11 THINGS I STOPPED BUYING and DON'T NEED | ANN LE
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- Опубліковано 23 лип 2024
- Part of my journey is to simplify and minimize my life. This way I can focus on living a more meaningful and enriching lifestyle. In this video, I talk about things that no longer serve me, items that I learn how to let go of and stop accumulating things that no longer serves me.
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It's great seeing you change from "fast fashion" and redecorating to purchasing and using items that you will actually use. With today's social media influencers, these types of lifestyles are not sustainable. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for the support!!! ☺️🙏💕
I can only agree! At the moment I am trying my best cleaning out my apartment..from time to time I will get stuck because it really is hard for me to get rid of all the stuff I "collected " over the years. This video is just what I needed to keep on doing this also mindclearing process
@@StudioAnnLe thank you for the motivation 🙆🏼♀️
1. duplicate items - only backup essential items when you're ready
2. disposable items like paper towels - cut up old bed sheets to make reusable napkins
3. clothing you're not totally comfortable with - don't need new trendy clothes
4. chemical household products like detergents and surface cleaners sprays - make DIY cleaners or natural nontoxic products
5. handbags and purses
6. fashion accessories/jewelry - just wear basic/classic pieces
8. journals - complete all notebooks at home before buying new ones
9. home decorations/ knick-knacks/cute nonfunctional items
10. black friday/cyber monday "sales" - learn to ignore marketing and focus on what you want/need
11. latest tech - use what you have until it's unusable or impractical to use any longer
Thank you!
Thank you.
I have been watching your channel for a few years now. I can see your growth, maturity and confidence in this video especially. You even look and sound different! You sound, look and feel more relaxed, sure, confident and wiser. You look very much at peace. It is beautiful blessing to see. Thank you for this video. I look forward to more like these!
You can use water to wash yourself when using the toilet and then dry with the towels. That’s just so much cleaner and healthier 💛 and what’s purer than water ?!
Thanks for the beautiful content Ann ❤️
These things are great and for sure I'll try to eliminate paper towels from my day to day use too!
As a Chemistry student I would also like to mention that word non-toxic is not actually regulated and has no real meaning, it is just a marketing trick used by companies to boost sales 😐
But using vinegar is a great option for eco-friendlier option! I do use vinegar to clean too but by reading labels from cleaning products marketed as a non-toxic option I have noticed that many of them aren't as good as the marketing makes it sound like 😔
Thank you for sharing that! Are there any brands you know of that true to they’re marketing? 😊🙏
Love who you’ve become! So minimal yet practical! ❤️
I have almost my adult life been a zen person. I don't splash on buying stuff although I can afford it. I m very conscious about how I spend my money, especially if it's not essential.
Having a zen space to live also makes it easy to clean as there's less dust collection. there's more space to breath n chi to flow😊
actually the older you get, you just wanna have comfortable clothes
Lol elastic waisted pants🤣yep
and SHOES...comfy SHOES
In france we don't use paper towel as much as in other countries, we love our good old checkered tissue towel😂
This video made me realise I am already a minimalist by circumstance. I dont have any money, so I've never done any of these things, I don't buy new clothes or own jewlery/purses, my only electronic is my laptop and phone, my shelves are mostly empty. Because of this i always find myself feeling more uncomfortable in slightly more hoarded environments. This video is definitely gonna help a lot of people!
I was thinking the same! I was raised in a non consumerist household, so some of things she mentioned are kind of obvious. But then, now that I live on my own and don't have that much money, I don't even think of buying stuff! I see people borrowing money to get the newest phone and it seems so wrong...
@@agnesemacerini5973 the idea of borrowing money for a non essential when you haven't paid for the essentials like bills or food yet seems so confusing, Abraham Maslow would not be proud haha
Love this video. Thank you for sharing!
This is exactly where I am in life as well Ann, thank you for your honesty♥️
I already do most of the things you stopped buying. I'll have to work on the cleaning products. Thanks Ann! Have a great weekend!
Wendy Schnapa it’s great! I stopped buying buying chemical cleaners and now I’m narrowing down to making my own. 😊
Love this video Ann! I can totally relate as I'm in the process of doing the same. It feels great not buying unnecessary things. I need to get on making reusable napkins/towels for daily cleaning.
I totally get where you're at. I've made similar changes with age/experience. Refreshing! Thanks for sharing!
Man I've been doing all of these hacks since I became an adult. No choice since I'm broke
I definitely need to work on the fashion jewelry. I also find myself wearing the same handful of things without getting rid of those thing I don't use.
I loved this video. Ty for the inspo
Such great tips! I love the reusable napkin idea! Never thought about how convenient it would be😊
Yayssss Ann!! Less is more. I’m so glad that you have moved in a new direction. And kudos to you for living simply.
