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I'm also frugal. I have noticed the older I get, the more frugal I get also. There is no sense in wasting money on things we don't need. Thanks for the video. 💖

One of the best things about being frugal is that you get to save money--yup, put it right in the bank! When the rest of my siblings are "head over heals" in debt and wondering how they are ever gonna pay it down--I am out of debt with an 800 credit score and saving money every month. One of the best things I have ever done was get out of debt before I retired! YES!

I am almost 82 and of course retired! I live in a board and care home in Fresnoi, California! I also am pretty frugal! I love to sew and can make things that I need! I also love to crochet! These are things that keep me busy and I can do for myself and others! I have a private room and my own TV with Xfinity. So I have that entertainment! I also have my computer and wifi is also furnished! We have 2 different care givers. One for weekdays and the other for weekends! I kind of serve in that capacity nights, if I am needed! There are 8 of us in our home, 6 women and 2 men. Most of us are very good friends and we visit and that doesn't cost anything! Haha... I am often asked to teach our caregivers how to cook something or another! I love to help people, it pleases me to feel needed! I enjoyed your show, I am pretty new to using RU-vid, I have been on Facebook for about 5 years now. (Anothrer thing to keep me busy and entertained for free).

I love this woman! She works smart and not hard! No nonsense, just common sense!

I love it, "I'm saving for a door." Much respect for your lifestyle

I love to pick up things I want at thrift stores. Just clean them very well. Makes me just as happy and I don't owe anything.

I know this video is about being frugal but what i love the most is that you are grateful for your items you have therefore you take good care of them so they last.I just rented dave ramsey book from library(save money), tfs

I learned those things from my German mother…take good care of things. Don’t replace unless absolutely necessary. Very pleased you mention these. To me, these are the most important. Especially in this throwaway society.another is to buy good quality, keep clean and in good repair. I enjoy your videos

Love how you make the most of what you have and appreciate everything in your home!

I love the practicality and ordinary approach. Nothing extreme, sensible living. Taking care of stuff, not over-using things like washing machine detergent. Just not pouring away money.

I drive a 2000 Camry with 421 k miles on her. I've owned the car since she was new and have always kept up with the maintenance. When I bought the car as a dumb kid in college I remember my father telling me did I better drive that fancy car at least 200k just to break even so out of spite I've doubled that and keep going. Best piece of advice he ever gave me was to say that oil is cheap but engines are expensive. Even though I work in the car industry and I'm surrounded by how much newer and much flash your cars I take great pride in the fact that I made a good choice when choosing which car I was going to be in debt for. Her paint is still shiny, the AC still blows ice cold, and the old fashioned teddy bear fur seat Fabrics are still holding up quite nicely. The ride is even more supple and comfortable considering the last car payment I ever made who's back over 15 years ago. 😂

There is nothing better than a nice warm MORTGAGE FREE home!

Good video. 1-Buy cleaning/laundry supplies from Dollar Tree 2-Hang laundry to air dry, outside in good weather, inside on hangers in colder months 3-Hand wash dishes and air dry in rack 4-Borrow DVD's and CD's from library 5-Plan a flexible menu and eat at home 6- Write a detailed grocery list so you don't buy what you still have 7- Shop at ALDI 8-Eat 1 good meal a day, supplement w/ fruit, tea or coffee and a snack 9-Use credit cards to get the add'l discounts at stores. Buy used clothes,purses,jewelry. Pay in full each month 10-Have coffee out occasionally w/ a friend at McDonalds, all amounts 1 dollar.

Many of the old appliances were build to last! I'm so tired of plastic parts and all the greedy built-in obsolescence these days. Don't be ashamed of your fabulously working items!! 😊

your hand mixer from the 1970s was built far better than the newer ones. i had one for decades and the newer ones kept breaking every time i made thick cookie dough.

Take care of what you have, keeping a donation box and meal planning. I'm doing that now,and I enjoy it.

I absolutely love this video but what I really enjoy a lot about you and your videos are… That you realize everybody is different and forever looks different to everybody. I appreciate your wisdom that you’ve learned over the years that your share with us and I certainly enjoy your variety of videos too.

