THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I really appreciate all the support! Some people got upset at me for wanting to do this. They prefer that I keep on spending, buying, hauling, collecting more stuff... But just for the sake of showing hauls? This is real life and that is simply not sensible. I see this as a fantastic opportunity to get more creative with videos and not be so dependent on hauls.

I come back to these videos again and again, this is so fresh and inspirational. Especially when you see the success you have had over the next two years. You are a true role model :-) thank you!

I feel like you are talking for me in parts of this. About a year ago i started a good job where I'm making a lot more than I ever have, and have been spending a lot because I feel I deserve it. But I need to stop. I've been working at organizing and decluttering my things but all I can think of is buying organization stuff! And I feel like it's just leading me in the same cycle. I buy organization products and like then for a while, until I find something better and so on. Thanks for the inspiration. I adore your apartment and style in your current videos and I can't believe this was only a year ago and you've become so organized and simple. Keep the vids coming :)

I've watched the "less stuff, less stress" series like three times now, and I've really enjoyed them because I can understand what you mean and where are you coming from, even if I don't have much make up. I know these videos are old, but I wanted to say thank you because this - along with other reasons - got me thinking about how can I build a simple life for myself; not only with products (which I have started making decisions on that matter) but with other areas in life. Thank you for sharing your journey.

"When is enough, enough ? For me, enough was never enough." This is EXACTLY how I feel. Thank you so much for your video. How you were, it's exactly how I am now. I want to stop.

I just found this video and this helped me so much, I actually felt like I was going to cry. I'm 18 and my addiction started when I found KZfaq, all these girls posting hauls and reviews, it just made me want EVERYTHING. I'm 18 I should be saving for a car and school not hurrying to MACs website and spending 100$ on the next collection. I need to stop , and I really hope I can. I need to stop watching hauls and stop going to sephora to see "what's new" . :( oh gosh I feel terrible. Thank u for this video!!'

Thank you for being such an inspiration. Your videos are like therapy to me. I watch at least one each day. You are a fabulous teacher.

From time to time, whenever i feel like things are going out of hand and i'm on the edge of failing to control myself in indulging too much of consumerism, i'd come back and watch this video. thanks christine !

I don't know how I missed this playlist till now, it was really great and right on time for me since I just started de-cluttering, minimalism and cleaner eating and Juicing. Keep on with all Your Great Videos!!!

You are so inspiring. I can't thank you enough for you sweet videos about Less stuff Less stress. In this economy we really don't need to buy more than we need to enjoy our lives. You and your husband prove that.

You inspired me to let go of soooo much junk that I never used! Thank you so much!! :)

I found your channel about a week ago and I think I have binged watched your videos and your journey from around this time (2012) to your most current videos. Thank you so much for sharing your journey. I came to a point sometime last year- I walked into my closet one day and became disgusted with all possessions I had (including makeup). I am currently on this journey and every time I need a pick me up to keep pushing I always watch this video again and go back through your videos of where you were getting rid of stuff. Thank you again for sharing.

I come here and watch this video every single time I feel like buying something. It reminds me to stay simple. It also reminds me "we need a lot less than we think we need." I stopped buying makeup and I stopped watching haul videos (

thank you! I am sick of the hauls everywhere!

Yes definitely!! Feel free to join in! I will be doing monthly updates on here and I'm dedicating a section of my blog to this mission. :)

Yes definitely! I can do updates on here. But also I'm dedicating a section of my blog to this lifestyle makeover and Make Out 2013, which will be updated regularly. :)

10 years on and I still come back to these videos. Thank you so much for making these, you changed my life 💖

Thank you thank you thank you! This video has come to me at just the right time! I am in the exact same place right now and so irritated with myself for wasting so much money that could have gone towards so many other things that I could have done a lot of fun things with my little family. I love following you! Thanks again!

I have the same self control problem. But my problem is with eating. I will constantly try to keep myself on track and healthy but I derail so much. You've inspired me to start my own little self discipline system (I'm calling it 'Junk Out'.) I'm only allowing myself 3 junk food items a day. Like chips or chocolate. Anything with artificial ingredients. It might still seem like a lot to some people, but my hope is that soon I won't have any junk food at all. Thank you for inspiring me to gain some self control!

Not to worry as I mentioned, my beauty videos won't stop, only the constant hauling and hoarding. I admit I'm rebellious... I can't live by what the YT beauty community dictates. It's so much more important to me to be true to oneself and get ones priorities in order.

OMG I found this through MUT forums and I am so glad to have been brought here. I feel exactly how you feel about being overwhelmed with makeup and being consumed with comsumables. Thank you thank you for posting this. I'm doing the use it up challenge and its hard. But its nice to know other people out there who are facing the same stuff as me. We can do this; this year is our year! ^_^

I am late to your channel and this series but THANK YOU!!! I could relate to so much of this especially what you said about shopping and that you yearn for something new then forget it the next day! Am working my way through your videos in between purging but also like your philosophy on not buying more! Thank you!!!

