10 Frugal Habits to Save More Money Every Week

Saving money is getting more difficult, but that doesn’t mean it’s not possible. Let’s take a look at ten things we do every week that will help you cut your expenses down to size. We’ll even give you a “Pro tip” for each one.

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We're Hope and Larry and we love practical frugality. We raised our four sons, debt-free, including paying cash for our home when our income was well under the national average. For tips on saving money, budgeting, paying off debt, and setting goals (while living with a spirit of joy and abundance), subscribe to us here on YouTube and visit us at our website and on social media.

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[amiepant]

I worked at a job that in the evenings.We had a person to help reduce electrical Cost and he would leave a smiley, sticker on the light switch, computer, printer, fan or whatever you had left on and that really worked to help people remember to turn things off. He reduced the company electric bill by 43%

[shirlysmilesmusic]

Librarian here!!!! We are the best deal in town! I always tell people that❤ we have classes, clubs, freebie carts, book sales, plus books, dvd's, etc.

[lindajacquot]

Shredded the meat from a Costco chicken and divided into freezer bags and put them in the freezer. Used the carcass to make a delicious stock with the addition of carrots, onion, and garlic. Strained the broth, and this evening I made the best chicken noodle soup I've ever made. You and several other YouTubers have taught me to enjoy cooking again. Thank you! 😊

[KimSmith-bv]

A music organisation donated guitars to my library so everyone who wants to learn to play a guitar can borrow one for free at the library. Greetings from Sweden!

[robertamead]

Thank you My husband and I have been married 51 years and that is a huge amount of cooking (4 kids). I’ve been struggling with meal planning. The Kneady Homesteader did a series of menu planning recently and I found it encouraging. Watching a few channels that encourage this habit has truly blessed me. I now have reached my goal of 45 days in the freezer! This allows me to have my children and grandsons over for dinner with a days notice and no Exhausted Grammy! I freeze 2-3 of every variety to allow this. Your channel gave me the start on meal planning and clean out once a week. I’m planning on gifting my children a basket of meals in jars and freezer meals for nights that are too busy or they don’t feel well. I would have loved that! Again you and Larry are a blessing. Your discipline is admirable

[christinecassidy]

Thank you for mentioning the library! I work in a library in NJ and we have wonderful programs from crafting to book clubs to classes. Plus your library card provides access to not only books and films, but apps for learning languages and free online courses. 🎉

[RN-mnjn]

Fun money thing I do during the holidays is go with my dear nurse friend who retired years ago…we go to a Vintage Holiday Fair the 1st week every November. It has lots of antiques + Christmas decor mixed together. And we just have a ball together looking at all the stuff.

We sample all the goodies and laugh so much. We get lots of great ideas for our homes for the holidays.

It’s coming up this week and I am getting so excited to spend that time with my friend.

My two budget rules of this trip is I have allocated $100 for spending and taking cash as to not be charged a 3.5% card fee.

[simonefeaster]

My husband and I are a family of two, with limited freezer space. Over time I’ve gotten much better at making portions for 2-3 days without stuff to freeze. Freezer space I save for meats and other things on sale, including garden produce and foraged stuff. You have helped me so much to feed us healthy food while saving almost 30% on food. So grateful to you both, and to this fantastic community!❤

[GEAUXFRUGAL]

Since I got a score from dumpster diving I have pb&j a lot more. I've got milk crates of preserves, jelly etc. Checked for recalls and the dates are 2025+. This stuff sells for $3-5 depending where you look . BlackBerry jelly 🎉.

[marykimble]

Using masking tape on containers to label date/food works just as well (can buy from dollar tree) and it's cheaper than painters tape.

[jonlouis]

I don't have a lot of time to watch YT videos, but I subbed to your channel. You two just seem like a couple of great, unpretentious people who are just fun to spend time with.

[melissamoore]

Hi Larry and Hope! I save money with Kroger with their sales sheets and digital coupons. I do a monthly grocery delivery order.
I shop at Aldi's in person and once in awhile Publix and Got Walmart.
I make grocery lists. I see what I have in my refrigerator, freezer, and pantry. I only get something to make a meal if I don't have it on hand.
Enjoyed this video of yours.

[AnnettePeter-dy]

WOW. I'm so excited and really HAPPY that I found your channel. You are truly a BLESSING. Love u both. 😍🙂

[bria]

Making a batch of your Lentil burgers today to freeze for a very low-cost month of food. Thanks for all of the great tips and have a happy life.

[MyrtGyrt]

Larry this is off topic but I really like your hair! 😍

[KimSmith-bv]

Drink tapwater if it's good enough to drink. Buy a waterfilter if you want to improve the quality.

[cindypatrick]

We have cut as many of our monthly expenses as we could.
We have saved $$$$ a year
I have cut the number of times I go grocery shopping and have cut the budget for groceries/household items, but I do allow myself to eat my Healthy Choice frozen dinners w some added frozen vegetables, Triscuits and cheese, and a dessert for my biggest meal at lunch.
Lots of varieties of dinners and Triscuits.
I do love making 15 bean soup or chili in the crockpot and I do make homemade cornbread and banana nut bread. 10:12

[truthseeker]

I switched my banking to an online bank. They have "buckets" within one savings account to create categories for Emergency Fund, Property Taxes, Christmas/Occasions, etc....all currently at 4% compounded daily.

[libbysworld]

Hi Larry and Hope. 🙂 Thanks for this offering. I am so ready for 2025 and excited about it!

[Milomuffin]

My library has got dozens of buckets with free children clothing. Such a brilliant idea in these difficult times.