I told myself in 2021 I wasn’t going to buy any clothes because I have more than enough. But since then I have changed my mind, and bought some really nice quality pieces that are going to last me, and have gotten rid of well over half of my clothes so I don’t feel bad for the few purchases I have made thus far. I do plan to stop shopping for “fun” or as a “hobby” and also plan to quit buying back up items until I am done with the item I am currently using.
This year I don't want to buy anymore makeup. I have a big collection already and like 2020 I won't really be going anywhere. And I realized with the face masks....all my liquid lipsticks r pointless 😂
Our family is moving to georgia for the summer so we're really trying to focus on not buying anything unnecessary, mostly new clothes for any of us and toys for our daughter. I often feel tempted to buy her toys but she doesn't really need more
Avoid buying these 11 items (to be able to maintain order): 1. Planers (Plan in your phone) 2. Expensive products (skincare, haircare). Try cheaper products and find one product for everyone (simplifying). 3. Sheets: Go for "low maintenance lifestyle". Have one set of sheets, wash the sheets and don't keep spares. Sane with curtains. Keep it simple. Eliminate the linen closet if you never have guests. 4. Kitchen gadgets: - keep a minimum plus some extras - avoid single-use kitchen items (use multi purpose items) 5. Landscape lighting: - solar power lights are disappointing 6. Several pairs of jeans, when you're just staying at home. (Uncomfortable) 7. Cleaning products: - use fewer items to clean everything (multi-use) 8. Chargers in every area of the house: - keep one charger 9. Extension cords: - it's clutter and also radiation 10. No snacks (even healthy ones) - healthier - cheaper - less clutter 11. Office: - no extra pens - no extra notebooks - less storing 12. Watches: - keep one watch or no watch 13. Books: - before buying a new book finish the ones you have - borrow from library - borrow from a friend
I do keep x2 sets for each bed as I can't always get a set washed and dried in one day. Same with towels. I agree with toiletries though, have been buying "one size fits all" toiletries for the family rather than his, hers and the kids. We decided not to buy clothes this year except for our daughter, and only to buy what she actually needs because she's grown out of it. No more tech upgrades. No more home decor. Agree with the snacking, if it's not in the house then there's no temptation. The more you cut, the more you want to cut out, it almost becomes a little competition!
I have ADHD and am a major minimalist. It is the only way I can cope and not feel like I have to clean constantly. I just found your channel yesterday and really enjoy your videos. I don’t plan to buy any home decor items or furniture. I got rid of all home decor that is not our own family pictures or something the kids made. I also got rid of my dresser as I don’t need it anymore after minimizing my wardrobe. I even got rid of the kitchen table and chairs as we always just sit at the bar anyway. Now there is no more table to collect clutter. You are doing your kids a big favor raising them in a minimalist household. Mine are all grown now and are just like me. They don’t do clutter!
I dont have the time to clean up dishes after cooking and feeding 3 kids. I just use disposable plates, utensils, cups, etc. Then i have time to just wash the pots and pans and other things i used to cook and clean and tidy the stove and counters and table.
I am old school do prefer notebook and pen and reading from an actual book. I buy from Charity shops and have 3/4 other persons I swap out with. Donated loads of reference books etc to Charity as got sick of dusting them. I have always been Minimalish and when I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and hardly able to keep up with housework I decluttered many things and was then able to get rid of cupboards and bookshelves. I am 65 now but still love to look at the younger generation and how they keep their lives simple owning less. Good work. Stay safe and well. Peace and Love Pammy UK
Love the idea of buying less snacks - adding more protein to kids diet is something I am working on. Snacks jack up the the grocery bill and we never end up eating them all up
We love Cantu products. We did the same thing, stopped buying Cantu kids and just the regular Cantu Avocado line for everyone. FYI the Palmers line is great too.
