We haven't had cable TV since 2005, have never used kcups, stopped buying plastic sandwich bags (wash and reuse milk bags instead), stopped getting haircuts in the 90s, stopped buying grocery store sized packages of most things in favour of big bulk buying e.g. 50 lbs., never buy food from restaurants, stopped buying pre-made food, stopped buying fresh vegetables in the winter using frozen or home canned from garden now, stopped buying canned beans as we buy dried beans and cook them in the instant pot... we have been moving backwards in consumerism since the 80s with no regrets. The list is longer than I could share. We live small - just over 600 square feet, but not tiny.
Your lifestyle is what I aspire to. I am halfway there. I do like eating out but the government took that away. Actually, in re-reading your list, I do most of those things. It is nice.
@@annguglielmino8989 I like eating out, too, but the pandemic has taken that away -- for now. Looking forward to us all getting the pandemic under control so that we can return to normal. ♥️
Don’t know if it’s the same in other countries but in the uk our libraries are wonderful. Pretty well any magazine can be downloaded for free- all the well known ones from celeb weeklies to heavyweight special interest are there. They also have free audio and ebooks to download , lots of well known contemporary writers as well as classics, children’s and so on. An amazing service. But I justify having physical books because full bookshelves make good insulation for cold walls. Thanks for your videos. Jan
I agree on most but I do love sending and receiving greeting cards. I make my own cards and know they'll probably wind up in the trash but I always include a personal message, not just a signature. I love getting handwritten notes and cards from my family and friends. I like to reread them especially if the sender is no longer alive. With electronic messaging and minimalism it's a dying thing but I treasure my little box of cards.
My Mother raised me to include a personal note in a thank-you card--in all cards. When as a young adult I received my first pre-printed card with only a signature I thought "What's this? All it does is let me know the sender is alive." Yes, it's very much a dying thing. To receive a real letter is candy in the mailbox.
Kelly Jean Smith: Yes, receiving a personalized card is very special. Seeing someone's handwriting adds to the connection of the message being sent anytime but especially during Corona-geddon. Of course, this may just he me and I am fascinated by people's handwriting.
Agree completely with you on the cards and magazines. I recently moved into a new home and have changed my style of living to a more minimalistic approach so I have asked people to not give me gifts, it is very hard for people to wrap their heads around, but I find myself stressing over something someone thought would be great for me that I just didn't like or use. I can provide what I need. One of my best gifts recently that is wonderful is my digital frame from my grown children, they can upload photos to my digital frame and I so enjoy that. I no longer purchase plastic containers and try to very considerate of how long an item will take to decompose. I love my re-useable grocery bags and dishtowels go right in the washer so very little need to have paper towels as much as I used to.
I do like to find beautiful cards to send to my family and closest friends and they also express much appreciation when they get them. I also like getting some.
I agree with you, but this year making my own Christnas card painting and having cards printed made it a much more engaging and exciting process. I even sent one to a RUclipsr in China who featured it on her vlog, mentioned that I had handpainted the (original) picture and said how pretty it was. So heartwarming to know how appreciated my effort is!
I recognized myself in pretty much all the tings. Except the cards. I really do enjoy getting a card in the mail. In fact, I still have all my Christmas cards I got this year still up. :D
Good tips for any sized home. Years ago I gave up gym membership, I gave up cable years ago as well. I’ve decided to donate books I’ve purchased and read once. I’ve also streamlined my cleaning products.
I downsized a couple moths ago that cute mobile home, about 950sq ft.... lots of room for me and the furkids! Still do Costco runs, store the paper products under my bed!! I very rarely buy a magazine these days ..... they're SO expensive! I've kept all my cards for years and years! 😊 I'm a sucker to send mail and receive letters. Agree about cable! I have "free" basic cable where I am, and that's enough, especially with the streaming service. Fyi, CTV.ca has free download with lots of movies etc. Same with CBC GEM!
I gave up Costco too. I also live by myself. I don't miss it. Before covid I used the library often. I miss browsing thru the books. My guilty fixes are magazines and decorating books.
I was just listening this in the background as I was puttering around home, but had to come here to say I so agree about the greeting cards! Between busy lives, they not only are expensive for what you get, but would then also give me anxiety to have to write them. Ditched that probably close to ten years ago now. Also canceled my remaining basic cable this past week. I'm in a condo in downtown Calgary and currently doing a low spend year. It's amazing how quickly the savings add up.
I also let Costco membership go, don’t buy magazines, music or movies. I encourage my family to give me gift cards if they want to give me something. I’m trying to downsize and it’s difficult. Thanks for another great video.
I agree with you on saving time and money on these"expendable" items but I do love getting cards from family. I really miss the library for getting books and magazines and have been rereading books or "gulp!" buying books. My daughter buys all her books online and says it's great for to have Kobo? to have on holiday. That is when we could go on hoiday safely! I'm getting so sick of this Covid induced hibernation - I'll be glad when we can just go out and browse the old bookshops or second -hand shops! Like yourself,I simply don't, have enough room for new things,so we have a rule-"something in,something out!" Have a great day with your cuddly cat,Sophie!
You give me inspiration to do more purging. I used to collect owls and thimbles, but have stopped. My biggest purchase is scrapbooking materials. Fortunately I have one room in my house just for this hobby. Another thing I hate to spend money on are kitchen gadgets and appliances. They take up space and don't get used. My husband hates for me to give away too many items. Thanks for your videos. I do live in a small house, but if it were just, a tiny house would suit me just fine.
I agree with all of your money saving techniques. The hardest thing I had to give up was Comcast. I now pay for internet so I stream. This is a lot cheaper. I love reading. I no longer purchase a lot of books unless I truly want to keep it. One thing I think is a waste of money is paper towels.
I don't buy napkins or paper towel, swiffers, plastic trash bags, spray cleaners - have replaced these with cloth napkins, sponge towels, reuse bags that come with foods, use an old sock for the swiffer, then just pop it in the wash. Make my own vinegar cleaner. It's amazing how much money a person can spend on those things - and the space they take up!
Love the list! I also really despise the greeting card thing, BUT there is a company called Felt that let's you send cards with a photo on the front, or a postcard with personal photo... a nice alternative and you actually want to hang it on the fridge for a bit.
My house isn’t a tiny one nor is it big! The problem is lack of storage space! I have not watched television for years. I was making use of the library rentals. I am with you on magazines. I kept buying them but never getting much use of them so no more! I’m into decluttering right now so thank you for your inspiration!
You are very smart to do with the thing's on your list. I have in the past have talked to friends.About why I don't spend money on costco. They just tell me to eat lots of leftovers. You can not do that, before it spoils.I do a lot of things on your list. My downfall is books 📚.
I was doing the same thing with magazines so I stopped the subscriptions about 5 years ago and don't even miss them. Trying to convince myself to cut cable!!
