25+ things I do NOT OWN thanks to "eco-minimalism"

25+ things I do NOT OWN thanks to "eco-minimalism" | sustainability & minimalism

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@Shelbizleee 3 жыл бұрын

Hi everyone! Just wanted to say you don’t need to comment on my mattress... I know there is info out there that says it could mold, it hasn’t. I would appreciate slowing down the unsolicited advice. As I said in the beginning, this is just me sharing what I do and you are free to do the same 👍

@hylonycteris 3 жыл бұрын

I never even heard of that. As a teenager, I slept on a mattress on the floor for 5 years. When I got married, we slept on a mattress for 4-5 years. Never had mold, never had bugs. In fact, my partner never had a back problem until we got a bed frame.

@sineadfolan9473 3 жыл бұрын

Aaaa

@sineadfolan9473 3 жыл бұрын

@@hylonycteris a

@marag7816 3 жыл бұрын

"I don't own a mixer" "I have mixed feelings about this" girl how did those feelings get mixed

@CKatze-tx9wf 3 жыл бұрын

Probably by hand

@-peyat Жыл бұрын

sheer will power

@orlamacgrath8409 3 жыл бұрын

"I have no bleach in my house" why is my first thought, damn she better not murder anyone then 🤦‍♀️😂. I should take a break from the true crime docs

@blonde11584 3 жыл бұрын

How do you keep your whites bright if you don’t have bleach?

@mssharonqueen 3 жыл бұрын

Casey meyers you can use Mexican soap jabón zote. It’s a huge bar of soap, biodegradable. Also use hot water when washing.

@abigailmyers2587 3 жыл бұрын

Casey meyers just don't wear white problem solved

@blonde11584 3 жыл бұрын

Abigail Myers I don’t except for socks.

@BB-wl8qr 3 жыл бұрын

LoL You might not be wrong about that true crime break.

@letsmakeout1990 3 жыл бұрын

The ‘instruction’ trinkets as I call them. In the bathroom, there is a ‘relax’ trinket above the bath. In the living room ‘family’ on the fireplace. In the kitchen... ‘cook’.... I know what each of these rooms are for. I don’t need instructions on what to do 😂

@vcutler4735 3 жыл бұрын

As someone else mentioned, keeping your bed on the ground can invite mold, but equally important for where you live, it can trap bugs/pests. I kept my mattress on the floor in college then when I moved and lifted it up found a whole menagerie of dead bugs. For long term bed directly on floor usage you should treat it like an actual futon (not the folding bed, the actual kind) and air it out regularly. If it's a more stiff mattress, just lifting it up and tipping it against the wall for a few hours should suffice. If it's really soft you may want to drape it over a chair.

@Kiterpuss 3 жыл бұрын

Also, foodsafe diatomaceous earth is a life saver. It's death on contact to anything with an exoskeleton and is harmless otherwise! Easy to vacumn up too.

@vcutler4735 3 жыл бұрын

@@Kiterpuss you have to be careful with diatomaceous earth when you have pets because they can curiously sniff at it and get it up their nose/inhale it which is not a good time.

@shipuku0305 3 жыл бұрын

What about using a bunk bed for more than one person or using a hammock?

@vii6429 3 жыл бұрын

@@shipuku0305 hammocks don't really support your back... bunk beds are cool!

@shipuku0305 3 жыл бұрын

@@vii6429 ooo, i didn't really think about that. But there are some air suspended beds or sitting beds. I think sleeping bags would maybe be good too. Your'e right, bunk beds are so cool

@km12338 3 жыл бұрын

I think it’s so important that we continue to talk about how expensive and wasteful performative femininity is and how forcing it on people is harmful. I’m so happy you are comfortable being yourself!

@coralovesnature 3 жыл бұрын

Hear, hear! I almost never wear makeup anymore, not even to work (I am an accountant), only for special occasions. I also chopped my hair and have a faux-hawk now, easier for upkeep. I virtually never buy jewelry, clothes, or shoes unless somethings breaks and I need to replace it. I am the happiest I have ever been in terms of self-value and it's very inexpensive to live this way.

@ashleynoble2880 3 жыл бұрын

Forcing it on people and societal standards are awful but there are people that just enjoy it. I went through a time when I did my nails all the time because to me it was an artistic expression.

@km12338 3 жыл бұрын

@@ashleynoble2880 I support that of course, and I’m glad you are able to do something you enjoy

@starkeclipse 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. I used to think I *had* to wear makeup to appear professional. It was almost exclusively the only times I would wear makeup. Thankfully, someone corrected my misperception and now I rarely wear makeup at all.

@dariann1661 3 жыл бұрын

*I don’t use conditioner* *laughs in 4c curly hair while living in Arizona *

@sebastianmaker6798 3 жыл бұрын

*cries in 3B in Washington* I did switch from shampoo to cleansing oil tho

@ashleywilson8308 3 жыл бұрын

I think the conditioner is the one thing on this list I can't live without..... I am not even high maintenance hair and rarely use heat or hairspray..... but my hair is unruly and angry without conditioner....

@kimchloe4458 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I wish I could get away with not using conditioner with my curls. My hair would just poof into a lions mane.

@gigithetimelord9831 3 жыл бұрын

I have shampoo, #1 conditioner, #2 conditioner, deep conditioner, hair gel and a diffuser. Belive it or not, thats minimal lol

@HairyKnees1 2 жыл бұрын

Yup, 2C here & I can’t go without conditioner! My hair is healthy but mainstream people wouldn’t count it as such because it’s wavy and wurly, and doesn’t lay smooth like 1A & 1B hair types do.

