30 things I'm NOT BUYING this year (2023)

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@JoJo-is-the-name Жыл бұрын

I'm not buying ANY more pens, pencils, or NOTEBOOKS until I use up the 1 million I already own!!!! The amount of journals and art sketchbooks I only half fill in is ridiculous lol I have an addiction. I'm going to finish the ones I have!

@salty_katt Жыл бұрын

Same 😭 I love stationery but I really need to stop buying pens and markers

@pinkfeet518 Жыл бұрын

id love someone to break down the science behind HOW stationary is so addicting! i recently decluttered my pens into the ones i ABSOLUTELY love and i’m not buying anymore of anything until i run out of what i have. skincare, makeup, clothing, etc. included

@juliadandy6019 Жыл бұрын

Oh, guys... Same here... We can do it!!

@ericasambogna1528 Жыл бұрын

I told myself this a few years ago and let me tell you: realizing I finished all my pens was a joy that you can only understand when experience it. And now I have 3 black pens that are so cute and a few colored ones for my planner

@TheKangeiko Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, YES. I have a notebook addiction and it is a constant struggle to refrain from buying any…

@99leadpencils Жыл бұрын

Love the point about not buying something that is only marginally better than what you have. I actually get a lot of satisfaction when I can retire an item that I feel has been used to its fullest potential, especially if I already fixed it once.

@MNeathway Жыл бұрын

Mending clothes is so satisfying

@frankensteins_mermaid Жыл бұрын

Yeah! Mend and reuse

@Rokokitti Жыл бұрын

I'm not buying anymore tea in individual sachets, I'm transitioning to bulk & lose leaf. Also I'm working on mitigating impulsive & over optimistic shopping when it comes to food, clothes and hobbies. I'm practicing more resourcefulness/thriftiness by exercising creative skills, spending time to make use of things I already own & resources around me to probelm solve, instead of immediately buying a new thing to 'fix' an issue.

@shelley5449 Жыл бұрын

It absolutely does not matter that this video was posted in feb, I feel like the begining of the year actually feels like it starts in Spring anyway.

@lolal-t2027 Жыл бұрын

As someone who is still under the influence of parents(Im 16), I can’t make too many choices on lifestyle things. However, I will definitely not buy any fast fashion, and just any unsustainable brands. I would much rather make my clothes with crochet, thrifting or supporting sustainable brands! + no more period products since I have reusable pads and my favorite period undies Also, ive been guiding my mom to be more sustainable and she has been much more conscious than before! TY for educating me on sustainability ❤

@rachaelxss Жыл бұрын

honestly so proud of you for caring and taking the steps especially as a teenager

@MNeathway Жыл бұрын

This is so inspiring even for us old fogeys 😊

@denden798 Жыл бұрын

Taking the time to educate yourself and others are such big steps!

@lolal-t2027 Жыл бұрын

Yall are way too sweet thank you 🥺 I love the community here its amazing

@soman3324 Жыл бұрын

Im 18 and live alone, I was just like you two years ago ! It feels so good knowing you’re taking (mostly) good decisions. I hope you’ll feel just like me when it’ll be your turn ❤

@kaitlin5264 Жыл бұрын

If you ALREADY own a pod coffee maker (like a Keurig) then get one or two of those reusable/refillable mesh pods! I was gifted a Keurig for a going off to college present years ago, and instead of buying another coffee maker-I just got a mesh pod and can put my own ground coffee (or loose leaf tea) into the pod, pop it in like normal, and still have convenient coffee or tea!

@thatjillgirl Жыл бұрын

Yep! I love my reusable mesh for my single-cup maker. Stick whatever coffee (or tea, or whatever) you want in that baby, give it a wash, and use it again. I really can't understand why so many people use the pods. I get it in a communal setting where it's not realistic to be washing up all the components multiple times a day (like an office breakroom or whatever), but at home? Reusable all the way.

@hibiscus-dreams Жыл бұрын

Even tho we've got a Mr Coffee, I had us try Keurig for about 6mos a couple yrs ago. Even then I personally reused the pods up to 3x (I don't tend to like strong coffee) and would compost the grounds when finished with it. I finally passed it on to someone else. My favorite coffee maker is now something I'd wanted since the 90s, a French Press (and I still compost my grounds)

@haven9013 Жыл бұрын

And, I bet your own, fresh grounds taste so much better. There's no telling how long those pods just sit.

@AshleyBromiley Жыл бұрын

Something I discovered this year is that whenever I have tried to first find something used on FB Marketplace or even eBay you first have to sift through the dozens of people drop shipping. Sometimes the listings look like a real preowned product because they use photos from someone's home when really they are all just drop shipping. It makes it really hard to try and shop used when so many people are scamming like that.

@winterzealot Жыл бұрын

I know, that drives me crazy... I wish there was a good way to filter all those listings out.

@abbyhoffer Жыл бұрын

there is… you can filter by “used” and i do it all the time. the down side is you’ll miss out on brand new items being sold by regular folks, but at least you can remove the drop shippers!

