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  1. Donna677
    Donna677 says:

    Hi Kate. I enjoy your videos..thank you for doing them. Yeah when I got out of college in the late 80's it was tough…no jobs for grads..we got left behind. But…we made it work and we will make it work again. Inflation and recession …nothing new for my generation. The divide between our country…I've never seen it so bad. That is sad. I will most likely always be able to feed myself and family…but that divide…I cannot really come to a good conclusion on. We just need to be kind and helpful to each other. And keep the faith..💜

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  2. Cat Lover: A frugal wife who loves to cook
    Cat Lover: A frugal wife who loves to cook says:

    I like to cook ahead so I don't have to worry about meals. I made a few small lasagnas for my husband and I. I made one and two portion sizes as he works nights now and I work days. I like to have cooked foods in the freezer so we can just grab a meal. So easy. Thank you for sharing. I cleaned and organized while listen to you. P.S. I guarantee those lasagnas did not cost you $15 each which is what the Stoffers Frozen Lasagna is. And as I am writing this you are saying the same thing.

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  3. Amandazplace
    Amandazplace says:

    Yes, things were bad in 1980/82 in Canada, too. My dad had just passed away suddenly. He left us broke. Mom had a HUGE mortgage to pay and rates were in the teens. She couldn't sell because she owed more than what the house was worth. This happened to many people. Many had to declare bankruptcy. The 'good Ole days' were worse than all the doomsday drama we hear about today. We survived. You CAN survive through tough times. You just have to get your priorities straight.♥️🇨🇦

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  4. Lynnette Jennings
    Lynnette Jennings says:

    I believe that sincere gratitude reveals that you’re trustworthy to be given more; from people and from God. Because truly grateful people do good things for themselves and others with what they are given.

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  5. Cheryl Kimbley
    Cheryl Kimbley says:

    Chunk or slice that ham and freeze some for another day after you bake it. No sense burning yourself out on it. I do that all the time and it is great – same with turkey if need be. Nice to see your video. Love me some lasagna!!!!!!

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  6. Holly Roecker
    Holly Roecker says:

    Not trying to encourage additional spending, but I think you may feel better about your grocery budget if you only use it for food from the store. Then have separate envelopes for household goods (Dawn, laundry basket), pet supplies, and eating out. That way, you can narrow down which areas are doing well and which areas need a little cutting back. I think you may find your grocery food spending is on track if you're not taking money from that envelope for things like pet meds or occasional treats out with the family. Just my 2 cents. I've been watching your content for years – love your channel and the homemaking inspiration you provide!

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  7. J & B
    J & B says:

    Kate- Esther and husband made some online comments about a well known workshop they had attended. Very shortly after that video they left social media…you can put the pieces together.

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  8. Laura Mears
    Laura Mears says:

    I wish you would write a book about your successes in life and how you able to accomplish them.I have worked with several women who have been in their late 30's and early 40's and they have given up on finding a husband and having the family they have dreamed of.Many people would benefit from the advise you could give them.

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  9. Theresa Mitchell
    Theresa Mitchell says:

    It’s nice to see you enjoying your time in the kitchen. I know the family loves it too. I loved seeing your excitement over the 3 lasagnas. Those will come in handy when you don’t have anything planned for dinner.

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  10. Deedee Smith
    Deedee Smith says:

    I agree that it’s much easier to be super frugal when you have a goal. I don’t need to be frugal after living below our means most of are life so now I don’t even budget for groceries . Having said that we don’t have expensive taste and try to eat healthy.

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  11. Jessica Dawson
    Jessica Dawson says:

    I can’t tell you how inspirational you are to me! I’m in such a mindset right now of wanting to throw in the towel at my full time job and be a homemaker/homeschooler. Perfect time for this video to come out. ❤️

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  12. Deanna Piercy
    Deanna Piercy says:

    Sriracha is virtually impossible to find due to a chili pepper crop failure in Mexico. I had one extra bottle of sriracha in the pantry which I'm jealously guarding – ha!

    There was a 50% reduction in mustard seed production in Canada and France, hence the high price and limited options.

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  13. JumpinJavaJane
    JumpinJavaJane says:

    Kate, the licorice spice may be anise. It tastes like black licorice. I am amazed you can sit long enough with kiddos to read books and watch movies. I never could sit for 2 minutes with my sons and my grandkids are the same (and the same age as your sons). A much healthier salad dressing (packets are all chemical) is fresh lemon, olive oil, fresh crushed garlic and salt to taste. You'll never go back. You are a hoot at times 🙂

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  14. denise odaniels
    denise odaniels says:

    sriracha shortage gf. no sriracha here n this town for three months now. gar went on a search and everyone said none. its cause of a severe drought and bad chili peppers. gar bought the last bottle in this whole town…over 5$ for a small bottle. i am gonna try to make our own…
    my grandgirls were over today. each sat on the arm of my chair. i turned on the computer to watch one of my fave ladies. lea and elfie. a mom and daughter who make everything by their own hands. lea is the mama. she is like an old hippy. she makes dread locks to sell. so then maddie my grandgirl saw a piece of my yarn and it was frayed and purple. i tied it in her hair like a dreadlock. she loved it. we all watched this mama and daughter whose like 10 making all these beautiful things. maddie was fascinated. we loved it so much. i love all your shopping and cooking and hearing your stories Kate.

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  15. laura vasquez
    laura vasquez says:

    Have you ever tried making potato salad with cauliflower? It tastes the same and it is much faster to make. And go to Walmart and buy a Kitchen Aid peeler. It is so much more comfortable and feels so much easier . It will save you alot of time. ❤

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  16. Tina C
    Tina C says:

    Can't believe it's the 1st time I never got the notification! Well I'll have my evening video all set here. 🤣🤣 Thank you Kate! Hope you & the family are doing well! 🍁🍂📚🍂🍁🍂📚🍂🍁

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  17. J Von
    J Von says:

    What I do with potatoes is I wash, cut them up the way I would for baking, then parboil for about 7minutes in salty water , drain, cool toss with some oil and freeze spread out on a oiled baking sheet . then put them in a freezer bag. To cook you just bake from frozen. .

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  18. Donna Hoffman
    Donna Hoffman says:

    Took me 3 different times to get through this wonderful video. I loved it!! If it isn't too hard, make more videos of your cooking. Garden tours are fun in spring and summer.
    Be blessed!!

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