@emileenull4039 3 жыл бұрын

Ok I have a theory- I've heard from several minimalists that they grew up in households that maximalist. My theory is that growing up in that environment and not being able to control the clutter produces more minimalists. Thoughts?

@aleksandrasivolob 3 жыл бұрын

I think that's true for some. If you checkout r/minimalism on reddit you'll see that in some posts.

@angelicabenites2190 3 жыл бұрын

I can attest to that 🙋‍♀️ I wouldn't call myself a minimalist, but I do try to not keep so many things around. Growing up, my mom liked to keep many unnecessary items. She did it to send stuff to her family in Mexico, but I still felt cluttered often.

@basil33 3 жыл бұрын

I think my dad is a hoarder so u might be right

@fionam5879 3 жыл бұрын

I think it also works in the reverse, minimalists/frugal produce more minimalists: my parents had a lot of kids to buy for so we always got one quality coat/pair of shoes/bathing suit/special occasion outfit and it needed to last until we grew out of it and hopefully after so it could be handed down.

@sevnhana2898 3 жыл бұрын

I grew up in a maximalist type of home. We had a huugggeee house with a pool and I was definitely spoiled with getting anything I wanted basically. My dad has also always been a bit of a hoarder so my parents have always had to have large homes to keep all their shit. Now I never want to live in a large space and I am always trying to simplify my life. I currently live in a 1.5 bedroom apartment and it feels like way too much space so now I’m trying to move to a studio. Me and my brother talk about how we grow up and neither one of us wants to live in a huge house or have so much stuff so I definitely think that made us more “minimalist” even though I don’t call myself that.

@sierramortensen8860 3 жыл бұрын

The wall of crosses, a staple in every Texas mother’s home.

@dariaradac423 3 жыл бұрын

It's disgusting.

@cockersplodie 3 жыл бұрын

Hee hee. Not this Texas mother. ;)

@lriver5766 3 жыл бұрын

Nope

@daniellafonagy7685 3 жыл бұрын

People who live in four season and the weather goes from -20 to 40 Celsius. Hmmm yeah I have a lot of clothes but need them🤔🤔🤔😂😂😂😂

@XOJOjenio 3 жыл бұрын

I’m lucky ... I live in New Orleans. Very tropical with blips of fall or spring “weather”. Only gets “cold” here & there. So, same clothes all year - keep a sweater, jacket s& a coat in the closet! Some days you’ll go through all 3 in one day 😂😂

@ChibiChidorii 3 жыл бұрын

Yup, like, winter on a dress? Tights are not enough 😭 summer on pants? Impossible.

@Kiterpuss 3 жыл бұрын

Oof yeah, Coastal states in the US are the worst. We range from -10 F to 100+ F and get everything from two day ice sheets to heatwave hell to standing water from rain. Tack on the ridiculous expectations put on the professional woman and her appearance and the amount of clothing gets absurd.

@zsofiazenka367 3 жыл бұрын

And it goes +30 to +8 IN ONE WEEK (: Teljesen átérzem! 😂😂

@anniinaliimatainen4865 3 жыл бұрын

+ Daniella I feel you, I live in Finland and the weather goes - 25 to +30 °c

@AdrianneKiara 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget to tell people about the census as well! Everyone needs to count so that we are properly represented and funded.

@yumekeraun 3 жыл бұрын

On the mixer: finding a hand crank mixer might fit your lifestyle.

@XOJOjenio 3 жыл бұрын

Home gym?? Lol... I lived for my hand-mixed everything! Then, news flash, I have fibromyalgia & RA. Needing more power for my dough recipes, I splurged for a mixer that was bulletproof! Game changer!!!

@carlatoppins8567 3 жыл бұрын

@@XOJOjenio Cool, would u mind sharing which HCM you purchased?:-)

@spannajupiter 3 жыл бұрын

Eletric handmixers are easy to find second hand and actually better for baking than kitchen aids etc

@abbi1349 3 жыл бұрын

Yaas. You can find sturdy ones second hand.

@XOJOjenio 3 жыл бұрын

@@carlatoppins8567 Kitchen-Aid Professional 600. I truly love it!!! I make iced cream, sausages, milk my own grains, grind our meats - I have every attachment except pasta making ones. I miss the old-fashioned ways. My weak-azz body won’t let me do it 🥴 My mom’s family is Amish & we were taught amazing skills.

@darnielladd6131 3 жыл бұрын

I only like fake plants in terms of holiday decorations. For example, fake poinsettias that you reuse every Christmas or a fake Christmas tree that you reuse every Christmas, etc.

@HighsideOfJupiter 3 жыл бұрын

Fake poinsettias are good for folk w animals like my family and I. We’ve always had cats so my mom would decorate w fake poinsettias so the cats wouldn’t chew them. They need to be cleaned tho cause they get dusty after a few years lol 😂

@darnielladd6131 3 жыл бұрын

@@HighsideOfJupiter True, I think the ones my family has are over 10 years old but we still use them

@jakethespoopycat 3 жыл бұрын

Same, I have pets and having a fake tree is way better for us since real pine trees are toxic to cats

@Hmd938 3 жыл бұрын

I definitely prefer real plants but there are some areas that get NO sun and aesthetically look way better with one. There def are plants that tolerate no light but they aren’t living their best life lol

@asunflower7993 3 жыл бұрын

And older people with asthma or lung disease my grandma always had so many fake plants all around her apartment because she had asthma and all these long diseases but she loved plants so she would always have all these fake plants

@samanthabartlett4562 3 жыл бұрын

We love our stand mixer! Makes it 1000x easier for our house to be lower waste. We make our own sandwich bread weekly, as well as whipped cream, other pastries, and we use it to shred/spiralize veggies, I'm also looking forward to trying to make our own butter with it!

