal planning and cooking from scratch, going out of my way to find discounts and bargains, etc. We pay a lot of extra money for convenience. So I can see how your system could work - especially if you have children and don’t want to pay for childcare. I guess my main concern would be what I discussed in my first question about unexpected situations that are just part of life. Just curious… Thanks for reading ❤️
These are really great questions! Probably too long for a comment response, BUT to briefly answer - yes, these things have absolutely happened, and we are not debt free from it. I’m not kidding when I say we live below the poverty line - meaning no extra for emergencies and no extra to put away for the future. We also are working to change our financial situation constantly (not attempting to glamorize it or stay this way at all). This TH-cam channel is already blessing us some this year and I’m so thankful. My whole viewpoint here isn’t to teach anyone to stay low income, but I am trying to come from a humble place and say “hey, I’m not rich, but I’m focusing on contentment even in this season of far less which is really the only way we can find joy in this life” and “this is how we are currently making it work out” 🤗 because you can be filthy rich with material things and still breed so much discontentment.
@@AnnaDysett I gotcha. Thanks for your response and thanks again for sharing! From what I've seen of your videos, it looks like they're interesting and well-made, so I hope this channel does help you out :) It is nice to see alternate perspectives and solutions for the various things we face in everyday life!
It’s called an emergency fund or rainy day fund. You build it slowly and you pick up extra work to put that & into the fund. You pray for unexpected $$, you do with out and cut every where possible. Go to food banks, use other peoples expired foods, you sell stuff. Start listening to wise mentors who are all over including Dave Ramsey and team, always ask for a discount, learn to barter for items and skills, down size in living space for a time, move in with a family who has space and rent one room of it’s feasible, learn a skill such and cutting hair and cut your hair and your families hair, these are just some of my life lived ideas. When you build 3-6 months Emmergency fund you budget every month for catafories such as “new car fund, house hold fund, Xmas/gift fund etc”. Then you will have the $ when you need it or be closer than if you did not save for it. Pay yourself first after giving to missionaries, the church or other gifting.
In my area i go to supermarket mostly on Saturdays before the close time thing u find most fruits and vegetables for 50,% off or more. I buy alot and preserve. I freeze dehydrate or can. I never buy full prices
Thank you for this! We are in the same position and our biggest struggle is healthcare. We switched to a healthshare plan so that we don't have any surprise bills after welcoming a new child into the world or if we have a medical emergency. However, it still nearly costs as much as our mortgage!
We have a commitment in our home that if we sell something for more than $10 that someone donated to us for free, split the income with the givers. We feel like they are giving to us in good faith that we’re in need and don’t feel right to just turn around and sell it. But, this is just a personal choice. To be honest, If we’ve had to pay for gas to meet a buyer then we take that money out before splitting it with the givers.
I try not to get angry but that woman actually made me angry ! I have a very nice house also but prices are so high now so people cannot go by a home I believe everything you say Anna I can tell you are a fantastic person!
This was a beautiful video especially on the internet today , so many things appeal to consumerism and upgrade upgrade but contentment is truly the key . Thank you for this reminder.
We have free swaps in our city for people who raise native plants. People share seeds and starts with each other. Doesn’t cost a thing! Just share your own when you have them.
Everything comes down to time or money. No matter what position you are in, thats how I determine how to navigate it. Can I afford the time? Do I need to save the money? Or in today’s market, can I trust paying for something and getting quality, or should I do it myself. If I do, that means I’m taking in less money, but if I pay for it and have to redo it anyways, I’m further in the hole. It’s a constant juggle and it takes a team. Im self employed and I small scale homestead, and it’s tough to juggle it all single-handedly. Im glad y’all have found a system and it looks like it’s working well for yall.
People see nice things and presume you’re living large. Just because you don’t have a lot of money doesn’t mean you can’t have a nice place or look put together. I got so many compliments on my home when I was poor. I’m talking a $60 a month grocery budget max. Even my home now cost very little and I get compliments all the time.
Oh my goodness, my two month old is sleeping GREAT! But my two year old is having super early morning wakings and only wants me. Wants nothing to do with my poor husband who misses her dearly as he travels every other week.
Even better price and equal in quality than Aldi is German based Lidl. They are mostly east coast based but slowly spreading. Check it out if you find one.
Love the video and your channel. Can you spell the name of the discount place where you purchased the shoes? Closed Captions isn’t quite getting it correct and I’d love to see if they are where we live!
Got the grand babies “ back to school” today…including a super cute “ fall” outfit…for $33.00…at OUAC…I had a $39.00 credit…the $33.00 was after that credit…the cash I had to pay…Shoes/Boots/ coats and clothing…A brand new pair of Toms summer shoes…NWT at Plato C. For me….$6.00… the shopping took me about 3 hours…gotta be willing to put in the time to save the $
Hi Anna, it is easy to slip into the wanting of things, but when we reevaluate what we do have like food, shelter, heat etc. We all are very blessed with riches. Anna I wanted to ask you what bible study book do you use? The video before this one showed a little bit of it and it looked very interesting to me.
I went to thirft stores and got most of my kids school supplies. Before we went i checked the price at Walmart first and only got the items that were cheaper to get there verses at Walmart. I had to shop for 4 kids that are in 2nd, 3rd, 7th, and 9th grade. But i went through what we had first before going to the stores to get anything.
