Fabulessly Frugal 2025 Year in Review

2025 was a BIG year at Fabulessly Frugal — and it wouldn’t have happened without you.

From finding everyday savings to cooking millions of family dinners, fixing life’s messes with simple DIYs, and scoring deals that actually matter, this year was all about helping real families stretch their budgets without sacrificing joy.

So today, we’re pulling back the curtain and sharing a fun, behind-the-scenes look at some of the stats, the posts you loved most, and the deals you couldn’t stop clicking.

Thank you for being here, trusting us, and making Fabulessly Frugal part of your daily life. 💗

📊 Our Community by the Numbers

You visited us millions of times in 2025, with over 3/4 of you from the United States. Other top visitors came from Canada, the UK, and Australia. There are nearly 250 countries where people read our posts! We have readers in Vatican City and Christmas Island and as far away as Greenland and Madagascar! WOW! Women accounted for the most visits, with most aged 18-44.

🔥 The Posts You Loved Most in 2025

Our most visited post of 2025 was actually TWO posts, and you love the DIY! There is a dead heat between our Easy Do It Yourself Homemade Fly Trap and our Homemade Stain Cleaner.

Our most popular recipe in 2025 is our classic and perennial favorite, Copycat Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce, with a new entry into the top 2 popular recipes — the tasty Zupas Wisconsin Cauliflower Soup a close second.

Looking for more tried-and-true favorites?
👉 Browse ALL of our recipes here

🍟 Air Fryers Ruled 2025

You DEFINITELY LOVE AIR FRYERS in 2025! You bought THOUSANDS of air fryers including these top sellers:
COSORI TurboBlaze and the Typhur Dome 2.

More air fryer accessories you snagged up:

• Instant Read Thermometer
• Air Fryer Parchment Paper
• Glass Oil Sprayer
• Soft Dish Cloths

Cathy is still the reigning YouTube Air Fryer Queen with 11+ million views and 800k HOURS of watched time in 2025. We are proud to welcome 799k subscribers!

Our #1 overall YouTube video this year is When to Use and NOT to Use Air Fryer Parchment Paper.

MORE top YouTube videos:

• 15 Things You Didn’t Know the Air Fryer Could Make → What to Make in Your Air Fryer
• Top 12 Air Fryer MISTAKES → How to Use an Air Fryer
• 2025 Air Fryer Buying Guide
• Air Fryer 101 – How to Use an Air Fryer
• 15 Odd Things You Didn’t Know You Could Make in an Air Fryer

You also still love Cathy’s first cookbook → 150+ Yummy Air Recipes and now Cathy has a NEW cookbook Easy Air Fryer Recipes for Two >> GET BOTH HERE

🛒 The Deals That Had You Clicking “Add to Cart”

You love to shop at AMAZON the most, followed by Walmart and Target. In 2025, Black Friday edged out Amazon Prime Day in July as our most popular event this year!

Want to see everything we’re finding right now?
👉 Browse ALL current deals here

Here are some of the top Amazon deals YOU LOVED THE MOST! You love stocking up on pantry items and essentials from health, beauty, and healthcare — plus saving on handy items like AirTags, cutting boards, and cord organizers:

• NIVEA Refreshing White Peach and Jasmine Body Wash
• Good ‘N’ Fun Triple Flavor Wings Dog Treats
• Dixie Ultra Large Paper Plates
• Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping & Packing Tape with Dispenser
• Cascade Complete Powder Dishwasher Detergent
• Atkins Creamy Vanilla High Protein Shake

• Dramamine Motion Sickness Less Drowsy
• Carefree Panty Liners
• Cottonelle Ultra Comfort Soft Toilet Paper
• ARM & HAMMER Super Washing Soda Household Cleaner and Laundry Booster
• Motrin Dual Action with Tylenol
• Yardley Oatmeal and Almond Bar Soap

• Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner Gel
• Hefty Slider Jumbo 205 Gallon Storage Bags
• ACTIVE Washing Machine Cleaner for Pet Owners 1-Year Supply
• ACTIVE Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaner Tablets 1-Year Supply
• Dawn Platinum Powerwash Dish Spray Bundle

• Acacia Wood Small Chopping Board With Handle
• iPhone 17 Charger
• Shower Caddy Set of 6 Caddies
• Magnetic Cord Organizers
• Apple AirTag 4 Pack

• Bluetooth Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds
• Plush Absorbent Bathroom Rugs
• Stainless Steel with Silicone Tip 7 & 9 Inch Kitchen Tongs
• Women’s Wool Blend Socks

• Kellogg’s Cheez-It, Pringles & Rice Krispies Treats Snacks Mega Variety Pack
• Goldfish Grahams Strawberry Shortcake
• RITZ Fresh Stacks
• STARBURST Original Jelly Beans
• Frito-Lay Fun Times Mix Variety 40 Pack

• McCormick Grill Mates Dill Pickle Seasoning
• Condensed Cream Of Chicken Soup
• Amazon Grocery Chicken Broth
• Amazon Grocery Tomato Sauce
• Canned Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes

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Whew — that was a year!

Whether you stopped by for a quick deal, cooked dinner with one of our recipes, tackled a messy DIY, or followed along with Cathy on YouTube, we’re incredibly grateful you chose to spend your time with us.

In 2026, we’re doubling down on what matters most:

• ✔️ Even better deals on everyday essentials
• ✔️ More simple, family-friendly recipes
• ✔️ Helpful DIYs that actually save money
• ✔️ Fun, practical content that makes life easier

Want to explore everything in one place?
👉 Browse ALL deals
👉 Browse ALL recipes

Thank you for trusting Team Fab. We can’t wait to save even more together in the year ahead.

Happy New Year from all of us at Fabulessly Frugal! 🎉

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