I really appreciate you acknowledging that you can easily afford these things but don't want to mindlessly consume and add to waste. Such an important message that anyone can get on board with!
@@NathanCW-e1e She has a huge following and doesn't HAVE to pander to "the poors" so yes, I appreciate when the wealthy among us realize their role in our consumerist society and seek to find ways to improve the situation by using their platforms to add their voice to the conversation. She has already publicly reconsidered her part in the Air BnB craze & noted how corporations buying up housing for rentals reduces home ownership options for the lower & middle class. (Her million-dollar-Palm Springs house is not taking a home away from a low-income family) * Most importantly for you personally: Shelby is a hard worker who appears to have a good heart. She has wealthy friends now and can influence them to steer helpful initiatives toward better futures for all of us. Don't shame her, befriend her, she can be an ally!
@@NathanCW-e1e Take the opportunity to open a dialogue with someone who could influence actual solutions or sit back and keep complaining with your friends about being poor. Your choice.
The consumerism most influencers push is something that has bothered me for years. You’re one of the few influencers left I enjoy watching and I’m glad you made a video on this!
We've stopped christmas gift giving for the last 6 or so years. We realized we are blessed and no one really needs or wants anytbing. Done the same with friends. Now with friends we plan experiences. So we go camping, or to dinner, or hiking, a show, or something along those lines. It's nice. Takes pressure to think up a gift off, doesnt have to cost a lot, if anything, spending the day hanging out costs nothing, but we're making memories and bonding more.
I loooooove this Shelby! One thing I started doing recently is selling things on Facebook marketplace instead of giving to goodwill. Many of us are so afraid of scams or strangers that we just avoid this, and I used to be like that. But I've now successfully sold many things I had cluttering my house, and it's SO satisfying to see something you didn't want go to someone that will use it!! Yay for a less consumerist future🙏🏼
Same! I also post clothes for free on Fb market or on buy nothing groups. Then you know it’s actually going into the hands of someone who wants it, rather than to landfill via goodwill
Last year before we moved homes we sold extra household items or anything we knew we would upgrade and I kept a running list of how much we made and it was almost $1000, which paid for our movers. We things from a couch to mostly household appliances but definitely never overpriced anything, but would rather know it was getting a second life instead of going to a landfill of goodwill can’t sell it.
Local Buy Nothing groups are AMAZING for both donating and receiving free items. The one in my area is amazing - I’ve gotten a free kayak, home decor, maternity clothes, etc. Makes me feel more inclined to give away when I have something great I no longer need too :)
I started selling on FBM too instead of giving it away, but no one wanted to buy. So I gave it away. I think "buyers" should buy to help out those who sell. I think FBM is a complete rip off for me as a seller who really became a very nice item giver. I'm trying not to buy new things.
Love this. The biggest game changer for me was when I stopped purchasing disposable products (paper towels, makeup wipes, disposable razors, floss picks, etc.) I also got rid of my Amazon Prime membership. I still shop on Amazon, but having to spend a certain amount to get free shipping has drastically curbed my spending.
Loved this video. The comment about useful souvenirs was such a good message to spread. I’ve spent the last two years decluttering and it’s so transformative. If I buy stuff now I try to always buy quality (if it’s within my means) because it lasts longer so works out cheaper in the long run, doesn’t need replacing as much and better for sustainability.
Its quiet interesting how we reject the reality of our situation and expect to be able to observe it, control it and even change it. I used to be financially depressed until I read a book that made me realized that the secret to making a million is making better investments.
What I think everyone need is an adviser, who can help you get in and out of any investment at any time and you'd sure be in Profit. With this I feel anyone can basically achieve financial freedom
I buy postcards in every place I travel and keep them in a cookie tin from Paris. I love adding to my collection, takes up very little space, and only costs about $2 each. I've been doing this since I was a kid and someday maybe I'll find a way to display them in a cute way
A piece of art made by a local artist is a great souvenir! If it’s something you truly like and will hang on your wall, it’s fantastic! It’s unique, it’s local, it supports the local economy and has a history to it!
fyi the renting does not stop consumption - the rental company will just throw it out once the trend is over and people no longer rent the item. the key is to stop following the trends entirely and choose quality pieces that will last you a long time and look good on you
I LOVE this. I’ve recently been itching to get rid of stuff. I used to feel this constant urge to buy things whenever I’d be out and about and I realized it was because I was trying to fill a void of happiness. We don’t realize how emotional decisions are the driving factor for our purchases, whether it’s food or clothes or whatever. Find happiness internally vs externally and you’ll just find yourself having more money. It’s insane
EVs are only a good deal in California. In other states like the New England states where gas is half the price, but electricity is more expensive. Depending on the situation maybe a hybrid would be more worth it to save on gas.
I love this! I recently also went on spending detox because I found myself impulsively buying random stuff on Amazon. I went 1 month with buying nothing except food and gas and told myself if I really need it, I can buy it later. The mindset I try to have is that I’ve gone so long without needing this new purchase, and I already have everything I need to function and be happy. Clutter also drives me crazy and I will hoard stuff if I’m not careful, because WHAT IF I NEED THIS LATER but truth is I never will 😅.
Your videos are always so fun to watch, every single one of them is done so well! It doesn't matter what the topic is, I always watch every new video you put out! I stopped buying souvenirs (I had a giant collection of fridge magnets- I hated it when I had to move) tons of makeup, clothes, shoes, home decor, a new iPhone every year, and some foods that I now grow in my garden, kitchen items that may not fit in the drawers, I stopped going to stores so I wont buy the next shiny/trendy object in the isles
PAPER TOWELS! I just buy the Ikea tea towels and use them at every meal. When people come over and ask if I have paper towels that's the only time I remember that I used to use them haha. I also never buy single use water bottles anymore. Between a refillable water bottle and a 8L bottled water jug, cant think of any reason to need the small ones anymore. Getting ready to buy some period panties so I can cut out pads and tampons. Free bleeding seems more comfortable too.
I love my Stasher bags. I have had mine for a few years now and love them for freezing bananas in for smoothies or bringing a snack on the go. I'm not totally plastic free and occasionally use ziplock bags but it's a lot less than before. I'm slowly building up my collection of Stasher bags. They are an investment but I've saved on buying plastic bags and not wasting feels good. Also agree on the seasonal decor. I love decorating for Christmas but all the other holidays/seasons, I have no room to store items. After moving multiple times I feel like I really have learned to declutter and not buy items I don't need.
You just need to 1 thing… LEAVE CALI 😂 7.99 a gallon that’s insane 😂🤣😂 fyi you are still participating in oil with an electric car… how do you think the energy is being made, transferred and delivered for you to use at the Tesla station and at home? It’s not exclusively solar… also where do you think the battery material come from? Good video
Great video!! I shop at a refillery for a lot of my kitchen and household staples (dish soap, spices, shampoo, flour, etc.) You just bring your own containers and a lot of the items are more affordable since you’re not paying for the container. Also great to reduce your single use plastic consumption. I’m sure you can find these stores in LA!
Great video! I stopped buying coffee every morning. Instead I got myself a nice coffee maker & just buy ground coffee to make at home. It’s cheaper, faster & tastes better since I can make it just the way I like!
