ESCAPE THE RAT RACE AND MATERIALISM TRAP!
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Hey, you were speaking in my ear yesterday. Yep. You don’t know it, but I heard you loud and clear when I went to Walmart. I saw a new fall decoration I really liked and was so tempted, but you said: Don’t you already have fall decorations? Yes. Do you need this? No. Wouldn’t you rather have the money? Well, yes. And I left the store without it. I am really trying to shed my materialism! Thank you for your help! I appreciate you so much! I have learned so much from you!
Many people who live in campers and vehicles do work full time. They aren't lazy, they just refuse to pay ridiculous living costs.
You nailed reality, Prepper Princess. I agree 100%. I wish I could have said this as succinctly as you have. Thus I will watch this video a few more times.
At 72 living with a disabled adult child, I am content with who I am living on little income, using little water, wasting little, and wearing generic, clean clothes. You know...not wasting.
We got our electric bill down to $40 a month even with durable medical equipment plugged in.
Off grid living isn't about being easy, it's about being independent of water/electric companies grocery stores etc. We have a large garden and fruit trees and I can the yield. We collect rain water for the garden. People will basically be forced into buying less and having less as prices continue to rise. Hopefully they realize that less is OK.
Yes! We are privileged and unappreciative. We take for granted all the amenities that we have access to. Thank you for being the voice that Americans need to hear. I think we easily forget other people don’t have the same things that we do.
I learned to late. I pushed myself and didn't take care of myself, to take of my kids and try to give them what they needed and wanted. I was so anemic that I finally started to passing out. I herniated a disc that infection set up around and almost ended up paralyzed. The Lord has blessed me. I am not paralyzed but I do have severe nerve damage and had to go on disability. I was a dental hygienist. I wish I had taken care of myself and told the "jonses" kiss my behind. Please people take care of yourselves and pay yourselves first. You don't know what is around the corner.
@@susankearns9083 thank you for sharing. I’m so sorry you had to go through all of that.
All the overweight Americans, rich and poor, show us that things are pretty fine in your country. My African students say they eat when they have.
I am at that point I have moved to a small studio at age 61 . I kept sentimental family items clothing and furniture . I am happy leading a simple life. 😊
Love this.I married a cowboy & that comes with a ranch and a lot of animals , mostly all rescued. Also we basically have a nursing home for animals. We take one 10 day trip a year and one weekend. The rest of the travel comes separately. As they cross over the rainbow bridge we will probably scale back.
I am 52 and have been in the Voluntary Simplicity movement for many years. I always ask myself “Will this simplify or complicate my life?” If it will complicate my life it has to be worth it.
We reached a million dollar net worth, no debt through simplicity and doing very much of what you teach here. ❤
Thank you for your videos.
Best thing I have done is ditch the husband. Now it is easy to overlook the Joneses, and neighbors etc. I am a complete person... I don't need to judge myself against anyone. I have enough, I do enough and above all, I am enough. Keep up the GREAT videos!
I'm sure your ex husband thought the best thing he ever did was to put you out of his life as well.
Yay, you!
Im curious did you get 50% of the assets and alimony? House and car? 🤔
@@CyclingMartialartswithMusic why would you ask?
Even though I am not a "prepper," we share some of the some values. I try to conserve water and energy. My house still has the original HVAV (32 years old). My car, washer/dryer, and TV are all almost two decades old. My last laptop literally fell apart after 10 years. I buy new clothes only rarely, and then usually to replace something that "wore out." I have a decent level of wealth, but you would never know it looking at my car. What most people don't understand about a frugal lifestyle, is that it leaves money for the important things in life to splurge on, such as a great vacation. It also allows for generosity, to give to the causes I believe in.
You are right people are programmed to be wasteful. I make extra money repurposing old laptops that people toss. I save these items from the land fill and provides low income families with tech for their kids. LINUX is a great OS and works on just about anything and is free.
I really agree with your concept of conservation. The off-grid thing is beginning to wear on people who have been doing it for awhile. There was a reason why people thought of and eventually successfully developed running water, indoor plumbing, electricity, central heat and labor-saving appliances. But just because we have these things and don't have to raise and slaughter our own animals, we don't need to gorge ourselves on meat or be wasteful of our resources.
