We will pay for good quality mattresses because good sleep is essential.
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
Katherine, we totally agree.
@angryoldman9140
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed... I am very conscious about the flame retardants and chemicals in regular mattresses... found a really nice on on sale from Silk and Snow and it’s totally natural and without any nasties... also only need to buy one because my daughter and I share a queen bed since it’s just the two of us... I got a really good deal on it and would’ve paid more for a regular mattress.
@jessicaz.1901
3 жыл бұрын
Your video reminded me of the saying "Buy it nice or buy it twice".
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
I've never heard that saying, but we definitely agree.
@seekingjoynow1722
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, it's worth it to buy quality because the product will last.
@kerryjames4026
2 жыл бұрын
I will spend money on a good quality fridge and washing machine food coffee health care
@lindakeller3259
2 жыл бұрын
My folks you to say that. They were right
@crystalcooper9932
3 сағат бұрын
I agree with the shoes, appliances/electronics, AND toilet paper.
@donnaallgaier-lamberti3933
3 жыл бұрын
We are retired and frugal. We spend money on our organic food, our shoes and our glasses. This winter we bought good coats for winter, Columbia, We walk a LOT!!! We work to protect our body, our eyes and our feet.....our health is our wealth.
@TermiteVideo
3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree, us too. We eat all organic food. We never eat out so save a great deal from what we hear of other people’s spend. We also never eat on the road if we have to travel for work. We make a picnic, not just for economy, but the quality of food available on the road side is appalling plus the risk of food poisoning (which is not insignificant). Low level food poisoning is a constant problem of modern life. It goes largely unreported but it is bound to happen when you let a factory system make your lunch sandwiches and salads.
@shirleywolff611
2 жыл бұрын
@@TermiteVideo I eat mostly organic too. I'd rather spend more and know I'm not eating poison.
@PanelsWainio
Жыл бұрын
We'd all like to not eat poison hey. It's insane it's even there hey. Good video 😊
@sheliamaddox6093
3 жыл бұрын
I am frugal so that I can save money to travel. It is my passion.
@myrnamorales4558
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!!!🌸
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
Having a purpose definitely helps keep you on track with saving. We hope you have many wonderful adventures.
@bevsnee6571
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely agree with this 👍
@alanbirkner1958
3 жыл бұрын
We take a cruise or a tour of somewhere we haven't been every year. Tina
@danicha1464
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed and I like to splurge during vacat3.
@taracat7141
3 жыл бұрын
KZitem was invented to fit your family...isn't it funny how you were doing the same kind of video's back in 70's/80's.....you guys are the king and Queen of KZitem 💚🧡
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
Awww... thanks, Tara. Yes, Larry has always chronicled our life in videos.
@larryware1
3 жыл бұрын
Awe, thank you, Tara. I've been the archiver in the family. I've always like documenting our everyday experiences with photos and video. Now with this channel it's paying off. So glad to have you with us!
@taracat7141
3 жыл бұрын
Very much enjoy your frugal video's....I am a similar age and have always grown up and continued frugality 🇦🇺🧡
@3atitup
3 жыл бұрын
I LOVE the throwback clips you've been putting in lately. You two are sooo cute! All those family videos will be a treasure for your children and grandchildren to look back on. I dont have one video of my mother or father young (lucky if I can find a pic) but I wish I did.
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
Larry has always loved chronicling our life in video and photos.
@larryware1
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Lacey. It gives us something to look back on now and I love sharing them.
@linpoulsen1940
3 жыл бұрын
Larry would appreciate this: I got my first apartment in 1974. As most kids do, I took some of my mother's things to help me get started. She gifted me her Oster blender, which was about 2 years old, and a big deal at the time because it replaced her Kitchen-Aid for small jobs. Okay, so now it's 2021 and the blender is still going strong ( I make Blender Gazpacho on a regular basis). It might be a collector's item by now!
@oliviafox3310
3 жыл бұрын
Twenty years ago my sister gifted me with a thrift store Oster blender. It was 4 bucks. It was ancient then. (Many of the words were rubbed off from use even then). I've replaced the jar and blender blades, but it's still going strong. It's a beast.
@prayersquad3391
3 жыл бұрын
My parents asked me what I wanted for my apartment. I asked for a steamer and rice maker. They gave me an American brand - Presto (before crap was made in China.) I had that thing thing 30 or so years. It boiled eggs, steamed any veggie, made rice and was wonderful.
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
I am loving these stories of long-lived appliances!
@KWMc1952
3 жыл бұрын
I'm still using my Oster blender from 1972 (avacado green).
@linpoulsen1940
3 жыл бұрын
@@KWMc1952 That's the one!
@5amjack999
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I would never buy cheap pans again, Le Creuset all the way.
@kimeverhart6253
3 жыл бұрын
I have a Le Creuset braiser that I use almost everyday. It will outlast my lifetime and probably my children’s as well. And, it cooks my food perfectly, it is quite beautiful, always sits on my range, is a beautiful shade of bright green and gives me joy!! Worth every penny!!
@kaylamorse769
3 жыл бұрын
For us it's clothing. We prefer to have 5 shirts/ pants or 5 dresses that are good quality instead of 20 cheap/poor quality clothing items.
@Lorreyla
3 жыл бұрын
I so agree. Its a concept I can't seem to get my husband to understand though.
@christines2787
3 жыл бұрын
For the most part it's the same here, with anything I wear that anybody else will see. although my garden work clothes are very inexpensive and 2nd hand because no matter what I buy they are stained and in bad shape and don't last more than a season.
