10 Frugal Habits to Save More Money Every Week

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  • @amiepant9349
    @amiepant9349 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +51

    I worked at a job that in the evenings.We had a person to help reduce electrical Cost and he would leave a smiley, sticker on the light switch, computer, printer , fan or whatever you had left on and that really worked to help people remember to turn things off. He reduced the company electric bill by 43%

    • @ThePantherproof
      @ThePantherproof 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Modern buildings have occupancy sensors that shut off lights when nobody is there. You can install these in your home, though the cost may not be worth it.

    • @georgevavoulis4758
      @georgevavoulis4758 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      In summer months, have entire family pretend you have no electricity to get kids use to being energy wise . I read one family did this in the Appalachian mountains so their kids would be able to cope without television 📺, internet ,video games ,they installed a wood burning stove for cooking meals and heating home .

    • @larryware1
      @larryware1 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      What a great story!

  • @shirlysmilesmusic6919
    @shirlysmilesmusic6919 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    Librarian here!!!! We are the best deal in town! I always tell people that❤ we have classes, clubs, freebie carts, book sales, plus books, dvd's, etc.

    • @UndertheMedian
      @UndertheMedian  14 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      We love our librarians! They knew all my boys by name growing up. Being homeschoolers, every week we would put books on hold about the topics we were studying. I loved that the librarians always found extra books that they thought would be helpful for us and put those books on our stack, too.

    • @shirlysmilesmusic6919
      @shirlysmilesmusic6919 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      ​@@UndertheMedianI'm a life long library lover. I homeschooled all 3 of my kids. The library was very important to us too. ❤

    • @larryware1
      @larryware1 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It is a really good deal and you've already paid for it with your tax money. You might as well take advantage of using this resource

    • @stephaniegaddis1716
      @stephaniegaddis1716 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@UndertheMedian We are also homeschoolers and on a first name basis with our local librarians!!

  • @KimSmith-b9v
    @KimSmith-b9v 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +23

    A music organisation donated guitars to my library so everyone who wants to learn to play a guitar can borrow one for free at the library. Greetings from Sweden!

    • @larryware1
      @larryware1 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      What a great way to learn the guitar!

  • @lindajacquot5391
    @lindajacquot5391 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +20

    Shredded the meat from a Costco chicken and divided into freezer bags and put them in the freezer. Used the carcass to make a delicious stock with the addition of carrots, onion, and garlic. Strained the broth, and this evening I made the best chicken noodle soup I've ever made. You and several other TH-camrs have taught me to enjoy cooking again. Thank you! 😊

    • @LauraMacMillan-el2kc
      @LauraMacMillan-el2kc 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      How insane is it (?) that a grocery rotisserie chicken is cheaper than a fresh one from the meat department?
      I buy three of those a month and just use them like I would formerly use fresh chicken!
      If I’m serving it to guests, though, I do splurge on a fresh one. Not everyone loves rotisserie! Plus … I can more easily get gravy from the fresh ones.

    • @larryware1
      @larryware1 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      So happy for you, Linda!

  • @robertamead3687
    @robertamead3687 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    Thank you My husband and I have been married 51 years and that is a huge amount of cooking (4 kids). I’ve been struggling with meal planning. The Kneady Homesteader did a series of menu planning recently and I found it encouraging. Watching a few channels that encourage this habit has truly blessed me. I now have reached my goal of 45 days in the freezer! This allows me to have my children and grandsons over for dinner with a days notice and no Exhausted Grammy! I freeze 2-3 of every variety to allow this. Your channel gave me the start on meal planning and clean out once a week. I’m planning on gifting my children a basket of meals in jars and freezer meals for nights that are too busy or they don’t feel well. I would have loved that! Again you and Larry are a blessing. Your discipline is admirable

    • @larryware1
      @larryware1 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you, Robert.

  • @christinecassidy2689
    @christinecassidy2689 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

    Thank you for mentioning the library! I work in a library in NJ and we have wonderful programs from crafting to book clubs to classes. Plus your library card provides access to not only books and films, but apps for learning languages and free online courses. 🎉

    • @waterbuckethomestead
      @waterbuckethomestead 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I'm glad the library is connected to a network of libraries. That way, when a coworker refers a book, I can call to see if my library can get it. Within a week, I can go pick the book up.

