I just have a cheap coin pouch that I think is cute, zips and fits my cards etc. I got it to fit in my small crossbody bag that had no zipper pocket on the inside that could hold my cards. I just went through my coin pouch and pulled out unnecessary papers and cards. I now carry my disabled son's debit card, his government food card, my government food card, my driver's license, my debit card, a coffee shop gift card, some coins and a single dose eye drops. I loved this video! ❤
In my wallet: cash sometimes. Debit card, ID card, library card, Plussa card (for cheap food offers), Gift card. Banking paperwork for payments. Bundle for movie tickets. Barbershop discount card. I also have one card in my phone case, it is Silja Line card, but I do not need it. It is just in case I go Sweden ever again on that cruise. It gives some offers here. Bus card in it's own thing.
You are my favorite you tuber! I went right to my wallet to check on decluttering it. I carry a library card and car emission paper besides what you carry.
I am glad you enjoyed it! I always think of the huge women wallets as mom wallets (with a zipper in the middle and a lot of space for cash and especially coins) but my mom used to have a similar one to the one I have so no idea ☺
In my opinion, a mom wallet is because you are carrying all your son cards as well as your own. I never carry a purse or own a large typical woman's wallet
My id card, a little bit of cash and my bank card, library card. After watching your video i cleaned out my wallet and found a little note with date of when I bought it: april 1998. I really love your video's, they make me think.
I have a tiny wallet that clips inside on a purse (I never attach it though) my mother in law gave it to me. I’ve considered getting a different one with a slimmer profile. But can’t justify buying a new one when the one I have works just fine.
Quite similar. I have debit card, health insurance card, health care card, medicare card and license. And, money. I don't have children so don't have to worry about that. In Australia, you don't have a separate card for your children, all their details are kept under your file, so you only need the one card.
Where I live in the US I have never been to a store that only accepts cash, no cards. Even really small stores! I’m sure some exist here, somewhere, but I haven’t seen them around. I live up north in the Midwest.
Yes, that is really strange... In Sweden for example where I lived for six months, there are a lot more stores that don't accept cash and only cards... Here in Germany, it is the opposite 😕
Well... other try to minimize their wallet, I love to add things to it. I am from India, male, 19 y/o, college student... I keep these in my wallet :- ▪︎ All sorts of cash notes (500, 200, 100, 50, 20 and 10 ruppees) and coins (5, 2 and 1 ruppees) ▪︎ Debit card ▪︎ Driving license (it also works as my ID card) ▪︎ 4-5 passport-sized photos ▪︎ My father's shop's visiting card ▪︎ White blank paper pieces ▪︎ Some sticky notes ▪︎ Band-aid (ICE) ▪︎ Safety pin (needle) ▪︎ A shaving blade (maybe I need to cut someone's throat... 😂) Still I feel like its very slim 😅☺️😅
Heyy fantastic video i really enjoy these type of videos and your content is great. I love that you have kept your wallet since you was 14, I'm embarrassed to say I've changed mine about 50 times but since being on my own minimal journey I'm definitely going to keep the one I have now until its no longer usuable. I'm learning to save so much money now thanks to u 😘👍
I think what you carry is very reasonable and suits your lifestyle. I carry my ID/driver's license, debit card from my bank, my health insurance card, two store rewards cards for the grocery stores I shop from most frequently and my library card. I no longer carry the library card because my local library is closed because of the Covid-19 virus. I will sometimes carry cash and coins but I'd rather use my bank card for most purchases.
Have very similar things in my wallet Lia. VIP is my SBB GA, Bank card, Krankenkasse card, Swiss ID. Only carry others when needed on my day to day grading about. For my credit card and phone I just use prepaid. Costs a bit when I pay money into my prepaid card (only use it for long trips.) Like a prepaid phone purely as I cannot stand a monthly surcharge for 24 months with Swisscom. To me it is like a debt. Live totally debt free, minimally but very happily. But as you know Swiss life is very safe and easy. Enjoyed this video. Enjoy your days and give your son a very big hug from me and greetings to your partner.
Oh yes, I used to have one of these pre paid credit cards as well when I lived in Switzerland! I really try to avoid credit cards too, since I also believe in not going into debt at all if somehow possible. The visa card I have is also a debit card which means I can't spend more money than I have in there and the money gets subtracted right when I buy something ☺
Thanks for sharing! I invested in a nice quality wallet about 12 years ago and it is still going strong, though it does look well used after all these years, that doesn’t bother me. I used to have a few extra membership cards (like for visiting national trust gardens, botanic gardens etc) but it really bothered me that they would send a new plastic card every year when the membership got renewed 🤯 I’ve been meaning to cancel those for ages, and since the pandemic many places have been closed anyway, so I’ve finally got rid of most of those. Also I find in these COVID times I hardly go to any actual shops or take public transport, so I mainly leave my wallet at home (unless I know I’m going to be needing it). So it’s useful to know all my cards are kept in one place, but I don’t carry them around all the time 🤷🏻♀️
That sounds like a good quality wallet! I have to admit that I have some membership cards lying around here as well... I really do have to cancel them (mostly from shops and they don't cost anything but it Is annoying and they send me paper advertising clutter...)
