💸 50 THINGS I STOPPED BUYING AS A MINIMALIST // SAVING MONEY + BEING HAPPIER (5 YEARS OF MINIMALISM)
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- ►We have been living minimally for 5 years and practicing frugal living for over a decade, so it's no surprise there are a lot of things we stopped buying as a minimalist family! Things I don't buy to save money, things I don't buy to help the environment -- this is a list of 50 things I STOPPED BUYING as a minimalist. If you want to know how minimalism can help you save money, be happier, and stopped being so darn STRESSED OUT and overwhelmed, then you need to watch this minimalism video. I am an ex-hoarder turned minimalist and it is now my BURNING passion to help others live happier with a minimalist lifestyle.
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@Marissa: Squirrels of a Feather I need my partner to heed your advice when it comes to pans Marissa, though tbh he does do most of the cooking - ok all of the cooking :-) lol re epillator. I have smashed the red button to make it 884 :) I do have a personal finance channel and would be great to get your feedback, and connect if you like it :)
Ooh! I like that! Must remember that one!
Amen
Agreed on everything except skincare. It's always worth investing in good dermatology approved lotions with sun block factor. Skin cancer is not a joke
plus the way the sun ages you. no matter what you need spf and good skincare. doesnt have to be expensive but should be good quality
That is Your opinion. I don't use spf, I use Shade...
@@ZdeNa11 fact: UV is not the same as direct sun rays, but you do you.
I grew up with hoarders and also love my new minimalist life!! I have discovered we still focus on stuff, just getting rid of it now and no longer shuffling it as before.
When I was a child my mother used to put my hair in rags (long pieces cut off old sheets or pillowcases) to give me curls like yours. I'm 70 now and love the idea of you doing the same 60 years on
That is so sweet! My mother, used to put in those pink sponge rollers and they were so painful to sleep in. 😅
Like Shirley Temple :)
That is such a great idea! I can see that coming back as something people do. Especially with the environmental movements and upcycling etc.
My mother used to do my hair like that also lol.
Like "Little Women" and "Anne of Green Gables" etc
Can really relate to this video! A lot of these things I don't buy either. But birthday cards? I absolutely love receiving birthday cards, Christmas cards and Easter cards. I love reading the personalised messages people wright and I don't ever throw them out. Instead I glue them into a scrapbook. Now as I'm getting older and family members are starting to die, it is very nice to go back and see what they wrote to me and see their handwriting
I'm also getting started on a minimalist journey. My attraction to this is being more environmentally friendly/cautious first and foremost, saving money and less cleaning. For me it's a win win win all around.
Yes! Aquaphor, i swear by it for lips, cracked heels, hands, anything that needs that care and I live in a tropical country. It's a multiuse balm. For some reason I got so excited when you mentioned Aquaphor.
With MOST of these things you’ve mentioned I’ve realised that I’ve been a minimalist my whole life. Growing up with divorced parents and constantly moving between the two will do that to you. Keep only what you need and don’t collect things lol. It’s so freeing though.
I love how you live, its amazing, if we all look into how much we consume and waste on stuff we literally don’t need, it’s crazy, and so harmful for our environment, we all need to look into our lives and find our true pleasure, and stop being so materialistic
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Erica Lucas Woohoo! I knew it! 🙌
Plastic containers, ziplock bags, trash bags are only some things I don't buy anymore since a long time :)
Marissa: Squirrels of a Feather I watched the video all the way through.
Marie Anne Schockmel Nice! 👍
Thank you for the video ! For the hair I have another tip (maybe you saw it since then!) : No Shampoo , and it WORKS so well. Since two years I have stopped using shampoo and went for rhassoul and apple cider vinegar and then water only. Once your hair gets used to it you litteraly spend 0 euros on it, this is amazing. And the hair are just 1000% natural and beautiful.
What is great is that when you start practicing minimalism, you notice how little you actually need compared to what you "used to need" before.
