I’ve been watching a lot of smaller channels like are under 1K, because they are not doing a lot of buying & review. It’s more panning. This year was my year to really downsize my inventory and use up my products. I am on a low/no buy. I wasn’t perfect and struggled early on but got better real quick. I can say I’ve only bought two palettes this year. I’ve been really learning what I like and don’t like and I tend not to switch it up too much (I like warm neutrals). I’ve been decluttering what I know I will not use . I have accepted some trades from the FB group I’m in, but nothing too extreme. I feel good about my purchases this year (TJMaxx 😬). I’ve been looking at all the BF sales and nothing is enticing me to buy. Primarily skincare is what I’ve been looking at and I have more than enough for now, so I don’t need it, not this year. I think for 2025, I want yo set money aside each month, $25-$30, and on BF or CM used what I’ve saved for those big sales. Sometimes every January sales are better, especially for gift sets, they need that inventory out. Anyway Tina, I’ll still be watching whatever you put out. Have a great December, Merry Christmas to you and your family. Wishing lots of blessings & good health. ❤
Thanks, Sylvia. I think I may bring PUUDD back. Or some version of shop my stash. Or both. LOL. But definitely focusing on using what I have, figuring out what I love, what is meh, and paring down to something less overwhelming--not necessarily by just getting rid of stuff, but by using it up. I like the idea of a budget amount each month--and saving it to use on something special. Hope your Christmas is wonderful as well!
you could do one video of the makeup your daughter is using for her performance, not show her on the video but just some clips/over view of her makeup she uses, and one could be of yours too, stuff like that might be a fun little way to pop in an easy extra video or two without too much effort - just an idea:)
Gosh that's brave, Tina! I have thought about it now again but I can barely manage two a week at the mo! Chatty vids are up my alley, as are makeup techniques.
I'm going to do some as shorts, and I'm not holding myself to doing weekend videos. I think I can do it with those parameters. And if not, hey, I tried. LOL
I totally understand with you reimagining your channel. I know other channels who do clothing hauls and don’t get given the clothes by a sponsor. They can only buy so much before it becomes too expensive to keep doing it! I’m sure your subscribers will stay just for you and what you have to say. Much love Imi ❤xxx
Hey Tina! 👋 I'd LOVE to visit you and HELP you do your chores. I've been wild and it's fixing to get wilder and wilder! That would be neat to watch a "day in the life" and it would let us get to know you better. My younger brood watch you for your makeup tutorials, not for your new makeup purchases and reviews. I watch you for that, too, but also because I just like you so much. As always, tfs, and I'll see you soon 🌈 🌻 🤗 😘 🥰
Well, now that would be so much fun! When my kids were really small, my best friend and I helped each other clean our houses. One week, we'd do mine and split up the chores, the next would be hers. The kids played, and when we were done, we ordered pizza or fixed sandwiches, and then were home for nap time. The house got deep cleaned twice a month, which was more than we could do all by ourselves. And it was so much more fun cleaning with a friend!
I consume lots of makeup content, not gonna lie, but I'd rather see someone using what they love and challenging themselves with their less used items than the constant flow of new stuff. There are more than enough reviewers of every age group already. I love makeup tags & makeup style/compilation vids; otherwise I watch comedy, politics, science news, NASA, history, cats & whales & wolves, critical thought & atheist content, bossa nova music streams, and reddit compilations.
Have you ever watched Christopher Hitchins debate? He is dead now but his reasoned arguments against religion are outstanding to watch and listen to . I have watched him for years on TH-cam. Imogen ❤
I have been watching a lot of declutterring and organizing videos. Not necessarily makeup related, but a few here and there. I’m tired of having so much stuff!!! ❤
Oh yes! That is DEFINITELY content I'm going to be leaning into--both watching and creating. I want to seriously declutter. I feel suffocated by stuff.
Yes! I've always had the intention to do more than makeup. But makeup was my safe, easy place. But sometimes, safe and easy isn't very motivating. I'm just throwing stuff against the wall at this point. But I AM having more fun!
Good to have you here, and you'll be happy to know the makeup videos won't be all I'm doing going forward. So I hope you'll come around more. Merry Christmas!
I love your idea for the changes in your channel! I didn’t subscribe because of the makeup content, but because of your sweet personality. So I’m looking forward to what you come up with. Myself, I don’t wear much make up, it’s all from the grocery store, and I probably do it all wrong. But I stopped striving about trying to be perfect on camera. TH-cam is much more fun when we relax and just be real.
