I thought I was the only one who collected postcards! I get them sent to me from around the world, and anywhere I travel, I pick one up. I have two photo albums full, and I can refuse every other kind of souvenir, whether its a friend or family getting it, or just me.
@@PrettyLuckie I stopped going to both book store and library because they don't offer anything I care to read anymore. My place of choice is the (book) antiques shop, no matter on what topic, classics or special interest, everything has been written before so there is no reason to buy it new (besides some science related topics).
Omg I adore librarians. Ever since I stopped at my local library while working on a project in high school ages ago, researching a topic of interest that was super niche. I had no idea where to even start, so I went up to the librarian, and they were (1) so happy to help (2) found everything in the library that could help and (3) were finding me books for over an hour, continuing to find things for me the whole time I was there. From that point forward, I've been a huge advocate for libraries, especially since they have SO many resources in general. I used to work with retirees for my employer, and they would always need help with one of their benefits that was exclusively online. I told them that if they couldn't make it to our office to use our public computers, if they live near a local library, just stop in and ask for help, and I guaranteed they'd get it. They always were amazed by the suggestion and so happy that I made it
My mom went on a trip to Mexico and brought vanilla back for some friends/family who like to bake. I thought that was such a lovely gift, and they all appreciated it immensely !
I also stick to locally made small scale products and mostly bring food (provided it will cross borders), local art, and jewelry home with me. It’s such a nice connection to place (and the people of that place) that you don’t get with the tourist tchotchkes.
I bought a new ugly Christmas sweater, but I have been wearing it every Christmas since (about 10 years) and I will continue to wear it. At first I thought it was funny, but for my family and me it's now become a traditional item like the other Christmas decorations. I recommend buying just one and keeping it! One day I will be old with grand kids and I will still wear it 😊
I have a Christmas-y sweater, not ugly but same general idea, that I've worn every year for about 5-6 years and counting, too :) I feel the same, it's become a tradition for me and much more rewarding than just buying a new one every year or whatever, I can't even fathom doing that
I have about 5 Christmas jumpers, either second hand or bought in the January sales. I wear them every day during December (and often a few days into January too). I won’t be buying new ones, but I love a Christmas jumper and can’t wait to whip them out every year!
In Australia buying boomerangs from indigenous peoples is a fantastic way to get a souvenir and support local peoples. There are some boomerang makers who have been profitable enough to be able to buy their land back! Always look for markets & small craft places selling them tho, souvenir stores are made out of the country and aren't in any way helping indigenous peoples feed themselves or keep their culture alive
The hydropacks/water vests/camelbacks are very useful while hiking! They keep you from having a large water bottle that is shifting the weight awkwardly to a side, and the packs usually also have space for you to keep keys and other objects in them. It is a specific kind of situation they are best suited for, but for long distance hiking I think they are pretty essential. I do not think that every runner needs one.
As a long distance runner, I agree that hydration packs/vests are useful if you are going long distance. But all you need is one. I have had the same one for 10 years and will use it until it breaks.
Yeah it's one of the things that you need only one and only if you do need it. My partner runs daily for hours so after one point it was useful to have it without having to carry something else that shifts the weight and technically is a problem when running. But it is one of the things that it's only useful to a group of people not everyone
Yes, for sure. I only recently got my hydration vest as I was increasing my distance, but it’s also great for running home from work too so that I can bring home the things I need. It also saves waste from the hydration stations during races. So I agree that you don’t need one for anything up to a 10K, but they’re really good for longer distances.
Like she said, they're not necessary and I've just had to plan my long runs along areas where I know there are water fountains. BUT i won one at a raffle and it has been the BEST game changer 'cause now I can explore new routes and really get some miles in! Anyways, I was never going to buy one myself so I got REALLY lucky to go to that raffle! haha
They're also practical for people with disabilities who use a power wheelchair and have little use of their hands because the straw can be attached to the person's clothing to allow them to have a drink independently.
I think anti-hauls confuse some folks 😅 at no point is she saying you can’t buy any of these things-she’s just personally not partaking in further overconsumption, and encouraging you to consider your own consumption when you’re about to click “add to cart” or swipe your card at checkout. Also, low key hoarding! Lol I LOVE books, as do many. But I absolutely do not NEED another book right now, even though there are ones I want, because I can look at myself and say hey, you haven’t read some of these yet, maybe start there first? lol it’s never personal, but I think these are great mirrors for ourselves that we often don’t love looking into! 😊 always good to self reflect!
Agreed! I’m a big reader (like 100+ books a year) and if I find something I love at the library, I do buy it new to support the author. Buying a book new is a much less harmful endeavor than new textiles or plastic trinkets
I only buy books secondhand, many smaller authors have a patreon you can give to one time, also there is usually an e book version you can buy which is a win win
I didn’t say that you shouldn’t buy books ever 😅 but buying books that you’re not going to read is silly + buying ebooks and borrowing at libraries actually also pays authors ☺️
Another great video. I'm here to champion running vests though. For those who run regularly and longer, they hold water, gels etc. but are also a good place to keep a phone, keys etc. and a personal alarm, inhalers for us asthmatics. I totally agree we all only need one running vest, and to repair it as needed!
Agreed. They really are a good feature for running longer distances, or doing outdoor sports where a backpack is dangerous ( i also use them for rock climbing) it sounds like a weirdly specific thing to put on this list, especially as their market is quite specific, and most users will only have one. Only reason I can come up with, is that tge sustainability movement has quite an overlap with the people concerned with microplastics, so maybe they are worried about that, or chemicals leaking into the water? As it can taste a bit plasticcy. Personally I cant comment on that though, dont know enough about it to be worried
I'm a knitter and I'm anti-hauling yarn that has plastic fibres in it. Not a yarn snob, I don't have anything against acrylic yarn because it's cheap but because of the impact. There's fantastic natural fibre yarn out there that doesn't break the bank.
Totally agree. I get it that some people are allergic to wool, alpaca and mohair BUT they don'tt need acrylic yarn - there is cotton, linen, viscose, hemp and all sorts of other interesting plant fibres they could try. Also knitting with acrylic yarns is horrible - just plain horrible.
@@juliej6638 Straight acrylic is horrible! But I'm really disappointed that so many yarn companies are adding acrylic to their wool blends and it feels wonderful to the touch but I can't buy it and I wish other people wouldn't either!
I buy my yarn at yard sales, church bazaars, or a secondhand store. I treat for bedbugs then go ahead and use it, regardless of fiber content, for donation work. Some of the groups we donate to prefer acrylic for durability and ease of washing.
@@breadroomghost8764 Yeah, of course, for second hand yarn I don't stick to natural fibers only. Have some beautiful mixed fibers that I have gotten via thrift stores/gifts from family. But sometimes you need large quantities in uniform colours for specific projects (we all want to actually wear our knitting, right?) and that's when I only buy local natural fiber if at all possible. My favorite yarn has been undied sheep's wool from a nearby farm that has the most beautiful marled shade of grey. Just lovely.
@janika2356 Wow that’s something I never really thought about. I recently bought a bunch of yarn. If you don’t mind me asking what type of yarn would you recommend but?
On the airfryer topic: when we got a new kitchen we invested in a more expensive oven from Bosch. It’s smaller than a regular oven but it has a setting that gives the exact result as the air fryer. It also has a microwave setting and pyro self cleaning which lets you avoid strong oven cleaners you only need water and maybe some dishsoap.
I swap out gum with mints. The mints are much more natural and so many mints come in tins and the tins are so useful, I usually end up reusing them, but they are also recyclable.
@@sarahpedersen2085 I use one to carry some medication I always want on hands, fits perfectly in my bag ! You can also use it to store hair ties and small things you usually end up losing
In terms of souvenirs I recently saw someone buy a wool sweater from a thrift shop while she was traveling, frogged it, and made a new sweater perfectly sized to her. I thought that was so cool!
All good ideas, I loved it. When it comes to small appliances like air fryers, I buy them at the thrift store. There is an abundance of small appliances there once they get past being the must have item of the moment. Some of these I use a lot to avoid turning on the oven when its hot. I had one crockpot for 35 years before I had to replace it.
