Procreate app. A one time purchase and it gives me endless creative possibilities. (Of course you have to own an ipad and apple pencil…) i find drawing in Procreate to be so relaxing and mindful and it keeps me away from doom scrolling 😊
Fresh chicken and fish for my pets. I used to buy canned food not the regular but the premium, it was growing progresively expensive. Now i cook for them the chicken and fish and it cost me a fraction of what I used to pay and it is waaaay more healthy
Here's a controversial one: my twice a week Starbucks iced coffee. It's not "inexpensive" compared to coffee at home, but I've come to peace with it being an inexpensive treat compared to many other things, and it brings me so much joy so it's worth it to me
I feel that the odd simple pleasure may be worth it for some. It can be off set by say, not driving around when you could walk, not eating out , stopping a useless subscription or other savings avenue... so your good im my books. I too have an odd cigar.... ha lol
No shame in that if it brings you so much joy! I think many people buy stuff just because other people do, and in hindsight they would have liked to spend that money differently. If you believe that the coffee experience is money well spent even though you could get that cheaper at home, why the heck not 😊
If a fancy coffee is a treat I appreciate it so much more, I appreciate the person who made it and the time spent savouring it. In the big picture it’s a cheap happy experience ❤️
The key here is that you realize it's a treat. I hit Dunkin once a week for lunch that I bring home and share with my dogs. I not only look forward to a weekly mocha and lunch, but the routine with my girls brings me a lot of joy. I think it does the same for them too based on their reactions.
As Korean, many people included me think used stuff like clothes, shoes, etc still remain someone’s soul so I don’t really go for any second-hand clothes or stuff but except that, everything is really helpful and I’ve gotta say whenever you say “but” the accent is so cute haha ❤
‘Loop’ earbuds are amazing, they’re comfier (and safer) than those cheap disposable earbuds and you can customise them to block out more sounds, depending on your preferences. They come in a little box which can be attached to your keyring, so mine are always with me 😊 There’s different types of Loops buds, but the cheapest ones I got were around £20, so not ridiculous.
I have not bought brand new furniture my whole life. It’s either second hand off someone / from a charity store or marketplace or from an outlet store at a reduced cost by a large amount. Usually like 60% mark down. I have solid wood furniture that doesn’t creek and it can be repainted for cheap.
I used to have the same philosophy, until I bought a second hand leather couch. Unbeknownst to me it was infested with bed bugs resulting in having to throw away 90% of my belongings. Sometimes a bargain is not worth the hidden cost.
1. Taking cold showers/baths instead of using hot water 2. Eye mask / earplugs for sleeping wherever 3. Canceling noise headphones for studying wherever 4. Blue filters on the glasses lenses (best purchase ever for my eye sensitivity) 5. Good quality boxes to keep stuff organised wherever and easy to transport 6. Analogic stuff if you like it and use it (I got a typewriter and a stereo in a fleemarket and I went back to writing letters and listening to music intentionally, although ofc you need space for it so not so minimal in a sense) 7. A flip phone if you want to diminish your screen time even for a while its a great method 8. Waiting for big sales to buy games on Steam that you really love (they are so expensive otherwise!) 9. Buy Xmas/birthday presents during the whole year just when you find something that could be worth it in money and value for the person instead of waiting last minute 10. Give a call or go visit someone to keep relationships alive, go out with friends for a coffee, don't just text them
These are great ones! I have blue light glasses as well 😊 Luckily many devices these days have also an option to turn on a night screen which is more yellow. I have that always on even if it's not night haha 😄
For everyone who does a lot of cycling or wants to: a good standing pump. You want to get one anyways because even if it's not a flat tyre you need to fill up on air with temperature changes etc. So at least get a good one. It makes a huge difference in caring for your bike and ultimately using it.
I bought the cheapest bike pump from Action for 2€ and I can confirm. The pump still works. But it feels imprecise. I have to force the pump to get my tire properly inflated, otherwise it's soft. I am pretty sure that my tire is over inflated. There's no pressure indicator.
You tube. Comes free with the device that also features my grocery list and notes to myself, weather, news, telephone, calculator, friend locator, emergency assistance, camera, photos, mail, dictionary, and so on. But the best part for me is being able to communicate with people anywhere in the world-like you for instance.
