In the trend of financial advice, I would love a video on, like, the hidden costs of renting. Like obviously there's rent, usually a security deposit, maybe some utilities, but what else you've found that you suddenly had to pay for. Things like insurance and security system and also, like, household things like cleaners and paper products and whatever else I'm unaware of at the moment. I feel like most advice on renting is strictly about rent and I'd be really interested in your take on the actual cost of renting your own apartment.
Oh WHAT a concept for a video 👏 love this so much!! You’re right, there’s so many hidden costs that anyone moving out for the first time might not realize. I’m making note of this one 🙌
I actually no longer buy books! I still love to read, but I stopped buying books because 1) I have a huge TBR list, which means I have a ton of books lying around that I haven't read, 2) I don't have any space left to store them, and 3) Libby is amazing and I have realized that I really like reading digitally. I'm still a bookworm at heart, but I had to stop buying them for now. Once I get through my TBR list, I'll look at books again.
Libby is fantastic! I'm still buying ebooks, but it's the intentional ones - usually reference material or work related. 90% of my fun reading is on Libby
I would recommend everyone to have financial planning in their life . Many of us either end up been too Conservative or too Liberal in their financial management.
@@ethanlim7371 @Ethan Lim haha...that's not bad but saving is not really my thing. I'm not trying to discourage you. No. I do plan my financial life every month in order to spend it wisely. But then, I don't save.
I put my capital at work and by the end of the month i make 7 × to 10× profit. Sometimes more. Saving is not bad but it doesn't multiply your money. Instead of multiplying it, you end up using it unplanned.
@@rosieperez1166 no..it doesn't. My first investment with my broker was just$ 500. From there, I grew to portfolio to the top. poor management skills have been a major problem for investors, especially newbies. It is advisable to seek for professional help/advice.
I no longer purchase books of Amazon. I'm back to going to the library (actual books or occasionally on Libby) and am loving physical books again. What I need to do now is the same with food...before eating something questionable I need to think; am I going to be happy I've eaten this! I already know the answer if I have to ask myself that, lol.
I'm planning to get a library card in the town where I'm studying when I go back to uni in a few weeks. In the past year I've been getting into reading again (partly thanks to lockdown lol) and I'm really excited to explore the local library
that bit about investing in quality, timeless pieces has basically been engrained in my brain since i was a kid! my mom will always go looking for things in the clearance section of department stores and buy them just because they're like under $25, but she always told me that it's way better to invest in clothes of higher quality and will never go out of style, like two decades before eco-conscious fashion became relevant. also, sewing is a handy skill to have so clothes can last even longer! and speaking of sustainability, i recently purchased a menstrual cup and i actually like it! my parents have an aversion to things like tampons and menstrual cups (that's a whole 'nother issue), but the cost-effectiveness and reusability got me to switch over. it feels great not having to buy pads or tampons every couple months
love this video! so happy to hear you talk about fast fashion and it’s environmental impacts. many of your other points were eco-friendly as well - using stasher bags, buying less, etc :)
I love how your focus is on buying things that fill a gap in your closet/stationary/home living areas... this is something I am going to have to work on when moving out this month to NOT buy every cute item in Homesense lol
my kitchen aid is my mom's old one--the millenium edition (as in it's 22 years old)... i've moved with it 5 times now! they're in it for the long haul for sure :)
I'm a regular employee/student and when I really have to be just in home in this pandemia, I realized HOW MUCH office stationary I have, it's 3 of all things (for office, home and university), 3 sets of markers, 2 planner, a bujo and a lot of post-its and sticky notes
I think it's so cool that people are starting to switch out single-use things to more sustainable alternatives - to save money but especially for the environment as well! I started using a menstrual cup a few months ago and I'm so glad I made that choice. I'm also thinking about getting a library card so I can borrow books rather than buy them all the time. And I'm really trying to use up all my cosmetics/shampoos/etc. because those are things that somehow get stockpiled so I'm not buying that for a while. I also don't buy makeup remover any more since I got a washable microfibre cloth that does the job just fine with a splash of water!
Ahhhh Caitlyn … you will have that KitchenAide mixer for decades. I’ve had mine for 40 years and it’s still going strong after years of bread dough mixing - serious stuff. Great video!
I prefer buying cloths second hand now and I feel weird buying new things. Is that weird ? I prefer buying a shirt that I found in a thrift shop than one at H&M or other. I like having pieces that are different. I also tend to make shorts out of jeans to save on buying shorts. Why buy ripped jeans when you can make them yourself ? "Why buy when you can DIY?" Is often my state of mind when shopping
Definitely no longer buying as much stationary as I used to. I’m trying to finish all my half used notebooks and the abundance of pens I already own. Once I finish those I can get the aesthetic pieces I’ve been eyeing!
Since I no longer have an office job so I have really curbed my stationary purchases. Makeup has been my unhealthy obsession. I have greatly reduced my spending but I really need to focus on using what I have and just placing what I truly need. I make my own laundry detergent. It's about $50 to make and lasts a year or longer for my family of 5.
