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- NO BUY YEAR, LOW BUY CHALLENGE » How to do it right (No Spend 2020) // Are you doing a no buy 2020? Then you need to watch this video. I share everything you need to know so you can do it right and succeed with your low buy challenge.
A no spend challenge can be great for breaking patterns, challenging yourself, save money and stop shopping. Trying a no spend month or no buy 2020 (depending on how long you want to do it) can also help you to change your relationship with shopping and with consuming things in general.
But what are the no buy rules? How to stop shopping completely, and do you even have to? And how to prepare for a no buy year? I'm going to help you out and share what you need to know about how to do a no buy year successfully, and feel good doing it.
Are you doing a no spend January, or have you done something like a no spend week? Let me know your experiences in the comments section!
Lots of love,
🌼 Vera
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Where are you from?
Low buy with a purpose is the way to go.
Yes sounds wonderful!!!
Definitely!
I have been doing the no buy challenge since August 2019. It's almost easy for me😁😊. Because I see my savings growing so much faster. That motivates me strongly. I only spend for my fixed costs (mortgage, bills, insurances, transports ), groceries. The rest goes to the savings. I challenge myself to pay off the mortgage in 8 or 9 years instead of 15 years. This is the challenge of my life😁😁
I decided to do a kind of a no buy year in 2021. my one rule is pretty simple: I won’t buy anything that I can make myself. I want to, of course, save some money but I also want to challenge myself creatively and to remind myself that it is worth to work for the things you want to have
How did it go?
I have been a buyer of a daily takeaway coffee("one large flat white with an extra shot, please") for many years. The cumulative cost to my pocket and the environment with all those disposable cups😥. Recently thought it through, I had instant coffee at home but preferred the real coffee. I now no longer buy instant coffee. I bought a small french press and a small manual coffee grinder. I make my own healthier coffee a t home, have one at home and one to go in my own mug. It's so delicious and much more frugal. I love my coffee!! This worked for me! Small investment to start!
Absolutely love it Susan! Better for our wallet, better for the environment :) ps I also love flat whites haha, I get them with oatmilk
The best tip I got from your videos was to unsubscribe to e-mails that offered goods on sale. It's so tempting to buy something and justify it, ( "it's a good price" or "they might not have it again") and then you find that you overbought and the things become a burden. If I don't know about it , I don't miss it. Thank you for that most wonderful tip. The money I saved went into my savings. Best advice ever!
I'm so glad that helped you and that you ended up saving money because of it :D Yes these stores know exactly how to get us to experience fomo, and it can be so difficult to resist. Best thing you can do it limit temptations by unsubscribing :)
This year 2020 no buy:
1) shoes (i have enough!)
2) jewelries/accesories
3) clothes and bags
Thanks for this video. I live in Malaysia. I’m a mum with 2 kids. We are minimalist family. We don’t shop for clothes~ we have swap program in Kuala Lumpur. Swap clothes; books; toys. We saved so much money and we splurge our budget on holidays.
I’m currently doing a no-spend challenge for January and I am loving it so much, I’m continuing it into February too! It’s allowed me to actually see what I really NEED to buy, as normally I’d just buy whatever catches my fancy. An unintended (but welcome) side effect of the no buy challenge is that I’m losing weight, so I know I’m going to have to budget to buy replacement clothing in the coming months. My goal this year is to buy my clothing secondhand and, if that’s not available, curate a capsule wardrobe of ethically made pieces 😊
That's amazing! Thanks for sharing Monica and good luck in February too!
When I make my budget for the year, I outline what I am allowed to spend on; I have to pass on everything else. I find the rebel in me doesn’t do well with ‘don’t do this’ challenges. Instead, I find much more success when I tell myself what I can spend on.
Great video, Vera! ❤️❤️
YES! I love it 💖 Thanks for sharing Olivia! It's the same for me with going vegan in the beginning, I much prefered on what I could still eat and enjoy, instead of the things I wouldn't be able to eat anymore
This year I am committed to live *intentionally and purposely* ♡
Sounds great 😄 Good luck Erika!
@@SimpleHappyZen sending lots of love Vera ♡
Doing a NO BUY Year on clothing. I have more than enough to last 5 years.
This year will be my makeup no buy year. Wish me luck 😄😄
Good luck Sri, you can do it!!! 🤗
Haven't bought makeup since 2001. It was very weird at first when I quit, but it now unthinkable to buy and put on makeup. It is incredibly liberating to not use or own it. Just remember this anytime you look at makeup/purses/accessories/more clothes than necessary/beauty products: Just because you are a girl doesn't mean you have to buy such things.