Yes! We have less overwhelm when getting everyone ready now because there aren’t so many products... we’ve never heard of palmers! We will check it out 😊
You guys are so lucky to be living with the same goal but it is literally difficult to be a minimalist living with a hoarder parent. Argh so frustrating! I love decluttering and thanks for functional and meaningful tips on what to purge. Godbless y’all.
Girl- when your kids are older and all are in sports/extracurricular activities/school/endocrine appts/going to friends’ houses….. you’re going to need that paper/pen planner back! 🤪 #momof5
I do buy books but I give them away, you both are on the right track, as time goes by I noticed your growth in what is valuable vs. things that are a waste. You both are so much ahead
When you mentioned cosmetics, it made me think of what I just changed. My boyfriend uses old spice 3 in1, it smells great, and I was jealous he only needed one bottle in the shower. Now I'm using it too. So now the only bottles on the shower are the old spice and my face wash. I love it!
I realize this is a no buy video, but I love that bed cover you have. Where is it from? To answer your question though, one thing we won’t be buying this year is any upgrades for any of our appliances, electronics, etc. We gave up cable last year and this year we are downgrading our internet, getting rid of our provider’s email and only using one simple online email provider instead. We aren’t buying liquid laundry detergent but instead are trying a Canadian made product or going to our local eco-store for regular laundry and dishwasher detergent. We aren’t buying expensive birthday or celebration cards anymore, but instead we are intentionally writing a hand-written note and mailing that to our close and extended family members and friends. Since we are back in lockdown (Ontario, Canada), we don’t see our family, so handwritten letters seem better than a pat saying from a card. As well, we aren’t buying a gym membership anymore and walking outside more often and working out at home. We are also going to sell one of our cars and be a single car couple again. We won’t be buying any more (physical) books this year. We realized we had a huge backlog of books at home that we want to read, then pass on. Plus, we hope to get more use of library books instead of purchasing more and adding to our clutter. I won’t be buying any office or work organization products as we are trying to declutter the overflow of items we have in our home and office area. Lastly, although this is because of COVID restrictions, sadly, this is the first year in a long, long time that we aren’t buying plane tickets to travel away from Canada or even far from here. We even had trouble booking a campsite today for June, so I think we will be travelling only locally once the restrictions pass or spending more time in the garden instead of travelling outside of this region this summer. I just found your channel for the first time this morning. I love your content and what you are sharing here. Keep up the good work. - a brand new subscriber and new binge-watcher.
Hey Wendy, really enjoyed reading this response. It's so cool how much we have in common with each other. I really love the handwritten letters idea. Just the thought of it sounds so much more thoughtful and meaningful. We have friends from Ontario and have heard how difficult it has been with travel and lockdowns. We are in Florida so it is quite different here! But, thank you so much for your comments. We really enjoy reading them, and are so glad you are bingeing :))
Something I definitely won't be purchasing is single use kitchen items. I have an Instant Pot that is going to be donated, and have heard really great things about air fryers, but why do I want to add something bulky that will just take up space in my kitchen and head. Ps. Love your channel. You have a beautiful little family ❤️❤️
I love Dawns idea of a quarantine box. Do you use one? Also how many towels do you all have & where do you store them? Our linen closet has our towels & bedding in it. The bedding are in boxes for each person with names on them 🙂
We haven’t heard of the quarantine box, we’ll need to check that out! We have 5 towels and they hang on our bathroom doors. Love your idea of the boxes with peoples names
@@TheArmsteadFamily Basically she has a box for things that she’s not sure whether to keep them or not. So she puts them in the box/bin and leaves them there for a time. If she hasn’t missed them, then she knows she can either throw them away or donate them x
Magazines like Womens World, soda pop(trying to go for flavored water packets to be put in water bottles. I do buy a Wal- Mart type planner (usually $10-15.00) but just one every 12-18 months. We have nice bedding so we don’t buy any others. Buy little makeup.
We own 3 flannel sheets and 3 cotton sheets. I might go down to 2 each. I think that's the bare minimum. We only use fitted sheets, BTW. I don't understand the multi-layered bed, it's a purely western style, and I think more stuff to buy.