Bisous from France !
I agree with everything except skincare; it’s become a bit of a hobby for me. I have spent 50 years not caring about my skin and it showed. I use good products and make some of my own concoctions for my skin. And my skin has improved! But I don’t wear much makeup and I’m a nurse and I don’t need a lot of clothes.
What are your skin care products of choice, I’ve just never found anything that impressed me? It all seemed to have same results. 😅
Vitamin E it's the best, but you have to buy the tocotrienols form, you can use it to like serum every night 😉
@@AtoZenLife If you have oily skin and blackheads/ filaments (I have the same issue) you should try Paula's Choice, 2% Salicylic Acid Liquid Exfoliator. One bottle will ladt you forever. I can't live without it. If I stop using it my nose turns into a strawberry.
@@AtoZenLife Agree. You need sunscreen, that's number one for skin care. For oily skin you could try a dermatologist just to check it's not something abnormal. I had a seborreic problem so hard that I was loosing my hair due to the excesive oilyness! I have a minimalist skincare rutine that's face soap, sunscreen and a gel moisturizer.
TL DR. Use sunscreen :)
I agree with this, clothes I want to get rid of 60% of and find my style, skincare I love slathering and pampering my skin.. I know I was a dermatologist in my past life 😂
I don't buy paper towels anymore! It's been about 4 months. I bought 2 bundles of white bar towels at Aldi and keep them washed, folded and stacked on my counter. We were going through paper towels like crazy. I'm so happy I did this!!
I definitely need to work on this! Thanks for the reminder
Great idea.
Oddly you only use what you have. I had a small flat I leased while away in a one year contract and only had one roll of paper towels sitting at the top of the pantry I pull out on the weekends my husband came up.
Back home now it’s a thing that always on the shopping list and we go through it like crazy.
While I hate it, Im guilty of using them too much because there sitting here.
It’s nice when things work well for people. This is definitely to something that work well for me.
I wasted money on the hair rag curls and they simply frustrated me too much to use. My flat iron makes my hair happy.
I also wasted good money on a “ man razor” and it’s now sitting in a drawer of my vanity, my skin deserves good razors and good skincare.
She looks wonderful without makeup, I used to look amazing without a lot of makeup. But I’ve always be a lash and lip girl. And now brows too. Because I look hideous with no makeup.
We also did the minimal Christmas and birthday thing for years. I do wish I had a one gift limit for my kids when I had them home.
Not anymore though, life is short. I’m enjoying the ridiculousness of over gifting this year.
Really cool video though.
My hubs is addicted to paper towels. I use cleanup shop rags. once a month wash in hot water & bleach. Paper towels are a waste of money. I use cloth hankies and cut down on kleenex.
A tip on the shaving topic... I had laser hair removal done a few years ago, since then, I only shave the soft 'spots' of hair that grow out every once in a while. The hair only started coming out harder three years after I finished my treatment (which means I need to do another session or two). The initial 6-8 sessions were a bit more expensive, but in the long run, I am saving on razers and all the jazz that comes along with it. It is of course all dependent on hair color and skin pigmentation on how effective such treatments are. Hope the info is helpful :)
Thank you for putting into words the toll that clutter takes on life and relationships. So many countlese hours on moving it around, cleaning it, then having to clean it again because it never got put away......on & on. That you isolated the main reward of this goal is TIME, for RELATIONSHIPS with PEOPLE!!!
This sounds like what I needed to hear. Thank you. Found your channel by accident MARISSA.
I'm retired and we moved 11 years ago to another state. We downsized to reduce moving expenses, but now it's like a person who loses all the weight and later the weight comes back only doubled.
I'm not a messy hoarder but I can relate to them as I have way more Stuff that is basically what I'd call as valuable clutter.
My husband was not a hoarder when we married. He was in the air force and traveled lightly. But, after many years of marriage I realized he was frugal minded because he can repurpose anything and can't bear to throw anything away other than real trash. Even the airlines he worked for would strip parts from one airplane to fix another one.