You can have all of that with solar, wind, geothermal, and water power depending on where you live. Being off grid doesn't mean you have to live like we did hundreds of years ago. I think each household producing it's own electricity is a good way to conserve resources. Of course not everyone will be able to do that because of where they live, income, and willingness, but if the ones who can did that would reduce the pull on the grid and not tax it to the point of rolling blackouts because the supply can't provide enough for the demand. Also, the types of housing we build could reduce our needs even further.
@@rhondashotwell7358 , yes, totally agree about the inefficiencies of modern housing.
I buy dehydrated laundry soap and use half a sheet. I bathe and wash my hair once a week. You actually inspired me to do both. I bought Mint Mobile thanks to you. I buy used clothes only when I need them. You inspire both of us more than you can know.
Doing with less is really hard for some people, and many of those same people waste so much. As I've gotten older, I tend to buy quality things that I will be able to use for years, and now, I buy things that make my day to day life easier. I do a lot of cooking, food processing and preserving, so I've acquired things that don't wear out or break easily and take care of them. The same goes for garden tools. I have quality tools and equipment so that I don't have to replace these things. I buy clothing when something wears out to the point that I cannot repair it, and I either make a new garment, or buy another at a thrift store. My last alternative is buying something new, and if that's really necessary, it will not be from an expensive store. I'm retired and I garden and do a lot of yard work, so I wear mostly jeans, shorts and t-shirts. Who gives a toot if I wear well-worn clothing to buy groceries, and I buy only groceries that I don't produce and actually need, and most of what I buy I have a plan to preserve and make stretch. In other words, I try to live my life by making it, fixing it, growing it and preserving it!
I love your videos. I too only wash my hair about every 4 days. On the days I don't exercise I don't take a shower. My challenge has been trying to convince family and friends that I don't need or want gifts. They don't understand my desire to be minamalistic.
Why dont you ask for gift cards? Whenever you will need/want something you can choose what you want and when you want to buy it. Gift cards for amazon or more specialized stores that sell clothes/plants/foods/cosmetics/sports wear or equipment or even events always come in handy - even for minimalists. Otherwise you could ask them to do a donation for a cause you want to support.
I am older, retired and feel prepped with a small income, a small garden and home near health care facilities, a car, a small van and boat for holidays and fishing, and a frugal mindset. Commercialism traps so many.
I’m impressed Helen. 😊 you are well set up. Enjoy your retirement
I've become a minimalist and it really has saved me so much time in cleaning and organizing. I used to feel overwhelmed before.
Thank you so much for giving me hope and inspiration, reminding me I am enough and don’t need things to validate me or give me a sense of security. Your real, honest personality is a breath of fresh air. I look forward to seeing your videos with precious fur babies, Nala and Rocky. You’ve become like a close friend and sister I enjoy learning from and chatting over things that are important to us. Sending you many blessings for continued abundance 🙏🏽💕🤟🏼😇
After paying off thousands in credit card debt (YAY!) that act alone has the potential to deprogram materialism really quick! Most folks may need to keep at least one major credit card in their wallet. They may not be overly materialistic, they may be a thrifty spender and quite frugal but emergencies happen regardless.
After I paid off thousands on major credit cards, I'm debt free but I still carry a chase card with a large limit in my wallet. The difference is that when one pulls out that credit card, after paying it off, purchases become much more well thought out, more rational,, instead of instant decision, instant gratification type purchases. Progress made in becoming debt free, creating budgets, turning liabilities into growing assets, all of it makes you much more analytical with regard to your purchase decisions. Admittedly, I'm upset that this change didn't occur until I was in my 40s but better late than never.
Have always loved this channels content because it just flat out makes good sense. There is at least one other prepping channel that has a rather large following but the content is geared more toward sensationalized doomsday scenarios. In the past couple years the content creator on that channel has made a few snarky passive insult remarks toward this channels content creator. Why? His channel doesn't offer any real world day to day advice on how to save, be frugal, make rational decisions, prepare for a future which is much more likely than his desire for a post apocalyptic dystopian existence.
More of us who have to get thru the day to day, week to week, month to month type of living, appreciate the advice we get here as compared to the OH MY GOD THE WORLD IS ENDING sensationalism we might find elsewhere.
