I find it so frightening how literal children are being influenced to want to buy makeup and skincare products. It's not made for their skin!

I can only imagine how many Stanley cups second hand stores are accumulating and will accumulate

1 stanley cups 2 trendy skincare 3 skims 4 plants 5 scented candles 6 fabrics softners 7 dryer balls 8 botox 9 edible glitter 10 mystery boxes 11 fast fashion 12 no fast anything 13 apple watch 14 trendy storage 15 merch

A friend of mine I suggested she start a plant exchange on FB. Basically people propagate plants and just trade with each other. 😊

i appreciate your nod to those of us who opt out of trying to look younger. i haven't dyed my hair or had any "work" done (no judgement, honest) & people are always shocked when they find out my age (58); across the board everyone thinks im much older. the reason, i think, is that so many people have opted-in to looking youthful that we've lost a realistic frame of reference. this saddens me. i'm in great shape, dress well, hydrate and eat healthfully. having a bad knee and a bummed hip stinks, i don't think i rock. but i am glad i am modeling for my (adult) children what an un-touched boomer actually looks like

More on fabric softener: it coats the fibres of your clothes to make it feel "soft", which is pretty bad for a few reasons. 1. if you use it on any athletic/active, linen, or cotton clothes, it will make them completely non-breathable, because it seals the small holes in the fabric, and hence ruins them. 2. it also coats the inside of your washing machine, and it's a leading cause of machine breakdowns! 3. their heavy synthetic fragrances can be very irritating to children/sensitive skin in general. If you still feel like you want to use something to make your fabric more soft, add a bit of vinegar to your load!!

I am so glad you mentioned botox. I´m 49 years old, and I love beauty, but I try to celebrate beauty my own way. Proudly showing my grey hair and wrinkles. I almost died when I was 36 years old, so to me getting older actually - and honestly - feels good.

I really don’t understand the Stanley cup hype either. They don’t even look that practical and easy to clean, and who needs to keep their drink cool for 48h?? If you haven’t finished your water in 48h there’s a problem lololol 😅

Just a friendly reminder that botox is also used medically and the medical protocol calls for (in small part) some of the places where people would get it cosmetically - the other 50 injections are not in the cosmetic zones and many cosmetic zones are not covered by the medical protocol. For serious pain, it's been such a blessing for me and I haven't even considered getting botox in the places cosmetically that don't get touched in the medical protocol. As a medication, it's just wonderful.

I love the part about Botox. I think it is so important to talk about how much consumption and spending is generated by the idea that going through changes in life and growing old is something that we need to prevent at all costs, instead of embracing and celebrating. At 43, I have quite a few gray hairs and also a few wrinkles, especially around my eyes. Like you, I am not saying I'll love them forever (or maybe I will), but I am embracing the changes and celebrating them as proof of the life well lived I enjoyed so far!

I love that you saw lines in your face and were like "oh cool new milestone". That's EXACTLY the neutral reaction we need to these normal changes! Normalize getting older! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

I am convinced you would like the type of mistery box i'm getting: It's a box with quality orgabic fruits and vegetables from a local grower. It motivates me to try out vegetables i've never cooked with before, try new recipes and Cook more from Scratch in general. Also: If there is something in it i really don't like or can't eat (i'm allergic to seleri), i gift it to my parents or friends. So far this works very well for me. 😊

I'm simply not buying any new clothes or new shoes this year... I will thrift what I need in person at a local shop.

I woukd love to see younger people wearing sunblock. The ultimate skincare item!

Interesting that you talked about this pantry-p*rn thing. It makes me giggle because my husband falled into this trap. At one point last year we talked about replacing some old plastic containers to store dry foods. He mentioned we could use nice jars. Ok. no big deal. Now all our stuff is stored in appelsauce and pickel jars. Otherwise they would have gone to the recycling.

You manage it all the time to make a video simple and educational at the same time. Thanks for great content❤

I totally agree everything you said, I have my anti haul list too and there are many similar things with yours. But as a food/chemistry engineer I must point that edible doesnt mean you can benefit from certain nutrients, edible means you can eat and it has no harm for your body. So ofcourse im not saying go and eat all the edible glitters out there :) but i just had to say it :))

thank you for this educational video! can you speak on the impact of unscented beeswax candles with cotton wick in terms of environmental impact and indoor air pollution?? would love to hear about that :)

Happy Early Birthday 🎉🎉🎉. As a woman who is 52, I agree 100% to celebrate the changes that come with age.

