Yes I suggested reading books, especially if someone would like to read more as a challenge. I can’t say I find enjoyment in cleaning personally 😂 so whilst it’s certainly a needed daily task and can pass the time, I’d find more fulfilment in other goals. But I guess that’s the beauty of it, choose something that’s important to you as a goal as I said in the video, and divert the time and energy into that instead of shopping.
I did this for two years and was able to pile up money quickly. One thing that helped me was to toss catalogs without looking through them and to stop watching shopping channels. I paid off credit cards, too.
this has really made me think. I am 50 and have wasted so much money on clothes over the last 30 years, I'm ashamed of myself. I'm going to give the no buy a go for 6 months, then treat myself to an outfit for my son's wedding in June. hopefully after that, i can continue with the no buy and save the money for home improvements. Thank you so much for sharing your journey and tips. I would love to see more videos from you. Congratulations on your house purchase xx
Oh bless you Sarah, please don’t feel too badly. I’ve bought so much over the years, and we are far from alone. I certainly will buy clothes in the future, and I will probably always own more than I truly need. But nowadays I try to get the greatest value out of my purchases rather than buying things because they were a good deal or I may wear it one day - better to spend twice as much and wear it till it falls to bits, than it be a good deal and hang in the wardrobe with the tags still on! Thank you so much for watching and good luck with your journey!
@@KirstyKirby thankyou Kirsty. I'm not usually one for New Year resolutions but this concept resoated with me and i' m determined to give it a go. You're a true inspiration xx
I’m finding it easier to taper and oscillate from “low buying” to “not buying at all”, by putting things on wishlists and just leaving them there. Several weeks or even months later, I find myself looking back, deciding that 1) I no longer need or want, 2) had found something to replace it on the wishlist, 3) realized I already had something similar tucked away, 4) the product either has significantly reduced in priced or is no longer available, 5) I found a much much cheaper alternative. Then, I can purchase an item on my wishlist as a reward for a goal accomplishment (such as passing a licensing exam) or for a special day. I also have more time for more important things, when I reinvest the time I spent shopping into doing something more productive - cleaning, organizing, decluttering, reading, studying, exercising, home improvement projects, learning a new language, etc. Taking the time to reassess your needs and wants, and becoming very “strategic” in how you spend your money and time will, in many ways, be life changing.
What has worked for me.... Since most of my ‘nonessential and nonsense buys’ have been on Amazon and EBAY, I am still putting my ‘potential buys’ in the cart, letting them ‘add up’ for a week and then shifting the money amount into my savings account and deleting the items out of my cart and sending them into oblivion. Big and aggressive and proactive wins for my savings. Anything I still want, I do a week ‘cooling-off’ period... as it turns out... I never buy after that week. And may I just say.... thank you, Kirsty, for all the encouragement. It’s been a wonderful gift.
Thanks so much for sharing! I love hearing different ways that have worked for people to challenge their shopping habits and I know other people read the comments and get inspiration too!
YES, I do this all the time. Let it sit there and when I come back days later I almost always think "nope I don't need that". I also like the hunt at the thrift store to find it second hand.
I do this too, this is a really helpful thing for me. I think of my cart as more of a wishlist. I always wait until the hyperfixation wears off lol. And then delete the item from my cart. It’s a small sweet win every time.
A couple of years ago I did this for a year. I travel 🧳 a lot as a flight attendant an also we shop a lot. That year I did zero shopping and saved all my allowances from the company (apart from food that is). By the end of the year I could pay for a 5 week trip to Argentina 🇦🇷 flights, accommodations food and a trip to Iguazu. And I had so much time during that year. No pressure to go the mall. I could relax in my room, at the beach or just have a stroll. I even downsized on unnecessary expensive coffee shops and restaurants. I realized what was important. And yes concerning clothes I still had enough to wear. Honestly: we only wear only 30% of the clothes we own ….our favorite items and the rest could realistically go. We tend to keep things for emergencies, but still… And 2022 will again be another no/low buy year. I will not be as strict as last time. But I avoid stores, online shops and window shopping (sundays are ok, here the shops are closed)
You have encouraged my husband and me to do a low buy in 2022. I agree with you that it is so much better to save up to buy better quality items that you value, rather than a million cheap things. We have not been out to a restaurant in a long time and finally went to a really nice place yesterday. We enjoyed it immensely after depriving ourselves for a while.
Hi Robin, good luck with it! I’m aiming for somewhat of a low buy this year, but need some clothes. As you mentioned though, I’d rather just have a few really nice items that I love than tons of stuff that hangs there unloved! You raise a great point there, if you eat out all the time, it becomes the norm and the feeling of enjoyment isn’t quite the same.
Hey 👋 I found you last week right in time for my No Buy year. I have been leading up to it for a few months now and I watched your videos on your journey and can relate to everything you said about it. I have my whole life and I’m 54 been a BIG shopper and way over spending and justifying it. My husband and I have been living in an apartment for 10 years because of my spending habits 😯 it’s very embarrassing to admit that. I have wasted so much money and so many years on so much stuff I don’t need or even want when I get them. I have given away things I was obsessed with getting and then didn’t even like or use. I don’t work anymore either but my husband makes a good living but the more he makes the more I would spend!!!!! I and determined to succeed in my No Buy and build our saving back which I spent all of on stuff that is so ridiculous I have no words and save money for a better place to live for us.I hope you continue to do RUclips. Congratulations 🍾 on your house.
Bless you Wendy, I always think the first step on the journey is to recognise the issue. Then you can make a plan, and it’s never ever to late to make a change in any area of life. And you are not alone. Since posting videos on my journey I have spoken to so many people who with hindsight wish they had managed money differently. I wish you all the luck in the world with it. 😊
@@robinmeier6048 You sound very horrible. Go back to your bridge and find yourself a real life so you haven't got to be mean to people that (thankfully) don't even know you
We are so conditioned to be heavy consumers that’s it’s hard to even think about not being one. Covid helped me break that habit and I’m in such a better place. In the past year, I’ve hardly purchased any clothing, only what I actually needed. When I did purchase the clothing, I made sure it was heavily discounted and I felt great about it.
Can really relate here. We are sold that life, particularly in the western world is just a conveyor belt of acquiring things and not joining in seems odd to some. So pleased to hear you’ve found a positive in the past two horrible years. 😊
@@KirstyKirby yes, they have been horrible and I don’t think the worst is behind us. Learning to live below your means will be critical in the next few years. Inflation, food shortages and high basic living conditions will be a hard pill for most to swallow.
Hey. During the lockdown period I realized that I don't need new clothes. I haven't used most of what I have. I found your channel and decided that 2022 will be my year of not buying. I want to become more aware of myself and only buy what I really need. Thank you for the tips.
Hi Maria! I relate so much re lockdowns and so on, it really made me question the amount of clothes I had. Good luck with it, it wasn’t easy but the money saving made it worth it!
Thanks Ruth! You’re welcome - I find myself getting so bored when I watch people waffling too! Waffling is absolutely fine for vlogs, but if I want the information, I want it stat!
Thank you! I decided to do a no buy for a few months and it has been almost a month now! And I just go my Mastercard statement and I was so happy to see that the only things on were recurring payments like Disney, Netflix and my charities I support. 🎉😊
I really hope some of these tips are helpful to you! I was really surprised how many people wanted to give this a go so I wanted to get this uploaded as close to the beginning of the year as possible. Good Luck!
I was so reckless with my money in 2021. I racked up over 5k in credit card debt buying things I didn't even need. Starting 2022 I decided to do the $5 challenge and saved my change and pay down my student loans and credit cards with the money I've saved. Praying I will have one of them completely paid off by the end of the year 🙏🏾
I'm actually starting a low buy year from 2024..I want to live My life intentionally and carefully.. life is short..my financial plan is to pay off my school debt and be financially free.. most times we invite poverty into our lives by buying what we don't need and over spending .. I am going to break the chain of poverty in My life and family..
