20 LOW INCOME FRUGAL HACKS TO SAVE 50% ON EVERYTHING

No gimmicks, it's only $15 a month!

[dianec.amundsen]

I have an old fashioned tip to save soap, electricity and water. My mother in law (now 90) told me that when her grandmother was finished washing the dishes she would say - just look at all that soapy hot water! Then she would use it to go over the floors. I do this sometimes too. Not if the water is gross of course, but after a light wash I think “just look at all that warm soapy water!” This trick was of course from when they didn’t have hot running water in the house - but why waste resources just because we’re privileged?

[Revert]

I hear people say that cooking takes too much time. For me, it is a big bunch of time to get in my car, drive somewhere and get food. I have learned how to make my own pasta, my own bread, my own pizza and my own tortillas. I use up pretty much everything but flour, sugar and spices before I shop now. This year, I have started cooking “favorite meals” for people for their birthdays. It is fun to hear what people request. I cook for however many people show up to celebrate. It is usually something no one has had in a while and everyone enjoys it. It is a VERY personal gift and I learn new recipes.

[dianalynn]

I'm 76, and you're right on. So many things can be stretched with water or using your imagination! Great you made this video for those who do not know.Oh, I almost forgot. I wash out my zip lock baggies and use them again. My Mom used to have a whole wash line full of them indoors.

[lesliestevenson]

Add a little apple cider vinegar to your shampoo and conditioner and it lasts longer and is healthy for your scalp as well.

[bcyt]

"Take a handful of noodles, break it in half" - that thud in the background was the Italian viewers dying 😂

[mariluna]

My eyes opened wide when I saw the Basmati Rice pillow at the end! I saw a video recently from the Appalachian Storyteller about how a time back, the Appalachians would make dresses out of the bags that products came in. This was so popular that the companies actually hired artists to come up with the nicest designs for their bags. They knew the customer was not only purchasing the bag for the product needed, but also selecting one that would make a pretty dress.

[yogi]

For cheap shampoo and conditioner- switch to baking soda and apple cider vinegar. It's called "the no poo method". Ive done this for years and my hair is clean and healthy!

[dorisemone]

PP! I am totally with you on this one. The only thing "extreme" is that you have managed to resist the multi-million dollar marketing (brainwashing) tactics and strategies that most Americans fall for. My hat is off to you! I used to be a loyal customer to brand name products and began to try less expensive alternative products, instead of store brand names and have never gone back. I began to notice that companies keep changing the labels, claiming the "new" and "improved" version, which of course is more expensive. Stay well, be safe and strong! Thanks for being you.

[jacquethirlkel]

Best cheap cleaner- one part vinegar to one part water. Done.

[suefleming]

Hi Princess!! I'm a frugal minimalist too!!
Eating less is one of my favorite frugal hacks!!
Love Nala and Rocky too !!
❤❤❤❤❤❤

[pennyinprescott]

Good suggestions. I used to teach a Live below your means class. It was always shocking to me how many people would sign up, but then scoff at every idea. It was not a class on "you have to do this too", but a class on "think outside of the box and see how you can change your own life."

[PLC]

For people who have a hard time with letting go of “fresh smelling” name brand store cleaners….you can put orange or lemon peels in a 1/2 cup of vinegar in a jar, let it sit for a week or more. You now have citrus scented cleaner concentrate that you can further dilute or even add a couple drops of dish soap to the diluted mix. It also works with lavender, which grows wild here and can be cut for free! 😬

[thisnthattalks]

I bought a case of 12 bottles of steramine tablets. 150 tabs per bottle. 1 tablet to 1 gallon of water. You can sterilize and clean the entire house, all hard surfaces. It replaces bleach, and tablets are shelf stable for 10+ years. Not to be used on clothing or for ypur wash. It is used in commercial kitchens to sterilize everything, dishes, glassware, untensils, cutting boards, sinks, refrigerators, ovens, stove stops, exhaust fans, floors, pots & pans, toilets, showers, faucets, windowsill, door knobs, patios, everything.

[ChristopherEvans-]

Great video PP. Still getting by on less than $600 a month, here in NorCal. Just retired last Saturday on my 56th birthday and 37th anniversary with the company. Goal is to keep expenses under $1, 200 a month for this year. Did all the big ticket expenses back in 2020 and have money set aside for future large expenses.

[robinblack]

I used to be a hardcore lipton tea drinker, now I discovered it was just the black tea I craved . It costs between 4 and 5 dollars a box. Now I found another brand I like for 1.99!!❤❤

[conniebrister]

I was worried you were going to add water to your oil change 😂😂😂

[robinsteyer]

I geminated one lemon seed. Got a little tree going. Got ideal online...fun!

[sahwheel]

I have specific hand towels, too. My husband was going through $100s of dollars a year in paper towels and napkins! I put the hand towel over the paper towel holder. It's now habit for him to use it. I have delicate skin. I make my own detergent of borax, washing soda and Zote soap. For roughly $.05, per load, including a fancy, non gmo, organic scented oil, hubby must have a scent, I get about 130 loads from one bar of Zote and I didn't do the math on the borax and washing soda, but it's an awesome number! I also use old socks as dog toys and wipe cloths😁

[misscody]

Hey girl, I just ran upon you the other day I live in Kingsland Texas I was born and raised here I’m a pretty cool old woman if I do say so myself 😜 I live by myself and I have found that so many of the things that you do to save money and be frugal are things that I have been doing for a long time. I’ve lived alone for the past 23 years and it’s easy to cut corners when you live aloneand for that, I am so grateful. But I really think you’re pretty savvy for a young person. I just subscribed to your channel and will be checking it out more. Thank you for sharing.
By the way, if you ever have any questions for me, I have a lot of experience in a lot of stuff

[Kim-ehov]

I work at a dollar store, and every season clothes for all will go deeply discounted, im talking $1.00 or less for hoodies, pajama sets robes, shoes, summer clothing etc, i buy for gifts at christmas etc and help keep my grandchildren in clothes, just buy a size up, and then the next year they will fit