hey gang!! thanks so much for being here & watching 🤍 wanted to add a quick note just because i want to be super mindful of finance videos as i know it can be kind of a tricky topic. in no way is this video intended to shame certain purchases/categories, or project my goals/things i'm working towards if they don't resonate with you. intentional living is such a personal thing based on your values, and this is just my way of trying to share ideas/resources and things i'm doing to hopefully be more intentional with my spending this year! ok that's all love ya
In a prosperous society where there is material abundance, people tend to confuse their wants with needs. Learn the difference between the two and you will be far better off spiritually and financially.
As far as non physical gifts, I feel like gift cards are so underrated. I bought my sister an air bnb gift card. It was a perfect gift of “experience” and it will help fund a vacation instead of adding clutter to her home :)
One thing I've learned this year is that while I don't think I'm a huge impulse buyer, when there is something I want I have trouble being patient. When birthdays or holidays come around, I have nothing on my wishlist and family just buys me random things. I want to be more patient. When gift-giving occasions come around, I want to just be honest with people about what I want. (and if I don't get it, I have to save up or wait until next year!).
Present day economy makes living below your means seem impossible but it is still very feasible. Money is just a tool, use it to create the life you want
you are right on this one! it's just a tool. it doesn't matter your Income bracket, if you don't use the tool effectively there will be no positive results
Tips only work when taken into personal perspective, what works for you may not apply for the next person. 1. Practice "selective spending" I don't think " no spend" works out much. 2. Scale of preferences on goals and even bills. 3. Save, no matter how little the percentage a nd lastly invest; that's the only way to grow it without putting in the hours. Hope this works for you 😉
Non physical gift ideas: - gift card for car wash/ interior cleaning - gift card for manicure pedicure - membership for road side assistance -membership for gym/ rock climbing/ etc. - restaurant gift card - tickets for concert - tickets for museum/ historical place
3 Kids by 28 and yes, hit the nail on the head. Please don't buy your dream furniture 😂 It's so true that most people your age have less or no children but are trying to live THE life NOW. Things change.
haha okay thank you for your perspective!! glad to hear I'm leaning in the right direction - trying to find that balance between living in the present and also being mindful of future realities
I love what you said about not having your forever furniture/dream home at 24. When we were first married at 22 we were so mismatched in our house. We had a hand me down couch, no kitchen table and chairs for awhile, a bed, a bookcase and kitchen supplies from wedding gifts. We’re now 15 years in and we’re just now having some things that should stick with us for the long haul. It has saved us a LOT of money and saved us lots of frustration bc, yes kids can be pretty artsy on many different types of canvasses, let alone normal wear and tear 😅
You are so wise to recognize that people your age want their dream life NOW. It means so much more when you work up to it. Also, I raised my kids in a home with things that wouldn’t upset me if they got messed up. It was as stress free as new parenthood COULD be.
Accepting that my "now" home will not be my "forever" home has drastically changed what I spend my money on for decorating our home. Also, me thinking that my house has to look like it's in a magazine when realistically it needs to have function, be free of clutter and peaceful for my husband and I. Abandoning the 1000% aesthetic all the time mindset has saved me thousands.
Non physical gifts like inviting someone for breakfast/lunch/dinner, a massage, a therapy session, an experience outdoors like hiking and bringing snacks or a gym class is also a great option. Over cluttering really messes up with my head too, up to a point where if something is not in its place or there's a bunch of things on top of the counter, I just need to clean up for my mental health. Some people may not understand, like my mom, but honestly, it helps me with my peace of mind.
This past Holiday my partner & I bought our loved ones “experiences” as gifts, this was fun because we were able to join them on a couple of the events and not only was it something to look forward to but it was a bonding experience for us all!
Cheers to you being 24 and being this mindful - I'm going to be 25 next month and often feel very behind the curve but your videos have been super encouraging & genuine & helpful. Thanks, friend
I love the gift conversation! I personally hate giving and receiving gifts, I would so much rather just have a fun experience together. It’s good that you told people in advance that you prefer to not receive physical gifts. It’s just so tricky because I have some family members whose “love language” is gift giving (and receiving) and I don’t want to offend. 🙈 Around the holidays, food gifts are great minimalist gift ideas. My mom gifts people all year round goodies from her garden!
Display your mugs! I also had many mugs (some were sentimental, some had been gifted, some I just loved) and didn't want to get rid of them, but also hated how much space they took up in my cabinet. So, I bought some inexpensive vinyl coated screw-in hooks and arranged my mugs in a line down a narrow strip of wall in my kitchen. Perfect solution.
I always laugh when people say they have "invested" in things. It is just a way to make you feel better about spending money. I guarantee none of the 10 things you are "investing" in in 2024 will appreciate in value or earn you a profit.
You are going on the right direction for a young women. When i was in my younger year I spent so much money on luxury purses, quality furniture, and clothing. Now that I am 55 finally realized that I waisted so much money on unnecessary stuff. I'm in the process of going minimalism, it feels great not to have so much stuff around the house. Decluttering is so easy for me!
A few years ago I noticed I had many mugs… the way they look like clutter or when I see one I want to use and can’t reach or find one I haven’t used in a while… well… I decided to purge them and also to group them by season to be able to rotate them. I store them in small boxes and now it takes me like 5 minutes to get “new” cups for the season. To me, choosing a DIFFERENT mug every day is a part of my morning routine and I enjoy it.
Yess! Two years ago I was scrambling to buy my parents a gift. I was just grabbing junk. Once I had the “as seen on tv” item in my hand I said enough is enough! I only buy a physical gift if I know it’s something they 100% want or need. No guessing! I generally prefer to gift time spent. Dinner, activities, vacations together.