Interesting about the immersion blender. I have a one which also have a small blender and a whisk attachment which was a very good thing for my uni life. It also helped me work out that my want of a nutrabullet was actually a think I would use and would fill a gap. But I definitely hold with the nick nack thing. I will say that candles are a item that I often buy for both the smell and the container, so I have fun pot for pens or plants which is nice.
I guess one thing for me is I don’t buy food that I already have or already have something else that I could use for that meal. (LONG POST IM SORRY 😭) I got this idea from But First, Coffee on TH-cam for meal prepping. One day, while high on my ADHD meds, I cleared out and organized my entire kitchen (just the food). I needed to get rid of expired stuff and stuff I wasn’t using. Then I organized my cupboards and fridge with those acrylic organizers and wire shelf thingies. That was everything I just had to do once, as long as I keep up my system. Now, every payday, I take an inventory of the food I have, which actually doesn’t take long because it’s just me and also, if you do it multiple times, you start to remember what you have and what you don’t have. Like I have baking stuff, but if I know I haven’t baked for a while, my baking stuff won’t have changed. Then after taking an inventory, I sit down at my computer and think up meals I can make with the stuff I already have, then fill in the gaps at the grocery store. Like if I have meatballs and spaghetti sauce, I could meal prep spaghetti for dinner for a few nights, I’ll just need to buy some pasta and shredded cheese (I always put shredded cheese on my spaghetti lol). So I’ll have my list going on OneNote and I’ll have my grocery pickup site open and just search and add things as I go. I swear to you, I pretty consistently pay $50 for groceries every 2 weeks just by using things I already have a little creatively and not buying doubles because I know what I have. And these are not gourmet dishes either, like I said, spaghetti is big. I made crockpot taco meat one night last week (just ground beef, salsa, and taco seasoning) and it lasted me for about 4 days. I pretty much always take a PB&J for lunch. I make it easy on myself because I know I hate cooking and if it’s not easy and good, I’m not gonna do it. I actually found I like this process too so that’s good lol. Edit: I KNOW THIS IS HORRIBLE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT IM SORRY but I do take one day and prep things. Like putting them in plastic baggies so I can easily grab and go. That’s made packing lunches SO much easier. Even if I forget to make a sandwich for lunch, when I wake up, I can grab the rest of it and go. This has helped me either not go to the cafeteria at all or only have to go there for a main course (like if I forget to make a sandwich, I’ll go down there and get a sandwich or something, instead of getting a main course, a side, and a dessert). And I don’t have a dishwasher and I’m really depressed so doing dishes is something I’m not good at. For now, I need to be able to throw things out when I’m done instead of having to wash them (I do reuse things and try to get compostable bags though!)
I can relate to this entire video!!!!!! lol. What really helped me hone in my spending was establishing a BUDGET! Yes, about a year and a half ago I established a budget (TBM Budget by Paycheck). It really helped me change my mindset on EVERYTHING I purchase from food to textile and everything in between. I am SO guilty of buying way more organization items and stationary that I do NOT need! Like you, I like timeless clothes...and things I don't need but I like stay on the store shelves. Yes, I slip up and impulse buy on occasion but 1/2 the time I return or give in. My most guilty pleasure was buying a pop up camper...buying the pop up camper is one thing, but instead of using empty bins/totes, etc I bought all new...with that being said, I did and continue to squash the desire to add personal touches and glamour to my pop up (yes, Pinterest KILLS me!). This video was great! :)
I absolutely LOVE the A&O Acrylograph pens! They really are so unique and versatile. Just FYI, A&O recommends storing them horizontally to help make them last longer and to keep the ink from settling at the bottom ❤️Also, I totally impulse bought the Baby Yoda pallete from Colourpop 😂, that marketing got me hook, line, and sinker 😂😂
I too was going to comment about storing the acrylographs horizontally, which is due to how the paint in the barrel separates when not being used. Plus they are the my favorite paint pens for journaling.
The make up palette thing is definitely a thing to keep in mind. I’m pretty careful with pallets to see if it fills a gap. I found having a magnet pallets is a good was of making sure I know what colours I have.
I buy a lot of clothes, but exclusively secondhand so it's not too expensive. I try to buy basic pieces I need to fill gaps in my wardrobe, or better versions of pieces I already have. And then when I get home I remove an equal amount of clothes from my wardrobe to donate.
Love the idea of removing the same number of things that you bring in... I have entirely too much stuff, so I get rid of 2 things for every one I bring in ! works great!!
I recently invested in a soda stream to cut back on my purchasing of canned sparkling water. I had over $100 in cans to return this spring from last summer and I don't have the space for that at all.
I stopped buying expensive, pink razors for women (specifically for women). I am now the proud owner of a Safety razor, which is cheaper, and lasts so much longer than the expensive razors, that I can highly recommend this to anyone that wants to shave (both men and women, because there's no specific packaging going on).
what is a safety razor :0 ngl i feel like i need womens razors bc they seem to be made for women, who have thinner skin, and i have eczema so i have to be careful along with previous s.h issues, so razors are kinda interesting ^^
@@bonk895 It's like the traditional shaving razor: a handle, a head that lies across it in a horizontal position, and a titanium razor blade squished between two metal pieces. I don't know if it's true, but it's also said to decrease ingrown hairs. It might seem very daunting and scary at first, but they are as safe as the women razor blades. They are also easier to clean (you can take the pieces apart), and where the women's razor blades cost like 20 euros a piece, this is just a one time investment in the metal razor itself (15 euros) and the blades (I got 5 blades for 3 euros, and they last me a long time). And: no plastic :D Good luck with your search!
