Your youtube channel should be shown in high schools ALL over the country. I took consumer math and also work program ( sit down for this one... Dan Snyder of the Washington Redskins was in my class). From these - 2 classes : i learned money management skills i have used my whole life. I LOVE your channel. I get so many pearls of wisdom from it!! Big HUG
This was quite a mix of tips. Glad you mentioned winterizing vehicles. A tip from me: check your stock of ice melter, especially if you need the pet-safe variety! The shelves clear fast when you need it. 36C/97F here, with no A/C in the thrift store where I tried on winter clothes (50% off today). For those who like to be fashionable: the '90s are back. That means long black skirts (with or without slits), white shirts with pinstripes, dusters, and various shades of brown, green, and orange. I spent less than $25 for an interview-appropriate dress with matching long jacket, a skirt, two blouses, and a knit cardigan. I'm having flashbacks to Toronto circa 1997.
As a child of the 60s I prefer to wear classic, timeless styles that do not scream the decade they came from. I wore them once and to me you run the risk of looking like an outdated version of oneself by revisiting fashions we once loved. Thrift stores have classic styles and I leave behind the trends of the past.
@@annefrazer6629 Absolutely! My nieces and their friends, who are building professional wardrobes, aren't old enough to remember the '90s. My bff and I pointed out pieces that return time and again, like pencil skirts and pinstriped white shirts. We went to two retail stores, checked out current fashions, and tried on some outfits (and took photos). Then we hit thrift stores and one discount store. We had a lot of fun exchanging photos of outfits we made from our "new" and existing items. The secondhand outfits looked almost identical to the photos of brand-new outfits. In some cases, the '90s prêt-à-porter clothes (Croft & Barrow, DKNY, etc.) were of better quality; for example, skirts were lined.
I dump my whole tomatoes into a freezer bag skins and all. When i want to make salsa or sauce I make the slit as you show and put them into hot water. The skins just slip right off. Gotta go and deal with all those apples we picked! 🇨🇦💕
I got 6 boxes of cake mixes last year for 40-60 cents a box because they were Christmas 90% off. Normally $4-6. What do I care if it’s a Christmas themed box, the cake tastes the same.
When fresh berries, grapes and cherries are at good seasonal prices, I buy quite a bit and put them unwashed into mason jars and screw the lid on. They will last for weeks in the fridge this way.
Your family is one of the top 2 the other ones from Colorado now Wyoming is where they stack their stuff. Living on a dime is their book. They're admirable buy you 2 I would love to Go on a long trip with you. Because I know it would be funny at the things y'all would laugh at.
Where there is snow, winter tires (not to be confused with all-season tires) are recommended. In Quebec, it is not only recommended….it’s mandatory from Dec 1st to March 15th. Many car owners buy a second set of rims to put their winter tires on. This avoids having to switch tires, spring and fall, from the set of rims on the vehicle. Changing the type of tires on the rims comes with a cost for the labour….and it happens twice a year! Every year! It also saves the cost of having to balance the tires spring and fall. Some vehicle owners go further and buy used car rims from a used auto-parts business saving a lot compared to buying four new rims for their winter tires.
Great video Great tips, we were at the thrift store the other day. They have a mark down section in the back of the store found a brand new coat for my husband for 8 dollars. Went and looked it up and it was 160.00 new. Also at a garage sale found 2 lined flannel shirts for 5 dollars each those where 60.00 new. What a find, yes we are also getting ready for colder weather.
I live in Denmark. For many years, I lived in the northern part of Sweden. So I have some experience with cold weather! I used to warm up our wooden house only by logs. I have learned to have a range of high quality, whole wool sweaters. Thin, middlethick, and thick, as well as thin merino socks which is the best, eventually thick woollen socks over them, and the warmest coats. As many layers as is needed. Summer and winther bedware, of course. And, important: No acrylic in my clothes! (Did I see an acrylic sweater in your video?).
Great video as usual you two. Hope, I use a long, serrated, bread knife to cut into my butternut squash or any hard skin squash, even watermelons. The knife doesn't slip and it's less scary for me to cut. Try it sometime and let me know if you prefer it better than a smooth blade knife. I just got done washing all my blankets, prepping for fall & winter. I agree about buying clothes and shoes out of season. That's the only way I can afford anything. Thanks for the tip on the Goodwill day of deals. I'm hoping mine does that also. 👍 Oh, I also like to cook my butternut squash in my large crockpot for soups and to add into my hummus. Sometimes I leave the skin on (if it's organic) but if it's not then I peel it. Love your videos! 💗
Love these tips and the foresight, Hope and Larry! I’m in the thick of putting up garden produce right now. I also invested in a fitted flannel sheet for my bed on eBay. Full disclosure: I’m still learning to take advantage of sales cycles. 😂That said, it feels good to prepare for colder times. Many thanks for all that you do for the frugal community!❤
I love watching you two! We are spoiled. My Mom still shreds zucchini for us to freeze for bread. She also measures and cutes up rhubarb, also from her garden. Which we also freeze for a rhubarb crunch anytime of the year. YES, WE MY SIBLINGS AND I ARE SPOILED!