@ah5721 Жыл бұрын

Yes! Drop shipping is terrible !

@izy0321 Жыл бұрын

Yes! I’m still figuring out ways to avoid these listings on FB marketplace and Poshmark and Etsy!

@alwaysemilia Жыл бұрын

Makes me so mad!! Poshmark is full of drop shippers, but at least there you can tell when the size says “various”.

@Megan-nt7dm Жыл бұрын

Rechargeable lighter is one of the best things I've ever bought. My parents used to have a junk drawer that was 90% lighters, most of which didn't work. For Christmas I got them this thing. And got rid of all of the dead lighters

@yoricade Жыл бұрын

I got one for my mum too!

@4SHomestead Жыл бұрын

The electric ones are so much easier to use than Bic lighters too!

@mAgnoliA510 Жыл бұрын

I bought one too and I've been told that it was probably the smartest thing I've ever bought I love it for my candles

@wingedyera Жыл бұрын

I have never heard of this product it sounds amazing. And like a great gift for my MIL

@racheljames9187 Жыл бұрын

I don't have a rechargeable one... but I have this habit of finding a discarded cigarette lighter on the road just when the last one I found on the road runs out! My supply of matches I bought ages ago will last years.

@GeeklingNo1 Жыл бұрын

I’m not buying dryer sheets. They’re a waste of resources and they leave a waxy film on your clothes.

@thishappycrafter272 Жыл бұрын

Completely agree! 🙌

@Venuscent Жыл бұрын

I'm Australian and I have never seen dryer sheets. The first I ever heard of them was in U.S low waste videos.

@bhsprinkle Жыл бұрын

I find it ridiculous as well. Especially since the dryer catches the lint for you. What are they even doing?

@MusicSparkleStar09 Жыл бұрын

I'm slowly using up the rest of the box I have (dryer sheets get used for multiple loads each) and have dryer balls waiting to use when I'm done with that. These days any savings at the grocery store, even infrequent purchases are good ones. I have laundry sheets for the detergent that are packaged in cardboard and I also use less than recommended (usually half), so that supply will last a long time as well and takes up far less storage space than the plastic containers for liquid or pods.

@livingvicariously5108 Жыл бұрын

These made me itchy so I haven’t seen any since I was a little kid.

@rosafeldman531 Жыл бұрын

This year I’ve decided to go low waste. The thought about my child being left on this planet to deal with the consequences of me not thinking about the planet really got me thinking so now I have started to educate myself. I no longer buy toilet paper, shower liners (I now have one that is washable), shampoo bottles, disposable period products, pull ups, I’ve switched to blue land for their cleaners, and now use toothtabs. I’ve gotten into composting and picking up trash around my neighborhood. It’s discouraging looking outside and seeing people consta liter around where I live but the comments have helped me realize I am not alone in my efforts to try and do better for the planet!

@raapyna8544 Жыл бұрын

Most times I've gone litter picking, someone has stopped and complimented me! Mind you, I live in Finland in a city, and passers-by don't usually greet you. Spontaneous kindness is soo nice. :) Also personal kudos to you for not buying toilet paper. I hate the forestry industry. Forest certificates are greenwashing! Our forests are suffering a lot. Everyone who identifies as an environmentalist should know that products made from European trees are not sustainable.

@TheNinjapancake14 Жыл бұрын

Do you use any alternatives to toilet paper? There’s so many problems with it from the way it’s packaged to the impact on sewage and the environment

@rosafeldman531 Жыл бұрын

@@TheNinjapancake14 I use a bidet from Tushy and decided to make cloth “toilet paper” to dry off. Nothing gets on them if you use the bidet correctly. Then I wash them.

@NicSz1 Жыл бұрын

In 2023 I’m not buying mass produced art either! It’s been interesting to transform our 1970s home into a functional midcentury modern space (and on a budget, bc 2 little kids). It takes lots of time to curate and be on the lookout for legit pieces. Thanks for the inspo!

@foxgloved8922 Жыл бұрын

I grew up treating zip locs (and salvageable plastic packaging of any kind) as reusable. Why buy those silicone things when I can reuse plastic yogurt tins and zip close packaging from stuff I bought? I get that these are often lower quality, but it makes sustainability more accessible to not have to buy more things!

@ellaronci2703 Жыл бұрын

i did the same thing! i never got why people threw them away, especially the resealable ones they are still so useful!

@sephrapearce5102 Жыл бұрын

This is true but a silicone one will still last waaaaaay longer and generally you just get a couple in a pack… so if you’re using “single use” bags over and over you’ll still eventually be throwing away a whole pack over time. Granted you’ll have used them as much as possible which is great, but they still end up in landfill faster and in larger quantities. Silicone ones can last for yeeeeears.