I would say going out to eat in general is a good one. Story time... We went to a restaurant the other night that charged a 18% service fee. The waitress proceeded to tell us this was NOT the tip. The bottom they expect a 20% plus tip in suggested tips. So you are paying for overpriced food and then add 38% fees. The same place doesn’t charge the service fee for delivery but of course you are paying the delivery service. We actually researched this when we returned home and there are articles and Reddit’s about this restaurant. They also said others are trying this. It’s crazy. Edit The restaurant was Jon & Vinny’s in LA
Instead of the reusable bags I use glass containers so I can see the items more easily, it helps me not waste as much food because I can clearly see everything I have!
I also stopped buying things from Amazon or anything related to Amazon (Whole Foods, Kindle, etc) to not support their own exploitation of consumerism!
Loved this! The perspective on souvenirs was especially good - it's so tempting to buy cheap stuff while traveling but then wind up with clutter at home. I've really tried to only shop local on recent trips and it's both less overwhelming and much more special.
I think seasonal decor becomes more tempting to buy (or DIY) if you have kids. Kids love when the house feels more festive. Fall, Halloween, Christmas, Easter, etc.
Bottled water, paper plates, and paper napkins. I use the fridge filtered water and before I had one of those a Brita. I now only buy those items when I’m having a causal party and want easy cleanup.
This video was so good! I 1000% agree on not going to Frys anymore. I only shop at Aldi now and I’ve save so much money. Another thing I cut out was manis and I invested in good polish/learned how to properly do my nails and it feels so rewarding knowing you saved that money and still have pretty nails 💅
Love that you touched on this topic!! The heavy consumerism trend that seems to the new normal these days makes me feel a little overwhelmed and it’s nice to know I’m not the only one skipping out on seasonal decor… it’s not because I’m cheap I swear 😂
I hope you do more of these when they are relevant! It was a nice break from the regular content :) Also, this is such an important topic. I'm trying to find new ways I could stop mindlessly buying.
I’ve stopped buying paper towels, I use reusable towels instead. It’s just always seemed like so much waste especially when multiple people live in the home.
Thanks for all the ideas, I never buy bottled water, and try to avoid plastic containers and plastic silverware. I invested in some nice stainless steel water bottles and glass containers and bring my own real silverware when eating on the run or at work etc.
Totales agree with the renting of clothes. Many people approach shopping with the mindset of “oh well, in case I won’t like it one day I can just donate it”. But there are way too many clothes being donated which leads to clothes ending up in landfill. It’s simply the best approach to reduce our consumerism, even if it’s tough sometimes as you’re constantly confronted with it on tiktok etc.
Something I stopped buying this year was sandwich bread, hummus, pesto, naan, pasta sauce, etc. I found so many few ingredient, easy to follow recipes on Tiktok and it's been so fun to clean up my kitchen and have more control over the ingredients I'm consuming. I love it too because it's a way to utilize and get inspired from Tiktok without participating in the overconsumption that it encourages. Once you realize how easy it is to make all these homemade foods at home, I promise you won't want to go back to store bought!!
Love this! I’ve found less joy in shopping for more things I don’t need crammed in my house/closet. If i direly need it I thrift it. I only decorate for Christmas and reuse all of the decor. Wrapping paper and ribbon I buy at the thrift store-it’s sooooooo much cheaper that way Finally, I’ll shop organics I can’t grow (space limited atm) and necessities at Aldi/Lidl. I cut my normal Walmart grocery bill by 1/4TH that way!
I love that you seem to care about humanity beyond selfish desires like getting as rich as possible. For example, you don't want to become an exploitative landlord, contribute to the oil industry, or overconsume. I appreciate that from someone with $1M+ net worth
Love your content, thanks for promoting better living solutions and not consumerism! We made similar swaps at my house! I've been "going green" since 2008 and choose sustainable & natural whenever feasible even though we can afford "fancier" things. My favorite is incorporating vinegar and baking soda into our cleaning routine - it's 100% natural, good for the environment, and cost-effective. We also replaced paper towels with regular washable tea towels/hand towels and rags (repurposed old clothes cut to size). We use the cloth towels to dry our hands, use when guests visit, etc. The rags come in handy to wipe spills, handle things that stain, and clean. We have a designated set for deep cleaning. (Old socks sprayed with vinegar can be perfect for cleaning blinds and glass!)
Kroger has good prices if you watch the sales and Trader Joe's is not available to a lot of people. I agree with most other things especially the Made in China souvenirs! I'm inspired by your commitment even though you could afford to consume much more. Now I would like to find out what to save on shopping at Trader Joe's.
Where I live they only have two Trader Joe’s in the bigger city next to us and place them in the “high income areas”, which are about 30-45 minutes from where I live and you could definitely find a better deal at a Kroger store or even a Walmart store, instead of spending it on the gas to save a few pennies on the difference.
I agree to this if you are someone who meal plans based on the sale prices. Kroger and Aldi work for me. I have a Trader Joe’s 2 miles further than Kroger so not far away but I rarely go since the stores always so busy and the parking lot is super crowded.
Kroger is the cheapest for me. Walmart actually ain't cheap anymore, especially when I price gas, time, and headache. The few cents aren't worth it but I'm also in a small market so we don't have options.
RUclips is all about pushing consumerism further and your message in this video is so refreshing. Thank you Shelby! I would love more of these videos!!!!
I love how the bags were first because I recently stopped buying them and switched to reusable as well! I also stopped buying paper plates because my family has been blowing through them, myself included, and one day I looked at our perfectly good normal plates in the cabinet and decided it was time to stop. Yes, I do A LOT more dishes, but we don’t have to pay for water so we do cut cost this way and we’re not throwing away 10 plates a day. The souvenir thing makes sense, and how you explained how most are just meaningless junk is so true. I kid you not, there was a time a year or so ago I found Baltimore, MD mugs being sold at my local Walmart…..in Pennsylvania 🙃 not sure how that got messed up, or why they were even put out for sale, but it was insane. So yes, these items are kinda garbage lol
One thing I’ve tried to drastically cut back on is Uber/Lyft etc. I live in a city with great public transit so my rule is no solo, sober, or before 10pm Ubers and I just know it’s saved me a ton of money
These are all pretty good tips! I do think renting clothes is still a luxury if you can afford it! I personally just keep basics that never go out of style! Great video 🥰
Hi, Shelby! I've got something to open up. I cringe when people wear sunglasses of crazy colors/shapes/sizes! Sunglasses that don't have UV protection are a total waste of money!
That’s not totally true. I have light sensitivity and even the cheap glasses help protect me from the neurological symptoms I get from too much sunlight. I appreciate this doesn’t apply to most people though.
@@Penguinandpear but by using non UV protection ones you’re opening you’re eyes wider in near direct sunlight burning your eyes more than you would without them on and squinting. Literally ruining your vision.
This is a terrific video and I love how you are thinking! Especially your plug when it came to "Trader's Joe" you are 100 percent correct about the price gouging from the other stores.
I use Papaya Reusuables instead of paper towels! And I love it! Also, for laundry detergent, I started using laundry sheets instead of full jugs of detergent. Love it, never going back
I purchased the Rodan & Fields Lash Boost about a year ago. It's not cheap, but it's much cheaper than extenstions and it really works! It makes your own lashes grow longer, thicker and darker. I've already re-purchased... Highly recommend!
