I'm a second generation horder and you are helping me so much ! It hasn't been an over night miracle by any means but I watch you videos over and over plus I'm a fairly new subscriber so your older videos are new to me.Thank you so for what you do to help us all !:0)
+More Melody Your helpful videos are great, no-nonsense & packed full of tips with reasons why to do things a certain way. I watch a lot of TH-cam minimalism and no one else has content like yours! Keep going dear one! Sooo helpful, challenging, & inspiring!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️
UGHHH I've only watched two of your videos so far and I found them more valuable than the dozens I've watched over the last few months. My head is spinning! I love the 2 pen thing. I'm working on something called the "toothbrush theory". The over simplified version is treat (almost) everything like your tooth brush. Nobody complains about having too many toothbrushes because we generally only have one. No one ever loses it because we use it and put it back! If you can do it for one thing in your life-you can do it everywhere! :)
Thanks! You inspire me to keep working towards more minimalist home and lifestyle. My hubby and I aim for that so we can spend more time together, with loved ones, and making memories instead of taking care of shhhtuff.
instead of skipping breakfast, you can eat healthy foods at that time, that may or may not normally be associated with breakfast. For example, I get nauseated eating sugary foods early in the morning, so I eat salads for breakfast. Breakfast is just a morningtime meal. you don't have to buy into society's definition of eating pancakes, cereal etc, at that time
You were way ahead of your time. Actually, eating sweet, processed foods at breakfast is sending your bloodsugar on a rollercoaster for the rest of the day. You body knew that all along.
I love how there are so many easy ways to live like a minimalist. I have recently started my journey and this has been months in the making but I am excited to share with others and hopefully inspire others through video. Thanks for sharing your hacks!
Hey Maxine, I have a video on my five biggest roadblocks whenever I declutter (even today): th-cam.com/video/gl3gUmm_VjQ/w-d-xo.html. It covers getting rid of things when we spent too much money on an item, bought too much of something, and keeping things because one day we'll use it. For me personally, not hoarding backup and letting go of things I had high hopes for are the most difficult to let go, so I discuss those more in depth. I also have many more videos in the works on decluttering and organizing tips :)
You do not have to eat breakfast. I haven't ate it in nearly 6 years. In my first year doing it, I lost 61lbs. I do what's called Intermittent fasting and I use the 16/8 or the 14/10 method. Meaning I fast for 16 hours and eat my two meals within an 8 hour time frame. for 14/10, I fast for 14 hours (8 of which is sleeping) and eat my meals within a 10 hour block. I usually have coffee with heavy cream or water during the fasting hours. I usually eat my first meal around 2pm and my last around 8pm. After the first week, I stopped getting hungry until about 1:30-2pm.
I have yet to watch a video of yours that wasn't of great value! thank you! you keep returning time after time with AWESOME ideas.... what especially keeps me engaged is that you are not "preachy" ---- you are very gracious. : )
Am starting the 30-day pantry challenge today. Thanks for the inspiration. Hopefully my house will look half as good as yours in sometime. Am working towards it. Lots of love.
Thank you! That last tip and the amazon list one are super helpful! I would be so crabby and pass out if I went to 2 meals but by prepping/making 2 large meals to divide out over the day for myself and my family it helps cleanup and availability for school and work life. So inspired!
Thank you, Colleen! If there's a possibility I'll be having a late lunch, I always have a little something mid-morning. I get headaches if I go too long without food, and there's nothing I love more than food haha :)
I am also a two meal a day person. I usually walk or hike in the morning. Then I have a sandwich or leftovers, raw vegetables, and a piece of fruit about 11:30 or 12. Supper is around 6. If I am hungry between meals I have either some cheese and crackers, pretzels, or a piece of fruit. No weight problem here and I am almost 60. My father also ate this way his whole life and was trim and healthy. He didn't die of bad health either but from a blood borne infection (MRSA) from his doctor's office.
maybe..... but our ancestors did live on 2 meals per day. It can actually give your body a break from digesting, not eating so often. As a nutritional therapist I find some or all practices are from research/non research opinions. And that's is what they are just opinions. Every person is different so one way of eat doesn't suit all. :-)
Moonica no they didn't die younger! Do your research! The body is nit made to deal with a lot of food... most people graze all day like animals... always munching.... it's very unhealthy and detrimental for you. Check out intermittent fasting
Mohammed Umar yes they did having someone live past 50 or 60 was a miracle back then. Now with modern medicine and everything we know about nutrition people are living to closer to 100
Best. Video. EVER for computer based workers! I look forward to trying the hotkeys so that I can reduce my mouse utilization. I have tendonitis and the constant back and forth to the mouse always sets it off. I think these tips will really help! PS- I got a killer deal on OXO Pops today at Costco! I am impatiently waiting for them to dry on my counter lol... Can't wait to load them up and make my cabinet as beautiful as yours!