Years ago when I was a stay at home, home schooling mom and living below the poverty level I found an authentic Harris tweed jacket at a Saint Vincent de Paul store. I paid $2.50 for it and was able to pass it down for several years among my sons. It was in Christine condition. If you don't know, those retail for several hundred dollars.
This video and the comment section gave me so much courage. With the economy going the way it is I was worried that my husband and I wouldn't be able to support our children on one income, but now I know it is totally possible. Thank you so much for your wisdom!
In Australia, you can buy pre-paid mobile plans. I paid $220 AUD for a set amount of 240GB and phone service for the YEAR. It's made me realize when I go home to America, I will never sign up for Verizon or any of the major brands again.. When you are on wifi at your home and work, you don't even need 240GB for the year. The market will match the prices you are willing to pay. I know my friends at home are still paying $ 100-250 USD a month for the phone bills because they really think they need it! Blows my mind.
hi Anna, new subscriber. Kudos to you for putting yourself out there to help others and know you will get good and bad feedback! Hopefully more good! Also, how about bartering with others for services or goods? I wish there was meets that helps to facilitate. We need more community and helping each other.
Hi Anna, thank you so much for this video. If you don't mind, it would be great for us to learn how much roughly you spend on grocery/food and bill and be mindful about budget as a homemaker:)
Your tip about buying high-quality things used is how I’ve furnished our home to my specific style over the years. Wool rugs on Craigslist, gorgeous hand-me-down wooden furniture, yard sale baskets, etc. can come together to create a beautiful home. 🤍
Visable mobile service has unlimited everything for $25 a month. My son and I went to them after paying nearly $300 a month for a very long time. I’m not buying any more clothes or perfumes. Using what I have. Our medications and pet medication is the most expensive thing that we feel we need to not mess with. Insurance is absolutely terrible for us but we can’t find anything cheaper. I’m thinking about making my own laundry detergent but getting started feels like a huge pain especially when I work so much and my son is disabled. Thankfully he gets a few benefits and still waiting for the rest after a year of battling heart disease. I get trash bags and paper towels from work, I just get the ones that are set to be thrown away by the company. My son goes to the food bank. In this economy, we have to watch every single purchase.
Wow! I’ve never heard of visible mobile. Thank you so much for sharing with everyone. The laundry detergent thing is not as hard or crazy as it seems 🙂
Thank you for these tips, truly appreciate creative ways to save money! I want to see if we have a store near us, where you bought your shoes for your mom's wedding. How do you spell it? I don't think they way I am trying to spell it is even close 😂
@@pw709 interesting! wow, I don’t think I realized it either. I find the federal one concerning and more unfair. Poverty in a place like California is obviously not the same as maybe the state of Alabama. Not sure exactly how that works - but I know when we’ve received assistance (for example Medicaid for the birth of our children) it went by the state rather than federal.
Medicaid, yes! Especially during pregnancy and postpartum periods. We do qualify for food stamps, but choose not to just because we are doing okay enough to purchase food without compromising and want those things to go to even less fortunate families.
Can you share what supplemental income you receive? Do you have health care paid for? Can you tell how you got your house? Is it paid for? It’s just impossible to pay a mortgage, healthcare, food, utilities, car payment, household maintenance/repairs, gifts, entertainment, home goods, cell phones, retirement, kids needs (diapers etc) on 20,000. You give good hints on how to make your money stretch, but water/garbage/electric/gas/mortgage/car/healthcare aren’t exactly negotiable. I think a list of bills would be helpful to understand how your money stretches. It would be helpful.
Yeah her husband bought the house before they were married so all they are paying on their home is taxes. They have no rent or mortgage so you can kind of see how it is kind of disingenuous to say living below the poverty line when you own your own home. Imagine how easy it would be to live on your income if you didn’t have to pay that$40000 in rent.
Wow, yes! That was my ex husband though, and we only posted for a season. This was probably over a decade ago now. Im pretty candid about my divorce here on my channel and how God saved me through it all ♥️ I loved building that tiny house so much! Nothings perfect, but what a fun memory 🥰
@@AnnaDysett oh wow! Amazing. I watched several of your videos thinking your voice was so reminiscent of hers, and then at some point I pictured you with blonde hair, and then I heard you say your full first name and I was like wait…can it be?? Praise the Lord that you were saved! I had just started walking with Him when I watched your other videos years ago because we were feeling led to humble our lifestyle. Never ended up in a tiny house, His plans for us have been different than ours were. 😆 But we still live minimally! I love your new channel too! Lol 🤷🏻♀️
As a family of 7, we earn about $10,000 less (annually) than the lowest poverty level where we live.
ETA: We survive off of 1 income and live in an 1100 sq ft apartment, we don't spend unnecessarily, but still splurge on things here and there. Our phone bill includes free Amazon Prime and is only $80 a month for the 2 lines. We eat a lot of whole foods and i cook from scratch. We homeschool. We make it work
Same here, we moved to another county and my husband is the only one allowed to work, so its one income looking after 5 people. I tried everything and i realised thrifting for clothes is great, rice and beans is just as good and potatoes can go far, i go on the to good to go app in Ireland then i get food that will expire in a day or two but i freeze it.
@@pawsation7719 may I ask what you mean by he's the only one allowed to work?