@@ecofriendlia oh yes, all the paper junk 😱😱😱I would love to carry on with some of the memberships as I do want to support these organisations, but if there’s no way to opt out of all the magazines and leaflets and plastic cards I will just pay the entry fee every time I visit for now 🤷🏻♀️
I'm a bit embarrassed to admit my "wallet" is a sturdy transparent plastic slip, like a pocket I guess? It was supposed to protect my ID from getting dirty but over time it just became my wallet, since I hate wallets-they're so bulky, especially women's wallets, with so many unnecessary pockets. I keep my ID, health insurance card with my doctor and family's phone numbers written on a post-it note stuck on its back, blood donor card, library card, one metro ticket and one museum ticket, both with significance for me, and some folded bills, and the plastic slip is super thin compared to a wallet. I don't think I need these on a daily basis, but that's what I keep there, and if I ever need anything more I add it on a case by case basis, and if it's too big to fit the slip, I just put it in my lightweight backpack that I carry everywhere anyway instead of a purse.
In Germany we need the insurance Card, because when you have an emergency they will ask you all the time. I have a son too and have to carry all the cards 🙃😀
Yes, so true! It would be good though if they could figure out a way to get health care without the card... At least if it is an emergency situation... Like some store don't need to see the actual membership card to give you a discount or something like that ☺
Another novel from me. :) I always like to follow along and see how what I have compares to yours. My wallet is actually woven hemp. It got left in my car after COVID hit and I wasn't driving (I'm in the US - COVID is still raging here). I hadn't left the house between March and October, when I took a new kitten to the vet. Where I live is humid and the poor thing actually got moldy over the summer. It's also worn. But my son bought it for me like seven years ago so I'm reluctant to get rid of it. Edit: I washed it and it appears to have survived :) I'll now try to mend it once it's dry. I like that you have cards from different countries. Europe seems relatively cozy compared to the US. We're just - us. I went through it and took out some non-essential cards. The only thing I have that you don't aside from kid's stuff since mine is 26 and has his own wallet is my blood donor card with my blood type. It's a rare type so I feel it's important to have that. Also some business cards for things like towing and the Chinese buffet loyalty card in case life ever returns to normal here. Important stuff :) We have no public transportation where I live so nothing for that. I have my driver's license, a debit card, no cash and insurance a single card. It's a pretty bare wallet. Edit to add: I am a practitioner of magick so there were two money spells and a sigil hidden away inside. I found them before I washed the wallet, which was a good thing ;)
Lol i have about the same in my wallet.. only some cards for payment and insurance and my drivers licence. I do have a picture of my son and of my wedding in my wallet but nothing else. I got this wallet from and old friend when i was 18 years old. Now i am 34 years old, so i use it for 16 years. It does not look brand new.. you can tell it is kinda old i guess but i plan to keep this wallet for as long as it can be. When little parts tear up i fix them :P
I looked through my wallet and have one additional card, my library card. I also carry my son's health card. I should look for a nice leather wallet at the thrift store, although I am a vegan if the poor cow already gave its life it's ok? Personal choice, I know. Tu Lis I always look forward to watching your videos!
I have my son's library card but I usually don't have it in my wallet ☺ Hm yes, I understand that dilemma. I personally think second-hand leather is fine, especially for a wallet since I don't know any material that comes close to leather in its durability ☺ But I hope there will be good vegan options in the future... Right now the only very durable thing I can imagine is these metal card wallets
Aluminium wallets are safer for contactless cards if you travel on public transport often. I converted to that for this reason. And I believe they last really a long time.
I don't use a wallet at the moment as my phone case has convenient slots for cards, I'm in the UK and am pretty minimalist about what I carry, all I have with me usually are my bank card, my library card, my driving licence, my diabetes I.d card and possibly a loyalty card for food/drink but that's it and sometimes I go out with even less, so there's less to worry about losing.
I love how honest & transparent you are in your videos. My wallet is a hand-me-down from my mum when she was still in her 20's. ☺ I guess leather materials last long don't you think?
Thank you! That is exactly what I try to be here ☺ oh, that us really old! But yes, I think so too! Leather is just an amazing material when it comes to its lifespan and durability ☺
Things in my wallet... debit card, insurance card, a little cash because sometimes my mother hands me cash for helping her haha, and a lot of giftcards - Americans love giftcards. I don’t have a drivers license because I don’t drive, for Americans our ID is the same as a Driver’s License, so I don’t have that, and use a passport as my ID.
