What’s something you’ve stopped buying to simplify or save money? 🤍

1. Concealer 0:45 2. Food delivery 1:12 3. Face exfoliator 1:41 4. Dryer sheets 1:58 5. Heels 2:22 6. Mouthwash 2:46 7. Mass produced art 3:09 8. DVD 3:43 9. Face Toner 4:28 10. Cheaply Made Jewelry 4:53 11. Salad dressing 5:12 12. Drinks at restaurants 5:37 13. Swimsuits 6:13 14. Cookbooks 6:39 15. Foundation 7:05 16. Magazines 7:33 17. Bread 7:58 18. Professional clothing 8:38 19. Impulse buys 9:11 20. Eyelash curlers 9:25 21. Batteries 9:41 22. Q-Tips 10:02 23. Fabric softener 10:32 24. Makeup remover pads 10:47 25. Tampons 11:01 26. Clothing outside of my comfort zone 11:28 27. Expensive classes 11:48 28. Fancy nail paraphernalia 12:32 29. Bagged tea 12:57 30. Stain remover 13:17 31. Seasonal decor 13:36 32. Bulk groceries 14:16 33. Souvenirs 14:42 34. Shaving cream 15:02 35. Greeting cards 15:10 36. Disinfectant wipes 15:54 37. Pre sliced foods 16:30 38. Single use clothing 16:49 39. Bottled water 17:13 40. Niche kitchen appliances 17:21 41. Air freshener 17:42 42. Anything that doesn't fit 17:58 43. Shower gel 18:25 44. Fast fashion 18:29 45. Music 19:03 46. Manicure & pedicure 19:42 47. Pre made food mixes 19:55 48. Bath salt & bath foam 20:19 49. New vehicule 20:45 50. Underwire bras 21:16

My skin also cleared up when I simplified my skincare routine!! but I’d recommend you use a mineral sunscreen in the morning to protect your skin from UVA damage, if you don’t do this already. it’ll help your skin a lot in the long term :)

I can completely understand everything mentioned except for q tips! Oh no! Definitely a staple for me. I have to clean my ears after every shower or bath because the trapped water causes ear aches. I use them to remove smeared makeup or mascara, clean my belly button 🤷‍♀️ definitely gotta have those! I can’t live without!

Fast fashion for sure! Because purchasing ethically does cost more, it causes me to be extra intentional with my wardrobe.

I freeze part of the bread that I make so that it doesn't go bad and always have some on hand. 🍞

For those people who buy bottled water because their city water tastes really bad...I had that same issue the last place I lived, and picked up one of those Brita water filter pitcher things...It completely fixes the problem, and is a lot cheaper than constantly buying bottled water.

When your naturally blessed with great skin.... I can’t live without foundation!

I'm working slowly towards minimalism... Im at the stage where I am content with what I have and avoiding to purchase more items (unless it's needed). I do want to focus on being more environmental and using less waste next. I am learning from a former maximalist that it is a difficult transition to become a Minimalist. It is necessary for me financially and I'm loving it! 😍

I can never live without Qtips. ☺️ yes, it’s a staple in my house.

After watching your video I came to the conclusion that everything is relative and personal preference. Things that are not important or necessity to one person, could be a must for someone else. Apply advise wisely based on your own needs and what makes you happy 😉👍👌😍

I no longer purchase something or multiple of something just because it’s on sale. It may be a good deal, but it can be a good deal for the next person too.

Turning your life around regarding your spending habits is inspirational! Great video Ashlynne!

You can get dvds from the library for free if you want to “rent” a movie!

When I am traveling, for souvenir I usually take a “pencil souvenir”, for example in Canada I took the one with impressed the maple leaves. During the year I used it and it remember me that trip! I also bought them for some friends, and they found it nice... and useful!

Watching this in a bathtub with some bath salts. This is my way of stress relief lol. I agree with everything else though.

liquid soap and shampoo, sponges for the dishes (i have a brush), foil and transparent plastic, packaged fruits, vegetables, legumes, etc... i try to buy bulk as much as possible.

I absolutely love what you were saying about mass produced art! I love when art is personal, and has a story, so I love buying art second hand or painting it myself!

You're on point with the car depreciation!

I can’t stop using all of these at the same time, but I started to think more about things I use in everyday life. Thank you for sharing your ideas!