@mssharonqueen 3 жыл бұрын

I was gifted a second hand one and I like it a lot.

@douae5857 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I think some kitchen appliances totally help lowering waste like a coffee maker for people who drink lots of coffee..

@prittyugly86 2 жыл бұрын

I was dying for a kitchen aid but after doing a lot of research I went with a brahn food processor that came with all of the attachments you'd have to buy in addition to the mixer. It mixes, whips, chops, dices, spirals, everything.

@melissam4954 3 жыл бұрын

I have never owned, and will never own, a rolling pin. I use a chilled wine bottle instead, which works really well for pie crust. I learned recently that my great grandmother also rolled her dough with a wine bottle. ❤

@Shelbizleee 3 жыл бұрын

ah same! I use a water bottle!

@spingirl8240 3 жыл бұрын

I do own one, but almost ALL of my kitchen utensils are purchased from either thrift or antique stores-the old stuff is dirt cheap and lasts so much longer than new stuff.

@TheDolphace 3 жыл бұрын

@@spingirl8240 same, I JUST bought a vintage Pyrex glass rolling pin for £2. It should have been at least 15 if not more. I love second hand shops

@kailashmendiratta6178 2 жыл бұрын

@@Shelbizleee haha. Don't Imagine you can live where I live without it. We honestly use it at least 2 times a day

@jerichowhitlock 3 жыл бұрын

“Very basic fall Shelbi” I felt that. Also I really love the term eco-minimalism, it’s exactly the way I want to live. Feels so stress-free!!!

@shylacogar1943 3 жыл бұрын

I would be real concerned if a guest asked me for bleach...

@coralovesnature 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, same

@Plantsandmusicandyarn 3 жыл бұрын

I pretty much only bust out the bleach if by baby had pooped in the bath tub. He’s 2 and potty trained now so thankfully that hasn’t happened in a while! Comes in handy for disinfecting cloth diapers if you get yeast or buy used ones.

@cynoglav9665 3 жыл бұрын

might be for cleaning out a period oopsie -- ie one of those days you wear nice, white underwear and aunt flo comes over unexpectedly ;)

@sarahschouveller1993 3 жыл бұрын

@@cynoglav9665 that's what hydrogen peroxide is for. Gets those stains out stat

@pamwishbow8826 3 жыл бұрын

The second you said no paper towels I was like "WHAT ABOUT CAT PUKE?" Napkins, got it! Ever since I started using sweedish dish cloths I stopped buying paper towels. I'm still using a 3-pack I got in the beginning of the year (for cat barf.) Absolute game changer, those cloths!!

@starkeclipse 3 жыл бұрын

I need to hear more about swedish dish cloths apparently. What do you do with the cat puke that gets stuck to the towel? Does it just go in with the rest of your laundry??

@mistylm2365 3 жыл бұрын

I use dedicated cleaning wash cloths & just wash them.

@gracypachori2410 3 жыл бұрын

I really love the term "eco-minimalism" , it is much more stress free

@dobbysshoes4924 3 жыл бұрын

Shelbi has mixed feelings about mixers lol

@MarielaMerino 3 жыл бұрын

I have bras but I literally never wear them anymore. Time to declutter! Free the girls 😅

@giishaw92 3 жыл бұрын

I have to admit, I feel uncomfortable wearing nothing (like, I don't like the way my shirts feel on my bare chest), but I mostly wear wireless or bralettes now! It's wonderful

@erikafernandez2499 3 жыл бұрын

If they're not too worn out, I would suggest donating them to organizations that provide bras to women in shelters! If they're a bit too worn, there are companies that accept donations for fabric recycling!

@MarielaMerino 3 жыл бұрын

@@erikafernandez2499 great idea! thanks!

@MarielaMerino 3 жыл бұрын

@@giishaw92 yess!!

@kristenjohnson7041 3 жыл бұрын

@@giishaw92 same, wearing nothing tends to invite chafing for me and my girls feel better supported with bras since I have a mid-sized chest (getting to be a bit too big for a C cup). I can imagine some girls with more massive boobs feeling like they need them too. Also, sports bras are a godsend given that I do a lot of high-impact activities like running and HIIT as it is quite uncomfortable without one lol. So I do wear bras. Maybe I'll switch to bralettes too, I have come to notice how uncomfortable underwire bras are!!!!

@emmanarotzky6565 3 жыл бұрын

I can’t even imagine combing my hair after showering if I didn’t use conditioner. I’d just rip half of it out lol

@vii6429 3 жыл бұрын

I have curly hair that needs extra love, but I found that olive oil works perfectly for me, it's even better than conditioner. (Of course there is a specific method to apply it properly)

@jessie9653 3 жыл бұрын

I hate hair conditioner, but I do use Garnier anti Friz serum it makes it so easy to comb through

@HannahTheHorrible 3 жыл бұрын

I love the cat just chilling in the background peeking around the plant hahaha

@mykalashew7385 3 жыл бұрын

I just had a mattress on the floor but once I hit 6 months pregnant my body just couldnt do it anymore so we got a box spring nd metal bed frame from goodwill and I can actually sleep comfortably and get up easier now at 7 months

@laurennichole161 3 жыл бұрын

I had my mattress of the floor for over a year and was just gifted a frame. I swear I sleep so much better now even though intuitively that’s doesn’t make much sense. I won’t go back to a floor mattress!