My favorite type of video! Makes me feel better about the things I don’t buy but also, I get to learn about other items I wouldn’t have thought about or didn’t know more context about how it’s bad for the environment. ❤
As a mom, I have had to spend very little on kids clothes. Literally hundreds of pieces have been given to me and I have purchased only a select handful new. Linen in kids clothes is hard to find, though, so I'm altering a couple of thrifted linen shirts to make a dress for my toddler to be cool and covered this summer!
I used to agree on the childrens clothes. Byt, my daughter is 5 and attends an outdoor kindergarden. Her clothes is WORN out! And it happens quickly, as-well as her sometimes skipping sizes etc. Once kids reach a certain age and size, the clothes is simply to the bone and it's difficult to find it in good condition, thrifting the exact type and size of say outdoor clothing etc.
Yeah! The options are so limited and the kid also wants something specific. I try to find them second hand online from other mothers where you can search for specific sizes and styles
It is about trying I would say. If I really want something (as an adult) I usually try to find it secondhand, but for example I don’t buy underwear/bras secondhand, firstly because it is very intimate and secondly because I struggle to find my bra size in stores.
I have a 7yo boy, and we do pretty good getting everything second hand. But it's definitely a lot harder and every single pair of pants leaves our home full of holes. Baby clothes, though? I was picky about what I kept and I still ended up getting more than we needed, in good condition, for free.
I usually get one "souvenir" per trip. If I'm visiting a National Park here in the US I buy one of their stoneware mugs that are handmade here in the USA. Otherwise, I get either yarn from a local shop (just bought some amazing hand died lace weight silk/mohair on my last trip!) or tea from a local shop (found my very favorite in Salt Lake City!)
I do get a fridge magnet if I‘m staying somewhere new for a few days. But i really like shopping in a local supermarket and bring home a few things. Stuff I will eat and makes me think of the trip for the little while it sits in my cupboards. I also try to find a local roaster to get a bag of coffee. I used to buy coasters as a souvenier, now I use those coasters with the new coffee in the Starbucks mugs I used to buy on every vacation. 😅
I usually get a Christmas ornament. I love decorating our tree and remembering trips we've taken in the past. (My husband BROKE our honeymoon ornament last year though...😭) I usually try to find something that was made by a local artist; I'm sure not all of them were, but a good percentage of them are.
me too, I know far too many people who NEVER recycle at all even when there's literally a recycling bin right next to them...and order tons of items from Shein every month, it is maddening.
I have a 3 month old and 💯, I have his entire wardrobe for the first year of life. And not only is it all second hand, all except less than 10 items were *free* from family hand me downs or my Buy Nothing group.
YES, buying from a local artist (musician, jeweler, whatever!) while travelling! It's so much fun to trawl craft fairs, little hole in the wall shops, and such. I'm also a huge fan of getting local drinks and condiments to take home. I live in the US, and if you travel 3 hours in any direction, the food is completely different. I love it. I AM grateful for the gluten free trend... it is abjectly foolish to not eat gluten if you're not suffering from an actual allergy/intolerance. It's delicious. It's higher protein and less processed than gf alternatives. It's harmless unless you're a specific kind of mutant. (You will know because you can't breathe, get off the toilet, or possibly both.) But for those of us who can't have gluten, the fact that now we can find palatable bread in most grocery stores is miraculous.
Yes about the shoes!! Shoe brands like Nike also have a narrow toe box which is horrible for your toes and the reason ppl struggle with problems like hallux valgus.
running vests are essential for some people…i never run anything less than 4 miles and run up to 14-20 miles when i’m doing marathon training. during summer it is DEFINITELY needed. I also use it for hiking! but i only have 1.
I think a running vest is something that is needed to be honest. I use one with every run but I only have one! I don’t need more then that. It holds my keys, water, snacks, phone, and my mace!
I feel like running vests are fine if you use them? Like anything else! I also feel like some of the people anti-hauling running vests are in similar circles as those who think you have to be really good at a hobby to 'deserve' gear for the hobby? Or like if you have a running vest, you're "taking yourself too seriously". Like there's a whole trend of videos of people making fun of those who use running vests for running *only* 5k, like you have to run marathons to deserve to use a vest. Anyways I feel like a running vest helps with boob bounce and while I don't always bother, it's also just practical to have something to carry your phone+keys+wallet with you, and women's clothing doesn't have the best pockets, and if you're going to buy something then a vest or a belt or one of the arm carrier thingys it's all kind of the same (and the reason I feel like anti hauling running vests is due to people putting other people's hobbies down is that I haven't seen anyone anti-haul all those other accessories for carrying things on runs).
True but I have heard that starting your car emits way more pollution than letting it run. I don't know the exact math, but which one is better probably depends on how long the drive through line is.
Lorry drivers often leave their engines running because it's consuming less fuel than starting the engine or something along those lines, maybe because so many of them run on diesel Diesel engine's (as oposed to gasoline engine) fuel consumption strongly depends on the operational temperature, i.e. Cold diesel engine eats fuel up like theres no tomorrow, but once it reached optimal temperature, it becomes way more efficient than gasoline engine Fuguring out which engine is preferable, strongly depends on how often it will be turned on/off Never heard of diesel engine for motorcycle, prolly 'cus the amount of fuel to make it efficient would exceed carriage capacity :))
This post is so refreshing to see. Bravo for caring so much for the environment and reinforcing the need to kick consumerism in the arse. I wish people would just realise they are becoming trapped in a financial treadmill because the more they want, the harder they have to work to pay for all the "stuff," which then steals their time away from family and friends and from doing the things they love. The old adage "Less is More" holds true because the less you have the more you appreciate.
a great video again! I'm not anti-hauling books since I carefully pick every book I buy (so I won't get books I won't read) and mostly only buy from my favorite authors or buy books I can't get from the library. my book collection is limited anyway since I'm a student and don't have much extra money, but I do love supporting queer authors and authors of color. I use the library a LOT and I love it so much
Anti-hauling new furniture! I have just moved to a new place, and every piece of furniture I needed came from the thrift store or from my local Buy Nothing Group!
About 15 years ago, my mom bought me a dress for Canada Day (a cheap cotton sleeveless one with a maple leaf print on it) and I’ve worn it every Canada Day since then. A few years ago, I bought a glittery headband for New Years, which only said “Happy New Year” on it, knowing I’d forever wear it to every New Year’s Eve party from now on (three years in a row, so far). So the holiday clothing isn’t necessarily wasteful if you actually do keep using it, and I actually love the idea of saving a few items for only a specific day of each year. Wearing them becomes a tradition that I look forward to, just like putting up the Christmas tree or other holiday decorating. One tip, for those who want to do the same is to make sure to keep the item(s) in a safe place you will remember and can easily access when the day arrives (i.e. my new years headband is stored with a few other sparkly accessories I save for New Year’s Eve in a bag I keep with my Christmas decor, so it becomes easily accessible a few weeks before New Years).
Anti hauling cleaning supplies. Hot water, microfiber cloths, vinegar and lemon is all you need. I do use an eco friendly laundry powder, but the rinse is with vinegar. 🙂
Agree. I make my own cleaning solution from white vinegar, water and a few drops of essential oils (optional). One of my friends thinks I'm crazy (or more likely "dirty") for not using bleach and other toxic chemicals. I don't care, I will continue to make my own. Went to a dinner at my daughter's boyfriend's parents' house and his mother kept spraying the counter -- where the food was -- over and over with Lysol!! Also, my friend's mother "burned" the inside of her nose from her constant overuse of bleach.
@@Celebrinthal yes and no.. when you use microfiber cloth, you don’t need to use any chemicals, which also pollutes the waterways. And the washing cloth is only a small portion of the microfibres in the world. Think of all the activewear clothes that goes into the washing machine daily..
Yes and no to this. You do not need a specified cleaner for everything, but some vinigar, soda, and scouring cleaner make a lot of things easier without damaging the environment/your stuff. microfiber cloths can sometimes scratch certain surfaces, so be careful!
Agree, but I think you can use any type of cloth. I’ve literally used ripped up old shirts to wipe and it gets stuff just as clean. 🙂 The only difference is some fabrics leave stuff more streaky visually.