The only gifts I need are: - a voucher for a massage - food (either we go somewhere to eat or you cook me something) I have enough stuff, don't need any more unless I specifically say I want/need it.
This was very inspiring! I made a list of my own: • Furniture • Dog-Stuff (not food obviously) • Horse tack • Tech (especially not a new Apple Watch) • Cooking utensils • Kitchen devices • Shoes • Clothes • ebooks that are more than 99ct ( I enjoy physical books more and I have like 20 unread ebooks, but sometimes they are really cheap) • Plants (I have plenty)
The house stuff is so real, my husband and I have always thrifted furniture//household goods/daily clothes and never buy it new. When we moved across the country we literally each had a box of essential/investment clothes + our outdoor hobby gear and didnt have a moving truck. When we set up our new place we slowly bought thrifted furniture/household goods/clothes that we love but always know in the back of our minds is completely dispensable (donate-able!) Also, the quality of the older items we thrifted were so much better than brand new things we could ever afford. Investing in furniture that costs $1000's + paying $100's-1000 for a moving truck just doesn't make sense when you don't own a house (or ever, for me!)
agreed!! love this - we did the same thing when we moved to ontario last year and were able to furnish our new place over time for $150 all secondhand - with pieces we really liked! to each their own, but I'm pretty sold on thrifting everything I can
I would definitely love a video about non-physical gift for people! I too try to have less and less stuff at home, and I know many of the people around me complain about having too much stuff (though they rarely do anything about it lol), so non-physical gift ideas would be great
I’m all about spending money for more experiences than “stuff”. I got money for Christmas and setting it aside to save for a fun day trip somewhere, entertainment with loved ones.
I needed to hear this! Especially the ending. I have been really struggling with the whole what I can and can’t buy thing because I often find myself buying things when my mental health takes a turn. Hearing you say that actually it’s okay to go against these rules sometimes really helps me not feel alone! It takes so much pressure off so thank you ❤️
I'm SO glad that resonated with you! I have absolutely been there - especially with yearly goal setting I think it's such an important caveat. My life changed so much this year, there's just no way to know what your priorities will be in November already. Thank you for being here!
Anyone who needs a long lasting nail polish to use at home Dazzle Dry, lasts me like 2 weeks. Yay for non-physical gifts, I love gifting experiences!! 1. Sunset boat tour 2. Class (pottery, cooking, surfing) 3. Horseback riding 4. Museum tickets 5. Spotify playlist 6. My favorite book with my annotations 7. Collages 8. Adventures List (specific itinerary of a great day with all the names, places, reservations. Along with a disposable camera 9. A favor (close friends & family): I'll take their car to the shop/washed, babysit, clean their house 10. Spa treatment: facial, massage, nail cert the possibilities are endless and so much more meaningful
So much of what you say resonates with me! I have been married for 11 years, and we still have some hand me down items! Our kids are 6 and 4, and the scribbles and messes are non stop hahaha but I think what you are saying is that overall we all feel entitled to what we see our parents with, without recognizing the work and effort and time it took for our parents to own those things and to create that environment. I think that we have taken specialty things and turned them into everyday items, like that special trip to a coffee shop or to get fast food or a manicure, we make it an everyday necessity which has taken away the specialness of that moment or trip or experience. I hope what I have said makes sense, and honestly I am not judging anyone for doing it, I am judging myself and trying to change those habits so that it becomes a special thing for me once again.
YES exactly!! It's not that having nice things is in any way a bad thing or goal, but it's also okay if it's something we work for & towards, and honestly makes it so much more meaningful! Thank you for your comment, you said this so well!
First time I have watched you, can't believe you are only 24. You are incredible. I'm 62 and have been declutttering for 12 months. I just can't believe how much of everything I have let go of, but it's work in progress. Will keep going and keep watching. Thank you
hot tip (imo): no one really ever wants furniture pieces "forever"....thats of the past (imo).....tastes change. realizing this enabled me to have what i want (even if costly/usually thrifted or 2nd hand)....and then change in so many years, no probs. every 'lifetime' thing we've purchased, we've pretty much moved along 25 years later. lol
YES it totally does!! and i mean, if you do, that's great - but it's funny that i somehow have internalized that as "normal" to expect, when that's totally not been the case for generations previously
On furniture and making every home your dream home: I bought my wonderful sofa when I was pregnant with my daughter who is now 5. It was on deep discount and I’d searched for months to find one made in the US out of wood, and making sure it was something that could be reupholstered. My mom bought her sofa when I was 12, and had it recovered when I was about 30. Now I’m 34 and it’s still going strong! That’s my plan for mine! Having said that, I did keep a blanket on it since it’s cream colored and my kids sometimes eat on it. I usually don’t let them eat anything messy on it though, so it’s not been bad! I think pieces are worth investing in, especially if you truly have the money now and can hang on to them to re-do when your kids are older. I’m sure you’ll be able to keep the kids from literally scribbling on them, tho 🤣🤪 But also 42 year old you probably isn’t going to have the exact taste you do at 24 😁
But I was older than you when I bought my sofa, and has been married a few years! And we were still renting. I always thought we’d own before we had children which was not the case 🤣 And at the same time as I had my dream sofa, my husband had a recliner that was literally off the curb and ripped down the back. The movers asked if we wanted it put in the trash instead of the house when we DID buy one lol.
Thank you for this video. One of my goals this year is to get into financial stability by cutting out unecessary spending. I do like your gift goal, my family started doing something similar last year and this year, and not only did everyone get what they wanted, there was no stress! We just keep an updated Amazon wish list and when it comes near holidays or birthdays, we just buy one thing from the list. On personal care, I do agree with doing nails and eyebrows and shaving yourself, but for me hair appointment are non-negotiable. I attempted to color my own hair for a time, and it ended up costing more money to have a hair stylist fix it. What I did change was my color- I went from getting blonde balayage to red all-over color. Saved me at LEAST $100, and I was able to get salon-quality shampoo and conditioner for upkeep. And the “investment pieces!” It’s okay not to have a curated home right away. And it ends up looking more natural and cozy (in my opinion) when investment pieces are added over time.
