I really relate to your comments on makeup and nail polish. I have a few makeup items (e.g., tinted moisturiser, blush), but it takes only about two minutes for me to "put my face on". I can't be bothered with nail polish either because it will only need removing at some point, and it's too much effort for me!
Oh Becca! You are speaking my language! Loved the whole video so much! I love the empowerment that we don't have to but certain things in this time where prices are going up and we can't control that.
Hi!! Love the video. I strive to be more minimalistic and this gave me tons of inspiration. Just one thing I had to disagree with was not replacing your razor blade! Dull blades are not good for your skin and unless you’re sanitizing your razor they harbor bacteria easily. I’ve switched from razors to sugar wax and it is a game changer. I highly recommend you give it a try :) thanks again for the video!!
Also I don't even think we HAVE dryer sheets in NZ, at least I've never seen them. I keep meaning to get some of my roving wool for spinning and felt a few dryer balls but I haven't done it yet
Ive always hated lotion! My mom is addicted to chapstick and lotion 😂 i grew up being so disgusted. I hate the feeling of lotion it kinda burns and my skin only looks hydrated if i have it on. Oil ACTUALLY hydrates my skin. It healed my cracked heels
Hi Becca. I love your posts and your 50 things you don't do/use is brilliant. Your lovely boy is growing up so quickly. I totally agree with your 50 things you don't use. You haven't been "sucked in" by advertising and peer pressure. I am nearly 70 and I have not done the make up thing for a very long time because I can't be bothered and mostly worked out of the public eye so didn't have to "put my face on" as my late mum used to say. I have lived in Australia for over 30 years and it is such a joy to get vicarious pleasure from your outdoor adventures. I used toI am hoping to get back home to Auckland this year despite how expensive life is. I used to live in the same suburb as you and hope I can find somewhere in that area when I get back home. Please don't use real candles. They are such a fire hazard. I know it is an unpopular opinion but ...
I hope you make it back here! We love our neighborhood so much!! Makeup is so overwhelming to me! Too many options, brands, colors, types.. plus I hate having to take it off. And don’t worry, I probably won’t ever get around to getting a candle 😂
The only souvenirs I buy are an occasional artsy fridge magnet. They work to keep my grandkids' art in place and remind me of beautiful museums and historical places I've been. My favorite currently are botanical watercolors from Kew Gardens.from my London trip.
I actually love fridge magnets! Don’t take up space and they’re fun reminders of good memories. I’ve also seen people get a tea towel and I kind of love that too! Functional things you can use that hold the memories of your trips 🧡
Loving your videos Becca! Very inspiring ☀️ I only just discovered them now you’re moving back to the US 😢 But I’m so glad you enjoyed your time here in NZ 💕 Can I ask what oil you use on your face instead of moisturiser? I’m gonna try out your deodorant recipe for sure! 😋
I use Sukin brand organic rosehip oil! I use it for my face and growing belly now that I’m pregnant and I love it. And try out the deodorant and let me know how it goes for you! I still use it and love it 🧡
All tea and no shade. This video gave me anxiety watching it, all power to ya. I feel this video alone could be a series for people who want to live a certain way. It reminded me of a housemate I used to live with, who used all the common household stuff, a bit of this, and a bit of that, but when it came to his turn to replace, it was homemade, the cheapest of cheap brand or even replaced washing powder with these stupid eco balls.
OK toilet paper I buy but so many of the things you said resonated with me! Nail, lashes, skin care, etc etc I might buy many of the things you don't but my goodness I am frugal and they last for years! One hint regarding leg hair though, I love my epilator. Lasts forever and it's brilliant. Hairs don't grow back as fast either. I nodded to myself all the way through that!
My mom and sister used an epilator for a while! I tried it for a second and didn’t like that it hurt 😂 and it’s cool how everyone is so different - I might seem super consumeristic to some but too frugal for others.
@@Becca.Loveless The trick for an epilator is to shave a few days before so the hairs are quite short. I literally don't feel a thing now and only need to do it every couple of months!!
If you like an easy care fruiting bush try a Chilean guava also known as New Zealand cranberry it has a nice aniseed flavour and also you can use the leaves to make tea and on a nice warm day you get a nice smell of aniseed in the garden they come in either red or white berries.
Aww, I quite like that cabinet, even though it is from K-mart, I like the ethnic look. I think I'd want to put an incense burner.....and a candle on it :) Costco is coming soon Becca, will you be going to the grand opening lol!