Ah, mass-produced 'memories'! Some of my favorite memories from travel are honestly the photos. But I do have two lovely things I picked up in Denmark that I still use today because they are not just decor. I love the idea of going to thrift stores on holiday. The water bottle thing -- and cups in general -- it's the idea that we need choices and options each day, I think, and this fear of lack. Who really needs that much water or coffee at once, all of the time? I've had to ask myself this question. Ha.
Fun fact. Collagen creme does not work, but the marketers are very smart about it. They have to be truthful on their labels, but they can omit certain truths. Yes, collagen is the component in the skin that gives it's elasticity and yes it would make it better to somehow but it back in the skin after it slowly breaks down. But the collagen molecule is very big and cannot penetrate the skin to get to the collagen layer. It would be better to ingest it another way for actual effects. So whenever you read the label of those kind of cremes and you see collagen anhydrous then you instantly know it won't do the wonders they promise you it will.
My husband and I buy a piece of artwork from a local artist when we travel and are making an art wall of places we have lived/visited. I love it. Also I love books, a, a writer and read voraciously, but I find the “whoops I bought $100+ of books” or “bought 50 books haul” videos intensely uncomfortable
My usual holiday souvenirs are photographs :) I still have a water bottle I bought in Seville in 2019 (a double-skin 500 ml steel one), which I use regularly (live near Edinburgh, and the tap water is lovely).
I love souvenirs. I have a lighter from Vienna (found it in the snow), a piece of a road from Prague (found on the ground)and a buch of paper tickets to things
Poopoori (sp?) completely works! It makes a film on top essentially. However, it is essential oil based and shouldn't be used around pets, and is easy to diy with alcohol and essential oil of any kind of people already have those on hand.
I totally agree with most of these...especially the water bottles, oh my word, there are so many! And the air fryers 😅 such a popular topic of conversation amongst my friends: "Do you have an air fryer yet?". The running hydration vest though, is handy - not an essential maybe - but if you live in a hot country or if you frequently run more than, for example, 10 miles (which I do), it feels sensible to have hydration with you.
I love the souvenir thing! My little brother got into a college a few states over and we had to visit to make sure he liked it. I wanted to get something to remember the trip by so I went to the natural food store and got some bob’s creamy wheat hot cereal (can’t find it in my state) and a nice handmade mug which I’ve been using like crazy :D
Love your vid❤. I will say that the running vest is more designed for longer distance running generally 45 min + where you can start packing in not just your water but your energy refuel packs, electrolytes etc. I never used one until i started to increase my running distance to closer to 10k and up. For short running sessions its totally not an essential. I do think it's hyped on social as a must have 😄
Books. My library is small and doesn't carry any new books until 6-12 months after they have come out, if ever. I do love audiobooks, second hand books and borrowing from others. The library will only get in "other/indie" books if there is enough request from the public. I do support my local bookstore for new books. They get a portion of the sale.
I agreed to a lot of these… but not run vests. I live in a place where the temps are over 40 with high humidity for 6 months out of the year. A run vest is mandatory for me to stay hydrated while running.
I gotta say though, having done some long distance running, I can definitely see the appeal of those hydration vests. You are absolutely correct that they are unnecessary if you run more casually/shorter distances. But for long distances, there comes a point where you are running far enough that you absolutely need to bring your hydration with you to replenish on the go, and once you get up to that distance, it becomes a real pain to carry a water bottle as you run. Your grip gets really tired. It's far easier if you can find a way to attach the water to your torso. Personally, I wound up getting a small backpack-style bag and a hydration bladder that I could stick inside it. A hydration vest would have done the job too. It really depends on how long your runs are.
9:53 I went on an accommodation tour at a university open day and a parent on the tour asked if the university equipped each kitchen with an air fryer… i get that they’re useful but it just goes to show what some people view as a necessity.
I'm not anti-hauling protein products. I've spent the last 2 years eating plain chicken and cod because I can't get all the ridiculously fortified processed foods where I live. As soon as I move back to the UK you can betcha I'm buying all the protein yoghurts and bagels I can get my hands on - I'm an amateur bodybuilder so for me, the protein products are a welcome relief from boring wholefoods lol.
I found tofu wrapped in only cardboard in my asian supermarket ! It is also cheaper than elsewhere (I live in France and tofu is very expensive). The silken tofu is so great but the "hard" one is more like the one you have in miso soup in restaurant so no hard enough to really cook it in different ways...
I LOVE my air fryer. Use it almost daily. Love books. The other stuff I could do without. My teen daughter gets swept up in the skin care & Stanley crap!
I generally buy shoes, socks, and undergarments only new and I translate that for my kiddo (I bought used climbing shoes once - bad choice). Other baby clothing, heck yeah there’s some great pre-loved stuff out there.
i will just say be careful thrifting tennis shoes, exercising on worn down shoes is terrible for your body! of course you can find like new shoes second hand but just something to be mindful of😊
Personally, while I do agree with some of these things, there's also things I really do not agree with. For example the candles. I have a couple and the light flickering and the smell calms/comforts me so much. I do think buying one every week just for the sake of it is way too much. But i have around 4 or 5 with each a different scent that I like to light in the winter when it's dark earlier. Secondly, the air scent and perfume. My dorm room smelled like mold (there's none) but the smell didnt go. Now it's gone since I started using those wooden sticks in scented liquid (idk what theyre called). I also of course use de-humidifying blocks but the smell made me unable to sleep. I didnt have a choice and its much better now. Same for perfume. Deodorant with scent makes my sweat smell disgusting. So I have to use ones without scent. But I also know it'll still smell unless I put on some perfume. I spray it on my clothes and not directly on my skin though. Third and last one I remember is the 'collecting is just an excuse to overconsume'. Maybe. But my special interest as an autistic person just so happened to be dolls. So I will buy them. Its what makes me happy and theres more harmful things to do in order to be happy in my opinion. Same goes for books. Im an avid reader. So Im going to buy books. I read in english and my library has nowhere near a good enough selection to suit my reading taste. So buying them it is (thrift store, for the same reason, arent usable either) Edit: About the souvenirs... it makes my grandma happy to see all of the magnets we bring her from our trips. She hasnt left Belgium in her 86 years of living and I like that she can at least experience some bits of traveling through our stories and the magnets to remember where we've been. I can assure you, her face lighting up when we bring a new magnet home is priceless. I also collect postcards from my travel destinations which I hang on my closet. Its a whole different story if you bring a whole suitcase of worthless souvenirs
On the topic of the protein craze, I would like to add that actually consuming more protein than our bodies needs or can process can lead to kidney failure/proteinuria!!!
1:32 I will say this it can be done a right way… my husband has one of those cats Christmas suits, and he wears it every year to his Christmas party and lends it out to people!
I do like Stanley items, but I buy them second hand only. The Stanley lunch box, I bought from Facebook marketplace all dented and beat up (lots of character). And I have to qualms about tossing it around and denting it some more...
You are awesome! I was laughing during your first point because I actually do have an ugly Christmas sweater that I've been wearing (at Christmas time) for the last 12 years or so; your point stands though as I don't think that's how it's "supposed" to be done usually. Thanks for a great video!
Plus there are a lot of events organized now where you can swop your Christmas sweater. You bring one that you don't want for someone else to take ( clean and in good condition ) and you can take one that you do.
I agree with all except hydration vests and air fryer. I run very often and use my vest when I run more than an hour. I only have one and that's all I need. I also use my air fryer 3-4 times a week, so for me its worth to have, esp since I don't own a microwave
I would love to see an impact analysis of "Buy Nothing" groups. I've personally gotten some great (free!) second-hand items from the group for my neighbourhood, but sometimes I wonder whether they're just a way for people to get rid of poor-quality or damaged items.
I understand air fryers, but especially with an old oven it is handy. It's also way cheaper because not only is it faster, but it also doesn't need preheating (at least ours) and our old oven takes a looong time to preheat, cooks unevenly and the heat bleeds out, so it has to keep reheating itself a lot more than a new oven
HAHAHA the high protein marketing thing is so real!!! We have a brand in NZ that sells a line of yogurt they call "protein +" which boasts a higher protein content and yet when I compared it to another brand, it actually had less protein per serve 🤦♂️
I LOVE USING THE PLASTIC CONTAINERS TOFU COMES IN TO ORGANIZE MY JEWELLERY OR THINGS IN MY DRAWERS !!! THEY WORK AMAZING. find ways to reuse plastic in your home it’s easier than you think !
