The BIG RESET...and things I'm not buying this year

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Күн бұрын

Thanks to Ethique for sponsoring a portion of today's video! You can check out their stuff here: ethique.com/
In today's video we are resetting our zero waste lifestyle, chatting about things we are not buying this year, and digging into budgeting as well as minimalism. To live that frugal, sustainable and happy life.
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» P A T R E O N »
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» I N S T A G R A M »
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» Time Stamps »
00:00 Intro
07:14 things I'm not buying
» D E C L U T T E R I N G S E R I E S ! »
» Episode 1. • decluttering my whole ...
» Episode 2. • the decluttering proce...
» Episode 3. • DECLUTTER WITH ME... f...
» Episode 4. • Extreme DECLUTTERING t...
» I got rid of almost everything I own: • I got rid of almost ev...
» B U D G E T I N G S E R I E S ! »
» My Extreme budget to move: • My EXTREME budget to m...
» Budget meals I eat all the time: • Budget friendly meals ...
» MY strict budget to move update: • my STRICT budget for m...
» W A T C H M O R E ! »
» Zero waste HABITS I actually still do: bit.ly/3hB97on
» Minimalist HABITS I actually still do: bit.ly/354VjgV
» 100 ZERO WASTE swaps you have to try! : bit.ly/2LiCwr3
» 100 Ways to REDUCE FOOD WASTE you have to try! : bit.ly/38R2iuO
» 100 Things to REUSE AND REPURPOSE you have to try! bit.ly/2Mv8st9
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@Littlebearito Жыл бұрын

If you love soft tofu, my favorite thing lately is throwing a block in a bowl in the microwave to heat it up, and then topping it with soy sauce, sesame oil, chili oil, sesame seeds, and chives 😋! I’m so glad you’ve discovered Libby, I’ve been using it for a couple of years now and have saved so much money on books as well!

@maria5988 Жыл бұрын

What I do is create a big list of books that I want to read, and then keep a look out for them at the thrift store. I personally love sci-fi and fantasy, and it seems like the people who donate to the thrift store do too, because I've found a lot of books that were on my list at the thrift store! I've found it more well stocked than my closest library sometimes 😅

@minoubouchehri9246 Жыл бұрын

A tutorial for how you are making the Tempeh (more sustainably) would be super interesting!

@rocioiribe5841 Жыл бұрын

i freaking love Libby! i really resonate with the reset approach of "what's working and what isn't?" i do a quarterly reset/check in with myself and that's the main thing i ask myself. it encourages guilt free change and letting go and recognizing what you do need.

@michelasironi2558 Жыл бұрын

Hi Immy! Just wanted to tell you I'm enjoying your videos more and more! Are you going to make a tempeh video? Would love to try preparing it myself from scratch!!😊🙏

@Kristy463 Жыл бұрын

Glad you’re liking Libby! A lot of libraries also have Hoopla, which I prefer because there’s no waiting for books- everything is immediately available. I’m also the type who likes to read the book now so I thought you might appreciate the tip. The wait times on Libby can drive me crazy. 😅

@AliyevaMexa Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for recommending Libby! I had no idea this kind of thing existed. Signed up for the Berlin library for just 10 eur/year and now I have access to countless great books and most importantly for me, audiobooks! Best purchase of the year so far😄

@hale311 Жыл бұрын

With the book problem: I get it plus also seeing everyone read so many books it put me in a bad slump so I had to get off instagram and stop watching booktube for a little bit to get back into reading what I wanted to read and feel happy about it. But I am so happy you were able to get a library card and also do the programs that the library holds because those are always fun!

