Thanks for another great video, Connie! Some of my frugal tips are living below my means, sticking to a budget, and using cash for my groceries. I take out a certain amount in cash each month and when it’s done, that’s it!
I shop second hand for nearly everything and if I buy it new I try to get it on sale. I meal plan, make my own coffee and tea at home and I try to be creative with DIY’s. I also enjoy using “Fetch” where you scan receipts and earn gift cards. Movie night at home is the best. 🥰 Thanks for your lovely content!
@@mandy6062 What you're saying here are all great tips ,although doing all that at all times for real might be impossible for others !! Nevertheless, great tips !! You've got a very strong mindset/ will ,too !! Fabulous !!! 👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞
Thanks for the great tips. I like cash too, but more recently I began using a cash back credit card more….but ONLY for things I would buy anyway. My rule is I must write down every time I use it, so I know exactly where my money is going. I like making money for purchases I make anyway. I also pay it off monthly…no debt.
I was financially independent at 50 years old and pretty much retired at 56. I have been cutting my own hair for the past 12 years, it is so simple. Ask your partner to do the back. I pay every thing with a single credit card. I pay the outstanding balance every month. However, I track EVERY single expense on an excel sheet so I know exactly how much I spend every month. I have been doing this for 6 years. Restaurants have become too expensive so we do most of the cooking at home. It’s much better and so much cheaper. I haven’t had cable for years, I have a $15 antenna and able to get 30 channels free of charge. I do all the home cleaning. I have more time to go swimming, walk 3 miles every day, ride my electric bike for 30 miles 3 times a week, etc. Remember, everything in society is there to make you buy more and more stuff all the time. The pressure is immense. Stay away from the pressure and best advice is to mingle only with people that have similar values.
I'm saving a lot of money buying no fashion. For some years I mostly buy second hand clothes. I'm always looking for clothes, which were used less and look like new. I also use a lot of tips from slow fashion TH-camrs like Alyssa Beltempo (Canada). She shows in a great way how you can mix and match your existing clothes. Greatings from Germany :-)
Ms. Riet,…indeed where I am living now is very faraway to the shopping area. Since I do not have car like used to be,…I have to ride bicycle for 10km each away. I used to use money to have very expensive hair cut, going to drinking with friends and family,…now near bank is 100km away by bullet train. Groceries are 10km away,…closings well,…no more fancy needed. I have no TV just internet TH-cam. What a life change 😅
Thanks for sharing your tips. I retired at 62 and have been cutting back my spending , right now I am checking out streaming devices… Have a great week!!!
As a few others have asked...I would love a video on how you cut your own hair, especially the back. When my hair was all one length, I cut it myself, but layers in the back...(oh my)! Great tips!
I'm not a professional, I cut the hair of all my family members. But my hair I can't cut, caused by the back. I tried it in Corona time last year. The right back is OK, but the left back is too difficult.
Thanks Linda! I look on pinterest and save the hair style I want to cut. Next, I watch TH-cam videos of professionals cutting the hair style. Then, I do my best to duplicate the cut. I use my feeling to cut the back. I slowly pull the hair and when my fingers are at the length, I want I cut. Then, I check with a mirror and adjust. It doesn't always turn out as I expected, but neither does a salon cut. You got this!!!
My frugal living tips are: before I buy, is it a want or a need. I also use cash. I only have one credit card. I to LOVE thrift shops. Being a widow, twice, I have learned many things, yes, trial and error. All in all. I budget ongoingly. I am very happy. Thank you Connie❤️
I think you live a very comfortable lifestyle ...you enjoy the quality of life and you don't need *stuff*. Except the personal items...close to your heart x 👍
Thank you for sharing. You will be so happy for being frugal. When you retire and are financially comfortable you will be so glad you did. I am 72 now and really enjoy being retired along with my husband. I don't really have any tips that you aren't already doing. I also save so much money by doing self care myself and my husband and I still do all of our household chores ourselves. We are at a point that we can do the reasonable splurges on going out to dinner or on a trip.