When I visited Aarhus I spent my days at the museum and at the thrift. I got myself a button for my punk vest with a very whimsical fairy on it and brought a friend of mine a button that said "beer is healthy, more beer is more healthy" in comic sans in danish and he loved it and I paid like 20 crowns for them?
I've noticed that every time I used Yankee Candle I got a tingling sensation in my throat. What has to be in it that makes your throat sore? I still have some scented candles but I sparely use them and I also started making my own candles, they are so easy to make.
I have a single Christmas Sweater, it was a present from my husband when we were still dating. It's an octopus with a Santa hat holding presents with all his arms. While I won't be getting any new Christmas sweaters cause I feel no need for them, I also won't be getting rid of the one my husband got me cause I love to wear it at Christmas and it's just a silly thing to enjoy and no reason to get rid of it when it's still in great condition. All the water bottles my husband and I have are ones that have been sent to us by our companies and we use them every time we go out and have given extras to family members that needed them as well.
I don't use candles anymore, especially since I'm notorious for forgetting to blow them out. I've switched to diffusers with concentrated, organic essential oils, so it shuts itself off when it's out of water. I also have a bunch of wax melts (like scentsy) so I put them on a timer and go thru them. Won't be buying more tho. Instead of Fabreze I make my own 'Room and Fabric spray' using essential oils, vodka and water. (love using it on pillows) Actually, I learned from quilters that that's also the recipe for the best spray starch for ironing, just more diluted... ¼ vodka, ¾ water, a few drops of essential oil of your choice (if desired) for scent. Super cheap and won't leave any residue on the fabric or iron. I've never bought spray starch since! (I do a fair bit of ironing too)
As you're talking about anti-hauling souvenirs and souvenir clothing, what am I wearing? My souvenir top from Mt Rushmore, bought 9 years ago. I'm the tourist that actually wears my souvenir tops. And what do I do when they no longer look good? Cut off the sleeves, hem the bottom and use it as a shopping bag of course.
If you need t-shirts, they might as well be sentimental t-shirts! They're all I wear to sleep in, do yard work, camp, and exercise, so I feel no regret whatsoever about buying a tee from a place/artist/cause that pleases me.
a very good air freshener alternative in bathroom is simply to light a match and throw it in the toilet bowl. The smell of a freshly blown out match is much less powerful than the artificial smells and covers much better the toilet odors than the fresheners too, in my opinion.
I love brooches and wear them a lot all year round. At the best I have one on an outdoor coat and one on a blazer I wear at the office. So my souvenirs nowadays are antique store bought brooches from different cities. I love the fact that I actually have those memories from travelling with me every day ❤️
Talking about air fresheners and candles: for particularly small rooms, an unlit scented candle will scent a room perfectly fine. For larger rooms, you can just open a window. I used to laugh at the stereotype about Germans constantly opening the window no matter the weather outside, but it makes so much sense
There are SO MANY ads on TV these days for air fresheners. And scented laundry products. Your house will not smell if you keep it clean and open a window to let in fresh air. Same goes for your car and surely clean is enough for laundry - why does it also have to smell of pine forests or flowers or mountains or whatever?
Whenever my grandmother would use air freshener my grandfather would say "It smells like somebody shit in the strawberry patch!" So yeah, I've never used air fresheners like that. I have put baking soda in open jars which helps some and exhaust fans as well. But mostly just keeping things clean and opening windows when there is a bad smell.
About the tofu: I agree that tofu from the Asian market is of better quality, but the tofu they sell in a big Dutch supermarket (Albert Heijn) has advertised: made from European soy. I think that tofu that is sold in Asian markets, is shipped over the whole world. So, it can be more sustainable to buy tofu from the regular supermarket :)
I mean, I have two holiday themed jumpers - and I've been wearing those for years now (and will continue to do so) - admittedly, only in december, but then again, that is also true about stuff like swimwear or very light summer clothes for the hottest few weeks of the year - you only wear that on specific occasions, which wont happen all year long, but as long as you keep them and reuse them annually, I don't see anything wrong with that?
None of your local Asian markets sell bulk tofu/make their own tofu? They don't in my current area, but it's the first kind of shop where I found it available unpackaged.
The part of second hand shop to thrift store to landfill in global south, they actually sell it to Aduanas, they make sacs that they sell to aduanas of 3rd world countries and then sell them in accordance to the quality of the products, from 50 dollar to 200.
About the *-free food trends, after sugar-free and low-in-fat, there was the palmoil-free trend which was particularly entertaining: so many products that had never contained a drop of it, stated boasting on their box: "Palmoil-free", duh. I can easily imagine a meat stake boldly labeled High-protein these days.
Running vests - it depends the length you are running. If you only run a 5k or 10k, possibly even 15k when it is not hot, then you are totally fine without one. If you start running half marathons+ especially in training where there are no water stations, then you likely need one.
I disagree with books, because we need to support the authors and bookshops, particularly independent, community bookshops that stock less well known books. I agree that we shouldn't buy books off of Amazon, but I disagree that we shouldn't buy new books and only use libraries.
We absolutely need to support local bookstores - especially because they are getting pushed out of business by Amazon 🥲 So if you’re buying new books that’s definitely the way to go. I just also think that we shouldn’t buy books we’re not going to read 😅 (borrowing books at the library also supports and pays authors, less than when buying their books directly though, but still ☺️ I get a full month’s rent every year covered people borrowing my books at the library ✨🙏)
@@rileycollison2947 happy to help ☺️ ofc I don’t know how it is everywhere in the world, but I am both paid for the books the libraries buy, and then I am paid annually based on how many people borrow my books, and that’s for life 👌
When my kid was a baby i had so many baby clothes gave to me that i didn't have to buy a thing for their first year. When i did have to start buying clothes for her i would actually buy a size up for most things. It wasnt until they were about 12 that i stopped that. Using that strategy along with second hand saved so much in so much money and waste.
The best souvenir for me is a postcard. Just a paper card. I use them as bookmarks, or wallpaper. Love my postcards.
Me too, I keep them in a box and on the back write down the dates I visited on and the places I visited :)
I thought I was the only one who collected postcards! I get them sent to me from around the world, and anywhere I travel, I pick one up. I have two photo albums full, and I can refuse every other kind of souvenir, whether its a friend or family getting it, or just me.
As a librarian, yes, support your public library! And especially in the U.S. right now, go tell a librarian you love them!
I work in a bookstore, but over 90% of what I read are from the library or are ARCs.
@@PrettyLuckie I stopped going to both book store and library because they don't offer anything I care to read anymore. My place of choice is the (book) antiques shop, no matter on what topic, classics or special interest, everything has been written before so there is no reason to buy it new (besides some science related topics).
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Omg I adore librarians. Ever since I stopped at my local library while working on a project in high school ages ago, researching a topic of interest that was super niche. I had no idea where to even start, so I went up to the librarian, and they were (1) so happy to help (2) found everything in the library that could help and (3) were finding me books for over an hour, continuing to find things for me the whole time I was there. From that point forward, I've been a huge advocate for libraries, especially since they have SO many resources in general. I used to work with retirees for my employer, and they would always need help with one of their benefits that was exclusively online. I told them that if they couldn't make it to our office to use our public computers, if they live near a local library, just stop in and ask for help, and I guaranteed they'd get it. They always were amazed by the suggestion and so happy that I made it
I would love to, but our local library in a Swiss City costs 40.- a month. I don't read more than one book a month..
I usually bring food from trips as “souvenirs” … like cheese, wine, spicies … whatever is local and im interested to use up.
Good idea!
I was in London recently, and bought Stilton! It's hard to find where I live, and costs like 10x more
My mom went on a trip to Mexico and brought vanilla back for some friends/family who like to bake. I thought that was such a lovely gift, and they all appreciated it immensely !
I also stick to locally made small scale products and mostly bring food (provided it will cross borders), local art, and jewelry home with me. It’s such a nice connection to place (and the people of that place) that you don’t get with the tourist tchotchkes.
I love this idea.
