I love this video So much!! You have no idea, we’ll yes you do, lol but it’s so hard to “Be fulfilled” it’s just like quitting smoking or something, it’s an addiction and I struggle hard with not looking. Like you said, I need to smell all these scents, what if one of them is my absolute favorite and when I go to get it it’s not available anymore. It’s ridiculous!! So I’m on the same boat as you are ❤ Good luck. Btw.. everything you mentioned I’m in the same situation. Wax, freezer space, clothes… I did start canning and preserving and I love it but I feel like I’m headed that way with that to 🙄 now I wanna can EVERYTHING!! Thank you and Good Luck to you
Your video made me take a look at my buying behavior over the past year and I really think i was trying to replace something. I used to be an avid traveler, taking 2 big international trips every year. My days were spent planning every detail of my trip and getting excited about it. When covid happened and traveling came to a halt i kind lost the itch. I used to get antsy every 6 months to get the hell outta dodge. I stopped traveling to focus on remodeling my house. I have remodeled my kitchen and the plan was to do the bathroom next but i went down that rabbit hole and spent thousands on perfume, candles, and wax. I really do enjoy fragrance and I think i just needed something to look forward to intead the next trip. I will continue to watch whatever you post. I think a lot of us came for the wax hauls but will stay for your personality ❤
I totally get it!! That rabbit hole is no joke! While we didn't travel internationally, we did do disneyland a lot..3-4 times a year. We decided to let our passes expire in November and will be taking a break. Im hoping that the itch to go doesn't happen because I am so determined to really not spend all my dang money on more "stuff" I don't need! Right now I have it in my head that I need more dresses...granted I didn't have but a few, but still, I need to really need to either save up/budget for it or not get it. Thank you for coming to watch about the wax and staying to hang out!!!
I’m so with you on this. I too switch from one obsession to the next and then am overwhelmed by all the “stuff”. We’re with you on this journey. Love the “club” idea. Over the summer I enjoyed participating in the different vendor challenges and enjoy Martha’s monthly/weekly themes. Rather than daily prompts, we could pick a theme for wax, books, creative projects then check in and start new theme.
@allthingswax my goodreads list is soooo long. That's another project, to go through and redo the list. I have KU and Audible, I think I am going to cancel the subscription and try to go through the library app.
@@Stephluvslife I just finished watching. I also dive deep. I started seeing an issue with vendor wax and immediately started destashing online. It is time consuming, but the money starts rolling in and you feel so much lighter. I schedule USPS pickups so the mail carrier just collects my packages the next time she's delivering. It's free. I use my Scentsy boxes and free flat rates from the post office, my kitchen food scale, and pirate ship.
This video just made me cancel an Amazon order I placed this morning. I really should use the deep conditioner I have in my shower before purchasing another!! As for selling stuff, I have had a very hard time selling things locally this year. I've got brand new in box, high end makeup that I could not GIVE away. I ended up donating it because no one would even pay $5 for it. I was shocked. I hope you have better luck. As for selling wax, I think mystery boxes are the way to go. You won't recoup all of your money, but if priced right, they sell quickly, and I would imagine they are so much easier than CYO. I guess it just depends on how bad you want it gone. I definitely hear you on the fulfillment aspect. I have many of the same tendencies of jumping down the rabbit hole whenever I find something I like. I've also got to do better in 2025 because I have enough!
Thank you for that info!! I have definitely been lagging on pulling the trigger because the time it 5akescto post, and organize and then box up and ship!! I need an assistant lol
Love the phrase! Love how raw this is in showing all the stuff. We all have more than enough. I’m narrowing down my vendors and how much I buy. I was super good the last six months and I know I can continue the journey. Thank you for sharing ❤
I love that fulfillment motto! There is nothing more satisfying than using or enjoying what I actually purchased, and not feeling guilty for having so much of it. Instead of having FOMO I'm trying to have JOMO (joy of missing out) 😁 I would watch any of your videos, while the haul videos are great, it's equally as great to see you actually using what you hauled whether it's wax, perfume, cooking or antiquing. P.S. You look fabulous and Happy New Year!!! ✨🎉🎊
Good for you! I have stopped buying until I get through mine. I don't have a massive amount but I just realized I need to cool it. 😂 I will watch whatever you want to do! I watched you working out and walking with your dog, cleaning furniture, cooking, etc. I'll watch whatever you like to do! ❤
Powerful message Steph! I so agree with you. I’ve slowed down tremendously from buying wax. Wax is suppose to be fun, but when it gets overwhelming I’m taking that break. Happy New Years love!