@thelullinthestorm Жыл бұрын

Ideally people stop buying items in plastic to begin with so if you can get to that point then having the stashers can be helpful so there’s still something like it to store things in. I personally use mostly glass but have some silicone bags that are great for the freezer since they take up so much less space

@ah5721 Жыл бұрын

The problem with those is they leach plastic into your food. I grew up reusing plastic yogurt cups too. Now I don't buy the single serve yogarts. I buy one big container and divy it out. It's not perfect but idk how to make yogart and it takes time I don't have to make. I've had silicone bags that lasted me for 5 years and I've loved them ! Very easy to use and reduced my budget for plastic ziplocks. In fact when I switched over from throw away like: toilet paper ,plastic ziplocks, paper towels, plastic razor blades, etc I saved $900 a year for a family of 4 on a budget of $50,000 a year. That's alot ! Helped us repair our car when it broke down and we can go out to eat and do fun things with our family occasionally.

@tashholly3346 Жыл бұрын

Yeah! Unless whatever food was in was in there had gone properly bad, we always rewash and reuse our ziplock baggies.

@natgil460 Жыл бұрын

If you live in the Chicagoland area, there is a fabulous organization called the Wasteshed and they have gently used art supplies to purchase and a section of so many supplies for educators to take for free!! Also, they have a free section to prevent anything from going to waste. They’re so conscious of waste and such a great place to exist. ❤

@kellylincoln8244 Жыл бұрын

I’m on a no buy year for clothes makeup skincare and nail polish. Basically anything beauty related. Over the pandemic it definitely became a coping mechanism for me and so this year I’m saying no! No more!

@niamhl6964 Жыл бұрын

In regards to makeup that's only marginally better than what you already have - Hannah Louise Postons channel is my favourite make up channel, because she heavily emphasises using what you have, and even when she reviews a new product, she will say that you absolutely do not need it, especially if you have something similar already. I highly recommend her channel!!

@supernova622 Жыл бұрын

I'm not really into beauty but her conversations about mindful spending and examining the emotional roots of compulsive buying are 👌

@T.T.M.60 Жыл бұрын

Thank you both, think I will check her out.

@katerinarouskova8232 Жыл бұрын

My ziplock bags are definitely not single use. I never knew they were supposed to be, I just wash them and re-use.

@racheljames9187 Жыл бұрын

same. I haven't bought new ones since going low waste, and I have a habit of claiming those from other people if they're going to be thrown away and are in good condition!

@xerrias Жыл бұрын

I have never bought bags the entire 5 years in my apartment, i just acquire ziplocks from different places, family, people bringing or giving things. And I just wash and reuse them until they finally fall apart.

@haileakent6422 Жыл бұрын

@Xerriasorsw haha me too! I have stolen them from my grandparents trash

@juniperjabber Жыл бұрын

my family does the same thing with plastic straws haha

@agaymerstale6191 Жыл бұрын

I've been using the same backpack (Dakine) for the past 10.5 years! It was a gift from the parentals when I started college and though I keep having the urge to replace it, I've yet to go through with it. Over a decade of heavy use and it still looks nearly new. Trying to get into the habit of appreciating (and using!) the things in my life that have been built to last.

@cassieforsha532 8 ай бұрын

Every time I start to get the consumer itch again, I come watch one of your videos! I only discovered you a month or two ago but I love watching your videos; you are so firm in what you believe and it helps ground me and make me more conscious of the consumer decisions I make. Thank you for all that you do!

@shannonkennedy4233 Жыл бұрын

This is super specific, but I am not buying any type of paper giftables: no birthday/holiday cards, no postcards, no wrapping paper, no tissue paper, no bows. I have so many leftover cards and tissue paper that I am just going to make my own from here on out. This is actually inspired by your video showing how to reuse cards and alternative wrapping materials!

@racheljames9187 Жыл бұрын

Awesome, and great idea. My family aren't into low waste and at celebrations paper is torn off and discarded, so I save items suitable for gift wrapping (tissue from orders, plastic or paper from cut flowers (people tend to save the wrappings for me if they get flowers!), mail satchels, chip packets on the rare occasion I have them... and use those to wrap gifts [in addition to saving wrappers and bags I'm gifted]. I have a big family and wrapped just about all of the Christmas gifts in rubbish last year, so it got one more life.

@audreysavard3248 Жыл бұрын

On the rarely occasions I give gifts (witch I think longuely about), I always use what is in my trash bag to wrap it. Strangely, it is the gift that attrack the most attention and that everybody is waiting to see if it is for them and what is in.

@lizzeyflower Жыл бұрын

I used to have my own pitcher but my family toss it out saying that plastic water is more healthy. I was crying alone for hours Glad your recommendation 😊 I want get one of those

@raapyna8544 Жыл бұрын

what the ffff

@ah5721 Жыл бұрын

Nope . Prebottled water is just tap water without as much chlorine. It's been proven

@CherryXValanceX Жыл бұрын

I love collecting things like crystals, stickers, funky pops, fabric I’ll never use, etc and this year I’m doing a “no buy” for anything that isn’t a life necessity! My goal this year is to become more sustainable and minimal in a way that fits my lifestyle 😊

@NomadicSims Жыл бұрын

You reminded me of when we added a bidet to our home and ran out of tp! We went for 2 weeks not buying it simply because we didn’t need it! Caved when we had guests who weren’t comfortable (to be fair it is a process haha) and now only have it for company

@Sandra-hc7hj Жыл бұрын

I’m not buying diapers this year! I have slowly built up a cloth diaper collection, many of which I bought used or upcycled the cotton receiving blankets I was gifted. I finally perfected my wash routine and found the right set up for nighttime and travel, so no more disposables to sit in landfills!

