I agree with you on all. One thing I started about 5 years ago is that starting in January I plan a “Clean One” in my daily schedule. Sometimes it’s literally just cleaning a small drawer for 5 minutes. Other days it might be cleaning out a closet or washing curtains. This way my spring cleaning is done early to be free to focus on outdoor yard work before we get too hot and humid. Each year, I find less and less to declutter and donate to charity shops/thrift stores.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
I certainly don’t move mountains but I do something every day. I emptied and tidied our bath towel cupboard today.
@phylissbrassey8431
Жыл бұрын
What a great idea!
@maryfail2393
Жыл бұрын
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing- a clean uncluttered house makes going out to garden more fun knowing house is in order❤️
@decorDD
Жыл бұрын
What a great idea Ruth ….I struggle with keeping organised on a daily basis but I love this idea because it would build up to an organised space before you know it
@CnCBlueBird89
Жыл бұрын
Oh I like that idea. Even on our busiest days we can manage that! It won't seem so overwhelming.
@rhondacromer1474
Жыл бұрын
The marketing is amazingly powerful on our subconscious. Being aware is very important.
@chichestermaritime8174
Жыл бұрын
Definition of a bargain: something you don't need at a price you can't resist. I learnt this years ago and I remind myself of it all the time. Great video Jane.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Well said!
@moniquebradberry4370
Жыл бұрын
I love the midweek money chats!
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome
@churchofpos2279
Жыл бұрын
I had every intention of doing a no spend January. I have been reviewing my expenses and seeing what i can get rid off or get at a lower cost. Unfortunately, life happens. The house I moved into last year has no garage , basement, or storage shed. I have had to leave out gardening equipment and other tools outside in the elements. I have been on a waiting list with our local handyman, who notified me , he had time to build a shed for me., His bid came in about 25% less than everyone else and he is custom building it. If I did't get the job done now, I would have to wait up to several months to get back on his waiting list. so, you guess it. I went ahead and am having the shed built. I would have liked to wait to do this later on, but with the rising cost of building materials, it made more sense to go ahead and get the project done.
@corinneleppard1933
Жыл бұрын
My OH had leave to use up so we've just had some time in our no spend month gardening (pruning fruit trees, after research on the internet), getting flooring sorted (repaired and varnished) and filling in and sanding down some of the walls. I say "we", but it was mostly my OH doing the work while I did the supportive baking and batch cooking, as I am aiming to use up a lot from the cupboards and freezer over the next month or so. Keeps us busy and away from being bombarded by sales and offers!
@Disflop
Жыл бұрын
Oh how I needed this today! Thank you. I find if I am being lured by my wants - not needs - the best thing is to steer clear of any social media or television and get stuck into a craft project or start a new book i can lose myself in.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@rev.ruthe.gallot9103
Жыл бұрын
I love that term "snagging." I have never heard it before but I definitely want to start using it. I got it from the quilting world but another term I have used is "UFO"s for Un-finished Objects. I have far too many of those in sewing projects and that is what I am trying to focus back on in my no-spend month.
@janetstonerook4552
Жыл бұрын
I was sailing along through low spend January to March when last week I began to get on line notifications about furniture and appliances I had priced earlier in the season. They are now on sale with 30 to 40 % cost reductions. So very tempting! I nearly gave in....just this once! 😲 But then I realized how rotten I'd feel about my lack of will power so I resisted. They'll be other sales later on in the year after I've tidied up my current financial commitments.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
If your current appliances are defunct and do not work, then they need replacing.
@janetstonerook4552
Жыл бұрын
@@FrugalQueeninFrance No, everything works. More like upgrades and additions to what I have. More "wants than needs"!
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
@@janetstonerook4552 you’ve answered your own question
@belindacopson2390
Жыл бұрын
Great advice. January is a low spend month for me. I always have a snagging list on the go, and love to embrace my indoor hobbies at this time of year - for me that includes baking, drawing and painting, more reading, and researching my family history.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Love that!
