I stopped bulk-buying. For some larger families it can make sense, but now I find I know exactly what I have in the cupboards and what I need. I also quit food shopping in person - online only gives me more focus and I have a list of frequently bought items so I don’t overbuy or spend too much time browsing for things I don’t actually need.
I took Facebook off my phone,so I now only have access to it via my tablet and deleted all other social media completely except for TH-cam. This has freed up so much time and mental space so now that I can do the things that iv been putting off for a long time like reading, cooking new recipes and creating other new hobbies and interests. And as for the tablet I only use it occasionally for work training and the I will allow a 5min scroll on Facebook as I'm apart of recipe/reading book groups for some inspiration. On top of unfollwing anyone I didn't know personally. So now it's more of a tool, than an escape.
I simplified everything in my life ❤. From working to shopping, friendships, wardrobe and lifestyle. Absolutely everything, and my life is more peaceful and meaningful. I agree with lots of points in your list 😊
For Christmas for my boys we do the four presents 1 is a want 2 is a need 3 is a wear 4 is a read Research has shown children are overwhelmed after 16 toys The less they have the more that they play with what they have!
6:53 made a New Year’s resolution about not buying new clothes in 2012, really changed my attitude to shopping. Made me realise that shopping was more entertainment than getting stuff I needed
I don't watch the news either, for the same reasons. And you have every right to keep your sanity and mental wellbeing, not just for your family, but for yourself in the first place. Good tips there! Keep it up!
As an empty nester for 10 years - I finally only buy enough food for ME to consume. I have ONE kitchen cabinet for pantry items. No large pantry, no buying bulk, no memberships and for the most part minimal packaging.😅
i like how some of your ideas are completely new (to me at least), one thing i did to ease my life, was to use the same shampoo/conditioner/shower gel as my toddler and feeding him the same breakfast and snacks everyday.
We as a family now use the same shampoo, shower gel/soaps and toothpaste which has really helped keep our bathroom tidy and minimal. My daughter does swim regularly and has a special swim shampoo and conditioner for those days but they live in her swim bag. I've simplified cleaning products too, one antibacterial multisurface cleaner is sufficient for 90% of jobs.
I can relate to 90% or more of what you're saying. The first thing on your list is the first thing I actually realised I don't want to do, when I had to declutter a lot of food ingredients I bought because I like to experiment in the kitchen, when I first got excited about cooking. But over time I started working on building a portfolio of recipes that I actually want to repeat and cook them more often. I also don't buy paper notes, as I reuse paper that comes in from various places to cut them for notes. We stopped buying bottled water when me and my husband were at uni and started using a water filter, which saves money and saves you from carrying loads of weight and having unexpected trips to the store, if, God forbid, we unexpectedly run out of water. I stopped using kitchen sponges (my husband still uses them though), when I saw my friend from Africa use a mesh to wash her dishes. It's much more hygienic and I haven't replaced mine still after probably 4 years. I use a brush first to remove any stuck bits from dishes and then lather this mesh in soap and use it to lather the dishes.
I agree over shopping deliveries. Gave up going the shop in person years ago. A lot easier to budget and I struggled to manage with my daughter. I’d forget things or get overwhelmed. I order the ingredients for meals then decide what day I am cooking them by the dates supplied. I also stopped using different skin care. I just use almond oil now. Body. Face. Hair. A lot easier. Once you let go of a habit and get used to it it’s a lot easier.😊. Good luck to everyone one their journey.😊
I stopped mowing the lawn every week to keep it looking good. Now I harvest it a few times a year to provide supplement feed for my goats, pigs, and chickens.
It’s good to hear someone else also who isn’t trying to keep up with trends but just wears what makes you feel 🤩 and also quit watching the news and I’m better for it ❤
Wow this video was so interesting. Thank you for sharing. I've actually been thinking about quitting gifts between my husband and I but fet guilty. You explained it perfect. Just once in a while is fine
I use to keep hand me downs for YEARS bc my two boys are 8 years apart. But by the time I would get to them I either didn’t like them or they didn’t hold up as well. I kept tubs of clothes and ended up never using most of them. Now I keep a small container with only the next size up. Not years up.