Great list! I actually wasn't aware of how harmful paraffin candles are for our health. I knew about the environmental impact, but not about the health one. As someone who is already struggling with respiratory infections, I'll definitely cut down the amount of tea lights I burn for a cosy evening. Don't want to quit candles, but next time I'm running out I'll try to restock with soy candles! Thank you!

The Apple Watch was a life changer for me because I live an active outdoor life. Having the phone with me is uncomfortable, but also it helps track my health better, which I need to do. I have it for 2 years now. It shows only the notifications I chose. So it's not overwhelming 😅 I will use it until it stops working or falls apart. I won't buy a new one just because mine is a few years old and there are new ones in the market 😅

I bought a Stanley Lunch Box and a Stanley cup off of facebook marketplace for about 1/2 the original price. I didn’t get it for the trend, but the utility, the lunch box has become my traveling art kit for its durability (i might have knocked it off the side of a cliff once) and the cup fits perfectly inside for my cleaning water. Both have little dents and smudges of paint on them now and have so much character.

Scary about the young girl skincare trend. Agree with your non buy items. Thanks for your channel.

the botox part made me really happy

As a person who has a type of migraine diagnosis (status migranous aka intractable migraines) I have a medical reason for getting Botox. It's also useful for treating muscles that are super tight (commonly found in patients with quite specific severe medical diagnoses).

There are natural mica deposits in the area where I live. I don't do glitter but I can't tell you how much I love getting my shoes, legs, and pants coated in natural glitter whenever I go on hikes.

That's the thing about dryer balls though, if you bought them at any point in the past, you won't have to buy them again for ages. I've been using my same set of six for 4 years now and they're still going strong. So I won't be buying any this year either. 😂 Incidentally, for anyone giving up fabric softener this year, dryer balls can help ease that transition. They help keep clothes separate and moving around the dryer so the clothes come out softer and fluffier, with less static.

The Stanley cup craziness is really annoying me as well. The whole purpose of the video with the burning car was to show that Stanleys are really for a lifetime but instead people started to buy more and more. They literally have lifetime guarantee from the company. Why would anyone need more than only one? Treating quality brands such as Stanley, as a fast fashion brand really infuriates me. You don't need two of the same cup. You will not be able to wear and tear down the cup in a lifetime like the fast fashion items. I am really sad to see these people buy more and more meanwhile we are trying to make a difference

The Stanley cups were sold out at the store by me. They had a big sign. I didn’t understand what the fuss was about. Weird

About mistery boxes, the ones for pets can be very good. That way you can switch up the enrichment for ur pets. Because pets can't go online and choose what they want to play whit:)

Refreshing to hear someone say they're looking forward to turning 30. All of my late-20s friends make a big deal out of "being old" and jokingly get mad when they're reminded of their age. I think it's sad! I'm 22 right now and getting older is something I'm excited about. The pressure of making my 20s the "best years of my life" feels quite silly - there's more to life than just youth.

One rule I have for myself to help with more conscious consumption is to never buy something to cover up an insecurity, or rather to never let a company profit off of my insecurity.

I agree with all these things! Also wanted to mention that proper skincare (not trendy or expensive), especially sunscreen every day, works better to make my skin look healthy than botox did anyway.

This is my first time leaving a comment, but I wanted to say that I enjoyed your “no buy” list. Definitely, no to Botox! I’m in my late 50’s and I plan to continue aging naturally. (That’s not to say that I’m perfectly happy with my face. I just don’t want to spend the time and money.). I also don’t wear any makeup but I’m usually thought to be younger(most guesses 38-45 years old). I too plan to end shopping for plants, but that’s due to not having the space for more. Happy Birthday wishes🎉. I also have a birthday in two weeks time. Wishing us both on having a great one. 😊

I am doing a no buy year for clothing, accessories, and shoes - and we are doing a "make do" year for everything else (basically, buy it if it's a need, but otherwise make do). The Stanley cup thing is wild to me. I have a second hand contigo that has been dropped, dented, etc. and is still kickin'. It just came with me on a trip and not a single leak. I love that thing! I feel like we already have way too much stuff as it is, I don't want any more stuff to manage!

I don't use fabric softeners either. I like my fabrics to be a little bit crisp. Very good points!

I love your videos! I won't be buying paper towels. I've finally got my bf using used rags I got from the thrift store to clean up messes and clean the house. I never noticed how many paper towels he goes through. We have a rags bucket and clean them really well and reuse them! Keep the zero waste videos coming!

