How To Be Content with Less | 5 Tips To End The Cycle Of Spending | Simple Living

Sharing 5 Tips for becoming more content with less and ending the cycle of excess spending and consumerism. These 5 tips have helped me stick to a budget and create a life much more meaningful and far less stressful. I hope you find them helpful. Thank you so much for watching!

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[marywatkins]

Use it up, wear it out, make do, or do without.

[zeldawilliams]

56 years old. Still have a summer pajama pants my brother gave me as a present when i was 20 years old. Also still have a hairbrush that I received as a gift at age 18. Brush still works. Pants still fits after having 2 babies. The elastic on the pants stretched over the years, and I had it replaced only once. Hang on to things. It saves tons.

[mads]

I like how you mentioned using things until they no longer work.
I'm 23 years old so i'm right at the target age for a lot of advertisements. This past week i finally wore out my converse to the point where they were falling apart. I replaced them with a new pair of shoes and happy to find that i feel excited with the new purchase instead of guilty. You are right about the good feelings that you get by being responsible and using an item until the end of its life.

[veronicaallen]

A tip from my savvy 30-year old niece on clothes shopping: Take time to consider how many times do you plan to wear it and calculate the cost of each wear. A thrift store blouse at $3 worn only once (for whatever reason) may actually cost more than a higher priced new blouse that you will wear every week for months to come, and love wearing it. This principle helped me curb my career closet. Of course, when shopping retail, still look for best bargains.

[DennyBump]

This has been my motto my whole life "use it up wear it out make it do or do without.:

[mmp]

I love clean, open, organized spaces. My mind has a hard time with clutter and over abundance. I only have minimal things that I need, are sentimental to me or that I enjoy. ❤❤❤

[loriholland]

Loved this video, Roxanna! About five years ago, I took control of my spending, and in doing this, I was able to pay off my mortgage 9 years early! When I do shop for things that are not needed, my rule is that I have to absolutely LOVE it before I will buy it, and 9 times out of 10, I usually don't buy it! I do practice some of these tips, and they work! Thanks for a great video, and have a great rest of your weekend!

[autumnlover]

Sadly, many things are not made to last. The quality is poor. And the expertise to repair appliances, vehicles etc has diminished. Materials have become very expensive. One must use their initiative. A bread maker can be your best friend. We find taking the dough out and finishing it with buns or bread in an oven, is a game changer. Just my little tip ❤

[gwenj]

If I just want something different (especially with clothing) I buy at the thrift store. I get "new' things while spending very little. This also works out well for trying out new small appliances. I wanted to try making ice cream and bought an electric maker at thrift for $5. Used it 3 times and decided it wasn't for me. I could have spent $60 or more if I'd bought one new.

[naejessica]

Yesss, I've been feeling like I need to simplify my life, so many things get so confusing. I've been searching for things that work, aren't that expensive, but still looks nice. I'm not keeping old shampoos, laundry products, cleaning products, etc. I want everything to be white, clean, and simple. It just seems so much easier this way. Stainless steel or cast iron pots that will last, glass drinkware and plates. Just simple cheap and reliable. I don't even care for crazy designer purses or clothes too much. I just like nice things but on a budget. I'm just extremely grateful for what I do have. Thank the Lord Jesus for everything! 🙏🏾❤

[susanvelez]

I still have my yellow brown mixer I purchased when I was 18 beam and still works that’s my baby lol 🧡🙋🏻‍♀️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️❤️

[jennifercsmith]

So glad to see your channel in my feed. Your last tip to ask yourself, ” is this a want or a need, ?” has served me well my whole life. I am 55 years old and remember this same advice from my daddy when I was little. Of course I got treats on my birthday and Christmas, but otherwise he always assured me of the promise that he would make sure to provide all I needed, but want was something totally different. Learning contentment was one of the best lessons he ever made sure I learned.

Love your content! Thanks so much for sharing these tips 🥰

[caramelrose]

Love your channel content. I have a Sunbeam Vertical Grill that I bought at the Woodward’s Department close out sale over 25 years ago and It still works great. I have a electric Mellita Coffee grinder from the early 80’s that still works fine. These items do look slightly worn out but I think that just adds to their vintage charm.

[TheKatelinn]

We had to buy new electric kettles every few years, because they stopped working. Some years ago I decided Im just going to use an old fashioned stove top kettle. My dad had two, and didn't use eitherso he gave me one. I have been using this kettle daily for about 5-6 years. Hoping it will hold up many more years. ❤

[MichelleL]

Oh my what timing! I was just this morning, looking at a new shiny and gorgeous electric tea kettle… and then asked myself um, how about the one I have in the cabinet? It works perfectly fine, not pretty but 100% functional! So I removed myself from the computer… I spent today puttering through the rooms and decluttering (it amazes me how I don’t have any clutter around but still can declutter things) and was asking myself why did I buy this? I have decluttered my you tubers as well bc I am finding so many have either become billboards that are selling so many things per video while telling you to be a minimalist, or don’t mention they have housekeepers, gardeners and tutors running their homes while showing you videos of them doing those things in small amounts. I’m fine it’s that’s their choice, but don’t admit it in buried videos (or books) and try to sell the opposite later. Thank you for staying authentic! I’m at a place now that I want quiet and peace and lightly living. Thanks!! ❤

[rebecca-]

Just discovered your channel, I enjoyed your calming yet decisive energy! I’ve recently moved continents… most of my “stuff” is still on a ship and it’s interesting to discover what I really miss and what I’m finding it’s easy to live without. And that, I CAN live without the things.

[MoneyMindsetCoach]

Love the story of your old, ugly toaster oven! At thecend of my videos i say use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without😊 love your channel 👍🏻

[morp]

Hi Roxanna, Thank You for sharing this very inspiring video, along with some practical tips as well. I like the quote from Joshua Becker that you shared at the end, along with snippets from some of your past videos, that show what some of life's joys really consist of, for many of us... spending time with love ones, laughter, creating, being Grateful, etc. ❤ Thank You again Sweetheart. Lord willing, until next time.🙏🏾 Love In Christ, Paula

[carolineok]

I have just started living like this and I am so enlightened, not checking anything out on line and only shopping for complete necessities I am actually enjoying just being living in the moment .Keep doing the videos it’s helping people to open their eyes 👀

[Denise-zu]

Loved this. I enjoy Joshua Becker’s videos also. New subscriber.