17 Frugal Living Tips from Grandma still Relevant Today

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In this video I give you 17 of Grandma's Frugal Tips to Save Big in 2024. If you're looking to cut down on expenses, you've come to the right place! Make sure to hit that "Subscribe" button and turn on the notification bell to never miss an update from my channel. Stay tuned for more valuable content!

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[StephanieJoRountree]

I'm a grandmother. Live below your means and save, save, save for your future!

[thissimplelife]

One thing I always do and have done for years is if I need something (a new shirt or dress for an event, you want a different piece of art or just really anything) I always check the thrift store first. More times than not I can find what I need there and not have to pay full price. Sometimes I don’t find it the first time, so I’ll go back over and over looking for it. Example: My paper towel holder broke that I had had for over 16 years. I kept checking the thrift store, because I didn’t want to pay full price at the store for it. It took a few months, but when I found a wooden one at the thrift store for $1
I felt like a kid at Christmas time. 😁

[maryriggert]

My parents grew up during depression. Saving was a way of daily life for them. We cut off tops, of toothpaste, baked goods from scratch, learned how to repair our own clothes, when there was no meat, my grandma 😮ate onion sandwiches as a meatless meals. Quilts were made out of old clothes, old coats . Hand me down clothes between children. Neighbors helped each other I keeping house repaired, my parents were never in debt, we reused tin foil, we also wash and dry plastic bags.we did not have a c in the summer, always turn off lights, be thankful for what God has given you., be peaceful with out having to go out and spend money.

[rachelrhoades]

A newsletter with recipes for these meatless Mondays would be great!

[JudyFitch-gf]

Good morning, Jennifer. I Would like to see you do a newsletter! You always share great tips. Thank you so much for all the time you spend to help others!

[fastnfuriousbombshel]

Take care of what you have and make it last
Which could be any and everything in your house
Stop calling things old that you’ve only had for 2 years…..it’s a change of mindset in our current consumerism

[dorawedlock]

I have a beautiful, every stitch done by hand bed size quilt made by my husbands 90 year old Gramma 61 years ago. She slept on the couch because the only room for her quilting frame was over her bed. When i daughter was getting rid of her daughter's baby clothes, I snuck some special ones out. When she was 10 I made a wallhanging out of squares very much like yours and then hand stitched her baby clothes to the quilt so if she has a little girl someday she can use some just for fun. I did socks, special onsies, cap, sweaters, whatever I thought would have meaning. Both mom and daughter were delighted and surprised and she has it hung in her room. I enjoy anything you do!

[JulieBusch-xnbq]

Make a list of all foods in freezers, make a list of pantry foods, canned foods, cereals, crackers and then put all those ingredients into worksheet/list and mark off what u need at gro store or recipes based upon your pantry, fridge and freezer items. Freeze leftovers

[lizmullins]

Glad your video came thru Google feed. Yes for newsletter! Thank you!!My grandma had a wringer washer and did not wash clothes everyday or every week. So I took her wisdom into practice. I wash my clothes about every two weeks. I wear clothes that fit(light, dark or white) my laundry to do. I work at home which saves on my clothes and money not buying clothes so often. Example: I wear dark to make a full load of darks and same with lights and white.
Never put my church clothes in dryer. Dry on hanger and ready to hang in closet when dry.

[sheloveswhimsy]

I’m a grandma and now a great grandma. 😊 First ask, then offer to help with budgeting tips, etc. There’s a lot of tried and true wisdom that can be passed on to the younger generations.

[lorifontaine]

Hi Jennifer. Newsletter?! YES, PLEASE!!! You are trusted and we value your ideas. I especially like the respect you have for ideas from older generations. (I'm a history lover AND a quilter...you are a gift to me!!!) All the best and every success in anything you do. Hugs from Canada.

[Patchouliprince]

I actually go to the grocery store multiple times a week and it saves me money. I dont have a car I just walk so no wasting money on gas either. Going to the grocery store less often is common advice but not necessarily a one size fits all

[elsamach]

I agree with the cheap entertainment…
We invested in a metal detector and guess what it’s paid off for itself… we go for walks at parks and beach and have fun just getting the exercise just walking bending digging … it’s fun and we’ve found some cute things like a metal die cast car a ring coins and coins and some pull tabs and pop bottle covers and we clean up the beach but enjoy being kids in our late fifties… wish I had one when I was 7 …. Metal detectors are a great investment in exercise and patience…😊😊😊

[judymcmanus]

Don't waste time on social media.. use that time calling your older relatives and talk to them on the phone, or drive to their home and ask them.

[alisavanaken]

I love the good old days times. Learning the hard way is sometimes life's best lesson.

[irishka_zolotse]

Grow your herbs in the garden or on the windowsill, buy produce in season, shop used closing and appliances

[maliraman]

I usually add some water to the dish soap bottle to thin it out. It still stays sudsy and I can stretch it out. Thanks for great content

[dianes]

Grandma had me separate wrapping paper to 3 piles: from a gift (cut off tape & reuse for family gifts) large paper that could be recut, "new" paper for special occasions & friends. Later I was trusted to carefully iron out wrinkles!

[patcavasin]

Very good tips....I make/bake mostly from scratch and enjoy doing so. I hope your quilt adventure continues.

[joannebanks]

Good tips
Talk to your kids about money
When they are old enough to do chores earn allowance
They may have wants but show them how quickly money dissappear get them to save up kids can learn that they don't need a toy or treat every trip to the store
Sometimes when they have to wait they may change their minds about that toy
2. Lots of men aren't interested in meatless but grandma knew how to buy budget meat burger, stew soup bones things that can be stretched into stews soups casseroles to stretch the meat budget
And lots were full of vegetables and delicious ingredients even a few beans etc in that homemade soup stews etc
3. A stocked pantry is excellent
There are ingredients staples that go into lots of recipes
4. Amazing you can grow a few vegetables in large pots in the backyard or on a balcony
You can find lots of ideas for this
They are easy to grow

5.Funny how so many people when they track their spending they are shocked
Grabbing that coffee at the drive through with a breakfast sandwich can add up
Keep a notebook and write down the daily spending
Make your own coffee in a go cup
And a homemade muffin
Can save a few hundred dollars a month
Yes really you will be surprised

Great video lots of common sense
Take care ❤️ 😊