I’m 62 before I got myself under control after a housefire took everything I realized I didn’t care about things my life is what matters. New home from insurance and now I’m living in half my paycheck looking be retired at 65 debt mortgage free. It’s an amazing feeling. So blessed with your content for encouragement.
I cut my own hair. Learned how to do it on TH-cam years ago. This has saved me thousands of dollars over the years. I had to purchase a $10 pair of cutting sheers
My husband and I will be married 50 yrs in June, all these years I have cut his hair and my own and I do my own manicures and pedicures. We have slways done our own housework, gardening etc. Many of our friends and family hire out all these services but we don’t live up to the Jonesses. We are now retired and rarely eat out. Again, many friends and family perceive this as strange, or cheap but we really enjoy our home cooked meals and like to stay away from noisy crowded restaurants.When we worked we took our lunch to work from dinner leftovers or homemade sandwiches. We live simply but a very satisfying, frugal, debt free, mortgage free life for which we are immensely grateful. We were not Alwsys good about managing our money but life and Dave Ramsey as well as channels like your have taught us a lot the last 30 years. Thank you for your inspiring videos!
We started living really frugally and mindfully one year ago. Until then, we already did a lot right, but since then, a lot has changed. We no longer have our hair cut, we do it ourselves. No more meals out, no more visits to the cinema (Corona helped with that one :)), and so on. Today, we have checked how much we saved in this one year. I could not believe it! It's so much that I can say: I have never had so much money on my bank account before (I'm 44). You are a big inspiration for me and my husband!
At 44 you still have time to turn your life around and benefit from your frugality in your future life. I look at any money I save this money is money I will have for harder times. I know in retirement that my income will be halved so I know by saving today I will increase my income in retirement. I don’t go without now and I allocate money entertainment but I keep it with the allocated budget.
Well what a relief to find someone who doesn't buy all these things either - I've never found them necessary, prefer to keep my money. And I'm certainly not deprived Thank you Jane
I dont buy, magazines, hair stuff, new clothes, food subscriptions, face stuff, hair dyes, pedicures or manicures(what a WASTE!!!)....new furniture, new cars, and several of the other things you mentioned. We have a barbque which is over 30 years old, ditto for our stereo and our Lazy Boy. We find things other people have put at the curb and we e ither fix them up and use them or give them to others to use (which is very popular in the case of useful older bicycles!!!) We just want to see the least amount of waste possible in our beautiful world and this is our gesture towards making that happen. Keep up your great work, Jane and Mike. You ROCK!!!
Our list is almost, the same as yours with the exception of our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscription in the summer. Basically we buy shares in a local farm and every week we get a delivery of whatever is in season. Makes me be creative to use up whatever is delivered and it supports a small farmer. Probably not the cheapest way to buy vegetables but it is our way to buy local and support our farmer.
@@catseyes8377 Basically yes. We pay a share amount established by the farmer (about $500 in our case) and in return we get 10 weekly deliveries of enough veggies for a family of 4 along with a dozen eggs. It is picked the day it is delivered so really fresh.
I got to the end of your 30 items - realised I was holding my breath a bit…..and I was so happy because I don’t buy any of them either! I felt like you’d approve 😂 Another great video, thank you 😊🇫🇷🇫🇷
I have found holiday items, Christmas or birthday cards at my church's thrift shop. We buy casual clothes and I buy earrings there. I also donate. They put the money back into the community and local charities.😊
I rarely, if ever, order anything on line. Perhaps twice in the last 5 years, during Covid, I placed an order for a small item. But I no longer do now that I can get out and shop locally. I prefer to pay with cash and in person.
I went through the comments and saw a couple that didn't agree with your lifestyle. I ticked off most of your list except for make up and my moisturiser is good old E45 cream. I enjoy saving as much as i can and tackling any issues for as little money as possible. I'm not saving for anything special but the thought of having money behind me in the form of savings gives me a stress free comfortable life. I don't need to spend to feel fulfilled with my life, like you I find the simple pleasures in life make me happy..it's nice to stop and smell the roses instead of competing with the rat race or keeping up with the Jonse's .Great vid Jane and Mike.
Thank for once again providing such informed and valuable advice. I was a habitual purchaser , feeling a little low go on treat yourself ….. not once a month but three or four times a week . Had to stop . Cold turkey was the only way . It certainly wasn’t easy as I am retired but with no debt but dwindling savings I needed all the encouragement I could find . Where did I find this…..? not friends, not family but your channel. I binge watch . With my morning cuppa I say “Good Morning Jane “ and I am set for the day. My life is calmer, richer and I have found joy in the simplest of pleasures…. Reading, walking ,lifting weights in my bathroom…..if it doesn’t cost money I am IN. The only piece of advice I can give is for people to look long and hard at their pension funds ….whatever you think you need to live on in retirement double or triple it. You are never too young to start. By the way I have stopped using my range cooker . Slow cooker . Small oven or microwave….the way to go . Thank you again you are so appreciated. I am more than surviving but then I only have myself to please 💕🥰💕 Bless you both 💕🥰💕
It was hard to come up with something we don't buy (which is why I watch your channel as I need to be far more frugal than I am). I did come up with two, though. We don't buy new furniture, except for mattresses, and we don't buy cars new. We research, and find the vehicle with the lowest miles and most reliability. It inevitably ends up being a Toyota. Good video Jane and Michael - very thought provoking. Thank you!
Great video as always! I can relate to the vast majority of your “no buy” items but we have a dessert everyday usually fruit, yoghurt or home made crumble etc! My pet hate is to see people buying vast quantities of bottled water! I just can’t see the point when tap water is readily available and safe to drink! Bonkers! Keep these great videos coming!
Great ideas Jane, I am with you on most of these but I do like an old fashioned home made pudding at the weekend! Mine are usually crumbles or baked fruit sponges , using the fruit from our own garden, so practically free.
I enjoyed this video! I feel like I wouldn't miss most of these things. Saving sweets for when they're special sounds like a great idea to enjoy them more
I’ve been retired since I was 56 I’m 60 now. I’m not a huge spender but share a few of those things on your list. I don’t think I’ll ever be frugal. I do pick up a lot of good ideas from you and definitely do try to follow them. I love your meal videos and have enjoyed making some of your recipes. It’s nice to see how people live in other countries. Interesting to see what food, housing and other things cost. The prices of most everything have shot up in the past two years. Rent has pretty much doubled, we are home owners so I consider myself very fortunate. Houses have gone up to 1 to 2 times what they were a couple years ago. Food prices are ridiculous!
@@francismacdonald4569 Yes Debby, I have noticed as well that food prices have increased unbelievably. We grow bananas in our back yard and I have just started to grow lettuces using hydroponics. The sun is a bit harsh for lettuces and possums like them as well.