Totally agreed! Love your channel! I don’t have more magazine subscriptions or grocery stores. I don’t buy coffee kcups, I don’t buy printed books, cds, dvds, etc
I live alone and still shop at Costco. I live in a small house but not tiny and I like being stocked up. I also have a big dog and the savings on dog food pays the membership. But Costco is about the only thing on your list I still get.
Happy New Year! I agree with all and do most. Since I already live in a small apartment, I’ve had to cut many things out. Still have one big book case though...love my books ☺️. Thanks for sharing today. Stay well. Ontario is in lockdown 😷
Great topic! I no longer spend money on Christmas gifts! Except for my grandkids and husband and mom. With 7 siblings and their families it was nuts! We stopped giving gifts to our adult children as well, they have so much already and haven’t lived home in years. We prefer to get together for a good meal and wine!
I don't buy jewelry--I only wear a few favorite items so I have cleared out much of it. I also get my books on kindle--there are many free books to choose from and I don't have to store them. Thank you for your interesting videos!
I've done the same with jewellery. I have kept a few pieces that I love, and put cup hooks under a shelf in my bathroom to hang some pretty necklaces that are now very decorative!
Over the past few years I’ve been downsizing and embracing a more minimalistic way of life that works well for myself and my husband. Other than the greeting cards, I do each other these things. A few other areas I have made changes to are not buying new clothing unless I absolutely have to. If I buy an item of clothing, it is to replace something that is worn out, if I bring in a new piece, I donate another item. I quit buying perfume and body sprays until I used up all of the miscellaneous scents that I had. I find recipes for personal care items and make them myself to stretch or replace store bought items. I keep containers from these and reuse. I don’t buy small trash bags; I repurpose any plastic bags that I may have and just empty the smaller wastebaskets into the larger one.
Good for you Adelina! I have never spent money on most of the items you mention - though I, too, was a big house and garden magazine junkie. Before Covid I could go to my local Reuse Centre and find the most recent issue of several house magazines there free for the taking - and I could return them when I finished reading them. Now I create my own art and spend almost no time reading magazines. I painted a picture and had Christmas cards printed from it this year to send to my many friends around the world, and got great feedback. It supported my local print shop too! It is quite easy to live in way less if we curb our appetites (I have taught very successful classes on this) and I think this video will help others see the possibilities of living well while spending less. I really relate to you in a lot of ways, and enjoy your videos!🇨🇦❣
Agree on most all ten items.. I have a Sam's Club mem. and about the only thing I get there any more is Member's Mark cat litter and is a 80 minute drive. I have Amazon prime so movies are mostly free or I watch RUclips videos. Also got rid of cable a year ago. I thought this video was going to be of you getting rid of more items but I liked this one.
You are right on with your thought process. I still have my Costco membership as there are three in the house. You make perfect sense👌👍😊. I’m going to order the k- cup thing ,as my daughter has the same coffee maker as you do!👍
Hi! Great list! It's inspiring to hear how you're cutting back on clutter, saving money, and also being very intentional with your choices. Good job on the reusable K-cup filter! That's great to hear and I agree that you can make much better coffee now!! :D I'm in a major decluttering project right now and it's eye-opening. I will no longer buy the latest color/fashion trends. Also, I will no longer purchase "impulse" items from social media or supposed sales. I'm making only intentional purchases after slow consideration.
My moto now is what my mother used to say to us,and it was.... Please take OUT what you want from the house when you leave...👍 and please don't bring anything IN unless I can eat it or put it in my bathwater.... That way you don't gain any clutter and indeed you may get rid of some 👍😂😂😂
I wish I could be so disciplined. You are very smart in your ways , I think most people fall for worldly things and advertisements , including myself. My hubby refuses to go tiny , I’m although am sitting on ready. I’m empty nesting 2 down one to go .. I’ll let my self go one day soon , God willing . Meanwhile I’ll continue to live vicariously thru u! Love your ways , keep posting! Loved this subject btw! ~fuerte abrazo y bendiciones ❤️🙏🏽
I'm right there with you on everything except Costco. I only use my Costco membership to buy gas, for prescription optical services, and to occasionally buy a big ticket item that is discounted. I never buy groceries or do any impulse shopping there. If you use Costco this way you come out way ahead. The savings of at least $200 per year on gas more than offsets the annual $60 membership fee.
Good information indeed! I stopped Costco and Sam's Club here in states... even with just 3 generations of us, no place to store huge portions... I too bought a single coffee maker, but waited for Walmart's one that came with the re-usable K-cup, and can be used with pods or K-cups... plan on using in Van or camper when I can get that far:) Well done and thanks again! All the BEST to you, and yes have subscribed... Cheers from down south!
I no longer buy a lot of the items you mentioned but I’ve almost decided not to buy paper towels anymore. I have a sewing machine and I know fairly well how to sew just about anything I want. So I found a RUclips video showing how to make “paper” towels out of material with snaps. You just put the snaps on the corners and roll them up and toss them in the laundry once you’ve used them. I’ve got to wash towels and wash clothes anyway. Might as well throw my “paper” towels in also. And repeat, roll them up again for next time. And I don’t need feminine napkins anymore but there’s also a RUclips video on how to make those also and just wash them and reuse them also. People spend so much money on paper products that just end up in the landfills. Now if I could just make enough tp 🧻 to get a family of six through two weeks. Ha, don’t think I could possibly have enough material to do that. Also looking into making reusable sandwich and snack bags out of material that has a waxy substance on one side. I thought about taking an old chip bag and using that as the liner so it can be cleaned and reused. Again too much waste in plastic bags being thrown in the landfills and money out of our pockets. I really like repurposing items for other uses in order to save so much waste. I like watching a lady from Denton Texas that goes by the name Breakfast ( I don’t think she spells it the same as you and I) but her real name is Kelly. Anyway she goes dumpster diving and saves things from the landfills and then sells what she can. If she finds food she puts it in her local road side pantries so that those that are hungry can use the food. I’m too scared to go alone to dumpster dive in my area. Too much meanness around for a woman to be out behind businesses by herself.
We downsized to a much smaller home and four years later, I'm still getting rid of possessions and decluttering. Have cancelled subs/memberships and don't miss them. Have donated a pile of cook books as most recipes are online these days. Good video and will watch more. Greetings from NZ!
I don't have cable, gave it up years ago. I have an indoor antenna and netflix. Books, thats another story. Im a big reader, most books are purchased at thrift stores. I live in a 1 bdrm unit now, and hope to get a tiny in the future, I will have to downsize then. Christmas decor is minimal. I love Christmas so need to have a festive home. No storage means I limit what I have myself
I stopped buying a membership to Sam’s Club. We were only getting two things there consistently. We actually save money on the membership by buying those things from our local grocery store. I got rid of my coffee maker and use a pour over. I love the way the coffee tastes. I do buy in bulk. We have a basement so I store things in cold storage, so that is saving us money. We bought a side of beef and have done some canning so I don’t need to buy those things from the store. Some of your ideas I could implement. Thanks for the video.