@shivakat2297
Жыл бұрын
My mother trained me well as we would have 1 day weekly we went "window shopping". I learned to say "No thank you but we are just looking today". Only if and when we needed something did we buy anything.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Good advice
@suellensellwood5854
Жыл бұрын
Snagging is my new favourite term. I have 2 tech free days a week and devote these to getting essential tasks completed.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Happy snagging
@lindawhite5006
Жыл бұрын
I certainly needed to hear this today!! I'm in the process of moving rooms around and am inundated with boxes and furniture in 3 different rooms! I am overwhelmed at the moment. Although this was my plan for several years, my husband decided to begin the process right before Christmas while I was grocery shopping! Not only was it the holidays, I had a major surgery scheduled for Jan 5th!!! I had asked for his help several times so I certainly didn't complain when he finally began this massive project even though his timing wasn't the best. But crap everywhere is driving me crazy...and it's dark outside and raining! So, I needed a your pep talk today! Thanks for always taking your time to share your life and much appreciated wisdom with us.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@loriar1027
Жыл бұрын
Isn’t that just like a man! 😂 You can’t complain bc you asked him to do it but he chooses the most inconvenient time to do it. That’s my husband too!
@michellelkphoto1543
Жыл бұрын
I was waking up in the mornings and checking my email and I would have 75-100 SALES emails waiting for me. That didnt include the deluge of emails I would continue to get all...day...long! It was making me so frustrated. I told our daughter that I was going to wage war on consumerism! It was a painstaking process but I opened up every single email, scrolled to the bottom, found the "unsubscribe" button in 2 point font, clicked it and made them go away! It took several weeks but now I am down to essential emails in my inbox and I do not miss all those "sales" emails tempting me to spend money at all!
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
I’d Tidy those up and unsubscribe
@susanwebster9218
Жыл бұрын
I love the 10 minute decluttering idea. It's a great way to get started and give yourself permission to stop but who doesn't have 10 minutes in a day?
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much
@jessieelliott3157
Жыл бұрын
Great ideas. I love doing pilates with youtube. Going to the library is something i do when im feeling a little deprived. I borrow novels and gardening and cooking books and it kind of feels like ive spent money because i can take them home and enjoy them.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant to hear that
@susannarobinson1936
Жыл бұрын
Find it hard with the cold weather to stop procrastinating. Looking on line for sunny hols and eating comfort foods needed this chat thank you your so down to earth and put me back in the right frame of mind for saving needed that 💜
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
You got this!
@pamelawalton1255
Жыл бұрын
I've been doing regular no spend months, low spend years for the past 6 years on a low part time wage as I would like to retire 2 to 3 years earlier than my retirement date, turned 60 last year so the end is within sight, when I first completed a no spend year challenge it confirmed that I could actually be disaplined with myself from learning to say no to impulse spending or fritting away my cash on things that were just a want and not a need, I learned alot about myself during these past years and my behaviour around managing the money I have looking back, I was pretty clueless, by slowly budgeting and saving I'm in a much better position than I was when I first began.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@jenniferoram4458
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this really helpful (as usual) video - full of great ideas and suggestions to get us through these colder wintry days. Having a good clear out and declutter is a useful way to keep busy and to remind yourself you really don’t need to buy any more “stuff”. Sort out unwanted items and take them to a charity shop instead of buying in. I like the wet stormy days when it really is too cold to go out as I can work on my quilting hobby and not feel guilty.
@patmartin9727
Жыл бұрын
Good for you Pamala, just an idea for you to consider. For 18 months before I retired I made myself live on the income I would have from my pensions when I retired. That gave me two things one was the knowledge that I could afford to live on my retirement income and secondly it left me with extra income I could add to savings to boost my savings going into retirement.
@cleadouglas6448
Жыл бұрын
You are right when it comes to January thrift shop sales. I used to take advantage of them as I was a nursery school teacher and often bought second hand toys for my class. There was lots to choose from as people cleaned out all their kid's toys from the last Christmas to get ready for the next batch of toys to be bought for upcoming Christmas. Love your videos.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
I don’t buy them, it’s an example of stuff we don’t need tempting us because it’s cheap
@katehorrell8732
Жыл бұрын
Maybe I'm just getting lazy in my old age but I have to motivate myself to go to the store, so I have had NO Spend months at a time. The longest I had was 3 months in a row.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Yes! I’d rather gargle vomit 🤮 than shop for please
@sharonliquorish6528
Жыл бұрын
Same here, I only go when absolutely necessary and it's usual for food with a shopping list.
