Oh my goodness I can definitely relate to everything that you said in this video. When I first started watching your videos you were saving for your new wood floors, a new bed for Jace and a new bedroom suit for yourself. I remember you getting that bed for Jace but not your wish items. It is my prayer that you treat yourself more because you truly deserve it. 🛍️
A few years ago I lost everything…. My job, my car, my home, etc. It was very traumatic. Now I save, save, save. Now I plan and save for spending. I now try to focus on myself for what I really need and some of what I want. 💰☀️
Hello Celissa totally relate to you when you said youll go out and buy all for ur kids but NOT FOR U and thats been me too...i keep saying for past year ima do for selfcare and spend more on me..and yes i bough lil thing here n there for me but no truly been doing selfcare as i should bc i always put my kids first. I am also challenging myself this 2025 to be more frugal to save more money...bc 2024 wasnt as i expected..i think i did better 2022 and 2023 when i started and was barely learning than last year but it was noot a good year financially due to the many things going on when i fracture my ankle. My mother was hospitalized. My husband got his work tools all stolen...yet i am still GRATEFUL for the little progress i did...hoping to take more advice from budgeters like YOU...THANK YOU for always sharing ur personal life experience so we can learn from you ❤❤❤wishing you much success 🙌 🛍 10:20
I’m reflecting on my spending habits as well. I can easily spend on others and think it’s too much for myself. I loved the video it really made me think about how I spend money. 🛍️
I am also a person who will spend on food but will think twice about spending in anything else. It definitely stems from childhood where food was a reward. I’m going to explore that and cut back this year too 🛍️
It’s a great place to start! Food is always an important part of life, but it was a reward in my childhood too. I’m unpacking some emotions around my spending. We can do this! ♥️
Hi Celissa 👋🏾 I enjoyed this video and learning ☺️ all the different ways your past experiences have shaped who you are... I relate to a lot of what you said. 🛍
I use to be the same way! Before I started budgeting I would spend on my kids and on things that I really didn't need. Now that I'm budgeting I find it hard to purchase things that I really do need, like a new coat. After 3 years I finally did this year 🤦🏽♀️😅. Take care 👋🏾😅🛍
My spending goal is to do exactly that, spend. I hardly ever have the funds to spend on myself or get things that i truly want, and when i do, it goes to my kids or household. So this year, im spending on me. I just want to set spending money aside regularly and it's there when im ready to use it.
Thank you so much for sharing and being vulnerable with your thoughts and feelings!! I feel very privileged that you opened up to us!! I also find it extremely difficult to spend any money on myself. My family has always come first. It will be a very emotional journey for you and I know there are a lot of people rooting for your success!!❤🛍️
Thank you for watching! I’m so glad you connected with the video. 💖 When I was thinking about my why’s I was very tearful. I know this will be a journey full of emotions. 🥹
I feel the same!!! I will share this video because it is facts!! My 2025, will be cutting back on eating out. I also have clothes that I have had for years. I buy for my child but for me I always say nawwwww. Another great video!! Ty. 🛍️
Hey Celissa I think I need to do the same thing. Besides on that bed, new beds ate super and they really male you comfortable. They have great ones that are WOW great comfort.🛍
Hi Celissa, I’m loving the braids. I’m doing a No Spend January and will do a Low Spend month at least once this year. I buy things for my kids and grands all the time yet feel bad spending on myself 😢. I love the idea of a Treat Yourself envelope. Hi kitty 🐱 🛍️
I am doing a low-spend January, as I did budget for a few eating out trips. I plan to not buy anything item-wise, even at grocery store. That is where I am bad.... buying non-food items at the grocery store.... kitchen gadgets, bags, candles, etc, that I don't need and end up being something else I have to find a place to store/ shelve. Am taking a few trips this year, but all saved / paid for ahead of time. Experiences over things.
Hi Celissa! Thank you for explaining! I never thought of the no spending this way. I definitely never buy for myself. I always feel guilty 😔. I will think about it your way. See what happens in 2025 for me.