Now is the time we schedule all home maintenance for the season that is done once a year. We have the exterminator come to spray for pine bugs who love to settle in the house for winter and escape in the spring when it's warm. They are harmless but are creepy looking. We also schedule a clean out for our oil burner and our pellet stove annually in fall and plan for these three expenses as well as a deliveries of pellets for the winter months and a full tank of oil to start the heating season. We have two vehicles that are 13 and 14 yrs old and winterize them with tuneups. I also empty our fridges and give them a thorough cleaning after summer (ea season really) and check the dates of condiments. We live in the northeast where these are routine tasks for us and our neighbors pretty much do the same.
I freeze my garden tomatoes in freezer bags whole. When i need tomatoes for a recipe I take out the number that i need and let them thaw in a bowl. I am able to cut the core out easily with kitchen scissors or a knife and the skin literally slips right off effortlessly 😊
So many great tips! Love these kind of videos. Also tickled to see you on Frugal Money Saver live chat. You are both such wonderful couples with useful down to earth information ❤
Flannel sheets are the best. Lifesaver and Super snuggly. They were iconic candy stripe (pink blue and white) in the pre 2000 era❤️ Growing up in a house with no heating apart from kitchen and living room.
I like the summer (winter too) nylon-ish dri fit and sun screen shirts as a first layer next to the body in the winter. Often my second layer is a closer to the body cotton followed by something a little more billowy in a fleece, sweater, wool, hoodie, etc...
I love your ideas for Christmas. I’ve been collecting baskets to make gift baskets.. I also found those long underwear at Walmart for a dollar I bought like four or five packages because I am always freezing. could you do more RU-vid videos on making Christmas baskets as gifts stretching the budget
Thank you for these tips. I would add that many places in the UK currently have wood, burner logs, kindling and canisters of gas for camping stoves at reduced prices because we are comming to the end of the camping season..... but i use these for my wood burner and gas camping stove ( i cook on this all year!)
I was blessed this year with a free butternut squashes that will store well and I'm about check on my sweet potatoes and Irish potatoes and was gifted enough tomatoes that I got 6 quarts of tomatoes canned. And just about too can few more pints of green beans. I will till they stop producing. And I'm saving all their seeds too for next year.
Has anyone tried to make a mock apple pie with green tomatoes? I have and even took it to a church gathering and no one knew I used green tomatoes. It tastes like an old fashion apple pie.
It won't be cold here for... probably 4 months? And I am not remotely a standard size at under 5' tall; thriftstore shopping works splendidly for my husband, but it has ALWAYS been a total bust for me. However, whenever I get a new clothing item, I wear it for years, and years, and yes, years. Or until it develops holes too big to ignore, at which time it's downgraded to around-the-house only. However, thanks so much for the tip about Goodwills. Maybe my husband can catch that the next time he needs something.
You can also make apple cider vinegar with peelings and few nice pieces, which basically kills all deseases and keeps guts healthy. It's super easy to do it. You can also give it as gift, I get it for free like that and I super appreciate it.
I have become more frugal over time. Super love my flannel sheets! I hate giving them up when it gets warmer. I will say I ONLY buy them on a 50-50% off sale, but quality is super important. I've only bought the flannels from Lands End. Are there good high density cotton flannel sheets that don't pill from other stores? You mentioned the oven and it's energy usage- holy cow! I hardly ever use my oven because it just sucks electricity
I don't like the effort of having fitted bottom flannel sheets. I use a piece of flannel clothe over the center of the bed tucked in the sides of the bed..less to wash, too. I might be better off with flannel pajamas.
I shop year round xmas birthdays have ten grandkids i only shop clearance i went pa to ovc qvc outlet got full queen flannel sheet sets eleven dollars set we love them, i yardsale over thirty five yaers now save sooo much money
As a professional reseller, the best way to remove labels is with a heat gun or embossing tool. Hot and fast is the best way to remove and not affect the product inside.
Our Costco has had Christmas items for the last 3 weeks...hard to process when we were heading to a pool party and the temps were unbearably hot here in Ontario Canada.
