I loved that someone who uses healthy ingredients taught about saving money. Generally I skip such advice because cheap food makes me sick. I call paying extra $ for quality ingredients my health insurance.
Salad dressing: Dijon mustard, crushed garlic, crushed basil, s&p, balsamic vinegar (or raspberry vinegar) shake well. Let it sit. You will never miss the oil!
sometimes you can find things in like ross and marshalls or stores that them and you find their food area and they can be cheap depends on what you get.
I love that Jenna promoted eating real healthy food.I also like that she promoted the use of natural oils like Olive and avocado instead of the industrial seed oils like canola and soybean. She also pointed out all the additives of traditional peanut butter. Nice to see good natural salt like Himalayan. Too bad most doctors know less about nutrition than she does.
I agree with the quality clothes. I almost never buy new clothes anymore. Just a couple of things, or replacing an item that gets worn out. Another thing I do, is to remove the labels of the non-brand items, often they look "cheap". I also save the containers from an exclusive brand, like bodylotions etc, and I refill them with the cheaper products. The shopping for expensive items is often emotional or you love how the container looks. I put my laundry soap and softener in glass containers/Mason jars. Looks so much better.
I hung onto the pump bottle from the Method brand of grapefruit scented dish detergent - a one-time splurge. Now I refill it with Palmolive or Ajax (least expensive per ounce) dish detergent. I love having a pump dispenser in the kitchen instead of the bottle you have to grab and tip to dispense. A lot of those type bottles have the paper label that tends to deteriorate from getting wet. The Method pump dispenser doesn’t have the paper label, so it’s neater.
@ JAMIEKEWL23 - I joined Sam’s Club a couple of months ago. LOVE their gas prices! I buy mainly paper towels, facial tissue and bath tissue in the store. I might start buying Palmolive there.
@JAMIEKEWL23 - the savings on gas is worth the price of membership. When I joined in February, membership was $45, and they handed me a $45 gift card to spend in the store (bought the paper products I mentioned before). Gas is usually ten or as much as twenty cents cheaper than other stations in the area. I’m not the typical customer who leaves with a cart loaded with family sized packages of food. I prefer the normal sized packages that I get at Aldi or Walmart. I don’t have room to store the family sized packaging.
@JAMIEKEWL23 No gas station would be a deal breaker for me. When I was a member of BJ's, I drove out to one that I found had no gas station as well. I was surprised, I assumed all of them had gas stations. I gas up every week, only need paper products every six to eight weeks, so a warehouse club with a gas station is a must.
During the summer I will buy fruits and veggies in bulk when on sale or farmers market and process it and flash freeze at home. I do the same with half of my home grown produce. Also don’t forget that you can use your air fryer as a dehydrator. Especially great for drying herbs.
I have watched a lot of food saving money videos, I have to say this one was the best! Healthy food, real information about where to get the items, including the price, without it being sponsored AND recipes/meal ideas included. Slam dunk, thank you!!
I think a good way to minimize cost on clothing while keeping good quality is trying a capsule wardrobe. I absolutely love it! Keeps me in check when going shopping. I actually wear everything I buy and love each and every piece in my closet. Plus I have way less but better quality.
I love the Costco shampoo and conditioner, it's amazing stuff! So glad you mentioned that :) Thank you times a million for your awesome videos. God bless you!
Kirkland shampoo is the BEST!!!!!! It’s such a high quality shampoo. Everyone needs to try it. You’ll never go back. You’re welcome 😉 Btw I loooove Costco. Everyone needs to try their products. I trust it!
Those Kirkland brand shampoo and conditioners are AMAZING! When I moved to Hawaii my blonde hair was fried from the sun... A friend told me about Kirkland brand and it was like magic! And so cheap!
I am so grateful for you and your father Dave Ramsey. I am learning so much from you both and am becoming so mindful, and accountable for my spending. I am improving and creating habit patterns that are allowing me to save, so I can live and give joyfully.... which I am doing as much as I can. As a chef, I have so many additional ways to help people and families save with food and grocery budget that are easy and enjoyable to do. It will also be wonderful for families because it includes recruiting the kids and bringing the family dynamic back together in wholesome living. I would love to email my list of recipes, tips, tricks, short cuts and kitchen hacks.... perfect for anyone..... even people who are intimidated by cooking. God bless you and happy new year! Where can I email this list?
Water, electric, don't waste it, only use what you need. Cable? why do you use cable in 2019? Fuel in car? Other than carpool I don't think she'll have an answer for you, if you own a gas hog there's no way around it. That's my 2 cents
Have some tips for you if you wanna save fuel. Lift your foot off the gas long before intersections, look ahead and regulate with the gas pedal instead of the break. (Can be summarized as use the break as little as possible as you turn your gas into heat instead of motion. Never idle longer then 6-10 seconds, remove any unnecessary cargo or weight from the car. Keep good distance to the car in front, don't accelerate fast. Decellerate uphill and accelerate down hill if possible. And drive at optimum speeds for many cars that is around 50. Depending on your driving stile and car this can save you 10-20 %
I'm just watching this for first time. Really enjoying your show, Rachel. As a self employed massage therapist, you're spot on about shoes. Quality shoes for your feet is important, and sneakers should be changed out, especially if you notice wear on heels. This will protect your back and hips.
Rachel have you made a video discussing lowering the cost of feminine products? I couldn't find any. I've saved a ton of money using reusable pads but there are other products now that women don't know about.
