20 THINGS I DON'T OWN | minimalism + saving money
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Heirloom items like China, crystal, and Silver sets are no longer allowed in our house.
We also don't have clocks unless it's on an appliance or our phones.
We don't have TV/cable.
I got rid of something like... 80 kitchen items at the beginning of the year, and I am doing another purge after xmas.
Also got rid of over 500ish clothing items this year out of my own closet 🥳 and am down to about 10 outfits total for all seasons. My spouse now has way more clothes than I do and he gets ribbed for it often!
The thing I am most proud of right now is my jewelry purge. I'm not 100% finished but it was the most emotional since a majority of my jewelry came from relatives who have passed on. The guilt of going through and getting rid of some of those pieces was pretty hard, but the relief once they were gone made it worth it.
And everything that we got rid of was either donated or given away for free. Selling and haggling with people is just too stressful for me to deal with unless it involves a car or something of comparable value.
I relate to the microwave! We never bought one after we were married and never missed it! I will say you can make “stove top” popcorn in a pot with a lid and some olive oil and sea salt. Tastes better than the microwave kind too!
Instapot! I didn’t use it but once. I gave it to my dance director. She was happy to have it.
Makeup, jewellery, DVD player, CD player, cleaning products 👍 (I use vinegar for cleaning instead)
I do not have a single carpet in my house and I do not buy fabric softener, shaving cream, jewellery, nailpolish. I alsi try to buy clothes and books only second-hand. There is probably more but things of which I am not aware. ☺️
I enjoy a classic watch that just tells time I find it relaxing to check the time via watch instead of checking my phone
I am the same. I have my mother's watch and love that it is a classic and never needs to be charged.
Yup, just a plain watch that tells the time.
Yeah, I have a Fitbit but I purposely don’t get phone notifications on it
team tourbillon!! yeah I'm now minimalism cause i spend too much on watch nothing else.
Couldn't agree more. Team Omega.
Please reconsider adding the sunglasses back into your life. They are not just for comfort but help keep ultraviolet from damaging the lens inside the eye. Ultraviolet light has been implicated in the formation of cataracts and other eye damage.
I was thinking the same thing. They are actually pretty important not just for looks
Is a hat not enough? 🤔
@@AtoZenLife sadly, nope. Look into it.
@@AtoZenLife Im not an expert. But I think that sun rays can come from the ground, they reflect back. So a hat will protect from sun rays above but not what you get below. Also you need sunglasses year round so not sure if you wear a hat in winter. Sun protection becomes more important as climate changes unfortunately .
@@AtoZenLife A hat may protect the skin on your face but UV radiation bounces in all directions and does penetrate the eyes. Eye care specialists recommend sunglasses with dark glass (green color filters well) and lenses large enough to cover light coming from all angles. All family members need eye protection. Good eye wear is now made of safety material to keep it from shattering on impact.
I also believe a lot in minimalism because it provides me with mental space so I can focus better, but then I found out that too much of minimalism makes my home, less homey and less warm.
1. Microwave
2. Watch
3. Earrings
4. Computer mouse
5. Laptop tray
6. Clocks, timers, alarm clocks
7. Dryer
8. Nightstand
9. Air conditioner
10. Sunglasses
11. Makeup remover
12. Hair curlers or straighteners
13. Hair products (except left)
14. Single-use kitchen gadgets
15. Slow cookers/instantpots
16. Lamps
17. DVD or CD player
18. Cable TV
19. Special pijamas
20. Iron/iron board
Thank you.
I don’t all of these 😉
Sunglasses and iron are necessary
@@janinetrad5377like I said earlier people will believe anything... especially if a doctor says it.
@@janinetrad5377 their genetic formation is accordingly
I made the mistake of not wearing sunglasses for years but since I was diagnosed with cataracts, I now wear them. I love using coconut oil for a body oil. Smells so good! ❤️
Sunglasses are a must. I recommend Polaroid glasses with as much UV protection as you can get. You will thank them when older (ah and they mean less wrinkles, too)
100% agree. I don’t go anywhere without my sunglasses!
@@lindacherubino6033 You get cataract anyways. It's normal to get cataract by age. But I totally agree that UV protection for the eyes is a must.