Amazon wish list is GENIUS - so so smart!! I totally get the hair thing - I'm very grateful that I was able to find a way to do it, but I also know how tricky it is so super fair.
I'm the same way with diving head first into hobbies! Something I've been doing to minimize spending on a new hobby that I'm not quite sure of yet is checking to see if my local library offers any of the tools/ machines / supplies for the hobby and trying a free class or a session with the machine there. I tried that recently by using their sewing machine (I love hand sewing little things and mending clothes but was considering getting into making clothes) and I'm so so glad that I did because it helped me decide that I want to keep dropping in for the weekly sessions they offer instead of jumping into getting a sewing machine for my home. It's also a more social option that makes me feel like I'm part of a 3rd space in my community :)
I can't believe how wise and mature you are at TWENTY-FOUR!!! Seriously! If I could have a "do-over", I would follow your guidance in this video and the one I just watched too, the things you are quitting in 2024. I am 65 but am still learning new ways to live every day. You are on the right track for a very deep and meaningful life, not a superficial one. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with the world!
Non-physical gifts ideas: gift card for the cinema/theatre/opera house, spa day voucher, massage voucher, concert tickets, pre-paid restaurant dinner, e-books’ subscription, cooking class at local cooking school, passes for something that receiver likes (in my case passes for my Zumba classes), hair appointment, nail appointment, delivery picnic voucher, for the elderly-> paid for a cleaning service, for a house owners-> gardener, garden architect, lawn cutting. Courses connected to hobbies-> sewing, music making, jewellery making, dance classes for a couple. Session with a personal trainer, physiotherapist. Meeting with stylist or somebody who does colour analysis. Make up course one on one. I used most of them already ;) let me know what you would add to my list ;)
The product multiples thing is such a problem!!! I used to do this so much, and this was back when I was changing my preferences often, so I would find a new favorite foundation, for example, and then I didn't know what to do with the three duplicates of the old foundstion i had! So wasteful and tough to store! I've since stopped it all, which has been a relief! 😅
For gifts, I'll give my family and friends consumable items so they won't clutter their homes. No more small trinkets, accessories, etc., because they waste money.
So true about home investment pieces! I have felt a lot of pressure since getting married to put together an apartment that looks like the ones I see on Pinterest. Thanks for the encouragement to let go of that expectation!
I definitely think the pressure to have an instagram ready home is real. My husband and I have a 2 year and a baby on the way, and there just isn’t money or time to get our home picture perfect. I have also had the thought of hmm- maybe Pinterest and Instagram have set me up for dissatisfaction and unrealistic expectations.
Thank you for the insight & the very refreshing nature of your videos! I'm also trying to sort, limit, get rid of existent or not buy new things, such a video is a great support 🙏! Have a good day!
As a 50 yr old I am not ready to furnish a dream home yet 🙃 . I don't even know if j want to even buy a home to live in myself. I enjoy the the idea I cam change my house and country at any time
You cracked me up, talking about the hobby items you go all in before you've even tried it- ditto! And the Stanley cup, lol. I totally agree with you about the furniture! Even NICE furniture only lasts around 10yrs (couches/chairs) so keep that in mind when buying. :) Great video!
I always look forward to these type of videos. A new year is always refreshing to me 😊 each January I have big changes in my life. This coming year 2024 I’ll give birth, the year 2023 I moved, the year before 2022 I also gave birth, in 2020 I started working as a nurse after passing my exam, the year before 2019 I got married. ❤
Hi!!! So glad I found your channel!! In 2024 I won't be buying any more unnecessary items only the basic needs, not the wants. Or I'll add it to my list and see how I feel about it in 2 months. That will show if I actually need it.
I'm so glad I found our channel. The hobby thing is so relatable! I decided to go through my supplies this year instead of buying new ones as well. And books, too, but that's like expert mode 😅
You know what helps me stay away from buying mugs (and any other thing)? Living in a small apartment. The bigger a room is, the more stuff we tend to accumulate in it. And if the house is big, you are gonna have a lotta crap there that you are gonna forget about. I notice when I go back home. There were 6 of us living in that house, now there is only my mother and brother left and it is just way too much space. "I'll leave it there for now" turns into years and years of rubbish put away somewhere and then my mom wonders why she is so overwhelmed all the time.
Love your essence. The items you listed had been in the back of my mind especially lately in today's economy haha.. Monthly hair appointments are just not realistic and having a collection of items today feels pointless and then the alcohol... I've never been a fan but me and my hubby stopped one weekend and now 100 dollars aren't going down the drain for the heck of it and we realize we don't even need it to have a good time. Your video was the confirmation I needed but truly could wholeheartedly agree with each and every one. However, as much as I try to be frugal and mindful with what I buy, I also couldn't help but jump on the bandwagon of the Stanley lol. But just like you, I talked about it so much until my boyfriend got sick of it and got me one for Christmas... I swear it makes water taste better. Loved your video hun new subscriber here
I'm 51 and hated having "the right things or dream things" because it really wasn't me anyway...it was masked me. I've never felt attatchment to items and I'm so glad I don't. 😊 It was so cathartic to get rid of those things as I sold my home and downsized into mid life!
Loved this. As a mum of 5 and grandmother, we don't exchange Christmas gifts for adults. I have all of my childrens bank account numbers and give them "pocket money" every month or so. Would rather do this than buy a not so welcome gift.
