minimalist guide to sustainable products (that actually save you money in the long run)

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@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

just re-iterating that the most sustainable thing you can do is use through what you already have!! once you've done that, these are just things that I've used that have saved me a bunch of money and stress!! hopefully you get some inspiration from this video, and remember, you never HAVE to buy anything new or fancy if you don't want/need to! 💗

@silvermay9026 8 ай бұрын

The 🤢 Temu ad 🤮 on this video really reminds me how important content like this is, keep spreading the word!

@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

oh god.... I wish I could control my ads LOL.. thank you!!! I'm trying!!

@ariesmry 7 ай бұрын

@@gracenevitt Brave browser

@TeachSaveTravel 8 ай бұрын

I am doing a no spend year. Mostly to use what I have then if I run out find a more sustainable item. I am so glad I found you.

@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

YAY welcome to the channel!!! 💗

@stephaniem1107 8 ай бұрын

I've been using a safety razor for about 5 or 6 years now and it's amazing. But my tip for starting out is if you have a disposable razor still floating around, hold onto it for a while when you're getting used to the safety razor. It's better to keep using the disposable one on delicate areas until you build up your confidence with the safety razor.

@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

great advice!!

@adelinada 8 ай бұрын

yes, totally agree with you!

@CrystleDragon 8 ай бұрын

One of the first swaps I made when trying to be more eco friendly was handkerchiefs. I know some may find those gross, but now I don't buy tissues unless I need some for guests, and I swear I could go through so many boxes of tissues with just one cold or by watching a sad movie, so I save an immense amount of money on tissues. You don't need fancy hankies, though I do recommend making sure they aren't super thin. You could even make some by cutting up old t-shirts.

@gracemakeslace 8 ай бұрын

I had a friend who was crying when I was over at her house and I handed her my fresh clean hanky because she was about to use her shirt sleeve. Her reaction was absolutely adorable, she was so unsure of what to do with it she tried to hand it back to me after she used it, and we had a good little laugh about it. She'll get it back to me eventually (if she keeps it and decides to use it regularly, well that's a win, I have a sizable collection of thrifted vintage hankies and want to make lace trim for some new ones too).

@laurabeth8616 7 ай бұрын

I have horrible allergies and exclusively use white cotton hankies at home now! I wash them on hot with a little bleach and they are good as new again. They are super gentle on my nose and have saved me lots of money on tissues. I still use the little single packs for when I'm in public but otherwise it's hankies all the way, I'll never go back.

@Tiffany-lo6hc 6 ай бұрын

My husband got me into hankies! I just realized we have boxes of tissues around the house still...hmm. guess we won't refill when they're gone

@Fannimanni22 8 ай бұрын

A safety razor and a menstrual cup really are game changers! I’ve used them for a few years now and they make life sooooo much easier! Also, I can’t even imagine how much money I have saved by not buying razors and tampons every month or so. I always recommended these items for everyone.

@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

truly!!!!!!!!!

@sheila3936 8 ай бұрын

For my kiddos I wasn’t sure how they would do with a safety razor yet so I bought them usb rechargeable men’s electric razors (men’s to avoid the pink tax). I can charge them with my solar charger and the girls don’t waste hot water in the shower since they dry shave.

@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

that's also super smart!!!! forgot about electric shavers!!

@Serenachilliams 8 ай бұрын

What am I missing with the menstrual cup :( I tried so hard to use one because I wanted to save money and it leaked all the time so I had to use pads anyways

@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

@michellegendelman3430 they have different sizes!! it's also a matter of making sure it seals in there correctly. you kinda have to rotate it and make sure it's fully popped open.

@wiltedspinachcat3472 8 ай бұрын

also period underwear changed my life!!

@tracys3337 8 ай бұрын

For makeup removing wipes I swithced to using the makeup eraser cloth. I asked for one for christmas and my mom found me a pack of 5 and it was amazing. They are so great and reusable.

@katymcdonald5481 7 ай бұрын

As a makeup user I think buying an empty pallet that I can put individual pans in has been good. If one runs out I can just recycle the aluminium pan and replace just that colour if I want to. I can also keep the pans for all my products in one pallet which saves space especially for travel.

