20 Things We Don't Buy or Own As Minimalists

Hi everyone and welcome back to The Minimalist Fam. Today I am sharing 20 items we do not buy as a minimalists . Please note: KZread appears to be having outages in my area and I am currently not able to upload a thumbnail. I will fix it as soon as I can:) We hope you like the video and thanks for watching:)
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  • @adaisychain5
    @adaisychain52 жыл бұрын

    You and your family have come a long way in 13 years of marriage! How I do wish I could have know about minimalism when I was raising my children in the 90’s. We did homeschool, and gained so much those years of school! I, of course, accumulated so much stuff on 40 years of marriage and have been eliminating stuff the past two years. It’s freeing and healthy for me. I no longer have things on my wall as well! No stuff, no dust! Great video!

  • @TheMinimalistFam

    @TheMinimalistFam

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Yes, it is very freeing to be able to let go of things that don't serve a purpose. That's amazing that you homeschooled your children back in the 90's. I imagine it would have been a lot more difficult without the resources we have today.

  • @maddiejoy7896
    @maddiejoy78962 жыл бұрын

    I love these sorts of videos. It’s so neat to see how different minimalists live out their values.

  • @TheMinimalistFam

    @TheMinimalistFam

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much ☺️ I’m so glad you liked it🥰

  • @tink268
    @tink2682 жыл бұрын

    This is so refreshing compared to all the consumption videos on KZread 😍😍😍

  • @TheMinimalistFam

    @TheMinimalistFam

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊 I’m glad you liked the video:)

  • @LanaMinimalist
    @LanaMinimalist2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing! Your home looks very peaceful, calm, and easy to clean ☺.

  • @TheMinimalistFam

    @TheMinimalistFam

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much 😊

  • @melblack
    @melblack2 жыл бұрын

    yeah, a vegan minimalist! and wow, your family is best proof that having a family doesn't mean you can't be a minimalist. i really enjoy your videos. youtube is filled with loud and noisy KZreadrs, I've always enjoyed people who are more quiet. i hope you and your family have a great weekend :) (p.s. I'm also learning Japanese :) but bought myself a Japanese grammar dictionary book, I still do like the feeling of physical books, it's just a different feeling to hold it and flip the pages, but i also read some books on my tablet)

  • @IntentionallyBethany
    @IntentionallyBethany Жыл бұрын

    Well, I feel like a hoarder now 😂 Great video & love your dress 👗 ❤

  • @gallerybyjoy
    @gallerybyjoy2 жыл бұрын

    You look so cute in that dress & I loved the color of your pan for toasting, the pretty white cattle and just the whole vibe of the house - also, your eyes are gorgeous! Keep the wonderful videos coming🤍🤍

  • @TheMinimalistFam

    @TheMinimalistFam

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I love the tea kettle too! I use it all the time:)

  • @normasubia6807
    @normasubia68072 жыл бұрын

    New to your channel , I love your minimal family and I’m following all your tips ❤️

  • @catfish9539
    @catfish95392 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful video. Chuckled about a house with nothing but a very flashy car! 🤣🤣 each to their own!! Re the alarm clock verses phone. The EMFs from a phone are probably more dangerous than the light from a clock.

  • @lindawarner7046
    @lindawarner70462 жыл бұрын

    Such an inspiring video. I loved it! My husband would love, love, love your mustang. We have modest cars, but he always looks at the sporty, fast ones. I never would have thought to pan fry bread. (Duh!!!) I do have a toaster, but keep it in a cupboard when not in use. And, yes, it does make lots of crumbs. Had to laugh at the Get Smart DVD's. This is from my era & I totally forgot about this show. Not a makeup wearer, either. I have been using the Vitamin C lotion at night & I think that it is helping. My skin looks brighter. Are you still liking it? And we have been using cloth napkins for years, although I can't get my husband to give up paper towels. I'm going to check out the "Who gives a crap" toilet paper.

  • @TheMinimalistFam

    @TheMinimalistFam

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!! The Mustang was originally my car to take the kids to school in, but they no longer go to school and do not fit in the backseat very well anymore so we may sell it or trade it in for something that has more room . Yes, I really like the Vitamin C serum. It is helping my tan fade and even out my skin tone.

  • @sharonshmuel3386
    @sharonshmuel33862 жыл бұрын

    Loved this so much - you have a lovely home & I too agree with clean walls & maybe one special piece of 🖼 art. Hope you all enjoyed Xmas 🎄 & wishing you a very happy New Year 🎊 😍

  • @TheMinimalistFam

    @TheMinimalistFam

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much ☺️ Yes I like the walls mostly bare:) We haven’t found artwork for our new place yet, but would like to have one piece here too:) We had a nice quiet Christmas. I hope you have a Happy New Year 🎈 too:)

  • @stephaniearroyo307
    @stephaniearroyo3072 жыл бұрын

    Subscriber #485. I really enjoy your videos you have a lovely house and family. I look forward to seeing more of your content. Truly inspiring me to keep downsizing. Thanks!!!