    • @larryware1
      @larryware1 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It's a great resource!

  • @RN-mn3jn
    @RN-mn3jn 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

    Fun money thing I do during the holidays is go with my dear nurse friend who retired years ago…we go to a Vintage Holiday Fair the 1st week every November. It has lots of antiques + Christmas decor mixed together. And we just have a ball together looking at all the stuff.
    We sample all the goodies and laugh so much. We get lots of great ideas for our homes for the holidays.
    It’s coming up this week and I am getting so excited to spend that time with my friend.
    My two budget rules of this trip is I have allocated $100 for spending and taking cash as to not be charged a 3.5% card fee.

    • @larryware1
      @larryware1 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Great idea, RN!

  • @marykimble5214
    @marykimble5214 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Using masking tape on containers to label date/food works just as well (can buy from dollar tree) and it's cheaper than painters tape.

  • @GEAUXFRUGAL
    @GEAUXFRUGAL 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +16

    Since I got a score from dumpster diving I have pb&j a lot more. I've got milk crates of preserves, jelly etc. Checked for recalls and the dates are 2025+. This stuff sells for $3-5 depending where you look . BlackBerry jelly 🎉.

  • @simonefeaster5131
    @simonefeaster5131 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    My husband and I are a family of two, with limited freezer space. Over time I’ve gotten much better at making portions for 2-3 days without stuff to freeze. Freezer space I save for meats and other things on sale, including garden produce and foraged stuff. You have helped me so much to feed us healthy food while saving almost 30% on food. So grateful to you both, and to this fantastic community!❤

    • @larryware1
      @larryware1 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much or sharing, Simone.

  • @melissamoore9764
    @melissamoore9764 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    Hi Larry and Hope! I save money with Kroger with their sales sheets and digital coupons. I do a monthly grocery delivery order.
    I shop at Aldi's in person and once in awhile Publix and Got Walmart.
    I make grocery lists. I see what I have in my refrigerator,freezer,and pantry. I only get something to make a meal if I don't have it on hand.
    Enjoyed this video of yours.

    • @larryware1
      @larryware1 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Good shopping, Melissa. Thank you so much for your comment.

  • @jonlouis2582
    @jonlouis2582 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I don't have a lot of time to watch YT videos, but I subbed to your channel. You two just seem like a couple of great, unpretentious people who are just fun to spend time with.

    • @larryware1
      @larryware1 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Awe, thank you for your thoughtful comment, Jon.

  • @aussiedad2587
    @aussiedad2587 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

    Im ready to turn the lighting off at the mains make the kids use torchlight 😂

  • @bria2596
    @bria2596 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Making a batch of your Lentil burgers today to freeze for a very low-cost month of food. Thanks for all of the great tips and have a happy life.

    • @larryware1
      @larryware1 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I love lentil burgers. My favorite!

  • @truthseeker6370
    @truthseeker6370 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I switched my banking to an online bank. They have "buckets" within one savings account to create categories for Emergency Fund, Property Taxes, Christmas/Occasions, etc....all currently at 4% compounded daily.

  • @KimSmith-b9v
    @KimSmith-b9v 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    Drink tapwater if it's good enough to drink. Buy a waterfilter if you want to improve the quality.

    • @larryware1
      @larryware1 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Right!

  • @Milomuffin771
    @Milomuffin771 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    My library has got dozens of buckets with free children clothing. Such a brilliant idea in these difficult times.

    • @larryware1
      @larryware1 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      How nice!

  • @libbysworld7649
    @libbysworld7649 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    Hi Larry and Hope. 🙂 Thanks for this offering. I am so ready for 2025 and excited about it!

    • @UndertheMedian
      @UndertheMedian  16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      So glad it's help you get ready and excited for the new yeaar.