I agree! Menstrual cups last up to 10 years for only $20-$30. There is a website with a quiz that'll direct you into the right cup for your specific body needs.
Keebler Grasshoppers and Coconut dreams . . . same as Girl Scout cookies. I still buy GS during season to support them but when I get a hankering off season these are my go tos
The pureology nano works ingredients are the same as the Kirkland’s brand! It’s not the same as the moisture purple pureology line. But the cost!!!!! Yassss! Love the Kirkland one and makes your hair feel and look amazing. 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
I am working on building up my quality clothing and totally agree on quality over quantity for most things. Have to disagree about jeans though because they just wear out on me due to how much I wear them, so I get the moderately priced ones that last about 2 years then repurpose the fabric in my sewing room for projects.
This was great....thank you! I do many of these things already. Spending on a few quality pieces is important to me also. I have one designer work bag that I invested in and have used for over 3 years ...it often holds 2 laptops, wallet, shoes, lunches and more. It was worth the investment to me. For shoes and clothes I'll have one or two quality neutral items in each catagory (suit separates, shoes, jewelry, etc.) And then sub in less expensive/sale trendier pieces to dress up my wardrobe and make it look different. The one that always stumped me was saving my making your own almond milk. I can buy store brand organic almond milk 64oz for under $2 every day (multiple stores here have it). I guess maybe it's just a lot more expensive in other places?
I rarely purchase winter coats keeping them for upwards 10-20 years but do add accessories such as new scarves, gloves etc as I live in Maine. I also have lots of coats and boots a pair of which is over 20 years old and still in great shape. I now work where I can wear jeans everyday so have 6 pairs and have several inexpensive dresses which I update with sweaters or shrugs depending on the weather ( dresses we're $10 at Walmart & are sleeveless ) Classic styles always look nice
So true. I switched to weekly meal planning and buying only what I need for the week making sure I plan to use all leftovers too. It makes a huge difference. Also, stick to interchangeable staples. If a recipe calls for an unusual ingredient, substitute it for something you have and will use (Google for options), otherwise you end up with half used jars of things going to waste.
Depends on what you are buying, Salvation Army and Goodwill have really good deals on clothes and furniture and other household items, usually you are just paying more for the name. Get America's Cheapest Family to guest star on your show.
Love Kirkland brand! I also buy cheap furniture and/or Facebook marketplace free furniture and redo, up cycle , stain, paint, and /or reupholster it and make it look in style and high end!
Would you please do a Sam's Club dupes segment similar to the Costco one? We only have a Sam's Club in our city. Now I'm wondering about Wal Mart Equate and Target brands too. 🤔 Thank you!
@@bghany9695 Thanks for the info, and yes, I agree! I was just wondering if there were some sneaky exact dupe formulas like the Pureology one at Costco.
I like to buy Equate’s version of the Advil Liqui-Gels. Hard to find them in any other generic version besides Equate. Might be that Advil also makes the Equate version.
Dollar Tree has some fudge mint cookies that people say are almost identical to Girl Scout cookies. I don’t like chocolate with mint, so I can’t say from personal experience.
I buy Sound Body toiletries from Big Lots. And I only buy when they have family and friends VIP sale 20% off so double savins since it's a discount store. They even have $3 off for every $10 spent on Unilever products like Dove and P & G. I also buy at Food 4 Less instead of Ralph's. I install Flipp app where all circulars are uploaded each week so I know beforehand what is on sale for every grocery store. Sometimes Vons will have 2 dozen toilet paper for $ 5 so I stock up. I use Sun for laundry.
I scored some gorgeous Badgley Mishka d'Orsay pumps on ebay. Some low black heels that are comfortable. And then some higher white heels that are full-on d'Orsay. I got the first pair for 65, the second pair for 100. But let me tell you, whenever I put either of these on, I feel like a million bucks! Each of them have very tiny flaws, but no one can spot them when you're not looking up close.
I save so much money with clothes I buy on sale + add coupons and sometimes I’m even able to use cash back . I spent less than 5 dollars with shirts and jeans.
I just made the switch to the Kirkland signature shampoo and conditioner and I love it! It's half the price per ounce of what I was using and it does seem to make my hair softer and cleaner!
I have winter coats ( live in Maine ) for close to 20 years same with Winter boots, scarves, gloves - I keep them for forever I even have second hand dresses I bought in 2006 it is now 2019 so those dresses are @ least 14 years old - buy nice and keep em
Love these tips and your channel. We have decided to create our own channel after completing FPU. We should be debt free by next April! These tips will come in handy to get us there. Thank you for being such an inspiration.
I was a translator with many international clients. I know through my career that when you pay for a brand, you are paying for the image they sold you not for the product itself. Products are *almost* the same made by a holding/mother company owning all of the other brands you think are in competition with each other. It's a deliberate marketing tactic making you think you have choice based on how individual you are while they are selling the same thing in different colours. For example, professional Caucasian middle-class ladies get the advertising campaign with Nicole Kidman in it and pay $300 and the colour scheme is hues of magnolia and ''antique pink'', then the product is rebranded with another ''hip'' image for the urban community getting J-Lo to advertise for it for $100 after changing some characteristics (fragrance is one of them like changing from petonia to rose fragrance which costs only half a penny extra for example) and the colour scheme is gold. Then finally, the product is rebranded again for $30 and targeted at the younger community with Mylie Cyrus and a girl power thing going on, etc etc, until it hits Walmart or Costco for a dollar with no branding at all for ''poor people''. The biggest irony is that when I started shopping for food by ingredients not by brand name, I found that some of the cheapest non-brands out there had the healthiest ingredients. My granola is the cheapest white box on the shelf. It has no sugar and no preservatives LOL The general idea is that if it's not sweet enough and doesn't last long after the customer opens the packet, that will make people think of it as an inferior product because most people don't read ingredients. My favourite store-own fish fingers have more fish mince than the leading brand, the cheapest burger I buy has real onions in the mince not rehydrated power (that requires adding an anticaking agent), fine sea salt has anticaking agent because people aren't bothered to buy a grinder and twist their wrists a couple of times! There are branding companies earning millions because they know they can count on our vanity, ego, and laziness. I have known about the branding hoax since late 1990s.
