5 Shocking Reasons We Have So Much Clutter (+ how to avoid the clutter traps)

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Today I'm sharing 5 reasons we have so much clutter - and how to fix it! These reasons may surprise you but knowing this is the key to becoming uncluttered! #declutteringandorganizing #decluttering #minimalism
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@tarynmaria_ Ай бұрын

Today I'm sharing 5 reasons we have so much clutter - and how to fix it! These reasons may surprise you but knowing this is the key to becoming uncluttered! Click here for a clean & tidy home! www.youtube.com/@tarynmaria_?sub_confirmation=1 Items shown: Conair fabric shaver (the pink is unavailable but they have lots of other colors): amzn.to/4auyBhM Join my mailing list for emails that will make your life easier eepurl.com/iB2aE2

@user-qd2oj1zb4i Ай бұрын

Excellent video

@pault1938 29 күн бұрын

Indeed excellent. If many of us would stick to these principles the world will be much better off!

@user-qd2oj1zb4i Ай бұрын

Try living like you're moving across country. What will you pay to move? It will help you downsize!!!

@tarynmaria_ Ай бұрын

Love that advice!!

@Mine.photos Ай бұрын

This is exactly what I've been telling myself because I do want to move in a year or two. Great advice!

@andeeanko7079 Ай бұрын

Yep! I actually moved from the US to the UK. I got rid of so much, I only had a big backpack, a big suitcase, and my musical instruments and very few books, plus box of sewing stuff. That's it!

@a1waystreet597 Ай бұрын

I am doing just that so completely understand your comment. ✌️💜✌️

@GoldenPowergardens Ай бұрын

Taryn, you are so right! It’s the fleecing of America! All the trends created by fashion houses, paint colors for the home, merch from homegoods, blech. It’s tailored to America too. Less is more! Way less!

@desilivingcanada3668 Ай бұрын

You are 100% right for the quality of the items. I remember my parents having the things from my grandparents. I don't think that we have many things to transfer to our next generation.

@tarynmaria_ Ай бұрын

So true! I can't think of too much that I have that is worth passing down.

@murtila4456 27 күн бұрын

My grandparents only bought these items once: car, TV set, washing machine, stove, fridge, iron, radio and they lasted for a lifetime.

@gwenj5419 Ай бұрын

So true about social media. I've stopped watching any video where they are talking about products or product reviews. Otherwise I keep wanting things that 5 minutes before I didn't even know existed.

@tarynmaria_ Ай бұрын

I know! I love watching those videos but I have to be so careful!

@lorip3939 28 күн бұрын

I do enjoy watching the product reviews, but what helps me is to actually go check the reviews of people who actually bought the item. Like just recently, I watched a video about a trash can that had a built in trash compactor. The idea was to save room so that you end up using fewer trash bags. The concept sounds great! I was sold! I wanted this trash can! I made myself take a step back and check the real customer reviews. When I did, people were posting the issues they were having. The number one complaint was the bag kept getting caught in the compactor unit and it didn't press down enough to make a difference. They were saying it wasn't worth the trouble it was causing, so now all of a sudden my desire for this trash can is now gone. I'm so glad I took that extra step, rather than buying another piece of junk to have to declutter. Thank you for posting this video! It is definitely a mind set shift.

@sayitlikeitis8759 24 күн бұрын

and you don’t even have to trek round the shops to find it - just pop online and it will be delivered to your home tomorrow!

@mamabirdie734 Ай бұрын

“They don’t make things like they used to” 💯I refuse to get rid of my 1997 pleather cream sofa bed bc it hasn’t peeled unlike the countless ones being sold online that have peeled within a year. Also have an antique dresser and desk solid wood unlike the newer furniture with cheap particle board backs that fall off and bend in a few years. Current companies lack pride or honor in their workmanship as they did in years past. All of my 1990’s-2000 stuff has stood the test of time (trunks, chests, etc while newer ones like by bedside table has broken slides and tracks on the bottom when I open the drawer.

@tarynmaria_ Ай бұрын

Yes! The particle board is the worst! :(

@teem9010 Ай бұрын

yes! i had my grandmas old hand-me-down couch for years and finally went to a Levins and spent thousands on a beautiful couch that started to pill after a couple months! i complained to no avail but i said my grandmas old 40 year couch never pilled. sad!!

@yellowbirch2498 26 күн бұрын

I make a point these days of trying to buy vintage - everything! My philosophy is that if it still looks good after 50, 60, 70 years... It will still look good in another 50, 60, 70 years. If I can't get vintage - I buy high quality second hand for a fraction of the price of buying new. The fact that your choice is limited in both these areas stops you from overloading your house and wardrobe ❤

@tarynmaria_ 26 күн бұрын

Love that! ❤

@gd-ty9jp 18 күн бұрын

Finally someone talks about cheap items in quality and price 🎉😢

@eleanorstockton4921 24 күн бұрын

I love watching minimalist/declutter channels for inspiration. I watch thrifting channels to torture myself & remind myself not to fall into trap of over-consuming. Too many home makers get caught up in decorating & buying unnecessary dust collectors bcuz they are trying to achieve "a look" for their home.