I realized that the “hunt” for, or acquisition of, hobby materials was more satisfying than using them. I have amassed a huge supply of stuff for future use that I may never get to use. I stopped buying all but consumable goods. My hobby is stamping greeting cards. I stopped buying stamps but will buy cardstock, adhesives, and inks as I need them.
We do the same. We actually use our card for all every day purchases, then pay off monthly so no interest. It’s my way of simplifying because I can track all of our spending in one place on top of the additional protection. With all of the ways they can scam you these days, also for travel there are additional benefits, protection from fraud, insurance, low or no exchange fees.
I don't watch the news either and it has made a huge difference in my mental health. My husband and I exchange gifts, but we have decided not buy cards for each other anymore. A card for every occasion adds up, so we just write notes for each other. I also only shop at thrift stores and buy groceries online to save on impulse buying. I loved your list! 🩷 Great tips!
Hi you mention a show in a video but I never heard the name. You said they have people move al items out for time period to see how they feel without it all. Can you tell me the name of show and where I can watch it? Thank you!
Cancelling tv on demand subscriptions like Netflix, Disney etc. Save money as there is no time to watch them all and guilt that we pay and don’t watch but don’t want to cancel eaither 😅
As someone who has been through 13 rounds of IVF and still doesn't have a child after 5 years of trying... THAT is infertility. If you have 2 kids... you had trouble getting pregnant quickly. Yes, I'm tired and bitter.
It’s okay to be frustrated. Hope things are looking up. Seems like Madeline and her partner were struggling for a long time as well. Given the five year gap between the kids. Don’t loose hope. Science can do a lot.
I think the add on is important - just because we have to. I think it’s avoiding the Valentines, birthday, Mother’s Day, Christmas gifts because it’s what you are supposed to do, not because you found something brilliant for them
What's something YOU quit to simplify your life? I'd love to hear from you 💛
unsubscribing from Apple News emails. 1y ago when i was 15.
I stopped bulk-buying. For some larger families it can make sense, but now I find I know exactly what I have in the cupboards and what I need. I also quit food shopping in person - online only gives me more focus and I have a list of frequently bought items so I don’t overbuy or spend too much time browsing for things I don’t actually need.
You should try a flex disc for periods. Game changer. You don’t have to remove to empty every time
I got rid of house phone finally!
I took Facebook off my phone,so I now only have access to it via my tablet and deleted all other social media completely except for TH-cam. This has freed up so much time and mental space so now that I can do the things that iv been putting off for a long time like reading, cooking new recipes and creating other new hobbies and interests. And as for the tablet I only use it occasionally for work training and the I will allow a 5min scroll on Facebook as I'm apart of recipe/reading book groups for some inspiration. On top of unfollwing anyone I didn't know personally. So now it's more of a tool, than an escape.
I simplified everything in my life ❤. From working to shopping, friendships, wardrobe and lifestyle. Absolutely everything, and my life is more peaceful and meaningful. I agree with lots of points in your list 😊
Love that. Thank you for watching 😊
For Christmas for my boys we do the four presents 1 is a want
2 is a need
3 is a wear
4 is a read
Research has shown children are overwhelmed after 16 toys
The less they have the more that they play with what they have!
That's such a cool perspective. I have found less toys actually worked so much better for my kids too. Thank you for watching 😊
I like this
Yes indeed🎉
Literally screenshotted this to remember for this year... such a good way to look at getting presents for your kids!!
6:53 made a New Year’s resolution about not buying new clothes in 2012, really changed my attitude to shopping. Made me realise that shopping was more entertainment than getting stuff I needed
I don't watch the news either, for the same reasons. And you have every right to keep your sanity and mental wellbeing, not just for your family, but for yourself in the first place. Good tips there! Keep it up!