@irfanbhati1581
2 жыл бұрын
Nice couple, living their life together happily and on their own terms, raised good children, never negative. Wishing them well in life and praying for their health and togetherness ❤
@rafaelp4651
3 жыл бұрын
I’m very agree with the north face brand. I live in Chile and I bought a polar jacket from them like 6 years ago and I use it EVERY day, and it’s perfect.
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! That's the thing with North Face. It may cost a little more, but it lasts forever.
@deliarealtor
2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree about toilet paper.
@osoniye4209
3 жыл бұрын
I love Scott 1 ply toilet paper. It is soft enough for me, lasts forever and doesn't clog up the septic tank. You couldn't pay me to go back to the quilted kind that doesn't provide the same clean, efficient service. 😁 To each his own. 😉
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
My grandparents had a septic system and always had to use 1-ply. They were very specific about when you did - and did not - place toilet paper into the toilet.
@christines2787
3 жыл бұрын
@@UndertheMedian - I've been fortunate enough to be able to travel to Mexico and some central American countries. They don't flush toilet paper, it goes into the trash.
@nitanice
2 жыл бұрын
family Dollar sells something similar for even less! So does Aldi. Check them out.
@eveny119
2 жыл бұрын
I agree, Scotts for me or nothing.
@kimmer6
2 жыл бұрын
Scott 1000 Shi...... oh, boy, I have a terrible time saying Sheets these days.
@gracebarrett-johnson
3 жыл бұрын
My brother wears size 15 shoes and weve found some epic used shoes for him. Once, we found a pair of Ferragamo designer sneakers for only $70 (usually retail $1200) and they've lasted him for years
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
He must think you are the best sister ever after that epic find!! Well done!
@marthabunting2833
2 жыл бұрын
I have the opposite problem to Larry: I wear a ladies size 4 kids size 2. No luck at thrift stores🥲. Ordering size 4 is expensive. Tend to keep and repair if possible.
@kathrynboniface3455
3 жыл бұрын
My father used to say , “Buy it cheap , buy it twice!”
@larryware1
3 жыл бұрын
He was so right! Great saying!
@Erin-pf5pp
3 жыл бұрын
I can't believe no one hasn't already said their vacuum cleaner. I have had an Electrolux for about 30 years. My kids bought me a Dyson last year and I told them I didn't need it, but OMG that thing is AMAZING. I still kept my old canister vac though-even though the Dyson is awesome (and it wasn't cheep).
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
I didn't think about our vacuum. We have a Kirby - and they are expensive! We paid $650 for that vacuum - over 20 years ago. We recently got an identical unit for $20 at a thrift store. I don't know if we would do it again but it has been a long-lasting vacuum.
@TheSmilingTabbyStickers
3 жыл бұрын
I know it’s simple but good brand name tin foil! I tried the generic and it’s awful
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
How interesting! I've not given it much thought. But, you may very well be right. I usually get a huge, industrial roll at SAMS. It costs a pretty penny, but lasts forever.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
3 жыл бұрын
We buy good shoes and get no feet problems. We buy good coats and get twenty years out of them.
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
Coats is another good one.
@JaneDay
3 жыл бұрын
Two brands that spring to mind immediately that I spend good money on and appreciate are: Kitchen Aid for kettle and toaster (together around £350) and Le Creuset for pans and cookware (I have 6 pans totallying around £950). They will last me a lifetime if I look after them. Great video guys. Keep them coming please xx
@AEvans36963
3 жыл бұрын
2 ply tissue is nonnegotiable. Who wants to wipe themselves with cardboard? One thing I will not EVER do is buy used shoes. I don't care how well made or little worn they are. No compromise on that. My next car(and hopefully last) will be Toyota or Subaru.
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for adding your list.
@lonestarpenny
3 жыл бұрын
We love our Toyota 4 runner. We bought it new, but it is 9 yrs old and still looks great, only have 55,000 miles on it.
@katherinerichardson1767
3 жыл бұрын
Gevalia Coffee founded in Sweden and est. in 1853....YUM!!!
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! We had a Gevalia subscription for a while. A worthwhile splurge, for sure.
@TraceB
3 жыл бұрын
I love the old clips, please keep showing them! The North Face & Apple are two of my favs that I splurge on also. I also splurge on shampoo & conditioner because Florida humidity is brutal for frizz ☀️ I have a Vitamix, but the Blendtecs are about $700 so you really do have an amazing sister!
@larryware1
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the mention of the old clips. We weren't sure if they were really that appreciated. I love incorporating them into the videos. Good name brands pay off when searching for products that last.
@TraceB
3 жыл бұрын
@@larryware1 They definitely are fun to watch, just like seeing the older electronics! You are the cutest couple & are smart for documenting those memories. Thanks for sharing them ✌🏽🌱
@net_marie3153
3 жыл бұрын
@@larryware1 I enjoy the old clips, too!
@larryware1
3 жыл бұрын
@@net_marie3153 - Thanks. We'll keep them coming.
@larryware1
3 жыл бұрын
@@TraceB - awe, thank you. That's so sweet.
@roeb8923
3 жыл бұрын
Hope, you won't believe this but my daughter has been going on and on at me about cinnamon buns (rolls) - we can't buy them here - no-where has them (in Aus). Can you do a upload showing us how to make them??? Yours look delicious.
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
I think Larry took a series of really good photos of me making the cinnamon rolls. I'll have to see if I can either do a video or put a post on the website with step-by-step instructions.
@carolutley6523
3 жыл бұрын
On a low fixed income, I splurge on organic foods more and more. I still use paper towels, but if I just dry my hands, i keep it on the counter for another use. And agree with the TP priority.
@SherryEllesson
3 жыл бұрын
I'm with you, Carol - go organic! The absence of residual pesticides, herbicides and petrochemical fertilizers gives me a much greater sense that I'm putting good things in my body.