I really liked the last tip! It was indeed the best. I use a laptop without a mouse, just the little pad thing, and I always get angry because my hand rests on it sometimes and will accidentally click it and I don't realize right away. My new 30 day challenge will now be to not use my mouse on the computer and use your tips instead. Thank you, Melody! :)
yeah, I am a practitioner of these n exactly know how super easy life gets n also I do choose to keep a little messy area my choice is my art passion as a part so I do not get grumbly about places, situations n folks that are not organised, this does help my elevate inner self so flow with life easy smooooth,thankyou much for this video :)
awesome - I'm minimal with kids - it's hard initially but makes life so much better. Also I always order entrees, mains are huge everywhere these days.
Guys, she said eat two MEALS a day. She didn't say only eat twice a day. There is a thing called snacks, holy crap. Just make sure your snack is an actual snack.
I thought at first this was going to be a generic "minimalism" video but it by far exceeded my expectations! Loved all of these hacks, definitely going to try them :) thank youu *subscribe*
On eating twice a day, I wanted to add that it’s what works for me. I’ve been doing this for a long time, and it’s improved my life in productivity, meal planning, and weight. But it's not a hard-and-fast rule for me: I'll eat something small mid-morning at least once a week. Just do whatever works for you. You can choose which two meals you want to eat, and you can choose not to do it all and pick a few of the other tips to suit you. Studies have recently come out supporting that breakfast is not the most important meal of the day (see New York Times article). However, eating twice will not work at all for some, particularly diabetics and people trying to gain weight. It depends completely on the person and their schedule. WebMD says, "The number of meals you eat doesn’t matter as much as what you eat.” Because American serving sizes are large and because there is so much sugar in breakfast foods, it is difficult to maintain weight with more than three meals a day. That is my point that I didn’t deliver clearly enough in the video: Nobody needs to eat 4-6 small meals a day if they're trying to lose or maintain weight, and that is a huge relief. Hope you all are having a great week!
I am sorry, but after 8-10 hours (which will actually be 11-13 hours, because you don't eat just before going to bed), I would say breakfast is very important.
More Melody Intermittent fasting has been great for me! It's a myth that we MUST eat breakfast. If everything else is balanced then it can work for some. Not those who are hormonally imbalanced though. Great vid
I think this is going to vary greatly from person to person. Some people cannot face eating first thing in the morning, so skipping breakfast might work for them. Not for me though - I literally cannot function before I've eaten something!
Hey, love your videos. With that said, there is a big societal problem with eating disorders and I think tip no 4 does more harm than good since it is really triggering regardless of weight.
i do a lot of these =) but i especially love the last one as this generation lives on the computer. I've been checking up on your blog, it's very helpful.
Here's something you can look into if still downsizing: take all those excess cleaning products to your community hazardous waste drop off site. They accept paints, solvents, pool chemicals, plumbing solutions as well as floor cleaners and windex-type cleansers.
We have a guy at our dump that LOVES when people do this! He reuses them, and I think the local non-profits get some as well. Love to see these things put to good use instead of dumped in the landfills!
I majorly disagree with your thing about groceries. I go the grocery store once a week because I try to eat fresh and especially locally grown stuff all the time. Locally grown stuff doesn't have as much preservatives so it goes bad much faster, but is still better for you. Also you should not tell people not to eat breakfast. I feel like lunch is the meal you should skip. You're supposed to eat within an hour of waking up otherwise your body starts to go into starvation mode.
I LOVED your first tip! I've been trying to figure out a solution for this for months! and I finally got an answer thank you!!! 💛 Although I do have a question about that. I have two little boys and even if I didn't it's just a lifestyle choice that we keep shoes off in the house so how does that work with you putting your shoes away in the closet in your room? Or would it be ok if I had a shoe station that's separate? But then that bothers me like you explained you want everything together but I just am not sure how to do it when my boys have a routine of taking their shoes off by the door. It just doesn't seem very clean to carry dirty shoes through the house to put them away in the closet. Or idk, is it really not that bad maybe I'm over thinking it? What do you think? Nevermind I paused it right before you further explained. lol.