Happy to hear you are successful in supporting and providing for your family 👪! Hard these days, but you are a role model these days...
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What phone plan includes free Amazon Prime? I would like to get that phone plan!
I grew up in the 1950's when people earned average wages. Most of my friends remember that our parents were contented because they lived through the depression and World War 11. A friend of my mom became friends with me. No matter the size of her apartments or homes she always decorated them beautifully and dressed stylishly on a budget. Studies have shown that people who grow up with less become more resilient and are often have more appreciation for so many things. Attitude is so important.
You are right…we are rich. Not monetary but God has richly blessed us.
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Hi, Anna. I’m 28 and Brazilian, currently living in Portugal. I used to be atheist until I met my boyfriend. He is really christian and is teaching about God and Jesus to me. I’m also learning so much with you about the female role.
I’ll be honest, I think I’ve never felt so “not empty”. Now I plan a future for me and my boyfriend (future husband) and feel that I have a reason for being here.
I’m feeling much better than I ever felt.
And I know that it’s all because of him and how he is teaching me all of this.
Thank you for being helping me to understand all of that too.
Que coisa boa Renata! Deus te abencoe! Uma vida conectada com o divino é uma vida rica.
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Quem tem Deus tem tudo. Que bom que ele tá te aproximando do nosso Pai celestial. ❤
It’s great that you’re learning about Christ. I pray you get saved and become regenerated by his Holy Spirit and that you receive the free gift of salvation by his Grace, through faith. Not by your own good works but by trusting in his atoning sacrifice alone to reconcile you with God (since we are all seperated from him because of sin). God bless you❤❤❤
When we were young with two kids, we only bought clothes at garage sales where you could get a paper sack full of items for 5 dollars. We took our daughter to church wearing a very cute dress my wife found at a garage sale. A lady at church was so excited, she said she loves that dress, she knew 3 little girls who had it earlier. When she grew out of it we passed it along to the next family.
I learned about Mint Mobile from another TH-cam channel and I am SO THANKFUL!! We’ve used it two years and are amazed by our fantastic cell service in our rural area.
I love your channel
It's a reminder that just b/c someone lives below the poverty line doesn't mean they have to be trashy, ignorant, dirty ppl.
It also exposes the misconception others have abt what wealth and what poverty looks like.
From personal experience living under poverty line is easier when the kids are young. When they become teenagers its so ,much harder.
I absolutely believe you!
Yes for sure . I had 3 in 4 years and an older one too . I stayed home husband worked full time . We had diapers but I nursed and made meals at home . Now I work full time bc I have my masters . He stays home. We’re making 30k MORE a year but they are now elementary and middle school. So much more is needed even when really being frugal
I find it a bit easier as my teenager doesn't change clothing sizes any more.
This video was very refreshing!!! Living in a world where mostly everyone is “keeping up with the jones” and putting so much pressure on families who don’t make the annual income for their family size, society likes to make you feel like you are not doing enough. Thank you for this video
I've always had the hope to get my own house with a big yard for a food garden, get married, have children etc. but God has had other plans for me for years. I work and care for family members, and have a bedroom in the house I share with my parents and family. I reconciled that okay Lord, my plans are not your plans and I'll be thankful after many years that I have my own room. All this to say, I wanted fo appreciate my room and make it a sanctuary. I found a real wood oak side table that has a bookshelf on Craigslist for $15. I found a beautiful recliner for $20 that was pristine. I got a solid wood table with chairs for puzzles, etc for $75. Im thankful for these beautiful gifts for such a bargain. Its really fun to know you appreciate these things and got them for such a deal instead of easily paying easily a couple grand for these items new.
I agree with the tip that some people just don't want the items and if you give it some time, people will drop the price because they want to get rid if it, and thsts the time to negotiate and buy.
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Thanks for sharing.
Here are my biggest money saving tips that have saved my wife and I thousands of dollars over the years:
Heating/cooling
1. Get the simplest programable thermostat. I have a Honeywell; it has a Monday-Friday schedule and a weekend schedule. All temperatures are displayed in Fahrenheit.
2. My Heat is set at 68 degrees, because that is what my wife likes. If you can tolerate cooler temperature, that is up to you. 63 degrees is my absolute minimum.
3. Set your air conditioning at 76 degrees. That is as warm as I can tolerate and still gain the benefit of dehumidification.
4. This allows for an 8 degrees of dead band. In other words, this is the $$$ FREE $$$ zone, where you are not running heat or air-conditioning.
5. Change your furnace filter often. A dirty filter restricts airflow, and use more electricity. Change your filter based on the manufactures recommendations.
Something as simple as an inexpensive programable thermostat can save you hundreds (sometimes thousands) of dollars over the course of a year. Set it and forget it.
Windows/Doors/insulation
1. Replace old windows and doors as you can afford to replace them. It took my wife and I ten years to replace all the windows and doors in our house. Just by replacing two old doors our gas bill went down 30% over night. By the time we got around to replacing all of our windows and doors, our gas bill went down 60% compared to what we were originally paying when we first moved into the house. Hire a professional with a good reputation to install your windows and doors, they are worth every penny.
2. If you have an attic, insulate it. This one is more DIY friendly. I insulated my attic with pink fiberglass insulation, but if I had to do it again, I would use Rock Wool.