I used to love and buy a lot of highlighters back in highschool, they are still unfinished now that I'm in university, but now I've lost the "passion" towards them anymore, I don't even use them frequently. Is this what being a grown up means?🥺
Yaaayyyy to stashers and Pyrex bowls. Stashers are sooo easy to store too. Boy were you right about subscription services and organizers! Learned those lessons
This was very helpful.. I think I need to apply some of this to my own shopping-habits (definitely the kitchen area).. I myself stopped buying batteries, candles, new books, tampons, coffee (I don’t drink that, used to buy for “people coming over”, that never come🤣) And I came to the conclusion, I had to stop bulk buying food/shopping for 7 different meals for the whole week.. I used to waste so much food and snacks, because I didn’t finish anything before it went bad.. for this same reason I stopped buying soda/fruity drinks So now I just buy, when everything I have is finished (except for dry goods of course)
I stopped buying things which are "in". I used to do this quiet a bit with clothes. But over the last two years or so I realized that I own more stuff than I need and therefore should declutter first and then state what I need. So for example I need curtains but until I know what I really want I'm not going to buy some. I'm looking at them when I'm at the shop to get inspiration but I won't purchase them.
Just to say ... there is a fabulous spirializer and flat slicer attachment for your kitchen aid that is baller. If you like Zoodles or lasagna made with zucchini instead, it’s a game changer. Really high quality. There are also meat grinders, pasta makers, ice cream makers, etc. It’s really a machine worth investing in more.
I loved the video! also excited to see the one about apartment essentials as I may be moving from home for college. I'd also love to see some financial tips for students/young adults, I think it'd be really useful! love you 💕
I've noticed that a lot of people look to ziploc bags as single use products. In reality I wash mine in the sink after use and get like 50+ times of using them before they are thrown away. Ziploc bags are TERRIBLE for our environment, but if you are like me and still buy them because they are affordable on a small budget, PLEASE DON'T THROW THEM OUT RIGHT AWAY! They can be washed SO easily and air dried over night! It opens people's eyes when I mention this because it is such a simple task, please try it out! 😊
what wonderful advice!! My kitchen investment piece is my air fryer!! I use it once a day and has really helped me not buy oil and aluminum foil as much! :)
I don’t purchase multiple pairs of the same style/type of shoe. I have a pair of casual boots, rain boots, sneakers, sandals, and dress shoes. And I’ve found that’s all I need. Saves me space, money, and time
I've stopped buying jewelry. I realized I don't wear it unless there's a special ocassion, like a wedding, etc. and any new pieces I get are birthday gifts so there's no need to purchase it anyway.
When you talked about fast fashion, the first thing I thought about was a conversation with my mum about a dress I really liked that I wanted like two years ago, and my mum told me not to get it bc it was a cold shoulder and I wouldn't wear it once it goes out of fashion. So I didn't end up getting it, but I kinda regret not getting it bc I still wear cold shoulders today haha
I have a few of those “can’t stop think about them” clothing pieces I left at the store too 🤪 like I said in the video though, I think it’s fine to get those pieces occasionally! Just not your entire wardrobe 😂
I don’t buy fast fashion anymore, they don’t last long, actually only jeans, shoes or some good investments as you said.. otherwise secondhand pieces are in good condition. I love stationary & tea since I moved to my apartment I started to have a huge collection of both plus teacups that I not longer buy.. also eye shadow palettes and makeup.
I love to know that many of those changes ended up being more sustainable! Also your apartment didn't look like a haunted house until 11:09 and I'm still quite shocked
For me it´s wired bras. I have a couple of them, all 60-70 euros a piece, and i honestly never wear them. I prefer bralettes or wireless now, and I realized I don´t need a ton of them. It hurts when I think about the costs, haha.
I realised last year that I don’t really use my stationary. I have max 10 pen/pencil/highlighter I always use and others stay right there just looking at me. So I don’t buy’em anymore
Just saying, InstantPots and AirFryers are worth it. They’re not really “trendy”, they’re like new appliances that will soon be a staple for everyone like a slow cooker and a microwave. In fact, in my household, they’ve replaced a slow cooker and microwave.
