There’s this weird thing that can happen with frugal living where you own things longer or spend less money overall but still acquire free things, etc and it becomes a different type of clutter. This isn’t meant to reflect on anyone but myself but it is something I am reconfiguring in my own philosophy and minimalist mindset. The one in, one out rule must be kept under these circumstances, especially.
I relate! It has been difficult to say no to things family or friends are getting rid of but every single time I accept it I regret it. The additional clutter and items. Ugh. Lol. Even harder than that is as I purge I am sooo tempted to offer it to my kids ….. because it is so nice and cute…. 😂 unless it is something I feel they really could use, I have stopped doing that. And if I do I tell them that they don’t have to take it and if they do and want to get rid of it an hour later I completely support it.
So true! I used to volunteer in a thrift shop, and I always brought home some cool, super inexpensive high quality item and was so proud of my finds! But stuff is stuff. Now that I'm a minimalist, I only go to the thrift store if I need a specific item.
I have a friend who loves dolls and she will buy exactly every doll she wants and can afford all through the year. At the end of the year she donates them all to local families for gift-giving. I love that she acquires, enjoys, and shares as a process that gives her joy and then spreads the joy.
We did purchase an inflatable paddle board. Was a worthwhile investment for our health and lifestyle. A few of my friends own them and we go out together regularly. Been wanting one for years and I’m glad I made the purchase. With my lifestyle I will spend on health and fitness as I don’t spend on entertainment. I don’t even have Netflix.
Hi, This Video made me realize that I almost buy something that was not necessary. We needed a blanket and it was on my shopping list for a while,. I was cleaning my kids closet and found old bed spread that now I’m useing as a blanket when I want to get cozy. It works just fine and who cares it has Elsa and Anna characters on it 😂 I just realized how easy for me is to spend money on things that are not that important. I also try to live and spend consciously
I did something similar: revived an old comforter from storage. It had some stains and didn't match the room at all (bright, juvenile colors, and a busy pattern). Rather than buying a new one, I just put a duvet cover on it, which cost a lot less than a new comforter, and is easier to clean.
I like your rule 5 One in One Out & Wait 30 days to buy things. I apply these rules when I play current Modern video games. 5. The One in One out, when I beat a said video game I delete it off my console & never play it ever again. Then for the 30 day rule, I put a digital list on my PSN app of what games I want to buy. I wait until it goes on special. If I like it a lot I will buy it say 50 - 70 % off the initial price.
Hello from Australia, koalas are adorable, hope you and your family can take that trip and enjoy this beautiful country. I really look forward to your videos every Monday morning when I wake up to ride my exercise bike, it makes my ride so much more enjoyable. Thanks for all you do- you are wonderful.
I've never been much of a shopper but I've inherited a lot of what other people think it stuff, but I think is really cool - 200 year letters, journals of WWII, etc. It doesn't own me - I enjoy it! I try to educate (informally) the kids around me about history through these things.
1) One of my big ‘rules’ that may seem obvious but it really does help me make less purchases…is that I cannot buy anything on Credit ( credit card debt.) if I don’t have the money, I don’t buy it. Simple, but not always easy, and yet very effective. 2) I also really do live by the minimalist concept of ‘less but better’. I make a real effort ( a ‘rule’), to buy the absolute best quality item I can reasonably afford ( no debt) and I am finding when I buy an item that is better quality, it’s not just that it lasts longer generally but I usually really like the item so much more then any cheaper ( especially fast fashion clothing items) item that I am so much more CONTENT and SATISFIED with the item both initially and long term that I buy less overall because I am so happy and satisfied with the ‘ better’ item. I don’t continue to have this sense of the item just not quite being what I really wanted or liked. I spend a bit more to get what I really want and love and then I’m done. Not continuing to look for the sense of satisfaction. Mostly this applies to my wardrobe but even to everyday things like my dishes or shower curtain.
Love your videos. My stuff totally owns me. We only do what we want to do. However your videos do show me ways to manage my stuff. My stuff expands to fill the flat surfaces available. Have to go now. My stuff is calling.
We'd love to have your Family come visit us in Australia! I believe one of the only places your son may be able to hug a Koala is at Australia Zoo, which is in the region where I live, Sunshine Coast in Queensland. Your Family would have an absolutely wonderful time here! A rule I have for owning less is if it's collects dust and I don't treasure it enough to dust it all the time, then it goes! Very very little dust collectors in my home these days 👍🏼
thanks for sharing! As for getting ride of your old shoes - in my opinion! - there is value in having a nice pair of shoes AND an old pair of shoes.. for dirty times & value in having a spare
concerning shoes you've talked about in this video: quite some time ago I read a podiatric advice about wearing different types of footwear during the day if you stand/walk/work on your feet a lot. thats my situation, and i have recently counted all my shoes (regret to admit I own 7 pairs :/ ) but! I change them often during the day - I swap rigid steel toe caps for sneakers or comfy loafers - for healthy feet reasons. I like your suggestions very much though :D
You came up on utube and i watched late morning in pjs...i have cleared out dvds..mostly my adult childrens...and untiliy room drawers and desk drawers...and sideboard drawers....i can believe how much ive done...next are my clothes....did sewing room and kitchen just before christmas
I appreciate your acknowledgment that owning less is not always the best case. I admire your honesty and open mindedness to adjusting your lifestyle based on new information. Your presentation style is lovely and I’ll check out more of your videos!
My husband and I also haven't exchanged presents in foreverrrrrrr (at least 15 years maybe? maybe more?). Love that you talk about life goals. That is important! Totally agree about free things and nice things you can do together without having to buy stuff. Asking questions with ANYTHING in life is important and I love how you teach about the Ws. The one in one out rule is one I sometimes still do and sometimes I don't replace anything and just move forward. It is interesting how a lot of these things you state are easier than people realize, but they make it seem like it is so weird to do them or that they can't really do what you or I would do.
I struggle with my kitchen and pantry so much stuff Can u Do a video or kitchen tour I need to get ideas how to declutter or organize… So overwhelmed with my failed systems
While I'm not materialistic at all these videos are promoted too much. The WEF(world economic forum) states that 'you will own nothing and be happy' , I don't think they mean themselves with that quote as well. Just us , the 99%ers . While they own multiple mansions and yachts etc.
I have owned the same pair of prescription sun glasses for well over 5-6 years , I almost wear them daily as my eyes are sensitive to light , they were expensive but I have well and truely got my money’s worth , and will only be replaced if they are broken or my prescription changes a lot .
