I'm a very frugal shopper and would love to have your prices. I live by the motto: Use it up; Wear it out; make it do; do without. Buying a tube of toothpaste for 25 pence (.32 cents U.S.) hasn't been possible since I was a kid back in the 1960's. It sounds like your food/grocery prices are much lower than ours here in the U.S. I can't find toothpaste for less than one dollar anywhere, not even using a coupon (which I rarely use).
I sometimes buy things that arent necessary and I hate when I do that. We are all being misleaded and pushed to buy more and more, but actually buying less is more satisfying.
I make blankets out of old clothes and use them for bedding for my lovely bunnies during the summer :) Tip for pet owners too, you can use news paper (if you use it) My mum's boyfriend brings me bunches of newspaper what's left on the bus and I use that for bedding as I have a hamster what's allergic to sawdust and an asmatic guinea pig that can't use sawdust either :)
Wow just found your channel and you are music to my heart. I will be spending the next few evenings binge viewing your channel and learning your tips. Keep then coming.
I’m so pleased I found that you are on you tube. I remember ages ago seeing u on telly talking about how many bits of toilet roll u use etc. I’m looking at ways to saving money and helping my hubby do we can run our home with ease. My hubby already buys washing up liquid in bulk. But I’ve not used it as ordinary cleaner so will look into that once I’ve used up what I have got. I still have a large head n shoulders shampoo my mum got me two years ago in my xmas stocking and I wash my hair regularly and twice. But will now only wash my hair once unless it’s super grubby. Also gonna get dry shampoo as at end of the week I work 2 long days with not much time to have a bath saves on water x
I’ve noticed watching your videos that you don’t have a wood stove or fireplace . Is that because the cost of getting the wood is higher than using your heat ? I love a fireplace . Living in Texas we have plenty of wood from our own trees , but I have to wait until the weather gets in the 40’s and I open the windows so it will be cold enough to have a fire :). I wish I lived somewhere colder ! LOL You sure give great advice !!
Old Bath towels can be cut down to use as hand towels, Old hand towels cut down to use as flannels and old flannels can be used for cleaning cloths. Saves you buying new hand towels, flannels and cleaning cloths. If you need new bath towels friends and family members who are stuck for gift ideas for your birthday or Christmas. You can save a lot of money by asking for practical gifts like towels, bath and body products etc.
Hi Ilona. Agree with all your tips bar one. Morrison's do some microfibre cloths @ 4 for about £1.50. They are brilliant. As a cleaner I do use rags for ickyfied jobs but the MF ones look a lot more professional and they dry very quickly. I've been using WU liquid for cleaning for over 30 years. It is far better than any of those chemical cleaners. Great video as usual. Keep em coming. :)
That would be nice, I love the colours. I have often thought that something arty could be made with them. Far too nice to be used in a bucket of soapy water :o)
Thank you. I am still living a frugal life in 2019 and live by the rules of do I want it or need it, and knowing the difference. It has held me in good stead over the years, and works for me. xxx
I am a big fan of your channel....for scrubbing the kitchen floor ...and for windows. And at times the toilet bowl.. I am using the toilet scrubbing brush not a towelAnd the bathroom floor.
👋 from Jessie x. My uncle is one ☝️ of your subscribers he’s name is Levi. My Nan dilutes her liquids and bleach as it’s too strong for our 👀 eyes,, best wishes Jessie James aged 12..
Hi iLona, I just bought two fabulous pink and blue sprayers so I can dilute my wash up liquid and enjoy doing t he counters with the diluted liquid. My family are not impressed by me at all! from junOmars from Ireland. xx
A long soak in the hottest water lifts most messes, you just need a bit of soap or detergent to keep the dirt from settling back on the thing you’re trying to clean.
I am frugal shop dollar tree for lots stuff me hubby use we r retired I shop aldis cheaper then grocery stores around us and we go hour away shop at discount grocery store pennsyvani a save lot on groceries and lot other stuff such as vices cost six dollars more we get it there dollar u can find all kinds stuff they have produce cheap amish runs it also meats Way cheaper then where we live we use senior discounts I vivid yard sale church sales consignment shops when I shop koehles or jcp anywhere I only shop clearance when I go pennsyvani a I stock up meats snacks sides p t to pop n a pins coffee it last us few months at time
Maybe a bit off topic because my question is not about fluids. Do you have money saving tips for cat owners? I saw you have one;-) what brand catfood for example? Many thanks in advance and please keep up your great work!