Im super frugal. I never go to a gym i do home workouts, ive never ordered food from doordash, i used my clothes for years and I dont buy trendy clothes! Never get manis or pedis or eyelash extentions. I do my own! 😁 none of these tips are for me but interesting. Ok the one thing I do is buy home decor/seasonal decor!🙈
I too have recently joined a free market place on Facebook. I think it’s a great idea to be able to get things or give things that won’t end up in the landfill. I have always put large items, furniture, etc. that were in great condition proudly displayed on the curb and most of the time somebody came and picked them up that gives me real satisfaction so much so that I hate it when people put stuff out, and you can’t really see what it is! I don’t need anything, but somebody does! I remember in my younger years, not having money, and somebody giving me a coffee table, a beautiful coffee table! I still have it, and I still love it! That’s a great idea! Thanks Shelby for speaking about it! You seem very down to earth! I really enjoy watching you!
As for trendy clothing , you’re own style makes you unique ! Don’t parrot everything you hear , see, read to influence your style or everything in your paradigm for that matter. Maybe one or two “ trends” peppered in is okay but buy classic pieces that are timeless (and I eradicated seasonal decor also )!
Another alternative to workout classes is to workout at your local rec center or even some public parks have equipment. Also, an alternative to renting clothes is checking out your local Buy Nothing group.
Great video!!! I try to use reusable items and use less plastic too. I shop at Kroger in my area. I do pickup, buy sale items, use coupons and get the discount for gas. It is the best grocery in my area. Gas in my area is $2.89 a gallon, a lot cheaper than California.
Great video. I completely agree with all points. As a 5-year Tesla owner we have saved thousands and thousands of dollars on gas with zero maintenance. We don't do food delivery and we don't spend tons of money on new decorations or clothing. I've noticed a lot of RUclipsrs are also toning down on the excessive decorations during the holidays. Less is more!
Great video! I stopped buying makeup remover pads a long time ago. Now I just use a cloth with makeup remover. Also my menstrual cup and reusable pads save me so much money!!!
I love Trader Joe’s too but I feel like I end up getting way more processed foods there than if I go to Publix and Kroger. So now I shop at our local Farmer’s Market and then TJs and Kroger. I just rotate every now and then depending on what I need. 😂Great video Shelby!
I agree with the made in china souvenirs. I told my in laws not to buy that junk on their recent trip to Italy (they still did 🙄) but one thing I will always buy is a good sweater with a design that I could wear often especially since brands like Abercrombie sell them and I’m sure most people haven’t even been the places on their sweater. I use them often to walk my dogs and if anyone asks, I can say I’ve actually been.
One thing I stopped buying was hand soap. I switched to bar soap! It lasts so long and I love buying them from the little towns I visit on my trips. Along the same lines - I stopped buying anything from Bath and Body Works. Everything smells good but that's about it. I'm at the age that I need stuff that actually works for my skin and that ain't it!
I agree with the bit about souvenirs. I have a Mickey Mouse coffee scoop, for example, that I use most days from a Disney World trip. And a few other practical things from trips. I like to keep ticket stubs or bits of a menu -- paper ephemera basically -- from trips that I will put in a journal.
Love all these! I also love dashing diva nail wraps instead of sns/gel manicure. I can do it myself and it doesn't destroy my nails. Plus it cost under $10 for a pack you can use 2x! Wish I could stop buying coffee on the go, but can't seem to cut that one.
I color and cut my own hair. I also cut my husband's hair and my son's. They prefer my haircuts to the fancy barber shop. Color for my hair is $8 or $4 on sale. We cook 98% of our meals at home. Dining out is super expensive! We make our meals from scratch. No prepackaged frozen meals or boxed foods. Much healthier to "shop the perimeter" and cooking is a skill everyone should have, at least on a basic level.
Growing up in an Asian household, we would always save the plastic grocery bags in the pantry and reuse them when we needed it only problem is that we would have so many plastic grocery bags that would never get used. Also, another thing my family uses the dishwasher as a drying rack and maybe once a month will run the dishwasher and that's only a maybe. Also my family in Hawaii never uses the dryer instead they will hang dry their clothes outside in the backyard or in their garage.
Very cool and something I need to start doing as well! I had no idea that clothes donated to Goodwill/Salvation Army may still end up in a landfill? Figured they could find someone who could use them...oh well. I'll still donate when I can. I was already on board with most of what you stopped buying....like yourself, I can afford them too, but don't need to. The reusable bags is a great idea!
Thanks for your video. I had some reusable bags I gave up on, they were so difficult, but when I saw yours I went, "Oh, wait. They do make ones that aren't so annoying." I go through too many and bought some new reusable ones that are great. Double thanks for inspiring me to save on unnecessary plastic usage.
As a guy, I bought a pair of clippers and cut my own hair now saving $25 or so every two weeks along with saving so much time. I hated sitting in a barber shop. Love your channel!!!
The first time I used food delivery I realized how expensive it was vs. just going out and buying it myself. I don't know how people don't realize this and continue to use food delivery services on a regular basis.
I don't buy coffee out, fast food or alcohol! also all second hand clothes, trade with friends. I have an electric car too! the old ones are the best price. charging can be stressful though. that would be a great video idea since everyone has an opinion on it
Love this , such great tips to cut down on cost and reduce waste. I live in a mountain town In Banff National Park and all about reducing waste and helping the community and environment. 🙌💕
I no longer pay for cable tv or a traditional land line. I replaced cable with streaming and the land line with a much cheaper voip (Ooma), but I could also get by with just my cell phone. Regarding the Christmas decor, we've reused that stuff for many years, including the artificial tree. Also, regarding groceries, you really have to look at the weekly ads for your local grocery stores for the best deals. That's a better approach than going to the same store every week.
Can u do a video on how to minimize things in ur home? Like for example, u showed ur Christmas decor slimmed down. I loved that idea & didn’t even think about it!
Good video. I do the same with seasonal decor. I do have a few Easter things but the way I do it is I get a few items for my gaming + work setup, a couple items for the living room and bathroom. For Christmas I do the prelit Tree for my setup (2 foot tall tree) and the living room (4 foot tall) 2 strings of very long USB LED Christmas lights so that they are long enough to do just 1 room without having to use multiple strings and some bulbs for my trees. I have also been doing a indoor garden with an AeroGarden. Its nice to have fully ripe food at my finger tips and it taste soo much better. I also like it because its nice to brighten up the room with not only white light but also some live plants that give me food during the winter time.
You didn’t mention the cost of charging. There’s peak times, off peak times, different cost of per kilowatts. Electric Vehicles are only good for people who have short commutes or hardly drive at all. The range on them suck and gets reduced during cold weather conditions, running the AC, etc. Hybrid vehicle is the best middle ground
She did mention charging. Her apartment has a flat rate of $60/month for unlimited charging. My apartment only charges $30/month. I drive about 1000 miles/month and even if I were to pay by the kWh to charge my car, my monthly cost wouldn’t be more than $35. I live in Washington which has relatively cheap electricity but even at double the cost, it’s still so much cheaper than gas for equivalent driving patterns. Plus it’s so much more fun to drive an EV! Driving a gas car now is horrible in comparison
@@amykflower that’s not what I meant or was referring to. Not everyone’s apartment, townhouse, condo, house etc offers charging for electric vehicle. I was referring to the fact that that she didn’t mention cost per kilowatt at a supercharger which is where the majority of drivers charge their teslas unless their charge it in their own home personally (not one that their complex offers) and that’s usually only if you have solar panels because otherwise it will be too expensive to charge at home if you don’t have solar panels.