Sunglasses block the necessary natural sunlight in the eyes that the body needs. Sunglasses filter out all the ultraviolet and other shorter wavelengths of sunlight energy. The characteristics of the light are further changed depending on the color of the glass. Glasses of all sort block most, if not all, of the ultraviolet sunlight from entering the eyes.
Eyewear is a massive $100 billion+ industry that is expected to surpass $140 billion by 2020. This means the eyewear industry is on track to grow at 8% yearly. Unbelievable growth for such a large industry.
Stove top cooked popcorn is infinitely more delicious than microwave popcorn, so you might give that a go if you haven’t yet. We’re spoiled now, and that’s the only way we eat it. We season it with butter and salt; sometime with butter, salt, and chocolate; and sometimes I season it with Parmesan and basil. 🍿
I love it too, it tastes so much better😍
This is an unexplored opportunity that I must look into! Parmesan and basil sounds phenomenal🤤
@@AtoZenLife yum! Peanut butter and honey is yummy too!
OMGOODNESS, we put 'pixie dust' on ours... nutritional yeast/cumin/smoked paprika/garlic salt. Delish!!
It always burns for us, any tips?
Wow I am so surprised on how many of these I actually need! My productivity would go down drastically if I didn’t use my computer mouse. I got a vertical mouse that stopped hurting my wrist. I like earrings when I wear a nice dress on Sundays, but I don’t own many. I always like to know what time it is and hate taking my phone out to check, so I like watches. I’ve been wearing one ever since I can remember. My family needs a microwave! We use it multiple times a day to heat up our leftovers. Using the oven would use too much energy and heat up the house. I also have an ironing board for my sewing projects - after all, most of sewing is actually ironing and pressing!
Sounds like you have a lovely life 💖
Yes. I live in south Louisiana. An air conditioner is a necessity.
I have the same issue.
I actually try to avoid using my phone as much as possible so I don't get sidetracked.
I have some kitchen timers, a watch (with an actual face, not a smart watch - having to remember to recharge regularly would stress me out too much) and a physical planner. They just work better for me.
I love your list! I personally love and recommend lamps as I prefer them over the regular lighting. I work in a brightly lit office all day so when I get home I just want to get away from harsh lighting and turn on my low lit lamps and crystal salt lamps. It makes for a nice mood and atmosphere in the evening. ☺️
I need lamps because there’s never enough light for me to read
Eye doctors recommend wearing sunglasses with polarized lenses to avoid cataracts later on. Sun hats will protect your skin but what about reflections from the ground or water fronts, etc ?
And i heard that your eyes need light to be healthy. So...
It also cuts way down on the prospect of developing macular degeneration in later years. Please!
My friend is an optometrist and a minimalist. She wears hats and sunglasses to preserve her eye health. She would recommend sunglasses to every minimalist.
I don’t have most of this stuff either! Even before I embarked on my minimalist journey. I think I’m a natural born minimalist- and when I discovered the term and philosophy I said “hey! Sounds like me” 😀 now I’m just strengthening my minimalist muscle through TH-cam and what not
Me too!😃
I also feel this, since I was a child I was happy with very little 😊
I admire people like you guys , it must save so much time not taking care of everything and you save money:) I'm on my way somewhere to minimalism
As a minimalist, I enjoy your videos, but I will definitely keep owning most of the items you mentioned, without any guilt! 😄
Microwave is a must.
I used to think so but now I don't. My daughter is more than welcome to take it when she moves out. Yeah, counter space.
Saaaame!
bit extreme 😂 she's strict
I used to not have one and we were doing fine until my MIL thought I needed one and bought one. She is a hoarder, so she saw my empty house and started buying everything she thought I was missing. I did not want to make her feel bad so I still have it and do use it. But I hate it because it is low quality and the plastic inside is peeling and where it’s peeled, it’s all rusty. I’m going to move soon and we are dumping it out!
You can make popcorn in a pot, that's how I make them.
I also have a mechanic watch (no battery) and I found it life changing. I find it so much easier and faster to track time that way. I find using a phone to track time is super inconvenient. I can go days without using my phone and so I'm more focused in working and living.
I don't own make-up, don't see the point of it.
Not really a minimalist though.
Since I started working from home, I do not care where my cell phone is. In fact, I have to make an effort to keep it next to me if someone calls. I hate cell phones but they replace a home phone, so we have to have them. I hate being "tied to" every call unless of course I am looking forward to someone calling.