Excluding my upholstered furniture (mattress, loveseat and two chairs) all of my furniture has been from thrift stores, flea markets, yards sales. Somehow it all comes together for me and cost me very little. I love my eclectic style and it's just at the age of 77, ME!
I FEEL the mugs and hobbies. They're a big nope for me next year. I live alone. Why do I have so many mugs. Help. Hobbies too, I found so many unused materials and tools during my decluttering that if I need a new hobby, I'm good, I can just take a trip to my drawers and pick one. So much money went whoosh.
I have two daughters that love to draw (all over everything) Luckily for them, I was an Art Major in college and know how to remove just about every stain and paint from just about everything. Hard surfaces (that typically get written on) are easily cleaned by common rubbing alcohol (who could have guessed that’s was what it was for? 😂) because most common ink pens are either water or alcohol based, easily erased by alcohol.
Do what I do and make your own alcohol, you can make a gallon of wine or beer for less than $30 that you can adjust to your own pallet however you want
Great list! With regard to the mid tear items I would break it down to items you use alot like a bed which is worth it vs something that just sits around like a tv stand that might be best to go cheap.
New to this channel, and I’m glad I came across it - great list and will definitely subscribe and watch more! Inspired me to make my own too, as I agree with alcohol, mugs, fast food, and mid-range items. One thing for me, is buying new tech items or gadgets. I’ve been finding refurbished, second hand, or eBay items for just as good. Some good non physical gifts could be interesting subscription services like MasterClass, gifted stocks from Stockpile, or bonds from Worthy.
Such a great video! Who makes the sweater you’re wearing? It looks so cozy, which is part of my journey. I sold all of the clothes that don’t fit and aren’t my true self, so now, it’s using that money to purchase clothing items second hand. It saves money and helps the environment
Not a minimalist here, by any means, but the furniture thing hit close to me, I have two toddlers, and we recently moved…. I wanted to have fancy furniture too, but then reality hit, and we went with our existent cheap ikea furniture all along. You should see our dining table or our sofa, kids do not have to be destroyers per se, but they do not take care of stuff. So yes, we will also wait to get the fancy Nordic dining set and the cloud sofa, hopefully they will stop using their spoons as a drum set in a few years 😅
hahahaha right?! SO VALID & makes so much sense!! i feel like if I bought all my dream stuff now I would get stressssed watching any future kids just be kids on them, and I don't want to do that to myself or them haha (also LOL'd at the spoons for drums haha)
About the house, just keep it clean. The dream house will come as you move through life, make memories, obtain objects that have meaning through travel and through life in general.
What are you going to buy instead of Physical gifts? Are you just going to give money or gift cards or what do you suggest or what is your plan please?
While it’s very good to reflect and check the things we are overbuying, since in everyday life we don’t even notice them, at the same time we need to make sure we don’t fall in the trap of being consistently trying not to buy those stuff. I ackowledged this in myself. For example, instead of putting my energy in looking for new stuff and buying new stuff, I was putting my energy at controlling the things I was not getting. The solution I found is just to redirect my energy somewhere else. If I start new hobbies and/or start enjoying more my simple daily reality, I won’t even think of these things. I will be fulfilled much easier. And still saving money at the same time 😊
I taught myself to do my own nails. I save 160 every month if I do them at home as opposed to a nail salon twice a month. Same for hair... dying your own hair saves you 200+ once every two months or something.
Here is a tip. IDK if you meant you spend $4 every time you do a DIY brow tint or not but I also do DIY brow tint and I buy a box of hair color and mix a tiny amount at a time equal amounts hair color and processor and the box lasts forever.
hey gang!! thanks so much for being here & watching 🤍 wanted to add a quick note just because i want to be super mindful of finance videos as i know it can be kind of a tricky topic. in no way is this video intended to shame certain purchases/categories, or project my goals/things i'm working towards if they don't resonate with you. intentional living is such a personal thing based on your values, and this is just my way of trying to share ideas/resources and things i'm doing to hopefully be more intentional with my spending this year! ok that's all love ya
In a prosperous society where there is material abundance, people tend to confuse their wants with needs. Learn the difference between the two and you will be far better off spiritually and financially.
Bullshit I have not the money to buy anything I'm actually becoming vegetarian because I have no money for meat
As far as non physical gifts, I feel like gift cards are so underrated. I bought my sister an air bnb gift card. It was a perfect gift of “experience” and it will help fund a vacation instead of adding clutter to her home :)
Unless they go bust before she uses it
One thing I've learned this year is that while I don't think I'm a huge impulse buyer, when there is something I want I have trouble being patient. When birthdays or holidays come around, I have nothing on my wishlist and family just buys me random things. I want to be more patient. When gift-giving occasions come around, I want to just be honest with people about what I want. (and if I don't get it, I have to save up or wait until next year!).
Present day economy makes living below your means seem impossible but it is still very feasible. Money is just a tool, use it to create the life you want
you are right on this one! it's just a tool. it doesn't matter your Income bracket, if you don't use the tool effectively there will be no positive results
I don't want to come off as one of those people that complain so much about the economy, how does one do that in these present days !?
Tips only work when taken into personal perspective, what works for you may not apply for the next person.
1. Practice "selective spending" I don't think " no spend" works out much.
2. Scale of preferences on goals and even bills.
3. Save, no matter how little the percentage a
nd lastly invest; that's the only way to grow it without putting in the hours.
Hope this works for you 😉
The last bit about investing drew me in; you appear to be knowledgeable; please provide more info
DYOR ( do your own research) read up about the stuff and get help from experts
Non physical gift ideas:
- gift card for car wash/ interior cleaning
- gift card for manicure pedicure
- membership for road side assistance
-membership for gym/ rock climbing/ etc.