I clean out my refrigerator when he's sleeping, only because I know he's better off not knowing what I threw out. Lol. He's a good man, just has a tendency to hoard.
Thank you for a very encouraging video. Wishing you and your family all the best.
For my boyfriend's birthday i got him a few gag gifts but he had been struggling with his anxiety so I used anxiety aids. They were funny, dumb gifts but he keeps them with him all the time for his anxiety💕
I understand not doing birthday cards, but words are some people's love language. My partner and I have journals that we write in for each other for every holiday or special occasion. It allows us to keep those notes all in one place so that we can go back and reread them whenever we want.
Loved this video! I don’t buy much makeup, don’t get my nails done (unless a super special occasion), designer clothes, purses, shoes, jewelry, cleaning services, souvenirs, I limit gifts to others - only give them something that I think is really meaningful.
Agree, it’s all about value and meaning! 🙌
I think I was 35? when I got my first manicure for a cousin's wedding. I grew up frugal with parents who knew the Great Depression & WWII. The inner conflct is between frugality and minimalism! As an artist/creator I envision uses for virtually everything. Hence, watching here!
As I work on elimanating, decluttering, I'm also constantly plagued by how to, where to, the work it takes to send things off responsibly. Tech stuff, cords, multi-material stuff like platsic/metal, items not coded for recycle (US), paint or cleaner, auto or old phone stuff! It catches me up constantly.
@@JAlexMendel how you become minimalist as an artist.i guess it's pretty tough.i want to be minimalist but still learning and struggling
@@AtoZenLife I actually buy designer handbags because they last 7-10 years. I used to pay $80-100 for a bag that would break in 10 months. I rather pay $1000 for one that will last ten years.
#5. Cetaphil is actually amazing and recommended xD Although you should also use something with filter to protect yourself from the sun (which will help to prevent more wrinkles).
#7. Not using makeup is not an option for everyone, but carefully looking for the one which works the best is the cheap but satisfying option. Also, investing in skin care, partly as above.
#9. Skin care doesn't have to be expensive, just have to read and get to know your skin and what it needs.
#13. It is I guess "frugal" or whatever, but it's good that it works for your family. Me and my partner buy each other presents, but we ask each other what we need - something broke or we had realised we need something for hobby or work - that's the perfect gift. When we don't have anything to buy, we just go out together to eat out and celebrate.
And everything else is something I totally agree and either never wasted money on or changed during the last few years. Do others think I live minimalistic? Maybe, maybe not. We buy only what we use and our rooms look clean and spacious despite the fact that they are small. I love living like that.
definitely a YES for SPF!!!! most inexpensive Anti age cream
I never get tired of hearing your voice 😩 you are so calming.
Wow, thanks so much! 🤗
Ahhh I love that you don’t give birthday cards!! I don’t give cards for the most part unless it’s for someone close to me and I plan on writing a letter in it.
I don't buy Christmas cards either! :-)
@@Laura291 I stopped making them.
Cards are a waste of good trees. I buy maybe 2 cards a year.
When I feel creative and it's for a birthday of someone I know will love to get a card (my grandma for example), I make a card out of some cardboard packaging and an old newspaper/ad paper etc. Much fun and the only thing I need to keep in stock/buy for it is some simple glue!
What stops me is cost. It's not as bad now we have the discount shops here (Australia) selling $1 cards but often I'm only giving a $5 or at most $10 gift. My budget is restricted; I simply can't afford to then buy a $4 or $5 card, which the person then feels obligated to keep until *they* declutter. I'd rather give a gift card and a note.
I gift cakes or sweets ( im a baker) everyone seems to love it
Yes! Handmade with love, the best present !
I really like the philosophy behind a lot of these! I'm really inspired now!
Also, about rich people throwing away stuff, I went to a private university where there was so much good stuff tossed at the end of the year
Your hair looks great with that method would love to see it in a video.