Hi Adelina👋 I agree on a lot of these things 😄 I no longer collect anything!! I used to collect cookbooks angels and anything miniature. I guess I am old school I still read the newspaper. I no longer buy magazines but I do read books and when finished take them to Goodwill 😄
Paper towels....I have a basket of facecloths from Walmart on my counter ( all one certain colour ) that I use for spills or anything. I still keep a couple rolls in stock for anything nasty that might happen. Lol.
I haven't had cable for a few years either. I have a kindle for reading books. Saves on storage of books taking up room you don't have to spare. I am downsizing and its taking longer than I thought it would. Didn't realize I had this much stuff.
I stopped having cable nearly 20 yrs ago. Don’t miss it a bit. Love books but switched to Audible. I’ve now switched to Kindle bc I get lulled to sleep listening to Audible. With Kindle I need to interact & be alive while reading so I don’t doze off. I need to start downsizing but both my husband & I have debilities (which I won’t go into) so that’s extremely hard. So no extras in the house without at least 2-3 things donated or sold. We’re definitely a work in progress, both he and I. Keep good thoughts/prayers going out to us. We both have terminal illnesses😔Sorry to tell you this Adelina. Truly sorry. Another great vid. Been meaning to tell you that I’ve followed vegan chefs/home cooks who don’t live in tiny homes and ppl who have channels focused on tiny homes who happen to be vegan but they don’t share recipes. Your idea to do a vegan vid and a tiny home/minimalist etc vid each week is a unique niche that I’ve not seen anyone else fill in over 4 yrs of watching these types of vids. Making dragon noodles Tuesday evening.😋
Marirose: I'm very sorry to hear about your and your husband's illnesses. I will keep you in my prayers. Sending you and your husband a huge virtual hug 💖💖
I really appreciate all the positive energy you put out into the world. It’s even more remarkable now that I know what you and your hubby are going through. Take care of yourself. Thank you 🙏🏼❤️!
Thank you for sharing your list, it is quite inspiring and edifying! I have also gotten rid of many of the same items/habits or are in the process of doing so in recent months as I hope to downsize and "frugalize" more in 2021. I have been a "card sender" over the years, but listening to your reasoning, I am going to reconsider the habit. I used to make cards with great care, until I realized that most people read them and "circular filed" them right away so I resorted to store-bought cards....but you're right, they are also quite expensive! Maybe it'll be letters, emails, and phone calls going forward!
@@myBIGtinyhouselife, I don't know, but it doesn't seem to be. I follow a recipe from Sustainably Vegan, have you heard of her? She has a video specifically about making different mylks. I can find the video if you're interested, no worries if not. x
Thanks for the ideas. I know around my town there are 'little libraries' set up in neighborhoods. Its a great place to donate books, and borrow books as well. Im with you on the costco membership. I got rid of mine a few years ago. Thanks for your videos. I look forward to them.
I'm in a small apartment and am single as well. I don't buy in bulk, either. I've started using cleaning rags instead of paper towels.( I have three rolls that I've had for about a year now, so very seldom will I use the paper. These are a few things in my list.
I also stopped buying magazines a long time ago & I was a real magazine junkie. Friends & I share books & paperbacks. I still have friends & relatives who send cards so I send to them as well. Love clothes & try my best not to buy more. Pandemic has helped with that Have only been to Macy's once since last March. BTW love that Sophie was in the video the whole time. Sweet kitty.🐈
The only thing that I still splurge on is K cups. Everything you mentioned I'm right there with you! I love your practical discussions. My dream is to go tiny. I'm purging quite a bit of things in my townhome. Hopefully, my dreams will come true too. Blessings ❤
You and I think so much alike it is uncanny. Most of the things you mentioned are on my list. I will try your coffee creamer recipe and that will be one more thing. Love your vlogs! I am subscribed!
Love your channel, 1 cos you’re cdn and hard to find female cdn tiny housers as the movement hasn’t caught on hugely, at least not in Atlantic Canada. We stopped cable 4 yrs ago, hubby said 3 months (he was a tv aholic lol, I barely watched) well still don’t watch. I as well use library unless it’s a book I really need ie helping keep ca away (had b ca and want it to stay away). We don’t have a keurig any longer. We do have Costco but we should get our son or daughter to shop for us. We still have wayyyy too much stuff (our house we downsized to is 970 sq ft and no shed.so garage is packed. But we will get there. Hubby suffers from depression anxiety so when he is up to it we do some as mostly tools etc Thanks for the videos! I need to go back and watch a few I have missed. Happy new yr
I'm in a 3,000sq' house but even I have cut out almost everything you mentioned. I'm still buying silk coffee creamer (we deal with a cashew allergy in the house) and K-cups. I do have one of the reusable cups that can be used with it though, so maybe I will look into actually using it! I'm trying to cut back on buying fresh produce by growing my own. As a vegan I eat a lot of produce, so in the summer I can cut back on what I buy. Like you, I too and in Canada. Oh, I have also been doing my grocery shopping online, which saves money since I'm not making a lot of spur of the moment purchases!
You and I have the exact same list of things we no longer buy. What a great savings this has been. I still occasionally buy greeting cards but now get them from the Dollar Store. I also collected things in the past, and now have boxes of my mother's collectibles sitting in my garage. Yikes! It would be great to hear how you got rid of your collectibles and excess clothing, housewares, etc. when you transitioned to your tiny house. I have donated a lot of items to charity and have successfully sold things on Facebook Marketplace. Please share the methods you used to unload things. Thank you for your wonderful videos! I am a Subscriber.
Another good video, thanks. If you are looking for more to stream there are a lot of interesting things on Knowledge Network and similar websites you can register on for free. The one thing I do subscribe to is a couple of card formats for birthdays and special occasions. I used to buy boxes of Christmas cards and 5 years ago promised myself to use them up until there were none left. It feels so good to have used them all and have Email, Text or Messenger to contact everyone. I don't do FB anymore so I try to make them as personal as possible. I always liked the ritual of card writing. They prefer it as well. Looking forward to your next video. 😀🥰😀
We are on the same page,! I totally hated spending money on all of those things, and if it weren't that I still have a husband, I wouldn't pay for cable either!! LOL!!!
I want to be where you are in your life today ! Some day ! Up hill clime working on it . PS I don't buy a lot of the things you say you don't buy but its because I'm cheap . Sorry frugal enjoy your Sunday!