@marycharlebois6627 Жыл бұрын

5:17 - Hey Immy thanks for the info on your bread proofing box. Recently I asked for details on this new purchase somewhere on one of your platforms. I really appreciate you sharing your experiences with us on how you use it, and if it does the job effectively. I am on sabbatical from teaching right now and I want to follow your lead with making homemade tempeh, fresh-baked bread (cuz it’s so much cheaper to make at home), and possibly plant-based yogurt too. Thanks for the info. I deliberated for a whole year when I bought my food processor after going plant-based. I don’t think I will go an entire year on thinking about this possible purchase. Thanks again. Also can I just share with y’all how leisurely it is for me to watch your videos now that I am not in my sewing classroom surrounded by dozens teenagers all day long, nor am I juggling a hectic schedule. Love it, love your content. TYSM!! Ⓜary💕🍞🥯

@jemma50 Жыл бұрын

Mary, congratulations on your sabbatical! Maybe you will enjoy it so much, you will decide to retire. 😊 So lovely that you can savour Immy's videos now. ♥♥♥

@marycharlebois6627 Жыл бұрын

@@jemma50 Truth be known Jemma, although I’m now technically on sabbatical as of this past Monday, I am still in the school working in my classroom. I have 22 sewing machines to service, report cards to finish up, classroom inventory to complete, and the list goes on. But my door is closed and my classroom is still and quiet without students around, so I am getting lots done very quickly. It will really hit me next week when I am not at school. We got a dump of snow today so I didn’t mind working inside. Can you believe that it’s February already? I’m ready for winter to end, and I bet you are too. Take care, and Happy February to you. Ⓜary💕

@aimee8151 Жыл бұрын

Woohoo! So happy you mentioned libraries! As a librarian I'm always trying to promote how amazing they are. Why buy books when you can borrow them for free?! In the UK a lot of libraries also use BorrowBox for audio and ebooks, which is also free!

@Swimdeep Жыл бұрын

It would be greatly interesting to see what and how you “gear up” for the adventuring you want to do. Backpacking, car-camping, skiing, and outdoor-ing can be “stuff” intensive. How you do it will be an adventure in itself. 🌿

@shaunnarochelle Жыл бұрын

"I'm going to stop trying to be someone I'm not" relate to that ! overplanning and scheduling everything usually gives me anxiety.

@ahutton49 Жыл бұрын

Excellent! It’s really good you’ve learned these thing at 30. I learned them in my 40’s but now I’m even more sure why I stopped doing and buying things I won’t use. I use my journal for everything. it’s just a plain dark green dot grid journal and I buy 3 to use for the year. I still have amazon unlimited but I also use my library card and Libby as well. I’m still debating if I going to keep amazon prime. I use it to order al lot of my spices and to send my grand daughter and her parents stuff and my daughter uses it as well. I have cut my expenses down to $2000.00 a month and I can live very well on that amount. I have no debt so retirement is looking really good for me. enjoy your week love!

@marycharlebois6627 Жыл бұрын

Hey there… I feel your connection to the good ol’ dot grid journal. I use my BuJo for everything and I customize it so it works for me. I agree with you that a journal is a great place to record, plan, think, and organize. I, too, write down possible purchases and think on it for a while. Have a great day… from a fellow dot grid journal lover!! Ⓜary📕

@ricardofelipelo Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. We absolutely need more people advocating for spending less and thinking long-term. Cheers

@lorimartin4476 Жыл бұрын

Excellent goals! One thing I do to keep cooking interesting and learn new skills is to check out a different cookbook from the library each week. Check out the other things your library has to offer. Most offer ebooks, audio books, Hoopla but also passes to museums, national parks, events and many other things. I have had free access to Great Courses, language learning (Mango), Creativebug and checkouts for knitting needles, crochet hooks and seed exchanges. My last library offered free classes on homemade lotions/balms and card making. Well worth a deep dive to see what's available within your county.

@lorigillach4362 Жыл бұрын

Love the spirit and essence of your content and always look forward to your videos! Thanks for creating them!❤

@gym1418 Жыл бұрын

Love all your videos! Hopefully there is a tempeh tutorial soon 😊

@haydenfinch7964 Жыл бұрын

Love the video! I'm on my own budgeting quest this year so it's super inspiring to hear other people (and not "finance people") talk about their personal goals and such. I love resets and this is motivating me to do my own reset once I get back home.

@katherinee2389 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy your videos as a way to relax in the evening.