I am also one of those still having a Fitbit. It was a gift from my husband. He has moved to Apple Watch meanwhile and I think I will switch to a mechanic watch afterwards as well. It’s fun to watch my steps, but do I need it? No. Just need to know what time it is.
A travelling trick I learned a long time ago about things that need ironing....... lay the item flat and smooth it out underneath your mattress. In the morning it will be pressed! Works great!
I finally bit the bullet this year and got rid of every single paper catalog and phone book. I haven't looked up a number in a phone book or ordered through a paper catalog in years, but they keep coming into my home. Now I just put them straight into recycling.
I love seeing what other minimalists don't have anymore! We have a lot of similarities. It's funny how I used to think some things I "needed" when in reality I can live without them or find a more sustainable option instead that not only saves me money but better for the environment!
I think a clock it good for kids to see and get familiar with. 😊
I’m very minimal in my beauty regimen. Body wash, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, body lotion, and chapstick is all I use- no extra product or makeup or equipment. Also pretty minimal when it comes to my phone and tech in general, which is something I’ve really been working on recently.
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We use our dvd player all the time! I cancelled all of our media streaming as it costs so much in the long run. I bought a cd holder and threw out all of the cases it’s amazing how much room they took up. My iron is a must since I sew and make clothing but I have never used a ironing board simply a thick towel on a table works just fine. Love your videos thanks for sharing !
I love these videos because they give me ideas of things to declutter that I otherwise wouldn’t have thought of!
Right? I feel the same, love hearing from others on these topics. 🤗
Team watch all the way. Not a smart watch, just a regular good old fashion watch.
Certainly this is a different list than most minimalists offer... So kudos for originality. Many suggestions don't fit my needs. Using a watch is less stressful than staying in touch with my cell all the time. The night table is essential to me to keep glasses, phone (for night time emergency), hearing aid, cochlear implant, small lamp for reading, glass of water - all things that are essentials for nightime safety or comfort. The hearing aid and cochlear implant are too valuable and fragile to put in a crack or under the bed. And not using a dryer would result in visual clutter and lots of wasted time hanging them up. However I like the boldness of your ideas which brings us to think more on our stuff.
When I retired I took off my watch and never put it back on. I don't miss it AT ALL! So I'm on team "no watch".
I bet that felt good! 👏
I decluttered my iron and ironing board about 13 years ago. I was on a NO iron mission. Well… God has a since of humor…. My husband then became a police officer. 🤣😂. We of course since have a good ironing board and nice shark iron to make taking care of his uniform a breeze. 👮🏻♂️💙💙💙
Thank you for your wonderful videos Marissa!!!
I'm so lucky my husband's department wears utility pants and polos. I hate ironing hahahaha
I would hate that lol my husband's doesn't need to be ironed, thankfully!
No sunglasses tho!!!! Whoaaaaa.
I don’t want to be a minimalist at all, but I really appreciate your channel so much because it is making me feel more gratitude for what I have while also thinking much more seriously about if I need to bring new things into our home. I grew up kind of poor and my parents home felt cold and was utilitarian for the most part. That and other experiences made me feel a real desire for my home to be cozy. Your videos help me realize how I have the home I want so that I can focus on decluttering where I need to and cutting back on unnecessary expenses so that my husband and I can have more financial security and flexibility.
Thank you so much for sharing your story and insights with me ❤️
I’m a fan of owning a traditional watch. For several years I didn’t have one, and just used my phone. But in an effort to cut down on social media consumption, I needed to leave my phone behind more often, and buying a watch allowed me to do this.
I can't imagine life without half of this list but to each his/her own. microwave, slow cooker, a/c unit, conditioner (I mainly use it for shaving, I think it works even better! then occasionally for my hair), blender, clothes dryer.. (I hang up lots of things too but this appliance still helps a lot) ...to name a few, can openers and manual juicer, fruit and veggie chopper has only one use but I use these all the time.. These things help me so much and make life easier and more enjoyable. Once upon a time in a different time none of these things existed, people got by and lived great lives then but can't imagine it!
I am the furthest thing from a minimalist, but there are quite a few of these that I don't own either. I love these videos for the inspiration!
