Frugal Living! Get Back To Basics & Save Money! Grocery Haul! Roasted Chickpeas!

Learn how to save money by getting back to the basics! Grocery haul and roasted Garbanzo beans (Chick Pea) recipe! Money saving hints and tips! Early retirement debt free couple shows you how you can have an abundant and full life with less money! Living a debt free life is possible by simple budgeting and not over spending! Debt free living is within reach!

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[susangray]

I absolutely love being home 24/7. After working for 30 years, my dream has come true. Total contentment. I hate ever leaving- even for just 1-2 errands.

[sandraschellhase]

Would like to tell anyone being faced with higher copays for meds to try Good RX. Our insurance didn't cover a new med. It would have cost me $2538 a month which I can not afford. My pharmacist said let's see if Good Rx might help. The same med cost me $28.60. Thanks for all your sensible advise.

[nancysahrakar]

Loved everything you said about coming back to the basics. I completely agree. Since the COVID lockdowns, I have learned to stay more at home. I cook more for us, I clean more, I give my dogs more attention, I am finishing all my incomplete quilt projects. It's such a great feeling!

[bethbeckermeyer]

As Americans we’ve gotten spoiled, me included. 🌻

[jeannel]

Four or five years ago, a coworker of my daughter-in-law was retiring to AZ and he and his wife spent their last Thanksgiving at her house before moving. They brought queso in a new red crockpot, along with chips and cubes of different breads. Delicious! We all spoiled our appetites snacking. They left the crockpot and the recipe as a thank you gift for being invited. It’s a great memory of Bob and Judy and a fabulous recipe to take to any gathering.

[bobandlucas]

The best thing about this channel is your happy banter with your husband. Full of love and respect.
What's sad is during hard times instead sticking together and pulling resources to pull through some couple ended splitting up exacerbating the problems.
Now they ended up poor AND broken family.
Instead of 1 house now they need 2, doubling expenses they cannot afford in the first place.

[kaelaleedaley]

I love your gentle, peaceful and giving hearts <3 THIS is the most important thing to remember during this time of stress. Jesus never leaves us, He's going through all this right by our side. We don't need to be afraid xx

[carriepineda]

I make my own chex mix. Use store brand cereal and whatever nuts, pretzels etc left in the bags. Every batch is unique.

[mysteryreader]

So glad to hear that you support and help the homeless.

[gail]

Oh, I am trying the roasted garbanzo beans! I like ranch seasoning oyster crackers. 9 oz. Crackers, 1 cup melted butter, 1/4 cup dry ranch seasoning mix. Pour butter over crackers & toss to coat. Stir in dry ranch seasoning mix. Spread on a cookie sheet and bake at 250 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. I buy store brand crackers for 99 cents a bag. Makes a great snack!

[TPayne-fmie]

My Grandma's fool proof pie crust recipe- 4 cups flour, 1 tsp salt, 2 cups cold butter, 1 cup ice water with 1 tablespoon of sugar mixed in. In the mixer, cut butter into flour and salt, until butter is pea sized and then slowly add sugared ice water until it makes a stiff dough. Put in fridge until cool. Don't touch with your hands until you have to roll out. I have never had a problem with this piecrust. Oh, this makes 4 crusts total.

[lilalavendel]

It feels so good to see you! To your question: Every year my brothers-in-law get sweet roastet almonds or cereals in chocolate from me in a jar. It is cheap, easy to make and so yummy.
You are so right, back to the basics is so important. This month we could not stick to our budget. The energy costs are rising, the same with the health insurance. And on top our sweet old cat (she is 11 years old) was very ill. After many examinations at the vet we got a bill about 800 Euro! We have a category for our cat about 25 Euro per month, but that was not enough. Our cat is now fine again, but she needs medications and expensive special foods for the next 6 weeks. So, come back to the basic is what we will do. I do as much as I can from scratch and homemade. We are now eliminating the organic food, because we have to stock up our costs for energy, health insurance and special cat food. BUT: We are still satisfied with all what we have. My daughter and I have autoimmune diseases and we are doing well in spite of everything (with our medications). We are blessed! To be satisfied is an attitude ( as you often told us, dear Emmy and Paul). Do you know, that I watch your videos severeal times? YOU ARE SUCH A BLESSING!

[jenniferschmitt]

My favorite snack recipe is a shrimp dip. Leave out an 8 oz package of plain cream cheese to soften to room temperature, once that's at room temperature put it in a bowl and mix it with one full jar of chili sauce. You'll want to use a hand blender until it's all mixed together. Make sure you're using chili sauce and not cocktail sauce. Once that's all mixed together add in 1 lb of cooked shrimp. Cut the shrimp into small pieces. Mix it all in together. Serve with your favorite cracker. I usually use wheat thins. It is delicious

[patriciacorpe]

I agree with you. I love my home and can always find something to do if needed. lol

[plantlady]

The other day I had an epiphany - I had a recipe I wanted to make that called for a yellow cake box mix. I was writing out my grocery iist along with my expected price to pay for each item, and when I hit that box mix I thought, "what is in a yellow cake mix?" knowing it would cost between $1.50-$2.00 for a box. A quick search on Pinterest turned up a recipe and I made about 3 quart sized jars filled with cake mix from ingredients I ALREADY had on hand (flour, sugar, salt, baking powder). My new passion is trying to find homemade alternatives to anything that comes in a box or a can!

[kevlarrabbit]

Hi Emmy!
Thanks for so many great tips!
I live in the UK and prices are rising fast! We need to start staying in so I have been to the thrift store and bought some books for the winter season!
We celebrate Thanksgiving in our house although we have no American connection! It is good for us all to spend some time just being thankful for what we have no matter where we are from! I agree with you about the pie crusts! So much easier to buy them!
I also try not to go to the Black Friday sales as I find it odd that we spend the day before being thankful for everything we have and then go rushing out to buy more stuff we don’t really need!
Much love from the UK!
Sheila

[angelawaddell]

I have just found your video's. I love your channel. We have 7 people living in our home, 3 generations. I am 67 years old. I appreciate your frugal channel. I have forgotten a lot on how to live. Thank you...

[CoffeeWithKate]

I have visited your channel in the past but Money Mom raved about you and I have been binge watching (as they say:) all evening. I'm loving your videos, your great advice...I'm getting inspired! I'll be watching you tomorrow while I fold laundry. I emailed you BTW. ☕💖

[vickig]

3 ingredient fudge. 1 bag chocolate chips, 1 can condensed milk. Heat in microwave and stir at 30 sec intervals till melted. Add 1/2 tsp vanilla. Place in parchment lined pan refrigeratorate at least 2 hours. Cut and enjoy. Melts in your mouth.

[cltinturkey]

For a group, we make roasted beet hummus and roasted red pepper hummus with vegetables for dipping. Really flavorful and colorful and even better than what you buy in the store. For movie or game night, put a handful of popping corn in a brown paper lunch bag. Tear a couple of small vent holes and fold over the top. Microwave for 2.5 minutes and put in a bowl. Sprinkle lightly with olive oil and garlic salt. Always a hit.