Girl.. this is like confirmation for me lol I’m in the process, I have a tendency to just buy pretty things and collect way too many diff. Items. Thanks for this inspiration, God bless you girl!
So relatable! I used to buy a lot of handbags and notebooks too but now as I'm growing older - you're right, we don't need the validation of others. Saves me more money, too! Subscribed! Support from the Philippines! 👍❤️✔️🙋♀️😍🇵🇭
Saw this video as recommendation, watched for few minutes and immediately subscribed. Love your views of life as they are very similar to mine. Def some things I can learn from you.
I feel like I do some of these things already because I’ve had to learn to live this way. Money was tight especially during my college days. Lol. So now I have a really good job and my mindset still think “broke college girl”😬😭😂
I don't think its your mind set. You have learnt to live with what you have. Your going to be rich if you continue on that route of not spending on what you do not need even when your paycheck is increasing.
Same girl same. I’ve always had a minimum wage paying job and lived paycheck to paycheck and now I have a good career and make way more than before but I try to live below my means
I live this way every day, since I work off a very tight budget. You have to find ways to spend less but enjoy yourself at the same time. Great tips for the newly broke or minimalist 🤗💖🤗
I love it! I am in that exact same mood. Maybe it’s the age... 🙏🏼❤️ thank you for sharing your tips
I love how you included snippets of your old self in this video. I’m a long time subscriber, back when you are doing diys and I love how you are now and where this channel is going
Thank you so much for your feedback! I really appreciate hearing from a long time subscriber. I definitely feel like I found my motivation again with these videos so thank you for your long time support! 💕😊
u go girl and why not
Love this!
Please show us more!
Love your ideas Ann .....I was the same with notebook😜 I think everyone is making that shift to sustainable and ethical. ❤❤
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Thank you for your tips. I need to probably work on my addiction with stationary and notebooks. I keep reminding myself not to buy anymore due to the limited storage space at home. So hopefully, I will try to forget to buy new things and use what I have at home.
Oh yes I had this too! One day I just packed up everything & gifted it all to someone else lol
Thanks you for sharing your video, this is very helpful.
When I grow up I want to be as wise as You Ann
Agness Fox 😘❤️
Makes a lot of sense. Outstanding video.
Hi Ann so sensible. Thank you for your wonderful tips. I like the idea of replacing paper towels. I have sorted some of my clothes.I use chemical free cleaning products. I make so many homemade cleaners. You are so very sensible. Great ideas , I will just use jewellery what I own.Sales are going to be less for me unless I need something. Like towels or other. Thank you so very much.
patricia bennett You’re so welcome and thank you for sharing your journey!!! 🙏💕
Ann Le Greetings from here in England. You are looking so happy and healthy.Good sentiments.
Reisable napkins are a cool idea. Will try it!
I’ve used cloth napkins and tablecloths all my life. I still have sets from my Grandmother and Mother. On purses, I buy the best quality I can afford in neutral colors. I have 30+ year old purses. My daughter and daughter-in-law just picked out several Chanel bags. I can’t give up my jewelry. I can’t give up books. I’m probably the only woman who dislikes shopping. I DO keep a pantry fully stocked with food, cleaning supplies and toilet paper. I bought the best quality furniture and my living room set, patio furniture and dining room furniture are decades old and still look new. Biggest pet peeve of useless things, magazines! I don’t know when my dog learned to type, but he gets 24 different magazines each month.
I love this! I live a minimal lifestyle too. Right now I’m transitioning to cloth gift wraps. It’s another great way to reuse old bed sheets which you can cut into desired sizes.
I had given away half my clothes. I have the same mentality as you when it comes to buying things. I always think to myself how funny it is if someone I meet/know thinks I’m weird for wearing the same things over and over again. Lol. Like hey, if I washed it, I can wear it the next day.
Hana Heart thanks for sharing your ideas! I repeat a lot of the same outfits. I don’t see the same people everyday and if I do... oh well! I’m clean! 😄
It's so refreshing to view this video as a detox for my mind and gradually become a lifestyle. Most of the things in our home we noticed are from friends or family which we would never buy ourself or end up giving away. I want to die knowing I challenged myself in life, trying new things, living my life. knowing I can take that experience with me forever and share with the next generation so they can learn to live life to the fullest without FOMO if they had the latest trend or gadget. It's a life skill of self control we all face in a world of temptations. What is really important in life.
PDEthan such a wonderful perspective 🙏 Thank you for sharing!
Very useful video👍👍
Wonderful video. It's good to step back every once in awhile and assess what we really need and don't need.