Great video...love your list. Many similar things for me. No cable TV for probably at least 10 years. Christmas decorations, nope. Magazine subscriptions not for years. Big library user here too. I do buy books that I will use for reference. Greeting cards I love, still buy them. I have been a "minimalist" for years, even though I don't live tiny, per se. Anyway, another great video! Thanks
I agree with nine of your 10 on your list but greeting cards holiday cards I will look for them at thrift stores or a dollar store to get them for reasonable price... AND IT MAKES MY DAY BRIGHTER WHEN I RECEIVE ONE IN THE MAILwhich to tell the truth is not very often if people only knew how I look forward to receiving a card especially during this time of isolation and living alone
Love your You Tube Videos--it was the first one I subscribed to!!! I have been on a mission to decrease stuff. I have dispensed with everything but the greeting cards because my daughter actually works for Hallmark. If I could now move out all the things in my small apartment that do not belong to me (inherited from Mother, storing for son, holding onto until I can get them to my brother, etc), there might be room for me. Although I have more square feet of wasted space in my apartment, I was very envious of the amount of storage you have in your tiny home because your kitchen is so much better organized. The apartment I rent has several small cabinets, but not enough space for more than 1 small appliance each. Wishing you all the best in the New Year from Kansas.
OMG! We think exactly alike, everything on your list is on mine, except for cable and that’s because my husband loves cable, but I would rather watch utube… but all the others on your list is exact to mine
I do all those things except the creamer and cable. I have basic cable and wish I could cut the cord but do watch a lot of youtube channels and have a roku. I'm new to your channel and so far I enjoy your content.
In addition to a lot of the same things you listed, I no longer buy perfume (stopped wearing it), take out coffee & most makeup (I rarely wear it these days). I only have 1 subscription service (netflix). Still want to try your coffee creamer as I’m also dairy free and use the silk creamers and besides the cost, i find the added waste of the containers are also bad.
I’m a Dave Duncan fan, and am envious of your signed copies 😃😃! Saw the books on your above stairs shelves in your tour video and was wondering about them 😃. Hello from Singapore 👋🏻
We have cut out a lot of the things on your list like gym membership, dvds, cable and we also have been working on getting rid of non useful stuff. Thank you for some suggestions such as Spotify and checking books out of the library. Have a blessed day today! 😊
My list is almost identical, but I still purchase cards (handmade at craft fairs) or I make them, and I still buy books (used or new). I belong to a neighbourhood low waste group, a buy nothing group, and i have an allotment at a community garden. I generally borrow or rent an item instead purchasing.
Hi, I'm watching your channel from Switzerland Europe and it's so interesting for me! It's totally different the way you are living in Canada, but some things are the same, as we live in Europe. And my big dream is a Tiny house too! Thanks for your videos, these are really inspired, big hug from a small place far away... Chris💖
I still have my Costco membership. We’ve used it for my daughter to make several large purchases; Costco always has the best price on gasoline; I used to buy dog food there, but during the early lockdown of the pandemic in California, they ran out and couldn’t get anymore, so I got started with on online/delivered kibble for my 3 furry friends. I still send some greeting cards, often purchased from the dollar store or created from my scrapbooking stash. But I’m with you on everything else you mentioned. I also have a question I ask myself before I purchase things: How long will it be before I want/need to get rid of this, and how will I accomplish that?
I no longer spend money on make up remover pads. I purchased reusable ones. Also made your cashew creamer - love it! What do you use for your French Vanilla flavour? Enjoy your videos!!!!
I used to subscribe to almost every magazine. I loved magazines! Now I subscribe to Thrive and VegNews. I used to like FOAM Mag but I think that has been discontinued. How our needs change.
@@myBIGtinyhouselife thank you! So exciting-- t-minus.... selling the house. I keep putting it into the universe that we will sell in 10 days! Haha then RV life until build is over! We are just south of Calgary in Pincher Creek- I am going to document the build on our channel!!
I LOVE your cat! So affectionate.
Thank you for the great content.
We haven't had cable TV since 2005, have never used kcups, stopped buying plastic sandwich bags (wash and reuse milk bags instead), stopped getting haircuts in the 90s, stopped buying grocery store sized packages of most things in favour of big bulk buying e.g. 50 lbs., never buy food from restaurants, stopped buying pre-made food, stopped buying fresh vegetables in the winter using frozen or home canned from garden now, stopped buying canned beans as we buy dried beans and cook them in the instant pot... we have been moving backwards in consumerism since the 80s with no regrets. The list is longer than I could share. We live small - just over 600 square feet, but not tiny.
Wow Margaret! You are a rock star! ☺️🙏🏼
Your lifestyle is what I aspire to. I am halfway there. I do like eating out but the government took that away. Actually, in re-reading your list, I do most of those things. It is nice.
@@annguglielmino8989 I like eating out, too, but the pandemic has taken that away -- for now. Looking forward to us all getting the pandemic under control so that we can return to normal. ♥️
AMEN!!!
@@beth7467 if only it was about a virus ..😞
A lot of great ideas for saving money whether you live in a tiny house or not! Hello from East Tennessee😊
Hello Ann, I hope you are staying safe ❤️🇨🇦🙏🏽
I no longer buy physical books including cookbooks since I got a 12.9" iPad Pro. It serves as my tablet, laptop, tv, and ebook reader.
Don’t know if it’s the same in other countries but in the uk our libraries are wonderful. Pretty well any magazine can be downloaded for free- all the well known ones from celeb weeklies to heavyweight special interest are there. They also have free audio and ebooks to download , lots of well known contemporary writers as well as classics, children’s and so on. An amazing service. But I justify having physical books because full bookshelves make good insulation for cold walls. Thanks for your videos. Jan
Hi Jan, yes the ebooks are great from the library here too.😊
I agree on most but I do love sending and receiving greeting cards. I make my own cards and know they'll probably wind up in the trash but I always include a personal message, not just a signature. I love getting handwritten notes and cards from my family and friends. I like to reread them especially if the sender is no longer alive. With electronic messaging and minimalism it's a dying thing but I treasure my little box of cards.
Sounds like cards are special to you. I think it's lovely that you have them to remember a passed loved one ❤️.
I couldn't agree more!!! It has to have a personal note inside!
My Mother raised me to include a personal note in a thank-you card--in all cards. When as a young adult I received my first pre-printed card with only a signature I thought "What's this? All it does is let me know the sender is alive." Yes, it's very much a dying thing. To receive a real letter is candy in the mailbox.
Kelly Jean Smith: Yes, receiving a personalized card is very special. Seeing someone's handwriting adds to the connection of the message being sent anytime but especially during Corona-geddon. Of course, this may just he me and I am fascinated by people's handwriting.
