Hey guys, I really like your content! Wanted to ask if Carleen can show us her minimalist wardrobe, or just give us her female perspective about how she decides what to keep, how many items she needs, etc. I feel like that this area is simpler for men, but for us there are too many different clothes categories to choose from and it gets confusing. Take care :)
I have been enjoying places offering curbside pick up to avoid any possible temptations in the stores. I am usually pretty good but every now and then I feel like spending and this helps that from happening. Also just want to say your videos are so calming and relaxing. Between the music and your voices it, I just love it!
Wow... I had never even thought of curbside being a way to help overspending... that’s such a good idea!! And thank you so much, Nicole... we are happy you found the channel 😊
I just started following you two. I really enjoy your journey and sharing ,as i start my journey. Your tips,stories and advice is so helpful. I like how you two get right to the point. Such a good looking coupld too. I had to watch this twice cause it is really full of information. Thank you
I keep a list of things I need, research the best options including waiting until sales hit wherever possible. If it’s a business that rarely lowers prices I use my marketing-only email address I set up years ago as they usually offer a percentage off for providing it. Otherwise I “add to cart” and leave it there. Usually within a few days I get an email to say “here’s % off to tempt you to buy those items you left in your cart”. I also try to buy items from the same site to reach the minimum required for free shipping. And all of this might happen a couple of times a year because I find patience pays off 😊
The Costco membership is $130/year, that is so expensive. I plan to go down to the $60/year membership instead. I also eliminated Amazon Prime, I bundle my purchases, shipping is still free at $25. Most times stuff stays in the cart for a while until I decided if I really need it. I used to love to shop at Target, Marshals, etc. No more, I save tons of money.
I like how you guys dont talk to fast, just right. I thank you for sharing, its very helpful. I am getting alot out of your viedos. I am just starting my journey. Your such a good looking couple too😊
How did I miss this video? I’m on a low buy journey this year. So far it’s going good. I have been able to save money each week! Last year I was able to pay off debt( except for mortgage). I’ve been on my minimalist journey for almost two years now!
That’s great! It’s such a great practice to limit our purchases.. can’t wait to hear when you pay off the entire mortgage! That’s going to be an amazing accomplishment
Been binge watching your videos all week. Love your family dynamic 💕 oh, and I watched 3:30-3:35 over and over. Carleen is so cute- cracked me up! Thanks for the laughs and great content 👌
Omg phat farm🤣🤣🤣🤣 I remember those days lol. If you don't mind sharing what year did you guys graduate high school? Yesterday I was able to donate six boxes of clothing to local non-profit organization. Your channel is so inspiring and I am excited to declutter more.
Hey Linda! We graduated in 2009! Hard to believe it’s been over 10 years.. Wow!! 6 boxes... your closet must feel so nice and open.. you’re doing great 😊
6/4/2021 I just found your channel. I don't have children, as I don't have a husband, but as an individual, all(most) everything you suggest is transferable to any size family. Thank you!
I like your ideas about clothes, especially for the kids. Now, don’t get me wrong, I also agree with purchasing off-brand and find cheaper clothes. However, keep in mind some other ideas with clothing: 1) where and how were they made? Too many of the cheaper off-brand (and some expensive brand) clothing are not being made using ethical standards. Read up on this so you can be informed and make intentional purchases. 2) be sure to buy clothing that is well made with good materials. Check the seams and hems and producers of your garments. As adults, we can keep a well-made minimal wardrobe of clothing that can last longer and wear better. Just a thought.
Hey Wendy, Carleen and I have been thinking about this a lot more lately. I think we can definitely improve in this area. There are some things that we purchase that are clearly responsibly-made, but to be honest, I've never been sure where to look. Thank you for this reminder :)
@@TheArmsteadFamily there is another influencer who has a channel called “my green closet”. I thought I knew a lot about ethical marketing and products, but she has taught me a great deal. I think you’d like what she says. Her options for children’s cloths are super, but I find they grow out of the clothes so fast, the price-point is too high for me to maintain.
Love your videos! Do you have other events that you might want to dress up a little more than just t-shirts, like meetings, work, or church, maybe a fancy anniversary dinner?
