As an 'older' woman I grew up with parents who were in their teens during WW2, so having to be very frugal during that time, my parents learned never to be wasteful. The motto was: "Use it up, wear it out. Make it do, or do without". We learned to sew, mend, iron, bring our shoes to a shoemaker, take care of our clothes, and of course use up leftovers. Now in these ridiculously expensive economic times, me and my sisters - all with families - are not feeling terribly deprived of much since we have always learned to be thrifty wherever it's practical. Good lessons for all times and situations.
Hey, retired librarian here. My libraries don’t have smelly books. 😆 Great video except for that comment. I also have an iPhone 7. My kids kid me but it works great!
same here. In a typical week, I get like 10 books from the library and usually at least 3-4 of those are literally brand new releases that cost over 30 bucks new
About the Holiday decor. Most of us that do it either have children or enjoy the aesthetic of it. I agree that it can get expensive easily but my family finds the challenge fun. Every year we make a new piece of decoration. So everything is DIY, cheap, and full of fun memories. just my two cents.
I rejected plastic storage containers in my kitchen for 20+ years. My wife eventually convinced me to get a big variety package of plastic bags. That was about 7 years ago. I'm glad I did. I don't use them much, and I often reuse them many times before I throw them out. I still have that same jumbo pack of plastic bags that I believe cost about $8. I never microwave anything in plastic.
Yes to most of it! Agree with all points in principle, however I often buy new books from the local bookstore. I think bookstores are worth supporting because they often also do a lot to promote reading and for the community.
I agree with most of what you said, and don't buy a lot of things you don't buy or pay for, but I can't understand the judgment for others who do. For instance, to many people getting a card with a well-thought out message means a lot, and you can get cards fairly cheap at the dollar store. Also with Uber, I have a car and don't use Uber regularly, but I've done it a few times when my car was in the shop and no one was available to shuttle me back and forth to the mechanic's. There are a lot of good reasons for using them besides going out and getting plastered! ;) I think you are very wise beyond your years about money, but tolerance for people who are doing their best and not hurting anyone is an important lesson as well. Just MHO.
She does seem a tad to judge mental though a lot of her points are valid, but if I want to light a candle, I’m going to light a candle. A lot of this is common sense, but if you follow it to a tee, it seems to me your life could get a bit stark.
I am in my seventies, come from a house of substance abuse and violence. My relatives would do nothing, and schools and Gov't offices would just phone my house. So I've been on my own since 10. I learned very fast how to survive by relying on myself. You are wiser than 99% of people!!!!! Have as little as possible to do with them. I had a vasectomy as a young man, always lived alone, and been honest with all my girlfriends. Yes, it was not easy when some I loved broke it off to go have children, or just wanted to live with/marry someone. I have had a great life, and very happy to be me😁
We do not buy a lot of these things. Great video! Some other items I don't buy or buy VERY rarely are paper towels, paper napkins, disposable plates and cups. It is so easy to use dish towels, rags, and proper cloth napkins and I prefer it by far. We go through about 2 rolls of paper towels per year in my household and most people I know go through that in a week.
If you want your house to smell nice it doesn't mean that your house needs cleaning. Sometimes it's nice to buy and live a little. No need for bad language. While some of this is truly sensible, I think digging that deep is a little much. Sometimes it's just nice to buy things you want because it makes you feel good. Living a little close to the bone.
Regina Fisher, I used to agree that Goodwill was a good place to shop. However when I learned that their CEO makes millions and he pays his employees below minimum wage, I stopped donating to them. I donate to my little local thrift stores now.
@@spir5102 how does he legally get away with paying people below the minimum wage wage? My cousin works at a Goodwill, I have friends that work at Goodwill, I know they don't make a whole lot but I don't think it's below the minimum wage. It's still keeps a lot of garbage that would be in a landfill out of one, I get what you mean by donating to a local thrift shop instead, the thing is they just don't get as much foot traffic most of them, I had a lady I was donating to, she just had to close her doors, she got plenty of stuff dropped off , it became a hoarded up situation, and she couldn't get rid of all the free stuff,lol, everyone has too much of everything. Goodwill does employ a lot of people, and help people with records get jobs.
Agree with you fully on this, I don’t necessarily have Knick knacks but I collect music memorabilia and have it displayed throughout my house, sentimentality is sentimentally ✌️
I'm wondering if you have actually ever been in an out house, I have, and I can tell you that bath & body candles do not smell like that outhouse I used to have to go to. I remember when my grandparents got plumbing I also remember having to go to the outhouse a lot. I don't think you would be able to handle it if you think bath and body candles smell like an outhouse.
Libraries - lots of libraries have a certain amount of e-books, with an app to read them. It's great if you're on a reading kick, because you can literally borrow a book at 2am if you're in the mood. Also if you forget to return them, they just automatically go back at the end of the borrowing period. I like physical books too, but it can be a pain to keep going back/forth to the library if you're getting through a lot of books.
My husband and I have been going to libraries our whole life we've never encountered any smelly or tattered books. They go through the books pretty often and they give away the damaged ones for free. I've gotten tons of free books from the library.!!