Great video as always. I live in Australia, and although I haven’t hugged a koala yet (research the states which allow it, I’m in Sydney NSW, and I’m fairly sure it’s not allowed in our state). I have been able to pat and have a photo with one, and that was gorgeous. You are able to hug, feed, and pat kangaroos and wallabies quite easily, and they are just as snuggly ❤
Hi there 👋🏻 just wanted to let you know that unfortunately you’re not allowed to hold or pat koalas 🐨 in New South Wales, Aus - we went to a koala park in Sydney the other day and you can get up close to see them but you can’t touch them - they have very sharp claws - anyway if you’re ever in Oz let me know and we’d be happy to show you around 😊 xx thanks for all your great videos - I’m glad you sorted the sound issue but it never worried me in the slightest - have a great day!! 🇦🇺 💕
There are a few places which still offer encounters but I would agree it's better not to hold them and most are moving away from letting you. They are wild animals after all!
Nuuskamuikkunen from Moomin storiesis probably Finlands most famous minimalist. He said: "Everything turns difficult, when you want to own things, drag them with you. I just watch them, and when I go they are in my head. I think it's funnier than dragging a suitcase."
My wife and I stopped giving to each other after an incident at the mall. A guy in front of us was yelling, "I don't care - anything for fifty bucks!" We live in an upscale community and nobody "needs" anything. We adopt an Angel Tree family. Last year it was tragic - Mom in prison for drugs, no dad, grandma and four kids. The note said "coat" but we found out the truth. The boys had no underwear. He wanted to be a cook but mom's boyfriend destroyed the kitchen. No pillows or bed linen. We keep a minimal house and had just done our yearly culling that we also donated. My wife spoke with them and could not stop crying. Grandma just found out she has inoperable cancer. We talked about having so much stuff we had to give away some.
I have one rule in my retirement years. NO storage. I either have stuff I use or I get rid of it. Fifty years of marriage cleaning basements, garages and closets and I won't do it anymore.
I used to have an outdoor job, spending more than 5k hours working outdoors, and I have sun damage from the times I didn't have sunglasses, and my eye which faced the sun the most has more rapid vision loss than the other eye. The light would come through the top and side and I used to have horrible headaches right above that eye and eye pain. It's not good enough to just get sunglasses. They need to be polarized and rated for 100% UVA and UVB protection. And if you can, blue light blocking. You can go online for prescription glasses stores and find glasses and just select the option for no prescription but get all the other options for eye protection.
I don't think hugging a koala is a good idea. "Koalas are not friendly to humans, even if they seem like they are. They are wild animals, and like many other wild animals, they don’t like any contact with people. Koalas are by nature solitary and shy animals, and they like to do their own thing without humans or other animals bothering them."
I didn't realize how shocking this video is. Your kids must be very depressed that they don't have what others have: phones, PlayStations, real Christmas gifts... How? Good for you if you are still doing it
We do Christmas and they got a Nintendo Switch last holiday, in fact. We have a “less but better” philosophy and my kids are happy, healthy, and really really normal ☺️
I think you were right to not own sunglasses. The mainstream media won’t ever admit this but sunglasses can actually increase your risk for cancer. I’ve followed eastern medicine for a long time so I know most people who follow the mainstream and western medicine will disagree with this statement or be offended but I don’t really care. I’ve always taken the road less traveled so it doesn’t bother me anymore if people disagree. If curious, here’s a video of why sunglasses aren’t beneficial for your health. Also, if humans were meant to wear sunglasses then why did evolution not design sunglasses on our face? Why do animals not need them? How have we survived for thousands of years without them? Im pretty sure we were doing just fine. And if anything, our health is a lot worse now in 2023 then it was 60 years ago. ruclips.net/video/L4wFtspR5eQ/видео.html
To own less, I do grocery pick up so I am not tempted to shop the other side of the store for things I don't need. It doesn't cost any more and they do the shopping for me, saving me hours and hours! 😁
I don't do pick up as I.dont have transport but I do get mine delivered have done for about 12 years, would cost me more in bus fare and taxi home, so much easier defo life changing x
I don‘t do this bc I would miss the last minute deals, eg I never buy meat full or sale price but when it‘s marked down in the store, then I freeze it till I need it. Also cheese often gets marked down, so expensive otherwise. If everything went to a scheme like Too good to go, I would maybe switch, but I shop more cheaply this way, for the same quality.
When I feel the “need” to buy something when I’m in a store, I carry it around while I am doing my regular shopping instead of mindlessly putting it in my cart. I always end up putting it back before I check out. It makes me feel like I have owned it and it also makes me realize the “weight” of that item in my life.
My sister developed a workshop on Finding Happiness, and her research suggested that's a good strategy. Her research said to pick up the item and really engage with it as suggested in the video. Think about why you are attracted to it, how you'll use it, where you'll store it, etc., and consider that research shows that the emotion most associated with shopping is regret. So touch the item and acknowledge that this moment is likely the last time you'll feel happy about it.
Same here. I do not use the shopping cart as well. I carry everything that I intend to purchase. If it gets to cumbersome, I just adjust the quantity. Works great for me.
@@MyFocusVaries i wonder if that's why so many people are struggling with having too much stuff because we're all shopping online more so we're not having that real tactile engagement
For purging if you can re use or repurpose something then that is much better than throwing it in the trash atleast from an eco friendly standpoint. For example we have taken old christmas light strings and ethernet cables that no longer work and use them in the garden in a lattice pattern as "netting" for plants that are vines or things that need support to creep on. Old bookshelves that we no longer need end up being a planter box or bed in the garden, old worn shirts end up being used as cleaning rags in the garage. Obviously not everything can be re-purposed like this but doing this when you can will keep things out of the landfills.
I love the 30 day rule. One time I waited. Decided to buy it, but the item was gone! However, I wasn’t that sad so I must not of wanted it that badly after all lol 😂
Sometimes I have a hard time letting go of stuff I hardly use/ wear (I watched your other video which specifically focuses on this, and that was awesome 😊), then I'll keep it and procrastinate to make use of it. For years this was the thing, but slowly getting there. I've watched some minimalist videos on YT as I am also about this lifestyle and found this video very helpful. Learning to declutter, first in the mind and also in the physical so that I can make space and enjoy what matters, plus there is a joy that comes from giving things away to the less fortunate. Attachment is the biggest factor, but your channel really makes a big difference definetely. Slowly but surely going to push myself this year and break this circle. Thank you for these tips, keep inspiring 😊💛🇿🇦
Another thing I consider when I'm purchasing items is how will I dispose of this item. At work, we've been looking at becoming more sustainable with our products' lifecycles, which has inspired me in my home life to also consider this. Not only is it good for the environment, but it's also much less stressful if you know that you can safely and quickly dispose of something.
