10 Things I'm NOT buying in 2022 » Minimalism, Low-buy year

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It's almost a new year! Can you believe it? Today, I want to share with you 10 things I'm not buying in 2022. I've ever set no buy goals for them, or low buy goals. Minimalism has made me look at a lot of things differently, and has resulted in quite a few things I stopped buying. So let's talk about some of the things I don't buy anymore.

Of course, this list is very personal to me and my lifestyle. So no worries if you do enjoy buying some of these things! Feel free to make it your own, it's your minimalist journey. But if you want to start frugal living, or save money, then a no spend challenge can be very helpful at times. So I hope this video will inspire you with your own no buy challenge.

I'm also sharing how I did on my low buy for 2021.:) Enjoy the festive season, everyone!

Lots of love,
🌼 Vera

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[SimpleHappyZen]

Sorry for the weird audio, everyone! I didn’t realize my mic had broken (😢) until after I finished filming. So what you’re hearing is the audio from my camera. I ordered a new mic, so we should be good to go next week! 😄

[erzsebetnilsson]

Flowers is the best decoration to have for a MINIMALISTS. It is not a empty place you come home too but someone who is waiting and that is the flowers for to be taken care off... with watering and change them if they start to get too big. Because flowers are things alive which serve to clean the air and because they are alive they are actually a 'family member' for to bring joy when one see how they grow. the kitchen always should have herbs in the pots ready to use for fresh food with all the real aroma in it which gives health

[ChrisSaenz]

I really like the idea of choosing categories like this to refrain from buying for 2022. It really makes me think about which areas are already "over stocked" or "fully stocked" in our home. I will be journaling about this and choosing my areas to not spend for 2022.

[angiec]

I’m doing a no buy year for 2022. Replacement only. I got a lot of makeup last year and now that I know my best colors I’m slowly decluttering and doing replacement only. I have enough clothes and shoes but if my tennis shoes wear out I’ll replace them. I love my current plant collection but if one dies I’ll do replacement only. Feels great and saves mental energy and time from shopping to apply to other areas of life. I’m excited to be more hospitable this year and spend my time and money having people over and enjoying their company

[jessy]

I love your space, It is so beautiful with less clutter . I try to keep my decor minimal . A few here and there . I feel relaxed when there is less clutter and more space

[tamjg]

Your natural wavy hair is lovely and very flattering! Books are my weakness, and, this year, I bought only 2 (one written by a friend, the other one used), and donated 6. My goal is to donate more in 2022!

[amyli]

I love the idea of setting a limit or low buy on beauty products/makeup, especially since I'm not a big fan of those things to begin with. I recently downsized my collection to where I only own a compact powder and one brush, and so far, I find that this has been working for me. Thank you for sharing this list, Vera! 😊

[karmaisacat]

Thank you, Vera! This is very helpful for me, a college student who loves organization. It's embarrassing how much I spent on office and school supplies (category 1 in your video) last year. These types of items will be on my "no buy" list until I run out of pencils, pens, notebooks, folders, etc.! 💙 Happy New Year to you!

[jenmilette]

Very inspiring video! I definitely don't want to buy any more notebooks. I have enough journals and blank notebooks to last me five years! I also want a low-buy on book purchases. Last year I wanted a zero-buy year to just read the books that I currently own, but then I ended up buying at least six books! My goal for 2022 is to buy no more than two books (I already pre-ordered one) I plan to actually read the ones I recently bought and use the library for any new releases that I'm interested in. For my wardrobe, I'm only going to use a quarterly wardrobe subscription that I have that sends me about five pieces every season and I can easily return the items I don't like. I want to organize all of my art supplies. I've been into collage-making lately and can relate about keeping all the pretty pieces of paper that I find! I'm going to keep them in one spot so I can locate my supplies easier! Have a wonderful holiday season!

[ZeeZee]

Happy Holidays, Vera! This was inspiring. I’ve never done a no-buy but after watching this I’m looking forward to challenging myself & I’ll be making a list of things I don’t want to buy in the new year. I started becoming more aware of my needs & wants, what I use and don’t, etc. Thank you for this! And have a happy New Year 🎊.

[ohmcintyre]

Happy holidays and new year! Your videos are so kind and gently inspiring. Thank you! I made a major move this year, got rid of a lot of stuff, but also have been buying new things, especially to organize new, small, odd spaces. My goal for the year is to 1. Have a very low-buy January — only food when I run out of healthy choices from what is already in stock, and, 2. After that to purchase no more than one thing for the house each month. The challenge will be not making more purchases than necessary for my garden!

[aplusjba]

Great video. I agree with you 100%. All of the things that challenge you, challenge me as well. I’m also a sucker for pottery. I’m far from a minimalist, but I want to be/stay organized, have a place for everything, and love all the things that I have. I have space to rotate items. I like so many styles and feel that I can’t commit to any particular decor. I do mix and match styles in a room, love organization, but not starkness. Therefore I surround myself with books, pottery, plants, fabrics and other things that add joy and warmth to my life. For everyone, the number of things we have is different.

[drmcgnv]

Have a wonderful 2022 !!! Thank you 🙏 for all the lovely company you kept me throughout 2021.

[rosemarywilliams]

Have a happy and safe holiday. I'm trying not to buy kitchenware I need to stop living for the women I want to be and embrace the wonderful woman I am. Your video's always bring me back to reality. 🖤

[kimhargrove]

I wish you a happy new year. You have been the single most inspiring person I have watched on YouTube in my journey towards minimalism. Last year was really my first year trying to become more frugal and minimalistic as I now live by myself. I have decluttered and I'm happy with my new home. And this year I am instigating a low by or no by january. My goal is to get out of debt. I live in Florida and I have a car and I have to travel quite a distance so I have to keep that but I am finding places where I can cut my budget down and live more simply. Thank you for all your inspiration and I wish you a happy healthy 2022?

[poemak]

It's amazing how similar thinking we are, thanks for putting these ideas in an organized way.

[functionallycool]

I am keeping my journal much more simple in 2022. I do like the art bullet journaling but I only use it for very specific months or events. I’m in the same boat with clothes too. I’m simplifying my wardrobe this year as my weight loss continues but it’s tough to go buy clothes when I’ve only got 25 pounds to go. So no sugar and junk in the house here either. Best of luck to you!

[raniressler]

I’ve been watching your videos for a few months now, and really enjoy them! They’re calming and give me so many ideas for myself. I’ve struggled with clutter for so long and am sick of it! I’m on my way to minimalism, but I think it’ll be a while till I’m actually there. I started a very small crochet business, so I tend to buy a lot of yarn, but I always buy it with the intent of using it. Many crafters say they buy their items just because. To me that seems strange, but I guess it’s one good trait I have for the cluttered person that I am!😂 I plan on being more strict on myself to get my chores done, etc. and as for spending, I plan on spending as minimum as necessary for the month of January. I’ve never done a New Years resolution as I knew I’d never follow it, but this year, I’m sick of how I do things that I’ve decided I need a New Years resolution. Thank you so much for your videos, they truly are inspiring!

[mastandstars]

Happy Holidays! Looking forward to a new year and I’m wishing you the best. Enjoy your channel. See you in 2022 Vera ❤️

[stephanieblakley]

our no buy lists are very similar! it is nice to realize and appreciate how much stuff you already own.