things I'm not buying (what I talked myself out of buying)

things I'm not buying (what I talked myself out of buying) | eco-minimalism

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@mollyv.9629 Жыл бұрын

I have two kids (4&5). Anytime we are in a store and they see something they impulsively want, we take pictures of the item, so they can revisit the pics later as a reminder for holidays or bday ideas...... THEY NEVER REMEMBER TO GO BACK AND LOOK AT THE PICS. It avoids a frustrated kid in the store and is a great talking point with them later to show them that after that moment in the store 99% of those items never even crossed their minds again.

@NoiseDay Жыл бұрын

Taking a picture when you see something you love is a great way to scratch that consumerist itch without actually spending money or cluttering up your house with something you don't actually want or need. It helps calm that fear that you'll "lose" the item if you don't buy it right then and there.

@korwynze6288 Жыл бұрын

yes! i've started doing this as well, it really does help alot

@WhatTheKink Жыл бұрын

I find online shopping does this for me. I like reading the specs on the product, looking at reviews and reviewer pic. I’m still “experiencing” the product.

@maddieb_99 Жыл бұрын

@@WhatTheKink yes definitely... and i like filtering the reviews so the low ratings show up first, because then i can see the downsides of the product and this also helps me talk myself out of buying it, lol

@bethlovesthings Жыл бұрын

I do this Allllll The time

@heyitsroro Жыл бұрын

YES YES!!

@SaveMoneySavethePlanet Жыл бұрын

I’ve been trying to focus lately on buying EXPERIENCES instead of things. For example, at the beginning of the summer I bought a pair of roller skates. This in turn led to me taking lessons to get better, going to the skate rink a lot (which is actually a fairly cheap night out) and now using them instead of my car to get around when I’m going somewhere that’s only 1-2 miles away. And it’s been So. Much. Fun! Honestly, it’s been so fun that I don’t even feel the need to buy other stuff cause I’m still so busy using the thing that I bought months ago. I think that’s part of the joy you get by purchasing experiences. There’s more of a sustained level of enjoyment instead of just a quick dopamine rush.

@bobdobalina5631 Жыл бұрын

This past year we lost both of my in laws and with that comes clearing out their home. My fil was a hoarder and my mil was a smoker. There is a lot that we have been able to save by bringing to our home and cleaning and furniture that we have been able to give away for free on Facebook being transparent that it comes from a smoking home. Yet in the end there has been SO MUCH TRASH. This experience has made my husband and myself want to be every aware of the things we have, because everything becomes trash to someone at some point in time.

@kimberlynann Жыл бұрын

The concept of Swedish Death Cleaning is so relevant here. The concept of trying to not leave behind a "Project" as my legacy (as I've seen my parents struggle with) has been very informative to how I choose what to bring into my house.

@Semzi10 Жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorite one of your anti-hauls! It's so good to hear you struggle. So many eco pages are acting like they've never struggled with the ebs and flows of eco life!

@amandashulski783 Жыл бұрын

One of the nice things about growing up poor and now being comfortably middle class if I NEVER impulse buy. No matter how much I want something, I mentally have to sleep on it one night before I buy. Also I always forget just anyone can buy extensions. To me, it’s still like a movie star exclusive thing.

@janetstonerook4552 Жыл бұрын

I volunteer at a charity Thrift Shop and last week I just cleaned up and priced a bunch of fall decor items that were almost identical to the photos you took including the metallic pumpkins. Priced them for a dollar each!

@360shadowmoon Жыл бұрын

I like seasonal decor but I just reuse the same ones every year rather than buying new. I keep them in storage for the part of the year I'm not using them. Also, the beauty of Fall decor is that the whole aesthetic of Fall is organic and nature-based - pumpkins, leaves and other autumnal harvests... Why not just collect actual squash and leaves for your decor and then eat/compost them instead of going to Hobby Lobby? EDIT: "You" as in the collective "you", not the OP.