I went from 2,500 sq ft to 1, 400 sq ft , now we ( hub and I sans kids) downsized to 1,200 sq ft it’s weird me seeing a big house so empty , why have a big house if you got nothing in it , might as well down size , lower environmental imprint , lower utility and maintenance costs
I used to beg for a pet koala when I was a little girl.... ❤️ By the way, one of my favorite things about my husband is how well he takes care of the items he has. It's something that is SO important to me.
I also grew up with the philosophy of "take good care of the things you have, and treat them with respect - there may not be $ to replace them if lost or broken."
Having open shelving rather than closed boxes/drawers really helps show what you have. If its something that you hate looking at that often you will be more willing to get rid of it/sell it/donate. Visual clutter is very effective. If you have clothes you are unsure to get rid of put them it the most easily visual spot. You'll either start wearing it more of get rid of it sooner than if it was squished in the back somewhere.
I haven't watched this yet, just getting ready to do so. One thing came to my mind when I was watching Minimal Mom was this: I will probably post it on other channels as well, but when deciding whether or not to keep something "practical", ask yourself "If I didn't have this item, is there something else I already have that I could use instead?" If the answer is yes, then the item goes...or the other item that you could use instead goes, depending on which one you like best.
one thing that has really helped me to become more intentional when buying things is using "real money" to buy these items as opposed to using a card. Every month I withdraw a certain amount of money from my bankaccount and then I can see it reducing in my wallett as the month goes on. I found it to be really grounding and I think more about the things I want and need as I can see the money becoming less over time. This would not however be the case if I was still buying everything with my card, since, at least for me, I tend to check my bank accound very irregularly, and it is not as immediate as my wallett.
The wait 30 days rules doesn't apply well to thrift stores and discounts shop since their inventory changes rapidly depending on the donations. I did it once, found something that I wanted but wasn't sure if I needed it. I waited a couple of days, no more than a week and went back to get it. Never found it ever again at that shop and I regretted not buying it on the day I first found it. I went and bought a cheap version instead at the dollars store since I actually needed one, but didn't wanted to pay a lot of money for it so that I could replace it with a better quality one once I found one again at the thrift store.
Totally legit. In those instances I try to consider how sad I'd be to find something gone up on my return, or on the flipside if I'd later maybe be stressed/feel guilty that I bought it :)
I definitely think about where something is going to live in my home before buying. I'm by no means a minimalist yet, but I have started crafting a much cleaner, more streamlined aesthetic in my home and I find it quite peaceful. The last thing I want are knick knacks back on the shelves, or so many clothes or shoes they are spilling out of closets or drawers that can't hold them all.
Just a tip when you get to hold a koala.... Make sure you are wearing no perfume etc or they will try and get off straight away. Love your videos too. Have learnt so much.
Hello Marissa. Another great video. Just wanted to let you know that there's one tip you gave a long time ago that stuck really hard and that is "you can appreciate something without owning it". I was the type of person that had to have everything that had a tweet bird on it or a Betty Boop 😂😂. Otherwise I thought I didn't actually liked them. Now I see merch with them and I look at it, then your voice comes to my mind and I put it back and happily go my way and I've never felt any regret. Yesterday I saw a vintage Betty and my daughter pointed at it and said momy are you gonna take it? And I said no because I didn't need it even though it was precious 😜. Like this many things haven't come in my life because of a couple of voices of wonderful people I follow and that has been an enormous help. Thanks for everything these past years. Big hugs fam💜💜💜💜
I feel this! I love Sleeping Beauty (the Disney movie) and every time I would see something with her on it, I felt I HAD to buy it, especially since she was once so rare to find. Now I would rather have one or two quality collectibles with her on it than everything.
btw, my mom is Japanese, she used to make me brush my hair outside, for fear of hair messing up her bathroom. She would also not allow me to leave a book on the table by the couch. One book. For fear of 'clutter'. You have no idea what it's like to live in a minimalist house. IT SUCKS
This goes along with #2: Even if you use an item, if another will do what that one does and other things, consider getting rid of the specialized one. My latest example: a potato ricer before whipping potatoes to cut down on lumps (works well). A fork works too. I am working on this rule.
Life is getting better everyday with less! More free time to do things that I actually enjoy doing! Then I add in small bits and pieces as I go along. This is mainly due to the fact that I got rid of a lot….even food wise, I just get a small amount at any given time and basically use it before over adding….keep up the videos as always! ❤
Isn't it great! Fewer linens and spare towels means the laundry can't build up into a scary amount that takes the whole day! A minimal wardrobe means I have to do laundry weekly, and it's just two loads ( one gets hung on hangers, damp, straight out of a short spin in the dryer, and the load of socks etc gets sorted into bins in the drawer (why would I fold undies? Socks are all identical so don't need pairing)
@@MyFocusVaries omg socks are all identical I freakin love that one! Washing and linen - absolutely it has changed my life and I still get rid of some as I go lol. I don’t even own much at all! Glad others do the same as me.
when i started my recovery from hoarding. my husband and i had one big rule we started in 2020 throughout the week while cleaning have a box fill it with stuff we want to donate. and when we have to go out to another town for things we need we fill the car with those donations and we MUST donate that day! since we live in a small town we basically go to the bigger cities 2 times a month so we put this rule in place and still do this to this day we basically get rid of 5 boxes of stuff and bringing less home i feel tired after since when getting rid of the stuff i had for years is gone the stress leaves my body i feel great after that.
While I’m “fly by” commenting, lol, the spiritual journey is so at the heart of this. And it’s really not easy. It’s so hard to live mindfully. I happen to live on the edge of an extremely wealthy community that is all about minimalist houses and big picture windows looking in at vast empty living spaces. Much of these peoples lives revolve around curating experiences like expensive vacations but that’s just a different kind of mental clutter. Regardless of your station, you must find stillness and pause. That is an experience too. This is just a reminder to myself and anyone reading not to trade material objects for lifestyle materialism like senseless travel.