I'm gonna have fun making that one. 😆
Yea it looks great...sorry,what's your age range
Oh, have you made this video, I want to see this?
@@AtoZenLife please make that hair video!
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I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of your face or voice!!!! Thx u so much for all your vids and the time spent doing them❤️❤️❤️
Ah, you are so kind! 🤗
Me too!!! ❤️❤️
I would love to see a hair tutorial! I have very fine and straight hair and I’ve tried everything to curl it. Plus I would love to see a method without using heat.
As a fine and straight haired girl who always dreamed of “mermaid hair” I feel you! I can’t believe how well this worked without heat - on my to-do list! ✨👍✨
I totally agree on presents, over the years I've realized that I have a lot of things at home which I don't use, they just take up space and collect dust and they were given to me as presents! Therefore when I have to give somebody a present, I try to buy things that are meant to be used and not kept forever, like food or a quality beauty products for example. I'm actually a huge fan of shower gels or bath soaps as presents because everyone has a sower/bath and you can have a quality product (obviously I'm not talking about the supermarket ones) at a reasonable price and they often come in lovely boxes. Me and a friend have an agreement we're only giving each other this kind of presents. Also I think it's a waste of money to exchange presents with your partner (unless there's something you really need) better save money for important stuff or spend them on experiences like a day/night out in a place you like.
Consumable gifts are great! Agree on the partner gift thing too 🤗
Depends on the person. I personally hate the shower/bath/soap gifts etc. Because I don't like having a whole collection of them in my bathroom and I'm selective when it comes to what I use and the smell of it. Plus to keep things minimal, I only get stuff once I finish using what I already have. So like I said, all depends on the person. I'd rather someone ask me what I need so I can give them some ideas.
Thank You ! Those two words are full of what I’m feeling after listening to your video. I’m not stuck , there is an end to my clutter . I need to begin the journey not just in my head but in my actions .
Me too
I think minimizing is great. I find I have a clearer mind when my space is VERY clear n clean. Thank u♥️
I should also mention that this is the most honest list I've seen on TH-cam which is great.
Seriously, the best most fun honest/ helpful video I’ve seen in forever!! You should elaborate on the jewelry, fast fashion, and purses maybe? It could be a great topic for the ladies( we who are bombarded with thinking we need this) !!! Thankyou for your hard work! Maybe a closet tour !! You’re so fun! Thankyou for your videos!
Hey Kelsey, thanks so much glad you enjoyed it! I have a whole playlist on my minimalist wardrobe philosophy, if you want to check it out here - it’s definitely not the typical minimalist wardrobe. ☺️ th-cam.com/play/PLuvKKRbMBrm_e8ZbSpG03qwtmYkApMiG_.html
Guilty of hoarding craft supplies. I'm trying to cut back on it. So glad I saw this video. Now I have a new perspective.
People forget the meaning if xmas...not about gifts galore...I agree with you
Your video made me feel so good, because I do not buy most of those things, either! For me, it's due to frugality, but it hadn't occured to me that it also makes for less "stuff" in the house.
Judy P You’re a natural! ✨ Thanks for watching. 🥰
Likewise 😁
I never get tired of your long videos, you have so much good information, even if I can’t bring myself to implement any of it.
if you were not working on your blog, and videos, what would you do with your time in the winter, if you don’t have any stuff in the house to enjoy?
Thanks so much, Sue! I knew if it took me 20 minutes to edit 20 items, it would take waaay to long to do 50 and still keep the schedule, so I tried to make it FAST and FUN. In the winter we still go outside, we drink tea, we do a lot of drawing, and play games as we normally do. :) We enjoy the things we have EVEN MORE because we don't have too much clutter and stress cooped up.
Editing takes sooo much longer than you’d think.
Erica Lucas Soooo much longer. 😂
I LOVE your way of communicating Marissa other people give me a head ache, you speak fast but sooo clear end in such a nice volume that you inspire me even more.