You know what, these videos always inspire and urge me to keep on moving, these tell me to get up an always keep on doing something, my work, my hobbies, some housework, cleaning, organizing; just about anything, but to keep on doing something. Thatz really like a therapy for me, to keep playing these videos on side and do my stuff. Thanks a ton for these videos, Christine

Thank you so much for the support!! This journey will be far more exciting than just spending another year hauling more makeup. :)

I get this completely! I started to purge a lot 6 months ago and began my no spend diet as I call it. I only have one of everything that is basic, one foundation, one skin care. It has been hard at first but I see how much all these other people spend and I think about all I spent and I could be saving that money for a vacation with my husband. My husband will never draw the line either so I have had to do that. I am so proud of you!

Christine, I have really liked you last several videos. They have been so refreshing and real. Thanks for sharing with us!

So glad you are doing this, KZfaq needs this, the beauty community needs this and the world needs this!

I love what you're doing... you explain it so well. I look forward to seeing all you have planned for the coming year!!

You are such an inspirtation!!!! I am going to be 'purging' my things this weekend and reevaluating my spending habits. Thank you so much for being an inspiration to many!! I admire your honesty!!

I freaken love it! So proud of you! You will do it! And we will be here to support you! You will inspire all of us to make a positive change, whatever it is in their life! Mahalo! You rock!

Wow I have so much respect and admiration for you! Very inspiring video,and so refreshing.Best of luck for Makeout 2013....I'll be watching and I know you can do it!

I completely respect this decision you are making. I think I'm going to sit down and make my own guidelines for my own Makeout 2013. Thank you for sharing your journey.

Yay!! That's awesome Lori! We can do it!! xoxo

Christine, so glad you did this video! I'm joining you on this because I know I have way too much and my makeup buying habits need to change! I've been wanting to do a project 10 pan but I just couldn't do it! But all you said in this video is what I needed to hear! Thank you! Will be staring my decluttering this weekend and signing my own contract.

Good for you, Christine! I remember the days I had one drawer of makeup and loved it--especially when we were building our house etc and saving--good luck, I know you are making A LOT of people happy--LOL! Your tutorials are so good, that is your forte'! Love~Lisa

Your previous posts have been entertaining and helpful, but this is my favorite video from you so far. This really contained substance and I really heard a firm resolve and strength from you. I'm looking forward to the next year from you!

I watched the whole playlist and this inspired me so much! Thank you for making these videos and sharing tips^^

Yay! I'm so proud of you! That's awesome! I know how hard it is to change shopping habits, makeup is especially tempting with all the new collections they put out all the time. But it's been the best decision, it's so freeing and uplifting! I should to do a makeout 2013 update/product empties this week! Huge hugs to you girlie, keep up the great work! xoxo

Whenever I feel the need to spend money on make up that I do not need, I WILL go back to that video! You are such an inspiration!!! Thank you!!!!!

I LOVE that quote!! That says it all!!! Thank you! x

What a great video! Way to go girl. You are so right,we just keep going and going, it makes no sense! I can not wait for your skin care , masks and hair videos! So interesting! Xoxo K

I have really been enjoying your de-clutter videos! It's like a breathe of fresh air for me right now. Thanks!

LOVE THIS!!!! I will be joining you! I plan to do a thorough purge of my stuff and make my own "makeout" rules over winter break!! YOU ROCK GIRL!!!! xoxo

Love your videos, especially now! You have just put into words what I have been feeling for several months now. Thanks for giving me the push I needed, I am definitely doing this with you!

this video and your journey with declutter helped me so much! I'm 27 and want to stop and change the way i think when I'm shopping. thanks for your journey and specially for this honest video

The path you are on now is awesome!!! I know when I get that bug in me to weed out all of the stuff I no longer want or realize I need, it feels so good to simplify! I just recently did that in my dressing area..got rid of so much stuff..it felt really good.

You go girl!! I don't buy enough to join in but I hope lots of people jump on board. Great idea. CAN'T WAIT for lots of your diy's though... I'm following ya on this natural journey and your videos are so helpful and so far you've inspired a few of my own recipes. Love 'em. Keep 'em comin'... who needs hauls. And thanks a ton, girl.

I loved your insight on the lifestyle makeover!

hi Christine! thank you so much for sharing this video to us! very inspirational!

I think your videos showing the de-cluttering was definitely the last push I needed to clean out and simplify my lifestyle. Recently a lot of things have happened and it actually made me realize that I feel disgusted for having so much makeup and really not needing it and I'm one of those youtubers who make beauty videos too! I do consider it retail therapy and as a hobby of collecting but it really never ends. You're truly an inspiration to me.