@Jessicaschilke Жыл бұрын

“If you cant find something second hand it’s probably trending!” Wow so true! You totally just need an old school keyboard if you want that sound effect and spray paint it lol!

@tboo1760 Жыл бұрын

Shelbi your shorter hair looks soooooo good! You do you but if you are looking for support in talking yourself out of it, here are some things you can think of. 1) your hair grows naturally and will grow back and those extensions will last longer than you need them 2) short hair can make us feel vulnerable because long hair can feel like a security blanket, there may be other lower waste ways to make yourself feel safer 3) it looks soooooo good. Like truly you know your needs best but feel free to engage with this comment if you need support in saying no. 💕

@kabkabkabkab3886 Жыл бұрын

For what it's worth, as long as you want a keyboard that just makes that clicky-clacky sound, they're called mechanical keyboards and there's a huge hobby/secondhand community around it. Sorry I know that defeats the point of your anti-haul, but if you just like the sound, you can get a perfectly nice one secondhand without buying into the trend

@cristoaldantes3222 Жыл бұрын

I used plug-in headphones that was 20 years old and all three of them broke last year (all second hand from my family). Then I got wireless earphones as replacement. My sibling kept using those earphones to the point where I got another one and gave those earphones to my sibling to keep. I'm planning to keep these earphones until they break btw♥️

@androidmin5863 Жыл бұрын

I was just gonna comment this! I actually bought my own keyboard second hand off a friend.

@almavogler Жыл бұрын

I really liked this iteration of the anti-haul because it's something we can all apply to the things that tempt us. For me it is not "fall things", for example, but it might be kitchen appliances and gadgets (guilty!).. But the advice still is valid... Great video!

@NoiseDay Жыл бұрын

Plus it's just like a haul video- you get to share the neat things you saw without actually buying them

@rachelny5209 Жыл бұрын

I moved recently and went to a consignment shop for the first time. They had SO MUCH high quality secondhand furniture. Highly recommend.

@persephone213 Жыл бұрын

As someone who personally identifies more with Eco-Minimalism than Zero Waste, these are some of my favorite types of videos. 👏

@SelenaRamona Жыл бұрын

YT seems to be going down the drain, unfortunately. My recommended page is always filled with irrelevant videos or videos that I have already watched. Most content creators I follow have also seemed to stick with their standard uploads and have not branched out into new content for a while now, so I've lost interest. I still enjoy vlogs and whatnot, but it is sad to see this happen as I am not a fan of reels/short-form content. Anyway, major props to you for talking yourself out of many of these things! I anticipate most of the trendy items will be listed on local marketplaces within the next 1-2 years as the next "new" thing comes into town. I appreciate your transparency!

@lindsaytoussaint Жыл бұрын

Same, I’ve been on here since 2005 (*cries in elder millennial*) and it does seem a bit less popping. That being said as my interests change I’m finding content from months or yrs ago that I haven’t seen, which is great. And I now had time to go through all your vids I’ve missed - and yours and Madison’s channel almost completely! Anyway love this style of video. Keep ranting! [edit] okay regarding the extensions - I feel like most folks would be inclined to say “do you! Get them anyway!” and I agree mostly BUT I feel as your hair grows out there’s a lot to learn. Not to get too deep but I’ve found that sitting with hair shorter than what i was used to and what I felt comfortable with taught me so much about how I view myself, the value I place on my hair, how others view me and the value I place on that - etc. I’m sure you’ve already thought through/experiences those things but I definitely wanted to highlight that.

@amycopler3513 Жыл бұрын

First of all, congratulations to you and Madison on your forever home journey!! Secondly, Loved the video!

@elizabethpense9602 Жыл бұрын

I would not recommend extentions. As someone who has had bob length haircuts to long hair, strait hair grows quickly. Try to enjoy the hair you have. Try hairdos you never did with your longer hair. Before you know it, it will be back to the length you prefer. I can never settle on one style. Also you may want to look up some of the ethical issue that can exist with real hair extensions. It another product that often lacks transparency.

