Your point about the confusion it causes young gals is spot on! I was one of those girls. I was torn between smelling like a salad or a strawberry - and I didn't want to smell like either! 😂
Such a wise video, Jame. Feel lots of parental pressure. Children must have their own room, an unlimited wardrobe, stacks of toys, their own computer and ipad, endless activities, camps and annual trips to Disneyland or/and exotic beaches. Children need safety, security, nutritious food, and endless love and acceptance.
One of my granddaughter's favourite things to do is to cuddle up and read a book with me - the books are ones that were my son's and he is 41! " Can we read one of Daddy's books Nanny, please?" She asks at 8 years old. Or we garden or walk down the beach or to the park. That's what SHE wants to do!
I'd love to have a mini car but I live in America where everybody drives carnival rides. You can't see around them or are afraid of getting in an accident with one so we make a compromise of a 10 year old mid-size. And I am sick of commercials about people concerned about the smell and shaving of lady bits (take a bath for God's sake). And when we were children we went to town Saturday evening to the grocery store (Dad farmed) and sometimes stopped at the drive-in for a small cone or a "baby" root beer (maybe four or five ounces). And we' were happy. I could care less about your designer purse, false eyelashes or whatever else you feel you must have or be. Enjoy the life you have and small blessings.
@@gladyschandler6724 sometimes you need a bit more.. life on a mountain, on 60 degrees north, icy roads in the winter, and a long commute to work every day, no public transport if something happens to the car.. A 4wd is required, tyres with steel studs, and I chose electric to reduce the monthly cost for transportation. 😊
@@ibislifeI think that qualifies as getting you from A to B though, in your circumstances. And anyone who is a mechanical idiot (like me) will choose to pay more for a newer car or frequent professional servicing, for the sake of our peace of mind. That is not the same as buying a Porsche to show off.
It's so liberating to get a little older and realize that you don't have to keep up with the latest trends, have the newest model of cell phone, or wear the latest fashion. It just Doesn't Matter! When you get this, you are free!
Oh Jane! That was great! I sooo agree with you! The hygiene epidemic! Whole body deodorant! For your private parts! What happened to soap and water? And young couplesgoing into credit card debt "making memories " with their children! Ridiculous! It is the media putting pressure on people. Creating outrageous expectations of what is "normal ". It's horrible! Weddings!Argh! Children's birthday parties! Ugh! Ridiculous, crazy, over-the-top standards!
I wish there was a love button for the video! So many people choose to be broke and ridicule those who choose to be debt-free and have emergency funds. One thing we did with our children was to tell them, "That's not how we choose to spend our money," when they compared themselves to other children whose parents put everything on a credit card instead of saying we couldn't afford something. If we made the financial choices that many made that came with mountains of debt, we could have "afforded" those things. As Dave Ramsey says, "Don't take advice from broke people." From an early age, we taught our children about opportunity cost and debt. We let each of them go into debt to us for something small they wanted but did not need at a young age and had them do extra chores and projects to work off that debt. Guess what? None of my adult children has any debt. They've paid cash for college (help from us plus scholarships and working while in school), bought decent used cars with cash, pay cash for any vacations they and their families take, etc. In my opinion, too many people do not know how to manage money or understand the concept of opportunity costs.
Good video. Reminds me of when my daughter's five children were growing up. When one child had a birthday, that child got to go to the grocery store and choose his/her own box of cereal - even from the no-so-good-for-you cereals. It was a very special treat. They didn't drink anything but milk or water until they were ten years old. By then, they didn't even want colas. I shared a bedroom with my brother until I was a teenager because we had only two bedrooms until then. Mom hung a sheet between our beds for privacy. My brother and I each got a weekly allowance, but we earned it by doing dishes and taking in clothes off the line, etc. Ten percent of our allowances was given to our church. Right now, my most comfortable pair of shoes came from Goodwill and cost $3. I could afford more expensive new ones, but why should I do that when these feel fine? Pennies make nickels make dimes make quarters. We need to remember that every single day. Okay, I'm through ranting now. Diane
Just "wait a wee and dinna worry!" as the old Scottish expression says. :) My eyebrows are completely white now. I colour them with eyeliner pencil in the shape I want. The rest don't show up! I might pluck them if there's a super special occasion but at my age that's not often.
I was a bit down this evening, but watching this vid has been a scream. I remember that a sunday afternoon walk to the local park was something i loved as a kid. There was an ice cream van in the hot weather, but dad seldom had the cash for anything. When we got home we had a frozen sqash ice cube from the small freezer compartment made into a lolly with a cocktail stick. My own kids were often criticised when xmas vame along as they did not get thevexpensive toys ckassmates got. Comments were 'oh there are 4 of you aren't there' . We did what we could afford and we had good food, warm clothes and a warm home. The kids have all grown into lovely polite people. A credit to us.
A thing that gets me is people buying a house and there has to be a play room for the children. It’s called a bedroom and tidy up afterwards before they go to bed. If playing in the living room then tidy up and put the toys back in the bedroom when finished with and before bed.
When our girls were young we did not give them gifts at Christmas. We filled their stockings with school supplies, hair supplies and a few sweets and chocolates. My sisters always asked what they needed and gave that as gifts whether it was clothes or toys. Now that they are adults one told me that the realized that their friends were getting bicycles, trampolines, video games and big presents but they never complained or asked why. My husband and I did not exchange gifts either, we considered paying the mortgage for another month our gift!! We also had their birthday parties at the beach (we live in the Caribbean island) burgers and hotdogs on the grill, a few snacks, cake and ice cream. We had so much fun!
Best video yet! Keeping your girly bits shiny and sanitised 😂🤣😅 Parental pressure - I had to come off social media for that reason, what's wrong with beach days, forest walks, crabbing etc. My childcare bill during 6 weeks is expensive enough!
I live in one of the most deprived neighbourhoods in my area. The parental peer pressure is crazy. The worst example of this is the dreaded 'prom' season. You see families who can't afford it all, paying vast amounts for dresses that will be worn once and all the accessories that go with them, hair, nails and makeup to be done, limousines to take the kids to prom etc. Bonkers! Similarly, so many who can't afford it feel the pressure to buy their kids the latest Disney outfits. Then they struggle to put food on the table.
@@FrugalQueeninFrance But they were secure in having love, and you there to listen to them and show them some of the life skills so many don't seem to learn. That is far more precious.
My girls paid for their own prom dresses and extras from money from their after-school and weekend jobs. In my opinion the amount they spent was shocking - but it was their own money and they did without other things to do it; so I didn't interfere. I didn't help either, though. They had to prioritize to make it work. They still don't regret it so I guess it really was worth it to them.