Hi! We have a condenser dryer (ours is the Beko brand), which you just plug in. It doesn't require those special attachments; we just empty the water tray after drying clothes. Cheers from The Netherlands!
Heihei! I just subscribed because I hav the same intentions for minimalism. Started to Minimalise 4 years ago and still in my journey... thank you for sharing! Lov your content. Xx
Oh my Gosh I also started 4 yrs ago. Wow.
Love my epilator! Been using one for 40 years. My daughter who's in her 30s says it's the best personal care thing I ever taught her 💕
They're excruciating - BUT my tip is to get your legs waxed before using the epilator for the FIRST time, and then use only an epilator as the hairs grow back. Genuinely much easier and virtually pain-free.
This is encouraging - I pretty much don't do any of that stuff because I'm poor LOLs! My horder instinct is for free furniture (I own too many dining chairs) and for stuff at the op shop - but I'm proud to say that I'm delivering more than I'm picking up these days and I keep a list of things I would like to have so if those things come up, the quality is good and I love it I don't have to angst about it, it fits with the vision. My goal is to only own things that serve a purpose, that I use regularly and that I love. I'm super sentimental about all my sewing and craft stuff, but I realise that's connected with a bunch of trauma, so I'm patiently going through that a little at a time and processing the feelings around that :)
your channel deserves way more attention!!
Thank you so much and spread the word! 😉👍
You can also curl you hair by tying your hair into braids when wet. I make around six or more. If you want smaller, fighters curls, tie more of them. I leave them in overnight.
get an inexpensive acid exfoliant and retinol (i.e. differin) and you will be good for the blackhead and wrinkles. You can find both for under $30.
Retin A. You live overseas so it is probably over the counter. Use it now and you will never have wrinkles!
I bought a mans atra razor in the early 90's and I'm still using it today, just change the blade out.
Nice! 👍
I agree you almost everything you don’t buy! I use olive oil as moisturizer
So do I
New sub! You are a great teacher. You have inspired me. I don't believe in expensive skin, hair, nail care. Always have done my own. A healthy diet and h20 is the best foundation. 🌻😊
I didn’t even pay full price for my wedding dress! It was on clearance and fit perfectly. When we bought our house, we had 6 months to fix it up before moving in, so we bought our furniture a little at a time and found so many amazing deals.
In Australia we dryer sheets aren't big. I now use microfiber towels in the dryer to make so the clothes dry quickly. I don't use fabric softener either. I hang out jeans to dry naturally.
Aussie here too. My dryer is only used in desperation, although since I have pain and mobility issues my definition of "desperation" is expanding all the time. I'm realising I'd rather spend a couple of dollars extra on the electric bill in two months time than suffer for days now. I used to put tennis balls or specific purpose dryer balls in. The specific spiky dryer balls were bought because the dogs got too excited about the tennis balls. However I had a heap of aluminium foil left over after a crafting idea so now I'm using Alfoil balls and they speed up dryer time amazingly.
New subscriber: been on this minimalist/essentialist for a year myself. Thanks 🙏 for sharing all sides - the difficult unproductive exhausting sides of the journey as well. So helpful and encouraging - makes me motivated again to keep on track 🙌🌷
As we saw you for 10mins not 20 hours we didn't get bored.
When I started changing my health direction I stopped buying many of the things you mentioned because of toxicity. Hair color, nail polish, heavy makeups and creams, perfumes and colognes-too strong, I have a strong sense of smell; scented body washes, shampoos and conditioners, plastics, aluminum foil and deodorants containing aluminum, fluoride toothpaste and mouthwashes, fast food, off sodas for about 15 years now, etc. stopped Christmas altogether…it’s rooted in pagan aspects. And I love the last LOTTERY TICKETS.
Since I found your channel, YESTERDAY, you have inspired me to clean out the clutter. Gonna get back to it today! Thanks and blessings.