The hot keys tip is great! I basically do the 2 meal diet now because of my schedule, but I don't think it's the best diet for me personally. I'm trying to gain weight and with the 2 meal diet I'm barely breaking even lol. Thanks for sharing these tips with us :)
i have weight gain tips! im very good at that lol.. eating carbs and nuts or buttery cheesy stuff in the evening seems to do the job. these are food i should not b eating as id actually like to drop 10lbs.. hope this helps
I'm surprised at the no breakfast tip. My nutrition professor in college (she's a PhD and nutritionist for local pro sports teams) said breakfast is essential to start your metabolism for the day. I've also heard this from other nutritionists I've seen at my medical provider. They said even something small if you're not a big morning eater to start your metabolism for the day. Interesting.
Hey Melody, I've watched you for several months now and am a subscriber. I feel you are very wise. You have a great capacity for psychology, so it's a lot more than just minimalism or organizing tips that you give. I appreciate the comment about how we don't want to clean our cleaning products. Very good point and I'll be hiding more bathroom items tomorrow! I have a question for you. In one video you highly recommend the Shark and later on you 've now gone to Roomba. I remember comments that you didn't want a vacuum that missed spots or ran over the same spots or ran more than it needed to. Just wondering why the switch? I personally don't vacuum, but there is a time and place for them. What would you say the pros and cons are of the 2 you have called life changing?
She is telling you what is working for her. Its not a mandate. If you want to simplify your life, these are good tips. Everyone is different. Use what will work for you. Good ideas, I think. Well presented.
Thank you for the tips, very nice! I accidentally saw that you have a razor in the list - maybe switch to steel safety razors? They're eco-friendly, zero-waste (only buying the metal blades), and I heard great stuff about them :)
Melody, I adore your videos. May I ask you where you got your wood/white dresser? I really like how it looks and was just curious! Have a lovely day! 💖
awesome tips. one question...the water & vinegar mix needs to b kept in fridge or outside is fine? also, whats its shelflife...like 3-5 days or it lasts a week? ty
Love the 30 day no spend money, I will be trying that. You are right, it's a good idea to cut back on baking. I am the same way, eat twice most of the time. I do have a latte so that curbs my appetite in the morning.
I go to the gym of course but I started to only eat two meals as well and dropped 10 pounds in a month. I try to do a smoothie with fruits and vegetables when I get up with a water. Eat an apple or a banana if I get hungry during the day and eat 300 to 400 calories for dinner.
I can't get behind the 2 meals a day suggestion, but I agree with most of the rest. I am a little confused as to why we'd need to do keyboard work instead of just using a mouse? I've had the same mouse for several years and it works just fine, and is much quicker for me than using keys. As for cleaning products, I have been using up old stuff and finally am getting to a good place with those. I do use a lot of vinegar and water for cleaning, so it has taken some time to get rid of the other stuff. One way I've used some of it up is when friends have had to move and clean their apartments before they move out. It's a great way to use up the cleaners w/o just tossing them away.
if you are a power touch typist who knows keyboard by heart repeatedly removing hand to use mouse slows things down. Also many persons with visual disabilities depend on the keyboard. We were very upset with windows 8 which removed some keyboard functionality. Why? It was designed by younger designers used to mobile devices. They thought the keyboard was obsolete. For example, the RIBBON rejected the quick accessible menu bar with Words. However, on a desktop computer, 2 or three keystrokes could perform an action faster than than removing hand, searching for mouse, moving mouse, finding correct keys again, etc. Especially, when editing.
Kathaline Hansen eh yeah maybe if it's a job that requires you to stick to a schedule other wise it's not any better. like where I work. I can go as fast as I want but it doesn't mater because I'm performing tasks as they come.most of my time is spent making decisions for customers because they are unsure of their needs. and I agree. the new windows update is awful.
While I agree it's too easy to consume excess calories skipping breakfast is not the best way to go. Better to have an easy, healthy breakfast - I have instant oatmeal with raisins most days. Some might need honey to sweeten this but I find I don't. Eating two additional satisfying but not excessive meals as soon as you feel hungry is also a good idea. Everyone's metabolism is different so maybe you can manage fine with no breakfast but a lot of us just run low on energy mid morning and end up binging on lunch. Love your ideas - some I already do and others I will surely try.