I love your practicality and obvious good nature. I've been frugal my whole life out of sheer necessity. It is something that, honestly, schools should teach. If you weren't raised or had to live this way, many of those things that come naturally to us thrifty folks are just alien ideas to you. I feel bad for people being raised fairly well off, honestly, because when money runs out or things get tough, they don't know what to do! And they FEEL impoverished, where people who do without to meet a goal or because they can't make themselves waste the money are typically perfectly content. I love that about your beautiful smile as you go through your tidy, functional home. You are HAPPY, even if you have things you'd LIKE to do or own. Most people can't find contentment and learn to love what they have and appreciate their belongings, lifestyle, etc. They always want more, more, more. I prefer the "bloom where you are planted" approach. BTW, love all of the 1970s/80s kitchen stuff. I go thrifting or yard sale shopping for older, more durable stuff like that mixer. I'm still using my Mom's old Texasware mixing bowls from the 1970s and my grandma's cheese graters from circa 1920s!

We don't eat meat every meal, I never throw food away because leftovers are a must, my car is 17 years old and it runs good because I take care of it, I have house clothes that might look like rags to some but I keep my better clothes for when I leave the house, I turn all lights off if I'm not in the room, I use a hand towel to dry instead of wasting paper towels, my clothes dryer is over 20 years old and doesn't match my washer but I don't care because it works fine. This is just some of the things I do to save.

The energy you have is amazing! I could never carry on a single topic like this!

I love how organized your home is.Your things aren't new but they are well kept..You go girl! God bless.My husband is a handy man so he fixes things instead of buying new ones ..I got my tv for 15 bucks at the thrift store.I can't tell you how many times he's fixed it.Microwave too..LOL..

Btw my mom had that hand mixer and I was so upset when it finally broke I used to like the smell of it when she used it, it smelled like warm vanilla.

My best frugal tip: I brown a 3-pound tube of ground beef, drain, & divide into 6 pkgs, then freeze. Half a lb. is plenty for most dishes, especially with cheese. Then I'm not tempted to use too much & cuts calories. I do the same with sausage for breakfast meals and biscuits & gravy.

It sounds so simple: Don't replace it unless you actually need to.

Love your channel. Im single and in my early 30s. No kids. I am wanting to become more frugal. Now seems as good a time as any. Thanks for showing us your house 🏡. Love your channel. New subscriber. :)

This is an excellent display of frugality the smart way! Love it!

I pack my lunch and snacks every day to avoid sending out and to stay away from the vending machines. I cook/bake from scratch. Love watching other people's ideas on how to be frugal. It's a marathon, not a sprint! Great job!

Never underestimate a really good how-to repair video on YT. So far we have been able to repair the vacuum cleaner and washing machine by watching them.

I’m so happy for you that you have your house paid for and the car is paid for I’m working on it I have three more months on my car and three years on my house so I’m really trying to get out of that I’m real proud of you I also got rid of my TV because of the filth and all the bad language I got sick of it so I started reading books now I’m on RU-vid listening to you and other ladies how to save money

My microwave died and I didn't bother buying a new one and I don't miss it. I love my slow cooker

I also believe in keeping what still works. The older things were made so much better. And if I have to replace I look for American made. A lot of people of today consider everything disposable and are willing to pay to throw things away and purchase from China. You are grateful for the nice things you have. I've had it all, lost it and when picking up pieces, it was an eye opening experience. I'm now grateful for a climate controlled place to live. Grateful for the few comfortable things I have around me. And I am much more aware of the suffering I see other people go through trying to spend every cent they have thinking that is happiness. I appreciate your message. Peace

Good morning, watching your talks, I bought veggies and fruits yesterday, loos only what I know we will eat, bought 4 butternuts, but saw a pocket for the same price with more butternuts in it!! Bought black figs 2 trays for the price of one in a fancy store!! Yes, where there is a will there is a way. I love to save and I am so grateful for it. Your advice is good, so many will benefit by listening and trying your suggestions. Well done. Many blessings, Elize.

I adore your attitude towards not replacing items unless absolutely needed. Something I definitely needed to hear. As a young married couple my husband and I have wasted so much money! In the past 5 years we’ve purchased and sold 5 different cars and have thrown money at things that were not necessity. Our son has too many toys which means a lot of them don’t get payed with and they’re taking up space. I splurge on kitchen gadgets and spatulas that I don’t need 😂it’s gotten so bad and we’re now paying for that by being in debt. I will be watching some more of your videos💜

I love your personality..its so direct..and you get to the point.

Praying your healing after your accident. God Bless.