@bettisbooksandbabblings 7 ай бұрын

For the razor the trick is to slide the fresh blade on the glossy side of your belt a few times because the blade has micro imperfections in them as they are mass produced and essentially what your belt does is snip those off so you won't cut yourself. Hope it helps, oh and you can collect the used blades and pass it off to the local metal collector (they melt is back together and if you have other scrap metal you can even get a bit of money) also you can use each 4 side of 1 blade, so don't throw it out if one side dulls

@wiltedspinachcat3472 8 ай бұрын

clay masks on your armpits will help with the transition to natural deodorant! and also helpful to do an armpit mask every couple months even once transitioned for an upkeep

@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

great tip!!!

@mollyb7305 8 ай бұрын

I love my menstrual cup! I know not everyone can be able to use it, but the health, economical and ecological benefits are so impactful from such a small item!

@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

couldn't agree more!!

@thatgirlinthesouth 7 ай бұрын

Kindle, safety razor, and menstrual cup!! Yes girl I also love sustainable products cause they are the best!!!

@BelleChanson0717 8 ай бұрын

Another replacement for coffee filters: a French press! I have one and it's great. I think you can also use it for tea. Also, pro tips for using a safety razor: exfoliate your skin first, then put a thin layer of oil on before the shaving cream. The oil helps protect against nicks.

@jennarobinson9038 7 ай бұрын

As long as the loose leaf tea is whole leaves, it probably will work. Smaller particles will still slip by the edge of the strainer.

@Teiruma 8 ай бұрын

All purpose cleaner: Water and Vinegar. Give it a try! It actually works really well… // I’m working on letting go the candles 😢 It also good for my pocket LOL. Thanks for the video!

@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

I was literally toying back and forth between saying cleaning concentrate and like vinegar/water/baking soda. I think both are valid!! just depends on the person I suppose :)

@thinthle 8 ай бұрын

With Period underwear and pads be aware of PFAS: polyfluoroalkyl substances. These “forever chemicals" have been linked to a number of health issues including but not limited to: Hormonal disruption, decreased fertility, high blood pressure , increased risk of certain cancers, developmental delays etc. Several different class action suits have been filed to companies since research showing this info to the public.

@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

^^ THIS !!!!!!

@coldcheesebot 7 ай бұрын

hi do you know if the company thinx is involved in this?

@thinthle 7 ай бұрын

@@coldcheesebot Thinx denies the allegations but the current settlement is about $5 million total. I would advice to Google the details if you want to know more specifics.

@zuai 8 ай бұрын

Not sure if this is UK only, but Kobo is compatible with Libby / Overdrive for any libraries in the UK that offer ebooks :) I got a Kobo Clara 2E which is basically identical to a standard Kindle but not by Amazon

@ngairespoon 7 ай бұрын

Same with New Zealand! From what I understand, Libby only works on Kindles in the US anyway

@mmmgan1 8 ай бұрын

Just when I thought there were no more great channels out there on this type of content. Love your style and these are actually ideas I haven’t heard a million times before. You’re going places!! 🤩

@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

this means so much thank you😭💗

@heatherrogozinski3390 3 ай бұрын

Girl!! I am on year 6 of my reusable cloth pads. They have changed my whole menstrual game. I save money and since they are made from bamboo they are extremely soft and comfortable. They have also held up well. No holes, rips, or unattached snaps. Highly recommend for people like me who are scared their body will somehow eat a menstrual cup🤣🤣🤣 p.s LOVE your channel. You ROCK!!

@gracenevitt 3 ай бұрын

omg love to hear that!!! and thank you!!! 💗

@Mertineis 8 ай бұрын

as someone who used to use disposable cotton rounds i think switching to reusable ones is still one of my favourite switches ever. use them every day for 2+ years and probably the most used product when it comes to my reusables. use cloths as well, but for someone who uses makeup daily i find the cotton rounds to be very practical. i guess it all depends on the lifestyle and needs of ours :) just interesting to see how something that i can't imagine my everyday life without is overhyped thing for another

@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

that's a super fair point!! I'm not a make-up girl so it definitely doesn't feel necessary to me. my point is that most people have rags/towels or old t-shirts that they can use, but it's also not realistic to expect people to sew their own from fabric scraps lol

@rebescapades4523 7 ай бұрын

10:53 I really did replace my complicated skincare routine with a bar of organic soap and coconut oil. It's actually improved my breakouts and helped acne scarring heal!