That's a great goal. I feel like we all drift toward our favorite outfit even if we have a closet full of clothes. We haven't thrifted much, but that's a great idea.
I’ve paired down our bedding. I have to have one spare set because I don’t have a tumble dryer to quickly dry one from the wash. And living in the UK, we don’t always get the best weather to wash & dry within the same day lol
I agree solo lights are rubbish they don’t last long at all we invested in a Victorian lamp electric switch from a Victorian company that does lamps and gates etc it looks beautiful we’ve even had people knock on the door asking we’re we bought it from better than the crap solo lights
You guys are wonderful ! Thank-you so much for the tips. You are giving your kids great examples and skills, and the peace of having a home that is an oasis. God Bless your family.
OMG the solar lights! I can't tell you how many I've bought over the years and also the cleaning products and watches (haven't worn in years!). I have way too many of each and I'm dying to clean out my watch drawer now. I already did my books and made some money off them. :)
Aweome! I agree with the expensive shampoos and hair care! I feel like you do not need to buy the 100% best best hair care that cost $60 per shampoo lol
Love this video ! I was the same when came to body stuff for adults and kids - the odd time my son like get something for the shower he likes and I would buy larger own last longer so not constantly buying it at every food shop or if seen a really good sale on stuff I would buy 6-12 months bulk but only mainly on dental care as more expensive in shops to buy . Dr bronners is best stuff ever and buy one for a whole year as shower and shave gel ! It’s super concentrated and lasts such a long time and so worth it €21 for year shower shave gel or more hair ! and one for my son and we done :) Done with snacks too ! I get fruit / nuts / dark choclate only lol 😂 and base meals in more protein /fat per meal first then carbs .
I’ve got 3 sets of fitted sheets, blankets and quilt covers. Have had the off accident and sickness so needed the back up. That’s my limit. For us we have two sets. We don’t own a dryer and have had bad consistent weather so washing sheets and drying them to use that night hasn’t worked. I am also agreeing with jeans. I’ve only worn my jeans once in a year. Don’t know why I have soo many pairs.
Hey Rebecca ❤️ that’s probably a good move since you don’t have a dryer. And when it comes to jeans, we realized we barely wear them now!! How times have changed 😂
@@TheArmsteadFamily yes I definitely won’t be buying anymore linen for us or jeans. I think I may end up giving some jeans away. In fact I think I need to do a closet purge because of covid I don’t actually wear my dresses, skirts or jeans. I wear workout clothes and comfy casual clothes. I got rid of all my boots last year as I never wore them and realised I prefer comfy converse and sneakers.
Agree with lots of this...however...last year I decided no more calendars/ planners...I missed lots of bdays...gone back to paper calendar...in walkin wardrobe...easier to see ahead.. and what if I lost phone??? Skincare etc...so true...even worse..the more expensive these products are the more packaging they have. Altho electronics packaging is the worst. Linen...have 2 lots...winter and summer. Still working on other things...getting older also makes us feel the need to declutter. Thankyou from 👍🇦🇺🦘
So inspiring. So it seems like you don’t buy extras of things like deodorant and toothpaste? You use up what you have before buying new is that right? I have a huge supply of extras like that and it’s getting hard to manage.
Hey Heather! Typically, we will only get 1 extra since normal stores will have the 2-packs and that’s not too hard to store. Recently, we went to Costco and got a 5-pack of toothpaste but we DEFINITELY wouldn’t want to do that with everything because.. yes... it can get really hard to manage and become difficult 😊.. to make life easier, if you have a TONNN of extras you could give them away to friends/family and open up some space.. but if you want to just use it up and the next time just get 1-2 extra that could work as well!
OMG...I totally feel called out by you two! Now I feel compelled to condense my cleaning products and all my scrapbooking supplies. Lol....I’ve been enjoying your videos, and aspire to follow thru. I’m curious. Do you have a video on WHERE you donated stuff? I confess, I’m especially curious about what to do about office supplies and extra school supplies. Kids don’t seem to use paper or spiral notebooks anymore. So my nephews/nieces don’t want them. Everything is on the computer.