@lyndabethcave3835 Жыл бұрын

I have a zero-waste fashion business, selling clothing that's made with zero-waste design. I realised recently that no, I don't need to purchase new fabric at the moment, because I have so many boxes of fabric in my personal stash. Yes, I might eventually need to purchase new yardage for popular designs, but for now I definitely don't need to purchase any new fabric for test-garments and samples. I made my personal stash available for business use because I wasn't using it for personal projects anyway.

@MagicalMandi Жыл бұрын

Low Buy 2023!! 💚

@downearth48 Жыл бұрын

One thing I DO want to buy this year is a dryer rack or clothes line! I currently like in an apartment with limited space, but will be moving into a house later in the year and really want to start hang drying some if my clothes :) Also the one thing I have been buying, for the past 2+ years, is single use menstrual product. I made my own reusable pads (and made some for my sister last Christmas 😈) and have 1 cup that I use frequently

@Kiterpuss Жыл бұрын

Menstrual cup and fabric pads have been game changing for me. After the initial learning curve they're honestly less mental effort to use.

@vintagedoll4850 Жыл бұрын

I was wanting one because I live in an apartment without a washer/dryer. I bought one as well as made a clothesline on my balcony. Best decision ever. You won't regret it!

@heatherpatel2550 Жыл бұрын

You probably already do, but the shower curtain rod you (probably) have in your bathroom and any door frames are perfect in the meantime! My spouse is definitely a high-humidity human, so this adds humidity back into our air during dry months, too :)

@faeriesmak Жыл бұрын

I bought an all wood, Amish made drying rack and it is amazing.

@breannaa8890 Жыл бұрын

I'm not buying any jewelry. I want to love and appreciate the pieces I already have. 💚

@TravelSoMuch Жыл бұрын

I agree with most of this list! One other thing I will NOT be buying is new textbooks! I went back to school to finish my degree just over a year ago, and since then I have purchased one used textbook, rented another, and downloaded the rest. There were even some classes where I looked at the syllabus ahead of time and realized that I didn't even need the textbook in order to ace the class. (I'm also taking all my classes online so that it's flexible with my work schedule and I don't have to drive over 60 miles round-trip every day to get to the school- this also eliminates any additional school supplies since I take notes, write papers, and take tests all from my laptop.)

@lexanneklimes5411 Жыл бұрын

I think that the rechargeable lighter and the no single-use menstrual stuff are good goals for me.

@amygionta804 Жыл бұрын

I didn't make any one thing un-buyable this year, but I did tell myself I can only get one physical 'thing' each month and I have to wait at least 48 hours before purchasing it!

@MasonMiko Жыл бұрын

This is a really good idea! Is this in regards to fun items or for things like shampoo as well?

@miajulio1702 Жыл бұрын

I love this list! Mine is pretty much exactly the same. I’ve heard of Larq so many times now and would love to send one of their bottles to our family in Mexico, since they don’t have access to safe drinking water. ✨

@jadaochoa2911 Жыл бұрын

I'm not buying a lick more makeup, I was in the bathroom one day and I was like, "Oh my god, I have so much lipstick and eye products". I definitely have enough makeup to last me at least the next year and a half, maybe two years! Afterwards, I can see what I actually use a lot and look into brands with goals I agree with ♡

@Steph_J Жыл бұрын

I love your lists like this! 💓 This year I'm not buying razors (I don't shave), makeup (I'm trying to run out of my older stuff), coffee filters (finally found a reusable filter that fits my coffee maker), and plastic bottles of hand and dish soap (Clean Cult subscriber) ☺️

@alexandriahowerton7292 Жыл бұрын

I don’t buy new clothes. I only shop thrift stores, especially one store that has great selections and don’t take dry cleaned clothes and have a full Sustainability page on their site of how they are doing there part for the environment. This includes: energy use for store, products they use to wash clothes and how they do it, clothes rental membership, fixing tips and buttons, reusable utensils and dishes for staff and some other cool stuff to get closer to minimal impact on the planet!!

@AlicedeTerre Жыл бұрын

That's freaking awesome, I've never seen a thrift store like that.

@Flofromprogressive Жыл бұрын

This year I am not buying flowers from the grocery store that are covered in plastic. Rather, I will be crocheting my own flowers out of the yarn I already have at home 😊

@jewelsfuller7263 Жыл бұрын

I don't purchase most of what you went through. I have systemically as I aged stopped things that don't follow commonsense and need. Love how young you are and doing, sharing, explaining how over consumerized we are! You have a stupendous channel!

@epichealthyeating Жыл бұрын

I am a total hobby switcher and always get caught in the have to have it trap. I decided this year to not start any new hobbies and to go through what I already have and donate what I don't use to friends and family that will use it. I also am not buying any produce without having a meal plan. I want to stop the food waste in our home. I did purchase a compost bin and really want to invest in one for my backyard.