@supernova622 Жыл бұрын

+++

@jol5245 Жыл бұрын

I feel the same about KZfaq recently... nothing new and nothing that REALLY interests me so the fact that you just uploaded a new video absolutely made my day, THANK YOU

@silverlining7112 Жыл бұрын

Taking a photo is something I do with my son who's 6yo and it works great for him too. Also, we furnished our whole house with free furniture from Freecycle and FB freebies. Got some really awesome antique pieces. We did buy a new mattress though - need a special one for my condition. It's awesome to hear you talk about the process honestly. I think you should get the extensions if they'll make you feel good. If having your hair shorter makes you feel uncomfortable, it's a worthy cause.

@PerfectPride Жыл бұрын

I love these, always a good one. Especially since by her nature, Shelbi was raised as a hyper-consumer. (which to an extent, I was too) and it's nice hearing the thought process of a person who was conditioned to buy-buy-buy actually talk themselves out of buying things. I also keep a list of "things I want" and I rarely think about them again and rarely buy them. I've become really good at talking myself out of certain things. But as someone who over the next few months will hopefully be buying their first home- there are so many things my spouse and I want for the house or want to do to the house and it's HARD not to just run to any store and buy whatever catches your eye. So, Shelbi, I FEEL you.

@miles_quartz Жыл бұрын

I don't know about new and fresh but there's so much content from over the years on KZfaq left to explore, especially if you're into video essays, it depends on your specific interests but there's always something new to find and I never run out of content!!

@Shelbizleee Жыл бұрын

this is very true! Video essays are kinda my fav RN. I'm going to work on more of those!

@360shadowmoon Жыл бұрын

Yeah - my main thing is I've been discovering new creators and diving into their backlog.

@missw.2820 Жыл бұрын

Anti-hauls are such a good idea, because you still get to look and appreciate some neat items, without buying them. I have a bunch of stuff saved that I don’t think I’ll ever buy, but I simply find aesthetically pleasing. You don’t need to own something to appreciate it. 🤗

@Alex-sv6wy Жыл бұрын

Needed to hear this today! I've been feeling the urge to "freshen up" my fall wardrobe, but deep down, I know I don't need and don't even really want new clothes and to spend all that money

@Nadiasaurus Жыл бұрын

Amazing video, I can think of so many people in my life that need to hear this🔥🔥

@janice3230 Жыл бұрын

As a grad student who will be in even more debt in the future (lol 😂), my whole mentality of trying to save money has basically been slowly pulling me into eco-minimalism. Buying furniture secondhand, propagating plants, having reusable things when possible (e.g. napkins, dishcloth, water bottle), only buying new things if I really REALLY need them, etc. Taking it slowly at a time lol

@DeconstructionBarbie91 Жыл бұрын

I didn’t even realize those keyboards weren’t common use. My husband has always used them because the noise your hearing is also about the pressure against the key. This is important for people who work with keyboards and have arthritis. So they aren’t pounding on the keys destroying their joints.

@Lizzy43645 Жыл бұрын

Love you Shelbi!!! We’re all here for you!!!!

@StephieOmbre Жыл бұрын

I’m so excited to see you back I just started college and I’m doing my part by joining any environmental activism at my college because I’m doing something else in life but I value my planet and promise to do the good the world needs

@alyssaguinn3536 Жыл бұрын

i love your videos!!! you have giving all of us so much advice and I am happy you are posting stuff about the eco lifestyle!

@lovelasnow Жыл бұрын

I don’t think I’ll ever forget that one time I put back a cute winter puff jacket when I went to the thrift store, it was so soft and my favourite colour this was last year and I want to donate all my coats now and fine one just like it

@ahjessica Жыл бұрын

I love how giggly you get talking about your and Madison's dreams 🥰 so excited for you!!! P.S. I did get a similar trendy keyboard 2nd hand!! The clicky sounds are so satisfying!! I buy majority of my things now 2nd hand coz o'youzzz ☺️

@julielauwers5630 Жыл бұрын

So glad to see this! I haven't found much on KZfaq lately, so thanks for this!!

