You can save money online by just scrapping your TV bills. Who even uses a TV these days, anyway, if not as something to hook your laptop up to? This week, we’re going to cover all the great things you can learn from YouTube for free!
There is no one I love more on the internet than Maangchi, the nice Korean chef who teaches you how to make traditional Korean food with such earnestness that you feel bad you can’t give her a hug. Her recipe for Tteokbokki is filled with asides about how scary the dried anchovies look, or anecdotes about how she grew up eating the food she’s making. None of the polish or poise of more professional YouTube channels, Maangchi’s charm lies in the fact that her channel is absolutely what your grandma’s YouTube channel would look like.
Almost everyone has a sewing kit at home. If you don’t, then maybe look inside the biscuit tin — it might be hiding there. Why not learn how to sew? From making quick and personal gifts for Christmas and birthdays, to repairing clothes you already own, sewing is an invaluable tool for people looking to live a minimalist, frugal life. Plus, if you learn how to sew well enough, you might even be able to turn it into your side hustle, selling anything from cross stitch hoops to bracelets. I like this guide for stitching beginners!
Finally, why not learn how to pickle? It’s a great way to make sure you don’t throw away cucumbers you’ve found languishing in the fridge, as well as stopping you from spending money on pickle jars that you find that you can’t open come burger time. Once you’ve mastered the technique, you can pickle anything from citrus fruits to pumpkins to herrings, making the most of your weekly shop. I love Brad from Bon Appetit’s pickling recipe for a fuss-free, laugh-filled guide to get started in the pickle process.
Photo by Sarah Pflug from Burst.
