Here are the BEST extreme frugal living tips and hacks to help you spend less and save more money. As a frugal person who is also a minimalist, I can tell you these money-saving tips ACTUALLY work to save you hundreds and thousands of dollars. There are frugal tips for shopping, ideas to save money on groceries, budgeting tips, money mindset tips, and so much more. Don’t forget to share YOUR favorite frugal hacks with me in the comments section below so we can all help and inspire each other. 🙂
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In today’s world, saving money has become a significant concern for many people. One of the most effective ways to do so is by adopting a frugal lifestyle. Making a conscious effort to live frugally is not only kinder to your wallet, but it can also help minimize the clutter in your home and simplify your life. Here are 25 extreme frugal living tips that can help you save money while embracing minimalism.
1. Use your library card: Instead of buying books and magazines, borrow them from the library. This not only saves money but also prevents clutter, as you don’t need to store all those books.
2. Make your cleaning supplies: Instead of buying expensive cleaning products loaded with chemicals, make your own cleaning solutions using natural ingredients. Vinegar, baking soda, and lemon juice are all you need for most cleaning tasks.
3. Use cloth instead of paper: Switch to cloth napkins, dishcloths, rags, and towels instead of buying and throwing away paper products.
4. Meal plan: Plan your meals and grocery shopping accordingly, and avoid eating out. Eating leftovers or cooking larger batches can also help you save money on food.
5. Buy generic brands: When shopping, opt for generic brands instead of name-brand items. They are often just as good and much cheaper.
6. Cut your own hair: Learn to cut your own hair instead of going to the salon, or opt for low-cost barbershops.
7. Wash your clothes in cold water: Washing clothes in cold water not only saves money on electricity but also helps clothes last longer.
8. Use a clothesline: Instead of using a dryer, hang your clothes on a clothesline outside or inside your home.
9. Repair instead of replacing: Don’t throw away items that are broken or damaged; instead, learn how to repair and fix them yourself.
10. Buy in bulk and split: If you can’t afford to buy something in bulk, split the cost with friends or family members.
11. Use cash: Instead of using credit cards to pay for everything, use cash. This way, you can avoid interest and save money on fees.
12. Opt for free entertainment: Instead of going out and spending money on entertainment, opt for free options, such as visiting a park, hiking, or watching movies at home.
13. Stock up on staples: When a store has a sale on staple items such as canned goods or pasta, stock up on them to save money in the long run.
14. Shop online: Shopping online can save you money by helping you compare prices and find the best deals.
15. Negotiate: Don’t be afraid to negotiate prices when purchasing big-ticket items or services.
16. Use coupons: Take advantage of coupons and discounts when you can, but avoid buying things just because you have a coupon.
17. Cook from scratch: Pre-packaged foods are often more expensive than preparing meals from scratch. Plus, cooking from scratch allows you to control the ingredients and avoid preservatives and additives.
18. Shop seasonally: Buy fruits and vegetables that are in season to save money and get the best flavor and nutrition.
19. Use public transportation: Consider using public transportation or carpooling instead of driving alone to work or school.
20. Host potlucks: Instead of going out to eat with friends, host potlucks where everyone brings a dish to share.
21. Cut cable: Consider getting rid of cable and using streaming services instead.
22. Embrace minimalism: Declutter your home and embrace minimalism by keeping only what you need, use, or love.
23. DIY gifts: Instead of buying gifts, make your own. Handmade gifts are often more meaningful and cost-effective.
24. Use a bicycle or walk: Instead of driving, consider using a bicycle or walking if possible.
25. Practice gratitude: Lastly, practice gratitude for what you have instead of constantly seeking more. Embracing gratitude can bring peace and contentment to your life, which is priceless.
In conclusion, adopting a frugal lifestyle and embracing minimalism can help you save money while simplifying your life. By incorporating these 25 extreme frugal living tips into your daily routine, you can make a positive impact on your finances and the environment. Remember, living frugally does not mean living in lack, but rather living with intention and purpose.
Yes, you can certainly shop second-hand! I'm all for saving stuff from the landfill where it can eventually be burned. Another smart move is to be willing to gladly accept hand-me-downs from Those who clean out their wardrobes, I don't know can't carry her in I don't know where she went from there she could be upstairs because you never know what you'll find
Practically you're poor with some money.This is frugality.
Stay out of shops so you dont get tempted to spend money
I use small soaps from hotels or used soaps to do my laundry, I just bought a cheese grinder to make dust out of them and it works perfectly.
Noooooooo, do not try to extend the life of your mascara. It may work, but eventually, you're going to end up with a nasty eye infection. There's a reason you're supposed to replace it every 3 months. There are good, inexpensive mascaras out there, and they can be made even cheaper with sales or coupons.
If you love high-end mascara, buy the sample/travel sizes. They will last you until it's time to replace.
Seriously, mascara is the perfect breeding ground for all kinds of stuff. Spend the $5 per 3 months on some Essence Lash Princess. Your eyes are worth it.
Cutting hair also as good on the balcony
QUESTION!‼️ did you ever post the cost of your kitchen renovation? I recently found you and am binge-watching your old videos.
Brilliant!
