50 Things I Don't Buy or Pay For in 2024 (Minimalism, Saving Money, Slow Living)

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[veganfromvenus]

1. Cable and Netflix
2. Spotify
3.clothes
4. Impose shopping and sales
5. Amazon prime
6. Bank fees/credit fees
7. Investment broker
8. Supplements
9. Fast food/take out coffee
10. Take out lunch
11. Meal delivery
12. Bottle of water
13. House cleaning and yard work
14. Simple car maintenance
15. Install light fictutes
16. Pet insurance
17. Dog grooming
18. Pet sitting
19. Animals products
20. Fabric softer
21. Dryer sheets
22.Car wash
23.Holiday decor
24. Smart watch
25. Alexa
26. Recreational substances
27. No alcohol
28. Cheep furniture
29. Make up
30. Nail Polish
31. New car
32. Generic Art
33. Video games
34. Extended warranty
35. Used clothing
36. Fast fashion
37. Gym membership
38. A bunch of cleaning products
39. Spice blends
40. Salad dressing
41. Cheap kitchen gear
42. Organic groceries
43. Gifts
44. Candles diffusers
45. Purfum
46. One time items
47. New books
This is what I managed to get written ❣️

[jerryeiting]

I'm a 65 year old guy, my parents lived thru the great depression and WWII. I was raised to be frugal by example. It's nice to see someone of your generation embracing a minimalist life style, appreciating it, and sharing it. I've watched a few of your videos. I don't agree with everything you say, but I do appreciate your point of view and the message you are sharing with your viewers. Keep it up!

[christinme]

When she was talking about giving and receiving gifts I totally agree. I actually told one of my friends to stop buying me gifts for my birthday and Christmas cause she would give me so many small gifts, nic nacs, stationary, cheap jewelry etc and I hate accumulating that stuff so I would give it away and she’d get offended so we agreed that we would go for lunch or dinner as gifts to each other instead.

[sandracosta]

Coffee outside home. it's the one thing that I still do, for mental reasons. I am a very busy daughter that takes care of my old mum, and she demands attention like a three year old toddler. Having my cup of coffee in the morning, in a quite place, is a good way to start a day. It's MY moment and I don't give up on it. Besides that, i am already taking the same decisions :)

[Sapientiam]

I simplified my life by selling stuff i didnt need, not paying for things and services i dont use or need and i managed saving little over 20k last year by doing this. I have done the same thing several Years in row. Btw, i have a suuuper low income, so this is kinda big that i managed this. 🙌

[parkerrose]

I use dawn liquid dish soap for everything. I clean my toilet, tub, sink, stove top, etc. I add a little white vinegar and baking soda for extra scrub power.

[bkrbkrl]

"if anyone hurt him I would have to dispose of a body.." Lol! My sentiments EXACTLY.

[Michael_Robinson]

You make a great point about paying more to invest in good quality things like furniture and kitchen gear. I recently heard a quote from someone’s grandmother, “We’re too poor to buy cheap things”. Buying quality ends up saving money in the long run.

[Hydrogenblonde]

Nicole, I think you are the most sensible person I have come across for a long time. Power to you.

[cynthiahowe]

My family uses Amazon wish lists for gifts. We each make a wish list then share the lists with each other. We normally put things we need for our house/apt in our lists. Tools, dishes, towels, storage items, etc. That way we know we are gifting something the person will actually use and vice versa. (we also don't use Prime)

[grannyprepper]

I gave my son a 55” tv and 36” tv. The ex husband was a tv lover. I call wearing the same thing “my uniform “. Before I retired I wore a uniform everyday. It really simplifies things for me.

[sandrahall]

9:50 I felt that deep in my soul. “If someone were mean to him I would have to dispose of a body.” My kids are grown and yes I have grandchildren, but they live with their parents, and I don’t get to see them daily. So therefore my dogs are extremely loved and cared for by me, just like my children and grandchildren.

[MilaN-ltmq]

Completely agree about gift giving. I ask people not to buy me presents. If they are coming to dinner, I ask they bring the wine they want to drink instead of a hostess gift. When someone wants to give me a birthday present, I ask for flowers. I hate it when people bring me trinkets or candles that I will never use. Candles are the worst: they use up oxygen and produce carbon monoxide.

[acrobaticanna]

In Australia we have street book libraries that look like a large letterbox. They are for taking and donating books. Works so well!! More fun than shopping and it's free.

[suzykennedy]

I found a good shift of habits was the rule that I had to use what I had before getting more.

I amassed lots of hair products while learning to care for my curly hair. I haven’t bought any unless running out in 2 years. We’re all the products great- no. But as long as they didn’t cause damage I used them. And now as I’m finally running out of things I can buy quality things I will enjoy more

[robingockley]

How refreshing! I’m probably twice your age and it’s taken me a lot longer to figure out exactly what you know to be true. Keep making videos like this! ❤

[jeanieolahful]

Back in the early 80s I watched everyone buy into “kill yourself to succeed” trap, but I wouldn’t play. My idea of success was different. I just wanted to be there for my young kids. Others people may have had more material possessions, but my kids had me. It’s all about values, and about what is really important in your life. For me that’s time. Kids grow up, stuff is just that.

[cameronbuchanan]

I do almost all of this. I gave up cable tv in the early nineties and have never paid to watch tv since. Part of the reason I gave up eating out is the obnoxious noise of a tv in a restaurant or lounge. I bought a high end stereo in 1981. I still have it. I paid about $3000.00 dollars for it. That is about 20 cents per day until now.

[RobertCollins-fqtw]

I stopped watching telly 30 years ago, threw my television in the bin 30 years ago.

[soesuvp]

Re wall art - my sister went to the Grand Tetons and took some beautiful pictures. We’ve had prints made of those to hang on the walls.