@jasmincastillo8686 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t know what it is but fake plants get me so heated lol 😩

@mlynn998 3 жыл бұрын

Why? I think they’re a great option to decorate a space for people who can’t or don’t have time to take care of plants. Obviously don’t buy more than you need, but we shouldn’t shame people for doing things that make them happy.

@jasmincastillo8686 3 жыл бұрын

mlynn998 I just really don’t understand why something that is so natural and pure is getting made into something plastic and toxic for the environment just because people don’t have a green thumb I don’t think that’s a very good excuse to buy something plastic that’s meant to be good for the planet. There’s many ways to decorate that don’t involve plastic but I definitely don’t go around shaming people for buying them I just really do not like the whole “fake plants thing” it just kind of makes me sad

@mlynn998 3 жыл бұрын

Kay Kay honestly, if you have an air purifier or a good air filter, you don’t get much dust. Dusting is also only a once a month type thing as opposed to taking care of a plant which is a significantly greater time commitment.

@mlynn998 3 жыл бұрын

Jasmin Castillo some people also don’t have any light in places but still want the look of plants to liven up the space. Fake plants aren’t the reason the planet is being destroyed anyway. It’s the big corporations.

@adrienncs.6416 3 жыл бұрын

As someone who is living in Middle-Eastern-Europe in a 5,5 squaremeter room which used to be an outer toilet back in the soviet years before the apartments in our building had bathrooms, in the daytime I only have enough light to not fall from the stairs when I’m going down, It can be very useful. I always hated that there was no green in my room bc the lack of natural light, but now i have a few fake plants and feel so much better.

@peachypie2962 3 жыл бұрын

Background Tilly at 3:35 😻 Wait....you have THREE cats?! Why have we never seen the other cats?!

@sofianatalie. 3 жыл бұрын

that's exactly what I was thinking!

@lat726 3 жыл бұрын

The other cats are her sisters.:)

@moonyetiii 3 жыл бұрын

The funny thing is is that having grown up poor, I've already been doing everything you've listed XD

@poorni4742 3 жыл бұрын

Yess 😅

@katfoster845 3 жыл бұрын

I have a handbag because it's useful. I need it to keep things like my phone and purse easily accessible. Also bras. I have big boobs and I need my bras. My boobs are really painful and make my back hurt if they're not supported. They don't make sustainable bras in my size though. I need a 32FF. I have no interest in anything non wired (including Lara Intimates. I've tried one of their bras and they do not work for me) and sister sizing is a myth. Sustainable bras are usually tiny bralettes in S/M/L sizing. They're rarely in bra sizing, almost never in a FF and never both wired and unlined.

@vii6429 3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, that sounds terrible... 😵😩

@cantocant2346 3 жыл бұрын

I have to wear a bra or I have terrible pain between my shoulder blades. I feel your pain.

@origamirock 3 жыл бұрын

I have never understood decorative pillows. They seem so pointless to me. I already received my absentee ballot and turned it back in! I voted more than a month early!

@jessie9653 3 жыл бұрын

I know right!!! I just went and ordered new furniture at the store and I'm getting a couch and chair and it comes with 5 throw pillows 😲. Why???? 🤷 and......if I don't won't them it still cost the same 🤔🤯

@sofiamartinez1583 3 жыл бұрын

Even if we take out the fact that fake plants are made of crappy materials, they are just dust collectors and not fun for allergies. They are so tacky.

@TristessaEm 3 жыл бұрын

I have some fake plants because the kinds I like are toxic to my cats. I was lucky to find ones which look great, don´t look tacky and as for dust - you need to clean the real ones as well as the plastic ones.

@sofiamartinez1583 3 жыл бұрын

@@TristessaEm you make a fair point. I don't get some plants that I love either for my allergies.

@ah5721 3 жыл бұрын

The faux plants have gotten much more real looking. I only use faux foliage for fall and Christmas because real leaves crunch.

@suriyamclean5625 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly!! I'd rather buy real plants

@bs4e 3 жыл бұрын

My bathroom has no window so I have a fake plant there. Lol

@fionam5879 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Shelbi! Book recommendation: I just read this great book on holiday 'The Great Derangement' (Ghosh, 2016) which is kind of a philosophers stance on how literature/arts/media needs to stop writing climate change as accusatory/uncanny and focus more on collective action and climate justice. Messages like eco-minimalism, that living more sustainably is not about guilt and sacrifice but actually makes your life better: "how inseparable is the bond between concern for nature, justice for the poor, commitment to society, and interior peace."

@XOJOjenio 3 жыл бұрын

Hey girl ✌🏼 BUY A MIXER!! I got the “pro” series for the horsepower... I make a lot of doughs. And, it’ll last forever with care 😁 we all fought over who gets my Grandma’s mixer from the late 40s/early 50s 😂😂😂 my Cousin still uses it, DAILY!! I use mine all of the time!!! I own every attachment except the pasta ones. I just don’t eat a lot of pasta 🍝 But, I mill my own flours & grains; grind spices; grind meats & make sausages; juice fresh fruits; make ice creams, sorbets & sherbets; make breads, cookies, pizza doughs any “dough” based items; mix or mashed roots veggies... and, so much more!!! GET A POWERFUL MIXER & YOU WILL BE ADDICTED!!! 😁😁😁😁

@annettetaylor8992 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! For the not buying canvas art, I’m an artist and it upsets me, I don’t have a single canvas that has words on it, a could cross stitches I’ve made but they are Christmas themes.