I am so, so, so jealous of people with low maintenance hair. I have the thickest, driest hair (thanks mom) with the most boring color... I cut down on hair products but still.. I can't use solid conditioner or stuff like that, they just don't work. But I invested some more money in a really good hair straightener and it totally changed my life, now I only have to do it once a week and I don't need all the products to keep my hair straight.
I live in Germany where a decent haircut cost me a fortune so I'm trying to go every 3 months and not every 2, but oh boy....
Marula oil was a game changer for me in terms of hair care, so if anyone with dry hair reads this: try it.
Baby shampoo is the answer for many - a hair surgeon told my friend this secret. By the way people would do anything for thick hair- even kidnap so be careful. I had a guy with a scissors sitting behind me on a bus. Anyway
Learn to cut your own hair. I learned while working and living in Asia for 8 years. A ton of YT videos on this
@@MT-if1jr no. There are types of hair you can’t learn how to cut from TH-cam videos. If everyone could do that, there wouldn’t be hair dressers in the world.
I cannot cut my thick, wavy hair since it needs more than chopping off the lengths. I need to reduce volume and I need layers. And only a professional can do that.
I mean sure I could cut it and it would look like shit but who likes to look like a Chucky doll? Not me.
You need to get an electric bug tennis rack lol it’s the best!!!! For the fly at the beginning lol
Hi Nikol (my hair is now all gray at 44 thanks to you ♥️)!!!
I love to watch your videos.
Makes me happy.
We are exactly the same on what I don’t buy. :) We never used dryer sheets... is just useless and get the clothes ruined. ( the fabric )
I would love a tutorial on your hair care. I also have "stick straight hair that doesn't even hold a perm". And I have always loved curly hair.
I put my hair in a bun on the top of my head and have a ton of curls.
I had glass food containers and the tops around where the lids go on shattered a tiny bit and I'm so lucky I noticed the glass in my food before eating it. I'm kinda nervous about glass now.
As a total clutz everything glass is a danger zone for me. If I buy a large jar of coffee I put it in smaller jars if not ziplock bags!
Love that you echo!! Not being sarcastic.
Hahaha, thanks so much!
Personal care... skincare, nail polish and a hair dryer are necessities for me! 😀 Also, I wouldn't use the Aquafor that is made for skin rather than the lip balm that is expected to be eaten... haven't checked the ingredients on both but I am guessung they are slightly different. That said, I love Aquafor! Game changer for my dry feet and lips.
I completely agree with the razor situation. I went to buy a razor a few years ago and when I checked the mens section the exact same razor from the same company was half the price for men than for women. The only difference was the colour!
I use the razors from hotels we stay in. I keep them so that when I need one, I don’t need to shop.
So does your husband speak english, german, and chinese? that is amazing
Ever since I never spend money for water bottle. I used gatorade bottle instead. it last longer.
I am German, my husband and I haven't owned a car for 21 years now. We use bikes and public transport and here in Bremen there is Cambio, a car sharing system so when we need a car we get the kind we need for the occasion. Most of the things on your list I don't or buy seldom. Maybe it has something to do with culture too, Americans are just so much more into single use items. I've lived in the US as an exchange student in the mid 80ies and came bicycle travelling in 2011. We met a guy who said he didn't want his stuff to last long so he could buy a new item. In Germany there is still a sense of things having to last a lifetime. It is getting less though.
I think Germans are naturally more minimalistic, at least the ones that I have encountered are! Americans definitely have more of a fast fashion and quick use mindset, IMHO, comparatively!
@@AtoZenLife Thank you for answering! Where do you live by the way?
@@alexandrahubner6736 Berlin, but guess what...my husband has also lived in Bremen. 😉
@@AtoZenLife Germany is small!
