Hello everyone ~ I'm so happy to see you all posting your thoughts and life experiences. I want to clarify the original purpose of making this film. I didn't make a specific list of items because each of us has different lifestyles and a different list of items to let go of. Therefore, I have listed 7 categories for your reference and consideration. The items appearing in the film are just some examples to better illustrate the 7 categories, not specify whether a certain item should be discarded or not. Everyone should have their own list of these 7 categories. I think in my film, I failed to express my intention more clearly, I will try my best to improve my films in the future ~ I hope you can show us your own list for consideration and discussion. Thank you!
Sometimes it needs changing 3 times in one night and you need an extra waterproof mattress cover too. That happened with my child when she was very ill. I didn’t have enough sheets and definitely not another mattress cover. I found myself going to the laundry room twice in one night and waiting for everything to dry to put it back on the bed. After that I got multiples of everything.
I agree with everything except books. I prefer paper books but I don't buy them. Instead I go to my local library. Really liked the part about uncomfortable clothes. Health is a first priority!
I agreed with using the original container for detergent, shower gel & etc. Being a minimalist, meaning that fully utilized things around you without wasting money to achieve that minimalist aesthetic look.
I cannot agree when it comes down to books. Nothing will replace a paper book for me. E-books have some advantages but I am a traditional person and I cannot imagine having no books in my house!
I'm a kindle person. If I liked the book after reading it and it's worth having, I'll buy it. I just don't like having books I don't like piling up and collecting dust. Plus my place is too small to get a book case :(
Nice video. I would agree on most things but a pair of spare sheets. No one is full of energy 24/7/365. Think covid or simple flu. Spare sheets would be helpful and give you a couple of days to recover without the need to be stressed on washing and drying. Have just started to declutter my space and I am very much aligned with this filosofy.
I don't have a dryer. So in the fall and winter the sheets don't always dry within a day. That being said. I agree you only need a couple. We have two summer(plain cotton) and two winter (flannel) sheets.
I used to only have one set, but I would constantly run into problems when I was on my period, or on my son's bed if he got sick and threw up, etc. So now we have a spare
In my country being super-thrifty is almost a national ritual. I've never seen anyone throw out original packages or spend money on 'useless' decorative stuff. Sometimes it gets a bit monotonous but in the end I assume all these problems might exist only in first world countries with consumerism problems.
Yes, it's in first world countries' where people buy morning coffee, daily meals in disposables, filling landmines with crap. In our countries, people are naturally frugal; they cook and eat at home, go out for special occasions, re-purpose, repair and re-use. This comment is in no way a criticism to the channel. Keep posting great stuff.
slowly but surely been applying the Kondo method and other minimalist mindsets… Some things I comfortably live without: -dryer sheets -iron and ironing board (I use a travel size steamer that’s super compact and convenient) -most single use products, such as toothbrushes, hand soap, razors, napkins, chopsticks, plastic ziploc bags, etc -knife blocks, bread containers, display jars, spice/wine racks, and any other “countertop” storage - cotton plush towels or beach towels (replaced w Turkish cotton; literally half the bulk and half the dry time and doesn’t trap sand or debris) -difficult to clean items -picture frames, trinkets, souvenirs, small plants, and other kitschy home decor items Things I’ve drastically downsized: -clothes, except the ones I love and am willing to maintain -books, save for a single small bookshelf with maybe 40 of my favorites plus some art/sentimental items -plants (my weak spot) -spices, bulk food items (no longer prepping war rations over here) -storage containers, cups, bowls, plates, cookware -blankets, tapestries and bedding -towels -pillows -Art supplies -“this would make a great gift” -reusable shopping bags/totes -shoes (especially specialty/uncomfortable ones) I vehemently oppose storage units or storing items away seasonally, out of sight out of mind! Less stuff = more time = more money = more space = more room to breathe and expand into your higher self
Can’t give up coasters and plate mats. I want to enjoy my meals well prepared and presented on dinner table. Even if it’s just me dining alone. These are small stuff that adds joy to me.
I completely agree with souvenir stuff, make it useful at least! I do need my garlic gadget, it is so small, and I do have a small selection of books, they’re also decorative. As long as I got no clutter I feel minimalistic without stressing about every single item I possess. Remember the key word, “balance”
Hi from Okinawa Japan! We gave up buying dryers many years ago after experiencing clothes: take a long time to dry, pilling & fraying, & cost of electricity. Line dry, but dehumidifier is great as it also keeps room dry especially monsoon season!
I am also a minimalist. Use original bottle (re-use it if later on I bought the same product but in packet), I hang my clothes to let it dry under the sun, if it's raining outside just need to move it inside and let the fan do the jobs. This way I can cut down my electricity bill. As for the book, I still prefer paperback over e-book since my eyes can't it. Being minimalist is a good way to save money 😊
Oh dear I feel so old fashioned! I love all books. I get a thrill just looking and holding books. I also love old vinyl records.!! Listening to the music whilst looking at and reading the record sleave..heaven to me...I'm 72, poor old thing..NOT!!
In a household with 4 adults and 2 kids, we can't stop with some of these things. For example placing mats: They prevent a mess on our dining table every day! With a small child, food will inevitably land beside the plate, even though I'm not a fan of it. Same with toys. We do buy used whenever we can, or just switch some unused toys with others in the children's rooms, but grandparents often insist in buying new stuff. Giving it back to them will cause drama. So I'm stuck there. Also, in a household with a lot of people, there is a lot of dust. Dust is mainly dead skin cells. If I wouldn't store certain items in containers, they would just get dusty all of the time. And yes, one person more in the household does make a difference. Also cleaning supplies: I might be able to tell the difference between them by looking at them, but my teenage daughter isn't. So I have to keep the labels on, even though I myself wouldn't need them. And I wouldn't give my toddler an E-Book Reader for his first books. I know it's nit picky. I just wanted to show the differences in trying to be minimal als a single/small family vs way too many people under one roof! ;)
This is a good example, infact I believe that minimalism (such as many other lifestyle) are suggestion, but as such must be adapted to everyone according to their lives/ situation and needs. Otherwise ,in my opinion, the main purpose to make your life easier, comfortable or happier in your home (or space in general ) will get lost
Когда-то в моей стране выносили мусор с помощью ведра, в которое его собирали снова. А продукты упаковывались в картон, бумагу или в стеклянную тару, которая использовалась снова и снова. Дома убирали с помощью соды, уксуса, нашатырного спирта, и людей, страдающих от аллергии, было очень мало. Сегодня эти удобные одноразовые пакеты, пластиковые контейнеры, сотни видов бытовой химии... Мы убиваем сами себя каждый день...
I agree with a lot of what you shared, especially the ereader. I live in a small space and the bookshelf full of stuff didn’t last long. Now I have a library that fits in my purse and is pretty light, regardless of how many books are on it. I’ve honestly never thought about using the hand mixer as a whisk! That is genius!
I did use coasters. But I have marble coasters that are really easy to wipe clean. But I never buy excessive clothing. I wait till something is broken beyond repair and then buy something to replace that item in my wardrobe. For example I only have one water proof coat. I also never buy magazines or news papers you can find all the information you need online for the news etc. I also never buy clips for snack, spice, pasta bags etc. I just use the clothes pegs I already have for laundry.