I don't buy concealer too! :) I really hate the feeling of makeup on my undereyes, I never found one that doesn't crease after a while and honestly I think it always looks fake, at least on my face. I prefer my not-so-perfect undereyes. If I need to cover up any pimples I'll apply a second layer of foundation on that area and that's it.

I love watching sweet young things talk about minimalism because I realized I am finally completely in style at 60....all those things that you have on your list I have done always and instinctively because I am frugal and eco conscious....to me it just makes sense....except those underwire bras....need them Lol😎👌

I thought the same about toner until I started using witch hazel, sprayed onto a cotton pad and then wipe my face with it before moisturising. Game changer!

I find these videos like this and minimalism so relaxing. and i feel like its a process that im in the middle off and its just so much fun working towards this. i never thought something like this could be fun and joyfull because it honestly seems kinda boring from the outside but as fast as i started trying it out i understood that this is exactly what i want and need.

I love these videos! Some of these don’t apply to me and some of them are different from what my lifestyle is, but the ideas are fabulous and help me really take a look at all my stuff

I bring souvenirs back just not the generic ones. I bring fabric to make clothing or pillow covers, I buy art from local artists or clothing or useful objects! It also depends on the place I’m visiting. There is pottery from Portugal or wool clothing from Iceland etc. souvenirs can be great but somehow ppl only imagine “I

Hi Ashlynne, I have been binge watching your videos and wanted to tell you that you have such a lovely and calming voice :)

Love this! ❤️🙏Ever since I started to declutter my home this summer at first it was stressful but now it's beneficial I did it so my future self can be thankful. I have one pair of cute wedges for weddings and fancy dressy events. I agree I don't use dryer sheets anymore. We have a heating closet to dry clothes and turn on the heater to dry clothes. I also let my gal pals go through my clothes I don't want.

I can’t live without my eyelash curler. I only have one. Q tips I use everyday and I use to clean very small Areas

I stop buying expensive skin care and just bought a basic Cerve cleanser and moisturizer and use that money to treat myself to monthly facials my skin has greatly improved

What are dryer sheets? We don’t have them here in Australia 😅 Also owning 10+ bathing suits is insane! In the summer when we swim at the beach every day we just rinse our bathers and hang them in the bathroom to wear again the next day.

Black color looks great on you Ashlynne, love this minimalist style! I just love love love this type of videos. I don't buy most of these things either :)

Peroxide is a great mouthwash. My hygienist was really impressed with my teeth after beginning a regimen with it. Plus it’s around if you need it for first aid or laundry.

I also stopped buying underwire. More for health reasons and yes, the added bonus of saving money too. Among many other things you mentioned. It’s so nice to minimize the things we don’t need.

I actually stopped buying panty liners and pads. I got these awesome charcoal infused resuable ones and they've been great. Easy to clean too!

Hi Ashlynne, I just recently found your channel and I'm so happy I did! I stopped using facial washes, scrubs and toners and began using just water and my skin has never been clearer 🙂

Thanks for sharing this info! I am really trying to learn how to save money 😊

Great video So informative and cool point of view I have overcome most of the things listed here as well but it's still a progress

Another great video! I am curious if you meal prep? I’d love to see you plan meals for the week! 😀

I enjoy thrifting with grocery and household bargains. I’ve gone through our closets and donated most of our clothes and shoes. I’ve purged the closets a second time. We only have the essentials for cooking although I’d like to have a waffle maker! Lol

Our Airfryer and Instant pot are the only kitchen appliances we own(coffee grinder not included hehe). We actually use our airfryer almost daily and for most meals. It does everything a convection & toaster oven would do but faster. We don't eat enough bread to even justify a toaster but the airfryer does it all! It is a bit bulky but 100% worth it.

I only use the disinfectant wipes when cleaning my toilet. Otherwise everything gets all-purpose cleaner and/or white vinegar. Yes im aware I can do the same on the toilet but I mentally can't not use wipes so I don't feel like I'm cross contaminating .

Loved all your tips!

Also definitely toying with the idea of nixing underwires.

A friend of mine buy a magnet for every place they visit, I have done it recently and it makes me happy everytime i go to the fridge!

Exactly, toners, I've stopped buying them, using them for a year, and my skin is as good as it was when I used them, so nothing is changed

I stopped buying meat. I’m trying to cut down my grocery costs, I live in a studio and so the smell of cooking it would fill the whole studio which I didn’t like, and idk I’ve always felt kind of repulsed by raw meat. I do enjoy eating it sometimes if my bf wants to take us out to a restaurant, but I never buy it to make at home.

