What I save money on as a self-employed female minimalist in Siberia

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  • @Omavarainenvegaani
    @Omavarainenvegaani 2 ปีที่แล้ว +283

    I really like this down to earth channel! As a Finnish person, I find it difficult to relate to "american minimalism" and feel like most of the channels don't really know the true meaning of the word frugal :D

    • @fireflyfarmletontheeno777
      @fireflyfarmletontheeno777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      As an American- I agree 😔

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Oh, you're so kind! Thank you 💚 I'm so glad you can relate to my way of life 🌿

    • @kathsarazin
      @kathsarazin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      I like her channel… and am an American. I love the freedom that comes with her lifestyle…we do tend to have so much abundance in the US…not sure we really know what it’s like to be truly frugal.

    • @marias8007
      @marias8007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Agreed, from nz

    • @minime7375
      @minime7375 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I find that minimalism and frugality are two different things. Minimalism is a lifestyle but also a trend in interior design, minimalists are not necessarily people living on low income, frugality is applied more to finances and how you can live on a low budget. Idk if I explained correctly what I meant☺️

  • @afrikan_criola1923
    @afrikan_criola1923 2 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    This channel it's a breath of fresh air, I'm so glad I found it, often I watch American minimalist (because there's a shortage of European/African youtubers that are minimalist) but I have to say, as someone living in Europe it hard to relate to American minimalism, everything is still over the top. I enjoy your simplicity and calmness. Kisses from Portugal🇵🇹

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      aww, so happy to meet you here, my friend! Thanks for watching 💚 And cheers to Portugal! My partner and I spent such an amazing time there before the world went crazy. Lisbon and Porto are in my heart forever 🤗

    • @FrogeniusW.G.
      @FrogeniusW.G. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      True.. 😅
      Do you already know BenitaLarsson?
      She's an also very calm & aesthetical Minimalist from Stockholm Sweden.
      She has created such a cozy & beautiful home. I highly recommend her channel! She's great!
      ..That's why I even find it a pity that she only uploads once a week or even every other week.
      I could watch her every day..
      😅

  • @midmiddleton163
    @midmiddleton163 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    This is a real life and not a pretend one. Thank you for showing us what your world is about. Have a great day.

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm so glad you liked watching these little fragments of my life ❄️ Thank you!

  • @fireflyfarmletontheeno777
    @fireflyfarmletontheeno777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    I agree on food- good food should be a priority in a budget. So many "frugal" channels push too much junk/manufactured foods. Good to see a new video- thanks for sharing!

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I agree, my friend. Good food is essential 🌿 Thank you for watching!

  • @cuppajavaplease
    @cuppajavaplease 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Hi Ana, I am a minimalist by necessity, I guess, because I live in a small house which I love, and I have to be careful to not overfill it. When something comes in, very often something must go out! Almost all of my clothes are thrifted. I find that I appreciate my personal things so much more when I only have a few of them.

  • @szfrj
    @szfrj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Thanks for another great video :) had a nice tea break with you. I live in the UK now and life is so different here to post Soviet countries!! Even the average person can afford things that I used to think of as luxuries yet so many people I know are struggling with some kind of anxiety or depression. Having more doesn’t seem to make a difference to happiness. It’s really lovely to see someone taking care of themselves and living well on a budget 😁😁 thank you

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hi, Szilvia! Oh, such a great point that having more doesn't make difference to happiness... Thank you for watching and being so supportive. Huge hugs from Siberia! 🤗

  • @grady4757
    @grady4757 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Seeing more of your art and craft creations would be such a pleasure. Your channel is like a cozy space of conversation between friends across the globe. I adore it!

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Aww, thank you, my precious friend! 💛🤗 You all create this cozy space, all thanks to you.

    • @jackcarter233
      @jackcarter233 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great comment! True.

  • @divinaxcommedia
    @divinaxcommedia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    I have been randomly been recommended one of your videos today and I've been binge watching almost all of them. Your content is great! As others mentioned is very hard to related to American minimalists as a European. I'm so happy I've found your channel, I really enjoy your calmness and sweetness to your videos 🥰

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm so glad to have you here! And happy you can relate to my content 🤗 Thank you, my friend!

  • @emmylou-y4b
    @emmylou-y4b 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    When I retired three years ago, I decided to let my hair go silver. It was an awkward process but it has saved me a lot of money! (I get a lot of compliments). I have bought very few new clothes; I wear very casual clothes; workout pants serve me all the time and they are washable. Prices where I live are also going up and I look at the flyers from the market before I go shopping.