I find owning less, is freedom from being burdened with that 80% of stuff that I don’t use vs. the 20% of things I do use. I purge constantly, I also rarely go into stores, so the impulse buy is greatly eliminated. I ask myself where will I store it when it is not being used. I shop Amazon, I put things in my “wish list”, and revisit it occasionally, and eventually realize I did not need it after all, then delete it. When I actually need something, it’s there to be purchased and delivered, avoiding the need to go to multiple stores to find the item, risking the “impulse buy” in each one. Life is so much simpler. Your suggestions are right on. …. And yes you need a good pair of sun glasses. I have light color eyes, and have been told by doctors how important they are. Also, I have only one pair that I take good care of, and lasted me many years.
love the idea of revisiting a wishlist. i do that as well to stop impulsive buying. i’ll wait for awhile and realize i didn’t really need what i thought i wanted and i end up rarely buying things on my list
2:22 "Value experiences over things" is a false dichotomy. Experiences aren't separate of things; it's not experiences OR things, they're interrelated. Experiences are the result that comes from owning things. Experiences from biking for example come from owning a bike. Experiences from music come from owning a musical instrument or audio equipment. Or experience in practical skills, like fixing your own stuff, by owning tools. The only things that are bad are useless things. 4:37 "One in one out" is not always the best way to go, especially when it comes to clothing. For clothes, create categories: 1. Newest stuff for work and events 2. nice but not new stuff for casual home 3. older crap for things like painting, woodworking, cleaning, etc... 4. once it's actually worn out, most clothes can be used as old rags to clean really dirty stuff like bike or car parts that contain oil, grease or paint.
😊 On hugging a Koala. Just a word of advice, it is illegal to hold a koala in some states in Australia. (Such as Victoria, where I live) But you can hold on if you travel to the gold coast in Queensland. They are really cute but their claws are super sharp. 😊🤗🐨
Wow, when I was a kid my goal was to have stuff and things and more stuff. Your kid wants to hug a Koala? You're doing life right. Enjoying your videos
Decluttering is trying to remove the cause by fighting the symptoms. In that sense the declutter movement spreads empty promises just like its mainstream marketing counterparts. There's nothing wrong with ownership as long as there is a balance between the stuff you own and the ability to have a fulfilling life.
My tip - treat every possession, however small, as if it’s your only one. A good example of this is hairbands - I have got my supply tucked away, and I just have one out. I use that one until it wears out, and then get a new one. Same with pens for example. For clothes, which I love shopping for, I have a running list of things I would like to buy at some point - eg jeans, dressy top etc. if I want to shop I can only buy from those categories
Sometimes I struggle with getting rid of the thing I’m replacing. The new item is usually slightly different and works better for some situations but not for others and so I justify keeping both, especially coats and shoes. I try to catch myself when I do this and sometimes I return the new item if it’s not actually an upgrade. I ended up keeping the old sneakers because they didn’t seem as worn out as they did when I ordered the new ones, then I decide they can be my back door/gardening shoes. Argh! Silly brain.
I believe what you said about the Ws ,or conscious buying as I call it ,is one of the most important things to do. I would also add once a year throw everything out of your cupboards, check them , and think if you still want/need them, and just simply remember what you have. If yes, put them back. If no, throw them away/donate/sell them.
Prescription sun glasses that last for ever. . Goooood ones are MUST. For kids on the beach or whenever is sunny or even blue ones on cloudy days. Love them.
Aww I love that your sons goal is to come to Australia and cuddle a Koala! I live in Aus and love it! Yes definitely..experiences over things is so right!
I have a hard time letting go of clothes I’m never wearing bc I always think I’ll drop the 30+ lbs I’ve gained. Also, I hate thinking I’m wasting money by just donating them and not selling. However, that’s a lot of work and I have two jobs already lol
I love your videos. In this video I suddenly realize how much we are influenced by the advertisements and business selling certain functions to us. Only to realize if we jump out of the box, how multi-functional this things could be.
I was thinking about you this morning as I carefully cut the still good elastic band from my husband's worn out boxer shorts. I needed elastic to make my too-big jeans fit me again! Much love from Fort Wayne, Indiana!!
These tips are good even if you aren't wanting to be a minimalist, just not be overrun with stuff! I've been gradually culling my wardrobe over the past few months and once it's where I want it, then I will definitely be following the one in/one out rule.
I’ve been doing a bit of decluttering since Christmas, and found some things I didn’t know I had….including a new watch band. Well woulnt you know the day after I found the watch band my old one broke! So it does pay to know what’s in your home 👍
One item in, one (or two) items out really works for me - it is amazing how lots of little things sneak undetected into the house, creating a mess that needs to be purged later! 😊
Please like this video and comment with any "rules" you have for owning less! Watch 👉 20 THINGS I DON'T OWN: ruclips.net/video/jyCGEMTsa34/видео.html
Frugal
F-frequently
R-reduce
U-unnecessary
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“The more stuff you own, the more your stuff owns you.” Soooo true!
"Voluntary Servitude"
Isn't that a quote from "Fight Club," by Chuck Palahniuk? 😆😆😆
@@peterjlearn You just broke the first rule of Fight Club 😜
«I value my time, freedom and peace of mind over my material possessions”. This is downright brilliant
There’s this weird thing that can happen with frugal living where you own things longer or spend less money overall but still acquire free things, etc and it becomes a different type of clutter. This isn’t meant to reflect on anyone but myself but it is something I am reconfiguring in my own philosophy and minimalist mindset. The one in, one out rule must be kept under these circumstances, especially.
As someone who used to bring home all the stuff they found on the side of the road and take other people’s decluttered stuff - I get this. 😌
I absolutely relate!
I relate! It has been difficult to say no to things family or friends are getting rid of but every single time I accept it I regret it. The additional clutter and items. Ugh. Lol. Even harder than that is as I purge I am sooo tempted to offer it to my kids ….. because it is so nice and cute…. 😂 unless it is something I feel they really could use, I have stopped doing that. And if I do I tell them that they don’t have to take it and if they do and want to get rid of it an hour later I completely support it.
So true! I used to volunteer in a thrift shop, and I always brought home some cool, super inexpensive high quality item and was so proud of my finds! But stuff is stuff. Now that I'm a minimalist, I only go to the thrift store if I need a specific item.
I have a friend who loves dolls and she will buy exactly every doll she wants and can afford all through the year. At the end of the year she donates them all to local families for gift-giving. I love that she acquires, enjoys, and shares as a process that gives her joy and then spreads the joy.
I love this! 😍
That is a nice thing to do. Also, it points out that her need to buy is fulfilling a different need than materialism.
@gracekelly7610 It varies every year, usually she finds about 8-12. Sometimes she fixes up dolls with new clothes and accessories to make a set.
@gracekelly7610 She donates them away every year, so she doesn't have any unless she's started again for the year.