@RaLiviaW Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I've added that to my list, either don't start new hobbies (I currently, and this is downsized, have sewing, knitting, thread crochet, embroidery, watercolor, journaling supplies) or buy a kit to try instead all the materials to start a whole collection.

@jesaenza69 Жыл бұрын

I’ve already stopped buying so much. However, I’ve recently started making my own laundry soap. So no more laundry washing sheets for me. 😊 luv u shelbizleee

@jamieharris2593 Жыл бұрын

I found your channel about a year ago and have overhauled our lives because of it. We have already implemented pretty much all of the things you mentioned on this list! We use Who Gives A Crap TP, bar shampoo and body wash, Dropps laundry products, I even bought a Lomi to up our garden game and cut down on our kitchen waste. My kitchen goal for this year is to cut out package heavy crap and make snacks. I notice our trash is still more than I’d like and it seems to come from the kitchen. I’ve already started making crackers with my sourdough discard. We cloth diaper, use reusable diaper wipes. I bought all our baby stuff second hand, and quit buying fast fashion. All of these changes and loads more are thanks to YOU! I’m always on the lookout for ways to cut waste and chemicals out of our lives. Thank you so much for all of the info you put out, it really does make a difference 💚

@dianeanderson6038 Жыл бұрын

I am also not buying ANY more office supplies, pens, pencils, highlighters, colored pencils and notebooks until I work thru my stash. Also on the list is skincare and makeup! UGH! 2022 was a rough one for me and I definitely succumbed to some old consumerism habits!

@craftyluna6381 Жыл бұрын

I know I'm very late, but I wanted to put this out there: a lot of people, myself included, buy things we don't need because we're bored and you get a bit of a high from getting something new. For myself, I have found the remedy for this: make something. Whenever I get the itch to shop just for fun, instead I make something. I'm already a crafter and I have lots of craft supplies (one of those things I buy even though I actually don't need more) but you can make things without having to buy anything. There are free graphics programs where you can make digital art. You can write a poem. Write a song. Just draw with pencil and paper (which, ok, you might have to buy if you don't have it already). You can make collages or even beads out of magazines and junk mail. You can paint rocks, or just stack them up or arrange them in your garden to make outdoor mosaics. If you want to do something you need supplies for, if you have friends who already do that craft or art, they might share and let you try things out, or even just give you stuff if they need to de-stash. The point is, using your creativity and making your own art, or crafting something useful, or making something for someone else, is way more satisfying for your soul than just buying things.

@maliahjoy2959 7 ай бұрын

All of this

@thealet Жыл бұрын

I’m not buying skincare and makeup in excess! Unless I run out, I’m not grabbing anything. This is the first time I’ve ever even considered doing this because I love beauty stuff so much

@JustStopOkay Жыл бұрын

I am not buying quite a few things this year. No more fabric softener, no more cleaners for every purpose (instead, reducing down to a couple of cleaners that cover all my bases), no more soda, no more water bottles, and no more sponges with plastic. I've gone a month without these purchases now and was shocked to see how much money I actually saved. Thanks for another good video Shelby!

@anneduddy7203 9 ай бұрын

Love your message/channel!!!

@friedagerhardt Жыл бұрын

Reusable (fabric) Pads are also an option! There are loads of different brands as well as sewing patterns, to make them yourself, if you're so inclined.

@klairer9427 Жыл бұрын

Love this so much! I'm aiming to not buy any more yarn until I go through my current stash - definitely resonate with what you were saying about hobbies!

@orlihersey5812 Жыл бұрын

Hey there, my theory about why your hair is so healthy: you once mentioned that you wash your with cold water. Assuming you still do that, I think that’s the key. It keeps the hair shaft smooth and prevents damage. I’ve started rinsing my hair with cold water and it has made a huge difference.

@purenerdogan1484 Жыл бұрын

thank you for your recommendations and thank you for keeping things real!

@timikaballantyne6144 Жыл бұрын

Super important video! Love it.

@townsendtamara Жыл бұрын

Shelbe I really appreciate your videos. I learn so much and am reminded of things I already know. Thanks!

@kat_thefruitbat Жыл бұрын

I’m not buying any hygiene products, household cleaners, or laundry products that are packaged in plastic. Or, if there’s not a plastic free option, I’ll buy in bulk. Within the past couple months, I’ve switched over to a lot of plastic free products from Ethique- love that they have expanded their options and added the powder concentrates! 👏

@Astropheminist Жыл бұрын

I will also not be buying single-use period products this year! You inspired me to get period undies and I’ve loved them!

@karlal23 Жыл бұрын

At the end of last year, my husband and I decided to get rid of the clothes we no longer use, never use, and the ones we will most likely never use again. Most were sent to my grandmother in Mexico who sells them in the market so they'll definitely not be going to waste. We will be purchasing just a few things but will make the switch to buying from our local thrift stores or just used in general. I've been given plenty of clothes that weren't new in the past and they're wonderful and just as good as new clothes. That will be my main change this year, for sure.