You absolutely picked a perfect topic, so current and so pertinent. We choose to live a more basic life than anyone we know personally. But it is perfect for us. We live frugally to allow us to be able to travel, and see places that if we lived like those we know, we would struggle to pay bills, to have conveince and services done for us. Most of our family and friends are earning 3-5 times more than we do in retirement and we don't judge how they spend their money, we realize that their disposable income is equal to our total income, yet we travel more than they do, and we are healthy overall than they are. We believe that we can thank our desire to Homestead and do for ourselves and work hard for what we want is what keeps us healthier, as well as preparing all of our meals at home, and growing a lot of it. We no longer raise chickens, but we heat with wood, scratch cook, garden, use solar power to supplement our energy bills. We preserve foods when in season and cheaper, to be able to enjoy those inexpensively year round. We control costs everywhere we can, and then invest those savings. We love public transportation when we travel, there's none near us rurally, but we plan our errands to limit our fuel costs, and unnecessarily wear and tear on the vehicle. I love to put orange peels in a jar with vinegar, and use it for wiping down counters and sink drainer. I only use it occasionally, but it is beautifully fragrant, especially for the winter months when everything is closed up. We no longer get invited to go on these themed trips, or to weekend getaways, or even dinner when they happen to be in town, because we are considered the poor folks. Okay we are good with that, because we choose not to pay $40-50 for a lunch that is loaded with preservatives and sodium(US foods),and will leave both of us feeling terrible for a couple of days until that gets out of our system. There aren't any farm to table restaurants in our area, just restaurants that use canned or jarred or frozen prepared foods. We don't eat those preservatives, so our bodies complain. So not having to constantly saying no, is fine for us.😊 Maybe this is why we are less dependent on pharmaceutical intervention for our health.
I’m on my late 40s working as a healthcare provider and always deal with the public and I have been covering my grays with an expensive trip to the salon every 4 weeks plus tip and damaged hair plus constant chemical treatments, I’m done! I’m happy here with budget friendly and healthy hair. 🥰
You’re so funny 🤣. Re all the air fresheners they are chemicals and we are breathing them in - yuk!! Also, I tried those silly beads you put in the wash a few times, until I realised that they are micro plastics and end up in the sea! Not needed at all! Thanks Jane xxx
Oh Jane I think this is one of your best videos! I laughed like a drain on your hygiene section as for air fresheners open the windows! Somebody once made a comment that I was so tight (mean) I squeaked when I walked it was hurtful. I just feel so sorry for all the people who can’t get off the hamster wheel of what they think they have to have and do. Be an individual!
I just love this video! You’re spot on, especially with the parental pressures. I do feel that social media has a huge impact on what society now believes is normal, unfortunately.
I still feel guilt about not being able, as a young widow with a low income, to give my kids the same things and experiences as "all" their friends had. I didn't go into debt to do so however because I feared that if I did, I'd never be able to get out from under it. Now, all these many years later, my head recognizes that the guilt is illogical and unwarranted. But my heart still feels heavy with it at times. (Despite that my kids don't have any regrets or hard feelings about it now that they are all grown adults.) So this loving message from you resonates with me. Thank you.
I love that you said you look gorgeous 😍 because you do. I think if people did the hard work to work on their self-esteem and underlying issues then they would be happier and spend way less.
The best times I remember growing up were playing cards and dominoes with my family, sometimes that would be by candlelight during a power cut which was even more fun - and free 😊
OMG You had me cracking up thru this whole video. My sides hurt now! Not making fun, everything you said is accurate. Just your expressions and comments had me rolling. Thank you enjoyed this one !
I laughed so hard at this 😂, I must admit I do get frustrated with some people’s videos saying “everyone can save x amount” if only it was possible for everyone! Social media, unfortunately can be so damaging, comparison is the thief of joy
I just came back from Switzerland as I went to my son's wedding. I stayed with my step sister who wears very simple clothes and cute silver jewelry. Her 30 year old daughter came to the wedding without any make up or heels. Mind you these folks own their own boat, house, cars and can afford what they want. But the husband wears an old leather jacket most days. It was so refreshing to see their values!!
I just loved this video. Love, love loved it! It’s like you took all my frustration and addresses every one. I haven’t commented be fore but I just had to this time. You’re right on girl, you go!
You had me laughing & cheering at the same time. I chuckled at your passion as I feel the same way. The sad part is that people either don't seem to be resourceful or they are suffering with the curse of entitlement which completely blocks any resourcefulness they may possess !!! Put on your big girl/big boy pants and either figure it out or get someone knowledgeable to help you!!!
Thank you for thoughts. I absolutely HATE shopping and have never understood those who do it for entertainment! My clothes have to be falling apart before I replace them!! I live in a very large city and am lucky enough to have easy access to public transport. I am able to use it when needed for chores like food shopping. When visiting my father, I travel by train to the nearest train station and walk 45 minutes one way to where he lives, visit with him and then walk 45 minutes back to the train station. The only time I catch a cab is if it is raining.
While I always enjoy your videos, Jane and Mike, today’s zesty humor was an added bonus. I laughed out loud three times! And I totally agree about social pressures being way out of whack. I think all of us may have our own pressure points that are unique to us. I can ignore most other opinions but when my mom pressures me to take a trip with her-and gets upset when I say it isn’t in my budget-I won’t say that isn’t a bit of a challenge. I told her I’d be happy to plan something down the line when my budget allowed for it. I know what I need to do! We must each set our own priorities and stick to them.😊
No truer words spoken. As a single parent I remember the parental shaming not from my son but other adults- I NEVER do that to others. I try to share that they don’t have to conform to others ideas- they need to do what fits their budgets. Thanks for sharing
Speaking the truth as always for me I lost the people who where to teach me life lessons at an early age when I was a freshman in high school my mother died when I was a freshmen at University my grandmother died and 1 month after getting married my father died so throughout my life important tips where not given to me I had to learn the hard way and that is not easy I guess what I’m saying is we all can learn no matter what stage in life we are in and take what you can use out of this video and leave what you don’t this channel is a God sent to me 🙏🏾because somethings I do well and somethings I’m still learning to do at the age of 50 I love you guys and thank you for doing what you do ❤
Jane, this video was not only comedic, but spot on. I fell into the "keeping up with the Jones' " trap until my husband became disabled and had to retire. Living within our means and on our own terms was SO FREEING ! I once worried about what others thought about me and my family; now I could care less.
I loooooove videos like this!! True words. I was a victim of this lifestyle problem, too. I saw nice women on Instagram with so nice kitchen stuff or crafting stuff or very expensive seeds for gardening or only buy organic brand and so on. They always told, that we will get sick, when we use all the toxic (!) products in our life. I believed them for far too long. I was so insecure that I believed, that I need everything they showed or used and than I would be so healthy, happy as I thaught that they are. But now I won't play this wrong game anymore. Thanks again to you and your lovely husband!
A couple of days ago, visitors came by and my husband didn't bother hurrying to put on some "proper" clothing ( it was a very hot day), instead we just laughed about him in his underpants, put on the coffee and enjoyed the fresh peaches from our own tree. We vented about things that bothered us and then played old music from our younger years that brought back so many memories. Love, friendship, comfort, peace of mind, that is what is important. I am pretty sure that a lot of people laugh at us, we make our own food instead of buying it, and we don't mow the weeds until the bees are finished with the blossoms, we could have it so much easier if we just spent the money. But there is no satisfaction in buying a can of peaches. And nobody would ask to take a can of peaches home, but my organic, luscious beauties satisfy the senses. I canned up eleven pints of them yesterday, the last few will go into a cake today, and with every mouthful, I will remember that wonderful day with friends.