What is the advantage of gift cards? I know a lot of Americans have a lot of them but why? I think in Germany you can also use your driver's license for identification but the ID (or Passport) is still a lot more powerful... ☺
Hallo lia, du kannst die Bahncard 50 auch über die app von der deutschen Bahn laufen lassen. Dann hast du die immer auf dem Handy dabei und brauchst keine Karte. Sicherlich nutzt du auch die onlinetickets? Ich empfinde es als sehr komfortabel. Ich habe tatsächlich 2 portemonnaie. In einem kleinen habe ich ein wenig Bargeld, meine Bankkarte und meinen Personalausweis. In dem anderen nur weitere Karten. Diese ist quasi immer in meiner Tasche und ich hole den selten heraus. Alles liebe!
Hola Lia! Well I have a little less things in my "monedero" 👛. In México we call it like this because coin is "moneda" so "menedero" would be translated into "coiner" in English 😳😆. Mine does not look like this. It has two zippers and one I use it for my cards and ID and the other one is for coins. So I only carry my debit card, driver's license and another card that my husband gave me and works as cash but only for groceries and I can use them in some places. I don't have a credit card because I hate them, my husband has one just in case, and I also some time carry current money. 💵 And that's it. 🤭 Ok, te cuidas chica. Adiós 🤗.
That is a cute name! ☺ My visa card is also a debit card, I grew up learning that you should never go into debt, just never spend money you don't have. I totally see that I am in a privileged position to not feel the need to have a credit card but I am very happy without one ☺
@@ecofriendlia so true, my husband has one because we bought the apartment, so it was easier for us to buy it. But he only uses to pay the mortgage but he rarely uses it. Although the bank gives him a hard time offering credits every single time they can. 😩
I use a marvel agents of shield wallet that my daughter got for a Halloween costume several years ago LOL. Inside it is my debit card, my state ID card... I am legally blind so that substitutes for a driver's license which I cannot have, cash, and a couple of random gift cards that I haven't used yet. And that's it. :-)
That sounds very minimal! I think in Germany we could use the driver's license for a lot of things to but I like just being safe and having my ID to prove my identity ☺
@@idealthinker101 it essentially means that the law considers me to be blind. So I can't get a driver's license, etc. I can see, but whereas normal vision is 20/20, mine is 20/500. Basically I would be able to see you, but I would not be able to recognize you until you spoke if I knew your voice. I can't read road signs, etc. I do carry a magnifying glass with me so I can read price tags and ingredients and whatever else I might want to read whilst out and about. Thank you for asking! 😊
@@TheLifeTidy oh... sorry to hear that. By the way, my eyesight is also weak. I don't exactly know the numbers written in my eye report, but its much weaker than normal. I can see you too, but couldn't recognise your face. I also can't read road signs without spectacles. I can feel what you feel. 😅☺️😅
Du kannst deine BahnCard auch einfach in der App haben, dann musst du sie nicht immer mitschleppen. Ich nehme meine nur noch mit, wenn ich geplant wohin fahre, für spontane Aktionen habe ich die App ☺️
Genau so mache ich das auch! :) Zusätzlich kann man bei uns ÖPNV Tickets auch online kaufen, so muss ich keine Streifenkarten mehr mitnehmen (und auch das Geld nicht vorher ausgeben) und auch der Studentenausweis lässt sich meistens mittels Immatrikulationsbescheinigung (PDF auf dem Smartphone) ersetzen :)
I bought a really cheap and badly made wallet because it was cute 2 years ago or so. It´s falling apart and next time I will buy a sturdy one that´s a bit smaller similar to yours, black and simple and possibly leather so it will last a long time. The coin compartment is broken and I am looking forward to not carrying an extra coin purse. I don´t like those minimalist wallets because i have a lot of anxiety about losing important cards so I need to see them all at once glance when I open my wallet.
I carry the same, minus my son's ID card and a health card for him. He has an ID card, but in The Netherlands, until the age of 14 it is not necessary to have one for a child. So I keep it at home for when we travel. I also don't have to carry a health card for him - he is registered on my "account". Oh and no driver's license yet, but I'm working on that one ;)
I think it could be the same for here in Germany maybe it is not mandatory to have an ID card for kids with me... I just got my driver's license this spring and haven't really used ut since. I am a not even really sure if it was worth it since now I have not practiced for so long and feel kind of unsafe...
@@ecofriendlia I understand that feeling. That is why I'm over 30 and only recently started my lessons - we used to live around so much public transport that it was quite useless at that time. Now, we live in a tiny village and I can only move by bike. That's fine, but not 80 km to my parents, haha!