I bought a new ugly Christmas sweater, but I have been wearing it every Christmas since (about 10 years) and I will continue to wear it. At first I thought it was funny, but for my family and me it's now become a traditional item like the other Christmas decorations. I recommend buying just one and keeping it! One day I will be old with grand kids and I will still wear it 😊
Agreed. Also, ideally buy a quality one (not made from 100% polyacrylic)
I have a Christmas-y sweater, not ugly but same general idea, that I've worn every year for about 5-6 years and counting, too :) I feel the same, it's become a tradition for me and much more rewarding than just buying a new one every year or whatever, I can't even fathom doing that
I have about 5 Christmas jumpers, either second hand or bought in the January sales. I wear them every day during December (and often a few days into January too). I won’t be buying new ones, but I love a Christmas jumper and can’t wait to whip them out every year!
@@paularunslondonOh I love that! Great idea ☺️
I have Christmas themed sweatshirt and I'm wearing it all year xD
In Australia buying boomerangs from indigenous peoples is a fantastic way to get a souvenir and support local peoples. There are some boomerang makers who have been profitable enough to be able to buy their land back! Always look for markets & small craft places selling them tho, souvenir stores are made out of the country and aren't in any way helping indigenous peoples feed themselves or keep their culture alive
The hydropacks/water vests/camelbacks are very useful while hiking! They keep you from having a large water bottle that is shifting the weight awkwardly to a side, and the packs usually also have space for you to keep keys and other objects in them. It is a specific kind of situation they are best suited for, but for long distance hiking I think they are pretty essential. I do not think that every runner needs one.
As a long distance runner, I agree that hydration packs/vests are useful if you are going long distance. But all you need is one. I have had the same one for 10 years and will use it until it breaks.
Yeah it's one of the things that you need only one and only if you do need it. My partner runs daily for hours so after one point it was useful to have it without having to carry something else that shifts the weight and technically is a problem when running. But it is one of the things that it's only useful to a group of people not everyone
Yes, for sure. I only recently got my hydration vest as I was increasing my distance, but it’s also great for running home from work too so that I can bring home the things I need. It also saves waste from the hydration stations during races. So I agree that you don’t need one for anything up to a 10K, but they’re really good for longer distances.
Like she said, they're not necessary and I've just had to plan my long runs along areas where I know there are water fountains. BUT i won one at a raffle and it has been the BEST game changer 'cause now I can explore new routes and really get some miles in! Anyways, I was never going to buy one myself so I got REALLY lucky to go to that raffle! haha
They're also practical for people with disabilities who use a power wheelchair and have little use of their hands because the straw can be attached to the person's clothing to allow them to have a drink independently.
I think anti-hauls confuse some folks 😅 at no point is she saying you can’t buy any of these things-she’s just personally not partaking in further overconsumption, and encouraging you to consider your own consumption when you’re about to click “add to cart” or swipe your card at checkout. Also, low key hoarding! Lol I LOVE books, as do many. But I absolutely do not NEED another book right now, even though there are ones I want, because I can look at myself and say hey, you haven’t read some of these yet, maybe start there first? lol it’s never personal, but I think these are great mirrors for ourselves that we often don’t love looking into! 😊 always good to self reflect!
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I agree with everything you said, except books. You need to buy new books in order to pay the authors. I think this is very important!!!😊
Agreed! I’m a big reader (like 100+ books a year) and if I find something I love at the library, I do buy it new to support the author. Buying a book new is a much less harmful endeavor than new textiles or plastic trinkets
Not to mention She Is and author herself...so...
I only buy books secondhand, many smaller authors have a patreon you can give to one time, also there is usually an e book version you can buy which is a win win
Agreed
I didn’t say that you shouldn’t buy books ever 😅 but buying books that you’re not going to read is silly + buying ebooks and borrowing at libraries actually also pays authors ☺️
LoL .. "I don't think there needs to be produced another water bottle ever" ~ Truer words were never spoken!!
Another great video.
I'm here to champion running vests though. For those who run regularly and longer, they hold water, gels etc. but are also a good place to keep a phone, keys etc. and a personal alarm, inhalers for us asthmatics.
I totally agree we all only need one running vest, and to repair it as needed!
Agreed. They really are a good feature for running longer distances, or doing outdoor sports where a backpack is dangerous ( i also use them for rock climbing) it sounds like a weirdly specific thing to put on this list, especially as their market is quite specific, and most users will only have one. Only reason I can come up with, is that tge sustainability movement has quite an overlap with the people concerned with microplastics, so maybe they are worried about that, or chemicals leaking into the water? As it can taste a bit plasticcy. Personally I cant comment on that though, dont know enough about it to be worried
I have recently fallen back in love with reading, and the library is honestly the best way to get new books without costing me anything.
I'm a knitter and I'm anti-hauling yarn that has plastic fibres in it. Not a yarn snob, I don't have anything against acrylic yarn because it's cheap but because of the impact. There's fantastic natural fibre yarn out there that doesn't break the bank.
Totally agree. I get it that some people are allergic to wool, alpaca and mohair BUT they don'tt need acrylic yarn - there is cotton, linen, viscose, hemp and all sorts of other interesting plant fibres they could try. Also knitting with acrylic yarns is horrible - just plain horrible.
@@juliej6638 Straight acrylic is horrible! But I'm really disappointed that so many yarn companies are adding acrylic to their wool blends and it feels wonderful to the touch but I can't buy it and I wish other people wouldn't either!
I buy my yarn at yard sales, church bazaars, or a secondhand store. I treat for bedbugs then go ahead and use it, regardless of fiber content, for donation work. Some of the groups we donate to prefer acrylic for durability and ease of washing.
@@breadroomghost8764 Yeah, of course, for second hand yarn I don't stick to natural fibers only. Have some beautiful mixed fibers that I have gotten via thrift stores/gifts from family. But sometimes you need large quantities in uniform colours for specific projects (we all want to actually wear our knitting, right?) and that's when I only buy local natural fiber if at all possible.
My favorite yarn has been undied sheep's wool from a nearby farm that has the most beautiful marled shade of grey. Just lovely.
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Wow that’s something I never really thought about. I recently bought a bunch of yarn. If you don’t mind me asking what type of yarn would you recommend but?
HAHA "the underlying poop smell under the vanilla smell" - I couldn't agree more, but I never thought to put it in words
On the airfryer topic: when we got a new kitchen we invested in a more expensive oven from Bosch. It’s smaller than a regular oven but it has a setting that gives the exact result as the air fryer. It also has a microwave setting and pyro self cleaning which lets you avoid strong oven cleaners you only need water and maybe some dishsoap.
My chosen souvenirs are earrings and yarn. Every time I wear the earrings i remember the place I visited, and same for whatever I made from the yarn.
I swap out gum with mints. The mints are much more natural and so many mints come in tins and the tins are so useful, I usually end up reusing them, but they are also recyclable.
or some just come in a paper wrap
what do you use the tins for? I haven't found a use for them yet aha
@@sarahpedersen2085 I use one to carry some medication I always want on hands, fits perfectly in my bag ! You can also use it to store hair ties and small things you usually end up losing
My grandma kept wooden matches on the back of her toilets to mask the smell when someone when to the bathroom. I do it now too 😂
It works the best!!!!
Brilliant 👏 plus the smell of matches is really nice
I grew up with that, still prefer it - by FAR!
In terms of souvenirs I recently saw someone buy a wool sweater from a thrift shop while she was traveling, frogged it, and made a new sweater perfectly sized to her. I thought that was so cool!
All good ideas, I loved it. When it comes to small appliances like air fryers, I buy them at the thrift store. There is an abundance of small appliances there once they get past being the must have item of the moment. Some of these I use a lot to avoid turning on the oven when its hot. I had one crockpot for 35 years before I had to replace it.
My favorite type of video! Makes me feel better about the things I don’t buy but also, I get to learn about other items I wouldn’t have thought about or didn’t know more context about how it’s bad for the environment. ❤
As a mom, I have had to spend very little on kids clothes. Literally hundreds of pieces have been given to me and I have purchased only a select handful new. Linen in kids clothes is hard to find, though, so I'm altering a couple of thrifted linen shirts to make a dress for my toddler to be cool and covered this summer!