I admire your strength of character. Thank you for sharing, it has really inspired me and it came at the perfect time in my life. I'll be making some changes of my own in 2013. You can do this hon!

It's been really interesting and enlightening watching you go through this transformation, and waking up....I think we all have in some way, a similar bend when it comes to consumerism. My problem has never been make up, but let me get near a book store, and watch out...I could never have "enough" books! Information was my drug. When I woke up I started purging my book collection, only keeping my Very favorites...now when I go in a bookstore, it's so different....I usually walk out empty handed....I think we all have within us the illusion of a "mythical there" that we think will be better than the "here" where we are now, and that by purchasing more stuff, we will somehow acquire that space of satisfaction....but it really is an illusion. You truly are an inspiration Christine, and I so enjoy your spirit, your honesty and your ability to teach through this venue of you tube....here's to traveling lighter through life!! xo

Good for you! Thank you for sharing this with us. I really appreciate your honesty.

Thank you so much for inspiring me to clean out my collection! I, too, was feeling overwhelmed and stressed by having way too much. It is ridiculous! I tend to hang on to things for way too long. I am slowly in the process of purging. The items that I have cleared out, given away, or tossed...I don't miss them! I am also on a spending restriction inspired by your videos. Thank you for giving me the motivation that I need. I agree with all of your main points! Thanks again!

WOW you go girl i am loving the new videos, i think we all need a good clean out i need one now a build up of stuff gets me stressed out too. Simple living is what suits me and my mind. Love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for being so open and vulnerable , it's so authentic! It takes a real maturity to recognize the blind spots of your personality and make changes. Everyone over consumes for different reasons loneliness , boredom or filing a void etc. When I figured out my trigger it helped reduce the need to consume. Looking forward to your tutorials with your current products!

Way to go!!!, I look forward to all your DIY videos!

I have never posted anything, but you are a true inspiration. Thanks for sharing your journey.

I am right along on this journey with you! This is the year that I'm paying off my debt and concentrating on the important stuff in life. I'm excited for your videos - especially the eating clean ones! Thanks again!

This is great. I did the same thing and feel so much better. My make up now fills one small box and I get out of the house so much faster and actually enjoy the products that I have. Good luck to you and I LOVE that you did this video!

I really admire you for being able to start this journey and I wish you good luck!!

You are awesome, Christine! I am seriously considering doing this. Thanks for the inspiration!

I have re watched this series about 3 or 4 times now. I love being able to have 'the newest and the best' things. I don't need anymore stuff, like at all! I need to be saving for my future and yet I will happily spent $70 on an eyeshadow palette, even when I have 15 eyeshadow palettes already! Shopping gives me a buzz (just like you said) but I honestly need to stop now! Lately I have been feeling claustrophobic and cleaning out everything after watching this series again has really made me feel better. As much as I know I can spend money on things that make me happy, I just need to learn not to over-indulge. Thanks Christine xx

FINALLY - someone gets it! I am absolutely amazed at some of the makeup collections You Tube gals have! I've had to take a break from watching haul videos - they left me feeling discontent and always searching for the next "best" thing. For crying out loud, how many nude lipsticks and pink blushes can we possibly need?! Thanks a bunch for your most recent videos. What a refreshing trend! God bless you Christine :-)

this is really great! you tube definitely needed a balance between shopping all the time... thank you for sharing your goals!

Not much is changing where videos are concerned. The only video that will be missing is that once a month haul. That's easy to replace. I have an endless list of videos to do; natural beauty secrets, eating clean, product empties, shopping my stash, monthly favorites, tutorials, reviews, day vlogs, diy skincare, overviews, organizing, dupes, holy grail products, make out updates, etc... The video options are truly endless.

I've spent the past couple of days watching all of your decluttering videos. You have certainly inspired me. I definitely don't have a very extensive collection but being proactive is the best thing. I'm totally with you on Make Out 2013 :)

You are inspirational and I am very happy about our honesty and courage to do what yolu are doing!!!!

Thank you for posting all this info! You are so inspiring to me. I have the same problems with years of collecting clothes, shoes, cosmectics. etc.. I'm working on reorganizing and decluttering my entire house. Its a slow process for me but I'm feeling less stress and better with less stuff. Seeing you videos are a big help, God Bless!

I have thoroughly enjoyed these videos. I am so proud of you! Its going to be a fantastic journey. You seem lighter and free"er" and happier and already!

This video is beyond inspiring! Keep up the great work Christine!

this is so refreshing to see, I can relate, can't wait to see how you make your skin care!