@tarynmaria_ 24 күн бұрын

It's so true! It's so easy to fall into the trap of consumerism but I definitely think awareness is key!

@MTVessel61446 19 күн бұрын

95% of the items I put into my online shopping carts do not get purchased. I generally 'save for later' and review it when I'm in the mood. Many times I end up finding cheaper substitutes thrifting, at garage sales, or on clearance. Impulse buying often leads to buyers remorse and it's a feeling I avoid!

@tarynmaria_ 18 күн бұрын

So true, thank you for sharing!

@susansweat9125 29 күн бұрын

You're absolutely right! Your kids don't want your quality furniture. They'd rather buy junk and replace it with new junk every few years. I don't get it, but that's how it is.

@nriamond8010 20 күн бұрын

It depends ... my father wants me to take his furniture from his bachelor time in the 70ies that he does not want to sell. But it's ugly and super impractical and I absolutely do not want it ... I have nothing against _pretty_ old furniture but a lot of it just is not my taste at all.

@laraejensen2157 25 күн бұрын

You are so right about the quality of the goods we buy. I have had my expensive (at the time) mattress for over 25 years and it is still in good shape. However my aging body (age 75) needs a new mattress with some different features. In doing research we are told that you should replace your mattress every 7 years. Say what??? High quality mattress cost $4-8K where I live, Yikees!

@tarynmaria_ 25 күн бұрын

Oh my gosh yes, I've heard that you should replace your mattress more often but mine is 15 years old! We simply added a foam topper and it still seems to be ok so we don't plan to replace it anytime soon :)

@kenorsha371 22 күн бұрын

@laraejensen I love memory foam mattresses that I purchased for under $350. If you add a bedbug cover or other mattress protector, you might get another 25 years 😉. My oldest is 9 years and doing well!

@nickandlaurihyde 14 күн бұрын

The manufacturers want to stay in business. Think shark tank. They want to make things so cheap you have to throw them away after 3 months.

@terryruiz7417 25 күн бұрын

One thing I've learned about newer handbags...leather is tanned in China, and there can be problems with it. Older leather bags, leather ages fine. Newer bags, some became actually gummy. A shoe repair man explained the problem to me. Quality, not what it once was.

@tarynmaria_ 25 күн бұрын

Interesting, thank you for sharing!

@trinaroe5132 Ай бұрын

I keep my shopping lists on my phone. One for groceries and others for specific stores or out of town shopping.

@Sunshine-fy4fz Ай бұрын

Men do sports, women do shopping - that was me in my 20's- well, not too long ago. Going to the mall or shopping in general was a sport, finding the best deals was my specialty. And only recently, aka after covid hit and changed our "normal" habits/routines, did I realize that going out shopping and checking out all the new products on display, in cute little vignettes was my way of "rewarding" myself and coping with my loneliness and feeling ignored in my relationship with my SO who worked long hours and traveled a lot for work. So now it's been hard getting rid of things that I feel/felt I deserved - but I keep trudging along, thanks to friends and people like you, one space at a time, one garbage bag (or box) to the donation center at a time.

@tarynmaria_ 29 күн бұрын

Great job, it sounds like you are doing it perfectly!

@Amanda-yd2ey Ай бұрын

Good tip. Keep the old stuff as long as you can. I have the same red mixer and my husband welded the attachment ages ago and it’s still going strong 💪🏻. Let’s keep our money ladies! Stop throwing it away on this s&;%!!!! I’m a beauty KZfaq watcher for over a decade. I watch and get my thrills through them. Half the time you’ll see a declutter of stuff they raved about only months earlier. Remember when they showed one new cool makeup item that they bought with their own cash? Now it’s a 20 item haul with links to their commission. No thx

@tarynmaria_ Ай бұрын

Love that you have the same mixer! And so agree about the beauty "decluttering" - I have seen that too :(

@kimberlydeprey 29 күн бұрын

Agree…agree and agree! All sooo true! It’s like we’re little blind mice falling into the consumerism trap. Videos like this shed light on thus trap. Thank you!

@tarynmaria_ 28 күн бұрын

You are so welcome! I’m so glad you liked it!

@joannunemaker6332 29 күн бұрын

Good advice. It's too easy to buy stuff we don't really need.😊❤

@tarynmaria_ 29 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤

@JamieM470 15 күн бұрын

Hanging clothing up to dry makes it last SO much longer, and it helps the electric bill. I only use the dryer for towels & washcloths, sheets, socks, and random t-shirts if the neckline is stretched out of shape. Everything else air-dries and it lasts for years that way.

@tarynmaria_ 14 күн бұрын

I wish we had a clothes line!

@kathrynp7595 Ай бұрын

I just stay out of stores and unfollow UTubers that try to get you to buy things. Buy quality over the cheap stuff they make now. I follow a very minimal lifestyle, no clutter. Helps my anxiety.