I have never had a mani/pedi either. People are so shocked when I tell them that 🤣 Thank you for sharing your list....you always give inspiration and great ideas.
When I REALLY needed to cut back the first thing to go was manicures. I've managed to survive and actually my nails are MUCH healthier now. I shudder when I think back to what I felt was necessity and how much it cost me back then. One thing I don't do is buy new clothes ... clothes, and anything else I need, get purchased at the thrift shop and I actually prefer it that way. I mean I COULD buy those things new, but somehow I just like things better that had a life before I purchased them. All I could think throughout this video was how much simpler your life is from eliminating these things! Thanks for the inspiration.
All of my female co-workers are getting their hair & nails done every 2 weeks. I cut my own hair, and I don't like long nails, so I trim them myself also.
We did not do the no spend January. Instead, we purchased, a bread machine, bidet, kitchen towels, cupcake pan, breakfast grill, pens, blue beanie, 5 energy saving white lamps, 14 outside solar lights, veggie seeds, 6 throws, 5 long sleeved tees, 1 sweater, electric grooming shaver, sugar, self rising flour, baking powder, at 50% off. We needed some replacements. We purchased distilled water to drink if we are ill and use it in our floor steamer. Thank You for the useful content.
I hadn't really thought about it, but I don't buy any of the things you listed, either. Isn't it interesting that I still have a very rich life, own and use beautiful things. None of those things on your thoughtful list would add to my quality of life. I have plenty to do, I have more than I need. I can buy anything I need for my home, travel, or personal interests, but I keep all of that simple and uncomplicated. Learning what constitutes "enough" for my way of living, and making sure I meet my baseline for satisfaction and contentment, but not going beyond that, was important. Understanding my soul deep priorities took away a lot of superficial "wants." My personal "wealth" (which is more than just money), keeps expanding in unexpected ways, due to not wasting my resources. Thanks for helping put all of that life knowledge and useful, productive actions into perspective with your videos.
Well I was going to put up a comment but you've already said it all so well! 😊 I don't buy bottled water or magazines etc from an ecological viewpoint as much as anything. And I have switched from buying piles of cheap clothes (here in NZ we've made shabby clothes into an artform) to buying ONE or TWO really nice pieces in the sale. We never buy a brand new car.
Hi Jane I’m with you! The only thing I do buy is bottled water since the water in LA is not drinkable. My friends buy a new model car or phone once it comes on the market and I don’t do that. I take care of my things and I’m starting to buy what I need from thrift shops or garage sales. Thank you for your informative video. Have a glorious day.
Hello Frugal Queen, I dont buy books. I get them for free in little book cupboards in front gardens of houses. Its called bookhoppers. You can take books , sometimes also magazines and put yours into them. Al for free; I read very much and love this way of discovering other writers. So I gave up being member of the library. Love my weekly tour among the bookhoppers. Kindest regards from the Netherlands.
I've got to review my wants verses my needs verses the people I have in my circle. I am rather a simple soul at heart.That said I need to confidently use the age old winner called"No". Thank You for your time.
I love listening to you. So far as I can tell, you and I live very similar financial lives. I used to spend more, but I was always a saver. Now that I'm medically retired and on Social Security Disability Income, which is very low, I'm basically on a no-spend rest of my life. I buy only the most minimal needs. I, too, keep using what I already have until it's totally used up and not fixable any more. Then, I figure out if I can still use any parts. Example: if a piece of clothing is too threadbare yo wear anymore,I cut out the parts that are not threadbare, and use those bits for something else, like baby and child clothing, napkins, place mats, table runners, sometimes wrapping cloth instead of wrapping paper, cleaning cloths, etc. I do that with everything. I might be a bit extreme in my approach, but I don't have money to spend anymore...well I do give myself a little pocket money, about $10 a month. I'm do used to not spending that I don't spend it, though. It warms my heart to hear that you and Mike live very similarly. My guess is that you're not extreme like I am, but we are certainly on the same wavelength!
Never say never! It’s hard to say I never buy something as occasionally I would get some of the things on your list but definitely don’t buy them regularly. Over Christmas we had Netflix for the month and really enjoyed watching some films and series, it was a treat. It’s now cancelled. We also have subscribed to Riverford veg box in the past and I love to support a company like that which campaigns for better practices in farming and food. For now, it’s not in my budget and I will be growing my own veg for the first time this year. I love your videos, always so interesting and thought provoking, thanks Jane and Mike.
We had riverford boxes in the distant past. I also used to see their massive lorries rolling off the French ferries into Plymouth daily as they have or had farms in France too. We’ve met Guy, nice man. He is passionate but had no idea that people can’t afford a £16 free range organic chicken. We were given a tour of the whole operation when I was writing. We went to the on-site restaurant too for a tour and free lunch. We came to our senses that we had middle class aspirations with working class money and shopped in Aldi instead.
@@FrugalQueeninFrance ooh how interesting! Yes I agree that for most families, it would be way too expensive. I’m a Lidl girl now and there are organic and sustainable options so much more accessible. There’s always some cost unless u can grow almost everything yourself which again isn’t something everyone can do. Do what u can is a good strategy. Love your stories x
Hi J& M. I so look forward to your videos of an evening,it’s most disappointing to find that there isn’t one. I looked this evening in the hope that you had posted and you had! Love 30 things you don’t buy. You guys must be swimming in cash after all that saving . Well done. No chocolate or sweeties. Well done. Blimey.
I will give you one thing we do buy and a couple we don’t buy. We DO purchase water. We live in a small town that has BAD water! I was so disappointed when I found out that the water was bad! I was never one to purchase water (except for hurricane season, you have to have a good stock of water for when a storm comes through and damages the water treatment plants). A couple things we do NOT purchase are a lot of canned foods. Example We purchase “dry beans” and cook them to store in our freezer. Easy to thaw and use with our meals. Second thing we do NOT purchase are grocery delivery services. We go to the grocery and purchase our food. When the pandemic stopped us from going into the grocery we ordered online and drove to pick our groceries up. That service is free. Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks with all of us!! God bless and keep you both safe and sound.
This past year I moved to an area that uses a lake for its water supply. In the hot months the water has a strong algae taste and smell. I experimented with several filters and found that the ZeroWater filter pitcher does a really good job ( no affiliation, just experience). The filters are about $15US and, for me, need to be replaced after about 8 weeks, but that is much better than all those plastic bottles.
We find it easier to drink enough water if it has a bit of fizz but don't want to buy it because of the the cost and the single use plastic. Our son bought us a Soda Stream a couple of years ago. What a marvellous thing! We have 2 litres of water a day for 7 months a year for about £25 worth of gas.