  • @alicjafija5997
    @alicjafija5997 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Hi, I've been thinking a lot lately about how I'm not able to live up to western standards (even minimalistic) and it started to make me feel a bit sad. Thank you for being so down to earth and sharing your lifestyle with us. Your videos make me remember how my parents would always say that only rich people can afford low quality clothing and shoes. They would always make me change into some "at home clothing" when back from school so that clothes lasted longer. I always try to fix my clothes whenever there's a hole too. I'm glad there's more of us :)

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi, Alicja! Aww, such a joy to hear how you're following your own path in a mindful and caring way💚 Your parents taught you all the best things:) Thank you for sharing! Sending hugs from Siberia🤗

  • @vickiburkart1504
    @vickiburkart1504 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’m a new subscriber. I’m binge watching all your wonderful videos. What a breath of fresh air you are!!! I’m somewhat of a minimalist, living on a sailboat for nearly 21 years. Thank you for your content, you are a wise one!! Much love from San Francisco.❤️

  • @christianemichelberger8245
    @christianemichelberger8245 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I love your straight, down-to-earth frugality that still allows for some pleasures. It would be great if you'd share more vegan variations of Russian food. My mother from Pete cooked many Russian dishes but I'm vegan too and would love the vegan variations of it, for example borschtsch, pelmeni, Olivier salad, and piroshki (excuse my crude transcript of Cyrillic).

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Hi, Christiane! 🤗 I will happily make videos about these tasty Russian things, adore them too:) And they are holiday staples anyway, it's high time for them 😀

    • @christianemichelberger8245
      @christianemichelberger8245 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@anagoldberg Wonderful! :-))

    • @monalindqvist5020
      @monalindqvist5020 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It would be nice too see more vegan variations of Russian food and your aunts datcha where the veggies are coming from

  • @kayguerrero2308
    @kayguerrero2308 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am from the USA and also air-dry my clothes . I live in an apartment and airdrying my clean laundry saves money on my electric bill.I cut my own hair, color it, and give myself home
    perms. I also live in an area where many apartment dwellers throw away good "stuff". Last night at my apartment dumpster I found a working vacuum cleaner. Last summer I found a working 40 inch TV there on which I have been watching your videos. I pay cash (or I don't buy.). My mother, who grew up on a farm during the depression of the 1920's taught me a lot about being frugal. I am old now, but was so blessed to learn from her how to survive. Now I am a widow and very grateful that I watched how she survived. She made all our clothes, cooked, and cleaned. (On the farm she even made her bed's mattress as did all her neighbors.). She always said, "A penny saved is a penny earned." And more advice from her, "Save money for a rainy day." Thank God, for her advice. From Texas, thank you for your video. I appreciate learning about your life.

  • @jackcarter233
    @jackcarter233 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Another great video Ana. Japanese Wabi Sabi is the enjoyment of natural imperfection, transience, and incompleteness. I use Wabi Sabi to accept my own aging. Also I ride my home-made bicycles to stay in shape and be immersed in nature. No gyms either. I like everything you have to say. iHave a wonderful day my friend. Thank you for sharing.

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi, Jack! The Wabi Sabi concept resonates with me so much as well! Sounds like you are good at filling your life with meaningful moments ❤Hugs to you, my friend 🤗

  • @SuzannesSimpleLiving
    @SuzannesSimpleLiving 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love your beautiful china plates I’ve just bought some tea plates with violets on from the charity shop…love your channel, it’s so refreshing to watch a genuine honest person 😊🇬🇧💕

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, Suzanne! Yep, older plates with character are such a pleasure..Congrats on your new purchase! I bet they look beautiful 😍 Thank you so much for being here 🤗

  • @JessieCori
    @JessieCori 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm 41 and have given up hair dye 13 months ago. It's liberating. Silver sister channels her on yt are very inspiring.

  • @alyceGoRound
    @alyceGoRound 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I know this is a minimalist channel, but I’m really interested in your hat collection !!! I admire people who can do a lot of things themselves, so really impressed by your skills!

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Haha, this channel is meant to be about everything mindful and creative! I guess I can allow myself to include my hat collection:) Thank you for your kind support, my friend! 🤗

    • @marnijay2486
      @marnijay2486 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would love to see your hats Ana!