This gift idea for a kid might not seem cheap, as it has to be of quality for life-long use, it is frugal, though - and I never regretted that I bought a tool-kit for my son to his 2-year birthday, starting with assembling myself in the hardware-store their smallest real hammer, a small saw for metal (it does work for wood, too, but is safer), a handdriven drill with a set of drills, a small set of screwdrivers, a fun measuring tape that has a button for winding it in, and an assortment of woodenblocks with nice surface. Of course in the beginning he used them with help and supervision, but very playfully. Later his toolbox could be completed. His children have also had fun with it. Many things are useful still in his adult life, not to mention the skills. I think you deserve such a gift yourself, if you never have had one as a child. 😍 It's never too late to have a happy childhood!
Mine are: a foldable reusable bag, handy for when you buy more than what you can carry. Fountain pens and bottled inks, they’re better for your hands and less costly in the long run, depending on the model of the pen of course. A small good thermos, to keep drinks warm, I always forget to drink my tea when it’s still hot, or it’s handy when I want a hot drink on the go, like a walk or on the train. A small tin with emergency painkillers, band aids and stomach aids, especially handy when you get carsick or get migraines, also helps others out when necessary.😊😅 Wireless earbuds: handy for on the way, not only for the music, but also to protect my ears from wind and excessive noise. 😊
For screen protectors, at least in the US, just make sure to get them online and not from the phone carrier store. You can get 3 for $5-10 versus 1 for $30-40.
Electric kettle warming with different temperatures. I can easily warm water with right temperature for black tea, green tea and white tea. I drink tea every day multiple times in a day.
Duct Tape! for less than about 5 bucks a roll is golden and worth every penny. We use it for so many things around the house and yard and dont go camping without it. It can mend a torn tent (temporarily), tape boxes for re use, tape together loose chords, makes a thin rope when wound you get it! Always have this around oh and even held together some car parts at times ,...LoL
Every "real man" and every independent woman needs and has duct tape or "silvertape" in the toolbox and in the household they have a roll of born papery tape that is good for the freezer - useful for very much, together with a permanent marker pen - you are your own handy man!
All my furniture, except clothing shelves, was just found on streets here in Tel Aviv, as most people here prefer new branded and fashion kept up items. I like vintage and pieces with a story, so I get exactly what I want, some color, mostly white and everything is matches in my apartment.
Second hand valuable "not so mainstream anymore" book ideas for any man and for any avid reader: Anthony Trollope: The Warden; Trustee from the Toolroom, written by Nevil Shute; Elizabeth Gaskell - North and South; Joseph Conrad: The Secret Sharer; Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values, by Robert M. Pirsig; Tor Norretranders: The User Illusion: Cutting Consciousness Down to Size; and the adventourous The Kon-Tiki Expedition: By Raft Across the South Seas, written by Thor Heyerdahl. All these books are entertaining and convey a mind-set that is up-lifting. Much quality, exciting reads, frugal buys for valuable, unforgettable stories.
Lovely video! Some comments: 1. Notebooks and journals. Absolutely, I use mine every single day. An online approach is not that satisfying for me. I love feeling paper and the act of moving a pen across a page. 4. Affordable trips. For me I use hostels, family stays, camping. Avoid renting cars. 5. A small backpack is all you really need. I wear clothes that are sturdy and do not require frequent washing. Wool underwear are a game changer, you can wear one for 4 days and and are easily cleaned at the campground spigot. 11. A toolbox and a sewing kit save you a ton of money. 14. Books, cannot live without them. Books are my to go mental health therapist, escapism, and mental stimulation. I cannot imagine life without books. I have an iPad with some books stored but love the tactile feel of holding a real book. I once rejected a potential boyfriend because he did not have a single book in his home.
I totally agree about the luggage scale. In New Zealand and Australia there are often very strict carry on luggage weights, commonly a 7kg combined weight limit for personal item and carry on together. And the cost of an overweight carry on can be quite unpleasant.
My speakers. Have a small one in each room (which is two). Music gives me peace of mind and both are small and therefore easy to bring with me on trips too 💚 Also my electric heating pad. Good for period pain and backpain since I have scolioses.