I buy most of the items in your list; however, many are very infrequent purchases. For example, I don't typically buy soda pop, but occasionally I get a taste for a ginger ale or a coca cola, do I will buy a small bottle and that satisfies me. I eat out/get takeout maybe once or twice monthly for a small amount. I pay for You Tube TV but I don't add on any movie channels or subscribe to Netflix or Amazon Prime. I only grocery shop every 2 weeks. I am disabled and rely on a delivery service to get my groceries. I shop at Walmart and pay an annual fee for unlimited free deliveries. I have found by shopping every other week I do save myself over $100/month and that really helps with the budget. I will usually need another gallon of milk in between but a neighbor is always kind to pick it up for me in between my shopping trips. Thanks for giving us so many things to consider eliminating or at least cutting way back on.
Great video, lots to think about. I've never had a new car. Right now I have a 2003 Honda Element with 250,000 miles on it . My brother is a mechanic, so he helps me keep it in tip top running shape. I don't wear expensive clothes around the house just warm ones this time of year. I do quilt and by the odd piece of fabric now and again. I also knit but I buy very little yarn. I love to knit scarfs, hats, and baby sweaters. Most the patterns are free online. I don't buy expensive cuts of meat but everything has gotten so expensive. I buy 2nd hand shoes on ebay. I only run the dish washer when it's full... same with the laundry. I do buy a few fuchsia starts, geraniums and annuals for my flower pots every spring. I cut flowers from my yard for bouquet 💐 on my table. So lot of cost cutting around my house. I don't feel deprived at all. I feel blessed with contentment. God bless you, for sharing your tips with us. 😉
Thank you so much for your prompt reply. It was so nice to see you when I turned my phone on! Another question:. How does one seaon wood? Let it set for a certain period of time after it's cut?
I go to the recycling centre and buy old shirts, clothes, bedding, table clothes and buy a huge sac of fabric for 5€ That’s usually enough to make a quilt. My only real expense is batting.
I don't do mani or pedicures either....we live a very modest life...we don't buy cloths unless something wears out...and then we check the thrift stores first. It really is a mind set. Thank you and take care from the chilly North of Ontario Canada.
Towels do last a long time. I just recently had to replace my towels as they were getting rather threadbare. I realized they had to be about 15 years old and they were inexpensive towels as I prefer a smaller thinner towel and they tend to be cheaper I also prefer the type of facecloth that is cheaper too. I need some hand towels but haven’t found any inexpensive ones I like. It chaps me that they charge almost as much for a hand towel as they do for a bath towel.
many of your Frugal Buys and No Buys are also mine ... including frugal buys at thrift stores ... and i seldom buy food at a cafe ... and agree that not smoking nor drinking alcoholic beverages saves money but i add orange brandy to Christmas cakes and some other baking ...
Ironic that there was a Clinique ad in the middle of that! Loved those tips and wondering why I always feel the need to have a 'nice dress' hanging in the wardrobe when I hardly wear them.
Great list Jane, there's quite a few things I don't but either - I no longer buy commerial cleaning products on the whole as I make my own where I can, I also don't buy deoderant anymore as I use baking powder (which was recommended on another frugal channel) and it works perfectly fine for me and there's no more chemicals or plastic containers to worry about.
I live here in the US. We don’t have rationing yet. However one of the things that we have always done is to be sure that if we are not using a room turn off the lights. There’s no need for the entire house to be lit up if you are not using that space.
@@FrugalQueeninFrance Another tip to completely use shampoo and other plastic and bottle containers is just add a-small amount of water and shake. Sometimes you’ll find there is still quite a bit of product left at the very bottom that is just to thick to drain out.
Wow ! I'm with you on 29 of the "don't buys!" I do have Netflix for under $10 a month. That's my entertainment as I don't go to movies, plays or concerts. And I'm doing No Spend January. And it really feels good!! :) I enjoy your content very much! Especially the recipes .
Hello from syracuse New York here, love your videos, a lot of great tips, I am doing the no buy january and have done such a good job, I retire in a few years and am saving all I can, keep up the great videos
Lol. Towels! Oh dear Jane, I had an obsession with towels for a while; it was bordering on unhealthy. 🤣 I would stroke them in the store & next thing, they were in my cupboard! AND mostly, but not completely, they were white. Go figure. I still struggle a bit in linen departments but it's getting easier. Pray for me lol.
I have the same obsession....didn't think that there was another person who felt the way I do about towels and bed linens. I'm desperately 😫 trying to break free lol 😆😅
My mother-in-law has that towel/tea towel obsession, too! AND, I am the grateful recipient of her "cast offs"--she buys towels really often and I have lots of towels and tea towels on hand. I don't think I will have to buy any for years and years. I use them until they're truly for the "rag sack"!
I like towels that are thin and scratchy.. I do have an obsession with finding the right ones and I bought a lot of cheap, clearance ikea towels that were the cheapest ones, unbleached and thin.. I think they were around $4 aus each.. don’t regret them at all. Have enough to last me out. I can’t stand the feel of thick, plush towels, so I am not tempted there at all.. so, other towel obsession ladies, you are safe from me in the shops. I do like Laura Ashley bedding as it’s 100% cotton and I am guilty of buying several doona covers from eBay.. I can’t sleep well on anything that’s a polyester/cotton mix.. But, I’m telling myself I have more than enough.
Great video, we have been sorting our finances over the last few months and feeling very happy with our progress after watching this, only a couple of bits to work on 😀 Thank you for all your videos and all the great tips xxx
Love your video. Unfortunately, I'm not as frugal but more frugal than my friends and family .I love listening to you. In 5 to 6 years, I plan to retire. I live in the United States in a very large city, but I find ways to cut back. ( trying to pay off my house)I have friends and family members to give me the luxury items I don't buy as a gift. I am natural with my hair . I don't wear makeup, only lipstick from the dollar store. My SUV is 13 years old, with 80,000 miles . Thanks again for sharing good helpful information.
Hi Jane and Mike what can I say another great video I also don't buy anything only if I need it this stems back when growing up in a large family mum didn't spend she was so good with managing money which was not much as my dad was a docker that was only source income . So what we didn't have didn't bother us we just thought it was the normal . X
I use TH-cam instead of a radio in the background and now even instead of online library audio books as it seems to be what I come back to after revisiting what I usually use. So I now currently pay $ 15 Australian a month for no adds and it brings me joy and happiness. This is not something I would normally pay for as I am quite frugal🙂
Hi Jane and Mike great video as usual, making life so simple without the spending on such mindless items. I do serve fruit as a dessert though at the weekend only what is in season. You were right about no gluten free flour in the UK and so many othere items missing from the shelves in all shops. I am going to recommend this video to a number of friends that are moaning about everything going up in price and they would purchase everything in your list. Thanks again for another wonderful video. Take care from a very cold night in Belfast.