  • @terryhenderson424
    @terryhenderson424 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    I like a gridded menu plan looking something like a calendar in landscape format. I prefer 2 weeks worth of grids available to me so I can wrap from the current week into the next week; doesnt always happen. The menu plan is your tool and is suppose to work for you; you do not work for your menu plan grid whether it si or is not filled out. You own it and you get to make the rules. Be gentle with yourself and give yourself permissions.
    A week's worth of eating plans is great; tried and failed a month's worth twice. Two day's worth can work too; today and the next day. I find it better to fill out the next day by at least the night before; but the morning of is better than throwing stuff to the stove 1/2 hour before it hits the table. I usually have a meal of emphasis or, the meal I'll concentrate planning, buying, and cooking for. When we had chaotic mornings it was breakfast, when we had folks withiut much opportunity to buy lunch at work it was lunches, and I've given myself permission to mix up the meal of emphasis by daybed the week based upon people's schedules. Many of my meal plans have been based around grocery shopping and only a partial weeks worth (ie when half the stores in town break thier ad on Wed and the other half on Sun). When ive had access to semi-predictabke mark dkwns, my meal plan was formed after I went grocery shopping. The more you meal plan the easier it becomes. -- I like to save the old meal plans to refer to also.

    • @larryware1
      @larryware1 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Great learning experience, Terry.

  • @cindypatrick785
    @cindypatrick785 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    We have cut as many of our monthly expenses as we could.
    We have saved $$$$ a year
    I have cut the number of times I go grocery shopping and have cut the budget for groceries/household items, but I do allow myself to eat my Healthy Choice frozen dinners w some added frozen vegetables, Triscuits and cheese, and a dessert for my biggest meal at lunch.
    Lots of varieties of dinners and Triscuits.
    I do love making 15 bean soup or chili in the crockpot and I do make homemade cornbread and banana nut bread. 10:12

    • @GEAUXFRUGAL
      @GEAUXFRUGAL 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Had a friend ask that he borrow $300 I gave him the money but I told him I want it just like I handed it to you. IDC how long it takes but I will not take payments too much like I'll have a job as loan officer. He has not paid me back and I still value his frhip .

  • @victorwadsworth821
    @victorwadsworth821 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    Remember after Halloween clearance sales.

    • @maineusaMax
      @maineusaMax 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Got some 75% off

    • @victorwadsworth821
      @victorwadsworth821 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @maineusaMax I got a thermal cup for .40, I think I already got my money's worth.

  • @victorwadsworth821
    @victorwadsworth821 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Well, loaned a friend a thousand dollars, she wanted me to cosigns for five thousand, i may never see it again but I treasure her more than the money.

    • @LauraMacMillan-el2kc
      @LauraMacMillan-el2kc 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      It can be a slippery slope from “helping” to “enabling,” - which I found out the hard way. Please be careful that you don’t go so far with this that it endangers your own financial health. I did that :( and I am now filled with resentment whenever I allow myself to think about it too much.

    • @victorwadsworth821
      @victorwadsworth821 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@LauraMacMillan-el2kc Co-pay is too far, I wrote it off, if she pays me back it's extra. I've sat in dialysis next to her for hours, hers is a sad life.

  • @Emily_CM
    @Emily_CM 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    I definitely do the Daily Tracking my spending. How did you get Dave Ramsey … free? I shop on Wednesdays and Thursdays for the Senior Citizens Discount. I have a set amount on the Debit Card for food. Thanks Hope and Larry. I enjoy watching.

    • @UndertheMedian
      @UndertheMedian  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      There is a free version of Every Dollar. We don't pay for it.

  • @stewardofthehome
    @stewardofthehome 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I have a goal to cut our grocery bill in half. Watching your videos along with other helpful youtubers have inspired me to start a youtube channel. Hoping to take people along with me as I try to do this. We can all help eachother save money on groceries :)

    • @larryware1
      @larryware1 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Sounds good, Steward.

  • @Michelle-bw1xg
    @Michelle-bw1xg 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I save a lot by only eating out a couple times a year. I do best when I set up what I'm eating the night before so it's ready to grab for work or when I am ready to eat it. I minimize what I buy that is not on sale and look at weekly ads. I pay extra principle on mortgage payments to save on interest. I track budget (income/expenses) daily and pay bills as they come in so I don't forget to make a payment. I take transit when useful to save on gas.

  • @hollynauss6359
    @hollynauss6359 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Our local library has state park passes that can be checked out. We borrow them when we want to have free admission/parking at a state park. We've even used the borrowed state park pass to visit a state park near where we went camping in a different part of our state.

    • @larryware1
      @larryware1 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Super!