@jonnaborosky8836
Жыл бұрын
Well, Jane, I'm in my 3rd no-spend year. It has simplified my life, in that I no longer have to spend time or attention on whether or not I'm going to buy something outside of the "needs" budget. I don't even spend the time to consider it. The answer is no. I save time, money and excess decision making. Even that can be fatiguing. I love boiling down complexities into simple processes! I also found that this month, I suddenly and unexpectedly had to pay for a $600 car repair. I had the money for it. Usually, I'd struggle to come up with it. It's a good feeling to know I can cope with what comes my way! As always, Jane...love listening to you!
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jonna
@christineconnor4413
Жыл бұрын
I keep looking at my ' odds + ends ' draw in the kitchen and say I'll tidy it up tomorrow - been like that for weeks 🙄 🤣 I WILL get it done ! . I'll faint when it's done ☺️. Got a bargain today . Went to local college to get my hair done . I usually pay around £ 20 for a cut . A friend recommended the college - wash cut blow dry £5 !!!!!! Guess where I'm going for next cut ! 👏👍👏 ☺️
@mskazz642
Жыл бұрын
I do this as well. £7 at my local college. Bargain.💇🏻♀️💆🏻♀️
@rena4220
Жыл бұрын
I have a drawer like that. I keep ignoring it. Lol however, I did clean out my lid drawer and cleaned off the top of the fridge.
@christineconnor4413
Жыл бұрын
I have done it ! I now have very clean draws ! 😂 Thought I'd find a winning lottery ticket in there - would be a miracle - I don't buy any 😂😂 !
@phoebebird1804
Жыл бұрын
I have a funny "odds and ends" drawer story. Lately I've been organizing small areas, bit by bit, in my kitchen...just one shelf, or part of a drawer, etc. The other morning exile I was waiting for my turn in the bathroom, I thought I'd use my few minutes and clean my little sinkside "junk drawer". Boy, was I surprised! I kept removing items, throwing away, grouping like items to put away. I had small piles spreading over my kitchen table, kit hen island and counter...and the drawer was still half full! I pulled the whole drawer out, emptied the back half....45 minutes later it was calm and in order, most of the "extra" piles were put away...and I was truly surprised and flummoxed that my small cubbyhole of a drawer had housed the amount of stuff I had removed from it! Well, live and learn!😊
@rena4220
Жыл бұрын
@@phoebebird1804 Isn't it amazing how much stuff can fit in one space? LOL
@sharonlugone5955
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this wonderful pep talk reminding us that there are a hundred good activities besides shopping when we're feeling down. When I get a craving for fast food, I make a batch of French fries and plant based chicken nuggets in my air fryer. I eat them with homemade ranch and watch Frugal Queen in France, vraiment! ❤️
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@pigletsbank437
Жыл бұрын
The first week in January felt tough, strangely, because I am not even a spender... It cought me of gard🤣. As soon as I got the impulse I thought why I am I triggered now? 🤔I took a step back, made a cup of tea 🫖 talked about it, stayed at home and stuck with my plan. I told myself " you did this before you can do it again",. The advertisement and "big" deals where forsed up on us like never before (many buissnesses are on the brink of extinction so I can understand their desperaty to some extent). I "need" a new cheese slicer, but my old one is broken for months so I cut slices with a knife. I didn't bother to buy one in November or December so it can wait a couple of week more... Like most things you can use an alternative. But keep it save!
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
I stop and think why do I feel like that?
@pigletsbank437
Жыл бұрын
@@FrugalQueeninFrance the feeling passed by like every impulse does...
@lindajacquot5391
Жыл бұрын
You really hit the button on this one! Great advice. I am going to do some "snagging" today. Should keep me busy for the rest of the year! 😉
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@judimantos904
Жыл бұрын
What does snagging mean?
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
@@judimantos904 I explained in the video.