Agree completely with you on the cards and magazines. I recently moved into a new home and have changed my style of living to a more minimalistic approach so I have asked people to not give me gifts, it is very hard for people to wrap their heads around, but I find myself stressing over something someone thought would be great for me that I just didn't like or use. I can provide what I need. One of my best gifts recently that is wonderful is my digital frame from my grown children, they can upload photos to my digital frame and I so enjoy that. I no longer purchase plastic containers and try to very considerate of how long an item will take to decompose. I love my re-useable grocery bags and dishtowels go right in the washer so very little need to have paper towels as much as I used to.
I do like to find beautiful cards to send to my family and closest friends and they also express much appreciation when they get them. I also like getting some.
I agree with you, but this year making my own Christnas card painting and having cards printed made it a much more engaging and exciting process. I even sent one to a RUclipsr in China who featured it on her vlog, mentioned that I had handpainted the (original) picture and said how pretty it was. So heartwarming to know how appreciated my effort is!
very helpful, frugal tips even for those that dont live tiny. 🙏🏻thanks ✨💕
I recognized myself in pretty much all the tings. Except the cards. I really do enjoy getting a card in the mail. In fact, I still have all my Christmas cards I got this year still up. :D
So with you! No more Costco, magazines, cd’s etc, books... Think I’ll look into nuking the cable... I really enjoy your channel!
Thanks Myrna 😊.
Good tips for any sized home. Years ago I gave up gym membership, I gave up cable years ago as well. I’ve decided to donate books I’ve purchased and read once. I’ve also streamlined my cleaning products.
I downsized a couple moths ago that cute mobile home, about 950sq ft.... lots of room for me and the furkids! Still do Costco runs, store the paper products under my bed!! I very rarely buy a magazine these days ..... they're SO expensive! I've kept all my cards for years and years! 😊 I'm a sucker to send mail and receive letters. Agree about cable! I have "free" basic cable where I am, and that's enough, especially with the streaming service. Fyi, CTV.ca has free download with lots of movies etc. Same with CBC GEM!
I’ll have to check out CTV! Thanks ☺️.
Totally agree on the cable. We bought a roku for our family and it's awesome. And free.
I gave up Costco too. I also live by myself. I don't miss it. Before covid I used the library often. I miss browsing thru the books.
My guilty fixes are magazines and decorating books.
In Canada, a lot of libraries offer virtual access to magazines and newspapers with your library card. That's how I read magazines now.
I was just listening this in the background as I was puttering around home, but had to come here to say I so agree about the greeting cards! Between busy lives, they not only are expensive for what you get, but would then also give me anxiety to have to write them. Ditched that probably close to ten years ago now. Also canceled my remaining basic cable this past week. I'm in a condo in downtown Calgary and currently doing a low spend year. It's amazing how quickly the savings add up.
Good for you! You're absolutely right. Little changes really add up over time and are easy to make.
Great video. Something anyone can practice even if they don't live tiny. Always enjoy your videos. Have a great week. Sue in Michigan.
Thanks Sue.
I also let Costco membership go, don’t buy magazines, music or movies. I encourage my family to give me gift cards if they want to give me something. I’m trying to downsize and it’s difficult. Thanks for another great video.
Thanks Donna 🙏🏼.
I agree with you on saving time and money on
these"expendable" items but I do love getting
cards from family. I really miss the library for
getting books and magazines and have been
rereading books or "gulp!" buying books. My
daughter buys all her books online and says
it's great for to have Kobo? to have on holiday.
That is when we could go on hoiday safely!
I'm getting so sick of this Covid induced
hibernation - I'll be glad when we can just go
out and browse the old bookshops or second
-hand shops! Like yourself,I simply don't,
have enough room for new things,so we have
a rule-"something in,something out!" Have a
great day with your cuddly cat,Sophie!
Thanks Sandra ☺️
Your cat is so cute. Thank you for sharing this.
You give me inspiration to do more purging. I used to collect owls and thimbles, but have stopped. My biggest purchase is scrapbooking materials. Fortunately I have one room in my house just for this hobby. Another thing I hate to spend money on are kitchen gadgets and appliances. They take up space and don't get used. My husband hates for me to give away too many items. Thanks for your videos. I do live in a small house, but if it were just, a tiny house would suit me just fine.
Thanks for sharing Cynthia
I agree except for cards. I love giving and receiving them.
I agree with all of your money saving techniques. The hardest thing I had to give up was Comcast. I now pay for internet so I stream. This is a lot cheaper. I love reading. I no longer purchase a lot of books unless I truly want to keep it. One thing I think is a waste of money is paper towels.
I don't buy napkins or paper towel, swiffers, plastic trash bags, spray cleaners - have replaced these with cloth napkins, sponge towels, reuse bags that come with foods, use an old sock for the swiffer, then just pop it in the wash. Make my own vinegar cleaner. It's amazing how much money a person can spend on those things - and the space they take up!
A sock? Why have I never thought of that!? I’m totally going to try that because I hate buying those disposable pads. Thanks for that idea 😁
Love the list! I also really despise the greeting card thing, BUT there is a company called Felt that let's you send cards with a photo on the front, or a postcard with personal photo... a nice alternative and you actually want to hang it on the fridge for a bit.
Thanks Nora 😊.
I can relate to many of these things. I could almost finish your sentence for each thing. ♥️
LOL 😂
Great minds think alike 😊
I saw your van life vlog and thought you do yoga non stop, making the bed, getting supplies in and out plus all the other activities you do daily.
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I totally agree with all of these, especially collectibles. I used to collect Boyd's Bears. No more! Thx again for your videos!
My pleasure!
My house isn’t a tiny one nor is it big! The problem is lack of storage space! I have not watched television for years. I was making use of the library rentals. I am with you on magazines. I kept buying them but never getting much use of them so no more! I’m into decluttering right now so thank you for your inspiration!
You are very smart to do with the thing's on your list. I have in the past have talked to friends.About why I don't spend money on costco. They just tell me to eat lots of leftovers. You can not do that, before it spoils.I do a lot of things on your list. My downfall is books 📚.
Yes, books are still hard for me too ☺️.
Put the leftovers in the freezer!
I was doing the same thing with magazines so I stopped the subscriptions about 5 years ago and don't even miss them. Trying to convince myself to cut cable!!
Totally agreed! Love your channel! I don’t have more magazine subscriptions or grocery stores. I don’t buy coffee kcups, I don’t buy printed books, cds, dvds, etc
I am a magazine addict. So hard to stay away. Yes, I save them, too!! Ugh! Great idea! More time at the library!!
I love your blanket on your couch! Very cozy house!😍
Thank you! 😊
I live alone and still shop at Costco. I live in a small house but not tiny and I like being stocked up. I also have a big dog and the savings on dog food pays the membership. But Costco is about the only thing on your list I still get.
Hi Ann, yes Costco is a good place for pet food if you have the storage space.
