7 PRACTICAL WAYS TO CREATE A FRUGAL HOME! OLD FASHIONED FRUGAL LIVING!

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[michellemontgomery-jones]

I learned from my Great Grandma and Grandma about being frugal and thrifty. I had to learn basic sewing by hand and machine. I learned to cook and bake. I learned that worn out clothes could still be used for other purposes and used up completely. Those two ladies were amazing.

[catedennis]

My mother died in September last year. When going through her stuff, I came across her sewing kit - an old butter cookie tin. I smiled when you said this as I think of how many women used a cookie tin for their sewing supplies. It was a good idea that caught on quickly!!

[agnieszkajaskiewicz]

I am about 40 years old Pole who was brought up during the system transformation. I remember as my mother and grandmothers at the end of 80s saved all plastic bags, plastic containers, glass jars etc. because its was practically unavailable in shops. I dare say I got frugality in my blood because I do the same right now :) I do adore your YT channel :)

[Its_Ev]

Never in my life have I opened a Danish cookie tin and actually found cookies in it 🤣

[tikacalifornia]

I have 3 other widows over to my house every Sunday after church for lunch, and one of the three raves about how "inviting" my table always looks. Well, I didn't think much of it, because I bought the nearly-complete set of Mikasa china for under $30 at a local thrift store, stemware for $1.00 ea at the dollar tree back when it was $1.00, and cutwork linen napkins at another thrift store, at $1.00 for 6 napkins. I do take the 5 minutes to iron those napkins for each week's lunch, but the ladies so enjoy these little touches. I looked at your table, and realized that I was seeing it as this other person was seeing my table. The colors were coordinated, and the tableware looked like the person who set the table actually and truly cared about the people sitting down to that meal. I now understand what these touches, that I take so for granted, mean to these other women. True, I seem to have a knack for putting a delicious and nutritious meal on the table, and no one ever leaves here hungry. Indeed, I send food home with them because it would just go to waste here. So we four are truly blessed by the little effort that I put into our Sunday lunches, and it seems that it has become famous in our congregation. Indeed, the one who raves about my table actually bragged about me to our Bishop and I was actually embarrassed. I said, "Well Bishop, all I know is how to put some vegetables in a pan and add butter, ... and maybe some salt ... and maybe some herbs, and maybe some sauce...." and the Bishop laughed and said, "I see what she means..."

Anyway, I think my point here is that what we put out may seem like a small thing to us, but is hugely important to someone else.

Thank you for your insight and your inspiration.

[patsytag]

I shop my home and move things around even moving things from inside my home to the garden and things from the garden to inside the house. The best part is that if you change your mind just change it back, you don’t even have to leave the house to bring it back 🤣🤣🤣 and it didn’t cost anything 😊

[jeannel]

The little framed cards from your mother’s wedding shower are so precious. They are beautiful as decor, but even more so as a reminder of your dear mother and as a way to display unique vintage items. Well done, Emmy! The sewing basket is practical while also lovely. This video contained so many wonderful ideas about frugal living and homemaking.

[frugalitystartsathome]

I often use glass jars in my freezer. So long as you leave headspace you can freeze liquids or solids in them (the contents will expand up rather than outwards) and they come in so many sizes that you can always find one which is just perfect for freezing your particular portions.

[denesecardwell]

After you clean your strawberries put them in glass jars. It preserves them much longer than leaving them in the container they came in

[lorifetzer]

I think I have said this before Freezing leftovers has saved us alot of money. I have a chronic illness that sucks the energy out of me sometimes and being able to yank dinner out to reheat is wonderful.

[jewelgaither]

Another good video, Emmy & Paul! One thing I do that's frugal is save the backs of envelopes that come in the mail, if there's no print on them. They make excellent paper for shopping lists, to do lists, and to keep score on when you're playing a game. Every little bit counts! I have also used cereal boxes and other "chipboard" boxes to make quilting templates out of. I've not done that recently because I use a rotary cutter and rulers now, but if I had to make a template for an applique pattern, I would use the boxes. They hold up better than poster board for patterns.

[darleneraines]

Another great video Emmy! So glad you're feeling better. You can tell our home is frugal when you walk in the front door and smell bread baking, see the cloth napkins in the table and the clothes on the drying rack by the wood stove! Have a blessed week!

[NJ-xpeb]

For us it is music, scents and plants. An old song sung or some music played or a little candle or some fresh cut flowers from the garden is often very cheap if not free and really makes a difference to call a house a home.

[mos]

Glad to hear that you are feeling better, Emmy. Excellent tips today. My suggestion for a frugal home is to declutter - continuously declutter. Less 'stuff' has had a very positive impact on the atmosphere of our home.

[sheldaadams]

In a sewing kit, it is good to include some two-sided fabric tape. It fuses two pieces of fabric together just by using the tape with an iron. Easy way to hem things quickly!

[tonybradshaw]

We do all the things you do. Organization is so helpful.
My mother loved to sew. She would save all her scraps and make little sewing kits for her grandchildren. She used old tins and added all the little notions. When the grandchildren came over they would run to the closet and pull out their little kits. Hours were spent making doll clothes etc. She also had a chest with old clothes, costume jewelry, shoes etc and we could play dress up and put on plays. I realize kids don't really play like this anymore but we loved it. Frugal entertainment.

[marynienhouse]

Love the video! I feel like we just had a great visit with a home tour bonus! Thank you.
My best frugal tip is to not get discouraged! Continue each day with your frugal life in focus! Not everyday you have home runs. That’s okay! Still strive, don’t give up. Being frugal is a lifestyle worth pursuing! Continue on, no matter what ❤️

[spmoran]

My mother was frugal, but even in times of poverty, we never starved or went without good clothes . She used to make her own hair conditioner with rosemary fermented in water . And Olive oil was not just for cooking with but also as a skin moisturiser.

[nanasplacepaula]

I live with my daughter and her family so that makes my life frugal. By saving my funds I try to teach her and her sons the savings in meal planning and prep at home!

[Gabi-ltmx]

If you would like to use glas in the freezer you have to leave some space / air on the top. About an inch and nothing will happen.