HOW TO GET EVERYTHING FOR FREE (OR CHEAP)! 

When my son was 5, I had little money. For his birthday week, I had called ahead to several businesses, to find out when we could visit, so that he could learn how things were made. We went to where they printed our local newspaper, saw how they did it, then got a little free token gift (I think it was a ruler at this place). At the potato chip factory, of course he got a little bag of chips. If a business told me he was too young to be in the place, I asked when a school group was scheduled to come through, saying I would be watching just my one child, and would keep him next to me. Most fun was the ice cream factory, and he got a free ice cream bar there. So my vacation days were well spent with him! Each day he would wake up, & learn which adventure we would be going on!

This might be off subject but everything is connected somehow right. Being a single, elderly person I have discovered you can eat cheaply. I know you have talked about this. For example, I eat one main meal a day usually around noon. For example you can buy a large potato, fill it with vegetables like baby portabella mushrooms (delicious) etc. and you have something filling. If you have to do it you can. Yesterday I went to a farmers' market at a community college across the street. They were selling stuffed potatoes for like $10-$17+ each depending what you wanted. I said uh no. I walked back home and made my own for about what a buck ot two. It's all about choices. Stop eating out so much. Make dishes that you can expand (add nutrition filler). And it's delicious.

My husband and I are celebrating our 43rd anniversary today. We went to breakfast and didn't exchange any gifts. Because we don't need or want any "thing". We live a very simple life and enjoy every simple minute.

I agree with your viewpoint and I have lived this way my whole life. My mom was a child of the 1930’s Depression and we always had hand-me-downs or sewed our own clothes. We made handmade gifts for holidays, cooked our own food, did housework for our allowances, and had bank savings account by age 10. My mom discouraged us from buying comics, magazines or popular records because they were short-term pleasures. We didn’t have TV, instead played outside or ping-pong in our basement, made costumes and presented “shows”, and went to the library regularly. We were never bored and were very happy! As an adult, I don’t have a TV either, just a computer and internet. We all 3 have advanced degrees and are a pharmacist, engineer, and physician.

I babysit for free for a family that is having a rough time. I'm paying it forward because when my kids were little, the pastors wife did that for me. She taught me how to can food and also gave us free goat's milk. Moral of the story is pay kindnesses forward.I know this is off the topic kind of but it's nice to get free stuff, but it's also nice to do things for people for free.

There are a group of us senior ladies we go from age 65 to 81 We find all sorts of free entertainment. There is are many things we go to parks and walk. Churches offer movies , our local theater offers an afternoon once a month for seniors movie. We during the summer months go to each others homes and have bring a dish picnics, this is just to name a few.

I enjoy sitting on the front porch just hearing the birds watching the birds and squirrels.

I was raised by a woman that was the oldest girl of seven that was raised during the depression. Born in 1933. My grandparents married October 1929. I've lived on nothing forever. I'm 68. I'm tired of it!

During the pandemic, I got a $100 projector and a $100 speaker set, I connected my Roku and a BluRay player to it, and on Fridays I like to check out new movies from the library, for free. I’ll also make my own movie theater style popcorn at home with coconut oil (which I got a gallon of it for $25 on Amazon, and it’s lasted about 2 years and I still have half a container left) and I’ll sprinkle Flavacol on it (again, the container of flavacol lasts for several years) and I’ll have a movie night which feels close to a theater experience without the massive crowds and the cost that comes with going to the movies. I haven’t gone to the movies since and I don’t feel like I’m missing out. Minus the initial cost, my movie nights are basically cheap or they cost Pennies on the dollar

You must be the coolest aunt ever, spending time not money. Kids need more people like you

I don’t think she is hoping to take it with her. She is living a very conscious and thought out life. I work in retail and wonder everydayWTF do people do with all the things they buy. No wonder we are overwhelmed with trash. You go prepper princess

I am sure writing a book wasn't a walk in the park and took a lot of your time, but have you ever thought about writing other series beyond living on almost nothing? For instance, "DIYing on Almost Nothing" would be awesome. As you renovate your home, it would be awesome for you to document it and share it with the masses. Love your videos!