Good evening Celissa. I’m the same way. I always bought for my children but not for myself, now I find myself doing the same thing for my grandchildren and great grandchildren. I buy the lowest prices for my groceries because I want to save money in that department. 🛍️
such a great a video explaining these.. I definitely am an impulsive buyer with things like eating out and what not. I won’t even be hungry half the time but something about going through that drive thru feeds my soul 🤡😂 I’m definitely cutting back more and being mindful of that in 2025. At the end of 2024 I was getting myself in trouble buying new cloths and stuff every time I stepped into a store, it was getting out of hand 🫠 so I guess I gotta be mindful of that this year also LOL 🛍️🛍️🛍️
It sounds like you’re on the right track! Food is my main spending place. I too might not even be hungry but i want to try this new thing (think crumbl 🤣) I’m gonna work on it. I love that you’re being mindful and taking control. 🎉 It’s that new body that has you shopping. It’s ok to live a little. 😉♥️
Girl my mom is a hoarder also. Especially craft things. She doesn't even use 95% of what she has and she keeps buying lol. I was going down the same path, then came across minimal channels and started decluttering. Im nowhere near minimal but definitely dont have as much junk as i used to
I get what you're saying. I'm a hoarder ✋🏽 & I'm tired of it. But here lately, I've cut back a great deal in spending & more of having yard sales/giving stuff away. 🛍
🛍️ you are just beautiful inside and out… Great video… Was that gingi or pepper sitting with you… I’m doing a no spend this January and so far so good… I always feel like January is a good time to do no spend because I over buy in December
Oh girl we all have issues. I'm halfway between. I think I'm going to really focus on sinking funds to treat myself and use savings challenges for sinking funds not using money until that savings challenge for that fund is done!
🛍 my life is a lot like yours. I don’t spend unless it’s absolutely necessary. I’ve been needing a winter coat too and still haven’t bought it. My mom’s a shopping hoarder as well. So I don’t like to shop. ❤
I'm glad you can relate! I just have a really hard time with shopping. We can work on it though. I think this community lends itself to saving and celebrating those wins which hides our issues with spending. It’s all about balance. We got this! ♥️
🛍 i understand the buy for kids but not myself. My husband after seeing me struggle to find outfits that I feel good in from my closet is very let's go shopping for you and I still hesitate.
I find I am doing my first no spend and saving the money for the days I don't spend ($2 every day I don't spend on impulse buys.) I am going to use the money I save to make a large debt payment at the end of the year (if I need to....I am hoping to be debt free before then.) 🛍
Omg! I feel so seen! 🫶🏾 I have the same struggles. One thing I will tell you is that we nurses need good mattresses! I purchased a temperpedic a few years ago, and I do not regret it. We have to prioritize our health, which includes rest, so I feel it was an investment in my wellbeing. Great video!
When it comes to clothes and shoes, especially shoes I always buy for quality over quantity. When I was younger with no children I would go and buy a new pair of pants just because I didn’t want to iron the ones I had. Now I cannot remember the last time I bought myself pants. Funny how when you get older your mindset changes.
So im on the low spend or intentional spending year. I just got divorced and spent most of my savings on lawyers and related cost. I say intentional spending because im still going to be buying stuff i will save for that suff or it will have come from a envelope. 🛍️
I am also doing a low spend for 2025 as well. I know it will be challenged cause Hello my name is Kali and I am a shopaholic. 😂. Also what are you doing for weight loss? You look amazing!!🛍️
Thank you! ☺️ For weight loss I JUST rejoined WW last week. 🤣 I’ve only lost about 10 lbs since last year. When I was doing Vlogmas Dec 2023 I was 245lbs and now I’m about 235lb. I gained about 5lbs in Seattle, but I’ve since lost it. I was just focusing on protein but now I’m counting points. Oh and as far as your no spend…you got this! ♥️
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I'm a Libra and I would buy for others before I buy for myself 😊 and I don't regret it.
Oh my goodness I can definitely relate to everything that you said in this video. When I first started watching your videos you were saving for your new wood floors, a new bed for Jace and a new bedroom suit for yourself. I remember you getting that bed for Jace but not your wish items. It is my prayer that you treat yourself more because you truly deserve it. 🛍️
You’re a real one! You’ve seen it all play out. You’re exactly right though. I’m going to work on it this year. ♥️
A few years ago I lost everything…. My job, my car, my home, etc. It was very traumatic. Now I save, save, save. Now I plan and save for spending. I now try to focus on myself for what I really need and some of what I want. 💰☀️
🛍 this was such a thought provoking video. I can resonate to the parent being a hoarder and feeling we cannot overconsume because of this!