I watched your video while eating breakfast (at home 😊). I almost snorted my coffee out I was laughing so hard. I am in the financial world and people come to me for help, guidance, advice, but are absolutely horrified when I suggest they stop eating out for EVERY meal, tone back on the nails, hair and spa visits, scale down from their large truck, van, cross over vehicle whatever (kids gone, either a couple now or single...why such a ginormous vehicle to get from point A to Point B!). Credit card debt is at an all time high, some have 2 mortgages on their houses, monthly car prices for those cars are way too high, kids have to have the best and newest trend for every school year and these last 6 months if they are luck... this list goes on and on. I don't ask them to STOP immediately to save money, I ask them to tone down with a plan for them for one month...the looks, the comments, the sheer horror on their faces...WHAT WOULD THEIR FAMILY AND FRIENDS THINK!!! Some take the advice and stick to it and do quite well while others just dig the hole of debt deeper because they just can't imagine not maintaining their debt inducing life style. I even offer myself up as an example on what I do or don't do to save money and they look at me like I am a crazy person. I do not have air conditioning, I go out to eat maybe once a month with friends, I buy what I need (I have a 48 hour rule for wants that I then usually decide against). I am not perfect but I do try. I practice what I preach as you do. Friends were astounded when I decided in elementary school to get my sons L L Bean back packs (those seasonal character cutesy ones lasted 6 months...if we were lucky) for longevity. Sure they were pricey, but in the long run they saved us 100s of dollars. Used all through elementary, high school and college. They are 38 and 36 and still have those backpacks!! I think this has been my favorite video so far because you sounded a lot like me when I talk to people. Thanks for the morning entertainment and to all of us 'gorgeous' people out there in the world...enjoy your day!
Very wise. So many people need to see this. As a family, once a month, we go to a local, reasonably priced pizzeria, and it's such a treat we all enjoy as we rarely eat out. Even more of a treat for me as I don't cook that day! I plan to teach my kids how to make a few basic meals when they are teenagers,it's an important life skill. You made me laugh talking about huge cars! Apart from.being unnecessary for most people and worse for the environment, they take up more than an average size parking place.
Economics aside, it would be pretty boring if everyone marched lockstep to the same drummer. You provide a wealth of ideas and inspiration, showing us where and how we can cut back, and the support to us all to do so if we choose. The "but I can't" voices need to understand that you are sharing YOUR way, but everyone's circumstances are different, as well as motivation. In my mind, those that can, do; those that can't do what they can; and those who whine will gripe about the smallest things and get absolutely nowhere in life except feeling sorry for themselves. Love, love, love the pupsters! They really brighten my day! Good video, Jane and Mike. Hopefully it will sink in with those who really need to hear it. ❤❤
Jane your best video ever. You touched base where some people don't want to go. I don't know what is happening to our world. Myself I'm grateful for what I have. 😊
This was excellent, Jane! I'm going to sit down today and really think about which luxuries are important to us, and which things can be cut out. Our home is paid for, and we're debt free, but with rising costs, it's going to take us longer to get to early retirement, unless we cut out more. We'd rather have the time, than things we don't need.
So true all of it. The other day I got a lump sum unexpected back pay. My friend straightway started talking about all the things I could buy. When I told her no I'm putting it all in my sinking funds. The horror look then " but you have to spoil your self a little" my reply was that is spoiling my self now my sinking are all filled up that includes my new rug sinking fund so I'll get my rug in after xmass sales. Again the shock that I'm not just getting one now if I have the money for it. But bit later in convo she then said " I don't know how you do it being a single mum owning your own home. That's how I do it by making sure I stay a head of the game. Her reply " I just couldn't do that!" That's fine your choice we all make them and all live with out come of said choices.
I really like your videos on Wednesday where you analyze our human behaviors alone or in groups. Reflection is indispensable to understand what motivates us or what discourages us and the forces that make us act in a way rather than another. Thank you Jane for these wonderful shares!
I read a book, The Art of Frugal Hedonism. It starts with, "Choose your normal when it comes to frugal." That has helped me get clarity on my frugal journey. Thank you for sharing your points of view. Also, I thoroughly enjoy your cooking videos. Btw, Hi, Mike.😊
You tell em Jane. 🤣😂 Yes, there are so many different beauty products for different things out there these days. Unbelievable some of them. Like you, I stick to basics, which goes for cleaning supplies as well. I do like to wear some makeup when out and about, but I buy the cheaper brands, which are just as good. I do avoid stockpiling lots of different makeup and only replace the ones I have when used up. As for the road monsters, I wonder how many of these are actually needed, especially for those who are mainly town drivers. When at the supermarket the other day, I returned to my little Picanto and found I had been flanked by two of them. Was very tricky reversing as I couldn't see a thing either side until I was fully out. Anyway, I'm watching this video whilst enjoying a portion of your delicious veggie bake that I had frozen, along with some salad. It's really nice. Thanks again both for sharing this. 🤗
Great job on this video. “You dont need a lot of money to look this gorgeous”, I love that ! But I wholeheartedly agree with you on everything. I’m goin on vacation tomorrow and for the first time in 7 yrs I treated myself to a mani-pedi. We’re staying in an Airbnb and I can’t believe the money we’re saving! It’s the first time I won’t be spending a lot on eating out when on vacation bc we’re cooking and doing reasonably priced activities that we like and are fun 😊.
Jane, THANK YOU SOO MUCH for your passion & faith in the importance of SAVING FOR THE RAINY DAY, which will come to all of us. This is the tough talk I wish my family had with me growing up! I do remember though, when eating out was a treat! We dressed up and giggled and remembered it as something to look forward to for weeks, once a year!(I'm 75❤❤ I love your videos!!!
Great video! I stopped wearing makeup years ago and just have a good cleanser and moisturiser. Our car is 15 years old and I don't care what other people think because we are saving for our retirement and making sure we are financially secure going into the future. We do have a takeaway once a week but it is most definitely in the budget!
Cost me £110 for 3 pizza `deals` starter main and dessert and 3 soft drinks in Pizza Express. It was a graduation treat for my nephew and his friend. It was a one off but how on earth people do this regularly I have no idea. I normally feed myself for a month for that amount. Great video!
I was laughing out loud watching this video. I am guilty as charged! I have always lived a lifestyle that was way beyond my means and was in perpetual debt. I am still finding my balance. In the past two years I have paid off all my debts, paid off the mortgage and started saving but I completely cut out eating out and take out and in the last few months my old habits have returned with a vengeance. I need to figure out a budget for fun and pleasurable 'going out' and make it realistic because cutting it completely out doesn't work. And I love that you think you're gorgeous! I think you are too!
@@rachelkieffer8707 you’ll manage some how, no eating out ever tastes as good as money in the bank. We had vegetable soup today, Pennies to make and delicious
Thank you Jane. I love your videos. I learned so much and I’m getting out of debt for the second time. Now I cut down on eating out and cooking my own meals and of course I’m saving for emergencies. Thanks to your videos. Take care and God bless you and your family.
I had a room of 4 women telling me at work i cant just use soap on my face and they seemed morally insenced that i dont wear sunscreen everyday even though i spend the worst of the heat of the day indoors. I think my skin looks good for my age. I personally get so excited when i discover i dont need to use something that ive been led to believe i need. Its like breaking out of a prison and experiencing a new degree of freedom.
My nieces were discussing face products and one said she was looking for stuff for wrinkles. She's 44. I said I use a washcloth and hot water, every so often soap and water. And my moisturizer is from Aldi. No response. Lol
One of our small freezers just died a lingering de*th, so while listening to this I was processing beef and broth in quart jars making "just add noodles" meals. I refuse to waste food, and even if the power goes off, this will still provide at least twenty eight meat portions for the two of us. I learned how to can as a teen, but my granddaughters have no skills like this. Last week I showed the 25 year old how to polish shoes and boots, to keep them pristine and make the leather last longer. I probably learned how to do that aged 8 or 9.