@tarynmaria_ Ай бұрын

Great approach!!

@rosalynne8792 Ай бұрын

Changing trends!!! LOL! A lot of my furniture is from my granparents/ggranparents. My bed is an antique brass bed...bought for $250... 50 yrs ago.Had it fully restored about 10 years ago.. looks amazing!..cost $2500. My leather lounge was made by an aquaintance who was an upholsterer. 40 yrs ago. Needs recovering..will cost a fortune but will get it recovered. Solid timber frame and not a staple anywhere. 1950s mirrors on staircase wall... with family photos ... old and new! Still have the bed from my childhood (50s/60s)... in spare bedroom. Obviously new mattresses! And, many other things from bygone eras. I use a knife...bonehandle...thin sharp blade..a 100 times better than newer ones. I prefer a more minimalst environment... looks and feels better, and easier to clean. "Less is more"... looks better, easier to maintain. Revive, repurpose, restore, reuse!!

@tarynmaria_ Ай бұрын

Love love love this all!

@rosalynne8792 Ай бұрын

@tarynmaria_ Thankyou! Also makes life easier..more time to spend with the grankids, walk the dogs, etc etc 🤗👍🏻🇦🇺

@bitrudder3792 16 күн бұрын

my all metal singer sewing machine is a rockstar workhorse that can even so leather if I want, along with some simple decorative stitches. I'm considering purchasing some spare parts because this thing was built to last forever almost. Maintaining it Has been one of my smarter choices.

@tarynmaria_ 16 күн бұрын

So cool!

@SusanCox-pl9qp 26 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I bought 3 items this week from Amazon that I thought I wanted (bought for my birthday). When I got them, I was disappointed in all 3, so they are being returned. Sometimes what you THINK you want is not what you want at all!

@tarynmaria_ 25 күн бұрын

You are so welcome! ❤

@NoseyFloridaGirl 29 күн бұрын

So true ! Everything you said is spot on. Social media has become one big commercial for the most part. New sub.

@tarynmaria_ 29 күн бұрын

Yay, thank you and I'm so glad you're here!

@jennyjenkins877 29 күн бұрын

Thank you for a very thought-provoking video! I can't even believe some of my shopping habits when I was a young woman. A lot of learning from my mistakes later, I'm a completely different type of shopper... I read reviews, I think carefully about purchases, and I'm very selective about the types of materials that I buy, such as natural fabrics for clothing and linens.

@tarynmaria_ 29 күн бұрын

Thank you Jenny! I also made a lot of mistakes - I think we live and learn but hopefully with all of the available info now people can learn even sooner!

@lauriedixon9661 Ай бұрын

The quality of products has deteriorated significantly. I recently went to the shops (many shops) to buy a new sofa and I couldn't find one as good as my old sofa at home, so I didn't buy one. The same with clothing. My friend said to me that when she tries on an item of clothing in the changing room, she asks herself, 'Does this look better than the item I just removed?' If the answer is 'no', it goes back on the rail.

@tarynmaria_ Ай бұрын

Yes - the sofa quality, I noticed the same thing! I also wonder how low the quality will go (and go on for). In 20 years will we be buying sofas that don't even last for one year?

@sillylilysallykaye4917 23 күн бұрын

On the sofa mention, we have a 19 y/o lazy boy leather couch. Just bought new foam to redo seat cushions & some leather conditioner to refurbish it a bit. We'll be keeping it another 19 years, if I can help it.

@kathym.9140 29 күн бұрын

This was a great video. You hit on so many things that probably pull many people into replacing things that are still very useable. One of the things that I notice is people declaring that because something is older, it is considered dated and should be replaced by something new. My parents had a bedroom set that was purchased by them when they were first married. I remember it from when I was a tiny child. They never felt the need to replace it because it was old. It was solid wood and in perfect condition. I remember going to my grandparent's house and being in awe of the roll top desk that they had. It was full of little tiny drawers and as a child I was so fascinated by it. I'm certain that it was made long before the turn of the century. By today's standards, many would say that it was dated and should be replaced by a modern desk. I love seeing furniture that was manufactured many decades ago. That furniture stands the test of time. Nothing in the market today can even come close.

@tarynmaria_ 29 күн бұрын

I so agree! I used to think that I wanted all updated and modern furniture and then one day I realized a lot of the new stuff is junk and also boring. I also love seeing older furniture, it's the best 😊

@lorcashine 19 күн бұрын

I totally agree about wanting to save older stuff that was made really well. That is a huge problem for me! It hurts how poor things are made now.

@tarynmaria_ 19 күн бұрын

It does!!

@pandapeek55 28 күн бұрын

I refuse to buy anything from social media and I never have. But I used to be addicted to QVC and then HSN. Thank God I broke that addiction for 2 years now.