@eveny119
2 жыл бұрын
I agree about paper towels, esp if you handle meat you dont want that on sponges or towels. 2, I reuse the p. towels for cleaning the counter, stove or floor, then it gets composted. Saves on cleaning detergents and hot water too.
@linpoulsen1940
3 жыл бұрын
YES, YES, YES - 2ply bathroom tissue !!! I buy Quilted Northern, but only when it's on sale. My local grocers sell it every few months at $5.99 for 12 double rolls ( that's 49 cents per single roll). When it's on sale, I scoop up enough to last me until they go on sale again in 3 months. Full disclosure: I store packages of bathroom tissue in the trunk of my Toyota Camry!! Good Coffee: Gotta have good coffee. There's an old brand called Eight o'Clock Coffee which was/is sold by ACME, Shop-Rite, Giant and other chains. Last year they developed a "specialty line" called "EOC" with flavor kik rs like Cafe Americano and Espresso. One of those flavors is "Black and Tan", which they describe as "a medium-bodied dark roast with a creamy texture". It's soooo good. When I can drink a coffee black, I know it's good. If I take a thermos to work, I sometimes sprinkle a tsp of instant espresso in there along with a splash of caramel almond milk, and it's SO satisfying. The other thing(s) I spend money on is my pets veterinary care. I have enrolled my pets in wellness plans at PetSmart Banfield Hospital. The cost is about $400 per year for my cat and around $500 for my dog. That included unlimited visits, annual vaccines, annual dental cleaning and more, which make those plans worth the money. I can pay up front or make monthly payments.
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
That vet care plan is worth every penny. We paid several hundred dollars a year for Shelby's annual check-up, shots, tags, etc. I dare say that you come out on the better end of that deal (especially as your pets age).
@sbluhrs106
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely with you regarding the toilet paper, shoes, and kitchen items. My spouse bought me a Kitchenaid stand mixer back in 1988 before we got married and it is still going strong. We also don't skimp on good tools - my spouse does all the repairs on our cars and most of the home repairs, so I don't quibble about getting the good stuff as it will last. We also buy some items in bulk, like tea.
@melissachochard4242
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Hope Hi Larry Love the clips at the end 😃 Hope, I am with you...Bath tissue is a no compromise issue in my household as well. I am an extreme couponer, so I never pay full price for any taxables...I do donate & bless others and God sure does make sure to pay it forwArd with an abundance....Thank you for all the tips & money saving ideas
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
I love your heart for sharing with others. Awesome!
@melissachochard4242
3 жыл бұрын
@@UndertheMedian thank you ❤❤
@jenenamaughan1992
3 жыл бұрын
You think Starbucks is good? Come to Australia, our coffee culture is world renowned.
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
I think that most Americans think of Starbucks when you say, "Good coffee". It's not our first choice for coffee. We would LOVE to come taste your coffee!!
@dorawedlock3969
3 жыл бұрын
50 years ago, 2 little kids, a dog, a VW Beetle, canvas tents, hard rain every single time we camped! No cooking, running in rain to restroom. Don't know why kids shudder at the idea of camping.
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
LOL! So funny!
@tabithawheeler6760
3 жыл бұрын
I love the older video clip! Hope, I think you look better now versus back when...aging in reverse?
@larryware1
3 жыл бұрын
I so agree, Tabitha! So glad you like the old videos!
@missmendyful
3 жыл бұрын
I agree Tabitha! You took the words right out of my mouth!
@alicephillips841
3 жыл бұрын
I agree 100% on the wisdom of spending money to obtain good value. My mother always said we were too poor to wear cheap shoes. Took me a while, as I was growing up, to understand what she meant, but I finally got it! And I totally agree on the two-ply toilet paper. Another item I won't compromise on is good bed sheets. I usually get them at Sam's and they last me several years.
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Alice, you have a valid point. I have noticed recently that several of my sheets are really showing the wear. I decided that I am going to research good sheets and then watch for a great sale on them.
@wrigs4prez
3 жыл бұрын
I am with you on the toilet paper! One of my non negotiables is a cleaning service once every two weeks. My husband and I I each work anywhere between 60-70 hours a week and having the help for a deep clean twice a month is everything!
@NaeOnYT
3 жыл бұрын
I paid for a service to deep clean our kitchen as a "treat" after we became debt-free. Oh my God, best $120 I've ever spent! They cleaned stuff I hadn't even thought of cleaning. I wouldn't let my husband cook or open anything in there for a solid 24 hours.
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you deserve a break with the cleaning. Money well spent.
@eveny119
2 жыл бұрын
I would love that but Id have to ''clean before they show up'', Im messy.lol
@girlygirlwoman
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you"DO" spend some money! Yay!!! Well, it cracks me up that everybody drinks coffee and most businesses have it out.. however...I was the only one out of my parents and 2 sister's and 2 brother's that did not/ do not drink coffee. But, I'm also the only soda drinker in the family. I know..I know.. I'm gonna get a lot of static about that. But Please ...I already know it. Now sometimes I do drink Tea but I drink Sweet Tea..I know I know..I'm gonna get it again. I did see some flavored Coffee I thought I'd try at Walmart though. Bear with me. Now seriously... this is the Honest to Good Lord living"TRUTH" Take care of your feet ppl. I've had 2 for surgeries. 1 on each foot. First I went to Podiatrist. He did Bunion surgery. Put a plate in to keep my foot straight. Did a Hammer Toe. My toe is honestly turning under .. foot is straight though. Other foot...I went to an Orthopedic surgeon..no plate to keep foot straight.... consequently my foot over corrected and now MG left foot looks like a "c". Sad to say shoe shopping is really not an option. I have bought 2 different sized shoes for the last few years. It's the same brand ... they look the same but different sixes. Surgery to correct is really not an option.. I'm here to tell you...Please listen to Larry and Hope. They definitely know what they are talking about. You will pay one way or the other...good quality does..or possible foot surgeries. I sure RECOMMEND GOOD SHOES. When I was growing up our Dad did "take care of your feet and eyes,". Some of it isn't my fault. But I'll own what part is. God knows.