If they're debt free, mortgage free, fully funded retirement, fully funded emergency fund, all their sinking funds are working then eat away.....but if they're not saving, they're eating their future
I try not to judge others but the one thing that bothers me is when people complain about not being able to pay their bills but have plenty of money to go on vacation, get beauty treatments, pamper their pets or go out to eat. I can't feel sympathy for those who don't pay their rent/mortgage, car loan, insurance, utilities or taxes on time, or gripe about the price of food or petrol when they flaunt their latest splurge. Get your priorities straight!
I could not agree with you more!!!Great great video, thank you for keeping it real.I am SO TIRED of how fake everything has become..regards Illze/South Africa❤
I wanted to let you and Mike know I made it to Mexico. My best friend flew in from Oregon to Sacramento, we drove 700 miles, 116°F, stayed in a supposedly wheelchair accessible hostel (it wasnt so no showers for me) BUT I got the implant surgery for $14000 and now we reverse the process while I heal and save the next $14000. 6 more months of Beans and rice and canned greens. Thank you for all you do with your channel. I brought my solar generator and panel for our electricity, and a washboard and the clothes line and soap for laundry, we packed all our own food and cooked in the rice maker outside on the generator last night because it's not allowed inside. We made steamed broccoli and sweet potato fries for her tonight. I'm obviously drinking broth. We're staying on an American Indian reservation tonight with my Army VET status which is great because my Lupus didn't like the surgery and I'm flaring. 🦋 Next we drive to San Diego to stay in another Veteran overnight and it's going to be a lovely 74° f❤
@@FrugalQueeninFrance you are too!!@ Without you and Under the Median and a couple other channels I would never have survived and THRIVED after being paralyzed, losing my job and going through all of this mess. Learning how to save $30K to get new teeth on social security with no food stamps is ONLY possible when you do TH-cam frugal University.
Jane, what a fabulous video. I recently had to buy a new car. The old one had too many problems that were too expensive to fix. I got a new (newly built) basic small car. I have a loan, but not excessive. I agree that people go way overboard on huge vehicles, especially here in the US. I’m short so no way for me!
Thank you for this light hearted view on saving money! You make me smile! You seem like the kind of person I'd to have a cuppa with and a good chin wag! (=:
Oh Jane…..I LOVED todays video. You were on a roll and absolutely correct. Your business is YOURS and as it says in a very special book…..Matthew 7:1 “Do not judge, or you too will be judged”. So true. I think common sense like yours is becoming so rare!
As a grandmother, I see the parents, turning themselves inside out trying to meet demands, yes demands. Children sulking if eating out doesn't happen at weekends; heaven forbid, that grandma should say something.
Oh Jane, I agree with you on all points. Even though it's a serious topic, I enjoyed this video in a way that I rarely have with you. Your temper was on a different level than normal. I agree with you completely, especially when it comes to all the hygiene products. I've been wearing my hair gray for many years. When I was still working, my much younger colleagues couldn't believe that I didn't use any special hair care products. (For many years I have been using a solid hair soap and nothing else). I don't even have a hairdryer, I just let my hair air dry. I also know people who are of the opinion that you have to "live" too, which means that you have to spend a lot of money on unnecessary things. They don't want to hear anything else, so we let them live their lives. But there are enough people who find your video topics very interesting and can always learn a thing or two from them. Kind regards to the whole family (Claudia from Germany) ☺
A lot of the beauty stuff you can do yourself at home. Brow lamination and tint, you can get multiuse kits online and do them yourself. It's nice to treat yourself to something but if it's a lot of stuff (I used to do it) but it starts to cost a lot over time and it's easier to figure out what you can do yourself, and will be able to do it more often, and what you really need and want from outside services.
Love your comment, "you dont have to spend a lot of money to look this gorgeous". ❤
Absolutely!!
Oh Jane. I laughed so hard over the whole aisle for cleaning your lady bits😂😂😂
Me too! 🤣
I hope yours are shiny too or like me, you're letting the side down
Your point about the confusion it causes young gals is spot on! I was one of those girls. I was torn between smelling like a salad or a strawberry - and I didn't want to smell like either! 😂
I thought soap was for that!
@@DebfromVa me too. I laughed a lot on that one.
Such a wise video, Jame. Feel lots of parental pressure. Children must have their own room, an unlimited wardrobe, stacks of toys, their own computer and ipad, endless activities, camps and annual trips to Disneyland or/and exotic beaches. Children need safety, security, nutritious food, and endless love and acceptance.
Exactly and children spell love ....T I M E
We used to live in a lower income area. The "thing to do" was to hire a limousine to ferry your third grader and friends to a birthday party! Nuts!
Agree 100% !
The West has allowed children run them and dictate. That's the problem.
One of my granddaughter's favourite things to do is to cuddle up and read a book with me - the books are ones that were my son's and he is 41! " Can we read one of Daddy's books Nanny, please?" She asks at 8 years old. Or we garden or walk down the beach or to the park. That's what SHE wants to do!
If I could like this video 100 times, I would. It is so nice to hear someone speak common sense.
Thanks so much
You were on a roll today😂. You make good points while making me laugh.😂
You're welcome
I'd love to have a mini car but I live in America where everybody drives carnival rides. You can't see around them or are afraid of getting in an accident with one so we make a compromise of a 10 year old mid-size. And I am sick of commercials about people concerned about the smell and shaving of lady bits (take a bath for God's sake). And when we were children we went to town Saturday evening to the grocery store (Dad farmed) and sometimes stopped at the drive-in for a small cone or a "baby" root beer (maybe four or five ounces). And we' were happy. I could care less about your designer purse, false eyelashes or whatever else you feel you must have or be. Enjoy the life you have and small blessings.
Well said
Jane, you were in rare form today! Very entertaining, humorous and honest. Thank you.
I was about to say the exact same thing!! Rare form and I'm here for it!!
You're welcome
Me too I second that!
A car is one that gets you from A to B, nothing luxury needed.
You are so right
@@FrugalQueeninFranceagreed 😊
@@gladyschandler6724 sometimes you need a bit more.. life on a mountain, on 60 degrees north, icy roads in the winter, and a long commute to work every day, no public transport if something happens to the car.. A 4wd is required, tyres with steel studs, and I chose electric to reduce the monthly cost for transportation. 😊
@@ibislifeI think that qualifies as getting you from A to B though, in your circumstances. And anyone who is a mechanical idiot (like me) will choose to pay more for a newer car or frequent professional servicing, for the sake of our peace of mind. That is not the same as buying a Porsche to show off.
@@Louise-pe1un Thank you, could’t agree more! 👍
It's so liberating to get a little older and realize that you don't have to keep up with the latest trends, have the newest model of cell phone, or wear the latest fashion. It just Doesn't Matter! When you get this, you are free!
I don't want to spend my last years buying crap
Oh Jane! That was great! I sooo agree with you! The hygiene epidemic! Whole body deodorant! For your private parts! What happened to soap and water? And young couplesgoing into credit card debt "making memories " with their children! Ridiculous! It is the media putting pressure on people. Creating outrageous expectations of what is "normal ". It's horrible! Weddings!Argh! Children's birthday parties! Ugh! Ridiculous, crazy, over-the-top standards!
Standards are unrealistic so people spend like crazy and have nothing left to save
We have all these lume commericals for your whole body in the USA. So gross. Can you just take a quick shower with soap??😮😮😮
That Body deodorant thing shows just how utterly silly society (Western) has become.