Thanks for sharing. I don't shop online unless it's an essential household purchase. I use my credit card, always pay the balance off and recieved cash back. I'm in the process of simplifying my life and working towards having more time for family and friends.
I have to add. I like to barter services. I trade house sitting/yard work for my neighbour, hairdresser. I used to do clothing exchanges and thrift shopping when my kids were little.
I look on pinterest and save the hair style I want to cut. Next, I watch TH-cam videos of professionals cutting the hair style. Then, I do my best to duplicate the cut. I use my feeling to cut the back. I slowly pull the hair and when my fingers are at the length I want I cut. Then, I check with a mirror and adjust. It doesn't always turn out as I expected, but neither does a salon cut. You got this!!!
Years ago I met a lady who used a flow-bee. She always had the most adorable hair cut. I found one in a pile of free stuff at a tag sale. I have used it ever since. I splurged once and got a salon cut and had to come home and fix it. 20+ haircuts later and I still love it and the money I save.
i'm not brave enough to try cutting my hair, lol, but have "embraced" my silver as well. that alone is a huge time and money savings. love your table too! very nice job. i prefer old furniture too. ours came from family, thrift stores and estate sales. so much more interesting, and often much better built.
Good question !! Lol. I believe if you can stay with simple hairstyles,then it'd be totally possible / easily done !! ✔️ Bang trim is easier ,so start doing that 1st ,I did !! Lol. If I can,you can !! But,if you need lots of layers ,or techniques, then you'd gotta go to a beautyschool !! She just said that in this video as I wrote it !!! Lol.( she meant us to go there & get our hair & nails done there cheaper ,though . It's true ,they're very cheap & usually do fairly good job ,decent ones ! I used to go to one ,so I know this ! Lol. ) Good luck & post me some updates if you can/ want to !! Very intriguing !! 👍😃💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞
I’m so curious what you are drinking in the beginning of the video. I love tea, coffee (only 1-2 small cups in the morn) but I’m always looking for new ideas. I’m in Canada so we may not have it here. Fingers crossed 🤞
Using cash now is more important than ever as our governments and central banks start implementing digital currencies which are trackable, programmable and is a stair step approach to diminishing liberties and freedom. We must rally against digital currencies.
One of my uncles in Japan has never owned a credit card in his life !! He always pays in cash ! 💸 And he is debt free all of his life !!! He plans what to purchase for a year ,or two ahead for big purchases ,there's a big con about this ,though ! Sometimes he waits too long that the things become no longer available !! Lol.But,starting with that habit of paying all in cash only will be a tremendous help ,especially for Americans !!! The way Americans use their credit cards here is very weird & not being seen anywhere else !! It's very delusional, almost virtual luxury that feeds their vanities that doesn't exist !!! It's not real ,it's not a reality as they don't have that money to pay off ,or to afford !! Relying / depending on that ( virtual luxury ) & putting themselves in the vicious circle of debt prison is poisonous / dangerous & when they get a lot older ,their health issues become crisis as they/ you don't have the national ,or universal Healthcare like ALL other developed countries do ,so they go bankrupt !!! The no.1 reason for people filing bankruptcy in this country is medical payment debt !! That goes hand in had with their credit card debts / habits of spendings !! They need to start paying in cash & saving money & walking more & eating healthier & less food consumption to keep them lighter & healthier !! I am debt free ,but need to start saving money like I was before myself as well !! 💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞
@@ConnieRiet Oh...thanks so much !! I appreciate that !! No problem at all ! My uncle is very unique !! He's the only person I know doing this for his life ,he's almost 80 now !!! Lol Thank you so much for your kind words & replies !! I am so ~glad that I found your channel !! 🙏🏼👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞
A channels like yours are very important/ helpful !! I am getting worried of our futures ,everytime I go grocery shopping ! It seems that they're loosing fresh produces ,especially organic ones ,less selections than before & almost everything / everybody's rasing their prices !! Even Trader Joe's !!! I know that that's reflecting the raise of the minimum wages & Russia invasion in Ukraine. But, they're saying we're gonna face food shortages starting this year & I CAN SENSE THAT NOW !!! I really don't use a computer, or high tech gadgets ,but your cable tip was an eye opener !!!👍👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞
Raising minimum wages resulted employers hiring less or cutting hours. Inflation happened before Russia invaded Ukrain, it is caused by enormous draconian spending.
