18 SPECIFIC Frugal Living Tips to Save You Thousands

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[janicesims]

Kate, I have been waiting for Friday this week to tell you this. I paid my mortgage off this week. It's been a long haul but did cut off 10 years off original mortgage. I have used all your tips down through these years. That's how this is accomplished. ❤😊

[chrisk]

We just went to visit relatives. Instead of going out for all meals - we brought meals with us. For example I made and froze a lasagna. We brought frozen burgers and hotdogs. We made and froze taco meat. So our relatives didn’t have to cook and we all ate together ! Of course we went to a local grocery store and bought salad items etc but what a cost saver for all of us !!

[cathyphillips]

I am on a 5 day road trip to go visit my grandkids. I "frugal planned" it all! I packed all my food and water (for the dog and I) for the whole trip, so I don't have to buy anything. Sleeping at Walmart or truckstops for free every night, sleeping in my SUV. Had saved all the $ for gas. I'm putting gas on my credit card (for the points I get) and then paying it online each night. Paid for a day pass at a park so dog and I could go for a hike, then realized that the day pass meant I could use all of the park, so I went and had a shower. Bonus! And then.... I got a speeding ticket.😢 Oh well, the trip was mostly frugal.

[christinahilley]

I buy a package of blank cards with different pictures - some silly, some pretty - then no matter the occasion, I am able to write a personalized note from me to the person, and either stick it in the gift bag or mail out. Plus, sometimes I feel a tug to just send a personal note to others just to say they're on my mind. Everyone loves getting a card in the mail, from 3-90 years olds! 😊

[marthabowers]

I paid off my house 20 years ago at the age of 48. Yea! Am now retired and what a blessing that is! Thx Kate. Love your channel.

[bethfromva]

My frugal living tips…It’s really everything that you said!
1. EveryDollar Budget app. Every dollar that comes in is already assigned a place to go.
2. Financial education from reputable sources via library books, podcast, and YouTube.
3. Pack my lunch and snacks for work, my water bottle goes wherever I go. Meal prep!
4. If I don’t need it, I don’t buy it.
5. After my divorce and financial fallout, I adopted a minimalist and grateful attitude. I lost the house and got a small apartment and realized that you can really get by and have a rich life without a whole lot.
6. I don’t have cable or Wi-Fi but I do have an unlimited data plan for my phone. I have learned to be content with what I watch on YouTube and Hulu. I learned that I can use my smart TV off my hotspot.
7. The best things in life are free… Phone calls, walks in the park, going to the library, journaling, taking advantage of free activities in the area, etc.
8. Finally… Let go of societal expectations and I am simply living my life on my terms.
Kate, thanks for all that you do!

[deerhaven]

I raised two sets of step-kids and I'm going to give away two of my best secrets with regard to hiding things from kids. 1. Hide cookies/snacks under the vegetables in the vegetable bin of the refrigerator; my kids had graduated and moved out on their own and never did discover that I 'd been doing that for years; I've still never told them to this day. 2. Buy holiday/BD gifts and stocking stuffers throughout the year then hide them in a bin under your bed. Of course these ideas only work if you can shop and put things away before they get home; sometimes I'd have to leave things in the trunk of my car and "wait for the opportune moment" to move them into their "special location". Oh, and here's a bonus tip: kids are usually pretty ravenous in the morning, at least mine were so one of the house rules was, no breakfast before your bed is made and room picked up. Worked really well with my kids; they got used to seeing their rooms like that and grew to preferring them that way, and IMHO small accomplishments like that started their days off in a more positive frame of mind.

[fredswartley]

Very practical, easy frugal living tips. I don't buy gifts for people, except a few for my family at Christmas. I think people spend way too much on gifts, especially at Christmas. We live in America and we have an abundance of possessions already while people in other countries are starving.

[melissaeisener]

I just need to say again, your videos changed my life ❤ thank you again for continuing to share your wisdom. My life has been forever changed because living a financially free life relieves so much stress and anxiety therfore making every aspect of my life easier.

[bethanyg]

I’m definitely an acts of service lover. A few times recently my husband has had to bow out of things because he was injured pretty badly. I am picking up the slack, but he’s been getting my coffee ready. He doesn’t even drink coffee at home, but he’s been getting it ready for me and it feels like love and a big “thank you!”

[terryhenderson]

If you have a routine work place back to school, holiday stocking, holiday gift donation thing - Set your budget, pick a theme or gift idea, and shop year round for great deals, clearance, etc... So much less stressful that 2 weeks before the deadline and you can usually get so much more for your dollar.

[JudithMcPheron-pblv]

Hi Kate, my tip is to always set goals. We can't have our cake and eat it too. Do you want to fritter your money away or save for something special that really satisfys like better furniture or a family vacation? It is possible just set those goals important to you! You got this!

[lovechangesus]

my best friend and I each chose a card we liked for a birthday and christmas. every year, we trade that same card with our gifts. we also reuse the same gift bags. we love doing that. and when I feel like I have to get a card for someone, I usually don't write anything on it so they can give it to someone else if they want to. I have mostly stopped buying gifts, cards, wraps, etc. a meal with that person means so much more.

[nancyh]

I just went “shopping” online. Even went so far as to going to the cart. When I did and I saw how much I was going to spend, I deleted the entire cart and came back to watch some of your videos. You are a lifesaver and a money saver for me as well. Many thanks!

[terryhenderson]

I have always most always have had a gift box or gift shelf, and one time i even had a set of gift shelves. It lets me give so much more on a limited gift budget.

[marthaC]

Love to save! I have a box of assorted cards for all occasions. I use hydrogen peroxide & Dawn detergent for most all cleaning. I use only one credit card which gives me bonus points and I pay it off each month. I keep clothes till they're totally "done". Keep the car tuned up and maintained. I can go on and on... watch Kate videos!!!

[paulawallace-uv]

Trader Joe’s has cards for $1.00 I stock up on both occasions and blank (you can make them whatever occasion you want and personalize with a note)😊

[angieb]

I asked AI to create a menu and grocery list for around $50 a week and keep it healthy and under 2000 calories and it took answering a few questions and adjust a couple of suggestions and after about ten minutes I had a menu for three meals a snack and dessert for around $50 healthy and variety included. It’s a great tool.

[susananders]

Great video! Re No. 6: if you are shopping online, and do really need something--if you can wait to make the purchase, sometimes the vendor will email you a discount. Thanks for discussing love language. I never thought of it this way before, but my love language is NOT receiving gifts, and I really don't like to shop for them either. I would rather treat someone to a dinner out, etc., or if I have something I don't need, I am happy to share/give away. When I was a very poor grad student, I convinced my parents, sibling that we did not need to exchange gifts. I think they were all pretty happy with that! On the other hand, my mother was great about buying inexpensive useful things, like hand lotion, for little gifts, which I enjoyed. It is definitely the thought that counts--I knew she was thinking of me.

[MoneyMindsetCoach]

I go to dollar tree for cards, 50 cents for a card is something i can do, or a dollar. It is what the card says, not how much the card cost.