  • @stevegorkowski3246
    @stevegorkowski3246 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    I have a food budget and food preparation plan that is insane. I buy 80% of my food every six weeks. Everything they sell changes every time I buy . Many of the people are there at 6 am and open the sale to 150 people. I get there late at 8 am. Some things sell out off my list and have to redo the meal plan and submit another order to fill in the holes generated by sold out items. I have to buy the extra items when I go to the discount stores that handle the canned and other foods that make the total meals. What is missing is 20% normally and buy that at the grocery store. This gets the food budget down to $25 a week now but after the full conversion of the freezer it could in theory reach $15-20 a week. I have extra cash to make it work because I started at $35 a week down to $25 and could see $20 a week in 2025. That is $1k a year for food.
    I do food prep differently than Hope. I make single items and freeze them. Then I bolt them together to make meals . I try to eliminate waste off the front end.

    • @UndertheMedian
      @UndertheMedian  15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Steve, I am fascinated by your method. Is the 90% that you buy every six week at the Amish store or somewhere else?

    • @stevegorkowski3246
      @stevegorkowski3246 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@UndertheMedian I buy things frozen from the meat sale. It looks like it's an Amish and Mennonite event. Then a 1/2 mile down the road a Amish produce store. I bought honey crisp apples not sprayed for $1 a lb and far less for others. Organic valley cream cheese $1.30 each, Jumbo brown farm fresh eggs $3 dz. Then I drive a 1/2 mile down the road to a dented can/over stock Amish store. Tricker treat mixed bag of candy 5lb $4. One gallon bag of chocolate covered peanuts for the neighbor $4, Salsa, chocolate chips for cookies, baked beans big cans 50 cents each, fruit juice but no bulk foods. Now I go a bit farther 3/4 mile and hit the bulk food store and bakery next to it open Saturday. This is an Amish store. I buy Amish butter $3 lb and it's from a farm that is organic. They give away the extra egg whites from the bakery. They also sell cheese ends cheap from a cheese house I passed going to this store. They sell all the standard bulk foods. Then a 1/2 mile down the road I pass Amish Walmart on the loop going home. They stock used, new,over stock of farm/ hardware things and much more. I spent $100 on all the food and after the candy, onion rings were dropped off to my friends the cost was $85 with gas I will call it $90. I leave at 7am and I am home by 1pm. I have everything put away and marked by 2-3 pm. It kills a day for the most part. They have many more stores but this is my main group of stores. Some stores have no light and no AC but wood heat in the winter.

  • @VivianChance-s6v
    @VivianChance-s6v 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    been watching you on the TV for over a year! love your tips

  • @DavidSadler-m1r
    @DavidSadler-m1r 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    A local library nearby shows movies
    and has popcorn & water for free.
    I live in rural Upstate Central New York.

    • @larryware1
      @larryware1 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That's wonderful!!

  • @SageGypsy
    @SageGypsy 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    My library has a free genealogy site and classes!

    • @larryware1
      @larryware1 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      What a great offering!

  • @fourdayhomestead2839
    @fourdayhomestead2839 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    When using the oven (only 2x a year), I cook a lot at the same time. Saves a ton of time & $$'s electric, by not using it. 😊

  • @victorwadsworth821
    @victorwadsworth821 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Can shop your favorite store from memory how it is set up in your head?

  • @kathleensigmon1085
    @kathleensigmon1085 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    We purchased an 1800 opus and love it. We value your opinion and we’re planning to purchase a couple more and wondered your opinion of whether to get one big or two smaller units. Thanks much. Wish we could chat with you live 😆

    • @larryware1
      @larryware1 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Opus is getting ready to put their Mega stations on sale for Black Friday. We're going to be doing a video in a couple of weeks on their extra battery for the Mega 1, 2, & 3 units. Their discounts will really help. If you can afford the Mega 2, that is the one I would recommend. I've already done a video review on that one (a well as the Mega1 & Mega 3) if you are interested in watching it. Do a search within our channel for it and you will find it.

  • @glendagrosjean477
    @glendagrosjean477 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Great ideas, you two ❤ Thank you!

    • @UndertheMedian
      @UndertheMedian  16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@glendagrosjean477 , so glad they are helpful!

    • @larryware1
      @larryware1 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thank you! You are so welcome.

  • @LilA-zl6tf
    @LilA-zl6tf 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Speed limit - Don't speed on spending! 😂

  • @erinjones956
    @erinjones956 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Thank you so much!