@DelsonGirl Жыл бұрын

100% agree with the youtube feeling lackluster lately. I remember spending hours watching youtube videos and now i find myself refreshing the homepage just hoping for something to catch my eye before giving up and going somewhere else.

@susanhoover1820 Жыл бұрын

Lovin’ the anti-haul! I do the same with taking pictures ... most of the time I never go back into my photos and look at them. The one time I did decide to go back to a consignment store to buy something after ~2 weeks, it was already sold! Made me feel good that someone is using it now. As for hair extensions ... no, don’t do it. Your real hair is beautiful and once you go to extensions, will you have to keep getting new ones put in every few months? Seems like a big waste of $ and resources. You made the decision to cut your hair, now you know. Just let it grow naturally, and you’ll have beautiful long hair again.

@kiarimarie Жыл бұрын

Taking pictures is a good idea. I talk myself out of buying stuff on the fact that my husband has told me that we are absolutely not filling the house with cheap random decor bullshit. And considering he already puts up with the rest of my clutter, I try to respect that at least.

@RoundSeal Жыл бұрын

I JUST moved into a new place and this is exactly the sort of video I needed lol. Thank you so much for talking about the insidious nature of advertising; it's a fascinating (if unnerving) topic and an important one to teach about, I think. All the luck with your new home! 🌱

@guineawheat Жыл бұрын

I love this content as it really helps me emotionally reinforce that I don't need to buy things just because I want them, or if I do, to buy it secondhand. I get almost everything I buy these days secondhand anyway but over time the fatigue can set it and... idk, envy? of buying new can set it, so, thank you for this.

@martainsagualde Жыл бұрын

Yay! You are back!!! 😍😍

@angelab3617 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your awesome content and transparency! Keep up the great work, love your mission and channel!!

@rachelnelson2903 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!! You help me maintain this perspective, it really does take a mindset change that's so different from the average us consumer. I'm so thankful for you! I wish you the best of luck with all of the home buying process ❤️

@Marsolan Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you and your point of view very much. Great channel!!!

@adrianaoram3988 Жыл бұрын

Everyone should do more anti haul videos. Such a great idea omg

@lindsaykappius949 Жыл бұрын

Love this! - and the huge smile you had on your face the entire time talking about it. ☺️ Congrats on the house btw!

@lvcarlton Жыл бұрын

The picture thing is so helpful, I do that a lot actually, and it really helps rethink it. Sometime I also just want to show someone else how cute it is and then I'm good. I am actually trying to be better about impulse buying from a money saving (and decluttering) perspective, and really enjoyed this video! Of course it is also wonderful it is better for the environment as well!

@joannealida Жыл бұрын

Those clicky keyboards are just pretty mechanical keyboards if you look into used mechanical gaming keyboards they will more likely be corded but they should be easy to find used.

@kitter381 Жыл бұрын

Came to say the same! You can totally get that experience used, just not aesthetic.

@supernova622 Жыл бұрын

@@kitter381 wonder if you could DIY aesthetic solutions... (altho iirc, Shelbi isn't super crafty?)

@kitter381 Жыл бұрын

@@supernova622 I did a little searching and there are some cute aesthetic options easy...and now I'm reminding myself that I didn't want one before she said something.

@juliekantorova9748 Жыл бұрын

Love it! 🌱

@Dolly_the_Witch Жыл бұрын

Great video! I love anti hauls! I too take photos when I go window shopping. Because again I like the idea of wanting them. Not actually buying them. I also find myself realizing that I can make it myself at home.

@sammyruncorn4165 Жыл бұрын

Good for talking yourself out of it Shelbi 👏🏽!

@diamondcentury21 Жыл бұрын

That vintage chair set is amazing 😩🥰🥰

@KatieChannie Жыл бұрын

instead of purchasing a keyboard that looks like a typewriter, the sounds you probably are really into are the clockiness of mechanical keyboards (it has diff switches too!) AND THERE are a bunch of second hand mechanical keyboards : )

@cristinaalexe7454 Жыл бұрын

Another power video from Shelbieeee

@lizvarn12649 Жыл бұрын

These are my favorite videos!