Society Of Historically Accurate Rockabilly Culture good for you! yeah I stopped buying makeup around 10 years ago and I think I was buying it because I cared too much what others thought but I haven't needed to use it and would rather just take care of my body better to look better. I think as girls as well it's expected of us to buy clothes, makeup, accessories, jewellery which in the end just robs our funds. I'm grateful if it's a gift but it's better to use the money for other meaningful things I value more.
@@greenkitty82 Thanks so much! Yeah, you're probably wondering why my channel is commenting on minimalism/less consumption, but it actually goes quite hand in hand with my (brand new) channel. I'm into the history of 50's Rockabilly music and it's surrounding 50's way of life, which is eschewing the modern rockabilly subculture of garish 50's clothing stereotypes. Despite my LOVE for rockabilly, you wouldn't guess by looking at me-I'm no makeup, no tattoos (nothing against them, just not for me) no hair dye, no accessories other than my wedding band and simple stud earrings, no heels, no cherry 'n' cheetah prints. I'm strictly a t shirts and jeans (thifted) type of gal. It's a push back from overconsuming in general but also refusing to look a certain way just because I like something. I refuse to care what others think I look like, I only look how it matters to ME-I like being neat clean, and long haired. Other than that ppl can kiss my butt. ;)
Natural beauty. You go girl 💕
Excellent video. And I got a lot of good ideas from the comments too. I have been on a No-Buy Life for two years now. I buy only what I need. The money I have saved shocked me and has paid for me to do interesting things that I never thought possible, and also to be able to give freely to others when I see a need. I want even fewer things, not more. I sometimes wonder, Where are all the things I've owned in my life?--in landfills, of course. Such a waste. No more.
Amazing comment, thanks Cheryl 😄👊🏻
I like the challenges you bring up and thoughts and questions to ask yourself. I am doing a no-buy year (excluding food and replacing essential items). While I do want to save money, my main goal is to not bring additional items into the house. I like to simplify my life and don't want to have to deal with additional things that need a place, care, cleaning etc. Simplifying my wardrobe has made it very easy to get dressed in the morning. Every item of clothing I own fits well and suits my style. This year I want to simplify the kitchen, bathroom and office. I rather have very few good quality items that I love, than buying lots of cheap stuff that clutters up the house.
Hi Erika! Thanks so much for your compliment and for sharing your goals, good luck with everything this year!! :D
Hi Vera and subscribers!! I've been in a low buy stage for many years but in 2020 I will be much more strict by implementing a NO EATING OUT YEAR (except for b-days), No buying cheap coffee year, No buy clothes year (again) , No buy used books year and an essential buy make up year ( I got lots for Christmas!!)
wow sounds wonderful, good luck Luz!! :)
New subbie here, so happy I found your videos. First thing is I will unsubscribe from beauty influencers that seem to be just one long advertisement for makeup and will keep the ones that are instructional. No more impulse buying lip products for at least a year and only shop thoughtfully for myself/ gifts,. hoSuld be an interesting year, thinking of everything I purchase or put in the cart...hum...will be watching your videos for inspiration and strength. Thank you!!!!!
I did a low buy year last year... focused on what we really needed. I started decluttering and minimizing. This year I will try a no-buy year. I will resist all impulse buys (i.e. Amazon shopping). Only minimal toiletries for myself and necessary things.
It is liberating to KNOW that I don't need to waste my time shopping for stuff because I have more than I need. And my journey to minimalism has made life easier. I don't need to waste time looking for things. I know what I have and where it is!
Good luck everyone!
I am going to do the low-buy challenge for clothes this year.
However, having watched your videos regularly has already helped me to have a more mindful and minimalist approach to living. 😊 I no longer hoard clothes the way I used to before! Anyways, thanks for great tips in this video too.
That's amazing! 🤗🌟 Thanks for sharing and good luck!!!
I am currently doing a low-buy for the second half of 2021 (no buy in a lot of categories, but I don’t want to be overly rigid in absolutely all categories and set myself up to fail). I know I will need some new clothing items heading into this fall and winter, but I will keep that minimal or modest. Also I need a couple home items. What is deemed “essential” items can be a little bit of a gray area... technically I won’t die without any of the purchasing, except food. So there’s always an element of judgment involved and I just try to keep it honest and within good reason 😅
Nice video!
I'm having a no-buy year for clothes after discovering how much money I spent on clothing last year (it was generally not impulsive spending, well-researched and of good quality, but was still too much money none-the-less).