And 90% of those kids aren’t in need and will toss those dolls away in 3 days or less . Nice 👍
We do a lot of “free” things. Our favourite family or even solo activity is going to the beach.
We did purchase an inflatable paddle board. Was a worthwhile investment for our health and lifestyle. A few of my friends own them and we go out together regularly. Been wanting one for years and I’m glad I made the purchase. With my lifestyle I will spend on health and fitness as I don’t spend on entertainment. I don’t even have Netflix.
Hi, This Video made me realize that I almost buy something that was not necessary. We needed a blanket and it was on my shopping list for a while,. I was cleaning my kids closet and found old bed spread that now I’m useing as a blanket when I want to get cozy. It works just fine and who cares it has Elsa and Anna characters on it 😂 I just realized how easy for me is to spend money on things that are not that important. I also try to live and spend consciously
Nice! We have a penguin blanket under grandma’s quilt in the winter and it’s SO FUZZY. Cool minimalists don’t mind character blankets. 😉😎
I did something similar: revived an old comforter from storage. It had some stains and didn't match the room at all (bright, juvenile colors, and a busy pattern). Rather than buying a new one, I just put a duvet cover on it, which cost a lot less than a new comforter, and is easier to clean.
I like your rule 5 One in One Out & Wait 30 days to buy things. I apply these rules when I play current Modern video games. 5. The One in One out, when I beat a said video game I delete it off my console & never play it ever again. Then for the 30 day rule, I put a digital list on my PSN app of what games I want to buy. I wait until it goes on special. If I like it a lot I will buy it say 50 - 70 % off the initial price.
I love the energy of your apartament. Space has a healing power!
Hello from Australia, koalas are adorable, hope you and your family can take that trip and enjoy this beautiful country. I really look forward to your videos every Monday morning when I wake up to ride my exercise bike, it makes my ride so much more enjoyable. Thanks for all you do- you are wonderful.
Are koalas agressive? I watched film with agressive koalas.
@Anastazja Serce They're eucalyptus eating fiends that must be stopped! Hug the trees not the cute koalas.
I've never been much of a shopper but I've inherited a lot of what other people think it stuff, but I think is really cool - 200 year letters, journals of WWII, etc. It doesn't own me - I enjoy it! I try to educate (informally) the kids around me about history through these things.
1) One of my big ‘rules’ that may seem obvious but it really does help me make less purchases…is that I cannot buy anything on Credit ( credit card debt.) if I don’t have the money, I don’t buy it. Simple, but not always easy, and yet very effective. 2) I also really do live by the minimalist concept of ‘less but better’. I make a real effort ( a ‘rule’), to buy the absolute best quality item I can reasonably afford ( no debt) and I am finding when I buy an item that is better quality, it’s not just that it lasts longer generally but I usually really like the item so much more then any cheaper ( especially fast fashion clothing items) item that I am so much more CONTENT and SATISFIED with the item both initially and long term that I buy less overall because I am so happy and satisfied with the ‘ better’ item. I don’t continue to have this sense of the item just not quite being what I really wanted or liked. I spend a bit more to get what I really want and love and then I’m done. Not continuing to look for the sense of satisfaction. Mostly this applies to my wardrobe but even to everyday things like my dishes or shower curtain.
Love your videos. My stuff totally owns me. We only do what we want to do. However your videos do show me ways to manage my stuff. My stuff expands to fill the flat surfaces available. Have to go now. My stuff is calling.
We'd love to have your Family come visit us in Australia!
I believe one of the only places your son may be able to hug a Koala is at Australia Zoo, which is in the region where I live, Sunshine Coast in Queensland.
Your Family would have an absolutely wonderful time here!
A rule I have for owning less is if it's collects dust and I don't treasure it enough to dust it all the time, then it goes!
Very very little dust collectors in my home these days 👍🏼
thanks for sharing! As for getting ride of your old shoes - in my opinion! - there is value in having a nice pair of shoes AND an old pair of shoes.. for dirty times & value in having a spare
concerning shoes you've talked about in this video: quite some time ago I read a podiatric advice about wearing different types of footwear during the day if you stand/walk/work on your feet a lot. thats my situation, and i have recently counted all my shoes (regret to admit I own 7 pairs :/ ) but! I change them often during the day - I swap rigid steel toe caps for sneakers or comfy loafers - for healthy feet reasons. I like your suggestions very much though :D
You came up on utube and i watched late morning in pjs...i have cleared out dvds..mostly my adult childrens...and untiliy room drawers and desk drawers...and sideboard drawers....i can believe how much ive done...next are my clothes....did sewing room and kitchen just before christmas
I appreciate your acknowledgment that owning less is not always the best case. I admire your honesty and open mindedness to adjusting your lifestyle based on new information. Your presentation style is lovely and I’ll check out more of your videos!
My husband and I also haven't exchanged presents in foreverrrrrrr (at least 15 years maybe? maybe more?).
Love that you talk about life goals. That is important! Totally agree about free things and nice things you can do together without having to buy stuff.
Asking questions with ANYTHING in life is important and I love how you teach about the Ws. The one in one out rule is one I sometimes still do and sometimes I don't replace anything and just move forward. It is interesting how a lot of these things you state are easier than people realize, but they make it seem like it is so weird to do them or that they can't really do what you or I would do.
Love your editing Marisa, great tips too 👍
Buy your kids slippers for cold floors, get some rugs.
Love using the library instead of owning books!
I like the One In, One Out rule.
I struggle with my kitchen and pantry so much stuff
Can u Do a video or kitchen tour
I need to get ideas how to declutter or organize…
So overwhelmed with my failed systems
While I'm not materialistic at all these videos are promoted too much. The WEF(world economic forum) states that 'you will own nothing and be happy' , I don't think they mean themselves with that quote as well. Just us , the 99%ers . While they own multiple mansions and yachts etc.
I have owned the same pair of prescription sun glasses for well over 5-6 years , I almost wear them daily as my eyes are sensitive to light , they were expensive but I have well and truely got my money’s worth , and will only be replaced if they are broken or my prescription changes a lot .
Great video as always. I live in Australia, and although I haven’t hugged a koala yet (research the states which allow it, I’m in Sydney NSW, and I’m fairly sure it’s not allowed in our state). I have been able to pat and have a photo with one, and that was gorgeous. You are able to hug, feed, and pat kangaroos and wallabies quite easily, and they are just as snuggly ❤
A pat would work! We don’t want to get in trouble with Aussies 🐨😄
I petted a koala bum in NSW, Featherdale
I love 🐨 bears too!
So cute!