It's very much appreciated and I for one have learned a great deal here. As regards the things I already knew, a refresher course never hurt anyone, right!
I live in a minivan in florida on 1400 a month and I have money saved up, life is good for me, I'm happy. My priorities have changed a lot over the years.
I learn from you and my late great aunt. She had a nice ranch house on a few acres, always kept up nice, mowed her own grass on a tractor that she repaired herself through 90 years old, and lived like she had nothing. When her VERY old Buick died, she got a new, fully loaded Honda Accord. When she passed we found out she was a millionaire. I am sad that she never got to enjoy any of her money for fun, but great lessons were learned. Keep what you have, repair it yourself and “do without”.
Maybe she WAS conent with what she had and happy the way she lived. 🙂
@@lynnheffron6905 Maybe
The objects you own do not define you and do not add value to your person. Your value comes from within!
I was shocked at how much my bank account grew during the COVID-19 lockdown not counting stimulus checks. I didn’t realize how much money I was spending on unnecessary things until I wasn’t able to go out as much. Now that I’m aware, I’ve continued to watch my spending closely and it’s paying off. 😊
I shop just like you do 😊. I can’t get over how you are doing what I have always done. People have ask me so many times how I live on less than $900 a month and it is simply most of the things that you do.
Most off-grid people have a job. I know 4 off grid couples. In 2 cases, the husband has a regular job. In 1 case, the wife does. Only 1 couple is able to live without a regular job, and they have other income flows that pay for their needs. Off grid may reduce expenses, but it increases actually needed labor.
The Prepper Princess Manifesto! I'm with you when it comes to conservation. Cloth napkins, not washing clothes after just one wearing, limiting the number of clothes in my wardrobe, living in an 850 square foot apartment, not wasting any food, cooking most meals at home, free books and DVDs from the library, the list goes on and on. My conserving lifestyle feels rich to me because I'm grateful for all that I have although I'm classified as a very low income woman by my county. The very last thing: I keep my home clean and clutter free, like you. My home is my sanctuary!
Good evening Prepper Princess from Baton Rouge. As usual, I am inspired and motivated. My mom always taught me "You have an old lady riding on your back....and the lady is YOU....some decades down the line so work hard for her now - be self reliant." Have self respect. Be respectable to others and live in peace with the Prince of Peace J.C. You are one of my mentors in life (but you are younger than me. Proud of you and keep speaking TRUTH! Hugs!
A comment about the off-grid lifestyle. It's not all the same and everyone does it differently. For us, we are off-grid meaning we rely on solar for energy, well for water, bikes/buses for transportation, and gardens for food. This saves us 80% of the costs that most people have to pay which makes our lives so much less stressful. Whatever garden work we do is free sun and "Gym exercise". We only apply simple technologies like timers to control watering and pipes for irrigation and solar energy to power phones and computers. We don't sit 9 hrs a day in an office, we eat organic food, and we move around 3-4 hrs a day. It's a much healthier lifestyle. We also don't get bored because there is always something to do, to think, and to accomplish. We travel twice a year for 2-3 weeks for fun. We cage the kitchens and pay a neighbor to watch them for 2-3 weeks. That's it. Life is good!
Yes, you are spot on.
I been paying off all my credit cards
Jus closed my amex card
One credit card left
Still driving my 2013 hyundai no debt
The dealership keeps calling me to trade it in
Lol
I pay my rent and utilities and eat cheap
I am by your estimation one of the 1% who chose to live mostly off grid in a motorhome. It’s a life that allowed me to take early retirement thanks to no mortgage and just occasional lot rental expenses, mainly when I need to be back in town to assist my elderly mother.
That said, I agree that this lifestyle is not for everybody and has his own unique set of challenges. I am blessed that I have mechanical skills and can therefore perform a lot of my own maintenance and repair, and know how to choose competent mechanics for work beyond my ability.
