29 Things I Don't Buy For A Frugal Life // Frugal Living Tips
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- Stuff I am no longer buying to save money. Do you have any to add?
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00:32 - Annual planner
1:09 - Tech upgrades
1:52 - Fast fashion
2:17 - Kitchen roll
3:12 - Lazy food
3:49 - Subscription services
4:33 - Subscription meal boxes
6:38 - Haircuts
7:26 - Nails
7:52 - Seasonal decor
8:21 - Fabric softener
8:57 - Laundry scent boosters
9:38 - Kids magazines
10:30 - Magazines for me
11:00 - Bottled water
11:17 - Gifts
12:10 - Gift bags
12:46 - Personal care dupes
13:13 - Dryer sheets
13:23 - Decorative throws and pillows
13:56 - Dry clean only clothing
14:11 - Greetings cards
14:33 - Disposable period products
15:39 - Branded meds
16:33 - New car
17:00 - Face wipes
17:15 - Cheap jewellery
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Precut food is very helpful for people like me who have chronic pain or other long term exhausting health conditions. It's better to buy precut fruit & veg than to be living on take away or heat+eat highly processed food!
Absolutely, this is what I mean when I say at the end about how my list of stuff I don't buy will look different to someone else's. I may spend my money on something someone else would deem pointless. It's just about prioritising what matters and makes a difference to you!
I have rheumatoid arthritis and buy pre cut, allowing to cook from scratch. I will never cut an onion again. ð
My problem is if itâs cut up, Iâm much more likely to use it where if I have to cut it up every time I want to use/eat some, I end up not bothering and then it ends up in the bin. I bought a full broccoli for 4 food shops and each time it got thrown away, now Iâve stuck with frozen pre-cut broccoli that I can grab a couple of bits when I need it for a meal x
Dry clean clothes wash fine on a cold wash - never had an issue!
Donât buy printer ink just because it says itâs low. Ours has been low for many months, since some time last year, and itâs still got enough ink to print. Wait til itâs literally fading!
The Libby app is the best! Our local library has a massive magazine offering. Viewing magazines on an iPad is great because you can take screenshots. Arizona did a library consortium throughout the state during the pandemic. We now have access to 10 additional libraries.
It's amazing, I was so impressed when I downloaded it
I stopped buying kitchen roll many years ago and use washable bamboo cloths insteadâĶ..better absorbency and thrown them in the washing machine.
I've only ever bought kitchen roll for friends if they've specifically asked me to pick some upfrom the shop, but never for myself. I like reusing gift bags and boxes. If I get something delivered i a box, I reuse the box to send something off when I have things to post. I also don't bother wrapping gifts because the paper is only going to get thrown away, but Ido have bags etc from things others give me to reuse if necessary. Also I find just having reuseable shopping bags can save both the wallet and the environment. Have you tried making a carrier bag holder? Then you can put those cheap carrier bags you get from shops in there and pull one out when you need it. My great nan used to make those and give them to people.
Awesoma video and totally agree with the tech upgrades.
Thanks so much
Great tips and suggestions. I stopped using fabric softeners almost 20 years ago and never had an issue with crunchy clothes, towels, etc. I just use a fragrance free detergent and never have issues. When I stopped using them, my clothes and linens last so much longer. I also never buy scented laundry boosters as the chemicals used to make the scents make me nauseous.
I use google calendar for important notes. I still have an iPhone 11. I only buy clothes when I need it. I buy a few recycle paper towels. I use bounty for our dog spills. I cut up my own fruit. I donât have more than 2 subscription services either. I menu plan & try not to eat out. We do this only twice per month. I go to Costco once a month. I buy some produce bi-weekly. I try to avoid grocery shopping too often.During the pandemic I learned how to cut my own hair & do my own tint. I get my hair done at the hairdresser twice per year. I never do my nails. I keep them clean & short. I donât feel like wasting money every 3 weeks. I only use dryer sheets. I never use liquid fabric softener or scent boosters. I use vinegar. I havenât bought magazines in years. I use filtered water from home. I try not to buy drinks on the road.
A crunchy towel is a great body exfoliation.
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Cheap kitchen roll. Just shred some towels and hem them and along them in the wash. I ve used them for years.
I know people think waitrose is expensive but for a couple im a fan on buying the 3 for 12 on meat and fish (x 2 to make 6 meals) = ÂĢ24. Some do 2 meals. Not meal prep but doesn't cost the earth
Lol i also tried cutting my hair during covid and it was fine then i did it recently and messed it up. Had to then pay a hairsresser to fix it haha
Hi, Vicky! Love your tips! ð
Thank you! So glad theyâre useful
If you must have laundry beads, put them in a hosiery and place them in your drawers. They work, last long time, and lavender keeps moths and buggies away.
Thank you!! Iâve decluttered a lot but I have a small walk in closet with Xmas decor, Iâm obsessed lol
Itâs hard to resist!
