I hope you enjoy these money-saving tips! Reducing wastes helps our environment and your bank account.

I’m 73, but even at my age I’ve learned so much from your videos

@ConnieRiet

2 жыл бұрын

OH! Thank you!

My tips...Ditch the Keurig. Use a French press and recycle the coffee grounds in the garden. Use microfiber rags instead of paper towels. Don't buy single serving anything, like small yogurts- and recycle or reuse the larger containers that you do buy. I use quart size yogurt tubs to freeze broth, berries etc. Make your own beeswax wrap to use as plastic wrap. Recycle styrofoam packaging at the UPS store. No plastic water bottles. Don't use one use items, use metal straws, cloth napkins, real plates, etc.

@ConnieRiet

2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tips! Thanks so much for sharing.

@mandy6062

Жыл бұрын

I use a reusable k-cup pod and it’s way cheaper and doesnt go to the landfills. You get the best of both worlds!

I am 55 yrs. old and have never heard of a menstrual cup! Wow, the things you learn. Not that I need it anymore, but who knew a reduce waste/money saving video could be so enlightening!

I bought a bidet and made family cloths from old flannel sheets. I still use toilet paper for number 2 but I'm still saving on toilet paper. Helps save money because now I don't have to call the septic guy to pump it out as often.

I have started using silicone bags for sandwiches and other items for lunches! I love this video! Thank you for sharing!

I've had a good clear out in my bedroom it's nice now my bedside table is clear and clean

Hi dear. Feeling good to see your videos. My mom have taught me all these things from childhood. So it's really wonderful way to live a minimalist life. Keep it up👍 namaste from India🙏

Great tips

I like that you talk about reducing waste instead of going zero waste! Zero waste can sound very intimidating and is very hard to do (my opinion :) ). Love ur channel! Very calming and practical.

@ConnieRiet

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Just listening to your calm, serene voice is so relaxing

I also try to be more concious about my wastes. I have glass containers, my personal water bottle. If I have food wastes from peeling potatoes, bananas or cracking eggs, I scrap them not in a garbage bin, but on my garden beds to fertilize them. I'm happy to use our local products. Though I live in the North, we've got rich forests which supply us with mushrooms, berries, birch juice in spring, pine cones can be used like medicine and a lot of more.

@ConnieRiet

2 жыл бұрын

I love the idea of foraging in the woods for medicine. Mother nature always has the best remedies.

These are great tips thanks Connie 👍😊

Loved this list. I need to start using dish cloths instead of sponges, thanks for that tip. I love the connection you make between living simply and living with regard to the environment.

@ConnieRiet

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

For the first time in my life I love the suggestion of baking soda and coconut oil for deodorant and all over smell better stuff thanks for the suggestion!

Thank you so much for your tips .I absolutely enjoy watching your contents

You are so motivating. Thank you

@ConnieRiet

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thanks! I am doing my first steps in minimizing habits and your videos are great help!

Love ❤️ your video! Love your soothing voice .

@ConnieRiet

2 жыл бұрын

🤗

My kind of channel!

Thank you very much for this video !

@ConnieRiet

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Buying raw milk from approved raw milk provider in reusable glass jars is always a big saver. It's a bit pricier, but even with three children I feel like they benefit from drinking it more and it saves our planet.

I'm using the coconut oil for my face feeling so good thanks

Thank you for the tips.

@ConnieRiet

2 жыл бұрын

You bet!

At times it’s a bit difficult to hear you over the music ❤️

@ConnieRiet

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the input. I'll make sure to turn up voice volume and lower music.

Very much a beginner I am so happy that I came across your channel, Connie. I began a minimalist life this year and am still a beginner but am enjoying the journey very much. I am anxious to enjoy your meditation and manifesting videosas well. Nice to meet you! Your newest subscriber, Shirley

@ConnieRiet

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! I'm glad you are part of our mindful living community.

We recycle aluminum cans,glass jars, plastic. We save our scraps and coffee grounds and put in the garden. We could do better, but that’s a good start I think!

you can also purchase reusable mesh bags for lose fruit or veggies; also beewax wraps to cover dishes with food to store, etc. using old clothes or towels cut up rather than paper towels; thrifting for home decor and furniture, etc. also rather than buying cheaply made furniture that may fall apart quickly and thrifted gives personality; reuse what you can; shop your home rather than continually buying; buy used books; share items with others rather than buying everything; so many ways to not only save our environment but also our money. Thanks

@ConnieRiet

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tanya, Fantastic tips!!! Thanks so much for sharing with us.

I'm kind of new to minimalism, but I'm getting some great ideas from your channel. I am switching to glass bottles to put my home made cleaners, shampoo, etc in. I have donated a lot of clothes and supplies I have no use for now. Thanks for the ideas!

@ConnieRiet

Жыл бұрын

That's amazing, Jeff! Keep it up!