Just subscribed after watching your first video “no buy for a year” an eye opener. I am a shopaholic. It’s gotten better after I married but still there. At times I can’t stop thinking about an item until unless I BUY. I find myself obsessing over it and my mind doesn’t rest until it’s bought. And once it comes to me. Sure it makes me happy in the moment. Any tips to break the obsession ?? I have tried to talk to myself, tried to look in the other direction etc. It helps for a minute and then back in that awful trap again. Any tips would help?? I have tried the things you mentioned in this video 😢
Very encouraging 👏👍! Great tips! Thanks a lot! I , personally, find very helpful the fact that there are more people trying a low buying. For me it easier to resist when I feel that I am a part of low buy community.
Thank you for this video. March will be my no-buy month. Only food and necessities. I'm tired of buying things thinking they will make me happier and they don't. They just clutter up my home.
Good luck with it Janie. My first experience with no buys etc started in a similar way, I had all this ‘stuff’, all the things that were supposed to be happy, yet I wasn’t. From there I started to try different approaches and I’m hooked. I’ll be cheering you on from afar!
I have been doing a no buy since Christmas…it’s way easier than I thought it would be, and your tips/tricks are excellent guidelines to follow. Thank you so much!
That’s great to hear Lee. I know what you mean, people think it will be crazy hard, and it kind of is at first, but it’s not anywhere near as difficult as the idea of it seems in our minds. Plus I always think as soon as you start to see the savings in the bank it gets a whooooole lot easier! Thanks for watching 😊
Thank you so much for this. It is amazing once I made the decision to do a "no-buy" to see what my motivations were for buying and also to see how my relationship to the existing things in my life changed.
Fantastic advice. Most people do not have an emergency fund. In times like today this is a great way to build one. All the best to your new path. Thank you.
Absolutely you hit thr nail on the head. Fewer things and higher quality. Its harder to find the quality now with expensive brands using cheaper materials than befote however when you find a brand that is good quality the initial investment is worth it. I still have jackets and suit's I got 15 years ago but becauss i spent the money up front i still get compliments
Thank you! I really needed this! I been spending my free time watching reviews on makeup products, clothes, bags etc which I barely even managed to use all of them. I feel like coming across your video made me more determined and to really think about what I need vs wants! I can't agree more with you, I had an ig account whereby I followed all my local clothing apparels during covid period and was always so tempted by it, spending more than what I used to. I guess I'll unfollow them all for better finances and saving plans. Thank you so much!
the corona restrictions threw me into online shopping. Sitting at home and missing friends or other opportunities to go out gave me a unhappy feeling. So I started to shop excessivly.
Hi Kirsty, thanks so much, this is a game changer for me. I love this video and the fact that you don’t waffle you just get to the point with some amazing guidance. I am an emotional spender and my shopping habits have got completely out of control. It’s so easy just to pick up my phone and spend spend spend. I found your channel at exactly the right moment. I’m also joining a no spend year and I’m going to do my absolute best so that I can save up and create a wonderful home for my son who truly deserves it. In the meantime I’m going to focus on decluttering my home and perhaps getting a little bit of money from selling some of the ridiculous purchases I’ve accrued over the years. I’m looking forward to lots more vids from you, thank you! Also congratulations on your house! Xxx
Hi Louise, apologies for the late reply, I don't always get notifications. I'm so pleased you noticed the lack of waffle! I try really hard to cut it down as it grates on me when I see it in other videos, I tend to do a bit of other content that's a little more laid back and chatty, but keep this type of video waffle free! I wish you the very best of luck with your no spend challenge, its not easy at first, but I found once you see the increments in the bank, no matter how small, it really almost becomes enjoyable as odd as that sounds. Decluttering is a great idea - I have a video coming in the next few days about how it's helped me to save. Oh and thank you for your warm wishes, its so great to be able to say all the saving was worth it! :)
@@KirstyKirby thank you so much! I watched the declutter video this morning and it’s really spurred me on! Looking forward to more vids and in the meantime I’ll be watching all your others. Thanks again for the little pep talk. No spend January is so hard. I’ve got so many emotions around money… stemming back a long way. But determined to overcome them and finally feel at peace with myself in the long run xx
@@louisemaris decluttering is awesome during a no buy because you start to see all the stuff you bought and it really stopped any feeling of wanting to shop for me. I’ve been encouraging my mum to declutter and she says the same, once you start, you think why did I buy so much?! You end up not wanting to bring stuff into the house unless you either love it or will 100% use it.
I liked this one too. It's very Zen. My partner has a good attitude to acquiring stuff. He just takes his pick of what's left out on the street! Voila. No money wasted, and no tedious waiting around for deliveries🙂
Shopping my stash has helped me a lot! To create looks and put myself into thibking what can I create (in relation to eyeshadow looks) to enjoy new things and calm my desperate desire to buy and own. Sorry for my English and thank you for making this useful video. Kisses from Spain ♡
Don’t worry your English is far superior to my Spanish! Yes I agree with this, in fact I think it challenges you to be more creative when you use what you have rather than to keep buying new things. Xx
Excellent information for young people or anyone that needs a little guidance. I have not purchased much in the last ten years. However, I have belongings from five relatives in my home and garage. Only thing I spend is on food and necessary items, gas for the car, vaccines for the animals, etc. No new clothes, semi retired and work with dogs so corporate suits are no longer required. Maybe a pair of shoets or legging for work, all low budget.
You know what is really challenging is when you do an impromptu stop at a thrift store and find some thing incredible that is on color tag sale that you end up wearing a lot and using as a staple piece in your wardrobe or it’s a staple seasonal item… Or a beautiful piece of furniture you were looking for. Those times are absolutely worthy of the time. I kind of follow my intuition when it comes on strong to stop and check in. That’s actually the only time that I will go to the thrift now instead of when I am bored or seeking distraction. It’s really interesting how the items I have found from these impromptu stops became well loved items compared to the times I plan to thrift. I actually do spend less and I don’t spend time browsing in the same way.
Hi Kirsty, I'm a new subscriber. 🤗 Already enjoy your content very much. My goal is quite different from most people. I don't need to save money, I'm quite frugal in most areas and don't overspend. My problem area is clothing, the constant feeling of not having enough (scarcity mindset) and obsessing over my purchases way too much. I want more peace of mind around shopping, being content with what I own and actually using my stuff!
I can understand this. And I think prior to discovering the RUclips beauty community my problem area was always clothing, by a big margin. I’m hoping to dip into some of the psychology of shopping etc in the coming months so hopefully there might be something for you in that too. Thanks for watching! 😊
Hey. Just found your page. While I regularly don't buy stuff, I feel like I go out to eat entirely too much. I'm going to try a few months keeping eating out to a minimum
Hi thanks for watching - if you get value out of going out, that's certainly not a bad thing - but a period of time cutting back can be really helpful to reflect on if the cost is worth it, but also helps save some extra funds. Good luck :)
Wow - completely new to your channel and blown away by the decent content and the quality. Really impressive, thank you! Shall recommend you most definitely x
Hi Kirsty! This is my first time on your channel...the first video that I watched of yours. Wow...I am so super impressed. I really enjoy the concept of being more intentional with purchases. You are also so articulate and succinct! Awesome work!!
Ahh thanks for your kind comments Carmen. I try my best not to waffle as it bores me to a point of distraction in some videos I watch myself. I have other videos where I go for a bit more of a chatty approach but in something like this I try my best to be to the point a glad that’s how it landed 😊
Amazon prime is the worst for me. Already bought things and then went back and canceled orders. I was tired hungry and bored. Seeing that really helped me alot.
My worst trickling away of funds is second hand shops. I find amazing things, for dirt cheap, but I also have far too much stuff. We are doing a no spend until May 💖
Good luck! Yes this is one of my issues with the rise in popularity of ‘thrifting’. Obviously it’s great that more people are interested, but it can be tempting to treat it similarly to ultra cheap fast fashion and buy loads because ‘it’s cheap’.
I needed this tips 🙏 I will save this video and writh down the points so that I can plan around them. Thank you for sharing great tips. Lots of love from arctic Norrway 🙌🌻🌹🏵🌼🌺
Today I am doing a no buy for lip products. I splurge on them due to boredom or emotional or impulsively. But I realized after watching another video and yours, that I should add all makeup and perfumes to the list. In the past I tried to stop spending on lip products, it never worked out. And the days it did work out, I would spend on something else related to beauty. I should probably take a break from sephora, since that's where my biggest spending goes to. 🙃
Good Luck Lisa! And if it makes you feel any better the very first time I tried to manage my spending on makeup, several years ago now, I was really successful but then went nuts buying random stuff as soon as the period ended. We can’t return anything in the U.K. so I really regretted doing that. I definitely found staying away from stores and not browsing the Internet sites really does help.