Question about Vitamix, can I make pesto with it? or does it over-blend the pesto? Can I make pesto with an immersion blender...cause I have that? I just don't have a good big blender. I know this feels like I am promoting buying but I am not. If I can make a decent pesto with an immersion blender then I will but I do have a ton of herbs (esp Basil) that is just dying on the plant. I need to make food and stop buying a quick take out meal when I can't find anything in my house. I also have been trying to just tell myself no when it comes to stationary. Which is a lot harder when your instagram and fb are filled with ads for new stationary and when you follow bujo youtubers and instagramers...I think one think I need to realize is that yes they do buy stationary but it is their job and also that a lot of it is sent to them. I also need to switch my buying habits from a one time 'it looks awesome' to 'is this something I will use for 4-5 yrs min on clothes and at least 10 yrs on electronic'? Another qns I ask myself when buying new stationary is what am I planning on making with said stationary. If I can't think of at least 3 uses and if I don't find myself putting the same item in the cart at least 7 times (I mean go all the way to checkout) then I won't buy it. This has been stopping a lot of the impulse buy stationary. I also am doing wishlists and sharing with parents...so the stationary I really really want go there...that way I end up having to explain why I need said item and what I plan to do with it. So it will be a b'day or christmas gift and won't just sit on a shelf, as there is someone to ask 'oh did you make that thing you said you would'.
I no longer purchase clothes for a hypothetical size or occasion that may or may not happen. If it doesn’t fit me perfectly right now and I cannot think of an occasion to wear it in the upcoming weeks, I don’t get it.
I am trying to not purchase stationery items because I have what I use on a regular basis. It is difficult when I see other people using items, but I always look at what I have.
I also struggle with this a lot! I think buying an insulated bottle and making your own coffee at home can help! I have no solution yet for eating out! Sometimes I’ll just go to a nearby grocery store and buy a sandwich or something cheaper instead!
it's not very hard to make your own coffee, especially with instant coffee. just get a double-walled insulated travel mug if you work or go to school. as for avoiding eating out, you're gonna have to learn some simple recipes that you can make at home. ask around if you still need help learning to cook!
What works for me on saving money on coffee or eating out is to literally spend ONLY cash - I decide how much I want to spend monthly on those two things, and then take out cash monthly and put into 4 weekly envelopes. Every time I think about buying a cup of coffee, i just have to look at the amount of cash in that envelope - really helps me decide!!
I really enjoyed the clothing talk, specially because I embarrasingly recently discovered the wonders of a ✨simple black turtleneck✨ I now have so many more outfit ideas, and I'm planning on trying to find some other basics I don't have. Either way, I think I've managed to (finally) get a sense of what my style is and what I like and don't like, and I've reached the conclusion that my favorite clothing items are the ones that make me feel either like a badass, like a cute anime girl or make me laugh (shoutout to my tie dye pomeranian crop top), so as long as i buy something on that line, I don't regret the purchase because i know I'm gonna wear it a bunch Also, thanks for the videos, your channel is really fun and relaxing!
❤️❤️❤️ believe it or not, I don’t own a black turtleneck so I got to get on that this fall! I feel like it’s such a classic staple 🙌 thanks for sharing !!
I stopped buying costume jewelry years ago because they always irritated my ear lobes and tarnished pretty quickly. I now probably have 5 or so staple pieces of jewelry that I rotate through all the time, and don’t even miss not having more!
I just don't "understand" air fryers.... Everyone I know was raving about them, so I bought one and used it ... I started with chicken wings, and get a MUCH better result just putting them on a cookie sheet in the oven... they get much more crispy than the air fryer and takes about the same amount of time. Someone enlighten me, please!
Folks, please don't forget all the innocent sweet adorable babies and children starving to death in Yemen due to war. It's not fair, donate what you can & share the message
In the trend of financial advice, I would love a video on, like, the hidden costs of renting. Like obviously there's rent, usually a security deposit, maybe some utilities, but what else you've found that you suddenly had to pay for. Things like insurance and security system and also, like, household things like cleaners and paper products and whatever else I'm unaware of at the moment. I feel like most advice on renting is strictly about rent and I'd be really interested in your take on the actual cost of renting your own apartment.
Oh WHAT a concept for a video 👏 love this so much!! You’re right, there’s so many hidden costs that anyone moving out for the first time might not realize. I’m making note of this one 🙌
@@caitlinmariedasilva Also, building up your pantry and spice rack at first HURTS.
Definitely cleaning supplies!
@@cecyliamaiden1973 why do you gotta have that nasty attitude? You are Karen. Ew. CHILL
@@DianaVilla21 I don’t think you know what Karen means, Karen. How about you CHILL
I actually no longer buy books! I still love to read, but I stopped buying books because 1) I have a huge TBR list, which means I have a ton of books lying around that I haven't read, 2) I don't have any space left to store them, and 3) Libby is amazing and I have realized that I really like reading digitally. I'm still a bookworm at heart, but I had to stop buying them for now. Once I get through my TBR list, I'll look at books again.
Totally get that! Libby is a FANTASTIC option ….been using so much of it lately 😍🙌
Libby is fantastic! I'm still buying ebooks, but it's the intentional ones - usually reference material or work related. 90% of my fun reading is on Libby
I would recommend everyone to have financial planning in their life . Many of us either end up been too Conservative or too Liberal in their financial management.
Exactly why i started saving on march this year.
@@ethanlim7371 @Ethan Lim haha...that's not bad but saving is not really my thing. I'm not trying to discourage you. No. I do plan my financial life every month in order to spend it wisely. But then, I don't save.
I put my capital at work and by the end of the month i make 7 × to 10× profit. Sometimes more.