@marynelson2875 Жыл бұрын

I love libby and my local library! I'm glad you're working through challenges and identifying things that make you happy :)

@olo1986 Жыл бұрын

here's to adventure and experiences! yay! sounds like a great plan for 2023! :) good luck and ENJOY!

@wildsaij5678 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video as usual! Very excited about hearing about the budget. Everything you said about spending less is my motto for the year so this is very good. Thank you for sharing

@debg8053 Жыл бұрын

You should leave the leaves alone until spring. There are insects that have made them their shelter for the winter.

@SustainablyVegan Жыл бұрын

I only used a couple of handfuls all the other leaves have been left for that exact reason

@kishajones7545 Жыл бұрын

🤔What about worm composting? That way you'd more quickly get finished compost (helpful when gardening in a small space). Just a thought. Great video! Homemaking is something I've really been leaning into. Saves money for better quality products; plus I really enjoy it. We can set the vibe/energy in our home if we're intentional!

@DaphneYuille Жыл бұрын

I love the library! Plus mine has a whole section and programs related to sustainability, which I make use of a lot in addition to borrowing books and movies. Borrowing cookbooks seems fun too! I have a friend who does that a lot.

@marycharlebois6627 Жыл бұрын

Unintentionally… this recently happened to me. It was the BEST thing ever!! Here’s my story: My passion is skill toys, specifically freestyle yoyos and kendama. I think hobbies are integral to one’s happiness and I love learning, practicing, teaching and performing with skill toys. (I think mostly because, as I age, I no longer play sports any more.) Recently I needed some info on a specific yoyo that I purchased back in 2018. (My skill toys can be very expensive and they are all purchased from online specialty stores.). OMG… what an eye-opener!!! Just digging through the old receipts and paperwork, and seeing how much I used to spend was eye-opening!!! No ego here, but the swelling pride that I felt for how I have, over the past number of years, made all my spending intentional and subject to my budgeting practices. I can honestly say that now I only buy gear that I actually need to improve my skills… and not to “build a collection”. The moral of my story is… I highly recommend saving and reviewing your receipts. This really prompted me to continue being a conscious consumer and make better decisions for myself and my bank account. Thanks for this great video today Immy… it really made me think. PS - more dumpling in 2023 please🤣. I am loving your content, and want to thank-you for being so totally awesome!! Ⓜary🪀

@Wheezywatches Жыл бұрын

On a no book buy as well. Found even with thrifting them, I started getting more of a collection that a curation. Always helps having a library nearby! I’ll also say the most walkable cities in the USA are still not nearly as walkable as in the UK. Even public transport can be inconsistent. Y area is pretty walkable as well but not nearly as well as I’d like.

@kleary421 Жыл бұрын

I just recently found you on your tube and I’m so happy I did! We are co soldering moving to Colorado and I love hearing all about your experience. I also love the sustainability and budgeting content as I am on that same journey this year too.

@Britbec Жыл бұрын

Maybe you were trying to get a compost bin second hand, but 4:23 Lowes, Home Depot and Target have 40 gallon compost tumblers that work really well and can be kept on your patio.

@cathylynnpietranton Жыл бұрын

Hello Immy thank you for this lovely video. Yes just be yourself and do what makes you happy. Hugs and love from Ohio USA ❤

@janetstonerook4552 Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to hear you've accepted your personal style and quit trying to make yourself over to march step organizationally with some unattainable image. You are good enough just being who you are! 👍😻

@elissazimmer3134 Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah to library use! As a 32yo librarian, it’s so nice to see folks my age hype up libraries. Hopefully they get to stick around into the future!

@marcelamorassi9045 Жыл бұрын

i would love a tempeh tutorial video! also, the korean soup looked so delicious

@michellegazarik9051 Жыл бұрын

I love your idea of using your Stasher bag to travel with your Ethique shampoo and body bars!

@Ruth-tu9mu Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! This totally inspired me to think about how I could refresh/restart my own sustainable habits. This new year has been off to a rocky start for me, and I think I need to take a step back and rethink my routine 😅 Also, thanks for the ethique ad! I’ve been thinking about trying their stuff, but I had a bad experience with a different shampoo bar on my curly hair, so I’ve been a little hesitant. Thanks for the recommendation!

