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I'm almost at the end of my 11th month of this no buy year 2024. It's been a struggle & the only things that kept me going are seeing my savings build into thousands and knowing I'd been financially irresponsible my whole life. I mean i never carried debt, but my lack of savings was a real concern. Having a written account of where I spent every dollar also helped. I still feel like I don't have enough budgeted for groceries so I hope to get that better budgeted in 2025 ❤

Loved this so much! Thank you!

Yaaaay a new video! I caught a cold and your cozy and optimistic energy will deffinitely bright up my day! Please if you can, try to post more content, your videos are so special, yet real! <3 <3 <3

I also gave myself that same haircut, referencing the same Brad Mondo’s video and also messed it up! Looked awful

Old navy is great!!!❤❤ regardless of budget🎉

Such a lovely video! We're heading into Spring right now in Australia and this has given me some ideas to try!

I tried a low buy month this year...not really for financial reasons (we don't have debt and we do have savings) but to have less clutter. I actually spent MORE that month. 🤦‍♀️ BUT it did help me not purchase some things I realized I need to stop buying until we use them up and to be grateful for what we already have and realize I like what we already own.

I love your style and videos so much! 💗💗

giiiiirl, I didn't have my financial stuff together until my mid-late 30s. You're going to be fine! I think the best takeaway from a low buy or no buy is changing habits and you seem like you're well on your way to making those changes, great job :) My low buy went totally off the rails in August when my sister was visiting so I need to buckle down and go very low or no spend for the next few months. Good luck on meeting your goals for the remainder of the year!

I don't think the haircut was as bad as maybe it felt to you! (and Im a pro stylist of two decades!) however, if you're not confident in it and it didn't make you feel your best leave it to a pro stylist and use that energy elsewhere for your own sanity! :-p

I appreciate your transparency, I just turned 35 and I’m still trying to figure it all out 🙃 ps the haircut had me rolling, “Jeff bridges” 😂 I promise it wasn’t as bad as you felt it looked. At least you didn’t attempt to give yourself a Bob haircut.

Great video, I’m enjoying following your journey 😊

You are doing great, Samantha! You are on the right track. Health comes first and the fact that you were already working on your budget probably saved a lot. Dave Ramsey is a very motivating finance expert and his podcasts are fun to listen to. You will feel a great connection with the people who call in to his show. 😍

😂😂😂Jeff Bridges! I actually don't think it looked bad!😂😂

Kudos to you keeping to your intentions through job/income changes, unforeseen medical expenses, etc.!

Yaaaay!! Great tips as always!!! I listen to your old videos constantly, they give me so much inspiration and comfort!! Your friends are so blessed to have you in their life! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

I admire you for doing a low buy year and your honest update! We just adopted a dog, so our expenses just spiked with all the dog paraphernalia! 😂

for those of us who love the slow and relaxed mornings instead of the crazy busy ones! ☀☕

The long awaited low buy year update! If anyone else is having a rough year too, this one is for you! 😂

Thank you for showing us such quality pieces, they look amazing on you ❤ Tiffany Phlanx's Marketing Specialist

Welcome to the east coast, the humidity sucks here 😂. Loving your videos!

Oh God that apron on is so me! I have had this apron my whole life but never actually worn it until today that I decided to wear fav my white short and did cooking! Lol I'm so more inspired now 😆😆 I will always wear my best clothes on daily basis 😄

a real look into my not so aesthetic summer closet 😂 anyone else have a super basic style like me? 🙋🏼‍♀

Love your channel, ❤just found it! Thanks for helping get rid of stuff.

Love your authenticity. I don‘t like T-Shirts on me, either. I find that they make me feel too boxy and heavy up top. Too unstructured and visually too tight around the neck for my bodytype. So I decluttered almost all of them. I prefer V-necks, wide boat necks or even a scoop-neck. I feel that showing a little bit of skin breaks up the boxiness and makes me look slimmer and more in balance. Button-up shirts over t-Shirts anytime! 🙌 Thank you for letting us take a peek into your thought process.