I’ve been watching a lot of smaller channels like are under 1K, because they are not doing a lot of buying & review. It’s more panning. This year was my year to really downsize my inventory and use up my products. I am on a low/no buy. I wasn’t perfect and struggled early on but got better real quick. I can say I’ve only bought two palettes this year. I’ve been really learning what I like and don’t like and I tend not to switch it up too much (I like warm neutrals). I’ve been decluttering what I know I will not use . I have accepted some trades from the FB group I’m in, but nothing too extreme. I feel good about my purchases this year (TJMaxx 😬). I’ve been looking at all the BF sales and nothing is enticing me to buy. Primarily skincare is what I’ve been looking at and I have more than enough for now, so I don’t need it, not this year. I think for 2025, I want yo set money aside each month, $25-$30, and on BF or CM used what I’ve saved for those big sales. Sometimes every January sales are better, especially for gift sets, they need that inventory out. Anyway Tina, I’ll still be watching whatever you put out. Have a great December, Merry Christmas to you and your family. Wishing lots of blessings & good health. ❤
Thanks, Sylvia. I think I may bring PUUDD back. Or some version of shop my stash. Or both. LOL. But definitely focusing on using what I have, figuring out what I love, what is meh, and paring down to something less overwhelming--not necessarily by just getting rid of stuff, but by using it up. I like the idea of a budget amount each month--and saving it to use on something special. Hope your Christmas is wonderful as well!
Hi Tina! I understand wanting to change things up and I’m here to support you in all you do!❤️
@@tinasbestmidlife thank you so much! I appreciate you!
yeay!! hooray for your first Vlogmas!! I'll be tuning in :)
@@michellenmakeup thanks! I'm kind of nervous about it!
This is awesome! I wanted to do this too but this year is just too busy for me unfortunately
Totally get it. I'm going to really try to shoot for progress, not perfection. And not get down on myself if I have to miss a day or 3.
you could do one video of the makeup your daughter is using for her performance, not show her on the video but just some clips/over view of her makeup she uses, and one could be of yours too, stuff like that might be a fun little way to pop in an easy extra video or two without too much effort - just an idea:)
@@michellenmakeup great idea!
Gosh that's brave, Tina! I have thought about it now again but I can barely manage two a week at the mo! Chatty vids are up my alley, as are makeup techniques.
I'm going to do some as shorts, and I'm not holding myself to doing weekend videos. I think I can do it with those parameters. And if not, hey, I tried. LOL
I totally understand with you reimagining your channel. I know other channels who do clothing hauls and don’t get given the clothes by a sponsor. They can only buy so much before it becomes too expensive to keep doing it!
I’m sure your subscribers will stay just for you and what you have to say. Much love Imi ❤xxx
@TheNumber1LadiesClub-lf9yc thank you. It can get expensive for sure!
Hey Tina! 👋 I'd LOVE to visit you and HELP you do your chores. I've been wild and it's fixing to get wilder and wilder! That would be neat to watch a "day in the life" and it would let us get to know you better. My younger brood watch you for your makeup tutorials, not for your new makeup purchases and reviews. I watch you for that, too, but also because I just like you so much. As always, tfs, and I'll see you soon 🌈 🌻 🤗 😘 🥰
Well, now that would be so much fun! When my kids were really small, my best friend and I helped each other clean our houses. One week, we'd do mine and split up the chores, the next would be hers. The kids played, and when we were done, we ordered pizza or fixed sandwiches, and then were home for nap time. The house got deep cleaned twice a month, which was more than we could do all by ourselves. And it was so much more fun cleaning with a friend!
I consume lots of makeup content, not gonna lie, but I'd rather see someone using what they love and challenging themselves with their less used items than the constant flow of new stuff. There are more than enough reviewers of every age group already. I love makeup tags & makeup style/compilation vids; otherwise I watch comedy, politics, science news, NASA, history, cats & whales & wolves, critical thought & atheist content, bossa nova music streams, and reddit compilations.
You have varied interests! I'm working through this and will figure it out. Thanks for the ideas!
Have you ever watched Christopher Hitchins debate? He is dead now but his reasoned arguments against religion are outstanding to watch and listen to . I have watched him for years on TH-cam. Imogen ❤
Happy Vlogmas Day 1 ❤
I like everyday mature women’s lifestyle topic / chatty videos.
@@beyond50skin awesome! Thanks for the thoughts.
I have been watching a lot of declutterring and organizing videos. Not necessarily makeup related, but a few here and there. I’m tired of having so much stuff!!! ❤
Oh yes! That is DEFINITELY content I'm going to be leaning into--both watching and creating. I want to seriously declutter. I feel suffocated by stuff.
You're allowed to do anything you want to do! Your channel name is about your journey, so I say make the videos about things that bring you joy!
Yes! I've always had the intention to do more than makeup. But makeup was my safe, easy place. But sometimes, safe and easy isn't very motivating. I'm just throwing stuff against the wall at this point. But I AM having more fun!
This has been such a busy month - catching up on your videos.😃 Since I don’t wear a lot of makeup, I don’t really watch many makeup channels.
Good to have you here, and you'll be happy to know the makeup videos won't be all I'm doing going forward. So I hope you'll come around more. Merry Christmas!
I love your idea for the changes in your channel! I didn’t subscribe because of the makeup content, but because of your sweet personality. So I’m looking forward to what you come up with. Myself, I don’t wear much make up, it’s all from the grocery store, and I probably do it all wrong. But I stopped striving about trying to be perfect on camera. TH-cam is much more fun when we relax and just be real.
@BettieC-NeverTooLate aw. thank you Bettie. And I agree. So much more fun when we relax a little and just be ourselves.
Good luck with your first Vlogmas!!!
@@LeannaDalton thank you!
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Thanks for being here!
@TinaHBeautifulJourney you're welcome dear 🥰