@@helenmak5663 Draconian SPENDING ? I believe you meant measurements, or something ? Anyways ,I agree w/ you ! Like previously mentioned ,but it's all affecting together !! No.1.issues are poverty in the world / over populations !! And the war isn't helping regular ,ordinary people like us !! It only henefits those selling the weapons & the governments. Only very rich / powerful people !! Thank you so much for your reply !! 💜🥁🐉🎤💞
Hello fellow homemaker! (Well, I do still homeschool my 10 yo, but essentially I am a homemaker...with covid, lol). I also cut my own hair (but it's curly so it's very easy, and my husband will get the back for me and the clippers when I feel like a half shaved head). You seem almost embarrassed to mention you are a homemaker and I get it. I don't understand why people have such weird attitudes towards homemakers, but they think it's perfectly normal to pay someone to clean their houses for them, or drop their kids off at a daycare so someone else has to take care of them (not that many people have a choice in the matter) and it goes on. All the homemakers tasks have been passed along to the person who does not own the home (or the kids, the car, the hair). I grew up poor so yes, just like you I feel very much "necessity is the mother of invention" and I love being challenged in frugal times. I do my own nails, never have been to a spa (although I am now getting acupuncture for my health issues so I feel pretty extra right now, lol). But, I think people should recognize, just like looking down on someone for doing their own lawn (idk who does that...rich people I guess?) looking down on homemakers is just weird.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences about living frugally. I love that your husband helps you cut the back of your hair! Sending you happiness & peace.
I recently started the Japanese budgeting method "Kabeibo". I prefer writing things down and this method works so well and I can be hands on with my expenses and categorize them by wants, needs, unexpected, and cultural
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What are your frugal living tips?
Thanks for another great video, Connie! Some of my frugal tips are living below my means, sticking to a budget, and using cash for my groceries. I take out a certain amount in cash each month and when it’s done, that’s it!
I shop second hand for nearly everything and if I buy it new I try to get it on sale. I meal plan, make my own coffee and tea at home and I try to be creative with DIY’s. I also enjoy using “Fetch” where you scan receipts and earn gift cards. Movie night at home is the best. 🥰 Thanks for your lovely content!
@@elizabethw3874 You've got a strong will !! Amazing 👏 👏👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞
@@mandy6062 What you're saying here are all great tips ,although doing all that at all times for real might be impossible for others !! Nevertheless, great tips !! You've got a very strong mindset/ will ,too !! Fabulous !!! 👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞
Thanks for the great tips. I like cash too, but more recently I began using a cash back credit card more….but ONLY for things I would buy anyway. My rule is I must write down every time I use it, so I know exactly where my money is going. I like making money for purchases I make anyway. I also pay it off monthly…no debt.
I Love your kitchen table.
Your "French / Parisian" palatte and simple, eleagant clothing style is so lovely. ❤
I love to see how your husband looks at you, with so much love. Greetings from the Republic of Panama.
You are so kind! We are lucky to be in love after so many years.
I was financially independent at 50 years old and pretty much retired at 56. I have been cutting my own hair for the past 12 years, it is so simple. Ask your partner to do the back. I pay every thing with a single credit card. I pay the outstanding balance every month. However, I track EVERY single expense on an excel sheet so I know exactly how much I spend every month. I have been doing this for 6 years. Restaurants have become too expensive so we do most of the cooking at home. It’s much better and so much cheaper. I haven’t had cable for years, I have a $15 antenna and able to get 30 channels free of charge. I do all the home cleaning. I have more time to go swimming, walk 3 miles every day, ride my electric bike for 30 miles 3 times a week, etc. Remember, everything in society is there to make you buy more and more stuff all the time. The pressure is immense. Stay away from the pressure and best advice is to mingle only with people that have similar values.