Foundation
1. Repair all the gaps and cracks in your foundation. My basement is 10 degrees warmer in the winter because I repaired the gaps and cracks in my basement.
*** If you need structural repairs, please hire a professional with a good reputation. ***
Lights
1. As lights burn out, upgrade to LED lights. LED lights use about 90% less electricity as compared to incandescent bulbs.
2. Turn off lights. If you are not in that room/space turn off the lights.
Car/Truck/Van
1. No special trips. Plan your route and get all your errand done in one trip. This alone saved us over $1,000 per year.
2. Lift off the gas pedal and coast. If you are not going up a hill, ease off the gas pedal a little bit. You will still maintain the same speed and use less gas.
3. Routine maintenance. Change oil, fluids, and check your tire pressure based on the manufacturer's recommendations.
4. Call your insurance agent. You might qualify for discounts you didn't know existed. My wife works from home, so we put less than 5,000 miles per year on her car. We qualified for a discount on her car insurance. This saved us hundreds of dollars each year.
Live without it.
1. See if you can live without something that you "want/desire" to purchase. Try to wait a day/week/month. If you still need it then buy it.
2. Only buy it if you need it. Refer to rule number 1 if you "want/desire" it.
Buy in bulk
1. If you have room to store items in you house, purchase non perishable items in bulk. Soap, paper towels, cleaning products, etc. don't spoil. Buy them when they go on sale.
Loss Leaders
1. Buy the loss leaders in your local grocery store's weekly/monthly advertisement.
2. Check for in store only manager specials. We buy a lot of chicken, beef and pork that is 50% off, because it is near its expiration date. Just buy it and cook it that same day, or stick it in the freezer and cook it soon.
Online purchases
1. Remove your credit card information from online websites. Make it as difficult as possible to purchase things online. This follows the "Live without it" philosophy.
2. When I buy something on Amazon, I go to my local grocery store and purchase a gift card first. I earn perks that I can put towards gas/groceries, and it also makes it slightly inconvenient anytime I buy something online. This also follows the "Live without it" philosophy.
Credit card
1. We use a credit card that earns us anywhere from 1% to 5% back on qualifying purchases.
2. Pay your credit card on time, in full, every time. Do not carry a balance month to month. The interest rates credit card company charge you is outrageous.
3. If all you can afford to do is make the minimum payment, shop around for a deal and see if you can transfer your debt to a lower interest rate card.
Eat at home
1. Going out to eat is expensive. Eat as many meals at home as you can. It will save you lots of money over the course of the year.
2. Pack a lunch. If you are eating out for lunch everyday, invest in a quality lunch box, and learn to pack a lunch.
3. If you must eat out, check online for deals/coupons.
Drink water
1. Water is still cheaper than anything else, so drink more water.
2. Staying hydrated is important and good for your health, so you might as well drink more water.
Travel/vacation
1. Chances are you already belong to AAA for roadside services. They have Travel Agents that work in they branch offices that can save you money the next time you have to go out of town.
2. If you don't already belong to AAA, I recommend it. They offer more than just roadside services and travel agents.
These are the biggest money saving tips that my wife and I actually do. I hope this helps someone.
WOW! This is incredible. Thank you so much for taking the time to write this out for everyone!
@@AnnaDysett No problem. Keep up the good work, and thanks for sharing. Best wishes to you and your family.
I think that people see a nice home with nice things that are name brand and feel the person is lying. Also, there are many on YT that have lied about similar things. One in particular claimed to be self sufficient and living with little money but ends up she lived on her parents’ property and made a lot of money from YT. People have simply learned to be skeptical. But people can still take the advice or leave it regardless.
Wow! Well I hope the Lord continues to bless us, and one day I can make a video saying we are no longer in the same financial situation. I’ve seen Him move a lot on our behalf lately so it’s definitely not impossible!
@@AnnaDysettAbsolutely. ❤. My husband and I struggled for years even with me working full time until we learned how to be financially responsible. You can be rich with very little or poor with a lot. Videos like yours are helpful to people regardless and they should take away the positives. I’m a bit older and such but I still enjoy your videos.
I think a lot of us are living just like you. I live way below the poverty line. Yes, being content and thankful for what we have is key. I live in the valley of the mountains in TN so I have a hard time finding a phone service that will work in my location. Yes I watch for sales also! That was a great deal on your shoes! We have a family owned and ran sundry store in our small town. I always get so much of my stuff there. Very good deals and they don’t always have the same stuff. We have one grocery store in my town and it is food city. Definitely not cheap. I’ve been researching depression recipes. I freeze the leftovers for later. Thank you for all the tips! Would love to see a part 2! 🩷
It sounds like so much of our lifestyles align! Please share any freeze meals that you make that are big winners!
@@AnnaDysett depression meals aren’t the healthiest but I have to make do. I’ll get a bag of potatoes and make a huge pot of mashed potatoes. We’ll eat them as regular mashed potatoes as a side, I’ll make Shepard’s pie. A lot of times I will double it and freeze. I make potato bread that is delicious and fried potato cakes. So the goal is to let nothing go to waste.
Make big pots of soup and freeze the left overs. To make it stretch even further serve it on a bed of rice. Make more rice than you need and have stir fry the next day. Make a huge pot of chili and freeze the leftovers for later! Buy ripe fruit at the grocery that has been marked down. Freeze it for smoothies. Breakfast burritos can be frozen. Make homemade biscuits to freeze. Crockpot full of pinto beans and freeze. Love this with homemade cornbread! Casseroles freeze well. Goulash freezes good. I’ve been getting on Pinterest and searching “depression meals, frugal meals and freezer meals”. You’ll be surprised what all you’ll find!