My grown daughter and I share our meals and desserts! She lives close by so that works well, especially with casseroles. I also drive an old car from 2008 and it’s paid for. Always get the oil changed and it runs great! Thank you Money Mom for being so open with us and sharing your tips! You are such a warm and sweet lady! Shari

My tip: I have a few big powerbanks. I charge them at off peak hours and use the electricity during peak hours so I use off peak electricity during peak hours :)

As well as being frugal your doing amazing things for the environment, Sadly we do live in a throw away society but hopefully this is changing with education and channels like yours.

My mother was married to a wealthy man who owned Le Creuset cookware. I liked it and bought several pieces. The price is very high but these pieces last your lifetime and your descendants lifetime. I learned that buying top quality products in the end save money because they never fall apart and don't need to be replaced.

I love your attitude and how you take care of your stuff. Also remember that you have to take care of your health as well. Blessings to you.

During college, it was really a struggle BUT I learnt the hard way and I am thankful I did. I learnt not to waste food, don't go out too much for dinner, shop carefully, wash once a week, don't impulse buy, shop for thrift clothes; Iv'e learnt to buy things that last forever, borrow books from the library. Now 20 years later, I still follow the principals of budgeting and living frugally, live within my means, even though I have a good job and an excellent wage.

That's great that you take care of your things. So many people don't. They treat things like they are disposable. We used to hear that our youngest daughter "had SOOOO many toys." They were her older sisters birthday and holiday gifts that were handed down to her. They were 10 and 6 years older. So she did have a lot. But it was because her sisters took care of all their books and toys. So the baby of the bunch got to enjoy them!

I am so glad Josh over at Just Frugal Me recommended your channel in one of his recent videos. This is very motivating and a great reminder to really only use what you have until it is unusable. I love budgeting but struggle with a minimal spend lifestyle. I really want to rein it in. I have an expensive purchase I want to make but I have held off for years to do it.

Thank you mom, I love prepper princess too. I am frugal when it comes to home maintenance, the king of DIY!

Excellent video! We live in such a disposable society 😢 Use the life of something, repair & fix! Second hand. Menu planning. Essentials vs trendy household goods. Thank you for being REAL!

You are very sensible. Well done! I agree, we are living in a throw away society. My husband and I often wait until we have cash to pay for renovations. Keep up the good work!

When we moved cross country we sold the big stuff then packed our 2 cars full with the heavy small expansive stuff then shipped them and once we got to our new home we bought the basic stuff from thrift stores

I have been struggling lately wanting things, it is a terrible compulsion. I have to keep telling myself I have it and it still works. Maybe I can replace things down the road if they break. Then I pray that nothing breaks. I love your video. I use my dishwasher once or twice a week because it is only me and it helps me.

I get most of my books second hand on amazon for pennies! Some are 0.01 and the postage is £2 😊 My orange and brown cooker was second hand in the 90s when I was a student, and it’s from the 70s! It’s in perfect working condition and now it’s ‘retro vintage’ fashionable.

You are a great example of patience . People are proud of you. Thankyou for sharing!!

I love how you take such good care of your things. May you and your husband always be blessed!

found your channel thanks to Coffee with Kate! Love it so far. Thank you for great content. We too believe in debt free living. We drive vehicles that are 15+ years old. Fortunately my husband is an amazing mechanic but we're blown away by how many people think when a car gets to a certain age they have to get a new one "just in case something breaks". I've explained to friends that if they were to put that car payment amount into savings they would easily have enough each year saved up to replace whole engines and transmissions, the highest costing repairs. We cannot allow fear to drive our spending.

The banks hate us cheap and frugals! LOL !!

You have inspired me.I too have shed weight since March 2020 as it was the co morbidity I could change and oh I love being able to hop out of a chair now!!Next to have only what I need around me .It truly is about "the lightness of being"

I personally do in fact find your microwave adorable! As for the missing door in front of your air conditioner, you can try what I've tried! You can get very inexpensive fabric at Walmart, often just a dollar a yard for a nice thick upholstery fabric. It hangs nicely instead of a door where we can't afford to put one. If you're interested!

You are correct, as one gets older we appreciate things and tend to have less of these "things". My husband and I have sold our home, given much of our things to our grown children and are living life in our RV free from debt. Life is great.