I am a carbon copy of you and Homestead Tessie. Unbelievable ! Frugality is my middle name. Love you two ladies. GOD BLESS.

Hi I came across your video where you told us about the awful things that have happened in your life. I had to write to you to express my sorrow for you. People who are unkind to you on here are not worth a toss, please ignore them. They do not matter. People who have used you, maybe it is because you are so kind, be careful who you associate with in the future. For those of us who have low self esteem because of how we have been treated we sometimes try to hard to make friends and find love, be careful. Look for the red flags and listen to your intuition. I wish you the very best and I think you are lovely, courageous, kind, interesting and thoughtful. Catherine

I’m glad that you mentioned the library. Mine lends museums passes that allow entrance up to five people. I’ve been to almost every museum in NYC 🗽 thanks to that.

I love the fact that not only are you frugal but also a huge dog lover, great to see. My motto is if it's for free it's for me, I get clothes from my mom when she goes to donate, great stuff too. Walks are free , having a friend over for coffee, enjoying my backdeck on a nice day with my laptop or just enjoying my home. Being content with what one has and happy with what one has, is a great way to save money as well ❤ NO need to chase the every changing decor ideals either, we only replace items that need to be replaced.

The simple things in life will make you happy. Going for a walk in nature, spending time with your dog, and eating good food at home! I'm retired after working 46 years straight and now I'm a home body! I just like to stay at home as much as possible. I change the water in the bird bath and just sit in my rocker watching & hearing the happy birds. I've seen deer, foxes, hawks, black rat snakes, and night owls. It's so nice to live on many acres of land and watch the wild life do their thing.

Unplug cords when not in use. I never thought it would make a difference but it does! Turning the heat way down at night does too. When I want a new look in the house, I shop my home. I bring upstairs things down, and vice versa, including artwork and pillows. Bringing in branches and greenery from the yard is free and makes a beautiful statement in a big, tall vase.

My entertainment is the library, free RU-vid videos, (thank you, love your channel), walking, hiking, going to parks, etc.

Some of you guys in the comments are being unrealistic.... Trying to go on extravagant vacations for free... She's talking more about things needed and fun that you can enjoy for free or very low costs by taking advantage of some local resources.... Be imaginative and creative....she's giving you the tools... Figure it out

We know people who just can't not spend. They have to buy constantly, if they can't buy it, they take out a finance agreement. In my house, one of our favourite things is long walks, take the dogs for exercise, feed the ducks, watch a favourite show on TV. Spend time as a family is more important than having the latest toy or trend. When things break we can afford to fix them now

You’re not missing dining out anymore. It’s a toss up whether u get sick or not. It’s around 20 bucks for a basic sandwich or burgers & fries. Yes. And they can’t get that right anymore. Fries will be soggy or burgers are so oily, you can see your reflection in the plate.

Your eyes just POP against your yellow shirt! By the way I loved you reminding us to build a relationship with nature. I was just thinking about that… my tulips are in bloom, peonies and iris. I haven’t even bothered to go out and look at them nor take a photo or so to help me remember them when winter comes again. Thank you, Prepper Princess.

I have family members that are hoarders so whenever I need anything I ask them first and they just give it to me 😊

I am watching this video as a rerun...I do go back and rewatch many of your videos..Thank you for all the information and knowledge that you have given us all on this internet...

It’s kind of refreshing these days to see someone who is so responsible with money, considering how many others are up to their eyeballs in debt. That’s why I enjoy your videos.

deja vu🙃 I'm listening, picking up on familiar phrasing, then take a look though my history to confirm that I am not crazy, haha. Worth the relisten for sure :)

I rarely go out to eat. I don't want to pay $7 for a matcha bubble tea drink when I can make it at home, the bread we like at the store is $6 I save so much money making my own bread at home and were so excited we have learned to make pizza dough and make pizza at home , there are so many things people can make at home , it's so easy and you save tons of money. I just found your channel and have been enjoying watching.