Great video, beautiful wardrobe, and styling inspiration during a no buy! "The dress" is beautiful. Never part with it. It looks great on you!

You're sooo sweet!!!😊 I love the colors you wear. .. it's also the color palette I'm drawn to!😅

Okay this is so random but I love the plant with string lights in your video! Is it a real plant?? And do you have a link for the lights?🙈

I love how you're refreshing your wardrobe for Summer!!! Total streamlining!!!! Awesome calm clarity xoxox

Such a lovely video! Can't wait for your long vlogs, and maybe a monthly reset video+how is your no buy going? Have a great weekend with your family, Sam! Love everything you post, as always! <3 <3

I'm mentally already in fall mode because I love the cozy vibes of the season so the slow morning felt to nice and calm lol

Your vlogs are soo comforting, realistic and at the same time cozy!! Can't wait for the next vlog!! Love all your content, so happy to be here❤❤❤❤❤

oh man I love DC. We live about an hour +15 away near Frederick, MD and don't visit often enough! I'm working on changing that, we went to the Zoo at the end of May, and the Kennedy center for a show a few weeks back. My sister and I are planning a long weekend to visit in August, I can't wait :) It was so fun exploring the city with you. I really enjoyed looking at the little free libraries and the selection of books. I'm glad you found a winner. If you like kinda spooky thrillers I'd recommend The Sundown Motel by Simone St. James

Do you have instagram ❤

POV: we're on facetime all week hanging out and loving life in DC! 😄

this is the first video I’ve seen of yours! already chose to subscribe halfway through. I love seeing the simplicity of your life and the little joys you relish in. thank you for sharing!! ❤

I love that you said your not that aesthetic but I think the vlogs are (: I love the vibe!

So cute doggy!! ❤️❤️

How this video doesn’t have thousands of like is beyond me. So perfectly spring. ❤

Hi! I adore your content, just found it! Your energy is so friendly and calm, that makes me stay here and be a part of your "community". I would love to see your monthly progress and updates with no buy! Have a stress free weekend with your family❤ Sending love from, Belgrade, Serbia ❤❤🍀🍀🍀

One thing that I have quit is hobbies. I have a tendency to start projects and never finish them or spend money on supplies for a project and never complete it. I have even tried to start new hobbies and just not enjoyed them as much as I thought I would. Between work and family and what I’d like to do in my free time, I have found myself happier and less stressed without the added work of a hobby. Plus it has helped my wallet, since I’m no longer wasting money on unnecessary crafts and projects. That said, there’s nothing wrong with hobbies but in this season of my life, I am better off without them.

My tip for people wanting to do a low buy year, would be to not buy physical items that you can bring home and clutter up your space with as a starting point, so if your out and need a pick me up you could get a coffee or snack so it can give you that little boost you need without spending a small fortune. Then after a while this habit could be dropped once your use to not buying physical things all the time.

New subbie here ❤ So glad I found you! I just moved to a new state too and you're giving me all the inspo 🌷

I love the Javy idea. Been looking for something different than what I had been doing for years. Looking to condense too many counter machinery. Glad I watched.

Omg yes, I just finished the in the Flo book. I wish I would have read it earlier in life, why has no one taught us this information?! Life changing

i really love listening to you, love from the Philippines:)

Thank you for sharing! ❤

Agree. Could not live with stricked morning routines eitherm

Dear Samantha hello I am Surekha Galagoda from Sri Lanka. I am your new subscriber. Tc

I stopped having a morning routine too. When I didn’t accomplish everything on my morning list I felt like a failure then the whole day felt that way. When I stopped trying so hard the rhythm just fell into place. I still have certain things I want to do ever morning that just make my life better but they don’t have to be done in any certain time frame or order. This just works so much better for me. I guess in essence there is no pressure or expectations.