Carol - Thrifty Chic Housewife

Hi, I’m Carol, the creator of Thrifty Chic Living. I love helping busy families cook delicious meals, live beautifully on a budget, and find joy in everyday home life. On my YouTube channel, where I connect with over 52,000 subscribers, I share safe food preservation tutorials, practical recipes, affordable home tips, and thoughtful product recommendations that make life easier without sacrificing style. My community is built on trust and connection, and I’m excited to continue sharing budget-friendly, chic solutions that truly work in everyday life.

XO ~Carol


Carol - Thrifty Chic Housewife

For those of you who are struggling to find the All New Ball Book… I did find it at Barnes and Noble. Unfortunately, Amazon is out of stock 😞

www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-all-new-ball-book-of-…

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Carol - Thrifty Chic Housewife

✨ Exciting Collaboration + Sponsor Spotlight! ✨

I’m so excited to share that the Canuary 2026 YouTube collaboration is sponsored by ForJars! 🫙
If you’ve been following my canning and food preservation journey, you already know how important quality jars and supplies are—and ForJars truly delivers.

I know many of you always ask where I get my canning supplies. I’ve added my Amazon affiliate links below so you can check them out easily and see exactly what I’m using in my kitchen.

👉 Shop ForJars on Amazon here:
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Using my links helps support my channel at no extra cost to you, and I’m so grateful for that support. 💛
Be sure to watch for the collaboration video coming soon—I can’t wait to share it with you!

#ForJars #Sponsored #CanningCommunity #HomeCanning #FoodPreservation #AffiliateLinks #carolthriftychichousewife

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Carol - Thrifty Chic Housewife

🍊It’s citrus season—and it’s the perfect time to fill your pantry! 🍋

If you missed it, I’ve already shared a step-by-step canning video using fresh winter citrus. This is one of my favorite winter pantry projects—bright flavors, budget-friendly fruit, and jars that bring a little sunshine to the shelf during the cold months.

✨ In this video:
• Preserving citrus at peak flavor
• Simple, classic canning methods
• Tips for avoiding bitterness
• Ideas for enjoying citrus all year long

If you’re focusing on thrifty homemaking, food preservation, and using what’s in season, this one’s for you.

📌 Watch the full video here: Canning Citrus ~ Canning Grapefruit and Oranges ~ Canuary 2025
https://youtu.be/OmLAuEXfxBg

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Carol - Thrifty Chic Housewife

Creamed Chicken turned into Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup… leftovers reimagined 😋

2 months ago | [YT] | 18

Carol - Thrifty Chic Housewife

This is a great way to preserve your end of season green tomatoes… so good!

Pickled Green Tomatoes | Perfect For Frying | Canning Recipe
https://youtu.be/LsnS9up6Y-0

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Carol - Thrifty Chic Housewife

Salted Caramel Pear Butter topping my oatmeal this morning. If you’ve not made this before I highly recommend. Perfect for fall and the upcoming holiday season Salted Caramel Pear Butter ~ Home Canning ~ How To Make Pear Butter
https://youtu.be/vXOZH83C_IE

5 months ago | [YT] | 35

Carol - Thrifty Chic Housewife

Hello, my friends!

I’m working on refreshing my channel and I’d love your input. My goal is to keep all of the content you love and sprinkle in some fresh and fun ideas so I stay relevant to the type of content that keeps you all engaged. In the comments below, tell me what you love about my channel and any new things you’d like to see me add. Thank you for your input and your ongoing support! I appreciate every one of you 😊💕

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Fyi the link in my video for Margarita Mix seems to only be working using google chrome. I’m not tech savvy enough to know why. Here are screenshots from the website…

2 years ago | [YT] | 11

Carol - Thrifty Chic Housewife

Quick and easy Mother’s Day dessert… Strawberry Rhubarb Shortcake 💕

- 1” slice pound cake
- spoon on 1/4 c. Strawberry Vanilla Bean Stewed Rhubarb https://youtu.be/7meJ3nejNqk
- top with fresh strawberries (chopped or sliced)
- add real whipped cream

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It’s asparagus season… perfect time for adding this to your home canned pantry

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