@jamiemonaco2753 Жыл бұрын

I also have curly hair and I think the cowash/conditioning bar is great! The shampoo bar is OK, not bad, but I don't love it for my hair

@alessandrasmith339 Жыл бұрын

I must mention, regarding composting, the only part of Colorado I have seen a decent composting service is in Boulder County. Everywhere else it’s basically non-existent… but! Due to limited space, my family has invested in a composting machine and we load it with food scraps every night. In the morning it is dried and crumbled- the perfect amount to mix into our little garden! We’re a large family so trying to compost the slow way took way too much space. 😅

@nataliawineland34 Жыл бұрын

Love this video!! Also love my library especially since joining a book club that shit was racking up! Lol

@priscillaoquendo7666 Жыл бұрын

I really felt this video I love all of your content and I felt the idea of stop trying to be someone we aren't with the stationary supplies....as a tutor who owns her own business and homeschooling mom I felt this entirely. Also with the reading and using Libby has been amazing.....I don't ever buy buys and always borrow but having the app and ability to smell the books is always great. Libby also has audiobooks so it's a win. Also I've been focusing on making more things from scratch one thing at a time and my family is enjoying it! Have so much to say but this video is so relatable thank you.

@eightybananas4515 Жыл бұрын

I set my reading goal low and was able to achieve it easily for the first time ever 😂. (School then work has hindered me in the past). I use Libby too, it’s wonderful. Turn your notifications on and if you are unable to borrow said book when it’s available you can “kick the can down the road” and set to receive the book for a different date. So, put a bunch of books on your wait list and pay it forward to others in the list when you can. It’s fun, you’ll like it. And it’s freeeeee! 🙌📚

@claires2096 Жыл бұрын

I love Libby!!! So great! Since you meal prep a lot and freeze food, have you ever heard of souper cubes? They’re a US family company and I’m obsessed w them to use for my freezer prep! I also save a lot of food waste with them. I love that you’re focusing on spending money only on experiences! Living life is so important! I’m in a similar boat with a foreign fiancé and we’re still in the saving up to be together phase. It’s so nice to see you and your husband finally together and to see you adjusting to your new life in the US. Enjoy!!

@allyirvine7537 Жыл бұрын

Great idea to use your disposable income for experiences…these are the things you’ll always remember. Also, when you’re trying to be something you’re not, you never feel good about it and can’t maintain it. I know that from experience. I always enjoy your videos Immy. Will be interested to find out how the composting goes. Also, must buy some of those Curliosity bars and stick them in my Stasher bag for trips…ideal

@SaligramS923 Жыл бұрын

I really love Libby! I can easily borrow from my public library which has the most amazing collection of books and audiobooks. I don't even feel the need to buy books anymore. 😊

@coffeemug3009 Жыл бұрын

Try to make vegetable coconut stew (sayur masak lemak). It's sooo delicious and comforting when eating with white rice. I'm from Malaysia, whenever I feel like eating tasty vegetables dishes, I make a light coconut stew. All you need are 1) aromatics, 2) coconut milk, 3) vegetables of your choice. For aromatics, you pulp together onions, garlic, ginger, chilli(optional) and lemongrass(also optional). Traditionally we add in dried anchovies for that umami taste, but you can substitute with miso for vegans. You can also add a pinch of tumeric powder for colour (but the best is to use pulped fresh tumeric). Instruction: first, you lightly fry the aromatics, then you put the coconut milk & vegetables in one pot together with 1-2 cup of water, boil until vegetables are cooked. Add salt/sugar for taste (most Southeast Asian dishes would add a tiny bit of sugar to balance the heat from chilli and add a bit of savoury-ness, but you can leave that out if you prefer just salt). My go-to vegetables when making the coconut stew is combining Leafy vegetable with a root vegetable, these recipes are also traditional Malay cuisines: 1) amaranth leaves (bayam) with pumpkin coconut stew. 2) young cassava leaves (pucuk ubi kayu) with sweet potato coconut stew. 3) yam stem and roots (batang & ubi keladi) coconut stew. 4) mixed vegetable and tempe coconut stew (sayur lodeh). 5) Young jackfruit (nangka muda) coconut stew.