Super impressed with your list of no buy items. You got me on the paper napkins. I buy the recycled paper napkins 1000 for $2.49 in Canada. Yes I have cloth napkins but I just hate stains on them. Oil or tomato sauce so difficult to remove. I reserve the cloth for guests. Since I live alone, a 1000 paper napkins goes a long way. I have loads of makeup from years gone by. No need to buy more. Any dresses or skirts I have, where bought at thrift shops and as I am in my second year of paying off my house, clothes are on the no spend list. Got plenty of clothes. Great job with this. Loved it.
Never thought how frugal we are until I started watching your channel. Wish we had the no waste law in USA. The food box you got for 1.50 euro was amazing. I do see you make desserts like apple pie if you have apples to use up. Chocolate banana muffins are delicious! Guess your goodies are at tea time. Keep up the good work! Several friends and relatives are watching now.
I’m always shocked when I see the huge slabs of litre bottles of water people buy in the supermarket. Our tap water here in Ireland is 100% safe. I guess people have their reasons. New subscriber by the way so am catching up on (and liking 👍) all your vids. Many thanks. ❤️❤️❤️🇫🇷🇮🇪
We live in a factory town & our water is not safe to drink straight from the tap. I honestly hate having to use it to wash clothes and take showers in 😢👎 Bottle water til politicians care to do something about it…so it’s not going to change in the foreseeable future 😉 bottled water for us
We don't buy floor cleaning products. Just soap and water to wash with a cloth and bucket. I have an inexpensive vacuum my parents got as a wedding gift back in the 60s lol. Oh and a broom!
I enjoyed the video content and especially the short nature clips in between segments. I also think your "to each their own" attitude is very refreshing. We can learn from one another without being judgemental. Here are a few of my "don't buys" I haven't seen mentioned: No eyeglass lens upgrades. I have simple lined bifocals without scratch or anti-reflective coatings. No caffeinated beverages. No new toothpaste. A tube lasts me years as I use only a tiny dab each day -- it's always well past expiry by the time I've finished. No gardening equipment (I may need to make an exception soon to re-pot a flower from a friend, although I also wouldn't be surprised to scavenge a pot somewhere and clean it up). No furniture recovering/reupholstering. I throw sheets, blankets, cushions, or throws over worn down or stained furniture. No new art. With friends and family in the arts, I have more than enough pieces to rotate around and can't find proper space to display it all. No new gaming PC. Mine is 11 years old and upgraded with a 6 year old graphics card. It works fine for what I enjoy playing. No new dishes or silverware. These last practically forever with care, although I may need to add a few forks and spoons to replace lost ones soon. No new tools or toolboxes. No air travel.
I don't buy napkins use cloth ones, I don't buy bottle water or drink soda pop. I have a Brita water filter container. I do got out to lunch & dinner only maybe once or twice a month. Only have 1 magazine subscription.
As always, great video with thought provoking and top tips :). I never buy shower gel, I much prefer a bar of soap in the shower, loads cheaper! Especially if you need to go 'soap free' for your skin.
Morning thanks for the video very useful. I don't use fabric conditioner and I have an exercise bike that I use 4x a week and use a yoga DVD and an aerobics dvd (both second hand) once a week so I don't pay for exercise/gym membership.
Most of those things apply to me...but I don't get rid of things I have for the sake of getting rid of them ...such as hair clips...Daves good suit....my old dresses (that I still wear) .I don't believe in getting rid of perfectly good items. When they wear out or break...i don't replace...but for the most part...I use it till I loose it...LOL..
Living in a hurricane prone area, I do buy bottled water. I watch for sales in May and June and buy a pack of 24 bottles for 1.28 instead of waiting until hurricane season starts and paying over $4 for the same pack.
I’m 62 before I got myself under control after a housefire took everything I realized I didn’t care about things my life is what matters. New home from insurance and now I’m living in half my paycheck looking be retired at 65 debt mortgage free. It’s an amazing feeling. So blessed with your content for encouragement.
Thank you
I cut my own hair. Learned how to do it on TH-cam years ago. This has saved me thousands of dollars over the years. I had to purchase a $10 pair of cutting sheers
My husband and I will be married 50 yrs in June, all these years I have cut his hair and my own and I do my own manicures and pedicures. We have slways done our own housework, gardening etc. Many of our friends and family hire out all these services but we don’t live up to the Jonesses. We are now retired and rarely eat out. Again, many friends and family perceive this as strange, or cheap but we really enjoy our home cooked meals and like to stay away from noisy crowded restaurants.When we worked we took our lunch to work from dinner leftovers or homemade sandwiches. We live simply but a very satisfying, frugal, debt free, mortgage free life for which we are immensely grateful. We were not Alwsys good about managing our money but life and Dave Ramsey as well as channels like your have taught us a lot the last 30 years. Thank you for your inspiring videos!
Thanks Margaret
I can’t believe you don’t wear makeup- you are a natural beauty!
I know, I’m stunning
We started living really frugally and mindfully one year ago. Until then, we already did a lot right, but since then, a lot has changed. We no longer have our hair cut, we do it ourselves. No more meals out, no more visits to the cinema (Corona helped with that one :)), and so on. Today, we have checked how much we saved in this one year. I could not believe it! It's so much that I can say: I have never had so much money on my bank account before (I'm 44). You are a big inspiration for me and my husband!
Cheers and stupendous work there on the savings
At 44 you still have time to turn your life around and benefit from your frugality in your future life. I look at any money I save this money is money I will have for harder times. I know in retirement that my income will be halved so I know by saving today I will increase my income in retirement. I don’t go without now and I allocate money entertainment but I keep it with the allocated budget.
Everyone talks about frugality but don't forget to have some fun
Well what a relief to find someone who doesn't buy all these things either - I've never found them necessary, prefer to keep my money. And I'm certainly not deprived
Thank you Jane
So true!
I dont buy, magazines, hair stuff, new clothes, food subscriptions, face stuff, hair dyes, pedicures or manicures(what a WASTE!!!)....new furniture, new cars, and several of the other things you mentioned. We have a barbque which is over 30 years old, ditto for our stereo and our Lazy Boy. We find things other people have put at the curb and we e ither fix them up and use them or give them to others to use (which is very popular in the case of useful older bicycles!!!) We just want to see the least amount of waste possible in our beautiful world and this is our gesture towards making that happen. Keep up your great work, Jane and Mike. You ROCK!!!
Our list is almost, the same as yours with the exception of our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscription in the summer. Basically we buy shares in a local farm and every week we get a delivery of whatever is in season. Makes me be creative to use up whatever is delivered and it supports a small farmer. Probably not the cheapest way to buy vegetables but it is our way to buy local and support our farmer.
Sounds like a great idea
How do you buy shares in the CSA farm. Is it by becoming a member?
@@catseyes8377 Basically yes. We pay a share amount established by the farmer (about $500 in our case) and in return we get 10 weekly deliveries of enough veggies for a family of 4 along with a dozen eggs. It is picked the day it is delivered so really fresh.