As always, this channel is educational and inspiring!

@ConnieRiet

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dawn!

I loved this tips!

@ConnieRiet

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Love your videos and way you communicate your ideas. One other tip is to reduce using plastic forks, spoons and knives. I carry a foldable cutlery set in my puse in a cotton bag so i can use it where they do not have reusable cutlery.

@ConnieRiet

2 жыл бұрын

Great idea!!

- You can also freeze extra fruits and veggies before they go bad to minimize food waste. - Buy a Berkey or other water filters to get clean filtered water without having to purchase bottle. - Dr. Bronner soap is also very useful for laundry, I add water to make hand soap, body wash, shampoo. - Baking soda can be used to wash veggies / fruits, toothpaste, and others

@ConnieRiet

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful tips and tricks!

Love this video - be nice to our environment and our wallet ;) win win

@ConnieRiet

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!

If you find cleaning your French Press a bit of a drag, consider switching to a Melita. You just pour hot water over the cone, lined with a paper filter (2c/per), then simply remove the filter with the coffee & throw in the recycle if you have food recycling in your area. Local waste facilities use food waste to make natural fertilizer, so what we take from the soil returns to the soil.

New subscriber. Love your content.

@ConnieRiet

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

I've just recently started watching you. Love the video. Great ideas. I used to work at s daycare. You know where I'm headed, yep , the diapers, wow. No one would believe how much in just one day. Please stop using them. We have to . Thanks

@ConnieRiet

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you are part of our mindful living community!

Another tip I learned is to keep a bucket in the shower to catch the cold water before I hop in. I can later use the water to clean floors, rinse off kids shoes, wipe counters, etc.

@charlottenrgaard7942

2 жыл бұрын

and to flush the toilet :) Save many liters

@ConnieRiet

2 жыл бұрын

That's a good idea!

I'm enjoying binge watching your videos. In between, I'm throwing out of few things here and there. I'd like to see more on where you do get some of your clothing. Your pants look so comfortable. Also, since you do cut your own hair, maybe a video on how you do it. I'm pretty brave, and I do cut the top and sometimes the sides, but I'd like to see how you do it. Enjoying these videos and listening to your calming voice.

@ConnieRiet

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Geri! Thanks so much for watching. I'm glad you enjoy the videos. I recently made a video on my wardrobe. Here is the link kzread.info/dash/bejne/aH-q1Jmrc6vRYbw.html

My sister gave me 3 glass water bottles. My water and tea tasted so much better than with the plastic bottles. Also, I can leave it in my truck in the summer and not be worried about chemicals leeching into my water.

@ConnieRiet

2 жыл бұрын

Great tips!

Love to know tips to save money! Could you please, do a full home tour? I love minimalism and ways to decorate! Thank you, Judy

@ConnieRiet

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video suggestion!

what about if you do have food scraps, using for mulch for flowers or other gardening plants?

I have become more & more environmentally conscious; especially becoming vegan 9-1/2 years ago. All these tips you have provided are easy to follow and manageable. This is now where I need to make more of an effort. I find that paper towel cleans very well however I know this is definitely not an environmentally conscious choice. Cloths leaving lint and streaks. What do you suggest? Also, what laundry detergent do you use and toilet paper as well? Your input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you 🙏

@ConnieRiet

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Robbie, Great questions. Try microfiber cloth, old cut up T-shirts or old cut up towels for cleaning rags that don't leave behind lint. I use Meyers for my laundry detergent. It is a bit more expensive than other brands but, it last much longer, there are not scents or chemicals in it that irritate my skin. Thanks for watching!

@robertashaffer3950

2 жыл бұрын

@@ConnieRiet Thank you!!

Connie, can you tell us the brand of silicone baggies you use and where you got them? I'm enjoying your videos. Dianna

@ConnieRiet

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Dianna! Yes, I got them on Amazon. Here is the link Reusable Silicon Baggies. amzn.to/3eMMJrM

Laundry soap - the many plastic jugs make me sick to think of. I keep supplies on hand to make homemade laundry detergent, but I also purchase laundry strips, which are extremely space saving and come in a paper package. I'll be sending laundry strips with my son when he goes off to college. I air dry all my clothing, except blankets and towels. Since I live in a condo, I use drying racks to dry all my clothes, but I find blankets and towels stay a little "crisp" when dried in the house. They dry nicely outdoors, but I don't have a line outside because it's joint property. I make my own toothpaste, deodorant, and have tried many recipes for facewash and moisturizer, some of which I've had success with.

Will you share your homemade cleaning spray ingredients please?!

Your tips are fabulous. However, I'm in my early 60s with many health issues. I'm on a fixed income as well. Can't afford quite a few of the things you suggest. I'm doing several things you suggested already.