I don’t like how cheaply it’s made, and I feel like rattan everything is a trend that will look dated pretty soon. And I’m not sure if we’ll be getting a Costco membership! We’ll have to gauge what the prices are like here.
Too right with the bidet! We got a bidet seat to convert out toilet about 8 or so years ago and have never looked back. I hate having to use the loo away from home now. Once you use them you wonder why every toilet isn't fitted with them.
Ooooh! How do you make your own deodorant? My sister bought me a heap of spray/liquid dove deodorant from Italy which you can't get in NZ. I would love to refill the bottles with some deodorant liquid. I can't use aerosol spray and I hate roll on
Maybe not for you, then, as it’s not spray. But my little recipe- 12 tbs coconut oil 4 tbs shea 10 tsp baking soda Just use a pea size amount and rub into your armpits. I only put deodorant on after I shower, and I let it absorb for a couple minutes.
Good for you Becca,its a pity more people don't stop and consider what they really need,rather than what's convenient. I'm reasonably minimalist but not quite to your level,but as a guy there's not so much pressure to have all the "products", I've not had a haircut for around 8 years,and not washed it in over 10 years,I've always had long hair and after years of it being very dry,it's now the healthiest it's ever been. Just a pity it's mostly grey now🙄
@@Becca.Loveless grey is always awesome when it's on someone else's head😉 I must admit I didn't like the idea of not washing my hair at first,but it was recommended by a hairdresser,my head itched like crazy for the first couple of weeks,then it just seemed to sort itself out. When I think of all the crap I've used on my hair over the years,it annoys me that companies make and sell all this useless stuff that actually makes hair worse,then sell you more crap to fix what they screwed up in the first place!
Kia ora Becca and whanau. I hope you and your whanau are well. A friend in Auckland tells me she saw an exhibition at the Auckland Museum by an early 20th century NZ born Swedish/Danish photographer called Olaf Petersen. He took a lot of photos of the West Auckland beaches you love so much. I reckon you will enjoy it. There is a book too which is expensive!
I read a piece a while back that compared using hand lotions on your face instead of moisturiser and apparently the results were much better than the face moisturisers and much cheaper
No need! Do what makes you happy :) I just realized they were more a burden to me than a joy and I can always get more once I’m more settled. Also books can be an absolutely beautiful addition to a home and such a fun conversation when guests come over.
not a minimal list 😂 love your lifestyle, outlook on life, you are right 👍 vinegar itself is a great cleaner. try the toy library, there’s one in onehunga and they have great toys (2 weekly turn around). our grandparents used “frugal” as a positive word. what bidet do you have?
Haha I’ve already started another list of common things I don’t buy. So much “stuff” out there! I’ve heard of the toy libraries but every time I look into them I see how much they cost 🙈 In the states we loved our under the seat bidet, but they don’t work here due to the hoses being different sizes. So we use a travel bidet 😅 not ideal, but still worlds better than toilet paper
Bidets are the best!!!! We haven’t gotten to the family cloth yet. With 2 kids it’s just too much laundry right now. That, and the kids aren’t that reliable to not throw that stuff in the toilet by accident. And menstrual cups are life changing!!!!! In the last 15 years, I have only had to replace mine once after I had kids. We grow our own loofahs. It’s a fun plant to grow and use it in our homemade soaps, and as our kitchen sponges.
Menstrual cups are always my favorite thing to talk about! It’s one of those things that’s a win-win-win! That’s so fun! I’d love to grow my own loofah, but for some reason it feels so daunting to me 😂 And i wonder how we’ll go with family cloth when W is old enough to wipe himself! That’ll be interesting 😳
agree about skin care we are all brain washed to think it does good for your skin but it's just another money making racket to go with all the other money making rackets you are so wise !
I’m an identical twin, I’ve used skincare since I was 16, my brother hasn’t. We look 10 years apart. There’s a noticeable difference. Trust. It’s not about Boujee expensive skin care, I buy the ordinary brand which is on the lowest end of skin care and it lasts months. Skin care is either your jam, or it ain’t- but it does work.
I think it’s all about finding what works for your skin! I might honestly slowly incorporate a few things back in over time but I was deeply betrayed by my skincare making my skin so much worse!
