#consciousconsumer #overconsumption #target #reusables #sustainability #ecofriendly

[PariB.]

In other words- stop going to Target 😂

[kaitlynhickey]

Pls always have q tips and cotton rounds on hand for first aid kits! You dont wanna be using something that has been washed in any kind of detergent or soap on a wound.

[ljgalletta]

So happy to hear the phrase “non-functional home decor.” As someone who has moved over 15 times, having something in my home that doesn’t serve utility actively stresses me out.

[margaretwilson]

1 thing cotton rounds are better for is removing nail polish, since you can’t wash the nail polish off of the washcloth and it is forever crusty

[phi]

Honestly I’m so glad that you make this kind of content because I was in a whole team meeting this week at the company I work for and the idolization of encouraging rampant consumerism and the big-brother type advertisement campaigns was truly unnerving. “How can we be with our customers, a l w a y s 😀”

[Sekoya]

Esthetician here!
When using cloths to wash the face or remove makeup, you need to use something CLEAN each time! That means a new cloth each wash, to avoid spreading bacteria and causing it to just spread and not clean.

Also, fry brushing is not the best effective exfoliant and is more of a stimulant to the lymphatic system. It also needs to be cleaned regularly to avoid spreading bacteria.

I love the idea of not wasting items and products, but these two are the ones to be careful about!

[chrazzl]

honestly the cotton rounds are the only thing I disagree with, mainly because I use reusable ones for toner, I feel like it soaks less of it up than a wash cloth, allowing me to use less product per day :)

edit: thank you for all of the replies! I now have repurposed a small spray bottle for my toner!

[melissam]

It’s weird how when you stop shopping you start feeling really content with what you have. I enjoy what I have so much more now.

[kateprice]

I love knicknacks but i can't stand the generic unidentifiable objects you can find in home goods stores. I think theres a difference between seeing something you love, vs going "hm i need some clutter, lets go find some" and picking up whatever random junk you can find.

I go to thrift/antique stores a lot because i love stuff like antique perfume bottles, snuff boxes, nice picture frames, etc. But it's all stuff i plan to keep for life

[KATHERINEJANEKT]

Be careful with dry brushing. I was told by a dermatologist it can really just spread bacteria around on your skin

[Grace-slwy]

Genuinely idk what to do about nail polish removal. It ruins washcloths/reusable fabric rounds.

[Seendnoodz]

You can also buy lots of these things from the thrift. Home decor, for example, isn’t always about functionality. So if you want to decorate for fun and pleasure and not overconsume, you can buy almost any home decor item you’d want or need at the thrift.

[rinzeria]

I keep Cotten balls and Q-Tip's in case I need to clean a cut and use hydrogen proxied or something.

[GelatinSkeleton]

i’m vision impaired so i really like drawer organizers since they give me a more tactile way of finding things but they’re also something you really only need to buy once and then you’re good - something something being mindful about a purchase and doing things that make sense for each person and all that

[allisonhahahhahah]

Love love love. I just gave up online shopping for Lent and have realized (only after 2 weeks) that I am really content with the things I already have and I don't need half of the stuff that I'd usually buy online

[softcoffeewhispers]

Idk how to explain this but sanitary products need to be disposable. There’s a reason doctors don’t reuse gloves. That’s a great way to get an eye infection if you’re not cleaning anything right and I highly doubt most people are. There are ways to be sustainable without making your life harder.

[thissitescertifiedhousecat]

The fact this is a unique or even rare practice is just detriment to the society's consumerism brain rot. Love what you're doing

[Doyoungismyfave]

Reusable q-tip sounds like bacteria waiting to happen 😬

[MsKimifer]

Love seeing content that isn't glamourizing consumerism!!! I swear if one more Short tries to sell me expensive cosmetics im gonna scream.

[carm]

You are very wise. I still have to buy the plastic containers to put stuff in because I am so overwhelmed with trying to figure out organization. I hope someday to achieve your mastering of this lifestyle! Congratulations! I am so happy that you were able to do this, and I commend you highly! I’m heading in that direction direction but it’s going to take a bit… Thanks for sharing this!