Cant do without books....I tried Kindle..but no. I still like my books! Love the whole ritual of selecting books and finally getting the real deal to read. I always re-read my favourites and then I'll donate or do book exchanges at some point to manage my book mania. I do carefully curate my physical selection though to begin with, so it takes a lot to finally part with them 😅
I've got a Kindle and it's very handy especially when traveling. But otherwise my apartment would feel very empty without a good bookshelf, original artwork by actual artists and top-notch bed linen, towels and bathrobe. Everything else is purely functional.
Lovely video. Thanks for the tips. Things I never plan to buy again: 1. Cars 2. Super expensive suits and shoes. 3. Plastic items 4. Glass furniture/cutlery items.
Thanks for this upload! I do not identify as a minimalist, but many items on your List have been regular practices in my household for many years now...I love interior decorating, so have quite the war chest of "non functional" items, but have stopped purchasing these simply because I already have plenty which continue to bring me joy, plus limiting the amount of knick-knacks keeps maintenance easier...When I am alone, I do find myself using the same coffee mug and water tumbler everyday; however, I do have a couple of different table settings (dinner plate, salad plate, soup bowl, dessert plate, coffee mug, water glass, wine glass, and appropriate utensils) for 8 persons for special occasions (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, Easter, or special celebrations where guests are invited over)...I understand your logic about not buying items to carry out specific tasks when a substitute can easily be found around your home already...We still collect souvenirs from our travels, but have limited our purchases to refrigerator magnets because it's a wonderful keepsake for our family and stores easily on our magnetic surfaces...Due to the flow of our family home, we do have at least 2 sets of bed linens so while one set is being washed, we will make our beds with the backup set...I have two homes and 1 home has a gas dryer which makes the 1 set policy you speak about ideal, but we're only in that home roughly 1 month out of a year...We spend the other 11 months living and working in another country because I am an international educator. Sadly, we don't have a dryer inside our home there...All washed items must air dry and there's no guarantee that they'll be dry by the time we will need them or if we'll have the energy to make our beds after a long day at work 🤣...As we've grown older, we are more mindful and intentional with what we purchase and do avoid buying or bringing home 1 time use items, sadly, however, many take-away outlets continue to add a plastic utensils pack inside our bags no matter how many times we indicate "no cutlery" on our order, so when this happens, we use them at work and continue to use them until they naturally breakdown.
@@lizb4156 : Hi Liz...You ask an excellent question...I am an educator at a K-12 international school in the Middle East. Naturally, when I accepted this position, it didn't make sense for us to sell our home in The States because, eventually, we will return back to The States to live and retire. In today's financial market, it's just better all around if we hold on to our home. Now, since I work in the Middle East, commuting daily just isn't possible, so we live here during the School Year, then return home (my employer provides roundtrip flights annually) once the school year ends. We're usually stateside roughly 4 to 4 and 1/2 weeks every year to handle business and visit with family, then off to other parts of the world for a holiday before returning back to The Middle East.
@@TheRonskins Ok. I suppose it depends if you can afford 2 homes or you get one with the job or if you rent out your old home and if it's mortgaged or already paid for.
@@lizb4156 : Ohhh, yes, we can totally afford having both properties. Yes, my company provides housing inclusive of utilities and internet, so we don't need to come out of pocket for our housing here in The Middle East. A basic furniture package is also provided, and since we are the very first family to live in our Flat, everything was totally brand new when we moved in. As I mentioned in my original comment, I am not a minimalist by any stretch of the imagination and have definitely added my own personality to my company provided accommodations, but we're mindful in what we purchase. Since we've been working outside the United States since 2012, were pretty much established in how we live our lives now.
I put my kids plush toys in the washing machine all together to wash. If it’s with other items, or have easily scratched eyes, I put them in a wash bag and wash. VERY easy!
Blunted, even badly scratched "blind" teddy eyes of the classic type (not the printed, but the shiny knobs and layered see-through eyes) can be restored using a manicure buffer. Start as coarse as necessary to remove ridges and work your way up from sanding to polishing. Shiny eyes in both plushies' and kids' faces are absolutely worth the job and keeping this one additional item in your Home.
@@juliepetri2484 After washing, just give the plushies a few days to air dry separately. They will, eventually. And there is no need to worry about mold or so unless you proceed to "organize" them away in a a heap, a bin or a bag (too soon) after the wash. Which isn't a minimalist scenario anyway. If you wash plushies for a last time before donating them, I suggest to air dry them on a clothed rack until they feel thoroughly dry and then put then transfer them to half-full storage baskets to allow for further air circulation until you drop them off at their destination.
No coasters or placements for me. I do buy the microwave food cover-- it's the only way my husband remembers to use a cover! I love large bath towels. My favorite vase is a Mason jar. My Tupperware spaghetti container has a built in measurement. I don't own a watch, I have very little jewelry (no earrings).
I have recently bought a 2pack of wooden/bamboo coasters from ikea. It was awesome purchase. I drink hot drinks and I was scared to destroy my expensive furniture with it. I saw some mug marks on my mother's furniture and it is not something you can clean. Also, if you put a wooden coaster on a sofa's side and a mug on it it sits there. I've been using it this way and it didnt fall once but I keep in mind it is there of course. It is better than a coffee table because I have my laptop on my lap and it is just easier to have your drink closer.
There are some really good ideas here, however, I feel that removing labels from chemicals is not safe. There are safety warnings and descriptions on those labels if anyone accidentally burned themselves or drank them. That is the type of info a doctor will need to know. Love the other ideas though. I will try to avoid buying more stuff.
ooo, that's a valid point. I hadn't thought of that. I've never actually taken the time to remove labels from containers... but now I won't even think twice about it! :) Thank you for sharing!
New subscriber. Thanks for these tips. I no longer buy storage bins…I work with the space I have, and whatever item I don’t have a space for I get rid of it .
i started to pick a color scheme for my clothing items, donating the rest and never buy anything outside of the color scheme again, no matter how insteresting it is
I'm not a minimalist (yet). But I love how I'm not the only one who doesn't use an ironing board. I do a lot of sewing, which requires a lot of ironing. I found that a really thick towel works very well. It is also much larger than a board! And can be used for different purposes. 😁
Iron board is a must with a steamer iron - it's what really makes a difference from a normal iron. As for the decorations... Well, your video featured a faux Christmas tree. I prefer a real tree (potted or cutted) or branches of one. It also smells like Christmas, you know. As for packaging - in my country... you reuse it. Including plastic bags - you only discard thorn and really dirty ones. As for things i don't buy - i don't buy nylon stockings anymore. I opt for thick ones which last a year, or none.
Like the idea of using the evion bottle for a vase, but highly recommend taking that metal ring at the top off. If you don't happen to have a wire cutter or pliers, for a fact that they use really cheap aluminum and if you just keep pending it at a place where it puckers, especially when you're anxious, it will eventually break
Agree on that water bottle, I always got an easy-to-clean thoroughly one.(I don't want to drink water with dirty bottle every day 😜) But for the decors, I used to agree, but I realized that some people said, if those decors got dirty, they would throw it away.