Do you blanch your vegetables prior to freezing them? Seems like that is often recommended BUT if you are skipping that step, that is great information...what a time saver that would be.🤞
Ahhhhh the Deep South shines in this area Winter here is late fall at its worst (snow is very rare n then just an inch maybe) And winter is only Dec & Jan Ppl plant here in Feb! In Nov I’ll switch to capris but wear shorts Mar thru Oct (and I’m cold blooded, I froze my whole life up in arctic northeast)
That vintage fan with the blue blades behind Hope is pretty valuable, people collect them. I hear that they were some of the best manufactured fans of all time. 👍
I send Christmas cards every Christmas season. I buy from a company the Christmas cards. This year they have the same type of Christmas cards I buy same price. Lesser amounts of Christmas cards . I know you have said alot use what you have. I got my plastic bags with cards. The bags have zippers they are what bed sheets come in. Anyways I found a ton o Christmas cards I havent used and sent. So using them. I know postage stamps cost more . They have to be mailed though. Dont live near my family and friends . Anyways I am happy that I am using Christmas cards I have. Proud of myself that I found them and have saved them. So saving money on Christmas cards this year.🥰 What do you think about using reusable paper towels? I watch your videos. Have never commented
I found my local stores have started to remove holiday specific items before the holiday, and there aren't nearly as many sales on holiday items as there used to be. By the time Halloween rolls around there isn't any Halloween stuff actually in the store. I think they must be either storing it for next year or selling it to other stores.
The easiet way to freeze tomatoes is whole!!! Plop the entire tomato in a freezer bag and when you want to use them, take them out and as they thaw a little the skins just slip off! No peeling or cutting needed!
Garlic in olive oil in the fridge is dangerous. Will get botcholism! We had a bumper crop that filled a wheel barrow full. I have dehydrated some, safe method in olive oil. (I have the method in my file, can't recall all the details off the top of my head.)Still 4 huge bags to go. PS: Cottage Farmstead RU-vid video how to make minced garlic safely. Usda approved method.
If you don't mind me telling you this: it is very dangerous the way the knife is handled in 10:46. It is a lot safer using a rubber mallet on the knife while cutting hard squash like that, you will be potentially saving many weeks of pain & grief.
Peeling tomatoes can be a pain. I freeze mine whole. When I want them for soup I just dunk them, one at a time in hot water. I leave them for a few seconds then pinch them as they come out. The skin pops off. It has to be done right away as they will refreeze,
Our 20 year old son, Daniel, and I LOVE watching cooking shows together and we've seen truffles used. Honestly, the oil just looked fun. So, I bought it for the grown kids. I am thinking homemade salad dressing.
How to Use Truffle Oil in the Kitchen: Over Popcorn. Without adding flavorings, popcorn is just about as blank of a canvas as you can get. Over French Fries. Much like pizza, French fries make delectable comfort food. On Top of Pizza. With Eggs. Over Pasta. Over Soup. In a Vinaigrette. Over Roasted Potatoes.
Speaking of Christmas, if you haven’t started saving for the holiday, start now. Include Christmas groceries, cards, gifts, party supplies or hostess gifts. Even if you can’t save all that you need, you won’t need to borrow as much. Be ready in the beginning of November to buy cheap turkeys. Save space in your freezer for 2-6 turkeys at $0.39-$0.59 a lb. Ham 1/2s also go on sale. Last year Aldi had thanksgiving stuffing on sale for $0.75 a box and can vegetables 3/$1. Those are stock up prices for the year, not just the holidays.
Hey Hope, instead of using the hair dryer, why not just remove it from the box first ans see how the bottle looks. In a gift basket it may look good just on its own.
I notice you guys check your treads on your tires... but do u guys change to winter tires? In Nova Scotia we change from all season tires to winter tires for our crazy winters. They have better tread than all season. 😊 Also, we undercoat our cars. At least alot of people do. We use salt on our roads which will rust our our cars so I get mine undercoated with an oily type substance to help prevent that. I got mine done this month. Late October/early November is when I get the winter tires put on :)
Great question! In some parts of the US, people put chains on their tires for winter. When I was as kid, snow tires were very common. For some reason, they aren't as much any more. I remember my Dad putting them on the car. But, we lived in a small town. So, the fact that our roads weren't as well plowed could have had something to do with the need he had for snow tires.
I needed a pair of dress shoes that would replace a 20 year old pair that had finally bit the dust, lol. I checked and even ordered and returned a few pairs on Amazon which were around $30-$40. I was willing to pay extra like that because for me I knew they would last for decades. Next I checked every pair I was interested in at Walmart anywhere from $18-$25 a pair. Still nothing felt right. I have a lot of pain and problems with my feet which has been made worse by my fibromyalgia. Left Walmart and headed to a local thrift store. After trying on every pair I was interested in and still with no success I turned and looked to the next size up from what I wear and there was a pair of ballerina style flats that felt like slippers inside. The tag said $18 which was expensive to me but when i googled the shoe it was showing these shoes were anywhere from $52-$54 brand new and this pair was in excellent condition and fit perfectly. When I got to the register the shoes rang up $9, it was half price day on my pink tagged shoes!!!!! What a blessing. Thrift stores are the way to go❤😊