Hey Lia. Really like your videos, as well as this one! Your wallet looks good! I have been using a card holder with a little extra space for a few coins for a few years now. I only have the essentials with me, like id card, insurance card, bank card, student card, drivers license, vehicle plate card, hospital card, public transport pass, and a €20 bill and a €1 coin. I really like it because its size is like a credit card, so it doesn't take up much space in my pocket. My girlfriend even got the same one, because she liked the simplicity, efficiency and size. What do you think of a card holder? I am curious!
That sounds very convenient! And it sounds like I would be able to fit the things I need in there... So I think a card hole is a great solution, the only thing I would worry about is the change I get then paying with cash and that all the coins wouldn't fit in there anymore 😉
@@ecofriendlia Yes, that is right haha. I tackle that by only paying with a bank card :) But I totally understand what you mean! I also used to pay more with physical money. Although, your wallet does look better ;)
I am glad you liked it! I have been thinking about buying a new one but I don't have any plans right now... I would only buy a new one if it had a significant advantage over the one I currently have and I have not found a wallet like that yet ☺
So you have a Swiss ID card but live in Germany? I am from the U.S., so this is interesting to me. Are you originally from Switzerland? My grandparents came to the U.S. from Bern!
Yes! I am Swiss so I have a Swiss Passport and Swiss ID but live in Germany. Because of all the EU regulations and laws, I am allowed to live in every country in the EU even though Switzerland is not in the EU. The only thing I cannot do here is vote, but I can live and work and do everything else... ☺
Hi, Lia! Thanks for the video, it was really interesting to see what you keep in your wallet, it inspired me to throw away old bills, etc. However, since Christmas is coming, I would like to ask how you deal with gifts (ofc, if you celebrate Christmas). My family ask me what I would like to receive and I simply do not know how to answer, because I don't need anything... As a minimalist, I have the exact amount of things that I need. However, I'm well aware that they'll buy me something anyway, even if I say that I don't want anything. Any tips? Love your videos and greetings from Poland
That is a really good question... I don't have a strict gift policy but I have just tried to let people know more and more that I don't need anything... Since most of them still want to give me something I am always happy to receive some chocolate or tea or other eatable things I can use up. I also like to get books for the same reason. Once I am done reading them I will just put them in an open, public bookshelf where other people can take and read them. I also made a video about that topic a few months ago where I showed everything I got for my birthday and talked a but more about that topic. That could maybe be helpful And also the comments in that video where you can read about a lot of solutions people found for themselves and their family ☺
Lia, you only carry a debit card. What would you do if someone had to steal your wallet? Do you at least have another bank account with a debit card you don't carry with you? It's concerning to have a lot of cash accessible through a debit card that cannot be blocked/frozen. Thanks for sharing.
Yes, it is real leather. But I got it from my grandma over ten years ago. After all, it has kept up very well, and throwing it away just because it is real leather would cause more harm to animals and the planet than just keeping it and using it as long as possible. Also, I have to say that I don't believe in petroleum-derived leather alternatives since those mostly are not as durable and pollute the environment a lot. Of course, I am happy to see more and more vegan alternatives that are actually sustainable but I think there are so many factors when It comes to choosing the best material for something like a wallet, so there are different solutions to this problem depending on the values that are most important to you.
I just have a cheap coin pouch that I think is cute, zips and fits my cards etc. I got it to fit in my small crossbody bag that had no zipper pocket on the inside that could hold my cards. I just went through my coin pouch and pulled out unnecessary papers and cards. I now carry my disabled son's debit card, his government food card, my government food card, my driver's license, my debit card, a coffee shop gift card, some coins and a single dose eye drops. I loved this video! ❤
In my wallet: cash sometimes. Debit card, ID card, library card, Plussa card (for cheap food offers), Gift card. Banking paperwork for payments. Bundle for movie tickets. Barbershop discount card. I also have one card in my phone case, it is Silja Line card, but I do not need it. It is just in case I go Sweden ever again on that cruise. It gives some offers here. Bus card in it's own thing.
You are my favorite you tuber! I went right to my wallet to check on decluttering it. I carry a library card and car emission paper besides what you carry.
Oh, thank you! I try to declutter regularly too since sometimes I collect receipts without realizing it ☺
You have a normal 'mom's wallet'
I enjoy your videos
I am glad you enjoyed it! I always think of the huge women wallets as mom wallets (with a zipper in the middle and a lot of space for cash and especially coins) but my mom used to have a similar one to the one I have so no idea ☺
In my opinion, a mom wallet is because you are carrying all your son cards as well as your own. I never carry a purse or own a large typical woman's wallet
Great video!💖💖💖💖
My id card, a little bit of cash and my bank card, library card. After watching your video i cleaned out my wallet and found a little note with date of when I bought it: april 1998. I really love your video's, they make me think.