Thanks for the advice. I stick with buying from sephora and ulta usually because I know I can return what I impulsively spent. Heb used to accept returns but due to covid they changed their policy. But I don't splurge so much on drugstore, like I do with high end.
Sometimes, I wish my lips were sensitive as my eyes are. That's what lessened my buying on my eyes. I only looked for products that were good for sensitive eyes. Eventually, I got tired of doing eye makeup and didn't have any interest in buying too much eye products. But that's when I switched to splurging on lip products. I splurge so much I don't have money for what I need.
@@lisamaria6644 i wish we had the option to return. I don’t tend to buy drug store anymore, I prefer high end too. I had fun seeing what was out there when I found the beauty community here on RUclips l, but when I think of what I spent. My my 🤦♀️. I could have had several very high end products (sometimes things I would have written off as too expensive) for the amount I wasted on drugstore stuff that I have since given away.
Hi Just discovered your channel, am so glad I found you just at the right time. My spending has increased through all of the lockdowns I think as a diversion/comfort and something to fill the time and I really want to make a change, have more time to do other things I enjoy and feel more financially secure, all things you have mentioned. Thank you for explaining your approach so well and sharing information which is helpful.
Thank you for watching! You definitely aren’t alone, many of my friends spent a lot throughout the lockdowns and so on in a sort of coping mechanism. Good luck on your journey 😊
These were great tips! Sleeping on it” is such a helpful technique for me. I shop a lot on preowned sites like Poshmark, and I add a ton of stuff to my likes page. I will sit on it for a couple of weeks/months and I eventually find I am not interested anymore. I have recently established a goal to read 1 to 2 books a week and that had really helped and made me really happy! I had forgotten how much I love reading. 😊
Good luck with it! It’s not something I tend to do on a permanent basis, but it’s a great tool to help savings, to manage the cost of living, or to simply identify shopping habits. X
This message along with your vid upon the completion of your No Buy Year was inspiring. I am starting mine TODAY. Thank you so much. You are speaking my language, I have just subscribed.
Welcome Michele! Good luck with your no buy. The savings and the changes in my shopping habits were worth it in the end. Will have more videos hopefully up by the weekend.
@@KirstyKirby I will be making sure I tune in. I have started a 90 day and went off the wagon several times. Your vid and advice gave me another level of inspiration no one else has given me. I am raring to go!
Oh thank you - high praise indeed! I haven’t watched hardly any others as I don’t want to be influenced, so I ensure my content is authentic to myself but I’m sure there are some other great ones so thank you very much!
Great video, reading and working out are definitely something I could do. But finding stuff to do as a family is so hard. They want to go the cinema, go out and eat etc. we have done game nights but you start to get bored. Easier in the summer. But winter is always a struggle. X
Hi TR! You don’t need to work out or read if it’s not important to you, I was trying to say, you can use the time spent on shopping for something that’s important to you. Sorry if I wasn’t very clear there! Thank you for watching 😊
What about movie nights? Take turns to pick a movie and snuggle up together to watch. I did this during lockdown, my boys are between 18 and 28. Make your own pizza nights , buy or make bases and then people choose toppings. Go charity shop shopping with £2 each and see who can get the best item. Try geo caching. Go to the cinema when it’s cheap, use meerkat movies. I worked on only one treat, ie if went to cinema we didn’t go out to eat on the same day. I know it’s hard, but hang in there!
Hi Kirsty, Sorry I was saying I think they are really good ideas. Just trying to think of similar ideas I can do with kids to prevent us from falling into those traps. Thanks xx Ruth- brill ideas thank you. Particularly the pizza one! Dinner/activity in 1! Thank you xx
Family activities with angsty teens: -something athletic (and possibly free) -something that develops a life skill they desire to leave home with -something crafty -something horizon expanding (travel to your destination of choice can be a reward for good grades, etc.) -something in the kitchen -something to do with their and yours (you can alternate) favorite kind of music -something your family has a history with. Start by opening the possibilities so wide that they could try new things, and then launch yourselves into genuine connection by finding shared interests. They might still participate in an way that reflects their detachment style, but as long as they DO participate, everyone wins, especially kids later in life. TV does not give kids nostalgic memories of family time. This is an opportunity to make memories. 💗🙏
Good tips. The only thing I’m going to do, which gives me joy, is going to goodwills but only buy if it’s on sale. This is better than buying luxury items. I’m also going to keep busy clearing out my junk, reading books, gardening and also pick up hours at work
Hi Olivia - I suppose it’s each to their own. I would prefer just a few more luxury items (or things I really want, may not necessarily be luxury) than lots of items. But this is kind of the point I want to illustrate, we all have different values, priorities, likes, needs etc. By evaluating our shopping habits and what we value, we get to cut out the things that don’t really bring us value personally, to make more room for the things that do. I enjoy gardening too, a great way to spend time instead of shopping.
Yes! This has helped me a lot. I try (and succeed about 75% of the time) in looking on used and second-hand websites for pieces that I feel are missing from my wardrobe. I needed (truly) a fall/spring jacket as all I had were heavy winter coats and found a brand new Levi's denim jacket for 25 bucks. It was awesome AND now I feel it has a story which is fun. My favorite leather jacket bit the dust after years and years so now I'm slowly shopping around for a used one (in real leather to last longer) and am finding some great ones for around 50 as opposed to 200-300 new.
New subscriber really glad ur recommendation popped up! Thank you for All ur great tips will definitely implement some of them. Will start watching ur other videos enthusiastically for I'm hoping to Save, Save, Save $$ in this new year 😊
Fantastic point. Shopping ruin almost my life. I am dealing with psychological issues. I go 3 times per week for walking. I really like that I had carriage to changed things.
I agree with the buy better quality. It's taken me years to learn this with clothes. But, I also buy second hand clothes too. If they've last from someone else's use and still look good then I pick them up. One thing I do is to make some things myself or do without it. I do our own lip balm, I love Burt's bees, but those are like $3.50 a tube and I just couldn't see doing it anymore. Now I make ours for like 25 cents a tube and it's amazing. I started doing this for face cream, hand cream, facial toner etc. These all use almost all the same base ingredients. Besides no or low buy, learn to do it yourself, repairs, haircuts, sewing, cooking, painting etc.
You are the best, Kristy!! Thank you very much for the incredibly useful insight and advice to start off my "no buy year". Wishing you a spectacular New Year! 🌈☀🌹🙏!
Similar to "sleeping on it," I feel like if it's something I think about wanting again and again, over weeks to months, then it's probably safe to say it's something that would add actual value into my life and that I will get a lot of use out of. This is one way to parse out the things that you REALLY want, vs. the impulse buys that end up getting shoved to the back of a drawer. I will actually keep lists of things I want too, let it sit, and often later when I come back to those lists, I immediately am able to remove at least 1/3 of what I had put on there.
Yes I would agree, this is really what I am trying to inspire others to do, to shop mindfully. If it’s something you really want, you know you will get value then that’s great! I don’t recommend not purchasing anything as a permanent lifestyle. This video was about those who want to do a ‘no buy’ or a ‘low buy’ and therefore not purchase anything or very little at all. Sorry I must not have got that across properly in my presentation.
@@KirstyKirby Sorry if my comment came across as a critique, just meant to add my two cents as to what I have done and another possible method for people to use when trying to buy less. I didn't think you were advocating doing a no-buy or extreme low-buy forever. I enjoyed your video! :)
@@kp74952 No not at all, I just assumed I hadn't explained the video properly. For me, what you described is more what I do as a lifestyle, embracing mindful purchases, rather than when on a no buy or low buy. I think if you REALLY want something that's where you should spend, even if it might be deemed luxury to some, rather than the random 'cheap' impulse purchases, as typically they are a bit of a waste of money as they don't offer as much value. Perhaps just a difference in approach. :)
What helps me is tearing out photos from magazines of what I want or saving the image on my phone. I look at it every day. Then I get sick of looking at it and then don't want it anymore.
