Joy, I'm so inspired by your "No Buy Year" challenge! 🤩 It takes a lot of self-awareness and discipline to do something like this. 👏 I love that you're focusing on self-growth and tackling those home projects! 💪 And your rules seem really thoughtful - it's not about deprivation, it's about intentionality. ✨ I'm curious to hear how it goes with building your ingredient-based pantry - that's something I've been wanting to try too! 🤔 Good luck with everything, and I can't wait to see those home project updates! 🏡 #NoBuyYear #SelfGrowth #IntentionalLiving
Happy Thursday friend! What a challenge for the new year but I have no doubt that you'll be successful!! Really enjoyed your vlog! So motivating!! Happy New Year! Best wishes for 2025 🎉❤
Hello, Joy! After I ate my McDonald's dinner at my home, I washed and dried my empty "16-ounce" Oxo condiment squeeze bottle and squirt spout. I refilled up my bottle with Simply Heinz ketchup towards its bottleneck before screwing on my spout. I removed 2 stuffed pillows from my bedroom closet, leaving 2 leftover ones that I squeezed. I played with my 12 empty round condiment squeeze bottles on my desk in my bedroom. They belong in my black plastic file storage container. I love it when a lady UA-camr calls me "Mr. Squeezy" because "squeeze" is my favorite word. I squeezed the round plastic bottles to smell the scents of the laundry beads by Downy and Gain at Walmart Supercenter. I need to go to Target to touch the round dish soap squeeze bottles by Mrs. Meyer's and Ever Spring.
Thanks for the laundry motivation, as promised! There was a lot going on in and around the various loads too. So true about the extra care in our 40s and 50s... the first thing I do when I get up is get all my supplements out and the list of what I take continues to grow. I also had to drastically change my diet, mainly increasing the amount of fiber and decreasing the amount of sugar. A no buy year would be a piece of cake for me but my partner is a different story.
Glad you enjoyed the laundry motivation! Yes, I take a lot of supplements as well! Getting old is not for the birds!😂 That is so awesome that you are in a place in life where it’s a habit to not buy much! I hope to get there!🙌🏻 Thanks for watching!💖
Hi Joy! A low buy year, wow that’s huge! You can do it, truth is we all have more than we need. I love how focused you are. Something I’m definitely working on in 2025.
I’m preparing our house for guests as comp season begins soon!!! I work for the sports company that put them on and have 3 kids competing!!! My 3 teenagers that compete go to the gym even tho they don’t need to as they are very active!!! They enjoy it tho so I’m Ok with it!!! I hate the gym but love fun exercise!!! I don’t like the sauna so I stream in our hot tub!!! My teenagers use the sauna tho!!! We can’t do a no buy as we often forget stuff wen packing but I try to be mindful of what we buy!!! I’m not good at using extra time as this comes from my childhood!!! We love the hot climate!!! We love our pod machine for coffee!!! I try to eat healthy and get my kids to!!!
Having my first grandchild on the way has really made me think very seriously about getting in good shape and being healthier. I want to be the grandma who gets down on the floor and plays with the kids, and chases after them and has fun, so I need to get myself in better shape so that I can do that with all of my future grandkids. I also have been thinking a lot about getting rid of so much that is in our house, and not bringing more in. I certainly won't say I'm going to do a no buy year...I mean, I've got my first grandchild on the way after all! LOL I do plan to not buy things for me though, because I need literally nothing. I would say I'll do the same as you for the most part, about just replacing my regular makeup I use when it runs out and things like that though. I think I need to get some containers like that for my fridge. We got a new fridge last year, because ours died, and it was right when we were about to be leaving for 2 weeks, so we kind of rushed into buying one, and we hate it. The shelves aren't adjustable, and it seems like nothing fits well and it's just a disaster all the time. Having some containers to keep things wrangled would probably help immensely. Good luck with your no buy year! I know you can do it!
Oh yeah, I’m still buying gifts and things for other people!😂 But I’m excited about this year and focusing on getting our house repaired! I’m so sorry that you don’t like your fridge and it’s not working for you! Having organizing bins might help! Thanks for watching!💖
Hi Joy! Happy New Year! It's awesome that you are trying to make yourself more aware of spending habits and consume less. Do you have a physical list (or one on your phone) of the things you are not letting yourself purchased this year and the instances you are allowing yourself to spend money? I feel like that would really help out. Thanks for taking us along for your day. I really enjoy videos like this. Sending you all of the love! P.S. I'm so proud of you for strength training. That is so awesome! Luke and I have started a little workout routine we have been doing every night for the last couple of weeks and we feel so much better.
