YouTube has saved my wallet...and my sanity

 I am a huge fan of YouTube. It hasn't always been that way, but I have experienced too many successes due to YouTube videos, that I can't deny it has saved me time and time again (and hundreds of dollars).

It all started when I wanted to give me daughter's a trim, and didn't want to spend $20 on a three year old's head that had a handful of hair. So, I googled how to do it, and even though there were comprehensive step by step instructions, I am a visual person, and they didn't help me much. 

Then, I remembered YouTube! I searched for hair trimming videos, and dozens and dozens of videos flooded my feed! I scrolled through, found the perfect one to watch, and it helped me give my daughter a nice trim. 

It didn't stop there. 

I have fixed my washing machine, and saved hundreds of dollars by not calling a repairman. My husband and I have fixed our dishwasher, done minor to moderate repairs on our cars, and learned useful emergency methods to safeguard ourselves and our home from natural disasters. 

Though YouTube doesn't solve all problems, it's a great place to search for ways to at least size up the severity of one. If there isn't a YouTube video for something, then it's most likely worth it to seek out a professional (especially when lives are the line!)

YouTube also provides a lot of entertainment. My girls are obsessed with certain channels where kids their age role play popular video games and television series. My husband likes to learn about hunting, how to cook outdoors and learn ways to survive in the wild. I personally relax by watching pressure washing fences and rug shampooing. In short, there's something for everyone. 


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