FUI CONVIDADA PARA O MUQUIRANAS BRASIL E DESCOBRI QUANTO ELES PAGAM!

Summary

In this video, the host reflects on her past frugal habits, such as not buying toilet paper, shampoo, and cleaning products, to save money. Despite now being financially better off, she revisits these cost-saving methods, sharing which ones she has left behind and which she still practices. The video also touches on her experience being invited to participate in 'Muquiranas Brasil,' a show about frugality, and why she declined the offer. Additionally, she promotes a fashion brand partnership, offering viewers a discount code.

Takeaways

• 😀 The creator reflects on past frugality practices, some of which they still maintain, while others they have abandoned due to improved financial conditions.
• 🧻 One past frugality habit was not buying toilet paper, using a bidet instead. Today, they do buy toilet paper but still value bidets.
• 💇‍♀️ They once followed the 'no poo' hair care method (washing only with water), but after unsatisfactory results, now use shampoo and conditioner.
• 🧽 To save on cleaning products, they used to make homemade cleaning solutions from soap bars. Nowadays, they buy standard cleaning products but still keep soap bars for specific uses.
• 🍽 They used to replace red meat with soy meat to save money, as it was cheaper. Now they buy regular meat, prioritizing quality over strict budgeting.
• 🍛 As a student, they and their partner often ate at the university cafeteria (RU) to save money, paying only R$2 per meal.
• 👗 In the past, they did not spend money on clothes, shoes, or accessories, but now they enjoy investing in their personal appearance.
• 🧴 They used to make homemade deodorant but now buy regular deodorant, noting that the DIY version was not effective.
• 💅 They still cut their own hair, do their own nails, and handle personal grooming at home, except for rare occasions when they visit a salon for major transformations.
• 📱 Previously, they didn’t top up their phone credit and used Wi-Fi whenever available. Now, due to work, they maintain a phone plan with 24/7 internet access.

Q & A

What motivated the speaker to create this video?

The speaker was invited to participate in the 'Muquiranas Brasil' program, which made them reflect on their past habits of extreme frugality and inspired them to create this video.

What is the main theme of the video?

The main theme is reflecting on the speaker's past frugal habits, or 'muquiranas,' that they practiced in the past, and how some of those habits have changed over time.

Why did the speaker stop using certain frugal habits like not buying toilet paper?

The speaker stopped these habits because their financial situation improved, making it unnecessary to cut costs on things like toilet paper, which no longer significantly impacts their budget.

What were some of the speaker's frugal habits related to personal hygiene?

The speaker used to avoid buying toilet paper by using a bidet and towels, tried the 'no-poo' method of washing hair without shampoo, and made homemade deodorant with coconut oil and baking soda.

How did the speaker save money on cleaning products?

They made their own cleaning solution by grating a bar of soap, blending it with water, and using it to clean dishes and bathrooms instead of buying different cleaning products.

What is one frugal habit that the speaker continues to practice?

The speaker still does their own manicures and haircuts at home, as they have learned to do it well and find it unnecessary to visit salons.

Why did the speaker refuse the offer to participate in 'Muquiranas Brasil'?

The speaker felt that the offer of R$ 1,500 for three days of filming was too low, especially given the public exposure and potential ridicule involved in participating.

How did the speaker save money on food during their college years?

The speaker and their partner ate at the university's restaurant (RU) for R$ 2 per meal, which was cheaper than preparing meals at home. They also made meals in bulk to save money.

How has the speaker’s attitude toward spending on food changed?

Nowadays, the speaker prioritizes quality over cost when it comes to food and no longer economizes as strictly as they did during their more financially constrained years.

What kind of discount is the speaker offering at the end of the video?

The speaker is offering a 20% discount on purchases from the clothing brand Eiring, valid from September 8 to September 15, using the promo code 'boook20'.