Thank you for sharing🙏❤ For a while every time I go shopping I try to read the labels and not to overpay for branded things knowing how marketing and psychology work.
Check-out ThredUp for clothes! I got a BRAND NEW WITH TAGS pair of Paige jeans for $42 originally $190. I also got a pair for $80 from Nordtrom's Rack originally $150. The quality is amazing.
@@TheLauraFantoneBaca I'm not sure on the difference in taste, I think it's just easier on the blender maybe? I used cheesecloth to strain mine and that worked well too. I'll have to invest in some nut bags. I love taking the pulp and drying it out to make homemade almond flour!
i get one haircut a year. one. for years i went to hair cuttery and paid the $20-30 or whatever and always got a horrible haircut - uneven, choppy, not in style... this year i actually went to a nice salon and spent $85 and got a haircut i actually liked. my mom immediately told me that was a waste of money and i should be paying off my debt. so is that $50/year really not worth it???
If you only get your hair cut once or twice a year than $50 isn’t bad as long as you like the cut. If you get it cut more than that then it would be pretty costly.
Mossy Oak Mom Haha I Used to go to the Cosmetology/Hair cutting schools for my cheap haircuts...at the time I believe they were like $20 or less. I will never again...2x they messed up....cheap is not always good.
B Melt I feel one has to compare quantity and price point, in order, to see benefit. For example, at Walmart big pack of wipes are like $2 ish. Costco is way over priced on baby wipes. Like $16 for a box. U can get same amount for less at Walmart.
I would say, if you want to buy Costco products, ask someone has membership buy you Costco gift cards pay them back cash (maybe buy $10 cardS so you can come in many times with just many $10 cards for each shopping). 👍🏻
More dollar tree items...love their gift bags...I buy AHEAD....never regret doing this....and dishes....Sometimes, they have some AMAZING dishes, there...cards...they have beefed up their card section....Hallmark got involved...trying to stock up for VBS...check DOLLAR TREE , first.😁🤗😁
When alvocados get ripe put it in the fridge or freeze with some lemon or lime juice. Same with celery which you can use in soups, stews, chilies, and smoothies.
I found a pair of jeans at a thrift store the brand was MOSCHINO the price for those on the moschino website is 500 dollars and I found them for 6.79 dollars.... i called the costumer service and yes they are original moschino ... i feel like a winner
It's important to know your unit price (how many $ per ounce, per pound, etc). Walmart has Dollar Tree beat when it comes to basic cleaning supplies like dish soap, alcohol, peroxide, and vinegar. Walmart: $0.97-0.98/32 oz. bottle. DT: $1/32 oz. bottle Best multipurpose cleaner that costs only pennies: 1 c. Water 1/4 c. Alcohol 1 tsp. Dish soap
Yeah that dollar tree one... They are probably spending a dollar on .50 worth of cleaning product. It's just you don't run out monthly. But if they priced it by ounce I doubt they are ahead. =S
If you don’t have your health you can’t have a good quality of life! So I buy organic non gmo food also I buy products that are all natural no chemicals there is no way I’m going to take a short cut with my health so due you have any suggestions for that and money?
I tried it on a whim once because I didn't want to go to another store... I've never gone back!!! Best part is if you don't like it... Costco will give you your money back!!!
I have a real leather moto jacket for $199 during Nordstrom's annual sale. I love Sam Edleman and I get them half price on sale. I wait overnight almost always and I almost always do not buy. I love Lucite and get mine on sale at Alexis Bittar.
I am the same. I buy fewer clothing but I buy quality. I look for basic colors that I can mix and match. I will buy the best quality in my shoes, my bras and my eyes (exams and eye glasses.) I cannot replace my feet or my eyes. I have five pairs of shoes only and Keenes fit my narrow heels and wide toebox best. I only have these 1) Keene waterproof hiking boots for walking the dog, hiking and outdoor exploring 2) black sandles (for summer dressier days) 3) short anle lenght black leather Keene boots for jeans with a nice safety base for ice and snow (I live in snowy Michigan and age 70 I have to watch that I do not slip and fall and break a hip) 4) a pair of sneakers for my exercise classes 5) A pair of knee high black boots for dressy/winter. That is it. That's is all I need. Keens are fairly expensive (About $135.00 plus orthodicits for plantar fascioisitus)) but they last and last. And they fit COMFORTABLY too!