I have done a no buy fot 8 to 9 months back in 2020 but it was such a life changing to me, personally my behaviour about everything has changed...such a good advice video, I am going again for a no buy this year
Congrats! I resonate with that, it massively changed my shopping habits and the way I think about money. Good luck! I think mine will be a low buy again 😊
I just had an AH HA moment while watching tip #1..... the reason I haven't been successful yet with a no buy period is because I haven't had a firm goal. without that goal I can't say to myself something like "what do I want more, this yarn or my car paid off"
Honestly I really do think having a goal, be it debt repayment, house deposits, student loans etc, is key. I would never have been so strict if I hadn’t wanted to own my own place so much x
it certainly was helpful. thank you. the hardest part for me in ebay. i wish there was a way i could block it but i guess i have to block it in my head.
Thanks for watching Halley - I guess we all have our little vices with shopping. I know what you mean about ebay, I can always find beautiful furniture at amazing prices, but I have nowhere for it to go!
My elderly late step dad, still DARNED his socks and while helping with any projects would collect and keep any straight nails being pulled out. Know what else he did? Bought a brand new luxury car every few years…..CASH! I need to cope with my ‘all or nothing’ personality. Once I give in on something, I lose my focus. AGREE 100% on just staying out of stores and not browsing aimlessly online!! Buying more stuff never crosses my mind until I do! I know all the marketing and sales techniques……but I’m often caught up in them anyway if I encounter them. 🤦🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️
@@KirstyKirby he was WISE. “take care of the pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves”. Getting older/staying active ; “better to wear out then rust out”. 🥰
Sure thing. Thank you. I just completed writing out my new financial goals and included what you stated in this video along with a few other things. I truly appreciate you. Always taken care of everyone except myself. That has changed. Keep up the excellent and inspiring work! 😉
Absolutely mortified at how much many money I've wasted over the last 20 years on clothes, shoes, bags and make up....on everything! Said once I turned 40 I need to cop on and fund my future and well I turn 41 in June and have made very little headway! I own a lovely 3 bed house and each room if FULL of clothes...just senseless! Going to a hen in a few weeks time and was like ENOUGH!!!! I can wear something beautiful from what I already own. Will I enjoy the hen any less? Definitely not! I've unsubscribed from many retailers and unfollowed bloggers this morning to help my cause. I work shift so have time off mid week a lot and stroll through shops as a hobby or even go into for a appointment and then end up in the shops....this will probably be the hardest element for me to stop. But I need to give it a go.... only came across your videos by chance this morning!
Bless you Caroline, I can relate, clothing has always been one of my first loves - and yet I look after it all so it lasts years, and I never like parting with it! I do now look at a lot of my beautiful 'going out dresses' and think I could easily have had a few less and worn some a good few more times and been no less happy! You will certainly enjoy the hen no matter what you wear I'm sure. I love a stroll through shops (or at least I used to), TK Maxx was my fave, but I definitely think it caused me to buy so much I didnt need. I stay away now and it has really impacted my saving, as I generally only look for something when I need it. Good Luck with it! I'll be cheering you on from afar.
I decided not to shop anything for 6 months other than things I need and run out of, I diverted my mind on other free things which are pastime like watch tv, reading books , doing puzzles and exercising, I never felt need to shop as there was no void. It also gave me a chance to use up all the things I had bought but wasn’t using , it felt good
Hi there, I usually try to pop the details of whatever I’m wearing in the description, apologies if I didn’t. It’s from Karen Millen but probably 10 years old now!
Something I do is having a token glas. When I want something that I dont really need, I set up a glas where I can drop a self made token in. 1 Token equals one hour of a task I dont like doing or avoid by procastination. And it equals 1€. So if I want to buy something thats 30€ I have to put in 30 hours of work before I`m allowed to buy it. Not only does it motivates me to get stuff done I like to avoid, but it also takes time. Sometimes I need weeks to earn the amount needed and by that time I notice that I just dont actually want it so bad anymore. Plus working 1 hour for 1€ I can spend on stuff I dont need, is a lot of effort. Often, when I reach my goal, I think something like "no, I worked way to hard for this to spend it on such a stupid item". Then I wait for something different that really speaks to my heart and that feels like it's something that deserves my hard earned tokens. Even if I have tokens saved up and can spend them, I stick to the 2 weeks rule. If I still want it then, I can get it.
Fill the gap by reading books, cleaning the house, etc.
Yes I suggested reading books, especially if someone would like to read more as a challenge. I can’t say I find enjoyment in cleaning personally 😂 so whilst it’s certainly a needed daily task and can pass the time, I’d find more fulfilment in other goals. But I guess that’s the beauty of it, choose something that’s important to you as a goal as I said in the video, and divert the time and energy into that instead of shopping.
Cook books 📚
Yes, read anything. I have found it is the escape that helps you learn or takes you to another place. READ
or even listen to audio books.
S CT
Remember to join your local library you will save a small fortune also some libraries have DVD'S to watch.
Kind regards from Ireland Kate. 👱♀️☕☕
Definitely learning something new to pass the time , save money , learn a new skill
I did this for two years and was able to pile up money quickly. One thing that helped me was to toss catalogs without looking through them and to stop watching shopping channels. I paid off credit cards, too.
Good tips! I don’t have catalogs and can’t say I’ve ever watched a shopping channel but I know many do so really helpful tip. Thanks for sharing
Beginning of the year catalogues are flooding my mailbox. I trash them without even looking at them. I need to unsubscribe. But that's not so easy.
Yes I am doing the same with the catalogs. So tempting.
@@cdugral Just stop buying and they will eventually quit sending them to you.
this has really made me think. I am 50 and have wasted so much money on clothes over the last 30 years, I'm ashamed of myself. I'm going to give the no buy a go for 6 months, then treat myself to an outfit for my son's wedding in June. hopefully after that, i can continue with the no buy and save the money for home improvements. Thank you so much for sharing your journey and tips. I would love to see more videos from you. Congratulations on your house purchase xx
Oh bless you Sarah, please don’t feel too badly. I’ve bought so much over the years, and we are far from alone. I certainly will buy clothes in the future, and I will probably always own more than I truly need. But nowadays I try to get the greatest value out of my purchases rather than buying things because they were a good deal or I may wear it one day - better to spend twice as much and wear it till it falls to bits, than it be a good deal and hang in the wardrobe with the tags still on!
Thank you so much for watching and good luck with your journey!
@@KirstyKirby thankyou Kirsty. I'm not usually one for New Year resolutions but this concept resoated with me and i' m determined to give it a go. You're a true inspiration xx
@@sarahcampbell1557 good luck!
Yup! I start my No Buy Year today.
@@michelejackson7052 good luck!
I’m finding it easier to taper and oscillate from “low buying” to “not buying at all”, by putting things on wishlists and just leaving them there. Several weeks or even months later, I find myself looking back, deciding that 1) I no longer need or want, 2) had found something to replace it on the wishlist, 3) realized I already had something similar tucked away, 4) the product either has significantly reduced in priced or is no longer available, 5) I found a much much cheaper alternative. Then, I can purchase an item on my wishlist as a reward for a goal accomplishment (such as passing a licensing exam) or for a special day. I also have more time for more important things, when I reinvest the time I spent shopping into doing something more productive - cleaning, organizing, decluttering, reading, studying, exercising, home improvement projects, learning a new language, etc. Taking the time to reassess your needs and wants, and becoming very “strategic” in how you spend your money and time will, in many ways, be life changing.
Thanks for sharing Kirsten x
What has worked for me.... Since most of my ‘nonessential and nonsense buys’ have been on Amazon and EBAY, I am still putting my ‘potential buys’ in the cart, letting them ‘add up’ for a week and then shifting the money amount into my savings account and deleting the items out of my cart and sending them into oblivion. Big and aggressive and proactive wins for my savings. Anything I still want, I do a week ‘cooling-off’ period... as it turns out... I never buy after that week. And may I just say.... thank you, Kirsty, for all the encouragement. It’s been a wonderful gift.