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Great video!
I love ur videos!! ❤️🔥
Thanks. Great Video
The older I get I realize that almost all my clothes are pratically the same in a different fabric, color or pattern🤦.... Really!!
Watching from Philippines…this content really is helpful. We tend to buy things that are unnecessary and its better to live a simplier life. Thanks for this!
Love that you’re making changes that also benefit our Earth!
Yes!!! Thank you 😘❤️
I know this is off topic, but your makeup looks amazing in this video! Can you do a tutorial on this makeup look!?
Great I found u. Great advice.
totally! I have also become more conscious about what drives me to 'purchase"
I love your tips Ms. Ann. Most especially the paper towel thing and its actually helpful to our environment😍 . I'm a newbie in your channel from Philippines
Thank you 😊So happy you enjoyed this!
Love it 🥰. Excellent advice . I’m on a simpler, clearer , lighter journey . The one of oooh yep Sales! sales! Lol sure why buy more and more?? And buying out of necessity... 💓💓✌🏻👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Great video! I have a question, what camera do you use? I'm looking to buy one and I ask people around any time I see a great quality of a video!
Never thought of making hankies out of old bed sheets. Interesting.
Sorry, but I absolutely need a purse. It doesn't help that I have eye problems and need to carry around a few types of eye drops, cotton swabs, micellar water, contact lens solution, and a mirror.
😄 I still use my purses or backpack when in need. Nothing wrong with that!
I did enjoy the video and might have to give the homemade towels a try ( although I feel like I would be constantly washing them and using water all the time). I personally think the minimalist life is very personal. I enjoy getting new handbags and clothes. My rule is 1 for 1; when I buy something new I donate something.
I just moved 5 times in a year and a half and it's making me more and more want to become a minimalist. I agree with soo many of your ideas.
SavyBeautyTraveler Lol
Great tips
Thank you AnnLe ❤️🌹
You inspired me to do the same. Thanks!
I give away old things every time I move. But since I'm going on my fourth year at my apartment I think cleaning out is becoming an annual thing. It feels great to let go of things I don't need or want anymore. I've also tried using a simple wallet/clutch instead of my purse for two weeks (since I left my purse in my mom's car for that long oops) and it's been great! Makes me want to make some like it. :)
xrarelightx I agree with you! So happy we share the same views and excitement to love with less 😊🙏💕
*I LOVE THIS*
Thank You
Any suggestion on a great iPhone XS Max phone wallet case?
Such a great video. Such a simple and joyful life you are living Ann. I’m so proud of you. If you haven’t read the book “Attachments” I highly recommended.
Thank you and for the recommendation ! 🙏💕
Great ideas! And your so right! The same goes with furniture, it's so unnsessaserry.
Heidi Thune Nielsen 💯 agree!!! 😊👏💕
Great video! What lipstick are you wearing? I love the color😍
Thank you love!!! I often mix a pink lipstick with some orange gloss. It’s a shade I’ve been into but haven’t found. 😊💕
Curious , I too would like to decrease or eliminate the use of paper towels and I too make my own cleaners and have washable rags but I still can’t get over the idea of cleaning the bathroom ( toilet) with a reusable rag so any suggestions ?
I did get the Creativeminds Journal on amazon.... Thank you for the coupon too...
Yay! Hope you enjoy it and would love to see your Amazon review 🙏
@@StudioAnnLe It won't let me write a review, because it didn't met the $50.00 qualifying order. I don't know?
Wonderful video! May I ask what your lipstick color is?
Agree with every. single. word. you said. So subbed.
Me too!
Kids nowadays should have this mindset, and been minimizing my already little stuffs, keep all i nees only. Thanks love this video
Nice one. this is your 1st video I watched n see, I m your new subscriber. wise talks. good going gurl😍
Aww thank you! 🙏💕
Hi Ann Le! Glad I found your channel :)
Some quick questions:
1) What did you do to your designer handbags, purses and fashion jewellery that you no longer use/carry etc?
2) Without carrying a bag out when you are on the move, how do u bring your water bottle, tissue, and your keys around...?
Thank you so much Fayth! I gave away some of my bags to my sister and sold a few. I still keep most of them for special occasions or when I do need a purse. I don’t eliminate them completely. I just prefer to not carry one around for most of the time. I would carry one when I have more than a pocket full of stuff 😊
Ann Le thanks for taking the time to reply me! I think it would be quite hard for me to give my precious bags to my sisters hehe. I do wish to own minimally too.
Digressing here: I watched your emotional clip on your relationsXXt and I can totally feel you. Thank you for baring it all. Someone here (me!) definitely benefited in more than one way from that clip, more so than you could imagine. Looking forward to a vid of your latest update!