Hello. I have two cats at the moment, have had three at one time. They can be very fussy eaters. My cats are moggies so don't need any special food. Some need a special diet if they have digestive problems, but see a vet if your cat appears to be a bit poorly. I get pouches because if I open a tin they will eat the first two meals out of it then reject the rest. I get Whiskas, Sheba, and Felix. One day they might decide that they don't like something, so try one of the others. Months later they will start eating the first one again. Trial and error really. Mine like the jelly pouches and don't like gravy. As I am home all day most days they get food when they want it. I have dry nibbles out on a tray which they can eat when they feel like it. They get wet food in the morning, at lunchtime and again in the evening. I give them small portions. Too much and they scoff it down and are sometimes sick. I don't spend more on the expensive brands. If they like it that will cost a lot more to feed them. I get my cat food from Home Bargains. They don't like the cheaper supermarket own brand. I get the cheapest cat litter, I have three trays in the house. £1.55 for a bag of Aldi clay based which clumps. Easy to scoop out the solids. My cats are not insured. I did have insurance for the first one, I paid it for 15 years of it's life and never needed to make a claim. Then I started putting the money away and built up a pot for vets fees. I don't get insurance now because I have enough to pay for whatever is needed. Hope that helps.
@@meanqueensuperscrimper8908 Thanks for the kind and usefull anwers. Are hou planning to do more money saving video's in the future? They are so helpfull for a lot of people. We loved your tips in the Netherlands. Please keep up!
@@esmeedebruijn5565 My situation has improved in the last few years, I am not so skint so I don't have to search for bargains any more. Life goes on, things don't stay the same. There may be some money saving videos and blog posts, but perhaps not so many now. One you could look out for. Frugal Queen in France is on Facebook, she is all about money saving.
OMG! You are extreme! When do you treat yourself with all the money you saved? I like to save money too but not that desperate. I like it when I get a bargain but not necessary on everything. You are oap I take it? spend some money, you can afford it. Be kind to yourself. Do you go out for a good meal? Well, should do it regularly.
Hello Wendy. This video is three years old. I started on my frugal journey in my mid fifties, before I retired. I cut my hours at work which also cut my income because I no longer enjoyed my job. I like the challenge of living on a small income. I finished work at 60, I am now 71, and life is good. It's all about priority, work was never about earning money for me, I just needed enough to cover my expenses. I am now in a better place, I don't need to be quite so extreme, because I know how to manage on a small income. Yesterday I spent £180 in Go Outdoors on leisure wear and camping equipment, and £45 in Aldi on food. I don't eat out, not much fun on your own and I like to know what is in my food. I make delicious meals at home. I don't have takeaways, yuk, horrible. I have a nice car, three cats, and like going on holiday. My blog is called Life After Money, my brilliant life on a pension.
@@misscoutts6193 Lucky that my parents had sex in 1949. Lucky that I was born in the UK. Lucky that I made it to retirement before they changed the rules. So yes I am lucky.
I am so pleased there is somebody else like me ?? Made my day. x
I'm a very frugal shopper and would love to have your prices. I live by the motto: Use it up; Wear it out; make it do; do without.
Buying a tube of toothpaste for 25 pence (.32 cents U.S.) hasn't been possible since I was a kid back in the 1960's.
It sounds like your food/grocery prices are much lower than ours here in the U.S. I can't find toothpaste for less than one dollar anywhere, not even using a coupon (which I rarely use).
I wash up once a day after my evening meal. Instead of putting extra heating on, I have a hot water bottle and a blanket.
I use white vinegar to clean with...works well and very cheap.
I sometimes buy things that arent necessary and I hate when I do that. We are all being misleaded and pushed to buy more and more, but actually buying less is more satisfying.
As Christine said, great to see someone else who 'gets it'! Great videos, thanks.
Great tips , I am taking notes!
Very informative. Can't wait to give these a go the next time I go shopping. Thank you!
Hi Ilona, great video, the money saving tips are my favorite.