Thanks so much for sharing! I love hearing different ways that have worked for people to challenge their shopping habits and I know other people read the comments and get inspiration too!
@@KirstyKirby Yup... that’s how a true community works. May I just say that I love this ‘authentic’ side of you? Thank you for making that decision.
YES, I do this all the time. Let it sit there and when I come back days later I almost always think "nope I don't need that". I also like the hunt at the thrift store to find it second hand.
Great idea!
I do this too, this is a really helpful thing for me. I think of my cart as more of a wishlist. I always wait until the hyperfixation wears off lol. And then delete the item from my cart. It’s a small sweet win every time.
A couple of years ago I did this for a year. I travel 🧳 a lot as a flight attendant an also we shop a lot. That year I did zero shopping and saved all my allowances from the company (apart from food that is). By the end of the year I could pay for a 5 week trip to Argentina 🇦🇷 flights, accommodations food and a trip to Iguazu. And I had so much time during that year. No pressure to go the mall. I could relax in my room, at the beach or just have a stroll. I even downsized on unnecessary expensive coffee shops and restaurants. I realized what was important. And yes concerning clothes I still had enough to wear. Honestly: we only wear only 30% of the clothes we own ….our favorite items and the rest could realistically go. We tend to keep things for emergencies, but still… And 2022 will again be another no/low buy year. I will not be as strict as last time. But I avoid stores, online shops and window shopping (sundays are ok, here the shops are closed)
Thanks for sharing Claudia! Great story and insights. 😊
Lucky you to know what having money feels like.... Wow poor you. You're life is so hard
@@palestar828where did they say their life was hard?
The "sleep on it" works well for me; like you said, by the next day, I couldn't remember what it was!
I really like these videos, I feel like there are not enough out there (on how to shop less).
Thanks so much for watching Lea 😊
You have encouraged my husband and me to do a low buy in 2022. I agree with you that it is so much better to save up to buy better quality items that you value, rather than a million cheap things. We have not been out to a restaurant in a long time and finally went to a really nice place yesterday. We enjoyed it immensely after depriving ourselves for a while.
Hi Robin, good luck with it! I’m aiming for somewhat of a low buy this year, but need some clothes. As you mentioned though, I’d rather just have a few really nice items that I love than tons of stuff that hangs there unloved! You raise a great point there, if you eat out all the time, it becomes the norm and the feeling of enjoyment isn’t quite the same.
Did you succed with the project ? :)
Hey 👋
I found you last week right in time for my No Buy year. I have been leading up to it for a few months now and I watched your videos on your journey and can relate to everything you said about it. I have my whole life and I’m 54 been a BIG shopper and way over spending and justifying it. My husband and I have been living in an apartment for 10 years because of my spending habits 😯 it’s very embarrassing to admit that. I have wasted so much money and so many years on so much stuff I don’t need or even want when I get them. I have given away things I was obsessed with getting and then didn’t even like or use. I don’t work anymore either but my husband makes a good living but the more he makes the more I would spend!!!!! I and determined to succeed in my No Buy and build our saving back which I spent all of on stuff that is so ridiculous I have no words and save money for a better place to live for us.I hope you continue to do RUclips. Congratulations 🍾 on your house.
Bless you Wendy, I always think the first step on the journey is to recognise the issue. Then you can make a plan, and it’s never ever to late to make a change in any area of life. And you are not alone. Since posting videos on my journey I have spoken to so many people who with hindsight wish they had managed money differently.
I wish you all the luck in the world with it. 😊
@@KirstyKirby
Thank you so much. I appreciate your insight since you have been there. I look forward to more videos from you. Best Blessings
Get any job and step up! You sound very SELFISH!!!!
@@robinmeier6048
I am retired. I worked for 35 years.
@@robinmeier6048 You sound very horrible.
Go back to your bridge and find yourself a real life so you haven't got to be mean to people that (thankfully) don't even know you
We are so conditioned to be heavy consumers that’s it’s hard to even think about not being one. Covid helped me break that habit and I’m in such a better place. In the past year, I’ve hardly purchased any clothing, only what I actually needed. When I did purchase the clothing, I made sure it was heavily discounted and I felt great about it.
Can really relate here. We are sold that life, particularly in the western world is just a conveyor belt of acquiring things and not joining in seems odd to some. So pleased to hear you’ve found a positive in the past two horrible years. 😊
@@KirstyKirby yes, they have been horrible and I don’t think the worst is behind us. Learning to live below your means will be critical in the next few years. Inflation, food shortages and high basic living conditions will be a hard pill for most to swallow.
Hey.
During the lockdown period I realized that I don't need new clothes. I haven't used most of what I have. I found your channel and decided that 2022 will be my year of not buying. I want to become more aware of myself and only buy what I really need. Thank you for the tips.
Hi Maria! I relate so much re lockdowns and so on, it really made me question the amount of clothes I had. Good luck with it, it wasn’t easy but the money saving made it worth it!
me too, me too!
This is the best advice I’ve seen on low buy and no buy. And thanks for being succinct and to the point and not waffling!
Thanks Ruth! You’re welcome - I find myself getting so bored when I watch people waffling too! Waffling is absolutely fine for vlogs, but if I want the information, I want it stat!
Thank you! I decided to do a no buy for a few months and it has been almost a month now! And I just go my Mastercard statement and I was so happy to see that the only things on were recurring payments like Disney, Netflix and my charities I support. 🎉😊
You got this!
I really hope some of these tips are helpful to you! I was really surprised how many people wanted to give this a go so I wanted to get this uploaded as close to the beginning of the year as possible. Good Luck!
I was so reckless with my money in 2021. I racked up over 5k in credit card debt buying things I didn't even need. Starting 2022 I decided to do the $5 challenge and saved my change and pay down my student loans and credit cards with the money I've saved. Praying I will have one of them completely paid off by the end of the year 🙏🏾
Bless you Brittany - I will be cheering you on from afar!!!
Don’t know about you but seems like the pandemic made me online buy and things I hardly used…
@@valc5223 I know so many friends who did the same. I think for many it was a distraction from the boredom and the feeling of being out of control x
Did you do it ?
I'm actually starting a low buy year from 2024..I want to live My life intentionally and carefully.. life is short..my financial plan is to pay off my school debt and be financially free.. most times we invite poverty into our lives by buying what we don't need and over spending .. I am going to break the chain of poverty in My life and family..
Good luck!
Just subscribed after watching your first video “no buy for a year” an eye opener. I am a shopaholic. It’s gotten better after I married but still there. At times I can’t stop thinking about an item until unless I BUY. I find myself obsessing over it and my mind doesn’t rest until it’s bought. And once it comes to me. Sure it makes me happy in the moment. Any tips to break the obsession ?? I have tried to talk to myself, tried to look in the other direction etc. It helps for a minute and then back in that awful trap again. Any tips would help?? I have tried the things you mentioned in this video 😢
Very encouraging 👏👍! Great tips! Thanks a lot! I , personally, find very helpful the fact that there are more people trying a low buying. For me it easier to resist when I feel that I am a part of low buy community.
Good point. I suppose it’s similar to how people find support and help at diet groups - this is just a financial diet 😉
Thank you for this video. March will be my no-buy month. Only food and necessities. I'm tired of buying things thinking they will make me happier and they don't. They just clutter up my home.
Good luck with it Janie. My first experience with no buys etc started in a similar way, I had all this ‘stuff’, all the things that were supposed to be happy, yet I wasn’t. From there I started to try different approaches and I’m hooked. I’ll be cheering you on from afar!
I have been doing a no buy since Christmas…it’s way easier than I thought it would be, and your tips/tricks are excellent guidelines to follow. Thank you so much!
That’s great to hear Lee. I know what you mean, people think it will be crazy hard, and it kind of is at first, but it’s not anywhere near as difficult as the idea of it seems in our minds. Plus I always think as soon as you start to see the savings in the bank it gets a whooooole lot easier! Thanks for watching 😊
Thank you so much for this. It is amazing once I made the decision to do a "no-buy" to see what my motivations were for buying and also to see how my relationship to the existing things in my life changed.
Fantastic advice. Most people do not have an emergency fund. In times like today this is a great way to build one. All the best to your new path. Thank you.