@rochellethundercloud346
3 жыл бұрын
Hubby got me,right before the polar vortex,a heavy winter coat for $5 at a thrift store that has since gone out of business.its an old navy mens coat.fits,really warm.
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
Really great deal!! He did well!
@govegan6112
3 жыл бұрын
I already know what one of them will be..,,,coffee.
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
Yep! Gotta have our daily cup.
@almostthere2884
3 жыл бұрын
My ex sister-in-law taught me a long time ago that life is too short to buy cheap toilet paper. She was so right! Charmin Red is the tp for my house, and I appreciate it every day.
@embracingthehomesteadlife5701
3 жыл бұрын
I agree with all of these! I will always pay extra for Birkenstocks, Boston Stoker Coffee's Highlander Grogg ( a local roast here in Dayton ), and good quality leather purses. I have been carrying a beautiful leather Coach for around 15 years and it just gets better with age. I found it new in the box at a thrift store for $12, and it retailed for $298!!! I also love my Kitchenaid mixer and my Instant Pot, worth every penny!!!
@andreaallen8730
3 жыл бұрын
Hi from the UK, totally agree about the car, I have a 20 year old Toyota amazing even has a tape deck 😀 never let's me down.
@pamrichards3847
3 жыл бұрын
I agree with you on the toilet paper. Sam's club members mark is the best. I agree with the bread maker and a great blender. I have the Vitamix my husband got at a garage sale for $5. I still use my daily love the smoothies. I also am vegan. I am a new sub and am enjoying watching your videos.
@nunyabiznizz5619
2 жыл бұрын
What a steal on the blender!
@gwendolynjulien4851
3 жыл бұрын
l buy at the dollar store CHARMIN ESSENTIALS STRONG 3X STRONG. WITH MONEY BACK GUARANTEE! Now l don't know if the guarantee if before or after use.
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
LOL! I would assume before use.
@lindadugardein5584
3 жыл бұрын
For our familie, it’s Apple products, KitchenAid kitchen helpers and allergeen free shower products. For groceries we do compare brands as generic brands, the shop own brands win most of the time 😊
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
I am intrigued by allergen free shower products. I want to do research on what ingredients to avoid.
@deannesimmons2824
3 жыл бұрын
In the past, I have only bought higher end kitchen appliances (Cuisinart, Breville, etc.). Cuisinart food processer has died and I am really struggling with the replacement. Would love to have the Breville, but it is around $300. The Cuisinart is around $250. There is what I would consider a much cheaper unit at the big box store for about $140 (think beach) that includes several extra blades. The design is easier to work with because you don't have to get all the pieces lined up to make it work--you just set the work bowl on the stand. On my old Cuisinart I spent more time putting it together than it took me to accomplish the task at hand. I am afraid not to spend top dollar. Am I programmed to think this way, or is it a legitimate concern? Soo--spend the big bucks or get over it and pocket the difference? I am a new subscriber--love your videos. Am anxious to hear your thoughts on this.
@chickadeetle
3 жыл бұрын
GOOD BRAS---cheap bras do well endowed women NO favors----hand wash, hang right (from the middle) and they'' last a long time
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! And get fitted by someone who knows what they are doing.
@christinepeters7110
3 жыл бұрын
HI Hope and Larry I love my vitamix it is an awesome product, I also love my food processor, and my mealthypot pressure cooker I love to cook with the pressure cooker it is so easy and fast to make meals.
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
I've not heard of that brand of pressure cooker. I love to look at pressure cookers and plan my next brand.
@jeannettesm6404
3 жыл бұрын
Hi hope and Larry over in the United Kingdom we ala get things of the Kiev if we do things up and sell them we first make a note of the address we got the items from if we make a sale we take the person a thank you card and a small gift and often if that are getting rid of anything else you could get it first Jeannette smith
@jeweltheartist9694
3 жыл бұрын
🤔 Automobiles, Cellphones, Pocketbooks, Winter Boots, Perfume, Skin Care & Makeup, I tried the cheap brands and it was horrible for my skin, 🥵 non negotiable now! Love you guys you are the best!!! 🤗
@azgardenlover370
3 жыл бұрын
I own a 16 year old Honda that will be at 200k miles very soon. It did have some major problems when it was younger, but for the last 10 years it has just been normal maintance
@adolfkudlinski
2 жыл бұрын
OMG :) i hear Suzy Orman ... Love your advice videos ... all the best :)
@barbararobson2098
2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with these, especially coffee, TP and good shoes. I would add Le Creuset pots and wool jumpers. Oh and a good handbag will elevate any outfit.
@charleneknottsrubini2220
3 жыл бұрын
I am more than happy to spend money to go on a fun vacation every couple years! I think that time is so important and money absolutely well spent! I HAVE to get the thinnest toilet paper or my toilet will try to overflow too often. Looks like I need to spend money on a plumber!
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
My grandparents were on a septic system and they always had to use 1-ply. They were very specific about when you did - and did not - flush toilet paper.
@Texasmommaof5
3 жыл бұрын
Members mark toilet paper is great! My husband is really picky and he approves.
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
Good to know someone else agrees with us.
@sandispady9058
3 жыл бұрын
The perfect thickness and comfort. NO brand is better. Any thicker...just gets cumbersome.. Any thinner...yuck!