@umbralkat Жыл бұрын

anti-hauls are one of my favorite types of videos you do! I'm really trying to practice and strengthen the skill of talking myself out of things, so seeing videos like this are helpful. Also, I'd love to see a video about how you decorated your new house sustainably when you get to that point. Also interested in what gifts you would ask from other people for Christmas. I know what to buy them, but wondering how I can influence them to buy me things I'll actually use or need.

@blandaolsson3442 Жыл бұрын

Have missed your conent so much! Great video❤

@tashahantz4643 Жыл бұрын

I loved this video! ❤️ (tho it was hard to hear) I'm happy you brought up things I've never thought of. Also, you are 100% right, everyone I'm subscribed to hasn't posted anything I'm interested in the past two weeks, and so I looked outside of them and found your video 😀

@kristaann4487 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate you making these to see your thought process before "buying" something! In regards to the extensions: do what makes YOU happy after you thought it through. I got hand tied extensions about a year ago when I was in a wedding because my hair was SO short and I could not style it well. The way I look at them is that it is an investment that makes me FEEL good. I noticed that when I didn't have them I was more inclined to buy makeup/clothes/jewlery/etc to make me feel better about myself. But the extensions made me feel so good even when I was in pajamas so that urge to buy other things went away! I just took them out for the duration of summer & am putting them back in next week. So it is something that if you take care of them, they can last a really long time!! I've owned my hair for almost 2 years now and it is still usable!

@tamiurquizo746 Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah girl. Good for you!

@rociomonserratt346 Жыл бұрын

Wishing you the best on the new home, I’ve been in my home for 7 years and the projects have been slow & steady but they have been coming along. You’ll get there 😊

@raeperonneau4941 Жыл бұрын

I couldn’t agree more about KZfaq being lackluster these days. It feels like everything online has a lifespan and KZfaq’s may be waining. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Shelby, think long and hard about the extensions. They are very damaging to your natural hair and since your hair is lovely and healthy… don’t start the breakage cycle.

@taralounsbury8139 Жыл бұрын

Taking a picture is such a good tip

@ANNA-tv7yk Жыл бұрын

Everytime is watch a video of you i realize how much i like your mindset and how similar its to mine, and buy these extensions if they are something that makes you happy, you are doing so much and sometimes stuff like that is ok!

@rh7968 Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you guys are ok It’s been awhile

@dariacislo8072 Жыл бұрын

Hi Shelby, great video! Just wanted to say that I love your hair, and I didn't notice a massive difference. I was once obsessed with growing out my hair and every time I had to cut it a bit I was very upset but my friends and family would never see a difference. That saying, hair is very important to me and if getting extensions would improve the comfort of your life it's a thing to consider. Also, maybe try to estimate how long it would take you to grow your hair back to the length you like.

@Anna-2 Жыл бұрын

For those green chairs you're into - if you can find something similar but with different fabric you could get it reupholstered with similar fabric! That would probably open up a lot more options for second hand items since you remove the specific fabric requirement.

@chanelh1972 Жыл бұрын

Hi Shelbi it’s thanks to you I only buy second hand and refurbished as well and it has saved me so much money and it also helps that itch for wanting something new so badly!

@sirendipitybritt Жыл бұрын

I just love you, Shelbi!

@Julie-uq4jw Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your forever home 🥰🎉🎉 since discovering your channel I have been working on buying less and if I do feel the need to make purchases I'm trying to find it second hand or buy the sustainable product to reduce buying more. I have it a little more difficult than expected to avoid buying new, especially given that I barely leave the house lol but it's still a conscious choice I'm trying to make. Like you mentioned the ads find us and after seeing them over and over eventually I start to convince myself I should just get it. So it's a battle but your videos keep me going 🥰🥰

@themedievalbeekeepers 7 ай бұрын

That mall clip that she showed when the Consumerism title popped up around 3:20 was Terminal 21 in Bangkok Thailand! It is 6 storeys tall and has more than 200 stores. That central area shown almost always has a market going on.