I don't own a microwave, a watch or a TV, and I don't miss them at all! But I love lamps and candles. So a few lamps for me is a must ❤
As a minimalist mom, I honestly love my Apple Watch! I waited so long before I got one but I use mine all day, every day. Mostly to be able to do things hands-free with two (almost three!) small kids and without my phone on me all the time. I add stuff to my grocery list, use that same grocery list on my wrist while shopping, manage my meal plan, navigate, pay, use loyalty cards, enter&exit parking garages, turn on/off smart lights and the tv, keep track of reminders, use timers…I sound like an ad but it’s truly that useful 😂
Sure, I could do all that with just my phone, but I don’t want to hold my phone all day long.
Someone else commented this before me but you can just heat a little bottom of oil & dried kernels on medium heat in a medium sized lidded pot. It’s easy and you don’t need anything you don’t already own. Except dried kernels but I’m sure they’re available in every German supermarket (they are in the Netherlands).
Marissa, I truly enjoy hearing about how your family is living this lifestyle. I doubt I'll ever get to your level. :-) Your decluttering is an encouragement to me. I can't do without lamps. Getting older, light is my friend to seeing, so the lamps will have to stay. :-) So love your demeanor about how this lifestyle fits your family while not coming across as this is for everyone. I always look forward to your new videos.
Was impressed that this wasn't another "I stopped buying all these items" video most of which never bought to begin with.
There are different styles of minimalism. I personally like “cozy minimalism”, with thick cushy rugs (Target has nice thick bath mats for around $20, which work by my bed), a throw or two, a few pieces of meaningful artwork on the walls, plants, a tray of two or three fake candles (real ones scare the crap out of me; I probably died in a fire in a former life). And of course a small bookcase with my most treasured books. All of this is easy upkeep, but feels (to me) homey and comfortable.
Same
I'm team no watch! I have sensory issues and having something on my wrist would bother me 😅. Minimalism helps reduce sensory overload 🥰
I was team Fitbit for a while but as someone with OCD it became too obsessive for me and I was constantly checking it and feeling bad about myself if I did not meet the goals. I feel so much more free now without it!
Team Fitbit. These videos are a good way to kick my mind into declutter mode. I think I’m winning the battle most days now that I have been decluttering for a few years. It takes time, but becomes a way of life. I have gotten a lot of inspiration from you and some of your fellow TH-camrs. Thank you.
It's funny to me that you said you don't own single-use kitchen items, yet you said you have a rice cooker.....but you also use it to re-heat meals !!
Mindblown! I never knew this! I thought they were only for rice. I feel so ignorant lol.
We got one as a gift & I was thinking of donating it because my husband will only cook rice on the stove. I can't wait to try this!
Jaime, my friend!!! Look it up on Pinterest - you can make soups, steam meats, Mac and cheese, and even CAKES and pancakes 🥞. Here is a recipe for Japanese giant pancakes on my blog, I hope to add more in the future but there are plenty of good recipes on Pinterest. www.squirrelsofafeather.com/rice-cooker-pancakes/
@@AtoZenLife Thank you! My rice cooker is going to get a workout :)
Yes!! Omg whenever my parents stay somewhere for the weekend they bring a rice cooker to cook rice and heat up food they bring instead of paying for food.
I haven't owned an iron or ironing board for about 20years! I just buy clothes that don't wrinkle. We gave up cable about 2 years ago and I found out I was able to survive without the Hallmark channel! You made me realize that I can let go of the curling iron and straightener that I've had for years and never use! This was a great video for me! Thanks!
Not sure if it’s too late but as a child my cousin and I used to make popcorn by ourselves on the stove. Get yourself some oil and corn, put it in a pot and wait till you hear it pop! Tastes even better than from the microwave.
No idea what a laptop tray is. I’ve been fine without such a thing. I love my nightstand… holds my bedside lamp, phone charger, glass of water, chapstick… essentials that I appreciate and use.
I don't have a lot of these things either. I do use a dryer. The cats would love hanging garments! I love my bedside tables. I wear glasses and read in bed, so I need a lamp and a place for my glasses and books. I keep water by my bed, too, because I get too dry at night. We don't own a TV. We have to have an air conditioner, because we live in Texas.
No air conditioner in Texas would be dangerous! The good thing about these old homes in Germany is the walls are so thick, it’s pretty good insulation and there’s only a couple weeks where it’s slightly unbearable. 😅
Yeah, you need the air conditioner. I sweat like crazy in Texas. It is like hell lol
I use Biotene for dry mouth. This might help through the night:)
I own an Samsung Active Watch. Mostly for tracking my activities and seeing progress.