@tehyas4622 Жыл бұрын

Hello from Golden! This winter has definitely had ice stick around longer than norma in the Denver area. I recommend getting a pair of Yak Trax if you don't have them already. It makes walking in icy conditions so much better.

@CorinneDemyanovich Жыл бұрын

I’ve got the same soap setup. Love the Blueland bottles, but I use Ethique’s products!

@aghinaf Жыл бұрын

Hi Immy, for tempeh recipe you can look for Indonesian food. I use tempeh a lot in recipes & also it's very cheap as well here. My favorite is stir fry tempeh with green beans, garlic & the most important thing sweet soy sauce. I'm also in no buy book this year as I realize that I love buying books but having a hard time finishing them.

@denise1019 Жыл бұрын

In June 2022 we we did a road trip from Denver and were also in Yellowstone and Rocky Mountains National Park. So it's nice to see some places again in your videos. But I do miss the English flair and culture a bit... :) Greetings from Germany

@lulinkastrubbel3966 Жыл бұрын

So im new in Vegan food, but what an realy comfy Food of mine is, is Gulasch! I User jackfruit in cans as Substitute, cause im allergic to soy. Its perfekt for the freezer, awesome with anything potato and its like a warm hug! We serve it with red Apple cabbage and its sooooo awesome! 100/10

@simini1837 Жыл бұрын

Hi Immy I heard the concept of Wu Wei (Taoism) which i interpret as go with the flow. I think that's what your trying to embrace as well when you mentioned that having fun is your guideline for your life and videos.

@emilylarson1603 Жыл бұрын

As someone who grew up in the Sawtooths - yes you gotta go! You'll love them!!

@RinaNZickermann Жыл бұрын

I love The Korean Vegan cookbook! I got to see Joanne at her book signing in NYC and found her to be a very sweet and lovely person. I am also curious about Natto making. Natto is one of my favorite things to eat (I grew up in Tokyo) and want to make it at home (to reduce the packaging waste) but I live in a tiny apartment and I don't want to stink up the entire floor. haha.

@7peacefrog Жыл бұрын

I just found you, and I am older then you but I also feel them same as you with (doing less with spending and making all the expectations that don't make us happy) I am just starting on eating plant based vegan, and am still learning.Thank you I can't wait to see more of your video's And good luck with what you are doing for this year and you!

@LennyKJ1 Жыл бұрын

I love Ethique so very much 🧡💜💚❤ If available at your library I recommend the Two Raw Sisters cookbooks. They are Christchurch NZ based (where I am) and they are really wonderful.

@nadialeeabu Жыл бұрын

Emmy can you please share your tempeh recipe soon??? I need to know!

@harmonyln7 Жыл бұрын

This year I intend to not buy hummus or bread. Making both can be fun and it's so much cheaper than buying the quantity I typically eat. I've bought 1 new book this year so far, but intend to buy none for the rest of 2023.

@jaygatsby8588 Жыл бұрын

Love it

@silliepixie Жыл бұрын

I am curious to see how your bucket composting goes!

@SustainablyVegan Жыл бұрын

Oh so am I !! Will do regular updates if anything has changed

Жыл бұрын

Not buying any books either. During the 2 years of the pandemic, I downloaded over 500 free books and still going through them.

@tangerinecrown Жыл бұрын

Could you please reccomend your favorite behavior change podcasts?

@UmaIndraS Жыл бұрын

My main goal is to buy books to read and avoid social media. That’s way to get more books to read and avoid buying unnecessary clothing. If you want to shop go and shopping in bookstores/garden centres. Or use money gain more experience etc. Like go to concerts etc.

@sustainfem Жыл бұрын

Does your library permit you to renew the books' return date online? Of course, that doesn't help if you're trying to read them in 3 weeks, but it's nice if you haven't finished something and can extend the lending time.