Another way to see museums for free or very cheaply is to check with your local library and see if they have passes available.

You speak such truth. People spend way too much on food too. I can stretch a rotisserie chicken to 4 meals. I am also a minimalist, although it took me years to get there. Buy, buy, buy is not fun anymore. Living on a strict budget? That is a challenge I will continue to live by.

It’s been difficult for my husband and me to attract friends, because we are so frugal, and have been very poor. I found it interesting that you pointed out the potential to develop that relationship with nature. While I feel everyone needs this, it has been solace to my loneliness.

There are so many crafts that you can do cheaply or free. For example, Making beautiful paper beads, junk journaling, making your own greeting cards or making decorative items from air dry clay. So many fantastic tutorials on RU-vid.

I have been following you off and on for several years. This video really sums up the beautiful and relaxed person you have become. We share a common philosophy but at 63 I still learned some new things from you today. 😊❤Agree Agree on feeding the ducks!!

You are so right about entertainment. Feeding the ducks is so much better for you than going to a movie. Walking in the park so much better for your health than shopping in the mall. Go to the library and get a book to read. Pop a bowl of popcorn and read a novel.

I don't drink coffee. But I do make hot tea from home. And I get my tea bags on sale. And I put used bags in fridge. Then re-steep a couple of times. $3 worth of tea bags last about 6 months.

Such wonderful dogs. I’m still amazed at how quickly you turned Rocky around and he now loves Nala ❤

I shop at thrift stores that way you can have more clothes and a lot of times high end clothing choices for cheap especially when some of the thrift stores have certain color tags for 99 cents.

I just came across your channel yesterday, I absolutely love this video! I'm recently divorced after 22 years, this is the first time living on my own... your channel is so good, thank you

My downfall is my needle hobbies, which is my entertainment. Sewing, knitting, crochet, and food and herb gardening for prepping and preservation. I spend on those things. I wear my clothes for YEARS but I dress simply in good quality thrift and catalog sales, so I rarely shop for clothes, maybe every 3 to 5 years. I have an eccentric ascetic so my style is my own. I never pay full price for food, except for dairy, and shop clearance shelves for produce, breads, and meat. Mostly, I cook from scratch, meaning from what I have on hand. I cook and preserve for our dogs. I might drive my car twice a week to shop food sales to fill in gaps of my pantry. Other than that, I stay home much of the time. When my shoes wear out I keep them to work in the garden. I recycle linens into table cloths, curtains, cushions and dog beds that I donate to a local pet rescue. I forage weeds in my yard for teas and greens. I stew vegetable cutting, like carrot, garlic, onion skins and tops, herb stems, bones for broth that I can or freeze. As I write this I am drying dandelion flowers and wild violets for tea. My downfall is spending on my needle crafts. But it is my source of creative entertainment and if it is not supported, I would be completely destitute of personal joy.

Why is it PP looks younger on every video? Keep it up girl!

Your attitude helped me to pay off my debt and to learn to make do with what I have, and you are twice as young as I am. Thank you for bringing me peace of mind.❤

I think we all have seasons for everything and maybe theLoRd is moving you into another season for His purpose.. with your finance changes … I think your Rocky is adorable and I thought about you when I watched a video on a gal who trained her dog to use voice buttons to talk with her by pushing certain buttons..I was like oh my gosh Prepper Princess needs that for her pups!

My husband and I are really trying to live debt free. Our only source of debt (which some don't call debt) is the mortgage, but it looms over us since my husband hates his job and would love to retire lol. I am enjoying your videos so much because I had zero idea 1)there are so many free things available and 2)it puts into perspective how wasteful I have been the last ten years. My husband has always been a terrific saver, whereas I am the spender, but certainly by now we could have had a bigger nest egg if I had used my brain a little more. It's never too late though! We are big into thrifting-buying our clothes second hand, I enjoy that. And I make all my own greeting cards, hats, scarves which are prettier anyways.Thank you for being a huge inspiration 😊

We are getting closer to paying off everything, then we gonna try n stash the cash!!! Greatly appreciate all the videos like this!