You would literally pass out at the size of our medicine cabinet! I'm a Nurse, l have it all covered "just in case" 😅 funny story, Holidaying in Bali with my Miss 9yr old at the time, steps on a piece of glass in the swimming pool and cuts the bottom of her foot, bleeding was worse than the cut and as we hobbled back to the room well meaning Staff offered to get the Dr to our room to attend to the cut,that would have cost $100AUD and lm so cheap there was no way l was paying for that, l already had my "just in case" suture kit with me (of course l did) cleaned and numbed the area, popped in 2 stitches covered it with a waterproof dressing and we went back to the pool 10mins later job done cost me nothing 🤪
Hahaha, you hit the ground running with number 1!! Made me smile. Off to watch the other 49 ….. 😀
Lol had to start off with probably the most shocking!
I really relate to your comments on makeup and nail polish. I have a few makeup items (e.g., tinted moisturiser, blush), but it takes only about two minutes for me to "put my face on". I can't be bothered with nail polish either because it will only need removing at some point, and it's too much effort for me!
Oh Becca! You are speaking my language! Loved the whole video so much! I love the empowerment that we don't have to but certain things in this time where prices are going up and we can't control that.
I bet you could make an amazing list of 50 things!! I’d love to see it!
You are so lucky to have a natural beauty that doesn't need make-up. My wife is the same and I'm glad that she is.
Saves you a lot of money!! And makes getting ready so much quicker.
I totally agree! Becca looks amazing without makeup... me? Not so much but then I only wear enough to not scare the grandkids :)
Hi!! Love the video. I strive to be more minimalistic and this gave me tons of inspiration. Just one thing I had to disagree with was not replacing your razor blade! Dull blades are not good for your skin and unless you’re sanitizing your razor they harbor bacteria easily. I’ve switched from razors to sugar wax and it is a game changer. I highly recommend you give it a try :) thanks again for the video!!
That’s a cool idea! I’ll have to look more into it 😊 I’m always looking for better swaps.
You have so much enthusiasm 😄about all of these things!
I love saving money!
Keep your razors in oil! Just a few cm in the bottom of a cup, and store them in it when you're not using them :) Keeps them sharp and stops rust
Also I don't even think we HAVE dryer sheets in NZ, at least I've never seen them. I keep meaning to get some of my roving wool for spinning and felt a few dryer balls but I haven't done it yet
I would totally buy dryer balls if we had a dryer 😂
Genius idea! Probably more moisturizing for my legs too ☺️
Ive always hated lotion! My mom is addicted to chapstick and lotion 😂 i grew up being so disgusted. I hate the feeling of lotion it kinda burns and my skin only looks hydrated if i have it on. Oil ACTUALLY hydrates my skin. It healed my cracked heels
So glad you found what worked for you! Everybody’s skin is so different and it even changes so drastically season to season and year to year.
Hi Becca. I love your posts and your 50 things you don't do/use is brilliant. Your lovely boy is growing up so quickly. I totally agree with your 50 things you don't use. You haven't been "sucked in" by advertising and peer pressure. I am nearly 70 and I have not done the make up thing for a very long time because I can't be bothered and mostly worked out of the public eye so didn't have to "put my face on" as my late mum used to say.
I have lived in Australia for over 30 years and it is such a joy to get vicarious pleasure from your outdoor adventures. I used toI am hoping to get back home to Auckland this year despite how expensive life is. I used to live in the same suburb as you and hope I can find somewhere in that area when I get back home.
Please don't use real candles. They are such a fire hazard. I know it is an unpopular opinion but ...
Oops, repeated myself there. All the best to you and your two male housemates!
I hope you make it back here! We love our neighborhood so much!!
Makeup is so overwhelming to me! Too many options, brands, colors, types.. plus I hate having to take it off. And don’t worry, I probably won’t ever get around to getting a candle 😂
The only souvenirs I buy are an occasional artsy fridge magnet. They work to keep my grandkids' art in place and remind me of beautiful museums and historical places I've been. My favorite currently are botanical watercolors from Kew Gardens.from my London trip.
I actually love fridge magnets! Don’t take up space and they’re fun reminders of good memories. I’ve also seen people get a tea towel and I kind of love that too! Functional things you can use that hold the memories of your trips 🧡
Loving your videos Becca! Very inspiring ☀️ I only just discovered them now you’re moving back to the US 😢 But I’m so glad you enjoyed your time here in NZ 💕 Can I ask what oil you use on your face instead of moisturiser? I’m gonna try out your deodorant recipe for sure! 😋
I use Sukin brand organic rosehip oil! I use it for my face and growing belly now that I’m pregnant and I love it. And try out the deodorant and let me know how it goes for you! I still use it and love it 🧡
Yup. Good list.