I like that you get right to the point! Yes...Don't be a consumer!! Think of ALL the advertising that is put in our face everday....We don't need a bunch of stuff. Myself...I eat minimal & extremely healthy. Never fast food etc... Love how it feels and saves a lot of money. 👍

Wish more people thought like you in this thow-a-way society. I make my own laundry detergent twice a year. It takes me about 15 minutes to make and saves me tons of money. My laundry detergent for the last few years cost me about $1.50 a year to make with an average of three or four loads a laundry a week. Sometimes buying a new appliance like a refrigerator will save you lots of money on your electric bill. They make them much more energy efficient now. Keep up the good work getting the word out. Nothing wrong with being frugal.

Being frugal is something in my opinion has to be a learned skill and it's a continual lifelong process since we're bombarded with tons of choices/decisions each day. I'm learning! :) Don't have the frugal mind-set down pat. Consistency and self-discipline is key. If I only had a quarter for each un-frugal thing I've done in the past, we'd be rich :) On a different note - how about a curtain (from fabric or shower curtain cut up) and a tension rod or hook & eyes to cover your ac unit? (instead of a door). It would be cheaper and prettier. :)

I love your video. My mom could pinch pennies and always bought kids play cloths at yard sales and the salvation army. We went to Kmart for our school cloths and Sears for Dad's work cloths. I mourn the demise of both stores. I also keep a budget, half of my income to bills and food, the other half for replace and repair of everything in our house and cars. Save a little each payperiod, and by the time you need something you will always have the money.

I agree with you that the older I get the less money that I feel the need to spend. My microwave is big and ugly and. I bought it in 1993. I will not replace it until it blows up. My 19 year old washing machine blew up a year ago and I bought an energy efficient machine and it has cut my water usage down dramatically. A teenager young lad who served me in the supermarket yesterday was so proud to show me his new iPhone that he had just bought for $1900 Aussie dollars! I almost had a heart. I told him to keep working hard to pay that off! I could not believe that his parents would allow it. What a waste of money.

Nice tips there! Planning your meals means that you won't go nutty when shopping for groceries, thus saving. Stopped buying new books like mad years ago; only if it's something that I will treasure. I'll be weeding through soon and letting some go. Something you didn't mention. I've always been one who buys used furniture. Over the years I've amassed a beautiful and eclectic mid-century modern collection including sofas, dining table and chairs, dressers, living room chairs, nightstands, buffet, etc. High quality pieces for far less than something brand new and cheaply "banged out." I don't mind a scratch or two; it shows that the piece has "lived."

Another great video. Thank you for letting us into your home. I love your "vintage" kitchen equipment. Don't get rid of it! New never works as good!! I am very frugal when it comes to food. I have 4 boys and my youngest 2 have never been to a sit down restaurant. Only fast food a handful of times. I cook everything from scratch and have a HUGE garden. I just recently got a job as a virtual assistant for a large frugal living RU-vid channel and we save 100% of my income. Our house will be paid off in a year. I also drive a very old minivan with over 200,000 miles. I would never get rid of it. I have never had a more reliable car! I don't decorate my house. I have a very nice, large home but I do not care about decoration. As long as it is clean and tidy I am happy. My #1 piece of advice is to be content at home. So many people have to run here, there, and everywhere all the time. They are not content in their home. I have also taught my kids to be content at home. We have an above ground pool, trampoline, bikes, scooters, etc and we have other kids here all the time but we have our fun at home. I leave my house only 1-2 times a week to garage sale for everything we need. I mean everything! Last year we lived off only $19,000 and everything else went to our mortgage. I do not feel we lived deprived. We even went on a nice vacation. Sorry so long winded. Love your channel. So happy to have found you. Blessings! Heidi

I compost kitchen scraps, take the lawn clippings and use them as mulch and put the leftovers into the compost, use some solar light bulbs at night, use sheets to close off a few rooms in the winter, use a humidifier with the heat to make the house feel more cozy. I make a big pot of tea in my coffee maker daily.

at least shes house rich which many people arent.

I bought a Cuisinart ice cream/frozen yogurt maker in 2016. It's a good way to make home made frozen desserts. That way you can tweak the recipes to make them less sugary or which ever ingredients you want to use. I made some homemade cinnamon ice cream to go with my homemade apple crisp. Turned out pretty good.

You’re awesome! Love your gratitude for what you have and using things until they are worn out!

Your video just popped up in my recommendations and I just finished watching about 7 of your videos. You do such a great job being straightforward, practical and articulate, while recognizing and reinforcing the message that you are doing you and that it fits YOUR situation. I love that. I'm subscribing!