I have never heard of Workaway before this video. I really wish I would have known about this before I found my current job. I would have loved to travel the world and help others. I will be telling anyone I can think of about this. Thank you.
Mine are: a foldable reusable bag, handy for when you more than what you can carry Fountain pens and bottled inks, they’re better for your hands and less costly in the long run, depending on the model of the pen of course A small good thermos, to keep drinks warm, I always forget to drink my tea when it’s still hot, or it’s handy when I want a hot drink on the go, like a walk or on the train A small tin with emergency painkillers, band aids and stomach aids, especially handy when you get carsick or get migraines, also helps others out when necessary 😊😅
That's true, I guess I'm just so used to using it instead of the oven or pan to heat things up. I use it almost daily so it's definitely useful for the time being but I see the point of changing this habit in the long term as well
The IKEA LACK coffee table is the only piece of furniture you can buy new or used and sell it for more later. The coffee table is so hilariously cheap that people overrate the price on the used market. And it's not a great table.
Where do y'all live that you can get furniture or clothes used that is in decent condition? Especially furniture? Most items I see on facebook marketplace or kleinanzeigen (germany) are really not that enticing, especially furniture. Or am I just a picky boi?
We have recycling centers here for used furniture and they usually have really quality pieces there. I think this is a country or area specific thing to hard know what's it like there. Hope some online research could help you!
I don't know if I should use the currency I use myself so euros or usd so most people can understand the price and don't have to do calculations themselves. So I end up using both haha 😂😂
I'm a bit sceptic, too. But if an item is from relatives or friends and similar I'm all for it. To start with I was happy for second-hand shops, too, when every thing sold was gifted and sold for charity only. Now we have scams, people rob other people's clothes from community and house-cooperative laundry rooms, and even from shops, and then sell them profitably second hand, making money in a way that leaves no trace. A huge no, no for me is UFF, because of several scandals. All their unsellable clothes are trashed, and might land in open landfills and in the ocean even, and acrylic, polyester, etc are kind of plastic as they are made from fossil fuels, so if I occasionnally have to handle such, I dispose of them as hazardous materials. I try to be frugal by mending and using classic style clothes from clean materials until they are beyond repair - if they can't be used as plaided rugs and "ragrugs", I try to dispose of them responsibly.
Work yourself into it gradually. Most of the furniture in my home is stuff we've gotten as hand me downs from relatives. I've bought clothing, handbags, kitchen items in thrift and consignment stores and overall it's been a great experience. And if it doesn't work out, I donate it again and look at the money I spent on it as a donation to the cause.
What are some inexpensive things that are worth every penny for you? 👇😊
Memory foam ergonomic pillow for good sleep :) NORDSTÅLÖRT pillow from IKEA is my favourite.
A little sewing kit for 3-5 dollar is a very useful thing to have handy - not larger than a small pad of post-its.
kitchen equipment
Procreate app. A one time purchase and it gives me endless creative possibilities. (Of course you have to own an ipad and apple pencil…) i find drawing in Procreate to be so relaxing and mindful and it keeps me away from doom scrolling 😊
A small folding pocket knife (legal to carry here in the UK), has made my life so much easier in many situations.
Fresh chicken and fish for my pets. I used to buy canned food not the regular but the premium, it was growing progresively expensive. Now i cook for them the chicken and fish and it cost me a fraction of what I used to pay and it is waaaay more healthy
This was food for thought for me... Please, say something about portion sizes, or where I can learn?
Here's a controversial one: my twice a week Starbucks iced coffee. It's not "inexpensive" compared to coffee at home, but I've come to peace with it being an inexpensive treat compared to many other things, and it brings me so much joy so it's worth it to me
I feel that the odd simple pleasure may be worth it for some. It can be off set by say, not driving around when you could walk, not eating out , stopping a useless subscription or other savings avenue... so your good im my books. I too have an odd cigar.... ha lol
No shame in that if it brings you so much joy! I think many people buy stuff just because other people do, and in hindsight they would have liked to spend that money differently. If you believe that the coffee experience is money well spent even though you could get that cheaper at home, why the heck not 😊
If a fancy coffee is a treat I appreciate it so much more, I appreciate the person who made it and the time spent savouring it. In the big picture it’s a cheap happy experience ❤️
The key here is that you realize it's a treat. I hit Dunkin once a week for lunch that I bring home and share with my dogs. I not only look forward to a weekly mocha and lunch, but the routine with my girls brings me a lot of joy. I think it does the same for them too based on their reactions.