Saving is not bad but it doesn't multiply your money. Instead of multiplying it, you end up using it unplanned.
i am yet to make profitable investments due to uncertainties in my finances and management. I know investing involves huge amounts.
@@rosieperez1166 no..it doesn't. My first investment with my broker was just$ 500. From there, I grew to portfolio to the top.
poor management skills have been a major problem for investors, especially newbies. It is advisable to seek for professional help/advice.
I no longer purchase books of Amazon. I'm back to going to the library (actual books or occasionally on Libby) and am loving physical books again. What I need to do now is the same with food...before eating something questionable I need to think; am I going to be happy I've eaten this! I already know the answer if I have to ask myself that, lol.
I use hoopla and I love it, it's another online library! Highly recommend!!
Same here! I also find great books at my local thrift stores. And sometimes they even have sales 😎
I'm planning to get a library card in the town where I'm studying when I go back to uni in a few weeks. In the past year I've been getting into reading again (partly thanks to lockdown lol) and I'm really excited to explore the local library
that bit about investing in quality, timeless pieces has basically been engrained in my brain since i was a kid! my mom will always go looking for things in the clearance section of department stores and buy them just because they're like under $25, but she always told me that it's way better to invest in clothes of higher quality and will never go out of style, like two decades before eco-conscious fashion became relevant. also, sewing is a handy skill to have so clothes can last even longer!
and speaking of sustainability, i recently purchased a menstrual cup and i actually like it! my parents have an aversion to things like tampons and menstrual cups (that's a whole 'nother issue), but the cost-effectiveness and reusability got me to switch over. it feels great not having to buy pads or tampons every couple months
love this video! so happy to hear you talk about fast fashion and it’s environmental impacts. many of your other points were eco-friendly as well - using stasher bags, buying less, etc :)
❤️❤️❤️ thanks Becca! Important convos to have !!
Perfume! I stopped bying it because I either, 1) never finish it and 2) it is the thing people tend to get me (which I am grateful for)
“If I keep going like this, (comma) bowls be everywhere!” 🤣
I love how your focus is on buying things that fill a gap in your closet/stationary/home living areas... this is something I am going to have to work on when moving out this month to NOT buy every cute item in Homesense lol
my kitchen aid is my mom's old one--the millenium edition (as in it's 22 years old)... i've moved with it 5 times now! they're in it for the long haul for sure :)
I'm a regular employee/student and when I really have to be just in home in this pandemia, I realized HOW MUCH office stationary I have, it's 3 of all things (for office, home and university), 3 sets of markers, 2 planner, a bujo and a lot of post-its and sticky notes
That’s not a lot of stationary at all
@@NormaJean951 it was just an example, but as I said, it's 3 of all things, that's a lot
I think it's so cool that people are starting to switch out single-use things to more sustainable alternatives - to save money but especially for the environment as well! I started using a menstrual cup a few months ago and I'm so glad I made that choice. I'm also thinking about getting a library card so I can borrow books rather than buy them all the time. And I'm really trying to use up all my cosmetics/shampoos/etc. because those are things that somehow get stockpiled so I'm not buying that for a while. I also don't buy makeup remover any more since I got a washable microfibre cloth that does the job just fine with a splash of water!
Ahhhh Caitlyn … you will have that KitchenAide mixer for decades. I’ve had mine for 40 years and it’s still going strong after years of bread dough mixing - serious stuff. Great video!
I prefer buying cloths second hand now and I feel weird buying new things. Is that weird ? I prefer buying a shirt that I found in a thrift shop than one at H&M or other. I like having pieces that are different. I also tend to make shorts out of jeans to save on buying shorts. Why buy ripped jeans when you can make them yourself ? "Why buy when you can DIY?" Is often my state of mind when shopping
Oh wow, you’re so quirky 🤪
Definitely no longer buying as much stationary as I used to. I’m trying to finish all my half used notebooks and the abundance of pens I already own. Once I finish those I can get the aesthetic pieces I’ve been eyeing!
loved this video Caits! So many great points :) Also Vovo Tony's camera.. so cute *tear
Since I no longer have an office job so I have really curbed my stationary purchases. Makeup has been my unhealthy obsession. I have greatly reduced my spending but I really need to focus on using what I have and just placing what I truly need. I make my own laundry detergent. It's about $50 to make and lasts a year or longer for my family of 5.
Making your own laundry detergent is such a good one! I make my own floor cleaner and that has been a huge $$$ saver!
@@caitlinmariedasilva how do you make it?
Interesting about the immersion blender. I have a one which also have a small blender and a whisk attachment which was a very good thing for my uni life. It also helped me work out that my want of a nutrabullet was actually a think I would use and would fill a gap. But I definitely hold with the nick nack thing. I will say that candles are a item that I often buy for both the smell and the container, so I have fun pot for pens or plants which is nice.
I guess one thing for me is I don’t buy food that I already have or already have something else that I could use for that meal. (LONG POST IM SORRY 😭)
I got this idea from But First, Coffee on TH-cam for meal prepping. One day, while high on my ADHD meds, I cleared out and organized my entire kitchen (just the food). I needed to get rid of expired stuff and stuff I wasn’t using. Then I organized my cupboards and fridge with those acrylic organizers and wire shelf thingies. That was everything I just had to do once, as long as I keep up my system.