💯! It supposed to be fine and all the hauls coming in before I had time to organize and put away the previous was soooo stressful! So gotta make changes.
I am the opposite, I feel like I'm a minimalist. I don't like clutter because it makes my anxiety crazy. I don't collect anything besides what I have for wax and some Harry Potter knick knacks. I'm jealous of your wax and candle collection, it's amazing! My goal for 2025 is just get through it. 2024 was even worse with my health and I know 2025 will be just as hard so I'm just trying to live day by day 😞❤️
You are inspiring me! I need to reduce my wax stash as well and money is tighter than ever.....less and less am I really tempted by openings and have managed to no-buy so many previously favorite vendors that I may be ready to finally say ENOUGH. I have set a much lower wax budget for 2025 and the majority of that will probably go toward Scentsy. Vendor can take a backseat for a good long while.
Money is definitely tighter and depending on where you live...its ridiculous!! So the priority is to plan for the worst, and that can't happen when you want to pay off things but keep spending so much money on wax or things you don't always need. I will be budgeting for my wants for sure
Kudos! Thank you for the honest peel back. The American psyche has been polluted with FOMO and over consumption and the marketing strategists abuse us over and over again. It takes a moment, a pause, a tragedy, to tap us into that hard look in the mirror and take inventory. When I first started watching wax hauls (many years ago) I was disturbed that people would spend that much money on wax! Everybody has their own journey with wax and I hate to judge, so I try to focus on my consumptions. While I could not partake in EVERY pre-order or RTS, I came to realize, quite quickly, that it is OKAY! I try to focus on the must haves (and have eliminated a few) and will try a few new ones. While there are many vendors and many products, we have the ability to choose wisely. Thank you for your 2025 outlook and inspiring words. We are all fullfilled! ♥
Thank you for watching and for your comment! I agree, each person is different and what may look like hoarding to one person, will look normal for another. For me, I need to focus on my "collector" mentality and soul search the why. At the same time enjoying what I have NOW while not adding to the pile!
I’m in the same boat trying to figure out enjoyable and engaging content for my channel in lieu of hauls. I used to love extreme couponing, finding and sharing deals, I loved reading and want to get back into that, cooking and weight loss obviously, maybe beauty empties, Scentsy consultant tips and tricks…. Cash stuffing because I fell down that rabbit hole… maybe some vlogging showing off what it’s like living in Maine
Aimee!! I LOVE cash stuffing! I have been stuffing for over a year, always tweeking it and for 2025 I want to get very focused and serious with it! I love watching videos that have a little of everything in them, so I will watch whatever you put out!
Just do videos about your journey in doing what your doing. You are very relatable, everyone has things they want to change in there lives, and when you talk about yours, it helps others as well.
Great video great goals! I completely relate to this. As far as what I want to see, doesn't matter what you film, I will watch anything you upload my friend 💜💜💜💜
Thank you! I get nervous when I know vendors watch me and I dont want to discourage anyone from buying what they want when they want, I just know for me..I have to slow WAY down!
So good to hear this for the new year! I too need to start using what I have both wax and my pantry. Love the sound of the pantry challenge, I need to try that. Good luck
Maybe for content you switch to "see me use all my stuff!" Getting a package in the mail is a hit of dopamine to the brain. I did it years ago with scrapbooking. It was "where is the next cool paper or tool?" Maybe make using the contents in your home the obsession ....
OO yes I have been following his plan for a few years, some times with great success..others not jumping off the wagon but freely swan diving off the wagon!! hahahaha
@@Stephluvslife maybe with books you could keep a book journal of titles you may check out in the future ..... a list of sorts so inside your mind you don't feel they are "lost" when you don't purchase them?
