It’s so commendable that you were able to pay off debt while raising four children. It just shows it can be done. My husband and I struggled with infertility for years and while it was difficult emotionally we just decided to make the best of the time and just to keep paying off as much of our mortgage as possible. When we had paid off half of our mortgage there was an opportunity to buy a larger home. We were going through fertility treatments still and so we continued to make the best of our time while I was still working. In the end we adopted our son after nine years of marriage and by that time we were mortgage free. By just cutting back, resisting temptation and being more frugal it is possible.
That means so much! I am always trying more and more to be myself in front of the camera and remember that I am just talking with friends, so that encourages my heart.
Hahaha Lana, the library card I love you. I do owe $5 right now because I have five books on hold for too long. But I despise taking the kids to the library while they are all young I have opted to only put books I know are good on hold and made a rule that if the kids grab one off the shelf I have to read it first. The audiobooks are really a benefit though esp. in this season of having a nursing infant.
Thank you for the video and ideas! :) I'm curious, what is the song at the end of your video? It sounds beautiful, would love to listen the whole thing!
Hey, I just found your youtube channel and I really liked this video ❤ just wanted to let you know (since you care for what you put on and in your body) that deodorant crystals are naturally PACKED with aluminium, which is why they work so well, but also makes them not so safe 😢
Ah thank you for letting me know. I will do some digging into this. I am always learning from you all too, so thank you for leaving a comment and glad you are here ❤️
I used diaper cream a couple times for my oldest,but then switched and breast milk or corn starch was actually what was my favorite for diaper rash anything!
We don't buy cut flowers much, unless it's our actual anniversary, premium gas, subscriptions, expensive cleaning products, skin care products, different sauces and condiments, home decor items, crafting kits for kids, or things for the kitchen that have only one purpose.
Very nice video, wonderful way to live. I can't help but think of my own childhood. We had none of the things you're getting rid of or don't buy, so it is true the pendulum is swinging back.Thank you Lord!!
Love this list. I also avoid fragrances, and paper goods lol paper plates, napkins, plasticware, and paper towels where possible.😅 plastic bags, but I haven’t quite jumped on the silicone train yet… mostly just use Pyrex😊 Also premade breads, pastries and desserts. They are full of terrible things and I like how they taste homemade better anyway 😁
I too have an aversion to plastic household items. They seem to be taking over our lives! While i cannot eliminate them completely, I've made it a rule not to buy any new ones.
I no longer buy weed killers or commercial fertilizer for my yard ir garden. Boiling water and a small hoe get rid of the weeds and compost and homemade fertilzers give me a lush yard and garden.
I buy black and white socks for my kids I have 4 boys and the two younger boys one wears white socks and the other one wears black socks and I do the same with my two oldest boys, it makes it easier for me when sorting socks and knowing who's socks are who's.
Wow that is so interesting, I never thought of how a bidet keeps you from having to buy toilet paper. Do you have to use some to dry off? So fascinating! And I bet you save so much on paper products!
@@girlteachme I used washcloths to dry off. Use it to dry once, then it goes in the laundry to be cleaned before next use. I just keep a container next to the toilet with all the clean ones.
Yes for coconut oil for lube if needed but as I’ve cleaned up my eating and body it’s not really needed. I’ve given up all the scented things and same thing with trash bag getting me when pregnant too. I gave up news paper and any magazine subscriptions Gave up Apple phone storage monthly fee Cable and Netflix after they went woke
I used diaper cream a couple times for my oldest,but then switched and breast milk or corn starch was actually what was my favorite for diaper rash anything!
It’s so commendable that you were able to pay off debt while raising four children. It just shows it can be done. My husband and I struggled with infertility for years and while it was difficult emotionally we just decided to make the best of the time and just to keep paying off as much of our mortgage as possible. When we had paid off half of our mortgage there was an opportunity to buy a larger home. We were going through fertility treatments still and so we continued to make the best of our time while I was still working. In the end we adopted our son after nine years of marriage and by that time we were mortgage free. By just cutting back, resisting temptation and being more frugal it is possible.
Wonderful! And how lovely that you adopted your precious child. ❤
LOVE what you said about contentment at the root of it! So good, Lana!
Ah it such a daily battle for contentment, but yes it does make such a difference. Thanks for watching friend
I love this. In a world of consumerism and materialism it is refreshing to have messages like this being spread
Thank you for being so real and relatable.
I really appreciate you!
That means so much! I am always trying more and more to be myself in front of the camera and remember that I am just talking with friends, so that encourages my heart.
Hahaha Lana, the library card I love you. I do owe $5 right now because I have five books on hold for too long. But I despise taking the kids to the library while they are all young I have opted to only put books I know are good on hold and made a rule that if the kids grab one off the shelf I have to read it first. The audiobooks are really a benefit though esp. in this season of having a nursing infant.