@@amybeasley7388my family loved Chili Week. Monday - Chili & cornbread, Wednesday- Chili w/macaroni added, Friday - Chili hot dogs or Chili over baked potatoes. Less cooking, less electricity used. Chili week was every 4 weeks or so. After getting our food costs low I looked at ways to lower energy to make meals.
Love mashed potatoes based meals!
@@kenyonbissett3512Great idea!! Thanks for sharing! ❤
How do you afford the internet…it is a lot of $$$$.
We have live with the same income, no credit card, no debt, just our home, dont live above it, your good ,God will take care of us
That is my goal. We are very far in debt and I’m working hard on paying off our debt.
Her husband bought their home before they were married. I do live on quite a bit less but if I owned my home I could live very well on my income
I watch that type of video to remind myself that I could live with less. And honestly I think your home is beautiful and calming. My house is drowning in stuff that we do not need. And I want to cut back on bills and spending so we could maybe live off one income in the next few yrs. Even if I stay working full time, we could invest the extra money. You are living someone else’s dream, mine ❤
Another thing is Free Craigslist! I know Craigslist is dying out a little but my husband has found so much quality stuff there, especially at the end of the month when people are moving and have to get rid of stuff fast!
Thank you for the video!! So helpful to have the tips and tricks. I'd love a part 2!
God bless you!
YES! Great advice!
I just found your channel. I agree with a lot of what you said. I will say as a nonprofit thrift store manager of over a decade, just be smart about your purchases. Especially shoes, book bags, etc. I now after that store closed am working for a discount retailer that buys whole sale and returns. Please check the quality of items. Flex the shoes and try them on, tug on back pack straps, warehouse conditions and time alone causes glue and fabric to break down over time and the first tug or wear and that item breaks. You can find great deals and you can get excellent deals but buyer beware of what your buying. Like our store sales clothes cheap from other stores. But, after the first wash, they are ripping or coming apart. They were good clothing items but after 5 or more years in a warehouse that is not air conditioned or moisture proof those items are decomposing even though they look new. Same with food items that may still be in date but condition of storage is concerning at best. So make sure a deal is a good deal. I am a single mom of two special needs teens, living in a camper after homeless for 6 months due to the pandemic. Our camper is our home and I am grateful cause, it is one I can afford. Where our live there is no assistance for teens so parents can work outside the home unless they are in school other than door dash which me and my teen that cant be left alone do during the summer and nights and weekends. We are below poverty but making it work. I also have Safelink wireless and its free for one phone per family. It is a good deal if anyone needs totally free and is available in most states if you get any kind of assistance. New subscriber and pray for us all to be grateful for what we have.
Oh, the $1.50 shoes are a sincere God send! ❤
I’ve watched you go from 400 something subscribers to now sponsored and this will sound so weird but I feel so proud of you! ❤
🥺 not weird at all. The Lord has really been blessing me in so many ways and that’s honestly what He promises to do when we are obedient. Thank you for celebrating with me in my winning season! It means so much! You are a true sister! ♥️
@@AnnaDysett 🙏
You are so sweet, Anna. Love your gracious approach to the critique you got! We are single income family of 4 in Canada and with inflation things are $$$. Always looking to cut things, do without & find good deals so we can live well but mindfully. ✨ Praise God for all He provides. Never without what we truly need. 💗 Yes part 2 please!!
Good for you. Goes to show what people can do if they get creative and simply budget. I bought a home raised two boys kept my wife home worked two jobs and then did side jobs gave my wife all my money and she was in charge of it. Fast forward to today both my boys married had children keep their wives home bought homes have cars have food in the fridge pay their bills, donate to their church all on one job. Not bragging but it can be done even today
Ignoring naysayers and planning your life to have a family on one income can make all the difference in the ease and success on your path. College is possible on a pay as you go basis and students should not acquire debt beyond a few thousand they can pay off one summer while looking for a full time position. But it’s still possible in my area with both working full time minimum wage jobs and saving most of the wife’s income for a home, retirement and emergency fund for about 5yrs. After that the wife can be home with the children full time.
It’s great that you modeled how it can be done and have your children to follow in your footsteps.
I love these videos so much. Your voice is first off so soothing, but also I love that you’re so relatable as I’m also a homemaker & stay at home mom. It’s definitely possible, but does require sacrifice and adjusting priorities. Something I’m always working on (I love takeout 😩). Thanks for sharing this! ❤
There’s a huge recall of produce through ALDI! Kroger, and other major Midwest produce. July 25.2024
Thanks for letting everyone know!
I would love to see a haircut tutorial!! Your hair is so beautiful 😍
We moved off grid and saved a bunch of money. I had a stroke right after, now I'm not working, so it's great now not having electric, sewer, or water bills.
Just an interesting fact: in my country you have to pay for NOT having water bill.🙉
@@bettinak.4if you have a well and septic system you still have to pay a water bill?
Does your husband have an accumulation of stuff like a hoarder?