OMG I'm so proud of you! Plus you're gonna save so much money! Your honesty and awareness are awesome and a great example. I did a massive house clean up/ get rid of things last month and I never felt better in my space. Now I only have the things I actually need and love, and I can find everything because it`s all properly organized. You can definitely breathe deeper and just relax without the wheight of excess things! All the best luck with keeping buying in check! I know u can do it!

Had to watch through the entire series of your minimalistic journey - best of luck! you can do it!!

All of these videos sound awesome!! Can't wait :)

Great video Christine!! I cleaned out a bunch of my makeup in the spring and it felt so good just to get rid of stuff I wasn't using and didn't need. I cleaned out my makeup drawers again last week and it is a wonderful feeling. Good luck!! xoxo Faith

I love your video's, your such a genuine person Kristine.

You have brought me to tears. I never purchased makeup unless I truly needed it until I started watching YT. Not using that as an excuse but it was the start of my thinking "I need this! Everyone else has it!". I look at my collection and I question "What in the blazes was I thinking???". I'm 46 years old. I don't need all of this stuff. I'm slowly purging things in my life and to see that you are doing this gives me strength. Keep doing what you are doing. You are making a difference. :)

I am going through the exact same thing. Thank you so much for being such an inspiration and a joy!!

I think you're really an amazing person. This requires so much self discipline, and the fact that you realized this was a problem and are now finding a solution speaks to your character. Thanks for being someone I can look up to!

Thank you!! That's awesome and such an inspiration to hear how others have broken free! I totally agree, moving can really help put us in check with how much we own. I want to get to a point where I know exactly what I own too, that will be a refreshing feeling. xoxo

not weird at all!! Inspirational! I already cleaned out my lipsticks and glosses!! :) Thanks so much for sharing the beginning of your journey with us! xo Kristin

I think this is awesome! Can't wait for all of your DIY skin care vidoes!!

You have inspired me I have already gone through my make up and got rid of what I don't love and I am gonna continue to the rest of the house thanks!

I love how supportive Michael is of you whether you decide to spoil yourself, or to go the opposite way.

Christine... I'm sooo proud of you and I'm sure Michael is too. I'm joining you with this. I'm doing 12 makeup items per year. I also am doing this with anything we purchase out of "want" for my entire family (this goes for clothing, shoes, books, toys, hats...pretty much everything we buy out of want vs. need). I've gone through our closets and have donated LOTS! The new rule is: one item in means one item out. We are going to choose one item to donate for every item we bring home.

so glad I just found your video.I have been thinking about my make up collection and I need to go through the stuff i don't need and use and this just helped me get that little push.

I applaud you on this and as a resident of NJ who just went through the disaster of Hurricane Sandy, I have realized whats really important. I too have had an over abundance of beauty items that I would never have used. I went to a shelter today to donate so much to people who have lost everything ! You are such a breath of fresh air and inspiration.

I have been loving this series. You've been so inspiring about decluttering and then MAINTAINING. I can't tell you how many pictures/instagrams/tweets/facebooks that I've seen of people saying "look at my new lipstick, PinkSoFoxy inspired me". You're inspiring so many. :)

Its refreshing to see someone on KZfaq like you :) I am so proud of you for what you are doing, I personally am over the haul videos. I love your Day in a Life videos, they are awesome to watch. You are one of the few people on KZfaq that I actually admire, keep up the good work.

i love this 10 item list. i am going to join you in this one as well as have one for clothing, shoes, purses, and jewelry. i am just as obsessive in these areas as well and we have so much need for the money to be used to repair our house, pay bills, and plan special moments for me and the hubby. thank you so much for sharing this. it makes it more fun for me when i know someone else is working on the same goal. i am a new subbie today and i have loved every video so far and can't wait for more.

Good for you! Will enjoy hearing about your journey on a more simple life.

YOU GO GIRL!!! Love it!

Thank you for this video! I am a new subbie (the Mommy Reporter mentioned you) and I am so happy I subscribed. It is refreshing to hear a person speak out about their excesses and take action to correct them. I have been inspired to live a more authentic life and just purchase items I need. Thanks again! :)

I love that someone is addressing this. This series is amazing and inspiring thank you :)

What an awesome idea! Thank you so much for sharing this journey. I am busy purging things as well. Can't wait to see where this leads. xoxo

Hi Christine, I can completely relate to yourexperienceand the way you're feeling. I really appreciate this video and it's great food for thought for everyone watching AND producing here . Bloody GOOD ON YOU! Can't wait to see the India vlogs (or at least hear about the trip!), Jodi xo

I haven't purchased any makeup products in over a month. Haven't been to sephora, ulta, or the drugstore and I feel so much happier! I'm so proud of you for doing this!

Absolutely love this video. I too am purging and rearranging my life. I have so much "junk" in the form of makeup and beauty products,but always

I totally agree! She's going to make a movement!!