I get books, magazines, DVDs from the library. NEVER are they even slightly damaged or smell bad. I will say my huge public library is 2 miles from my house and workplace so it's really very convenient. They also have fun free programs for adults like bingo with real prizes, 3D printer makerspace, author visits, art exhibits, free yoga twice a month, book swaps and so much more.
I sound so obsessed with libraries haha but they also have in addition to e-books a connection to something called Kanopy where you can stream 4 free movies every month just with a library card.
I think you have touch of knowing the price of everything but not the value of anything. People have Knick knacks in their homes for emotional reason in that they represent something - a person, a past event, a meaningful event. They maybe trash to some but gold to them; it is what being human is. Also some people (men and women) need make-up for their egos and self confidence; it gets them through life and a crutch it maybe but it is important for them. Otherwise you make an awful lot of good sense - fast fashion, books, anniversary cards etc. Thank you.
Interesting. I agree with a lot of what you said. But some people are soothed and comforted by some essential oil smells. Some don’t use that to “cover up” other smells. I can’t explain why, but the smell of spearmint essential oil relaxes me and is better than any anti anxiety pill out there.
You have good content ❤ I also hate buying decorations, going to the nail salon, i also hate having to buy cards just for people to throw it away. Im using up all the candles and smells that i already have and dont plan on buying anymore candles My parents think im crazy for some of this. I want to go eco minimalism but its hard in the state im in.
I stop my consumerism yesterday. I didn't go to the supermarket today, i didn't buy a latte, i ate whatever was going off soon in the fridge. I feel great. Let's hope this lasts. Only buying milk and petrol from now on.
Totally agree with all the points you made. I love the shirts you wear and was wondering where you got them. I know you did make a reference to buying them at Old Navy in one of your videos (unless I'm mistaken), but I love simple clothes too, and also only wear jeans and shop at thrift stores. One of my pet peeves is air fresheners for sure, I always yell at the TV, "Open a freakin' window!". I hate the idea of all those chemicals floating around in the air.
That Live Laugh Love comment made made me spit my tea across the room and the gum membership experience too. You could write comedy. I do laugh a lot about the ridiculous cons women buy into. I would feel like a fool walking past a homeless person carrying a designer purse in my Ralph Lauren boots. Life can be a freak show!
Great video, I agree with you on most things, but then I believe I have a similar personality to you. Just for example I live alone and have little need for other people--does that sound familiar? What I am saying is give a bit of slack for “normal “ people. They may need things that you or I find unnecessary or frivolous. I love your little dog-so cute. you should do a video all about him/her. How did you get him? The cost of keeping him,etc, Do you consider him a luxury? and all that?
I don’t buy art work. I paint & frame my own landscapes. I display only the pieces I’m proud of. The rest of the canvases are recycled/repainted until I get a good result. The knicknacks in my house either mean something or are made by a local artisan. No junk in my house.
Great video, lots of good advice. With few exceptions, I also do not spend money on the thi gs you mention. Doing so affords me the opportunity to work less and spend more time enjoying life.
I do most of these things. I had my iPhone 7 until yesterday. And ran all my businesses through it, too. But it finally conked out. I need my camera function for two of my businesses. So, the upgrade is actually a tax deduction. And it saves me money, because I would have had to pay for a professional photographer to take pictures of the units I rent out.
The last car I purchased was in 2020 and it was a 2018 Ford Escape with only 5,000 miles. It still had the brand-new smell to it, turns out it was leased and the people rarely drove it. I saved 50% on the new price. A year later I paid off the 20K so I don't have a car payment and this is a vehicle I will drive until it doesn't move. I think the only thing of these 20 I do purchase is bottled water. I'm on the road a lot and it's very convenient for me.
Love the Honda vs Mercedes example. I used to drive a hammy down Mercedes and I hated it. It was expensive to maintain and I didn't like the kind attention it gave me (even the supposed positive because it was shallow). As soon as it kicked the bucket, I got a much cheaper Honda and I'm so much happier with it.
Lol you're funny you. Agree with most of the things here (except vegan, agree to disagree) everything else is hilarious. Second video seen from u. Subbed.
The ONLY person I have EVER heard say what you said about advertising on a shirt was my Grandfather!!! He told me that when I was a kid. I was STUNNED when you said it!!! -- I asked before, I'll ask again, are we related???!!! -- Any consumable in my place does not touch plastic (unless already in plastic from the store) Ceramic, glass, Pyrex. Utensils...all metal.
Cards are 50 cents a piece at Dollar tree, my mom always sends me a Halloween card a Valentine's Day card a Thanksgiving Day card a Christmas card. She decorates it with stickers, I started doing the same thing and return and sending cards to her and my sister who lives in California, it's fun getting actual mail. Only the girls do it in the family for each other it makes us feel special. We like to hang our cards on the refrigerator and look at them for about a month, I then save all of the cards, it's fun to look back through the cards and see what that person wrote to you.