@tarynmaria_ 28 күн бұрын

It's so funny you mention QVC - I was telling my husband the other week that one of my favorite KZfaqrs now felt like I was watching QVC and I was sad about it! I used to love watching QVC as well!

@Topkat311 22 күн бұрын

I stopped buying from QvC & HSN years ago. I got into 10k debt from watching them. Paid all off & never watch it again

@pandapeek55 21 күн бұрын

@@Topkat311 I’m still paying on mine 😞

@shirleyjones6081 Ай бұрын

I'm 77 and don't follow ANY trends. Just my jeans and cargo pants that's it.

@tarynmaria_ Ай бұрын

Love it, do what works!

@lindamusser7370 14 күн бұрын

I hear you. I never liked trends even as a kid. The older I get, however, the harder I try to look as good as an old lady can look. Lots of denim.

@mariecleo214 8 күн бұрын

@@lindamusser7370yes me too 👍👍

@windyacresway 24 күн бұрын

You nailed it...We now live in a capitalist society and in order for that to work there needs to be consumerism.We got sold a bill of cheap goods that we will continue to have to replace in short time.Buy,Buy,Buy....which funnels our money to the top percenters.

@tarynmaria_ 24 күн бұрын

So true!!

@sandysmom100 29 күн бұрын

Taryn so correct I was a child of the seventies , myself and my siblings ! I have been on our families decluttering journey since 2019 I had to fix our lives in so many ways . I also take care of full time of one of adult children that will s always will live us . This child is a real Hoarder ! Ugh ! You’re so right . The junk like from temu and shein is terrible . They have been sued for making children do hard labor . I used to shop a lot because of my anxiety ! I have either sold but mostly gave away about 80 % of my clothing and over the years lots and lots of expensive and cheap Knick knacks .

@tarynmaria_ 29 күн бұрын

Oh my gosh yes - the Sheins and such! My daughter bought a few things from there but I don't let her do that anymore - everything was such poor quality :(

@marydolan4857 23 күн бұрын

Great video! Thank you!

@tarynmaria_ 23 күн бұрын

You are welcome!

@bitrudder3792 16 күн бұрын

We still have that pine furniture in two of our upstairs bedrooms, And I regret pieces I have released into the wild that we're not appreciated by their recipients. It's rocksolid, simple and natural. You never have to worry about people ruining it. Worst case scenario, you sand and re-oil. I have loved and hated it over the years but along the lines of "embrace what you have," I see it as a great backdrop for simple, spa-like Guest spaces, instead of just institutional or kid room furniture.

@a1waystreet597 Ай бұрын

Thank you great ideas and suggestions. ✌️💜✌️

@tarynmaria_ Ай бұрын

You are so welcome!!

@gwenj5419 Ай бұрын

Great video!

@tarynmaria_ Ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@Dave30867 Ай бұрын

Everything is cheap and crappy plastic these days i hate it all i am not buying any more plastic rubbish .

@tarynmaria_ Ай бұрын

Same! I am trying to avoid plastic now as much as I can.

@joanpaez4445 14 күн бұрын

I refused to give my granddaughter another piece of cheap Cinese crap for Christmas last year and made her a doll, along the lines of Raggedy Ann, only I embroidered the facial features on the muslin face and made the hair out of yarn. Sad to say, she does not play with it, does not appreciate it, and neither does my daughter. The little ones are so caught up with the latest internet toys and games, and who gains? You guessed it--China.

@tarynmaria_ 14 күн бұрын

@@joanpaez4445 The doll you made sounds so sweet and thoughtful! I bet your grand daughter will appreciate it when she gets older!

@joanpaez4445 13 күн бұрын

@@tarynmaria_ I would hope so, but am disheartened to be m I re inclined to believe she still won't care, if indeed her own mother (my daughter) dismisses it as unimportant and insignificant. It may get thrown away if they move. Sorry I'm being so despairing. Values are not what they once were. Thank you for your kind sentiments.

@bettyparker3317 8 күн бұрын

Totally agree. Especially that, it’s soooo easy to buy things online now. I used to save money by staying out of the mall (yes I’m that old ) but now, it’s just a click. Impulse buying was an accompanying issue-and again, being online doesn’t help. I have to be very conscious of why I’m buying whatever it is. And aware that if it’s cheap, there’s a reason for that, and I probably won’t like it. Cheap clothes from some of those big online “stores” is the worst. When you see it for real, it’s shocking how bad it is. But I had to learn….

@tarynmaria_ 7 күн бұрын

It's so true! Thank you so much for sharing!

@isabo3556 15 күн бұрын

That toy you show us at 1:18. I had it too, in the sixties. It can break (oeps). But you are right. When I bought my first videorecorder it lasted over 20 years. My second only 3 years.

@tarynmaria_ 15 күн бұрын

I'm surprised our top hasn't broken by now too honestly, so many kids have used it! :)

@gd-ty9jp 18 күн бұрын

Thanks for this video

@tarynmaria_ 17 күн бұрын

You are so welcome!

