20 THINGS I NO LONGER BUY (and what I do instead!)

Hi everyone! Here are 20 things I no longer buy/don't buy anymore and what I buy instead or what I do instead! I am not a minimalist by any means, but I have been more mindful about where and what I am spending my money on.

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[chanuo]

1. Make up wipes
2. New make up and skin care
3. Plastic water bottles
4. Discounted items or things on sale
5. Books
6. Coffee pods
7. Jewelry
8. Bras
9. Cotton balls
10. Gym membership
11. Getting eyebrows done
12. Candels
13. Ordering food online
14. Magazines
15. Juices
16. Sneakers
17. Coffee out
18. Groceries without a list
17. Notebooks
18. Avocado toast

[adrianaluciani_]

I don’t buy into:
- expensive skincare trends (I stick to what’s been working since I was a child)
- unnecessary coffee or tea from cafes, I’d rather ask for lemon water (hot or iced)
- all the shoes trending currently - I stick to my own style and wear shoes till their wrecked
- new wardrobe for every season
- food on the go (I always pack ahead to save time and money). Only buy if I’m short on food and hungry or if I literally had NO TIME.
- to get my nails done every couple of weeks
- OVERALL I DONT BUY INTO TRENDS

[Cristinawithac]

Totally agree about the "sale" tip!
I once heard, don't buy something on sale that you wouldn't buy full price :) such great advice

[KellyStamps]

Taking notes from the “sale” tidbits. I will sometimes buy random bikinis totally in the wrong size just because they are on sale. Then I end up having to buy those chicken cutlet inserts to fill up the chest LOL. After doing a long closet purge and having to sell all of those items it makes you realize it’s totally not worth the transaction in the first place.

[janet]

i used to buy SO MANY cute stationaries that literally have no use but to be cute, seriously don't buy things just because they're cute🙄

[interpretrebekah]

i used to go to equinox pre-pandemic. after a year of home workouts and saving $$ i’m totally ready to dish out the cash and go back. i realize that while it’s expensive, i value that separate space and time to work on both my mental and physical health. cant put a price on that imo!

[paraveevas-umnuay]

Love this kind of video! It really reflects on some other popular youtubers' lifestyles. Those ppl go out for coffee every single day, getting avo toast while they can make one on their own at home, having a closet of sneakers and shopping for things they already have. Those youtubers should watch this.

[itscrystaltan]

first off, you’re GLOWING and second, this video definitely was calling my name 😂

[chicachic]

Real jewelry is as good as cash, especially the gold ones. Regarding the bras, that's kinda hard to skip for big boobie girls hahaha I totally agree with the grocery thing though Lol This video is such a nice reminder to spend money wisely!

[jojoanne]

I don’t buy bras either anymore. I wear bralettes or nipple covers and I enjoy it

[corneliastreets]

People don't realise how much they actually save by making their own coffee with an espresso machine! Pod machines are cheaper at first purchase, but the pods really are more expensive than getting your own beans and having that last way longer. You can also skip on chain coffee places' drinks and just pack your own in an insulated tumbler and it tastes way better.

[cameronheinz]

Great video! I'm so with you on everything you mentioned. It just took me 50 years to figure out that I didn't need to be spending on certain things. I was able to put that money to pay things off and now I'm close to being debt free!

[taaraelle]

Love this! I do audiobooks through the Libby app which is connected to local libraries. Or if I do want an actual book, I borrow from my library.

And, the bra thing, yes! I only have one! Which I barely wear.

[kayla]

You should buy reusable makeup wipes for the toner! I have them they work great, just through them in the washing machine to clean off

[Loreana]

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[teliciada]

YES! Finishing everything until the last drop is such a game changer. I’m moving soon so stopped buying things to have less things to move but once I move I want to continue this pattern!

[tamara]

Instead of makeup wipes, try removing your makeup with coconut oil! Works even better than most makeup removing substance and hydrates your skin. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

[lifewithjessenia]

so relatable!!! Some people think im "cheap" bc like coffee, shoes, ordering food is something i never buy/order. Its literally a waste. I am finally seeing that other people think like this too!!

[Asshlaay]

Can you talk about lifestyle creep and how to avoid it?

[SarvveshRavi]

YAY i get so excited whenever natalie uploads a video <3