@estherbaart6056 3 жыл бұрын

I have swapped most of my beauty products for ones that do not contain any plastic! I use reusable cotton wipes, solid shampoo, solid showergel, solid make up remover and solid shaving cream! Works perfectly and a lot less waste! I also use an organicup (which I can really recommend!). I also like to use a cotton reusable bag to take my bread to school instead of using a plastic one. Baby steps but I try my best :)

@lara_xy 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love nail polish! However, I only buy vegan, cruelty-free and toxin-free ones, which makes me feel a lot better. About the mixer; do most Americans only have a mixer machine? In Europe, the most common thing is simply to have a hand-held mixer. About the work-out accessories; if you really need weight for a specific exercise, you can use water bottles, a yoga mat can be substituted by towels on the floor and they are so many videos about bodyweight exercises, which does not require any tools at all!

@mimoe25 3 жыл бұрын

I second the handheld mixer thing! Theyre also pretty easy to find secondhand.

@bldudas 3 жыл бұрын

I'm from the U.S. I actually just use a wooden spoon to mix everything, even icing!

@eleanorharnage1025 3 жыл бұрын

(Speaking as an American with a stand mixer) I think the main draw of having a "mixer" is less that it can make icing or whipped cream or whatever, but more because of the versatility of the product, as most mixers can mix, whisk, knead dough, make pasta shapes etc. Also, they're real lifesavers when a recipe is like "knead for 15 minutes" or "mix (super difficult to mix thing)" and you've been carrying heavy stuff around your minimum-wage job all day and can't be bothered

@hanamiyuu_ 3 жыл бұрын

What brand of nail polish do you use? 😊

@alice_rabbit8345 3 жыл бұрын

I love nail polish too! It brings me joy and is relaxing to do my nails.

@by_camille 3 жыл бұрын

I was very hesitant about having a mixer- space, cost, also not sure if i would use it a lot.I received one as a gift and now I use it all the time. Pizza pasta dough, bread, mashed potatoes! Love it!

@lauromero129 3 жыл бұрын

I had no idea how much hair products I used until I cut my hair reaaaaal short. Now shampoos and conditioners last SO much more. Also I started using cloth napkins because I’m a really a messy eater, and keep old paper ones for guests and parties.

@avacurtis2729 3 жыл бұрын

Heres something weird i do. Not only do i not use conditior i use a shower bar called hope that is both body soap and shampoo. My hair has honestly never been better. And its so cheap compared to having shampoo, conditioner, face soap, and body soap.

@carawalker3315 3 жыл бұрын

I've always thought seasonal decor was so strange. I hear people in the States saying they're going to decorate for fall or spring and I just get so confused ahahahaha

@alexandra1415 3 жыл бұрын

i get holidays but not seasons

@coralovesnature 3 жыл бұрын

As someone who lives in the US, I also think it is strange when people decorate for each season. My mom did this growing up and I know a lot of peers who do too (all of them are women).

@JadePlayer2 3 жыл бұрын

It mostly stems from agrarian traditions is my understanding, and it's like inviting in the new season. It makes less sense with our modern lives, since we are generally less beholden to the seasons for food and stuff, but it's kind of like a hold over from by gone times where you needed to prepare for each season. Such traditions like spring cleaning or fall canning are examples. Even though we don't shut up our homes in the winter and we don't lack food in the winter. I think it's a nice way to keep oneself more tied to the seasons, but it does invite a lot of clutter. So to each their own.

@briciolaa Жыл бұрын

@@JadePlayer2 thats something that i actually love, it makes the passing of time exciting, reassuring, comforting, gives me smth to look forward to and celebrate. its such an old tradition afterall

@verucasalt4535 3 жыл бұрын

When I want my hair wavy I put my hair into two braids once it's mostly dry and sleep on it. Super easy. I also own just a few nail polishes. I feel like my hands are my worst feature so nail polish makes me feel so much better about their appearance. I use a skin toned color on my finger nails & a "fun" color on my toes when I'm up to it. I agree it's a waste of time to do all the time but when I'm wanting a boost in confidence I'll slap on some nail polish.

@avacurtis2729 3 жыл бұрын

I sleep in 2 braids every night and then i either put it down curled. Or most of the time leave them all the next day cause im way lazy and dont like to do my hair in the morning

@erdbeermilch2083 3 жыл бұрын

Pin curles and rag curles are also amazing!

@jenniboye 3 жыл бұрын

YEEEESS i missed you!!!! :-)) not that you left, it was just a long week

@kasia9256 3 жыл бұрын

The same hire

@ToneBreistrand 3 жыл бұрын

Haha I felt this

@Ginnybellebeauty 3 жыл бұрын

yesss someone else who just doesnt care about nail polish enough to use it! I've always been terrible at painting my nails, so I just stopped doing them ever... i do still have some old polishes at home, but i only ever use them for like craft projects and stuff like that

@burstallpass4394 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure if you will see my message after all this time. I just found your channel, and have been binging on it. I am a 50 yr old female, and I am happy to see youth such as yourself advocate for the environment and minimalism. It is really important so I hope you keep it up. 12 years ago I decided to purchase titanium rimless glasses and have had the same ones now for 3 prescription updates. I got tired of throwing away dozens and dozens of plastic and wired glasses. They typically crack and break when new lenses are required. Like you, only real live plants, no figurines, holiday decor, throw pillows, nail polish. Purchases are almost always a regret I have found over the years.