Now, every payday, I take an inventory of the food I have, which actually doesn’t take long because it’s just me and also, if you do it multiple times, you start to remember what you have and what you don’t have. Like I have baking stuff, but if I know I haven’t baked for a while, my baking stuff won’t have changed. Then after taking an inventory, I sit down at my computer and think up meals I can make with the stuff I already have, then fill in the gaps at the grocery store. Like if I have meatballs and spaghetti sauce, I could meal prep spaghetti for dinner for a few nights, I’ll just need to buy some pasta and shredded cheese (I always put shredded cheese on my spaghetti lol). So I’ll have my list going on OneNote and I’ll have my grocery pickup site open and just search and add things as I go.
I swear to you, I pretty consistently pay $50 for groceries every 2 weeks just by using things I already have a little creatively and not buying doubles because I know what I have. And these are not gourmet dishes either, like I said, spaghetti is big. I made crockpot taco meat one night last week (just ground beef, salsa, and taco seasoning) and it lasted me for about 4 days. I pretty much always take a PB&J for lunch. I make it easy on myself because I know I hate cooking and if it’s not easy and good, I’m not gonna do it. I actually found I like this process too so that’s good lol.
Edit: I KNOW THIS IS HORRIBLE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT IM SORRY but I do take one day and prep things. Like putting them in plastic baggies so I can easily grab and go. That’s made packing lunches SO much easier. Even if I forget to make a sandwich for lunch, when I wake up, I can grab the rest of it and go. This has helped me either not go to the cafeteria at all or only have to go there for a main course (like if I forget to make a sandwich, I’ll go down there and get a sandwich or something, instead of getting a main course, a side, and a dessert). And I don’t have a dishwasher and I’m really depressed so doing dishes is something I’m not good at. For now, I need to be able to throw things out when I’m done instead of having to wash them (I do reuse things and try to get compostable bags though!)
Nobody is going to read this. Are you writing to yourself? How embarrassing.
I can relate to this entire video!!!!!! lol. What really helped me hone in my spending was establishing a BUDGET! Yes, about a year and a half ago I established a budget (TBM Budget by Paycheck). It really helped me change my mindset on EVERYTHING I purchase from food to textile and everything in between. I am SO guilty of buying way more organization items and stationary that I do NOT need! Like you, I like timeless clothes...and things I don't need but I like stay on the store shelves. Yes, I slip up and impulse buy on occasion but 1/2 the time I return or give in. My most guilty pleasure was buying a pop up camper...buying the pop up camper is one thing, but instead of using empty bins/totes, etc I bought all new...with that being said, I did and continue to squash the desire to add personal touches and glamour to my pop up (yes, Pinterest KILLS me!). This video was great! :)
books and music! for music i just use spotify and for books i use the library, kindle unlimited, and audible.
I absolutely LOVE the A&O Acrylograph pens! They really are so unique and versatile. Just FYI, A&O recommends storing them horizontally to help make them last longer and to keep the ink from settling at the bottom ❤️Also, I totally impulse bought the Baby Yoda pallete from Colourpop 😂, that marketing got me hook, line, and sinker 😂😂
I too was going to comment about storing the acrylographs horizontally, which is due to how the paint in the barrel separates when not being used. Plus they are the my favorite paint pens for journaling.
The make up palette thing is definitely a thing to keep in mind. I’m pretty careful with pallets to see if it fills a gap. I found having a magnet pallets is a good was of making sure I know what colours I have.
I buy a lot of clothes, but exclusively secondhand so it's not too expensive. I try to buy basic pieces I need to fill gaps in my wardrobe, or better versions of pieces I already have. And then when I get home I remove an equal amount of clothes from my wardrobe to donate.
Love the idea of removing the same number of things that you bring in... I have entirely too much stuff, so I get rid of 2 things for every one I bring in ! works great!!
I recently invested in a soda stream to cut back on my purchasing of canned sparkling water. I had over $100 in cans to return this spring from last summer and I don't have the space for that at all.
I stopped buying expensive, pink razors for women (specifically for women). I am now the proud owner of a Safety razor, which is cheaper, and lasts so much longer than the expensive razors, that I can highly recommend this to anyone that wants to shave (both men and women, because there's no specific packaging going on).
what is a safety razor :0
ngl i feel like i need womens razors bc they seem to be made for women, who have thinner skin, and i have eczema so i have to be careful along with previous s.h issues, so razors are kinda interesting ^^
@@bonk895 It's like the traditional shaving razor: a handle, a head that lies across it in a horizontal position, and a titanium razor blade squished between two metal pieces. I don't know if it's true, but it's also said to decrease ingrown hairs. It might seem very daunting and scary at first, but they are as safe as the women razor blades. They are also easier to clean (you can take the pieces apart), and where the women's razor blades cost like 20 euros a piece, this is just a one time investment in the metal razor itself (15 euros) and the blades (I got 5 blades for 3 euros, and they last me a long time). And: no plastic :D Good luck with your search!