Currently low key bingeing your videos. New sub, loving your vibe and your opinions! Thank you! ❤

I also hang dry my laundry. I order my laundry detergent from Drops and it comes in a glass bottle and I switch my pump from the used bottle. I am not buying anything I don’t need this year 😊❤

Shout out to Gittemary for singing a little Cutting Crew at the start of the video. My 1986 highschool self thanks you. 🎵🎶👩‍🎤

I have followed you for ages! And every video makes my mind set change that little bit more .. (for the better) .. I never thought I could stop fast fashion thinking I can't afford to, but they are such bad quality and now I buy second hand and buy one off nice items that last , and I don't no why but I fe3l so much better every time I male a change it just feels so good 😊 thank you ❤️

Thank you Gittemary, this was a good one. Especially liked the bit about the plants.

As a 30 year old woman who just had a baby via c section I have noticed alot of changes to my body and skin. But I am really trying to embrace those changes. My stretch marks, sagging skin, and c section scar indicate that my body created a life. And for every woman who is upset about those signs on their body's, there is another woman who would give anything to have the opportunity to bear those marks. I've noticed fine lines start to appear as well. To that I say, aging Is a privilege, it's not a right. Not everyone grows old enough to bear those marks. ❤❤❤

thanks for your amazing videos! you have such a positive aura

Yo girlie…your leg tattoos are awesome. I am a tattoo shop owner who preaches zero waste which is so hard in this industry. But things are getting better and better, love your content.

I'm accidentally not buying into a lot of the things listed here because of my sensitivities. My skin is super sensitive and will break out in welts, rashes and blisters if it's in prolonged or repeated contact with many things that are derived from petrochemicals; mainly synthetic fabrics, petroleum based skincare and cosmetic ingredients, and fragrances. I make my own clothes because most store-bought clothes, even those labeled as made with 100% natural fibers, will still have seams that were sewn with polyester or nylon thread. I try to make my clothes as durable as possible and take care of them, because it's my time and labor that is wasted if they wear out too quickly. My husband is a chemical technologist. He makes the laundry detergent and dish washing soap we use, without toxic chemicals and fragrances. He has his own sensitivities with his lungs because he had asthma as a child. So everything in our house is fragrance free. I often feel like those of us with sensitivities are like canaries in a coal mine. The stew of toxic chemicals all around us is noticeably affecting us first. But I believe you are right, that overexposure to all of these toxic chemicals will eventually sensitize all of us.

I like watching the restock videos and inspiration (or the comments) of how to best store products. Also how to make everything more accessible. Tho I do tend to use second hand products so my best storage method is going very slowly lol

I love these points. ❤

I didn't think I needed an Apple Watch. However, my son gave me a used Apple Watch, because I'm in my 70's and I am prone to falling. It will call emergency if I fall. I feel much more secure.

I like your point about "We deserve so much better". I got into knirting a few years ago and now when I go to H&M etc and I see their knitwear all I can think is "That is not worth my money". (I get that some people don't have the means to shop outside fast fashion and depending on your size thrifting isn't always an option.)

This is a great video and I agree with you on most of the items you are talking about. Most of which, I have never consumed. I do like dryer balls because I think they keep my clothing from getting too wrinkled. I used sunscreen and a good mild cleanser most of my life. I think most of skincare and makeup is just a marketing scheme. Now, at nearly 70 I feel I need more and see a difference afterward.

A-WO-MAN!!!! How have I not found you sooner?! Thank you for being real and being the change the earth needs. I live this way as well and just thank you.

I did buy a Stanley Quencher cup last year😅 BUT only because I LOVE my Stanley to-go cup and have had it for years. And I chose it in my favourite colour and plan on using it forever 💜 It’s helped me up my daily water intake!

When I watched your Christmas season antihaul I was quite happy that I typically don't buy any of the items that you mentioned, and in this video, I'm pleased to say the same. I got a new Fitbit for Christmas which I suppose is similar to an Apple Watch, but I am hoping/expecting it to last for quite a while without needing to be replaced.

Woah, you had me until scented candles!!! But you raise a great point. Thanks for this video. I need more of this to keep me from running to target!

I thought the dryer balls were to act as the softener in teh absense of liquid fabric softener! WUP.

I totally agree with you on the things you won't buy this year. I also found it crazy when I heared that people still hype the Stanley cup that much since I didn't really get it from the beginning. All the more crazy that there are people who have them in 20 different colors! Clothing with big brand names or logos has never been something for me because I just don't like the look of it, so I haven't bought merch until now, and aren't planning on it, if it isn't really something I like to have and wear without a big Logo on it. My sister has some Lidl and Aldi socks since last year or the year before they brought out the merch and she liked them, because they only have the logo subtle on it - another hype I didn't really get.