Minimalist usually do not address cutting down the number of accounts and credit cards etc. this is big and helps with your finances as well! It is much easier keeping track of one account than it is keeping track of 5. Same with coupons. But I do understand that this is also a life choice and some people get value out of this. I don't mean monitory value it is almost like comfort food is for others. So if that is your life style fine, but if not then I would highly suggest get rid of too many accounts and coupons.
Hey From Chronic To Cure, I don't yet, but I'll have a blog post up very soon with the equipment I use and also how long it takes me for each part. I think it will be really helpful for you :)
This can work for some people. I used to eat only once or twice a day for the purpose of convenience but I was actually at my heaviest during that time. When I forced myself to eat three meals I dropped weight without even trying. Found out it's because your metabolism gets faster when you eat more meals at a smaller portions. That's why those fitness freaks eat 6 meals a day- It revs up the metabolism and keeps their weight down. Different folks different strokes.
I love this video & you have some great tips, but 2 meals a day is not healthy, it doesn't matter who you are or what your diet goals are. Further it's not ideal to give advise like this when you are not a nutritionist or dietitian. A healthy, cheap & minimalist lifestyle can still be followed, but restricting is definitely not the way to go.
the half water half vinegar... what brand vinegar? I noticed some white vinegars have that strong vinegar smell.... how do you get rid of it? Thanks! I just subscribed, I really like your tips, very smart and easy to implement.
put some essential oils in to mask the smell. i have a very good sense of smell and white and rice vinegar is too strong for me. i usually use orange or geranium oils.
I'm a second generation horder and you are helping me so much ! It hasn't been an over night miracle by any means but I watch you videos over and over plus I'm a fairly new subscriber so your older videos are new to me.Thank you so for what you do to help us all !:0)
Thanks for your comment! My mom and grandma were hoarders, but my mom has decluttered so much now. Much luck to you on your journey :)
+More Melody Your helpful videos are great, no-nonsense & packed full of tips with reasons why to do things a certain way. I watch a lot of TH-cam minimalism and no one else has content like yours! Keep going dear one! Sooo helpful, challenging, & inspiring!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is really inspiring
UGHHH I've only watched two of your videos so far and I found them more valuable than the dozens I've watched over the last few months. My head is spinning! I love the 2 pen thing. I'm working on something called the "toothbrush theory". The over simplified version is treat (almost) everything like your tooth brush. Nobody complains about having too many toothbrushes because we generally only have one. No one ever loses it because we use it and put it back! If you can do it for one thing in your life-you can do it everywhere! :)
Thanks! You inspire me to keep working towards more minimalist home and lifestyle. My hubby and I aim for that so we can spend more time together, with loved ones, and making memories instead of taking care of shhhtuff.
We just moved and I am inspired to keep a cleaner house through the minimalism tips you share. Thank you for your examples!
Thank you, CMS Sultana!
instead of skipping breakfast, you can eat healthy foods at that time, that may or may not normally be associated with breakfast. For example, I get nauseated eating sugary foods early in the morning, so I eat salads for breakfast. Breakfast is just a morningtime meal. you don't have to buy into society's definition of eating pancakes, cereal etc, at that time
exactly! you could have soup (cold or hot) too.
You were way ahead of your time. Actually, eating sweet, processed foods at breakfast is sending your bloodsugar on a rollercoaster for the rest of the day. You body knew that all along.
I love how there are so many easy ways to live like a minimalist. I have recently started my journey and this has been months in the making but I am excited to share with others and hopefully inspire others through video. Thanks for sharing your hacks!
Keeping counters clutter free makes cleaning sooo easy and keeps it clean ... I too love putting things away instead of displaying them
We both share enthusiasm for a clear counter, Lashlove!
I also liked your tip about putting the bathroom cleaners away, I didn't even think that was possible! Thanks for the inspiration 💛
I look forward to your videos! I'd love to know more about any struggle you've encountered while becoming a minimalist and how you've overcame them.
I agree!
Hey Maxine, I have a video on my five biggest roadblocks whenever I declutter (even today): th-cam.com/video/gl3gUmm_VjQ/w-d-xo.html.
It covers getting rid of things when we spent too much money on an item, bought too much of something, and keeping things because one day we'll use it. For me personally, not hoarding backup and letting go of things I had high hopes for are the most difficult to let go, so I discuss those more in depth.