I only re-use plastic bottles in my bedroom as it's convenient, but I do re-use them until they can no longer be used. The other point is reusable straws are a big no-no as they harbour bacteria once used and are nearly impossible to clean. If you have to use straws use paper ones, they biodegrade naturally and are made from sustainable sources
Я тоже стараюсь не захламлять квартиру и не покупать лишнего , но пивная банка в качестве вазы для цветов -- это, по-моему , перебор . Но с последним советом полностью согласна : если не знаешь точно , для чего это нужно -- лучше не покупать .
Don't buy E-books, it's a bad idea Some studies showed that it's worst for the environment, the e-book reader itself (and the expandable storage card if it has one) is made of rare minerals and can't be recycled, the e-book is hosted on a server for you to download, it needs electricity 24/7 to stay on the server which also needs lots of space in the form of giant computers in the company Instead aim for recycled books, second handed books, or books printed by eco-friendly company (that plants trees) and uses natural ink, those are easily found and identified by their stamps Even new books that don't meet these conditions are still better as long as you sell them or give them to a second hand store when you finish them, or lend them to a friend (this way it's also cheapers especially if you lend from them too) Printed books are also better psychologically and emotionally as studies showed, people reacted more and showed better emotional responses to characters when reading from printed books compared to ebooks, also they memorized information better, so not everything minimal (in terms of space) is better
A person can be minimalist only if they love SPACE i.e. a clutter free environment. Taking good care of things make them last long so you buy less stuff. Being the only one who cleans and clears stuff in my home, I think before buying do I really need it??
I have a friend who buys cheap napkins and she also buys paper towels and I don't understand. The napkins are pointless and get used too quickly and she just uses the paper towels for cleaning. A long time ago someone gave me cloth napkins and that's what I use and the paper towels are for cleaning because I apparently don't know how to cook with out making a huge mess. I don't do E-books, but I do go to the library. If it's a book I own I keep it clean and then sell it when I'm done. I also do original containers. I only did place mat's when my kids were little to give them a general frame of reference as to how much space one should be taking up at the table, I found this easier than the spoon mom always put between my sister and I, for projects and because children are messy little blessings. I will probably go buy a few when it's grandkid time and for the same reasons. I do have coasters but I don't care how dirty they get cuz that's their job. I only have just the one set of linens for each bed because I know myself and if I had a second set then set one would never get clean and even if it did one set would always be in the laundry. And when I do purchase something the ease of how to clean it definitely plays a major part in the decision. I try not to have " storage" and I to prefer a couch that meets the floor. Not minimalist but my house and my possessions get out of control but I am always looking for suggestions on how others handle their stuff.
I don’t buy laundry liquid or pods anymore. I’ve found laundry sheets in cardboard packaging that do a great job and no more large plastic containers in the landfill. 🌻
The ironing board is much better than a table. (I prefer clothes that don't need ironing), and plush toys can easily be cleaned in the washing machine.
I don't buy many body wash soap in liquid form. Turns out the bar soap cleans better and the fragrance stays longer. I'm not a big fan of too many bottles in my shower room. Skincare isn't as much as I used to have when i was new in it, but I can't life without body butter and lotion 😂😂 I try to be minimalist, but in my approach, I mostly save my money from buying a lot of things to make my room looks aesthetic.
Some of these made me lug at how ridiculous they are. Example: in must cases where you need a wisk using a beater blade won't achieve the same result. Minimalism can be just as ridiculous as maximalism.
I thought I was the only one who took the labels off the products. Rarely do I get more out of products since I remove the label. I think it's because I love how they look without so much advertising, so I save them better. I love your videos. New subscriber 💛
i don't think it's safe to do that because you may need the information written on it. Also, if someone get intoxicated the dctors will need to know the chemicals of the products
@@zoer7706 I only do it with the products that I have in sight, for example, the condiments in the kitchen or the shampoos in the bathroom. With medicines and things like that I don't do it. Athough on the Internet you can get that data. 😁
YES! I read this tip long ago. A gentleman wrote that he bought multiple pairs of black dress socks for work. As they wore out, he recycled them. No need to pair them when doing laundry and when buying new socks, they always matched the old. I started doing this for my family and it was one less thing to think about. I'll never forget visiting a friend whose sofa was piled high with her daughter's socks which were of many styles and different colors. There must've been two months worth of socks. That would've driven me batty.
Nothing is convenient to clean. Aesthetic appeal should be enough to keep anything. Buy things that retain usefulness and/ or value, or that make you happy. Not owning things that actually appeal to you is no virtue.
This is so relatable. I have a minor differences here and there with your list, but the principles are ultimately there: Is it practical/functional? Is it sufficient? Etc.
Agree.. As a working mom, i am a minimalist too.. I dont buy decor items.. No vases, i re-use bottles by painting them.. Re-use food take away plastic boxes into flower pots.. Amazon boxes as organisers.. Jam bottles to hold spice mixes.. Choclate drink powder containers to store pulses.. Empty Chips packet in tiny wet waste dustbin.. Not one or two, always think twice before throwing stuff
Some aspects are overthought like you're still being dictated by material things and it is also sad that you can't buy a souvenir or anything that you might just naturally connect with... It's a bit like you erased the magic from your life. Some things from within the material world connect with our souls and it's healthy to allow them into your life. Not all things are clutter, some are meaningful and can be anchors in your life, reminding you of who you were, things you learned, what you love. Made me wonder if there is someone in your life who makes you feel like everything should be questioned and controlled and stop living... :(
Ihad the same thought too, especially after reading the commwnt from someone who now only buys one colour scheme clothes and even if they find other colours interesting they won't buy it. Like why? You find it appealing, why sacrifice yourself and not buy it?
I do some of the things, like reuse all kinds of containers, and remove their stickers; it just seems like a waste to throw them out 😊 Some of these feel a bit claustrophobic to me, like the pens. I have masses of too many things, I think because I get bored of using the same ones over and over, but love them, so then go back to them. It's the same with clothes, makeup, bags, and hair things etc ...
Agree with everything except the placemats. If you buy a non-glass table like a wood table and you put a hot plate on top, you’ll leave a white mark on the wood! Why ruin a perfectly good wooden table? Same goes for water rings. The idea of just wiping it clean is really only applicable to glass or plastic tables, not wooden ones. Outside of that, everything else makes total sense and I’ll definitely be following several of these!
Удивительно, но половины всего из видео у меня и так нет, и покупать не планировалось) хотя я люблю вещи, которые упрощают жизнь, даже если ты ей пользуешься раз в неделю или месяц. Для меня минимализм это что-то нереальное. Раньше и так многого не было, на всем экономили и у меня нет желания усложнять себе жизнь теперь. Конечно, странно писать такой комментарий под видео о минимализме, но все же
Thanks so much. This is very useful . I am trying to become an minimalist. It's hard in this materialistic world. But surely not impossible if we have people like you to encourage us and guide us through. Big hugs from Bangladesh
This video made me realize I've been living a minimalist lifestyle all this time.. Another one is probably clothes? Definitely just have a set of comfy clothes (luckily my work doesn't have a dress code) that can be worn outside the house and only purchase clothes purposably for an upcoming occassion (if only there isn't one you can use in the closet already).