😂.. we’ve mentioned in a few videos how we’ve donated. Most of the stuff we gave away for free. We have nieces and nephews so we were able to give that kind of stuff away. But, there were many things we just had to discard because no one wanted it or it was no good.
I had so many craft supplies: yarn, craft books, scrapbooking papers, 3-4 bags of craft supplies including rubber stamps, etc. We have a gal in our church who is such a great crafter, so all these supplies went to her!
We decluttered our tv In August. That was a little hard but I am using the library constantly. I never buy books, very seldom clothes or anything else. You guys may need to branch out to grow your channel because if you stay on this track you will have an empty apartment but a lot of videos.ha
Hey Denise, we actually started our journey because we got rid of our TV! We brought it back after a couple of years but it was a great experience to live without one for a while. We will definitely incorporate other parts of our lives to keep the content fresh 😊... hopefully we won’t run out of stuff before then 😂
I think they were using the extension cord to make the cable reach to the sofa so they could use their phone while on the couch. Not sure a USB outlet would help with that unless they just had a much longer charging cable. USB outlets are cool though.
Hey Ramon! We currently use a simple face wash, spf, and vitamin c oil. We try to keep it simple, while protecting our skin for the long haul. Thank you for watching :)
As far as shampoos and conditioners. As a hairstylist of 27 years I would recommend salon products if you want to have fabulous beautiful healthy hair. Sorry not sorry to say the stuff you buy at Walmart is crap.
Hey friends! What is one thing you won’t buy in 2021??
I told myself in 2021 I wasn’t going to buy any clothes because I have more than enough. But since then I have changed my mind, and bought some really nice quality pieces that are going to last me, and have gotten rid of well over half of my clothes so I don’t feel bad for the few purchases I have made thus far. I do plan to stop shopping for “fun” or as a “hobby” and also plan to quit buying back up items until I am done with the item I am currently using.
@@emilyduggan9446 that’s great. Not shopping for fun was a big one for me a few years ago. I used to find shopping therapeutic. Thanks for sharing 😍
Planner! I'm no longer buying one either! I bought one for 2020, and only used it for halfway through the year.
This year I don't want to buy anymore makeup. I have a big collection already and like 2020 I won't really be going anywhere. And I realized with the face masks....all my liquid lipsticks r pointless 😂
Our family is moving to georgia for the summer so we're really trying to focus on not buying anything unnecessary, mostly new clothes for any of us and toys for our daughter. I often feel tempted to buy her toys but she doesn't really need more
Finally, a minimalist who's not obsessed with house plants! I needed to see it! Thank you ❤️😄
😊 yup we definitely aren’t
Well done. I like that you are doing this as a couple with equal interest.
Avoid buying these 11 items (to be able to maintain order):
1. Planers
(Plan in your phone)
2. Expensive products (skincare, haircare). Try cheaper products and find one product for everyone (simplifying).
3. Sheets:
Go for "low maintenance lifestyle". Have one set of sheets, wash the sheets and don't keep spares. Sane with curtains. Keep it simple. Eliminate the linen closet if you never have guests.
4. Kitchen gadgets:
- keep a minimum plus some extras
- avoid single-use kitchen items (use multi purpose items)
5. Landscape lighting:
- solar power lights are disappointing
6. Several pairs of jeans, when you're just staying at home. (Uncomfortable)
7. Cleaning products:
- use fewer items to clean everything (multi-use)
8. Chargers in every area of the house:
- keep one charger
9. Extension cords:
- it's clutter and also radiation
10. No snacks (even healthy ones)
- healthier
- cheaper
- less clutter
11. Office:
- no extra pens
- no extra notebooks
- less storing
12. Watches:
- keep one watch or no watch
13. Books:
- before buying a new book finish the ones you have
- borrow from library
- borrow from a friend
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I do keep x2 sets for each bed as I can't always get a set washed and dried in one day. Same with towels. I agree with toiletries though, have been buying "one size fits all" toiletries for the family rather than his, hers and the kids. We decided not to buy clothes this year except for our daughter, and only to buy what she actually needs because she's grown out of it. No more tech upgrades. No more home decor. Agree with the snacking, if it's not in the house then there's no temptation. The more you cut, the more you want to cut out, it almost becomes a little competition!