I will make mine for people I care about and I also keep ones from people I care about. For Christmas cards I also end up cutting them up into my next years Christmas labels with scissors and a hole punch and put "To and From" on them and they look glittery, Christmassy, and amazing.
I have some Anchor Hocking food storage. The plastic lids on them warp and distort in the microwave, dishwasher, etc. I have also bought some Pyrex glass storage, and the plastic lids are as good as new after years of use. Rubbermaid also makes good quality glass storage. I must add that I also have Tupperware that is literally decades old and still quite serviceable - and it tolerates microwaving and dishwashing better than the Anchor Hocking lids. Plastic Rubbermaid storage is also long lived.
I love, love, love your videos! You speak to my soul. I feel so happy to know that there is at least one other person out there who can say no and reject all of this bullshit in our society. Thank you Nicole. Just…thank you.
Good list! I do enjoy essential oils, but I don't buy a bunch. Essential oils have health benefits, so it's not about covering up a smell in my home. What clothing brands do you shop? I saw you wearing Nudie Jeans in one video. Also, you don't buy cosmetics, what about skin care products? SPF, moisturizers, etc?
Laughed when you spoke about not buying a new car- I never have, and still drive a 26-year old Honda. Unfortunately, we can no longer buy the spare parts to fix it as little things go. The engine is sound as ever, of course!
I have a 2015 civic, about 140k miles rn. I stress about having get another car I never want to buy another one and a new car off the lot is just.... it's a scam and I'm not stupid.
I can relate to most of the things you have mentioned. I enjoy watching your videos and always look forward to something new. Its very rare that I buy something that has newly arrived or without some discount. I bought a new car although I knew its a depreciating asset because I want to have it for good number of years. Water, coffee and fast food I strongly agree with what you have said. Saves a lot of money,
Not buying bottled water is a privilege. We have a filtration system for our well water. We've tried Brita filter products. Our water is still horrible. It's been tested and it's safe to drink. But it has such high mineral content that it tastes awful. We can't stomach it. And we're blessed to even have safe tap water. There's a lot of people who don't even have that.
I switched from using a lot of plastic storage bags for storing food to reusable plastic containers. I'm going to move to those glass containers when the current ones wear out. Thanks. Oh, and there's some relatively recent science on this - microwaving food in plastic is horrifically bad for you!
Decorating for a holiday is a must for me. Without any kind of outward signs, what would make any holiday special? Yes, so much of it is a commercial scam. There's a sugar rush for every holiday, along with paper and plastic crap we hang on walls and our doors, but some of it is very nice when done tastefully. I suppose you could attempt to psychoanalyze the reasons why people need all of this stuff, but there's no doubt it does improve people's mood.
I listen and do not feel too passionate about any subject, but gym membership is like essential. It depends on what is included. I exercise a lot at home and outdoors, still I need the services of a personal trainer. A good PT is like going to a doctor, sometimes even more.
Isn’t it amazing how some FFs have crept into the grocery stores frozen section? Especially sliders, the term itself is tainted and jaded in the unknown.
Holiday decorations now for me are only things I can get from the woods and then oranges and cinnamon sticks, lemons, acorns, artichokes, pomegranites. its festive and can be eaten later.
Status symbols incredibly differ and I have found that age groups have VERY different status symbols as well. Older friends I have in the 60+ crowd find my status symbol of a 15 to 20 yr old car that I paid cash for to be a phenomenal status symbol and ask how many miles I have on it. In the 20 to 25 age range I am considered "less than" based on my phone still working and doing everything I neeed it to and then some when it's a 6, going on 7 yr old model, but I don't have apps I don't need and I don't have take out apps, Uber Eats, Ride Shares, etc. because I have a fridge and my own paid off car. I have the same case on it all of the time for protection and it doesn't change daily like a set of earrings. My clothes are quality and not fast fashion or big labels across them. To the younger generation I am considered "lower" and I know how much those things cost and what a Need vs a Want is so I am fine with not being in that "cool crowd". It can also vary from person to person regardless of age or means, but these are generalizations I have found. They have the reusable silicone ziplocks now so they can be washed and you no longer need to buy ziplocks. However, if you plants your own garden and process it all some food do better frozen than canned and for those I will use freezer ziplocks over buying frozen vegetables from the store. I also have my own set of lunch/storage containers so whatever I make for a snack, sandwich, salad, soup, etc. I probably have a container for that I will bring it in and bring home and wash. Same with drinks and water bottles. I disagree on some animal products as I have sheep and believe me - they LOVE to be sheared!!!! or they are laying around overheating in the summer as their wool continues to grow so yearly shearing is healthy for them to maintain their body heat in the summer and how we ensure their skin is clear and doesn't get flaky. Lanolin is naturally produced by sheep in their wool, just like if you ran your hand through a humans hair it would have natural oils on it, a sheep's wool has lanolin in it and it makes it resistant to water, makes it soft, moisturizes, and I can run my hands through my sheep's wool and it will come out with lanolin on it just like if I used a hand cream that contained the product and my hands are now moisturized by combing my sheep's wool with my fingers. Same with my friends who have alpacas as they need to be sheared to not overheat. It doesn't mean hurting the animal in any way and we would do more harm to the animal by not shearing them. It's why I buy from QUALITY PRODUCERS who treat their animals extremely well, good feed, very well socialized, well groomed, well maintained space for the animals, etc. Not all animal products are torture. There are marketplaces and web stores for used books. I don't normally purchase a book for my home collection unless I have already read it and know it will be worth keeping to read again otherwise the library works just fine for me.