Thanks so much for watching. I’m a big believer in an emergency fund. It’s valuable in so many ways, but particularly in peace of mind.
Absolutely you hit thr nail on the head. Fewer things and higher quality. Its harder to find the quality now with expensive brands using cheaper materials than befote however when you find a brand that is good quality the initial investment is worth it. I still have jackets and suit's I got 15 years ago but becauss i spent the money up front i still get compliments
Thank you! I really needed this! I been spending my free time watching reviews on makeup products, clothes, bags etc which I barely even managed to use all of them. I feel like coming across your video made me more determined and to really think about what I need vs wants!
I can't agree more with you, I had an ig account whereby I followed all my local clothing apparels during covid period and was always so tempted by it, spending more than what I used to. I guess I'll unfollow them all for better finances and saving plans. Thank you so much!
the corona restrictions threw me into online shopping. Sitting at home and missing friends or other opportunities to go out gave me a unhappy feeling. So I started to shop excessivly.
You’re not alone Lara, I know lots of people who shopped a lot through the pandemic sort of as a way to cope with the anxiety etc
Hi Kirsty, thanks so much, this is a game changer for me. I love this video and the fact that you don’t waffle you just get to the point with some amazing guidance. I am an emotional spender and my shopping habits have got completely out of control. It’s so easy just to pick up my phone and spend spend spend. I found your channel at exactly the right moment. I’m also joining a no spend year and I’m going to do my absolute best so that I can save up and create a wonderful home for my son who truly deserves it. In the meantime I’m going to focus on decluttering my home and perhaps getting a little bit of money from selling some of the ridiculous purchases I’ve accrued over the years. I’m looking forward to lots more vids from you, thank you! Also congratulations on your house! Xxx
Hi Louise, apologies for the late reply, I don't always get notifications. I'm so pleased you noticed the lack of waffle! I try really hard to cut it down as it grates on me when I see it in other videos, I tend to do a bit of other content that's a little more laid back and chatty, but keep this type of video waffle free! I wish you the very best of luck with your no spend challenge, its not easy at first, but I found once you see the increments in the bank, no matter how small, it really almost becomes enjoyable as odd as that sounds. Decluttering is a great idea - I have a video coming in the next few days about how it's helped me to save. Oh and thank you for your warm wishes, its so great to be able to say all the saving was worth it! :)
@@KirstyKirby thank you so much! I watched the declutter video this morning and it’s really spurred me on! Looking forward to more vids and in the meantime I’ll be watching all your others. Thanks again for the little pep talk. No spend January is so hard. I’ve got so many emotions around money… stemming back a long way. But determined to overcome them and finally feel at peace with myself in the long run xx
@@louisemaris decluttering is awesome during a no buy because you start to see all the stuff you bought and it really stopped any feeling of wanting to shop for me. I’ve been encouraging my mum to declutter and she says the same, once you start, you think why did I buy so much?! You end up not wanting to bring stuff into the house unless you either love it or will 100% use it.
Yes! Deals and sales are my weakness 😭 great video, thanks so much! 💕
So easy to be drawn in! It’s no surprise companies really like sending us emails to let us know about deals!
I have started my challenge not to buy any clothes this year. Thank you for sharing your journey and tips.
Good luck! 🥰
I liked this one too. It's very Zen. My partner has a good attitude to acquiring stuff. He just takes his pick of what's left out on the street! Voila. No money wasted, and no tedious waiting around for deliveries🙂
great tips, thank you ! i'm considering doing a low buy in 2024 ☺
Good luck if you do decide to 😊 It’s not easy but I found mine worthwhile
Shopping my stash has helped me a lot! To create looks and put myself into thibking what can I create (in relation to eyeshadow looks) to enjoy new things and calm my desperate desire to buy and own.
Sorry for my English and thank you for making this useful video.
Kisses from Spain ♡
Don’t worry your English is far superior to my Spanish! Yes I agree with this, in fact I think it challenges you to be more creative when you use what you have rather than to keep buying new things. Xx
Excellent information for young people or anyone that needs a little guidance.
I have not purchased much in the last ten years. However, I have belongings from five relatives in my home and garage. Only thing I spend is on food and necessary items, gas for the car, vaccines for the animals, etc. No new clothes, semi retired and work with dogs so corporate suits are no longer required. Maybe a pair of shoets or legging for work, all low budget.
You know what is really challenging is when you do an impromptu stop at a thrift store and find some thing incredible that is on color tag sale that you end up wearing a lot and using as a staple piece in your wardrobe or it’s a staple seasonal item… Or a beautiful piece of furniture you were looking for. Those times are absolutely worthy of the time. I kind of follow my intuition when it comes on strong to stop and check in. That’s actually the only time that I will go to the thrift now instead of when I am bored or seeking distraction. It’s really interesting how the items I have found from these impromptu stops became well loved items compared to the times I plan to thrift. I actually do spend less and I don’t spend time browsing in the same way.
Hi Kirsty, I'm a new subscriber. 🤗 Already enjoy your content very much. My goal is quite different from most people. I don't need to save money, I'm quite frugal in most areas and don't overspend. My problem area is clothing, the constant feeling of not having enough (scarcity mindset) and obsessing over my purchases way too much. I want more peace of mind around shopping, being content with what I own and actually using my stuff!
I can understand this. And I think prior to discovering the RUclips beauty community my problem area was always clothing, by a big margin. I’m hoping to dip into some of the psychology of shopping etc in the coming months so hopefully there might be something for you in that too. Thanks for watching! 😊
@@KirstyKirby Thanks for your reply. This sounds interesting, will definitely keep watching. 😊
Hey. Just found your page. While I regularly don't buy stuff, I feel like I go out to eat entirely too much. I'm going to try a few months keeping eating out to a minimum
Hi thanks for watching - if you get value out of going out, that's certainly not a bad thing - but a period of time cutting back can be really helpful to reflect on if the cost is worth it, but also helps save some extra funds. Good luck :)
Wow - completely new to your channel and blown away by the decent content and the quality. Really impressive, thank you! Shall recommend you most definitely x
Thank you for such a lovely comment and thanks for watching! 🥰
Hi Kirsty! This is my first time on your channel...the first video that I watched of yours. Wow...I am so super impressed. I really enjoy the concept of being more intentional with purchases. You are also so articulate and succinct! Awesome work!!
Ahh thanks for your kind comments Carmen. I try my best not to waffle as it bores me to a point of distraction in some videos I watch myself. I have other videos where I go for a bit more of a chatty approach but in something like this I try my best to be to the point a glad that’s how it landed 😊
Amazon prime is the worst for me. Already bought things and then went back and canceled orders. I was tired hungry and bored. Seeing that really helped me alot.
My brother cancelled his Amazon prime membership for a similar reason. He said it was just too tempting to order random rubbish he didn’t even need.
Bored! Yes this! It’s the endless scrolling.
Amazing! Thank you 😊
Thanks for watching!
Wow, Great starter / Motivating tips.
Thanks for watching 😊
This was really helpful
So pleased to hear that!
I literally told God in my head, if he truly wanted me not to spend money on clothes he would let me know & low & behold this video gets recommended.
I find strange signs in my life too. 😊
My worst trickling away of funds is second hand shops. I find amazing things, for dirt cheap, but I also have far too much stuff. We are doing a no spend until May 💖
Good luck! Yes this is one of my issues with the rise in popularity of ‘thrifting’. Obviously it’s great that more people are interested, but it can be tempting to treat it similarly to ultra cheap fast fashion and buy loads because ‘it’s cheap’.
I needed this tips 🙏 I will save this video and writh down the points so that I can plan around them. Thank you for sharing great tips. Lots of love from arctic Norrway 🙌🌻🌹🏵🌼🌺
So pleased to hear it might be helpful Lena! Hope you are keeping warm! X
Today I am doing a no buy for lip products. I splurge on them due to boredom or emotional or impulsively. But I realized after watching another video and yours, that I should add all makeup and perfumes to the list.
In the past I tried to stop spending on lip products, it never worked out. And the days it did work out, I would spend on something else related to beauty. I should probably take a break from sephora, since that's where my biggest spending goes to. 🙃
Good Luck Lisa! And if it makes you feel any better the very first time I tried to manage my spending on makeup, several years ago now, I was really successful but then went nuts buying random stuff as soon as the period ended. We can’t return anything in the U.K. so I really regretted doing that.