@EllaCharlotteJones 8 ай бұрын

love this! I have been using a menstrual cup, period underwear and safety razor for the last 3 years and it has been such a game changer! I totally agree that using a mentrual cup feels so much cleaner

@Yata_03 7 ай бұрын

Just found your channel and it's right up my alley. Decided to try that Wild subscription as I've been wanting to switch back to something more natural for a while.

@_nia1565 6 ай бұрын

Menstrual disc/cup and reusable pads are truly worthy and life changing!!!

@morggylynn 8 ай бұрын

I use makeup erasers to take my makeup off! I've had the same pack of 6 for 3 years now. They're stained but work fine. Just throw them in the washer with my towels. And I use the reusable cotton rounds for my liquid exfoliant at night. Glass bottle cleaners to refill. I also just switched from spray aerosol dry shampoo to powder dry shampoo!

@marmar6692 8 ай бұрын

This is so good, having someone talking u out of buying things😁🧡

@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

honestly one of my newfound favorite things to do is DE-influence people LOL

@blueberry_ghoul_repaints 7 ай бұрын

A few weeks ago, after inevitably running out of my shaving products, I decided to look up other options because single use razors seemed so wasteful (even though I tried my best to get the most of them). That's when I discovered safety razor and ordered one. It elevated my shaving routine! My skin doesn't get as irritated and I don't get ingrown hair anymore. The learning process was super easy and so worth it. So if you haven't switched to safety razors yet, please consider doing that!

@fai1185 8 ай бұрын

I’ve just found your channel and omg I am binging all your videos now!! You seem like such a genuine and comforting person and I love how you are passionate about the environment but express that in a very kind and caring way❤

@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

that is so sweet💗 thank you🥹

@_alliett 8 ай бұрын

congrats on your first sponsorship woohoo! finally went and signed up for wild with your code

@bellamumbles 8 ай бұрын

great video!! can’t wait to try out wild!!

@Autruchebleue 8 ай бұрын

thank you for the ideas :) something that SHOCKS me with how useless it is yet everyone buys them: paper towels! It can always be replaced with sponges, tea towels, cloth, mop etc.

@peacefulpossum2438 7 ай бұрын

Exactly! When bath towels start get worn out, I cut them into smaller squares and use them for cleaning.

@inkandpenadventures 8 ай бұрын

Ah, I love WILD! I wasn't going to continue because of that adjustment time, but I did and am really happy with it.

@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

that makes me so happy!!!

@madisuey 8 ай бұрын

a great sustainable change i made was buying the reusable q-tip. i recommend last object

@LorreneRomanic 7 ай бұрын

My go-to for cleaning is to use microfiber cloths that only need water from a company that's Fair Trade (I won't mention the brand name since I'm a consultant) - I haven't bought window cleaners or paper towels in YEARS. I've saved so much money! For books/e-audiobooks, I use Libby, Hoopla & Cloud Library through multiple libraries in PA, plus I sign up for Audible when they have either a free or really inexpensive trial subscription. I did technically buy *one* physical book this year, but I'll be sharing it with friends when I'm finished reading it.

@youseemnormal 8 ай бұрын

Just found your channel a couple days ago and have been catching up on your videos!! I love them!! Thank you for the ideas

@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

thank you for the kind words 😭💗 glad you're here!

@eileahfrye-edmonds413 8 ай бұрын

I love using dropps for laundry detergent and dishwasher pods as needed. I also love the stuff they’ve been adding to offer for cleaning. But subscriptions have simplified my life sooooooo much.

@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

I used to use dropps and honestly I'll probably go back to ordering them for the no buy year bc subscriptions are everything!!!

@laurabeth8616 7 ай бұрын

I use Grab Green pods for laundry and dishwasher and really like them.

@keysuniverse 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video/content!

@mekiiiiiiiiii 8 ай бұрын

I want to try the wild deodorant for a while now and I just purchased one with your code! Can’t wait to try it out 😍

@MickenzieSmith 8 ай бұрын

Smile lines means i've lived a happy life :) LOVE it!