I also have many more videos in the works on decluttering and organizing tips :)
Wow, your channel is growing!!! Congrats!!! Keep the videos coming!!! 🌺
Thanks, Suzanne. Love the hibiscus :)
You do not have to eat breakfast. I haven't ate it in nearly 6 years. In my first year doing it, I lost 61lbs. I do what's called Intermittent fasting and I use the 16/8 or the 14/10 method. Meaning I fast for 16 hours and eat my two meals within an 8 hour time frame. for 14/10, I fast for 14 hours (8 of which is sleeping) and eat my meals within a 10 hour block. I usually have coffee with heavy cream or water during the fasting hours. I usually eat my first meal around 2pm and my last around 8pm. After the first week, I stopped getting hungry until about 1:30-2pm.
I have yet to watch a video of yours that wasn't of great value! thank you! you keep returning time after time with AWESOME ideas.... what especially keeps me engaged is that you are not "preachy" ---- you are very gracious. : )
Am starting the 30-day pantry challenge today. Thanks for the inspiration.
Hopefully my house will look half as good as yours in sometime. Am working towards it. Lots of love.
+ More Melody I am so grateful for your channel. I have learned so much about minimalism. Thank you.
Excellent advice, great tips! Thank you. I'm just starting the process of decluttering and possibly minimalizing.
Thank you! That last tip and the amazon list one are super helpful! I would be so crabby and pass out if I went to 2 meals but by prepping/making 2 large meals to divide out over the day for myself and my family it helps cleanup and availability for school and work life. So inspired!
Thank you, Colleen! If there's a possibility I'll be having a late lunch, I always have a little something mid-morning. I get headaches if I go too long without food, and there's nothing I love more than food haha :)
Thank you for the '30 day no spend' tip. Thought about it before, now with your encouragement definitely will try it.
I am also a two meal a day person. I usually walk or hike in the morning. Then I have a sandwich or leftovers, raw vegetables, and a piece of fruit about 11:30 or 12. Supper is around 6. If I am hungry between meals I have either some cheese and crackers, pretzels, or a piece of fruit. No weight problem here and I am almost 60. My father also ate this way his whole life and was trim and healthy. He didn't die of bad health either but from a blood borne infection (MRSA) from his doctor's office.
These tips are truly original and helpful. Thanks so much.
The 2-Meals-a-Day-Tip is not the best... For many reasons! It's bad for your metabolism, your stomach, your blood sugar level etc etc etc....
THANK YOU!!!! Everyone thinks they are an expert these days
maybe..... but our ancestors did live on 2 meals per day. It can actually give your body a break from digesting, not eating so often. As a nutritional therapist I find some or all practices are from research/non research opinions. And that's is what they are just opinions. Every person is different so one way of eat doesn't suit all. :-)
Our ancestors died really young also. It's unhealthy to eat only twice a day
Moonica no they didn't die younger! Do your research! The body is nit made to deal with a lot of food... most people graze all day like animals... always munching.... it's very unhealthy and detrimental for you.
Check out intermittent fasting
Mohammed Umar yes they did having someone live past 50 or 60 was a miracle back then. Now with modern medicine and everything we know about nutrition people are living to closer to 100
Best. Video. EVER for computer based workers! I look forward to trying the hotkeys so that I can reduce my mouse utilization. I have tendonitis and the constant back and forth to the mouse always sets it off. I think these tips will really help!
PS- I got a killer deal on OXO Pops today at Costco! I am impatiently waiting for them to dry on my counter lol... Can't wait to load them up and make my cabinet as beautiful as yours!
Question ; What kind of pumps are in your shower that you showed in this video. I like them. They are very stylish.
Never knew about the tab thing! You learn something new everyday.
I really liked the last tip! It was indeed the best. I use a laptop without a mouse, just the little pad thing, and I always get angry because my hand rests on it sometimes and will accidentally click it and I don't realize right away. My new 30 day challenge will now be to not use my mouse on the computer and use your tips instead. Thank you, Melody! :)
Love your videos thank you! What if you don't care for smell of vinegar in your home?
I just have to say these are amazing tips! You just got yourself another subscriber. Thank you so much!
I will definitely try the 30 challenge, and the Hot keys. Thanks for sharing .
Skipping meals is HORRIBLE for your body!!!!
it was going very good till the "eating tip"
so many great tips! I also enjoyed the tip for minimizing cookware. such a great idea I didn't think of :)
The PC hacks will add so much VALUE to my life! THANKS SO MUCH!
Thanks, Thrifty Simplicity! So glad to hear :)
Melody your tips are very unique. Sending this to my close friend❤️
yeah, I am a practitioner of these n exactly know how super easy life gets n also I do choose to keep a little messy area my choice is my art passion as a part so I do not get grumbly about places, situations n folks that are not organised, this does help my elevate inner self so flow with life easy smooooth,thankyou much for this video :)
awesome - I'm minimal with kids - it's hard initially but makes life so much better. Also I always order entrees, mains are huge everywhere these days.