I personally thrive on being outdoors and love the change of scenery, especially traveling with the weather. Will be headed to the long-term visitor areas in Arizona and California this winter where for $180 I will be able to enjoy the desert southwest for the seven months when it’s the most comfortable, with access to dump stations, potable water, and dumpsters for trash. Have large waste and freshwater tanks, solar, and two sets of batteries including one solar power pack to take care of my power needs for everything except air conditioning. If I need to cool off for a bit I can always crank up my onboard generator. Again, being mobile allows me to travel with the weather to keep my cooling and heating needs to a minimum. I also get a chance to acclimate to the local climate, further reducing heating and cooling needs
To address your concern about eventually being too old and limited for travel my longer-term plans include buying a Boxabl and placing it on an inexpensive piece of land, probably northern Arizona for a homebase. The Boxabl can be folded up and relocated as needed for much less cost than just about any other permanent structure.
I personally thrive on the challenge of making do with less, including mastering the art of extreme water conservation while still living very comfortably
Already de programmed, I haven't turned TV on since 2016. I avoid advertisements of all kinds. I shop thrift for most necessities.
Ok I did get myself a pair of comfy fuzzy crocs for winter and bought some croc buttons to decorate, figured that is my one concession to marketing lol.
Living my best life with my small family in a home decorated with vintage thrift finds that has a 1970s vibe.
😂👀
Fuzzy warm Crocs are the best. Splurged too and my feet are so happy now.
Clutter is middle class abundance
Clutter is also a representation of clutter in the brain....
You are preaching conservation, not just frugality. It’s the way to go ecologically and financially.
Your a gem miss p.p.
Words have power. You use them well. Teach people to change conditioned perspectives. For this & more, you are blessed.
It is called "conspicuous consumption" and is the need to increase your social prestige by possessing and showing off luxury goods (diamond necklaces, platinum Rolex watches, mink coats, personal jet aircraft, stable of racehorses...) or bragging about doing costly activities (country club membership, African safari, around the world cruise in a super yacht, holding a Super Bowl skybox party...) or getting one's participation in prestigious activities published in gossip magazines or the society column of the big city's newspaper or social events website. There are even lower income versions of conspicuous consumption such as wearing the newest celebrity endorsed athletic shoes or showing off another addition to that expensive sleeve tattoo or getting a new set of chrome, spinning hub caps for that muscle car.
Instead of "keeping up with the Joneses'" it is about surpassing the Joneses and it is found at all income levels. You typically see this kind of competition for social prestige with people who do not place much value on building hidden wealth through frugal living. Conspicuous consumption goes hand in hand with excess personal debts. These are the people who are "all hat and no cattle" as the old Texas saying goes.
After living on a boat on anchor and they didn't pay very much monthly it didn't understand why I came back to shore I had to incur all these bills again. And now oh my own piece of land I live off grid I'm working on being self sustainable and I absolutely love it! I don't do this because I'm poor but because we enjoy the lifestyle. However we do not have a homestead which is a lot more work. Talking about people caring 5 gallons of water why not catch Rainwater like I do. Catching rainwater saves me a lot of effort during the summer because I don't have to go to the spring and bring back water. It's a lifestyle that takes getting used to but then you wonder why you didn't always look this way. This is my opinion from my experience doing this for about 13 years now.
Great video! Every year our family scales down Christmas and focus more on experiences than "things". Memories last.
I have Escaped Thanks in part to you. Thank You !
We stopped competing against neighbours/friends/family back in the 1980's. Doing so has alowed us to live extremely well and also tour most of the world. 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂
You're so right about the off grid homes. My husband and I have looked at off grid homes for sale, but every time the RE agent says that it will be nearly impossible to get a mortgage for such a property.
Beautiful message, beautiful lady, beautiful soul! ❤
Absolutely! And really it's healthier to wash your hair less often, wear clothes more than once (unless heavily soiled ) Also it frees up a person's time 🙂
I wash hair once per 10 days, don't use cars, only bicycle, don't use any subscription, etc.
Living life on my terms like a king!
I so agree with:enough." Once I came to realize I had enough, life became easier and joyous. The best part is you get to declare what enough is for you. Sticking to that is a personal choice.
I live in Canada, today is -20c. I love watching your inspring, entertaining content! You DO do the best with what you've got! Wishing you continued success and happiness!!
At the end...you are watching The Walking Dead. Dale is on top of the rv keeping guard. Love it.
It's great you have found a system that works for you. I realized I have enough clothes for rest of my life. They are not in style but who cares?
My wife and I gave up our lavish home six years ago and began living very conservative. We couldn’t be happier.