@jordanfahey8527 3 жыл бұрын

Curious about your stance on Rent the Runway or Nuuly where you rent clothes? Obviously not financially the smartest thing but renting could definitely be more sustainable for occasions where you need something different than what is normally in your wardrobe!

@starchannel123 3 жыл бұрын

It's good for special occasions but any frequent delivery service it is not going for the environment

@noodles.dumplings.kimchi2878 3 жыл бұрын

I want to know her stance as well.

@katfoster845 3 жыл бұрын

They don't really work from my body shape because I'm so short. It's hard to buy clothes at 4'10.

@morganonawhim 3 жыл бұрын

I might argue that renting clothing has far less impact than purchasing and disposing it; especially for people who would only wear an item once or twice anyway (which sadly is most people). Nuuly was hugely helpful for my transition to a more minimalist wardrobe... as I was massively downsizing the clothes I own I still had a few pieces that were new to me each month that scratched the itch of novelty. Once I fine-tuned my wardrobe, I loved wearing everything I had enough that I didn't feel the need for that novelty anymore so I canceled the service. Really helped me break the habit of purchasing that I was in before, plus helped reinforce the lesson that the rush I feel from getting something new wears of super fast.

@noodles.dumplings.kimchi2878 3 жыл бұрын

@@morganonawhim but my question is shipping and handling. Those are very helpful points and I agree with what your saying but what exactly is their carbon foot print? What is their packaging like?

@michaelajuarez1987 3 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite kind of video. I just downloaded Instagram just so I can follow you. You’re the best!

@Shelbizleee 3 жыл бұрын

OMG thank you so much 🙈

@melissamoon5182 3 жыл бұрын

I have my grandma's handheld mixer from the 70s and it's still working great!

@danielaharrison4601 3 жыл бұрын

I have my great grandmas, I had to rewire it a couple of years ago, but it's still going strong.

@melissamoon5182 3 жыл бұрын

@@danielaharrison4601 Fantastic!

@carlatoppins8567 3 жыл бұрын

Awesomeness! So I found you on an episode of 'The Minimalists' and dig your EM game. I am looking into paper towel alternatives, as I use a ton of em on a regular. Since COVID though I have not purchased bottled water, instead have invested in a water filter (kitchen faucet). I saw a documentary on NF regarding the impact it has on the environment. In any case Ty for sharing. Btw, you have an absolutely beautiful, gorgeous, and tranquil abode. Do share how you decorated it.😉:)

@MNeathway 3 жыл бұрын

For cleaning, a rag bag of cut up old tshirts is so handy. Wash on hot water with vinegar and reuse a thousand times 🙌🏽

@carlatoppins8567 3 жыл бұрын

@@MNeathway Thanx A Bunch will do.👍:-)

@vurohnickuh 3 жыл бұрын

Been binging your videos the past few days and was running out of ones I haven't seen! Perfect timing 🤗

@kasia9256 3 жыл бұрын

No autumn decoration, no nails polished no, little figures, And I reusing gift bags and wrapping paper to pack other gifts and afterwards asking them if they planing do with it if they do not reusing it I'm thinking it back my in-laws looked at my like I'm crazy on being now they started doing it as well after a few years saying I'm cheap

@janelleboyd8016 3 жыл бұрын

My grandma found my Kitchen Aid stand mixer at a garage sale for $30 😍 Her best garage sale find to date!

@lizdafriz 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video - I know this sounds weird but it’s very calming hanging out with you on here. It’s been a long day.

@Shelbizleee 3 жыл бұрын

not weird at all! I totally get it and am glad I could be here for you (:

@XOJOjenio 3 жыл бұрын

I agree!!!! My hubby is now hooked on her videos - he’s slowly changing his “convenient store” lifestyle & thinking long term about so much!!!! His mom & I tried; but, it’s more productive coming from a fresh source. Shelbi has MADE A DIFFERENCE in my home & our lives

@adventurouspeach 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone else out here naming their plants? I keep getting weird looks from friends when I talk about my babies Planthony and Fern

@itsyasmini 3 жыл бұрын

Tatty v that’s me I always name my plants! My calathea is named Calliope

@XOJOjenio 3 жыл бұрын

Of course! I am a houseplant newbie... as old as I am 😂😂😂 SHELBBBBZZZ! Please make a beginner plant care video series!

@katykate39 3 жыл бұрын

My plant's name is Al 😄

@hylonycteris 3 жыл бұрын

Oh gosh, I name everything.

@zitasoregi9340 3 жыл бұрын

Mona, is my Monsterra :)

@joy101joy 3 жыл бұрын

Putting your mattress on the ground, without space for it to breathe, is actually really bad for your mattress. You have a chance of getting mold.

@Shelbizleee 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve heard about this so I keep checking but no issues. I feel this is probably very rare and if not I’ll just keep an eye on it

@miroslavazolichova 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking exactly the same! Matress needs some air circulation. In the worst case, put some wooden pallets underneath your matress. If the mold starts showing on the outside, the inside is already full of it!

@at2425__ 3 жыл бұрын

@@Shelbizleee futons have a special moisture wicking under sheet that helps repel mold. Worth looking into to put under your mattress :)

@mssharonqueen 3 жыл бұрын

Many people outside the US don’t use bed frames and nothing happens...