I agree about the greeting cards.

Hi Ashlynne.. i love this video and how you are thoughtful about your purchases. Its very inspiring. 😘

I have wool dryer balls that look like little sloths. They are so cheery!

Most of these I completely agree with. For me, face exfoliators and toners both are worth it! They do make a big difference for my skin. I don't actually wear any makeup so I don't feel bad about using additional skincare products. As for toners though I use rose water with or without putting on moisturizer since it doesn't dry my skin. I use witch hazel only with moisturizer, as it dries out the skin otherwise.

Glad your video appeared on my home page, sending love from Philippines ❤️

love this video!

Loved the point about mass produced art. I wish more would choose to invest in something handmade! :)

Omg I have oily, acne-prone, aging skin and if I skip a day or two of my routine I can tell a huge difference. Definitely can’t give that up! Although I think I’m also a decade older than you 😂

Today I discovered your channel and I'm so glad I did. I love your content

Yes thankfully we don't need cookbooks anymore with the internet! Great little video, lots here that I didn't even think of until NOW! 👏

Ive been trying to minimise how much stuff I have... I always owned nice luxury or sports cars and paid a pretty penny for them, now I own a car thats 16 years old and cost the same as a set of tires but honestly it does the job and I wouldn't change it!

You did a good job. Very intensional on all your purchases. 😚Most of the things you mentioned I don’t use it as well. But for laundry softener and dryer sheets I am thinking to find a way to swap them because we always spent a lot of money on that.

Concealer is the 1 out of 2 makeup items that I use sometimes lol I completely agree about the drinks when eating out!

I would recommend watching some skincare videos. Great information on what a basic facial skincare could use. Just water won’t do any justice in the long run. Your typical facial skincare routine would be to double cleanse (oil balm or liquid cleanser & foam or cream cleanser), toner, a day/night moisturizer and a face sunblock. That’s just the basic items. If your skin needs more care than that is when you would add in serums, spot creams, and exfoliators. Lots of brands especially Korean brands have natural, vegan, clean products available. I’m obviously obsessed with this subject so haha just fyi. I wish I have know about this when I was younger. But so many of these items were not available during my time..

It’s the bathing suits for me, I definitely have 50 and I’m not sure I can part with that, I never seen that as an issue. But now I know it is! Ugh I love your videos

I have 2 swimsuits... A one piece and a 2 piece. I don't use a lot of makeup, unless there is a special event or occasion. Aside from a moisturizer and a toner, I don't own much... My makeup supplies can fit in my 2 small pencil cases (I donated all my makeup bags and decluttered almost all my makeup) I own only 1 pair of plain black heels and 1 silver one (this is a gift and I use them) I have a total of 8 bottles of nail polish... I used to have a shoebox full of them... I decided to keep the ones I really 😍 on hand but I just kept it to 8 only

Loved this video! Lovely lipstick, which one are you using? So you have a link for it? Thanks Indiana

In Spain they don’t give you free water at restaurants, tap water here is really bad quality, so you have to spend your money on buying a bottle of water if you want to drink something when you go out lol

I bet you will miss the music 🤍 that’s what makes life more colorful and warm... I am sure the ads on KZfaq Videos will disturb you 🙏🏼 greetings 😘

Thank you!

I'd add two more: 1. Paper dinner napkins - Use cloth napkins that you can easily toss in the washing machine. Folding each used side over you can easily get 4-5 uses out of one cloth napkin. And if you have big family, buy a couple in different colors so that each family member has their own color. 2. Paper towels - Instead use "big box store" 20 set microfiber clothes. They last forever. They're great for everything a paper towel can do plus they work perfectly as a skin exfoliator. Use a permanent black marker on label to separate the ones you use for rags from bath towels. I've stopping using all those expensive "magic elixir" beauty products and switched to only using Burt's Bees Sensitive Skin cleanser and moisturizer on my face (no, I'm not a hack) plus a microfiber cloth once a week in the shower (use gently). Since then my life-long cystic acne has completely cleared! Also works for rough skin on heels (use vigorously)! Use one cloth for your entire body, but always start with face, because starting with your feet would be gross! They are also great for storing/wrapping lettuce heads and other leafy greens - again mark the labels.