- restaurant gift card
- tickets for concert
- tickets for museum/ historical place
I asked for a car detailing for my bday last year. Loved it! So nice!
3 Kids by 28 and yes, hit the nail on the head. Please don't buy your dream furniture 😂 It's so true that most people your age have less or no children but are trying to live THE life NOW. Things change.
haha okay thank you for your perspective!! glad to hear I'm leaning in the right direction - trying to find that balance between living in the present and also being mindful of future realities
I love what you said about not having your forever furniture/dream home at 24. When we were first married at 22 we were so mismatched in our house. We had a hand me down couch, no kitchen table and chairs for awhile, a bed, a bookcase and kitchen supplies from wedding gifts. We’re now 15 years in and we’re just now having some things that should stick with us for the long haul. It has saved us a LOT of money and saved us lots of frustration bc, yes kids can be pretty artsy on many different types of canvasses, let alone normal wear and tear 😅
Love this!!
You are so wise to recognize that people your age want their dream life NOW. It means so much more when you work up to it. Also, I raised my kids in a home with things that wouldn’t upset me if they got messed up. It was as stress free as new parenthood COULD be.
Accepting that my "now" home will not be my "forever" home has drastically changed what I spend my money on for decorating our home. Also, me thinking that my house has to look like it's in a magazine when realistically it needs to have function, be free of clutter and peaceful for my husband and I. Abandoning the 1000% aesthetic all the time mindset has saved me thousands.
Non physical gifts like inviting someone for breakfast/lunch/dinner, a massage, a therapy session, an experience outdoors like hiking and bringing snacks or a gym class is also a great option. Over cluttering really messes up with my head too, up to a point where if something is not in its place or there's a bunch of things on top of the counter, I just need to clean up for my mental health. Some people may not understand, like my mom, but honestly, it helps me with my peace of mind.
This past Holiday my partner & I bought our loved ones “experiences” as gifts, this was fun because we were able to join them on a couple of the events and not only was it something to look forward to but it was a bonding experience for us all!
Cheers to you being 24 and being this mindful - I'm going to be 25 next month and often feel very behind the curve but your videos have been super encouraging & genuine & helpful. Thanks, friend
I love the gift conversation! I personally hate giving and receiving gifts, I would so much rather just have a fun experience together. It’s good that you told people in advance that you prefer to not receive physical gifts. It’s just so tricky because I have some family members whose “love language” is gift giving (and receiving) and I don’t want to offend. 🙈
Around the holidays, food gifts are great minimalist gift ideas. My mom gifts people all year round goodies from her garden!
Display your mugs! I also had many mugs (some were sentimental, some had been gifted, some I just loved) and didn't want to get rid of them, but also hated how much space they took up in my cabinet. So, I bought some inexpensive vinyl coated screw-in hooks and arranged my mugs in a line down a narrow strip of wall in my kitchen. Perfect solution.
I always laugh when people say they have "invested" in things. It is just a way to make you feel better about spending money. I guarantee none of the 10 things you are "investing" in in 2024 will appreciate in value or earn you a profit.
You are going on the right direction for a young women. When i was in my younger year I spent so much money on luxury purses, quality furniture, and clothing. Now that I am 55 finally
realized that I waisted so much money on unnecessary stuff. I'm in the process of going minimalism, it feels great not to have so much stuff around the house. Decluttering is so easy for me!
I would love to see a video on non physical gifts! I decided to thrift gifts this year, but that also sounds like a good option for me.
A few years ago I noticed I had many mugs… the way they look like clutter or when I see one I want to use and can’t reach or find one I haven’t used in a while… well… I decided to purge them and also to group them by season to be able to rotate them. I store them in small boxes and now it takes me like 5 minutes to get “new” cups for the season. To me, choosing a DIFFERENT mug every day is a part of my morning routine and I enjoy it.
Yess! Two years ago I was scrambling to buy my parents a gift. I was just grabbing junk. Once I had the “as seen on tv” item in my hand I said enough is enough! I only buy a physical gift if I know it’s something they 100% want or need. No guessing! I generally prefer to gift time spent. Dinner, activities, vacations together.
The only gifts I need are:
- a voucher for a massage
- food (either we go somewhere to eat or you cook me something)
I have enough stuff, don't need any more unless I specifically say I want/need it.
This was very inspiring! I made a list of my own:
• Furniture
• Dog-Stuff (not food obviously)
• Horse tack
• Tech (especially not a new Apple Watch)
• Cooking utensils
• Kitchen devices
• Shoes
• Clothes
• ebooks that are more than 99ct ( I enjoy physical books more and I have like 20 unread ebooks, but sometimes they are really cheap)
• Plants (I have plenty)
Non physical gifts can be going out to dinner, watching a musical or concert, or going to a spa together 👍
The house stuff is so real, my husband and I have always thrifted furniture//household goods/daily clothes and never buy it new. When we moved across the country we literally each had a box of essential/investment clothes + our outdoor hobby gear and didnt have a moving truck. When we set up our new place we slowly bought thrifted furniture/household goods/clothes that we love but always know in the back of our minds is completely dispensable (donate-able!) Also, the quality of the older items we thrifted were so much better than brand new things we could ever afford. Investing in furniture that costs $1000's + paying $100's-1000 for a moving truck just doesn't make sense when you don't own a house (or ever, for me!)
agreed!! love this - we did the same thing when we moved to ontario last year and were able to furnish our new place over time for $150 all secondhand - with pieces we really liked! to each their own, but I'm pretty sold on thrifting everything I can
I make cupcakes, cookies or a favorite dish for birthdays and special occasions. This saves me money and people seem to love the gift.
