18 Things I DON'T BUY to Save $$ (Plus Alternatives)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ต.ค. 2024
- When it comes to frugal living, NOT buying stuff (or finding one-time purchase, long-time use stuff) is the gold standard. Here's how my family takes a more minimalist & eco-friendly approach to some common problems.
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Cast iron is the best! My son and his girlfriend recently set up house. While shopping he called and asked what the benefit of cast iron is. I told him “They last forever. No toxic coating. They give you iron. Heck of a weapon. If you take proper care they become non stick”
HA! I totally forgot to mention "useful in case of home invasion" in my litany of "why cast iron is awesome." 🤣
yepppp no replacing pans when the coating wears out, just reseason! My wife needs iron supplements anyways as well!
I have something I call my “pandemic napkins”. When the pandemic began there was that paper shortage. In anticipation I cut up a couple of old worn towels into approximately 6” squares. We used those as our napkins and still use them. Of course, we have a set of real napkins for when we have company.
Across the board same!!! No disposables, used cars, makeup is not my jam, subscriptions and convenience foods annoy me with their up-charging. I kept want to shout “BINGO” 😂
Fellow non-makeup wearer here. Never really enjoyed it; it's a lot of time and trouble. I eventually developed a sensitivity to the little I did wear. The last two times I put on makeup were both for important appointments, and that was years ago. I don't do fancy hair, either. Same reason-too much trouble, and many other things I would prefer to do. My hair is really long, and people ask me if it's a lot of work. I tell them it is practically no work at all because I don't blowdry it, curl it, style it, etc. Pretty much just brush, part, and go. (I do wash it : D ) Thank you for your videos; we are also on a frugal, getting-out-of-debt journey, and it's always good to hear others' experiences. : )
Wahoo for getting out of debt!
And I'm so happy to meet another teacher-type (assuming, based on your account name) who forgoes the makeup. I feel like aside from a few of the near-retirees I used to teach with, I was the only lady working in my school without makeup!
I would say curling at home with some rollers is a much better and cheaper way to style your hair if you want to style it.
I find that I can do makeup that looks acceptable in the morning, but an hour or so later when I catch a glimpse of my face in a mirror somehow I've turned into Bozo the Clown. Anymore my feeling is that my face is what God made it - any complaints, take it up with Him.
I don't wear makeup hardly ever either. Ex-teacher here, I didn't notice it then, but thinking back, you're right. I was the only female teacher not in makeup! I've had the same eye shadow kit the last fifteen years. I should probably throw it out, lol.
The only time I used an Amazon subscription-flea prevention medication for my cat. I treated him once a month so I would use the monthly subscription for 6 months. Then I cancel it and start it again when the weather warmed up again. It helped me to remember to treat him.
We use old bath towels to clean up messes that happens with 4 kids in our house, I do buy paper towels but it is because we have 2 puppies under 1 years old and we use them to clean up any accidents they may have in the house. Plus I don't buy tissues we use toilet paper, I don't buy dryer sheets, fabric softener, and only use 2 tablespoons of laundry detergent for a large load. I don't buy makeup because I haven't wore it in 14 years, I use reusable period pads instead of using disposable ones. I don't have house plants but I do have plants outside.
Totally agree! Esp with using only a few tablespoons of detergent for laundry. You can stretch it so much further and still get clothes clean
I don't buy houseplants either. I have a cat and so many plants are toxic for pets that I was always worried she'd get hurt and just quit. I do DIY fake plants now. Also it was ironic that while you talked about not buying make-up, I got a Sephora ad lol
I was " afraid to cook " too. Love your show. Great personality.
Yay! I wasn’t the only one! 😂
St Catherine the Sienna!😂 love it!!
HA! I totally forgot I slid that joke in there. I think you're the first to catch it. 😂
Cast iron and stainless steel is all I use! I will have to switch our family to bars of soap… and find a good feminine hygiene product replacement too.
I agree with you on the holiday and greeting card thing. We occasionally pick up something exceptionally cute at a thrift store, but that's rare. Greeting cards are also a rarity - if we do send one it comes from the Dollar Tree. In the regular store a card is so stupid expensive! WHY??
Right!?
Your videos are always really substantive and organized. Much appreciated! And great ideas.
The English teacher in me is DELIGHTED that anyone noticed the organization, much less appreciated it! Thanks so much for the feedback!
Haha! “I’m not getting up to get that! I’m not moving!!” 😂 so cute. And look at that baby all squashed into your right side?😂❤ I have to agree with your assessment of cast iron. It gets better with time for sure! And the fact that it’s his grandma’s makes me even happier❤
I love the seasoning idea!! I’m definitely going to Pinterest! ❤
I hear you, "Catherine the Sienna" :). Also, I resonated with your message about makeup. Less about the texture, and more about the idea of putting on makeup before I could encounter the world...didn't sit well with me. Enter in the idea of everything I do teaches my children what is "normal", and I didn't have a good defense for makeup anymore. Thank you for your time and your channel!