I learned to cut my hair over the pandemic, I was going 6+ months in between cuts just because of how ridiculous it felt to be charged so much compared to men for my hair. I do think hairdressers deserve competitive living wages, but all I would get was a dry cut with a water bottle to wet my hair, and I was still spending 40-50$ on average (including tip, and was worse when I was in the city) and didn't always like the results. I bought decent mid-range priced straight shears and texturizing shears, and it's more than paid for itself in trips not spent to the hairdressers. If you're afraid to cut your own hair, look up Brad Mondo (he's very energetic, but the tutorials on doing your hair and doing it well are good).
I love your tips they're great. But you probably don't live in the south. It's so hot and humid where I live it is completely miserable without air-conditioning. But I do keep the air-conditioning on a higher temp than I'm comfortable with by using fans.
I picked up that amazing clothes rack after your recommendation on another video. What do you do about your towels though? I line dried those once and they were so rough after. It may be the material. How do your towels feel after line drying them?
I love your videos. However, I would advise against adding water to products. When in formulation the preservatives isn't calculated for the dilution of your products. This can greatly increase the risk of mold, bacteria, and fungi. This is especially not a great idea for anything that goes around the eyes. Please don't water down products :).
I wonder, why frugal tips are mostly recorded for US market. Most of the tips are common thing in Poland. For many years people didn't eat meat because it costs a lot. Only on Sunday. In socialist times people were doing everything by themselves and learn how to fix everything. Buying was not a main national sport! Only now… But older people remember. And I was raised in such (poor?) family. In Poland we almost yoke how american living turned out. I don't mean your tips are bad.. but are not so extremely frugal. For example: people buy shoes from lower price point and return them using their right to reclaim warranty and for those money they buy new pair. They can do that, because cheap shoes do not last whole year and is certain that will brake in a year. This is using the system to walk in shoes for free. I don't like this tip, but many people does it. Also: people go to the gym only for "free day" every week to different gym.
Your family, home, clothing style and frugal/minimalist lives seam perfect. I admire how you are so open about the struggles you’ve overcome or are working on.
Please tell me what brand/specific style of jeans you have in this video if you have a chance. Thank you for all your videos. ❤
Oh, I’m definitly trying the eye drops in mascara one!
Petsmart and Petco also price match and will also match their online prices. I always save a significant amount when checking their app prices before I pay.
I disagree with you on eating plant based foods. We are ketovore/carnivore family and that is the human species appropriate diet. We eat less now so less grocery bills because we don’t eat carbs. Meat and animal fat keeps you satiated for SO long that there is NO snacking in between meals and we only need to eat twice a day. All old “meat is bad for you” talk is outdated. Red meat has all the nutrients in itself that one needs. People are thriving by eating this way, improving so many health conditions along the way. I have no more migraines, no more inflammation, no more bloating, no more sugar cravings, my skin is much more clearer and I have no more brain fog (no afternoon slump I used to get from eating carbs). Never going back. I used to eat so many veggies and never felt good, they never improved my health in any way. Only fatty meat has.
I buy my groceries at my local bio bulk store and they get new fruits and veggies every wednesday, thus they give 10% off on those on thuesday. I go every thuesday to get "old" fruits and veggies and save hundreds of dollars a year by doing so, plus it helps cut on food waste.
I also stopped throwing away edible "non desirable" food parts such as starwberry leaves and kiwi skin. Those are not only edible but actually very healthy.
The pyramid you talked about, I do that with food as I now consider meat, dairy and imports like chocolate not sustainable enough to eat everyday – both for my budget and the environnement – so I put those on top on my pyramid and I swear: they taste MUCH better now that I only get to eat them a few times a month!
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Thanks for the video! Be very careful with Nr. 11! If you don't heat enough, it might enhance mold at home, which is VERY dangerous for your health AND will be costly in order to get rid of, too.
one of my newest discoveries is Sophia Hoffmann, a German vegan and zero waste chef. I learned that one can use so much more of the vegetables that we think. E. G. carrot leaves etc.
So what I do when I cook, I use all the scraps to make broth. From Carrot ends to onion peel etc. I keep it in the freezer until I have enough and then I make the broth to use for soup etc. It saves me money for broth, it tastes way better and I dont waste anything. 🙂
I live in Argentina; all of the tips you are telling t's sort of common sense. It's funny or better said it's sad, that there have to be a post telling people how live frugal. I think this only for US citizen used to live with air con, dryers, or washing machines, or huge cars… Like in my country we have to think twice whether it's worth to turn on
The lights or not .
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Is it all about money? Or is that a side effect? The word I heard most is saving money. So, you don't have much in your home, but a full account in the bank, because of all the stuff you saves on or didn't buy?
I budget faithfully, I make a weekky meal plan based on what I have in stock, so I only have to purchase fill ins, always check the reduced produce and day old baked goods section, always take my lunch to work. Loved you no buy month so much I have started doing it every 3 months
7year old shoes. Thats disgusting i would never keep a shoe that long. Its not even healthy for feet
Target price matches!
I think a lot of DIY skincare is more costly than buying a solid product in the $20 range that will last you three months. How much will avocado masks cost you over the same amount of time? Or any other food ingredients
House cleaning: very little is needed for all tasks beyond washing up liquid, white vinegar and a flash with bleach for those tasks when you need somwthing more hardcore.
As well as using old socks (and any other rags) for cleaning we demote dishwashing sponges down to surdace cleaners to floor cleaners to a single final use as a lav bowl cleaner.