Great idea to support local farmers and small businesses, they are struggling too.
I got to the end of your 30 items - realised I was holding my breath a bit…..and I was so happy because I don’t buy any of them either! I felt like you’d approve 😂 Another great video, thank you 😊🇫🇷🇫🇷
None of the are something we’d miss
I have found holiday items, Christmas or birthday cards at my church's thrift shop. We buy casual clothes and I buy earrings there. I also donate. They put the money back into the community and local charities.😊
That is awesome!
I rarely, if ever, order anything on line. Perhaps twice in the last 5 years, during Covid, I placed an order for a small item. But I no longer do now that I can get out and shop locally. I prefer to pay with cash and in person.
That’s great Janet
I went through the comments and saw a couple that didn't agree with your lifestyle. I ticked off most of your list except for make up and my moisturiser is good old E45 cream. I enjoy saving as much as i can and tackling any issues for as little money as possible. I'm not saving for anything special but the thought of having money behind me in the form of savings gives me a stress free comfortable life. I don't need to spend to feel fulfilled with my life, like you I find the simple pleasures in life make me happy..it's nice to stop and smell the roses instead of competing with the rat race or keeping up with the Jonse's .Great vid Jane and Mike.
Absolutely, each to their own. We’re not hurting anyone and we’re perfectly happy
Nice scarves 😊😊
Thank for once again providing such informed and valuable advice. I was a habitual purchaser , feeling a little low go on treat yourself ….. not once a month but three or four times a week . Had to stop . Cold turkey was the only way . It certainly wasn’t easy as I am retired but with no debt but dwindling savings I needed all the encouragement I could find . Where did I find this…..? not friends, not family but your channel. I binge watch . With my morning cuppa I say “Good Morning Jane “ and I am set for the day. My life is calmer, richer and I have found joy in the simplest of pleasures…. Reading, walking ,lifting weights in my bathroom…..if it doesn’t cost money I am IN. The only piece of advice I can give is for people to look long and hard at their pension funds ….whatever you think you need to live on in retirement double or triple it. You are never too young to start. By the way I have stopped using my range cooker . Slow cooker . Small oven or microwave….the way to go . Thank you again you are so appreciated. I am more than surviving but then I only have myself to please 💕🥰💕 Bless you both 💕🥰💕
I do pay for TH-cam premium for entertainment and to learn from people like you! Money well spent for me to access ad free content.
Thank you
It was hard to come up with something we don't buy (which is why I watch your channel as I need to be far more frugal than I am). I did come up with two, though. We don't buy new furniture, except for mattresses, and we don't buy cars new. We research, and find the vehicle with the lowest miles and most reliability. It inevitably ends up being a Toyota. Good video Jane and Michael - very thought provoking. Thank you!
Love that!
Great video as always! I can relate to the vast majority of your “no buy” items but we have a dessert everyday usually fruit, yoghurt or home made crumble etc! My pet hate is to see people buying vast quantities of bottled water! I just can’t see the point when tap water is readily available and safe to drink! Bonkers! Keep these great videos coming!
Thanks Heather, we never say never, if we have guests, I make a dessert for them
Great ideas Jane, I am with you on most of these but I do like an old fashioned home made pudding at the weekend! Mine are usually crumbles or baked fruit sponges , using the fruit from our own garden, so practically free.
Very nice, I can no longer manage a second course
I enjoyed this video! I feel like I wouldn't miss most of these things. Saving sweets for when they're special sounds like a great idea to enjoy them more
I love the music in your videos
Thanks very much and thanks for watching
Same here😺🇦🇺 beautiful music! 💜❤️💙💚💜
I’ve been retired since I was 56 I’m 60 now. I’m not a huge spender but share a few of those things on your list. I don’t think I’ll ever be frugal. I do pick up a lot of good ideas from you and definitely do try to follow them. I love your meal videos and have enjoyed making some of your recipes. It’s nice to see how people live in other countries. Interesting to see what food, housing and other things cost. The prices of most everything have shot up in the past two years. Rent has pretty much doubled, we are home owners so I consider myself very fortunate. Houses have gone up to 1 to 2 times what they were a couple years ago. Food prices are ridiculous!
Sorry quick on the thumb! Thank you for sharing parts of your life.
Sincerely,
Debby NS Canada
People are struggling, the cost of living is so high
@@francismacdonald4569 Yes Debby, I have noticed as well that food prices have increased unbelievably. We grow bananas in our back yard and I have just started to grow lettuces using hydroponics. The sun is a bit harsh for lettuces and possums like them as well.
I have never had a mani/pedi either. People are so shocked when I tell them that 🤣 Thank you for sharing your list....you always give inspiration and great ideas.
I do know anyone who has manicures or pedicures
When I REALLY needed to cut back the first thing to go was manicures. I've managed to survive and actually my nails are MUCH healthier now. I shudder when I think back to what I felt was necessity and how much it cost me back then. One thing I don't do is buy new clothes ... clothes, and anything else I need, get purchased at the thrift shop and I actually prefer it that way. I mean I COULD buy those things new, but somehow I just like things better that had a life before I purchased them. All I could think throughout this video was how much simpler your life is from eliminating these things! Thanks for the inspiration.
Thanks for sharing
All of my female co-workers are getting their hair & nails done every 2 weeks. I cut my own hair, and I don't like long nails, so I trim them myself also.
I’ve never had my nails done, I get my hair cut once a year.
We did not do the no spend January. Instead, we purchased, a bread machine, bidet, kitchen towels, cupcake pan, breakfast grill, pens,
blue beanie, 5 energy saving white lamps, 14 outside solar lights, veggie seeds, 6 throws, 5 long sleeved tees, 1 sweater, electric grooming shaver, sugar, self rising flour, baking powder, at 50% off. We needed some replacements. We purchased distilled water to
drink if we are ill and use it in our floor steamer. Thank You for the useful content.
Another interesting video Jane, one thing I don’t buy is fabric conditioner
Nice
Jane your Pink Scarfe is so beautiful 💗 you should wear it all the time xxxx
I used to really enjoy magazines. My library had a place where you could drop off magazines and I could pick what I wanted for free.
That’s a good way to recycle too
I love this lady
I hadn't really thought about it, but I don't buy any of the things you listed, either. Isn't it interesting that I still have a very rich life, own and use beautiful things. None of those things on your thoughtful list would add to my quality of life. I have plenty to do, I have more than I need. I can buy anything I need for my home, travel, or personal interests, but I keep all of that simple and uncomplicated. Learning what constitutes "enough" for my way of living, and making sure I meet my baseline for satisfaction and contentment, but not going beyond that, was important. Understanding my soul deep priorities took away a lot of superficial "wants." My personal "wealth" (which is more than just money), keeps expanding in unexpected ways, due to not wasting my resources. Thanks for helping put all of that life knowledge and useful, productive actions into perspective with your videos.
a beautiful philosophy
Well I was going to put up a comment but you've already said it all so well! 😊 I don't buy bottled water or magazines etc from an ecological viewpoint as much as anything. And I have switched from buying piles of cheap clothes (here in NZ we've made shabby clothes into an artform) to buying ONE or TWO really nice pieces in the sale. We never buy a brand new car.