Intermittent fasting has worked awesome for me! I love eating big meals so I get plenty of calories in my two meals. Plus an occasional snack.
Just found your channel. My name is Melody too :) Great video and subscribed. Can't wait to catch up with your other videos.
Awesome tips! I will apply using the windows key from now on! Thanks for sharing :))
Guys, she said eat two MEALS a day. She didn't say only eat twice a day. There is a thing called snacks, holy crap. Just make sure your snack is an actual snack.
This is my favorite video 💞❤️️ thank you for all of the downbeat information VERY helpful
I thought at first this was going to be a generic "minimalism" video but it by far exceeded my expectations! Loved all of these hacks, definitely going to try them :) thank youu *subscribe*
On eating twice a day, I wanted to add that it’s what works for me. I’ve been doing this for a long time, and it’s improved my life in productivity, meal planning, and weight. But it's not a hard-and-fast rule for me: I'll eat something small mid-morning at least once a week. Just do whatever works for you. You can choose which two meals you want to eat, and you can choose not to do it all and pick a few of the other tips to suit you.
Studies have recently come out supporting that breakfast is not the most important meal of the day (see New York Times article). However, eating twice will not work at all for some, particularly diabetics and people trying to gain weight. It depends completely on the person and their schedule.
WebMD says, "The number of meals you eat doesn’t matter as much as what you eat.” Because American serving sizes are large and because there is so much sugar in breakfast foods, it is difficult to maintain weight with more than three meals a day. That is my point that I didn’t deliver clearly enough in the video: Nobody needs to eat 4-6 small meals a day if they're trying to lose or maintain weight, and that is a huge relief.
Hope you all are having a great week!
What if you have 4 kids under5
I am sorry, but after 8-10 hours (which will actually be 11-13 hours, because you don't eat just before going to bed), I would say breakfast is very important.
More Melody Intermittent fasting has been great for me! It's a myth that we MUST eat breakfast. If everything else is balanced then it can work for some. Not those who are hormonally imbalanced though. Great vid
I think this is going to vary greatly from person to person. Some people cannot face eating first thing in the morning, so skipping breakfast might work for them. Not for me though - I literally cannot function before I've eaten something!
Hey, love your videos. With that said, there is a big societal problem with eating disorders and I think tip no 4 does more harm than good since it is really triggering regardless of weight.
Definitely feeling inspired, thanks Melody
i do a lot of these =) but i especially love the last one as this generation lives on the computer.
I've been checking up on your blog, it's very helpful.
Thanks, Minimalist Vegan Lifestyle. Always love to hear from you :)
Thanks for your tips
"Don't use paper towels"-- has a roll of paper towels in the background
she didn't say don't use them at all she said paper towel lite... lite does not mean free of
Thanks for sharing your awesome tips. I love your videos! I have just subscribed. Keep them coming as I am definitely following you.
These are great ideas! Thank you very much
Great short cuts for life and the computer!
Here's something you can look into if still downsizing: take all those excess cleaning products to your community hazardous waste drop off site. They accept paints, solvents, pool chemicals, plumbing solutions as well as floor cleaners and windex-type cleansers.
What a great tip!
We have a guy at our dump that LOVES when people do this! He reuses them, and I think the local non-profits get some as well. Love to see these things put to good use instead of dumped in the landfills!
I donated mine to any neighbour that wanted them when I became sensitive to synthetic fragrances and harsh chemicals.
Thank you for the key commands!
Amazon ordering means you are also getting an additional box to dispose of and packing material.
I majorly disagree with your thing about groceries. I go the grocery store once a week because I try to eat fresh and especially locally grown stuff all the time. Locally grown stuff doesn't have as much preservatives so it goes bad much faster, but is still better for you. Also you should not tell people not to eat breakfast. I feel like lunch is the meal you should skip. You're supposed to eat within an hour of waking up otherwise your body starts to go into starvation mode.
some would say lunch is more important cuz fire of digestion is higher at noon
That was so good. I learned a lot. Thank you for the video.
awesome video. 😁 tnx so much for the windows hotkeys! 😀 will definitely use them.
Great tips! Thank you very much!
Great lifehacks as always, thank you Melody! I work on a computer, so I'll definitely use the hotkeys :)
Great news! Thanks, Julie.