@@amykflower your experience with charging costs is anecdotal and again an electric vehicle is only good for short ranges or if you hardly drive at all. I drive for work 12+ hours a day and tested out a Tesla for a month. Price per kilowatt varies and is more expensive during the day than it is during off peak hours which is either super late at night or super early in the morning. While each individual charge has cheaper it came out to almost nearly the same amount as gas weakly because of the shit range and having to charge frequently. You’re lucky to even get 190-210 miles in reality and that’s not much.
Try lash lifting Instead of lash extensions! The procedure lasts around 1.5h and the effect lasts up to 2 months. It is in a nutshell just getting your lashes permanently curled. As a result lashed look natural and have that desired curl
I fully expect that driving an EV will be just as expensive in the future as a conventional car. One way or the other, they want that income. Tax incentives are slowly phased out over here, electricity and insurance rates are going up. In certain parts of the world home owner insurances rate soar if you own an EV because of fire risks I've heard. In the mean time they depreciate like crazy. We are not there yet.
You're right about them trying to get you anywhere they can. I went solar with an EV and then a year later CA public utilities start talking about billing people a flat fee based on their income, instead of how much energy they actually use...
The only souvenir I ever purchase is a small snowglobe. I've been collecting snowglobes from around the world for almost 10 years now, and I have over 35 of them! I'm not a fan of the generic keychains and items either, but each snowglobe has a unique feature that makes them worth collecting for me.
consumerism is soo rampant and you absolutely DO have to be intentional to not be wasteful. i highly recommend buy nothing groups, highly rated goodwills, fb marketplace, cooking meals you enjoy, dinner parties w friends instead of eating out, study/coworking in libraries instead of going to cafes and spending money. you’re right, it’s not just about saving money. it’s a mindset of not being wasteful. it’s about being intentional about not feeding the monster of consumerism and capitalism, and thinking more in terms of collectivism.
Single use plastic bags can be reused though. Plastic itself doesn’t break down while you’re alive. Many people in Europe reuse their plastic bags. For example they put their bread slices in it for the freezer. You still have those bags in home I see, don’t throw them away! You can always reuse and wash them (by hand). Good that you don’t want to waste plastic!
Strip eyelashes are cheaper, faster, and have lots more styles to choose from. The clear band type can look natural. After you get the hang of it, you can put them on in 10 minutes. I stopped getting lash extensions last year and I really like the strip lashes so much better.
I agree following "what's trendy" is a waste. Focus on clothes and shoe that never go out of style. For clothes plain shirts and jeans / pants and for shoes Converse and or Nike Air Force 1. Developing a "I don't care what people think" attitude helps too
I found when I have prime I'm more impulsive with purchases, so I only pay for it during the year when I know I need multiple things and it will be more convenient and cheaper on Amazon.
Maybe it’s different in California but Kroger has great deals if you shop the sale pricing. For me it’s less expensive than Trader Joe’s. Aldi is my go to also as they are normally great pricing overall. As far as gas prices go in Michigan our average price is under $3.50 a gallon now. Yes still a lot compared to what it was many years ago but better than what it was at one point when it was $5.
I've been budgeting for a year now and it has been a game changer. I've stopped purchasing the new this and that for makeup. A lot of money is spent on that. Instead I told myself I don't need that tube of mascara especially if I have unused ones on hand. If I absolutely don't have any at all, I will allow myself to buy it. It turns out I have quite a stash of makeup and haven't bought anything except powder this past year which has saved hundreds of dollars
Another money-saving tip is not to buy a new phone every two years. I've had mine for 6 years now and only now I'm looking for a replacement. This time I allow myself a previous generation flagship model though
Love you using your platform like this, especially reminding people they dont need single use plastic baggies! ❤ P.S. .. it is buying another thing, but silicon Avocado huggers are super effective at keeping them fresh.
I LOVE that you joined your local Buy Nothing group!!! I'm and admin of a Buy Nothing group in State College, Pennsylvania, BuyNothing is GREAT!!! You should do a follow up BuyNothing video in a few months!! I agree with the souvenirs. I pretty much only buy magnets and christmas ornaments from my travels.
Agree that EV operational costs may be lower (not counting acquisition costs) but over time this will equalize a bit...because right now EV owners don't bear the cost of infrastructure as much like roads which are paid through gas taxes. Eventually if most people have EVs that will change as someone will have to pay for that.
It’s more economical to buy groceries from a grocery store, it can be more fun to buy good food from doordash, it’s a balance of fun and what’s economical is best. Try a fried egg on toasted bread? Good food should be a warm hug never a numbers game of affordability, keep fun in your budget!✌️❤️🇬🇧much love Shelby.
@ plastic bags: you don't need to put your food in a plastic bag when it is in your fridge. Just keep it open in the fridge. Put it on a piece of cardboard cup or something like this. But even that is not needed. Just make sure your fridge is clean and clean it on a regular basis. Enclosing your avocado in a plastic bag like this is probably even worse for it because it is kind of gassing and it might make or mature faster. That's the case for some fruits and vegetables that have this gas that does this, like tomatoes, apples or bananas. On top of that you are cleaning your plastic bag by hand with a towel that is probably full of bacteria so you saved on your plastic bags by buying a new plastic bag that you'll throw away soon and then you'll have to spend more money on a new one, I've never heard someone put food in such a bag. But I do have some boxes (metal and plastic) in which I put things. Sometimes it depends what it is, of course.
I really appreciate you acknowledging that you can easily afford these things but don't want to mindlessly consume and add to waste. Such an important message that anyone can get on board with!
LOL! she's trying to relate to poor people and you're thanking her for it. too funny.
@@NathanCW-e1e She has a huge following and doesn't HAVE to pander to "the poors" so yes, I appreciate when the wealthy among us realize their role in our consumerist society and seek to find ways to improve the situation by using their platforms to add their voice to the conversation.
She has already publicly reconsidered her part in the Air BnB craze & noted how corporations buying up housing for rentals reduces home ownership options for the lower & middle class. (Her million-dollar-Palm Springs house is not taking a home away from a low-income family)
* Most importantly for you personally: Shelby is a hard worker who appears to have a good heart. She has wealthy friends now and can influence them to steer helpful initiatives toward better futures for all of us. Don't shame her, befriend her, she can be an ally!
@@NathanCW-e1e Take the opportunity to open a dialogue with someone who could influence actual solutions or sit back and keep complaining with your friends about being poor. Your choice.
The consumerism most influencers push is something that has bothered me for years. You’re one of the few influencers left I enjoy watching and I’m glad you made a video on this!
We've stopped christmas gift giving for the last 6 or so years. We realized we are blessed and no one really needs or wants anytbing.
Done the same with friends. Now with friends we plan experiences. So we go camping, or to dinner, or hiking, a show, or something along those lines. It's nice.
Takes pressure to think up a gift off, doesnt have to cost a lot, if anything, spending the day hanging out costs nothing, but we're making memories and bonding more.