@kasia9256 3 жыл бұрын

Depends of climates you living in and if you air your bed and bedding as well you should flops them every few months

@TheBlacktressDiaries 3 жыл бұрын

Between your "She's on another level" face and "she has hella chickens," this video brought me so much joy 😂

@coraliechristopher8907 3 жыл бұрын

I currently work in a bakery and, as a result, am saving up for a mixer. It's one of those kitchen appliances that you COULD get by without, but it's so nice to have and genuinely makes cooking/baking a lot easier. I'm a very slapdash cook and will make do without a lot of appliances, but a stand mixer has been a target item of mine for a reason.

@ellie_long 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait for my first eco-fall! 🍂

@elvisggs 3 жыл бұрын

youve taught me so much in the few years ive been watching you and i just wanted to say i appreciate you and your content so so much!

@maja8937 3 жыл бұрын

What a great video! I've just wanted to say one thing: if you have a good materace, a bed frame is really useful, because it allows the materace to breathe properly and to work a lot better in general. By buying a bedftraame, you're making your materace last you way longer :)

@hazzapizzle23 2 жыл бұрын

Mattress *

@natashagonzalez6334 3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you put a link to register to vote! I have had no idea where or how to register to vote, but I went on that website and have submitted my application! Shelby you can count on me to vote!

@literaryhaylee 3 жыл бұрын

My mixer was actually passed down to me from my grandma and I’m obsessed. I use it all the time!!

@SustainablyVegan 3 жыл бұрын

no cook books? no hair dryer? no coffee maker? we can't be friends anymore.. haha.

@EllaMitsch123 3 жыл бұрын

i air dry my hair...was at night and it drys as i sleep...you literally do not need a hair dryer.

@roootheee 3 жыл бұрын

Ella 123 her comment was a joke. Check out her channel. She and Shelby are two peas in a pod.

@Oatmilllk 3 жыл бұрын

@@EllaMitsch123 I wish my hair dried that fast. I have curly hair as long as Shelby's. It takes days to fully dry if i air dry it

@ah5721 3 жыл бұрын

@@EllaMitsch123 I do because I have thick hair that takes 4 hours to air dry andwith -20F winters it's a must!

@lowwastehighmelanin 3 жыл бұрын

Wait but if you have a friend who has all of them...free real estate :D

@wendynamisnik11 3 жыл бұрын

I'm really interested in how you keep your hair soft and healthy if you don't use conditioner. Can you do a hair video?

@pattibrown2939 3 жыл бұрын

Lots of great advice . Love your kitty playing. Good job.

@margaretblount4794 3 жыл бұрын

I don't own any sponges! It's a huge change for me bc my parents always had them. Purposefully got a scrub brush, castille soap, and had a friend to crochet some rags. Also no dryer sheets or liquid detergent. Not huge things for most, but big for my life and creating my new home.

@Shadez5915 3 жыл бұрын

I love love LOVE your channel. Eco minimalism has been my strive for a few years now and I’m JUST getting my first place alone, so your vids are especially relevant. Thank you. ❤️

@mariadesantiago8696 3 жыл бұрын

Love the video! You are awesome. Keep doing what you’re doing.

@geraldinecolvin8662 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent, practical advice. Thank you.

@sarahchristoff2125 3 жыл бұрын

Your home looks so cozy - I am literally gonna buy a ton of plants to try and make my new place channel your vibes ❤️ Also I love the capsule wardrobes, you always look so put together! I'm gonna try it!

@julis.6667 3 жыл бұрын

You have to be careful when you put a mattress on the floor. We did that too, and it started to mould.

@veronicabean49 3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree on the wall canvas! What I'm working on now instead for wall decoration is buying frames at thrift stores and printing out photos from my travels. That way I get both wall art and something to remember my travels from instead of souvenirs.

@KirsNJ 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so appreciative of your videos, advice and sharing your journey. I am new to researching ways to be more eco friendly and living a more sustainable lifestyle. What I’ve quickly learned is everyone is different and we need to respect that. Just like every other aspect of each other’s lives. You can share your thoughts but if it’s not for us we move on to the next one. For me personally I love having my nails done and I love purses. This is not something I would give up. But that doesn’t minimize your opinion nor does it make me a bad person who doesn’t care about our world. Thanks again for sharing. I am really looking forward to making steps for myself and my family to improve how we treat our planet day to day.

@ViviFriend 3 жыл бұрын

Love the neutral pallet in this video :) would like to see the capsule wardrobe updates as well

@ToneBreistrand 3 жыл бұрын

Great list! I think I actually relate to all of the points haha. Also thank you for using your platform to encourage people to vote!

@juliarapoza2546 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Shelbi!!!! I would love to see a sustainable hair care video. Your hair is so beautiful, and I would love to find out how you do it!! love your channel.

@onthegovegan2619 3 жыл бұрын

I binge watched all of your videos during lockdown earlier this year. Learned so much❤️, new subscriber here🤗

@Tetianka.Ukrainka 3 жыл бұрын

I have just see a video about me and my home. And got couple of new ideas, thank you!

@mirandalaswell Жыл бұрын

I love your approach to minimalism. sustainability is definitely a part of my journey as well ❤

@SB-sx4ic 3 жыл бұрын

I literally shouted YASSSSS on the plastic plants part!! Preach, you goddess!

@csleung444 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly for the plastic plants! Its truly the exact opposite. Thanks for the register to vote message. I sooo support everything u said in this video.