@@lynnhensley4326 I hate those Lume commercials! I block them!
Yes this whole body deodorant thing is disgusting. The smells of all these products gives me a migraine. Soap and water and a regular deodorant.
Oh Jane, your voice is so needed in our sick word. 🤗
Yes! Thank you!
I wish there was a love button for the video! So many people choose to be broke and ridicule those who choose to be debt-free and have emergency funds. One thing we did with our children was to tell them, "That's not how we choose to spend our money," when they compared themselves to other children whose parents put everything on a credit card instead of saying we couldn't afford something. If we made the financial choices that many made that came with mountains of debt, we could have "afforded" those things. As Dave Ramsey says, "Don't take advice from broke people." From an early age, we taught our children about opportunity cost and debt. We let each of them go into debt to us for something small they wanted but did not need at a young age and had them do extra chores and projects to work off that debt. Guess what? None of my adult children has any debt. They've paid cash for college (help from us plus scholarships and working while in school), bought decent used cars with cash, pay cash for any vacations they and their families take, etc. In my opinion, too many people do not know how to manage money or understand the concept of opportunity costs.
Thanks for sharing your experience
Good video. Reminds me of when my daughter's five children were growing up. When one child had a birthday, that child got to go to the grocery store and choose his/her own box of cereal - even from the no-so-good-for-you cereals. It was a very special treat. They didn't drink anything but milk or water until they were ten years old. By then, they didn't even want colas. I shared a bedroom with my brother until I was a teenager because we had only two bedrooms until then. Mom hung a sheet between our beds for privacy. My brother and I each got a weekly allowance, but we earned it by doing dishes and taking in clothes off the line, etc. Ten percent of our allowances was given to our church. Right now, my most comfortable pair of shoes came from Goodwill and cost $3. I could afford more expensive new ones, but why should I do that when these feel fine? Pennies make nickels make dimes make quarters. We need to remember that every single day. Okay, I'm through ranting now. Diane
Lovely story and thanks for sharing
This one made me laugh good & hard.. 😂 Also eased my “mom guilt”! Keep ‘em coming! ❤
Yep, feed them, love them, wash them occasionally.....you're good!
Best rant ever 😂😂. 100% agree with everything you say. Still laughing at lady bits and manscaping 😂😂. Great video
@@lynnmcfadden3164 yep, I'm old enough to remember when humans had hair below their unlaminated eyebrows
Just "wait a wee and dinna worry!" as the old Scottish expression says. :)
My eyebrows are completely white now. I colour them with eyeliner pencil in the shape I want. The rest don't show up! I might pluck them if there's a super special occasion but at my age that's not often.
I don’t know how we did not hear Michael laughing out loud on this one ! Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it
I was a bit down this evening, but watching this vid has been a scream. I remember that a sunday afternoon walk to the local park was something i loved as a kid. There was an ice cream van in the hot weather, but dad seldom had the cash for anything.
When we got home we had a frozen sqash ice cube from the small freezer compartment made into a lolly with a cocktail stick.
My own kids were often criticised when xmas vame along as they did not get thevexpensive toys ckassmates got. Comments were 'oh there are 4 of you aren't there' . We did what we could afford and we had good food, warm clothes and a warm home. The kids have all grown into lovely polite people. A credit to us.
Thanks for sharing
A thing that gets me is people buying a house and there has to be a play room for the children. It’s called a bedroom and tidy up afterwards before they go to bed. If playing in the living room then tidy up and put the toys back in the bedroom when finished with and before bed.
@@adoptedscot oh more parental pressure. Put the toys in the box at the end of the day
When our girls were young we did not give them gifts at Christmas. We filled their stockings with school supplies, hair supplies and a few sweets and chocolates. My sisters always asked what they needed and gave that as gifts whether it was clothes or toys. Now that they are adults one told me that the realized that their friends were getting bicycles, trampolines, video games and big presents but they never complained or asked why. My husband and I did not exchange gifts either, we considered paying the mortgage for another month our gift!! We also had their birthday parties at the beach (we live in the Caribbean island) burgers and hotdogs on the grill, a few snacks, cake and ice cream. We had so much fun!
We've never bought each other gifts ever
Totally agreed with every single comment. The trouble today is that common sense isn't very common anymore.
Best video yet! Keeping your girly bits shiny and sanitised 😂🤣😅 Parental pressure - I had to come off social media for that reason, what's wrong with beach days, forest walks, crabbing etc. My childcare bill during 6 weeks is expensive enough!
Exactly, nothing wrong with kids staying home and doing the housework, gardening or the cooking either
Amen!
@@juliemoore6957 you're welcome
I live in one of the most deprived neighbourhoods in my area. The parental peer pressure is crazy. The worst example of this is the dreaded 'prom' season. You see families who can't afford it all, paying vast amounts for dresses that will be worn once and all the accessories that go with them, hair, nails and makeup to be done, limousines to take the kids to prom etc. Bonkers! Similarly, so many who can't afford it feel the pressure to buy their kids the latest Disney outfits. Then they struggle to put food on the table.
I was the mum who said no, we realistically couldn't afford much and there was no way I could give my kids much
@@FrugalQueeninFrance But they were secure in having love, and you there to listen to them and show them some of the life skills so many don't seem to learn. That is far more precious.
My girls paid for their own prom dresses and extras from money from their after-school and weekend jobs. In my opinion the amount they spent was shocking - but it was their own money and they did without other things to do it; so I didn't interfere. I didn't help either, though. They had to prioritize to make it work. They still don't regret it so I guess it really was worth it to them.
I love it . I completely agree with you .I got a chuckle out of this video because you nailed how ridiculous today's society is.
It's crazy
Total eclipse of the sun, ha ha you are right, that’s good humor 😂😂
You absolutely picked a perfect topic, so current and so pertinent. We choose to live a more basic life than anyone we know personally. But it is perfect for us. We live frugally to allow us to be able to travel, and see places that if we lived like those we know, we would struggle to pay bills, to have conveince and services done for us. Most of our family and friends are earning 3-5 times more than we do in retirement and we don't judge how they spend their money, we realize that their disposable income is equal to our total income, yet we travel more than they do, and we are healthy overall than they are. We believe that we can thank our desire to Homestead and do for ourselves and work hard for what we want is what keeps us healthier, as well as preparing all of our meals at home, and growing a lot of it. We no longer raise chickens, but we heat with wood, scratch cook, garden, use solar power to supplement our energy bills. We preserve foods when in season and cheaper, to be able to enjoy those inexpensively year round. We control costs everywhere we can, and then invest those savings. We love public transportation when we travel, there's none near us rurally, but we plan our errands to limit our fuel costs, and unnecessarily wear and tear on the vehicle. I love to put orange peels in a jar with vinegar, and use it for wiping down counters and sink drainer. I only use it occasionally, but it is beautifully fragrant, especially for the winter months when everything is closed up. We no longer get invited to go on these themed trips, or to weekend getaways, or even dinner when they happen to be in town, because we are considered the poor folks. Okay we are good with that, because we choose not to pay $40-50 for a lunch that is loaded with preservatives and sodium(US foods),and will leave both of us feeling terrible for a couple of days until that gets out of our system. There aren't any farm to table restaurants in our area, just restaurants that use canned or jarred or frozen prepared foods. We don't eat those preservatives, so our bodies complain. So not having to constantly saying no, is fine for us.😊 Maybe this is why we are less dependent on pharmaceutical intervention for our health.