  • @Mrssupermumm
    @Mrssupermumm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great tips. I am a 46year old woman from UK. I have dyed my hair myself from aged 15 years. I am now embracing the natural colour which includes some greys. 🤣

  • @estellelacour9210
    @estellelacour9210 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    You are an inspiration, thank you for being so kind to share your process. Greetings from France 🇫🇷

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yay, cheers to France from Siberia! ❤️ Thank you for watching and being here, Estelle 🤗

  • @chantalabdel-nour7717
    @chantalabdel-nour7717 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Hello and a hug from Canada-Your channel was recommended to me today, and it made my evening! You have a kind and gentle soul, Ana, and a thoughtful take on minimalism. A happy new subscriber here, and looking forward to watching more of what you share with us. Thank you so much. ♡

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      So happy to meet you here, my friend! 💚 Thank you for your kindest support. Hugs to Canada! 🤗

  • @rosemariemichel7050
    @rosemariemichel7050 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So glad I found you! Many good things shared.

  • @Mila-ux6qf
    @Mila-ux6qf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great video. How about a video about your favourite books and one about knitting?😊

    • @Mila-ux6qf
      @Mila-ux6qf 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      And love your new haircut!

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      So glad you like the video! Thanks you for watching, my friend ❤️ And for the ideas, of course! 😘🌸

    • @katyjudd1061
      @katyjudd1061 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, one about your knitting please!

  • @ExLibris-Alys
    @ExLibris-Alys 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Another really interesting video Ana 👏🏻. We are very similar in many ways. I gave up my car a few years ago as the public transport in my area is excellent and of course it’s better for the environment. I air dry my clothes too by putting them on coat hangers on a rail I installed over my bath, that way I have almost stopped having to do any ironing either 🎉. I buy generic non brand foods when I can, and also medicines and skin care which is so much cheaper. I go to the “reduced” section of my local supermarket where they have half price food because it has to be eaten on the same day and I cut my own hair. When I need to buy clothes or kitchen equipment my first stop is one of the many charity shops, it’s cheaper and again better for the environment, I got a beautiful winter coat last week that looked as though it had never been worn and it cost me £12 instead of around £70-80! I love hearing about the things others do to economise (as long as they are practical ideas, which yours are). 😊💛💐

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      So good to see you here again, my friend! 🤗 Haha, I also often use hangers for my shirts because I HATE ironing and don't have a proper iron anyway😄And the "reduced" supermarket section is my go-to as well! I don't see any shame here, but some people do, unfortunately. I wish there were charity shops here where I live. Thank you so much for sharing! 💚

    • @ExLibris-Alys
      @ExLibris-Alys 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@anagoldberg I definitely don’t see why there would be shame in being frugal, especially when it helps the planet ie less food waste in landfill sites etc, but I don’t care what other (shallow) people think anyway 😊

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ExLibris-Alys so true! ♥️

  • @funnymemos3056
    @funnymemos3056 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Is an so happy I found your channel. I love your videos. I am retired and live on a fixed income but have a very happy life. I enjoy making do with what I have.

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So nice to meet you here, my friend! You're so blessed and sound like a wonderful soul 🤗 Hugs from Siberia! Thank you for being with me.

  • @kimberlyrichardson2848
    @kimberlyrichardson2848 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You have the sweetest spirit! I’d love to know your favorite authors and books. Thank you for sharing your life with us!

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching, Kimberly! I will definitely make a video on my relations with books, thanks for the suggestion and for watching 🤗❤

  • @kathleenolszewski7982
    @kathleenolszewski7982 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Aww, I love the little snow people at the end of your video! ❤️ Thanks again for another excellent and enjoyable video. I truly appreciate them, and you!

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for your kind support, Kathleen, as always! 🤗💚

  • @miraggg
    @miraggg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thank you for your video! Something I always wonder when watching minimalist youtubers, and that I often deal with myself is the feeling of isolation. Most of the people around me do not share the same mindset and it makes it difficult to connect with people.

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Oh, I understand you so well with the feeling of isolation... Maybe I can raise this issue in one of my future videos. It will be interesting to discuss it then with you, my community ❤ Thank you for being here with me!

  • @loriwilliams2167
    @loriwilliams2167 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I'm the same with my cats. They are happy playing with a hairtie or pieces of yarn tied to a stick. I have a round cardboard scratching toy with a ball that goes round inside. But they eat quality food. It's so much better for their health. Love your channel 😻

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi, Lori! I remember, there was a very popular funny pic on the Internet: a photo of a cat sitting in a cardboard box next to fancy cat playground, completely ignoring it 😆 Thank you for watching and being here with me! Cheers to your lovely cats from Ulysses and me ❤️

  • @wilmaottosson
    @wilmaottosson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thank you for the inspiration! I would love to see a video on the topic of time. How do you view time as a minemalist and how do you manage work vs free time?