I used to love and buy a lot of highlighters back in highschool, they are still unfinished now that I'm in university, but now I've lost the "passion" towards them anymore, I don't even use them frequently. Is this what being a grown up means?🥺
You could donate them to a primary school, little kids love highlighters and teachers love not having to buy things
Thus comment is so stupid you Can’t be that grown up
Yaaayyyy to stashers and Pyrex bowls. Stashers are sooo easy to store too. Boy were you right about subscription services and organizers! Learned those lessons
This was very helpful.. I think I need to apply some of this to my own shopping-habits (definitely the kitchen area)..
I myself stopped buying batteries, candles, new books, tampons, coffee (I don’t drink that, used to buy for “people coming over”, that never come🤣)
And I came to the conclusion, I had to stop bulk buying food/shopping for 7 different meals for the whole week.. I used to waste so much food and snacks, because I didn’t finish anything before it went bad.. for this same reason I stopped buying soda/fruity drinks
So now I just buy, when everything I have is finished (except for dry goods of course)
I stopped buying things which are "in". I used to do this quiet a bit with clothes. But over the last two years or so I realized that I own more stuff than I need and therefore should declutter first and then state what I need. So for example I need curtains but until I know what I really want I'm not going to buy some. I'm looking at them when I'm at the shop to get inspiration but I won't purchase them.
Just to say ... there is a fabulous spirializer and flat slicer attachment for your kitchen aid that is baller. If you like Zoodles or lasagna made with zucchini instead, it’s a game changer. Really high quality. There are also meat grinders, pasta makers, ice cream makers, etc. It’s really a machine worth investing in more.
Kitchen Aids are such a good investment in general for people that cook/bake a lot. Plus, attachments are great to ask for as gifts ;-)
I just found your videos, this week! I'm so excited to get ideas from you! Yes, I'm getting caught up on all if THEM! YAY!
I'm so pleased you didn't include books on this list because, well *glances at overflowing bookshelf* I aint gonna stop....
I loved the video! also excited to see the one about apartment essentials as I may be moving from home for college. I'd also love to see some financial tips for students/young adults, I think it'd be really useful! love you 💕
Wow, I’m so early here today! ♥️
So excited to watch!
Yay!! Welcome to the early club haha 😂
I've noticed that a lot of people look to ziploc bags as single use products. In reality I wash mine in the sink after use and get like 50+ times of using them before they are thrown away. Ziploc bags are TERRIBLE for our environment, but if you are like me and still buy them because they are affordable on a small budget, PLEASE DON'T THROW THEM OUT RIGHT AWAY! They can be washed SO easily and air dried over night! It opens people's eyes when I mention this because it is such a simple task, please try it out! 😊
I think its recommended that only time you toss a ziploc bag is if its used to hold raw meat but apart from that I do it too
I always use my ziploc multiple times as well... and definitely agree about tossing them if used for raw meat
what wonderful advice!! My kitchen investment piece is my air fryer!! I use it once a day and has really helped me not buy oil and aluminum foil as much! :)
I don’t purchase multiple pairs of the same style/type of shoe. I have a pair of casual boots, rain boots, sneakers, sandals, and dress shoes. And I’ve found that’s all I need. Saves me space, money, and time
An air fryer is so worth it. I love mine. I also love my waffle maker. 🤣
Pyrex is incredible and I've never bought it new. I buy my Pyrex at Value Village and they're so good for so many things!
I've stopped buying jewelry. I realized I don't wear it unless there's a special ocassion, like a wedding, etc. and any new pieces I get are birthday gifts so there's no need to purchase it anyway.
9:48 immediately made me think ring lights with the camera next to it 😂😂
Love this video. Very well done and filmed! 🤗
When you talked about fast fashion, the first thing I thought about was a conversation with my mum about a dress I really liked that I wanted like two years ago, and my mum told me not to get it bc it was a cold shoulder and I wouldn't wear it once it goes out of fashion. So I didn't end up getting it, but I kinda regret not getting it bc I still wear cold shoulders today haha
I have a few of those “can’t stop think about them” clothing pieces I left at the store too 🤪 like I said in the video though, I think it’s fine to get those pieces occasionally! Just not your entire wardrobe 😂
I don’t buy fast fashion anymore, they don’t last long, actually only jeans, shoes or some good investments as you said.. otherwise secondhand pieces are in good condition. I love stationary & tea since I moved to my apartment I started to have a huge collection of both plus teacups that I not longer buy.. also eye shadow palettes and makeup.
I love to know that many of those changes ended up being more sustainable! Also your apartment didn't look like a haunted house until 11:09 and I'm still quite shocked
I'm just a sucker everytime you mention Portugal 😍🤩 you should do a meet up in lisbon when you visit!
For me it´s wired bras. I have a couple of them, all 60-70 euros a piece, and i honestly never wear them. I prefer bralettes or wireless now, and I realized I don´t need a ton of them. It hurts when I think about the costs, haha.