Love your style
I’m on my late 40s working as a healthcare provider and always deal with the public and I have been covering my grays with an expensive trip to the salon every 4 weeks plus tip and damaged hair plus constant chemical treatments, I’m done! I’m happy here with budget friendly and healthy hair. 🥰
Fantastic! Go for it.
I used to spend lots of money on make-up, hair and clothes. Now that I am a much older woman, I just want to be healthy.
Exactly
And a lot of those makeup products contain impurities and chemicals that are not good for your body.
Isn't that the truth? 💜
Very true
You’re so funny 🤣. Re all the air fresheners they are chemicals and we are breathing them in - yuk!! Also, I tried those silly beads you put in the wash a few times, until I realised that they are micro plastics and end up in the sea! Not needed at all!
Thanks Jane xxx
Sanitized laundry is madness
Oh Jane I think this is one of your best videos! I laughed like a drain on your hygiene section as for air fresheners open the windows! Somebody once made a comment that I was so tight (mean) I squeaked when I walked it was hurtful. I just feel so sorry for all the people who can’t get off the hamster wheel of what they think they have to have and do. Be an individual!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I just love this video! You’re spot on, especially with the parental pressures. I do feel that social media has a huge impact on what society now believes is normal, unfortunately.
It's dreadful. Parents spoiling their children out of guilt if they don't
I still feel guilt about not being able, as a young widow with a low income, to give my kids the same things and experiences as "all" their friends had. I didn't go into debt to do so however because I feared that if I did, I'd never be able to get out from under it.
Now, all these many years later, my head recognizes that the guilt is illogical and unwarranted. But my heart still feels heavy with it at times. (Despite that my kids don't have any regrets or hard feelings about it now that they are all grown adults.)
So this loving message from you resonates with me. Thank you.
Thoroughly enjoyed your rant today. All true.
Long time follower here! I laughed and enjoyed this video more than I should have. I totally agree!
Thanks Gloria
I love that you said you look gorgeous 😍 because you do. I think if people did the hard work to work on their self-esteem and underlying issues then they would be happier and spend way less.
That's tricky when it's normalized to have insecurities that can be healed by spending
I haven’t laughed so much in ages Jane 😅 Hilarious. ❤
You're welcome
This video should go viral. Everyone nerds to hear this.
Share it, that'll help
I did share it.😊
I wish I'd heard this back when I was much younger! I wasn't very wise about how I spent money. 😢
Thank you
The best times I remember growing up were playing cards and dominoes with my family, sometimes that would be by candlelight during a power cut which was even more fun - and free 😊
Similar memories for us too
OMG You had me cracking up thru this whole video. My sides hurt now! Not making fun, everything you said is accurate. Just your expressions and comments had me rolling. Thank you enjoyed this one !
@@dianadavis7651 you're welcome
I laughed so hard at this 😂, I must admit I do get frustrated with some people’s videos saying “everyone can save x amount” if only it was possible for everyone! Social media, unfortunately can be so damaging, comparison is the thief of joy
Not everyone can, those living in poverty, without any way of getting out are stuck
I just came back from Switzerland as I went to my son's wedding. I stayed with my step sister who wears very simple clothes and cute silver jewelry. Her 30 year old daughter came to the wedding without any make up or heels. Mind you these folks own their own boat, house, cars and can afford what they want. But the husband wears an old leather jacket most days. It was so refreshing to see their values!!
Normal here too, no one dresses up for weddings or funerals, very low key.
Thank you Jane for today's video. I do my own frugal always have since I was a single parent.
One of my co-workers calls me Laura Ingalls, because I'm old fashioned. So funny that you mentioned Little House on the Prairie!
So cool!
I just loved this video. Love, love loved it! It’s like you took all my frustration and addresses every one. I haven’t commented be fore but I just had to this time. You’re right on girl, you go!
You're welcome and thank you for your response
You had me laughing & cheering at the same time. I chuckled at your passion as I feel the same way. The sad part is that people either don't seem to be resourceful or they are suffering with the curse of entitlement which completely blocks any resourcefulness they may possess !!!
Put on your big girl/big boy pants and either figure it out or get someone knowledgeable to help you!!!
Thanks Kathleen
I love your rants! 😃👍Spot on!
Thank you for thoughts. I absolutely HATE shopping and have never understood those who do it for entertainment! My clothes have to be falling apart before I replace them!! I live in a very large city and am lucky enough to have easy access to public transport. I am able to use it when needed for chores like food shopping. When visiting my father, I travel by train to the nearest train station and walk 45 minutes one way to where he lives, visit with him and then walk 45 minutes back to the train station. The only time I catch a cab is if it is raining.
That's super
While I always enjoy your videos, Jane and Mike, today’s zesty humor was an added bonus. I laughed out loud three times! And I totally agree about social pressures being way out of whack. I think all of us may have our own pressure points that are unique to us. I can ignore most other opinions but when my mom pressures me to take a trip with her-and gets upset when I say it isn’t in my budget-I won’t say that isn’t a bit of a challenge. I told her I’d be happy to plan something down the line when my budget allowed for it. I know what I need to do! We must each set our own priorities and stick to them.😊
We must indeed
No truer words spoken. As a single parent I remember the parental shaming not from my son but other adults- I NEVER do that to others. I try to share that they don’t have to conform to others ideas- they need to do what fits their budgets. Thanks for sharing
@@maryfail2393 well said, if parents feed, clothe, house and love their children then it's job done
You had me laughing so hard! This was a great video and nothing but the truth!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Speaking the truth as always for me I lost the people who where to teach me life lessons at an early age when I was a freshman in high school my mother died when I was a freshmen at University my grandmother died and 1 month after getting married my father died so throughout my life important tips where not given to me I had to learn the hard way and that is not easy I guess what I’m saying is we all can learn no matter what stage in life we are in and take what you can use out of this video and leave what you don’t this channel is a God sent to me 🙏🏾because somethings I do well and somethings I’m still learning to do at the age of 50 I love you guys and thank you for doing what you do ❤
Thanks for watching
Jane, this video was not only comedic, but spot on. I fell into the "keeping up with the Jones' " trap until my husband became disabled and had to retire. Living within our means and on our own terms was SO FREEING ! I once worried about what others thought about me and my family; now I could care less.
@@lisaannsaikal8801 glad the outcome was good eventually
Wonderful video. Calling things out for what they are!
Yes! Thank you!
I've been watching "Til Debt Do Us Part" on TH-cam recently. Your video today is right in line! 😅
Glad you enjoyed it
OMG Jane you were very animated today! Mike must grin while filming. I know I am while watching. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. ❤️
I was tame, in real life you need a bleep button
Frugality is a lifetime journey. The tortoise and not the hare.... helping others along the way..... Great channel.
Yes! Thank you!
Well done
I loooooove videos like this!! True words. I was a victim of this lifestyle problem, too. I saw nice women on Instagram with so nice kitchen stuff or crafting stuff or very expensive seeds for gardening or only buy organic brand and so on. They always told, that we will get sick, when we use all the toxic (!) products in our life. I believed them for far too long. I was so insecure that I believed, that I need everything they showed or used and than I would be so healthy, happy as I thaught that they are. But now I won't play this wrong game anymore.
Thanks again to you and your lovely husband!