Thank you for that video ❤
Facts, #minimalism
Gods, I wish. Im quite the collector.. I wish I could actually minimize my stuff
Hi there 👋🏻 just wanted to let you know that unfortunately you’re not allowed to hold or pat koalas 🐨 in New South Wales, Aus - we went to a koala park in Sydney the other day and you can get up close to see them but you can’t touch them - they have very sharp claws - anyway if you’re ever in Oz let me know and we’d be happy to show you around 😊 xx thanks for all your great videos - I’m glad you sorted the sound issue but it never worried me in the slightest - have a great day!! 🇦🇺 💕
There are a few places which still offer encounters but I would agree it's better not to hold them and most are moving away from letting you. They are wild animals after all!
You can still hold koalas at a number of parks in south australia
Nuuskamuikkunen from Moomin storiesis probably Finlands most famous minimalist. He said: "Everything turns difficult, when you want to own things, drag them with you. I just watch them, and when I go they are in my head. I think it's funnier than dragging a suitcase."
Noise canceling white noise ear pods sleep. Or white noise machine. Sleeping
I miss the echoes :,(
My wife and I stopped giving to each other after an incident at the mall. A guy in front of us was yelling, "I don't care - anything for fifty bucks!" We live in an upscale community and nobody "needs" anything. We adopt an Angel Tree family. Last year it was tragic - Mom in prison for drugs, no dad, grandma and four kids. The note said "coat" but we found out the truth.
The boys had no underwear. He wanted to be a cook but mom's boyfriend destroyed the kitchen. No pillows or bed linen. We keep a minimal house and had just done our yearly culling that we also donated. My wife spoke with them and could not stop crying. Grandma just found out she has inoperable cancer. We talked about having so much stuff we had to give away some.
thank you; good video
I have one rule in my retirement years. NO storage. I either have stuff I use or I get rid of it. Fifty years of marriage cleaning basements, garages and closets and I won't do it anymore.
Where are your table chairs from and do you like them?
I used to have an outdoor job, spending more than 5k hours working outdoors, and I have sun damage from the times I didn't have sunglasses, and my eye which faced the sun the most has more rapid vision loss than the other eye. The light would come through the top and side and I used to have horrible headaches right above that eye and eye pain. It's not good enough to just get sunglasses. They need to be polarized and rated for 100% UVA and UVB protection. And if you can, blue light blocking. You can go online for prescription glasses stores and find glasses and just select the option for no prescription but get all the other options for eye protection.
what camera are you using? and what lense please?
Do you own a home or rent an apartment
I don't think hugging a koala is a good idea. "Koalas are not friendly to humans, even if they seem like they are. They are wild animals, and like many other wild animals, they don’t like any contact with people. Koalas are by nature solitary and shy animals, and they like to do their own thing without humans or other animals bothering them."
I don’t get it…Why would I empty my apartment? 😂
I think the new sound is playing with my head! It sounds a little shaky to me? Almost like it’s selective muting for split seconds. Just me?
Sounds shaky to me too…but great info!!
this is exactly the kind of problems rich people have LOL
I didn't realize how shocking this video is. Your kids must be very depressed that they don't have what others have: phones, PlayStations, real Christmas gifts...
How? Good for you if you are still doing it
We do Christmas and they got a Nintendo Switch last holiday, in fact. We have a “less but better” philosophy and my kids are happy, healthy, and really really normal ☺️
@@AtoZenLife that's great! 👍🏼
I think you were right to not own sunglasses. The mainstream media won’t ever admit this but sunglasses can actually increase your risk for cancer. I’ve followed eastern medicine for a long time so I know most people who follow the mainstream and western medicine will disagree with this statement or be offended but I don’t really care. I’ve always taken the road less traveled so it doesn’t bother me anymore if people disagree. If curious, here’s a video of why sunglasses aren’t beneficial for your health. Also, if humans were meant to wear sunglasses then why did evolution not design sunglasses on our face? Why do animals not need them? How have we survived for thousands of years without them? Im pretty sure we were doing just fine. And if anything, our health is a lot worse now in 2023 then it was 60 years ago.
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To own less, I do grocery pick up so I am not tempted to shop the other side of the store for things I don't need. It doesn't cost any more and they do the shopping for me, saving me hours and hours! 😁
Grocery pickup has changed my life! I get overwhelmed and make bad decisions when faced with all of the STUFF in the store.
I don't do pick up as I.dont have transport but I do get mine delivered have done for about 12 years, would cost me more in bus fare and taxi home, so much easier defo life changing x
I don‘t do this bc I would miss the last minute deals, eg I never buy meat full or sale price but when it‘s marked down in the store, then I freeze it till I need it. Also cheese often gets marked down, so expensive otherwise. If everything went to a scheme like Too good to go, I would maybe switch, but I shop more cheaply this way, for the same quality.
@@Woeschhuesli Our store doesn't do much for markdowns so you are lucky! My impulse buys would exceed what I would save anyway! 😂
I shop with a carefully preplanned lists to accomplish the same thing. 😊🌴
When I feel the “need” to buy something when I’m in a store, I carry it around while I am doing my regular shopping instead of mindlessly putting it in my cart. I always end up putting it back before I check out. It makes me feel like I have owned it and it also makes me realize the “weight” of that item in my life.
That’s a really interesting strategy 👏
I've done this too!
My sister developed a workshop on Finding Happiness, and her research suggested that's a good strategy. Her research said to pick up the item and really engage with it as suggested in the video. Think about why you are attracted to it, how you'll use it, where you'll store it, etc., and consider that research shows that the emotion most associated with shopping is regret. So touch the item and acknowledge that this moment is likely the last time you'll feel happy about it.
Same here. I do not use the shopping cart as well. I carry everything that I intend to purchase. If it gets to cumbersome, I just adjust the quantity.
Works great for me.
@@MyFocusVaries i wonder if that's why so many people are struggling with having too much stuff because we're all shopping online more so we're not having that real tactile engagement
For purging if you can re use or repurpose something then that is much better than throwing it in the trash atleast from an eco friendly standpoint. For example we have taken old christmas light strings and ethernet cables that no longer work and use them in the garden in a lattice pattern as "netting" for plants that are vines or things that need support to creep on. Old bookshelves that we no longer need end up being a planter box or bed in the garden, old worn shirts end up being used as cleaning rags in the garage. Obviously not everything can be re-purposed like this but doing this when you can will keep things out of the landfills.