I definitely found staying away from stores and not browsing the Internet sites really does help.
Thanks for the advice. I stick with buying from sephora and ulta usually because I know I can return what I impulsively spent. Heb used to accept returns but due to covid they changed their policy. But I don't splurge so much on drugstore, like I do with high end.
Sometimes, I wish my lips were sensitive as my eyes are. That's what lessened my buying on my eyes. I only looked for products that were good for sensitive eyes. Eventually, I got tired of doing eye makeup and didn't have any interest in buying too much eye products. But that's when I switched to splurging on lip products.
I splurge so much I don't have money for what I need.
@@lisamaria6644 i wish we had the option to return. I don’t tend to buy drug store anymore, I prefer high end too. I had fun seeing what was out there when I found the beauty community here on RUclips l, but when I think of what I spent. My my 🤦♀️. I could have had several very high end products (sometimes things I would have written off as too expensive) for the amount I wasted on drugstore stuff that I have since given away.
Hi Just discovered your channel, am so glad I found you just at the right time. My spending has increased through all of the lockdowns I think as a diversion/comfort and something to fill the time and I really want to make a change, have more time to do other things I enjoy and feel more financially secure, all things you have mentioned. Thank you for explaining your approach so well and sharing information which is helpful.
Thank you for watching! You definitely aren’t alone, many of my friends spent a lot throughout the lockdowns and so on in a sort of coping mechanism. Good luck on your journey 😊
These were great tips! Sleeping on it” is such a helpful technique for me. I shop a lot on preowned sites like Poshmark, and I add a ton of stuff to my likes page. I will sit on it for a couple of weeks/months and I eventually find I am not interested anymore. I have recently established a goal to read 1 to 2 books a week and that had really helped and made me really happy! I had forgotten how much I love reading. 😊
Thanks so much for watching! How lovely that you’ve rediscovered your love of reading! 🥰
Great video! I'm trying to do a low buy this year.
Good luck with it! It’s not something I tend to do on a permanent basis, but it’s a great tool to help savings, to manage the cost of living, or to simply identify shopping habits. X
@@KirstyKirby Thank you!
Want or need. Thanks for all your ideas.
You are so welcome!
This message along with your vid upon the completion of your No Buy Year was inspiring. I am starting mine TODAY. Thank you so much. You are speaking my language, I have just subscribed.
Welcome Michele! Good luck with your no buy. The savings and the changes in my shopping habits were worth it in the end. Will have more videos hopefully up by the weekend.
@@KirstyKirby I will be making sure I tune in. I have started a 90 day and went off the wagon several times. Your vid and advice gave me another level of inspiration no one else has given me. I am raring to go!
I do almost all of these. It's so hard to get swept up in spending as a hobby
I used to quite enjoy shopping, but I tend to get a bigger kick out of saving now! Mindset is paramount I think.
Thanks for this! I'm doing a low buy this year and your tips are the most helpful out of all the videos I've watched so far.
Oh thank you - high praise indeed! I haven’t watched hardly any others as I don’t want to be influenced, so I ensure my content is authentic to myself but I’m sure there are some other great ones so thank you very much!
Fantastic points. You are so lovely.
Awww thank you!
Very helpful. Things we know but need to live out. Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Great video, reading and working out are definitely something I could do. But finding stuff to do as a family is so hard. They want to go the cinema, go out and eat etc. we have done game nights but you start to get bored. Easier in the summer. But winter is always a struggle. X
Hi TR! You don’t need to work out or read if it’s not important to you, I was trying to say, you can use the time spent on shopping for something that’s important to you. Sorry if I wasn’t very clear there! Thank you for watching 😊
What about movie nights? Take turns to pick a movie and snuggle up together to watch. I did this during lockdown, my boys are between 18 and 28. Make your own pizza nights , buy or make bases and then people choose toppings. Go charity shop shopping with £2 each and see who can get the best item. Try geo caching. Go to the cinema when it’s cheap, use meerkat movies. I worked on only one treat, ie if went to cinema we didn’t go out to eat on the same day. I know it’s hard, but hang in there!
Hi Kirsty,
Sorry I was saying I think they are really good ideas. Just trying to think of similar ideas I can do with kids to prevent us from falling into those traps. Thanks xx
Ruth- brill ideas thank you. Particularly the pizza one! Dinner/activity in 1! Thank you xx
Family activities with angsty teens: -something athletic (and possibly free) -something that develops a life skill they desire to leave home with -something crafty -something horizon expanding (travel to your destination of choice can be a reward for good grades, etc.) -something in the kitchen -something to do with their and yours (you can alternate) favorite kind of music -something your family has a history with. Start by opening the possibilities so wide that they could try new things, and then launch yourselves into genuine connection by finding shared interests. They might still participate in an way that reflects their detachment style, but as long as they DO participate, everyone wins, especially kids later in life. TV does not give kids nostalgic memories of family time. This is an opportunity to make memories. 💗🙏
Yay! YES this is one of my yearly goals. I’ve made a list of things I’d like to buy rather than buying them immediately 😄
Good luck! I find putting off purchases really does help. So many things that were once on my wish list I’ve ended up realising I don’t really need.
Thank you for sharing with us all 👍🏻😊 I really really needed this thank you I have got in so so much debt 😔🙈xx
I’m sorry to hear that Sharron, glad it came to you at the right time. Getting out of the habit of shopping does help. Xx
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Good tips. The only thing I’m going to do, which gives me joy, is going to goodwills but only buy if it’s on sale. This is better than buying luxury items. I’m also going to keep busy clearing out my junk, reading books, gardening and also pick up hours at work
Hi Olivia - I suppose it’s each to their own. I would prefer just a few more luxury items (or things I really want, may not necessarily be luxury) than lots of items. But this is kind of the point I want to illustrate, we all have different values, priorities, likes, needs etc. By evaluating our shopping habits and what we value, we get to cut out the things that don’t really bring us value personally, to make more room for the things that do.
I enjoy gardening too, a great way to spend time instead of shopping.
Yes! This has helped me a lot. I try (and succeed about 75% of the time) in looking on used and second-hand websites for pieces that I feel are missing from my wardrobe. I needed (truly) a fall/spring jacket as all I had were heavy winter coats and found a brand new Levi's denim jacket for 25 bucks. It was awesome AND now I feel it has a story which is fun. My favorite leather jacket bit the dust after years and years so now I'm slowly shopping around for a used one (in real leather to last longer) and am finding some great ones for around 50 as opposed to 200-300 new.
Great tips!
Thanks for watching!
I owned the same jacket years ago ❤
I still have this cardigan! It’s still in lovely condition 😊
I'm doing a 3 month no-buy, it's the first time ever.
Good Luck!
Awesome video and insightful content. I've learned alot.
So glad you enjoyed it!
New subscriber really glad ur recommendation popped up! Thank you for All ur great tips will definitely implement some of them. Will start watching ur other videos enthusiastically for I'm hoping to Save, Save, Save $$ in this new year 😊
Best of luck with your saving! Xx
You are an inspiration and exactly what I need to hear. Thank you x
Awww that’s very kind of you to say. Thanks for watching 😊
These are great tips. Thank you for sharing
Thank you for watching 😊
Fantastic point. Shopping ruin almost my life. I am dealing with psychological issues. I go 3 times per week for walking.
I really like that I had carriage to changed things.
I agree with the buy better quality. It's taken me years to learn this with clothes. But, I also buy second hand clothes too. If they've last from someone else's use and still look good then I pick them up. One thing I do is to make some things myself or do without it. I do our own lip balm, I love Burt's bees, but those are like $3.50 a tube and I just couldn't see doing it anymore. Now I make ours for like 25 cents a tube and it's amazing. I started doing this for face cream, hand cream, facial toner etc. These all use almost all the same base ingredients. Besides no or low buy, learn to do it yourself, repairs, haircuts, sewing, cooking, painting etc.
Yes we are big fans of DIY in my family 😊
Great tips and well explained Kristy... thanks
Thanks for watching 😊
Great video. Too the point! Needed to hear this. Thank you👍
Thanks for watching Maura!