@veemcg3682
Жыл бұрын
Yes I frequently feel tempted to let all my good plans go to hell and more so when feeling down..... I know I would deeply regret it so I'm trying to do as you suggest and use the skills I have and stuff I have to keep busy in a useful way. We have unfinished jobs everywhere... plenty to be doing. I always wanted to make things from wood but was never allowed at home or school so now my brother William is going to help me learn how to use tools and wood to make a new bird table and nest boxes for our garden. We've made a flower press and will make a stable for the nativity figures I am knitting. Winter can be miserable and lonely but it doesn't have to be. Thanks for letting us know you are just like us Jane. It is helpful when you share your thoughts and opinions with us
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for sharing
@tracygellatly1267
Жыл бұрын
Some of my No Spend strategies: deep clean/organize/declutter, spend special time visiting with my mother at her retirement home and helping her with tasks, coffee/tea/conversation at home with a friend after a walk, "spa at home" pamper day- mani/pedi/facial/mini-haircut & deep condition, soothing bath with Epsom salts.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant!
@janetstonerook4552
Жыл бұрын
Often when I overdo spending, eating or make other bad decisions is when I am tired and not thinking clearly. So often I simply walk away and tell myself I'll revisit the decision the following day. Then I do something positive for myself instead..a walk, a home manicure or even a nap. When I come back the following day, my urge to spend or overdo is usually gone. 💜👍
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
A nap helps most decisions
@maryfail2393
Жыл бұрын
I love the term snagging! While listening I walked room to room finding my snagging projects! Thanks for the positive inspirations❤
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@stephenbertus5671
Жыл бұрын
Very good tips as per usual, thanks. In January I do what nature does, catch up on sleep, ready for the busy spring and summer household workload such as spring cleaning, gardening and house repairs.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Perfect!
@wendytravers4400
Жыл бұрын
The only thing I’ve allowed myself to spend on is our very cheap Haven caravan Monday to Friday breaks for 2024 they've released them early this usually it’s March. I can get them for as little as £29 so don’t want to miss booking and end up not been able to afford. I call it my spend to save ♥💋
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Enjoy your holiday
@CnCBlueBird89
Жыл бұрын
Great ideas. Unfortunately when you have a farm you can't have no spend months. Never fails there is a barn leak or wind damage, tractor issues, well or pumps go down, animals need unexpected vet care, etc. We know it's 2 steps forward 3 steps back, but we're hanging in there and holding on.👩🏻🌾
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
I’d call those business expenses? I’d still rein back on personal spending.
@CnCBlueBird89
Жыл бұрын
In times like these, there is NO personal spending and won't be for quite a while. Every dime is for the farm to keep our heads above water. No matter the size of the farm, if we don't stay in business, people don't eat. HEAVY BURDEN (BLESSING) TO CARRY.
@rickyandtheothers5835
Жыл бұрын
Terrific video…here in Australia we are lucky to be in summer in January So spend a lot of our free time at our beautiful beaches 😊
@nancyquarella6709
Жыл бұрын
I don't go into town on a whim, I always try to combine my errands, appointments and shopping into the fewest trips possible. But then when I do go in, I want to take advantage of being there, and I sometimes pick things up that I don't absolutely need just to "make the trip worthwhile." Something I need to be aware of.
@brigittelacour5055
Жыл бұрын
I used to buy clothes for my kids only on sales but I planned that for months and spare for it. I spared a lot with 4 kids ( boys and girls, not the same body shape). I was very proud this year to resist to wool sales, very nice kits, but I have already enough wool for years. That was so tempting ! Only thing I need is a pair of confortable shoes to walk, but that could wait next month or the good weather, I'm using my training bike instead.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!!
@danielintheantipodes6741
Жыл бұрын
Great tips, as always! You are so right about doing big jobs a bit at a time. I loathe cleaning and the best way is for me to break a bathroom/kitchen clean into ten minute jobs. Eventually it gets done that way, but if I approach it as a two/three hour job it will never be touched. Thank you for the video!
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
So true!
@marielane-smith427
Жыл бұрын
You inspired me to clean out my bureau drawers-what a hit of dopamine to be able to open the drawers and see them all organized and find what I need easily! And I used boxes to organize them instead of buying an organizer!
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
That is awesome!
@margaretrimmer2002
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Jane. I started watching your videos a week ago and so far have calculated all my expenses and made a budget. I enjoyed your tips for getting busy. I have many little jobs which need doing and you have inspired me to get going.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful!