I have a tiny wallet that clips inside on a purse (I never attach it though) my mother in law gave it to me. I’ve considered getting a different one with a slimmer profile. But can’t justify buying a new one when the one I have works just fine.
I had one wallet for about 10 years, but it finally tore up. But thrifted a cheap one for a buck,lol.
As long as it works that is an easy solution ☺
Quite similar. I have debit card, health insurance card, health care card, medicare card and license. And, money. I don't have children so don't have to worry about that. In Australia, you don't have a separate card for your children, all their details are kept under your file, so you only need the one card.
Where I live in the US I have never been to a store that only accepts cash, no cards. Even really small stores! I’m sure some exist here, somewhere, but I haven’t seen them around. I live up north in the Midwest.
Yes, that is really strange... In Sweden for example where I lived for six months, there are a lot more stores that don't accept cash and only cards... Here in Germany, it is the opposite 😕
Well... other try to minimize their wallet, I love to add things to it. I am from India, male, 19 y/o, college student...
I keep these in my wallet :-
▪︎ All sorts of cash notes (500, 200, 100, 50, 20 and 10 ruppees) and coins (5, 2 and 1 ruppees)
▪︎ Debit card
▪︎ Driving license (it also works as my ID card)
▪︎ 4-5 passport-sized photos
▪︎ My father's shop's visiting card
▪︎ White blank paper pieces
▪︎ Some sticky notes
▪︎ Band-aid (ICE)
▪︎ Safety pin (needle)
▪︎ A shaving blade (maybe I need to cut someone's throat... 😂)
Still I feel like its very slim 😅☺️😅
Heyy fantastic video i really enjoy these type of videos and your content is great. I love that you have kept your wallet since you was 14, I'm embarrassed to say I've changed mine about 50 times but since being on my own minimal journey I'm definitely going to keep the one I have now until its no longer usuable. I'm learning to save so much money now thanks to u 😘👍
I think what you carry is very reasonable and suits your lifestyle. I carry my ID/driver's license, debit card from my bank, my health insurance card, two store rewards cards for the grocery stores I shop from most frequently and my library card. I no longer carry the library card because my local library is closed because of the Covid-19 virus. I will sometimes carry cash and coins but I'd rather use my bank card for most purchases.
Have very similar things in my
wallet Lia. VIP is my SBB GA,
Bank card, Krankenkasse card,
Swiss ID. Only carry others when
needed on my day to day grading
about. For my credit card and
phone I just use prepaid. Costs
a bit when I pay money into my
prepaid card (only use it for long
trips.) Like a prepaid phone purely
as I cannot stand a monthly surcharge for 24 months with
Swisscom. To me it is like a debt.
Live totally debt free, minimally
but very happily. But as you know
Swiss life is very safe and easy.
Enjoyed this video. Enjoy your
days and give your son a very
big hug from me and greetings
to your partner.
Oh yes, I used to have one of these pre paid credit cards as well when I lived in Switzerland! I really try to avoid credit cards too, since I also believe in not going into debt at all if somehow possible. The visa card I have is also a debit card which means I can't spend more money than I have in there and the money gets subtracted right when I buy something ☺
Thanks for sharing! I invested in a nice quality wallet about 12 years ago and it is still going strong, though it does look well used after all these years, that doesn’t bother me. I used to have a few extra membership cards (like for visiting national trust gardens, botanic gardens etc) but it really bothered me that they would send a new plastic card every year when the membership got renewed 🤯 I’ve been meaning to cancel those for ages, and since the pandemic many places have been closed anyway, so I’ve finally got rid of most of those. Also I find in these COVID times I hardly go to any actual shops or take public transport, so I mainly leave my wallet at home (unless I know I’m going to be needing it). So it’s useful to know all my cards are kept in one place, but I don’t carry them around all the time 🤷🏻♀️
That sounds like a good quality wallet! I have to admit that I have some membership cards lying around here as well... I really do have to cancel them (mostly from shops and they don't cost anything but it Is annoying and they send me paper advertising clutter...)
@@ecofriendlia oh yes, all the paper junk 😱😱😱I would love to carry on with some of the memberships as I do want to support these organisations, but if there’s no way to opt out of all the magazines and leaflets and plastic cards I will just pay the entry fee every time I visit for now 🤷🏻♀️
I'm a bit embarrassed to admit my "wallet" is a sturdy transparent plastic slip, like a pocket I guess? It was supposed to protect my ID from getting dirty but over time it just became my wallet, since I hate wallets-they're so bulky, especially women's wallets, with so many unnecessary pockets.