I love that!!
I loooooove this Shelby! One thing I started doing recently is selling things on Facebook marketplace instead of giving to goodwill. Many of us are so afraid of scams or strangers that we just avoid this, and I used to be like that. But I've now successfully sold many things I had cluttering my house, and it's SO satisfying to see something you didn't want go to someone that will use it!! Yay for a less consumerist future🙏🏼
Same! I also post clothes for free on Fb market or on buy nothing groups. Then you know it’s actually going into the hands of someone who wants it, rather than to landfill via goodwill
Last year before we moved homes we sold extra household items or anything we knew we would upgrade and I kept a running list of how much we made and it was almost $1000, which paid for our movers. We things from a couch to mostly household appliances but definitely never overpriced anything, but would rather know it was getting a second life instead of going to a landfill of goodwill can’t sell it.
Local Buy Nothing groups are AMAZING for both donating and receiving free items. The one in my area is amazing - I’ve gotten a free kayak, home decor, maternity clothes, etc. Makes me feel more inclined to give away when I have something great I no longer need too :)
I started selling on FBM too instead of giving it away, but no one wanted to buy. So I gave it away. I think "buyers" should buy to help out those who sell. I think FBM is a complete rip off for me as a seller who really became a very nice item giver. I'm trying not to buy new things.
Love this. The biggest game changer for me was when I stopped purchasing disposable products (paper towels, makeup wipes, disposable razors, floss picks, etc.) I also got rid of my Amazon Prime membership. I still shop on Amazon, but having to spend a certain amount to get free shipping has drastically curbed my spending.
Loved this video. The comment about useful souvenirs was such a good message to spread. I’ve spent the last two years decluttering and it’s so transformative. If I buy stuff now I try to always buy quality (if it’s within my means) because it lasts longer so works out cheaper in the long run, doesn’t need replacing as much and better for sustainability.
Its quiet interesting how we reject the reality of our situation and expect to be able to observe it, control it and even change it. I used to be financially depressed until I read a book that made me realized that the secret to making a million is making better investments.
May I ask which investments are good? I've been looking at a few different ones but want others' opinions as well
What I think everyone need is an adviser, who can help you get in and out of any investment at any time and you'd sure be in Profit. With this I feel anyone can basically achieve financial freedom
JENNY PAMOGAS CANAYA , That's whom i work with
You can glance her name up on the internet and verify her yourself. she has years of financial market experience
Great video! I’m with you on the seasonal decor. I only decorate for Christmas and I only thrift decorations. More unique that way!
I buy postcards in every place I travel and keep them in a cookie tin from Paris. I love adding to my collection, takes up very little space, and only costs about $2 each. I've been doing this since I was a kid and someday maybe I'll find a way to display them in a cute way
A piece of art made by a local artist is a great souvenir! If it’s something you truly like and will hang on your wall, it’s fantastic! It’s unique, it’s local, it supports the local economy and has a history to it!
fyi the renting does not stop consumption - the rental company will just throw it out once the trend is over and people no longer rent the item. the key is to stop following the trends entirely and choose quality pieces that will last you a long time and look good on you
There's also the gas of all those things being moved around.
I LOVE this. I’ve recently been itching to get rid of stuff. I used to feel this constant urge to buy things whenever I’d be out and about and I realized it was because I was trying to fill a void of happiness. We don’t realize how emotional decisions are the driving factor for our purchases, whether it’s food or clothes or whatever. Find happiness internally vs externally and you’ll just find yourself having more money. It’s insane
EVs are only a good deal in California. In other states like the New England states where gas is half the price, but electricity is more expensive. Depending on the situation maybe a hybrid would be more worth it to save on gas.
I love getting flowers or plants for holiday decor. Pumpkins for halloween, tulips for easter. Pointsettia for xmas.
YES! It’s so good for mental health to acknowledge the seasons.
I love this! I recently also went on spending detox because I found myself impulsively buying random stuff on Amazon. I went 1 month with buying nothing except food and gas and told myself if I really need it, I can buy it later. The mindset I try to have is that I’ve gone so long without needing this new purchase, and I already have everything I need to function and be happy.
Clutter also drives me crazy and I will hoard stuff if I’m not careful, because WHAT IF I NEED THIS LATER but truth is I never will 😅.
Your videos are always so fun to watch, every single one of them is done so well! It doesn't matter what the topic is, I always watch every new video you put out! I stopped buying souvenirs (I had a giant collection of fridge magnets- I hated it when I had to move) tons of makeup, clothes, shoes, home decor, a new iPhone every year, and some foods that I now grow in my garden, kitchen items that may not fit in the drawers, I stopped going to stores so I wont buy the next shiny/trendy object in the isles
PAPER TOWELS! I just buy the Ikea tea towels and use them at every meal. When people come over and ask if I have paper towels that's the only time I remember that I used to use them haha. I also never buy single use water bottles anymore. Between a refillable water bottle and a 8L bottled water jug, cant think of any reason to need the small ones anymore. Getting ready to buy some period panties so I can cut out pads and tampons. Free bleeding seems more comfortable too.
Thank you for using your platform to talk about sustainability! Great video, always look forward to when you post!
I love my Stasher bags. I have had mine for a few years now and love them for freezing bananas in for smoothies or bringing a snack on the go. I'm not totally plastic free and occasionally use ziplock bags but it's a lot less than before. I'm slowly building up my collection of Stasher bags. They are an investment but I've saved on buying plastic bags and not wasting feels good. Also agree on the seasonal decor. I love decorating for Christmas but all the other holidays/seasons, I have no room to store items. After moving multiple times I feel like I really have learned to declutter and not buy items I don't need.
You just need to 1 thing… LEAVE CALI 😂 7.99 a gallon that’s insane 😂🤣😂 fyi you are still participating in oil with an electric car… how do you think the energy is being made, transferred and delivered for you to use at the Tesla station and at home? It’s not exclusively solar… also where do you think the battery material come from? Good video
Great video!! I shop at a refillery for a lot of my kitchen and household staples (dish soap, spices, shampoo, flour, etc.) You just bring your own containers and a lot of the items are more affordable since you’re not paying for the container. Also great to reduce your single use plastic consumption. I’m sure you can find these stores in LA!
Great video! I stopped buying coffee every morning. Instead I got myself a nice coffee maker & just buy ground coffee to make at home. It’s cheaper, faster & tastes better since I can make it just the way I like!
I would say going out to eat in general is a good one. Story time...
We went to a restaurant the other night that charged a 18% service fee. The waitress proceeded to tell us this was NOT the tip. The bottom they expect a 20% plus tip in suggested tips. So you are paying for overpriced food and then add 38% fees. The same place doesn’t charge the service fee for delivery but of course you are paying the delivery service.
We actually researched this when we returned home and there are articles and Reddit’s about this restaurant. They also said others are trying this. It’s crazy.
Edit The restaurant was Jon & Vinny’s in LA
Instead of the reusable bags I use glass containers so I can see the items more easily, it helps me not waste as much food because I can clearly see everything I have!
I also stopped buying things from Amazon or anything related to Amazon (Whole Foods, Kindle, etc) to not support their own exploitation of consumerism!