@user-em7mc7vc6t 8 ай бұрын

this is the most useful video I've ever seen here!

@madiantin 8 ай бұрын

Re: Razor blades. Oh my gosh! Thank you for the reminder! I need to go order more blades! I just bought the traditional Wilkinson sword double edged razor..."for men" :eyeroll: It works great for women too. =D. It is so easy to use! You just have to be careful not to apply too much pressure. Gives a delightfully close shave. Cost: $18 for razor, comes with 5 blades Refills: $10 for 100 blades. 1 blade lasts me at least a month or more, so the replacement blades I'm about to buy will last me 9 years at least. So my razor will end up costing me less than $30 for 10 years.

@jennarobinson9038 7 ай бұрын

If you want to switch to a no-plastic razor but you don’t want to go through the “learning curve” I recommend the Leaf razor. I got the one that has a flexible head and it shaves in a very similar way to my old Venus razors.

@tmcpadilla 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for all these tips! A small way I try to reduce waste is by purchasing coreless tissues instead of tissue paper that comes with the cardboard roll. Then I just place the coreless tissue in a container and pull from that 😄

@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

omg I had no idea this existed !!!!! this is so cool thank you !!

@An_w-ji4vt 7 ай бұрын

hi Grace, not sure if somebody mentioned it or if you already know, but some essential oils can be poisonous for dogs (or pets in general). My sister is also a huge fan of candles/oils and all that good stuff, so when we got our birds, she transferred all of her good-smelling stuff into another room. Maybe you already know that, but I just wanted to be safe than sorry

@margauxwilliams8809 8 ай бұрын

Yessss I live in Argentina and I use the Libby app from the library in my parents town in the US!

@terrydegrave5234 8 ай бұрын

Great video, some great ideas!

@kelli4847 8 ай бұрын

The deodorant sounds great! I’ll check it out 😊

@jessykat-um7kx 7 ай бұрын

Eco eggs are a really great one too saved a fortune on washing tablets and softener! I highly recommend one they are £10 and you can re use it a lot!

@ojyochan 8 ай бұрын

I got laundry detergent sheets from Amazon (but you can buy directly from brands) that are light (cheap to ship) and come in a cardboard box. They are amazing! I hate those heavy jugs of detergent.

@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

I'm lowkey traumatized because the last washing machine I had got run into the ground because of those laundry detergent sheets... I mean, it might've been something else that made the washing machine crap out but I'm honestly just scared now lol

@ojyochan 8 ай бұрын

@@gracenevitt whoa, how, though? They dissolve in the water right away 😅

@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

@ojyochan it might have been the build-up or there might have been something else wrong with my washing machine tbh... I might have also put them in the wrong place? idk

@GreyRock100 6 ай бұрын

"Sashits" 😂 I love that

@ginnyberg9271 8 ай бұрын

This might be interesting to you since I’m older and not old enough that my parents use this but we did a lot of remodeling and back in the day. They would have a cut in their medicine cabinet and they would take that razor blade and they would put it in the hole of the medicine cabinet. It would go in between the two beams and just be there forever.

@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

omg I've heard of this before !!!!!!

@alicjaszczepkowska 7 ай бұрын

instead of buying paper towels, buy REUSABLE ones (check out papaya reusables) instead of using deoderant i purchased a thai crystal that i now use and lasts MUCH longer than regular deoderant (of course this might not be an option for everyone but it is defintiely worth looking into!)

@raquel5401 7 ай бұрын

I use Humans deodorant, it is also all natural and the entire tub is cardboard, no plastic at all, so I love that. Hadn't seen the Wild before, it looks good too.

@baileyannabella 8 ай бұрын

look into the sourcing of your essential oils!! it takes a lot to create such a concentrated product

@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

another great point!!!

@ginnyberg9271 8 ай бұрын

I use a coffee press and you don’t have to have any paper goods. All you do is boil the coffee put it in there put the coffee and push it down. Coffee done

@LaikasFriend 7 ай бұрын

first sponsor ever, wow! congrats!

@kazami6317 8 ай бұрын

We gettin' sponsors! Let's goooo!!