I was a big early adopter of new tech. I am still an enthusiast, but I no longer upgrade quite so regularly, knowing now of the e-waste problems. Instead, I replace items when they break, or if the upgrade offers compelling new functionality that would be of genuine benefit. If the newest thing is just the same thing but slightly faster, then I am better off saving my money and not adding more stuff to junk piles overseas.
everything you said= A++. Ha ha, loved your video. can't add to it. will be back for more inspiration, in the meantime I will be shopping for a water filter. I'm sick of the hassle and waste and pollution of plastic water bottles.
As a professional organizer, I was helping a client once declutter her space and convinced her to give up the swan planter she had in her backyard. Her mother came over a few days later and saw that it was gone. She had given the planter to her daughter as a gift. The mother never spoke to me again%!
First off I love your videos I must say this 😀you remind me of peppermint Patty!!! You are a true live peppermint Patty in the flesh look forward to seeing more of your videos tell Chuck what's up LOL 😄
Hi Nicole i'm new to your channel and i give you credit for having solid content.. better than the stock financial advice of stop buying starbucks.. although i think that was one of things on the list haha. i watched this video in order to see how many of things on your list are things i do.. and it was surprisingly close haha. thanks and keep doing what you love
I live in Winnipeg. I have a little suv but only drive when absolutely necessary. Otherwise I bike everywhere, even in winter. I easily save thousands every year. One of the biggest yearly expenses is that thing in the driveway. I have so much more month;y cash now for other things like food , bills and the occasional pedicure.
I truly love you. Like love love love u. You’re gorgeous in so many ways. I’m amazed that there’s someone else out there on my same wavelength. You give me hope in this hellish world. Thank You from Indianapolis
25 years ago I spent $2.50 on an insulated water jug (that cracked recently.) Amortized, a dime per year. That jug saved me countless purchases of drinks on the fly. The new one is stainless. Spent $18. It should outlive me. And I have a few plastic ones I picked up for cheap . Good for kayaking or other adventures where they might get beaten up or lost
As an 'older' woman I grew up with parents who were in their teens during WW2, so having to be very frugal during that time, my parents learned never to be wasteful. The motto was:
"Use it up, wear it out.
Make it do, or do without".
We learned to sew, mend, iron, bring our shoes to a shoemaker, take care of our clothes, and of course use up leftovers.
Now in these ridiculously expensive economic times, me and my sisters - all with families - are not feeling terribly deprived of much since we have always learned to be thrifty wherever it's practical. Good lessons for all times and situations.
Hey, retired librarian here. My libraries don’t have smelly books. 😆 Great video except for that comment. I also have an iPhone 7. My kids kid me but it works great!
I love your honesty & vulnerability! Esp your sense of humour! Never stop being UNIQUELY YOU. Loving all your content. Keep em coming xx
Watching your videos have compelled me to make some changes in my expenses. After only watching a few vids and subscribing. I’ve saved $100 a month.
Fellow vegan minimalist here. I love your channel!! 💯
I love the library so much. I get video games there too, which is one of my favorite hobbys. The library has saved me SO much money
same here. In a typical week, I get like 10 books from the library and usually at least 3-4 of those are literally brand new releases that cost over 30 bucks new
About the Holiday decor. Most of us that do it either have children or enjoy the aesthetic of it. I agree that it can get expensive easily but my family finds the challenge fun. Every year we make a new piece of decoration. So everything is DIY, cheap, and full of fun memories. just my two cents.
I rejected plastic storage containers in my kitchen for 20+ years. My wife eventually convinced me to get a big variety package of plastic bags. That was about 7 years ago. I'm glad I did. I don't use them much, and I often reuse them many times before I throw them out. I still have that same jumbo pack of plastic bags that I believe cost about $8. I never microwave anything in plastic.
Telling the truth gets you in much more trouble than telling lies ever does, so it pleases me to see so many comments praising you.
You were feisty in this one 😂. It cracked me up
Yes to most of it! Agree with all points in principle, however I often buy new books from the local bookstore. I think bookstores are worth supporting because they often also do a lot to promote reading and for the community.
Very fair point. Unfortunately the only real bookstore near me is a giant multimillion dollar chain. Nothing worthy of supporting.
I too buy my own books, I like having them around. They serve me once for reading and then a second time as decor
I agree with most of what you said, and don't buy a lot of things you don't buy or pay for, but I can't understand the judgment for others who do. For instance, to many people getting a card with a well-thought out message means a lot, and you can get cards fairly cheap at the dollar store. Also with Uber, I have a car and don't use Uber regularly, but I've done it a few times when my car was in the shop and no one was available to shuttle me back and forth to the mechanic's. There are a lot of good reasons for using them besides going out and getting plastered! ;) I think you are very wise beyond your years about money, but tolerance for people who are doing their best and not hurting anyone is an important lesson as well. Just MHO.