Excelente video, me ayuda mucho a aprender. Yo solia comprar mucha visutería por el lugar en el que trabajaba, la regale toda luego de reninciar a ese trabajo y me quede sólo con unos aretitos y las cadenitas más sencillas. Reduje muchísimo la cantidad que tenía y no he vuelto a comprar.
Very useful but I don't agree to using a towel as ironing board. The heat that the iron emits through the fabric is converted into moisture; that moisture passes over the surface of the towel to the table. After a while the heat and humidity causes the table to deteriorate, especially if the table is not solid wood. I say so because that what's happened to me. Therefore a better substitute to a big ironing board is using a small one, that can easily be stored in the wardrobe when it is not in use.
Here to get some inspiration for my own house. Trying to save money too but that snacking part. Lord knows how many times I steer away from it. Carbonated drinks, I don't mind to not have them as I replace it with cordial drinks hehe.
CLOTHES!!!! oh my god i have so much of it i am drowining!!!! I didn't realize i had 4 similar Black tshirts, 6 similar White shirts, and many more tshirts that i never even wear!!!
I cannot with spare beddings & linens, I change bedding every season, well practically spring & summer then autumn & winter. I have 2 sets. The towels. I choose face towels too but I have 12 of it but all of them are whites so I can easily clean them. I got the chance to learn things on which I needed & not when I got the chance to move!!!
E-waste is a big problem and with planned obsolescence and constant os updates, I feel like it's a more responsible option to avoid more devices and use physical paper. Paper can be repurposed, reused and recycled. You can lend from a library or buy pre-owned books and donate or resell them once you have done reading. A CD library or using external hard disk can be used to avoid paper clutter
Regarding throwing out original packaging, I think it depends on the person and their circumstances. I never used to do this, as I thought it was wasteful and a bit over the top. Then a really good argument was made that (1) original packaging is made for marketing purposes, so it is naturally loud and intrusive to catch the eye; and (2) matching containers can provide unity/conformity that is peaceful to the observer. These things are important to folks who are sensitive to the distraction of marketing type packaging and/or have no place to put these things out of sight. Just some thoughts on why people might rightly choose one way or another in this matter.
I couldn't stand all of the plastic anymore. I am horrified at how many shampoo, food and laundry detergent containers pile up in the recycling bins at my apartment building! I too now use shampoo and conditioner bars. At first it takes getting used to but woks very well. I also found an Ecoegg on clearance and am pretty happy as to how it works.
@@Jean-ni6of There are a few review videos available on UA-cam. The Eco Egg takes time getting used to since there is no foaming detergent or scent to which we've become accustomed but they do clean lightly soiled loads quite well. If I have a more soiled load, I use maybe two tablespoons worth of detergent in those loads. I still have quite a bit of detergent left (bought on sale😄)from before I'd bought the Eco Egg. One way I've heard that people use to combat the unscented issue is to use essential oils in the rinse cycle.
@@Jean-ni6of The ecoegg Laundry Egg is a unique and innovative laundry washing system that cleans clothes effectively, using two types of mineral pellets plus a small amount of detergent, encased in a recyclable egg. - I can only recommend it. 😉
First I need to declutter, then I can go through what can be reused, then I can start to send overflowing items to the second hand stores.. I don't really buy new clothes, but look through second hand ones. The clothes I no longer wear, I give away.
The only reason why I use a refillable soap dispenser is bc I buy hand soap by the gallon & the gallon bottles don’t have a pump bc they’re meant to be transferred. There’s less plastic waste when you buy in bulk & also cheaper in the long run. If I do buy a regular size bottle of hand soap tho I would never transfer it lol that’s just ridiculous
I realize the second part, my mum already been doing since shes young, growing up not having anything in the house. They learn to use one thing as multiple function.
Robot vacuum is something i would recommend you add to your minimalist arsenal if you're concerned about cleanability of things, especially if you have a dog or a cat.
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Hello everyone ~ I'm so happy to see you all posting your thoughts and life experiences.
I want to clarify the original purpose of making this film. I didn't make a specific list of items because each of us has different lifestyles and a different list of items to let go of. Therefore, I have listed 7 categories for your reference and consideration.
The items appearing in the film are just some examples to better illustrate the 7 categories, not specify whether a certain item should be discarded or not.
Everyone should have their own list of these 7 categories.
I think in my film, I failed to express my intention more clearly, I will try my best to improve my films in the future ~
I hope you can show us your own list for consideration and discussion.
Thank you!
Awesome vid i never think abt cleaning processes and how to cut them down when buying things
I love your video. Individual preferences may differ. But it is great to learn new ideas.
Muchas gracias, me gusta que digas las cosas directamente, sin rodeos. Además das buenas ideas 😀👍
A second set of sheets and pillowcases are a necessity. If a child or adult is sick in the night and soils the bedding an instant change is needed.
Sometimes it needs changing 3 times in one night and you need an extra waterproof mattress cover too. That happened with my child when she was very ill. I didn’t have enough sheets and definitely not another mattress cover. I found myself going to the laundry room twice in one night and waiting for everything to dry to put it back on the bed. After that I got multiples of everything.
I have 4 kids and we each have one set 🤷♀️
I agree with everything except books. I prefer paper books but I don't buy them. Instead I go to my local library.
Really liked the part about uncomfortable clothes. Health is a first priority!
Same, library is always first choice for me
was about to comment the same thing
I agreed with using the original container for detergent, shower gel & etc. Being a minimalist, meaning that fully utilized things around you without wasting money to achieve that minimalist aesthetic look.
The best way to be a minimalist is being rich so someone else pays for your shopping in the first place.
I cannot agree when it comes down to books. Nothing will replace a paper book for me. E-books have some advantages but I am a traditional person and I cannot imagine having no books in my house!
I'm a kindle person. If I liked the book after reading it and it's worth having, I'll buy it. I just don't like having books I don't like piling up and collecting dust. Plus my place is too small to get a book case :(
Nothing worse that a book running out of battery charge 🙃
@@FireLlama550 Exactly. A paper book will never run out of battery. And it's healthier for the eyes
Then they make you buy those blue light blocking glasses 🤣🤌
Borrow books from your local library. Completely free and no clutter.
Nice video. I would agree on most things but a pair of spare sheets. No one is full of energy 24/7/365. Think covid or simple flu. Spare sheets would be helpful and give you a couple of days to recover without the need to be stressed on washing and drying. Have just started to declutter my space and I am very much aligned with this filosofy.
Also I think it's so wasteful to wash pillow cases every day 😕
I don't have a dryer. So in the fall and winter the sheets don't always dry within a day. That being said. I agree you only need a couple. We have two summer(plain cotton) and two winter (flannel) sheets.
@@aboutfeddy desperdicio de agua, energía y jabón. Yo por eso no tengo secadora, el sol hace el trabajo y gratis
I used to only have one set, but I would constantly run into problems when I was on my period, or on my son's bed if he got sick and threw up, etc. So now we have a spare
Yeah and What about if you have a visitor in the house?
I have coasters in my house. I'm not worried about having to clean the table, I'm worried about leaving permanent rings on my finished wood furniture.