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wow, what a great suggestion, thanks so much, Wilma!❤ It will be super interesting to film and then discuss with the community 😀

  • @MsPeppersmom
    @MsPeppersmom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your cat is adorable. I have a cat I adopted. He was a neighborhood stray and I love him so much.

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aww, you have an adopted cat, too! 😍 They are the sweetest friends... Thank you for being here with me ❤

  • @huuskoppel
    @huuskoppel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    dear Ana, I'm really happy to have found your channel. Thanks a lot !

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm so glad to meet you here, my friend! Thank you ❤

  • @karenlong4364
    @karenlong4364 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I adore your haircut! Thank you for this great video.

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for your sweet support, Karen! 🤗

  • @susangoulding3159
    @susangoulding3159 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just came across this lady. What an absolute feel good breath of fresh air she is.

  • @monikamarsollek3493
    @monikamarsollek3493 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi, Ana, thank you for sharing! I do almost the same like you, not really to save money but because I don’t need most of the most wanted things. I’m not interested in wearing uncomfortable clothes or shoes, that’s why I can go outside even if the weather is dull. I try to support fair clothes companies and my clothes are partly very old. I make a lot of things myself, almost everybody of my family and friends has socks, hats, scarfs, gloves from me and every baby will be welcomed by a set of woolen clothes. If you design and create things yourself, you’ll repair them, I’m sure… I’ve ONE GUILTY pleasure, too…my small old car 🚙. During my whole job time I used busses, trams and subway, but now I’m older, and I like to support young families with babysitting, I like to explore my sourrounding, going to paint classes or meetings and I allow myself this support. We always had a car, mostly used by my husband. After his retirement he’s even more active as an ice speed skater (competitions in Russia, too!), so we decided that I’ve a car on my own. We’ve a gym in our living room😂 and in the basement. The family kids love to do 'sports' immediately when they arrive, of course they like my spinning wheel as well… I don’t have problems in public if it’s a cosy atmosphere, like in YOGA classes, I even can feel more energy sometimes, or like in painting meetings, we're inspirations for each other. But I’m very sensitive for 'bad vibes' and disappear at once, if I feel them and if I can. I’m a SILVER HEAD since it became difficult to go to the hairdresser and I can’t believe how many compliments I get since then. Haha: all the money I COULD have saved! Thank you for the snowy views, I enjoyed the snow men! If we have snow, I go around and make little snow fairies and women wherever I go… to entertain the neighborhood and the children and to give them ideas, that snowmen can be very different… Stay warm, healthy and happy and share more about your daily life and thoughts. Love from far away, Monika❣️

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi, Monika! Wow, what a picture of your beautiful life you've drawn in this comment! Thank you, loved reading it 😍 hope you'll enjoy some creative snowy moments soon! Sending love from Siberia ❤

  • @Anne-uv2mt
    @Anne-uv2mt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Hi Anna, I'm so so happy to have found your channel 💚. It's different from the "standard" channels I follow about minimalism, chill, but thought provoking and you're a beautiful and inspiring person. All the love, from the Netherlands ✌️

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi, Anne! So glad to have you here 🌿 Thank you for watching! Big hugs to the beautiful Netherlands 🤗

    • @gerdarosiers7186
      @gerdarosiers7186 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      helemaal mee eens!

  • @kflecha1
    @kflecha1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like this channel! I think she is really inspiring! 😍

  • @catherinejean-louis3309
    @catherinejean-louis3309 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love your channel! I have always been fairly frugal and because of recent financial burdens I am looking for more advice to make frugality part of my overall lifestyle and not just a burden. I live in the US and even the American version of minimalism doesn't connect with me. I love that you try to salvage items instead of just throwing them away and everything you do fits your realistic lifestyle instead of you trying to fit a lifestyle that isn't realistic for you. I hope that make sense. Thanks for being you

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh, thanks for your sweet support, Catherine 🤗 I hope your frugal journey will exciting, with no stress at all! Love from Siberia 💚

  • @eliskacvrckova1510
    @eliskacvrckova1510 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Anna, I found you yesterday and slowly watching all your videos and absorbing your opinions and ideas. You are like a stroke for my soul. Greetings from Czechia.