The rules are simple- I'm not spending any money on clothing except on replacing essentials. When I make those purchases I will also consider second-hand where appropriate. If not then it must be good quality, buying poor quality just means more waste in the long run. I've also created and printed off a table that I will write in when I DO spend money on clothes, where I will write what I bought, how much it was and my reason for buying it (for example, buying new work shoes because I have worn through my old pair).
I've decided to also include jewellery and bags in my no-buy, I don't spend much money on these anyway but they are not essential and I already have what I need.
I am also having a low-buy year on books, I own a lot that I want to read but have not finished, or even started. So I will not buy a book unless I have already read what I own on that topic.
Finally I'm having a low-buy year on food purchased at work, although I've already been building a low-buy habit in this area for some time so it isn't too much of a challenge so far.
I'm one of those black and white people. Grey areas give me too much leeway for undermining what I want to accomplish, I find working in absolutes much easier. It's too easy to come up with good reasons to buy something!
My motivation for this is to clear debt, which is my priority, and to also save up for a short holiday abroad with friends in October.
Good luck to everyone also doing no- and low-buy challenges! 😀
Thanks for sharing your story and your tips Holly, I'm sure your comment will also inspire lots of other people who read it!! 😄👊🏻🤗
Would you rather do a no-buy or a low-buy? 👇👇👇
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i think these would be my low-by year....and no by cloth and no by make up....i hope i can stay strong. thanx for youre Tipps and Videos. have a nice sunday 🤗🍀🙏
I will start with a low buy and go from there. Baby steps for me👌
I prefer low buy, the deprivation in a no buy makes me not able to stick to them.
I've been doing the low buy for awhile, and it helps me a lot , especially I'm still on my journey of declutering my entire house... buying mostly the essentials... thanks for the tips... love from Texas...Jennifer
I'm trying an alternating pattern. January was no buy so February will be low buy and so on but I'm doing a no buy on things like books, yarn and cookies - three things I can't resist. Instead I'll use the library, use up my yarn stash and grab more fruit when the cookie cravings come. Thank you for all your wonderful videos.
This helps me realize why no buy year doesn't work for me. I never did one and need to start smaller. A week of no buy, then increase. Thank you for the video 😀
My problem with buying clothes and stuff in general is exactely the opposite. Since we were cleaning my grandparents house and had to throw away endless piles of stuff, never used, sometimes even in original packaging, I am maybe even scared to buy new stuff. But healthy food is the problem. I can spend sooooo much money on food and supplements...
Yes of course the categories of items can be different, and maybe you could set up a few rules or budget for yourself for health items this year :) Thanks for sharing Anna!
That is my challenge too.
Most doctors agree that supplements aren't needed if you're healthy in general. And healthy food can be really cheap: fruit, vegetables, beans, etc. are all not expensive. Maybe you have a different definition of healthy? Don't take this the wrong way, I'm genuinely interested.
@@AbbyJenna yes, I agree but because I do not eat fish, I will take Omega 3, because I am vegan I take Vit. B-12, because I want to avoid issues related to my gut problems, I take probiotics and enzymes. I take Vit. D, because I live in a place where I do not get a lot of sunlight half of the year. I eat organic and that is expensive too.
@@dianeyoung8068 oh I see. Thank you for explaining!
💚 I am not a shopper at all, so this is a welcome challenge. Much prefer to spend money on experiences over things. Thank you for the reminder to live with intention! Great video, Vera! Be well! 😊😊😊🦋
Thanks so much Nena 🤗💫🌺 Hope you're having a good weekend so far
Nena Lavonne I agree. That and anything like educational programmes that will further my life I will spend money on. I will buy the odd thing here and there with the intention of keeping and using them as long as possible but it can be tough especially with so much temptation around. Clothes can be tough as we tend to fall prey to the latest fashions. I just ask myself about 5 or 6 questions before I buy something and if they are no's, I don't spend the money.
i did a no shoe buy year in 2019.
i moved from the midwest to a southern state in the US so i HAD to buy flip flops (4 pairs) but the only recreational shoes i bought were high-top converse sneakers.
i think it was a win!
Sounds good! :) I think a lot of people buy more shoes than they need, we only have 2 feet 🙂 (unintentional rhyming 😋)
Simple Happy Zen I agree and I'm definitely more of a shoe then bag girl! I think it's because shoes are so pretty in their design and they look nice and the different looks you can wear with outfits that make them a weakness - I think it's hard to tame the mind to be content with a few!
Welcome to the South!
Less is more. So far so good.