@TheFractalStorySpinner
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, Bosch, Blendtech, grain mill. All in my kitchen, all totally worth the investment. Also a Kuhn-Rikon pressure cooker. I have a couple of basic slow-cookers. Also Americraft cookware - stainless steel, best quality I've ever used.
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
I need to look that pressure cooker up. I've never heard of it, but it sounds wonderful.
@cherylhorne4983
3 жыл бұрын
Bosch mixer and magic mill. Unfortunately at 18 years the kids burnt out the motor on the Bosch - I know, unheard of, but it happened. Worth every penny, Somewhere in a move the magic mill went missing and I couldn't afford to replace it. So sad.
@Mys.Teri67
3 жыл бұрын
My DH had bought me a high end Kitchen Aid mixer. It died 3 years later. I researched and decided I was switching to Bosch. Found an old used one at a price I was willing to pay. 7 plus years later still going strong. Might buy a brand new one when house is paid off. Never going back to Kitchen Aid.
@nitanice
2 жыл бұрын
I like to say I'm "prudently frugal and selectively extravagant." I am able to buy a $500 guitar (if I choose) that give me a lifetime's entertainment because I don't really enjoy eating out or paying too much for beans, etc. I have money for extravagance because I don't spend it on stupid things.
@LaundryFaerie
2 жыл бұрын
We are frugal about some things so we can be extravagant about the things that are meaningful to us.
@lesliekanengiser8482
3 жыл бұрын
My husband wears a 14 EEE. He has such trouble finding shoes. It's funny what each person considers a non-negotiable. The older I get,I balk at clearance priced clothing items even at Walmart. But, I went to culinary school, so I sprang for a Vitamix, albeit a refurbished one. I buy the Lodge version of the fancier Le Creuset pots. Which is funny to me, bc some people I know balk at Lodge prices. I don't like when people accuse others of not being frugal if someone says they splurge on certain items. Just because I chose to buy a Vitamix doesn't mean I am not frugal. And just because you like to buy "fancier " coffee on occasion, it doesn't mean you aren't frugal either. To me, being frugal in certain areas leaves more room for individuals to decide what they do want to spend money on.
@rachelwickart275
2 жыл бұрын
My frugal hubby says, "Budget the luxuries!" We've learned over the years that we don't feel deprived when we do so.
@eveny119
2 жыл бұрын
I live frugally so I have the money to buy what I want when I want it. -When I was married, we took 2 vacations a year, 1 cheap like a road trip, packed food, camped when we could and 1 more luxury, Scotland. England, Belgium, New Zealand staying in fancy hotels and eating great meals. We didnt waste money on touristy souvenirs, rather getting something handcrafted from that country or a regional cookbook. - I use ''name brand single ply'', I live in an old house and the plumbing gets indigestion if 2 ply is used. - Value not cheap, but if cheap will work, why not. I think its just the 'smart' thing to do.
@ayela562
3 жыл бұрын
My husband wears a 14 shoe and my son wears a 13. Decent shoes are a must and like you said , many places don’t sell those sizes. Socks that fit properly are a challenge too. So we watch for deals but we will pay more overall to get them what they need.
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! We have to look for extra long socks. We've had good luck at Menards, believe it or not. We got some really nice, name brand, extra-long socks there at Christmas time for about $1.00 a pair. The bigger my boys' feet got, the harder it was to find used shoes for them.
@karynm3365
3 жыл бұрын
I have a 16 year old Prius with over 250K miles on it that still looks and works great! I love the Toyotas!
@fluffyface6685
3 жыл бұрын
I have a 10 year old Prius with 140K miles. Runs great, not even one repair, only tires and regular maintenance!
@debbiemize2269
2 жыл бұрын
I bought a Hamilton Beach mixer (stand with detachable head) in 1998 at a garage sale! I am still using that mixer!
@4IamLuna
3 жыл бұрын
I just bought hurom HAA juicer lastweek. It is an investment for me because it is not cheap.. And my brother told me.. Not a good buy during pandemic but it was on sale. It is high price considering...but no guilt. But the main reason was, my dental condition, I cannot chew very well... I guess for my over all health..And it was my wish to have one since early 2019. Next item to invest would a le creuset dutch oven. Just that one pot where I can cook all my fave recipes for my family.
@dianvandevyver5729
3 жыл бұрын
I'm a Toyota lady too. Mine is 6 years old now and never had any problems. I bought new in 2015, my only luxurious spending ! I hope that I will be able to use it until 2035 - 2040 😁
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
They last forever!
@heidibonjour
Жыл бұрын
#1. Good coffee!! As Hope has recommended, I started to look at my receipts, and I was spending $19/lb on Sbux beans ( 2.5/ 3 lbs per month) ; last month I found a SALE coffee for $11/ lb which was ALMOST as good at the $19/lb Sbux! Now I'm looking for the sales!!! I LOVE good coffee too...
@anndarnell9725
3 жыл бұрын
Red wing good we it to and my dad and mom would get for me for school
@jackieburnett6881
3 жыл бұрын
Shoes, toilet tissue, coffee, mattress. I go for comfort and quality with my shoes! They definitely may not be in style but I love my feet! Lol
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
A good, quality mattress is a really smart decision!
@AreYouKittenMeRtNow
2 жыл бұрын
Kitchen knives, coffee, mattresses and bedding, top quality pet food 💗 LOVE the old footage!!
@jaynesteffel3259
3 жыл бұрын
We buy bamboo toilet paper that composts we buy alot of organic hygiene products I can get coupons for them Doesn't make sense to put toxic chemicals on your body when you eat natural and organic food for the inside of your body.