@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

thank you😭💗 the timing was INSANE!!! I did not expect last week's video to blow up and I've had this sponsor lined up for weeks already!!

@ariesmry 7 ай бұрын

I def agree with the bamboo cutlery with one caveat- if you travel by plane and only do carry-on luggage, bamboo is the way to go. TSA and other international security are less likely to confiscate bamboo, but will confiscate metal.

@gracenevitt 7 ай бұрын

that's a fair point!!!

@agi5522 8 ай бұрын

you can use soapnuts or horse chestnuts for your laundry. vinegar to help and as a "softener" or whatever it's called. you can also use your homemade soap, grate it and mix it with washing soda.

@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

I have heard about that!!!

@ariesmry 7 ай бұрын

if you have hard water and a HE/modern washing machine, I'd advise against using soap as a laundry cleanser

@persephone213 7 ай бұрын

Love this! I care a lot about the environment and HATE to spend money on things I’m just going to throw away. ✨

@MelanieJosephine 7 ай бұрын

Loved it

@Sophie-kn3gh 8 ай бұрын

Great video, I love the ideas! I want to switch to a safety razor but am scared 😅

@natureloving_allie 8 ай бұрын

Shampoo bars typically will save you money because they are concentrated and replace a few bottles. I absolutely love my shampoo and conditioner bars my hair feels so much cleaner with them. Make the switch I promise its worth it

@ghluvs4eva95 6 ай бұрын

The gamecube in the background… 😍 😂

@toffeefuchs 8 ай бұрын

Your love of your kindle paired with the same reaction from a friend of mine, makes me want to buy an ereader again. I used to have one (not a kindle but one from a bookstore that's more local to my country) and while I loved it for a few months, it slowly sucked the joy out of reading for fun for me. I study literature in university and have to read a lot anyway, and using the ereader for academic texts, literature I need for classes as well as stuff I read for fun, just made me give up reading for fun completely. Only when it broke while I was abroad and I re-discovered the joy of public libraries and the smell and feel of both new and used books did I start to enjoy reading again. Granted for 'on the go'-reading, it is a lot easier but I tend to prefer audiobooks for that anyway. The only thing that makes me consider ereaders again is the ton of free books I could get through my library or services like kindle unlimited. That would be a lot cheaper than my audible subsciption plus the extra audiobooks and used physical books I tend to buy.

@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

don't get it because you feel pressured!!! I got to a breaking point where I wanted to stop buying books, wasting money and cluttering my home. all while basically letting half of them collect dust on my bookcase... if you feel like a real book is better for you, then use the library and shops for that! I'm saying that for me it made the most amount of sense and I've been able to read nearly any book I could ever want for free and without bringing clutter into my home. it was a major win-win for me, but if you think you would buy it and rarely use it? no shame in knowing yourself and not getting one.

@toffeefuchs 8 ай бұрын

@@gracenevitt don't worry I'm not feeling pressured. It's more like a temptation of my inner shopaholic. The reflection of typing the comment actually made my urge to buy it diminish significantly. I once told myself I would only seriously consider an ereader again once I finish my degree. Before that I'll stick to my audiobooks and the occasional used/libarby book or even more rarely a paperback that I buy signed from small, unknown authors I want to support.

@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

@toffeefuchs that's great!! and your comment of reflection actually gave me a great idea on something to add to my lil no buy community discord that I'm workshopping right now!!

@gracemakeslace 8 ай бұрын

@@toffeefuchs my ereader was so helpful during university, I was able to keep from printing out SO MUCH. If you buy one, I reccomend going used if possible, and conside a Boox e-reader. It's basically an e-ink android tablet so you can sideload any book/library app you want. Mine has hoopla, Libby, Kindle, Kobo, and a few others that I can't remember off the top of my head because I don't use them often. Most of them also have Bluetooth so you can use them for audiobooks too, and avoid pulling out your phone. 👍

@dappershaves 8 ай бұрын

love your video Grace. Wetshaving will not just save your wallet, but also your skin. regards Mr Straight Razor

@erikak21 7 ай бұрын

Also simmer pots are great scent diffusers if you're able to do it!!