  • @CrystalStearns-z7y
    @CrystalStearns-z7y 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Since eggs have gotten so costly can you explain how to make cakes or sweets without eggs or dairy

  • @stephenzies8867
    @stephenzies8867 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Awesome ! 👍

  • @MyrtGyrt
    @MyrtGyrt 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Larry this is off topic but I really like your hair! 😍

  • @DavidSadler-m1r
    @DavidSadler-m1r 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Just received my electric bill from
    National Grid for October 2024.
    It was $19.23. Third month in a row
    it has been less than $20.00.
    As the weather gets colder and less
    daylight hours it will increase.
    I live in rural Upstate Central New York.

    • @larryware1
      @larryware1 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      What a great price! You're doing quite good with them.

  • @EileenSpeakman
    @EileenSpeakman 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I had a freezer full of meat. Chicken, fish, veg just before pandemic lockdown. Everytime i cooked it was batch cooking, anything up to 5 portions. - eat one, maybe put one in the fridge for the following day , put the remainder in the freezer. Make basic portions like minced beef, carrot, onion, which can be used for cottage pie, or add pasta sauce for spaghetti bolognaise. I have a passion for the basic meat and veg mix thickened and served in a large popover (UK Yorkshire pudding). Chicken breasts in red wine or cubed and stir fried ready for curries, sweet and sour, chicken casseroles, . I had enough food for myself for 6 months, and all because I had some money off coupons in pre-christmas brochures from one of our budget supermarkets. I always have a good winter store cupboard of canned and dried food. You never know what the weather is going to bring in the UK. E❤

  • @fourdayhomestead2839
    @fourdayhomestead2839 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Awesome video😊

  • @katherinerichardson1767
    @katherinerichardson1767 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    #7 "Speeding??? LOL I guess you will feel like money is zooming out of your life if you don't keep an eye on your spending. Thanks for the chuckle... 😁

    • @yvonnebourque9115
      @yvonnebourque9115 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes, they are speeding through their spending twice in this video. Must be an editing problem……. or a Halloween prank!!!!!

    • @katherinerichardson1767
      @katherinerichardson1767 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@yvonnebourque9115 Halloween prank---I love it!! If so, I fell for it.

    • @larryware1
      @larryware1 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It was an oversight on my part. Sorry about that. Spelling mistake. The word should have been "spending."

  • @lorettauppercue6400
    @lorettauppercue6400 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Oh, I think its an image from Larry's movements, his head and glasses

  • @Savannah-ed4rv
    @Savannah-ed4rv 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I appreciate all of your tips, but I cannot possibly make so many lists and spreadsheets! I don't even know how to make a spreadsheet or read one. LOL I can barely get my housework and laundry and grocery shopping done. There's no way I could sit down for that amount of time and make a list!

    • @LaManteca76
      @LaManteca76 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I don't know how to make a spreadsheet either but I bought a budget book for $3 @ Walmart and it has helped me keep better track of my spending. 😀

  • @georgevavoulis4758
    @georgevavoulis4758 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Those grapes 🍇 you put in your shopping cart cost $6:00in Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦

    • @larryware1
      @larryware1 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Wow!

  • @victorwadsworth821
    @victorwadsworth821 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Depending on politics I may buy another CD next week.

  • @KimSmith-b9v
    @KimSmith-b9v 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Eat less but better. Buy in bulk.

  • @victorwadsworth821
    @victorwadsworth821 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Free parades Thanksgiving and Christmas parades coming soon.

  • @GEAUXFRUGAL
    @GEAUXFRUGAL 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    The hurricane took my power the city got political whenever it came time to turn it back on. The neighbor's tree was responsible for the outage which involves both of us same day we were ready for service the offender was allowed power I was given a political discourse. I'll probably end up selling this land. I paid $12,000 for it 6 years ago.😊 Ask me I done got my use out of it. They want to push me around I'm going to have to go out to West Texas to do it.

  • @lorettauppercue6400
    @lorettauppercue6400 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I'm trying to focus on what you're talking about, but what's going on with your you tube plaque in the background? Is it a Halloween prank?

    • @UndertheMedian
      @UndertheMedian  16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Nope. The reflection of one of our studio lights is in the corner of the plaque.

    • @suecook8379
      @suecook8379 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Larry moving. I saw his glasses.

  • @victorwadsworth821
    @victorwadsworth821 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Went doctor today, said i got fluids on lungs