In my country being super-thrifty is almost a national ritual. I've never seen anyone throw out original packages or spend money on 'useless' decorative stuff. Sometimes it gets a bit monotonous but in the end I assume all these problems might exist only in first world countries with consumerism problems.
Из какой вы страны?
Yes, it's in first world countries' where people buy morning coffee, daily meals in disposables, filling landmines with crap. In our countries, people are naturally frugal; they cook and eat at home, go out for special occasions, re-purpose, repair and re-use. This comment is in no way a criticism to the channel. Keep posting great stuff.
Where are you from if i may ask?
Americans can get pretty ridiculous with buying decor, pure senseless consumerism.
@@JenniferManifests Africa, Jenny.
slowly but surely been applying the Kondo method and other minimalist mindsets…
Some things I comfortably live without:
-dryer sheets
-iron and ironing board (I use a travel size steamer that’s super compact and convenient)
-most single use products, such as toothbrushes, hand soap, razors, napkins, chopsticks, plastic ziploc bags, etc
-knife blocks, bread containers, display jars, spice/wine racks, and any other “countertop” storage
- cotton plush towels or beach towels (replaced w Turkish cotton; literally half the bulk and half the dry time and doesn’t trap sand or debris)
-difficult to clean items
-picture frames, trinkets, souvenirs, small plants, and other kitschy home decor items
Things I’ve drastically downsized:
-clothes, except the ones I love and am willing to maintain
-books, save for a single small bookshelf with maybe 40 of my favorites plus some art/sentimental items
-plants (my weak spot)
-spices, bulk food items (no longer prepping war rations over here)
-storage containers, cups, bowls, plates, cookware
-blankets, tapestries and bedding
-towels
-pillows
-Art supplies
-“this would make a great gift”
-reusable shopping bags/totes
-shoes (especially specialty/uncomfortable ones)
I vehemently oppose storage units or storing items away seasonally, out of sight out of mind!
Less stuff = more time = more money = more space = more room to breathe and expand into your higher self
Can’t give up coasters and plate mats. I want to enjoy my meals well prepared and presented on dinner table. Even if it’s just me dining alone. These are small stuff that adds joy to me.
I completely agree with souvenir stuff, make it useful at least!
I do need my garlic gadget, it is so small, and I do have a small selection of books, they’re also decorative.
As long as I got no clutter I feel minimalistic without stressing about every single item I possess. Remember the key word, “balance”
Hi from Okinawa Japan! We gave up buying dryers many years ago after experiencing clothes: take a long time to dry, pilling & fraying, & cost of electricity. Line dry, but dehumidifier is great as it also keeps room dry especially monsoon season!
I am also a minimalist. Use original bottle (re-use it if later on I bought the same product but in packet), I hang my clothes to let it dry under the sun, if it's raining outside just need to move it inside and let the fan do the jobs. This way I can cut down my electricity bill. As for the book, I still prefer paperback over e-book since my eyes can't it. Being minimalist is a good way to save money 😊
Oh dear I feel so old fashioned! I love all books. I get a thrill just looking and holding books. I also love old vinyl records.!! Listening to the music whilst looking at and reading the record sleave..heaven to me...I'm 72, poor old thing..NOT!!
In a household with 4 adults and 2 kids, we can't stop with some of these things.
For example placing mats:
They prevent a mess on our dining table every day! With a small child, food will inevitably land beside the plate, even though I'm not a fan of it.
Same with toys. We do buy used whenever we can, or just switch some unused toys with others in the children's rooms, but grandparents often insist in buying new stuff. Giving it back to them will cause drama. So I'm stuck there.
Also, in a household with a lot of people, there is a lot of dust. Dust is mainly dead skin cells. If I wouldn't store certain items in containers, they would just get dusty all of the time. And yes, one person more in the household does make a difference.
Also cleaning supplies:
I might be able to tell the difference between them by looking at them, but my teenage daughter isn't. So I have to keep the labels on, even though I myself wouldn't need them.
And I wouldn't give my toddler an E-Book Reader for his first books.
I know it's nit picky. I just wanted to show the differences in trying to be minimal als a single/small family vs way too many people under one roof! ;)
This is a good example, infact I believe that minimalism (such as many other lifestyle) are suggestion, but as such must be adapted to everyone according to their lives/ situation and needs. Otherwise ,in my opinion, the main purpose to make your life easier, comfortable or happier in your home (or space in general ) will get lost
Когда-то в моей стране выносили мусор с помощью ведра, в которое его собирали снова. А продукты упаковывались в картон, бумагу или в стеклянную тару, которая использовалась снова и снова. Дома убирали с помощью соды, уксуса, нашатырного спирта, и людей, страдающих от аллергии, было очень мало. Сегодня эти удобные одноразовые пакеты, пластиковые контейнеры, сотни видов бытовой химии... Мы убиваем сами себя каждый день...
То была другая страна
Ничто не мешает вам делать так и сейчас
@@mortakhal системы стандартной возвратной тары с залоговой стоимостью с нами больше нет. Мало того, это ещё и недавно запретили.
I agree , buying attractive but unnecessary items increases cultter , makes me happy to know tons of like minded people, all the best
Thank you for always giving sensible minimalist tips and advice! You have one of the best channels on minimalism. There's no overexplaining too.
I agree with a lot of what you shared, especially the ereader. I live in a small space and the bookshelf full of stuff didn’t last long. Now I have a library that fits in my purse and is pretty light, regardless of how many books are on it. I’ve honestly never thought about using the hand mixer as a whisk! That is genius!
I did use coasters. But I have marble coasters that are really easy to wipe clean.
But I never buy excessive clothing. I wait till something is broken beyond repair and then buy something to replace that item in my wardrobe. For example I only have one water proof coat.
I also never buy magazines or news papers you can find all the information you need online for the news etc.
I also never buy clips for snack, spice, pasta bags etc. I just use the clothes pegs I already have for laundry.
Cant do without books....I tried Kindle..but no. I still like my books! Love the whole ritual of selecting books and finally getting the real deal to read. I always re-read my favourites and then I'll donate or do book exchanges at some point to manage my book mania. I do carefully curate my physical selection though to begin with, so it takes a lot to finally part with them 😅
I've got a Kindle and it's very handy especially when traveling. But otherwise my apartment would feel very empty without a good bookshelf, original artwork by actual artists and top-notch bed linen, towels and bathrobe. Everything else is purely functional.
Hipster!
I have to say a proper whisk is easier on my wrist.. however, I don’t have a mixer, so it evens out! 😉
One problem with ironing on a quilt on a table is that the heat can damage the wood. My daughter ruined a table top that way 😟😟
Lovely video. Thanks for the tips.