  • @sonjaspell2731
    @sonjaspell2731 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks, Anna. I enjoying hearing about your minimalist life. I practice alot of the same things, but I am always looking for new ideas and inspiration. ❤️ Sonja

  • @user-bv8bp2hg2x
    @user-bv8bp2hg2x 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    С каждым видео всё лучше и лучше. Хоть я и не знаю английского языка, но с помощью голосового перевода Алисы от Яндекса с интересом смотрю каждый выпуск до конца.
    Удачи и новых интересных тем!

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ура! Флиса - волшебница:) Спасибо 🥰

  • @Eva-ju2cw
    @Eva-ju2cw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Hi Ana, thank you so much for sharing your personal story with us! I'm so happy, that your videos crossed my way, because I can often relate to the things you say and you help me indirectly to become even clearer about certain things.
    And: I love, that you say Sauerkraut! I didn't know that even in Siberia people say Sauerkraut 🤭 Ganz liebe Grüße aus München 🥰

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hi, Eva! It makes me so happy to know that even indirectly, I can help you somehow 🤗 Haha, actually people don't usually say Sauerkraut here, but I LOVE how it sounds, therefore, use it 😄 Danke, meine Freundin ❤️

  • @petravazanska5707
    @petravazanska5707 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dear Anna thank you for making a new video! ❤

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, my friend Petra! Thank you for watching 🤗💛

  • @Evilgamesprite
    @Evilgamesprite 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I live in the United States. I started graying when I was 8 years old was completely gray by my mud 30's. Lucky my sister is a beautician but I often die my own hair. I rocked My natural grave for years. But am back to purple. I give myself my own manicure pedicure with gel polish every two week. Grow as much of your food as possible then can it for the winter. I grew up is a very frugal family you never threw anything out you always found a way to reuse it. Love your channel. Thank you!

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, I can see your beautiful hair from the avatar! You rock 😍 Thank you for sharing, my friend, and for your kind support. Love from Siberia!🤗

  • @nl3237
    @nl3237 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm so happy to have found this channel. To have another point of you on minimalist than the american one is a breath of fresh air. Love your channel and wish you the best.

  • @mariaruiz3848
    @mariaruiz3848 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love this video. I hope that you have abundance and blessings today and always.

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh, thank you, my dear Maria 🙏💚

  • @MrsBullfinch
    @MrsBullfinch 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great video. Thank you.

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching, Sylvia 🌿

  • @sabinamatros8433
    @sabinamatros8433 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great haircut!!!

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yay, thanks, Sabina! 🤗

  • @MIOLAZARUS
    @MIOLAZARUS 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Ulysses is so precious

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yay, good to see you here, my friend! 🤗 I'm so glad you enjoyed the video:) Yep, working out alone is the best ❤️

  • @juanitaacosta8430
    @juanitaacosta8430 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hi Ana, lovely haircut!! And your dishware is so beautiful. I agree with you about gyms, I always felt a bit self counscious in such places, I now workout at home and really like it. Thank you for sharing another great video. So happy your channel is growing fast and it's not a surprise as your content is brilliant. Hope you have a lovely rest of the week!

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi, Juanita! Thank you for your kind support as always 🤗 Yep, I don't think I will ever be going back to gyms... Sending love! 💛

  • @teresabouty106
    @teresabouty106 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this video. You are so natural , spontaneous and the subject chosen is very interesting too. Thank you so much ❤

  • @chalenagowdy9863
    @chalenagowdy9863 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My cats love to play with q-tips and also love the cardboard. Sometimes my boyfriends parents will have extra boxes and my cat will enjoy them. I love your shirt, thanks for another great video

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha, cardboard and cats is a marriage in heaven 😄 Thank you for your kindness and being here, my friend 💚

  • @thatcanadiangrandma
    @thatcanadiangrandma 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh la la, another à propos video :) I do save money in so many ways, making my own cosmetics, lotions, soap, laundry detergents, etc. I ask my mom to keep the little remains of the soap bars, and when she has a certain amount, i use it to make another soap bar. But the biggest game changer for me is a place here, it's like a food bank but it's not. They are fighting against food waste. It's a socially engaged group that goes to all the grocery stores here and pick up the unsold, close to the expiring date or damaged items. And it's for free to anyone, no questions asked. The office has like 7 fridges, and it's self served. Bakeries are giving too, groceries, farmers, and even ordinary people who want to share. It's such a great place, i get plenty of vegan food there, they're all perfectly fine, there's often tofu, plant milk and stuff i can't afford, because the health store ( that i used to work for) also gives their unsold items. And that health store sells expensive organic food.... I never buy there anymore. So it's a bag of surprises, you never know what's gonna be there:) You open the fridges and take whatever you want, only what you need, so everyone gets something. Still, there are groceries who prefer to dump perfectly fine items in the trash instead of giving it. We see pictures of that sometimes, taken by dumpster divers ( those who go right into the bins of grocery stores after they close to forage perfectly fine items) and it's a complete shame. Other than food, i walk or take the bus, i save on cellphones because i do not have one. I have a landline only. I save on cable tv, don't have it. I save on books because i use the library only. And i buy my grains in bulk. I also stopped buying organic ( that was hard for me) cause i can't afford it anymore. I wash it all with vinegar and it works fine. I'm sure there's many other ways i'm saving but i am already writing too much AGAIN lol. Au revoir!