I keep my ID, health insurance card with my doctor and family's phone numbers written on a post-it note stuck on its back, blood donor card, library card, one metro ticket and one museum ticket, both with significance for me, and some folded bills, and the plastic slip is super thin compared to a wallet. I don't think I need these on a daily basis, but that's what I keep there, and if I ever need anything more I add it on a case by case basis, and if it's too big to fit the slip, I just put it in my lightweight backpack that I carry everywhere anyway instead of a purse.
That sounds like a great minimalist solution! At the beginning of your comment, I definitely imagined something that would not hold that many things☺
In Germany we need the insurance Card, because when you have an emergency they will ask you all the time. I have a son too and have to carry all the cards 🙃😀
Yes, so true! It would be good though if they could figure out a way to get health care without the card... At least if it is an emergency situation... Like some store don't need to see the actual membership card to give you a discount or something like that ☺
Another novel from me. :)
I always like to follow along and see how what I have compares to yours. My wallet is actually woven hemp. It got left in my car after COVID hit and I wasn't driving (I'm in the US - COVID is still raging here). I hadn't left the house between March and October, when I took a new kitten to the vet. Where I live is humid and the poor thing actually got moldy over the summer. It's also worn. But my son bought it for me like seven years ago so I'm reluctant to get rid of it. Edit: I washed it and it appears to have survived :) I'll now try to mend it once it's dry.
I like that you have cards from different countries. Europe seems relatively cozy compared to the US. We're just - us.
I went through it and took out some non-essential cards. The only thing I have that you don't aside from kid's stuff since mine is 26 and has his own wallet is my blood donor card with my blood type. It's a rare type so I feel it's important to have that. Also some business cards for things like towing and the Chinese buffet loyalty card in case life ever returns to normal here. Important stuff :) We have no public transportation where I live so nothing for that. I have my driver's license, a debit card, no cash and insurance a single card. It's a pretty bare wallet.
Edit to add: I am a practitioner of magick so there were two money spells and a sigil hidden away inside. I found them before I washed the wallet, which was a good thing ;)
Oh no, But I am glad it survived! That sounds like a great wallet! ☺
@@ecofriendlia I believe it is held together by love. :) (I'm really sentimental about things given to me by my son.)
Carteira perfeita. Bem minimalista. 🖤🇧🇷
Lol i have about the same in my wallet.. only some cards for payment and insurance and my drivers licence. I do have a picture of my son and of my wedding in my wallet but nothing else. I got this wallet from and old friend when i was 18 years old. Now i am 34 years old, so i use it for 16 years. It does not look brand new.. you can tell it is kinda old i guess but i plan to keep this wallet for as long as it can be. When little parts tear up i fix them :P
I looked through my wallet and have one additional card, my library card. I also carry my son's health card. I should look for a nice leather wallet at the thrift store, although I am a vegan if the poor cow already gave its life it's ok? Personal choice, I know. Tu Lis I always look forward to watching your videos!
I have my son's library card but I usually don't have it in my wallet ☺ Hm yes, I understand that dilemma. I personally think second-hand leather is fine, especially for a wallet since I don't know any material that comes close to leather in its durability ☺ But I hope there will be good vegan options in the future... Right now the only very durable thing I can imagine is these metal card wallets
Aluminium wallets are safer for contactless cards if you travel on public transport often. I converted to that for this reason. And I believe they last really a long time.
I don't use a wallet at the moment as my phone case has convenient slots for cards, I'm in the UK and am pretty minimalist about what I carry, all I have with me usually are my bank card, my library card, my driving licence, my diabetes I.d card and possibly a loyalty card for food/drink but that's it and sometimes I go out with even less, so there's less to worry about losing.
That sounds very practical! I would love to live somewhere where I know I won't need cash ☺
I love how honest & transparent you are in your videos. My wallet is a hand-me-down from my mum when she was still in her 20's. ☺ I guess leather materials last long don't you think?
Thank you! That is exactly what I try to be here ☺ oh, that us really old! But yes, I think so too! Leather is just an amazing material when it comes to its lifespan and durability ☺
Things in my wallet... debit card, insurance card, a little cash because sometimes my mother hands me cash for helping her haha, and a lot of giftcards - Americans love giftcards. I don’t have a drivers license because I don’t drive, for Americans our ID is the same as a Driver’s License, so I don’t have that, and use a passport as my ID.
What is the advantage of gift cards? I know a lot of Americans have a lot of them but why? I think in Germany you can also use your driver's license for identification but the ID (or Passport) is still a lot more powerful... ☺
Hallo lia, du kannst die Bahncard 50 auch über die app von der deutschen Bahn laufen lassen. Dann hast du die immer auf dem Handy dabei und brauchst keine Karte. Sicherlich nutzt du auch die onlinetickets? Ich empfinde es als sehr komfortabel.