Hey Rachel! I LOVE spending money on clothes also and my sister-in-law just taught me a neat shopping trick for Belk. I like getting clothes, but I also like getting deals so I usually shop on the cheaper side (like walmart, ross, target, etc.) But like you, I realized that the cheaper brands left me spending MORE because the quality was not good. So I started shopping the Belk clearance racks (the red sale signs that are all over the store that say the prices are anywhere between 2.99-9.99). Before I knew the trick, I wasn't happy with the sections because the price tags indicated that more than the price on the rack. BUT those red prices written on the tag are NOT the final prices.. You have to scan the clothes and then you will see that there really are great quality brands for 2.99, 4.99. even $1! I went shopping the other day and spent $40. I shopped crown & ivy, new direction, Kim Rogers, etc. I bought 8 full outfits. My receipt said I saved $358!! So for people who want to save on their clothes, but want clothes that will last, shop belk clearance! I can't shop anywhere else now!
There isn't a Costco in my whole state! Nearest one would be a 7 hour drive - each way! I mostly enjoy this channel but I'd like to say that not everyone has kids/family, 20% of women don't have kids. So it would be great not to target every single episode towards families. The rest of us watch, too.
Fj Fj I beg to differ. It’s almost more difficult because buying food in bulk for a single person can equal a lot of wasted food. Besides, I don’t think she was saying that Rachel should only do videos for single people, just asked for another video focused on single people. God Bless! 😇
@@sammyc8217 "Almost more difficult" is the same as saying it is easier. The problem is that Rachel is married with a family and mostly speaks from her own personal experience.
Buy the Aldi-brand cookies and donate a five dollar bill to your local Girl Scout troop. A five dollar donation to that GS troop is the equivalent of buying 7-8 boxes.
@@Ms.T....7004 My daughters' girl scout troops received 65 cents per box sold this past year. It might vary by state or you have a cheat for a cookie mom.
The Kirkland and Pureology shampoos have different ingredients and are not the same. The Kirkland shampoo is still a great option, I love it for my children, but I could tell a difference in the health of my hair when I tried to make the switch.
Keep avocado in fridge so it won’t ripe. Take it out one or two days in advance to let it ripe and you’ll get the perfect avocado
You can also freeze ripe avocados and when you want to use them, just take out of the freezer, thaw, peel and use as desired
I loved that someone who uses healthy ingredients taught about saving money. Generally I skip such advice because cheap food makes me sick. I call paying extra $ for quality ingredients my health insurance.
Salad dressing: Dijon mustard, crushed garlic, crushed basil, s&p, balsamic vinegar (or raspberry vinegar) shake well. Let it sit. You will never miss the oil!
sometimes you can find things in like ross and marshalls or stores that them and you find their food area and they can be cheap depends on what you get.
I love that Jenna promoted eating real healthy food.I also like that she promoted the use of natural oils like Olive and avocado instead of the industrial seed oils like canola and soybean. She also pointed out all the additives of traditional peanut butter. Nice to see good natural salt like Himalayan. Too bad most doctors know less about nutrition than she does.
If you want diet tips, it's the dietician that must be consulted, not a doctor :)
@@yourworstcasescenario2735 You might want to tell Rachel that.
Avid pureology user and just started using the Kirkland shampoo... no difference. I love it!
I use pureology hydrate and strength line. Which line of pureology would you compare the kirkland brand to?
Joy Griffin thank you for sharing i cant wait to try it!!
Joy Griffin My daughter has baby fine wavy hair and she loves this shampoo.
No way. There is no substitute for pureology hydrate.
It’s not the same... it’s a rumor. 🙂🙃
I agree with the quality clothes. I almost never buy new clothes anymore. Just a couple of things, or replacing an item that gets worn out. Another thing I do, is to remove the labels of the non-brand items, often they look "cheap". I also save the containers from an exclusive brand, like bodylotions etc, and I refill them with the cheaper products. The shopping for expensive items is often emotional or you love how the container looks. I put my laundry soap and softener in glass containers/Mason jars. Looks so much better.
I hung onto the pump bottle from the Method brand of grapefruit scented dish detergent - a one-time splurge. Now I refill it with Palmolive or Ajax (least expensive per ounce) dish detergent. I love having a pump dispenser in the kitchen instead of the bottle you have to grab and tip to dispense. A lot of those type bottles have the paper label that tends to deteriorate from getting wet. The Method pump dispenser doesn’t have the paper label, so it’s neater.
@ JAMIEKEWL23 - I joined Sam’s Club a couple of months ago. LOVE their gas prices! I buy mainly paper towels, facial tissue and bath tissue in the store. I might start buying Palmolive there.
@JAMIEKEWL23 - the savings on gas is worth the price of membership. When I joined in February, membership was $45, and they handed me a $45 gift card to spend in the store (bought the paper products I mentioned before). Gas is usually ten or as much as twenty cents cheaper than other stations in the area. I’m not the typical customer who leaves with a cart loaded with family sized packages of food. I prefer the normal sized packages that I get at Aldi or Walmart. I don’t have room to store the family sized packaging.
@JAMIEKEWL23 No gas station would be a deal breaker for me. When I was a member of BJ's, I drove out to one that I found had no gas station as well. I was surprised, I assumed all of them had gas stations. I gas up every week, only need paper products every six to eight weeks, so a warehouse club with a gas station is a must.
During the summer I will buy fruits and veggies in bulk when on sale or farmers market and process it and flash freeze at home. I do the same with half of my home grown produce. Also don’t forget that you can use your air fryer as a dehydrator. Especially great for drying herbs.