I realised last year that I don’t really use my stationary. I have max 10 pen/pencil/highlighter I always use and others stay right there just looking at me. So I don’t buy’em anymore
I love stationary items as well
On the note of fast fashion, I no longer shop regularly for new clothes. Find your style instead of following fashion :)
Just saying, InstantPots and AirFryers are worth it. They’re not really “trendy”, they’re like new appliances that will soon be a staple for everyone like a slow cooker and a microwave. In fact, in my household, they’ve replaced a slow cooker and microwave.
You can use the marble home as a paperweight too
Question about Vitamix, can I make pesto with it? or does it over-blend the pesto? Can I make pesto with an immersion blender...cause I have that? I just don't have a good big blender. I know this feels like I am promoting buying but I am not. If I can make a decent pesto with an immersion blender then I will but I do have a ton of herbs (esp Basil) that is just dying on the plant. I need to make food and stop buying a quick take out meal when I can't find anything in my house.
I also have been trying to just tell myself no when it comes to stationary. Which is a lot harder when your instagram and fb are filled with ads for new stationary and when you follow bujo youtubers and instagramers...I think one think I need to realize is that yes they do buy stationary but it is their job and also that a lot of it is sent to them.
I also need to switch my buying habits from a one time 'it looks awesome' to 'is this something I will use for 4-5 yrs min on clothes and at least 10 yrs on electronic'?
Another qns I ask myself when buying new stationary is what am I planning on making with said stationary. If I can't think of at least 3 uses and if I don't find myself putting the same item in the cart at least 7 times (I mean go all the way to checkout) then I won't buy it. This has been stopping a lot of the impulse buy stationary.
I also am doing wishlists and sharing with parents...so the stationary I really really want go there...that way I end up having to explain why I need said item and what I plan to do with it. So it will be a b'day or christmas gift and won't just sit on a shelf, as there is someone to ask 'oh did you make that thing you said you would'.
I'm happy that you're spending more wisely 😌
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Where is your pegboard from?
I no longer purchase clothes for a hypothetical size or occasion that may or may not happen. If it doesn’t fit me perfectly right now and I cannot think of an occasion to wear it in the upcoming weeks, I don’t get it.
In Toronto a must-have stuff is electric bike or scooter l, very important
"Bowls be everywhere" 😂😂
I am trying to not purchase stationery items because I have what I use on a regular basis. It is difficult when I see other people using items, but I always look at what I have.
Re: Immersion blenders are great for fruit smoothies too. ;)
I no longer buy mugs or glasses. I have so many of them. One day if they break I will replace them but until I only have 10 instead of 30.
I no longer buy that many notebooks! I don't really use them...
Saying no to stationary is so hard 😢 I have so much already & then see a pretty notebook and have to have 🙈
my worst spending habit (to this day) is buying coffee and eating out... any tips for that?
I also struggle with this a lot! I think buying an insulated bottle and making your own coffee at home can help! I have no solution yet for eating out! Sometimes I’ll just go to a nearby grocery store and buy a sandwich or something cheaper instead!
it's not very hard to make your own coffee, especially with instant coffee. just get a double-walled insulated travel mug if you work or go to school. as for avoiding eating out, you're gonna have to learn some simple recipes that you can make at home. ask around if you still need help learning to cook!
What works for me on saving money on coffee or eating out is to literally spend ONLY cash - I decide how much I want to spend monthly on those two things, and then take out cash monthly and put into 4 weekly envelopes. Every time I think about buying a cup of coffee, i just have to look at the amount of cash in that envelope - really helps me decide!!
Why the made in Portugal?
Soups more in colder weather
For the rest of 2021
I try not to buy more:
Pen
Cloth
Dishware
Candle
Towel
Yes i have more than enough :)
I really enjoyed the clothing talk, specially because I embarrasingly recently discovered the wonders of a ✨simple black turtleneck✨ I now have so many more outfit ideas, and I'm planning on trying to find some other basics I don't have. Either way, I think I've managed to (finally) get a sense of what my style is and what I like and don't like, and I've reached the conclusion that my favorite clothing items are the ones that make me feel either like a badass, like a cute anime girl or make me laugh (shoutout to my tie dye pomeranian crop top), so as long as i buy something on that line, I don't regret the purchase because i know I'm gonna wear it a bunch
Also, thanks for the videos, your channel is really fun and relaxing!
❤️❤️❤️ believe it or not, I don’t own a black turtleneck so I got to get on that this fall! I feel like it’s such a classic staple 🙌 thanks for sharing !!
I thought you were supposed to let your a&o pen laying flat as to not "disturb" the ink
I stopped buying costume jewelry years ago because they always irritated my ear lobes and tarnished pretty quickly. I now probably have 5 or so staple pieces of jewelry that I rotate through all the time, and don’t even miss not having more!
love it :)
Forrrr today,
Do I buy anything on my own? Not yet
Am I still going to watch this video? Um duh?
You’re going to be a spending pro one day 🤣🙌
37th comment!
Get an air fryer. It's 100% worth it.
No, but seriously, if you buy an air fryer, you will change your mind. It can do anything!
I just don't "understand" air fryers.... Everyone I know was raving about them, so I bought one and used it ... I started with chicken wings, and get a MUCH better result just putting them on a cookie sheet in the oven... they get much more crispy than the air fryer and takes about the same amount of time. Someone enlighten me, please!
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