I'm saving a lot of money buying no fashion. For some years I mostly buy second hand clothes. I'm always looking for clothes, which were used less and look like new. I also use a lot of tips from slow fashion TH-camrs like Alyssa Beltempo (Canada). She shows in a great way how you can mix and match your existing clothes. Greatings from Germany :-)
Thanks so much for sharing your tips!
Ms. Riet,…indeed where I am living now is very faraway to the shopping area. Since I do not have car like used to be,…I have to ride bicycle for 10km each away. I used to use money to have very expensive hair cut, going to drinking with friends and family,…now near bank is 100km away by bullet train. Groceries are 10km away,…closings well,…no more fancy needed. I have no TV just internet TH-cam. What a life change 😅
i never knew cable is tthat much in america OMG!
Thanks for sharing your tips. I retired at 62 and have been cutting back my spending , right now I am checking out streaming devices… Have a great week!!!
As a few others have asked...I would love a video on how you cut your own hair, especially the back. When my hair was all one length, I cut it myself, but layers in the back...(oh my)! Great tips!
Yes please do a video on cutting your hair.
I'm not a professional, I cut the hair of all my family members. But my hair I can't cut, caused by the back. I tried it in Corona time last year. The right back is OK, but the left back is too difficult.
Thanks Linda! I look on pinterest and save the hair style I want to cut. Next, I watch TH-cam videos of professionals cutting the hair style. Then, I do my best to duplicate the cut. I use my feeling to cut the back. I slowly pull the hair and when my fingers are at the length, I want I cut. Then, I check with a mirror and adjust. It doesn't always turn out as I expected, but neither does a salon cut.
You got this!!!
@@ConnieRiet A video would greatly help. Thanks .
I cut my own hair but my partner cut the back portion
My frugal living tips are: before I buy, is it a want or a need. I also use cash. I only have one credit card. I to LOVE thrift shops. Being a widow, twice, I have learned many things, yes, trial and error.
All in all. I budget ongoingly. I am very happy.
Thank you Connie❤️
You have got good refreshing voice .
I think you live a very comfortable lifestyle ...you enjoy the quality of life and you don't need *stuff*. Except the personal items...close to your heart x 👍
Thank you for sharing. You will be so happy for being frugal. When you retire and are financially comfortable you will be so glad you did. I am 72 now and really enjoy being retired along with my husband. I don't really have any tips that you aren't already doing. I also save so much money by doing self care myself and my husband and I still do all of our household chores ourselves. We are at a point that we can do the reasonable splurges on going out to dinner or on a trip.
Thank you for sharing how your frugal journey has impacted your life!
Great video Connie! Super suggestions! Thank you 🙏
Thankyou that share so much important informacion with us. God blees you. 🌺
I’m a stay at home homemaker too. But it gets old, tiring and boring some days.
I love the table looks awesome!! I like the way you live . I am the same way I appreciate the small things in life . Thank you so much 💕
Thanks so much!!
Thank you for the tips.
Thank you for your tips beautiful ❤
Connie; I adore the stickers on your lap top cover. Where did you get them?
Hi Karen, Thanks! The lap top cover is a lap top skin. Here is the link Laptop skin wild flowers amzn.to/3nBEJyY
Thanks Connie. I will check it out.Be Well
@@ConnieRiet very pretty! thank you!
Connie I love you channel!!! Where do you get your tshirts vneck?
I love the flowers in the kettle
I like your vedios,,it calms me down..love from Bangladesh..
I'm so glad you enjoy the videos!
Namaste ... ftom India .
Great.
Great tips😊👍
Thanks for sharing. I don't shop online unless it's an essential household purchase. I use my credit card, always pay the balance off and recieved cash back. I'm in the process of simplifying my life and working towards having more time for family and friends.
AWESOME !!! 👍👍👍😃💜🥁🐉🎤🎶👏👏👏💕💞
I have to add. I like to barter services. I trade house sitting/yard work for my neighbour, hairdresser. I used to do clothing exchanges and thrift shopping when my kids were little.
Excellent !! Thanks for your reply !! Thanks so much for your Inspirational reply !! 👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞
When my kids were tiny, I also did clothing exchanges. It's a wonderful tip!