This is great, thank you Jane and Michael
Hi Jane
I’m with you! The only thing I do buy is bottled water since the water in LA is not drinkable. My friends buy a new model car or phone once it comes on the market and I don’t do that.
I take care of my things and I’m starting to buy what I need from thrift shops or garage sales.
Thank you for your informative video.
Have a glorious day.
Great inspiration wise woman thankful I met you my mentor and I hope it inspires and helps others like myself
Thanks very much
Hello Frugal Queen, I dont buy books. I get them for free in little book cupboards in front gardens of houses. Its called bookhoppers. You can take books , sometimes also magazines and put yours into them. Al for free; I read very much and love this way of discovering other writers. So I gave up being member of the library. Love my weekly tour among the bookhoppers. Kindest regards from the Netherlands.
I love the book idea.
Hello Jane you listed alot we buy and don't think twice about it. Thank you I see where we waste money
Great tips
You’re welcome
I've got to review my wants verses my needs verses the people I have in my circle. I am rather a simple soul at heart.That said I need to confidently use the age old winner called"No".
Thank You for your time.
You’re welcome and thanks very much for watching
I really liked this video and the ideas you presented for a more frugal lifestyle!
Thank you
Love your photos, tried quite a few of your recipes.Your videos and advice inspire me. Thank you.
I love listening to you. So far as I can tell, you and I live very similar financial lives. I used to spend more, but I was always a saver. Now that I'm medically retired and on Social Security Disability Income, which is very low, I'm basically on a no-spend rest of my life. I buy only the most minimal needs. I, too, keep using what I already have until it's totally used up and not fixable any more. Then, I figure out if I can still use any parts. Example: if a piece of clothing is too threadbare yo wear anymore,I cut out the parts that are not threadbare, and use those bits for something else, like baby and child clothing, napkins, place mats, table runners, sometimes wrapping cloth instead of wrapping paper, cleaning cloths, etc. I do that with everything.
I might be a bit extreme in my approach, but I don't have money to spend anymore...well I do give myself a little pocket money, about $10 a month. I'm do used to not spending that I don't spend it, though.
It warms my heart to hear that you and Mike live very similarly. My guess is that you're not extreme like I am, but we are certainly on the same wavelength!
Thanks Jonna. We appreciate you sharing, you don’t sound extreme just good old fashioned thrifty. Good for you.
@@FrugalQueeninFrance Thank you. That's very kind of you to say.
Never say never! It’s hard to say I never buy something as occasionally I would get some of the things on your list but definitely don’t buy them regularly. Over Christmas we had Netflix for the month and really enjoyed watching some films and series, it was a treat. It’s now cancelled. We also have subscribed to Riverford veg box in the past and I love to support a company like that which campaigns for better practices in farming and food. For now, it’s not in my budget and I will be growing my own veg for the first time this year. I love your videos, always so interesting and thought provoking, thanks Jane and Mike.
We had riverford boxes in the distant past. I also used to see their massive lorries rolling off the French ferries into Plymouth daily as they have or had farms in France too. We’ve met Guy, nice man. He is passionate but had no idea that people can’t afford a £16 free range organic chicken. We were given a tour of the whole operation when I was writing. We went to the on-site restaurant too for a tour and free lunch. We came to our senses that we had middle class aspirations with working class money and shopped in Aldi instead.
@@FrugalQueeninFrance ooh how interesting! Yes I agree that for most families, it would be way too expensive. I’m a Lidl girl now and there are organic and sustainable options so much more accessible. There’s always some cost unless u can grow almost everything yourself which again isn’t something everyone can do. Do what u can is a good strategy. Love your stories x
Hi J& M. I so look forward to your videos of an evening,it’s most disappointing to find that there isn’t one. I looked this evening in the hope that you had posted and you had! Love 30 things you don’t buy. You guys must be swimming in cash after all that saving . Well done. No chocolate or sweeties. Well done. Blimey.
I wish we were. We’ve been consistently saving for years. It hasn’t amounted to much though.
Very good video Jane
Thanks for watching
I will give you one thing we do buy and a couple we don’t buy.
We DO purchase water.
We live in a small town that has BAD water!
I was so disappointed when I found out that the water was bad! I was never one to purchase water (except for hurricane season, you have to have a good stock of water for when a storm comes through and damages the water treatment plants).
A couple things we do NOT purchase are a lot of canned foods. Example We purchase “dry beans” and cook them to store in our freezer. Easy to thaw and use with our meals.
Second thing we do NOT purchase are grocery delivery services. We go to the grocery and purchase our food. When the pandemic stopped us from going into the grocery we ordered online and drove to pick our groceries up. That service is free.
Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks with all of us!!
God bless and keep you both safe and sound.
What a shame about the water
This past year I moved to an area that uses a lake for its water supply. In the hot months the water has a strong algae taste and smell. I experimented with several filters and found that the ZeroWater filter pitcher does a really good job ( no affiliation, just experience). The filters are about $15US and, for me, need to be replaced after about 8 weeks, but that is much better than all those plastic bottles.
@@ohmcintyre2067 thank you for sharing this!! I will look into it.
We find it easier to drink enough water if it has a bit of fizz but don't want to buy it because of the the cost and the single use plastic. Our son bought us a Soda Stream a couple of years ago. What a marvellous thing! We have 2 litres of water a day for 7 months a year for about £25 worth of gas.
Nice, I miss sparking water but it was too expensive
The only issue with Sodastream is that it is a *very* unethical company operating from illegal settlements built on stolen land in the West Bank.
I love my soda stream too.
Wow!! No dessert??
Nope , we fill up with vegetables
@@FrugalQueeninFrance Me too
I buy most of the items in your list; however, many are very infrequent purchases. For example, I don't typically buy soda pop, but occasionally I get a taste for a ginger ale or a coca cola, do I will buy a small bottle and that satisfies me. I eat out/get takeout maybe once or twice monthly for a small amount. I pay for You Tube TV but I don't add on any movie channels or subscribe to Netflix or Amazon Prime. I only grocery shop every 2 weeks. I am disabled and rely on a delivery service to get my groceries. I shop at Walmart and pay an annual fee for unlimited free deliveries. I have found by shopping every other week I do save myself over $100/month and that really helps with the budget. I will usually need another gallon of milk in between but a neighbor is always kind to pick it up for me in between my shopping trips. Thanks for giving us so many things to consider eliminating or at least cutting way back on.