Absolutely, it can affect us so much. Thank you for watching 😊
As an empty nester for 10 years - I finally only buy enough food for ME to consume. I have ONE kitchen cabinet for pantry items. No large pantry, no buying bulk, no memberships and for the most part minimal packaging.😅
Sounds like you’ve got a great system, Krissy 💛
@@madelinehegedus it took almost the whole 10 years to figure it out 😂😂😂 who am I buying all this food for?
I also quit watching the news and I'm still functioning. You're so right about that.
Great that it’s worked for you too! 💛
i like how some of your ideas are completely new (to me at least), one thing i did to ease my life, was to use the same shampoo/conditioner/shower gel as my toddler and feeding him the same breakfast and snacks everyday.
That’s cool. I feed my toddler pretty much the same breakfast everyday too, porridge and some fruit 💛
We as a family now use the same shampoo, shower gel/soaps and toothpaste which has really helped keep our bathroom tidy and minimal. My daughter does swim regularly and has a special swim shampoo and conditioner for those days but they live in her swim bag. I've simplified cleaning products too, one antibacterial multisurface cleaner is sufficient for 90% of jobs.
I can relate to 90% or more of what you're saying. The first thing on your list is the first thing I actually realised I don't want to do, when I had to declutter a lot of food ingredients I bought because I like to experiment in the kitchen, when I first got excited about cooking. But over time I started working on building a portfolio of recipes that I actually want to repeat and cook them more often. I also don't buy paper notes, as I reuse paper that comes in from various places to cut them for notes.
We stopped buying bottled water when me and my husband were at uni and started using a water filter, which saves money and saves you from carrying loads of weight and having unexpected trips to the store, if, God forbid, we unexpectedly run out of water.
I stopped using kitchen sponges (my husband still uses them though), when I saw my friend from Africa use a mesh to wash her dishes. It's much more hygienic and I haven't replaced mine still after probably 4 years. I use a brush first to remove any stuck bits from dishes and then lather this mesh in soap and use it to lather the dishes.
I'm doing mostly the same things, I love being more minimal. I saved a lot of money and time with that. Glad to see I'm not the only one 😊
So true, saves so much time and money. Thank you for watching 😊
I agree over shopping deliveries. Gave up going the shop in person years ago. A lot easier to budget and I struggled to manage with my daughter. I’d forget things or get overwhelmed. I order the ingredients for meals then decide what day I am cooking them by the dates supplied. I also stopped using different skin care. I just use almond oil now. Body. Face. Hair. A lot easier. Once you let go of a habit and get used to it it’s a lot easier.😊. Good luck to everyone one their journey.😊
I stopped mowing the lawn every week to keep it looking good. Now I harvest it a few times a year to provide supplement feed for my goats, pigs, and chickens.
Great video! I'm just starting my minimalism journey, and I'm happy to see that I haven't even done half of the things mentioned. 👏
Thank you so much for watching 💛
It’s good to hear someone else also who isn’t trying to keep up with trends but just wears what makes you feel 🤩 and also quit watching the news and I’m better for it ❤
Thank you for watching 🤍
great list!
Thanks, Gabe. I appreciate it! 😊
I like using my credit card but I pay it off every month. I use the 5% cash back for X-mas and buy things that I do need. I love your list idea.
Thank you for sharing 💛
Wow this video was so interesting. Thank you for sharing. I've actually been thinking about quitting gifts between my husband and I but fet guilty. You explained it perfect. Just once in a while is fine
So glad it was helpful, Rachel. Thank you for watching!
I use to keep hand me downs for YEARS bc my two boys are 8 years apart. But by the time I would get to them I either didn’t like them or they didn’t hold up as well. I kept tubs of clothes and ended up never using most of them. Now I keep a small container with only the next size up. Not years up.