@rachelwolf5370 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Shelbi for yet another video that makes us think!

@applebloomful Жыл бұрын

very grateful for your content!! thanks for this vid :)

@Yeavemealone Жыл бұрын

A huge thing for me is not buying toys for my baby. I’ve had plans to make things for her and just end up buying them instead. So this year I’m not buying her toys. It feels like a hot take but it’s my resolution for this year. 🤷🏼‍♀️ Other things for this year are dryer sheets (for like the 5th year now?), clothes specifically for a special occasion, or anything when I’m bored and trying to fill time.

@racheljames9187 Жыл бұрын

It amazes me how many toys babies have these days. They like having a few things to play with, but there's research to say the more toys they have, the more overwhelmed and less creative play children engage in. It's hard as there is so much cute stuff and it's super inexpensive a lot of the time. Facebook marketplace is good for exchanging things :) I have bought a few of the 14 inch Disney princess dolls for my niece to play with when she comes over from the local op shops and tip shops for $2 each, I will make them some funky outfits :)

@mish730 Жыл бұрын

I’m not buying any more makeup this year - which I feel is gonna be a huge challenge, but tbh I’m excited to take it on. Watching your videos and thinking about my own consumption has made me realize how much makeup is literally just marketing. Like realistically how many eyeshadow palettes can one person even use?! 😅 I am a sucker for aesthetics but at the end of the day I know my wallet and the planet will be better for it.

@dianewright6537 Жыл бұрын

I watch you tube videos to fix things I already have or to find the multipurpose use in everyday products (lipstick I already own is eyeshadow, cheeks and lips....brilliant). Your channel is a direct "here's how you can make change" in your life and with those changes affect areas that are meaningful to me. I appreciate the content in your videos for those reason. Thank you.

@Showl.l Жыл бұрын

Lovely video! I am not buying almost all of the things you mentioned this year and almost everything that I do buy has been amazing swaps that you have suggested here!! My hair products still come in plastic and I still use paper towels for my pets but they are from Who Gives a Crap. Along the lines of beauty TikTok, I'm not buying any new makeup this year (apart from mascara). I feel you on the skincare rant-- my skincare routine and products are non-negotiable and I don't need to risk irritation by trying out something new. Thank you so much for being an inspiration to the eco-minimalist space, it is so refreshing to hear you speak about NOT consuming since a lot of influencers are very much the opposite.

@emilytavarez6039 Жыл бұрын

Girl, I feel you with the no conditioner. Obviously, this might not be conducive for every hair type, but as someone with super fine hair, I stopped using conditioner over a year ago and my hair has never looked better.

@planetkendal Жыл бұрын

my goal this year is to stop going to places like target for a pick me up and making impulse purchases because i think it will make me feel better. in the end i probably don't need that item and it probably won't last long. this year i do want to get a mirrorless camera and get back into photography but i don't want to buy it new, so i will be constantly looking on fb marketplace or second-hand tech sites to find one for a good deal. i think a good rule for me this year is if i want to buy something to see if i can find it second hand. it's been my rule for 3 years now, but it's a nice reminder to come back to because you can probably find whatever it is you're looking for cheaper and still in good quality if you look second-hand

@melly2331 Жыл бұрын

You made such a great point about how hair color lightening changes the porosity of our hair. This helped me with changing up my wavy hair products while it’s light! I LOVE the Laifen hairdryer (thanks to you!) too!

@crystalleigh87 Жыл бұрын

I am not buying anymore plastic water bottles! I am already slowly starting to the make swap on most of these and plastic water bottles are such a waste! Thank you so much for this, super informative and keeps motivated!😊

@corinaofcalifornia Жыл бұрын

After seeing you talk about misto before, I came across one the other day and added it to my life as one of my recent swaps. Thank you. 😊

@raapyna8544 Жыл бұрын

I'm not so focused on the things I won't be buying this year, because I have so little money to spend anyway, because I'm living alone and studying. I'm already doing all the money-saving tips. This year, I need to repair a lot of things or get them repaired, and I want to learn to grow food on my balcony. I will get my laptop repaired this month and hopefully it will last me a long time again. I should also get my boots and backpacks repaired. I won't be making any promises for now for specific items, because my things are worn-out after many years of low-buys. If something breaks, because I need it in my every-day, I will probably have to replace it. I will try to repair or reuse anything that's possible, but some things may be so urgent that I won't have the time.

@winterzealot Жыл бұрын

The new place looks SO GOOD Shelbi!!!!

@yc5000 Жыл бұрын

My focus this year is using more of what I already have. Work with what I've got and only buy the absolute necessary.

@melody7224 Жыл бұрын

my sister is always being gifted skincare, lotion, makeup, etc. so I NEVER have to buy it (makeup I rarely use anyway) because she can't use it up fast enough. Less waste, and I get free product :)

@mortemracoon Жыл бұрын

8:49 Misto is great! Most of the issues I’ve seen with misto is people not cleaning them properly or as often as they should.