1) I significantly cut down on meat for 2020 and found a new love for rice. A little bit of meat goes a long way. 2) The quadcopter drone temptation struck again but I was able to fight off the urge to buy because the Mavic Mini doesn’t have tracking which I need for mountain biking aerial photography. Whew, dodged that one! 3) A beautiful Ibanez hollowbody electric guitar popped up on sale in internet an ad but after much temptation, that was brushed aside. It was tempting since I have a Fender Stratocaster and want to learn drop tunings. The floating bridge doesn’t intonate correctly when open tuning. The Ibanez has a fixed bridge. Luckily, I dusted off an old classical guitar and it does open tunings beautifully. What you are experiencing is a very materialistic person freeing self from more junk.
Withstanding buying is like a samurai fighting off multiple attackers. Keeping busy maintaining and learning really helps a lot. Additionally, learning to do stuff around the house such as changing light fixtures is rewarding and saves money. You can learn about anything on RUclips. It feels great to resist buying unnecessary stuff and just maintaining the essentials.
Thanks for your inspiring videos. They help greatly.
Vera, This is a very good video. I am on a low buy year. My annual budgeted amount for home decor is $125. To help myself from being tempted to create more home decor, I stopped watching crafting videos. My annual clothing budget is $ 125. My food budget for 2 weeks $ 50. Budgeting really helps me feel more in control of my money. It is now a bit more than 3 weeks into the new year. Only 49 weeks more to go. ( : Vera, would you consider doing a video 13 weeks into the year asking how folks are doing so far on their low buy/no buy venture ?
Thanks for sharing Patricia and I agree with budgets, they can be really great for keeping our spending under control :) I don't know about creating another video on it but I can maybe check in via a community post or something 😄
I'm doing a low buy year in 2022, because I spend too much money on coffee to go and things I don't necessarily need. That's why I'm watching this video today 💝 Happy new year 2022 ✨ 🎊 🎆
Happy New Year Klára and wishing you all the best with your low buy goals!! 🍃💕🍵✨🍹
@@SimpleHappyZen Thank you 🙏
I have been following my "low-buy" rule for the past 3 months, and although it's difficult initially, "limited buying" has now become my new habit! Ironically I do feel more at ease, contrary to what "retail therapy" is supposed to do for me. Going to keep going! 😉
That's amazing!! :D
No buy quarter on clothes and makeup
Mindful spending on groceries till the year end 💕
Awesome, good luck!!
I absolutely loved how you changed frames now and again by moving your camera from one place to the next. That was fun!
Vera, you are beautiful! Keep being you! Cheers!
Yay 😍 Thank you!!!
To be honest I found it a bit distracting - I prefer it when you stay still! But I do have funny eyes so that might be just me...
I like a low buy challenge and have been doing this for several years now. At this point, I am very intentional in choosing what I bring into my home. I also like the flexibility of a low buy challenge. I like freedom and bulk at inflexible rules, however from now on I will only buy organic bedding/towels since I am slowly changing over these items as needed. Very good points, I appreciate the inspiration.
Thanks for sharing Diana and your approach sounds great! 🤗✌
I have started a no buy challenge this month. It has helped me realize what I already have! And I've been reusing and fixing things I have. Thank you for all your tips! :)
That's awesome Paige, good luck with your no buy!
Thank you zera. I got many more things from your videos. Im eagley waiting for your next video at every Saturday. 😊😍
I have watched your few videos. You always talk to the point and create informative content. Please make a long video on your daily routine; what habits/tasks you do throughout the day.
Thanks so much, that's great to hear! :) And thanks for your video suggestion as well 🤗
I found your channel from comments on Frank's James channel. I'm so glad I did! I've been thinking about getting more serious about minimalism and this is a great sign. Can't wait to binge your videos 🥰
Wow that's amazing, welcome!! 🤗🌱✌
Thanks for this great video! I’m starting no buy year for clothes now. ( not spending at all on clothes, shoes,bags and accessories for 365 days) My aim is to evaluate what I really need in terms of clothing; wear my existing items more creatively; build a solid capsule wardrobe; not supporting fast fashion anymore; saving money and resources/time. The real temptation for me is online shopping-I suppose I need to start unsubscribing from certain newsletters:)
Thanks for sharing and good luck with your goals, I'm sure you'll be able to do it! :D
In general,I buy nothing but food. I keep track of clothes,shoes,etc that are wearing out.About once per month I travel to the nearest city and buy things I have to replace,as well as splurging on myself(all within a budget of about one hundred dollars CA,including fuel to get to and from the city)
Sounds very mindful and intentional Darin, thanks for sharing! 🤗💫
Great analogy with dieting. Ever since my Marie Kondo purge three years ago, if I want to buy something, I have to really justify it to myself. I have found over time, it has paid off in that I really no longer buy on impulse...except...maybe that candy bar...lol
Thanks so much :D I think they can have a lot in common and we can learn from that :)
I am a massive fan of Marie Kondo, she's changed my life! 💙
I am frugal and a minimalist, so I was very surprised to find out how much I saved when I did a no-spend month.