I have watched a lot of food saving money videos, I have to say this one was the best! Healthy food, real information about where to get the items, including the price, without it being sponsored AND recipes/meal ideas included. Slam dunk, thank you!!
I think a good way to minimize cost on clothing while keeping good quality is trying a capsule wardrobe. I absolutely love it! Keeps me in check when going shopping. I actually wear everything I buy and love each and every piece in my closet. Plus I have way less but better quality.
I love the Costco shampoo and conditioner, it's amazing stuff! So glad you mentioned that :) Thank you times a million for your awesome videos. God bless you!
I just discovered Rachel Cruze today! Where have I been? I love your program!
Always smart and the absolute BEST advice that we can use! you are your father's daughter. love it! Thank You! Yvonne
Kirkland shampoo is the BEST!!!!!! It’s such a high quality shampoo. Everyone needs to try it. You’ll never go back. You’re welcome 😉
Btw I loooove Costco. Everyone needs to try their products. I trust it!
Those Kirkland brand shampoo and conditioners are AMAZING! When I moved to Hawaii my blonde hair was fried from the sun... A friend told me about Kirkland brand and it was like magic! And so cheap!
I am so grateful for you and your father Dave Ramsey. I am learning so much from you both and am becoming so mindful, and accountable for my spending. I am improving and creating habit patterns that are allowing me to save, so I can live and give joyfully.... which I am doing as much as I can. As a chef, I have so many additional ways to help people and families save with food and grocery budget that are easy and enjoyable to do. It will also be wonderful for families because it includes recruiting the kids and bringing the family dynamic back together in wholesome living. I would love to email my list of recipes, tips, tricks, short cuts and kitchen hacks.... perfect for anyone..... even people who are intimidated by cooking. God bless you and happy new year! Where can I email this list?
Loved this episode! Why do I forget Dollar Tree for household products?! I also love the quality vs quantity. Makes total sense.
I was thinking the exact same thing! I always forget how great that store is!
Can you do episode how to save electric,water,cable,fuel in car and health insurance.budget meal foods.please put the ingredients below.
Water, electric, don't waste it, only use what you need. Cable? why do you use cable in 2019? Fuel in car? Other than carpool I don't think she'll have an answer for you, if you own a gas hog there's no way around it. That's my 2 cents
That's an entire show. She has whole episodes about each of those things.
Have some tips for you if you wanna save fuel. Lift your foot off the gas long before intersections, look ahead and regulate with the gas pedal instead of the break. (Can be summarized as use the break as little as possible as you turn your gas into heat instead of motion. Never idle longer then 6-10 seconds, remove any unnecessary cargo or weight from the car. Keep good distance to the car in front, don't accelerate fast. Decellerate uphill and accelerate down hill if possible. And drive at optimum speeds for many cars that is around 50. Depending on your driving stile and car this can save you 10-20 %
Kenneth Hermann Oh yeah they also say to have your tires well inflated because not doing so wastes gas.
I agree. I heard the cable box is an electric hog.
I'm just watching this for first time. Really enjoying your show, Rachel. As a self employed massage therapist, you're spot on about shoes. Quality shoes for your feet is important, and sneakers should be changed out, especially if you notice wear on heels. This will protect your back and hips.
Rachel have you made a video discussing lowering the cost of feminine products? I couldn't find any. I've saved a ton of money using reusable pads but there are other products now that women don't know about.
Menstrual cup, easy change :)
I agree! Menstrual cups last up to 10 years for only $20-$30. There is a website with a quiz that'll direct you into the right cup for your specific body needs.
I'm obsessed with the Kirkland shampoo and conditioner!! I've tried many other brands over the years and always go back :)
Always love it when you have Jenna on the show!
Dollar General generic girl scout cookies are baked by same company that makes Girl Scout cookies.
Roxanne Slates they taste sooo good.
Yass girl love them!!
Keebler Grasshoppers and Coconut dreams . . . same as Girl Scout cookies. I still buy GS during season to support them but when I get a hankering off season these are my go tos
Yes! Clover Valley all the way!
The pureology nano works ingredients are the same as the Kirkland’s brand! It’s not the same as the moisture purple pureology line. But the cost!!!!! Yassss! Love the Kirkland one and makes your hair feel and look amazing. 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
I am working on building up my quality clothing and totally agree on quality over quantity for most things. Have to disagree about jeans though because they just wear out on me due to how much I wear them, so I get the moderately priced ones that last about 2 years then repurpose the fabric in my sewing room for projects.
This was great....thank you! I do many of these things already.
Spending on a few quality pieces is important to me also. I have one designer work bag that I invested in and have used for over 3 years ...it often holds 2 laptops, wallet, shoes, lunches and more. It was worth the investment to me.
For shoes and clothes I'll have one or two quality neutral items in each catagory (suit separates, shoes, jewelry, etc.) And then sub in less expensive/sale trendier pieces to dress up my wardrobe and make it look different.
The one that always stumped me was saving my making your own almond milk. I can buy store brand organic almond milk 64oz for under $2 every day (multiple stores here have it). I guess maybe it's just a lot more expensive in other places?
Do you have a coupon for your book?
I rarely purchase winter coats keeping them for upwards 10-20 years but do add accessories such as new scarves, gloves etc as I live in Maine. I also have lots of coats and boots a pair of which is over 20 years old and still in great shape. I now work where I can wear jeans everyday so have 6 pairs and have several inexpensive dresses which I update with sweaters or shrugs depending on the weather ( dresses we're $10 at Walmart & are sleeveless )
Classic styles always look nice
Reducing food waste is my passion. The average American family wastes $1500 of food a year. Want to save money, stop wasting food.