@rachelrolseth3758 Жыл бұрын

I will say that there are a group of people who are low-income who contribute to this issue as well. There are some who experience a "scarcity mindset" and buy in excess b/c they don't want to run out of something. Stores like Marshall's, TJ Maxx, and other stores have also allowed people who are low-income to buy things they don't need d/t low prices. In my experience, the pull to buy something to make you feel better can be really strong, and there are plenty of people who will buy something cheap to hold them over rather that put that money towards needs. They are also the population who needs to buy items that are low quality with a short life due to the inability to save for high-quality items. Mind you, middle class and wealthy people are able to contribute way more to waste due to excess money, but I think that it's important that we don't cut these people out of the conversation. I feel that low-income people also have their own reasons for how sustainability can be challenging that are important to talk about and problem solve :)

@rachelrachel3214 Жыл бұрын

I was recently sent back to work from home and I am much more tempted to go shop out of boredom. This helps!

@monicaceisel3139 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the future forever home 🥰🥰🥰 that made me so happy to hear for y’all

@Karolina-dr8du Жыл бұрын

I love your hair like this 😍 it really suits you

@lindawang898 Жыл бұрын

You reasoning yourself out of buying the keyboard is proof that I can continue to resist the urge to buy things, so thank you for showing me I am not alone. This is also a great point because it is relevant with any type of advertisement. Because something is constantly being advertised to us, or shown repeatedly to us, somehow we subconsciously think we want it, when in actuality, it's just something trendy and not necessary for our lives. They make it seem like everyone has one, but only we don't so the Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO) kicks in. It is really hard to reason yourself out though because of how consumerism and buying things is subconsciously advertised to us through social media/advertisements/tv shows/etc.

@ASimplePerson1 Жыл бұрын

congrats on your home!! I'm a born and raised Austinite and my hope of owning a home in Austin seems like a laughable joke. So it's nice to see that at least someone local is still able to live that dream. Can't wait to hear more about it :)

@janetstonerook4552 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for being honest! I've felt bored with lots of these KZfaq sites recently.

@pennythompson4790 Жыл бұрын

Great idea taking a photo and thinking about it, we always check out the charity shops first for things we want, my sofa is second hand as is my phonexx

@laurtheonly4980 Жыл бұрын

I really needed this. Fall makes me so happy and I want to have a fabulous porch and deck out every room. But I don’t need it. And one of my few Halloween decorations that I had to have a few years ago I donated because I don’t like it anymore. This was so helpful!!!!

@ShortySensei Жыл бұрын

Omg the keyboards. I've never related to you harder. They sound AMAZINNNNG.

@sophienance Жыл бұрын

You talking through these make me feel like I am listening to a friend! I have had to talk myself out about some of these too 😂

@coachvines Жыл бұрын

I’m a picture-taker as well but for holidays/special events my husband and I keep a shared google doc with our items that we have been sitting on for a while, if choosing to buy new. Since these are typically only looked at once-twice a year we end up editing down our list or deleting items we have fallen out of love with prior to buying.

@elizabethlee225 Жыл бұрын

i missed you so much!

@abigailayala9542 Жыл бұрын

Go get those extentions gurl! I suuport ya and u deserve it

@FamofFive 5 ай бұрын

Haha, I'm coming in a year later on this one (just found your channel) and SO agree with finding what's important to you rather than purchasing just 'to have'. I'm in Australia and we really don't do seasonal decor like it appears is the thing in the US but this Christmas we were quite decorated but only because 98% of it was my kids' artwork they'd made over the past 4 years, and that I'd kept.

@feylights166 Жыл бұрын

So true about the ads. I will buy something online (or heck, even just look at it), and ads for similar items will follow me.