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
Someone else suggested, "Who Gives a Crap" toilet paper. I saw that they had bamboo toilet paper. The company donates 50% of their proceeds to help build bathrooms and improve sanitation in third world countries. us.whogivesacrap.org/
@loribratcher8933
3 жыл бұрын
Toilet paper and haircut/color.
@marupa1506
2 жыл бұрын
We dont buy much furniture, its mostly second hand or from heavily discounted ones but we bought a really expensive mattress and it really solved some of the back problems my husband had and we both get better sleep , it was worth it
@mimijulene6307
3 жыл бұрын
I adore my KitchenAid mixer! It’s been going strong for 30 years and gets a lot of use. After my mom died we gave hers to our church and it is 45 years old and going strong! I also drive a Toyota and keep my cars for 10-12 years until they die of old age. Yes to good mattresses and my Keurig too!
@SmallChanges
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Larry and Hope we love your channel so much! We are fellow youtube creators and apple lovers and we recently purchased the new Apple MacBook Air (M1 2020) and it is amazing and for video editing it is really the best bang for your buck, highly recommended. My husband and I joke that you are us just a little older as we are Prius driving, vegan, Christians with 5 kids 🤣 - Sarah ❤️
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
Well, "Hi", Sarah! We're so happy that you are with us. We are definitely going to get a Mac. I think you are right about a MacBook being a great choice. Sounds like we have a lot in common. We should chat some time and plan a collab. That would be fun!
@deborahalper1923
3 жыл бұрын
We have a Vitamix blender. Worth every penny. Also, we purchase preowned Mercedes Benz vehicles and keep up with the recommended service schedule. Our vehicles have over 200,000 miles on them.
@larryware1
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, Deborah. I never considered Mercedes cars.
@almostthere2884
3 жыл бұрын
@@larryware1 I had been driving a Hyundai Santa Fe which I absolutely loved until a lady ran into my car and totaled it. Just so happened I bought a 2003 Mercedes ML500 (their version of an SUV) and it is a great car! I would never have thought to buy a Mercedes, but this one worked out perfectly. The best part - I only paid $1500 for it and everything works!
@kimeverhart6253
3 жыл бұрын
I have learned about Bosch mixers from another KZitemr with a large family that cooks from scratch all the time...she says she received hers for a wedding gift 18 years ago and it is still going strong as well! I had never heard of them until watching her videos. I have a Kitchen Aid that I have used ruthlessly but oh how I would have loved having that Bosch for bread making for my 4 children while they were growing up! Wow! What a wonderful tool! ( I have a Bosch dishwasher that I dearly love so I absolutely support the brand!) And, you were ahead of the times by grinding your own wheat!! It’s becoming very popular now! Good for you!
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
When I started homeschooling 20 years ago, grinding your own wheat was quite a fad in those communities.
@AmandaJYoungs
2 жыл бұрын
I spend money on my green tea, because when I became vegan I struggled for a few months until I discovered it. It's wonderful but definitely a luxury and not a frugal thing. The brand is Pukka Teas (they make a lot of herbal teas, and only a few caffeinated). I knew you would say shoes! I agree 100% on it being worth spending money on them. You wear them for hours and hours every day, it would be a false economy and cost you more if you bought cheap shoes that needed replacing quickly. But are shoes really a luxury item? I don't think they are, even the costlier ones, as long as you get really good use out of them and your feet are happy. It's the same with mattresses on a bed - I would spend money on that, because it's sensible to invest in something well-made if you spend 1/3 of your life in it. Running a car at all on my budget is a luxury, mind you! But it's a choice to be sure I can see my mother, which is the main reason I have it. Decent toilet paper is essential! You know, I think when you are frugal, you do need investment pieces from time to time, and if you know you'll use them hard, then you should work out what you need, then buy the best make of that item that you can afford to, in the hope and with the intention of making it last many years. Buying the best you can afford means you'll get little features that will help to future-proof them. I swear by Sony TVs....
@crankiemanx8423
2 жыл бұрын
good quality saucepans & frypan,& oven bakeware . good quality knives & utensils. stick blender
@michelleevans7459
3 жыл бұрын
We are frugal and we spend good money on the same things as you, plus 3 more items: tools (mechanics and construction- cheap ones don't last; good ones last a lifetime!), quality furniture (my best friend will buy 3 couches in the same timeframe that we go thru one.....and ends up spending more than the more expensive one I get to begin with), and "experiences"...(we don't take a vacation every year, but a portion of the money we save being frugal, goes to 1-3 week trips every other year or so. We managed to take our 4 kids to all 50 states. The money I saved by cutting everyone's hair for 20 years paid for a 16 day, 4 island trip for 6 to Hawaii!)
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
Oh, Michelle, I like the way you think! Taking savings in one area and putting it toward something you really want is so smart. We love that you have beenon so many traveling adventures with your family. You're right about quality tools. We have some that belonged to Larry's dad and are probably 70 years old. They will, undoubtedly be passed along to our kids one day. They just don't wear out.
@LearningLivingLovingLife
3 жыл бұрын
I spend a lot of money on mattresses and shoes. I consider them "medicine". I sleep well and have no foot issues.
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
We agree. Quality mattresses are very important.
@kaiziah2004
3 жыл бұрын
Someone once said to me if your not in one you're in the other, how correct! Shoes or bed 🤣
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
@@kaiziah2004 , LOL!
@fatbaldguy7166
3 жыл бұрын
All American Pressure Canner, commercial grade washer and dryer, heavy duty kitchen dish ware, really nice knives, and older real wood furniture. Never gonna buy another Chevy ($3000.00 In last few months) and it’s only got 80,000 miles on it. Also never gonna buy a Samsung product ($2200.00 new) because the freezer quit after 8 months and hey could not fix it, but took 3 months to get it replaced. I will not honour company’s that sell cheaply made crap or will not HONOUR their warranties.