Yes, I have my “rules” written out! That does help for sure! Great job on getting into a workout routine! Always better when you do it with someone!☺️💖
The first year I did it I did no spend January, next year I did 2 months, then 3 months, then in 2019 did no buy YEAR! You can start with just a month!☺️
Hi Joy! Hitting perimenopause I don’t think I could handle the sauna. Times I’m still having hot flashes despite being on Progesterone. That’s great with the low buy year. It would be difficult for me but in the last several years I make more of an effort in stores to ask myself would I use this or do I need it? If not it goes back as I’m usually attracted to the item but it will not serve a purpose or I don’t have a place for it. For example I like a Studio McGee piece of artwork but I had no place for it. My house does not have a lot of wall space. I thought about it for a long time, measured the dimensions and looked around my house for a place to put it. The dimensions will not work in the space I have and I already have decor set in place. I liked it but did not serve a purpose so I did not purchase it. The desire for it did diminish!
That is a great way to be intentional about purchases! I love that Studio McGee line of items too! I have learned that I can appreciate things (especially home decor) in the store and not bring it home.☺️ Thanks for watching!💖
Loved the video and enjoyed seeing your day in the life. 🙂❤️💙💜🧩🍒🦋
Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!☺️💖
Ope! I definitely need to clean our refrigerator out today as well. Thank you for the reminder!
Glad it was motivating!☺️
Joy, I'm so inspired by your "No Buy Year" challenge! 🤩 It takes a lot of self-awareness and discipline to do something like this. 👏 I love that you're focusing on self-growth and tackling those home projects! 💪 And your rules seem really thoughtful - it's not about deprivation, it's about intentionality. ✨ I'm curious to hear how it goes with building your ingredient-based pantry - that's something I've been wanting to try too! 🤔 Good luck with everything, and I can't wait to see those home project updates! 🏡 #NoBuyYear #SelfGrowth #IntentionalLiving
Thank you so much! I'm really excited about this challenge! I appreciate you watching and your thoughtful comments!☺️💖
Holy cow a whole YEAR!!!!!! I think I would make things up telling myself why it’s a necessity haha
Hahaha! Well, I have done it before. I’m even more resolved this year. Last time I had a couple slip ups where I justified things😂🤷🏻♀️
Loved your video and you day in the life! Good luck on your no buy year challenge, I know you can do it! 😊♥️💜
Thank you! I’m excited about this challenge!☺️💖
Hey Joy👋🏻Great DITL! Thanks for sharing with us. Have a blessed day.
Thanks for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed it!😊💖
Happy Thursday friend! What a challenge for the new year but I have no doubt that you'll be successful!! Really enjoyed your vlog! So motivating!! Happy New Year! Best wishes for 2025 🎉❤
Thanks so much sweet friend! I’m excited about this challenge!💪🏻☺️💖
Hi Joy! A no buy year sounds amazing!! The gym I use to work at had a women’s area. I always thought it was a nice option. Have a great weekend! 🤍
Thanks Clarissa! I’m excited about this challenge! But we’ll see how I feel in a few weeks!😂 Thanks for watching!💖
Hello, Joy! After I ate my McDonald's dinner at my home, I washed and dried my empty "16-ounce" Oxo condiment squeeze bottle and squirt spout. I refilled up my bottle with Simply Heinz ketchup towards its bottleneck before screwing on my spout. I removed 2 stuffed pillows from my bedroom closet, leaving 2 leftover ones that I squeezed. I played with my 12 empty round condiment squeeze bottles on my desk in my bedroom. They belong in my black plastic file storage container. I love it when a lady UA-camr calls me "Mr. Squeezy" because "squeeze" is my favorite word. I squeezed the round plastic bottles to smell the scents of the laundry beads by Downy and Gain at Walmart Supercenter. I need to go to Target to touch the round dish soap squeeze bottles by Mrs. Meyer's and Ever Spring.
“Mr. Squeezy” that is so cute!! I always love refilling our OXO squeeze bottles! You got a lot done! Great job! Thanks for watching!☺️💖
A year would be sooooo hard for me! You go girl!!!! New subby by the way!
Thanks so much Jill! I appreciate you being here! I have done a no buy year one other time so I know it’s possible!😂💪🏻💖
Hey Joy! Yes it takes lots of work to make time for your health! Strength training is the best and your gym is amazing to have the all woman section
Yes, it does take a lot of time but so worth it!☺️💖
Thanks for the laundry motivation, as promised! There was a lot going on in and around the various loads too. So true about the extra care in our 40s and 50s... the first thing I do when I get up is get all my supplements out and the list of what I take continues to grow. I also had to drastically change my diet, mainly increasing the amount of fiber and decreasing the amount of sugar. A no buy year would be a piece of cake for me but my partner is a different story.