I would definitely love a video about non-physical gift for people! I too try to have less and less stuff at home, and I know many of the people around me complain about having too much stuff (though they rarely do anything about it lol), so non-physical gift ideas would be great
I’m all about spending money for more experiences than “stuff”. I got money for Christmas and setting it aside to save for a fun day trip somewhere, entertainment with loved ones.
I needed to hear this! Especially the ending. I have been really struggling with the whole what I can and can’t buy thing because I often find myself buying things when my mental health takes a turn. Hearing you say that actually it’s okay to go against these rules sometimes really helps me not feel alone! It takes so much pressure off so thank you ❤️
I'm SO glad that resonated with you! I have absolutely been there - especially with yearly goal setting I think it's such an important caveat. My life changed so much this year, there's just no way to know what your priorities will be in November already. Thank you for being here!
Anyone who needs a long lasting nail polish to use at home Dazzle Dry, lasts me like 2 weeks. Yay for non-physical gifts, I love gifting experiences!!
1. Sunset boat tour
2. Class (pottery, cooking, surfing)
3. Horseback riding
4. Museum tickets
5. Spotify playlist
6. My favorite book with my annotations
7. Collages
8. Adventures List (specific itinerary of a great day with all the names, places, reservations. Along with a disposable camera
9. A favor (close friends & family): I'll take their car to the shop/washed, babysit, clean their house
10. Spa treatment: facial, massage, nail cert
the possibilities are endless and so much more meaningful
So much of what you say resonates with me! I have been married for 11 years, and we still have some hand me down items! Our kids are 6 and 4, and the scribbles and messes are non stop hahaha but I think what you are saying is that overall we all feel entitled to what we see our parents with, without recognizing the work and effort and time it took for our parents to own those things and to create that environment. I think that we have taken specialty things and turned them into everyday items, like that special trip to a coffee shop or to get fast food or a manicure, we make it an everyday necessity which has taken away the specialness of that moment or trip or experience. I hope what I have said makes sense, and honestly I am not judging anyone for doing it, I am judging myself and trying to change those habits so that it becomes a special thing for me once again.
YES exactly!! It's not that having nice things is in any way a bad thing or goal, but it's also okay if it's something we work for & towards, and honestly makes it so much more meaningful! Thank you for your comment, you said this so well!
100% agree with you
First time I have watched you, can't believe you are only 24. You are incredible. I'm 62 and have been declutttering for 12 months. I just can't believe how much of everything I have let go of, but it's work in progress. Will keep going and keep watching. Thank you
hot tip (imo): no one really ever wants furniture pieces "forever"....thats of the past (imo).....tastes change. realizing this enabled me to have what i want (even if costly/usually thrifted or 2nd hand)....and then change in so many years, no probs. every 'lifetime' thing we've purchased, we've pretty much moved along 25 years later. lol
the dream house furniture is a really good point! I also feel that social media stress to have a great aesthetic as a young adult!
YES it totally does!! and i mean, if you do, that's great - but it's funny that i somehow have internalized that as "normal" to expect, when that's totally not been the case for generations previously
On furniture and making every home your dream home:
I bought my wonderful sofa when I was pregnant with my daughter who is now 5. It was on deep discount and I’d searched for months to find one made in the US out of wood, and making sure it was something that could be reupholstered. My mom bought her sofa when I was 12, and had it recovered when I was about 30. Now I’m 34 and it’s still going strong! That’s my plan for mine! Having said that, I did keep a blanket on it since it’s cream colored and my kids sometimes eat on it. I usually don’t let them eat anything messy on it though, so it’s not been bad! I think pieces are worth investing in, especially if you truly have the money now and can hang on to them to re-do when your kids are older. I’m sure you’ll be able to keep the kids from literally scribbling on them, tho 🤣🤪
But also 42 year old you probably isn’t going to have the exact taste you do at 24 😁
But I was older than you when I bought my sofa, and has been married a few years! And we were still renting. I always thought we’d own before we had children which was not the case 🤣
And at the same time as I had my dream sofa, my husband had a recliner that was literally off the curb and ripped down the back. The movers asked if we wanted it put in the trash instead of the house when we DID buy one lol.
Thank you for this video. One of my goals this year is to get into financial stability by cutting out unecessary spending. I do like your gift goal, my family started doing something similar last year and this year, and not only did everyone get what they wanted, there was no stress! We just keep an updated Amazon wish list and when it comes near holidays or birthdays, we just buy one thing from the list. On personal care, I do agree with doing nails and eyebrows and shaving yourself, but for me hair appointment are non-negotiable. I attempted to color my own hair for a time, and it ended up costing more money to have a hair stylist fix it. What I did change was my color- I went from getting blonde balayage to red all-over color. Saved me at LEAST $100, and I was able to get salon-quality shampoo and conditioner for upkeep. And the “investment pieces!” It’s okay not to have a curated home right away. And it ends up looking more natural and cozy (in my opinion) when investment pieces are added over time.
Amazon wish list is GENIUS - so so smart!! I totally get the hair thing - I'm very grateful that I was able to find a way to do it, but I also know how tricky it is so super fair.
I'm the same way with diving head first into hobbies! Something I've been doing to minimize spending on a new hobby that I'm not quite sure of yet is checking to see if my local library offers any of the tools/ machines / supplies for the hobby and trying a free class or a session with the machine there. I tried that recently by using their sewing machine (I love hand sewing little things and mending clothes but was considering getting into making clothes) and I'm so so glad that I did because it helped me decide that I want to keep dropping in for the weekly sessions they offer instead of jumping into getting a sewing machine for my home. It's also a more social option that makes me feel like I'm part of a 3rd space in my community :)
I can't believe how wise and mature you are at TWENTY-FOUR!!! Seriously! If I could have a "do-over", I would follow your guidance in this video and the one I just watched too, the things you are quitting in 2024. I am 65 but am still learning new ways to live every day. You are on the right track for a very deep and meaningful life, not a superficial one. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with the world!