I'm studying marketing right now and I can say, everything from food to clothes to even healthcare products are closely tailored to relate to the audience they target; it's meant to get you to buy, sometimes without you knowing it. With any package products, everything from the words, to the colors to the packaging and placement of words on the package itself is put there on purpose to please the eyes and mind. Sometimes I wonder when you choose to buy something, is it really your own personal decision or are you actually being influenced without you knowing it? Some people actually don't care or mind at all though
Your point about old age is very very important. AND that's why people NEED to work, SAVE money (invest in rentals), and CUT costs when they are young as much as possible. If possible, teach their kids to live together but work outside to SAVE money for their old age too. When old age finally comes, you will have enough money to pay for hired help...
Thank you for the inspiration to live a simpler life💗
I'm also a "Bottom shelf shopper!"
2009 Honda Accord 0 payments
2009 Mazda 3, 0 payments since 2012 and it's still getting me to where I want to go
Bravo! 2008 Honda Fit, 284k, still runs like a top. Cost per mile ultra low. Actually did without a car for my first two years on the road and only bought a car when I needed to be in town for my mom for extended periods
I love this Prepper Princess 🙏! Thanks to you and your videos I now have an off grid solar cabin and I practice conservation in all other areas of my life. I do not grow all of my food. We have a well. I shop for real (whole) food at bulk/ discount stores. I have a chronic illness and now I am living a much more peaceful life. I can pay my small bills and work very little to have this full joyful life.🙏
So many good points, however, I admit I am materialistic though. I collect/use vintage items mainly from the 50s, 60s and 70s. They are built better and continue to work unlike so many new products today. In my kitchen, I use a 1955 GE Percolator for coffee. My car is a 1958 Ford Fairlane. The engine is all original 64 plus years now and runs like a charm. I am fortunate that I get to work from home 4 days a week, so I do not have to drive everyday. I also have several rotary phones. I love all of my vintage stuff, especially my car. Most of the items have brought a joy and happiness. Now that I am older I realize these things have never let me down, unlike so many other people I have known.
Thank You Prepper Princess ❤! I agree we are enough! I’m trying to convince hubby how much marketing and all of this television watching he does makes people want to purchase things they don’t want and they don’t know why.
I’m not affected. I’m content regardless.
This is awesome video! Can you imagine how our world would be if even just 25% of people started living life like you do! I am so inspired and live very much like you. Let's make this a movement!!!
You go girl. Got me really thinking. There is a lot of truth in this video. Just loss my little dog, I will have to have another one. They are a big pleasure in life for me.
Something I’ve always considered silly, to me, is people spending money on bottled water. Every time I get a glass of water from the sink or hose, people look at me like I’m crazy (especially when I was at work) but I think about those who like you said drink from dirty rivers, ponds, etc. Our water from the water is way cleaner than what some have to drink. I too usually eat one meal a day. I had a great recipe “vegetable beef stoup” that I could make for less than $25 and freeze eat for weeks, until hamburger meat went sky high. I still make it but it costs more now. Te key is to change the flavor by adding different spices when you serve it. 😁
A good cost effective alternative for healthy drinking water is filling up your own jugs at the purified water kiosks at Walmart and other stores. Around $.39 a gallon
We have a Berkey Light that we have used for a couple decades now. The filters last for years...
I use a Brita water pitcher/filter which is filled with tap water and kept in the fridge. It tastes great and encourages us to drink more ice water! There is even a generic version of the replacement filters at Walmart. My kids both took a mini Brita pitcher to college for their dorm refrigerators!
Why is it that nobody seems to know the difference between YOUR AND YOU'RE?
H. Douglas Nadeau… YOU’RE
absolutely right. The same goes with they’re, there, or their, or even it’s or its. English is my third language and I understand the difference 😊 IT’S actually quite simple
Exactly. It makes you wonder what were they taught at school.
While we on the spelling subject. I wish people knew the difference between lose and loose.
Nwo is dumbing down the planet that’s why
Most people know the difference . It's just that as they type it out that is what gets typed. My question is....why do people care?