What I absolutely love about this Watch, which I only found out after buying it, is the possibility to set your own photos in rotation as a background on your Watch. When I check the time I see my most precious photos als every time I smile.
Team NO watch - after years of living without one my body clock is much more reliable!
I definitely need a watch, a dryer and microwave. As a busy single mum, I cook in bulk, freeze and reheat - makes life much easier. And in the dead of winter, clothes just don't dry quick enough on a clothes airer
That is really true! You have to plan ahead and give 2-3 days to dry or else OOPS - no clean undies. 😂
Such a good list! My husband and I are in the stage of not replacing many things when they have gone out- mouse, clock, crockpot, etc.
As for a Fitbit, it served me very well when I committed to training for a marathon. I continued to wear it nonstop for 2 years. By then, I was very aware of my average step count and sleep patterns, and was happy to pass it on. My husband now uses it to increase his step goal, and I dont feel like a slave to it anymore.
Ps: I will NEVER again own an iron. Ha!
Thanks for sharing the coconut oil tip...I may start trying that. My new goal for 2022 is to use up all my cosmetic items (makeup, creams, toners, etc) and not buy anymore until it's gone! Also, you were a beautiful bride :) Love the wedding pics
same here, your comment gave me ideas. Thankyouu! 💕✨
If you tolerate squalane, it may feel even better as a makeup remover 👍
I have a 51 CD player and we listen to it daily. The music subscription services don’t play the songs I want.
We like it.
Like you, I had a Fitbit, which broke and now I just use my phone. No more microwave. Can't imagine life without a mouse, though!!!! It makes work so much easier! Also no more lamps. No more clocks. No coffee maker, no kettle (just heat water in a pan on the gas stove). No dryer of course (I live in Africa, we use the sun!). I couldn't do without a night table (I need a spot for my books, glasses, bottle of water and hand lotion). I don't own a blow dryer; I have dry, curly hair and I let it air dry, even though it takes hours. Blender sounds tempting but I don't have one, we do have a big mortar and pestle to crush things, though. One thing I got rid of was floor fans after we discovered some really nifty fixtures that combine lights with a ceiling fan and Bluetooth speaker! Fantastic! And nothing on the floor you have to move around or that gets knocked over!
I LOVE your home! It's so open and calm. Hope one day I can have something like this
I haven’t had a microwave in 5 years! We pop our popcorn in a pot with a lid and melt butter in a small pan beside it.. so yummy.. kids love it
Pass the bowl next time you make popcorn! Yummy!!!!!
I gave up my iron and ironing board in the 90’s. I have never looked back!!
I'm team No watch. I just check the time on my phone. I've always disliked bed side tables but I have a small one with no storage space that houses my Cpap machine otherwise I wouldnt have it at all.
I have to have a bedside table for my CPAP machine as well. I do like having a lamp as well. We each have a large bedside tables with a drawer and 2 extra shelves. It leads to a very cluttered look. At least my side is chock full of stuff. My husband only has his alarm clock on his. Thinking if selling them and getting something that can only hold the necessities.
Hey, I'm from Brazil and I'm really in love with you and your content. You won a Brazilian fan this week. I'm moving home since January but 60% of my stuff still in my old home, and after watch a lot of videos of your channel I deciced planning myself to back there and start to look at my stuffs and really decide what I want to keep and what I want to let Go. Thank you so much for inspiring me.
Hi Thalita and welcome to the fam! I actually have quite a few followers who show up from Brazil in the comment section every week, and fun fact they clued me in that the glasses in our kitchen are actually a Brazilian brand, which I had no idea. 😂 (It’s “Pitu” alcohol I guess?) it’s so nice to connect with people from other cultures, cheers and take care!
Team NO SMARTWATCH. It's terrible how people don't realize the microphones record everything all the time. Watches are worse than phones as they're never away. Same for other smart gadgets. Like people are returning to Earth friendly cookware, soaps etc, hopefully people realize that it's smarter to be too smart.
BTW, wonderful video. So glad I discovered you.
I never thought about the fact that I don't need a wall clock - it just takes up wall space and I can just look at my phone, which also serves as my alarm clock.