I make blankets out of old clothes and use them for bedding for my lovely bunnies during the summer :)
Tip for pet owners too, you can use news paper (if you use it)
My mum's boyfriend brings me bunches of newspaper what's left on the bus and I use that for bedding as I have a hamster what's allergic to sawdust and an asmatic guinea pig that can't use sawdust either :)
Thank you Meanqueen. You have been a great help. I have been following your advice for years, but I have only just heard of you!
Wow just found your channel and you are music to my heart. I will be spending the next few evenings binge viewing your channel and learning your tips. Keep then coming.
Thank you, and welcome.
Great info Ilona! Love your blogs and vlogs!
I’m so pleased I found that you are on you tube. I remember ages ago seeing u on telly talking about how many bits of toilet roll u use etc. I’m looking at ways to saving money and helping my hubby do we can run our home with ease.
My hubby already buys washing up liquid in bulk. But I’ve not used it as ordinary cleaner so will look into that once I’ve used up what I have got. I still have a large head n shoulders shampoo my mum got me two years ago in my xmas stocking and I wash my hair regularly and twice. But will now only wash my hair once unless it’s super grubby. Also gonna get dry shampoo as at end of the week I work 2 long days with not much time to have a bath saves on water x
I’ve noticed watching your videos that you don’t have a wood stove or fireplace . Is that because the cost of getting the wood is higher than using your heat ? I love a fireplace . Living in Texas we have plenty of wood from our own trees , but I have to wait until the weather gets in the 40’s and I open the windows so it will be cold enough to have a fire :). I wish I lived somewhere colder ! LOL
You sure give great advice !!
A little washing up liquid mixed in with the bath foam in the hand wash bottles worked great for me . Great video thanks :-)
Old Bath towels can be cut down to use as hand towels, Old hand towels cut down to use as flannels and old flannels can be used for cleaning cloths. Saves you buying new hand towels, flannels and cleaning cloths. If you need new bath towels friends and family members who are stuck for gift ideas for your birthday or Christmas. You can save a lot of money by asking for practical gifts like towels, bath and body products etc.
Those are great tips, thank you.
Hi Ilona. Agree with all your tips bar one. Morrison's do some microfibre cloths @ 4 for about £1.50. They are brilliant. As a cleaner I do use rags for ickyfied jobs but the MF ones look a lot more professional and they dry very quickly. I've been using WU liquid for cleaning for over 30 years. It is far better than any of those chemical cleaners. Great video as usual. Keep em coming. :)
Hi. I suppose when one is paid to clean, one has to keep up appearances with posh cloths :o)
I'll send you some for Christmas ;) :D
That would be nice, I love the colours. I have often thought that something arty could be made with them. Far too nice to be used in a bucket of soapy water :o)
Good tips, I like to save money too, I use old shirts my hubby no longer wears and cut to make handkerchiefs
Hi Liona. Fabulous! I am so inspired by you. I too dilute handwash and shampoo. Thank you so much! xx
Some good tips I'm going to try. Thanks
love this video
Thank you. I am still living a frugal life in 2019 and live by the rules of do I want it or need it, and knowing the difference. It has held me in good stead over the years, and works for me. xxx
I am a big fan of your channel....for scrubbing the kitchen floor ...and for windows. And at times the toilet bowl.. I am using the toilet scrubbing brush not a towelAnd the bathroom floor.
Please where can I find this video about cleaning?
Thanks meanqueen. What a good idea regarding hand wash.
The anti bacterial thing is a con. All you need to do is wash your hands thoroughly with any soap.
Oops. The word vinegar got erased. As that is what I use to clean these items
👋 from Jessie x. My uncle is one ☝️ of your subscribers he’s name is Levi. My Nan dilutes her liquids and bleach as it’s too strong for our 👀 eyes,, best wishes Jessie James aged 12..
Hello. That's a good tip. Thanks.
New Subscriber here! Great ideas!
ditto.
Hi iLona, I just bought two fabulous pink and blue sprayers so I can dilute my wash up liquid and enjoy doing t he counters with the diluted liquid. My family are not impressed by me at all! from junOmars from Ireland. xx
Thank you mam
A long soak in the hottest water lifts most messes, you just need a bit of soap or detergent to keep the dirt from settling back on the thing you’re trying to clean.
True true true!