Loved this! The perspective on souvenirs was especially good - it's so tempting to buy cheap stuff while traveling but then wind up with clutter at home. I've really tried to only shop local on recent trips and it's both less overwhelming and much more special.
I think seasonal decor becomes more tempting to buy (or DIY) if you have kids.
Kids love when the house feels more festive. Fall, Halloween, Christmas, Easter, etc.
Bottled water, paper plates, and paper napkins. I use the fridge filtered water and before I had one of those a Brita. I now only buy those items when I’m having a causal party and want easy cleanup.
Good tip for souvenirs (and just gifts in general): Buy consumables. Wine from France. Olive Oil from Italy. Chocolate from Switzerland etc.
Love that!! Consumables that are local is a great (and delicious) idea
This video was so good! I 1000% agree on not going to Frys anymore. I only shop at Aldi now and I’ve save so much money. Another thing I cut out was manis and I invested in good polish/learned how to properly do my nails and it feels so rewarding knowing you saved that money and still have pretty nails 💅
Shelby what a really great message so many people need to hear “Don’t be wasteful”, especially these days.
Love that you touched on this topic!! The heavy consumerism trend that seems to the new normal these days makes me feel a little overwhelmed and it’s nice to know I’m not the only one skipping out on seasonal decor… it’s not because I’m cheap I swear 😂
I hope you do more of these when they are relevant! It was a nice break from the regular content :)
Also, this is such an important topic. I'm trying to find new ways I could stop mindlessly buying.
I’ve stopped buying paper towels, I use reusable towels instead. It’s just always seemed like so much waste especially when multiple people live in the home.
Thanks for all the ideas, I never buy bottled water, and try to avoid plastic containers and plastic silverware. I invested in some nice stainless steel water bottles and glass containers and bring my own real silverware when eating on the run or at work etc.
Totales agree with the renting of clothes. Many people approach shopping with the mindset of “oh well, in case I won’t like it one day I can just donate it”. But there are way too many clothes being donated which leads to clothes ending up in landfill. It’s simply the best approach to reduce our consumerism, even if it’s tough sometimes as you’re constantly confronted with it on tiktok etc.
Something I stopped buying this year was sandwich bread, hummus, pesto, naan, pasta sauce, etc. I found so many few ingredient, easy to follow recipes on Tiktok and it's been so fun to clean up my kitchen and have more control over the ingredients I'm consuming. I love it too because it's a way to utilize and get inspired from Tiktok without participating in the overconsumption that it encourages. Once you realize how easy it is to make all these homemade foods at home, I promise you won't want to go back to store bought!!
Love this! I’ve found less joy in shopping for more things I don’t need crammed in my house/closet. If i direly need it I thrift it.
I only decorate for Christmas and reuse all of the decor. Wrapping paper and ribbon I buy at the thrift store-it’s sooooooo much cheaper that way
Finally, I’ll shop organics I can’t grow (space limited atm) and necessities at Aldi/Lidl. I cut my normal Walmart grocery bill by 1/4TH that way!
I love that you seem to care about humanity beyond selfish desires like getting as rich as possible. For example, you don't want to become an exploitative landlord, contribute to the oil industry, or overconsume. I appreciate that from someone with $1M+ net worth
Love your content, thanks for promoting better living solutions and not consumerism!
We made similar swaps at my house! I've been "going green" since 2008 and choose sustainable & natural whenever feasible even though we can afford "fancier" things. My favorite is incorporating vinegar and baking soda into our cleaning routine - it's 100% natural, good for the environment, and cost-effective.
We also replaced paper towels with regular washable tea towels/hand towels and rags (repurposed old clothes cut to size). We use the cloth towels to dry our hands, use when guests visit, etc. The rags come in handy to wipe spills, handle things that stain, and clean. We have a designated set for deep cleaning. (Old socks sprayed with vinegar can be perfect for cleaning blinds and glass!)
Kroger has good prices if you watch the sales and Trader Joe's is not available to a lot of people. I agree with most other things especially the Made in China souvenirs! I'm inspired by your commitment even though you could afford to consume much more. Now I would like to find out what to save on shopping at Trader Joe's.
Where I live they only have two Trader Joe’s in the bigger city next to us and place them in the “high income areas”, which are about 30-45 minutes from where I live and you could definitely find a better deal at a Kroger store or even a Walmart store, instead of spending it on the gas to save a few pennies on the difference.
I agree to this if you are someone who meal plans based on the sale prices. Kroger and Aldi work for me. I have a Trader Joe’s 2 miles further than Kroger so not far away but I rarely go since the stores always so busy and the parking lot is super crowded.
Kroger is the cheapest for me. Walmart actually ain't cheap anymore, especially when I price gas, time, and headache. The few cents aren't worth it but I'm also in a small market so we don't have options.
RUclips is all about pushing consumerism further and your message in this video is so refreshing. Thank you Shelby! I would love more of these videos!!!!
Yes 🙌 it is extremely satisfying to not give in to all the consumerism. YOU ARE A WISE, YOUNG LADY. Thank you ❤
A souvenir that I love to buy is beer glasses from a brewery we visit on the trip. Very useful and a great reminder of the memories when we use them.
I love how the bags were first because I recently stopped buying them and switched to reusable as well! I also stopped buying paper plates because my family has been blowing through them, myself included, and one day I looked at our perfectly good normal plates in the cabinet and decided it was time to stop. Yes, I do A LOT more dishes, but we don’t have to pay for water so we do cut cost this way and we’re not throwing away 10 plates a day.
The souvenir thing makes sense, and how you explained how most are just meaningless junk is so true. I kid you not, there was a time a year or so ago I found Baltimore, MD mugs being sold at my local Walmart…..in Pennsylvania 🙃 not sure how that got messed up, or why they were even put out for sale, but it was insane. So yes, these items are kinda garbage lol
One thing I’ve tried to drastically cut back on is Uber/Lyft etc. I live in a city with great public transit so my rule is no solo, sober, or before 10pm Ubers and I just know it’s saved me a ton of money
These are all pretty good tips! I do think renting clothes is still a luxury if you can afford it! I personally just keep basics that never go out of style! Great video 🥰
Hi, Shelby! I've got something to open up. I cringe when people wear sunglasses of crazy colors/shapes/sizes! Sunglasses that don't have UV protection are a total waste of money!
That’s not totally true. I have light sensitivity and even the cheap glasses help protect me from the neurological symptoms I get from too much sunlight. I appreciate this doesn’t apply to most people though.
@@Penguinandpearthe point is your eyes aren’t protected from UV rays and it’s causing damage.
@@Luciferisking512 I understand your point and it’s valid but that isn’t sunglasses only benefit as you stated, which I highlighted.
@@Penguinandpear but by using non UV protection ones you’re opening you’re eyes wider in near direct sunlight burning your eyes more than you would without them on and squinting. Literally ruining your vision.
@@S7Vmv of course I do. They have more than one function. I explained above.
This is a terrific video and I love how you are thinking! Especially your plug when it came to "Trader's Joe" you are 100 percent correct about the price gouging from the other stores.
I use Papaya Reusuables instead of paper towels! And I love it! Also, for laundry detergent, I started using laundry sheets instead of full jugs of detergent. Love it, never going back
I purchased the Rodan & Fields Lash Boost about a year ago. It's not cheap, but it's much cheaper than extenstions and it really works! It makes your own lashes grow longer, thicker and darker. I've already re-purchased... Highly recommend!