Pet care video please!!! Your dogs look healthy and I am certain they eat so much better than the average dog

Some grocery stores at the end of the day sell rotisserie chickens at the end of the day for half price. They are great for making chicken pot pies in a slow cooker, or use the shredded meat for tacos, burritos, or on spaghetti. Great for chicken salad sandwiches as well.

I watch your videos and girl, you have it together as I have for many, many years. I live like you do! I never pay a dime in interest but my credit rating is 826. I lost my husband 20 years ago, who left me with nothing besides hospital bills and a 16 year old and one in college. I made it happen as you do, and I still do at age 73. I own my own home, debt free, but working my butt off when I was young leaves me living off the interest I make and I am thankful. 16:54

Hey Prepper Princess, I never get an update that you have a new video out. I think RU-vid is messing with certain uploads, but I think you are very wise to upload a video twice with different titles. I watched the whole video again and listened to all your wonderful free ideas. Keep up the good work!

Because of your advice and information on Roku, I got a Roku , canceled my direct cable tv, and now I’m saving $120.00 per month. The Roku was only $29.95 and I love it. I have have many more tv choices with Roku. THANK YOU!

Your love for your dogs is beautiful. Pure heart.

I love when my pups curl up and sleep on me. She’s so sweet. 💗🐾

My wife and i 64 and 62 are well off and retired for years. Tonight we agreed that we don't like order out, or restaurants and we hate the Tip push now. So, we can make food at home for 70 % less or go get some Grocery store food cooked like the Costco cheap roasted chicken and make a picnic and have a nice romantic picnic and ride in the country.

Rocky in the background- 'She's talking to herself again' 😂

You are rare for these times and are happy with how you are living, brava you are a survivor. Wishing you continued success.

We were able to retire in our early 50's. Our youngest had finished college. We had already downsized to a 2BR condo. We were each offered health insurance and a small pension. Since I am a lifetime cheapskate and have reformed my husband, we've been retired for over 20 years. We live near Chicago. Most people don't think like we do. Some rent storage units. Tina, Al's wife

So i live in a two bedroom house and I have three kids. 2 boys( share a room with a bunk bed) and 1 daughter, which i converted the den into a room for her. My husband's dad basically said thats a temporary solution to your problem. You need a four bedroom home. Which i can agree is a little tight but I am the only one bringing in enough income. My husband can't make as much as me so he works on weekends and takes care of the kids during the week. This saves us a ton on daycare. It simply not plausible to get another house yet. We are not going to rush into debt

Very good video. I am about to turn 65 and am not anywhere I had planned to be. I am learning this frugal life and.ot feels great. I began with Dave Ramsey, and I have gotten rid of all debt as well as having a cushion fund. The electric savings you have taught me simple idea of plug everything! I am competing with VA PGE for my money and I am doing better at it over the past three years. Thanks for your good input. Love the look of your home.

Your doggie behind you on couch has this look on his face. Priceless. Too cute.

I listen to audiobooks through my library I get them for free and they are returned virtually, no having to deal with overdue charges. I'm a bit I mean geek learning things entertain me.

Yes! There is sooooo much on RU-vid that you don't need cable, etc. Free movies and documentaries, and lots of other stuff. If you like Court TV, it's there too. Pretty much everything you can think of is there. If you want, you can pay for ad-free RU-vid, which isn't expensive.

happy sunday morning! my happiest times are spent playing with my rescue-cat and sitting with him beside me, watching (free) tv.

Don't forget your local library! My nearby library even has art to check out. And internet access.