@@ConnieRiet That's awesome !! 👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞
How do you cut the back of your hair? It looks like an expensive haircut! I love your videos because you're so inspiring!
I look on pinterest and save the hair style I want to cut. Next, I watch TH-cam videos of professionals cutting the hair style. Then, I do my best to duplicate the cut. I use my feeling to cut the back. I slowly pull the hair and when my fingers are at the length I want I cut. Then, I check with a mirror and adjust. It doesn't always turn out as I expected, but neither does a salon cut.
You got this!!!
Years ago I met a lady who used a flow-bee. She always had the most adorable hair cut. I found one in a pile of free stuff at a tag sale. I have used it ever since. I splurged once and got a salon cut and had to come home and fix it. 20+ haircuts later and I still love it and the money I save.
@@kimr4005 I want one! It looks like fun.
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Such an inspiring vlog.Thank u.dear
My pleasure 😊
i'm not brave enough to try cutting my hair, lol, but have "embraced" my silver as well. that alone is a huge time and money savings. love your table too! very nice job. i prefer old furniture too. ours came from family, thrift stores and estate sales. so much more interesting, and often much better built.
That masala chai must be great!!!
How do you cut your own hair? I would love to know. I'm tired of spending $80 for a haircut.
Good question !! Lol. I believe if you can stay with simple hairstyles,then it'd be totally possible / easily done !! ✔️ Bang trim is easier ,so start doing that 1st ,I did !! Lol. If I can,you can !! But,if you need lots of layers ,or techniques, then you'd gotta go to a beautyschool !! She just said that in this video as I wrote it !!! Lol.( she meant us to go there & get our hair & nails done there cheaper ,though . It's true ,they're very cheap & usually do fairly good job ,decent ones ! I used to go to one ,so I know this ! Lol. ) Good luck & post me some updates if you can/ want to !! Very intriguing !! 👍😃💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞
I would love to know too! Your hair is beautiful and looks like a complicated cut…do you do that yourself? If so, would love a tutorial! :)
@@daniellest-aubin7545 Not sure if your reply meant to me ? If so,how do you know my hairstyle !!? I don't have my picture on my profile !! Lol 💜🥁🐉🎤💞
@@spark_6710 haha! Sorry I meant to ask Connie about her hairstyle!
@@daniellest-aubin7545 Lol. OK. Lol.Thanks for clarifying it !! 😆👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞
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I’m so curious what you are drinking in the beginning of the video. I love tea, coffee (only 1-2 small cups in the morn) but I’m always looking for new ideas. I’m in Canada so we may not have it here. Fingers crossed 🤞
Using cash now is more important than ever as our governments and central banks start implementing digital currencies which are trackable, programmable and is a stair step approach to diminishing liberties and freedom. We must rally against digital currencies.
Good
Another very interesting video / tips !! 👍You've got now more than 80K subscribers !!! WOW !! CONGRATS!! 👏👏👏Soon,it'll be 100K !!! 👍👍😃💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💕💞
Thank you for your words of encouragement. 💗Fingers crossed!
@@ConnieRiet You're very very welcome !! It'll happen very soon ,I know !! 👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞
One of my uncles in Japan has never owned a credit card in his life !! He always pays in cash ! 💸 And he is debt free all of his life !!! He plans what to purchase for a year ,or two ahead for big purchases ,there's a big con about this ,though ! Sometimes he waits too long that the things become no longer available !! Lol.But,starting with that habit of paying all in cash only will be a tremendous help ,especially for Americans !!! The way Americans use their credit cards here is very weird & not being seen anywhere else !! It's very delusional, almost virtual luxury that feeds their vanities that doesn't exist !!! It's not real ,it's not a reality as they don't have that money to pay off ,or to afford !! Relying / depending on that ( virtual luxury ) & putting themselves in the vicious circle of debt prison is poisonous / dangerous & when they get a lot older ,their health issues become crisis as they/ you don't have the national ,or universal Healthcare like ALL other developed countries do ,so they go bankrupt !!! The no.1 reason for people filing bankruptcy in this country is medical payment debt !! That goes hand in had with their credit card debts / habits of spendings !! They need to start paying in cash & saving money & walking more & eating healthier & less food consumption to keep them lighter & healthier !! I am debt free ,but need to start saving money like I was before myself as well !! 💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞
Thank you for sharing the story about your uncle. You make very valid points about health care and credit cards. I appreciate your input!