We’ve gone back and forth on this. For a little over 1.5 years, we haven’t had anything we’ve really needed to dress up for. I have dress clothes for work, but even those are super minimal. For us, we try to have clothes for events that happen often in our life, not once or twice a year which has really helped us keep it clutter free 😊
Hi, You stated you all have been debt-free for 6 years…how did you start that, and what program did you use? What budgeting tools do you use and how did you do it? Arlene (Miami)
We started with financial peace university. Essentially paying off all your debt, budgeting, and building an emergency fund so you never need to take out debt 😊.. we’ve evolved some of our financial practice but that is after years of learning the basics and being debt free
I realised that my 13yr old needs a whole new wardrobe. Today I’ve decided to go through all his clothes and see what fits & doesn’t fit. And also make a plan of purchases rather than going wild in the shops. Not sure how many clothes a growing boy needs each week???
Yes that’s a tough one! Speaking from experience (C’jon here) I had growth spurts up until 18. But, even then I only usually wore the same 3-4 outfits but I had like 20!!
@@TheArmsteadFamily well I’ve made a list of all the clothes he has & the sizes. I’ve realised that he doesn’t actually need a whole wardrobe. He’s very skinny for his age and the majority of his clothes fit him. All he really needs is a couple of trousers & some bigger underwear 🙈Saved myself a fortune!
Isn’t ironic that the same chemicals that get released when we buy something or get a good deal are they same chemicals released when we achieve a goal or give stuff away ?
3:06 you said no one noticed and no one cared. Its what u care not other brother. Being a content creator u must influence viewer that its only the media manipulation on so called great brand. Please accept on a healthy way
I dont usually write, but writing my opinion, please dont take me wrong. Being minimalist, and having minimal is good - Agreed. But whatever you have use it till its full extent, coz you have bought it with your own hard earned money; why to let that go. Just my opinion - let kids be kids, in a fraction of time they will become adults, so let them have their time . Eating everyday the same food, and packed food seems just the same that you buy from the store - just the first is boring and later feels good. Just make food yourself that they will cherish when they grow up. Not boiled potatoes and sweet potatoes! Just feel bad for your kids. Seems like they are smiling only for the camera. Not making proper food, just gives more time in social media. I have being trying to follow you from few days, but its like you are cutting off from a normal lifestyle. A minimalist should not do unnecessary buying, use what you have. Cut down on impulsive buying....etc.
Hey Pratibha, thank you for your honesty. As I’m reading your response, I can understand some of the concerns you might have. These are all lifestyle decisions that have been made over time. Also, we are always evaluating every change we make and see if it is getting in the way of what our true goal was when pursuing minimalism “having more room to make memories as a family”. With that being said, i can confidently say our kids don’t fake smiles for the camera and don’t feel deprived from being kids. In fact, in this season of life we are doing everything we can to give them more first time experiences and adapting our minimalist lifestyle to support our goals for our family 😊... thank you for taking the time to comment
What are some minimalists habits you have that save you money?
Well for us we stopped using non reusable items starting by toilet paper we use water for us and our kids ☺️
@@saraoum91 lol!
Hey guys, I really like your content! Wanted to ask if Carleen can show us her minimalist wardrobe, or just give us her female perspective about how she decides what to keep, how many items she needs, etc. I feel like that this area is simpler for men, but for us there are too many different clothes categories to choose from and it gets confusing. Take care :)
Hey Alona ❤️ thank you so much... yes we can definitely share the wardrobe 😊
Y’all have a very chill vibe. I like seeing you two laugh together 😊
Thank you 😊... so glad you found our channel!
Love it! I’m so much more intentional with purchases now. As time goes on I look more forward to getting things OUT of my house instead of IN! ❤️
Yes!! We feel the same way.. having space and openness when we buy less stuff is the best!
It's very nice to see a young couple work together.
😊❤️
Thank for this video it reduces my anxiety. Having less makes my head clear!
I have been enjoying places offering curbside pick up to avoid any possible temptations in the stores. I am usually pretty good but every now and then I feel like spending and this helps that from happening.