@@kenyonbissett3512 nope, no water or sewer bill
@speaktruth9313 Certain things are stored up, but nothing harder like
I can relate totally. I'm a disabled veteran living on a tight budget but I still have everything I need; I'm blessed by God. But yes, times are so hard for sure. Thank you for sharing your story. God bless you and your family. 🙏
I love this video! I would love to see more about your frugal ways.
I would definitely watch an hour long video about saving tips. 😊 maybe a part 2,3,..?
You're a genuine intuitive young woman and I enjoyed your tips. Keep sharing and enhancing the lives of others.
I remember the video you are referring to. I saw the comments that were negative. You have the ability to put decor and meals together very well so it looks to some as if you are not being truthful. Im glad you put this video out to clear this up. It doesnt take a lot of money to live richly. Imagination and creativity and research are the tips.
You look & sound very regal & lovely, what a rich life. 👏🏻 ❤🙏 Thank you so much for sharing ideas 💡 😊
Thank you for this very informative video. I always worry about not having enough money to provide for a family and its needs is a fear that hold me back from dating and seeking a wife
My husband felt the same way. You men carry such a heavy load here. I can honestly say I truly meant my vows - I love my husband for richer or poorer. He is doing the best he can and I’m thankful he’s happy, healthy, and alive to love on ♥️
Thank you for a beautiful channel in a time where everything else is just so artificial and toxic. Since im watching your videos theres been a lot of growth in my spiritual growth.
Would love a budgeting video ❤
Thanks for sharing! A couple of thoughts and questions…
1. How can you afford unexpected expenses? In the past year, my husband and I have had to get a new car (9k for an ‘08 Camry), a new HVAC system for a 900 sq ft duplex unit (11k that has to be paid within one year or there will be a 15% finance charge) and my husband had an emergency appendectomy that was covered by insurance, but is still costing us hundreds of dollars per month to pay off. We went from being debt free to 20-30k in the hole in one year from just 3 incidents that we certainly didn’t ask for. And while we are/will be able to pay those debts within a relatively short amount of time, idk if we could do that MAKING just 20-30k in a whole year. What do you do to prepare for situations like this, and when they come up, how do you manage??
2. How do you save money or contribute to retirement?
3. I can certainly see how searching for deals would save a tremendous amount of money, but that is still a lot of work. My husband and I both work 40-50 hours per week and commute 30-45 minutes one way. Sometimes I feel like my job is more trouble than it’s worth because I simply don’t have the capacity for careful meal planning and cooking from scratch, going out of my way to find discounts and bargains, etc. We pay a lot of extra money for convenience. So I can see how your system could work - especially if you have children and don’t want to pay for childcare. I guess my main concern would be what I discussed in my first question about unexpected situations that are just part of life. Just curious… Thanks for reading ❤️
P.S. I said debt free but we do have a mortgage, just no student loans, credit card debt, etc. 😊
These are really great questions! Probably too long for a comment response, BUT to briefly answer - yes, these things have absolutely happened, and we are not debt free from it. I’m not kidding when I say we live below the poverty line - meaning no extra for emergencies and no extra to put away for the future. We also are working to change our financial situation constantly (not attempting to glamorize it or stay this way at all). This TH-cam channel is already blessing us some this year and I’m so thankful. My whole viewpoint here isn’t to teach anyone to stay low income, but I am trying to come from a humble place and say “hey, I’m not rich, but I’m focusing on contentment even in this season of far less which is really the only way we can find joy in this life” and “this is how we are currently making it work out” 🤗 because you can be filthy rich with material things and still breed so much discontentment.
@@AnnaDysett I gotcha. Thanks for your response and thanks again for sharing! From what I've seen of your videos, it looks like they're interesting and well-made, so I hope this channel does help you out :) It is nice to see alternate perspectives and solutions for the various things we face in everyday life!
They don’t have a mortgage or rent to pay
It’s called an emergency fund or rainy day fund. You build it slowly and you pick up extra work to put that & into the fund. You pray for unexpected $$, you do with out and cut every where possible. Go to food banks, use other peoples expired foods, you sell stuff. Start listening to wise mentors who are all over including Dave Ramsey and team, always ask for a discount, learn to barter for items and skills, down size in living space for a time, move in with a family who has space and rent one room of it’s feasible, learn a skill such and cutting hair and cut your hair and your families hair, these are just some of my life lived ideas.
When you build 3-6 months Emmergency fund you budget every month for catafories such as “new car fund, house hold fund, Xmas/gift fund etc”. Then you will have the $ when you need it or be closer than if you did not save for it. Pay yourself first after giving to missionaries, the church or other gifting.
Thx so much for these tips ! Would love a part 2 & 3!!! God bless you ! ❤
In my area i go to supermarket mostly on Saturdays before the close time thing u find most fruits and vegetables for 50,% off or more. I buy alot and preserve. I freeze dehydrate or can. I never buy full prices
Thank you for this!
We are in the same position and our biggest struggle is healthcare. We switched to a healthshare plan so that we don't have any surprise bills after welcoming a new child into the world or if we have a medical emergency. However, it still nearly costs as much as our mortgage!
I just loved your humbleness and your honesty and how nicely you share this good really good tips thank you and God bless you and yours!
Anna, thank you for sharing, your tips are helpful and I would enjoy a Part2.