You’re welcome Rosemary, as I say each to their own and we’re all for personal choice
Great video, lots to think about. I've never had a new car. Right now I have a 2003 Honda Element with 250,000 miles on it . My brother is a mechanic, so he helps me keep it in tip top running shape. I don't wear expensive clothes around the house just warm ones this time of year. I do quilt and by the odd piece of fabric now and again. I also knit but I buy very little yarn. I love to knit scarfs, hats, and baby sweaters. Most the patterns are free online. I don't buy expensive cuts of meat but everything has gotten so expensive. I buy 2nd hand shoes on ebay. I only run the dish washer when it's full... same with the laundry. I do buy a few fuchsia starts, geraniums and annuals for my flower pots every spring. I cut flowers from my yard for bouquet 💐 on my table. So lot of cost cutting around my house. I don't feel deprived at all. I feel blessed with contentment. God bless you, for sharing your tips with us. 😉
I agree with everything, we do the same
Wise advice I will be doing this thank you
Thank you so much for your prompt reply. It was so nice to see you when I turned my phone on! Another question:. How does one seaon wood? Let it set for a certain period of time after it's cut?
season
You stack in the dry and leave it, each wood dries at a different rate.
I got a very good score today. My weakness is with paper towels when cooking, and going through a drive through about once a month.
Love this podcast!
The winter scenes are so wonderful.
David . Chicago
Thanks David, that was last winter, we sometimes get snow just before spring
After thinking I can share that we don’t buy anything that’s disposable. That saves us loads of money!
I don't buy ready meals...I make and freeze my own .
Like wise
A Lot of Things we do to. But when I hear you talk- I' m still learning!
Thank you for the Tipps 👍
Thanks Marianne,
You have lovely quilts and I admire your skill but how do you collect material to make a quilt? Do you have an enormous stash of material?
I go to the recycling centre and buy old shirts, clothes, bedding, table clothes and buy a huge sac of fabric for 5€ That’s usually enough to make a quilt. My only real expense is batting.
I don't do mani or pedicures either....we live a very modest life...we don't buy cloths unless something wears out...and then we check the thrift stores first. It really is a mind set. Thank you and take care from the chilly North of Ontario Canada.
Great bargains in thrift stores
Great list that makes me look quite extravagant!Lots of ideas there for where I could cut down and make savings though.
Interesting list. I don’t buy most of these things but I do buy a little bit of makeup and I crave chocolate too much to give it up.
Each to their own and I’m happy that people are happy
Towels do last a long time. I just recently had to replace my towels as they were getting rather threadbare. I realized they had to be about 15 years old and they were inexpensive towels as I prefer a smaller thinner towel and they tend to be cheaper I also prefer the type of facecloth that is cheaper too. I need some hand towels but haven’t found any inexpensive ones I like. It chaps me that they charge almost as much for a hand towel as they do for a bath towel.
Thanks Ann
many of your Frugal Buys and No Buys are also mine
... including frugal buys at thrift stores
... and i seldom buy food at a cafe
... and agree that not smoking nor drinking alcoholic beverages saves money
but i add orange brandy to Christmas cakes and some other baking
...
Very enlightening video indeed 👍🎓💡.
Ironic that there was a Clinique ad in the middle of that! Loved those tips and wondering why I always feel the need to have a 'nice dress' hanging in the wardrobe when I hardly wear them.
Yep, that was me, I had clothes I didn’t wear, never again,
Great list Jane, there's quite a few things I don't but either - I no longer buy commerial cleaning products on the whole as I make my own where I can, I also don't buy deoderant anymore as I use baking powder (which was recommended on another frugal channel) and it works perfectly fine for me and there's no more chemicals or plastic containers to worry about.
Great tips there Bex, thanks for sharing.
I live here in the US. We don’t have rationing yet. However one of the things that we have always done is to be sure that if we are not using a room turn off the lights. There’s no need for the entire house to be lit up if you are not using that space.
Good point
@@FrugalQueeninFrance Another tip to completely use shampoo and other plastic and bottle containers is just add a-small amount of water and shake. Sometimes you’ll find there is still quite a bit of product left at the very bottom that is just to thick to drain out.
Wow ! I'm with you on 29 of the "don't buys!" I do have Netflix for under $10 a month. That's my entertainment as I don't go to movies, plays or concerts. And I'm doing No Spend January. And it really feels good!! :) I enjoy your content very much! Especially the recipes .
Hi everyone 😄
Hello from syracuse New York here, love your videos, a lot of great tips, I am doing the no buy january and have done such a good job, I retire in a few years and am saving all I can, keep up the great videos
Well done on no spend January
Hello Sue from Rome, NY. Late on this but Good job on the no spend month.
@@rena4220 thanks so much for watching
Lol. Towels! Oh dear Jane, I had an obsession with towels for a while; it was bordering on unhealthy. 🤣 I would stroke them in the store & next thing, they were in my cupboard! AND mostly, but not completely, they were white. Go figure. I still struggle a bit in linen departments but it's getting easier. Pray for me lol.
I have the same obsession....didn't think that there was another person who felt the way I do about towels and bed linens. I'm desperately 😫 trying to break free lol 😆😅
My mother-in-law has that towel/tea towel obsession, too! AND, I am the grateful recipient of her "cast offs"--she buys towels really often and I have lots of towels and tea towels on hand. I don't think I will have to buy any for years and years. I use them until they're truly for the "rag sack"!
I'm sure I feel my pupils dilate in the towel department still but I've been purchase free for a few years now.🤣
I like towels that are thin and scratchy.. I do have an obsession with finding the right ones and I bought a lot of cheap, clearance ikea towels that were the cheapest ones, unbleached and thin.. I think they were around $4 aus each.. don’t regret them at all. Have enough to last me out.
I can’t stand the feel of thick, plush towels, so I am not tempted there at all.. so, other towel obsession ladies, you are safe from me in the shops.
I do like Laura Ashley bedding as it’s 100% cotton and I am guilty of buying several doona covers from eBay.. I can’t sleep well on anything that’s a polyester/cotton mix..
But, I’m telling myself I have more than enough.
I know where you are coming from
I have an obsession for quilts for my bed. I love them
Great video, we have been sorting our finances over the last few months and feeling very happy with our progress after watching this, only a couple of bits to work on 😀 Thank you for all your videos and all the great tips xxx
Great to hear you’re doing well
Love your video. Unfortunately, I'm not as frugal but more frugal than my friends and family .I love listening to you. In 5 to 6 years, I plan to retire. I live in the United States in a very large city, but I find ways to cut back. ( trying to pay off my house)I have friends and family members to give me the luxury items I don't buy as a gift. I am natural with my hair . I don't wear makeup, only lipstick from the dollar store. My SUV is 13 years old, with 80,000 miles . Thanks again for sharing good helpful information.