I used to agree on the childrens clothes.
Byt, my daughter is 5 and attends an outdoor kindergarden.
Her clothes is WORN out! And it happens quickly, as-well as her sometimes skipping sizes etc.
Once kids reach a certain age and size, the clothes is simply to the bone and it's difficult to find it in good condition, thrifting the exact type and size of say outdoor clothing etc.
Yeah! The options are so limited and the kid also wants something specific. I try to find them second hand online from other mothers where you can search for specific sizes and styles
It is about trying I would say. If I really want something (as an adult) I usually try to find it secondhand, but for example I don’t buy underwear/bras secondhand, firstly because it is very intimate and secondly because I struggle to find my bra size in stores.
Certain formula spills might be permanent
I agree, plus there's the flimsiness of girl's clothes compared to the boy's
I have a 7yo boy, and we do pretty good getting everything second hand. But it's definitely a lot harder and every single pair of pants leaves our home full of holes. Baby clothes, though? I was picky about what I kept and I still ended up getting more than we needed, in good condition, for free.
I usually get one "souvenir" per trip. If I'm visiting a National Park here in the US I buy one of their stoneware mugs that are handmade here in the USA. Otherwise, I get either yarn from a local shop (just bought some amazing hand died lace weight silk/mohair on my last trip!) or tea from a local shop (found my very favorite in Salt Lake City!)
I do get a fridge magnet if I‘m staying somewhere new for a few days.
But i really like shopping in a local supermarket and bring home a few things. Stuff I will eat and makes me think of the trip for the little while it sits in my cupboards.
I also try to find a local roaster to get a bag of coffee. I used to buy coasters as a souvenier, now I use those coasters with the new coffee in the Starbucks mugs I used to buy on every vacation. 😅
@@immy2704 Local grocery stores are the best! One of my favorite things to do on vacation is find the organic food coop to check out!
I usually get a Christmas ornament. I love decorating our tree and remembering trips we've taken in the past. (My husband BROKE our honeymoon ornament last year though...😭) I usually try to find something that was made by a local artist; I'm sure not all of them were, but a good percentage of them are.
What is the tea you like from SLC? I’d love to check it out.
@@kennakinns Tea grotto!
I love reducing my waste but when I see others just throwing trash everywhere and not giving a crap it truly pisses me off.
me too, I know far too many people who NEVER recycle at all even when there's literally a recycling bin right next to them...and order tons of items from Shein every month, it is maddening.
I have a 3 month old and 💯, I have his entire wardrobe for the first year of life. And not only is it all second hand, all except less than 10 items were *free* from family hand me downs or my Buy Nothing group.
I really do love that you started to pronounce your name the correct danish way!❤
YES, buying from a local artist (musician, jeweler, whatever!) while travelling! It's so much fun to trawl craft fairs, little hole in the wall shops, and such. I'm also a huge fan of getting local drinks and condiments to take home. I live in the US, and if you travel 3 hours in any direction, the food is completely different. I love it. I AM grateful for the gluten free trend... it is abjectly foolish to not eat gluten if you're not suffering from an actual allergy/intolerance. It's delicious. It's higher protein and less processed than gf alternatives. It's harmless unless you're a specific kind of mutant. (You will know because you can't breathe, get off the toilet, or possibly both.) But for those of us who can't have gluten, the fact that now we can find palatable bread in most grocery stores is miraculous.
Yes about the shoes!! Shoe brands like Nike also have a narrow toe box which is horrible for your toes and the reason ppl struggle with problems like hallux valgus.
running vests are essential for some people…i never run anything less than 4 miles and run up to 14-20 miles when i’m doing marathon training. during summer it is DEFINITELY needed. I also use it for hiking! but i only have 1.
My husband, colleagues and me have the cutest blinky, sparkly stupid Christmas sweaters and love wearing them every year 🥰
Rewear, we love to see it!
I think a running vest is something that is needed to be honest. I use one with every run but I only have one! I don’t need more then that. It holds my keys, water, snacks, phone, and my mace!
I feel like running vests are fine if you use them? Like anything else! I also feel like some of the people anti-hauling running vests are in similar circles as those who think you have to be really good at a hobby to 'deserve' gear for the hobby? Or like if you have a running vest, you're "taking yourself too seriously". Like there's a whole trend of videos of people making fun of those who use running vests for running *only* 5k, like you have to run marathons to deserve to use a vest. Anyways I feel like a running vest helps with boob bounce and while I don't always bother, it's also just practical to have something to carry your phone+keys+wallet with you, and women's clothing doesn't have the best pockets, and if you're going to buy something then a vest or a belt or one of the arm carrier thingys it's all kind of the same (and the reason I feel like anti hauling running vests is due to people putting other people's hobbies down is that I haven't seen anyone anti-haul all those other accessories for carrying things on runs).
Speaking of skin care I would love to see a video on lush!
Another perk of not using the drive thru is that you’re not idling your car while waiting in the line and creating more emissions.
True but I have heard that starting your car emits way more pollution than letting it run. I don't know the exact math, but which one is better probably depends on how long the drive through line is.
Lorry drivers often leave their engines running because it's consuming less fuel than starting the engine or something along those lines, maybe because so many of them run on diesel
Diesel engine's (as oposed to gasoline engine) fuel consumption strongly depends on the operational temperature, i.e. Cold diesel engine eats fuel up like theres no tomorrow, but once it reached optimal temperature, it becomes way more efficient than gasoline engine
Fuguring out which engine is preferable, strongly depends on how often it will be turned on/off
Never heard of diesel engine for motorcycle, prolly 'cus the amount of fuel to make it efficient would exceed carriage capacity :))
This post is so refreshing to see. Bravo for caring so much for the environment and reinforcing the need to kick consumerism in the arse. I wish people would just realise they are becoming trapped in a financial treadmill because the more they want, the harder they have to work to pay for all the "stuff," which then steals their time away from family and friends and from doing the things they love.
The old adage "Less is More" holds true because the less you have the more you appreciate.
a great video again! I'm not anti-hauling books since I carefully pick every book I buy (so I won't get books I won't read) and mostly only buy from my favorite authors or buy books I can't get from the library. my book collection is limited anyway since I'm a student and don't have much extra money, but I do love supporting queer authors and authors of color. I use the library a LOT and I love it so much
Anti-hauling new furniture! I have just moved to a new place, and every piece of furniture I needed came from the thrift store or from my local Buy Nothing Group!
About 15 years ago, my mom bought me a dress for Canada Day (a cheap cotton sleeveless one with a maple leaf print on it) and I’ve worn it every Canada Day since then. A few years ago, I bought a glittery headband for New Years, which only said “Happy New Year” on it, knowing I’d forever wear it to every New Year’s Eve party from now on (three years in a row, so far). So the holiday clothing isn’t necessarily wasteful if you actually do keep using it, and I actually love the idea of saving a few items for only a specific day of each year. Wearing them becomes a tradition that I look forward to, just like putting up the Christmas tree or other holiday decorating. One tip, for those who want to do the same is to make sure to keep the item(s) in a safe place you will remember and can easily access when the day arrives (i.e. my new years headband is stored with a few other sparkly accessories I save for New Year’s Eve in a bag I keep with my Christmas decor, so it becomes easily accessible a few weeks before New Years).
Anti hauling cleaning supplies. Hot water, microfiber cloths, vinegar and lemon is all you need. I do use an eco friendly laundry powder, but the rinse is with vinegar. 🙂
Agree. I make my own cleaning solution from white vinegar, water and a few drops of essential oils (optional). One of my friends thinks I'm crazy (or more likely "dirty") for not using bleach and other toxic chemicals. I don't care, I will continue to make my own. Went to a dinner at my daughter's boyfriend's parents' house and his mother kept spraying the counter -- where the food was -- over and over with Lysol!! Also, my friend's mother "burned" the inside of her nose from her constant overuse of bleach.
Not microfiber cloths... These shed microplastic into the waterways with every rinse!
@@Celebrinthal yes and no.. when you use microfiber cloth, you don’t need to use any chemicals, which also pollutes the waterways. And the washing cloth is only a small portion of the microfibres in the world. Think of all the activewear clothes that goes into the washing machine daily..