I think it is all about what adds value to your life we all have different things we are willing and not willing to spend our money on
@@Smfb123 - ppl are entitled to provide feedback, good one at that.
She does seem a tad to judge mental though a lot of her points are valid, but if I want to light a candle, I’m going to light a candle. A lot of this is common sense, but if you follow it to a tee, it seems to me your life could get a bit stark.
Yes. The mechanic, the body shop, and the auto parts store are the only places I've used Lyft for.
No one gets a card, & thinks anything more than 'that was nice'...
Love my decorations & crystal dishes. Most all from Goodwill on discount day. You live like a man
Wow not long ago I found this channel. Love it.
You’re such a capitalism fighter! I loved this video and I really wish I listened to this when I was a teenager! Thanks you Nicole ❤
I am in my seventies, come from a house of substance abuse and violence. My relatives would do nothing, and schools and Gov't offices would just phone my house. So I've been on my own since 10. I learned very fast how to survive by relying on myself. You are wiser than 99% of people!!!!! Have as little as possible to do with them.
I had a vasectomy as a young man, always lived alone, and been honest with all my girlfriends. Yes, it was not easy when some I loved broke it off to go have children, or just wanted to live with/marry someone. I have had a great life, and very happy to be me😁
Totally on board with the branded clothing. We should get paid for wearing them.😃
We do not buy a lot of these things. Great video! Some other items I don't buy or buy VERY rarely are paper towels, paper napkins, disposable plates and cups. It is so easy to use dish towels, rags, and proper cloth napkins and I prefer it by far. We go through about 2 rolls of paper towels per year in my household and most people I know go through that in a week.
A new, economy car, fairly priced....is the way to go for me. I keep my cars to the bloody end...well over a decade. Works for me.
If you want your house to smell nice it doesn't mean that your house needs cleaning. Sometimes it's nice to buy and live a little. No need for bad language. While some of this is truly sensible, I think digging that deep is a little much. Sometimes it's just nice to buy things you want because it makes you feel good. Living a little close to the bone.
i don't necessarily agree with everything you say, but i LOVE your passion and tips and adherence to ur values. glad i found ur channel!!!
I bought a French Press on Amazon for $26.00 and the coffee tastes better than Starbucks. The best $26.00 bucks I ever spent!
I love makeup! Accenting your natural beauty can be a great confidence builder.
Start working on the inner beauty of heart mind and soul. Conspirators SW cosmetics will never enhance the beauty of the face of an empty soul.
Shop at Goodwill recycle reuse don't let things go into the landfill, you can create a great capsule wardrobe from Goodwill.
Regina Fisher, I used to agree that Goodwill was a good place to shop. However when I learned that their CEO makes millions and he pays his employees below minimum wage, I stopped donating to them. I donate to my little local thrift stores now.
@@spir5102 how does he legally get away with paying people below the minimum wage wage? My cousin works at a Goodwill, I have friends that work at Goodwill, I know they don't make a whole lot but I don't think it's below the minimum wage. It's still keeps a lot of garbage that would be in a landfill out of one, I get what you mean by donating to a local thrift shop instead, the thing is they just don't get as much foot traffic most of them, I had a lady I was donating to, she just had to close her doors, she got plenty of stuff dropped off , it became a hoarded up situation, and she couldn't get rid of all the free stuff,lol, everyone has too much of everything. Goodwill does employ a lot of people, and help people with records get jobs.
I have lots of small knick knacks , I can’t throw them away as they all remind me of my family that bought me these things when then were children.
Agree with you fully on this, I don’t necessarily have Knick knacks but I collect music memorabilia and have it displayed throughout my house, sentimentality is sentimentally ✌️
I'm wondering if you have actually ever been in an out house, I have, and I can tell you that bath & body candles do not smell like that outhouse I used to have to go to. I remember when my grandparents got plumbing I also remember having to go to the outhouse a lot. I don't think you would be able to handle it if you think bath and body candles smell like an outhouse.
Libraries - lots of libraries have a certain amount of e-books, with an app to read them. It's great if you're on a reading kick, because you can literally borrow a book at 2am if you're in the mood. Also if you forget to return them, they just automatically go back at the end of the borrowing period. I like physical books too, but it can be a pain to keep going back/forth to the library if you're getting through a lot of books.
My husband and I have been going to libraries our whole life we've never encountered any smelly or tattered books. They go through the books pretty often and they give away the damaged ones for free. I've gotten tons of free books from the library.!!
I get books, magazines, DVDs from the library. NEVER are they even slightly damaged or smell bad. I will say my huge public library is 2 miles from my house and workplace so it's really very convenient. They also have fun free programs for adults like bingo with real prizes, 3D printer makerspace, author visits, art exhibits, free yoga twice a month, book swaps and so much more.