@gracenevitt 7 ай бұрын

every time I set up a simmer pot, I end up burning it to a crisp on my stove by forgetting about it :/ it's actually become dangerous for me because I left it on and left my house for a few hours...

@mollyb7305 8 ай бұрын

You don’t need a cleansing balm, or even a makeup eraser, just use coconut oil (or any oil)! It breaks up even waterproof stuff. Then use a soap or face wash to remove it all 😊and double cleansing is good for people who use sunscreen as well! (Which is hopefully everyone!)

@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

good tips!! I totally forgot about the fact that coconut oil works as make-up remover!!

@TiffanyFord_13 8 ай бұрын

Okay, I was influenced and ordered the deodorant using your link. 😅 Happy to support you but also trying to do less consuming lol. Just found your channel & love it!

@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

omg you don't ever have to buy anything you don't need!! granted the deodorant is nice and the holiday scents are super good lol

@TiffanyFord_13 8 ай бұрын

@@gracenevitt oh I def needed some! Lol

@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

okay good 😅

@yestoplans 7 ай бұрын

I’m going to say this as someone who actually LOVES wild deodorant as concept, but knows that some people cannot do non-aluminum deodorants (I’m that smelly gal). Aluminum deodorants are completely safe. There are countless studies showing this. Aluminum does not pass into the bloodstream through the skin. If the skin barrier couldn’t keep things like this out, we’d never have survived as a species. If you want to do the eco-friendly deodorant and it works for you, yay that is so awesome. But don’t worry about your health if you can’t, it won’t harm you.

@gracenevitt 7 ай бұрын

oh wow the anti-aluminum crunchy people sure have been spreading the propaganda then LOL I was fully convinced that it was super bad for you! thanks for this info!

@user-pn9ij3bi9g 8 ай бұрын

I used wild but it kept slipping out of the case for me 😭. I started using salt crystal deodorant (you might be so sceptical, I was but I had to do it for science …) and it actually works really well for me. I wasn’t a stinky girl in the first place but it kind of totally eliminates any bad smell because the salt kills the bacteria in sweat that makes it smell badz

@NovaVanBuren 8 ай бұрын

I've never understood how to use those 😅

@user-pn9ij3bi9g 8 ай бұрын

It’s so simple! You either run it under the tap and apply it to dry skin or use it right after the shower on wet skin. You just let it dry in between uses. I have the salt of the earth one that comes in a little plastic case 😎

@veggiedumplinn 6 ай бұрын

I love my salt deo

@Szczur99 8 ай бұрын

oh my godddd, stop talking about ebook readers! no, im joking, im salty and sad bc i lost mine in the train this year and they are quite expensive if you want to get a decent one that isn't a kindle. but i asked my whole family (myself included) to buy me a new one as a christmas gift. i find it funny bc I am a librarian and technically i have a shitton of books around all day, but a reader is must have.... anyway, great video (i don't think that period stuff are weird to show on yt 😅 it's fine), oils are cool, can't wait for the next video 💕

@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

omg noooo!!! losing my kindle would be like losing a limb to me at this point😭😭😭 hope you can get a new ereader for christmas!!!

@cynthiaheather875 7 ай бұрын

I’ve used wild for a little while now and as much as I love it, I feel like the refills don’t last very long 😢 and in turn end up costing more than other natural deodorants.. so saving money wise I don’t know if I’ll keep going… but eco wise I think they’re great!

@jennylhenry78 7 ай бұрын

Have you tried Native? They are aluminum free (have sensitive skin options) and have a plastic free cardboard option. I really like them! They're normal deodorant size and last quite awhile for me.

@gracenevitt 7 ай бұрын

@jennylhenry78 I haven't but my sibling did once and got a really bad reaction to it (and that's a consensus I've heard frequently over the past few years). if it works for you then that's great! but I'm personally a little nervous to try it...

@wiltedspinachcat3472 8 ай бұрын

sorry for so many comments lol if anyone doesn't want to give up candles- at least keep the windows open while it's burning- and I put the candle outside to blow it out so all that smoke and soot isn't in my home. but still, don't burn everyday

@kinga30499 8 ай бұрын

Hiya! I love your Kindle cover! Can you please tell me where did you get it? ❤

@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

I just got it off of Amazon when I ordered my Kindle :)

@NelliBeen 7 ай бұрын

I used to use a philips safety razors but it gave me razor bumps and ingrown hairs even with a shaving cream😭 any tips?