Also just want to say your videos are so calming and relaxing. Between the music and your voices it, I just love it!
Wow... I had never even thought of curbside being a way to help overspending... that’s such a good idea!!
And thank you so much, Nicole... we are happy you found the channel 😊
Prioritizing space over decor! That is such a helpful way to think of it! Thank you.
I just started following you two. I really enjoy your journey and sharing ,as i start my journey. Your tips,stories and advice is so helpful. I like how you two get right to the point. Such a good looking coupld too. I had to watch this twice cause it is really full of information. Thank you
I keep a list of things I need, research the best options including waiting until sales hit wherever possible. If it’s a business that rarely lowers prices I use my marketing-only email address I set up years ago as they usually offer a percentage off for providing it. Otherwise I “add to cart” and leave it there. Usually within a few days I get an email to say “here’s % off to tempt you to buy those items you left in your cart”. I also try to buy items from the same site to reach the minimum required for free shipping. And all of this might happen a couple of times a year because I find patience pays off 😊
The Costco membership is $130/year, that is so expensive. I plan to go down to the $60/year membership instead. I also eliminated Amazon Prime, I bundle my purchases, shipping is still free at $25. Most times stuff stays in the cart for a while until I decided if I really need it.
I used to love to shop at Target, Marshals, etc. No more, I save tons of money.
I like how you guys dont talk to fast, just right. I thank you for sharing, its very helpful. I am getting alot out of your viedos. I am just starting my journey. Your such a good looking couple too😊
How did I miss this video? I’m on a low buy journey this year. So far it’s going good. I have been able to save money each week! Last year I was able to pay off debt( except for mortgage). I’ve been on my minimalist journey for almost two years now!
That’s great! It’s such a great practice to limit our purchases.. can’t wait to hear when you pay off the entire mortgage! That’s going to be an amazing accomplishment
Great Video guys! Yes declutter declutter feels so good 😊 specially if its not needed and someone else can make better use of it.
Yes! Almost everything we have someone else might want... such a good feeling
Been binge watching your videos all week. Love your family dynamic 💕 oh, and I watched 3:30-3:35 over and over. Carleen is so cute- cracked me up! Thanks for the laughs and great content 👌
Yay!!! 😊❤️
Omg phat farm🤣🤣🤣🤣 I remember those days lol. If you don't mind sharing what year did you guys graduate high school?
Yesterday I was able to donate six boxes of clothing to local non-profit organization. Your channel is so inspiring and I am excited to declutter more.
Hey Linda! We graduated in 2009! Hard to believe it’s been over 10 years..
Wow!! 6 boxes... your closet must feel so nice and open.. you’re doing great 😊
Do you have an episode on the batch cooking? ❤️
6/4/2021 I just found your channel. I don't have children, as I don't have a husband, but as an individual, all(most) everything you suggest is transferable to any size family. Thank you!
Aww yay! So glad you found us Pamela ❤️
Great video! Thanks!
I have recently unsubscribed from a lot of marketing emails and Facebook pages that aren't helping me in my minimalism journey.
Isn’t it crazy how much less emails you want when you’re a minimalist!!
@@TheArmsteadFamily yes!! There was SO MANY!
Thank you very much,love your channel.
Thank you ❤️❤️
These are really good habits! Thank you so much!!
❤️
I like your ideas about clothes, especially for the kids. Now, don’t get me wrong, I also agree with purchasing off-brand and find cheaper clothes. However, keep in mind some other ideas with clothing: 1) where and how were they made? Too many of the cheaper off-brand (and some expensive brand) clothing are not being made using ethical standards. Read up on this so you can be informed and make intentional purchases. 2) be sure to buy clothing that is well made with good materials. Check the seams and hems and producers of your garments. As adults, we can keep a well-made minimal wardrobe of clothing that can last longer and wear better.
Just a thought.
Hey Wendy, Carleen and I have been thinking about this a lot more lately. I think we can definitely improve in this area. There are some things that we purchase that are clearly responsibly-made, but to be honest, I've never been sure where to look. Thank you for this reminder :)
@@TheArmsteadFamily there is another influencer who has a channel called “my green closet”. I thought I knew a lot about ethical marketing and products, but she has taught me a great deal. I think you’d like what she says. Her options for children’s cloths are super, but I find they grow out of the clothes so fast, the price-point is too high for me to maintain.