Yes! You can get a lot of momentum once you start letting go of stuff ❤️
I have ADHD and am a major minimalist. It is the only way I can cope and not feel like I have to clean constantly. I just found your channel yesterday and really enjoy your videos. I don’t plan to buy any home decor items or furniture. I got rid of all home decor that is not our own family pictures or something the kids made. I also got rid of my dresser as I don’t need it anymore after minimizing my wardrobe. I even got rid of the kitchen table and chairs as we always just sit at the bar anyway. Now there is no more table to collect clutter. You are doing your kids a big favor raising them in a minimalist household. Mine are all grown now and are just like me. They don’t do clutter!
Aww thank you Christy ❤️... love everything you said here... sounds like you really thought about functionality!
I dont have the time to clean up dishes after cooking and feeding 3 kids. I just use disposable plates, utensils, cups, etc. Then i have time to just wash the pots and pans and other things i used to cook and clean and tidy the stove and counters and table.
I’m rewatching a number of your videos to help focus me back to minimalism. Thanks for posting these great videos.
Yay 😊❤️❤️
I am old school do prefer notebook and pen and reading from an actual book. I buy from Charity shops and have 3/4 other persons I swap out with. Donated loads of reference books etc to Charity as got sick of dusting them. I have always been Minimalish and when I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and hardly able to keep up with housework I decluttered many things and was then able to get rid of cupboards and bookshelves.
I am 65 now but still love to look at the younger generation and how they keep their lives simple owning less. Good work. Stay safe and well. Peace and Love Pammy UK
Hey Pammy ❤️.. love your perspective.. it’s so interesting to hear how other generations have approached minimalism 😊😊
Very useful tips. I love the way the husband stared down the power strip. 😂😂 Your videos are edited well (nice content, music, pace, tone).
Yay thank you so much 😊❤️
Love the idea of buying less snacks - adding more protein to kids diet is something I am working on. Snacks jack up the the grocery bill and we never end up eating them all up
Yes! I think we all can use more protein in our diets. Less snacks has really helped us with that 😊❤️
We love Cantu products. We did the same thing, stopped buying Cantu kids and just the regular Cantu Avocado line for everyone. FYI the Palmers line is great too.
Yes! We have less overwhelm when getting everyone ready now because there aren’t so many products... we’ve never heard of palmers! We will check it out 😊
So true about paper and pen planners!!! I'm with you girl ♡
is true all the garden lights break very soon, I had the same problem, and I never buy them anymore.
You guys are so lucky to be living with the same goal but it is literally difficult to be a minimalist living with a hoarder parent. Argh so frustrating! I love decluttering and thanks for functional and meaningful tips on what to purge. Godbless y’all.
Aww thank you… it can definitely be tough when others you live aren’t on the same page.
Girl- when your kids are older and all are in sports/extracurricular activities/school/endocrine appts/going to friends’ houses….. you’re going to need that paper/pen planner back! 🤪 #momof5
I do buy books but I give them away, you both are on the right track, as time goes by I noticed your growth in what is valuable vs. things that are a waste. You both are so much ahead
Hey Anna... thank you :)... I agree, as we've continued in our minimalism journey, we keep finding ways to simplify our life!
When you mentioned cosmetics, it made me think of what I just changed. My boyfriend uses old spice 3 in1, it smells great, and I was jealous he only needed one bottle in the shower. Now I'm using it too. So now the only bottles on the shower are the old spice and my face wash. I love it!
I realize this is a no buy video, but I love that bed cover you have. Where is it from?