That's amazing :) Sometimes it's still the little things that add up...
Loving all of your videos, just been binge watching them for the past hour haha
Thanks for sharing your tips! 🍃🧡
Wow thank you so much! 😄🤗🌷
We have been living low-buy since we moved out of the family home nearly two years ago. It was difficult to stick to a budget at first, but eventually we just stopped experiencing the need to buy things. We have become comfortable with the things that we have (or at least the things we have and wish to keep). When we do spend money on something for pleasure, it makes it that much more important to us now and we further enjoy the new purchase.
Love it! :)
Maybe I’ll try a low buy year this year with a twist: on the first day of each month I’ll spend $20ish on myself to boost morale. And when a month is over, the first day of the next month will feel like a treat earned, like a new book or something fun yet frugal.
That sounds like a great strategy! :)
Simple Happy Zen thank you! I’m a new sub. Good channel so far from what I’ve seen.
Simple Happy Zen does it count against the low buy diet if someone else buys an item FOR YOU? I’m not counting gifts 🤣😂
Hahaha you decide your own rules! I would say, if you didn't ask for the gift, it doesn't count :)
I like the last part when you said that do what makes you happy. ❤
Thank you :)
yes to this! ❤️😍
I have been on no buy month from 1st of this month. I hope to take it forward for another couple of months. And then buy myself a trophy: something that has been on my wishlist for a long time and which I will use very often. Thank you Vera! You always inspire me! 🤗
Congrats Ramya and good luck with the rest of your challenge, as well as getting your trophy item from your wish list :D
How is it going? x
2019 was a no buy of shoes, slippers, bags, dress, shirts,.. Etc.. I just re purposed some things at home. I hope 2020 will be the same. 🙏 Husband and I focused on paying our house loan and almost done. 🙏
That's awesome! 🙂🌺✌
I will start slow and go with the low buy. I'm still in the declutter stage. This has been very overwhelming but thank you for your videos they have helped me a lot. Let's see how my journey goes, I'm so excited 🙂
So glad my videos have been helpful for you Mary and congrats on the decluttering! :) You're doing great, take it step by step :)
Very helpful. Thank you!
I'm doing a No Shop for February (no clothes thrifted or retail, no shoes, accessories or makeup).
Sounds good, good luck Raquel!
Great advice Vera!! Saved this to my faves to keep me motivated. Doing good so far and also really proud of myself for saying no Thank You to free things such as people giving away things like books or dishes etc. I don't need those things and trying to downsize so I'm really proud of myself for saying no and getting out of that "stocking up syndrome". Hugs!! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗💚💚💚
Thanks so much Connie and that's awesome, doing great!! 🤗 Doing a victory dance for you
A dear friend gave me $60 for my birthday telling me about artwork from a certain artist that she wants me to spend it on. I'm trying to decide if I should be honest with her: I do not want more pictures on my walls, nor the hassle and expense of having it framed. At 73, I want to lighten my load.
@@SimpleHappyZen 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Hi Vera,
A girlfriend just reached out to me (our birthdays are very close) February 2020.
She asked what I'd like to do.
I choose shopping with her in a new place, as I haven't had any new/secondhand clothes for 3 years!
I will set a budget - and I know it will help me declutter MANY old clothes!
So I guess I've done 'no buy' for 3+ years
Well sounds like shopping with your friend would be lots of fun then :) Have fun and happy birthday!
Thank you!
Hi, Vera. Love watching your channel. My success in not spending ( classify low buy) came from a change of circumstance; both my husband and I retired and moved to a foreign country. Every spare dollar helped us stay in Mexico longer. It was easy to low buy indefinitely. Being content was the key, and not feeling we were missing out re-enforced it. Now that we have returned to the U.S., I rarely visit the mall or look at newspaper sales inserts. I make a list ,filling the small page, and eliminating (or postponing) an item until next time; if there is room, it can stay. This works well for any kind of shopping expedition--including groceries. That's my one added "rule" to the ' low' category. My wallet is a happy place. :D
Sounds great, thanks for sharing! :)
I'm happy what I learn about minimalist, you help me why just now I found your Chanel. Some of rules you give I follow like one in one out no to freebies, last Xmas i receive a branded bag, but I give back to her as a gift I tell her I appreciate the bag but I can't use it because she give me bag before and tell her about practicing minimalist and she understand, thank you zen. And I'm doing already the no spend challenge, only buy the essential but not all, essential that I need, and feel happy now about my things I have no stress, love it.