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, that was so insightful! I heard of food banks before (none of such thing here....) I LOVE this practice.
      You are a walking inspiration to me:))
      Salut!

  • @eliasp.9524
    @eliasp.9524 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for your advice!!

  • @NightinGal89
    @NightinGal89 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the plates

  • @Bjm1773
    @Bjm1773 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not too far in to your video but I wanted to agree with your thoughts on working out at home
    I spend a lot of time walking and exercising alone in my living room. It IS, indeed, a very therapeutic thing that I have forced myself to become comfortable with

  • @nora4420
    @nora4420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I really enjoy watching your videos. Your clear and calm perspective makes me think about my priorities and values in life. I'm looking forward to watch the rest of your videos. :)

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're so sweet and kind, my friend ❤ Thank you for being here with me.

  • @satellitefalling7397
    @satellitefalling7397 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for sharing these snippets of your life. So interesting!

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching! ☺️

  • @cervic-mm8ri
    @cervic-mm8ri 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i found your channel recently and had to bingewatch all of your videos.. you are such an amazing and open person. I hope to have a friend like you one day.
    greedings from Vienna 🤗

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aww, this is the best attitude I could ever hope for 💚 Thank you, my friend from Vienna 🤗

  • @andreaandrea6716
    @andreaandrea6716 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ana, I LOVE your channel! (Like everyone else!!) I get so calm when I listen to you. I love the details of making things and 'making-do'. There is so much creativity involved when we have less, and it is ao much more worthwhile and pleasurable.
    (Oh! By the way... International Cat Language: Stick with String).

  • @Nansense1023
    @Nansense1023 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m so glad I found your channel.

  • @AJDAbelita
    @AJDAbelita 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    More videos like these please. Love your channel!❤️

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I will happily share more info and tips! Thank you so much for being here and your kind support, my friend ❤️

  • @dawned333
    @dawned333 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I LOVE your attitude about EVERYTHING!!!! YOU ARE THE BEST!!! I hope your channel is around FOREVER!!!! THANK YOU, you make my life SO MUCH BETTER!!! 🥰

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! Sending love 💚

  • @NightinGal89
    @NightinGal89 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awww the cat is adorable

  •  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Have a great day yourself :) I find your videos so relatable (even though I live in the sunny Spain) because we come from a humble background. Thank you for being a different voice to the majority of videos on minimalism.

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yay, cheers to wonderful Spain! Have been there once and loved it so much:) Thank you for being here with me, Sandra 💚😊

  • @barbarahodel1624
    @barbarahodel1624 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh i like your hair a lot! Thanks for your contributions, I think your channel is wonderful.

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aww, thank you for being so sweet and supportive, Barbara! 😊 ☘️

  • @kathsarazin
    @kathsarazin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cute haircut! Am really enjoying your videos.

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aww, thank you, Kathy! Your support is so kind 🤗

  • @maureengallant5066
    @maureengallant5066 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Hi Ana, I enjoy looking at your bookcase, and I was wondering if maybe you'd talk about your favorite books and why you like them. I'm pretty addicted to my books and I have such a hard time being a minimalist with them...how do you handle it?

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hi, Maureen! I used to have a lot of books earlier, but now use physical books from my parent's library that is HUGE (for a tiny Soviet apartment:)) and e-books on my e-reader. I think I will talk about it more in one of my next videos. Thank you for the suggestion and for being here with me 🤗

    • @changveronicas
      @changveronicas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i second the ebook library loan recommendation!!