@chelseaharvey2861 Жыл бұрын

On the subject of art, I have found a few local artists I love who sell prints of their work. Its a great in between if you want to support them but you can't afford an original piece!

@racheljames9187 Жыл бұрын

I did this to get an artwork (watercolour fallen autumn leaves) for my first home - thrifted frame and matted it myself.

@jjcika7504 10 ай бұрын

i'll get candles because it makes me happy when the room smells good :)

@Sims3kaizoku Жыл бұрын

So many good tips in this video and I’m glad to see that I’ve already started to do some of those things! This year I’m not buying any more coffee pods. My keurig mini drives me crazy and it’s too difficult to dispose of pods properly. For Christmas I asked for a French press and a milk frother so I’m determined to reduce my waste this way ☕️

@tifacorn3522 Жыл бұрын

This year I'm not buying new shampoo or conditioner or bofywash or hand soap. I've been slowly transitioning to bars for all of it and I have a bunch of random half full bottles that I need to finish so I can get them out of my cabinet & life! I've been making soap with herbs I grow and it's honestly been so fun

@Maverickgouda Жыл бұрын

I told myself a candle I came across was unnecessary in January, and yet I soon found that I needed it & went back to buy it 2 weeks later 😊

@kericombs Жыл бұрын

Your background color and contrast is beautiful and eye-catching 💙💚🤍🤎

@graceelizabeth1147 Жыл бұрын

I am absolutely done buying chapstick or lip balm! I’ve had to stop myself from buying even the sustainable version. I have so many and I’ve committed to collecting them all in one spot and using one at a time until their all gone (probably the next decade).

@maliahjoy2959 7 ай бұрын

What do you use instead?

@softgirl4201 Жыл бұрын

I'm not buying anything stationary unless my customers steal all of my pens. No more essential oil I think they make me break out.

@looseleafthoughts Жыл бұрын

I'm not buying craft supplies! I love to DIY but am working to only use what I already have in fun new ways. I used to knit and have a lot of leftover yarn, so now I use it for tapestry weaving! My next project is making candles from leftover materials. I recently used my friend's bottle cutter to create candle jars out of beer bottles and am currently swapping for wax with people from my community

@MusikGirl23 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I’m on a craft buying moratorium…

@findingthebroom Жыл бұрын

Missed ya!! I NEVER actively go in on someone's channel to check updates but I've done that w you lately tbh haha

@hindelhatimy8394 Жыл бұрын

OMG, I just came across your channel for the first time and I loved this video. I think that at this point everybody should make an effort to save mother earth because it is suffering from our actions. As for the things that I won't be buying this year, which there's alot, but I'd say unnecessary clothes, stationary, beauty products I don't need, water bottles...the list goes on.

@mushroomsandsidhe Жыл бұрын

Another really good water filter pitcher is the brand Life Straw. It filters everything from heavy metals to micro plastics. It's a great brand that also helps communities who don't have access to clean drinking water. It's pretty cheap for a water filter and it's helping a good cause.

@emilieh4813 Жыл бұрын

This year I’m not buying any new yarn! My long time hobby is crochet and knitting, and lately my yarn stash has been getting out of hand, as it seems like a trend to have a lot of yarn. This year I’m working through what I already have! ❤️❤️

@MusikGirl23 Жыл бұрын

Me too!! I kind of broke my moratorium when a website had a sale, so I unsubscribed from their mailing list.

@globegirl2000 Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy to hear your stance on water. While I want to save on water bottles I’ve been doing a lot of research on the safest way to consume water. Have come down to home filtered water as well. Curious if you know if the Lark does a good job filtering micro plastics?

@amberzoerman9947 Жыл бұрын

I want to shoutout reusable pads for anyone who is turned off by period undies or can’t use a menstrual cup(thanks endometriosis)! They are super convenient and comfortable!

@kierrahayes7802 Жыл бұрын

I am not buying anymore pads. I have recently bought some reusable pads and underwear that works like a charm for me. So glad that they work and can’t wait to keep using them for the months to come.

@MusikGirl23 Жыл бұрын

Yeah! I HATED disposable pads from age 13 to 18…rashes, itching, chafing…I then was a tampon girl for about 10/11 years then I got into reusable pads from a company based out of my home city!!! Shout out to Treehugger Cloth Pads, which also has an underwear line now.

@raeoffunshine7985 Жыл бұрын

I'm not buying makeup this year. I'm accepting the fact that I'm not good at it and I only make myself look weird when I try.