Hey Ashlynne great video. I stop buying fabric softener, mouthwash, toothpaste, We make our own mouthwash and toothpaste also we use the wool balls and vinegar for softener.❤

This was interesting to see what you personally see as nonessential and what you use instead! very though provoking :)

this video is really nice

If there’s a public library in the area near you, think about getting an annual subscription (if possible). I love reading, but don’t want to buy every book, so just borrowing is a lot easier and cheaper.

Dryer sheets intrigue me. They're not common where I live and it was only watching vids like these that I knew they existed!

Hyram would be so happy that you dont use a toner lol. I just hope you use an SPF with your moisturizer too :)

This is a great moneysaving video and you are so sweet. But when you get older, you really will I found out, you might change your mind about foundation and especially concealer. I'm afraid your skin changes. But I love all your other suggestions. I'm trying to declutter to bare bones, so thanks.

Thanks so much!

"when the block heels run out" hehe, great video

Makeup, leave in conditioner, paper towels, fast food, cleaning supplies (bleach, dish soap, baking soda: all have multiple uses). Food delivery, face cleansers.

I would love to be able to use some of my recipe books to make stuff but for me timing is everything. I do like simple recipes with just a few items not the detailed ones with a whole lot of items.

Thank you Ashlynne, I am incredibly incredibly grateful coz you helped me find myself through his video. I've been wondering what kind of a person I am for so long and I couldn't help but agree to almost all of the points here. I thought I was the weird one disliking the layers of makeup on my face (they felt heavy), and shower gel and bath bombs etc etc. I must be a minimalist😌🤍 (oops looks like my para isnt one😂🤍)

No. 44 is incredibly important ❤

Hiii! Early again! ☺💗💓

I stopped buying: lip balm and shampoo instead I make it myself, all makeup products.

I really liked this video

Good list of things to cut out. I'm 40 though, so I NEED toner & concealer. Lol!

Hi, Ashlynne! Can u do a vid about material things you decided to invest on in your minimalism journey? :)

me too re the loose leaf tea!

i couldn't agree more with what you said.....almost felt like you were speaking my mind....i am gradually moving towards minimalism.....one thing i stopped buying is toys for my kid....and i have heard this from all the parents that kids don't really play with the toys....they play with the toy for 2-3 days and they are done.....i absolutely find it waste of money and too much clutter in the house.....I instead buy books (to a min) for my kid (second hand). When he is done, i pass it on or donate. I agree, we don't need ALL the fancy kitchen gadgets that exist in this world....never understood the trend to buy a separate egg boiler or panini press like things....All i own is a blender.

I was lucky to realise that I don’t need conditioner about 6 years ago (I have very soft hair which sounds lovely until random people touch my hair and let me know that 😐) and recently began using shampoo as my show gel and shaving foam as well. It just seems easier to have the one bottle

Yes bralettes! It’s been two years for me and I could never go back!

I am also a minimalist, I have green eyes, hair & makeup identical to yours, I am obsessed with LOTR and we also save for a down payment (and can relate to many things you say in this video). We might be sisters 💕

Yes I havent bought greeting cards in years I always make my own cards on my computer or sometimes I will just get the pack from the dollar store and get the blank ones and just write my own notes inside.

I love this! Very interested about the salad dressing. How do you store it?

Where do you buy your loose leaf tea? and what's your favorite kind?

You can also use your local library to check out DVDs (and books) for free!

My honest view is that this is a bit of an extreme approach. It's an amazing reminder not to judge what works for someone else based on what we'd do ourselves. I think that type of judgment is almost second nature for humans, so I highly value avoiding it, since that creates space for taking the learnings and the teachings that can be found in others' experiences and applying them to our own unique lifestyle. With that said, I really like your videos, definitely one of the most authentic KZfaqrs :)

Are there other types of fabric dryer balls that aren’t wool? I’m allergic to it

clothes!!! I used to not even no whats in my closet.Then I looked but even if I new what was in my closet I still didn`t get ride of any thing.But then I got rid of the clothes I didn`t need or want then I found that I don`t have that much cloths any more.

just curious, what type or brand of laundry detergent do you use? Also, what do you use to disinfect if you don’t buy disinfecting wipes?

100% agreement on the DVDs. LOTR are the only ones worth buying 😄