Thanks so much Jocelyn and I'm so happy my videos are helpful for you! I loved how you handled it with the designed bag :)
I love the idea of no but/low buy. But when you’ve got kids, it’s not that simple.
I have just written down in my journal how to minimize my purchases in February, I have written down items I do not need to buy, sources from where I should stop buying from (triggering factors in online) etc., and this was done after watching some of your videos on minimalism.
Bdw just out of curiosity, I find it very interesting to see some idols like Ganesha (in one of your minimalism videos) and Lakshmi(in today's video).
Love from India😊
Thanks so much and I wish you lots of luck with minimizing your purchases in February! :) And thanks for noticing, most of these little statues have been gifted to me by a family member, I absolutely love them and I will always display them in my home
Thank you for a great tips Vera. I'm nearly finishing my one month no buy challenge. Maybe I will extend it further. One step at the time for me. Have a lovely day, greetings from London.
That's awesome Anna, congrats!! 🤗🌟🌸
Anna Muja well Anna i'm from London too so you'll know how the city is always tempting you to spend money! I had to break my no spend challenge only 3 weeks in as something broke I had to replace but I must admit I am finding spending absolutely zero except on necessities tough! Well done on not spending anything for a month in London, I'm impressed 👍👏
@@greenkitty82 thank you. I have to admit that it is hard. But I'm doing step by step. It is easier when you have support from your relatives. Have a lovely Sunday.
Anna Muja yes you too. 😁 keep going 👍
Just watched again fir 2021 Happy New Year❤️❤️❤️🤩
You are so kind and realistic. I love you!
Thank you so much Lea :) Happy Monday!
I am combining low buy with categorical no buy to help myself grow in the areas I want to. Agree with you on the need for clear rules!
Sounds great!! Good luck with everything!!
@@SimpleHappyZen thank you!
I want to buy less books. I spend too much money on it and are beginning to own too much books again. I want to do a low buy period and first use up the books I have. Thanks for your inspiring video!!
You're very welcome Eva and good luck with your books low buy!
Really delighted to see the Ganesha statue. You are an inspiration to me. Love from India 🌻
Thank you so much Sushmita! 🤗
Perfect videos. Perfect timing (as always) love you Vera
Yay, thanks! 🤗🌷🌺
Good video as always Vera 😀
I think I’ll do a rolling monthly challenge starting Feb 1st.
Books: I’m not allowed to buy any more new - I’ll use the library much more, and I can buy from charity shops if it’s a specific one I want.
Clothes: none allowed.
Cups of tea etc when I’m out - only socially, not when I’m alone.
Fabric & thread - none allowed.
Gosh that’s a lot!
I’d better write down this list before I forget it!
Haha that's great!! And I'm glad you enjoyed the video Rosy 😊 Good luck!!
Hey! Vera! I did just that i bought replacement stuff. I needed a new chlothes hamper and a new chlothes liner to hang my chlothes. And my old ones will be thrown away. I recycle ofcourse! And i have stopped buying stuff just to buy them to make myself happy. And it feels so much better. Not spending money on needles things. Love your videos they really help, and minimalism is awesome. .. Wow the freedom ahhh simple happy zen. 😉👍🏼🙂
Hahaha that's awesome!!! 💖🤗
Thank you for this video ❤️ learned alot!
Happy to hear it, thanks Hanna!! :) All the best for 2022
Thanks for this video!! I'm new on budgeting! I'm just setting up a budget planner for the first time in my life and want to try one of these challenges too. 😘
That's great Natalie! 🤗 Good luck!
A couple of years ago I did a no-buy challenge for clothes where I didn't buy any clothes for a year. It was surprisingly easy. I also do a permanent low-buy challenge for books b/c I want to go to the library as much as possible. When you learn that it isn't essential to own the book you've read and bringing it back to the library won't change your reading experience, even that is quite easy. Even if you love books more than any other item.
That's wonderful, thanks for sharing, I think others will love your books tip as well 😊
I’m doing a 5 year no buy. I don’t have any rules but to save 10,000 per year and only buy stuff I need.
I wish you lots of luck!!! :)
I am already doing a no coffee from outside this month
Sounds great Irene 🤗
omg that's too hard for me lol good luck tho!