@patmartin9727
Жыл бұрын
Great video Jane I too have spent the last few days finishing off little jobs that never got done when I moved house a few months ago. It will probable be Easter by the time I get to the end of the list but I am trying to do something no matter how small every day. Some days are harder than others and I choose small easy jobs on the hard days. No matter how small the task I pat myself on the back when I tick it off my to do list.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
You can do it!
@abbeyl6115
Жыл бұрын
Please note that small mom and pop businesses do not make too much money in the month of January because their customers have spent everything in December. This is the hardest month for them. Please consider a trip or two to their stores to purchase something from them. Even if it is a bottle of water, cup of coffee, a quart of milk or eggs. They have their bills they need to pay also.
@MsArri81
Жыл бұрын
This video has been really timely for me as I am doing a No Spend January, with exception of only the essentials. It has been really tough now that I am in the middle of the month being bombarded with Sales and more Sales advertising! It has been so hard to ignore it and not be tempted to buy that coat that is now 80% off even though I have a good coat and I don't need another one. So thank you for sharing this video and keeping me on track to stick to my no spend January!
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome. They don’t make it easy and have sold the buy buy buy philosophy to so many people who suck it up
@judimantos904
Жыл бұрын
I am also doing a no spend January except for food+ gas for the car. It is taking all of my will power no not order things on line, but I’ve made It for 19 days so far. I saw an interesting idea on Utube for doing small chores : almost every time there is a tv commercial, a women gets up and does 1 chore for 4-5 minutes. I am going to try that.
@Grassmonster3
Жыл бұрын
I find that I spend far less in grotty weather because I don't have access to a vehicle. I have to really need something badly before I'll venture out to the shops in the cold and rain.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Good point
@barbaratozzano6364
Жыл бұрын
I always do no-spend January, and February too if possible. January seems to be the easiest time for me not to want to spend after the holidays are over. It's a relief not to need to buy anything.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
I find it easiest too
@andreiaamaro8198
Жыл бұрын
This is the only thing I don’t agree with many channels. January is usually the best month to spend. The sales in clothes, in the supermarket. For example this is the time to buy a car ou anything like that. I prefer do a no spend December, having everything done by November for Christmas and buy the things I need in January.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
I’m always happy to be disagreed with, however like a lot of frugals, I don’t need anything. I don’t need clothes, anything for the house. Plus, in France, sales are regulated. January is fabric, clothes, bedding, bathroom towels and I don’t need anything. If you have none of those, I’d understand shopping.
@allisonspeer6837
Жыл бұрын
Just yesterday I was looking online for some garden statuary, I have a new floral bed going in this Spring and of course I'm anxious to get it started... LOL. It's only January but I'm planning. I decided no...I'm going to find things around my home/garden. I actually have two small statues inside my home that I can use and I moved a few outdoor lawn decor around and I'm etching a mirror for the garden (already had the mirror) I do the same with decorating my home, I will just move things from other rooms to get a new look. As far as new year/new you... I'm definitely participating in self-care routines.... with stuff I already have on hand (way too many products that I need to work through) I've decluttered a large black trash bag yesterday of just items that should be thrown away and one box to go to charity.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@elizaC3024
Жыл бұрын
I have learned that I need to do my spring gardening stock up in March and April to be able to get what I need before they sell out of the product. So a no spend January and February works great for me. 😊
@jackiehowe8482
Жыл бұрын
I had a lovely morning the other day doing a job I have wanted to do for a long time . Organising my huge box of family photographs. I shut myself away in my office room upstairs with the dogs and a big mug of coffee and felt elated when I came out a couple of hours later with everything in order . A big job completed and now I can easily find the photos I am looking for .
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@mariaevans5046
Жыл бұрын
Well it's the 18th day of a "literal" no.spend month. No supermarket shopping, no.petrol, nothing. .using everything up in tge freezer abd cupboards. Lots of dog walking twice a day weather permitting. Getting all sorts of jobs done in the house but little and often... I walked through the house tonight thinking oh this is beginning to look really nice now. Not done a no spend before but its very satisfying indeed.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Go you!