@pointeplusplus Жыл бұрын

I got some stasher bags for Christmas, so I won’t be buying plastic bags this year either! I plan to use the ones I have left to store board game pieces because I feel like they actually work in a non-disposable way for that I’m glad you got some time “off” in January even if you had some work you were doing 😊

@rosa3299 Жыл бұрын

I just found your channel. And thank you, I want to try my best on my part to not damage the environment. While there is a bunch of research I am not a scientist of any kind. So I would not know which to rely on. I still live with my parents so I can't fully do all these things but it is good to know what I can do thanks to this video

@jordanstovka3987 Жыл бұрын

I'm moving into my first studio apartment soon, and have been obsessing over art and pottery lately to decorate it with. My budget doesn't allow me to support local artists as much as I'd like, but I've had a lot of luck (and fun) thrifting decorative pieces at my local Goodwill! I've been learning a lot about pottery by flipping over things that visually interest me, looking for signatures on the bottom and giving it a quick Google search. While the artwork aisle is usually overrun with IKEA and Marshalls canvases, I have seen a fair share of artist-signed work and recently bought two matching 1970's illustrations for my bathroom :)

@jeanetteyarbrough3286 Жыл бұрын

I'm not buying clothes. Even though I almost exclusively buy second hand clothes I was still going to the store every week, sometimes multiple times a week and buying something because "it's only a few dollars" "it's secondhand so it's okay" and then never wearing it and wasting my money. I'm trying to be a lot more selective about what I do bring into my home. Also I'm pregnant so buying any clothes right now doesn't make sense because it won't fit me long term and the clothes I do have are oversized so they'll still fit me up until labor. Thanks for the video!

@racheljames9187 Жыл бұрын

I used to have the excessive thrifting problem... something that helped me was cleaning my wardrobe of excessive items (my local community has a 'Free' market when you can have a stall and give unused items to people who want them, it's brilliant) - I wanted to be able to actually use my wardrobe, it was hard with too much stuff in it - and then having a limit on how many thrifted items I can get in a year... I think I allowed 10 last year and 12 this year. I've found that with a limit, if I really love an item and can see me using it all the time I can get it... but it means I make fewer purchases of items that sit there unused and forgotten. I remember all of my thrifted clothing purchases from last year and treasure all of them, that is a new experience for me as an avid thrift shopper!

@louisehafe Жыл бұрын

I'm so excited you are getting into climbing! It is so fun. I think everyone should try it once

@Scrugglebus Жыл бұрын

I am not buying anymore “hyped up” or “viral” items especially SKINCARE. My obsession with skincare has gotten so out of control and I have so many products I can use! Here’s to using everything that I already have! 🎉

@juliaevans5062 Жыл бұрын

I just moved into my first apartment and I decided that I am not buying any furniture new, only second hand! I’m also trying to do the same for household items, like cake pans, cooking utensils, organization, etc.

@racheljames9187 Жыл бұрын

Did this for my first home in 2021! It's so much fun and results in a quirky space when you fill it with pre-loved pieces... and you get to have the memories of being gifted items by lovely people (e.g. in buy nothing groups) or stumbling across the perfect thing when thrifting.

@mrs.gigglydude2847 Жыл бұрын

I'm not buying greeting cards. Love to stay in touch w/ fam and friends, but gonna call instead of sending a quick card in the mail that I know will most likely be thrown out by the eod. Thanks for the inspiration!

@juliadandy6019 Жыл бұрын

I love how the plants are taking over the house! On the off chance you might see it: the no conditioner, so you just shampoo? Any oils or something? Reason I as is because I really want to try it and have similar hair (which is a factor, I know there are hair types that need treatment).

@gravincas3916 Жыл бұрын

I'm not buying any makeup unless I am replacing something that is out. Big step for me since I am a makeup addict. I'm finding it's overwhelming me, and I need to cut that out. Big time.

@pinkfeet518 Жыл бұрын

i’m doing that this year too! after making an inventory list of EVERY makeup product i own, i own enough lip products to last 10 years LOL. big lipgloss and chapstick addict. i’m also making the swap to cruelty-free only makeup once i use what i have

@gravincas3916 Жыл бұрын

@@pinkfeet518 thats great! Hopefully we'll beat this thing, lol.

@veryaveragecabbage Жыл бұрын

Hi Shelbi! This year I will not be buying anymore random trinkets :) Coming from parents that held onto anything and everything, it was difficult to give away things that I knew my parents would of stored away for those "what ifs". Well those "what ifs" moments never came 😅 But now that I am older and have the choice to give my older items a better home, I feel like I'm going into 2023 with a better mindset :) I will not be filling the empty spaces in my room with random things anymore :)

@wheeleybarger Жыл бұрын

I’m personally not going to buy any new dishware this year. I have bought SO MANY mugs (that I don’t even use) just because they’re cute 😅 I already have what I need!

@ThaoNguyen-eq1iv Жыл бұрын

About a year ago, I switched from using a menstrual cup to a menstrual disc and it has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Like the menstrual cup it takes a little bit of time to get used to.. but is so much more comfortable because it doesn’t use suction when inserted (which also makes it much more comfortable when you have to go #2) AND it automatically empties itself when you go to the bathroom 🤯 so the only time I take it out is when I shower.. anyone who hasn’t tried it, I highly recommend. It also helps to watch videos about it and how to use it ✌🏼

@TashaCropper Жыл бұрын

I'm not buying new clothing for myself or my children. I'll been shopping second hand from thrift shops and online second hand shops exclusively unless I need anything especially that I cant find second hand. I'll also be using a menstrual cup.