Happy New Year! I agree with all and do most. Since I already live in a small apartment, I’ve had to cut many things out. Still have one big book case though...love my books ☺️. Thanks for sharing today. Stay well. Ontario is in lockdown 😷
You stay safe too 🙏🏼.
Great topic! I no longer spend money on Christmas gifts! Except for my grandkids and husband and mom. With 7 siblings and their families it was nuts! We stopped giving gifts to our adult children as well, they have so much already and haven’t lived home in years. We prefer to get together for a good meal and wine!
I don't buy jewelry--I only wear a few favorite items so I have cleared out much of it. I also get my books on kindle--there are many free books to choose from and I don't have to store them. Thank you for your interesting videos!
I've done the same with jewellery. I have kept a few pieces that I love, and put cup hooks under a shelf in my bathroom to hang some pretty necklaces that are now very decorative!
Over the past few years I’ve been downsizing and embracing a more minimalistic way of life that works well for myself and my husband. Other than the greeting cards, I do each other these things. A few other areas I have made changes to are not buying new clothing unless I absolutely have to. If I buy an item of clothing, it is to replace something that is worn out, if I bring in a new piece, I donate another item. I quit buying perfume and body sprays until I used up all of the miscellaneous scents that I had. I find recipes for personal care items and make them myself to stretch or replace store bought items. I keep containers from these and reuse. I don’t buy small trash bags; I repurpose any plastic bags that I may have and just empty the smaller wastebaskets into the larger one.
Would love to live tiny! But I do everything on your list, except the coffee creamer, but I will try your recipe.
Good for you Adelina! I have never spent money on most of the items you mention - though I, too, was a big house and garden magazine junkie. Before Covid I could go to my local Reuse Centre and find the most recent issue of several house magazines there free for the taking - and I could return them when I finished reading them. Now I create my own art and spend almost no time reading magazines. I painted a picture and had Christmas cards printed from it this year to send to my many friends around the world, and got great feedback. It supported my local print shop too! It is quite easy to live in way less if we curb our appetites (I have taught very successful classes on this) and I think this video will help others see the possibilities of living well while spending less. I really relate to you in a lot of ways, and enjoy your videos!🇨🇦❣
Thanks for sharing Janina☺️.
Agree on most all ten items.. I have a Sam's Club mem. and about the only thing I get there any more is Member's Mark cat litter and is a 80 minute drive. I have Amazon prime so movies are mostly free or I watch RUclips videos. Also got rid of cable a year ago. I thought this video was going to be of you getting rid of more items but I liked this one.
You are right on with your thought process. I still have my Costco membership as there are three in the house. You make perfect sense👌👍😊. I’m going to order the k- cup thing ,as my daughter has the same coffee maker as you do!👍
🤣🤣🤣 love this ❤ I beg my kid's to go in with me, cheaper, I will go it alone. Good tips.
Hey Debbe! Long time no see. :) Hope all is well!
Hi! Great list! It's inspiring to hear how you're cutting back on clutter, saving money, and also being very intentional with your choices. Good job on the reusable K-cup filter! That's great to hear and I agree that you can make much better coffee now!! :D
I'm in a major decluttering project right now and it's eye-opening. I will no longer buy the latest color/fashion trends. Also, I will no longer purchase "impulse" items from social media or supposed sales. I'm making only intentional purchases after slow consideration.
My moto now is what my mother used to say to us,and it was.... Please take OUT what you want from the house when you leave...👍 and please don't bring anything IN unless I can eat it or put it in my bathwater.... That way you don't gain any clutter and indeed you may get rid of some 👍😂😂😂
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I wish I could be so disciplined. You are very smart in your ways , I think most people fall for worldly things and advertisements , including myself. My hubby refuses to go tiny , I’m although am sitting on ready. I’m empty nesting 2 down one to go .. I’ll let my self go one day soon , God willing . Meanwhile I’ll continue to live vicariously thru u! Love your ways , keep posting! Loved this subject btw! ~fuerte abrazo y bendiciones ❤️🙏🏽
I'm right there with you on everything except Costco. I only use my Costco membership to buy gas, for prescription optical services, and to occasionally buy a big ticket item that is discounted. I never buy groceries or do any impulse shopping there. If you use Costco this way you come out way ahead. The savings of at least $200 per year on gas more than offsets the annual $60 membership fee.
I am a minimalist. Being tempted, but knowing that I have to let go of something like the new buy, makes it easy to say no.
dashing over to the cream recipe
same.......leaning towards another declutter' not there yet. trying a no spend January...feels good.
I've been subscribed for a while. I love that you are Canadian!
Thanks Kim 🙏🏼☺️
Good information indeed! I stopped Costco and Sam's Club here in states... even with just 3 generations of us, no place to store huge portions... I too bought a single coffee maker, but waited for Walmart's one that came with the re-usable K-cup, and can be used with pods or K-cups... plan on using in Van or camper when I can get that far:) Well done and thanks again! All the BEST to you, and yes have subscribed... Cheers from down south!
I no longer buy a lot of the items you mentioned but I’ve almost decided not to buy paper towels anymore. I have a sewing machine and I know fairly well how to sew just about anything I want. So I found a RUclips video showing how to make “paper” towels out of material with snaps. You just put the snaps on the corners and roll them up and toss them in the laundry once you’ve used them. I’ve got to wash towels and wash clothes anyway. Might as well throw my “paper” towels in also. And repeat, roll them up again for next time. And I don’t need feminine napkins anymore but there’s also a RUclips video on how to make those also and just wash them and reuse them also. People spend so much money on paper products that just end up in the landfills. Now if I could just make enough tp 🧻 to get a family of six through two weeks. Ha, don’t think I could possibly have enough material to do that. Also looking into making reusable sandwich and snack bags out of material that has a waxy substance on one side. I thought about taking an old chip bag and using that as the liner so it can be cleaned and reused. Again too much waste in plastic bags being thrown in the landfills and money out of our pockets. I really like repurposing items for other uses in order to save so much waste. I like watching a lady from Denton Texas that goes by the name Breakfast ( I don’t think she spells it the same as you and I) but her real name is Kelly. Anyway she goes dumpster diving and saves things from the landfills and then sells what she can. If she finds food she puts it in her local road side pantries so that those that are hungry can use the food. I’m too scared to go alone to dumpster dive in my area. Too much meanness around for a woman to be out behind businesses by herself.
We downsized to a much smaller home and four years later, I'm still getting rid of possessions and decluttering. Have cancelled subs/memberships and don't miss them. Have donated a pile of cook books as most recipes are online these days. Good video and will watch more. Greetings from NZ!
Thanks Jo ☺️.