❤️❤️❤️❤️ our society needs more women/people like YOU! Awesome

I am all about using what you have & keeping it simple. To save money I try to cook most meals, make my own laundry detergent, do my own repairs, grow my own veggies and soo many more little things that have a big impact. My SUV is 10 years old, but it looks great and only needs some repairs...it's all paid off and I'm gonna keep it until it's not financially worth it. I am teaching my 3 kids to value things and their time and money and I'm so happy to say that they all have jobs and are really smart with their money and not impulsive or wasteful. You're right...we have a throw away society and it's terrible.

This is the first video of yours that I've watched and I enjoyed it. You have a nice personality and I agree with your way of thinking to keep old things if they still work. Thank you!

I have watched several of your very helpful videos. I don't think you are cheap or frugal, I think you live within your means. You have developed some very good financial skills and are proof that with a plan and self discipline you can live well and stay debt free.

I love keeping things until they actually break and taking good care of things so they last.your a great example of that!

Books - I read Think & grow rich about five years ago. I'm still not rich! But I guess the author is now. Borrowing - I totally agree with you about not getting into debt. The repayments can be stressful and carry on long after the feel good factors of the purchase. In the end it's just better to save up until you can afford it.

You can buy used books on Amazon (sometimes only $1.99) from Salvation Army and Goodwill.

Just found your videos, and am going to watch them. When we retired, we said that we would not change anything in our new home unless we absolutely could not live with it. One new fireplace and surround installed by my husband, and an upgraded kitchen. My husband made the kitchen units - he is a joiner by trade. I am wearing clothes I bought over twenty years ago, when I was working. Over the years, we saved our cards to each other, and re-use them now. I write the date on the back when they were given. Some cards have been given four times. Your doorless cupboard - I would make a curtain for it. Best wishes from Susan in UK.

I do a lot of what you described too, my library is one of the best kept secrets around, I stopped buying books years ago, and get everything I want from the library, along with new release DVD's, books for my grandkids, etc. Usually at some point in life you find out how little you can get by with. Plus I've never liked a lot of junk or stuff around and a cluttered home, so for me its great.

You are teaching us how to live and be happy now. It's greatly appreciated. I love free entertainment and the ability to have fun with movies, books and games. Most people have to be entertained at restaurants, shopping malls and expensive activities to have fun. Thank you!

I just saw your latest update and I want to compliment you on addressing your weight. From your update video, you look like you making great progress! Rooting for you!

I really respect you. I watched a video in which you addressed your weight and the cost of healthcare for failure to eat healthy and most importantly nutritionally. I lost my health due to this. I survived and learned and try to pass on the importance of our nutritionally depleted society. I encourage you to be on top of this. Health is the single most important thing and eating well can be done frugally. I do it. I spend abt 30 Adweek on gro and eat very well. A whole food plant based diet. No gmo or processed. And mostly organic.

Keep a donation bin too. I love donating, feels good and it always seems to come back to me in positive ways. Great vid!

For very cheap you could hang up a curtain over your AC door unit is my first thought bought at the thrift store of course. My frugalness? I do a huge amount its always a work in progress learn new things all the time, just learned today from Homestead Tessie how to make cheap fabric softener sheets for the dryer 30 to 40 loads $1.33. I do canning in a major way when I can get free or very cheap produce I can it. I learned to can meat this year. Having a well stocked pantry gives you choices on meal planning without having to run out and buy something or worst being tempted by fast food because you are too tired to cook. I canned last week 10 quarts of vegetable soup we had it for dinner Saturday after working in our master bedroom spackling and painting for 10 hours. We were out of butter and had wanted grilled cheese sandwiches as a side, husband said "how about we use burritto shells with melted cheese on them instead"? I retired last year and this year we got rid of our second car.. we car share now. When I am out running errands I map out where I am going so that I am not wasting gas and time running all over the place so that saves gas and wear and tear on our car. I look forward to learning tips from you and sharing what I have learned. Anna In Ohio.

My grandma always said "take care of what you have!" We got her new pots and pans and she consistently tries to give them to me because she doesnt "need" them, hers work fine! Lesson in contentment for sure! I love your practicality mentality. Just found you and subscribed!

I can’t imagine washing once a week. I do seven loads a week. I wash our clothes every time they’re worn and the feel of freshly laundered sheets is one of life’s simple pleasures. I never questioned it, you’ve made me reassess my habit.

Great video - a lot of younger people need to understand the difference between frugal and cheap. Keep up the great content.

I think more people ought to think like you! Very smart!!!