Do most of these already since I became more minimalist and eco conscious a few years ago. But want to save my leaf razor is a life saver! My blades cost maybe .10 cents each??? I change them out every 6 months. On the containers, I tried glass too and found it too bulky especially for commuting to and from work on a bike/hiking. So I invested in metal containers! Life changing, they're light weight and durable and sooooo much easier to use. :D Just some little tidbits for anyone looking for other alternatives.
Uhm I’m not a “minimalist” AT ALL but I don’t spend money on 47 of the things you listed here. I pay for TH-cam and highest data plan because I’m a loner and internet is my only friend. I take care of my skin, it’s a pleasurable hobby, an investment and pride.
You gotta do what makes you happy too! ✨
Having a community is comforting. What about joining a temple or church to make friends? I'm sure there people who would be blessed to have you as a friend.
I love your hair and would love to learn it! Don’t like but much anymore but also have been a emotional holder... after my mum pass a way and I needed sorted all her things I m in a move of been a minimalist... I know it will be a process! Thanks for sharing your story
I would be too paranoid to pick up furniture by the side of the road especially upholstered stuff because I have had bed bugs. It isn't worth the risk for me. I do mostly thrift clothes.
Hey! I just met you today and you are so funny! I also live in Germany and want to be more minimalistic, so I'll definitely keep watching you! Thank you!
Wow I feel pretty good that many of these items are things I no longer buy either (or at least I've changed things up)! My husband and I haven't really exchanged gifts in years and have organically just seen things we liked, said we want it, and have assigned it to the nearest holiday 😆 My husband used to buy me a card every year on our anniversary but it's funny this year we ended up realizing we're sort of good not spending the money anymore AND not adding to the card collection.
That's exciting to know about Aquaphor! I usually use it if my lips need some extra recovery help from dryness, but it's great to know there are other perks should I cease to love my Burt's Bees 😉
New follower here. I hate watching ppl just talk talk talk in a long video 🤣 I guess you have a counting list really sooth my ocd of ... something. Love your face. Love your voice. Love how you go straight to the points. Love love love 💘
Friends and family give me things and I feel guilty letting them go. I’ve asked that the family doesn’t exchange gifts for the holidays but the in-laws insist. I resent the fact that certain family members are not respectful when it comes to giving our children candy when we ask them not to and refusing to remove their shoes before entering our home.
FOR NAILS I LIKE THE BUFFER THAT SHINES YOUR NAIL. $3 WORTH THE LOOKS LIKE YOU HAVE A FRESH MANY ALL THE TIME.
I found my buffer and used it last week. Much preferred over polish!
she said no cheap plastic hangers. what’s a better alternative? i just use whatever plastic hanger may come with clothing i buy my son, or is gifted to him. apart from that i haven’t bought him any yet. but i do need some and have postponed buying hangers. any suggestions?
I have dry curly hair, so that is the main thing that I always make sure to have is hair creams and gels. It is just not a priority item for me to make at home.
Oh man. I needed this video because I probably still buy 35 things on that list!
I can't live without a car in the USA, unfortunately we are too car dependent as we lack public transportation. But I drove the same little Toyota for 14 years and just got a newer (used) hybrid. I paid cash and now get 44 MPG. Sold my husbands 17 year old car and he took over my 14 year old car. (he's retried).
Awww man I wish I had the more detailed explanations of the rest of the stuff after bottled water.
Maybe if you still have that footage you could edit a part 2. I would love to watch it pleeeeease?
Read here instead! www.squirrelsofafeather.com/things-to-stop-buying-minimalism/
Excellent. I need to go through my whole house and do this too.
One thing that I actually did by to streamline my life was hangers! I have no dresser and am a huge fan of hanging rack systems if you have no closet. You can see everything you own and even if you do the Japanese fold method will save space, in my experience.