🛍Our environment is a driving force in our lives. Reflection is a wonderful mental exercise. Thanks for sharing.
Loved this video Celissa and you look gorgeous. You’ve made some great points and I’m excited for the changes. 🛍🛍🛍🛍
Hello Celissa,
Put in your new floors and go from there.
Next look for new furniture.
Stay blessed 🙌
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Hello Celissa totally relate to you when you said youll go out and buy all for ur kids but NOT FOR U and thats been me too...i keep saying for past year ima do for selfcare and spend more on me..and yes i bough lil thing here n there for me but no truly been doing selfcare as i should bc i always put my kids first.
I am also challenging myself this 2025 to be more frugal to save more money...bc 2024 wasnt as i expected..i think i did better 2022 and 2023 when i started and was barely learning than last year but it was noot a good year financially due to the many things going on when i fracture my ankle. My mother was hospitalized. My husband got his work tools all stolen...yet i am still GRATEFUL for the little progress i did...hoping to take more advice from budgeters like YOU...THANK YOU for always sharing ur personal life experience so we can learn from you ❤❤❤wishing you much success 🙌 🛍 10:20
🛍 thanks for sharing. I have an orange cat that looks just like yours!
Aw that's so cute! I love orange cats! 💖
I’m reflecting on my spending habits as well. I can easily spend on others and think it’s too much for myself. I loved the video it really made me think about how I spend money. 🛍️
Celissa. I Love the idea of a low buy challenge. I hope you will make it available in your Etsy shop. I’m definitely buying it. 🙌🏽🛍️
You’re welcome! I hope you find it useful! 😊
Great thought provoking video. I’m in the same boat. I never treat myself. 🛍️
Girl, we deserve it! 🙌
Great video. Appreciate you sharing your journey. 🛍
Great video and self reflection. It will take time, but you'll get better at self care 🛍
This puts a different perspective on the types in the video, I like it! 🛍
Enjoy your video and all the good info you share 🛍️🛍️🛍️🛍️🛍️
Thanks for watching! ♥️
I am also a person who will spend on food but will think twice about spending in anything else. It definitely stems from childhood where food was a reward. I’m going to explore that and cut back this year too 🛍️
It’s a great place to start! Food is always an important part of life, but it was a reward in my childhood too. I’m unpacking some emotions around my spending. We can do this! ♥️
@ I agree. We got this!
Loved the video and Happy New Year! 🥂🛍
Great video!! 🛍️
I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙌
this video was perfect! I also struggle with both and i want to find a middle ground! Thanks for sharing!
Great video! 🛍
🛍️ love the video!
Hi Celissa 👋🏾 I enjoyed this video and learning ☺️ all the different ways your past experiences have shaped who you are... I relate to a lot of what you said. 🛍
Thanks for watching! I’m always learning and growing! 💖
I use to be the same way! Before I started budgeting I would spend on my kids and on things that I really didn't need. Now that I'm budgeting I find it hard to purchase things that I really do need, like a new coat. After 3 years I finally did this year 🤦🏽♀️😅. Take care 👋🏾😅🛍
My spending goal is to do exactly that, spend. I hardly ever have the funds to spend on myself or get things that i truly want, and when i do, it goes to my kids or household. So this year, im spending on me. I just want to set spending money aside regularly and it's there when im ready to use it.