Glad you enjoyed the laundry motivation! Yes, I take a lot of supplements as well! Getting old is not for the birds!😂 That is so awesome that you are in a place in life where it’s a habit to not buy much! I hope to get there!🙌🏻 Thanks for watching!💖
Hi Joy! A low buy year, wow that’s huge! You can do it, truth is we all have more than we need. I love how focused you are. Something I’m definitely working on in 2025.
Admittedly I’m a bit nervous haha! Last time I did this challenge it was ROUGH!😂 But I am determined!!! Thanks for watching!💖
I’m preparing our house for guests as comp season begins soon!!! I work for the sports company that put them on and have 3 kids competing!!! My 3 teenagers that compete go to the gym even tho they don’t need to as they are very active!!! They enjoy it tho so I’m
Ok with it!!! I hate the gym but love fun exercise!!! I don’t like the sauna so I stream in our hot tub!!! My teenagers use the sauna tho!!! We can’t do a no buy as we often forget stuff wen packing but I try to be mindful of what we buy!!! I’m not good at using extra time as this comes from my childhood!!! We love the hot climate!!! We love our pod machine for coffee!!! I try to eat healthy and get my kids to!!!
You should be so proud of your kids! They sound like such down to earth, disciplined people! That’s awesome! Thanks for always watching!☺️💖✨
Thanks for sharing the no buy rules because I think I can adapt some things for this year 😅
I'm glad you found the rules helpful! 😊🙌🏻
Having my first grandchild on the way has really made me think very seriously about getting in good shape and being healthier. I want to be the grandma who gets down on the floor and plays with the kids, and chases after them and has fun, so I need to get myself in better shape so that I can do that with all of my future grandkids. I also have been thinking a lot about getting rid of so much that is in our house, and not bringing more in. I certainly won't say I'm going to do a no buy year...I mean, I've got my first grandchild on the way after all! LOL I do plan to not buy things for me though, because I need literally nothing. I would say I'll do the same as you for the most part, about just replacing my regular makeup I use when it runs out and things like that though. I think I need to get some containers like that for my fridge. We got a new fridge last year, because ours died, and it was right when we were about to be leaving for 2 weeks, so we kind of rushed into buying one, and we hate it. The shelves aren't adjustable, and it seems like nothing fits well and it's just a disaster all the time. Having some containers to keep things wrangled would probably help immensely. Good luck with your no buy year! I know you can do it!
Oh yeah, I’m still buying gifts and things for other people!😂 But I’m excited about this year and focusing on getting our house repaired! I’m so sorry that you don’t like your fridge and it’s not working for you! Having organizing bins might help! Thanks for watching!💖
Hi Joy! Happy New Year! It's awesome that you are trying to make yourself more aware of spending habits and consume less. Do you have a physical list (or one on your phone) of the things you are not letting yourself purchased this year and the instances you are allowing yourself to spend money? I feel like that would really help out. Thanks for taking us along for your day. I really enjoy videos like this. Sending you all of the love!
P.S. I'm so proud of you for strength training. That is so awesome! Luke and I have started a little workout routine we have been doing every night for the last couple of weeks and we feel so much better.
Yes, I have my “rules” written out! That does help for sure! Great job on getting into a workout routine! Always better when you do it with someone!☺️💖
13:13 that’s my problem!!! I’m going to try no spend! Ferel Tradwife is also!
The first year I did it I did no spend January, next year I did 2 months, then 3 months, then in 2019 did no buy YEAR! You can start with just a month!☺️
Hi Joy! Hitting perimenopause I don’t think I could handle the sauna. Times I’m still having hot flashes despite being on Progesterone. That’s great with the low buy year. It would be difficult for me but in the last several years I make more of an effort in stores to ask myself would I use this or do I need it? If not it goes back as I’m usually attracted to the item but it will not serve a purpose or I don’t have a place for it. For example I like a Studio McGee piece of artwork but I had no place for it. My house does not have a lot of wall space. I thought about it for a long time, measured the dimensions and looked around my house for a place to put it. The dimensions will not work in the space I have and I already have decor set in place. I liked it but did not serve a purpose so I did not purchase it. The desire for it did diminish!
That is a great way to be intentional about purchases! I love that Studio McGee line of items too! I have learned that I can appreciate things (especially home decor) in the store and not bring it home.☺️ Thanks for watching!💖