I definitely do both! Some things are just better on hangers IMHO. 🙌
Some really good ideas you got there. I will try to apply them. But why Cetaphil? It's full of "spreadable plastics" like petrolatum, dimethicone, acrylates, polymer etc. These have no value for the skin and can't get filtered out of waste water. You could try jojoba oil for example. It nourishes the skin, leaves no oily film and lasts for years. And with its glass bottle it's environmentally friendly inside and out. 🙂
I was thinking the same… I have been using coconut oil for years as my make up removal, moisturizer, body and hand lotion… I mix it some drops of my favorite essential oil of the moment…
@@sandrartevivas And it's so much cheaper in the long run.
Haha, I love my epilator! 😂 I use it on my legs only. It works for me because I find I don't get ingrown hairs like I do with shaving. And I don't find it painful. I think tweezing my brows hurts more! Love your videos. New subscriber here. 💕
Condensation driers don't need to have a ventilation. There is a tank where the water goes to and you just empty it to the sink after the drying is finished. I'd advice to buy pump condensation drier which is most energy saving version because it cools and heats the air locked inside. However they take approximately one to two hours longer to dry but they are very gentle on your electricity bills. I have logic vent condensation drier because I am.renting and moving frequently so I can just load it to the truck and put it to my new house or apartment anywhere it can fit may it be hallway, kitchen or bedroom. Basically anywhere I find a working socket.
PLEASE do a hair curl tutorial! I’ve got stick straight hair that won’t curl too and I’d love to try your method!
Sure here it is! th-cam.com/video/ZWN_HH3_yFI/w-d-xo.html
When I became a mom, I imagined my little boy pulling at/off necklaces or bracelets or getting scratched by my rings so I stopped buying fashion jewelry. I'm content with my lovely wedding ring and simple earrings.
A really long time ago I stopped buying cable tv and havent missed it at all. I also stopped paying for tanning sessions and professional nail salon trips. Natural is cheaper!
(My pet peeve is people with more cosmetics than they could possibly use before it expires.)
Try a Kleen Kanteen water bottle. We use them and love them. You can get a wide mouth one or the regular sized opening. They also make different lids. My son and I have the pop top one and my 2 year old has a sippy lid. They make small bottles for kids too. We keep them insulated by using my husband’s beer cozies 😂 Or if you prefer you can find cute patterned ones or rubber ones on amazon. So many options that aren’t glass!
Thanks for the tip, I’m going to look and see if they are available in Germany! 💧✨
We have tried these for thr boys. Bought them last December and are still using them now. I have had to replace one sports top. Great quality and have paid for themselves in all the plastic bottles I haven't had to buy. Much better for environment too.
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I am amazed you really simple and down to earth woman with a Beautiful heart in this modern age. ♥
Well I made it past the Fall decor without adding to my collection. I’ll be taking out things that were stashed in closets and maybe even decluttering some of that. I think 50 was too big of a number for one video though I appreciated things like lottery tickets and late fees.
Jessie C I totally bit off more than I could chew! I had the blog post already and it goes into more detail if you want to check that out! www.squirrelsofafeather.com/things-to-stop-buying-minimalism/
When I was taking an acne medication that dries out your skin especially your lips aquaphor was the only thing that helped and didn't burn on my skin.
Wow, it has so many uses!
Not going to lie. You are such an inspiration and a delight to listen to! I would have loved the full, longer version. lololol
The echo! I love it haha
You noticed. 😅👍
Well said!!
Thank you for your videos, they are really informative and well made.
I agree about the torture device.
Also, watching this and realising I don't have much to change to save money because I already don't buy so many of these...
That’s a great revelation to have! 🙌
BTW, another reason not to use hair dyes or dryer sheets is that they are toxic.
This was great. Thanks.
Feeling so overwhelmed with toys right now. Had both sons birthdays in the last month. Purged before both birthdays but really struggling with what else to give away.
Melissa Murnane Thanks for watching! Toys are tough, as it’s not only your emotions involved! Good luck. 🍀
@@AtoZenLife thank you
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Please do a video showing how you clean your windows and what you use. Thank you 😊
Next time do part one and part two, your videos are very good and the whole family enjoys them. Keep going with the great content.