Why I'm so Frugal 

If broke people call me cheap, I know I'm going in the right direction.

Be part of the mainstream and it'll drown you. Here's to the wee life 🥂

This is great advice for couples who are on the same page with the same goals. I was just like you when I married. Sadly, my then husband was most definitely not. We never could align our goals and values. I shopped thrift stores for our kids and myself. He bought expensive brand name clothes. After 25 years, we divorced. We had no money. I am now married to my soulmate who shares my frugal mindset. We are financially comfortable and retired in our early 50’s. More than anything, aligning your financial goals and your desire for things is critical for a happy and successful relationship. No one ever talks about this to young people. Thank you for spreading this idea and your success living like this. It is so freeing and comforting to live frugally.

Freedom and Peace of mind is very important!!!

Your transformation through frugality is truly inspiring! It’s a powerful reminder that reducing our footprint can significantly enhance not just our financial freedom but also our life satisfaction. 🌿

I admire your frugality…I’m learning.

Love watching people who share the same ideals! It can get lonely when you decide to walk a different path than others, but this kind of content is a great way to end the day as a reminder that like minded people are out there... great content!

Hi Bex & Gill, this is a brilliant video I have been frugal all my life, Life is about living and doing stuff and having adventures and that’s certainly what you’re doing 😃👍

So excited to see and hear about Your lifestyle. We could learn so much

What a wonderful story! I've been leaning towards this direction for some time. Love to you & your lovely family!

Wonderful message! Thank you 😊

I love this. Thanks for sharing your experience and wisdom.

LOVE THIS! I am just up from you in Bristol and originally from Somerset! :D

What a brilliant story of your life. Inspiring ❤xx

Buy what makes you happy !

May all your wishes come true in your heart feeling soul.

Lovely.. ❤

Wow, what an amazing life you already have lived, good on you both for finding an alternative lifestyle away from consumerism, kinder on the planet too, I’m not one for hair, nails handbags and latest fashions, I have 2 allotments, retired early from 39 years of nursing, sold my car and use my bicycle and trailer for local journeys, my husband has an old Yaris that I sometimes use for big supermarket shopping and visiting, I have recently treated myself to a new Fitbit watch to track my activity and make sure I do 10k steps every day, Best wishes, Lisa

Greetings from India! A very inspirational video for all those who are in the trap of consumerism (no offence to anyone). Since you yourself were a victim of falling into a trap of buying everything you see (irrespective of whether you need it or not), your experience about it and the transformation matters to all those who want to change. I would like to mention, in India, still a large part of the population believes in reusing and repurposing things which are used for daily household chores. This is sort of a cultural practice one could say. Although with the advent of free market and globalisation, many people, especially in cities who can afford brand new stuff each time, have fallen into this consumerism trap. But around 70% of the country's population still lives in villages and tier-2 and tier-3 towns and people there are very cautious about where they spend their money (basically they assess cost-effectiveness before purchasing). Unfortunately, many giant businesses are trying hard to convince the younger gullible generation to buy first hand and latest gadgets to make them feel socially relevant among their peers. Good wishes to you and your family. Stay frugal, stay happy!

Give me my book collection instead of traveling every day. 😂

Hello, you are very inspiring, you are examples to follow, listening to you makes me feel good. I am a minimalist on the lookout for all good ideas and good examples. Thank you so much. Continue.

Very inspirational ❤

I admire this so much. Thanks for sharing. What is it they say..? "Those who mind, dont matter." Its absolutely true 😊 cheers!

People hate it when they see themselves in others. I have an acquaintance (Lucy) that always puts a particular guy (Jack) down as he doesn't spend much on going out, for meals etc. But Jack works in public sector, environmental and is earning far less than Lucy, Lucy works in the private sector. Jack has two kids, is separated and drives a car. Lucy refuses to get a car due to the cost. Lucy uses supermarket basic washing up liquid and gets her clothes second hand. Names have been changed.

Thank you sweetie ❤for sharing .don't worry 😟 qhat pepole say 🎉.home sweet home great 👍 frugal simple life 😊❤❤❤❤

Great video!

Would love to see a home tour if you’re comfortable!

Great video 😊

Thank you for showing us some of Israel

Gets to the point of extreme, though, doesn't it. If I can save but also enjoy life occassionaly .think that's better

The same here in Austria 😊 some friends are jealous that I work a 9 hour week....... But think that I am cheap because I live on 750 euro a month 😅😅😅😅😅😅..... Greetings, Alexandra

Buy what multiple your resources !

a dollar saved is a dollar wasted

Also not paying for food and living costs? Sounds amazing! I reaaly would want that aswell.

I think it is common sense not to be consumeristic and save money. However, many people cannot even afford to live a consumeristic lifestyle. You can be as frugal as you want, but if you live alone with a net salary of €1000/month, it is impossible to save more than 200-300€/month, even if you do not buy anything you want, only the essentials.

2nd hand..half or less. In price....why not!

My friends call me cheap. While I don't think I'm cheap - I spend on necessities only and with the rest of the money....I buy my freedom & time. Decided to give myself a break from the 9-to-five and haven't worked for about 8 months now. Money is freedom and independence, why exchange it for stuff??

2nd hand clothes are fine but shoes should be fitted for each child, or they could suffer later on.

0:48 If only we could get second-hand medical care! (I know, not a problem in England). Cars have become so expensive, even second-hand is too high. Buy at least third-or-fourth hand.

I am an extreme minimalist, so not exactly frugal or environmental though I guess both are a by product of being an EM, but owning a lot less than the norm.

You are not being cheap. But I can tell you there are many who confuse wealth with dept. There are many people whom are so poor they only have things, but have very little to live for.

Lol one day my ageing mother said you have nothing...mean not many possessions ...l said thats the point 🤣

Everyday, Amazon stops by my home. My house is an Amazon hub. We can learn alot from her. Good for her

Genuine question. You are British, as am I, so why is everything in dollars? Other youtubers do this too and its so grrrrrr lol

When i buy things i know im helping the economy and jobs so i feel less guilty 😅 its ok !

How can you work part time and still afford food, healthcare, transportation, and rent? It doesn't add up. In America you can work overtime and still be homeless because it doesn't afford you rent, food, and transportation to and from work.

Ignorant people think , Ignorant things.If they have everything, there up to there ass in debt.

Reusable USED diapers? Hmmm, too far. If you can afford new diapers, then..

So why use the title? I buy nothing. Because you buy items every day.

Long term renting is not being frugal! You are putting money in to pay someone else’s house off. We are a zero waste house and worked out the long term the comparison between renting versus buying. The hit comes when you reach your late forties into your fifties, by that time you are tapped in the rental merry go round.

You will have no pension or long term financial stability - no one is jealous of you - loads of people work part time

Second hand shoes - disgraceful - broken and mouldy