You can pay the IRS online. My state also allows online income tax payments.
Hello from GER, you are much more minimalist Than I am. But everything what you say I tell my friends and family members!
Where did you get that soap and shampoo dispenser that's on 4:53 from? Also love videos like these, they're so amazing. Keep them coming :)
Really useful tips. Thank you!
Love these tips, thank you.
I LOVED your first tip! I've been trying to figure out a solution for this for months! and I finally got an answer thank you!!! 💛
Although I do have a question about that. I have two little boys and even if I didn't it's just a lifestyle choice that we keep shoes off in the house so how does that work with you putting your shoes away in the closet in your room? Or would it be ok if I had a shoe station that's separate?
But then that bothers me like you explained you want everything together but I just am not sure how to do it when my boys have a routine of taking their shoes off by the door.
It just doesn't seem very clean to carry dirty shoes through the house to put them away in the closet. Or idk, is it really not that bad maybe I'm over thinking it? What do you think?
Nevermind I paused it right before you further explained. lol.
The hot keys tip is great! I basically do the 2 meal diet now because of my schedule, but I don't think it's the best diet for me personally. I'm trying to gain weight and with the 2 meal diet I'm barely breaking even lol. Thanks for sharing these tips with us :)
Thanks, Voerti! My two best friends are trying to gain weight, and I agree the two-meal diet is definitely not the best for packing on pounds haha :)
i have weight gain tips! im very good at that lol.. eating carbs and nuts or buttery cheesy stuff in the evening seems to do the job. these are food i should not b eating as id actually like to drop 10lbs.. hope this helps
Great ideas. Thanks for sharing.
Love your tips!!
Loved this! Thank you!
I'm surprised at the no breakfast tip. My nutrition professor in college (she's a PhD and nutritionist for local pro sports teams) said breakfast is essential to start your metabolism for the day. I've also heard this from other nutritionists I've seen at my medical provider. They said even something small if you're not a big morning eater to start your metabolism for the day. Interesting.
Hey Melody, I've watched you for several months now and am a subscriber. I feel you are very wise. You have a great capacity for psychology, so it's a lot more than just minimalism or organizing tips that you give. I appreciate the comment about how we don't want to clean our cleaning products. Very good point and I'll be hiding more bathroom items tomorrow! I have a question for you. In one video you highly recommend the Shark and later on you 've now gone to Roomba. I remember comments that you didn't want a vacuum that missed spots or ran over the same spots or ran more than it needed to. Just wondering why the switch? I personally don't vacuum, but there is a time and place for them. What would you say the pros and cons are of the 2 you have called life changing?
She is telling you what is working for her. Its not a mandate. If you want to simplify your life, these are good tips. Everyone is different. Use what will work for you. Good ideas, I think. Well presented.
Thank you for the tips, very nice! I accidentally saw that you have a razor in the list - maybe switch to steel safety razors? They're eco-friendly, zero-waste (only buying the metal blades), and I heard great stuff about them :)
Wow. Just being poor, I hadn't realized that I was a minimalist my whole life... Meh, we really don't need much anyway.
Melody, I adore your videos. May I ask you where you got your wood/white dresser? I really like how it looks and was just curious! Have a lovely day! 💖
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. If you aren't going to eat three meals at skip a different meal
Thank you for the inspiration to minimize areas of my life.
Always helpful. Thanks
awesome tips. one question...the water & vinegar mix needs to b kept in fridge or outside is fine? also, whats its shelflife...like 3-5 days or it lasts a week? ty
You are so right !
might want to use vimium extension for chrome also if you prefer hotkeys for web browsing.
Question for you Melody....what size Oxo POP container/s do you use for flour and sugar?
Do u wash all towels together regardless what they've been used for?
Can you share your Amazon Wishlist? I'd love to see what you regularly buy
Hey konstantinetransit, I put my recurring items wishlist in the description bar for you :)
with the old dish rag being stored in the container with water and vinegar, would there be a problem with it growing mould from being constantly wet?
Love the 30 day no spend money, I will be trying that.
You are right, it's a good idea to cut back on baking.
I am the same way, eat twice most of the time. I do have a latte so that curbs my appetite in the morning.
I go to the gym of course but I started to only eat two meals as well and dropped 10 pounds in a month. I try to do a smoothie with fruits and vegetables when I get up with a water. Eat an apple or a banana if I get hungry during the day and eat 300 to 400 calories for dinner.