I sound so obsessed with libraries haha but they also have in addition to e-books a connection to something called Kanopy where you can stream 4 free movies every month just with a library card.
I think you have touch of knowing the price of everything but not the value of anything. People have Knick knacks in their homes for emotional reason in that they represent something - a person, a past event, a meaningful event. They maybe trash to some but gold to them; it is what being human is. Also some people (men and women) need make-up for their egos and self confidence; it gets them through life and a crutch it maybe but it is important for them. Otherwise you make an awful lot of good sense - fast fashion, books, anniversary cards etc. Thank you.
Just want to say I have been binge watching your videos. They are great. You and Austin Williams are my faves to watch.
Candles are good to have when the power goes out. I wouldn't buy the expensive ones for that though
Interesting. I agree with a lot of what you said. But some people are soothed and comforted by some essential oil smells. Some don’t use that to “cover up” other smells. I can’t explain why, but the smell of spearmint essential oil relaxes me and is better than any anti anxiety pill out there.
You have good content ❤
I also hate buying decorations, going to the nail salon, i also hate having to buy cards just for people to throw it away.
Im using up all the candles and smells that i already have and dont plan on buying anymore candles
My parents think im crazy for some of this.
I want to go eco minimalism but its hard in the state im in.
You don't have to buy expensive candles but I think it's important to have candles when power goes out
Have flashlights. Safer.
Lots of local thrift stores have good books… I make a list of ones I’m interested in and see if they have them.
I stop my consumerism yesterday. I didn't go to the supermarket today, i didn't buy a latte, i ate whatever was going off soon in the fridge. I feel great. Let's hope this lasts. Only buying milk and petrol from now on.
Totally agree with all the points you made. I love the shirts you wear and was wondering where you got them. I know you did make a reference to buying them at Old Navy in one of your videos (unless I'm mistaken), but I love simple clothes too, and also only wear jeans and shop at thrift stores. One of my pet peeves is air fresheners for sure, I always yell at the TV, "Open a freakin' window!". I hate the idea of all those chemicals floating around in the air.
You are very direct! 👍 good for you 😊
That Live Laugh Love comment made made me spit my tea across the room and the gum membership experience too. You could write comedy. I do laugh a lot about the ridiculous cons women buy into. I would feel like a fool walking past a homeless person carrying a designer purse in my Ralph Lauren boots. Life can be a freak show!
Great video, I agree with you on most things, but then I believe I have a similar personality to you. Just for example I live alone and have little need for other people--does that sound familiar?
What I am saying is give a bit of slack for “normal “ people. They may need things that you or I find unnecessary or frivolous.
I love your little dog-so cute. you should do a video all about him/her. How did you get him? The cost of keeping him,etc, Do you consider him a luxury? and all that?
I don’t buy art work. I paint & frame my own landscapes. I display only the pieces I’m proud of. The rest of the canvases are recycled/repainted until I get a good result. The knicknacks in my house either mean something or are made by a local artisan. No junk in my house.
I’m glad I found your channel! We have a lot in common. 😊 I really like your content.
Day two of binge watching your content, and I LOVE your bluntness. I’m on board with just about everything you listed. 🎉
Great video, lots of good advice. With few exceptions, I also do not spend money on the thi gs you mention. Doing so affords me the opportunity to work less and spend more time enjoying life.
I do most of these things. I had my iPhone 7 until yesterday. And ran all my businesses through it, too. But it finally conked out. I need my camera function for two of my businesses. So, the upgrade is actually a tax deduction. And it saves me money, because I would have had to pay for a professional photographer to take pictures of the units I rent out.
The last car I purchased was in 2020 and it was a 2018 Ford Escape with only 5,000 miles. It still had the brand-new smell to it, turns out it was leased and the people rarely drove it. I saved 50% on the new price. A year later I paid off the 20K so I don't have a car payment and this is a vehicle I will drive until it doesn't move. I think the only thing of these 20 I do purchase is bottled water. I'm on the road a lot and it's very convenient for me.
Your dogo walking was so cute! What a nice best friend!
Love the Honda vs Mercedes example. I used to drive a hammy down Mercedes and I hated it. It was expensive to maintain and I didn't like the kind attention it gave me (even the supposed positive because it was shallow). As soon as it kicked the bucket, I got a much cheaper Honda and I'm so much happier with it.
Lol you're funny you. Agree with most of the things here (except vegan, agree to disagree) everything else is hilarious. Second video seen from u. Subbed.
The video of your dog enjoying your walk! What a happy guy ❤
If you aren’t in an area that someone can give you a ride, an Uber to the airport can save you a bunch over parking at the airport.
Enjoyed your list . I am 50 years old and have never had coffee . I prefer water .
Great video and advice!
great tips
Great quote on utilization.
If you do mobile banking, then it might pay off to have a better phone for security reasons.
I'd like to know where you buy clothing though.
I lost my shit at the part about scented oils and air fresheners. Hilarious.