Ich habe tatsächlich 2 portemonnaie. In einem kleinen habe ich ein wenig Bargeld, meine Bankkarte und meinen Personalausweis. In dem anderen nur weitere Karten. Diese ist quasi immer in meiner Tasche und ich hole den selten heraus. Alles liebe!
Ja stimmt, das hab ich irgendwie vergessen! Danke 😉
Hola Lia! Well I have a little less things in my "monedero" 👛. In México we call it like this because coin is "moneda" so "menedero" would be translated into "coiner" in English 😳😆. Mine does not look like this. It has two zippers and one I use it for my cards and ID and the other one is for coins. So I only carry my debit card, driver's license and another card that my husband gave me and works as cash but only for groceries and I can use them in some places. I don't have a credit card because I hate them, my husband has one just in case, and I also some time carry current money. 💵 And that's it. 🤭
Ok, te cuidas chica. Adiós 🤗.
That is a cute name! ☺ My visa card is also a debit card, I grew up learning that you should never go into debt, just never spend money you don't have. I totally see that I am in a privileged position to not feel the need to have a credit card but I am very happy without one ☺
@@ecofriendlia so true, my husband has one because we bought the apartment, so it was easier for us to buy it. But he only uses to pay the mortgage but he rarely uses it. Although the bank gives him a hard time offering credits every single time they can. 😩
I use a marvel agents of shield wallet that my daughter got for a Halloween costume several years ago LOL. Inside it is my debit card, my state ID card... I am legally blind so that substitutes for a driver's license which I cannot have, cash, and a couple of random gift cards that I haven't used yet. And that's it. :-)
That sounds very minimal! I think in Germany we could use the driver's license for a lot of things to but I like just being safe and having my ID to prove my identity ☺
Sorry to disturb... but I want to know what does "legally blind" means ?
@@idealthinker101 it essentially means that the law considers me to be blind. So I can't get a driver's license, etc. I can see, but whereas normal vision is 20/20, mine is 20/500. Basically I would be able to see you, but I would not be able to recognize you until you spoke if I knew your voice. I can't read road signs, etc. I do carry a magnifying glass with me so I can read price tags and ingredients and whatever else I might want to read whilst out and about. Thank you for asking! 😊
@@TheLifeTidy oh... sorry to hear that.
By the way, my eyesight is also weak. I don't exactly know the numbers written in my eye report, but its much weaker than normal.
I can see you too, but couldn't recognise your face. I also can't read road signs without spectacles.
I can feel what you feel. 😅☺️😅
@@idealthinker101 😊
Actually I am carrying only a Visa Card and an ID an nothing else, for security reasons and for practicity it's easy to put into my pocket.
Du kannst deine BahnCard auch einfach in der App haben, dann musst du sie nicht immer mitschleppen. Ich nehme meine nur noch mit, wenn ich geplant wohin fahre, für spontane Aktionen habe ich die App ☺️
Danke für den Tipp! Das wusste ich tatsächlich noch nicht. Dann werd ich das auf jeden Fall machen ☺️
Genau so mache ich das auch! :) Zusätzlich kann man bei uns ÖPNV Tickets auch online kaufen, so muss ich keine Streifenkarten mehr mitnehmen (und auch das Geld nicht vorher ausgeben) und auch der Studentenausweis lässt sich meistens mittels Immatrikulationsbescheinigung (PDF auf dem Smartphone) ersetzen :)
I bought a really cheap and badly made wallet because it was cute 2 years ago or so. It´s falling apart and next time I will buy a sturdy one that´s a bit smaller similar to yours, black and simple and possibly leather so it will last a long time. The coin compartment is broken and I am looking forward to not carrying an extra coin purse. I don´t like those minimalist wallets because i have a lot of anxiety about losing important cards so I need to see them all at once glance when I open my wallet.
I carry the same, minus my son's ID card and a health card for him. He has an ID card, but in The Netherlands, until the age of 14 it is not necessary to have one for a child. So I keep it at home for when we travel. I also don't have to carry a health card for him - he is registered on my "account".
Oh and no driver's license yet, but I'm working on that one ;)
I think it could be the same for here in Germany maybe it is not mandatory to have an ID card for kids with me... I just got my driver's license this spring and haven't really used ut since. I am a not even really sure if it was worth it since now I have not practiced for so long and feel kind of unsafe...
@@ecofriendlia I understand that feeling. That is why I'm over 30 and only recently started my lessons - we used to live around so much public transport that it was quite useless at that time. Now, we live in a tiny village and I can only move by bike. That's fine, but not 80 km to my parents, haha!