I'm so proud of you for prioritizing yourself! 🎉
🛍️ Great video Celissa💜💜💜
Thanks for watching! 💖
🛍.Great explanation ❤
Eye opener ❤
I caaan definitely relate ti everything you said. Awesome video ❤🛍
I’m so glad you found it relatable! 😊♥️
Love the video definitely need to start spending on me shopping 🛍️
You’re worth it! 🎉
Thank you so much for sharing and being vulnerable with your thoughts and feelings!! I feel very privileged that you opened up to us!! I also find it extremely difficult to spend any money on myself. My family has always come first. It will be a very emotional journey for you and I know there are a lot of people rooting for your success!!❤🛍️
Thank you for watching! I’m so glad you connected with the video. 💖 When I was thinking about my why’s I was very tearful. I know this will be a journey full of emotions. 🥹
🛍️ love it
💜💜💜loved this 💪🛍️xx💕🌸💕
🛍🛍 great video 💚
Thank you 🤗
I feel the same!!! I will share this video because it is facts!! My 2025, will be cutting back on eating out. I also have clothes that I have had for years. I buy for my child but for me I always say nawwwww. Another great video!! Ty. 🛍️
We truly are so alike. Would love to hear your story too! 🥰 Thanks for watching 🤗
Great video! Tks for sharing! 😊
Thanks for watching! ♥️
Great video. 🛍️
I’m glad you enjoyed it! 😊
Gingy on the couch eyeing you off like " Don't you even think about a low spend on my treats" 🤣
🤣🤣🤣🤣 She just greedy
@@BeautifulmeandyouShe's so funny 😂
Great video!🤑💰
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Glad you liked it!! ♥️
Hey Celissa ❤ you're glowing ma'am love the hair ❤
Thank you Prescilla! ♥️♥️
Hi Celissa you are beautiful my friend very inspiring video. I am doing no spend this month so far so good 😊
Thanks so much! You've got this! 😊
Hey Celissa I think I need to do the same thing. Besides on that bed, new beds ate super and they really male you comfortable. They have great ones that are WOW great comfort.🛍
Totally agree! A good mattress is an investment in your health. 😉 Thanks Joan for being a friend! ♥️
Loved the video and will be trying this year, tkz for the information. 🎁🎁🛍🛍🛍🛍
Thanks for being here Carolyn! ♥️
Hi Celissa, I’m loving the braids. I’m doing a No Spend January and will do a Low Spend month at least once this year. I buy things for my kids and grands all the time yet feel bad spending on myself 😢. I love the idea of a Treat Yourself envelope. Hi kitty 🐱 🛍️
Great to see you! And yes, you absolutely deserve to Treat Yourself! 🎉
@ I agree, we all need to prioritize not only our needs but our wants as well ❤️😊
I am doing a low-spend January, as I did budget for a few eating out trips. I plan to not buy anything item-wise, even at grocery store. That is where I am bad.... buying non-food items at the grocery store.... kitchen gadgets, bags, candles, etc, that I don't need and end up being something else I have to find a place to store/ shelve. Am taking a few trips this year, but all saved / paid for ahead of time. Experiences over things.
really enjoyed this it helped me a lot going to work on myself care
I'm so glad it helped! We're in this together! ❤️
Nice video 🛍️
Thanks for watching! 😊
Hi Celissa! Thank you for explaining! I never thought of the no spending this way. I definitely never buy for myself. I always feel guilty 😔. I will think about it your way. See what happens in 2025 for me.
I’m so glad you found it helpful! 😊
Hello ladies I was like that because our kids and family always come first but we need to spoil ourselves at times shopping 🛍 ❤❤❤❤❤
We do deserve it! It’s all about balance. 🫶
Love the braids
Thank you! ☺️ I’ll spend on hair because I’m too lazy to do it myself these days. 🤣
Good evening Celissa. I’m the same way. I always bought for my children but not for myself, now I find myself doing the same thing for my grandchildren and great grandchildren. I buy the lowest prices for my groceries because I want to save money in that department. 🛍️
I need to get my groceries in check. And yes, you can always buy for the grands AND yourself. ☺️♥️
Hey Celissa. I’m on a low to no spend this year. So far so good.
Way to go! You can do it! 😊
such a great a video explaining these..
I definitely am an impulsive buyer with things like eating out and what not. I won’t even be hungry half the time but something about going through that drive thru feeds my soul 🤡😂 I’m definitely cutting back more and being mindful of that in 2025. At the end of 2024 I was getting myself in trouble buying new cloths and stuff every time I stepped into a store, it was getting out of hand 🫠 so I guess I gotta be mindful of that this year also LOL
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It sounds like you’re on the right track! Food is my main spending place. I too might not even be hungry but i want to try this new thing (think crumbl 🤣) I’m gonna work on it. I love that you’re being mindful and taking control. 🎉 It’s that new body that has you shopping. It’s ok to live a little. 😉♥️
@ I’m telling you…being able to shop off the rack hits different, I’m buying cloths just to have it in my closet 😂🤡
Girl my mom is a hoarder also. Especially craft things. She doesn't even use 95% of what she has and she keeps buying lol. I was going down the same path, then came across minimal channels and started decluttering. Im nowhere near minimal but definitely dont have as much junk as i used to
I’m working on a no spend year. I’m trying to get my spending under control and work on self discipline.