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All tea and no shade. This video gave me anxiety watching it, all power to ya. I feel this video alone could be a series for people who want to live a certain way. It reminded me of a housemate I used to live with, who used all the common household stuff, a bit of this, and a bit of that, but when it came to his turn to replace, it was homemade, the cheapest of cheap brand or even replaced washing powder with these stupid eco balls.
Lol I think we’ve all had roommates like that 😂 and sorry it gave you anxiety! I just love saving money and buying less stuff.
OK toilet paper I buy but so many of the things you said resonated with me! Nail, lashes, skin care, etc etc I might buy many of the things you don't but my goodness I am frugal and they last for years! One hint regarding leg hair though, I love my epilator. Lasts forever and it's brilliant. Hairs don't grow back as fast either. I nodded to myself all the way through that!
My mom and sister used an epilator for a while! I tried it for a second and didn’t like that it hurt 😂 and it’s cool how everyone is so different - I might seem super consumeristic to some but too frugal for others.
@@Becca.Loveless The trick for an epilator is to shave a few days before so the hairs are quite short. I literally don't feel a thing now and only need to do it every couple of months!!
I’m with you on the bidet, it’s so cold in the winter though lol.
Still worth it 😂
@@Becca.Loveless Oh yeah.
If you like an easy care fruiting bush try a Chilean guava also known as New Zealand cranberry it has a nice aniseed flavour and also you can use the leaves to make tea and on a nice warm day you get a nice smell of aniseed in the garden they come in either red or white berries.
I’ve been eating a lot of the strawberry guavas from trees around the neighborhood! So yummy and the trees produce so much fruit 😊
Aww, I quite like that cabinet, even though it is from K-mart, I like the ethnic look.
I think I'd want to put an incense burner.....and a candle on it :)
Costco is coming soon Becca, will you be going to the grand opening lol!
what is an ethnic look?
I don’t like how cheaply it’s made, and I feel like rattan everything is a trend that will look dated pretty soon. And I’m not sure if we’ll be getting a Costco membership! We’ll have to gauge what the prices are like here.
@@Becca.Loveless Yep, fair enough. :)
What about if you need to clean up something stinky & gross. Do you still just use water?
I went to a fruends house ,they dontvjave curtain just blinds.
Interesting!
Me too. Don’t like curtains.
Too right with the bidet! We got a bidet seat to convert out toilet about 8 or so years ago and have never looked back. I hate having to use the loo away from home now. Once you use them you wonder why every toilet isn't fitted with them.
Right??! It’s torture to use toilet paper now 😭
Ooooh! How do you make your own deodorant? My sister bought me a heap of spray/liquid dove deodorant from Italy which you can't get in NZ. I would love to refill the bottles with some deodorant liquid. I can't use aerosol spray and I hate roll on
Maybe not for you, then, as it’s not spray. But my little recipe-
12 tbs coconut oil
4 tbs shea
10 tsp baking soda
Just use a pea size amount and rub into your armpits. I only put deodorant on after I shower, and I let it absorb for a couple minutes.
Hi, I really like your video and you are so true and share good information. 💝🌹🌹
Aw thank you! 🧡🧡😊
Good for you Becca,its a pity more people don't stop and consider what they really need,rather than what's convenient. I'm reasonably minimalist but not quite to your level,but as a guy there's not so much pressure to have all the "products", I've not had a haircut for around 8 years,and not washed it in over 10 years,I've always had long hair and after years of it being very dry,it's now the healthiest it's ever been. Just a pity it's mostly grey now🙄
Grey is awesome! And I’m not brave enough to try not washing mine 😂
@@Becca.Loveless grey is always awesome when it's on someone else's head😉
I must admit I didn't like the idea of not washing my hair at first,but it was recommended by a hairdresser,my head itched like crazy for the first couple of weeks,then it just seemed to sort itself out. When I think of all the crap I've used on my hair over the years,it annoys me that companies make and sell all this useless stuff that actually makes hair worse,then sell you more crap to fix what they screwed up in the first place!
A skincare tip I do is to occasionally use apple cider vinegar and distilled water as a toner and wipe my face.
I use micellar water and a reusable wipe about every three days to help feel a bit more clean.