Me on buying books - You don’t need anymore books, you haven’t even read all of the ones you have in your collection Other me - You’ll read them all eventually……add to your collection. 😂😂 it’s a struggle
Thank you for being so genuine and transparent. You have no idea the impact you are making on others! While I have no where near what you have, I definitely am more fulfilled than I need to be for at least the next 6 months 🤭. I’d love to see how your journey with enjoying and using goes and hear those warm reviews as well as any other content you are able to share! You bring joy to others in just being you and being so raw and relatable!! Keep on swimming! 🫶🫶🫶
I love this video So much!! You have no idea, we’ll yes you do, lol but it’s so hard to “Be fulfilled” it’s just like quitting smoking or something, it’s an addiction and I struggle hard with not looking. Like you said, I need to smell all these scents, what if one of them is my absolute favorite and when I go to get it it’s not available anymore. It’s ridiculous!! So I’m on the same boat as you are ❤ Good luck.
Btw.. everything you mentioned I’m in the same situation. Wax, freezer space, clothes… I did start canning and preserving and I love it but I feel like I’m headed that way with that to 🙄 now I wanna can EVERYTHING!!
Thank you and Good Luck to you
My word, thrive!
Regardless, of the world, the economy, and all of life's stuff it throws at us, just thriving through it all somehow.
My word for the year is "strategy ".
Your video made me take a look at my buying behavior over the past year and I really think i was trying to replace something. I used to be an avid traveler, taking 2 big international trips every year. My days were spent planning every detail of my trip and getting excited about it. When covid happened and traveling came to a halt i kind lost the itch. I used to get antsy every 6 months to get the hell outta dodge. I stopped traveling to focus on remodeling my house. I have remodeled my kitchen and the plan was to do the bathroom next but i went down that rabbit hole and spent thousands on perfume, candles, and wax. I really do enjoy fragrance and I think i just needed something to look forward to intead the next trip.
I will continue to watch whatever you post. I think a lot of us came for the wax hauls but will stay for your personality ❤
I totally get it!! That rabbit hole is no joke! While we didn't travel internationally, we did do disneyland a lot..3-4 times a year. We decided to let our passes expire in November and will be taking a break. Im hoping that the itch to go doesn't happen because I am so determined to really not spend all my dang money on more "stuff" I don't need! Right now I have it in my head that I need more dresses...granted I didn't have but a few, but still, I need to really need to either save up/budget for it or not get it.
Thank you for coming to watch about the wax and staying to hang out!!!
I’m so with you on this. I too switch from one obsession to the next and then am overwhelmed by all the “stuff”. We’re with you on this journey. Love the “club” idea. Over the summer I enjoyed participating in the different vendor challenges and enjoy Martha’s monthly/weekly themes. Rather than daily prompts, we could pick a theme for wax, books, creative projects then check in and start new theme.
thats a great idea!!!
Happy New Year!! I’m doing a no buy on wax for the entire 2025! I’m am fullfilled!
That's amazing!! A whole year! I'm shooting for 6 months and will reassess...Im hoping for a full year but I don't know.
Make a goodreads to be read list so you can keep track and then when you're ready, get them from the library. They have ebooks and audible too!
@allthingswax my goodreads list is soooo long. That's another project, to go through and redo the list.
I have KU and Audible, I think I am going to cancel the subscription and try to go through the library app.
@@Stephluvslife I just finished watching. I also dive deep. I started seeing an issue with vendor wax and immediately started destashing online. It is time consuming, but the money starts rolling in and you feel so much lighter.
I schedule USPS pickups so the mail carrier just collects my packages the next time she's delivering. It's free. I use my Scentsy boxes and free flat rates from the post office, my kitchen food scale, and pirate ship.
@allthingswax thank you for that info!! I dont know why I make thinks more difficult than it needs to be!
This video just made me cancel an Amazon order I placed this morning. I really should use the deep conditioner I have in my shower before purchasing another!!