Thank you for watching
A couple of days ago, visitors came by and my husband didn't bother hurrying to put on some "proper" clothing ( it was a very hot day), instead we just laughed about him in his underpants, put on the coffee and enjoyed the fresh peaches from our own tree. We vented about things that bothered us and then played old music from our younger years that brought back so many memories. Love, friendship, comfort, peace of mind, that is what is important. I am pretty sure that a lot of people laugh at us, we make our own food instead of buying it, and we don't mow the weeds until the bees are finished with the blossoms, we could have it so much easier if we just spent the money. But there is no satisfaction in buying a can of peaches. And nobody would ask to take a can of peaches home, but my organic, luscious beauties satisfy the senses. I canned up eleven pints of them yesterday, the last few will go into a cake today, and with every mouthful, I will remember that wonderful day with friends.
Sat in his undies with a peach! I love it!
@@FrugalQueeninFrance I'm glad that they weren't his white Y-fronts, though. We do have SOME decorum here, lol. Not much, though.
That was beautifully written. 💙👏👏
@@meloshea7895 Thank you.
Love your witty remarks in this one! Great vid, makes the points very well!
Glad you like them!
You're looking gorgeous Jane.
@@mysustainabilityjourney9321 thanks
I watched your video while eating breakfast (at home 😊). I almost snorted my coffee out I was laughing so hard. I am in the financial world and people come to me for help, guidance, advice, but are absolutely horrified when I suggest they stop eating out for EVERY meal, tone back on the nails, hair and spa visits, scale down from their large truck, van, cross over vehicle whatever (kids gone, either a couple now or single...why such a ginormous vehicle to get from point A to Point B!). Credit card debt is at an all time high, some have 2 mortgages on their houses, monthly car prices for those cars are way too high, kids have to have the best and newest trend for every school year and these last 6 months if they are luck... this list goes on and on. I don't ask them to STOP immediately to save money, I ask them to tone down with a plan for them for one month...the looks, the comments, the sheer horror on their faces...WHAT WOULD THEIR FAMILY AND FRIENDS THINK!!! Some take the advice and stick to it and do quite well while others just dig the hole of debt deeper because they just can't imagine not maintaining their debt inducing life style. I even offer myself up as an example on what I do or don't do to save money and they look at me like I am a crazy person. I do not have air conditioning, I go out to eat maybe once a month with friends, I buy what I need (I have a 48 hour rule for wants that I then usually decide against). I am not perfect but I do try. I practice what I preach as you do. Friends were astounded when I decided in elementary school to get my sons L L Bean back packs (those seasonal character cutesy ones lasted 6 months...if we were lucky) for longevity. Sure they were pricey, but in the long run they saved us 100s of dollars. Used all through elementary, high school and college. They are 38 and 36 and still have those backpacks!! I think this has been my favorite video so far because you sounded a lot like me when I talk to people. Thanks for the morning entertainment and to all of us 'gorgeous' people out there in the world...enjoy your day!
Good heavens, you do see some extreme examples of spending
Very wise. So many people need to see this. As a family, once a month, we go to a local, reasonably priced pizzeria, and it's such a treat we all enjoy as we rarely eat out. Even more of a treat for me as I don't cook that day! I plan to teach my kids how to make a few basic meals when they are teenagers,it's an important life skill. You made me laugh talking about huge cars! Apart from.being unnecessary for most people and worse for the environment, they take up more than an average size parking place.
Thanks for sharing!
Economics aside, it would be pretty boring if everyone marched lockstep to the same drummer. You provide a wealth of ideas and inspiration, showing us where and how we can cut back, and the support to us all to do so if we choose. The "but I can't" voices need to understand that you are sharing YOUR way, but everyone's circumstances are different, as well as motivation. In my mind, those that can, do; those that can't do what they can; and those who whine will gripe about the smallest things and get absolutely nowhere in life except feeling sorry for themselves. Love, love, love the pupsters! They really brighten my day! Good video, Jane and Mike. Hopefully it will sink in with those who really need to hear it. ❤❤
Thanks so much for your support
I go only go once a month to a brunch because I belong to a group. Love to cook at home.
We love eating out. We don't do it as savings in the bank taste better
Jane your best video ever. You touched base where some people don't want to go. I don't know what is happening to our world. Myself I'm grateful for what I have. 😊
Madness isn't it
This was excellent, Jane! I'm going to sit down today and really think about which luxuries are important to us, and which things can be cut out. Our home is paid for, and we're debt free, but with rising costs, it's going to take us longer to get to early retirement, unless we cut out more. We'd rather have the time, than things we don't need.
Short term pain will get you there
So true all of it. The other day I got a lump sum unexpected back pay. My friend straightway started talking about all the things I could buy. When I told her no I'm putting it all in my sinking funds. The horror look then " but you have to spoil your self a little" my reply was that is spoiling my self now my sinking are all filled up that includes my new rug sinking fund so I'll get my rug in after xmass sales. Again the shock that I'm not just getting one now if I have the money for it. But bit later in convo she then said " I don't know how you do it being a single mum owning your own home. That's how I do it by making sure I stay a head of the game. Her reply " I just couldn't do that!" That's fine your choice we all make them and all live with out come of said choices.
Thanks
I really like your videos on Wednesday where you analyze our human behaviors alone or in groups. Reflection is indispensable to understand what motivates us or what discourages us and the forces that make us act in a way rather than another. Thank you Jane for these wonderful shares!
Thank you for watching
I read a book, The Art of Frugal Hedonism. It starts with, "Choose your normal when it comes to frugal." That has helped me get clarity on my frugal journey. Thank you for sharing your points of view. Also, I thoroughly enjoy your cooking videos. Btw, Hi, Mike.😊
Love it!
Such a rant Jane but totally agree 😊 xx
You're welcome
Thank you so much for this video. I needed it and my daughter needs it thank you so much.
Glad it was helpful!
You tell em Jane. 🤣😂 Yes, there are so many different beauty products for different things out there these days. Unbelievable some of them. Like you, I stick to basics, which goes for cleaning supplies as well. I do like to wear some makeup when out and about, but I buy the cheaper brands, which are just as good. I do avoid stockpiling lots of different makeup and only replace the ones I have when used up. As for the road monsters, I wonder how many of these are actually needed, especially for those who are mainly town drivers. When at the supermarket the other day, I returned to my little Picanto and found I had been flanked by two of them. Was very tricky reversing as I couldn't see a thing either side until I was fully out. Anyway, I'm watching this video whilst enjoying a portion of your delicious veggie bake that I had frozen, along with some salad. It's really nice. Thanks again both for sharing this. 🤗
Bon appétit
Great job on this video. “You dont need a lot of money to look this gorgeous”, I love that ! But I wholeheartedly agree with you on everything. I’m goin on vacation tomorrow and for the first time in 7 yrs I treated myself to a mani-pedi. We’re staying in an Airbnb and I can’t believe the money we’re saving! It’s the first time I won’t be spending a lot on eating out when on vacation bc we’re cooking and doing reasonably priced activities that we like and are fun 😊.
Enjoy every moment
@@FrugalQueeninFrance Thanks 😊
Loved the comical rant. And, you ARE gorgeous!
Oh thank you!
Jane, you are in rare form today and I love it!
I try
Love this video sooo much. I live a simple life.... and I'm fine with it!
Love that!