@j_emz Жыл бұрын

love the apron! 🥰 “🐿️” 🍄

@GarouLady Жыл бұрын

while not vegan I am trying to get towards more plant based protein versus animal for my chronic kidney disease stage 2, Ohh diabetes the gift that keeps on giving, ugh. But I am going into african vegan meals. atm, I just made my first batch of african vegan red red stew and it turned out ok. bit watery since I didn't deseed the tomatoes before popping them in, but still very good and cooking dried beans was actually quite easy. Also made some pickled refridgerator onions and plantain bread. the bread has butter and eggs in it. Trying to find something that more plant based without changing the taste and texture of it. it's like banana bread but not as sweet and more solid and I really liked it. Hope this helps out with the what-to-eat-next food block.

@marycharlebois6627 Жыл бұрын

Hi there… I wanted to say a huge congratulations to you for your efforts and the success that you’ve been experiencing with moving toward a plant-based diet. My partner has a congenital kidney disease and he was down to a GFR of 9 before he received his live kidney transplant from his brother in 2018. We moved toward plant-based eating right after he received his new kidney. He was 57 at the time, and will soon be 62. He maintains a GFR in the low to mid-50’s and his bloodwork, while not perfect, has never been better. I am turning 60 soon and I come from a long line of diabetics in my family history. I just got bloodwork done recently… I have no diabetes indicators and my bloodwork looks great. We have also vastly reduced our consumption of alcohol which is a big health trend in 🇨🇦 right now. The doctor told me that what we are doing is working and to keep moving forward in this direction. I want to encourage you to stick with it… find what you like to eat and to cook, and build habits that support cooking from scratch with wholesome ingredients. You can do it!! Also, I love your focus on African vegan meals. We live in the wilderness of northern 🇨🇦, and while all our neighbours are out fishing and hunting, we love to make ethnic food and plant-based meals at home. You are awesome and I am with you all the way on this one!! Keep up the great work my friend!! Ⓜary🌿

@RutaBauzaite Жыл бұрын

Ohhh what glue did you use for those bowls?? I have a cup to repair and idk what glues are safe for foodware.

@leahaf808 Жыл бұрын

Screw productivity, embrace your inner chaos :D

@juliejames3338 Жыл бұрын

hi just found your channel and when saw that you live in Denver, I was really confused; you sound like a brit, same as me and after watching this i guess that you have just moved to the states; lucky girl; hope you enjoy your new life therex

@SustainablyVegan Жыл бұрын

Yes! I moved in October to be with my husband, so we're now living in Denver for the next few years!

@larkin2890 Жыл бұрын

how's the public transit in denver? is that a viable option?

@m1234m56789 Жыл бұрын

I keep noticing The Korean Vegan book in your videos -- any favorite recipes that you recommend trying??

@CorinneDemyanovich Жыл бұрын

What’s your feeling about the size of an American fridge? Because I try not to buy too much at once to avoid food waste, my fridge often looks empty. I’ve even been questioned by guests why my fridge isn’t full. 😅 When I lived abroad in the UK, I thought the smaller fridge size makes more sense. I don’t need all that room! And the smaller freezer is a downside because I love meal prepping and storing foods to last, but I often run out of space.

@darcyferrigno Жыл бұрын

Death by ten dollars is our motto. We save on little things to do bigger experiences. I'd rather make my own coffees and kombuchas and go rent a cabin in a beautiful woodland for a weekend for sure.

@EleonoraFestari Жыл бұрын

Hello Immy, can I ask you if you have any suggestions regarding environment/climate change? On another note: I try different solid shampoos but I can't get through anyone of them because they make my air very dry and they look dirty. Did you experience something similar? Do you have any suggestions on the topic? Thanks a lot PS: I'm not a fan of tempeh but yours looks amazingly good!

@taylortsakopulos1216 Жыл бұрын

Are ypu still using this compost system? As denver offer free compost and recycle bins per house unless youre in an apt complex otherwise cherry creek recycle and compost offer free drop off for both