@TPayne-fm8ie
Жыл бұрын
This is a great video. It is full of very good tips and a reminder that there are many actions we can take to keep mentally healthy in the dark cold months. Thank you for creating this content.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@Babba08
Жыл бұрын
We live a no spend life, so that hasn't been a problem but this week has been so busy for me and it's doing things I dislike. It's been exhausting so I have neglected working out. I have found someone here on KZitem that I highly recommend for someone my age and she has the best workouts. I have decluttered and straightened up some areas of the house, so I'm feeling good about that. And I got a couple of errands run that I really didn't want to do, so I feel like the week has been productive. One other area I've been struggling with is avoiding junk food. I've been good about it. I've avoided temptation. But it's been tough this week for that, too. I think your advice relates to more than just not spending money unnecessarily and I needed a mid week boost and you provided that. Thanks!
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome and we must all focus on our physical and mental well being
@deniseclendening5381
Жыл бұрын
So far I’ve only spent 10.17 USD this month and that was on perishable food.
@bernieozzie7480
Жыл бұрын
I had a good laugh when one of the ads in this video was for Tiffany's 💍, not sure the algorithm is reading us right🤣 Cheers
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
The algorithm is personal to you.
@bernieozzie7480
Жыл бұрын
@@FrugalQueeninFrance Believe me it is way off, I have never bought high end goods. Retired and living on just a little over a basic pension. Your philosophy is very much one I have been trying to follow for the last 10yrs. Thanks for clearing that up about who the algorithm is targeting, thought it was weird for a frugal channel. Absolutely love your channel.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
@@bernieozzie7480 it could be your location, age, many things affect the algorithm. I watch a lot of travel vlogs, the algorithm sends me adverts for Tony Robin’s talks and holidays in Dubai. They don’t target what we watch, but predominantly our age group. Most retirees have money to spend.
@rachelseibert7882
Жыл бұрын
Just what I needed today! Thank you!
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@TermiteVideo
Жыл бұрын
I’ve had a good cooking month, all from stock. I have taken the raw meat out of my freezer and turned it into meals, some to eat, some to freeze. I’ve also made cake puddings for the freezer. Ice cold Yorkshire needs a hot pudding with custard!
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Sounds great!
@karenlouise2156
Жыл бұрын
January is the best time to buy certain items.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
If you don’t have them, for example, you have no clothes. There’s always sales but I never tell anyone what to do,
@TheLongRunwithJoelandChristy
Жыл бұрын
Great share, Jane. I think that the “New Year New You” theme was created by a marketing campaign, just to get you to buy a bunch of stuff in January. But I could be wrong. lol
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Yep, sales ploy
@indylwth2327
Жыл бұрын
I love your channel. You keep me motivated! Thank you!🤗
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much
@bookmagicroe9553
Жыл бұрын
I buy a new outfit one time for the winter months and then again for the summer. That way the wardrobe stays nice, and I can eliminate an old worn out outfit. However, I wait until the sales in January for the winter items, and the sales after the 4th of July in the summer for the summer sales. Recently I had my eye on a certain sweater, and it is now 70% off. That's how I keep a fresh, but cheap in cost wardrobe. Another clothing thing: I only have enough clothes that fit in my small closet and small dresser. I don't understand this latest fad of having closets the size of bedrooms in the US.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
I find the good clothes come out at the beginning of the season and the sales is the stuff they couldn’t sell.
@bookmagicroe9553
Жыл бұрын
@@FrugalQueeninFrance : That's true sometimes, and at the end of the season some sizes are gone. But for the most part, I've been pretty lucky.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
@@bookmagicroe9553 if you’re big or small, you can get lucky, if you’re average, there’s nothing nice left
@rena4220
Жыл бұрын
I live in the US and I don't believe how someone can have a clothes closet as big as a whole room either.
@garygnagey3569
Жыл бұрын
I have been catching up on my mending and sorting things out, organizing cupboards and drawers, trying new recipes and ways of cooking using ingredients I already have…Deb Gnagey
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful!