@janelagerquist454 27 күн бұрын

A quick heads up - old paints have lead and cadmium on some toys. But otherwise you are right on the other points.

@tarynmaria_ 27 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@margaretpare8206 Ай бұрын

Easy way to declutter. At the beginning of your time period. I start the beginning of a season. Turn all your hangers backwards. When you wash and return to closet, put correctly . At the end of yoyr time frame everything backwards is something you havent worn. Get rid of it

@tarynmaria_ Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@juliajs1752 Ай бұрын

Doesn't work in places with either four distinct seasons or one season only. Just because I don't use my winter jacket for two years doesn't mean I need to throw it away when I definitely will need it next year when visiting family again...

@margaretpare8206 Ай бұрын

@juliajs1752 there are always exceptions. I'm talking day to day shirts, tees, jeans etc

@janeb3024 25 күн бұрын

Mend and make do. My parents lived through two world wars and the Great Depression so I learned from birth to waste not, want not.

@tarynmaria_ 25 күн бұрын

Mend and make do for sure :)

@nancyfeeser4653 Ай бұрын

Trends changing on cooking pots and pans! I still have my same old set. Some people change all the time.

@tarynmaria_ Ай бұрын

Yup!

@hyacinth4368 4 күн бұрын

I still use my set of stainless cookware I bought when I graduated high school in the early 1970s!

@Jake-co3wk 26 күн бұрын

My toys are from the 50s - still in great shape! And some furniture from waaay before that. As a society we have so much stuff that is bought from boredom...nothing to do? Let's head to the mall. there's not enough substance in our lives - so that we fill the emptiness with buying. Also, remember Old Money doesn't buy a new bag every year or season.

@tarynmaria_ 26 күн бұрын

So true - nothing to do - let's go shopping! I used to do that all the time.

@evie1950 25 күн бұрын

I agree!!!

@tarynmaria_ 25 күн бұрын

Thank you!!

@kennethbailey9853 24 күн бұрын

Yesssss!😁

@nancy4366 Ай бұрын

No...... the reason why we have too much stuff is this : I need ONE hair tie/elastics, but I can't buy JUST ONE, I have to buy a WHOLE PACK of 10. What do I do with the other NINE hair tie/elastics? I need ONE rubber band (that day) or ONE envelope or stamp. But NO. I have to buy a whole bag of rubber bands, a whole BOX of envelopes or a whole BOOK of stamps. :( I live alone. I need ONE spoon - I use it I wash it (in the sink). Same with forks, spoons and knives. BUT (other than the dented used ones at the thrift store), if I want ONE new fork or spoon or knife/NOPE I have to buy a WHOLE SET. < --------------------- This is one MORE reason why I have closets of "extra" stuff I've bought but don't have a use for but hate to get rid of because I MIGHT need those things one day and after all I PAID for them. I'm very grateful when I need ONE thing and i have the opportunity to buy ONE of them (a car, a house, etc...) however more and more, things are "bundled up" with more of the same or come in huges sets / hey - 50% of Americans are LIVING ALONE. See my point?

@tarynmaria_ Ай бұрын

So true! I used to split stuff like this with my grandmother and I still do sometimes with my sisters. Especially things like hair ties and other things that are small and come in huge packs that you don’t need that many of!

@kathleenvalentine5864 23 күн бұрын

GREAT point!

@LorraineGrant 26 күн бұрын

A friend asked me what kind of toys she could get for her nephews which would not break within 2 days. I said those made of wood or metal, which are more durable than plastic. When the kids grow out of them they can be given to charity etc. They cause less pollution and can be recycled, but plastic cannot so easily.

@tarynmaria_ 26 күн бұрын

So very true!

@trinaroe5132 Ай бұрын

I’ve always looked for quality. I almost never shop online so I can see and feel the quality before I commit to buy. I prefer classic, timeless items, especially in clothing and accessories. The only times I shop for a pastime is to kill time out of town between appointments. My biggest weakness is IKEA. I only go when I have something specific to buy or see in person (furniture or kitchen items usually), but because their prices are good I often wind up with way more than intended because they are two hours away so I tend to buy on impulse when there.

@tarynmaria_ Ай бұрын

I agree about shopping in person - I had shopped online for so long but now I find myself trying to shop in person more too!

@andeeanko7079 Ай бұрын

I think I had that metal top, too! 😅 I actually thought you were a *lot* younger!

@tarynmaria_ Ай бұрын

Oh my gosh love it!

@user-to4hq5pl8m 23 күн бұрын

Well said! How DID you fix the mixer with a rubber band?

@tarynmaria_ 23 күн бұрын

Ha, good question! I opened up the mixer and there was a piece that had broken and I was able to use the rubber band in its place. A KZfaq video recommended it and it was awesome!

@janeb3024 25 күн бұрын

Luxury handbags are another form of marketing. Logos or brand names appear on many items now. I make an effort to source non-labelled items because I am not interested in paying to provide free advertising.

@tarynmaria_ 25 күн бұрын

Yes!