I sincerely urge you to boycott Starbucks, they are complicit in genocide and vehemently anti-union.
For me, I don't track gym, I track how my body feels each day. Stress free and lovely!
That's a great habit as well 😊 I think the most important thing is to just move your body
As Korean, many people included me think used stuff like clothes, shoes, etc still remain someone’s soul so I don’t really go for any second-hand clothes or stuff but except that, everything is really helpful and I’ve gotta say whenever you say “but” the accent is so cute haha ❤
@@user.dj3wiq7cnr Don’t worry I buy enough second hand clothes to take up the slack 👍
‘Loop’ earbuds are amazing, they’re comfier (and safer) than those cheap disposable earbuds and you can customise them to block out more sounds, depending on your preferences. They come in a little box which can be attached to your keyring, so mine are always with me 😊
There’s different types of Loops buds, but the cheapest ones I got were around £20, so not ridiculous.
I have not bought brand new furniture my whole life. It’s either second hand off someone / from a charity store or marketplace or from an outlet store at a reduced cost by a large amount. Usually like 60% mark down. I have solid wood furniture that doesn’t creek and it can be repainted for cheap.
Yeah I bet solid wood furniture lasts incredibly long! 🙌
I used to have the same philosophy, until I bought a second hand leather couch. Unbeknownst to me it was infested with bed bugs resulting in having to throw away 90% of my belongings. Sometimes a bargain is not worth the hidden cost.
1. Taking cold showers/baths instead of using hot water
2. Eye mask / earplugs for sleeping wherever
3. Canceling noise headphones for studying wherever
4. Blue filters on the glasses lenses (best purchase ever for my eye sensitivity)
5. Good quality boxes to keep stuff organised wherever and easy to transport
6. Analogic stuff if you like it and use it (I got a typewriter and a stereo in a fleemarket and I went back to writing letters and listening to music intentionally, although ofc you need space for it so not so minimal in a sense)
7. A flip phone if you want to diminish your screen time even for a while its a great method
8. Waiting for big sales to buy games on Steam that you really love (they are so expensive otherwise!)
9. Buy Xmas/birthday presents during the whole year just when you find something that could be worth it in money and value for the person instead of waiting last minute
10. Give a call or go visit someone to keep relationships alive, go out with friends for a coffee, don't just text them
These are great ones! I have blue light glasses as well 😊 Luckily many devices these days have also an option to turn on a night screen which is more yellow. I have that always on even if it's not night haha 😄
@@SunnyKindJourney me too! But I guess that alone wasn't enough for me I still suffered 😅
Very good list!❤
For everyone who does a lot of cycling or wants to: a good standing pump. You want to get one anyways because even if it's not a flat tyre you need to fill up on air with temperature changes etc.
So at least get a good one. It makes a huge difference in caring for your bike and ultimately using it.
Great tip! 🚲
I bought the cheapest bike pump from Action for 2€ and I can confirm. The pump still works. But it feels imprecise. I have to force the pump to get my tire properly inflated, otherwise it's soft. I am pretty sure that my tire is over inflated. There's no pressure indicator.
You tube. Comes free with the device that also features my grocery list and notes to myself, weather, news, telephone, calculator, friend locator, emergency assistance, camera, photos, mail, dictionary, and so on. But the best part for me is being able to communicate with people anywhere in the world-like you for instance.
100% ❤😊
Thank you for sharing peacefulness, it’s a great thing for us
My coffee maker. It cost me all of $20 and I use it almost daily.