To answer your question though, one thing we won’t be buying this year is any upgrades for any of our appliances, electronics, etc. We gave up cable last year and this year we are downgrading our internet, getting rid of our provider’s email and only using one simple online email provider instead. We aren’t buying liquid laundry detergent but instead are trying a Canadian made product or going to our local eco-store for regular laundry and dishwasher detergent. We aren’t buying expensive birthday or celebration cards anymore, but instead we are intentionally writing a hand-written note and mailing that to our close and extended family members and friends. Since we are back in lockdown (Ontario, Canada), we don’t see our family, so handwritten letters seem better than a pat saying from a card. As well, we aren’t buying a gym membership anymore and walking outside more often and working out at home. We are also going to sell one of our cars and be a single car couple again. We won’t be buying any more (physical) books this year. We realized we had a huge backlog of books at home that we want to read, then pass on. Plus, we hope to get more use of library books instead of purchasing more and adding to our clutter. I won’t be buying any office or work organization products as we are trying to declutter the overflow of items we have in our home and office area. Lastly, although this is because of COVID restrictions, sadly, this is the first year in a long, long time that we aren’t buying plane tickets to travel away from Canada or even far from here. We even had trouble booking a campsite today for June, so I think we will be travelling only locally once the restrictions pass or spending more time in the garden instead of travelling outside of this region this summer.
I just found your channel for the first time this morning. I love your content and what you are sharing here. Keep up the good work. - a brand new subscriber and new binge-watcher.
Hey Wendy, really enjoyed reading this response. It's so cool how much we have in common with each other. I really love the handwritten letters idea. Just the thought of it sounds so much more thoughtful and meaningful. We have friends from Ontario and have heard how difficult it has been with travel and lockdowns. We are in Florida so it is quite different here! But, thank you so much for your comments. We really enjoy reading them, and are so glad you are bingeing :))
Ooh I am so ready for the 2022 version of this video! 🤞
Something I definitely won't be purchasing is single use kitchen items. I have an Instant Pot that is going to be donated, and have heard really great things about air fryers, but why do I want to add something bulky that will just take up space in my kitchen and head.
Ps. Love your channel. You have a beautiful little family ❤️❤️
Aww thank you so much Sandra ❤️😊
I love Dawns idea of a quarantine box. Do you use one? Also how many towels do you all have & where do you store them? Our linen closet has our towels & bedding in it. The bedding are in boxes for each person with names on them 🙂
We haven’t heard of the quarantine box, we’ll need to check that out! We have 5 towels and they hang on our bathroom doors. Love your idea of the boxes with peoples names
@@TheArmsteadFamily Basically she has a box for things that she’s not sure whether to keep them or not. So she puts them in the box/bin and leaves them there for a time. If she hasn’t missed them, then she knows she can either throw them away or donate them x
Magazines like Womens World, soda pop(trying to go for flavored water packets to be put in water bottles. I do buy a Wal- Mart type planner (usually $10-15.00) but just one every 12-18 months. We have nice bedding so we don’t buy any others. Buy little makeup.
We own 3 flannel sheets and 3 cotton sheets. I might go down to 2 each. I think that's the bare minimum. We only use fitted sheets, BTW. I don't understand the multi-layered bed, it's a purely western style, and I think more stuff to buy.
Trying not to buy myself any clothes! And if I need something I’d like to try to thrift it!
That's a great goal. I feel like we all drift toward our favorite outfit even if we have a closet full of clothes. We haven't thrifted much, but that's a great idea.
I also stopped wearing my watches, was tired of getting batteries for them. Just use my iphone 7 for the time, oh that iPhone is still working fine 😁.
He has an awesome voice. It’s telling me to stick around and listen to what he has to say 😊 . Thank you so much for sharing. Stay blessed ! 🙏🏽
I’ve paired down our bedding. I have to have one spare set because I don’t have a tumble dryer to quickly dry one from the wash. And living in the UK, we don’t always get the best weather to wash & dry within the same day lol
Having one pair doesn’t work for everyone... but thankfully we found a way to do it 😊
@@TheArmsteadFamily well I’ve halved the bedding, so that’s an improvement 😜
Cantu! yes its cheap and works for all curly heads (my family) 🥰 Aww the sheets for your little girl are super cute.