Things I never plan to buy again:
1. Cars
2. Super expensive suits and shoes.
3. Plastic items
4. Glass furniture/cutlery items.
Thanks for this upload! I do not identify as a minimalist, but many items on your List have been regular practices in my household for many years now...I love interior decorating, so have quite the war chest of "non functional" items, but have stopped purchasing these simply because I already have plenty which continue to bring me joy, plus limiting the amount of knick-knacks keeps maintenance easier...When I am alone, I do find myself using the same coffee mug and water tumbler everyday; however, I do have a couple of different table settings (dinner plate, salad plate, soup bowl, dessert plate, coffee mug, water glass, wine glass, and appropriate utensils) for 8 persons for special occasions (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, Easter, or special celebrations where guests are invited over)...I understand your logic about not buying items to carry out specific tasks when a substitute can easily be found around your home already...We still collect souvenirs from our travels, but have limited our purchases to refrigerator magnets because it's a wonderful keepsake for our family and stores easily on our magnetic surfaces...Due to the flow of our family home, we do have at least 2 sets of bed linens so while one set is being washed, we will make our beds with the backup set...I have two homes and 1 home has a gas dryer which makes the 1 set policy you speak about ideal, but we're only in that home roughly 1 month out of a year...We spend the other 11 months living and working in another country because I am an international educator. Sadly, we don't have a dryer inside our home there...All washed items must air dry and there's no guarantee that they'll be dry by the time we will need them or if we'll have the energy to make our beds after a long day at work 🤣...As we've grown older, we are more mindful and intentional with what we purchase and do avoid buying or bringing home 1 time use items, sadly, however, many take-away outlets continue to add a plastic utensils pack inside our bags no matter how many times we indicate "no cutlery" on our order, so when this happens, we use them at work and continue to use them until they naturally breakdown.
Why have a home for 1 month?
@@lizb4156 : Hi Liz...You ask an excellent question...I am an educator at a K-12 international school in the Middle East. Naturally, when I accepted this position, it didn't make sense for us to sell our home in The States because, eventually, we will return back to The States to live and retire. In today's financial market, it's just better all around if we hold on to our home. Now, since I work in the Middle East, commuting daily just isn't possible, so we live here during the School Year, then return home (my employer provides roundtrip flights annually) once the school year ends. We're usually stateside roughly 4 to 4 and 1/2 weeks every year to handle business and visit with family, then off to other parts of the world for a holiday before returning back to The Middle East.
@@TheRonskins Ok. I suppose it depends if you can afford 2 homes or you get one with the job or if you rent out your old home and if it's mortgaged or already paid for.
@@lizb4156 : Ohhh, yes, we can totally afford having both properties. Yes, my company provides housing inclusive of utilities and internet, so we don't need to come out of pocket for our housing here in The Middle East. A basic furniture package is also provided, and since we are the very first family to live in our Flat, everything was totally brand new when we moved in. As I mentioned in my original comment, I am not a minimalist by any stretch of the imagination and have definitely added my own personality to my company provided accommodations, but we're mindful in what we purchase. Since we've been working outside the United States since 2012, were pretty much established in how we live our lives now.
@@TheRonskins It sounds wonderful, I hope you continue to enjoy your life both there and your own country.
I put my kids plush toys in the washing machine all together to wash. If it’s with other items, or have easily scratched eyes, I put them in a wash bag and wash. VERY easy!
How r u sure deep in the stuffing is dry?
Blunted, even badly scratched "blind" teddy eyes of the classic type (not the printed, but the shiny knobs and layered see-through eyes) can be restored using a manicure buffer. Start as coarse as necessary to remove ridges and work your way up from sanding to polishing. Shiny eyes in both plushies' and kids' faces are absolutely worth the job and keeping this one additional item in your Home.
@@juliepetri2484 After washing, just give the plushies a few days to air dry separately. They will, eventually. And there is no need to worry about mold or so unless you proceed to "organize" them away in a a heap, a bin or a bag (too soon) after the wash. Which isn't a minimalist scenario anyway. If you wash plushies for a last time before donating them, I suggest to air dry them on a clothed rack until they feel thoroughly dry and then put then transfer them to half-full storage baskets to allow for further air circulation until you drop them off at their destination.
This is just wow! From the beginning until the end is educational and practical and so relatable!
No coasters or placements for me. I do buy the microwave food cover-- it's the only way my husband remembers to use a cover! I love large bath towels. My favorite vase is a Mason jar. My Tupperware spaghetti container has a built in measurement. I don't own a watch, I have very little jewelry (no earrings).
I have recently bought a 2pack of wooden/bamboo coasters from ikea. It was awesome purchase. I drink hot drinks and I was scared to destroy my expensive furniture with it. I saw some mug marks on my mother's furniture and it is not something you can clean. Also, if you put a wooden coaster on a sofa's side and a mug on it it sits there. I've been using it this way and it didnt fall once but I keep in mind it is there of course. It is better than a coffee table because I have my laptop on my lap and it is just easier to have your drink closer.
There are some really good ideas here, however, I feel that removing labels from chemicals is not safe. There are safety warnings and descriptions on those labels if anyone accidentally burned themselves or drank them. That is the type of info a doctor will need to know. Love the other ideas though. I will try to avoid buying more stuff.
Exactly my thought.
Ella decía que la gente cambia el producto a otros envases más bonitos, pero también sin etiqueta de seguridad. Grave error en los dos casos
ooo, that's a valid point. I hadn't thought of that. I've never actually taken the time to remove labels from containers... but now I won't even think twice about it! :) Thank you for sharing!
"if you hesitate, don't buy it" - best advice
The video is great but the music is the chief's kiss. So soothing. Gonna look them up and add to my playlist right now
New subscriber. Thanks for these tips. I no longer buy storage bins…I work with the space I have, and whatever item I don’t have a space for I get rid of it .
i started to pick a color scheme for my clothing items, donating the rest and never buy anything outside of the color scheme again, no matter how insteresting it is
This was so aesthetically pleasing, beautiful music and yet super informative and on point. FANTASTIC content 🌙 thank you for creating this
I'm not a minimalist (yet). But I love how I'm not the only one who doesn't use an ironing board. I do a lot of sewing, which requires a lot of ironing. I found that a really thick towel works very well. It is also much larger than a board! And can be used for different purposes. 😁
Iron board is a must with a steamer iron - it's what really makes a difference from a normal iron.
As for the decorations... Well, your video featured a faux Christmas tree. I prefer a real tree (potted or cutted) or branches of one. It also smells like Christmas, you know.
As for packaging - in my country... you reuse it. Including plastic bags - you only discard thorn and really dirty ones.
As for things i don't buy - i don't buy nylon stockings anymore. I opt for thick ones which last a year, or none.
I like your ideas about minimalism and generally less buying something👍 ı hope that each people can adapt minimalism to their lives 🌿
Lamp shades can be dusted with a reuseable swiffer or a hair dryer on low/cool. Plush toys go in the washer. Cloth coasters, washer.
Like the idea of using the evion bottle for a vase, but highly recommend taking that metal ring at the top off. If you don't happen to have a wire cutter or pliers, for a fact that they use really cheap aluminum and if you just keep pending it at a place where it puckers, especially when you're anxious, it will eventually break
Agree on that water bottle, I always got an easy-to-clean thoroughly one.(I don't want to drink water with dirty bottle every day 😜)
But for the decors, I used to agree, but I realized that some people said, if those decors got dirty, they would throw it away.
I only re-use plastic bottles in my bedroom as it's convenient, but I do re-use them until they can no longer be used. The other point is reusable straws are a big no-no as they harbour bacteria once used and are nearly impossible to clean. If you have to use straws use paper ones, they biodegrade naturally and are made from sustainable sources
Я тоже стараюсь не захламлять квартиру и не покупать лишнего , но пивная банка в качестве вазы для цветов -- это, по-моему , перебор . Но с последним советом полностью согласна : если не знаешь точно , для чего это нужно -- лучше не покупать .
