This is great! I’m also doing a Low Buy, really looking forward to following along on your journey! Also, your stage presence is great and very relatable - keep it up!
@@thealainaedit I’m keeping a wish list and things need to be on it for 2 weeks before I can buy them, and I need to talk to my husband about it before I purchase (he doesn’t stop me from buying things, but sometimes just verbalizing it to someone who is skeptical about the necessity of an item is enough for me to clear my head lol). All non-essential purchases have to be from a sinking fund where I make small weekly contributions and all proceeds of reselling items on Poshmark goes to. And I’m planning to do the first month of each quarter as No Buy. Wish me luck! So far so good, but purchases I made in December have been trickling in and scratching the “new” itch, so it hasn’t been really a true test yet
Clicked on this video so fast girl it don’t matter if you have 0 or 1000 subscribers this shit is RELATABLE that’s all I need to hear because me and my husband are doing the exact same thing for 2025. I think everyone is. It’s like we’ve all given up on the government helping out or inflation decreasing so everyone is just saying fuck capitalism then I guess 😂 props to you girl I haven’t even gotten to the advice and tips section yet for how you plan on saving money lol but very excited and just wanted to let you know that you’re appreciated for making real ass content!
Some rules that my husband and I came up with for ourselves are both leaning towards limited and intentional buying as well as increased sustainability. So things like saving all glass jars and containers, using those to fill up at bulk food stores (SO much cheaper than the grocery store it’s actually insane like I got 3 mason jars full of oats for only $5 like huh?!?) also going to a refill store for all household and beauty products like laundry soap, hand soap, shampoo, etc. Only shopping for clothes and things for the house at thrift stores. Also actually taking a look at how much we make vs how much we have to spend monthly like WOW who knew actually breaking down income and expenses could be so eye opening 😂
Saving glass jars is SUCH a good idea. We have a refill store close to us with things like laundry detergent, window cleaner, etc. but I've never gone because I had no idea what to store those things in.
I love it! I am still deciding on my rules but I think tracking all purchases will be important. I've been feeling so overwhelmed with the amount of stuff I have I'm ready to have slightly less. I have worked really hard about being more conscious about what I buy and I have really improved but I still have way too much credit card debt and other fun stuff to get in control lol. Excited to follow your journey!
Next year is also my low/no buy year🎉 may we make it through January without new books and yarn LOL I actually bought a quilt crochet pattern for a large blanket, and the yarn needed for the year. Basically I told myself I don't crochet fast enough to need multiple projects, so I'm working on making one/two quilt patch a month and will have a new quilt come December!
This is great! I’m also doing a Low Buy, really looking forward to following along on your journey!
Also, your stage presence is great and very relatable - keep it up!
Ahhhh, thank you! What guidelines are you following for your low-buy year?
@@thealainaedit I’m keeping a wish list and things need to be on it for 2 weeks before I can buy them, and I need to talk to my husband about it before I purchase (he doesn’t stop me from buying things, but sometimes just verbalizing it to someone who is skeptical about the necessity of an item is enough for me to clear my head lol). All non-essential purchases have to be from a sinking fund where I make small weekly contributions and all proceeds of reselling items on Poshmark goes to. And I’m planning to do the first month of each quarter as No Buy. Wish me luck! So far so good, but purchases I made in December have been trickling in and scratching the “new” itch, so it hasn’t been really a true test yet
Clicked on this video so fast girl it don’t matter if you have 0 or 1000 subscribers this shit is RELATABLE that’s all I need to hear because me and my husband are doing the exact same thing for 2025. I think everyone is. It’s like we’ve all given up on the government helping out or inflation decreasing so everyone is just saying fuck capitalism then I guess 😂 props to you girl I haven’t even gotten to the advice and tips section yet for how you plan on saving money lol but very excited and just wanted to let you know that you’re appreciated for making real ass content!
going to cry, thank you
I've been seeing a bunch of no buy/low buy videos, and it makes me so happy to see people being responsible about their spending
Same! Hopefully this helps me build long term habits. Fingers crossed!
Some rules that my husband and I came up with for ourselves are both leaning towards limited and intentional buying as well as increased sustainability. So things like saving all glass jars and containers, using those to fill up at bulk food stores (SO much cheaper than the grocery store it’s actually insane like I got 3 mason jars full of oats for only $5 like huh?!?) also going to a refill store for all household and beauty products like laundry soap, hand soap, shampoo, etc. Only shopping for clothes and things for the house at thrift stores. Also actually taking a look at how much we make vs how much we have to spend monthly like WOW who knew actually breaking down income and expenses could be so eye opening 😂
Saving glass jars is SUCH a good idea. We have a refill store close to us with things like laundry detergent, window cleaner, etc. but I've never gone because I had no idea what to store those things in.
I love it! I am still deciding on my rules but I think tracking all purchases will be important. I've been feeling so overwhelmed with the amount of stuff I have I'm ready to have slightly less. I have worked really hard about being more conscious about what I buy and I have really improved but I still have way too much credit card debt and other fun stuff to get in control lol. Excited to follow your journey!
Same :/ credit card debt is such a terrible beast. Sending you the best vibes!
Next year is also my low/no buy year🎉 may we make it through January without new books and yarn LOL I actually bought a quilt crochet pattern for a large blanket, and the yarn needed for the year. Basically I told myself I don't crochet fast enough to need multiple projects, so I'm working on making one/two quilt patch a month and will have a new quilt come December!
Oooh I love that! What pattern did you get, if you don't mind me asking?!
@thealainaedit it was the Quiet Sky modern quilt crochet pattern -i found it on Etsy!
@@cheyennebeeler560 omg that's STUNNING. I'm definitely going to make this!
Some great tips! The beginning of the year is a good time for a reset
I think so too!