Im super frugal. I never go to a gym i do home workouts, ive never ordered food from doordash, i used my clothes for years and I dont buy trendy clothes! Never get manis or pedis or eyelash extentions. I do my own! 😁 none of these tips are for me but interesting. Ok the one thing I do is buy home decor/seasonal decor!🙈
I too have recently joined a free market place on Facebook. I think it’s a great idea to be able to get things or give things that won’t end up in the landfill. I have always put large items, furniture, etc. that were in great condition proudly displayed on the curb and most of the time somebody came and picked them up that gives me real satisfaction so much so that I hate it when people put stuff out, and you can’t really see what it is! I don’t need anything, but somebody does! I remember in my younger years, not having money, and somebody giving me a coffee table, a beautiful coffee table! I still have it, and I still love it! That’s a great idea! Thanks Shelby for speaking about it! You seem very down to earth! I really enjoy watching you!
As for trendy clothing , you’re own style makes you unique ! Don’t parrot everything you hear , see, read to influence your style or everything in your paradigm for that matter. Maybe one or two “ trends” peppered in is okay but buy classic pieces that are timeless (and I eradicated seasonal decor also )!
Another alternative to workout classes is to workout at your local rec center or even some public parks have equipment.
Also, an alternative to renting clothes is checking out your local Buy Nothing group.
I also cut way back on food delivery apps and I had an extra $200-400 dollars every month! I invested it in BTC and it's up over 100% this year :)
Great video!!! I try to use reusable items and use less plastic too. I shop at Kroger in my area. I do pickup, buy sale items, use coupons and get the discount for gas. It is the best grocery in my area. Gas in my area is $2.89 a gallon, a lot cheaper than California.
Great video. I completely agree with all points. As a 5-year Tesla owner we have saved thousands and thousands of dollars on gas with zero maintenance. We don't do food delivery and we don't spend tons of money on new decorations or clothing. I've noticed a lot of RUclipsrs are also toning down on the excessive decorations during the holidays. Less is more!
Great video! I stopped buying makeup remover pads a long time ago. Now I just use a cloth with makeup remover. Also my menstrual cup and reusable pads save me so much money!!!
1. Plastic Bags
2. Workout Classes
3. Trendy Clothes
4. Gas
5. Food Delivery
6. Kroger (Generic Grocery Stores)
7. Eyelash Extensions
8. Seasonal Decor
9. Souvenirs
I love Trader Joe’s too but I feel like I end up getting way more processed foods there than if I go to Publix and Kroger. So now I shop at our local Farmer’s Market and then TJs and Kroger. I just rotate every now and then depending on what I need. 😂Great video Shelby!
5:53 Shelby looks Cute without eyelash extensions!! Who agrees??
I agree with the made in china souvenirs. I told my in laws not to buy that junk on their recent trip to Italy (they still did 🙄) but one thing I will always buy is a good sweater with a design that I could wear often especially since brands like Abercrombie sell them and I’m sure most people haven’t even been the places on their sweater. I use them often to walk my dogs and if anyone asks, I can say I’ve actually been.
One thing I stopped buying was hand soap. I switched to bar soap! It lasts so long and I love buying them from the little towns I visit on my trips. Along the same lines - I stopped buying anything from Bath and Body Works. Everything smells good but that's about it. I'm at the age that I need stuff that actually works for my skin and that ain't it!
I agree with the bit about souvenirs. I have a Mickey Mouse coffee scoop, for example, that I use most days from a Disney World trip. And a few other practical things from trips. I like to keep ticket stubs or bits of a menu -- paper ephemera basically -- from trips that I will put in a journal.
Love all these! I also love dashing diva nail wraps instead of sns/gel manicure. I can do it myself and it doesn't destroy my nails. Plus it cost under $10 for a pack you can use 2x! Wish I could stop buying coffee on the go, but can't seem to cut that one.
Oh I’m gonna try those!!
I color and cut my own hair. I also cut my husband's hair and my son's. They prefer my haircuts to the fancy barber shop. Color for my hair is $8 or $4 on sale.
We cook 98% of our meals at home. Dining out is super expensive! We make our meals from scratch. No prepackaged frozen meals or boxed foods. Much healthier to "shop the perimeter" and cooking is a skill everyone should have, at least on a basic level.
Growing up in an Asian household, we would always save the plastic grocery bags in the pantry and reuse them when we needed it only problem is that we would have so many plastic grocery bags that would never get used. Also, another thing my family uses the dishwasher as a drying rack and maybe once a month will run the dishwasher and that's only a maybe. Also my family in Hawaii never uses the dryer instead they will hang dry their clothes outside in the backyard or in their garage.
Very cool and something I need to start doing as well! I had no idea that clothes donated to Goodwill/Salvation Army may still end up in a landfill? Figured they could find someone who could use them...oh well. I'll still donate when I can. I was already on board with most of what you stopped buying....like yourself, I can afford them too, but don't need to. The reusable bags is a great idea!
Thanks for your video. I had some reusable bags I gave up on, they were so difficult, but when I saw yours I went, "Oh, wait. They do make ones that aren't so annoying." I go through too many and bought some new reusable ones that are great. Double thanks for inspiring me to save on unnecessary plastic usage.
As a guy, I bought a pair of clippers and cut my own hair now saving $25 or so every two weeks along with saving so much time.
I hated sitting in a barber shop.
Love your channel!!!
The first time I used food delivery I realized how expensive it was vs. just going out and buying it myself. I don't know how people don't realize this and continue to use food delivery services on a regular basis.
I don't buy coffee out, fast food or alcohol! also all second hand clothes, trade with friends. I have an electric car too! the old ones are the best price. charging can be stressful though. that would be a great video idea since everyone has an opinion on it
Love this , such great tips to cut down on cost and reduce waste. I live in a mountain town In Banff National Park and all about reducing waste and helping the community and environment. 🙌💕
I no longer pay for cable tv or a traditional land line. I replaced cable with streaming and the land line with a much cheaper voip (Ooma), but I could also get by with just my cell phone. Regarding the Christmas decor, we've reused that stuff for many years, including the artificial tree. Also, regarding groceries, you really have to look at the weekly ads for your local grocery stores for the best deals. That's a better approach than going to the same store every week.
Can u do a video on how to minimize things in ur home? Like for example, u showed ur Christmas decor slimmed down. I loved that idea & didn’t even think about it!
Good video. I do the same with seasonal decor. I do have a few Easter things but the way I do it is I get a few items for my gaming + work setup, a couple items for the living room and bathroom. For Christmas I do the prelit Tree for my setup (2 foot tall tree) and the living room (4 foot tall) 2 strings of very long USB LED Christmas lights so that they are long enough to do just 1 room without having to use multiple strings and some bulbs for my trees.
I have also been doing a indoor garden with an AeroGarden. Its nice to have fully ripe food at my finger tips and it taste soo much better. I also like it because its nice to brighten up the room with not only white light but also some live plants that give me food during the winter time.