Stop worrying about what everyone else is doing. I'm a minimalist. I live in a 3 bedroom home. I hate cleaning. Hence the minimalism. You were talking about extreme minimalists. I have 6 pair of jeans. I have just enough. They last forever if you take care of them. I soak in the tub once a week. My bad back appreciates it. I greatly respect your lifestyle. What would Prepper Princess do is our mantra.
Ha ha that’s funny. I prefer minimalism too
Always look on the, bright side of life. Then the bottom shelf. 😉
Oh my lord your bedroom is so so beautiful!!! Great job!
I absolutely love you & your channel!! I’ve been binge watching your videos for days now lol. You’ve inspired me so much ❤ many blessings to you & you’re loved ones!!
We have a large greenhouse that we built ourselves. You can put in a drip line in a timer & easily get away for a week or more. We have pets, but trade pet sitting with 3 sets of friends within a 5 mile radius.
Thank you for clarifying the over glorified lifestyles that can be difficult to sustain. I appreciate the help and reminders of how I can do things better in my life. :) We don't need everything new all of the time. This is one of the best videos of yours I have ever watched!
BRAAAAAAAAAVO Being raised by a grandmother who survived the great depression...taught me self reliance and practical living skills
My problem is trying to cut down my monthly bills such as my satellite, phone bills, internet, water, electric -all are so high.some are fixed like my water , sewer but the others I'd love to lower. I have a package thru sat but it's still ridiculously high in my opinion. I think I need your book..
I have watched and appreciated many, many of your videos, and I think this is one of your best.. I was thinking about the concept of living below one's means which we usually think of in terms of spending below our income. As your video illustrates, we can take the concept further, and far more effectively by expanding it to mean that despite have the means, the opportunity, and the programming to buy and use too much, we can live happily buying and using much less. Thanks for the inspiring practical ideas.
Well Done, those who live a rural life style don't need to "get away", as my life is much as you describe, am happy where i live. The material life is mostly from the credit trap. Have all that i need. And create what i want. A rural life promotes a healthy life in the long run....
Most things in today’s world will end up in the landfill… I can’t remember the last time I even went to the electronics section of Walmart etc… these days I see them, and I fell the same as if I saw grass, a rock etc… I just don’t feel anything for material stuff anymore.
Great stuff as always, Princess. I've learned so much from you. I wish I'd learned these lessons long ago as I will be 68 next month, but better late than never! Thank you for your great videos...the dogs are sure fun as well.
So true... We moved from a big, busy city life for "simplicty" and "quiet" country life, off-grid. It is anything but simple😆 little did we know, but we (in our sixties) are adapting and learning. Thank you for this video!
You're so awesome!!! My wife told me to give you a Like too!
I chose to move out of my place and go live off grid once for about 8 months. To me, it was like being a kid in the candy store! I could experiment and build all sorts of off grid survival items and in that time I learned I could become self sustainable. I live very simple and basic still and miss that camp life. I hope to get our own land soon! Thanks for sharing!
Ha! The way both of my dogs jumped when you jumped towards your dog and made that noise (at the end) 😂
Last week a story about a site crashing because of Taylor Swift fans. Apologies to fans, but nobody NEEDS to attend a Taylor Swift concert.
In my country she doesn't mean much.She is just another singer.
I love these types of videos, reminding us of all of the ways we can use less. I need the constant reminders to off set the barrage of other input that I receive.
Recently I reduced my paper towel usage by 66%, I made a plan and tracked the outcome. They were small changes that don’t impact my quality of life but reduce my spending.
I keep an eye on my energy usage and have bought timers and Wi-Fi plugs to keep my energy usage down when I don’t need it.
I keep an eye on my water usage. I remember an old friend who taught her kids to only turn the water on half way when washing their hands. It’s brilliant, we don’t need water on full blast just to wash our hands.
I am in mid life and I am making these changes now to prepare for an early retirement from working full time. I enjoy working and I would like to work part time, not cause I would need the money but just for the enjoyment I get out of it.
I am currently at the peak of my income earning and have to take advantage of it while it lasts, so for now I stay working full time.
My Dad passed he was 88 years young , he always lived frugally ! Boy his entire life fit into a few boxes ! A beautiful father . He lived simply. I absolutely love your programs , I get so many great thrifty tips . 🙏.
Less is more, it's a paradox. Consume less, waste nothing, conserve everything.