Не покупайте цветы - они недолговечны и требуют энергии для ухода)))
Don't buy E-books, it's a bad idea
Some studies showed that it's worst for the environment, the e-book reader itself (and the expandable storage card if it has one) is made of rare minerals and can't be recycled, the e-book is hosted on a server for you to download, it needs electricity 24/7 to stay on the server which also needs lots of space in the form of giant computers in the company
Instead aim for recycled books, second handed books, or books printed by eco-friendly company (that plants trees) and uses natural ink, those are easily found and identified by their stamps
Even new books that don't meet these conditions are still better as long as you sell them or give them to a second hand store when you finish them, or lend them to a friend (this way it's also cheapers especially if you lend from them too)
Printed books are also better psychologically and emotionally as studies showed, people reacted more and showed better emotional responses to characters when reading from printed books compared to ebooks, also they memorized information better, so not everything minimal (in terms of space) is better
Or buy an ebook and do as you please.
or you can also take your books at the library! it's free and you will be able to read everything you want without cluttering your home
Less stuff more contentment clarity less stress .. simplify
Another substitute for me instead of eBooks I still prefer to visit the library for physical book reading.
Buying a product means buying its package. Why almost everyone throw it away when you can use it as container?
(One of reasons behind my final thesis)
A person can be minimalist only if they love SPACE i.e. a clutter free environment. Taking good care of things make them last long so you buy less stuff. Being the only one who cleans and clears stuff in my home, I think before buying do I really need it??
I have a friend who buys cheap napkins and she also buys paper towels and I don't understand. The napkins are pointless and get used too quickly and she just uses the paper towels for cleaning. A long time ago someone gave me cloth napkins and that's what I use and the paper towels are for cleaning because I apparently don't know how to cook with out making a huge mess. I don't do E-books, but I do go to the library. If it's a book I own I keep it clean and then sell it when I'm done. I also do original containers. I only did place mat's when my kids were little to give them a general frame of reference as to how much space one should be taking up at the table, I found this easier than the spoon mom always put between my sister and I, for projects and because children are messy little blessings. I will probably go buy a few when it's grandkid time and for the same reasons. I do have coasters but I don't care how dirty they get cuz that's their job. I only have just the one set of linens for each bed because I know myself and if I had a second set then set one would never get clean and even if it did one set would always be in the laundry. And when I do purchase something the ease of how to clean it definitely plays a major part in the decision. I try not to have " storage" and I to prefer a couch that meets the floor. Not minimalist but my house and my possessions get out of control but I am always looking for suggestions on how others handle their stuff.
I don’t buy laundry liquid or pods anymore. I’ve found laundry sheets in cardboard packaging that do a great job and no more large plastic containers in the landfill. 🌻
I love your cheapness vibes! Love it!!
I live alone, so I only bought one pair of chopsticks. Then my landlord misplaced one of them. Now I just eat with a stick.
The ironing board is much better than a table. (I prefer clothes that don't need ironing), and plush toys can easily be cleaned in the washing machine.
I don't buy many body wash soap in liquid form. Turns out the bar soap cleans better and the fragrance stays longer. I'm not a big fan of too many bottles in my shower room. Skincare isn't as much as I used to have when i was new in it, but I can't life without body butter and lotion 😂😂
I try to be minimalist, but in my approach, I mostly save my money from buying a lot of things to make my room looks aesthetic.
Some of these made me lug at how ridiculous they are. Example: in must cases where you need a wisk using a beater blade won't achieve the same result. Minimalism can be just as ridiculous as maximalism.
I thought I was the only one who took the labels off the products. Rarely do I get more out of products since I remove the label. I think it's because I love how they look without so much advertising, so I save them better. I love your videos. New subscriber 💛
i don't think it's safe to do that because you may need the information written on it. Also, if someone get intoxicated the dctors will need to know the chemicals of the products
@@zoer7706 I only do it with the products that I have in sight, for example, the condiments in the kitchen or the shampoos in the bathroom. With medicines and things like that I don't do it. Athough on the Internet you can get that data. 😁
Instead of coasters you can use a folded rag and the use it to wipe off the table when you’re done too
This really shows that everyone has a unique life. I honestly tried these and they dont work for me lol.
Really loved it , a must watch for all shopaholics.
My favorite comment.
I don't purchase clothing that needs to be washed by hand. I also only buy black or white socks.
YES!
I read this tip long ago. A gentleman wrote that he bought multiple pairs of black dress socks for work.
As they wore out, he recycled them. No need to pair them when doing laundry and when buying new socks, they always matched the old. I started doing this for my family and it was one less thing to think about.
I'll never forget visiting a friend whose sofa was piled high with her daughter's socks which were of many styles and different colors. There must've been two months worth of socks.
That would've driven me batty.
Can't you dust most of the lamps with a feather duster?
Thanku so much, love this waiting for ur another minimalist ideas xoxo
Nothing is convenient to clean.
Aesthetic appeal should be enough to keep anything. Buy things that retain usefulness and/ or value, or that make you happy. Not owning things that actually appeal to you is no virtue.
This is so relatable. I have a minor differences here and there with your list, but the principles are ultimately there:
Is it practical/functional?
Is it sufficient?
Etc.
Finally, someone who is just like me - a thorough minimalist, with the same type of thinking and attitude👌.
Agree.. As a working mom, i am a minimalist too.. I dont buy decor items.. No vases, i re-use bottles by painting them.. Re-use food take away plastic boxes into flower pots.. Amazon boxes as organisers.. Jam bottles to hold spice mixes.. Choclate drink powder containers to store pulses.. Empty Chips packet in tiny wet waste dustbin.. Not one or two, always think twice before throwing stuff
Cleaning products
Pet toys
Stuffed animals
Glass furniture
Junk food
Takeaways (mostly)
Some aspects are overthought like you're still being dictated by material things and it is also sad that you can't buy a souvenir or anything that you might just naturally connect with... It's a bit like you erased the magic from your life. Some things from within the material world connect with our souls and it's healthy to allow them into your life. Not all things are clutter, some are meaningful and can be anchors in your life, reminding you of who you were, things you learned, what you love. Made me wonder if there is someone in your life who makes you feel like everything should be questioned and controlled and stop living... :(
Ihad the same thought too, especially after reading the commwnt from someone who now only buys one colour scheme clothes and even if they find other colours interesting they won't buy it. Like why? You find it appealing, why sacrifice yourself and not buy it?
Never buy items full price, too. I always wait for a sale. Like those glass clam shell boxes. They’re too expensive for me so a sale is worth it (:
7:20 this item isn't only for decor, it's also used for artists to draw poses of humanoids(humans and half-humans)
I do some of the things, like reuse all kinds of containers, and remove their stickers; it just seems like a waste to throw them out 😊
Some of these feel a bit claustrophobic to me, like the pens. I have masses of too many things, I think because I get bored of using the same ones over and over, but love them, so then go back to them. It's the same with clothes, makeup, bags, and hair things etc ...