@@ConnieRiet Oh...thanks so much !! I appreciate that !! No problem at all ! My uncle is very unique !! He's the only person I know doing this for his life ,he's almost 80 now !!! Lol Thank you so much for your kind words & replies !! I am so ~glad that I found your channel !! 🙏🏼👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞
A channels like yours are very important/ helpful !! I am getting worried of our futures ,everytime I go grocery shopping ! It seems that they're loosing fresh produces ,especially organic ones ,less selections than before & almost everything / everybody's rasing their prices !! Even Trader Joe's !!! I know that that's reflecting the raise of the minimum wages & Russia invasion in Ukraine. But, they're saying we're gonna face food shortages starting this year & I CAN SENSE THAT NOW !!!
I really don't use a computer, or high tech gadgets ,but your cable tip was an eye opener !!!👍👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞
Raising minimum wages resulted employers hiring less or cutting hours. Inflation happened before Russia invaded Ukrain, it is caused by enormous draconian spending.
@@helenmak5663 Draconian SPENDING ? I believe you meant measurements, or something ? Anyways ,I agree w/ you ! Like previously mentioned ,but it's all affecting together !! No.1.issues are poverty in the world / over populations !! And the war isn't helping regular ,ordinary people like us !! It only henefits those selling the weapons & the governments. Only very rich / powerful people !! Thank you so much for your reply !! 💜🥁🐉🎤💞
@@spark_6710 I agree. Measurements are like pouring oil on fires.
@@helenmak5663 Hoping all will get better ,but hearing depressing stories instead.Thanks so much for your replies ! 💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞
@@spark_6710 🙏🏻
Would like to watch a video on budgeting tips with your own examples ...
you are a beutiful homemake surrounded by love
Oh! Thanks!
Hello fellow homemaker! (Well, I do still homeschool my 10 yo, but essentially I am a homemaker...with covid, lol). I also cut my own hair (but it's curly so it's very easy, and my husband will get the back for me and the clippers when I feel like a half shaved head). You seem almost embarrassed to mention you are a homemaker and I get it. I don't understand why people have such weird attitudes towards homemakers, but they think it's perfectly normal to pay someone to clean their houses for them, or drop their kids off at a daycare so someone else has to take care of them (not that many people have a choice in the matter) and it goes on. All the homemakers tasks have been passed along to the person who does not own the home (or the kids, the car, the hair). I grew up poor so yes, just like you I feel very much "necessity is the mother of invention" and I love being challenged in frugal times. I do my own nails, never have been to a spa (although I am now getting acupuncture for my health issues so I feel pretty extra right now, lol). But, I think people should recognize, just like looking down on someone for doing their own lawn (idk who does that...rich people I guess?) looking down on homemakers is just weird.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences about living frugally. I love that your husband helps you cut the back of your hair!
Sending you happiness & peace.
You look gorgeous 😊
Thank you so much 😀
I recently started the Japanese budgeting method "Kabeibo". I prefer writing things down and this method works so well and I can be hands on with my expenses and categorize them by wants, needs, unexpected, and cultural
Great tips! I'm going to look into the Kabeibo method.
Average cable is way below 220 p.m tho.
Ditto on the haircut.
Just started on the video and have to ask. Where is this grey T shirt from? I love the neckline. Thank you. Back to the video:)))
Welcome! Here is the link, it's made from bamboo, it's so soft and holds it "new" look Bamboo Grey T-shirt amzn.to/3c817wm
@@ConnieRiet thank you very much
This is my first comment on you videos. I love the content. I'm recently following your minimalist tips. ❤️❤️😍🇱🇰
Welcome! I'm glad you are here.
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Save money just don’t speed it
Practice of vipassana useful jaipur is waiting practice vipassana
If you don't have kids, you can live in a tent, big deal...I cut the hair of all my children and my husband and I am not a professional.