Hey Princess, love your videos, learning so much from you! Would just like to know how you keep your dogs cheaply? What do you feed them etc? I have five. Thank you. ❤

My library has a board w/free & discounted museum, zoo, & other local attractions.

Thank you prepper princess!. I always enjoy listening to your wisdom. You are a calm and intelligent voice in this crazy chaotic world. Thank you!

Well said!!! I am just now coming to these conclusions you are helping us all with, in my late years. You are an inspiration to so many people. Stay strong in your message. And I pray your connected with God.

Repeated tips: most frugal living channels say the same things. I still need to buy your book. It's a conversation starter.

I totally understand when you say you are competitive with yourself. It's always about upping your standards.

I am freaking out! This is very relatable with the caveat that I appreciate that you mention activities. Please show the free day experience outside of your home - budget days are cool! Yeah!!!!

I purchased a laminater, I print out my pictures...laminate them and put them on my large corkboard, it's great for family pics.

I'm totally with you on the restaurants. I can't eat out either - always feel bad afterwards! For health care I would seriously consider cash pay as needed rather than insurance. Cash prices are so much lower and if you go with insurance there is no guarantee they will pay. If they don't, you are stuck paying the high insurance prices

I’ve always found nice used furniture for nothing! We have double beds because the sheets are cheaper in that size ( also uses less washing water)and I buy clean used larger flat sheets rather than buying new fitted sheets which are getting expensive. I admire that you do all your own renovations/upkeep. I should be more skilled at that. We’ve always tried to work a bit less out of the home so that we could have more time working on our home and doing stuff with our kids by being self sufficient and teaching them those skills. Thank you for being so sensible!

I live in Illinois. That second hand furniture is great. Although in the past 5 years or so bed bugs are everywhere. I don't know what the cheapskate method of getting rid of bed bugs is, and I don't want to find out.

Thank you for making this video and your book. I am in 30s and trying to live frugal as a single parent with no child support assistance. So your videos are very valuable for me

I so agree with everything you said about stuff and spending. I agree also with "entertaining" yourself with REAL LIFE!... and free stuff. You rock, Prepper Princess!

i loved your comment about "competing with myself". measuring yourself against other people is damn near meaningless and maybe even detrimental. you measure yourself by your self-assessment of contentment, satisfaction, goodness, and goals that are meaningful to you. what other people do or achieve is their business.

We had black and white T.V. and car rides for entertainment when I was a child. Born 1951.

Your puppy is such a sweetheart. Oh..those looks he was giving you in the beginning!! What a love. We miss having a dog so.much. But our cat is the boss!!

I'm very active in my local buynothing group, we have 4.5k members and they give so much away. I also give a ton away. I rarely buy anything anymore

We buy groceries and that's about it. We expect to have our house paid off this year. His dad's house is almost ready to go on the market. We'll use part of it to pay off our house, part of it to buy another fixer upper, and the rest to finish renovating this one and sell it. We'll be moving to Western Pennsylvania. Fixer uppers are cheap out there along with land. We don't do Christmas. We exchange kindnesses. Last movie we saw in the theater was Home Alone 2. The game with the birdie is Badminton. I swear you did this video a week or so ago.

I love your channel. I honestly don't care what you spend on bills. I come for real advice I can use to save some money. You deserve to be warm. You deserve a few nice things. Anyone who questions you isn't of your stature. So, keep up the good work.. $1k a month numbers don't prove how good you are, your actions do. You're amazing.

It's fun to consider all the things you can do for free entertainment. I get together with a group of neighbors and we hang out every week at a community building. We support each other, pray and eat ( bringing from what we may have at home to share). We play board games. And because it is on the housing property where we live no one has to spend gas money. There is a library in the community building we donate books and magazines to so everyone can share those. Thanks for all the great tips!

I would be far better off financially than I am if I wasn't so generous with everyone my whole life. I am now 69 and realise most of them were just takers and have never given me anything or done anything for me. The funny thing is they all think I'm rich for some reason, but I'm not.