Oh Girl I turned 30 2 weeks ago & I feel better than ever and I also think I look truly beautiful - lots of love to you ❤

I love that you specifically mentioned anti-hauling fast home decor. I think considering a piece you'll keep out to create your home environment is entirely different than buying the next new tablescape or candleholder. Alongside clothes, home decor is the most prevalent type of item in every thrift store I've ever been to. Shelves and shelves of holiday decor, baskets, glassware like jars and candleholders. It all feels like such a waste. I have a small group of home decor items that I plan to keep for many years which help shift my home seasonally. More is definitely not more in this instance. Having totes and totes of seasonal decor that *might* come out once a year seems like such a waste.

on top of what you said, scented candles are even more dangerous to our pets (the smaller the lungs, the bigger the health risk for them) so pet owners, please be mindful about that!

I loved this video:) I probably won't be buying literally anything that you mentioned in your list. Candles are the only thing but to be fair I do make my own and it gives me the control over the scent and the type of wax and wick I get to use. It's a whole other convo. I would also add viral make up to the list for myself. I love beauty and make up especially green beauty. I'm just getting to the point now where I'm super not drawn to the influencer promoted make up brands. My vibe is now supporting smaller brands that aren't hyped up on tiktok and brands with sustainable packaging where I can just buy the refills. It feels like far more logical to me than to constantly feel like I have to keep up with the latest beauty trend. Thank you for your informative vid 😊

Hello , I am new here, and I just want to say, that I am glad I found your channel ! It is very interesting and natural :) I am also turning 30 this year in the beginning of March ;) and am loking forward to it. Of course I have some things I stress about sometimes, but I honestly am happy in any part of my life jurney, and every year brings something else, different. I think that growing up and aging is the beauty of life, we just have to learn to accept it and stop trying to go against it... Now....I am going to binge watch some of your videos :DD: have a nice day! ;)

Everything in this video is so on point 👏👏👏👏

Love you, love your video and everything you stand for. Thank you so much for saying ageing women are beautiful 😊❤

there exsist natural scented candles that use just essential oils i make them in my kitchen, sure theyre harder to find but they smell like real things

can you make a video on how to sustainably soften your clothes, and/or your clothes washing routine? i find there's a lot of conflicting information on how often to wash certain types of clothes and certain materials, and i struggle to keep up with handwashing of delicate clothes, especially knits and things that can't hang dry and need to be dried flat

I love my garden & houseplants but have become so uncomfortable about plastic pots & the use of peat in the compost used that I too have decided to stop buying new plants. I’ll divide what I have, grow from seed, use my home made compost & re-use all the plastic pots I’ve collected. It’s ironic that garden centres - in the uk at least - are the least ‘green’ places of all.

Thank you so much for your really down to earth, wise thoughts and frankly, brave video. You are such a inspiration in the world overwhelmed by loud advertisements from greedy companies and silly influencers....please, share more of refreshing and sober ideas.

What about band-merch? I set my goal to only 3 Bandshirts in 2024 xD

Thanks for your video

"That's what she said" 😄 you never stop surprising me hahaha thanks for another great video ❤

I have one Stanley cup and that’s enough for me. I bought it not knowing they were popular, and I love it. I don’t love how people are treating one another when it comes to buying these cups. Will not be buying more!

love these videos

Yay for birthdays and getting older! 🥰🥂 Happy birthday Gittemary 🥳 My birthday is in January as well 💛🎉

Loved the bit about botox, I'm 36 next month and began to get botox and lip filler around the age of 30. I'm due a top up however have made the conscious decision not to, I don't want to be doing this all my life and think lines on others look beautiful 🌿🖤✨️

happy birthday in advance!! 🎈

I am not buying gym memberships & gym clothes as I have enough clothes, and the membership is expensive. I recently bought adjustable dumbbells and a bench... a bit pricey at first but in the long run its cheaper (also you can find second hand ones)

I literally just bought wool dryer balls. Dang it. My dryer is not drying so good lately and everything I read online about them raved about them. I have not used them yet, so we'll see if they help. Edit: A great video though! Also currently reading Sustainable Badass and I am learning so much! Edit #2: They don't help drying time! GRRRR! If only I waited like two days and saw this video!