We have a commitment in our home that if we sell something for more than $10 that someone donated to us for free, split the income with the givers. We feel like they are giving to us in good faith that we’re in need and don’t feel right to just turn around and sell it. But, this is just a personal choice. To be honest, If we’ve had to pay for gas to meet a buyer then we take that money out before splitting it with the givers.
I believe and practice the pay it forward, but your approach works also.
I try not to get angry but that woman actually made me angry ! I have a very nice house also but prices are so high now so people cannot go by a home I believe everything you say Anna I can tell you are a fantastic person!
Great advice. We raised 5 kids below the poverty line. They are doing better than us now 💙💜💚
That’s amazing!
This was a beautiful video especially on the internet today , so many things appeal to consumerism and upgrade upgrade but contentment is truly the key . Thank you for this reminder.
I’m a big gardener and wish I lived near you. I would totally share my plants with you.
We have free swaps in our city for people who raise native plants. People share seeds and starts with each other. Doesn’t cost a thing! Just share your own when you have them.
The last thing you said is 👍🏻👌🏻❤️
Everything comes down to time or money. No matter what position you are in, thats how I determine how to navigate it. Can I afford the time? Do I need to save the money? Or in today’s market, can I trust paying for something and getting quality, or should I do it myself. If I do, that means I’m taking in less money, but if I pay for it and have to redo it anyways, I’m further in the hole. It’s a constant juggle and it takes a team. Im self employed and I small scale homestead, and it’s tough to juggle it all single-handedly.
Im glad y’all have found a system and it looks like it’s working well for yall.
People see nice things and presume you’re living large. Just because you don’t have a lot of money doesn’t mean you can’t have a nice place or look put together. I got so many compliments on my home when I was poor. I’m talking a $60 a month grocery budget max. Even my home now cost very little and I get compliments all the time.
Young and wise you are thanks for the great ideas God bless ❤
Love this I have been working on contentment too and I have been so much happier being thankful and content!!❤
Congrats on the sponsorship!! That’s such a cool milestone for your channel ☺️🙏🏼
Thank you so much for celebrating with me. I hope that sweet baby is sleeping well you for! 🤗
Oh my goodness, my two month old is sleeping GREAT! But my two year old is having super early morning wakings and only wants me. Wants nothing to do with my poor husband who misses her dearly as he travels every other week.
Aldi is a great discount store I believe they are German and are here in 🇬🇧
Even better price and equal in quality than Aldi is German based Lidl. They are mostly east coast based but slowly spreading. Check it out if you find one.
Thanks for sharing this
Love the video and your channel. Can you spell the name of the discount place where you purchased the shoes? Closed Captions isn’t quite getting it correct and I’d love to see if they are where we live!
@@ruthhill5311 Keevado 🙂
Got the grand babies “ back to school” today…including a super cute “ fall” outfit…for $33.00…at OUAC…I had a $39.00 credit…the $33.00 was after that credit…the cash I had to pay…Shoes/Boots/ coats and clothing…A brand new pair of Toms summer shoes…NWT at Plato C. For me….$6.00… the shopping took me about 3 hours…gotta be willing to put in the time to save the $
Thanks for a great video😁
Hi Anna, it is easy to slip into the wanting of things, but when we reevaluate what we do have like food, shelter, heat etc. We all are very blessed with riches. Anna I wanted to ask you what bible study book do you use? The video before this one showed a little bit of it and it looked very interesting to me.
It’s all about perspective and attitude ❤
I really appreciated this video! Thank you!
I went to thirft stores and got most of my kids school supplies. Before we went i checked the price at Walmart first and only got the items that were cheaper to get there verses at Walmart. I had to shop for 4 kids that are in 2nd, 3rd, 7th, and 9th grade. But i went through what we had first before going to the stores to get anything.
Years ago when I was a stay at home, home schooling mom and living below the poverty level I found an authentic Harris tweed jacket at a Saint Vincent de Paul store. I paid $2.50 for it and was able to pass it down for several years among my sons. It was in Christine condition. If you don't know, those retail for several hundred dollars.
This video and the comment section gave me so much courage. With the economy going the way it is I was worried that my husband and I wouldn't be able to support our children on one income, but now I know it is totally possible. Thank you so much for your wisdom!
Good suggestions!
Thank you Anna I love your videos.
Love the tips.
This was helpful!
It would be nice if you could time stamp the tips and all of things you mentioned...
I love this video ❤
In Australia, you can buy pre-paid mobile plans. I paid $220 AUD for a set amount of 240GB and phone service for the YEAR. It's made me realize when I go home to America, I will never sign up for Verizon or any of the major brands again.. When you are on wifi at your home and work, you don't even need 240GB for the year. The market will match the prices you are willing to pay. I know my friends at home are still paying $ 100-250 USD a month for the phone bills because they really think they need it! Blows my mind.
Wow both our dads must have passed away at the same time 8 years ago. Love this video!
@@Cass6 big hug! It’s hard without a daddy. Praise that we have a Heavenly Father who never leaves us! 🤗♥️
hi Anna, new subscriber. Kudos to you for putting yourself out there to help others and know you will get good and bad feedback! Hopefully more good! Also, how about bartering with others for services or goods? I wish there was meets that helps to facilitate. We need more community and helping each other.
Hi Anna, thank you so much for this video. If you don't mind, it would be great for us to learn how much roughly you spend on grocery/food and bill and be mindful about budget as a homemaker:)
Great video!! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for sharing. :)!!