The ONLY person I have EVER heard say what you said about advertising on a shirt was my Grandfather!!! He told me that when I was a kid. I was STUNNED when you said it!!! -- I asked before, I'll ask again, are we related???!!! -- Any consumable in my place does not touch plastic (unless already in plastic from the store) Ceramic, glass, Pyrex. Utensils...all metal.
Cards are 50 cents a piece at Dollar tree, my mom always sends me a Halloween card a Valentine's Day card a Thanksgiving Day card a Christmas card. She decorates it with stickers, I started doing the same thing and return and sending cards to her and my sister who lives in California, it's fun getting actual mail. Only the girls do it in the family for each other it makes us feel special. We like to hang our cards on the refrigerator and look at them for about a month, I then save all of the cards, it's fun to look back through the cards and see what that person wrote to you.
I agree
I will make mine for people I care about and I also keep ones from people I care about. For Christmas cards I also end up cutting them up into my next years Christmas labels with scissors and a hole punch and put "To and From" on them and they look glittery, Christmassy, and amazing.
Oh man, made me LOL "starbucks tastes like Sh** like burnt shi*!" TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU!
I think she said "starbucks tastes like birdshit" made me laugh 😂
You have to be the funniest person on UA-cam and very smart. Love your videos!!!
I have some Anchor Hocking food storage. The plastic lids on them warp and distort in the microwave, dishwasher, etc. I have also bought some Pyrex glass storage, and the plastic lids are as good as new after years of use. Rubbermaid also makes good quality glass storage. I must add that I also have Tupperware that is literally decades old and still quite serviceable - and it tolerates microwaving and dishwashing better than the Anchor Hocking lids. Plastic Rubbermaid storage is also long lived.
Wool doesn’t harm the animal they need it cut and nothing keeps you warmer on a cold winter day.
Can’t help but watch Levi in the back 😅
I love, love, love your videos! You speak to my soul. I feel so happy to know that there is at least one other person out there who can say no and reject all of this bullshit in our society. Thank you Nicole. Just…thank you.
After watching a ton of your videos I swear it’s like listening to a younger version of myself.
many libraries offer ebook access. well worth a look
Good list! I do enjoy essential oils, but I don't buy a bunch. Essential oils have health benefits, so it's not about covering up a smell in my home.
What clothing brands do you shop? I saw you wearing Nudie Jeans in one video.
Also, you don't buy cosmetics, what about skin care products? SPF, moisturizers, etc?
Laughed when you spoke about not buying a new car- I never have, and still drive a 26-year old Honda. Unfortunately, we can no longer buy the spare parts to fix it as little things go. The engine is sound as ever, of course!
I have a 2015 civic, about 140k miles rn. I stress about having get another car I never want to buy another one and a new car off the lot is just.... it's a scam and I'm not stupid.
I can relate to most of the things you have mentioned. I enjoy watching your videos and always look forward to something new. Its very rare that I buy something that has newly arrived or without some discount. I bought a new car although I knew its a depreciating asset because I want to have it for good number of years. Water, coffee and fast food I strongly agree with what you have said. Saves a lot of money,
Your home is lovely! What an achievement clever girl! Wise beyond your year's. Don't sweat the small stuff, because IT'S ALL SMALL STUFF.😮
Agree about 99%. Excellent list.
Not buying bottled water is a privilege. We have a filtration system for our well water. We've tried Brita filter products. Our water is still horrible. It's been tested and it's safe to drink. But it has such high mineral content that it tastes awful. We can't stomach it. And we're blessed to even have safe tap water. There's a lot of people who don't even have that.
I switched from using a lot of plastic storage bags for storing food to reusable plastic containers. I'm going to move to those glass containers when the current ones wear out. Thanks.
Oh, and there's some relatively recent science on this - microwaving food in plastic is horrifically bad for you!
I still have an iPhone 8. I love it. It does everything I need.
Decorating for a holiday is a must for me. Without any kind of outward signs, what would make any holiday special? Yes, so much of it is a commercial scam. There's a sugar rush for every holiday, along with paper and plastic crap we hang on walls and our doors, but some of it is very nice when done tastefully. I suppose you could attempt to psychoanalyze the reasons why people need all of this stuff, but there's no doubt it does improve people's mood.
I listen and do not feel too passionate about any subject, but gym membership is like essential. It depends on what is included. I exercise a lot at home and outdoors, still I need the services of a personal trainer. A good PT is like going to a doctor, sometimes even more.
Isn’t it amazing how some FFs have crept into the grocery stores frozen section? Especially sliders, the term itself is tainted and jaded in the unknown.
Your views on animals earned a sub plus I will be recommending to others,
you deserve it 👍🏻
Great vlog. I’m on iPhone 6S and proud 🙋🏼♀️
Holiday decorations now for me are only things I can get from the woods and then oranges and cinnamon sticks, lemons, acorns, artichokes, pomegranites. its festive and can be eaten later.
This us my 2nd seperate post. You don't need makeup! Your inner beauty not only shines through but also comes across through the camera.
I love your videos. You are an inspiration for me to get my sh*t together with my finances. And I’m 46.