I’m going to give a try because I want to be debt free and buy a home.
Good Luck! It's not easy to do, but it was worth it as I finally managed to purchase my own home. Now to work on paying off the mortgage!
Excellent tips!
Thanks Emily!
You are the best, Kristy!! Thank you very much for the incredibly useful insight and advice to start off my "no buy year". Wishing you a spectacular New Year! 🌈☀🌹🙏!
Thanks for watching and for your sweet comment! Hope you have a great start to the new year too x
@@KirstyKirby Thank you! Definitely a great start already and you being a part of that! xx
I have been thinking about doing a no buy period myself but working in retail makes it HARD. You see all the good deals before ANYONE.
Bless you, I’ve worked in retail before and I know what you mean. X
Similar to "sleeping on it," I feel like if it's something I think about wanting again and again, over weeks to months, then it's probably safe to say it's something that would add actual value into my life and that I will get a lot of use out of. This is one way to parse out the things that you REALLY want, vs. the impulse buys that end up getting shoved to the back of a drawer. I will actually keep lists of things I want too, let it sit, and often later when I come back to those lists, I immediately am able to remove at least 1/3 of what I had put on there.
Yes I would agree, this is really what I am trying to inspire others to do, to shop mindfully. If it’s something you really want, you know you will get value then that’s great! I don’t recommend not purchasing anything as a permanent lifestyle.
This video was about those who want to do a ‘no buy’ or a ‘low buy’ and therefore not purchase anything or very little at all. Sorry I must not have got that across properly in my presentation.
@@KirstyKirby Sorry if my comment came across as a critique, just meant to add my two cents as to what I have done and another possible method for people to use when trying to buy less. I didn't think you were advocating doing a no-buy or extreme low-buy forever. I enjoyed your video! :)
@@kp74952 No not at all, I just assumed I hadn't explained the video properly. For me, what you described is more what I do as a lifestyle, embracing mindful purchases, rather than when on a no buy or low buy. I think if you REALLY want something that's where you should spend, even if it might be deemed luxury to some, rather than the random 'cheap' impulse purchases, as typically they are a bit of a waste of money as they don't offer as much value. Perhaps just a difference in approach. :)
Lord….I needed to hear this, thank you 🙏🏽
Glad it came to you at the right time 😊
It's bad that my first thought was "oohh cute top where did she get it!" Glad I clicked and listened 🙃
😂😂😂😂 It’s about 8-10 years old so probably not available any more xx
Yes! Your video inspired me! Very excited to do this, this year.
Good luck!
Thank you so very helpful and very needed x
Thanks for watching Rachel! X
What helps me is tearing out photos from magazines of what I want or saving the image on my phone. I look at it every day. Then I get sick of looking at it and then don't want it anymore.
Thanks for sharing Mickie! 😊 x
I have done a no buy fot 8 to 9 months back in 2020 but it was such a life changing to me, personally my behaviour about everything has changed...such a good advice video, I am going again for a no buy this year
Congrats! I resonate with that, it massively changed my shopping habits and the way I think about money. Good luck! I think mine will be a low buy again 😊
I just had an AH HA moment while watching tip #1..... the reason I haven't been successful yet with a no buy period is because I haven't had a firm goal. without that goal I can't say to myself something like "what do I want more, this yarn or my car paid off"
Honestly I really do think having a goal, be it debt repayment, house deposits, student loans etc, is key. I would never have been so strict if I hadn’t wanted to own my own place so much x
Great video and very useful xx
Thanks for watching Carola! X
it certainly was helpful. thank you. the hardest part for me in ebay. i wish there was a way i could block it but i guess i have to block it in my head.
Thanks for watching Halley - I guess we all have our little vices with shopping. I know what you mean about ebay, I can always find beautiful furniture at amazing prices, but I have nowhere for it to go!
Watching Here Ma'am Have A Blessed New Year To You...
My elderly late step dad, still DARNED his socks and while helping with any projects would collect and keep any straight nails being pulled out. Know what else he did? Bought a brand new luxury car every few years…..CASH! I need to cope with my ‘all or nothing’ personality. Once I give in on something, I lose my focus. AGREE 100% on just staying out of stores and not browsing aimlessly online!! Buying more stuff never crosses my mind until I do! I know all the marketing and sales techniques……but I’m often caught up in them anyway if I encounter them. 🤦🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️
Ahhh what a lovely story about your late step dad. Sounds like he was a great character 😊
@@KirstyKirby he was WISE. “take care of the pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves”. Getting older/staying active ; “better to wear out then rust out”. 🥰
Great tips! Thanks you!
Thanks for watching 😊
Great to see you back!
Thanks Eva! Good to be back 😊
Great information. Thanks 🙏
Thanks for watching 😊
Great video
Thank you
Thanks for watching!
You're looking great after a no buy year. Only did you good!!
Ha ha thanks!
Simply brilliant.
Thanks Vivian!
Sure thing. Thank you. I just completed writing out my new financial goals and included what you stated in this video along with a few other things. I truly appreciate you. Always taken care of everyone except myself. That has changed. Keep up the excellent and inspiring work! 😉
You rock Kirsty!
Helpful and motivating 😊
Thanks for watching Donna x
Absolutely mortified at how much many money I've wasted over the last 20 years on clothes, shoes, bags and make up....on everything! Said once I turned 40 I need to cop on and fund my future and well I turn 41 in June and have made very little headway! I own a lovely 3 bed house and each room if FULL of clothes...just senseless! Going to a hen in a few weeks time and was like ENOUGH!!!! I can wear something beautiful from what I already own. Will I enjoy the hen any less? Definitely not! I've unsubscribed from many retailers and unfollowed bloggers this morning to help my cause. I work shift so have time off mid week a lot and stroll through shops as a hobby or even go into for a appointment and then end up in the shops....this will probably be the hardest element for me to stop. But I need to give it a go.... only came across your videos by chance this morning!
Bless you Caroline, I can relate, clothing has always been one of my first loves - and yet I look after it all so it lasts years, and I never like parting with it! I do now look at a lot of my beautiful 'going out dresses' and think I could easily have had a few less and worn some a good few more times and been no less happy! You will certainly enjoy the hen no matter what you wear I'm sure. I love a stroll through shops (or at least I used to), TK Maxx was my fave, but I definitely think it caused me to buy so much I didnt need. I stay away now and it has really impacted my saving, as I generally only look for something when I need it. Good Luck with it! I'll be cheering you on from afar.
I decided not to shop anything for 6 months other than things I need and run out of, I diverted my mind on other free things which are pastime like watch tv, reading books , doing puzzles and exercising, I never felt need to shop as there was no void. It also gave me a chance to use up all the things I had bought but wasn’t using , it felt good
Thanks for sharing! Yes when you distract yourself by working on other things it’s not as hard to do as it might seem at first x
I love what you are wearing where did you get that? Seriously!
Hi there, I usually try to pop the details of whatever I’m wearing in the description, apologies if I didn’t. It’s from Karen Millen but probably 10 years old now!
Be happy with what you've got!
Yes that’s why I say it’s a great opportunity to appreciate what you already have in the video. 😊
This sounds a lot like the Dave Ramsey program. Thanks so much for the information.
You know I’ve never read his books, I really should one day! Thanks for watching 😊
Thank You ❤️
Something I do is having a token glas. When I want something that I dont really need, I set up a glas where I can drop a self made token in. 1 Token equals one hour of a task I dont like doing or avoid by procastination. And it equals 1€. So if I want to buy something thats 30€ I have to put in 30 hours of work before I`m allowed to buy it. Not only does it motivates me to get stuff done I like to avoid, but it also takes time. Sometimes I need weeks to earn the amount needed and by that time I notice that I just dont actually want it so bad anymore. Plus working 1 hour for 1€ I can spend on stuff I dont need, is a lot of effort. Often, when I reach my goal, I think something like "no, I worked way to hard for this to spend it on such a stupid item". Then I wait for something different that really speaks to my heart and that feels like it's something that deserves my hard earned tokens.
Even if I have tokens saved up and can spend them, I stick to the 2 weeks rule. If I still want it then, I can get it.