@frugalwendy
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another encouraging video filled with lots of great ideas. I love the 10 minute task tip--so helpful to break dreaded tasks into small manageable parts. Incidentally, I'm working on the habit of taking a brisk 10 minute walk after every meal--gets that all-important exercise in, but makes it doable rather than dreaded.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@nikki27ish
Жыл бұрын
I feel this, I'm having a no spend January, February and March which is tough but necessary for saving legal fee and survey money for purchasing a house etc.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
You will get there
@denhopkins2030
Жыл бұрын
Wow! Have you been hiding behind my sofa? This is a great video and has given me the oomph that I need to carry on. I'm sitting watching it, coffee in hand, after sorting and organising my craft stash. Now I know what I have, I can get on with my crafting. You are such an inspiration! I'm also in the process of decluttering. You are so right about clutter and mood too. I'm already feeling better now that I have started. Please keep the wonderful videos coming. X
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@pamplant3610
Жыл бұрын
I watch the weather report to know when we might receive snow and how much. If I need to get a few groceries, I'll go before the storm hits. Will not leave my home in bad weather. I actually loathe shopping, therefore, I do very little. I'll look first at our one thrift store to see if they have what I need. If not, because I don't like shopping in stores, I'll place an order on line. Can't believe how much I've saved over the years by shopping this way.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for watching
@jillbeans1573
Жыл бұрын
SNAGGING I love this attitude. This i will implement. Thank you for that.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome
@judimantos904
Жыл бұрын
What is it?.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
@@judimantos904 watch the video
@jillbeans1573
Жыл бұрын
@@judimantos904 its having a list of 10 minute projects, then SNAGGING one as time allows then happily marking it off your to do list.
@carolined3058
Жыл бұрын
During this season you really need a nice snugg in your house where you can sit cosy with some tea and an good book or nice music to listen to.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
So true!
@davidjenson7773
Жыл бұрын
Save 50 percent on sale OR don’t buy and save 100 PERCENT.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Boom!
@ninjasbau
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the inspiration. I have got an hour glass that takes 9 minuites for all the sand to get through. It helps when a job seams hard to start up. I just turn the hour glass and it helps me get started.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
That is awesome!
@chuckvenable4409
Жыл бұрын
I agree with everything you've said. Your so good to watch and learn from keep up your work ma'am. Thank you 😊
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much
@judymcpheron5955
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the encouragement. Never heard the term "snagging/snacking" for doing old jobs. I have lots of those. Really like the idea of doing some hobbys and exercise (walks for me) to perk ourselves up. Gloomy grey days have been the norm hear lately. And, yes you are on to something about straightening, organizing & decluttering. Feels so good afterwards.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@CherylAnderson0
Жыл бұрын
I watched this last night before going to sleep. You are on point and I needed to hear it too! Thank you
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome
@mariasinclair9718
Жыл бұрын
I really need to realise his Thanks very much for the help Wonderful people who have lived the trials Thanks 😊 Blessings for you I pray
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Trials?
@fredalearhinan6693
Жыл бұрын
Good advice as usual. I go through my home every week and slowly reassess my needs and release anything that is not required anymore. We place unwanted items in boxes and put on the footpath for another who wants to take free. It does our soul good to be organised have have good order in our home. Thankyou
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@jhodieking6172
Жыл бұрын
I'm trying to concentrate on hobbies and reading to pass the evenings. I'm enjoying having a focus and motivator.
@shelleybuckingham733
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant ideas and advice Jane👍. Thank You.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@ShoestringJane
Жыл бұрын
Very good advice Jane! On my next video, I will be admitting to two no spend fails 😮. Only £18 worth, but still! You’re right about using January to keep busy and finish things off.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
So true!
@colettebailes9741
Жыл бұрын
Always inspired & practical with a teaching spirit. The big-sister encouragement I truly needed to stay on track today. Thank you, Jane!
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome
@dreamer6845
Жыл бұрын
Funny enough, I got a marketing text, while watching this video, from a business I bought from before.😂
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
It’s aggressive marketing madness
@heathertucker7056
Жыл бұрын
I know exactly what you mean by being bombarded with sale offers! I had three emails in my inbox yesterday from the same company! It’s utter madness and luckily I can resist this company ! I can totally see how people get sucked in! Great video today Jane!
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Heather.
@donatellag635
Жыл бұрын
My idea is different because January & July are the months in which I shop for anything I may need, a pack of heavy socks/hats, loungewear/Christmas & birthdays presents.. Especially in February /August, when prices are further reduced.. Since I tidy up my wardrobe twice a year, I have learn which are my staples ..
@rhondabolt5290
Жыл бұрын
January is a good time to clean out closets and purge them of all the stuff you don't wear or need anymore. I also like to start planning my garden for the spring. I don't buy anything but I start putting it on paper. I love your ideas Thank you for sharing!