I bought a squeeze snacker for my first born, now I have three of those ten years later. My kids still love to drink smoothies from those.
Ha! My kids would get a kick out of calling them "squeeze snackers." Totally stealing. 😂
@@Homegrown_Hillary it is a brand name called Squuezy snacker, they are made from silicone and machine washable. Highly recommend. The name is pretty fun and can definately be applied to other squuezys 😆
I love your channel so much!! I miss you. We do a ton of paper products here. I still have to run my dishwasher twice a day. My favorite thing for saving money is shopping once a month (I menu plan the month) at aldi. Best money saving store I've found!!
YES to the "shopping once a month" trick. I just did a grocery spending audit for February for an upcoming video and...ummm.... yeah the 15 trips to the store last month killed us 🤣
I mix my own spice mixes.
just found your channel and i love your realness and give-it-to-you-straight vibe! subscribed, wishing you all the best with your baby on the way ❤️
Aww, thank you!
Frugal mom baby hacks would be fun.
The script is already in the works! 😊
I love my local Buy Nothing group! - Hello from WA state.
I didn't even know this was a thing. Is it like a Facebook group. I love this idea.
@@melissasmith7069 Oh man, Buy Nothing groups are the best! Yes, they're hosted on Facebook. Depending on how big your area is, just search for Buy Nothing + your neighborhood/city/county. I've nabbed (and given away) SO much cool stuff via Buy Nothings.
@@melissasmith7069 It's a HUGE thing that has helped our family SO MUCH!
@@Homegrown_Hillary thanks I will so do that.
@@TheSusanhunter thanks I'm all excited to check this out.
would love to see a frugal baby prep video! I hear all the time that babies are expensive but HOW expensive? I heard 30k and I was like 😮😮😮. I know I wouldn't have the village around so I'm just wondering how much I should save to be sure a little one is taken care of. I also have been binging your videos tonight so thank you for making all of this amazing content!!! 🙌
Aww, I’m glad you’re liking them! I do have one that covers most of the “what do you actually need to buy” questions. It’s not totally comprehensive (like saving on the cost of delivery or childcare, etc) but it should still be helpful! th-cam.com/video/uq4frNe0Vpw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=tn0c7Pm0e46BVZnn
will watch!! thank you so much!!! 🙌🙌🙏🙏
I recently found your channel-I’m expecting baby #2 due April 6th so your videos are very helpful, thank you!!
Oh congrats!! Best wishes for the next month+, labor, and all the fun that comes postpartum, haha.
I dont wear make up.I like natural it feels better on my skin.I would think it could cause wrinnkles.
Very practical
I do almost all of these. I do need to make my own spice blends!!
Nice! They taste soo good.
Cast iron pans are not 'a thing' here in Oz, but I have stainless steel pans that are virtually non-stick because I polish them regularly. A little fine metal polish and a good rub - AND VIP - heat the pan well BEFORE adding oil. I'd love a cast iron pan but weight also plays a part and as I get older this becomes important! Bar soap - you can afford to buy a good quality bar because they last for ages, usually aren't THAT expensive - and it's a no brainer as a gift, so yeah, drop hints!! I NEVER buy bottled water but oh my how I love my SodaStream - to the point where I got an adaptor hose and 2.6kg gas bottle to make it far more affordable. Here in Oz when it gets hot, staying hydrated is important and bubbly water goes down a treat - I only lightly bubble it and I add various salts to turn it into mineral water - LOVE it!! Thanks-for another fun video Hillary!
Chewy for a prescription urinary cat food diet for my cat. Cheaper then buying at the vet
Great video!! A lot of helpful tips!! Thank you!! 🌷
You are the best
Cast irons scare me too. Can you tell me how you clean your cast iron ?
I buy pre-seasoned pans (anything you find in Walmart will be like this. I like the brand Lodge). Then, I have a rhythm of 1) clean right after cooking, without waiting til the next day or soaking, 2) using mostly water and a sponge to clean, with a little soap if it’s really greasy, 3) not cooking anything super acidic in cast irons like tomato sauce, 4) using it all the time to build up more seasoning, and 5) rubbing with vegetable oil after cleaning. I’ve never had to re-season and use mine literally every day for the last four or five years!
Thank you for the details on cleaning it helps a lot
Thank you for the details on cleaning it helps a lot
I can relate to not liking makeup.
Subscribe and save on Amazon! I have saved like $10-$15 on a box of Diapers and approx. $3-6 on formula... these are necessities for now
A lot of house plants are also toxic, so toddlers and house plants don't go well together.
Oh good point!
Small pieces Of soap get moved to the kitchen for My hand washiig
Oh that’s a cool way to do it!
I discarded all frypans ,now use 3 different sizes of iron fry pans.