Ugh the struggle! That was my last year's goal, now I want to buy no pastries/ sandwiches at work and uni and always be prepared by bringing my own food, wish me luck :P
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That was very helpful. I am going to try a no-buy week to begin with. I'll let you know how it goes.
That's great Sue!!! I would love to hear how it went 🤗😙
@@SimpleHappyZen I had a no-buy two weeks. I think I will try a low-buy regimen for a month and see how that works. I will write down some rules. Thank you for all your helpful videos, Vera. I appreciate them so much.
I'm doing a low buy challenge this year. I recently got rid of 90% o my wardrobe and I am only allowing myself to buy used clothing this year, and I'm trying to have a minimalist capsule wardrobe. I still need a few of the basics to complete that...but Really don't want to get to the point I was at with shopping and amount of clothes I own. I only am allowing new items for things like, jeans if I cannot find my size anywhere, and all undergarments can be new...but I am keeping as few of these items as I can while being hygienic and I don't think I will need to buy any this year. i'm attempting to be more sustainable, ethical and mindful when I do shop. i am allowing zero waste swaps for things as well because in time these things pay for themselves. I have been trying to quit buying so much on amazon specifically! For many reasons. The only things I have bought on there so far this year are a hamper and some items for my baby I couldn't find near me (He has some specific dietary and skin things..) I am really excited and I feel so good doing this so far. I hope I can stick to it.
I'm so glad it's working so well for you! 😄👊🏻🤗 Good luck with everything!!!
Awesome plan!
Same here! This post sounds like something I would say. I'm sure you'll do well since you have all the best intentions!
Thank you for these great videos. Could you please do one about caring for plants? I love seeing all the greenery in your home and would like to know how you care for them.
Thanks so much! :) Actually I've been getting these requests more often lately but I don't really do anything special except give them water once a week haha, so I don't know if it would be a very interesting video
Do you pot them yourself? Do you use any specific growing medium? Fertilize them? Spray them with mist? I wish I had your green thumb!
I'm really hopeful for this year! Good luck, everyone!!
You can do it :)
Many times lately I've wanted to buy something but I've waited and then waited some more and 9 times out of 10 I've been glad I didn't buy the thing and the urge has passed. My weakness is duvet covers and cushions. I decided if I do buy something I have to let something else go. This month I bought nothing (other than food) up until yesterday when I saw I lovely linen set on clearance and couldn't resist! I feel good about it though because it really was a treat as the only unnecessary purchase of the month :) xx
That's wonderful! :) I agree it's perfectly fine to treat yourself every now and then, and if you still want it after thinking about it for a few days, it's often something you will get a lot of use out of
Hi, am already on low buying.... but no buying month is a very helpful idea. So from now on I will write down things that I buy 😊😊🙏
Thanks for sharing and I like the idea of tracking your purchases :)
I’m about to start both (no buy smokes & low buy alcohol) been spending way to much on both 😢
I started a fb group and everyone has their own rules! I agree can’t always cut everything out at once and it’s good to do what makes you happy 😊
A really good video!
Thanks Franciska! 🤗🌟
This year i have wrote down list of items that I would not buy as a no buy challenge. I listed footwear in it because i have lots of sandals & wedge shoes but then due to my upcoming interview, i had to buy pair of running shoes thus clearly fail my no buy challenge.
But then again, it was a necessity so I won't give up on this challenge due to a hiccup on the way ✌️✌️
That's great, there's no need to give up because of one exception you had to make :) Good luck!!!
Thank you!! I’m doing a no-buy month, so this is so helpful!!
Good luck!! :)
I failed this month on the no spending plan. 😒 So I'm writing a list so I can see it everyday to remind myself for February.
No problem Jessica, it's how we learn! :D Take what didn't work and make a new list for next month. :) Good luck, you're doing great!!
Hi Vera Great video . I've been a minimalist for quite a few years so I think I'll go with the low buy challenge.
Thank you and good luck with the challenge! 😄🌷
I'm doing a low buy challenge. I don't want to completely stop buying new clothes as I would be setting myself up to fail. So I have set rules that any clothing purchases must be intentional, needed, not fast fashion, and natural fibres. This has dramatically cut down my purchases. Just giving me 24 hours to think about purchases is often enough to realise I don't need the item.