Yes I do miss the library at times haha there are so many benefits, but it was another thing to keep up with and haha I know you get it
Thank you for the video and ideas! :) I'm curious, what is the song at the end of your video? It sounds beautiful, would love to listen the whole thing!
I love ALL OF THIS!!! So enlightening! I’ll definitely be checking out the list of things you mentioned.
Excited to hear how you like some of them!
I just found you and omg I love how much we have in common I love paying off debt!!!!
Yay glad you are here! And yes isn't paying off debt liberating!?!
Hey, I just found your youtube channel and I really liked this video ❤ just wanted to let you know (since you care for what you put on and in your body) that deodorant crystals are naturally PACKED with aluminium, which is why they work so well, but also makes them not so safe 😢
Ah thank you for letting me know. I will do some digging into this. I am always learning from you all too, so thank you for leaving a comment and glad you are here ❤️
I used diaper cream a couple times for my oldest,but then switched and breast milk or corn starch was actually what was my favorite for diaper rash anything!
Smart!
Thank you for the video
So kind of you!
Hii my dear! Love your vids. Would you consider another video on money saving habits? I could definitely use the advice and conviction
Yes, thank you! I love video suggestions, I will add it to my list for the next couple to film. 🙌
Thank you!! ❤️❤️
I like your videos Greetings from Panama
Wow so fun! And thank you!
We don't buy cut flowers much, unless it's our actual anniversary, premium gas, subscriptions, expensive cleaning products, skin care products, different sauces and condiments, home decor items, crafting kits for kids, or things for the kitchen that have only one purpose.
Awesome saving tips!
Very nice video, wonderful way to live. I can't help but think of my own childhood. We had none of the things you're getting rid of or don't buy, so it is true the pendulum is swinging back.Thank you Lord!!
Ah yes, there is SO MUCH STUFF. It really is a weird sad problem huh?
Great video❤ thank you!
Thank you! 🤍
great video
ah so glad it was helpful for you ❤️
hehehehe i love a good romance book 😬 but i don’t buy pads (i use menstrual cup) makeup wipes, and that’s all i can remember
I don’t buy seeds for planting in the garden. Just saving the seeds from prior years.
smart! then it is things I guess you know you like and eat
Love this list. I also avoid fragrances, and paper goods lol paper plates, napkins, plasticware, and paper towels where possible.😅 plastic bags, but I haven’t quite jumped on the silicone train yet… mostly just use Pyrex😊
Also premade breads, pastries and desserts. They are full of terrible things and I like how they taste homemade better anyway 😁
Thats a great list, do you have a fav place to grab recipes for breads etc? I want to grow in that area for sure
I too have an aversion to plastic household items. They seem to be taking over our lives! While i cannot eliminate them completely, I've made it a rule not to buy any new ones.
ok good to know i am not the only one
I got rid of all my plastic containers and bought glass. So much better!
Yes it is totally worth the investment I agree!
I no longer buy weed killers or commercial fertilizer for my yard ir garden. Boiling water and a small hoe get rid of the weeds and compost and homemade fertilzers give me a lush yard and garden.
wow i didn't know that about boiling water, thanks for sharing
Have you read “Wild and Free”?
Yes most of it, what did you think?
Loved it!
@@lmagas-om9dp Me too, have you gone to one of their conferences yet? They just opened the Franklin one today and it is a fun experience
Great video ❤
thank you so much 🤍 glad it was helpful to you
One thing is destin diaper cream is AMAZING to reduce wrinkles, lol.
wow I have never heard of that
@@girlteachme it’s the high zinc component that really helps. Very inexpensive “wrinkle cream”! Teehee
I buy black and white socks for my kids I have 4 boys and the two younger boys one wears white socks and the other one wears black socks and I do the same with my two oldest boys, it makes it easier for me when sorting socks and knowing who's socks are who's.
Ah that is SMART! love that tip
I no longer buy paper products (paper towels, paper napkins). We bought a bidet so I don’t t buy toilet paper either.
Wow that is so interesting, I never thought of how a bidet keeps you from having to buy toilet paper. Do you have to use some to dry off? So fascinating! And I bet you save so much on paper products!
@@girlteachme I use rags just for that purpose then wash them.
@@girlteachme I used washcloths to dry off. Use it to dry once, then it goes in the laundry to be cleaned before next use. I just keep a container next to the toilet with all the clean ones.
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I no longer buy Yorkies 😂
Yes for coconut oil for lube if needed but as I’ve cleaned up my eating and body it’s not really needed.
I’ve given up all the scented things and same thing with trash bag getting me when pregnant too.
I gave up news paper and any magazine subscriptions
Gave up Apple phone storage monthly fee
Cable and Netflix after they went woke
So interesting! And what did you use for storage instead of apple?
I used diaper cream a couple times for my oldest,but then switched and breast milk or corn starch was actually what was my favorite for diaper rash anything!
Good to know! Love learning from you all ❤