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
Those All American pressure canners are the very best available. I totally agree. I looked at them years ago.
@kathleenwebster
2 жыл бұрын
Good toilet paper is a must! We used Sam's for years, but it's so linty. I recently discovered Amazon's brand, Presto. It costs a little more, but virtually no lint, it's soft, and the rolls are huge!
@MsRoosmarii
3 жыл бұрын
Install a bide-shower in your toilet and you dont necessarily need any toilet paper.
@judyrichards7336
3 жыл бұрын
Love, Love, Love Mine!!!
@girlygirlwoman
2 жыл бұрын
Adding to my comment. Can't find it. I use to use 2 ply TP but a friend of mine lives in a mobile home. She uses Septic Safe 1 ply. 1,000 sheets a roll 16 rolls. It's Great Value at Walmart. It compares to Scott. Just sharing. My oldest brother said always but good TP b/c of you don't you can clog up your SepticTank. I did want to add to my other video about shoes. I bought great shoes after foot surgeries. SAS and Brooks. The SAS are leather so in wearing them over a period of time they do stretch. That could have added to the shape of my foot looking like a "C" shape now. But. I did see another Orthopedic Dr. To see about it and he said that foot "overcorrected" (I'm thinking w/o the plate to keep it straight). Anyway. He told me that sometimes when you try to "correct" it it "overcurrent" the other way. I just didn't think that was a good idea. I had to go back to work after these foot surgeries b/c it was just me... so there it is. True Story. Please but yourself good shoes AND FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE..GET YOUR FOOT MEASURED PROPERLY!!! DON'T TRY TO "FIND A SHOE THAT FITS YOU"....GET ONE THAT DOES. The very best to everyone.
@prayersquad3391
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah mattresses are crucial for me. Back issues.
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
We totally agree.
@Shantelle6253
Жыл бұрын
Lavazza, in a Bialetti Moka Pot ☕️. Totally agree on good quality shoes(Birkenstocks), cars (used 2006 Toyota Camry), camping gear (Black Diamond tent, Coleman stove, Bluetti power station) TP 😂 (I'm a Charmin girl). For my 2 cents - Cat Litter - Dr. Elsey's. Can't be beat for odor control without over powering fake scents like glade. Contigo Thermos - no spill lids are important when you live in an RV. Dash mini appliances - consistent under 700 watt appliances perfect for RV living.
@graceerhart5796
28 күн бұрын
I do historical re-enactments, Civil War and Medieval. Both can be expensive-but they don't have to be. I disguise myself as a man and go in the field, so I need my rifle, but I had it for 20 years. I bought the clothing I needed for particular impressions, Civil War, but often bought used, and I still do whenever I can. When I got into the Society for Creative Anachronism I bought a bow off Amazon, a cloak and a few rudimentary items. My commander loaned me gear, and gave me a little too. After I got in, I found I could get used garb, free. That is right. Other SCA members thinning their wardrobes are only too glad to give away what they are not using. It is true that one man's trash is another's treasure. Then I befriended a laurel who had a room full of fabrics and taught me rudimentary sewing on a machine. With her help I made a hood that I entered in arts and sciences that I still wear. With patterns for more garb and free cloth, my friends and I are planning a sewing party to make medieval Japanese garb. Armor for heavy fighting cost, but not as much as it could. If I went to an armorer it would cost 1600 to 2000. I got off light at 500 for custom armor that fits and comes with lifetime care. The shield I sought help with, and the sword was sort of ubiquias. At present I am qualified for target archery, and heavy fighting, but still need to get my card. It is all good exercise (as US Navy I function as a skirmisher and run in the field, in wool pants, brogans, and all.
@angeliiis2419
3 жыл бұрын
Cookware: I bought cast iron thinking I would use it forever. I developed health problems and bought a cheap light weight set. Everything burned in it. So I upgraded to Cuisinart nonstick set. It cooks evenly and is not too heavy. It's also easy to wash.
@graceerhart5796
2 ай бұрын
First car I owned, Astrovan. It finally died under me. Then I bought a Ford Focus 2008. That was a beast. It already had over 100,000 miles on it, and I put another 100,000 miles on it. Good car. It had some problems, the most expensive one was the fuel injector going out. I got help to fix that. But a friend was quitting driving, and she wanted a good home for her car; it had less than 10,000 miles on it. Rather than selling it, she gave it to me, so I sold the ford and now I am driving a Hyandai Sonata 2011. It drives well.
@mariannewesten3638
2 жыл бұрын
I Spend Money in my Car( I Need it for Work,and to visit my Family and Friends in the Netherlands).It,s a Toyota👍 And I do Spend Money on Shoes. I Need good ones,because for my Work I Walk much.well I do let repair them. There Not cheep.But very good.( Ecco's)
@ParkDari
6 ай бұрын
Bought a Toyota Sienna van 2007 that we bought used. It now has over 250K miles on it . occasionally it needs an expensive repair and we just repair it. The repairs per year are around 2K but it is so reliable and where am I gonna find a used car that is gonna go the distance? I plan to get it to 1M miles like I did with my old Volvo station wagon. We bought a used Vitamix about 7 yrs ago will probably last 30 more years. Kitchen Aid mixer, CuisinArt food processor, we installed quality bidets 5 yrs ago. Samsung products are family favorites.
@graceerhart5796
2 ай бұрын
Brooksville, 24 degrees in my canvas tent, plenty of blankets and warm clothes-but the portolets were 100 yard away!