Cantu is a life saver for us!! Our daughter has curly hair like me (daddy).. but BIG AND LONG like mommy... so it would be a nightmare without it haha
You are a freaking good lookimg couple! This kids are smart and pretty! Like tjeir parents are
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I agree solo lights are rubbish they don’t last long at all we invested in a Victorian lamp electric switch from a Victorian company that does lamps and gates etc it looks beautiful we’ve even had people knock on the door asking we’re we bought it from better than the crap solo lights
You guys are wonderful ! Thank-you so much for the tips. You are giving your kids great examples and skills, and the peace of having a home that is an oasis. God Bless your family.
Aww thank you Daisy 😊❤️
I love that view of your almost-empty linen closet. So peaceful. :-)
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me when my husband does not hang the bathroom mat. Lol
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A good reference and classics library? Yes. A TV? No.
OMG the solar lights! I can't tell you how many I've bought over the years and also the cleaning products and watches (haven't worn in years!). I have way too many of each and I'm dying to clean out my watch drawer now. I already did my books and made some money off them. :)
Totally agree with you! And I love your personalities🤍
Thank you 🥰🥰
You guys are so smart. I love watching your videos. Thank you for sharing your journey
Aww thank you ❤️😊
Aweome! I agree with the expensive shampoos and hair care! I feel like you do not need to buy the 100% best best hair care that cost $60 per shampoo lol
YES!
Love this video ! I was the same when came to body stuff for adults and kids - the odd time my son like get something for the shower he likes and I would buy larger own last longer so not constantly buying it at every food shop or if seen a really good sale on stuff I would buy 6-12 months bulk but only mainly on dental care as more expensive in shops to buy . Dr bronners is best stuff ever and buy one for a whole year as shower and shave gel ! It’s super concentrated and lasts such a long time and so worth it €21 for year shower shave gel or more hair ! and one for my son and we done :)
Done with snacks too ! I get fruit / nuts / dark choclate only lol 😂 and base meals in more protein /fat per meal first then carbs .
You are on it!!!
I’ve got 3 sets of fitted sheets, blankets and quilt covers. Have had the off accident and sickness so needed the back up. That’s my limit. For us we have two sets. We don’t own a dryer and have had bad consistent weather so washing sheets and drying them to use that night hasn’t worked.
I am also agreeing with jeans. I’ve only worn my jeans once in a year. Don’t know why I have soo many pairs.
Hey Rebecca ❤️ that’s probably a good move since you don’t have a dryer. And when it comes to jeans, we realized we barely wear them now!! How times have changed 😂
@@TheArmsteadFamily yes I definitely won’t be buying anymore linen for us or jeans. I think I may end up giving some jeans away. In fact I think I need to do a closet purge because of covid I don’t actually wear my dresses, skirts or jeans. I wear workout clothes and comfy casual clothes. I got rid of all my boots last year as I never wore them and realised I prefer comfy converse and sneakers.
Agree with lots of this...however...last year I decided no more calendars/ planners...I missed lots of bdays...gone back to paper calendar...in walkin wardrobe...easier to see ahead..
and what if I lost phone???
Skincare etc...so true...even worse..the more expensive these products are the more packaging they have. Altho electronics packaging is the worst.
Linen...have 2 lots...winter and summer.
Still working on other things...getting older also makes us feel the need to declutter.
Thankyou from 👍🇦🇺🦘
I’m really enjoying this video. Second one of yours I’ve watched 👍
Aww thank you ❤️❤️
Your family is sooooo beautiful. God bless you. Thnx for sharing, as I am also trying to do this myself.
