10 Frugal Habits That Saved Me Thousands (I'll NEVER Stop Doing These!)

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🌱 Get more videos & support my work: https://www.patreon.com/SimpleHappyZen Looking to save money and live more intentionally? In this video, I’m sharing 10 frugal habits that save me thousands of dollars every year—and that I will never stop doing. These practical, mindful strategies go beyond basic budgeting tips and include everything from meal planning and reducing impulse spending to building a strong saving mindset and avoiding lifestyle creep. Whether you're trying to cut back on everyday expenses, live more minimally, or just want to be smarter with your money, these frugal living tips are easy to start and incredibly effective. Perfect for anyone on a budget, exploring minimalism, or looking to build lasting financial habits. 💸✨ Lots of love, 🌼 Vera 🌱 Watch more of my money saving / minimalism videos: » https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpDAC25h6PC_cbkDPtxbh5r4v5-ya5LMh VIDEO CHAPTERS Intro 0:00 Using everything up 1:13 Think first, buy second 4:12 Browsing & being influenced 6:49 Pre-cut fruits & vegetables 8:43 Intentional grocery shopping 10:55 Stuff & gifts vs Love & happiness 13:05 How I save on groceries 15:38 Automatic saving mindset 18:15 Monthly expenses 19:47 Evaluating my "normal" 21:45 Final thoughts 24:22 FAIR USE DISCLAIMER This video contains brief clips from other creators used under Fair Use for commentary, criticism, and educational purposes. FIRST TIME HERE? Welcome. This is a place where you can get weekly tips and inspiration for living a simpler, happier and calmer life. With this channel, I want to give everyone the opportunity to take a little break, to get inspired and to take care. We deserve to. Thank you for joining our community and subscribing, feel free to say hi if you’d like! STAY IN TOUCH WITH ME » Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/SimpleHappyZen?sub_confirmation=1 » Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SimpleHappyZen » Website: https://simplehappyzen.com » Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimpleHappyZen » Free newsletter: https://simplehappyzen.com/newsletter/ SIMPLE HAPPY ZEN’S EBOOKS & COURSES: » Declutter your home – The ultimate ebook: https://simplehappyzen.teachable.com/p/simple-happy-zen-s-ultimate-decluttering-guide » Slow Living 30-day course: https://simplehappyzen.teachable.com/p/unhurried » Simplify Your Life full online course: https://simplehappyzen.teachable.com/p/in-love-with-your-life MY FREE RESOURCES » 7-Day Simplify your life challenge: https://mailchi.mp/simplehappyzen/7-day-simplify-your-life-challenge » Capsule wardrobe guide: https://mailchi.mp/9cc9433d0b99/simplehappyzen-capsulewardrobeguide » Simple Happy Zen minimalist phone wallpapers: https://mailchi.mp/simplehappyzen/mobile-wallpapers RELATED VIDEOS TO WATCH NEXT » https://youtu.be/OAdSbh7TC74 » https://youtu.be/tV627N5hc9M » https://youtu.be/aQm6ZmfIs6A HOW I MAKE MY VIDEOS: » All my filming gear & software: https://simplehappyzen.com/favorites/ » My music (great for YouTubers): http://share.epidemicsound.com/38jRRl / Get 1 month for FREE using this link * ALL MY VIDEOS HAVE ENGLISH CLOSED CAPTIONS. Feel free to select them in the settings menu if you’d like. COMMENT POLICY: Let’s keep the comments section friendly. Constructive criticism is welcome and appreciated. However, hurtful or disrespectful comments that don’t have anything to do with the topic of the video will be deleted. The links that are mentioned above with an asterisk are affiliate links. When you use them, they help to support me and my channel through a small commission, at no extra costs to you of course. :)