With lots of love!
Hi I was just wondering what song is playing in the background? Thanks
I like all of the ideas except for the detergents one.
Omg I buy paper towels like crazy! I need to do that in my life! ESP with kids!
Honestly you can do without it, infact it is no one waste in the home, start gradually by not using it to clean or wipe your hands, you will see that you need it less by the day then after a while you just don't buy. Good luck
I can’t stop myself from buying notebooks!
I had a problem with notebooks as well
This was so me. Wear what you know you're going to wear and if you need it. Don't buy it because it looks cute or because of others.
I feel the same way! The older I get the less I need. Thanks for the inspiration!
I use towels alot of the time, instead of paper towels. I agree with handbags, but still mangae for work to carry a big backpack and my purse inssde. I need to downsize this. I do less jewelry and i work at home some dont need all of those clothes and it helps to see what you have before you buy new.
Good!
Great tips!
Could you also share where your wallet phone case is from? I’m interested in something similar!
I would like to know too!
Me too
yes, I just added the link 😉
Ann Le thank you! :)
Do you have a tutorial on your napkins?
RockYourNails yes! link in added in the description 😉
Hi, you're so right about these simple things. Saving money, saving time, saving space and saving a lot of headaches and stress. My daughter is 18 yrs old now. Should I let her buy all these extras, not always needed things you and I also experienced in our younger years or should I share her your video so she can learn how to make her life much easier? Recently she has a parttime job next to her study and found out that she can buy a lot of fun things with it. Anyway, thanx for reminding us life could be simple and happy without spending much money. Greetings from Holland
I’m going to try some of these tips! I don’t know how to sew but I’ll figure it out lol 😂 could you please share were that beautiful white blouse you were wearing is from? I’m trying to do more key pieces (capsule) and that top is beautiful!
DGolden the blouse is an HM top ;) But you can also buy reusable napkins on sites like Amazon.
u show great time from you can be
That’s all true all u said. Most young person including me when I was young I do the same buying n buying now I don’t just like what u said too.
I liked the idea of paper towel
I think with society these days being bombarded with soooo much stuff. Advertising, TV, social media, fast fashion etc. People are gravitating toward what they need and what they want to focus on. The rise of Marie kondo and minimalism is to help calm our minds, in this crazy, fast world.
10teeleaf agree! 😊💕
How do you collect your garbages. I don't use plastic bag for groceries anymore, but i find out i can't collect my garbages. Most time I use paper bags but I need a plastic bag for wet stuffs. I was looking for a compostable garbage bag, but I didn't find a good brand on amazon.
I haven’t tried this or thought of it until you mentioned. Didn’t think they existed but I’m excited to try this one out! www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B071JMFKM5/ref=sspa_mw_detail_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Excellent video, thank you!
Kisses from Mexico.
May I ask you which fabric U used for the napkins? I saw you use them for your swiffer as well :) I'd like one that doesnt fuzz (?) around ^^
It’s a cotton flannel 😊
@@StudioAnnLe Thank you very much!!! Will do some too now
This year, I sold all my luxury bags & wallets, they're very bulky, & heavy. I didnt used them and it just sit in my dark closet. I only kept 2 small crossbody bags that I've been carry a lot, plus a slim rose gold rfid stainless steel hard credit card holder. Any big wallet is out of style, they're not safe to carry bc I got hack someone who scan their smartphone. Love your idea bed sheet into napkins!
@Ann Lee you have become a better person since I started following you 💕 I love the new you, and i loved you before too, but you have change for better :)
I hoard make up and I don’t even know how to wear it. So this year, i made a decision to stop buying it. I realized I don’t need it and its so expensive. Next is Starbucks. Not sure i can give it up. LOL
MsSharoth lol... I still have my indulgence too. Slow and steady and is good enough than not doing anything 😉
It baffles me when ppl use paper towels for cleaning especially when cleaning mirrors. Using it for getting up a sticky stain that will be hard to get out from a washable microfiber cloth sure but otherwise it is such a inefficient waste.
True. I still use paper towel, but probably twice a month at most since I seldomly fried foods, when I deep fry something, so one last me more than a year, it is not even on the countertop. I can't wrap my head around the use for cleaning, it is beyond silly even for billionaire
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This colour on you? Wow!!
Where do you put your house keys when you go out?
karen d I usually wear a jacket with pockets. If not then I would bring my fanny pack or small purse with me ;)
Ann Le cool, thanks
I wish my husband would adopt these
In Portugal normally to clean we beber use papertowels , its cultural
cristiana bastos bastos no it’s not cultural. We never had paper towels we always used old rags. Back in the day I don’t not think it even existed.