Yes and no to this. You do not need a specified cleaner for everything, but some vinigar, soda, and scouring cleaner make a lot of things easier without damaging the environment/your stuff. microfiber cloths can sometimes scratch certain surfaces, so be careful!
Agree, but I think you can use any type of cloth. I’ve literally used ripped up old shirts to wipe and it gets stuff just as clean. 🙂 The only difference is some fabrics leave stuff more streaky visually.
Ah, mass-produced 'memories'! Some of my favorite memories from travel are honestly the photos. But I do have two lovely things I picked up in Denmark that I still use today because they are not just decor. I love the idea of going to thrift stores on holiday. The water bottle thing -- and cups in general -- it's the idea that we need choices and options each day, I think, and this fear of lack. Who really needs that much water or coffee at once, all of the time? I've had to ask myself this question. Ha.
Fun fact. Collagen creme does not work, but the marketers are very smart about it. They have to be truthful on their labels, but they can omit certain truths. Yes, collagen is the component in the skin that gives it's elasticity and yes it would make it better to somehow but it back in the skin after it slowly breaks down. But the collagen molecule is very big and cannot penetrate the skin to get to the collagen layer. It would be better to ingest it another way for actual effects. So whenever you read the label of those kind of cremes and you see collagen anhydrous then you instantly know it won't do the wonders they promise you it will.
My husband and I buy a piece of artwork from a local artist when we travel and are making an art wall of places we have lived/visited. I love it. Also I love books, a, a writer and read voraciously, but I find the “whoops I bought $100+ of books” or “bought 50 books haul” videos intensely uncomfortable
Lovely to find someone, (and followers) that eschew new for great vintage and used things to care for our world❤
My usual holiday souvenirs are photographs :)
I still have a water bottle I bought in Seville in 2019 (a double-skin 500 ml steel one), which I use regularly (live near Edinburgh, and the tap water is lovely).
I always get a souvenir magnet lol I love filling my garage fridge w all the places I've been
Aaah the water bottle history galore in thrift stores. I recently saw a keepcup at a thrift store. Good old times!
I love souvenirs. I have a lighter from Vienna (found it in the snow), a piece of a road from Prague (found on the ground)and a buch of paper tickets to things
Poopoori (sp?) completely works! It makes a film on top essentially.
However, it is essential oil based and shouldn't be used around pets, and is easy to diy with alcohol and essential oil of any kind of people already have those on hand.
I totally agree with most of these...especially the water bottles, oh my word, there are so many! And the air fryers 😅 such a popular topic of conversation amongst my friends: "Do you have an air fryer yet?". The running hydration vest though, is handy - not an essential maybe - but if you live in a hot country or if you frequently run more than, for example, 10 miles (which I do), it feels sensible to have hydration with you.
I agree with everything except running vest. I don't have a handbag or shoulder bag, instead I have a running vest for everydays.
I love the souvenir thing! My little brother got into a college a few states over and we had to visit to make sure he liked it. I wanted to get something to remember the trip by so I went to the natural food store and got some bob’s creamy wheat hot cereal (can’t find it in my state) and a nice handmade mug which I’ve been using like crazy :D
Love your vid❤. I will say that the running vest is more designed for longer distance running generally 45 min + where you can start packing in not just your water but your energy refuel packs, electrolytes etc. I never used one until i started to increase my running distance to closer to 10k and up. For short running sessions its totally not an essential. I do think it's hyped on social as a must have 😄
I've already seen Stanley cups at my local Goodwill. It's mind blowing.
that comment about 'poop smell right underneath the vanilla smell' resonated with me on a whole different level
Books. My library is small and doesn't carry any new books until 6-12 months after they have come out, if ever. I do love audiobooks, second hand books and borrowing from others. The library will only get in "other/indie" books if there is enough request from the public. I do support my local bookstore for new books. They get a portion of the sale.
I agreed to a lot of these… but not run vests. I live in a place where the temps are over 40 with high humidity for 6 months out of the year. A run vest is mandatory for me to stay hydrated while running.
I gotta say though, having done some long distance running, I can definitely see the appeal of those hydration vests. You are absolutely correct that they are unnecessary if you run more casually/shorter distances. But for long distances, there comes a point where you are running far enough that you absolutely need to bring your hydration with you to replenish on the go, and once you get up to that distance, it becomes a real pain to carry a water bottle as you run. Your grip gets really tired. It's far easier if you can find a way to attach the water to your torso. Personally, I wound up getting a small backpack-style bag and a hydration bladder that I could stick inside it. A hydration vest would have done the job too. It really depends on how long your runs are.
9:53 I went on an accommodation tour at a university open day and a parent on the tour asked if the university equipped each kitchen with an air fryer… i get that they’re useful but it just goes to show what some people view as a necessity.
i wear my christmas pyjamas all year round
Me too! Best pyjamas I have ;)
such a vibe 🙏
I'm not anti-hauling protein products. I've spent the last 2 years eating plain chicken and cod because I can't get all the ridiculously fortified processed foods where I live. As soon as I move back to the UK you can betcha I'm buying all the protein yoghurts and bagels I can get my hands on - I'm an amateur bodybuilder so for me, the protein products are a welcome relief from boring wholefoods lol.
I found tofu wrapped in only cardboard in my asian supermarket ! It is also cheaper than elsewhere (I live in France and tofu is very expensive). The silken tofu is so great but the "hard" one is more like the one you have in miso soup in restaurant so no hard enough to really cook it in different ways...
I LOVE my air fryer. Use it almost daily. Love books.
The other stuff I could do without. My teen daughter gets swept up in the skin care & Stanley crap!
I generally buy shoes, socks, and undergarments only new and I translate that for my kiddo (I bought used climbing shoes once - bad choice). Other baby clothing, heck yeah there’s some great pre-loved stuff out there.
Lol I wear my holiday clothes all year round, I have two sweaters and they come out as soon as the weather allows
i will just say be careful thrifting tennis shoes, exercising on worn down shoes is terrible for your body! of course you can find like new shoes second hand but just something to be mindful of😊
Personally, while I do agree with some of these things, there's also things I really do not agree with.
For example the candles. I have a couple and the light flickering and the smell calms/comforts me so much. I do think buying one every week just for the sake of it is way too much. But i have around 4 or 5 with each a different scent that I like to light in the winter when it's dark earlier.
Secondly, the air scent and perfume. My dorm room smelled like mold (there's none) but the smell didnt go. Now it's gone since I started using those wooden sticks in scented liquid (idk what theyre called). I also of course use de-humidifying blocks but the smell made me unable to sleep. I didnt have a choice and its much better now.
Same for perfume. Deodorant with scent makes my sweat smell disgusting. So I have to use ones without scent. But I also know it'll still smell unless I put on some perfume. I spray it on my clothes and not directly on my skin though.
Third and last one I remember is the 'collecting is just an excuse to overconsume'. Maybe. But my special interest as an autistic person just so happened to be dolls. So I will buy them. Its what makes me happy and theres more harmful things to do in order to be happy in my opinion. Same goes for books. Im an avid reader. So Im going to buy books. I read in english and my library has nowhere near a good enough selection to suit my reading taste. So buying them it is (thrift store, for the same reason, arent usable either)
Edit: About the souvenirs... it makes my grandma happy to see all of the magnets we bring her from our trips. She hasnt left Belgium in her 86 years of living and I like that she can at least experience some bits of traveling through our stories and the magnets to remember where we've been. I can assure you, her face lighting up when we bring a new magnet home is priceless. I also collect postcards from my travel destinations which I hang on my closet. Its a whole different story if you bring a whole suitcase of worthless souvenirs
Air fryer IS actually amazing ahah ! I use it 4-5 times a week, but I agree with most of your list !
I absolutely love how you proudly and loudly call out all the capitalistic consumeristic bullshit!
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On the topic of the protein craze, I would like to add that actually consuming more protein than our bodies needs or can process can lead to kidney failure/proteinuria!!!
I’m anti-hauling cleaning wipes. Like baby wipes but for your things?! Makes no sense. Just use a rag. 🙈
1:32 I will say this it can be done a right way… my husband has one of those cats Christmas suits, and he wears it every year to his Christmas party and lends it out to people!