Thanks for sharing. What are fancy soaps lol
$20 hand soaps that smells nice but clean the same as $2 hand soaps 😂
Kia ora Becca and whanau. I hope you and your whanau are well. A friend in Auckland tells me she saw an exhibition at the Auckland Museum by an early 20th century NZ born Swedish/Danish photographer called Olaf Petersen. He took a lot of photos of the West Auckland beaches you love so much. I reckon you will enjoy it. There is a book too which is expensive!
I’ll have to check it out! That sounds awesome 😊
I read a piece a while back that compared using hand lotions on your face instead of moisturiser and apparently the results were much better than the face moisturisers and much cheaper
Lol that is hilarious 😂
You are so right with almost all this.
I'm not going to let my books go though😋
No need! Do what makes you happy :) I just realized they were more a burden to me than a joy and I can always get more once I’m more settled. Also books can be an absolutely beautiful addition to a home and such a fun conversation when guests come over.
not a minimal list 😂
love your lifestyle, outlook on life, you are right 👍
vinegar itself is a great cleaner.
try the toy library, there’s one in onehunga and they have great toys (2 weekly turn around).
our grandparents used “frugal” as a positive word.
what bidet do you have?
Haha I’ve already started another list of common things I don’t buy. So much “stuff” out there!
I’ve heard of the toy libraries but every time I look into them I see how much they cost 🙈
In the states we loved our under the seat bidet, but they don’t work here due to the hoses being different sizes. So we use a travel bidet 😅 not ideal, but still worlds better than toilet paper
Ahhh the Jean thing... I'm so guilty. I have so many....I do wear them tho lol but I really should stop my bad shopping habits.
We all have things we over buy!! For me it’s houseplants - I’ve run out of places to put them!
just curious, why are pump bottles bad? is it because its plastic?
Not “bad.” Just a bit more plastic and since I make my own bar soap so it’s something I don’t have to buy.
Where u buy the bidet in nz please?
Lol NZ sucks for bidets. We use a portable travel bidet.
Bidets are the best!!!! We haven’t gotten to the family cloth yet. With 2 kids it’s just too much laundry right now. That, and the kids aren’t that reliable to not throw that stuff in the toilet by accident.
And menstrual cups are life changing!!!!! In the last 15 years, I have only had to replace mine once after I had kids.
We grow our own loofahs. It’s a fun plant to grow and use it in our homemade soaps, and as our kitchen sponges.
Menstrual cups are always my favorite thing to talk about! It’s one of those things that’s a win-win-win!
That’s so fun! I’d love to grow my own loofah, but for some reason it feels so daunting to me 😂
And i wonder how we’ll go with family cloth when W is old enough to wipe himself! That’ll be interesting 😳
agree about skin care we are all brain washed to think it does good for your skin but it's just another money making racket to go with all the other money making rackets you are so wise !
I’m an identical twin, I’ve used skincare since I was 16, my brother hasn’t. We look 10 years apart. There’s a noticeable difference. Trust. It’s not about Boujee expensive skin care, I buy the ordinary brand which is on the lowest end of skin care and it lasts months. Skin care is either your jam, or it ain’t- but it does work.
I think it’s all about finding what works for your skin! I might honestly slowly incorporate a few things back in over time but I was deeply betrayed by my skincare making my skin so much worse!
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You lost me at toilet paper!
You would literally pass out at the size of our medicine cabinet! I'm a Nurse, l have it all covered "just in case" 😅 funny story, Holidaying in Bali with my Miss 9yr old at the time, steps on a piece of glass in the swimming pool and cuts the bottom of her foot, bleeding was worse than the cut and as we hobbled back to the room well meaning Staff offered to get the Dr to our room to attend to the cut,that would have cost $100AUD and lm so cheap there was no way l was paying for that, l already had my "just in case" suture kit with me (of course l did) cleaned and numbed the area, popped in 2 stitches covered it with a waterproof dressing and we went back to the pool 10mins later job done cost me nothing 🤪
That’s amazing! Haha I need to learn how to stitch someone up. I have a feeling William is going to need his fair share over the coming years.. 😂
High-heeled shoes are crippling if you wear them regularly. As women age, their feet are hideous if they have worn bad shoes!
Good thing I could never master walking in them!
Kia Ora Becca
Kia ora!
What? Only 50!😊
I'm sure there are more, but it was kinda hard to even think of this many!