I can't get behind the 2 meals a day suggestion, but I agree with most of the rest. I am a little confused as to why we'd need to do keyboard work instead of just using a mouse? I've had the same mouse for several years and it works just fine, and is much quicker for me than using keys.
As for cleaning products, I have been using up old stuff and finally am getting to a good place with those. I do use a lot of vinegar and water for cleaning, so it has taken some time to get rid of the other stuff. One way I've used some of it up is when friends have had to move and clean their apartments before they move out. It's a great way to use up the cleaners w/o just tossing them away.
uses more energy.
I don't get it either. sitting at a desk all day is bad enough. shouldn't be limiting the little movement you get
if you are a power touch typist who knows keyboard by heart repeatedly removing hand to use mouse slows things down. Also many persons with visual disabilities depend on the keyboard. We were very upset with windows 8 which removed some keyboard functionality. Why? It was designed by younger designers used to mobile devices. They thought the keyboard was obsolete. For example, the RIBBON rejected the quick accessible menu bar with Words. However, on a desktop computer, 2 or three keystrokes could perform an action faster than than removing hand, searching for mouse, moving mouse, finding correct keys again, etc. Especially, when editing.
Kathaline Hansen eh yeah maybe if it's a job that requires you to stick to a schedule other wise it's not any better. like where I work. I can go as fast as I want but it doesn't mater because I'm performing tasks as they come.most of my time is spent making decisions for customers because they are unsure of their needs. and I agree. the new windows update is awful.
Melody...love your channel.
While I agree it's too easy to consume excess calories skipping breakfast is not the best way to go. Better to have an easy, healthy breakfast - I have instant oatmeal with raisins most days. Some might need honey to sweeten this but I find I don't. Eating two additional satisfying but not excessive meals as soon as you feel hungry is also a good idea. Everyone's metabolism is different so maybe you can manage fine with no breakfast but a lot of us just run low on energy mid morning and end up binging on lunch.
Love your ideas - some I already do and others I will surely try.
Minimalist usually do not address cutting down the number of accounts and credit cards etc. this is big and helps with your finances as well! It is much easier keeping track of one account than it is keeping track of 5. Same with coupons. But I do understand that this is also a life choice and some people get value out of this. I don't mean monitory value it is almost like comfort food is for others. So if that is your life style fine, but if not then I would highly suggest get rid of too many accounts and coupons.
Great Tips!!!!!!!)))👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😊
you have given so much excellent advise. thank you so much. =)
2 meals a day works for some people. i used to do it. but now i have gestational diabetes and have to eat at least 5 times a day to balance my sugars.
Melody another great video, BTW do you have a video on how you do your videos? such as lighting, camera, etc.? thank you. AnaMaria Calif.
Hey From Chronic To Cure, I don't yet, but I'll have a blog post up very soon with the equipment I use and also how long it takes me for each part. I think it will be really helpful for you :)
GREAT!
This can work for some people. I used to eat only once or twice a day for the purpose of convenience but I was actually at my heaviest during that time. When I forced myself to eat three meals I dropped weight without even trying. Found out it's because your metabolism gets faster when you eat more meals at a smaller portions. That's why those fitness freaks eat 6 meals a day- It revs up the metabolism and keeps their weight down. Different folks different strokes.
fantastic advice
I love this video & you have some great tips, but 2 meals a day is not healthy, it doesn't matter who you are or what your diet goals are. Further it's not ideal to give advise like this when you are not a nutritionist or dietitian. A healthy, cheap & minimalist lifestyle can still be followed, but restricting is definitely not the way to go.
what's in the purple spray bottle ?
the half water half vinegar... what brand vinegar? I noticed some white vinegars have that strong vinegar smell.... how do you get rid of it? Thanks! I just subscribed, I really like your tips, very smart and easy to implement.
White or rice vinegar is pretty good. Apple cider vinegar seems to be really popular but that shit is soo strong.
put some essential oils in to mask the smell. i have a very good sense of smell and white and rice vinegar is too strong for me. i usually use orange or geranium oils.
Yodi R. The smell goes away once it's dry
2 meals a day is not healthy plus breakfast is the most important meal of the day!
thx a million!!! for these tips: )
I'm doing a 30 day no spend challenge but only because I'm moving in 30 days and I can't take food with me HAHA =P
Haha necessity is the mother of decluttering, right? Good luck on your move, Faylina :)
thanks hun! I'm not looking forward to driving across country but I'll be happy not to live in Illinois anymore LOL
lol I do the same thing when I move.