I am from Poland and live in the US and I can see how much can be wasted at the end of week while I was living at my in laws house
Yes!
So true. I switched to weekly meal planning and buying only what I need for the week making sure I plan to use all leftovers too. It makes a huge difference. Also, stick to interchangeable staples. If a recipe calls for an unusual ingredient, substitute it for something you have and will use (Google for options), otherwise you end up with half used jars of things going to waste.
Depends on what you are buying, Salvation Army and Goodwill have really good deals on clothes and furniture and other household items, usually you are just paying more for the name. Get America's Cheapest Family to guest star on your show.
Love Kirkland brand! I also buy cheap furniture and/or Facebook marketplace free furniture and redo, up cycle , stain, paint, and /or reupholster it and make it look in style and high end!
Hi. Is there a recipe for the homemade ranch? TY
Would you please do a Sam's Club dupes segment similar to the Costco one? We only have a Sam's Club in our city. Now I'm wondering about Wal Mart Equate and Target brands too. 🤔 Thank you!
I have purchased Equate shampoo/conditioner as well as body lotions and food items, Equate is just as good as name brands
@@bghany9695 Thanks for the info, and yes, I agree! I was just wondering if there were some sneaky exact dupe formulas like the Pureology one at Costco.
Yes, we have Sam’s club too. I just saw generic shampoo and conditioner in there that said “salon quality” but I want someone to give a review.
I like to buy Equate’s version of the Advil Liqui-Gels. Hard to find them in any other generic version besides Equate. Might be that Advil also makes the Equate version.
If you are in Baby Step 2 (paying off debt), don't subscribe to Sam's or Costco. The products cost the same as Walmart/Target.
Dollar General carries the Girl Scout cookies in their generic brand too!! (Girl Scout Service Unit Manager here, shhhhh don't tell on me!)
Those DG ones are my favorite cookies!
Dollar Tree has some fudge mint cookies that people say are almost identical to Girl Scout cookies. I don’t like chocolate with mint, so I can’t say from personal experience.
Favorite episode so far!
Just picked up the journal. Thanks for making that for us. God bless. 💕
I’ve used Kirkland shampoo and conditioner for years. Don’t know who makes it but I love it!
Wish they would work for me but they don't😞
What type of hair is the Kirkland brand made for??
Thank you for the info on grocery shopping and the recipes!!
Thred up is good thrifting is good even Walmart online has sam Edelman online. For clothes
Grocery outlets are good for snacks.
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Loving your contentment journal, 30 days in!
I buy Sound Body toiletries from Big Lots. And I only buy when they have family and friends VIP sale 20% off so double savins since it's a discount store. They even have $3 off for every $10 spent on Unilever products like Dove and P & G. I also buy at Food 4 Less instead of Ralph's. I install Flipp app where all circulars are uploaded each week so I know beforehand what is on sale for every grocery store. Sometimes Vons will have 2 dozen toilet paper for $ 5 so I stock up. I use Sun for laundry.
I scored some gorgeous Badgley Mishka d'Orsay pumps on ebay. Some low black heels that are comfortable. And then some higher white heels that are full-on d'Orsay. I got the first pair for 65, the second pair for 100. But let me tell you, whenever I put either of these on, I feel like a million bucks! Each of them have very tiny flaws, but no one can spot them when you're not looking up close.
I save so much money with clothes I buy on sale + add coupons and sometimes I’m even able to use cash back . I spent less than 5 dollars with shirts and jeans.
Thank you for the great tips. It's so sad how much food gets thrown away.
Greetings from South Africa
I just made the switch to the Kirkland signature shampoo and conditioner and I love it! It's half the price per ounce of what I was using and it does seem to make my hair softer and cleaner!
I have winter coats ( live in Maine ) for close to 20 years same with Winter boots, scarves, gloves - I keep them for forever
I even have second hand dresses I bought in 2006 it is now 2019 so those dresses are @ least 14 years old - buy nice and keep em
Great video. Personally, I like Quality over quantity. Ive been buying more Quality items on clearance sales.
I'm noticing just measuring out my detergent and using everything in moderation is saving me money anyway.
There is an amazing fashion designer on here named Justine. She has alot of videos about clothing shopping without fast fashion and on a budget.
I love Justine LeConte! She has a great TH-cam channel.
Love these tips and your channel. We have decided to create our own channel after completing FPU. We should be debt free by next April! These tips will come in handy to get us there. Thank you for being such an inspiration.
I buy the shampoo you showed... Its AWESOME !!!
I was a translator with many international clients. I know through my career that when you pay for a brand, you are paying for the image they sold you not for the product itself. Products are *almost* the same made by a holding/mother company owning all of the other brands you think are in competition with each other. It's a deliberate marketing tactic making you think you have choice based on how individual you are while they are selling the same thing in different colours. For example, professional Caucasian middle-class ladies get the advertising campaign with Nicole Kidman in it and pay $300 and the colour scheme is hues of magnolia and ''antique pink'', then the product is rebranded with another ''hip'' image for the urban community getting J-Lo to advertise for it for $100 after changing some characteristics (fragrance is one of them like changing from petonia to rose fragrance which costs only half a penny extra for example) and the colour scheme is gold. Then finally, the product is rebranded again for $30 and targeted at the younger community with Mylie Cyrus and a girl power thing going on, etc etc, until it hits Walmart or Costco for a dollar with no branding at all for ''poor people''.