Welcome Mia and thanks for sharing
Hi Jane and Mike what can I say another great video I also don't buy anything only if I need it this stems back when growing up in a large family mum didn't spend she was so good with managing money which was not much as my dad was a docker that was only source income . So what we didn't have didn't bother us we just thought it was the normal . X
I grew up,like that too, I was an adult before I knew I had a poor childhood, we were just like every other family I knew
Love this video.... can you think of another 30 you don't buy? Another video would be great x
We don’t have a TV and have not had one for a very long time Bx UK
I use TH-cam instead of a radio in the background and now even instead of online library audio books as it seems to be what I come back to after revisiting what I usually use. So I now currently pay $ 15 Australian a month for no adds and it brings me joy and happiness. This is not something I would normally pay for as I am quite frugal🙂
Good for you
Hi Jane and Mike great video as usual, making life so simple without the spending on such mindless items. I do serve fruit as a dessert though at the weekend only what is in season. You were right about no gluten free flour in the UK and so many othere items missing from the shelves in all shops. I am going to recommend this video to a number of friends that are moaning about everything going up in price and they would purchase everything in your list. Thanks again for another wonderful video. Take care from a very cold night in Belfast.
Thanks, I’d go broke very quickly if I was buying those items
@@FrugalQueeninFrance we would too lol 😆 😂
Super impressed with your list of no buy items. You got me on the paper napkins. I buy the recycled paper napkins 1000 for $2.49 in Canada. Yes I have cloth napkins but I just hate stains on them. Oil or tomato sauce so difficult to remove. I reserve the cloth for guests. Since I live alone, a 1000 paper napkins goes a long way. I have loads of makeup from years gone by. No need to buy more. Any dresses or skirts I have, where bought at thrift shops and as I am in my second year of paying off my house, clothes are on the no spend list. Got plenty of clothes. Great job with this. Loved it.
You are so close to paying off that mortgage
Never thought how frugal we are until I started watching your channel. Wish we had the no waste law in USA. The food box you got for 1.50 euro was amazing. I do see you make desserts like apple pie if you have apples to use up. Chocolate banana muffins are delicious! Guess your goodies are at tea time. Keep up the good work! Several friends and relatives are watching now.
Yep, apple pie gets made when we get anti waste boxes,
keeping it real simple. We dont need all the stuff to have a good life
I agree, we need nothing but each other to be happy.
I’m always shocked when I see the huge slabs of litre bottles of water people buy in the supermarket. Our tap water here in Ireland is 100% safe. I guess people have their reasons. New subscriber by the way so am catching up on (and liking 👍) all your vids. Many thanks. ❤️❤️❤️🇫🇷🇮🇪
Hi and thanks for watching
Hi Beautiful Heart
Unfortunately in L A the water is not safe to drink so I do buy Bottle water and I recycled too.
We live in a factory town & our water is not safe to drink straight from the tap. I honestly hate having to use it to wash clothes and take showers in 😢👎 Bottle water til politicians care to do something about it…so it’s not going to change in the foreseeable future 😉 bottled water for us
We don't buy floor cleaning products. Just soap and water to wash with a cloth and bucket. I have an inexpensive vacuum my parents got as a wedding gift back in the 60s lol. Oh and a broom!
That’ll do nicely
I enjoyed the video content and especially the short nature clips in between segments. I also think your "to each their own" attitude is very refreshing. We can learn from one another without being judgemental.
Here are a few of my "don't buys" I haven't seen mentioned:
No eyeglass lens upgrades. I have simple lined bifocals without scratch or anti-reflective coatings.
No caffeinated beverages.
No new toothpaste. A tube lasts me years as I use only a tiny dab each day -- it's always well past expiry by the time I've finished.
No gardening equipment (I may need to make an exception soon to re-pot a flower from a friend, although I also wouldn't be surprised to scavenge a pot somewhere and clean it up).
No furniture recovering/reupholstering. I throw sheets, blankets, cushions, or throws over worn down or stained furniture.
No new art. With friends and family in the arts, I have more than enough pieces to rotate around and can't find proper space to display it all.
No new gaming PC. Mine is 11 years old and upgraded with a 6 year old graphics card. It works fine for what I enjoy playing.
No new dishes or silverware. These last practically forever with care, although I may need to add a few forks and spoons to replace lost ones soon.
No new tools or toolboxes.
No air travel.
Thanks for taking the time to watch and share.
Thank you Jane. Lovely Video . : )
Thanks very much
Great list Jane & Mike 👍🏴
I have a long way to go…you said that list with such a big smile, but I am thinking omg how do you guys have fun??
We have fun every day.?
For most of the video it could’ve been me talking! I think I used to follow your blog, so I’m really pleased to have found you here xx 🙃
I’m glad you’re here too. Thanks for watching
I don't buy napkins use cloth ones, I don't buy bottle water or drink soda pop. I have a Brita water filter container. I do got out to lunch & dinner only maybe once or twice a month. Only have 1 magazine subscription.
As always, great video with thought provoking and top tips :). I never buy shower gel, I much prefer a bar of soap in the shower, loads cheaper! Especially if you need to go 'soap free' for your skin.
great video as always, thank you. Do I get a prize for spotting the spelling mistake, Mike?...... it did make me smile, xx
Yes, I saw it afterwards, we like to leave mistakes to keep people on their toes
@@FrugalQueeninFrance Bless you! ..... excellent content today
I don’t buy plants, I get starts from people who have a plant I really like. I do buy seeds and freeze those I don’t use right away.
Bargains.
I have an extremely economical bidet and only buy T. P. for guests.
A good list, I don’t buy kitchen roll or fabric softener and I use soap not shower gel.
Morning thanks for the video very useful. I don't use fabric conditioner and I have an exercise bike that I use 4x a week and use a yoga DVD and an aerobics dvd (both second hand) once a week so I don't pay for exercise/gym membership.
Great money savers there and thanks for sharing
I will be going shopping once a week from now on guilty with takeaway coffee room for improvement for me
I love your list except for two things, make-up and the sometime junk food. I love living frugally and stress free.
Well done frugal queen!
Most of those things apply to me...but I don't get rid of things I have for the sake of getting rid of them ...such as hair clips...Daves good suit....my old dresses (that I still wear) .I don't believe in getting rid of perfectly good items. When they wear out or break...i don't replace...but for the most part...I use it till I loose it...LOL..
Thanks for sharing
I love your list!
You’re welcome
Great video!
Living in a hurricane prone area, I do buy bottled water. I watch for sales in May and June and buy a pack of 24 bottles for 1.28 instead of waiting until hurricane season starts and paying over $4 for the same pack.
It pays to be prepared
I'm waiting but popping off and on x