Awww thank you 😊❤️.. you can do it
I don't wear jeans anymore either and only own one pair they are uncomfortable I wear my work pants, leggings, or sweat pants
So inspiring. So it seems like you don’t buy extras of things like deodorant and toothpaste? You use up what you have before buying new is that right? I have a huge supply of extras like that and it’s getting hard to manage.
Hey Heather! Typically, we will only get 1 extra since normal stores will have the 2-packs and that’s not too hard to store.
Recently, we went to Costco and got a 5-pack of toothpaste but we DEFINITELY wouldn’t want to do that with everything because.. yes... it can get really hard to manage and become difficult 😊.. to make life easier, if you have a TONNN of extras you could give them away to friends/family and open up some space.. but if you want to just use it up and the next time just get 1-2 extra that could work as well!
Books are soooooo hard for me. Especially kids books.
OMG...I totally feel called out by you two! Now I feel compelled to condense my cleaning products and all my scrapbooking supplies. Lol....I’ve been enjoying your videos, and aspire to follow thru. I’m curious. Do you have a video on WHERE you donated stuff? I confess, I’m especially curious about what to do about office supplies and extra school supplies. Kids don’t seem to use paper or spiral notebooks anymore. So my nephews/nieces don’t want them. Everything is on the computer.
😂.. we’ve mentioned in a few videos how we’ve donated. Most of the stuff we gave away for free. We have nieces and nephews so we were able to give that kind of stuff away. But, there were many things we just had to discard because no one wanted it or it was no good.
I had so many craft supplies: yarn, craft books, scrapbooking papers, 3-4 bags of craft supplies including rubber stamps, etc. We have a gal in our church who is such a great crafter, so all these supplies went to her!
We decluttered our tv In August. That was a little hard but I am using the library constantly. I never buy books, very seldom clothes or anything else. You guys may need to branch out to grow your channel because if you stay on this track you will have an empty apartment but a lot of videos.ha
Hey Denise, we actually started our journey because we got rid of our TV! We brought it back after a couple of years but it was a great experience to live without one for a while.
We will definitely incorporate other parts of our lives to keep the content fresh 😊... hopefully we won’t run out of stuff before then 😂
Would you share your Minimalist items for skin care ,make up and share the link here
Hey good for you guys! Thats great that you can minimize like that.
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You could also eliminate waste and expense, by not using toilet paper, except for company and use washable cloths and or bidet
I would love to hear more about some practical swaps you’ve made to eliminate waste. This is something we’d like to start moving towards ☺️
So glad I found your channel. ❤️Loves frm Indonesia
So glad you found us anju ❤️
I use my a grocery list app on my phone, you won't forget the list like use to do haha
HI GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMIL GREAT ADVISE,.
My planner is my calendar. It has lots of space for each family member. It’s used all year round 😁
Change your outlet to one with a USB. No need for the extension cord
Interesting!
I think they were using the extension cord to make the cable reach to the sofa so they could use their phone while on the couch. Not sure a USB outlet would help with that unless they just had a much longer charging cable. USB outlets are cool though.
Awesome channel, love it 😍❤️✨
Aww thank you 😊❤️
What skin care products do you all use? Also I love the channel!
Hey Ramon! We currently use a simple face wash, spf, and vitamin c oil. We try to keep it simple, while protecting our skin for the long haul. Thank you for watching :)
Young would be the skin care they use........
What happens if your children are sick or have an accident in the middle of the night?
Thanks!
As far as sheets? The kids sleep together so one bed is always empty. We’d just clean up and move them to the other bed ❤️
Great ideas.
Thank you Pepprina ❤️
Love the video! Where do you buy your coffee mugs?
Hey Katy! Those are 16oz. clear mugs from Bed, Bath, and Beyond :)
What type of planner do you use on your phone?
I literally only use the calendar app and schedule it all as appointments.. very minimal and easy ❤️❤️
As far as shampoos and conditioners. As a hairstylist of 27 years I would recommend salon products if you want to have fabulous beautiful healthy hair. Sorry not sorry to say the stuff you buy at Walmart is crap.
U & ur wife look 👌