@WayToVibe 3 жыл бұрын

For people wanting to cut down on furniture clutter in the bedroom: Instead of a bed frame, which is entirely useless, you can instead get a captain's bed. It's basically a long, wide dresser that your mattress sits on. I have a foam mattress so no box spring needed Mine is twin-sized with six very large drawers. The drawers don't go all the way to the back of the frame, leaving about a 9-inch gap where I can put things behind the drawers. This space is where I store all my sentimental or rarely used items, and also where I put dry goods for long-term prepper storage. This type of bed made it possible for me to get rid of a dresser, a chest, and two plastic bins. Each drawer has a purpose and the amount of items I own of that type are not allowed to exceed what I can fit in the drawers. I feel that this is a wonderful system for children, especially, but adults can certainly pretty much clear their rooms of everything but a desk, reading chair, and bed.

@rawrni 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Shelbi you’ve really inspired me :)

@ceciliariemer7998 3 жыл бұрын

I realized there are so many thing i don't actually need, thanks for opening my mind!! All your videos are so inspirational

@vsb000 3 жыл бұрын

7:00 there are some sustainable nail polish brands. When I was younger, painting my nails was sooooo therapeutic! That’s why I loved painting my nails!

@emilyweida2161 3 жыл бұрын

I love what you said about dry shampoo!! I totally agree it doesn’t work and why do I keep buying it and using It. It’s just a waste!! I think hearing you say it hopefully means I’m done.

@HenschelFamily 3 жыл бұрын

I just love you! We need a world full of you!

@HenschelFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Shelbi - I have a group of phenomenal grade twelve students who are about to embark on teaching a series of workshops on how to do "things" in an eco-friendly way. I have taken many ideas from your videos, and now the plan is to energize local youth who actually care about our collective futures. I know this is a lot to ask, but I was wondering if you would create an encouraging message for them. They are part of the IDC4U (grade 12 university leadership) group at Chippewa Secondary School in North Bay, Ontario. You would love them! If you can do this, please let me know. It wouldn't have to be long or elaborate at all. If you address them by course title, I am sure they would be thrilled! If we could "FaceTime" - even better! But again, I am sure you are uber busy.

@bollinebelmelange4778 3 жыл бұрын

Used to have bed on the floor, it was just fine. But now I live in Arizona, and SCORPIONS. So yeah, bed off floor is a must. And I'm cool now with the cats hiding under it, I rarely need to coax them out for anything.

@yvettegomez8464 3 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel and I love it thank you so much for making videos !! 🥳🥳

@imontosomething2609 3 жыл бұрын

Cosplay has been my new excuse for buying things for "special occasions" 😂 and I make sure I can make multiple looks with them if I can.

@JasmineJean 3 жыл бұрын

Be careful not having ventilation under your bed. Lift up you mattress in the morning and it will probably be wet underneath. Over time that moisture can turn to mold. Id suggest putting your mattress on a box spring on the floor. Loved all the other tips though!!

@hannahclauser6944 3 жыл бұрын

Yes about the bed frame and movement! Ours is on the floor for that reason! We also have a floor table for eating meals.

@amandahoyt2323 3 жыл бұрын

My plants from bloomscape and my supply of thinx got delivered today! The cup wasn't working great for me and I'm getting an IUD on Friday. Based on what I've heard from other people, I'll be hemorrhaging every month from now on so I'm well prepared 👍 Thanks for the discount code!

@brihutchison2155 3 жыл бұрын

your videos are always so cute & informative. Thank you so much for the work that you do! I love your personality.

@stacyfakename 3 жыл бұрын

I love my mixer, I got it as a move out present from my mom. It's a very old kitchenaid but it allows me to bake bread on an (almost) weekly basis.

@shoushikochou 3 жыл бұрын

kitchenaid is the only mixer that I know of that can be multipurpose. It can ground meat and create sheets from veggies.

@WurLiix3 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Shelbi, I really do love your videos. You are one of these people that really help me understand what is good for the environment and how to improve. And I am so happy and grateful for it.

@StaceyUncluttering 3 жыл бұрын

The figurine thing is so funny because after I started decluttering I decluttered half of my snowman collection. When you collect things people always by them for you but I just kept my favorite most special ones. In hindsight it makes no sense to have a bookshelf full of things that weren’t special/favorites.

@kickuindaface7 3 жыл бұрын

I stopped using a bed frame back in high school (about 10 years ago) and honestly best choice. Under the bed was where all things would get shoved and lost, and now I can utilize it as a couch space basically

@TheGhouliegirl 3 жыл бұрын

I was given a mixer and let me say, i never would have bought one but now I own one so I'm going to use it!!

@Genevievexx3 3 жыл бұрын

Obsessed with you and your channel!!!

@paydenwilhelmson7742 3 жыл бұрын

Loooove our stand mixer so much!! Could not live without it. We have a nice quality one that should last a lifetime

@enilereb0183 3 жыл бұрын

Abouy seasonal decor: I do not own any. But what I do is have a different scented candle for every season. Magnolia for spring, berries for summer, old wood for fall and apple cinnamon for winter😍 such a scent changes the whole atmosphere in you room and I don't feel the need for any other decorations

@ear1421 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the great content! While watching this I realized I have a straightening iron and curling iron I haven't used since my wedding over 3 years ago and I immediately gave them away! I've been to numerous parties and wedding since then and I didn't use them then I will won't be using them in the future!