Non-physical gifts ideas: gift card for the cinema/theatre/opera house, spa day voucher, massage voucher, concert tickets, pre-paid restaurant dinner, e-books’ subscription, cooking class at local cooking school, passes for something that receiver likes (in my case passes for my Zumba classes), hair appointment, nail appointment, delivery picnic voucher, for the elderly-> paid for a cleaning service, for a house owners-> gardener, garden architect, lawn cutting. Courses connected to hobbies-> sewing, music making, jewellery making, dance classes for a couple. Session with a personal trainer, physiotherapist. Meeting with stylist or somebody who does colour analysis. Make up course one on one.
I used most of them already ;) let me know what you would add to my list ;)
The product multiples thing is such a problem!!! I used to do this so much, and this was back when I was changing my preferences often, so I would find a new favorite foundation, for example, and then I didn't know what to do with the three duplicates of the old foundstion i had! So wasteful and tough to store! I've since stopped it all, which has been a relief! 😅
For gifts, I'll give my family and friends consumable items so they won't clutter their homes. No more small trinkets, accessories, etc., because they waste money.
Personal care services is the only one I can’t give up girl.. all the other ones I feel you!
So true about home investment pieces! I have felt a lot of pressure since getting married to put together an apartment that looks like the ones I see on Pinterest. Thanks for the encouragement to let go of that expectation!
I definitely think the pressure to have an instagram ready home is real. My husband and I have a 2 year and a baby on the way, and there just isn’t money or time to get our home picture perfect. I have also had the thought of hmm- maybe Pinterest and Instagram have set me up for dissatisfaction and unrealistic expectations.
Thank you for the insight & the very refreshing nature of your videos! I'm also trying to sort, limit, get rid of existent or not buy new things, such a video is a great support 🙏! Have a good day!
As a 50 yr old I am not ready to furnish a dream home yet 🙃 . I don't even know if j want to even buy a home to live in myself. I enjoy the the idea I cam change my house and country at any time
You cracked me up, talking about the hobby items you go all in before you've even tried it- ditto! And the Stanley cup, lol. I totally agree with you about the furniture! Even NICE furniture only lasts around 10yrs (couches/chairs) so keep that in mind when buying. :) Great video!
I always look forward to these type of videos. A new year is always refreshing to me 😊 each January I have big changes in my life. This coming year 2024 I’ll give birth, the year 2023 I moved, the year before 2022 I also gave birth, in 2020 I started working as a nurse after passing my exam, the year before 2019 I got married. ❤
I like to give people experiences as gifts like tickets to a concert or a year of going to the museum etc.
Would love to hear more about your non-toxic skincare routine!
This is definitely the inspo I needed for 2024. Thank you! Also crazy that you’re 24, you seem much more mature and wise!
Hi!!! So glad I found your channel!! In 2024 I won't be buying any more unnecessary items only the basic needs, not the wants. Or I'll add it to my list and see how I feel about it in 2 months. That will show if I actually need it.
please make a video of your tangent at 5:30 !! I think it’d be so interesting and I’ve thought similarly before!
I'm so glad I found our channel. The hobby thing is so relatable! I decided to go through my supplies this year instead of buying new ones as well. And books, too, but that's like expert mode 😅
You know what helps me stay away from buying mugs (and any other thing)? Living in a small apartment. The bigger a room is, the more stuff we tend to accumulate in it. And if the house is big, you are gonna have a lotta crap there that you are gonna forget about.
I notice when I go back home. There were 6 of us living in that house, now there is only my mother and brother left and it is just way too much space. "I'll leave it there for now" turns into years and years of rubbish put away somewhere and then my mom wonders why she is so overwhelmed all the time.
Love your essence. The items you listed had been in the back of my mind especially lately in today's economy haha.. Monthly hair appointments are just not realistic and having a collection of items today feels pointless and then the alcohol... I've never been a fan but me and my hubby stopped one weekend and now 100 dollars aren't going down the drain for the heck of it and we realize we don't even need it to have a good time. Your video was the confirmation I needed but truly could wholeheartedly agree with each and every one. However, as much as I try to be frugal and mindful with what I buy, I also couldn't help but jump on the bandwagon of the Stanley lol. But just like you, I talked about it so much until my boyfriend got sick of it and got me one for Christmas... I swear it makes water taste better. Loved your video hun new subscriber here
Regarding gifts, giving stock options is a great idea to support another persons wealth
Ooh I never thought about that!! What a good idea.
I'm 51 and hated having "the right things or dream things" because it really wasn't me anyway...it was masked me. I've never felt attatchment to items and I'm so glad I don't. 😊 It was so cathartic to get rid of those things as I sold my home and downsized into mid life!
Loved this. As a mum of 5 and grandmother, we don't exchange Christmas gifts for adults. I have all of my childrens bank account numbers and give them "pocket money" every month or so. Would rather do this than buy a not so welcome gift.
I love that!! What a great idea!!
Excluding my upholstered furniture (mattress, loveseat and two chairs) all of my furniture has been from thrift stores, flea markets, yards sales. Somehow it all comes together for me and cost me very little. I love my eclectic style and it's just at the age of 77, ME!
I FEEL the mugs and hobbies. They're a big nope for me next year. I live alone. Why do I have so many mugs. Help. Hobbies too, I found so many unused materials and tools during my decluttering that if I need a new hobby, I'm good, I can just take a trip to my drawers and pick one. So much money went whoosh.