Getting free of people is absolutely critical to personal happiness
I would add that getting free of people who bring you unhappiness is critical for happiness
AMEN
The more things you own, the more they own you.
I love that painting at the back of the bed!
Ty Prepper Princess for all you too!! Me and my Hubby jim trying to get smarter money wise.. sad to say hes 68 me age 64.. i followed you for over a year now. Love Rocky Love your puppy.. we do commercial Janitorial 3 evenings a week plus we get our Social Security. Your. Videos have helped me so much. . We have a small dog Naomi. We rescued her in 2016 from Jacksonville Humane. Society after Hurricane Matthew.. she was found wandering Streets of Jax.. we live and gour and some from there.. shes our life!! We give her best life we can.,
I know you don't care what people think of you but to let you know I think of you in very high regard!!! Keep up the wonderful work.
Commercialism, I don't buy into it. I worked at a Fortune 500 company many years. I never bought into the corporate hype. When they merged with another company. I took a severance package and never looked back.
I was at work and our work provides $100 steel toed shoes and insoles made for your feet. This co worker said.. I thought you just bought new shoes so why do you want them? I said why do you not, what happens if next year they cut the budget and they don’t provide them? Get them and keep them for later. He didn’t.
You have wisdom beyond your years. :)
Thanks for another great video! Just a heads up, minimalism and tiny home living got a bit mixed there. Certainly minimalism at its core could be considered the antithesis of materialism, but it doesn't mean living out of a van with no job. I'd venture to say your style of living is aligned with common minimalist practices. Thanks again!
2 mins in.... Must leave a comment. Greetings from Finland. Just came from Germany....
Thanks for liking - love you all! ❤
Excellent information. I keep my light, gas and water to $89.00 a month. I take a good shower every other day, use lights when needed..I don't eat out by so I make my own mostly healthy meals. Yes, I do receive food stamps and I am grateful. I live in state housing so my rent is low and I'm most certainly grateful, however, I'd like to "upgrade" to a small bungalow in the future. I have a 2001infiniti with 215,000 miles. Ive had some car work done but my car is seemingly a workhorse. What I do lack is good medical insurance (I'm 62).
apply for Medicaid. If you qualify for food stamps and low-income housing, you qualify for it, provided your state offers it.
I agree completely! I loved this!
Donna F.
Baton Rouge, LA
I have even less expensive deodorant and toothpaste hacks… salt stone for deodorant Thai Crystal is the best(also I lived in Florida and it worked) it lasts a year or so and costs around $6.25- and I use Dr. Bronner’s peppermint Castile soap travel size for about $3.50 since you only need 1 drop of soap it lasts around 2 years( yes soap makes me gag but so does toothpaste) I also supplement using 2-3 times a week IPSAB tooth powder which is now $9.59. This lasts close to a year too. My dentist is always surprised how clean my teeth are and they feel clean too - also when I want it more pepperminty I add peppermint oil too.
I use crystal deodorant every day too, but mine lasts for several YEARS. It doesn't smear on black clothing and it is so economical. I have not used any other type since the 90's.
Yes to dr bronners 🥳I love the stuff it’s the best ever ! Lasts forever in the shower too ! It got me off deodorant ! I have not bought any in 8 years ! I did win some online by a natural colony moogoo and got 5 bottles so that should last 5 years if use own a year for when to gym or something!
I believe in being a minimalist but I’m not a tight wad either
You really have it together!! I am soo impressed. Thumbs up!!
Thanks PP. This is such a good message for all of us. We are so privileged we forget how blessed we are. I’m going to share this with my 12 year old granddaughter.
A great book on this concept is Charles Long How To Survive Without A Salary - The conserver lifestyle.
Wise words. I also only wash my hair every third day and use minimal laundry detergent. I reuse, repurpose and recycle as much as possible.
Everything in life is borrowed
that is a profound statement!!!
I work for myself and spend almost no money. My biggest expense is taxes.
I think this is honestly your best video ever as far as the truth of one’s choices.
Thx
Buy used!!! Yes absolutely! Many things we can buy used such as furniture, decor items, utensils, lamps, books, etc. I won't buy used clothes but I would use my new clothes for decades...
Omg I love what you said you are so right. Good points 💯