@Shelbydee3030 Жыл бұрын

I found you because I’m trying to control my life & my house. We have the same name, you post amazing content & use parks and rec’s references MY FAV. New subscriber hereeee

@michaelamaestas4950 Жыл бұрын

I agree with you 100% , yes

@laurennightshade Жыл бұрын

Keep saying no to the mechanical keyboard! My husband is a software engineer and the sound of that keyboard drives me nuts 😂

@S4mmyS4m Жыл бұрын

I've been working on being more sustainable for a bit now, but especially recently I've really made an effort with my purchasing habits. Second-hand shopping isn't really... all too available where I live, so instead I try to at least support small businesses and not corporations, especially with novelty items like jewlery and stuff. I'm really only starting out but your channel gave me a lot of direction and tips already :D

@Eki2456 Жыл бұрын

Watching this video right after I got a coupon code from an online underwear brand I like. Thank you for helping me talk myself out of buying more underwear. Damn the cute prints

@graceaxisa4213 Жыл бұрын

We have just finished building our dream home and it is filled entirely with our old furniture, hand me downs, roadside finds and things from Marketplace. I'm talking about a brand new, contemporary house. I don't care about fashion. I care about surrounding myself with things that make me truly happy and I care about the environment 🙂

@4-kathryn Жыл бұрын

I can't relate to KZfaq being lackluster, maybe its because I follow a ton of content creators. I have found that doing something in the background while watching a KZfaq video has helped if I want to be engaged more.. doing something tanagable. Recently I've been scrapbooking and upcycling all the paper-junk mail I get in my mailbox and making them into boarders for family photos etc. I'll do that while passively watching KZfaq this movie/entertainment podcast, The John Campea Show. Love your idea about taking a photo of items you crave then reflecting and deciding if it's truly worth buying. I'll take that advice with me.

@lalalauren247 Жыл бұрын

girl get the extensions! you can research to find extensions that are produced ethically, and in my opinion its absolutely okay & worth it to purchase something that will help us feel more comfortable while trying to navigate this crazy beautiful world

@Astropheminist Жыл бұрын

Ugh yes i love the mechanical keyboard ASMR. Looked into buying one but luckily i talked myself out of it bc i only have a laptop so it's like why would I buy a keyboard for my computer than has a built-in keyboard? Love your content and it's really gotten me into snti-consumption/ecominimalism in the past year. Did a no-buy July and going strong for September too thus far.

@Scarlett-jq4cj Жыл бұрын

I love this video. To me, it's all basic self-control.

@NoiseDay Жыл бұрын

What are you going to do with the extensions once your hair gets back to the length you like? How long will it take for your hair to get to that length and can you wait until then?

@shaunaburton7136 Жыл бұрын

I would love to see a video on the piece of clothes/ furniture/ bag etc….. that you repaired multiple times. I have a pink cotton shirt that has 3 woven patches and I just painted over a stain. I think it would be cool to a see a most repaired video. I’m sure there’s lots of ideas out there that we could benefit from.

@SunshineDaydreams7 Жыл бұрын

The struggle you experienced with considering hair extensions is so relatable for us eco-minded people! We all have that non necessity we are seriously mulling over. I hope guilt wasn't the primary factor in your choice to not get them! I know the criticism public figures experience can be brutal, but it is your life and choice to make. If you take the time to consider the item, how it fits into your life, its footprint, etc., then I think you made the conscious and logical choice you were stiving toward... thank you for sharing : )

@jemma50 Жыл бұрын

Shelbi, I am not coming for you, honestly. This is just my opinion. I love your hair shorter. It looks so good on you. ♥ Your longer hair was kind of overwhelming, IMHO. However, if you like it longer, nothing wrong with that, and it WILL grow, girl!! Good on you for resisting the extensions, as I have heard they are not very environmentally friendly and also not very good for your scalp. So yay for resisting! 😁

@missmatti Жыл бұрын

Re. KZfaq is not being as inspiring I think many (who haven't left the platform) have taken a summer off to enjoy life a little this year. I personally did, and I have so much content already filmed that I just need to get to actually edit 😅 Anyway I was so happy this morning to see a classic anti-haul video from you! 😄