Jane, THANK YOU SOO MUCH for your passion & faith in the importance of SAVING FOR THE RAINY DAY, which will come to all of us. This is the tough talk I wish my family had with me growing up! I do remember though, when eating out was a treat! We dressed up and giggled and remembered it as something to look forward to for weeks, once a year!(I'm 75❤❤ I love your videos!!!
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching
Great video! I stopped wearing makeup years ago and just have a good cleanser and moisturiser. Our car is 15 years old and I don't care what other people think because we are saving for our retirement and making sure we are financially secure going into the future. We do have a takeaway once a week but it is most definitely in the budget!
That is awesome!
I like your advice. And your modesty in this day and age. Thanks for sharing.
I spit my coffee out on the lady bits and man scaping lol.So true though.🤣
Cost me £110 for 3 pizza `deals` starter main and dessert and 3 soft drinks in Pizza Express. It was a graduation treat for my nephew and his friend. It was a one off but how on earth people do this regularly I have no idea. I normally feed myself for a month for that amount. Great video!
@@christinereid196 good heavens, I’ve no idea how people afford to eat out
Love your videos. Truth is always truth.
@@janbaugus3062 thanks so very much
I was laughing out loud watching this video. I am guilty as charged! I have always lived a lifestyle that was way beyond my means and was in perpetual debt. I am still finding my balance. In the past two years I have paid off all my debts, paid off the mortgage and started saving but I completely cut out eating out and take out and in the last few months my old habits have returned with a vengeance. I need to figure out a budget for fun and pleasurable 'going out' and make it realistic because cutting it completely out doesn't work. And I love that you think you're gorgeous! I think you are too!
@@rachelkieffer8707 you’ll manage some how, no eating out ever tastes as good as money in the bank. We had vegetable soup today, Pennies to make and delicious
Thank you Jane. I love your videos. I learned so much and I’m getting out of debt for the second time. Now I cut down on eating out and cooking my own meals and of course I’m saving for emergencies. Thanks to your videos. Take care and God bless you and your family.
Well done Rosa!
I had a room of 4 women telling me at work i cant just use soap on my face and they seemed morally insenced that i dont wear sunscreen everyday even though i spend the worst of the heat of the day indoors. I think my skin looks good for my age. I personally get so excited when i discover i dont need to use something that ive been led to believe i need. Its like breaking out of a prison and experiencing a new degree of freedom.
Most of the sunscreens are poison. Keep doing what you are doing.
Freedom!
My nieces were discussing face products and one said she was looking for stuff for wrinkles. She's 44. I said I use a washcloth and hot water, every so often soap and water. And my moisturizer is from Aldi. No response. Lol
I just use soap to shower. Only shampoo and conditioner.
Great tips!!! You are my Guru!!😊😊
So glad!
One of our small freezers just died a lingering de*th, so while listening to this I was processing beef and broth in quart jars making "just add noodles" meals. I refuse to waste food, and even if the power goes off, this will still provide at least twenty eight meat portions for the two of us. I learned how to can as a teen, but my granddaughters have no skills like this. Last week I showed the 25 year old how to polish shoes and boots, to keep them pristine and make the leather last longer. I probably learned how to do that aged 8 or 9.
@@lavondakrout2848 that's brilliant
Your are preaching to the choir 😊
I agree so much! I know people that eat out 5 days a week at least then have convenience foods the rest of time.
If they're debt free, mortgage free, fully funded retirement, fully funded emergency fund, all their sinking funds are working then eat away.....but if they're not saving, they're eating their future
I try not to judge others but the one thing that bothers me is when people complain about not being able to pay their bills but have plenty of money to go on vacation, get beauty treatments, pamper their pets or go out to eat. I can't feel sympathy for those who don't pay their rent/mortgage, car loan, insurance, utilities or taxes on time, or gripe about the price of food or petrol when they flaunt their latest splurge. Get your priorities straight!
Well said
I could not agree with you more!!!Great great video, thank you for keeping it real.I am SO TIRED of how fake everything has become..regards Illze/South Africa❤
Thank you for watching
I wanted to let you and Mike know I made it to Mexico. My best friend flew in from Oregon to Sacramento, we drove 700 miles, 116°F, stayed in a supposedly wheelchair accessible hostel (it wasnt so no showers for me)
BUT I got the implant surgery for $14000 and now we reverse the process while I heal and save the next $14000. 6 more months of Beans and rice and canned greens.
Thank you for all you do with your channel. I brought my solar generator and panel for our electricity, and a washboard and the clothes line and soap for laundry, we packed all our own food and cooked in the rice maker outside on the generator last night because it's not allowed inside. We made steamed broccoli and sweet potato fries for her tonight. I'm obviously drinking broth.
We're staying on an American Indian reservation tonight with my Army VET status which is great because my Lupus didn't like the surgery and I'm flaring. 🦋
Next we drive to San Diego to stay in another Veteran overnight and it's going to be a lovely 74° f❤
You're an absolute hero
@@FrugalQueeninFrance you are too!!@ Without you and Under the Median and a couple other channels I would never have survived and THRIVED after being paralyzed, losing my job and going through all of this mess. Learning how to save $30K to get new teeth on social security with no food stamps is ONLY possible when you do TH-cam frugal University.
@@Shantelle6253 I absolutely bow to your determination
Jane, what a fabulous video. I recently had to buy a new car. The old one had too many problems that were too expensive to fix. I got a new (newly built) basic small car. I have a loan, but not excessive. I agree that people go way overboard on huge vehicles, especially here in the US. I’m short so no way for me!
Thanks.
Well said
Thank you for this light hearted view on saving money! You make me smile! You seem like the kind of person I'd to have a cuppa with and a good chin wag! (=:
Just call round, we'll put the world to rights
@@FrugalQueeninFrance You're 3000 miles across the Atlantic but if i find myself you your neighborhood, I will drop by!🙂
Oh Jane…..I LOVED todays video. You were on a roll and absolutely correct. Your business is YOURS and as it says in a very special book…..Matthew 7:1 “Do not judge, or you too will be judged”. So true. I think common sense like yours is becoming so rare!
Thanks for watching
As a grandmother, I see the parents, turning themselves inside out trying to meet demands, yes demands. Children sulking if eating out doesn't happen at weekends; heaven forbid, that grandma should say something.
I worry for children who will turn into spoilt adults unable to cope
Oh Jane,
I agree with you on all points.
Even though it's a serious topic, I enjoyed this video in a way that I rarely have with you.
Your temper was on a different level than normal.
I agree with you completely, especially when it comes to all the hygiene products.
I've been wearing my hair gray for many years. When I was still working, my much younger colleagues couldn't believe that I didn't use any special hair care products. (For many years I have been using a solid hair soap and nothing else). I don't even have a hairdryer, I just let my hair air dry.
I also know people who are of the opinion that you have to "live" too, which means that you have to spend a lot of money on unnecessary things. They don't want to hear anything else, so we let them live their lives.
But there are enough people who find your video topics very interesting and can always learn a thing or two from them.
Kind regards to the whole family (Claudia from Germany) ☺
Every one can live how they like, if they spend instead of saving, that's their lifestyle choice
A lot of the beauty stuff you can do yourself at home. Brow lamination and tint, you can get multiuse kits online and do them yourself. It's nice to treat yourself to something but if it's a lot of stuff (I used to do it) but it starts to cost a lot over time and it's easier to figure out what you can do yourself, and will be able to do it more often, and what you really need and want from outside services.
Thanks for watching