Beautiful look on your hair today!
Hi Anna, do you have any recommendation on work books in learning the bible for beginners?
What does protein powder do for you if it is expensive…as why are you using it?
Your tip about buying high-quality things used is how I’ve furnished our home to my specific style over the years. Wool rugs on Craigslist, gorgeous hand-me-down wooden furniture, yard sale baskets, etc. can come together to create a beautiful home. 🤍
New sub...Part two PLEASE!!
Visable mobile service has unlimited everything for $25 a month. My son and I went to them after paying nearly $300 a month for a very long time. I’m not buying any more clothes or perfumes. Using what I have. Our medications and pet medication is the most expensive thing that we feel we need to not mess with. Insurance is absolutely terrible for us but we can’t find anything cheaper. I’m thinking about making my own laundry detergent but getting started feels like a huge pain especially when I work so much and my son is disabled. Thankfully he gets a few benefits and still waiting for the rest after a year of battling heart disease. I get trash bags and paper towels from work, I just get the ones that are set to be thrown away by the company. My son goes to the food bank. In this economy, we have to watch every single purchase.
Wow! I’ve never heard of visible mobile. Thank you so much for sharing with everyone. The laundry detergent thing is not as hard or crazy as it seems 🙂
If it's available in your area, public mobile has a good, cheap phone plans
I haven’t heard of that here. Thanks for sharing!
I understand you 100!
Thank you for these tips, truly appreciate creative ways to save money! I want to see if we have a store near us, where you bought your shoes for your mom's wedding. How do you spell it? I don't think they way I am trying to spell it is even close 😂
@@colbypersonal3221 Keevado 🤗
@@AnnaDysett Thank you! How did I not get that right 😂
@@colbypersonal3221 it’s not a normal word and to be fair I could be pronouncing it completely wrong 🤣
I do better shopping sales at stores like Kroger or Meijer than I do at Aldi. Aldi isn't really cheaper than even Walmart anymore.
You are really pretty ❤
What kind of phone do you have may I ask?
Nothing new or special! I currently have an iPhone 11 Pro.
Thrift store is awesome
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I didn't know states had their own poverty lines. Federal for a family of 4 is 31,200.
@@pw709 interesting! wow, I don’t think I realized it either. I find the federal one concerning and more unfair. Poverty in a place like California is obviously not the same as maybe the state of Alabama. Not sure exactly how that works - but I know when we’ve received assistance (for example Medicaid for the birth of our children) it went by the state rather than federal.
@@AnnaDysettMedicaid is federal money, but is administered by each state differently. So, each state can make their own rules for Medicaid.
Do you receive Medicaid and food stamps? You do qualify.
Medicaid, yes! Especially during pregnancy and postpartum periods. We do qualify for food stamps, but choose not to just because we are doing okay enough to purchase food without compromising and want those things to go to even less fortunate families.
Can you share what supplemental income you receive? Do you have health care paid for? Can you tell how you got your house? Is it paid for? It’s just impossible to pay a mortgage, healthcare, food, utilities, car payment, household maintenance/repairs, gifts, entertainment, home goods, cell phones, retirement, kids needs (diapers etc) on 20,000. You give good hints on how to make your money stretch, but water/garbage/electric/gas/mortgage/car/healthcare aren’t exactly negotiable. I think a list of bills would be helpful to understand how your money stretches. It would be helpful.
This is a whole new video 🙂 definitely something I’ll consider making in the future!
From sponsored videos, duh... I don't buy this I am so poor story, but that' just my opinion
Aldi as you pronounce it is correct. It is a German name.
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43k is poverty for an individual. Our country is fkd
Life is so funny. I make $5k/$6k a YEAR in Nigeria & I live life very comfortable life. no car though. I have a wife & 2 kids.
It’s very expensive to live in the US compared to West Africa. My husband is from Guinea. It costs much less to live there, even in the city.
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Our rent here in Australia is $40,000 alone…. 😢
Wow 🤯
Is that in Sydney?
Yeah her husband bought the house before they were married so all they are paying on their home is taxes. They have no rent or mortgage so you can kind of see how it is kind of disingenuous to say living below the poverty line when you own your own home. Imagine how easy it would be to live on your income if you didn’t have to pay that$40000 in rent.
@@myaccount9498 yes
@@hermonorossco7988 our home is not paid for, but our mortgage is certainly lower than most 🙂
Yep I got mint too 😉
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Did you and your husband used to have a tiny house TH-cam channel? You look and sound just like someone I used to watch on another channel!
Wow, yes! That was my ex husband though, and we only posted for a season. This was probably over a decade ago now. Im pretty candid about my divorce here on my channel and how God saved me through it all ♥️ I loved building that tiny house so much! Nothings perfect, but what a fun memory 🥰
@@AnnaDysett oh wow! Amazing. I watched several of your videos thinking your voice was so reminiscent of hers, and then at some point I pictured you with blonde hair, and then I heard you say your full first name and I was like wait…can it be?? Praise the Lord that you were saved! I had just started walking with Him when I watched your other videos years ago because we were feeling led to humble our lifestyle. Never ended up in a tiny house, His plans for us have been different than ours were. 😆 But we still live minimally! I love your new channel too! Lol 🤷🏻♀️
Are you in MN?