I love the 30 day rule. One time I waited. Decided to buy it, but the item was gone! However, I wasn’t that sad so I must not of wanted it that badly after all lol 😂
Sometimes I have a hard time letting go of stuff I hardly use/ wear (I watched your other video which specifically focuses on this, and that was awesome 😊), then I'll keep it and procrastinate to make use of it.
For years this was the thing, but slowly getting there. I've watched some minimalist videos on YT as I am also about this lifestyle and found this video very helpful. Learning to declutter, first in the mind and also in the physical so that I can make space and enjoy what matters, plus there is a joy that comes from giving things away to the less fortunate. Attachment is the biggest factor, but your channel really makes a big difference definetely. Slowly but surely going to push myself this year and break this circle.
Thank you for these tips, keep inspiring 😊💛🇿🇦
Another thing I consider when I'm purchasing items is how will I dispose of this item. At work, we've been looking at becoming more sustainable with our products' lifecycles, which has inspired me in my home life to also consider this. Not only is it good for the environment, but it's also much less stressful if you know that you can safely and quickly dispose of something.
I went from 2,500 sq ft to 1, 400 sq ft , now we ( hub and I sans kids) downsized to 1,200 sq ft it’s weird me seeing a big house so empty , why have a big house if you got nothing in it , might as well down size , lower environmental imprint , lower utility and maintenance costs
I used to beg for a pet koala when I was a little girl.... ❤️ By the way, one of my favorite things about my husband is how well he takes care of the items he has. It's something that is SO important to me.
I also grew up with the philosophy of "take good care of the things you have, and treat them with respect - there may not be $ to replace them if lost or broken."
Having open shelving rather than closed boxes/drawers really helps show what you have. If its something that you hate looking at that often you will be more willing to get rid of it/sell it/donate. Visual clutter is very effective. If you have clothes you are unsure to get rid of put them it the most easily visual spot. You'll either start wearing it more of get rid of it sooner than if it was squished in the back somewhere.
I haven't watched this yet, just getting ready to do so. One thing came to my mind when I was watching Minimal Mom was this: I will probably post it on other channels as well, but when deciding whether or not to keep something "practical", ask yourself "If I didn't have this item, is there something else I already have that I could use instead?" If the answer is yes, then the item goes...or the other item that you could use instead goes, depending on which one you like best.
one thing that has really helped me to become more intentional when buying things is using "real money" to buy these items as opposed to using a card. Every month I withdraw a certain amount of money from my bankaccount and then I can see it reducing in my wallett as the month goes on. I found it to be really grounding and I think more about the things I want and need as I can see the money becoming less over time. This would not however be the case if I was still buying everything with my card, since, at least for me, I tend to check my bank accound very irregularly, and it is not as immediate as my wallett.
The wait 30 days rules doesn't apply well to thrift stores and discounts shop since their inventory changes rapidly depending on the donations. I did it once, found something that I wanted but wasn't sure if I needed it. I waited a couple of days, no more than a week and went back to get it. Never found it ever again at that shop and I regretted not buying it on the day I first found it. I went and bought a cheap version instead at the dollars store since I actually needed one, but didn't wanted to pay a lot of money for it so that I could replace it with a better quality one once I found one again at the thrift store.
Totally legit. In those instances I try to consider how sad I'd be to find something gone up on my return, or on the flipside if I'd later maybe be stressed/feel guilty that I bought it :)
I definitely think about where something is going to live in my home before buying. I'm by no means a minimalist yet, but I have started crafting a much cleaner, more streamlined aesthetic in my home and I find it quite peaceful. The last thing I want are knick knacks back on the shelves, or so many clothes or shoes they are spilling out of closets or drawers that can't hold them all.
My question is why pay rent or a mortgage for huge empty spaces? Personally minimalism is cold.
Just a tip when you get to hold a koala.... Make sure you are wearing no perfume etc or they will try and get off straight away. Love your videos too. Have learnt so much.
I've never worn sunglasses. But I have 8 million books. And I want more.
Hello Marissa. Another great video. Just wanted to let you know that there's one tip you gave a long time ago that stuck really hard and that is "you can appreciate something without owning it". I was the type of person that had to have everything that had a tweet bird on it or a Betty Boop 😂😂. Otherwise I thought I didn't actually liked them. Now I see merch with them and I look at it, then your voice comes to my mind and I put it back and happily go my way and I've never felt any regret. Yesterday I saw a vintage Betty and my daughter pointed at it and said momy are you gonna take it? And I said no because I didn't need it even though it was precious 😜. Like this many things haven't come in my life because of a couple of voices of wonderful people I follow and that has been an enormous help. Thanks for everything these past years. Big hugs fam💜💜💜💜
I feel this! I love Sleeping Beauty (the Disney movie) and every time I would see something with her on it, I felt I HAD to buy it, especially since she was once so rare to find. Now I would rather have one or two quality collectibles with her on it than everything.
After watching this video, a good question to ask myself, "Do I love this enough to let it own me?"
Can you clarify the title “I own nothing” ? You clearly own things 🤔
btw, my mom is Japanese, she used to make me brush my hair outside, for fear of hair messing up her bathroom. She would also not allow me to leave a book on the table by the couch. One book. For fear of 'clutter'. You have no idea what it's like to live in a minimalist house.
IT SUCKS
Take inventory. Take pictures of stored items.
This goes along with #2: Even if you use an item, if another will do what that one does and other things, consider getting rid of the specialized one. My latest example: a potato ricer before whipping potatoes to cut down on lumps (works well). A fork works too. I am working on this rule.
Life is getting better everyday with less! More free time to do things that I actually enjoy doing! Then I add in small bits and pieces as I go along. This is mainly due to the fact that I got rid of a lot….even food wise, I just get a small amount at any given time and basically use it before over adding….keep up the videos as always! ❤
Awesome progress my friend 👏
Isn't it great! Fewer linens and spare towels means the laundry can't build up into a scary amount that takes the whole day! A minimal wardrobe means I have to do laundry weekly, and it's just two loads ( one gets hung on hangers, damp, straight out of a short spin in the dryer, and the load of socks etc gets sorted into bins in the drawer (why would I fold undies? Socks are all identical so don't need pairing)
@@MyFocusVaries omg socks are all identical I freakin love that one! Washing and linen - absolutely it has changed my life and I still get rid of some as I go lol. I don’t even own much at all! Glad others do the same as me.
Another wonderful uplifting positive and worthy video to watch thank you so much Marissa have a great week love you!