A frugal idea for a door to cover your Heating and Air unit: Buy a short tension rod that will fit your size doorway, and check thrift stores for a curtain panel, sheet, blanket, fabric, something that will be long enough to cover the height of it. That will do it!

For pet owners, specifically indoor cat owners. I use Kiln Dried Equine Pellet Bedding. For a 40lb bag it costs about $7.00 in myvarea for the bag lasts me about 6-8 months. You have to have 2 nesting containers. There must be space between them. You drill holes in the top box bottom about 1/4" holes spaced about 1" apart. Fill the top box with the pellets and set that box over the bottom box. When the kitty pees the wet pellets dissolve into sawdust. The poop just sets there. I scoop the poop out and flush it...my kitty's box is in my bathroom. Then I stir the "litter" and the sawdust falls through the holes into the bottom box. The bonus is no smell. Well almost, every once in a while my kitty dumps a stink bomb but no problem just scoop and flush. There are several how to RU-vid videos to show how to make the "litter" box.

Love the don't replace it unless you need to, I live close to the border so when I shop for new clothes I go over to Mexico, a new shirt costs around $4 (US Dollars). Or go out to eat typically spend around $25 dollars, but I take my family to the movies (tickets, popcorn and sodas) and a small restaurant

That hand mixer should be a collectible at this point lol. It's not about having the best and newest things but rather enjoying what you have and making the most out of it. Thanks for sharing Money Mom. I am going to share our cheap and frugal living as well.

I love your videos! My husband saw a range that was on sale and suggested we buy it. But I said ours still works even though it's not the most attractive! I'm learning the frugal lifestyle. :)

I only buy things if I need them, or really need them, not because I want them. And I don’t throw things away. I try to donate them to charity stores, friends or freecycle wherever possible. I also pick a lot of stuff up from freecycle. Thanks for posting your frugal life.

We are debt free too and my husband is going to retire the end of October.We are lucky to be getting a nice inheritance so I will be quitting my job at the same time.We will not be changing the way we live, I was brought up being frugal and I will stay that way !! I will be able to make more video's. Thanks for sharing.

I am frugal regarding doing things myself instead of paying someone. When I was younger, I spent a small fortune on dog grooming. Although that pampered pup has long since passed, my husband and I adopted a beautiful lab-chow mix shelter dog. I bathe and groom him myself, do the whisking to keep the fur from flying and brush him. I find this to be a blissful bonding and comforting time between my dog and me. He loves the careful attention and we save money. He actually has his own Facebook page with over 3,000 followers. What a star! Manning his page is a free and fun thing for me. We partnered with a dog food company to get free dog food, which we donate every ounce of to shelters and rescues.

Hubby and I went to the Dollar Store today for Mother’s Day. Then he went through the Starbucks drive through. We are very different when it comes to money. 😊😊 And yes, I’m in charge of the money. He gets some cash every Friday to spend on his frivolities. LOL Tip: I read that the dishwasher uses less water than hand washing, so no need to feel guilty about using it.

I am a dishwasher fan. I do not even really buy things that are not dishwasher safe - sans pots and pans. It keeps the kitchen clean and keeps the family at peace. Its ok to use help to keep your space clean and chaotic free, especially because frugal people spend a lot of time at home.

I found this video very interesting an honest. Thank you for sharing this. Would you consider sharing your weekly menu? Just sharing the one you have on this refrigerator would be really interesting to me. I totally agree with you that the older I get, the more frugal I get. In my case, this might be because when the kids were young, everything was justified as necessary for the kids. Now that we are empty nesters, I feel more in control of all financial matters. Never was a big debt/spender, but it’s all easier now.

Lucy is an icon. I really like watching the rerun shows and have collected a small group of Lucy & Friends items at thrift stores ( our favorite kind of stores) I have saved quite a bit of money on craft items. I used to work at a craft store; but I still liked getting good supplies at the thrift stores) If a customer couldn't afford new stuff, I would give them a list of thrift stores to find items that they wanted but couldn't afford them at our store. They were appreciative for the help.

i love that you apricate your things so much! and your right, if it works -keep it. who cares if its a little dated?

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! That’s how we live. And we wash laundry by hand and hang dry. I use my dishwasher on “off peak” hours. I make my own laundry detergent and softener. I don’t have to as I Extreme coupon and have over 30 bottles of each stashed in my closets. I just love being resourceful! In June I’m making elderberry syrup.