@peebrain3542 6 ай бұрын

I had the reusable coffee filters but had to stop using them because it's bad for the pipes to rinse them and have the grounds go down the drain :( creates clogs.

@gracenevitt 6 ай бұрын

my bf lets the coffee grounds dry out on the edge of the sink and then puts it into the compost :)

@angesoie 7 ай бұрын

i love that kindle cover- where did you get it?

@gracenevitt 7 ай бұрын

unfortunately I got it from amazon when I purchased the kindle lol

@ColorOfCozy 8 ай бұрын

For the shampoo bar, I want to try it, but I’ve heard it rough on textured hair 😞

@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

there's SO many brands out there, I'm 1000% sure you'd be able to find one loved and created by and for people with textured hair!

@ariesmry 7 ай бұрын

ethique has a shampoo bar that is for textured/curly hair, or any shampoo bar line that has a gentle cleanser should work well. Hi-bar has a moisturizing, scent free bar as well. Just make sure its actual shampoo (ph balanced, detergent cleansers) and not soap (saponified oils) bars. If you have hard water, the soap-based shampoo bars will create soap scum in the hair. you can also look into water-only washing, but this requires a complete change in how you conceptualize hair care.

@daceymacminn7467 7 ай бұрын

I have been using the Billie razor for about 5 years but I'm almost out of the refills and don't want to keep having to buy more so im looking to invest in a safety razor. i was curious, what razor do you have? or do other people have and recommend for shaving legs? thanks!!

@gracenevitt 7 ай бұрын

I just got a random one from online but luckily most safety razors are built well so there isn't much variety in the quality

@khrystynashevchenko 8 ай бұрын

I didn’t even know reusable coffee filters were a thing 😅

@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

now you do!! go henceforth and change your life 🙌🏼

@AnnabelFayAnnadorabel 7 ай бұрын

Which version of kindle is compatible with Libby? So fed up of having to read on my phone!

@gracenevitt 7 ай бұрын

to my (limited) knowledge, if you have an amazon account attached to your kindle (which most do), you can send your libby books to your kindle!! personally, I have the paperwhite and I'm absolutely loving it!!

@elo92929 8 ай бұрын

You can still get toxic shock with menstrual cups, even though they are better than tampons in terms of risk! What causes toxic shock is the blood staying inside for a prolonged period of time. You should empty the cup maximum every 8 hours and change to a pad/period underwear if you can't do that (for example, overnight)🩸

@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

oh shoot!!! wow I had no idea!! thank you for that!

@sofiabrandt7947 8 ай бұрын

Auqaphor is pretty expensive and Vaseline tests on animals (according to PETA’s website) so do auqaphor last for a long time?❤

@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

okay so after doing some research.. it seems vaseline is owned by a parent company that might do animal testing although the product itself doesn't seem to do it. aquaphor also uses animal testing .... but there's a few brands that are vegan and cruelty free! one of them is vegaline and another is cocokind. but the product itself does last a long time. a little goes a long way.

@sofiabrandt7947 8 ай бұрын

@@gracenevitt Thank you

@ClassicKristi 8 ай бұрын

Heads up check that your essential oils are safe for your pets! A lot of oils can be really bad for cats and dogs!

@Reiko29DBS 6 ай бұрын

The essential oils one was a hot take b/c inhaling essential oils arent good either (but its probably better for your lungs than candles) and who am I to talk b/c I burn incense in my house 😅

@gracenevitt 6 ай бұрын

people keep commenting this and I have literally looked up scientific articles and none of them (that I have found) say that inhaling diluted essential oils is bad for you if you have healthy lungs. obviously it's different if you have a lung condition or something, but for "normal" people with healthy or regular lungs, it doesn't seem to be particularly unhealthy. 😭

@Rollypollyrory 7 ай бұрын

Do you compost?