Proud of you!
😊❤️
Super Great Advise Lovely Home
Aww thank you ❤️
Love your videos! Do you have other events that you might want to dress up a little more than just t-shirts, like meetings, work, or church, maybe a fancy anniversary dinner?
We’ve gone back and forth on this. For a little over 1.5 years, we haven’t had anything we’ve really needed to dress up for. I have dress clothes for work, but even those are super minimal. For us, we try to have clothes for events that happen often in our life, not once or twice a year which has really helped us keep it clutter free 😊
Do you have coffee cups for when friends and family come over or do they bring their own cups?
We have plenty 😊.. you don’t need as much as you think
Hi, You stated you all have been debt-free for 6 years…how did you start that, and what program did you use? What budgeting tools do you use and how did you do it? Arlene (Miami)
We started with financial peace university. Essentially paying off all your debt, budgeting, and building an emergency fund so you never need to take out debt 😊.. we’ve evolved some of our financial practice but that is after years of learning the basics and being debt free
I think I loved this beautiful couple now
Re the coffee mugs. What about when you have guests over?
We have 4 and that’s typically enough for us. We don’t have people over very much. If we start to have larger groups come, we might consider more ❤️
@@TheArmsteadFamily thanks for the reply x
What about company?
I buy $1 lipstick and $1 liner.
My wear rate is 1 year. I don’t break the bank on makeup but enjoy wearing it
I realised that my 13yr old needs a whole new wardrobe. Today I’ve decided to go through all his clothes and see what fits & doesn’t fit. And also make a plan of purchases rather than going wild in the shops. Not sure how many clothes a growing boy needs each week???
Yes that’s a tough one! Speaking from experience (C’jon here) I had growth spurts up until 18. But, even then I only usually wore the same 3-4 outfits but I had like 20!!
@@TheArmsteadFamily well I’ve made a list of all the clothes he has & the sizes. I’ve realised that he doesn’t actually need a whole wardrobe. He’s very skinny for his age and the majority of his clothes fit him. All he really needs is a couple of trousers & some bigger underwear 🙈Saved myself a fortune!
Isn’t ironic that the same chemicals that get released when we buy something or get a good deal are they same chemicals released when we achieve a goal or give stuff away ?
Amazing isn’t it??
Ask a friend if the have a vase they don't use. Or go to Goodwill and spend $2 on a vase.
❤❤❤
3:06 you said no one noticed and no one cared. Its what u care not other brother. Being a content creator u must influence viewer that its only the media manipulation on so called great brand. Please accept on a healthy way
I dont usually write, but writing my opinion, please dont take me wrong.
Being minimalist, and having minimal is good - Agreed.
But whatever you have use it till its full extent, coz you have bought it with your own hard earned money; why to let that go.
Just my opinion - let kids be kids, in a fraction of time they will become adults, so let them have their time . Eating everyday the same food, and packed food seems just the same that you buy from the store - just the first is boring and later feels good. Just make food yourself that they will cherish when they grow up. Not boiled potatoes and sweet potatoes! Just feel bad for your kids. Seems like they are smiling only for the camera.
Not making proper food, just gives more time in social media.
I have being trying to follow you from few days, but its like you are cutting off from a normal lifestyle. A minimalist should not do unnecessary buying, use what you have. Cut down on impulsive buying....etc.
Hey Pratibha, thank you for your honesty. As I’m reading your response, I can understand some of the concerns you might have. These are all lifestyle decisions that have been made over time. Also, we are always evaluating every change we make and see if it is getting in the way of what our true goal was when pursuing minimalism “having more room to make memories as a family”. With that being said, i can confidently say our kids don’t fake smiles for the camera and don’t feel deprived from being kids. In fact, in this season of life we are doing everything we can to give them more first time experiences and adapting our minimalist lifestyle to support our goals for our family 😊... thank you for taking the time to comment