I don't have cable, gave it up years ago. I have an indoor antenna and netflix. Books, thats another story. Im a big reader, most books are purchased at thrift stores. I live in a 1 bdrm unit now, and hope to get a tiny in the future, I will have to downsize then. Christmas decor is minimal. I love Christmas so need to have a festive home. No storage means I limit what I have myself
I stopped buying a membership to Sam’s Club. We were only getting two things there consistently. We actually save money on the membership by buying those things from our local grocery store. I got rid of my coffee maker and use a pour over. I love the way the coffee tastes. I do buy in bulk. We have a basement so I store things in cold storage, so that is saving us money. We bought a side of beef and have done some canning so I don’t need to buy those things from the store. Some of your ideas I could implement. Thanks for the video.
Hi Adelina👋 I agree on a lot of these things 😄 I no longer collect anything!! I used to collect cookbooks angels and anything miniature. I guess I am old school I still read the newspaper. I no longer buy magazines but I do read books and when finished take them to Goodwill 😄
Great suggestions! Love your hair! Sophie is so cute laying her head down on the couch! 🥰
Thank you!! 😊
You are right on, love your video’s‼️‼️✨✨✨ only thing different is cable. For me. I love you great tiny house‼️✨✨✨✨✋
Paper towels....I have a basket of facecloths from Walmart on my counter ( all one certain colour ) that I use for spills or anything. I still keep a couple rolls in stock for anything nasty that might happen. Lol.
I haven't had cable for a few years either. I have a kindle for reading books. Saves on storage of books taking up room you don't have to spare. I am downsizing and its taking longer than I thought it would. Didn't realize I had this much stuff.
If the government keeps putting up taxes I won't spend money on anything!
One of the major benefits of buying less is paying less taxes that are either built in or on top of the things we purchase!
I stopped having cable nearly 20 yrs ago. Don’t miss it a bit. Love books but switched to Audible. I’ve now switched to Kindle bc I get lulled to sleep listening to Audible. With Kindle I need to interact & be alive while reading so I don’t doze off. I need to start downsizing but both my husband & I have debilities (which I won’t go into) so that’s extremely hard. So no extras in the house without at least 2-3 things donated or sold. We’re definitely a work in progress, both he and I. Keep good thoughts/prayers going out to us. We both have terminal illnesses😔Sorry to tell you this Adelina. Truly sorry.
Another great vid.
Been meaning to tell you that I’ve followed vegan chefs/home cooks who don’t live in tiny homes and ppl who have channels focused on tiny homes who happen to be vegan but they don’t share recipes.
Your idea to do a vegan vid and a tiny home/minimalist etc vid each week is a unique niche that I’ve not seen anyone else fill in over 4 yrs of watching these types of vids.
Making dragon noodles Tuesday evening.😋
Let me know how you like them ☺️.
@@myBIGtinyhouselife Will do but I already know we’ll love them!!
Marirose: I'm very sorry to hear about your and your husband's illnesses. I will keep you in my prayers. Sending you and your husband a huge virtual hug 💖💖
I really appreciate all the positive energy you put out into the world. It’s even more remarkable now that I know what you and your hubby are going through. Take care of yourself. Thank you 🙏🏼❤️!
@@hyggegirlstefx988 Ty so much. We’re very grateful.💙💫
I work at a public library! 💕💋
I love the library. It’s my happy place 😊.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE my library!!!
Thank you for sharing your list, it is quite inspiring and edifying! I have also gotten rid of many of the same items/habits or are in the process of doing so in recent months as I hope to downsize and "frugalize" more in 2021. I have been a "card sender" over the years, but listening to your reasoning, I am going to reconsider the habit. I used to make cards with great care, until I realized that most people read them and "circular filed" them right away so I resorted to store-bought cards....but you're right, they are also quite expensive! Maybe it'll be letters, emails, and phone calls going forward!
Good morning, Adelina and Sophie! 🐈 I no longer buy plant mylks so make my own oat mylk once a week- so simple and hopefully a bit less waste. x
How do you get to not be slimy?
@@myBIGtinyhouselife, I don't know, but it doesn't seem to be. I follow a recipe from Sustainably Vegan, have you heard of her? She has a video specifically about making different mylks. I can find the video if you're interested, no worries if not. x
Yes, please share that ☺️.
@@myBIGtinyhouselife, when I finish work later on, I will try to find a way to share it with you. 😁
I have emailed you some information, hope this helps!
Thanks for the ideas. I know around my town there are 'little libraries' set up in neighborhoods. Its a great place to donate books, and borrow books as well. Im with you on the costco membership. I got rid of mine a few years ago. Thanks for your videos. I look forward to them.
That is awesome!
I'm in a small apartment and am single as well. I don't buy in bulk, either. I've started using cleaning rags instead of paper towels.( I have three rolls that I've had for about a year now, so very seldom will I use the paper. These are a few things in my list.
Great idea ☺️.
I also stopped buying magazines a long time ago & I was a real magazine junkie. Friends & I share books & paperbacks. I still have friends & relatives who send cards so I send to them as well. Love clothes & try my best not to buy more. Pandemic has helped with that Have only been to Macy's once since last March. BTW love that Sophie was in the video the whole time. Sweet kitty.🐈
She comes running now when she hears me start talking to myself LOL 🤷🏻♀️🐈☺️
Thank you Adelina. Great ideas! Love your videos.
Thanks 😊
The only thing that I still splurge on is K cups. Everything you mentioned I'm right there with you! I love your practical discussions. My dream is to go tiny. I'm purging quite a bit of things in my townhome. Hopefully, my dreams will come true too. Blessings ❤
Thanks for sharing!!
You and I think so much alike it is uncanny. Most of the things you mentioned are on my list. I will try your coffee creamer recipe and that will be one more thing. Love your vlogs! I am subscribed!
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Love your channel, 1 cos you’re cdn and hard to find female cdn tiny housers as the movement hasn’t caught on hugely, at least not in Atlantic Canada. We stopped cable 4 yrs ago, hubby said 3 months (he was a tv aholic lol, I barely watched) well still don’t watch. I as well use library unless it’s a book I really need ie helping keep ca away (had b ca and want it to stay away). We don’t have a keurig any longer. We do have Costco but we should get our son or daughter to shop for us. We still have wayyyy too much stuff (our house we downsized to is 970 sq ft and no shed.so garage is packed. But we will get there. Hubby suffers from depression anxiety so when he is up to it we do some as mostly tools etc
Thanks for the videos! I need to go back and watch a few I have missed. Happy new yr
I'm in a 3,000sq' house but even I have cut out almost everything you mentioned. I'm still buying silk coffee creamer (we deal with a cashew allergy in the house) and K-cups. I do have one of the reusable cups that can be used with it though, so maybe I will look into actually using it! I'm trying to cut back on buying fresh produce by growing my own. As a vegan I eat a lot of produce, so in the summer I can cut back on what I buy. Like you, I too and in Canada. Oh, I have also been doing my grocery shopping online, which saves money since I'm not making a lot of spur of the moment purchases!