May i suggest a library, instead of buying ebooks. Love, love, love my library and they have ebooks.l
Si tienes pocas cosas, puedes dedicarle más tiempo a lo que realmente es importante... no tratando de mantener esas cosas...
Agree with everything except the placemats. If you buy a non-glass table like a wood table and you put a hot plate on top, you’ll leave a white mark on the wood! Why ruin a perfectly good wooden table? Same goes for water rings. The idea of just wiping it clean is really only applicable to glass or plastic tables, not wooden ones. Outside of that, everything else makes total sense and I’ll definitely be following several of these!
Удивительно, но половины всего из видео у меня и так нет, и покупать не планировалось) хотя я люблю вещи, которые упрощают жизнь, даже если ты ей пользуешься раз в неделю или месяц. Для меня минимализм это что-то нереальное. Раньше и так многого не было, на всем экономили и у меня нет желания усложнять себе жизнь теперь. Конечно, странно писать такой комментарий под видео о минимализме, но все же
Place mats, table cloths, kitchen gadgets, blenders, ‘spare’ sheets, baskets, hair appliances and hair accessories, less books/more kindle books, crafting supplies, Christmas crap, towels, shoes, coffee mugs, decorative pillows
Thanks so much. This is very useful . I am trying to become an minimalist. It's hard in this materialistic world. But surely not impossible if we have people like you to encourage us and guide us through.
Big hugs from Bangladesh
This video made me realize I've been living a minimalist lifestyle all this time.. Another one is probably clothes? Definitely just have a set of comfy clothes (luckily my work doesn't have a dress code) that can be worn outside the house and only purchase clothes purposably for an upcoming occassion (if only there isn't one you can use in the closet already).
Thank you so much for this amazing video ❤️💜
Excelente video, me ayuda mucho a aprender. Yo solia comprar mucha visutería por el lugar en el que trabajaba, la regale toda luego de reninciar a ese trabajo y me quede sólo con unos aretitos y las cadenitas más sencillas. Reduje muchísimo la cantidad que tenía y no he vuelto a comprar.
Not have a spare change of sheets? Never get guests? Never vomit in the middle of the night?
New Subscriber here! Loved and agreed with Everything in this video! Beautifully presented . ❤️❤️❤️👏
Very useful but I don't agree to using a towel as ironing board. The heat that the iron emits through the fabric is converted into moisture; that moisture passes over the surface of the towel to the table. After a while the heat and humidity causes the table to deteriorate, especially if the table is not solid wood. I say so because that what's happened to me.
Therefore a better substitute to a big ironing board is using a small one, that can easily be stored in the wardrobe when it is not in use.
Here to get some inspiration for my own house. Trying to save money too but that snacking part. Lord knows how many times I steer away from it.
Carbonated drinks, I don't mind to not have them as I replace it with cordial drinks hehe.
CLOTHES!!!! oh my god i have so much of it i am drowining!!!! I didn't realize i had 4 similar Black tshirts, 6 similar White shirts, and many more tshirts that i never even wear!!!
I cannot with spare beddings & linens, I change bedding every season, well practically spring & summer then autumn & winter. I have 2 sets. The towels. I choose face towels too but I have 12 of it but all of them are whites so I can easily clean them. I got the chance to learn things on which I needed & not when I got the chance to move!!!
E-waste is a big problem and with planned obsolescence and constant os updates, I feel like it's a more responsible option to avoid more devices and use physical paper. Paper can be repurposed, reused and recycled. You can lend from a library or buy pre-owned books and donate or resell them once you have done reading.
A CD library or using external hard disk can be used to avoid paper clutter
Fancy video showing inidan middle class habits. Haha!
Ps. Great video :))
Regarding throwing out original packaging, I think it depends on the person and their circumstances. I never used to do this, as I thought it was wasteful and a bit over the top. Then a really good argument was made that (1) original packaging is made for marketing purposes, so it is naturally loud and intrusive to catch the eye; and (2) matching containers can provide unity/conformity that is peaceful to the observer. These things are important to folks who are sensitive to the distraction of marketing type packaging and/or have no place to put these things out of sight. Just some thoughts on why people might rightly choose one way or another in this matter.
I don't buy liquid soap, shampoo or washing powder any more, instead I use shampoo and soap bars and an ecoegg.
I couldn't stand all of the plastic anymore. I am horrified at how many shampoo, food and laundry detergent containers pile up in the recycling bins at my apartment building!
I too now use shampoo and conditioner bars. At first it takes getting used to but woks very well.
I also found an Ecoegg on clearance and am pretty happy as to how it works.
What is an Ecoegg? How would it work?
@@Jean-ni6of There are a few review videos available on UA-cam. The Eco Egg takes time getting used to since there is no foaming detergent or scent to which we've become accustomed but they do clean lightly soiled loads quite well. If I have a more soiled load, I use maybe two tablespoons worth of detergent in those loads. I still have quite a bit of detergent left (bought on sale😄)from before I'd bought the Eco Egg.
One way I've heard that people use to combat the unscented issue is to use essential oils in the rinse cycle.
@@Jean-ni6of The ecoegg Laundry Egg is a unique and innovative laundry washing system that cleans clothes effectively, using two types of mineral pellets plus a small amount of detergent, encased in a recyclable egg. - I can only recommend it. 😉
I shave a portion of a soap bar, add rainwater, and that combo becomes liquid soap in a sanitary container. (Back of hand touches dispenser)
I am with you on all these things and more....I am blessed to live alone so I don't need to compromise and no microwave in my kitchen
How on Earth do you live without a microwave???
@@galegrazutis964 Easy. There's been other ways to heat food since time immemorial before the invention of microwave.
@@yenchu1237 Each to their own of course but l would be ABSOLUTELY lost without mine. Oh and my vacuum cleaner!😊
@@galegrazutis964 I understand the need for vacuum cleaner especially when there's carpets in the house. I have both lol.
@@galegrazutis964 I do have a dyson and its great....life without microwave for me is slow cooking and a good practice for patience and slow living ☺️
Very inspiring, thank you!
First I need to declutter, then I can go through what can be reused, then I can start to send overflowing items to the second hand stores..
I don't really buy new clothes, but look through second hand ones. The clothes I no longer wear, I give away.
I really appreciated this video. I just found your channel. Thank you 🙏🏻
I love that bed side table, no leg😊😊
Simple, easy, good to remember 👍
The only reason why I use a refillable soap dispenser is bc I buy hand soap by the gallon & the gallon bottles don’t have a pump bc they’re meant to be transferred. There’s less plastic waste when you buy in bulk & also cheaper in the long run. If I do buy a regular size bottle of hand soap tho I would never transfer it lol that’s just ridiculous
HI! PLEASE, USE BIGGER FONT IN TYPING WORDS...SO, IT CAN BE READ CLEARLY. THANKS!🙂
Thank you for your advice～ I will do as your wish in the later～
I realize the second part, my mum already been doing since shes young, growing up not having anything in the house. They learn to use one thing as multiple function.
love this video, you have gained a new subscriber.........i need to get an ironing quilt, less pens and an ebook reader...
Robot vacuum is something i would recommend you add to your minimalist arsenal if you're concerned about cleanability of things, especially if you have a dog or a cat.