My job offers free coffee. I'm so grateful. I drink 2 half calfs a day. Thank you for the covfefe reference.
Status symbols incredibly differ and I have found that age groups have VERY different status symbols as well. Older friends I have in the 60+ crowd find my status symbol of a 15 to 20 yr old car that I paid cash for to be a phenomenal status symbol and ask how many miles I have on it.
In the 20 to 25 age range I am considered "less than" based on my phone still working and doing everything I neeed it to and then some when it's a 6, going on 7 yr old model, but I don't have apps I don't need and I don't have take out apps, Uber Eats, Ride Shares, etc. because I have a fridge and my own paid off car. I have the same case on it all of the time for protection and it doesn't change daily like a set of earrings. My clothes are quality and not fast fashion or big labels across them. To the younger generation I am considered "lower" and I know how much those things cost and what a Need vs a Want is so I am fine with not being in that "cool crowd".
It can also vary from person to person regardless of age or means, but these are generalizations I have found.
They have the reusable silicone ziplocks now so they can be washed and you no longer need to buy ziplocks. However, if you plants your own garden and process it all some food do better frozen than canned and for those I will use freezer ziplocks over buying frozen vegetables from the store.
I also have my own set of lunch/storage containers so whatever I make for a snack, sandwich, salad, soup, etc. I probably have a container for that I will bring it in and bring home and wash. Same with drinks and water bottles.
I disagree on some animal products as I have sheep and believe me - they LOVE to be sheared!!!! or they are laying around overheating in the summer as their wool continues to grow so yearly shearing is healthy for them to maintain their body heat in the summer and how we ensure their skin is clear and doesn't get flaky. Lanolin is naturally produced by sheep in their wool, just like if you ran your hand through a humans hair it would have natural oils on it, a sheep's wool has lanolin in it and it makes it resistant to water, makes it soft, moisturizes, and I can run my hands through my sheep's wool and it will come out with lanolin on it just like if I used a hand cream that contained the product and my hands are now moisturized by combing my sheep's wool with my fingers. Same with my friends who have alpacas as they need to be sheared to not overheat. It doesn't mean hurting the animal in any way and we would do more harm to the animal by not shearing them. It's why I buy from QUALITY PRODUCERS who treat their animals extremely well, good feed, very well socialized, well groomed, well maintained space for the animals, etc. Not all animal products are torture.
There are marketplaces and web stores for used books. I don't normally purchase a book for my home collection unless I have already read it and know it will be worth keeping to read again otherwise the library works just fine for me.
Hmmmmm... can’t agree with some points. But that’s great if it works for you
Hahaha. I LOVE these lists. Very fun.
I was a big early adopter of new tech. I am still an enthusiast, but I no longer upgrade quite so regularly, knowing now of the e-waste problems. Instead, I replace items when they break, or if the upgrade offers compelling new functionality that would be of genuine benefit. If the newest thing is just the same thing but slightly faster, then I am better off saving my money and not adding more stuff to junk piles overseas.
everything you said= A++. Ha ha, loved your video. can't add to it. will be back for more inspiration, in the meantime I will be shopping for a water filter. I'm sick of the hassle and waste and pollution of plastic water bottles.
As a professional organizer, I was helping a client once declutter her space and convinced her to give up the swan planter she had in her backyard. Her mother came over a few days later and saw that it was gone. She had given the planter to her daughter as a gift. The mother never spoke to me again%!
Sounds like a very controlling mother. I would ignore her.
First off I love your videos I must say this 😀you remind me of peppermint Patty!!! You are a true live peppermint Patty in the flesh look forward to seeing more of your videos tell Chuck what's up LOL 😄
Hi Nicole i'm new to your channel and i give you credit for having solid content.. better than the stock financial advice of stop buying starbucks.. although i think that was one of things on the list haha. i watched this video in order to see how many of things on your list are things i do.. and it was surprisingly close haha. thanks and keep doing what you love
You are so sensible, I agree with everything but unfortunately what I want to do and what I actually do are two different things.😢
Thank you.
Yep, agreed on all but one.
Agree with everything you say ....do you have a tv ?
I live in Winnipeg.
I have a little suv but only drive when absolutely necessary.
Otherwise I bike everywhere, even in winter. I easily save thousands every year. One of the biggest yearly expenses is that thing in the driveway. I have so much more month;y cash now for other things like food , bills and the occasional pedicure.
I truly love you. Like love love love u. You’re gorgeous in so many ways. I’m amazed that there’s someone else out there on my same wavelength. You give me hope in this hellish world. Thank You from Indianapolis
status symbols are sometimes useful as well, an omega or patek(watches) are beautiful made things.....
what were the websites you were talking about where people give away books? I get mine from Goodwill and thrift stores
25 years ago I spent $2.50 on an insulated water jug (that cracked recently.) Amortized, a dime per year. That jug saved me countless purchases of drinks on the fly. The new one is stainless. Spent $18. It should outlive me. And I have a few plastic ones I picked up for cheap . Good for kayaking or other adventures where they might get beaten up or lost