OLD FASHIONED WAYS WORTH KEEPING! FRUGAL LOW COST LIVING ! Cake Mix Muffins!

Learn from the past how to save money for the future!! Old fashioned ways to save time and money! Hints and tips! Frugal Living! Budget Living! Beat Inflation! 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!
** ERROR In this video I said I increased the YEAST to 3/4 teaspoon it should be 3/4 TABLESPOON!

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[schnauzermom]

I had to ask my daughter what I do that's old-fashioned, because it all seems "normal" to me, lol. She came up with a few things: I hang the laundry outside (weather permitting). I save used printer paper and cut it into quarters for scratch paper. I use bar hand soap and save the last bits to use in home made laundry detergent. We cook almost everything from scratch, including soup stock from saved vegetable trimmings and bones, etc. Don't worry, we have lots of fun and eat very well! Most of the old fashioned ways are just about not wasting what comes into our life. Having lived for a time in a very poor country in the developing world when I was young, I'm very grateful for what we have and feel better when I treat our resources respectfully. It probably sounds corny, but it's that simple.

[tamihill]

Washing dishes by hand. .Hanging out clothes on a line. Reading hardcopy books. Walk into town to buy groceries.

[JuanitaNance]

Dearest Emmy & Paul and to all your fans, please keep being "old fashhioned" because to me, it means tried and true ways, honoring the wisdom of our parents who did so much for us with so little, it means friendliness and trustworthiness, when your word meant something, you represent those things and more, as I'm sure your fans do! I have dozens of mason jars I bought at the thrift store for $1.00 each and store food in them. All the things you shared from address books to Library books(I LOVE OUR LOCAL LIBRARIES). This was such a wonderful uplifting post, thank you for sharing!!! I cried because we dare not forget the wisdom of our forefathers and mothers, they made us who we are!! God BLESS YOU!

[roseannboi]

Retired couple transitioned to one car. Requires good communication who needs car, decreases running out to do impulse buying and decreases car gas purchases. Not for everyone but works for us last 4 years. Great channel Emmy and Paul!

[peggycruit]

I still have a recipe box that I got from my mom. She's been gone since 1978, but it means so much to me seeing her recipes in her handwriting.

[janetgraham]

Teaching my children good manners! The importance of saying please, thank you, holding the door open for someone behind you, and addressing people as Mr and Mrs. Politeness can go a long, long way!

[anniecharlotte]

I have a calendar on my fridge and a planner on my island. I read real books. I call my friends and talk on the phone. I cook from scratch, shop with a paper list, and keep a budget notebook. I loved this video Emmy. I made your breakfast caserole for book club this past week. I had to share the recipe with the girls. :)

[kaykrausman]

I agree 100% with the address book, maps, and the other items you mentioned. In today's day and age, absolute chaos will break out if there's an extended period of time without internet/cell phones/anything electronic. I'll choose actual cookbooks over online. And yes, I still hand write my letters and thank you cards to friends and relatives. 😊 the things I would really miss, though, are the YouTube videos. Living in a hurricane prone area, I encourage everyone to have supplies to be able to cover 6-8 weeks or more, because the weather is crazy in this country 😔

[WBlackstone]

Every January I get out a new composition book and I use it all year to make lists, keep track of my budget, and keep all information I might need at my fingertips. I call it my "Book of All Knowledge." I keep all my composition books so that I can go back and reference them. It's been a lifesaver.

[clarehenderson]

I still keep a checkbook, register and all. My daughters just shake their heads. My eldest daughter is a fountain pen and wax seal enthusiast! She adores anything stationery. Love your channel!

[NJ-xpeb]

One thing I am going back to is keeping real photos and rather than storing them in an album write the memory, place and people on the back and keep it in a shoe box. During get togethers we always used to bring out the old shoe box (request from al the guest) and there was always so much laughter when people found a picture of themselves in it.
Also, I insist on using the good old tealight plate warmer (they are brilliant for warming up a tin of soup or milk when you have no electricity at all) and are nice to keep food warm on rather than using the microwave.

[vickiescholl]

Thank you for the great wisdom. Your friend's home was lovely. Remember the number one book to have is the Bible. God Bless!

[Rose-xomk]

Your vlog showed up in my feed today and I want you to know how much I'm enjoying your content. I too am trying to live more simply and really appreciate you sharing the way you and Paul are doing this. I just turned 59 and want to return to the way my grandparents/parents did things. Makes more sense to me. Thank you!!!

[kimbesore]

Until your video today, I never stopped to realize how "old fashioned" I am in so many ways. We haven't used an electric can opener in probably 30 years. We have 2 manual openers in our kitchen, and another one in our travel trailer, so we're covered. I'm like you, Emmy, I want a book in my hands to read, recipes written on paper, lists written down, etc. If I find a recipe on-line that I want to try, I go ahead and try it from reading it off the computer. If it's a hit, then I'll print it off and save the "written" recipe.

[lindawamsley]

Emmy, I'm with you on everything you shared! I still use a hand canopener, hand mixer, potato masher, an address book, telephone book, and collect cookbooks and recipe boxes, and I love to collect books of all kinds! This week I got a book from the resale I worked at that was from 1919! That's over a hundred years old! And I love making Dump Cakes from boxed cake mixes too!❤

[jenniferschmitt]

This is so true! A couple of years ago I lost my phone and I could not even figure out how to get ahold of my husband I had no idea what his phone number was! I force myself to memorize it :-) it's funny now but it's scary to think about if you're ever in an emergency

[lyndakling]

I agree about keeping things written down. I also prefer to have photos PRINTED!

[peggypieters]

You are oh, so right; thanks for sharing this with the younger ladies. I am a child of the 50s/60s and everything you have shared is what I live by and will always live by. Love your channel.

[hummingbird]

I save the bacon grease “strained” into containers for “ seasoning, later”, or to fry with, if shortening/oil becomes “ cost prohibitive “.
It keeps well in refrigerator or freezer.
I just found your channel today, very interesting &
informative. I AM an old
timer.♥️

[greenerpastures]

A couple of years ago, I was in Office Max. I came across a US Atlas on clearance for $4. The young cashier said he remembered when his grandparents used to use one. I had to laugh because he probably thought I was ancient. I always carry a current map/atlas in all my vehicles. You just don't know when you'll need one. Great to see a large overview where you're going.