@christelschmidt7468
3 жыл бұрын
We have been taking public transit for the past 10 years but when we move back to Vancouver we’ll need a car and my husband has been researching for YEARS. He definitely is looking at a used Japanese auto.
@prayersquad3391
3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2019 Chevy Equinox and it's great.
@nihilisticsoup2919
3 жыл бұрын
I spent £1,500 building an electric mountain bike with a large high quality battery and powerful motor, the battery alone took £600 of the budget but you pay for quality! I get 100 miles of range and effortlessly get up any hill! By my estimation the bike and battery will pay for itself when taking into account the savings from not having a car.
@Denise-pn1tj
2 жыл бұрын
Nope! No John Wayne toilet paper for me. It’s rough tough and takes no 💩. Must be Charmin extra strong. I like toilet paper to disintegrate because it needs to to break down for the planet so to speak but I don’t want it to disintegrate before I’m finished using it. Also on baby wipes I found a really good baby wipes it’s called water wipes. It’s all natural 99% water so you don’t have that fragrance and soap sticking to you. You guys are talking about vehicles and I agree with you to a point but if you’re really good with vehicles Watch what you get you can still get good deals on cheap used vehicles. I bought my 2001 Ford Explorer and only put $700 in it counting tires from the time I bought it in 2015 until 2021 and I paid $1100 for it. I just haven’t been driving over the past year due to a broken leg. But that vehicle paid for itself definitely. It’s been reliable and very good. I bought it from a friend who is taking good care of it. I have a goal to buy a used pick up truck pre-computer era for the purpose of possible EMTs. That’s my mission so I need to start a fund to buy another vehicle for that. Enjoy your guys very much and I’m looking forward to watching more of your shows. Wondering what part of the Midwest you live in as far as what state I’m currently in Ohio but dying to get back to Mississippi. I am also looking forward to trying the Mississippi grog you mentioned. Sounds very good and just like something I would enjoy. Take care look forward to watching more of your videos. Also wondering what age the two of you are I’m thinking we’re about the same age I graduated in 1983. Take care
@nickiclarke4304
3 жыл бұрын
Great video, Hope and Larry, I loved hearing about what you won’t compromise on. Some of mine are the same: I buy the coffee I like when it’s on half price sale and stock up, I buy my toilet paper from a company that delivers AND uses half of the profits to fund sanitation projects in developing countries I go for quality kitchen appliances that come with a 5 year warranty where possible I bought a very good mattress that supports my dodgy back with an 8 year warranty I invest in sturdy shoes And I make sure I always have fresh fruit and vegetables in the house even if my budget is super tight that week.
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
Someone else mentioned environmentally friendly toilet paper, too. I love that idea. I love to buy from companies that support good causes.
@marthamcneely207
2 жыл бұрын
Bread Machine, food processor, viking stand mixer blender, truck.
@dawnchristensen2393
4 ай бұрын
Hi there, I love Earl grey tea. When I first tried it, I didn't like it. I thought it smelt and tasted like flowers. Not that I eat flowers. Once I got used to it, that's what I like. I used to be a barista for a few years, but I don't like coffee, unless it's a specialty coffee. I bought an expensive coffee machine (an impulse buy) which I only use a couple of times a year. I do like hot chocolates though. I have always bought new wood furniture that I still have 35 years later, and they are still in great condition. I don't like the cheap furniture. I do like to upcycle furniture to but would only get wood items.
@victorwadsworth821
Жыл бұрын
Ordered 100 free checks online from bank zero cost. Got $18.00 two-inch ribeye steak today at foodbank plus other goodies. Got property tax today, between my sister and me, runs less than $2,000.00, be glad to get this out of way so I can see where my bank & stash money stands, insurance already paid.
@KMF3
3 жыл бұрын
I went with a cheaper version of the Blendtech for $60. Makes soup, peanutbutter, flour, smoothies, etc. Also has a glass carafe. Blendtech is about $400
@chloboshoka
Жыл бұрын
I still love doing the occasional book haul now and then. My main luxury for me are drinks out. I like matcha lattes and bubble teas, but some places charge extra for plant based milks. I still like taking vacations and going travelling.
@rocknrobin62
3 жыл бұрын
I have to get good shoes because of my feet. It helps with my bunions and I stick to the same brand
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
I can't remember what brand you get. I remember that they are very well made. (Did you hear the nice shout out I gave you? - "My wonderful sister")
@rocknrobin62
3 жыл бұрын
@@UndertheMedian yes LoL. It's called zero shoes American made in South Dakota. We don't make as much bread as you so I use my Vitamix to grind the wheat. It works just fine
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
@@rocknrobin62 , thanks. I couldn't remember the brand name. Someone else was recommending a brand for hard-to-fit feet. Now I can't remember what it was.
@angeliiis2419
3 жыл бұрын
What brand if you don't mind? I have foot issues as well.
@rocknrobin62
3 жыл бұрын
@@angeliiis2419 xero shoes made South Dakota
@graceerhart5796
2 ай бұрын
Only tent I have is canvas; no floor. One door. a camp cot that I was given. The tent set me back 115.00, the poles and stakes about 25.00 I got it in 1997, and I have used it ever since. It has had some rips and tears in it, but I sew them up. A loop that goes over the stake on the side ripped; I sewed that up. It is waterproofed and flame retardant. No leaks. I still have it, and it can use it and my camp cot.
@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom
3 жыл бұрын
For us, it is a car. We hope to keep our Toyota 15 years
@yvonneziemba8812
3 жыл бұрын
We buy quality sheets, mattress, and pots and pans
@UndertheMedian
3 жыл бұрын
Several viewers mentioned mattresses. You are right. Very important.
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