@Melissa_John3_16 Ай бұрын

Buying was therapy for me. I have decluttering stuff (collectibles) I bought 30 years ago. My poor hubby wants me to keep them because he believes eventually we might get some of our money back. I feel bad for him but I feel better for letting them go!

@tarynmaria_ 29 күн бұрын

Ahhh maybe you could look into selling them! 😊

@Melissa_John3_16 29 күн бұрын

@@tarynmaria_ I am! Or I should say my daughter is!

@abtarmiah3799 27 күн бұрын

I'm a 90s baby and even I agree with the fact things were better built

@tarynmaria_ 27 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@julietannOsfan1972 29 күн бұрын

Great tips. I’m in the UK & there’s a shop called Primark. Loads of people buy clothes etc from there. I don’t tho, as I don’t always find that they are very good quality. I buy all my clothes etc M&S, as they are great quality, fit me well & can be tumble dried. I know what you mean about social influencers. I follow one on Instagram & even tho her posts are great even when she’s on holiday she’s posting about her swimming costume etc.

@tarynmaria_ 29 күн бұрын

Yup, I know both of those stores in the UK :) I even have a top from M&S myself!

@LorraineGrant 26 күн бұрын

Yes, some Primark clothes are rubbish. We have New Look and H&M near us, but quality not always good. Another good store is Next

@MikeBirdman Ай бұрын

such a good video but I must disagree on one thing- you find a lot of cheaply made stuff that's pretty pricey compared to how long you'll actually have it before it breaks.

@tarynmaria_ Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! And you are right - you also see that. Even appliances that intentionally can't be repaired! :(

@MikeBirdman Ай бұрын

@@tarynmaria_ oh gosh, right? it's just ridiculous. they try to force it so u have to keep buying the big items; heck that even applies to some pet beds anymore lol; can't buy separate covers for them, noo , u have to buy the whole bed again. Have a good day :)

@LorraineGrant 26 күн бұрын

It suits the economy for people to keep buying items which don't last. Also fast fashion does the same. But people get into debt because of the sales pressure.

@missworm 19 күн бұрын

As a 60s baby, please don’t say that things from the 70s are ‘really old’ 😂

@tarynmaria_ 19 күн бұрын

Haha, I take it back!

@shirleyjones6081 Ай бұрын

I'm a Jones BUT I still don't follow those people either. I'm on a roll.

@tarynmaria_ Ай бұрын

Ha!

@chrissyp3065 29 күн бұрын

Totally agree about fixing the old stuff! Washing machines are NOT made like they used to be. I will resuscitate my old one until I can't anymore because the new ones just aren't made half as well.

@tarynmaria_ 29 күн бұрын

Same! When I was a kid I think we had our dryer for 30+ years!

@Merrych 28 күн бұрын

I enjoy watching your channel. I am curious about the Brass Elephant. It seems to be in multiple places in your home. Where is the elephant's home?

@tarynmaria_ 27 күн бұрын

He lives in the attic now :) I had him downstairs but my two boys are still too rough for me to leave him down there!

@eleanorstockton4921 24 күн бұрын

I do not change out home decor for different seasons, not even Christmas. I quit putting up a Christmas tree over 30yrs ago bcuz of commercialization of the holiday. I refuse to walk into Hobby Lobby bcuz every item screams at you that it is the cutest, neatest, most essential thing you need to make your home "complete".

@tarynmaria_ 24 күн бұрын

I also don't go into Hobby Lobby - my daughter loves it but I always try to steer clear!

@Nina-hk7ub 24 күн бұрын

Not getting rid of stuff.

@sarahuber8567 18 күн бұрын

I acquire too many things when I’m bored with what I have. Sad.

@tarynmaria_ 18 күн бұрын

It's normal - I do the same but now try to be really mindful and disciplined about it.

@eleanorstockton4921 24 күн бұрын

Love your channel. I've been downsizing thru Swedish Death Cleaning method for several years. It is difficult being married to a "collector". He buys antiques like your metal top bcuz "they don't make them like that anymore!" He bought a 10gal. glass jar for ONLY that reason. When he dies I will get rid of 85% of stuff in my home & move into tiny house!!! I would suggest the best way to live clutter free is never marry.

@tarynmaria_ 24 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! And very true - the more people and more personalities, the more clutter there can be!

@returnofthereasoner3200 23 күн бұрын

I feel badly for you and especially your husband. It sounds as though you are in a very unhappy marriage and are simply waiting for him to die.😢

@Juliet0861 19 күн бұрын

I had that top in the 1960s. It was a hand me down.

@tarynmaria_ 19 күн бұрын

Love it!

@shirleyjones6081 Ай бұрын

Oh I do have 1 pair of dress pants.

