50 Things I Don't BUY or OWN | Minimalism & Simple Living

Here are 50 things I don't buy or own to save money, reduce clutter, or live simpler. Do you buy or use these things? Share below!

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Meghan Livingstone, CNP
Certified Holistic Nutritionist

[lauraramosdelgado]

Love your approach to owning stuff because it contradicts a lot of societal "must haves". I'm slowly but surely trying to be more on the minimal side because, honestly, the more things I have, the more things I need to clean. hahaha

[mariutzica]

Great list! Right there with you on most of these items. I like physical books, so I just borrow from the library! Our library actually prints out a receipt each time you check out that tells you ‘you saved $xxx today’. It feels so satisfying!

[Tinytinytintiny]

I thought I was not a minimalist. My biggest passion in life is art, books and skincare so I buy a lot of books, art supplies and skincare products but I found out that a lot of the things in this video I also don't have or buy!

[joyostrom]

I have bullet journaled since 2018, and it is a really helpful system! Highly recommend. I really like your videos, they are so helpful and uplifting.

[katrinawilkins]

This was so inspiring in more ways than one! Can you do the same video (categories) of the 50 things you do have? <3

[newp]

I would def recommend an electric toothbrush to anyone. My dentist urged me to bc I don't floss daily. (I floss. Just not every single day). It makes such a difference and my receding gums have healed. Seriously. I know you're not asking advice but I can't help myself !!

[thesmartfoodie]

I can relate to SO much of what you said-thanks so much for all the time and effort you pour into these videos Meghan! 😊

[Smartys]

I assume you could probably add things to this list like Saran Wrap? Aluminum foil? Also for your tree you could do the popcorn strings too :)

I also wonder what you do in situations where family goes to a place and brings back a t shirt for you? Or sentimental shirts/hats of passed loved ones? Quilts that your grandma makes (50 or so quilts), or things from high school (cap and gown, trophies?)

[ruchashah]

Life can certainly go on very well with owning less things ❤️ Less clutter around the house, less time spending to declutter the things in future.

[naomisandoz]

I also don't have a TV and I don't wear nail polish, I don't have belts, I don't wear perfume, I don't dye hair either. I also do not go to a beauty salon . I don't have any cookbooks either, and many more things don't, nice video

[lesleyjackson]

Thanks for a lovely video. If you have a methodical/organised mind then bullet journalling may well be for you. I started doing this last September and never looked back. I wouldn't be able to organise my life without this system now!

[monikakamila]

I can’t Not buy books. There’s something about reading physical books and the smell of new books. E books don’t compare .

[jennifermainor]

Loved this. Very inspiring. You gave me a couple good ideas of areas I can re-assess. Thank you!😊

[yahayanatasha]

Thank you for sharing Megan. Living simpler making me humbled, peaceful and I am able to save money.

[ChloeKangas]

So many ideas! Am watching this video while I make a coffee with my French press :)

The only item that sounded "controversial" to me was the comment about using hands in the shower. I couldn't live without a nice exfoliating glove to lather up and scrub my body. In addition to the hygiene benefit, it makes the skin soft and smooth. I use mine with bar soap; highly recommend!

[mohair]

You just brought back how it was when I was growing up. Most of those things we didn't have either. Unfortunately we do now and I wish it could go back to the simpler life we used to have. Love your channel ❤

[shannon.murphy]

This is a great video, but in my opinion a French Press is a type of a coffee maker. You use a pot on the stove to pour the hot water into the French press. It makes coffee.

[SandyzSerious]

I'm older now and stuck with a ton of stuff i never used and wish i had never bought.

[SuperSardinos]

You dont need make up your skin looks flawless!!

[srishtytheuniverse]

Wow! I never thought I'm a Minimalist. Except for the 4 things you mentioned here. I actually don't spend money on a lot of these things.