Thanks Linda and love to you 😘
when i started my recovery from hoarding. my husband and i had one big rule we started in 2020 throughout the week while cleaning have a box fill it with stuff we want to donate. and when we have to go out to another town for things we need we fill the car with those donations and we MUST donate that day! since we live in a small town we basically go to the bigger cities 2 times a month so we put this rule in place and still do this to this day we basically get rid of 5 boxes of stuff and bringing less home i feel tired after since when getting rid of the stuff i had for years is gone the stress leaves my body i feel great after that.
While I’m “fly by” commenting, lol, the spiritual journey is so at the heart of this. And it’s really not easy. It’s so hard to live mindfully. I happen to live on the edge of an extremely wealthy community that is all about minimalist houses and big picture windows looking in at vast empty living spaces. Much of these peoples lives revolve around curating experiences like expensive vacations but that’s just a different kind of mental clutter. Regardless of your station, you must find stillness and pause. That is an experience too. This is just a reminder to myself and anyone reading not to trade material objects for lifestyle materialism like senseless travel.
Traveling is not senseless. You learn a lot.
@@heathermccall8015 I said senseless travel not that all travel is senseless.
"You'll Own Nothing and You'll be Happy" ~ World Economic Forum.
I find owning less, is freedom from being burdened with that 80% of stuff that I don’t use vs. the 20% of things I do use. I purge constantly, I also rarely go into stores, so the impulse buy is greatly eliminated. I ask myself where will I store it when it is not being used. I shop Amazon, I put things in my “wish list”, and revisit it occasionally, and eventually realize I did not need it after all, then delete it. When I actually need something, it’s there to be purchased and delivered, avoiding the need to go to multiple stores to find the item, risking the “impulse buy” in each one. Life is so much simpler. Your suggestions are right on. …. And yes you need a good pair of sun glasses. I have light color eyes, and have been told by doctors how important they are. Also, I have only one pair that I take good care of, and lasted me many years.
love the idea of revisiting a wishlist. i do that as well to stop impulsive buying. i’ll wait for awhile and realize i didn’t really need what i thought i wanted and i end up rarely buying things on my list
2:22 "Value experiences over things" is a false dichotomy.
Experiences aren't separate of things; it's not experiences OR things, they're interrelated.
Experiences are the result that comes from owning things.
Experiences from biking for example come from owning a bike.
Experiences from music come from owning a musical instrument or audio equipment.
Or experience in practical skills, like fixing your own stuff, by owning tools.
The only things that are bad are useless things.
4:37 "One in one out" is not always the best way to go, especially when it comes to clothing.
For clothes, create categories:
1. Newest stuff for work and events
2. nice but not new stuff for casual home
3. older crap for things like painting, woodworking, cleaning, etc...
4. once it's actually worn out, most clothes can be used as old rags to clean really dirty stuff like bike or car parts that contain oil, grease or paint.
Great advice! Thank you for sharing ❤
😊 On hugging a Koala. Just a word of advice, it is illegal to hold a koala in some states in Australia. (Such as Victoria, where I live) But you can hold on if you travel to the gold coast in Queensland. They are really cute but their claws are super sharp. 😊🤗🐨
Wow, when I was a kid my goal was to have stuff and things and more stuff. Your kid wants to hug a Koala? You're doing life right. Enjoying your videos
Decluttering is trying to remove the cause by fighting the symptoms. In that sense the declutter movement spreads empty promises just like its mainstream marketing counterparts. There's nothing wrong with ownership as long as there is a balance between the stuff you own and the ability to have a fulfilling life.
My tip - treat every possession, however small, as if it’s your only one. A good example of this is hairbands - I have got my supply tucked away, and I just have one out. I use that one until it wears out, and then get a new one. Same with pens for example. For clothes, which I love shopping for, I have a running list of things I would like to buy at some point - eg jeans, dressy top etc. if I want to shop I can only buy from those categories
I do the same thing with my hair ties 😊
@@jessicaf7236 it makes a real difference, right? I truly believe it’s these small acts that make minimalism easy
No need to worry, if Klaus Shwaab gets his way, we'll all own nothing, but it's alright, we'll be happy
Sometimes I struggle with getting rid of the thing I’m replacing. The new item is usually slightly different and works better for some situations but not for others and so I justify keeping both, especially coats and shoes. I try to catch myself when I do this and sometimes I return the new item if it’s not actually an upgrade. I ended up keeping the old sneakers because they didn’t seem as worn out as they did when I ordered the new ones, then I decide they can be my back door/gardening shoes. Argh! Silly brain.
In 20 years I learned to throw them out. It was a hard way :):):).
I divorced my wife.
One item out.
I bought a motorcycle.
One item in.
I believe what you said about the Ws ,or conscious buying as I call it ,is one of the most important things to do. I would also add once a year throw everything out of your cupboards, check them , and think if you still want/need them, and just simply remember what you have. If yes, put them back. If no, throw them away/donate/sell them.
Prescription sun glasses that last for ever. . Goooood ones are MUST. For kids on the beach or whenever is sunny or even blue ones on cloudy days. Love them.
Pretty soon we'll all own nothing and be happy. Klaus Schwab
Aww I love that your sons goal is to come to Australia and cuddle a Koala! I live in Aus and love it! Yes definitely..experiences over things is so right!
I have a hard time letting go of clothes I’m never wearing bc I always think I’ll drop the 30+ lbs I’ve gained. Also, I hate thinking I’m wasting money by just donating them and not selling. However, that’s a lot of work and I have two jobs already lol
First!
Yes you are! 😊
I love your videos. In this video I suddenly realize how much we are influenced by the advertisements and business selling certain functions to us. Only to realize if we jump out of the box, how multi-functional this things could be.
I was thinking about you this morning as I carefully cut the still good elastic band from my husband's worn out boxer shorts. I needed elastic to make my too-big jeans fit me again! Much love from Fort Wayne, Indiana!!
Love your Videos. Thanks☺️
I really want to save. The desire to save is stronger than the desire to spend.
These tips are good even if you aren't wanting to be a minimalist, just not be overrun with stuff! I've been gradually culling my wardrobe over the past few months and once it's where I want it, then I will definitely be following the one in/one out rule.
I wish I had a wife like you . Ameen. Dear God. Please.
I’ve been doing a bit of decluttering since Christmas, and found some things I didn’t know I had….including a new watch band. Well woulnt you know the day after I found the watch band my old one broke! So it does pay to know what’s in your home 👍
The 5 and the 6 rules are my favorites 👍💪😘Bises
One item in, one (or two) items out really works for me - it is amazing how lots of little things sneak undetected into the house, creating a mess that needs to be purged later! 😊