Loved your video. I do many of those things. Working at simplifying my home and feel these are great tips to spill over into my lifestyle.
Thank you so much, Heidi!
I realized that the “hunt” for, or acquisition of, hobby materials was more satisfying than using them. I have amassed a huge supply of stuff for future use that I may never get to use. I stopped buying all but consumable goods. My hobby is stamping greeting cards. I stopped buying stamps but will buy cardstock, adhesives, and inks as I need them.
So true. Thank you for sharing, Shelley!
I keep a credit card for any online buying for protection if something goes wrong. I then clear any debt each month so interest payments
Great that you can keep on top of it. Thank you for watching 😊
We do the same. We actually use our card for all every day purchases, then pay off monthly so no interest. It’s my way of simplifying because I can track all of our spending in one place on top of the additional protection. With all of the ways they can scam you these days, also for travel there are additional benefits, protection from fraud, insurance, low or no exchange fees.
I just love your cardigan!! Where did you get it? 🌸
Thank you, it was from Chicwish.
Fantastic video, thanks for sharing your ideas! 😊❤
Thank you so much for watching 💛
Thanks for the video! I love your content, this is all on point!
I appreciate that. Thank you for watching 💛
If I would ve known minimalism earlier, I wouldn't ve bought so many toys for my baby. It was the worst spent ever
Same, we had way more toys with my first when he was a baby and we definitely didn’t need them all 💛
I don't watch the news either and it has made a huge difference in my mental health.
My husband and I exchange gifts, but we have decided not buy cards for each other anymore. A card for every occasion adds up, so we just write notes for each other.
I also only shop at thrift stores and buy groceries online to save on impulse buying.
I loved your list! 🩷 Great tips!
Lovely ideas, thank you so much for sharing 🤗
I’d love tips on how to stop overstuffing my to-do list. Seems like it’s the place where difficult tasks go to die
I use house plants for home decor.
That sounds lovely, Michelle 💛
amazing tips, you've introduced me to slow living!!
Hi you mention a show in a video but I never heard the name. You said they have people move al items out for time period to see how they feel without it all. Can you tell me the name of show and where I can watch it? Thank you!
It's Sort Your Life Out on BBC. It's amazing, they take all their belongings into a big warehouse and they sort through it all.
Very useful content. Thank you for making this video, it is very helpful. New subscriber❤️x
So glad it’s helpful. Thank you!
Cancelling tv on demand subscriptions like Netflix, Disney etc. Save money as there is no time to watch them all and guilt that we pay and don’t watch but don’t want to cancel eaither 😅
Thank you for sharing 💛
Great tips. May I ask where do you get your leggings from? 😊
Mostly Lululemon or Adanola. Love the quality. Just a tip, you can also find them on Vinted for a bit cheaper 💛
@@madelinehegedus thanks so much. I will try vinted 😀
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I just stopped buying I say keep things out not bring in. It works for me ..unless it's food. Lol
Great you found what works for you 👏
Beautiful cardigan, where did you get it from? xxx
Chicwish - spotted in a reply somewhere else in the comments
Gracias
Thank you for watching 💛
A credit card is good if you spend wisely. Use the credit companies money for a month and then pay it off.
As someone who has been through 13 rounds of IVF and still doesn't have a child after 5 years of trying... THAT is infertility. If you have 2 kids... you had trouble getting pregnant quickly. Yes, I'm tired and bitter.
I’m so so sorry you’re going through this.
So sorry try keto diet and sunshine look it up
It’s okay to be frustrated. Hope things are looking up. Seems like Madeline and her partner were struggling for a long time as well. Given the five year gap between the kids. Don’t loose hope. Science can do a lot.
That sounds sad that you don't buy gifts for each other
I think the add on is important - just because we have to. I think it’s avoiding the Valentines, birthday, Mother’s Day, Christmas gifts because it’s what you are supposed to do, not because you found something brilliant for them