You and I have the exact same list of things we no longer buy. What a great savings this has been. I still occasionally buy greeting cards but now get them from the Dollar Store. I also collected things in the past, and now have boxes of my mother's collectibles sitting in my garage. Yikes! It would be great to hear how you got rid of your collectibles and excess clothing, housewares, etc. when you transitioned to your tiny house. I have donated a lot of items to charity and have successfully sold things on Facebook Marketplace. Please share the methods you used to unload things. Thank you for your wonderful videos! I am a Subscriber.
When you kindly remind folks to subscribe, maybe also include that there's no cost to do that & it makes big difference for you on RUclips. 👍
Enjoyed this!! I really want to try your coffee creamer recipe. We need to get off the k cups as well 🤔
Another good video, thanks. If you are looking for more to stream there are a lot of interesting things on Knowledge Network and similar websites you can register on for free. The one thing I do subscribe to is a couple of card formats for birthdays and special occasions. I used to buy boxes of Christmas cards and 5 years ago promised myself to use them up until there were none left. It feels so good to have used them all and have Email, Text or Messenger to contact everyone. I don't do FB anymore so I try to make them as personal as possible. I always liked the ritual of card writing. They prefer it as well. Looking forward to your next video. 😀🥰😀
We are on the same page,! I totally hated spending money on all of those things, and if it weren't that I still have a husband, I wouldn't pay for cable either!! LOL!!!
I want to be where you are in your life today ! Some day ! Up hill clime working on it . PS I don't buy a lot of the things you say you don't buy but its because I'm cheap . Sorry frugal enjoy your Sunday!
I’m frugal too! ☺️☺️☺️
@@myBIGtinyhouselife Your more then that your very wise for your age young lady lol
Great video...love your list. Many similar things for me. No cable TV for probably at least 10 years. Christmas decorations, nope. Magazine subscriptions not for years. Big library user here too. I do buy books that I will use for reference. Greeting cards I love, still buy them. I have been a "minimalist" for years, even though I don't live tiny, per se. Anyway, another great video! Thanks
Love this video! Great information!
You never dissappoint Great video
Thanks Carla ☺️.
I agree with nine of your 10 on your list but greeting cards holiday cards I will look for them at thrift stores or a dollar store to get them for reasonable price... AND IT MAKES MY DAY BRIGHTER WHEN I RECEIVE ONE IN THE MAILwhich to tell the truth is not very often if people only knew how I look forward to receiving a card especially during this time of isolation and living alone
Love your You Tube Videos--it was the first one I subscribed to!!! I have been on a mission to decrease stuff. I have dispensed with everything but the greeting cards because my daughter actually works for Hallmark. If I could now move out all the things in my small apartment that do not belong to me (inherited from Mother, storing for son, holding onto until I can get them to my brother, etc), there might be room for me. Although I have more square feet of wasted space in my apartment, I was very envious of the amount of storage you have in your tiny home because your kitchen is so much better organized. The apartment I rent has several small cabinets, but not enough space for more than 1 small appliance each. Wishing you all the best in the New Year from Kansas.
Thanks Mary ☺️ 🇨🇦.
OMG! We think exactly alike, everything on your list is on mine, except for cable and that’s because my husband loves cable, but I would rather watch utube… but all the others on your list is exact to mine
Samesies😁
@@myBIGtinyhouselife more then you know…. It’s uncanny
I do all those things except the creamer and cable. I have basic cable and wish I could cut the cord but do watch a lot of youtube channels and have a roku. I'm new to your channel and so far I enjoy your content.
Happy new year
To you too! ☺️
In addition to a lot of the same things you listed, I no longer buy perfume (stopped wearing it), take out coffee & most makeup (I rarely wear it these days). I only have 1 subscription service (netflix). Still want to try your coffee creamer as I’m also dairy free and use the silk creamers and besides the cost, i find the added waste of the containers are also bad.
Let me know what you think of it 😊.
I’m a Dave Duncan fan, and am envious of your signed copies 😃😃! Saw the books on your above stairs shelves in your tour video and was wondering about them 😃. Hello from Singapore 👋🏻
So cool! My best friend is his daughter and he was such a fascinating man! I'll let her know that her dad had a fan in Singapore.❤️
We have cut out a lot of the things on your list like gym membership, dvds, cable and we also have been working on getting rid of non useful stuff. Thank you for some suggestions such as Spotify and checking books out of the library. Have a blessed day today! 😊
Thanks for sharing Yvonne.
My list is almost identical, but I still purchase cards (handmade at craft fairs) or I make them, and I still buy books (used or new). I belong to a neighbourhood low waste group, a buy nothing group, and i have an allotment at a community garden. I generally borrow or rent an item instead purchasing.
Good for you! 🙏🏼❤️😊
Love your kitty cat trying to get your attention 💕🌞
Hi, I'm watching your channel from Switzerland Europe and it's so interesting for me! It's totally different the way you are living in Canada, but some things are the same, as we live in Europe. And my big dream is a Tiny house too! Thanks for your videos, these are really inspired, big hug from a small place far away... Chris💖
Oh thank you Chris! ❤️🇨🇦
your list is our list, so funny
I still have my Costco membership. We’ve used it for my daughter to make several large purchases; Costco always has the best price on gasoline; I used to buy dog food there, but during the early lockdown of the pandemic in California, they ran out and couldn’t get anymore, so I got started with on online/delivered kibble for my 3 furry friends. I still send some greeting cards, often purchased from the dollar store or created from my scrapbooking stash. But I’m with you on everything else you mentioned. I also have a question I ask myself before I purchase things: How long will it be before I want/need to get rid of this, and how will I accomplish that?
I no longer spend money on make up remover pads. I purchased reusable ones. Also made your cashew creamer - love it! What do you use for your French Vanilla flavour? Enjoy your videos!!!!
I use a tablespoon or two of vanilla and 1/4 cup brown sugar and the same amount of salt.
I’m glad you liked the creamer recipe 🙏🏼
Love your list. I love books though and I spend way too much on coffee creamer.
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I used to subscribe to almost every magazine. I loved magazines! Now I subscribe to Thrive and VegNews. I used to like FOAM Mag but I think that has been discontinued. How our needs change.
So true! 😊
So awesome, I don’t buy many of these either! We are downsizing and building a 14x 40 next month! Exciting and nerve racking :D
That’s awesome! Good luck 🙏🏼😊
@@myBIGtinyhouselife thank you! So exciting-- t-minus.... selling the house. I keep putting it into the universe that we will sell in 10 days! Haha then RV life until build is over! We are just south of Calgary in Pincher Creek- I am going to document the build on our channel!!
What’s your channel name?
@@myBIGtinyhouselife @Lifeisstillrad so far, it's only videos for surviving child loss... but more to come :)
Oh! I’m so sorry 😞.