@awesomelife3710 29 күн бұрын

I agree with many of your points but not with the encouragement to but American, if your goal is well-built, long lasting products. When I bought my car, I researched which ones were at the top of the list for most reliable, based on Consumer Reports unbiased reviews. Toyota and Honda came up on top. Some at the bottom were built in the U.S. German engineering is tops for dishwashers, such as Bosch or Miele, whereas Frigidaire was not rated highly. You’ll pay triple for clothes with the Made in France, or Made in Italy label, but they will last for many, many years and have incredible craftsmanship. The whole idea of planned obsolescence is quintessentially American, after all. The list of well-built, long-lasting foreign products is long. Research, research, research 😅

@tarynmaria_ 29 күн бұрын

Good to know, and totally - agree - research every brand! Thank you!

@RadCenter 25 күн бұрын

Many of those Toyotas and Hondas ARE built in the US.

@teem9010 Ай бұрын

i have things that i try and replace with new and EVERYTHING is so cheaply and poorly made now! it is awful! i mean things from just 15-20 years ago cant be replaced in all honestly with the flimsy crap in stores today!

@tarynmaria_ Ай бұрын

Isn't it crazy!!

@EvelynSaungikar 25 күн бұрын

I was expecting some new and different reasons, but these are the usual, somewhat judgey reasons. Some reasons I’d like to hear discussed, are inheriting furniture and housewares from aging relatives, that are not your style but you can’t part with, or you’re saving them for your kids but they’re not moving out any time soon. Things which are slightly broken, that you will repair “someday” but don’t get around to, and you don’t want to donate because they are broken, like jeans with a broken zipper. Makeup you tried, but don’t like, but don’t want to throw away because it was expensive, but you can’t do anything with because it’s opened. Things you love, but are out of style, and you’re waiting for them to come back in style. Stuff your mother in law gave you, that she asks about every time she comes over.

@tarynmaria_ 25 күн бұрын

Thanks! For this video I wanted to focus more on societal things and external pressures that we have but I like your idea to do something maybe on the more internal/family pressures!

@marjolijnv.3974 15 күн бұрын

Actually, I feel you missed out the underlying reason for why we feel the need to buy so much, or to keep up with the neighbours, or why we are so easily influenced by social media etc. Acquiring stuff (i.e. buying something) gives a 'happy feeling'. We are treating ourselves, getting something we want (or so we think). That rush only lasts a couple of days at the most and then we need to buy stuff again to get that feeling back. It seems people are trying to fill a hole that cannot be filled by material possessions.

@tarynmaria_ 14 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing!

@geavisser7339 28 күн бұрын

İt was my generation in the 80-90's (in my country)starting fun shopping, just for spending money, filling up bags. We started this and i am not very proud of it.

@tarynmaria_ 28 күн бұрын

It's not your fault - I think the pressures are everywhere and society is set up to encourage this.

@seralynn7286 27 күн бұрын

I don't mind that things don't last as long as they used to in general, since many of those items are still sitting in landfills and haven't actually broken down at all because of how durable they were lol...But I feel like we've gone too far in the opposite direction and there is not enough variety in quality for us to choose from. The vast majority of what we can purchase is cheap, plastic, and made in China. Very little is actually durable. I am okay with those kinds of items existing (generally speaking -- I know that they create a lot of waste), but I wish when I wanted to buy a high quality item, I didn't have to choose between spending $5 or $500. It would be nice to have more of a mid-range with items that are not plastic and will last longer with good care, but don't have to be the built-like-a-tank pieces that they had back in the old days.

@tarynmaria_ 27 күн бұрын

Very true! Thank you so much for sharing!

@kathleenvalentine5864 23 күн бұрын

Unfortunately, buying, say, a $60 blouse vs. a $7 blouse on clearance is more feasible for us lower mid class consumers. My justification is that when I get tired of the $7 top will be about the same as the $60 top. While I wear m

@tarynmaria_ 23 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing!

@anitasez Ай бұрын

👏🏻

@tarynmaria_ Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@sphinxtheeminx 23 күн бұрын

Reason 6 We like clutter. What's wrong with it? As long as it's clean in your home who cares if it's full of tat.

@tarynmaria_ 22 күн бұрын

It's true - your stuff tolerance is so personal!

@cynthiaakacyndsmith6539 26 күн бұрын

I am trying to get to not buy things. I cut out all crafting purchases, I have bought a set of card bases and envelopes, and yarn to knit for my new grand baby. Other than that I try not to purchase any thing!! I think abut what and why!?

@tarynmaria_ 26 күн бұрын

Love that, so smart!

@francescachecchin6191 27 күн бұрын

We have so many things because we have a lot of money to spend and when we see things in the store we want and can buy them... a second after they are in our house... they become a weight... inoltre we do not want to own things donated from other people, we want everything to show our personality...

@tarynmaria_ 27 күн бұрын

So very true!