That's amazing, I love it 😊👊🏻
This is an excellent video Simple Happy Zen! I had no idea you can do like a limit of five new apparrel items that you do not own already, or decorating household limit of $150, or no buying coffee out at coffee shops etc. I am planning on a no buy year so I can put the money in my investment account. 👍🏻
But I will rewatch your video a few time and figure out 2020 goals. Thank you ! Shared on FB. Shared with my daughter who enjoys shopping online, coffeeshops, and eating establishments. ❤😍✈
Thanks so much for your kind comment and for sharing my video! 🤗🌺 Good luck with your 2020 goals
In 2022 I will do a No Buy of makeup, hair products (except for replacement If I use something up and realize aI really need it), books and courses.
The other things I'll do a low buy.
Awesome, good luck Manuela!
I love your videos! I will follow the low buy for no essecials for about 3 months and hope the next 6 months will be able to do the no buy. Greetings from Bolivia!
Thanks so much Danny and good luck with your challenge!! 🤗✌
Low buy, last year. Trying no buy for February. Trying to use my fabric/craft stash. Will only buy replacement clothing and shoes.
Good luck Connie! :)
It's too easy with online banking to move money between savings to checking account -- at least for me. In 2019, my goal was to save $100 each paycheck, but rather than moving the money from my checking to savings account online, every payday I walked into the bank and removed that amount in a single bill, took it home an placed it in a can that I've hidden away -- out of sight, out of mind. Anytime I got a windfall of at least $100, I went to the bank, requested a $100 and into the can it went. For me, $100 was a lot, but because I (mostly) practiced the fine art of only buying what was was necessary, it was a successful year of saving. It is amazing how much money remains once coffee drinks are not purchased, dining out or buying prepared foods (my weakness) stops, and thoughtful purchasing becomes your MO. I love to shop, but don't care much for buying these days -- it's become fairly easy to tell myself that I don't need it. Thanks for your channel!!!!
Thanks for sharing your tips and I agree sometimes it's good to see money in real life to really appreciate the value. And also with the little purchases that add up 🙂
I'm doing a low buy year. I have only bought an eyeliner this month. I did not own one so I thought it was okay. I don't want to restrict myself too much but I have a strict budget that I follow and I hope it will work. I'm saving for something big so I think that really works.
I agree, it really helps to have a budget to stick to, and also a clear goal to work towards to keep you motivated :) Good luck!!
Starting a no buy February ♥️ nothing that's not essential doing it with my husband soo excited to see what we figure out for valentine's day!
Started no-buy for month of January but it turned into a low-buy. I'm still very pleased how things are going and have avoided ordering take-out twice with co-workers and ate the healthy food I packed from home. I'll also be doing a no buy again in March with Sarah @Abundantly Minimal.
That's great! Good luck in March and I love Sarah's videos :)
Just saw this video. I'll start a No Buy Month and see how it goes. The goal is to extended it to a year. My weakness is clothing/ perfumes. Actually I'm quite excited about it, looking forward to seeing my back account a little fatter $$$ 😊
Good luck Louise, you can do it! :)
New subscriber here from the Philippines =)
Hi and welcome to the channel! 🤗
Love this! Definitely keen to do a no spend month this year. I have already started a cash envelope system to stick to a spending budget.
That's great!! Helps to really make it visible. Good luck Lara 🤗🌼
I think that's a great idea!
I started a no buy month on the 1st Jan and have found it easier than I expected... although I had bought a few things at the end of December so it's not that long ago, lol. I do really want a take away dinner! I have found I have more time on the weekend and less stress because I'm not catching the bus to my favourite shopping places to spend a few hours shopping. Doing a major declutter last year changed my mindset and I want to bring less 'stuff' into my home anyway. I am trying to decide if I want to try and continue the no buy or switch to a low buy month next because I really do want that take away for dinner :)
Congrats for this month and you decide what works for you for next month! 🤗
I'm currently doing a "no buy" for stationery and hobby supplies for the rest of January and February, my spending in that area got a bit out of hand lately. It will be nice getting a reset.
I love it! Good luck Cecilie
I am not really a buyer, oftentimes I buy things in quality, for me not to buy from time to time especially clothes, shoes and bags. I think I will challenge myself for a no buy challenge with books.
Thanks for sharing and good luck if you decide to do the books no buy! 🤗💫
@@SimpleHappyZen i will share if I can make it, though i buy books in thrift stores and booksale.
I sometimes do like a "no buy month" where I only buy food, or things that is only in the store where I buy food.
Sounds good :)
Although I do not shopping that much for saving some money, I now startet a low buy year. For me, that means not buying more than one new item a month (or in sum 12 a year), excluding 2nd hand Items, gifts for other people and some materials for do it yourself. I always try to get things I need second hand first.
Sounds great! Like something that's challenging but still achievable :) Good luck!