Saves so much to do it yourself as well 😉
Exactly what I was about to say ❤ Only make coffee at home now
This is my favourite channel. Thanks Seve, and for living vegan. 💚🙏🏻
Thank you so much! 🌱😊
This gift idea for a kid might not seem cheap, as it has to be of quality for life-long use, it is frugal, though - and I never regretted that I bought a tool-kit for my son to his 2-year birthday, starting with assembling myself in the hardware-store their smallest real hammer, a small saw for metal (it does work for wood, too, but is safer), a handdriven drill with a set of drills, a small set of screwdrivers, a fun measuring tape that has a button for winding it in, and an assortment of woodenblocks with nice surface. Of course in the beginning he used them with help and supervision, but very playfully. Later his toolbox could be completed. His children have also had fun with it. Many things are useful still in his adult life, not to mention the skills. I think you deserve such a gift yourself, if you never have had one as a child. 😍 It's never too late to have a happy childhood!
Mine are: a foldable reusable bag, handy for when you buy more than what you can carry.
Fountain pens and bottled inks, they’re better for your hands and less costly in the long run, depending on the model of the pen of course.
A small good thermos, to keep drinks warm, I always forget to drink my tea when it’s still hot, or it’s handy when I want a hot drink on the go, like a walk or on the train.
A small tin with emergency painkillers, band aids and stomach aids, especially handy when you get carsick or get migraines, also helps others out when necessary.😊😅
Wireless earbuds: handy for on the way, not only for the music, but also to protect my ears from wind and excessive noise. 😊
Great ones! 🙌
Especially pens you can just refill the ink instead of buying a new pen each time
@@jessWilly365 those are Fountain pens ^^ they take some work to maintain, but I really enjoy them 🥰
You live like I do ❤
For screen protectors, at least in the US, just make sure to get them online and not from the phone carrier store. You can get 3 for $5-10 versus 1 for $30-40.
Yeah, I've noticed the same thing!
Electric kettle warming with different temperatures. I can easily warm water with right temperature for black tea, green tea and white tea. I drink tea every day multiple times in a day.
That's excellent! Definitely worth investing in if you use it every day multiple times 🙌
Duct Tape! for less than about 5 bucks a roll is golden and worth every penny. We use it for so many things around the house and yard and dont go camping without it. It can mend a torn tent (temporarily), tape boxes for re use, tape together loose chords, makes a thin rope when wound you get it! Always have this around oh and even held together some car parts at times ,...LoL
I have it in some furniture as well to keep it together haha, it's the best 😂
Every "real man" and every independent woman needs and has duct tape or "silvertape" in the toolbox and in the household they have a roll of born papery tape that is good for the freezer - useful for very much, together with a permanent marker pen - you are your own handy man!
If you can’t fix it with duct tape you might want to reconsider buying it.😜
All my furniture, except clothing shelves, was just found on streets here in Tel Aviv, as most people here prefer new branded and fashion kept up items. I like vintage and pieces with a story, so I get exactly what I want, some color, mostly white and everything is matches in my apartment.
That's awesome! 🙌
Second hand valuable "not so mainstream anymore" book ideas for any man and for any avid reader: Anthony Trollope: The Warden;
Trustee from the Toolroom, written by Nevil Shute;
Elizabeth Gaskell - North and South;
Joseph Conrad: The Secret Sharer;
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values, by Robert M. Pirsig;
Tor Norretranders: The User Illusion: Cutting Consciousness Down to Size;
and the adventourous The Kon-Tiki Expedition: By Raft Across the South Seas, written by Thor Heyerdahl.
All these books are entertaining and convey a mind-set that is up-lifting. Much quality, exciting reads, frugal buys for valuable, unforgettable stories.
Thanks for sharing this!!
Lovely video! Some comments:
1. Notebooks and journals. Absolutely, I use mine every single day. An online approach is not that satisfying for me. I love feeling paper and the act of moving a pen across a page.
4. Affordable trips. For me I use hostels, family stays, camping. Avoid renting cars.
5. A small backpack is all you really need. I wear clothes that are sturdy and do not require frequent washing. Wool underwear are a game changer, you can wear one for 4 days and and are easily cleaned at the campground spigot.
11. A toolbox and a sewing kit save you a ton of money.
14. Books, cannot live without them. Books are my to go mental health therapist, escapism, and mental stimulation. I cannot imagine life without books. I have an iPad with some books stored but love the tactile feel of holding a real book. I once rejected a potential boyfriend because he did not have a single book in his home.