@Debbiesdilemmas 28 күн бұрын

There’s no doubt that most things were better quality years ago. It’s not that you can’t get good quality now but that you’ll pay a premium. My parents had appliances that lasted decades. My mother still has some small appliances that she had when she was newly married 60 years ago. Nowadays things are made with an expiry date……meaning the manufacturer doesn’t want them to last as they want you to go back every few years and repurchase. There’s so much fast fashion now that one trip through the washing machine and things fall apart. Also these lower quality items are not helping our planet. I think sometimes when we buy new things we keep the old “just in case” we need a back up.😖😂

@tarynmaria_ 28 күн бұрын

Yes! The whole "planned obsolescence where products are designed to become obsolete or break quickly makes me so mad :(

@judybryant3880 23 күн бұрын

I think credit cards more than buying on line is the problem. It's much easier to use the plastic then spend the cash and to buy things you really don't need without thinking as you get paid before the bill comes due. The only problem is that if you can't pay, you get in over your head at some point.

@tarynmaria_ 22 күн бұрын

Very true!

@Shiryone 29 күн бұрын

I've noticed a trend with upscale, KZfaq "influencers." They are having an awakening of not needing so much and selling many of their items of Poshmark, etc. Well, good for them, but they have done a lot of damage influencing others to spend their money. Don't get me wrong, we are all responsible for our actions and decisions, but some are more easily "influenced" than others. And now schools have fall and spring pictures. Totally not necessary and parents should just opt out. One school photo per year is good enough. And on a side note, what were the two commercials on your video? Saks 5th Avenue, and a California tourism add. LoL Talk about irony.

@tarynmaria_ 28 күн бұрын

I have heard about some schools doing two sets of photos - that is crazy! And how funny about the commercials - I always wonder what commercials KZfaq is showing on my videos!

@wellwoman5686 19 күн бұрын

Be careful about allowing children to play with older toys. Some toys will be fine, of course, but others will not be up to modern safety codes to protect kiddos. There are valid reasons some toys were discontinued, like lead paint, small parts, sharp edges, etc. And as a collector of vintage toys, FYI: The metal top toy isn’t made by Fisher Price. 🙂

@tarynmaria_ 18 күн бұрын

How funny, I'll have to check the top - this whole time I thought it was Fisher Price!

@flohough1870 29 күн бұрын

Social media has created such a high level of FOMO in society. We need to not only change how we consume social media, but also our own personal values. It's a sad situation at the moment. Stanley cups come to mind.

@tarynmaria_ 29 күн бұрын

So true! I saw the other day that ages 15-24 are the unhappiest age group and it's because of social media comparison and FOMO. I limit my kids' social consumption now but I think I need to take more drastic measures - it affects all ages :(

@yuyiz17 25 күн бұрын

Ex: a crock pot. I had one but didn't use it so I gave it away. Years later watch videos of ppl making easy yummy food. I want one now 🤦‍♀️ regret past me. One youtuber says get an instapot instead, and another youtuber says instapot was a waste of $ for her to get a crock pot 😅 I don't want to buy both so I get paralyzed lol. Any advice?

@tarynmaria_ 25 күн бұрын

Hi! Here are my thoughts :) I have a crock pot and an Instant Pot. I found out the hard way that an Instant Pot is not a crock pot (whoops!). To me, the crock pot is my favorite and I use it the most. For the Instant Pot, you have to cook very specific pressure cooker recipes and I just haven't been able to do the research and find new recipes to make in it enough to justify having it. With the crock pot, you can basically cook anything in there. That's my two cents :)

@yuyiz17 25 күн бұрын

@tarynmaria_ Thank you! 😊

@feliciaschoenfeld5177 20 күн бұрын

1. Everything is cheap and low in quality. 2. Social media make us buy things. 3. [3:27] Trends change faster 4. ... 5. [4:56] Consumer culture, shopping as a passtime.

@pamlure9616 14 күн бұрын

Thank you

@michellem1700 20 күн бұрын

The worst was a lady I followed that was encouraging contentment and minimalism. Then her channel turned into constantly promoting things and she redid her whole house. I couldn’t take it anymore and had to unfollow. 😓

@tarynmaria_ 20 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing! :)

@MichelleNovalee 24 күн бұрын

This is why I refuse to buy cheap things now. I only buy high quality and I don’t care if it’s “expensive”. I’ll just wait until I can afford it. I don’t need items fats just like I don’t need fast fashion. Honest items: real wood, real leather, real stainless steel, cotton, wool vs knock offs like particle board, pleather, plastic, polyester. The actual expensive item is buying the cheap one that you end up donating or throwing away which is a complete waste of money. Buying something of quality that will last your and your kids lifetime is priceless.

@tarynmaria_ 24 күн бұрын

So true! I am committed to doing research now and deciding what is actually worth it. Thank you for sharing!

@liftpanic 15 күн бұрын

Do a lot of people have clutter for these reasons? They're just stupidly buying stuff all the time? I don't do any of these things but my home is filled with the clutter of decades living in the same house and taking on the stuff of my kids and my late parents, that's what I have to deal with. I don't buy anything.

@tarynmaria_ 14 күн бұрын

I do think consumerism has gotten out of control. Thank you for commenting!