You didn’t mention the cost of charging. There’s peak times, off peak times, different cost of per kilowatts. Electric
Vehicles are only good for people who have short commutes or hardly drive at all. The range on them suck and gets reduced during cold weather conditions, running the AC, etc. Hybrid vehicle is the best middle ground
She did mention charging. Her apartment has a flat rate of $60/month for unlimited charging. My apartment only charges $30/month. I drive about 1000 miles/month and even if I were to pay by the kWh to charge my car, my monthly cost wouldn’t be more than $35. I live in Washington which has relatively cheap electricity but even at double the cost, it’s still so much cheaper than gas for equivalent driving patterns. Plus it’s so much more fun to drive an EV! Driving a gas car now is horrible in comparison
@@amykflower that’s not what I meant or was referring to. Not everyone’s apartment, townhouse, condo, house etc offers charging for electric vehicle. I was referring to the fact that that she didn’t mention cost per kilowatt at a supercharger which is where the majority of drivers charge their teslas unless their charge it in their own home personally (not one that their complex offers) and that’s usually only if you have solar panels because otherwise it will be too expensive to charge at home if you don’t have solar panels.
@@amykflower your experience with charging costs is anecdotal and again an electric vehicle is only good for short ranges or if you hardly drive at all. I drive for work 12+ hours a day and tested out a Tesla for a month. Price per kilowatt varies and is more expensive during the day than it is during off peak hours which is either super late at night or super early in the morning. While each individual charge has cheaper it came out to almost nearly the same amount as gas weakly because of the shit range and having to charge frequently. You’re lucky to even get 190-210 miles in reality and that’s not much.
Try lash lifting Instead of lash extensions! The procedure lasts around 1.5h and the effect lasts up to 2 months. It is in a nutshell just getting your lashes permanently curled. As a result lashed look natural and have that desired curl
I fully expect that driving an EV will be just as expensive in the future as a conventional car. One way or the other, they want that income. Tax incentives are slowly phased out over here, electricity and insurance rates are going up. In certain parts of the world home owner insurances rate soar if you own an EV because of fire risks I've heard. In the mean time they depreciate like crazy. We are not there yet.
Agreed. I've also heard that the cost of replacing the older batteries is colossal.
You're right about them trying to get you anywhere they can. I went solar with an EV and then a year later CA public utilities start talking about billing people a flat fee based on their income, instead of how much energy they actually use...
The only souvenir I ever purchase is a small snowglobe. I've been collecting snowglobes from around the world for almost 10 years now, and I have over 35 of them! I'm not a fan of the generic keychains and items either, but each snowglobe has a unique feature that makes them worth collecting for me.
consumerism is soo rampant and you absolutely DO have to be intentional to not be wasteful.
i highly recommend buy nothing groups, highly rated goodwills, fb marketplace, cooking meals you enjoy, dinner parties w friends instead of eating out, study/coworking in libraries instead of going to cafes and spending money.
you’re right, it’s not just about saving money. it’s a mindset of not being wasteful. it’s about being intentional about not feeding the monster of consumerism and capitalism, and thinking more in terms of collectivism.
Single use plastic bags can be reused though. Plastic itself doesn’t break down while you’re alive. Many people in Europe reuse their plastic bags. For example they put their bread slices in it for the freezer. You still have those bags in home I see, don’t throw them away! You can always reuse and wash them (by hand). Good that you don’t want to waste plastic!
Strip eyelashes are cheaper, faster, and have lots more styles to choose from. The clear band type can look natural. After you get the hang of it, you can put them on in 10 minutes. I stopped getting lash extensions last year and I really like the strip lashes so much better.
7:25 I’m with you on this one! I want a tree, maybe a seasonal candle, and that’s it!
I agree following "what's trendy" is a waste. Focus on clothes and shoe that never go out of style. For clothes plain shirts and jeans / pants and for shoes Converse and or Nike Air Force 1. Developing a "I don't care what people think" attitude helps too
I found when I have prime I'm more impulsive with purchases, so I only pay for it during the year when I know I need multiple things and it will be more convenient and cheaper on Amazon.
IM SO HAPPY TOU MADE THIS VIDEO. I quite literally was planning a similar video. Yay for making a positive impact and saving money!!!
Yay love that!! Can’t wait to watch yours too!!
This video posting right after I've just returned from spending 80 bucks at Target after I went in "just to look around" is so funny to me 😂
Yes I hate the oil industry and drive an electric car like Shelby does. And I even grew up in the oil patch ! (Oklahoma)
Maybe it’s different in California but Kroger has great deals if you shop the sale pricing. For me it’s less expensive than Trader Joe’s. Aldi is my go to also as they are normally great pricing overall. As far as gas prices go in Michigan our average price is under $3.50 a gallon now. Yes still a lot compared to what it was many years ago but better than what it was at one point when it was $5.
I've been budgeting for a year now and it has been a game changer. I've stopped purchasing the new this and that for makeup. A lot of money is spent on that. Instead I told myself I don't need that tube of mascara especially if I have unused ones on hand. If I absolutely don't have any at all, I will allow myself to buy it. It turns out I have quite a stash of makeup and haven't bought anything except powder this past year which has saved hundreds of dollars
Another money-saving tip is not to buy a new phone every two years. I've had mine for 6 years now and only now I'm looking for a replacement. This time I allow myself a previous generation flagship model though
Love you using your platform like this, especially reminding people they dont need single use plastic baggies! ❤ P.S. .. it is buying another thing, but silicon Avocado huggers are super effective at keeping them fresh.
I LOVE that you joined your local Buy Nothing group!!! I'm and admin of a Buy Nothing group in State College, Pennsylvania, BuyNothing is GREAT!!! You should do a follow up BuyNothing video in a few months!!
I agree with the souvenirs. I pretty much only buy magnets and christmas ornaments from my travels.
Agreed, Food Delivery between the upfront cost as well as tip is a huge expense that can be cut.
You have become a minimalist Shelby - very cool - way to go !!
Agree that EV operational costs may be lower (not counting acquisition costs) but over time this will equalize a bit...because right now EV owners don't bear the cost of infrastructure as much like roads which are paid through gas taxes. Eventually if most people have EVs that will change as someone will have to pay for that.
Workout class places usually do a very solid Black Friday deal and will honor your rate forever if you lock in
Oh good to know!
It’s more economical to buy groceries from a grocery store, it can be more fun to buy good food from doordash, it’s a balance of fun and what’s economical is best. Try a fried egg on toasted bread? Good food should be a warm hug never a numbers game of affordability, keep fun in your budget!✌️❤️🇬🇧much love Shelby.
@ plastic bags: you don't need to put your food in a plastic bag when it is in your fridge. Just keep it open in the fridge. Put it on a piece of cardboard cup or something like this. But even that is not needed. Just make sure your fridge is clean and clean it on a regular basis. Enclosing your avocado in a plastic bag like this is probably even worse for it because it is kind of gassing and it might make or mature faster. That's the case for some fruits and vegetables that have this gas that does this, like tomatoes, apples or bananas. On top of that you are cleaning your plastic bag by hand with a towel that is probably full of bacteria so you saved on your plastic bags by buying a new plastic bag that you'll throw away soon and then you'll have to spend more money on a new one, I've never heard someone put food in such a bag. But I do have some boxes (metal and plastic) in which I put things. Sometimes it depends what it is, of course.
I cut back on Christmas ornaments too! I just use the same ones from last year over and over.