As for selling stuff, I have had a very hard time selling things locally this year. I've got brand new in box, high end makeup that I could not GIVE away. I ended up donating it because no one would even pay $5 for it. I was shocked. I hope you have better luck.
As for selling wax, I think mystery boxes are the way to go. You won't recoup all of your money, but if priced right, they sell quickly, and I would imagine they are so much easier than CYO. I guess it just depends on how bad you want it gone.
I definitely hear you on the fulfillment aspect. I have many of the same tendencies of jumping down the rabbit hole whenever I find something I like. I've also got to do better in 2025 because I have enough!
Thank you for that info!! I have definitely been lagging on pulling the trigger because the time it 5akescto post, and organize and then box up and ship!! I need an assistant lol
Love the phrase! Love how raw this is in showing all the stuff. We all have more than enough.
I’m narrowing down my vendors and how much I buy. I was super good the last six months and I know I can continue the journey. Thank you for sharing ❤
You usually do really well! If I could do half as well as you...I would be rocking!
I love that fulfillment motto! There is nothing more satisfying than using or enjoying what I actually purchased, and not feeling guilty for having so much of it. Instead of having FOMO I'm trying to have JOMO (joy of missing out) 😁 I would watch any of your videos, while the haul videos are great, it's equally as great to see you actually using what you hauled whether it's wax, perfume, cooking or antiquing. P.S. You look fabulous and Happy New Year!!! ✨🎉🎊
Happy New Year!! Thank you so much for letting me know and watching!! 😁
Good for you! I have stopped buying until I get through mine. I don't have a massive amount but I just realized I need to cool it. 😂
I will watch whatever you want to do! I watched you working out and walking with your dog, cleaning furniture, cooking, etc. I'll watch whatever you like to do! ❤
OMG..gonna make me cry!! Thank you so much!
@@Stephluvslife 🫶🏻
Powerful message Steph! I so agree with you. I’ve slowed down tremendously from buying wax. Wax is suppose to be fun, but when it gets overwhelming I’m taking that break. Happy New Years love!
💯! It supposed to be fine and all the hauls coming in before I had time to organize and put away the previous was soooo stressful! So gotta make changes.
I am the opposite, I feel like I'm a minimalist. I don't like clutter because it makes my anxiety crazy.
I don't collect anything besides what I have for wax and some Harry Potter knick knacks.
I'm jealous of your wax and candle collection, it's amazing!
My goal for 2025 is just get through it. 2024 was even worse with my health and I know 2025 will be just as hard so I'm just trying to live day by day 😞❤️
I have tried to minimalize my space and it doesn't work for me!
You are inspiring me! I need to reduce my wax stash as well and money is tighter than ever.....less and less am I really tempted by openings and have managed to no-buy so many previously favorite vendors that I may be ready to finally say ENOUGH. I have set a much lower wax budget for 2025 and the majority of that will probably go toward Scentsy. Vendor can take a backseat for a good long while.
Money is definitely tighter and depending on where you live...its ridiculous!! So the priority is to plan for the worst, and that can't happen when you want to pay off things but keep spending so much money on wax or things you don't always need. I will be budgeting for my wants for sure
You’re so interesting and fun, you’ll have plenty of content for your channel. You do you and be happy and full filled
Omg thank you!! I am excited to blend my loves into one video!
Can totally relate!!!! Happy New Year. 😊
Happy New Year!! 😁
Kudos! Thank you for the honest peel back. The American psyche has been polluted with FOMO and over consumption and the marketing strategists abuse us over and over again. It takes a moment, a pause, a tragedy, to tap us into that hard look in the mirror and take inventory. When I first started watching wax hauls (many years ago) I was disturbed that people would spend that much money on wax! Everybody has their own journey with wax and I hate to judge, so I try to focus on my consumptions. While I could not partake in EVERY pre-order or RTS, I came to realize, quite quickly, that it is OKAY! I try to focus on the must haves (and have eliminated a few) and will try a few new ones. While there are many vendors and many products, we have the ability to choose wisely. Thank you for your 2025 outlook and inspiring words. We are all fullfilled! ♥
Thank you for watching and for your comment! I agree, each person is different and what may look like hoarding to one person, will look normal for another. For me, I need to focus on my "collector" mentality and soul search the why. At the same time enjoying what I have NOW while not adding to the pile!