Stanley is a car cup as it fits in cup holders which many bottles and tumblers don’t do. You also don’t need to take the lid of whilst driving. I can see the practicality if you drive a lot etc. But 12 year old girls do not need one! Sticking with my straw Hydroflask thank you

I've recently seen a video on Eddy Bernays, and it has changed my way of seeing consumerism. I think my goal for 2024 would be to only buy things i really need. Which is probably harder than it sounds.

I don't know about the wool ones, but I have had rubber dryer balls for years and they reduce static

I have a second hand Apple Watch That I purchased through Mac of all trades, but it’s worth every penny. The features I use most are “setting a timer” and “locating my phone”, which I lose all the time!

So many things we have in common that I won't be buying either❤. The only thing I bought recently, though, was a fridge container for my cheeses. I was fed up with having them spread on the shelf, and they were taking lots of space. Instead, now when I want cheese, I just quickly and easily take my container out ... så det så 😂

I use eco egg laundry egg, it's little beads inside an egg,you pop in with every wash ,no need for softener , you get 70 washes for each pack of beads, great for sensitivity, it only costs about seven pounds, i have been using mine for about six months now. I have excema and it's good for me.

Fabric softeners make clothes feel weird to me, my family never used them. I actually prefer the stiffness of line-dried fabrics, but am renting in an apartment that doesn't have the ability to line dry. Also go out of my way to avoid Wish, Temu and Shein--I got the ick from the first few ads I saw for either, and heard about poor quality and I just noped out.

The rate at which young girls are being influenced is absolutely terrifying.

I have been using the same hydro flask since 2018 it’s banged up it has stickers from all over and I love it has survived fire and I have managed to no lose it I also have some other hydro flasks and yetis all different sizes but mainly because they were either gifted to me or I had them for specific drinks and sizes like tea and coffee but I haven’t bought a new cup in 4 years although a yeti was gifted to me this year. I use the same skincare for 2 years and keep it to a cleansing oil and a moisturizing oil and have lovely skin in my opinion minimal breakouts and even tone . I will admit though I love candles so that is something I do but (I am. It perfect lol) I use eco egg for my laundry and that is literally all I throw in with my clothes occasionally I will add baking soda or vinegar through

I donated my candles and wax melts and bought local beeswax candles but honestly? Nothing compares to the smell of beautiful things in a slow cooker like apple cores and orange peels and pine tassels

In relation to the candles I’m curious about the impact of things like matches vs lighters etc as well

Awesome list! I will not be buying brand name groceries as much as possible and any fiod product that is overpackaged as much as possible.

I recently bought a new car. There was badging for the dealership on the car. I had asked them to remove the badging before I left the dealership. They said they couldn't do that. I responded with either it comes off or 5k comes off the price tag for advertising. The badging came off. Why should I pay over $40k for a new vehicle and do free advertising for the dealership?

I need to rewatch this before I go see the eras tour... I know I will feel the need to get a tshirt...

Loved video

I'm on year 3 of having my apple watch and I really like it for it's fitness/health tracking abilities. I love that it tracks my workouts, will give me reminders to drink water/take supplements, stand up after sitting for an hour+, or keep me on track of my calendar appointments. It's definitely not a necessity but it sure is a nice to have if you're someone that also wants to stay on top of these things. Having this little device has strangely enough cut my screen time down.

I have a second hand Apple Watch Series 4. I’m using it until it break 😂 I mainly use it for work outs and to see the date/time. I have mine set up where only certain apps send me notifications. Also my iPhone and iPad are second hand

The thing about botox is so true! Botox originally was meant for older/senior people who had deep wrinkles and wanted a bit of a fresher look. But now, you got 20 year old getting botox and fillers for absolutely no reason! People who have no wrinkles on their face are getting botox and fillers just because it's popular. It's so wild how normalized it is now.

You have a new follower. The list of anti-haul adds nothing to the quality of my life and I won’t be buying any of it. Love your ethos!

Ill never buy any household appliances that are "smart" i hate that alot of people that might need accessible appliances can only get something with alexa built in because the company can choose to abandon the app and people get left behind in the process. Dont understand the obsession of getting something with one of every single color of anything let alone an oversized water bottle. one channel i watched a kid spent so much money at ulta and only got 3 things, ill never understand the obsession with going to specific beauty stores when you can go to a grocery store to find slightly cheaper things, i don't buy makeup regularly but the prices at ulta are just too much.

When I was a teenager it was cleanser toner moisturiser that's it. So now I just clean and moisturiser. Sometimes serum because I like the feel but that's it. And in the daytime suncream

I really enjoyed your thoughts on Botox. I'm 59 and my daughter is 36. We were having this exact conversation last week!