I would love to have an old timex that I can wind up. I love earrings. The mouse is a keeper. This is getting funny. The titles of what you have let go of are on my list of keepers. LOL
As a female with long hair probably the strangest thing I don’t own is a hair brush. I have wavy hair so I find just running my fingers through when a use conditioner and again once towel dried is adequate for my hair type. I don’t own many things on your list and there are things I currently own but probably won’t replace when they come to the end of their life such as my microwave.
Love your list! The one thing that surprises me is you not having a single lamp (nor one rug?). You are such a warm and romantic person/family…😮
I got a rug in my office but it was a let down. 🥲 Thanks for watching!
I absolutely love lamps. I never have the harsh bright ceiling lights on. I hate them. I am minimalist, but some things are just needed for me.I even put dimmer switches on all the ceiling lights in the house so they never went on full😂
Make popcorn in any plain (no special lining) metal pot with a lit -or a skillet, with a lid.
I reheat and defrost in my microwave. Or cook a prepared frozen food in 3 minutes instead of 30. That's it.
I would love to see a video on what to do once you reach your goal. Obviously the journey continues and as our needs change we adapt what we need and can let go of but after months of working at it every day I am now in the stage where I have nothing more to let go of, if I bring something in it’s to replace a broken piece so something else goes. And my entire flat takes a maximum of 15 minutes a day to clean. It’s the ultimate goal, yay me! But I’m left with a feeling of missing the decluttering stage. I’m trying to fill it with something else or just enjoying that I reached it but yet nothing seems as fulfilling. It’s like when someone retires then realises that they actually enjoy going to work, not just for the money!
Sunglasses help protect your eyes from UV rays. You want the ones made to block the UV rays, not all sunglasses are.
If a hat isn’t enough I need to look into this 😎
Team classic watch! I like checking the time without getting distracted by notifications.
Love watching your videos!
It's reminded me what happens when we moved years ago. I don't like microwave, don't like how it 'cooks' things and I simply don't want one. And my (absolute amazing) mother in law, once arrived with one, and a big smile, telling me 'I know you don't have one so I bought it for you 😁' I was caught off guard and says something like 'b-but I don't want one 😳' she laughed so hard and said 'it's a little heavy, I wish I'd asked you before now'.
Thank you Marissa for the good time 'with' you.🌺
The first thing I thought of was Microwave, before you said it 😅
I sold my microwave early back in 2020 and I'm so so happy I did!😄 I had a fitbit that I bought back in 2017 and it broke, was put away in a box. When I started decluttering the items in that box, summer 2020, I decided to take a chance and I took it back to the store where I bought it and got to pick out something else for the same price (I let my mother pick something out for her husband's birthday, since I didn't need anything at that time). They initially said that the warranty had just run out, but I said something and due to the situation we where in (Corona) I was able to return it. Just plain luck that I was able to pull it through. I have also returned a doorbell (don't use a doorbell anymore) and a shower soap rack on warranty and got my money back since something was wrong with them (within two years later). I don't use a soap rack in the shower or in the kitchen anymore (sold the one in the kitchen). And it's all because I started to declutter and really think about what I needed and just finish what I should have done years ago.
I quit wearing makeup, don't use sunglasses and so on. There's lots of things that I have decluttered and don't use anymore, among others recently cheap fake fingernails, which I sold with a profit to someone who really wanted them right away.. Let's say I was really lucky.
I find joy in decluttering and I declutter basically every week. Finding that I don't need as much and that I can find calmness from that is a nice feeling. I still find things that I can declutter, which is baffling, which just proves that I have collected too much over the years.
I also don't use candles that you'd have to light up, I sold a bunch of my old ones. I only use Led lights now. I'll soon switch over to rechargeable batteries.
I don't own a car so I don't have to worry about car insurance, fuel or anything happening to it. More money saved.😄
I would like to say I don't own a television anymore, but I was so stupid as to buy one right before I started on my minimalism journey. And now I regret the purchase 😅
I don't own a regular couch as I own two single beds that I use as a couch And bed for guests.
I bet there's more that I don't own anymore. 😄
We don’t have a microwave either - but we make popcorn at least twice a week on the stove! It’s super easy and better for our health ☺️💛 We love it!