Hi! Enjoyed your first video( to me it is) lol! The only thing I do buy from your group of items is Kleenex ( which I always have on hand every day) I only buy on Sale! And a yearly planner( I buy in July. You see...I still love writing â) Thank you Vicky...Looker forward to future videos! Cathy in Nova Scotia ( Canada!
I have been getting my hair cut by trainee hairdressers in Salons for many years at less then half the price, I enjoy the Salon experience.. I trim my own fringe in between cuts if I canât get an appointment to fit my busy schedule
Good idea. I do the same and sometimes the cut is free.
Clothes: One good quality coat for life (Harris Tweed in my case), a tailored suit, some tailored shirts, everything else is Uniqlo.
Smartphone: Upgrade only every 5 years now
Car washes: Every other month only.
Seasonal: Don't spend on any of it, not even Christmas cards - instead I'll email them or instant message.
Gifts: I don't buy gifts for adults at all. For young kids, I give them ÂĢ20-30.
Magazines: Don't buy any. Everything is available for free online.
Fabric softener: I get the liquid version and add a quarter of what they recommend. I buy it once a year and make it last.
As for laundry, adding an egg cup full of white vinegar to your wash really does work as a conditioner, clothes are softer and it also helps clean the machine... and no, the clothes will not smell of vinegar
Do you add it with the detergent? Or the fabric softener drawer? X
@@jeanettemahon3131 add with the detergent... the drawer where powder goes if you are washing with a tablet/ capsule
Thanks I practice alot of your tips already. Good to know I'm on the right track. I've got a 2 year plan to overpay my debt as well so in much better place when need to remortgage in 2026 as no idea what rates will be by then
Fast wash with tap water extra spin and less detergent . Tea towels and paper napkins.
If your skin products donât contain retinol, you may as well put margarine on your face ( donât do this pleaseð) I use retinol squalane with my face cream daily and it lasts for absolutely ages, so itâs very cost effective.
You can also make a lovely homemade skin exfoliater using a little coconut oil and used coffee grounds, massage gently and rinse with warm water. Avoid eye area!
Sanitary towels are 45p at Tesco and they work well. Rather stick with those than moon cups and period pants ðŪ
Moon cups not good for people with prolapses that needs to be mentioned.
That's good to know about the Tesco towels ððū
@@coraclouden2506 Iâve never had any issue with them. I buy the long ones x
Which heated dryer did you buy pls? Iâm currently looking at them in prep for winter Iâve never had a tumble dryer and Iâm 58.
I use one from Lakeland - their midrange heated airer.
@@TheMummyBubble Thank you much appreciated.
Thanks Interested ð
I donât buy paper towels anymore. I use reusable clothes.
Better for the planet and saving money too ð
Crunchy towels, in my area, means I am using too much laundry detergent.
I prefer slightly rough towels - I donât like fluffy towels at all. I do use fabric conditioner though, but donât put it in for towels. Those scent balls are a gimmick and sooooooo bad for the environment. I donât follow Mrs Hinch, but Iâve seen the odd video and sheâs lovely and shared great tips. But I suspect she is paid by the big companies to promote those products. Thanks for your content.
For sure, sheâs got some amazing tips for cleaning and she presents it in a really fun way! The towel thing is funny isnât it, I think Iâve just got used to rough towels!
@@TheMummyBubble I think they absorb more water - must be a science thing ðĪĐ
I blow my nose using a handkerchief
Agreee on all and im just like you apart from disposable sanitary towelsð
The reusables aren't for everyone that's for sure!
Thanks Iâm
Thanks ðŪðInteresting
In my entire family aunts uncles etc we will either give money or what's needed from infants till 10 years old. The rest of us are old enough to not need something. If a person is insistent I ask them to do a pet donation or to a person that really needs it. ð
Why buy kitchen roll at all? Kitchen roll is so eighties anyway. A couple of decent cleaning cloths last decades.
I just dont buy paper towels at all lol i use rags
My rule of thumb for clothing is that I look at it as though its $1 per wear and will I get my monies worth.
For instance for a $180 cocktail dress I would need to wear it 180 times for it to be valuable to me
My Lululemon leggings that are $120 I will definitely wear more than 120 times (probably 6 times over) so that to me is a solid purchase!
Yes! I love this!
Toilet paper any ideas how use less or save money.ð ð
For us it's been about educating the kid to use less when they go!
Squash the toilet roll before putting it on the holder, it turns slower and you will use less at a time. Also, think about getting a bidet attachment on your toilet and you will save hundreds of pounds a year in paper. Itâs also more hygienic.
Also, if you buy in bulk online you can save money per roll. Just make sure itâs at least two or 3 ply and check how many sheets per roll, as sometimes it looks like a bargain, but the sheets per roll are less. Also add on the delivery charge. If you buy over a certain amount some online stores deliver for free.
Buy on special at supermarket.
Where do some men find these women??? It's refreshing to hear women putting their money on more important things and stretching it out. Coming from humble beginnings, we know the value of money.
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