The biggest irony is that when I started shopping for food by ingredients not by brand name, I found that some of the cheapest non-brands out there had the healthiest ingredients. My granola is the cheapest white box on the shelf. It has no sugar and no preservatives LOL The general idea is that if it's not sweet enough and doesn't last long after the customer opens the packet, that will make people think of it as an inferior product because most people don't read ingredients. My favourite store-own fish fingers have more fish mince than the leading brand, the cheapest burger I buy has real onions in the mince not rehydrated power (that requires adding an anticaking agent), fine sea salt has anticaking agent because people aren't bothered to buy a grinder and twist their wrists a couple of times! There are branding companies earning millions because they know they can count on our vanity, ego, and laziness. I have known about the branding hoax since late 1990s.
Thank you for sharing🙏❤ For a while every time I go shopping I try to read the labels and not to overpay for branded things knowing how marketing and psychology work.
Are you saying to buy the bulk or small container of salt?
Check-out ThredUp for clothes! I got a BRAND NEW WITH TAGS pair of Paige jeans for $42 originally $190. I also got a pair for $80 from Nordtrom's Rack originally $150. The quality is amazing.
Julie Schnepp Marshalls and Ross has name brands for cheaper prices.
Making homemade almond milk is actually very easy. You just have to remember to soak the almonds overnight beforehand.
Nicola Scott we don’t soak our almonds and we use a nut bag to strain the milk. Might have to try them soaked and taste the difference.
@@TheLauraFantoneBaca I'm not sure on the difference in taste, I think it's just easier on the blender maybe? I used cheesecloth to strain mine and that worked well too. I'll have to invest in some nut bags. I love taking the pulp and drying it out to make homemade almond flour!
I make my own milks. Cashew milk is delicious and does not to be strained
i get one haircut a year. one. for years i went to hair cuttery and paid the $20-30 or whatever and always got a horrible haircut - uneven, choppy, not in style... this year i actually went to a nice salon and spent $85 and got a haircut i actually liked. my mom immediately told me that was a waste of money and i should be paying off my debt. so is that $50/year really not worth it???
If you only get your hair cut once or twice a year than $50 isn’t bad as long as you like the cut. If you get it cut more than that then it would be pretty costly.
Actually, I think you're right...in the past, I would go get a real good haircut...and then trim it with hair cutting scissors...worked for me.🙂
Mossy Oak Mom Haha I Used to go to the Cosmetology/Hair cutting schools for my cheap haircuts...at the time I believe they were like $20 or less. I will never again...2x they messed up....cheap is not always good.
Love Edelman shoe also. I like made well clothing but I work the sales.
That is one of my favorite shampoos. Tried it at a AIR B&B rental and loved it.
Where is the link for Jenna's recipes?
Also, you can let avocados ripen and then stick in the frig. They'll last up to a week and sometimes 2. 😁
Dollar Tree is not always cheaper.
B Melt sometimes walmart has better deal .
B Melt I feel one has to compare quantity and price point, in order, to see benefit. For example, at Walmart big pack of wipes are like $2 ish. Costco is way over priced on baby wipes. Like $16 for a box. U can get same amount for less at Walmart.
Walmart has better quality than dollar store.
I live by myself. Should i shop at costco? How much is membership card a year?
I would say, if you want to buy Costco products, ask someone has membership buy you Costco gift cards pay them back cash (maybe buy $10 cardS so you can come in many times with just many $10 cards for each shopping). 👍🏻
@@dovie.p thank you. Mercie beaucoup.
Can you use this shampoo on oily hair
More dollar tree items...love their gift bags...I buy AHEAD....never regret doing this....and dishes....Sometimes, they have some AMAZING dishes, there...cards...they have beefed up their card section....Hallmark got involved...trying to stock up for VBS...check DOLLAR TREE , first.😁🤗😁
Wished the recipes were documented more below
Just subscribed to Jenna. Excited to learn more. Thx
When alvocados get ripe put it in the fridge or freeze with some lemon or lime juice. Same with celery which you can use in soups, stews, chilies, and smoothies.
Vicky Jansen Great idea! How would you use the avocados?
I found a pair of jeans at a thrift store the brand was MOSCHINO the price for those on the moschino website is 500 dollars and I found them for 6.79 dollars.... i called the costumer service and yes they are original moschino ... i feel like a winner
Has anyone tried Sam’s club brand salon quality shampoo and conditioner? I can’t find any reviews.
the closes costco is an hour and half drive from me :(
We need more videos like this🤩
What was the name of jeans? Sounded like a Walmart brand
I decided to invest in Tieks, but I still want so many pairs. LOL
It's important to know your unit price (how many $ per ounce, per pound, etc). Walmart has Dollar Tree beat when it comes to basic cleaning supplies like dish soap, alcohol, peroxide, and vinegar.
Walmart: $0.97-0.98/32 oz. bottle.
DT: $1/32 oz. bottle
Best multipurpose cleaner that costs only pennies:
1 c. Water
1/4 c. Alcohol
1 tsp. Dish soap
Yeah that dollar tree one... They are probably spending a dollar on .50 worth of cleaning product. It's just you don't run out monthly. But if they priced it by ounce I doubt they are ahead. =S
I am definitely going to get dog food and shampoo from Costco. I love the recipes and cooking segments!