One of my favourite tricks that my grandmother taught me if your clothes is wrinkly just put them in the bathroom with you when you take a shower wrinkles will just disappear
Our microwave broke 4 yrs ago, we haven't missed it at all. Leftovers taste better heated from a pot with a little water, or in the oven. Popped popcorn in a pot tastes so much better as well. I love you videos, & honesty. You are one of my favorite minimalists!
we make popcorn in a pot with a lid and it does a great job, but I think if the thing is loved and you need to refuse it because of the trends, it’s not smart
Another trick for lessening wrinkles is to mist the fabric with a spray bottle of water and smooth the wrinkles out with your hand- your body heat will dry the clothing quickly! I do have an iron and ironing board, but I most often use the spray bottle trick… and if you want a little aromatherapy, add a few drops of essential oils to the water and shake before each use. I use a small glass bottle with a spray nozzle. I keep it in the bathroom and that little spray bottle with essential oils has multiple uses- wet your hair, mist your bed linens before sleep or use to freshen the air- not just to reduce wrinkles in your clothing!
I love my slow cooker (use it 3 or 4 times a week) but I totally agree with you about the instant pot.
I don't own a microwave either, but I make popcorn on the stove every other night. It tastes so much better!
I’m team garmin watch! I love it for the HR function and step count function
I'm more than happy to have seen this video.
It was really helpful.
Thank you so much ❤️
Team classic analog wacth! :)
Classic is always classy. 😉
Hanging your clothes to dry is a luxury of having the space for it. Me and my boyfriend could barely move in our 40m² apartment when washing bedsheets. On a sunny days only the balcony was affected luckily. We are now in a slightly bigger apartment and have a washer dryer combination, which helps a lot with the amount of laundry we have to dry in our living room.
We don't have a microwave either and haven't for years! Some people think it's crazy, but we don't miss it at all. And we just make popcorn in a pot on the stove... My kids love it, because they can see through the lid and watch it pop, pop, pop!!!
I like a watch so that I don’t check the time on my phone then get lost in it. I don’t have any notifications on the watch though, I hate being in conversation with someone who keeps checking their watch like they have somewhere to be then you realise they are reading every message/email on it.
I’m team Fitbit - love the fact that it tracks my steps and reminds me to move every hour ☀️
Same 😊
The one thing on that list that I couldn't live without is my sunglasses!! I hate squinting with sun in my eyes.....just makes them water!
Watching this video made me aware of just how many items I no longer have or use either. I do have AC, I live in Florida, it's a must. Have a microwave and use it daily, but I don't cook, so my way of life. No toaster or coffee pot, I do drink coffee everyday but switched to a pour over method. I only have 4 lamps but only use 2 on a daily basis, never paid attention to that prior to watching you today. Haven't owned a watch since I was a kid and had to be home at certain times from outside playing. Many of what you listed have been gone from my life for a while.
It was good to be reminded of a more simple way to live. TY
One thing a lot people dont understand why i havent one - is a apple peeler.
I think im fine with a knive as well - and yes in the beginning it is hard.
But i trainied my skill and get the skinn off very thin with a knife.
My kitchen is pretty empty against most households and i just train my skills instead of having every tiny utensile.
I dont even miss the stuff i gave away. Its fun.
But i respect when youre like someone who cooks on big amounts or often, then you really have use for more things in your kitchen. :)
But i love that my kitchen isnt overloaded with stuff anymore.
See, my husband is a great peeler but I haven’t got the knack for it! After shaving my finger skin I’m definitely happy to have a peeler (use for carrots, kiwi, apples, etc). Thanks for sharing! 🙌
I've gone for many months or sometimes years before without a TV or washing machine (mostly as a broke student living in small spaces) but it didn't bother me too much. Same thing for the microwave and I also only missed popcorn 😄
Garlic presses are usually badly designed anyway, and annoying to clean. I started using a microplane grater for garlic and never looked back.
As for the wrinkles, I don't do this myself (I iron) but you can also make a wrinkle release spray with fabric softener, water and rubbing alchohol.
Oh that’s such a great tip about the wrinkles, I’m going to look into that thank you! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences. 🤗
We only use a spray bottle of water to get rid of wrinkles. And of you are even more minimalist, you can skip the spray bottle and just dab water onto wrinkles and they fall out as the fabric dries.
Hubby just got me an ecodrive citizen watch for birthday and I adore it. Probs because it was a complete surprise and he absolutely is horrid at surprises so its extra special ❤
Team old school regular classic watch 😊💗
Hi Marissa, I have just discovered your channel and have been binging since ☺️.