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!!
@Karen-tr8jo
Жыл бұрын
I think people should take advantage of after Christmas sales in January and do the no spend in February
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
I doubt very much they actually need anything that’s on sale and they’re just buying because it’s cheap.
@judimantos904
Жыл бұрын
I strongly agree!
@sherryloftis6687
Жыл бұрын
Great video! I too quilt and this no spend time I get a lot accomplished. I have also adopted the”I have enough” mind set
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful!
@PearlPugh
Жыл бұрын
Always enjoy. Learn something new every time
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@Essexbird
Жыл бұрын
Great video Jane. I am currently clearing out our attic. It is currently doubling up as our bedroom whilst the next phase of the barn renovation is being worked on. Unfortunately it has just become a dumping ground. I try to do an hour a day on the clearing cleaning and declutter. I break it up into short bursts as there are plenty of other chores that need doing. I totally agree that keeping yourself active and busy stops the desire to go shopping. I have reduced quite a lot of 'stuff' that was languishing up there in the attic. I have done 2 charity shop runs with a full boot, and I didnt browse or buy anything whilst there, plus a trip to the recycling centre. 2023 is the year of the great clean up and clear out. This will include all of the outbuildings and the yard and garden. We are on a low spend year. No major projects planned. Just working through each room, finishing any job that has been started. Clearing the decks as next year we have 2 major projects to tackle, so need everything else finished in order to focus on them.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@johnmelissaziech6207
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reminder! Heading downstairs to get on the bike!
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Have fun!
@kimwoodson6710
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Jane for such sound advice.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@helengannon8855
Жыл бұрын
I have just start this year and it is proving difficult, but I have been good, but I did spend a voucher does that count🤔
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
A voucher doesn’t count
@judimantos904
Жыл бұрын
I think No Spend January is not a good ideabecause there are so many after holiday sales. NoSpend February would be a better choice
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
As I said in my video, you might have missed that bit, most of the sales are false bargains anyway, plus did you actually need it? I usually continue with no spend February and March,
@miloslavadoubkova7267
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful early evening, you say it very well. great inspiration, thank you. Greetings from Czech Republic.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Morning!
@janeburke147
Жыл бұрын
Hi Jane,really good advice.It’s strange,when I was younger,the summer was my favourite time of the year but now I love Autumn,winter & spring.Last summer felt too warm for me.I’m enjoying films.Doing the Jobs that need doing & every other day grooming my dogs.There’s always something to do.🙂☃️
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@sophiawolthof1238
Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@loisjaeger9059
Жыл бұрын
I collect quilts too! How many do you have?
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
I dont collect them, I Make them
@ybois3
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful, timely and encouraging!!! 👏 I have cravings to spend around certain days of my monthly cycle. Just like any food craving , it will pass and half the battle is awareness of it! Blessings to you all 🌸
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
You can do it!
@suzanneroberge494
Жыл бұрын
Great suggestions, thanks
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@АннаИбраева-г5ц
Жыл бұрын
Вижу новое видео - ставлю лайк))) thank you very much 🤩
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much
@barbararoberts4471
Жыл бұрын
A much needed pep talk Jane, thank you. I am doing a no spend January, which is going well, but, I find the motivation to do any chores a struggle at this time of the year. I really liked your 10 minute drawer or closet cleaning idea. Thank you again.
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
You can do it!
@helengreen4543
Жыл бұрын
Just heard you mentioned on sewing street!
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
It’s a super channel for ideas
@thefinefrugalline3232
Жыл бұрын
Very inspirationskilde, Thank you Jane
@thefinefrugalline3232
Жыл бұрын
That was meant to say: Very inspirational 😅
@susandent3611
Жыл бұрын
Going to try a no spend week every month - sounds achievable .Thankyou
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
I hope it works for you.
@pumpkingirl-ln3eo
Жыл бұрын
Hi Jane and Michael, I really enjoyed this video and I'm going to adapt the 10-minute rule per project from now on. Thanks ~ Nancy from Northern California
@FrugalQueeninFrance
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@bettyhowatt8167
Жыл бұрын
great ideas! I struggle with them all even if I am not doing a no spend or trying to do a spend less challenge.
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