  • @elizabethpiper5826
    @elizabethpiper5826 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Found your channel few weeks ago and quickly subscribed!! I think you are joyful! I look forward to all your videos! I’m a little older than you. I’m 52, married 32 years and we have three grown sons and our dog Blue. Hope you have a good day or night!! Love from Indiana USA

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, Elizabeth, I remember you were among my very first and very precious subscribers 🤗 Thank you for staying here with me. Sending love to Indiana and your beautiful family! ❤️

  • @emalui8976
    @emalui8976 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolutely loving your videos.

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching, my friend! 😊🌱

  • @candyclews4047
    @candyclews4047 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live in a 30 square metre, off grid cabin in New Zealand. Having a dog, I walk through the forest for miles for exercise (and gathering wild edibles) and only go into town once a week for 'essentials' shopping. I am retired so don't need to commute and try to grow all my own veggies plus have chooks. I've embraced my grey hair and it is way past my shoulders now - but I am 66 yrs old so can understand why you may want to colour your hair. By the way, I Love your channel Ana :)

  • @Priyanka-chendekaar
    @Priyanka-chendekaar 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I found you yesterday and I love your channel. I’m learning many interesting things about your country and about minimalism and I’m learning English also 😍😍 Big big kiss 😘

  • @lilidonna
    @lilidonna 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just found your channel and what a joy it is! I so enjoy your honesty and yet lack of waffle :)

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi, my friend! So happy you like it here 🤗 Thank you for your support and also the new slang word I didn't know - 'waffle'😀 Hugs from Siberia

    • @lilidonna
      @lilidonna 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@anagoldberg i myself sadly am a waffler lol love from new zealand!

  • @Katiethatgirl1993
    @Katiethatgirl1993 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a wonderful channel you have Ana! I really really enjoyed watching this video 🙂🙂

  • @jen....
    @jen.... 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Your videos are so relatable. I live in the UK, am self employed and work from home - the big difference in monthly income and expensive software is universal! I also cook from scratch, walk/take public transport, workout and do self-care at home, never go to dry cleaners etc. Good luck with your channel, it's really interesting and enjoyable. I've only ever been to St Petersburg, so it's nice to see 'real' Russia.

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey, my friend! Haha, looks like our lifestyles are pretty similar, it's so cool to know 😍 Thank you for watching and being here 🤗 Yep, SPb is a great city, but indeed, everything away from it and Moscow is different:)

  • @papermason
    @papermason 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There's a give and take stand on one of the streets in my town, I got a bag of lentils there. I'm looking for some things to put there. We also have little free libraries and pantries around too.
    One of the restaurants in town has a free book stand in the bathroom, -- I am OK with it. Library books can be very dirty, and people handle those happily.
    I'm the third owner of a sweater that's been handed around, this will be it's last season, I may take it apart and knit something else with it, because it is unravelling, no matter what I do.
    Yes, with the high quality clothes, but there's not much in the way of shoe repair shops or kits.
    Love your hair!!!!

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, what cool tips and also an interesting perspective from a different part of the world! Thank you for sharing, my friend ❤

  • @CalmVibesVee
    @CalmVibesVee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Anna. I loved your ideas and practices for saving money. I hope you are having a good day and I look forward to your relaxing videos. Thank you dear one. 💕
    Love,
    Virginia

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aww, thank you, my dear friend! ❤ You and all other amazing people here are giving me so much support. Sending love!🤗

  • @sparkleinco2035
    @sparkleinco2035 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    so charming and fascinating. I admire your lifestyle.

  • @joycemelo88
    @joycemelo88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm so glad one of your videos popped up for me here on youtube!
    I really like your tips on living a frugal life. 🙃
    I'm Brazilian and also have a hard time relating to American minimalism, as some other viewers have remarked.
    I don't consider myself a minimalist yet, but it's definitely a goal of mine.
    I still struggle with being minimal with craft supplies and tools though. I usually spend more than I should on those items, when I don't really need to.
    Anyways, I've watched two of your videos now, and plan on binge watching many more while I organize my workspace. 🙃
    Thank you for sharing a bit of your life with us.
    I real

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi, my friend! Haha, I have problems with craft supplies as well:) It's my guilty pleasure. Thank you for watching and for your sweet support 😊 Hugs to Brazil from Siberia! 🤗

  • @marilynryan7822
    @marilynryan7822 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are so enjoyable to listen to..thx🇺🇸

  • @ilzevitola2981
    @ilzevitola2981 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love you chanell and your cat's name is awesome. Greetings from Latvia. P.s. I've been to Siberia, i eto tak kruto sto Vi delaite etot blog:) Spasibo. ♥️

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aww, thank you so much, Ilze! Smiling huge 😊

  • @galebecker3487
    @galebecker3487 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Anna for sharing your story. I appreciate it so much.