Great advice for everyone and thanks much for that video.
We have the microwave I bought when I got my own place sooo it’s 18 years old and still working perfectly 🌟 we use it every day, but I don’t like how much space it takes up on our kitchen counter. I have one traditional watch but it’s really worn and I actually just put ”a watch” on my wish list ⌚️ I’ll look into renovation my watch as a first choice though. We also have a combo washer/ dryer but we only dry some of our laundry.
Do you have the opportunity to put the microwave in a cupboard above the counter? We have a built in one, it's so convenient, and no space is lost on the counter!
I'm trying to go minimal and in the middle of the process now...these kind of videos do inspire me. I found out there are some things that I already do which are actually minimal like not using a computer mouse and not having cables 😃. Right now I declutter so much stuff ( I was never a hoarder and still there is so much I can do without it's unbelievable haha) and I feel great 😀.
No cable, no gym membership, no single purpose appliances…no buy hair care products, foundations, lip products, going out dresses until I’ve worn all the unworn ones at least 2wice
This list is so different than most I have seen. I like it.
Glad you like it 🙌
Never have I had a watch and I'm 58 so...its team no watch!
I just love my simple clock watch. I dont always have my phone on me and i love being able to tell time without pulling my phone out. 😊
Hey, great video as usual! I don't own most things either and am completely functional without them! So totally with you! I wear a watch that someone gifted, didn't have one before and I know I won't replace it if it breaks. No special pajamas either, sometimes I get tempted to buy them before vacations to feel nicer than at home, but I always resist it because the already owned pajamas do the same job and I never feel deprived. Cable tv, dvd player we don't own as well- yes all ott platforms do the job, and I don't have the time to watch the best of best even. No point having too much to watch. No side tables in our bedroom because our workstations are in the bedroom and they do the job just right. No single use items in the kitchen, yes i can't even recollect we have a separate device to do that job that a mixer or cutting board can do. Kudos! ❤️
I think my instant pot makes my life simpler. ❤️ Also, what a good idea to reheat or steam things in the rice cooker!
I know people who also love their Instant Pots! 😎
I just moved and got rid of my satellite subscription. I have a smart TV so I just stream Netflix & Amazon for my entertainment.
Thank you for your videos. I wished I had started decluttering & minimizing when my kids were little.
Smart TVs are so great! At least you are here now, Cheryl. ❤️
I have a lovely CLUSE watch that I wear every day and I much prefer telling the time on it than looking at a digital clock or my phone. It's a comforting part of my routine and I feel weird without it.
Please consider getting and wearing sunglasses. Cataract surgery is quite expensive.
Hi Marissa! I stumbled across your videos about a month ago and am so thankful! I have held onto sooo much that I don't need/use or necessarily want but I've felt sentimental towards or felt it a waste to get rid of. BUT you've helped to challenge those thoughts and look at what are my priorities ie. I really wanted a nice spare bedroom for guests to stay, but it looked more like a storage space for things that I never used. So channeling into that desire has helped let go of these things. I also was excited by what you've said about being surprised by what you can sell on marketplace - and sold $170 worth of stuff in one weekend! :D
The point you made in this video about using what you already have is awesome. About a month ago we got a new piano and I had this box with my music which I put on top of my piano. My cat decided it liked to sit on top of the box. I actually liked my cat sitting up there while I played so I thought "okay, I'll get a cat bed to replace the box"... But while I was searching I realised that I didn't actually need the box anymore for music as I now had a piano stool to put the music in... And I had already purchased things in the past that my cat never used... So if I don't need the box, and my cat has decided it likes the box - then I'll just leave the box where it is - take my music out and put an old blanket in it. She loves sitting up there now and I didn't waste my money on an item I didn't need (:
I'll also say my husband is pretty happy too... He had asked me in the past to consider selling certain items and I just couldn't. He is way ahead of the "only have what you need or use" game than I am
yes! I relate to this so much (your whole post)!!!
P.S. You can do really good stovetop popcorn with just a frying pan and a lid - cup of oil and 1/3 cup of popcorn kernels. You can control the fat so much better :)
Wow! Got me binging your videos. Thanks
I didn't wear a watch for a long time but finally bought a simple Garmin watch that I use to track my running, biking, etc. I could definitely live without tv but not my microwave. I use it several times a day for tea, leftovers, etc. I agree with most of your other items too.