I do like Stanley items, but I buy them second hand only. The Stanley lunch box, I bought from Facebook marketplace all dented and beat up (lots of character). And I have to qualms about tossing it around and denting it some more...
You are awesome! I was laughing during your first point because I actually do have an ugly Christmas sweater that I've been wearing (at Christmas time) for the last 12 years or so; your point stands though as I don't think that's how it's "supposed" to be done usually. Thanks for a great video!
Plus there are a lot of events organized now where you can swop your Christmas sweater. You bring one that you don't want for someone else to take ( clean and in good condition ) and you can take one that you do.
I agree with all except hydration vests and air fryer. I run very often and use my vest when I run more than an hour. I only have one and that's all I need. I also use my air fryer 3-4 times a week, so for me its worth to have, esp since I don't own a microwave
I would love to see an impact analysis of "Buy Nothing" groups. I've personally gotten some great (free!) second-hand items from the group for my neighbourhood, but sometimes I wonder whether they're just a way for people to get rid of poor-quality or damaged items.
I understand air fryers, but especially with an old oven it is handy. It's also way cheaper because not only is it faster, but it also doesn't need preheating (at least ours) and our old oven takes a looong time to preheat, cooks unevenly and the heat bleeds out, so it has to keep reheating itself a lot more than a new oven
I have a Christmas sweater and a Christmas T shirt-I bought both of them from charity shops and I repeat them every Christmas.
HAHAHA the high protein marketing thing is so real!!! We have a brand in NZ that sells a line of yogurt they call "protein +" which boasts a higher protein content and yet when I compared it to another brand, it actually had less protein per serve 🤦♂️
I LOVE USING THE PLASTIC CONTAINERS TOFU COMES IN TO ORGANIZE MY JEWELLERY OR THINGS IN MY DRAWERS !!! THEY WORK AMAZING. find ways to reuse plastic in your home it’s easier than you think !
When I visited Aarhus I spent my days at the museum and at the thrift. I got myself a button for my punk vest with a very whimsical fairy on it and brought a friend of mine a button that said "beer is healthy, more beer is more healthy" in comic sans in danish and he loved it and I paid like 20 crowns for them?
Omg ur hair is so cute like this!!!
I've noticed that every time I used Yankee Candle I got a tingling sensation in my throat. What has to be in it that makes your throat sore? I still have some scented candles but I sparely use them and I also started making my own candles, they are so easy to make.
I have a single Christmas Sweater, it was a present from my husband when we were still dating. It's an octopus with a Santa hat holding presents with all his arms. While I won't be getting any new Christmas sweaters cause I feel no need for them, I also won't be getting rid of the one my husband got me cause I love to wear it at Christmas and it's just a silly thing to enjoy and no reason to get rid of it when it's still in great condition.
All the water bottles my husband and I have are ones that have been sent to us by our companies and we use them every time we go out and have given extras to family members that needed them as well.
I don't use candles anymore, especially since I'm notorious for forgetting to blow them out. I've switched to diffusers with concentrated, organic essential oils, so it shuts itself off when it's out of water. I also have a bunch of wax melts (like scentsy) so I put them on a timer and go thru them. Won't be buying more tho. Instead of Fabreze I make my own 'Room and Fabric spray' using essential oils, vodka and water. (love using it on pillows) Actually, I learned from quilters that that's also the recipe for the best spray starch for ironing, just more diluted... ¼ vodka, ¾ water, a few drops of essential oil of your choice (if desired) for scent. Super cheap and won't leave any residue on the fabric or iron. I've never bought spray starch since! (I do a fair bit of ironing too)
In the drive through, we just hand what we don’t want back to the staff 😅
As you're talking about anti-hauling souvenirs and souvenir clothing, what am I wearing? My souvenir top from Mt Rushmore, bought 9 years ago. I'm the tourist that actually wears my souvenir tops. And what do I do when they no longer look good? Cut off the sleeves, hem the bottom and use it as a shopping bag of course.
If you need t-shirts, they might as well be sentimental t-shirts! They're all I wear to sleep in, do yard work, camp, and exercise, so I feel no regret whatsoever about buying a tee from a place/artist/cause that pleases me.
a very good air freshener alternative in bathroom is simply to light a match and throw it in the toilet bowl. The smell of a freshly blown out match is much less powerful than the artificial smells and covers much better the toilet odors than the fresheners too, in my opinion.
I love brooches and wear them a lot all year round. At the best I have one on an outdoor coat and one on a blazer I wear at the office. So my souvenirs nowadays are antique store bought brooches from different cities. I love the fact that I actually have those memories from travelling with me every day ❤️
Talking about air fresheners and candles: for particularly small rooms, an unlit scented candle will scent a room perfectly fine. For larger rooms, you can just open a window. I used to laugh at the stereotype about Germans constantly opening the window no matter the weather outside, but it makes so much sense
There are SO MANY ads on TV these days for air fresheners. And scented laundry products. Your house will not smell if you keep it clean and open a window to let in fresh air. Same goes for your car and surely clean is enough for laundry - why does it also have to smell of pine forests or flowers or mountains or whatever?
I look art like prints or food when I seek a souvenir ❤ I can hang it and it won't get old.
Whenever my grandmother would use air freshener my grandfather would say "It smells like somebody shit in the strawberry patch!" So yeah, I've never used air fresheners like that. I have put baking soda in open jars which helps some and exhaust fans as well. But mostly just keeping things clean and opening windows when there is a bad smell.
About the tofu: I agree that tofu from the Asian market is of better quality, but the tofu they sell in a big Dutch supermarket (Albert Heijn) has advertised: made from European soy. I think that tofu that is sold in Asian markets, is shipped over the whole world. So, it can be more sustainable to buy tofu from the regular supermarket :)
Skincare has always baffled me.
I mean, I have two holiday themed jumpers - and I've been wearing those for years now (and will continue to do so) - admittedly, only in december, but then again, that is also true about stuff like swimwear or very light summer clothes for the hottest few weeks of the year - you only wear that on specific occasions, which wont happen all year long, but as long as you keep them and reuse them annually, I don't see anything wrong with that?
Agree with you. I have specific beach clothes and skiing clothes that I use once or twice a year, but many years in a row.
None of your local Asian markets sell bulk tofu/make their own tofu? They don't in my current area, but it's the first kind of shop where I found it available unpackaged.
The part of second hand shop to thrift store to landfill in global south, they actually sell it to Aduanas, they make sacs that they sell to aduanas of 3rd world countries and then sell them in accordance to the quality of the products, from 50 dollar to 200.
About the *-free food trends, after sugar-free and low-in-fat, there was the palmoil-free trend which was particularly entertaining: so many products that had never contained a drop of it, stated boasting on their box: "Palmoil-free", duh.
I can easily imagine a meat stake boldly labeled High-protein these days.
Running vests - it depends the length you are running. If you only run a 5k or 10k, possibly even 15k when it is not hot, then you are totally fine without one. If you start running half marathons+ especially in training where there are no water stations, then you likely need one.
I disagree with books, because we need to support the authors and bookshops, particularly independent, community bookshops that stock less well known books. I agree that we shouldn't buy books off of Amazon, but I disagree that we shouldn't buy new books and only use libraries.
We absolutely need to support local bookstores - especially because they are getting pushed out of business by Amazon 🥲
So if you’re buying new books that’s definitely the way to go. I just also think that we shouldn’t buy books we’re not going to read 😅
(borrowing books at the library also supports and pays authors, less than when buying their books directly though, but still ☺️ I get a full month’s rent every year covered people borrowing my books at the library ✨🙏)
@@Gittemary Oh brilliant! Thank you for educating me. I didn't realise that authors were paid if people borrowed their books from the library.
@@rileycollison2947 happy to help ☺️ ofc I don’t know how it is everywhere in the world, but I am both paid for the books the libraries buy, and then I am paid annually based on how many people borrow my books, and that’s for life 👌
In some countries it can be very small sums. So even the most popular authors get nowhere near a month's rent. 😢
When my kid was a baby i had so many baby clothes gave to me that i didn't have to buy a thing for their first year. When i did have to start buying clothes for her i would actually buy a size up for most things. It wasnt until they were about 12 that i stopped that. Using that strategy along with second hand saved so much in so much money and waste.