Great thoughts, thanks for sharing! 🌱😊
I totally agree about the luggage scale. In New Zealand and Australia there are often very strict carry on luggage weights, commonly a 7kg combined weight limit for personal item and carry on together. And the cost of an overweight carry on can be quite unpleasant.
Yeah it's gonna cost way more than the whole scale would. The peace of mind is already worth the money haha 😄
My speakers. Have a small one in each room (which is two). Music gives me peace of mind and both are small and therefore easy to bring with me on trips too 💚 Also my electric heating pad. Good for period pain and backpain since I have scolioses.
I have never heard of Workaway before this video. I really wish I would have known about this before I found my current job. I would have loved to travel the world and help others. I will be telling anyone I can think of about this. Thank you.
Maybe one day you'll get another chance, who knows 😊
Good list!
Glad you enjoyed 🌱😊
Thanks for the good ideas!☺️👍
Mine are: a foldable reusable bag, handy for when you more than what you can carry
Fountain pens and bottled inks, they’re better for your hands and less costly in the long run, depending on the model of the pen of course
A small good thermos, to keep drinks warm, I always forget to drink my tea when it’s still hot, or it’s handy when I want a hot drink on the go, like a walk or on the train
A small tin with emergency painkillers, band aids and stomach aids, especially handy when you get carsick or get migraines, also helps others out when necessary 😊😅
Thanks for the tip workaway!
Yeah I have to say I never used that site myself since I found an opportunity from another one but that's clearly the best :)
Why dont you remove your microwave? You can heat up in a pan or a oven. Just takes up space and there are other options.
That's true, I guess I'm just so used to using it instead of the oven or pan to heat things up. I use it almost daily so it's definitely useful for the time being but I see the point of changing this habit in the long term as well
Enjoying your chanel, Let us know when the next blue print course will be on sale... yes Im asking , why not.... lol
I have my birthday the 26th of November. It could be a good time to celebrate something haha 😉
@@SunnyKindJourney Yes!!!
The IKEA LACK coffee table is the only piece of furniture you can buy new or used and sell it for more later. The coffee table is so hilariously cheap that people overrate the price on the used market. And it's not a great table.
That's true lol 😂
What are your shoes at 2min10 ?
Barefoot shoes 🌿
Where do y'all live that you can get furniture or clothes used that is in decent condition? Especially furniture? Most items I see on facebook marketplace or kleinanzeigen (germany) are really not that enticing, especially furniture. Or am I just a picky boi?
We have recycling centers here for used furniture and they usually have really quality pieces there. I think this is a country or area specific thing to hard know what's it like there. Hope some online research could help you!
8:34 Look mom it's me 😂
Great video mate!
Thanks 😄😄
Just a silly question - why you use $ vs € when talking about prices ???
I don't know if I should use the currency I use myself so euros or usd so most people can understand the price and don't have to do calculations themselves. So I end up using both haha 😂😂
Air fryer especially if you don’t have an oven where you might live
Midnight to 4am? Finally a country whose night matches my sleep schedule!
Haha 😂😂😂
Only In summer. How about 20 hours night in winter?
My cat.
I dont want second hand anything. I keep doubting it.
Bad experiences? 😄 For me they have been so worth it!
I'm a bit sceptic, too. But if an item is from relatives or friends and similar I'm all for it. To start with I was happy for second-hand shops, too, when every thing sold was gifted and sold for charity only. Now we have scams, people rob other people's clothes from community and house-cooperative laundry rooms, and even from shops, and then sell them profitably second hand, making money in a way that leaves no trace. A huge no, no for me is UFF, because of several scandals. All their unsellable clothes are trashed, and might land in open landfills and in the ocean even, and acrylic, polyester, etc are kind of plastic as they are made from fossil fuels, so if I occasionnally have to handle such, I dispose of them as hazardous materials.
I try to be frugal by mending and using classic style clothes from clean materials until they are beyond repair - if they can't be used as plaided rugs and "ragrugs", I try to dispose of them responsibly.
Work yourself into it gradually. Most of the furniture in my home is stuff we've gotten as hand me downs from relatives. I've bought clothing, handbags, kitchen items in thrift and consignment stores and overall it's been a great experience. And if it doesn't work out, I donate it again and look at the money I spent on it as a donation to the cause.
Linux!