If you don’t have your health you can’t have a good quality of life! So I buy organic non gmo food also I buy products that are all natural no chemicals there is no way I’m going to take a short cut with my health so due you have any suggestions for that and money?
You can froze the avocados for months and they get preserved very well.
That is the best shampoo!!! It smells just like the Nano Pureology which is a lot more expensive than the Purple Pureology that smells pepperminty...
I need to try this. I'm about to finish my current shampoo so i can finally try a new one. aka I'm trying Costco's shampoo and conditioner.
Yep!!! The Kirkland brand one is my fav because it’s literally just like pureology!
I tried it on a whim once because I didn't want to go to another store... I've never gone back!!! Best part is if you don't like it... Costco will give you your money back!!!
Does this ever go coupon?
Johnna Cox sometimes the shampoo goes for 7.99
I have a real leather moto jacket for $199 during Nordstrom's annual sale. I love Sam Edleman and I get them half price on sale. I wait overnight almost always and I almost always do not buy. I love Lucite and get mine on sale at Alexis Bittar.
I use that shampoo and it's amazing!!! You think you're using name brand for sure.
With some things quantity nursing shirt are my thing 6 different colored tops are better then 1 or 2.
I am the same. I buy fewer clothing but I buy quality. I look for basic colors that I can mix and match. I will buy the best quality in my shoes, my bras and my eyes (exams and eye glasses.) I cannot replace my feet or my eyes. I have five pairs of shoes only and Keenes fit my narrow heels and wide toebox best. I only have these 1) Keene waterproof hiking boots for walking the dog, hiking and outdoor exploring 2) black sandles (for summer dressier days) 3) short anle lenght black leather Keene boots for jeans with a nice safety base for ice and snow (I live in snowy Michigan and age 70 I have to watch that I do not slip and fall and break a hip) 4) a pair of sneakers for my exercise classes 5) A pair of knee high black boots for dressy/winter. That is it. That's is all I need. Keens are fairly expensive (About $135.00 plus orthodicits for plantar fascioisitus)) but they last and last. And they fit COMFORTABLY too!
Hey Rachel! I LOVE spending money on clothes also and my sister-in-law just taught me a neat shopping trick for Belk. I like getting clothes, but I also like getting deals so I usually shop on the cheaper side (like walmart, ross, target, etc.) But like you, I realized that the cheaper brands left me spending MORE because the quality was not good. So I started shopping the Belk clearance racks (the red sale signs that are all over the store that say the prices are anywhere between 2.99-9.99). Before I knew the trick, I wasn't happy with the sections because the price tags indicated that more than the price on the rack. BUT those red prices written on the tag are NOT the final prices.. You have to scan the clothes and then you will see that there really are great quality brands for 2.99, 4.99. even $1! I went shopping the other day and spent $40. I shopped crown & ivy, new direction, Kim Rogers, etc. I bought 8 full outfits. My receipt said I saved $358!! So for people who want to save on their clothes, but want clothes that will last, shop belk clearance! I can't shop anywhere else now!
COOL!!!
Love the show!!
I would go to the dollar store for the journal or Goodwill
Thanks for the Video
I’m not seeing the link for Jenna’s recipes … did it go away??
There isn't a Costco in my whole state! Nearest one would be a 7 hour drive - each way! I mostly enjoy this channel but I'd like to say that not everyone has kids/family, 20% of women don't have kids. So it would be great not to target every single episode towards families. The rest of us watch, too.
What about sams club
@Josh S So we don't deserve content, consideration, opinions and representation? Jeez.
@@cholulalv Feeding one person is not difficult, arranging meals for a family is a lot more challenging.
Fj Fj I beg to differ. It’s almost more difficult because buying food in bulk for a single person can equal a lot of wasted food. Besides, I don’t think she was saying that Rachel should only do videos for single people, just asked for another video focused on single people.
God Bless! 😇
@@sammyc8217 "Almost more difficult" is the same as saying it is easier. The problem is that Rachel is married with a family and mostly speaks from her own personal experience.
Anyone know who makes their toilet paper or paper towels?
I buy one bag of Organic Strawberries a month for my daily smoothies
I can't find the recipes
Buy the Aldi-brand cookies and donate a five dollar bill to your local Girl Scout troop. A five dollar donation to that GS troop is the equivalent of buying 7-8 boxes.
That’s still $5 they got for nothing in return.
@@Ms.T....7004 My daughters' girl scout troops received 65 cents per box sold this past year. It might vary by state or you have a cheat for a cookie mom.
Watch out for lead in $ tree items 😢 like the plates & mugs
Heat water in the cup. If the cup gets hot but not the water, it has lead in it
Also, The Costco baby formula is the same as Similac!
The Kirkland and Pureology shampoos have different ingredients and are not the same. The Kirkland shampoo is still a great option, I love it for my children, but I could tell a difference in the health of my hair when I tried to make the switch.
As for food, unless you want organic. I don't settle for fruit that is not organic.
Fair trade items are great investments-quality and ensuring people are earning a fair wage 💛
This is all fine and good but I'm no longer near a Costco 😔
I need a Sam's list.
Can always order online 💁🏼♀️
Not the perishable items. That was a lot of what I purchased at Costco
Keep these coming👍🏾👍🏾
Or save new or old to save too I struggle too
I get dt frozen fruit and veg. I make smoothies and my parrots food. Cheaper than aldis. It’s not organic but I eat pretty health all around anyway