As long as you are not putting all this effort in for other people to spend later on 😢🥰😢
I am frugal shop dollar tree for lots stuff me hubby use we r retired I shop aldis cheaper then grocery stores around us and we go hour away shop at discount grocery store pennsyvani a save lot on groceries and lot other stuff such as vices cost six dollars more we get it there dollar u can find all kinds stuff they have produce cheap amish runs it also meats Way cheaper then where we live we use senior discounts I vivid yard sale church sales consignment shops when I shop koehles or jcp anywhere I only shop clearance when I go pennsyvani a I stock up meats snacks sides p t to pop n a pins coffee it last us few months at time
Good tip, as things go far too fast, especially if you're constantly washing and cleaning like me. So money goes even faster. Like the tiles 🍋💦🍉💦
Thank you. I painted the tiles, they were a horrible brown. I like bright colours.
Maybe a bit off topic because my question is not about fluids. Do you have money saving tips for cat owners? I saw you have one;-) what brand catfood for example? Many thanks in advance and please keep up your great work!
Hello. I have two cats at the moment, have had three at one time. They can be very fussy eaters. My cats are moggies so don't need any special food. Some need a special diet if they have digestive problems, but see a vet if your cat appears to be a bit poorly.
I get pouches because if I open a tin they will eat the first two meals out of it then reject the rest. I get Whiskas, Sheba, and Felix. One day they might decide that they don't like something, so try one of the others. Months later they will start eating the first one again. Trial and error really. Mine like the jelly pouches and don't like gravy.
As I am home all day most days they get food when they want it. I have dry nibbles out on a tray which they can eat when they feel like it. They get wet food in the morning, at lunchtime and again in the evening. I give them small portions. Too much and they scoff it down and are sometimes sick.
I don't spend more on the expensive brands. If they like it that will cost a lot more to feed them. I get my cat food from Home Bargains. They don't like the cheaper supermarket own brand. I get the cheapest cat litter, I have three trays in the house. £1.55 for a bag of Aldi clay based which clumps. Easy to scoop out the solids.
My cats are not insured. I did have insurance for the first one, I paid it for 15 years of it's life and never needed to make a claim. Then I started putting the money away and built up a pot for vets fees. I don't get insurance now because I have enough to pay for whatever is needed.
Hope that helps.
@@meanqueensuperscrimper8908 Thanks for the kind and usefull anwers. Are hou planning to do more money saving video's in the future? They are so helpfull for a lot of people. We loved your tips in the Netherlands. Please keep up!
@@esmeedebruijn5565 My situation has improved in the last few years, I am not so skint so I don't have to search for bargains any more. Life goes on, things don't stay the same. There may be some money saving videos and blog posts, but perhaps not so many now. One you could look out for. Frugal Queen in France is on Facebook, she is all about money saving.
How old are you?
74
Where does Meanqueen hail from?
I joined a forum about 12 years ago and had to quickly think of a name to use. Mean rhymes with queen and I thought, that will do.
OMG! You are extreme! When do you treat yourself with all the money you saved?
I like to save money too but not that desperate. I like it when I get a bargain but not necessary on everything. You are oap I take it? spend some money, you can afford it. Be kind to yourself.
Do you go out for a good meal? Well, should do it regularly.
Hello Wendy. This video is three years old. I started on my frugal journey in my mid fifties, before I retired. I cut my hours at work which also cut my income because I no longer enjoyed my job. I like the challenge of living on a small income. I finished work at 60, I am now 71, and life is good.
It's all about priority, work was never about earning money for me, I just needed enough to cover my expenses. I am now in a better place, I don't need to be quite so extreme, because I know how to manage on a small income.
Yesterday I spent £180 in Go Outdoors on leisure wear and camping equipment, and £45 in Aldi on food. I don't eat out, not much fun on your own and I like to know what is in my food. I make delicious meals at home. I don't have takeaways, yuk, horrible. I have a nice car, three cats, and like going on holiday.
My blog is called Life After Money, my brilliant life on a pension.
@@meanqueensuperscrimper8908 you were one of the lucky ones to retire at sixty.
@@misscoutts6193 Lucky that my parents had sex in 1949. Lucky that I was born in the UK. Lucky that I made it to retirement before they changed the rules. So yes I am lucky.
It's fun!
This is very helpful. Thank you 😊 I would love to live door to make you a cuppa tea .xx
Coffee please, one sugar and milk. Thank you.