Second hand real wood pieces you can refinish to fit multiple future styles or undo damage.
yes to the video about non phisycal gifts!
I have two daughters that love to draw (all over everything)
Luckily for them, I was an Art Major in college and know how to remove just about every stain and paint from just about everything. Hard surfaces (that typically get written on) are easily cleaned by common rubbing alcohol (who could have guessed that’s was what it was for? 😂) because most common ink pens are either water or alcohol based, easily erased by alcohol.
You're very wise for 24 years old!
You're awesome! I am so happy to have found you on your 2024 not buying video :)
Thank you so much Sarah!! so glad you're here
Museum or Science Center memberships are great gifts!
Dream homes change as we are in different seasons and decades. I wish I knew this in my 20’s
Do what I do and make your own alcohol, you can make a gallon of wine or beer for less than $30 that you can adjust to your own pallet however you want
Great list! With regard to the mid tear items I would break it down to items you use alot like a bed which is worth it vs something that just sits around like a tv stand that might be best to go cheap.
very good point!!
New to this channel, and I’m glad I came across it - great list and will definitely subscribe and watch more! Inspired me to make my own too, as I agree with alcohol, mugs, fast food, and mid-range items. One thing for me, is buying new tech items or gadgets. I’ve been finding refurbished, second hand, or eBay items for just as good. Some good non physical gifts could be interesting subscription services like MasterClass, gifted stocks from Stockpile, or bonds from Worthy.
Thank you so much for being here!! I so appreciate it!! Love that - so smart to buy second hand whenever possible!
would love to see a video of non physical gift ideas!!!!
Such a great video! Who makes the sweater you’re wearing? It looks so cozy, which is part of my journey. I sold all of the clothes that don’t fit and aren’t my true self, so now, it’s using that money to purchase clothing items second hand. It saves money and helps the environment
I am with you with the mugs . I am obsessed...great goals. Thanks for your service. Stay safe and well and watm❤
I'm so glad!! Thank you so much!! You too!
Not a minimalist here, by any means, but the furniture thing hit close to me, I have two toddlers, and we recently moved…. I wanted to have fancy furniture too, but then reality hit, and we went with our existent cheap ikea furniture all along. You should see our dining table or our sofa, kids do not have to be destroyers per se, but they do not take care of stuff. So yes, we will also wait to get the fancy Nordic dining set and the cloud sofa, hopefully they will stop using their spoons as a drum set in a few years 😅
hahahaha right?! SO VALID & makes so much sense!! i feel like if I bought all my dream stuff now I would get stressssed watching any future kids just be kids on them, and I don't want to do that to myself or them haha (also LOL'd at the spoons for drums haha)
I’d like to hear the non physical gifts ideas!
Sameeeee! That would be awesome!
Okay so good to know!!
@@KatWhipple Yay!!
As for non physical gifts.
I give (bake or made) them foods. 😊
About the house, just keep it clean. The dream house will come as you move through life, make memories, obtain objects that have meaning through travel and through life in general.
love that - thank you!
New subscriber! I love these “not buying” videos. I just discovered your 2023 one yesterday.
that's so fun!! thank you so much for being here Michelle!!
You’ve got a new subscriber! I love how you’re so relatable in your minimalism journey. Looking forward to watching more of your videos!
Thank you so much!! I so appreciate you being here!!
Minimalist gift ideas please 😃 I'm making mason jar dry soup mixes this year.
Love the non-physical gift ideas video… A massage is a great gift idea. I have the same mug issue. 😂
I'd love to watch a video about non-physical gifts 😊
YES on the gift video
It’s all individual and intentional is the point for me. Nails and eyebrows; yes. Books, clothes etc not in 2024
I’m 52 yrs old and have had one piece of furniture if you will, that I have kept for over 20 yrs.
What are you going to buy instead of Physical gifts? Are you just going to give money or gift cards or what do you suggest or what is your plan please?
"Today is a good day to have a good day"
Just found your channel and I love you and your content! Looking forward to being a dedicated subscriber
While it’s very good to reflect and check the things we are overbuying, since in everyday life we don’t even notice them, at the same time we need to make sure we don’t fall in the trap of being consistently trying not to buy those stuff. I ackowledged this in myself. For example, instead of putting my energy in looking for new stuff and buying new stuff, I was putting my energy at controlling the things I was not getting. The solution I found is just to redirect my energy somewhere else. If I start new hobbies and/or start enjoying more my simple daily reality, I won’t even think of these things. I will be fulfilled much easier. And still saving money at the same time 😊
It looks so simple when we put it written like this, but reality is most of us spend too much time thinking about material things.. money included
Love your dog❤
The lounge wear got me. I have so many. But always want more.
right?!
Cutting off fast food has help my bank account so much
Great money-saving tips!💡
I donated mugs and water bottles this year. I don't miss them.
Love that - I cleaned out my water bottles a couple of months ago and there were so many I had forgotten even existed!
I taught myself to do my own nails. I save 160 every month if I do them at home as opposed to a nail salon twice a month. Same for hair... dying your own hair saves you 200+ once every two months or something.
The hobby part hit home 😅 I 100% am the same and than I’m bored within a month
Here is a tip. IDK if you meant you spend $4 every time you do a DIY brow tint or not but I also do DIY brow tint and I buy a box of hair color and mix a tiny amount at a time equal amounts hair color and processor and the box lasts forever.
this is what I do!! :)
Thank you for this. As a newbie minimalist this is very helpful. Mindfulness at its best. New sub from oz
thank you so much for being here!! I'm so glad it was helpful!!
New sub😊 excellent video. I definitely had a mug problem 😂 I ❤ my Stanley cup
You should try red henna in your hair! It lasts so much longer than chemical hair dye!