In The Netherlands, they can find us "in the system", so I didn't renew my Health Insurance card anymore. Maybe is the same in Germany?
Wow! In America I just need my debit card and my driver’s license. But I drive and have no kids
Wise, that is not a lot... I guess it really heavily depends on where you live and your lifestyle... ☺
Same here in sweden, everyone is covered by a heath insurace so you dont need a special card for it.
I hold gov cards in passport case, and only visit card I have is barber, and I ended threw it away, because my phone saves his number.
That sounds like a very minimalist solution ☺
Hey Lia. Really like your videos, as well as this one! Your wallet looks good! I have been using a card holder with a little extra space for a few coins for a few years now. I only have the essentials with me, like id card, insurance card, bank card, student card, drivers license, vehicle plate card, hospital card, public transport pass, and a €20 bill and a €1 coin. I really like it because its size is like a credit card, so it doesn't take up much space in my pocket. My girlfriend even got the same one, because she liked the simplicity, efficiency and size. What do you think of a card holder? I am curious!
That sounds very convenient! And it sounds like I would be able to fit the things I need in there... So I think a card hole is a great solution, the only thing I would worry about is the change I get then paying with cash and that all the coins wouldn't fit in there anymore 😉
@@ecofriendlia Yes, that is right haha. I tackle that by only paying with a bank card :) But I totally understand what you mean! I also used to pay more with physical money. Although, your wallet does look better ;)
Hey Lia, I liked this video. Just curious do you plan to use this wallet for more years or you feel like buying a new one?
I am glad you liked it! I have been thinking about buying a new one but I don't have any plans right now... I would only buy a new one if it had a significant advantage over the one I currently have and I have not found a wallet like that yet ☺
@@ecofriendlia fair enough :-)
So you have a Swiss ID card but live in Germany? I am from the U.S., so this is interesting to me. Are you originally from Switzerland? My grandparents came to the U.S. from Bern!
Yes! I am Swiss so I have a Swiss Passport and Swiss ID but live in Germany. Because of all the EU regulations and laws, I am allowed to live in every country in the EU even though Switzerland is not in the EU. The only thing I cannot do here is vote, but I can live and work and do everything else... ☺
Hi, Lia! Thanks for the video, it was really interesting to see what you keep in your wallet, it inspired me to throw away old bills, etc. However, since Christmas is coming, I would like to ask how you deal with gifts (ofc, if you celebrate Christmas). My family ask me what I would like to receive and I simply do not know how to answer, because I don't need anything... As a minimalist, I have the exact amount of things that I need. However, I'm well aware that they'll buy me something anyway, even if I say that I don't want anything. Any tips?
Love your videos and greetings from Poland
That is a really good question... I don't have a strict gift policy but I have just tried to let people know more and more that I don't need anything... Since most of them still want to give me something I am always happy to receive some chocolate or tea or other eatable things I can use up. I also like to get books for the same reason. Once I am done reading them I will just put them in an open, public bookshelf where other people can take and read them. I also made a video about that topic a few months ago where I showed everything I got for my birthday and talked a but more about that topic. That could maybe be helpful And also the comments in that video where you can read about a lot of solutions people found for themselves and their family ☺
How did you cut out the card dividers fabric without it falling apart…?
Lia, you only carry a debit card. What would you do if someone had to steal your wallet? Do you at least have another bank account with a debit card you don't carry with you? It's concerning to have a lot of cash accessible through a debit card that cannot be blocked/frozen. Thanks for sharing.
ty now im going to steal ur walet
jk lol
Can you take a photo of your son's cards and carry them digitally?
Unfortunately no... The cards I carry for him are ones that they need the original card... 😕
You have more than me I have two cards. Credit card and drivers license
Hi :)
You mentioned your wallet is leather. Did you mean real or not?
I hope not 😊
Looks pretty real to me. Also, Germans are known for being matter of fact and honest. If it wasn't a real leather wallet, Lia would have said that.
Yes, it is real leather. But I got it from my grandma over ten years ago. After all, it has kept up very well, and throwing it away just because it is real leather would cause more harm to animals and the planet than just keeping it and using it as long as possible. Also, I have to say that I don't believe in petroleum-derived leather alternatives since those mostly are not as durable and pollute the environment a lot. Of course, I am happy to see more and more vegan alternatives that are actually sustainable but I think there are so many factors when It comes to choosing the best material for something like a wallet, so there are different solutions to this problem depending on the values that are most important to you.
IT IS A WALLET FOR MEN NOT WOMEN
who cares? not all women love a wallet for woman. even i use a man wallet . who said women cant use a wallet for men??????
In The Netherlands, they can find us "in the system", so I didn't renew my Health Insurance card anymore. Maybe is the same in Germany?