I love my bicycle,my library,the local park, ducks and geese. Walking,running,pickle ball,sitting doing nothing,free RU-vid , going to free supper at the church, basketball, watching the softball games at the park, bird watching,people watching, playing chess at the park ,free food at White Castle, reading books, my boss gives me free Major League Baseball tickets whenever I ask and the tickets come with free parking lol. tossing football, frisbee golf.I’m sure there’s some I’m leaving out lol oh, i journal every day. Free concerts in the park and I love that so much

Great episode and topic . Lol Rocky finally settled in on the sofa ❤

I’ve watched your videos for years. Your an inspiration. I’m goal oriented as well, another 3 years of living at poverty level is worth it if I make my goals.

I love to paint with watercolor and to craft. Once you purchase the paint, paper and brushes you're good to go for a long while, and you can display your art in your home, or sell it. BTW that is one comfy dog. My dog brings me a lot of love and joy.

Hello, my dear! I really enjoy your videos very much! So much wisdom in them. They are a treat to listen to. On the weekend, when I am busy with work around the house, in the kitchen etc, I make a playlist of your videos and listen to them while I do my business. Also, I love the music at the end, when you are on the couch with Nala. Can you please tell me what it was? Thank you so much!

I love that you don't spend money on entertainment. There's so much FREE entertainment. We don't pay for entertainment either (with a few exceptions for our teen daughter). We do pay for a membership for her to go to our local pool as we have no free pools or lakes in our area & she's training to be a lifeguard so she gets a super discounted membership. We love picnics at the park or hiking, our dog LOVES it. Free events are huge too! It's so entertaining and free music, activities, etc. We bring our own food and drinks because I'm not paying $10 CND for a drink that I can buy 100x more servings at the grocery store for the same price.

Board games and many of the other entertainment suggestions u mentioned require involvement with others- I'm just one 76yo- don't want to sit all day watching a TV even if I had one- I do however, watch news and some vids like urs on my phone. Maybe once a week a movie for $3.50 after church. Have one cat. Do a little yard work. Would love to have camper van to live in while I'm still able- forest Areas would be my dream! 😸

I use free pass from our library.Also we go to our community garden to pick some apples and strawberries during the season.

That Nala!!! What a sweetheart!!! You are blessed! Thank you for the inspiration!!

So you moved from Arizona to California. Would love a video and how moving to Cali is actually cheaper. I think most people consider it to be a very expensive state to live in. Best to you.

As always, very inspirational. I got a crash course in frugal living 28 years ago when I became a single parent. My financial situation improved in later years but I've never given up living frugal. Even with all that, I still always learn something new from PP's videos.

California is very expensive state to live. My daughter lives there in a camper and is fixing an RV sometimes she tells me that she is eating so much canned cheap food. My heart breaks for her. She is trying to save money to fix her RV so I don't tell her anything. I do things to save money also. Thanks for the video.

Beautiful to see how you get the love of your dogs and you get their love. You give them a wonderful loving safe haven. Greetings from Belgium. 🍀

Watching Princess' videos I've realised I'm spending far too much money on beer at the shops. Four pint bottles of decent British beer (what we call 'real ale') in England costs at least £6 ($7.70) now. Whereas my home brew costs around 50p (64c) per GALLON of equivalent strength. Meaning that shop bought beer costs 24 times more than homebrew. I've been lazy and haven't brewed recently but have now got back into it.

Learning to forage in your area and how to craft and cook with what you forage is very entertaining and saves a lot of money too. For some that wouldn't actually be free though because some people would have to travel to forage 'safe' plants and fruits.

Hey Prep Princess thanks so much for sharing, I appreciate all the great information you bring & share all your videos with my kids & grandkids. It’s hard out here & will definitely get harder thanks again for sharing ❤️see ya next video always 👍🏽

My mom signed up for the email from restaurants in her area to get free birthday meals, as well as deep discounts for other meals, as well. She plans to bring home 1/2 of the meal for lunch the next day.