  • @margaretsorensen8488
    @margaretsorensen8488 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a Treasure Ana, a beautiful treasure that our planet needs more of. Hugs to you and 🐈.

  • @1207susant
    @1207susant 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love your channel ❤️

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, my friend!❤

  • @melmicolta8567
    @melmicolta8567 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoying your videos !!

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aww, thank you so much for your support! 🤗

  • @FrogeniusW.G.
    @FrogeniusW.G. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    For me with sports it's the other way round: When I try to workout at home, I never do it.
    But when I apply for a class, I feel about it like a firm date and go.

  • @monikakrall3922
    @monikakrall3922 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My hair is gray and it took time to get used to it but now I like it and even get compliments, I look 10 years younger even with gray hair :) Your hair is short, so you could just see once how you look with gray hair, then if not like it you can colour it again. My hair is long so the transition was long but it looks nice. I also watched lots of videos of people who transitioned to gray and I loved how they looked. Or you can leave a big part gray and colour a stripe or two to a funky colour like purple, bourdoux, orange etc

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, Monika! So great that you're loving and embracing your gray hair 😍Three years ago I grew out my salt-and-pepper hair, too, but then decided to get it colored, just thought there wasn't enough 'salt' to my liking. I'm waiting to be fully white with a short haircut, that's my perfect look for the future, I guess😄

  • @marianaboer5942
    @marianaboer5942 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for your videos!

  • @wendybone8104
    @wendybone8104 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would love to see videos on frugal, plant-based Russian recipes, and how to do collage or simple creative art projects. Thanks! ❤

  • @minimalistka7833
    @minimalistka7833 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely agree with your approach. Nastya, you do a great work. Greetings from Bishkek.

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      О, спасибо!😊 Бишкеку огромный привет💚

  • @melodyrn1268
    @melodyrn1268 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love watching your videos!

  • @juliafieger949
    @juliafieger949 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am binge watching all your videos! I enjoy your content so much!

  • @marcuswaterworth6028
    @marcuswaterworth6028 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hello from a fellow plant based multipotentialite from the uk . I just wanted to say thank you for all of the inspirational and interesting videos I have only just discovered your channel and am so glad that I did . I also felt the same at the gym as if didn't quite belong there and I felt a strange pressure to try and keep up with everyone else which I didn't enjoy. Take care sending best wishes from the uk x

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi, Marcus! Oh, you are so sweet, thank you for being here with me 🤗❤ Yep, it's the pressure of keeping up, indeed! All my best to the beautiful UK 🤗

  • @karinabigwood2317
    @karinabigwood2317 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello from New Zealand. I love seeing how others live. Thank you.

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much for watching! And hugs to New Zealand from Siberia 🤗

  • @momohb77
    @momohb77 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your content! It's so refreshing and enlightening. It gives me joy and insight to a piece of your world. I'm from California...very hustle and bustle thus, could use some tips from your lifestyle. Thank you for sharing! I would love to see how you make one of your diy hats. That's sounds so awesome!

  • @natalya5538
    @natalya5538 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My friend, your channel is about to get real big (my guess). Your content is honest, kind, and real. Good luck! Almost watched it all

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, dear Natalya 🌸

  • @23ladybuggie
    @23ladybuggie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Ana! I found your channel yesterday and have watched so many videos already. I really like hearing about your perspective and tips. I appreciate how practical and down to earth you are. Thanks for your videos! ☺️ I’m excited to see what else you create

  • @suswik3682
    @suswik3682 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really agree regards the gym, but I don't need any special weight equipment. Loads online and you can do it all in your pajamas if you want, although may get sweaty. I also love the mixed dishes and also deep colours. So smart to good to buy good quality and mend, although I find it tricky with socks...but keep them as rags or patches. I also relate to dying hair, although much older than you, I gave up trying to dye with my grey hair with amoniak free. Felt ready to go fully salt and pepper grey. Just cutting hair is expensive here in Sweden. Thanks for the motivation. Hej då just nu.

  • @kyliehoneyman6304
    @kyliehoneyman6304 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your channel Ana and find your gorgeous accent so soothing :-)

  • @AnkaMara7940
    @AnkaMara7940 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Like your videos

  • @AllTheMiniThings
    @AllTheMiniThings 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love your new haircut! Looks great :)

    • @anagoldberg
      @anagoldberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aww, thanks, Heather! 😀💛