You can do it! 🙌
I get what you're saying.
I'm a hoarder ✋🏽 & I'm tired of it. But here lately, I've cut back a great deal in spending & more of having yard sales/giving stuff away. 🛍
I love that you’re finding your own balance!♥️
🛍️ you are just beautiful inside and out… Great video… Was that gingi or pepper sitting with you… I’m doing a no spend this January and so far so good… I always feel like January is a good time to do no spend because I over buy in December
That was Gingi. ☺️ I’m glad you too are finding balance. Thanks for watching ♥️
Oh girl we all have issues. I'm halfway between. I think I'm going to really focus on sinking funds to treat myself and use savings challenges for sinking funds not using money until that savings challenge for that fund is done!
That sounds like a great plan! 🙌♥️
Happy Wednesday 🛍
Happy Wednesday! 😄
🛍 my life is a lot like yours. I don’t spend unless it’s absolutely necessary. I’ve been needing a winter coat too and still haven’t bought it. My mom’s a shopping hoarder as well. So I don’t like to shop. ❤
I'm glad you can relate! I just have a really hard time with shopping. We can work on it though. I think this community lends itself to saving and celebrating those wins which hides our issues with spending. It’s all about balance. We got this! ♥️
My mom is a shopper, and I followed in her footsteps. I travel with my family and shop...I've got problems!😂
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🛍 i understand the buy for kids but not myself. My husband after seeing me struggle to find outfits that I feel good in from my closet is very let's go shopping for you and I still hesitate.
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I find I am doing my first no spend and saving the money for the days I don't spend ($2 every day I don't spend on impulse buys.) I am going to use the money I save to make a large debt payment at the end of the year (if I need to....I am hoping to be debt free before then.) 🛍
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I’m the same way always getting for the kids and not myself. 🛍️
We gotta do better. We deserve nice things too! ☺️
@ yes ma’am we got to do better 😀
Omg! I feel so seen! 🫶🏾 I have the same struggles. One thing I will tell you is that we nurses need good mattresses! I purchased a temperpedic a few years ago, and I do not regret it. We have to prioritize our health, which includes rest, so I feel it was an investment in my wellbeing. Great video!
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When it comes to clothes and shoes, especially shoes I always buy for quality over quantity. When I was younger with no children I would go and buy a new pair of pants just because I didn’t want to iron the ones I had. Now I cannot remember the last time I bought myself pants. Funny how when you get older your mindset changes.
That’s great! I love your approach to buying quality over quantity. 🥰
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So im on the low spend or intentional spending year. I just got divorced and spent most of my savings on lawyers and related cost. I say intentional spending because im still going to be buying stuff i will save for that suff or it will have come from a envelope. 🛍️
That’s great! I like the “intentional” part of it for sure! ♥️
I am also doing a low spend for 2025 as well. I know it will be challenged cause Hello my name is Kali and I am a shopaholic. 😂. Also what are you doing for weight loss? You look amazing!!🛍️
Thank you! ☺️ For weight loss I JUST rejoined WW last week. 🤣 I’ve only lost about 10 lbs since last year. When I was doing Vlogmas Dec 2023 I was 245lbs and now I’m about 235lb. I gained about 5lbs in Seattle, but I’ve since lost it. I was just focusing on protein but now I’m counting points. Oh and as far as your no spend…you got this! ♥️
Hi Celissa,
Have you tried flipping your mattress to see how your back would feel?
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Hi Celissa you look gorgeous my friend
Thanks so much! 😊
I am doing a no spend on line with amazon
I don’t have problems with Amazon, but yes Amazon makes it easy to spend. A little restraint never hurt anyone. ☺️
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Morning! Good. And you?
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