@@JadiesLane101 so true!!
I’m in the same boat trying to figure out enjoyable and engaging content for my channel in lieu of hauls. I used to love extreme couponing, finding and sharing deals, I loved reading and want to get back into that, cooking and weight loss obviously, maybe beauty empties, Scentsy consultant tips and tricks…. Cash stuffing because I fell down that rabbit hole… maybe some vlogging showing off what it’s like living in Maine
Aimee!! I LOVE cash stuffing! I have been stuffing for over a year, always tweeking it and for 2025 I want to get very focused and serious with it! I love watching videos that have a little of everything in them, so I will watch whatever you put out!
Just do videos about your journey in doing what your doing. You are very relatable, everyone has things they want to change in there lives, and when you talk about yours, it helps others as well.
Thank you Debbie!
Sounds like a great plan Steph! My word for the year is Joy 😊 I’m planning to enjoy my wax while purchasing less and from fewer vendors
Joy is the perfect word!!! And I love your plan!!
Love you so much Steph. This hits home on so many levels. Thank you for being so vulnerable and open on your journey 🥰
I would love to watch some canning videos!
Gonna try tomorrow and see how it goes! Im scared hahaah
i totally understand what you are going through. Good Luck with all your goals.
Thank you Maggie!!💕
Great video great goals! I completely relate to this. As far as what I want to see, doesn't matter what you film, I will watch anything you upload my friend 💜💜💜💜
Aw love you!!
Looking forward to seeing your progress in 2025.
Aw thank you!!
Funny enough, I don’t like hauls. Even though I do them myself 😂 my favorite videos were from a YT who did a year long wax ban. ❤
@@KimHeartsOrganizing ok I wanna see these videos to keep myself halfway grounded 😂
I am shooting for 6 months,...a year..wowzers!
Great video, it really helps to hear you talk about things that matter. ♥
Thank you! I get nervous when I know vendors watch me and I dont want to discourage anyone from buying what they want when they want, I just know for me..I have to slow WAY down!
So good to hear this for the new year! I too need to start using what I have both wax and my pantry. Love the sound of the pantry challenge, I need to try that. Good luck
Erika! good luck to you as well!!! I need to NOT cave,,thats the goal
Happy New year my dear friend!
Happy New Year!!! ❤️🥰
Awesome video ❤
Thank you! I have to put it out there and be held accountable!!
Maybe for content you switch to "see me use all my stuff!"
Getting a package in the mail is a hit of dopamine to the brain. I did it years ago with scrapbooking. It was "where is the next cool paper or tool?" Maybe make using the contents in your home the obsession ....
I've started watching UA-cam videos on budgeting etc ....... Dave Ramsey is a place to start
I love it!!!
OO yes I have been following his plan for a few years, some times with great success..others not jumping off the wagon but freely swan diving off the wagon!! hahahaha
@@Stephluvslife 😂swan diving
@@Stephluvslife maybe with books you could keep a book journal of titles you may check out in the future ..... a list of sorts so inside your mind you don't feel they are "lost" when you don't purchase them?
Me on buying books - You don’t need anymore books, you haven’t even read all of the ones you have in your collection
Other me - You’ll read them all eventually……add to your collection.
😂😂 it’s a struggle
😁🤣💕Spot on!!!
Thank you for being so genuine and transparent. You have no idea the impact you are making on others! While I have no where near what you have, I definitely am more fulfilled than I need to be for at least the next 6 months 🤭. I’d love to see how your journey with enjoying and using goes and hear those warm reviews as well as any other content you are able to share!
You bring joy to others in just being you and being so raw and relatable!! Keep on swimming! 🫶🫶🫶
Thank you so much!! I will definitely do my best to make fun relatable content that inspires, and is just fun 😁