@gracenevitt 7 ай бұрын

yes :)

@MickenzieSmith 8 ай бұрын

sachet 😆

@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

still don't even know if I said it right LMAO

@Rollypollyrory 7 ай бұрын

Oil diffusers aren't good for kitties tho😬 Also what studies did you find about soy candles? Not that I think you're wrong but some studies are misleading and just because there's a study doesn't mean there is enough research done on the subject to come to a particular conclusion. It's also very difficult to read the actual scientific study. Some articles that include these studies have just skimmed it really, and that's understandable because as a journalist it's not required to learn all the scientific jargan and whatnot. And like I'm no professional but yeah it's worth looking into more. Obviously if you don't wanna take the risk of candles even if soy based, go for it.

@khrystynashevchenko 8 ай бұрын

Essential oils are also bad for health you should check à but more especially bad for animals

@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

oh no!! thank you for this info!!! I'll do more research into this! edit: after a brief google search, it seems that oil diffusing is generally fine for your lungs if you have the correct water-to-oil ratio (although it may potentially aggravate someone with asthma or another respiratory condition). it does seem that there is no actual benefit to doing it besides just a potential mental (but not physiological) calmness associated with the smell. in terms of pets, it seems that cats are more sensitive to oil diffusing, and dogs can tolerate it a little more. it does seem to be advised to never let your pet ingest an essential oil or let it touch their skin directly. all in all, moderation is key with all things and as long as you're not diffusing all day, every day, I don't see a major health problem with it :) if anyone is really nervous about it, I'd also suggest doing simmer pots on the stove or on an electric kettle sort of situation. last winter I did one with cranberries, cinnamon, and oranges and it was the most amazing christmas smelling thing ever :) cat safe scents: frankincense, chamomile, lavender dog safe scents: myrrh, frankincense, chamomile, lavender, ginger. rosemary

@Lmnaop 8 ай бұрын

Maybe a personal question, but are you vegan? When it comes to cost reduction and sustainability many people abstain from meat and animal products. It would save everyone more money than using a reusable filter or refillable deodorant. Way to get that bag with the sponsorship though !! I personally just stopped shaving, using deodorant every day, and I free bleed on my period (def not the right options for everyone) but that’s the cheapest and most sustainable way. I definitely wanna try a shampoo bar. I use laundry detergent or bleach for almost all my cleaning. My defuser stopped working and now I put essential oils on dried flowers and they smell great for a long time and look pretty. I only thrift and upcycle things and I’m learning to sew so I can make and repair things. Thanks for the video and sorry for the long comment, but I know it’s good for engagement!!

@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

great question!!! the thing that really kicked off my love for sustainability was actually the fact that I gave up meat in junior year of high school and then became fully vegan in college. unfortunately, I've had to go back to being a pescatarian (for health reasons I'll get into in more detail in a video I'm posting in January), but I always encourage people to cut out animal products whenever and wherever they can. I just know that it's not always possible with some people's finances or health :/ it absolutely shattered my heart that my body wasn't built for veganism, but I know that feeding myself properly and trying to source things in the most sustainable way is the best and only option I really have... it is what it is!

@raquel5401 7 ай бұрын

you don't have to go vegan to save, just go whole natural foods and it makes a huge difference, especially if you make simple things and make them all from scratch. doing that cut my food bill in half. My food budget for my husband and I is $360 per month.

@jenniferallen2234 7 ай бұрын

Just a note, essential oils are not very sustainable . For example it takes 30 roses to make 1 drop of oil.

@sewingsoprano 8 ай бұрын

Vaseline!?!

@gracenevitt 8 ай бұрын

I'd be dead in a ditch without vaseline/aquaphor tbh 😂😂

@icalledthevoiditwent2voicemail 7 ай бұрын

I like a lot of the ideas and products mentioned, but I don't appreciate how one sided and under researched this video is. Aluminum has not seen a directly linked correlation with disease due to the weight of the molecules, moisturizers are not the same thing as occlusives (oils), and defusers can wreck havock on your lungs just like candles.

@gracenevitt 7 ай бұрын

I do definitely apologize for the aluminum thing! someone else mentioned that in the comments and I had no idea that whole idea about aluminum was debunked (shows me that I have to triple check things before I include them in my videos), but I've done research about diffusers and it seems they're only inflammatory if you use them incorrectly or have existing lung problems.