Plastic water bottles are recyclable, in Ireland we have a bin for recycling and nearly everyone brings reusable bags to the supermarket, as plastic bags have to be paid for, but I never see anyone getting them, plus you don't need face wipes, I use a face flannel, wash cloth

I penpal. Some I turn envelope inside out, tape, cover text in card with blank label, reuse to write letter. I get most things from thrift store/rummage sales. Even my penalize cards, stickers & fun tuck ins.

@ConnieRiet

2 жыл бұрын

Great tips!

@rachels9598

2 жыл бұрын

Alas, some of the words I mean get changed unintentionally. Thanks!

How do you combat the strong perfumed scent on used clothing? I can’t get rid of the offensively strong odour?

@ConnieRiet

2 жыл бұрын

white vinegar is my go-to for all odor. I would try washing the clothes in hot water with 1/4 cup white vinegar.

I use about a half cup white vinegar to 2 gallons of water to soak the bottom of the guinea pig cage. The smell is completely eliminated. Wash your sneakers in the washing machine before throwing out dirty sneakers. Make sure to flip them top side down and cover with towels or they will float on top of the water and not come clean. I washed my youngest child's sneakers after removing the inserts (twice). The smell was completely gone and they are much brighter.

@ConnieRiet

2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tips! I'm going to wash my daughters sneakers that way. Thanks

Can you link what extra razor blades you use with the metal razor?

@ConnieRiet

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. I use these blades because I have very soft hair and this blade doesn't cut me. amzn.to/33XTO6h Hope this helps!

Dear Connie You are looking very healthy. Do you use Make-up?

@ConnieRiet

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Claudia! Thanks you for the kind compliment. I wear minimal makeup, Bare Minerals powder, Burts Bees blush, a little eyeshadow, and mascara.

@charlottenrgaard7942

2 жыл бұрын

@@ConnieRiet Have you tried to make your own with arrow root n cocoa? I just now started to use the cocao powder as bronzer and on the eyes.. Looks great on me and Im blond

Please teach us how to make cleaning products for our homes. I only used dawn before covid and now I am buying too many chemicals.

@ConnieRiet

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Gwen, I have added a link to my DIY cleaning products video kzread.info/dash/bejne/m5Zs2MuRhcjIcc4.html Enjoy!

When you send a parcel in the mail,go to your local grocery store,or corner store,ask for paper bags,and turn the logo inside out to use the other side of bag to write name and address before sending it in the mail. Mail 2 weeks before date. Sharen

@ConnieRiet

2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tip!!!

Really want to hear this...but the music stresses me....could you please make a new one?

I tried the metal raser but I cut myself too much.. Now I use the electric that pulls the hairs out LOL

@ConnieRiet

2 жыл бұрын

LOL! It does take a bit of getting used to.

Connie love all your tips. BUT to save The PLANET your Family are vegatarian so you eat still eggs and Cheese and please study how they make cheese from the beginning from the calves are born and taken away from their MOM🤔

@ConnieRiet

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing a very interesting topic. I'll look into it.

I am ready to stop using baggies❗

@carylhalfwassen8555

2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a dog?

@italythroughmyeyes

2 жыл бұрын

@@carylhalfwassen8555 I am talking about food baggies, that I try to resuse and wash as much as possible. So a silicone bag would work for me. I do have a cat, I do use a paper (lunch bag) bag when I clean the cat box out.

Connie, never use your fingers to take cream from a jar: the bacteria from the finger will spread in the cream. As you have the cream for 6 months... Get a little plastic spatula and wipe it off with a piece of toilet paper instead.

@ConnieRiet

2 жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thanks Anna-Lena

Stop using paper towels, make cotton cloth out of old TShirts, use newspapers for windows. Stop using swifter mops and mop with an old towel wrapped around a large squeegee and warm water and vinegar. Clean counters with water and peroxide.

@ConnieRiet

2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tips! Thanks so much

Buy seed packets and start a fruit or veggie garden.

For the Son of Man is going to come with His angels in the glory of His Father and then He will repay each person according to what he has done! Mathew: 16:27

Why is there loud music playing while you’re talking? Wish I could watch this, but help us out and turn off your music please.

@ConnieRiet

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your input! I'll be aware of the music in the future.

Is it just me or is there a problem with this video your voice does not match what you are you saying everything is out of sync!

@chrissi6101

2 жыл бұрын

No, mine is fine.

@carolmason9998

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrissi6101 must be just mine then thanks for responding x

@ConnieRiet

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Carol, Sorry that the sound ways "off" on the video. Hopefully, it works on the other ones.

Great tips

I have started using silicone bags for sandwiches and other items for lunches! I love this video! Thank you for sharing!

I have started using silicone bags for sandwiches and other items for lunches! I love this video! Thank you for sharing!

I have started using silicone bags for sandwiches and other items for lunches! I love this video! Thank you for sharing!

I have started using silicone bags for sandwiches and other items for lunches! I love this video! Thank you for sharing!

@ConnieRiet

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!