  • @TheMinimalistFam

    @TheMinimalistFam

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! That's so nice of you:) I hope I can continue to inspire you on your minimalist journey:)

  • @urbanodebora
    @urbanodebora Жыл бұрын

    Goals. This looks so relaxing

  • @SuperBrilliantbrunet
    @SuperBrilliantbrunet Жыл бұрын

    You have definitely become one of my favorite yt minimalist sisters!! 🤩

  • @TheMinimalistFam

    @TheMinimalistFam

    10 ай бұрын

    Awesome! Thank you and I will be posting new videos soon!

  • @runa8036
    @runa8036 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing great habits, eco friendly and that can also save money☺️☺️

  • @emilyaron7393
    @emilyaron73932 жыл бұрын

    I love that pan!!!

  • @TheMinimalistFam

    @TheMinimalistFam

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you:)

  • @user-yx1xe2vw6p
    @user-yx1xe2vw6p Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful kitchen set up❤. To each their own, but I have to have some liquor around to complete the calm mood🍷🥂🍸🥃🍾🍹.

  • @deericcio3379
    @deericcio3379 Жыл бұрын

    I am not minimalist but I sure do a lot of these things , I don’t drink alcohol , I don’t have much furniture, I don’t own a car , I don’t have Knick knacks , I don’t buy things made out of plastic or most paper products , except tp , I am mostly vegetarian and I don’t buy fancy cleaning products , or prepackaged convenience foods, I do love my hobbies though! But I make soy candles and soap so it’s useful , but ….I won’t give up my biggest possession, my piano !

  • @SuperBrilliantbrunet
    @SuperBrilliantbrunet2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video! Great minds think alike 🥰

  • @TheMinimalistFam

    @TheMinimalistFam

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I’m glad you liked it😊

  • @lavenderlady7441
    @lavenderlady74412 жыл бұрын

    love this video.freeing.....relaxing i find.clean and refreshing.servong a person.things.yes! gave to make sure thats true for me 👍🙌

  • @TheMinimalistFam

    @TheMinimalistFam

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊 I am glad you enjoyed the video:)

  • @sapphireruby9054
    @sapphireruby90542 жыл бұрын

    Hello, really love your channel! Your furniture is simple and beautiful. Can you please tell us where one can get your lovely living room floor cushions ?

  • @TheMinimalistFam

    @TheMinimalistFam

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I got them on Amazon. There should be a link in my description:)

  • @lindatracy7175
    @lindatracy71752 жыл бұрын

    Over the top!

  • @Luvrz_h3rts
    @Luvrz_h3rts2 жыл бұрын

    Look at all of those “Get Smart” DVD’s 📀

  • @TheMinimalistFam

    @TheMinimalistFam

    2 жыл бұрын

    They are the best😊

  • @Jemmasouren
    @Jemmasouren2 жыл бұрын

    Great videos! There’s so much we don’t buy anymore you just forget over the years. My big ones are - sale clothing, house decorations, new beauty products, paper books, DVD’s, fancy underwear, anything for my teaching career or classroom!, takeaway, gym membership.. I could go on… Haha!

  • @TheMinimalistFam

    @TheMinimalistFam

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you:). Yes! that's so true and I think a lot of it has changed in the last two years to since the pandemic. Since we don't really go out so much anymore we need a lot less stuff for that as well:)

  • @lindawarner7046
    @lindawarner70462 жыл бұрын

    I did order a few items from "Who gives a crap." Toilet paper, paper towels & tissues. Can't get my husband on board with using cloth hankies, like I do. Great video today.

  • @TheMinimalistFam

    @TheMinimalistFam

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I find it easier to order that online because I have it on automatic renewal so I don't have to worry about running out. Let me know how you like their products:)

  • @DropsOfJupit3r
    @DropsOfJupit3r2 жыл бұрын

    This was inspiring. Where did you get your drinking glasses? They look thick and sturdy.

  • @TheMinimalistFam

    @TheMinimalistFam

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊 I got them on Amazon, they are actually jars meant for canning jams etc. they are called, Weck jars:)

  • @maiwurld2578
    @maiwurld2578 Жыл бұрын

    You inspires me.i have baking utensil but the last time i baked was 2010?

  • @jasonbritto6946
    @jasonbritto6946Ай бұрын

    I know the seating arrangement looks small, but it's better this way

  • @sarahslan4548
    @sarahslan45489 ай бұрын

    I’m a new subscriber. I love this video - very inspiring! We are similar in many ways.

  • @TheMinimalistFam

    @TheMinimalistFam

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 😊

  • @eightyninetreasure
    @eightyninetreasure2 жыл бұрын

    I really like your floor seating, do you have a link for them? New to this channel and love it here.

  • @TheMinimalistFam

    @TheMinimalistFam

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks:) Welcome 🤗 here is the link amzn.to/3Hzh9d0

  • @KA2HRO
    @KA2HRO2 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed this video.

  • @TheMinimalistFam

    @TheMinimalistFam

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 😊 I am glad you liked it✨

  • @danielhensel-leeson9423
    @danielhensel-leeson94238 ай бұрын

    HERMOSO CANAL. ME ENCANTO. SALUDOS DESDE ARGENTINA!

  • @ShoppingwithRina
    @ShoppingwithRina10 ай бұрын

    very awesome

  • @TheMinimalistFam

    @TheMinimalistFam

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @MonethSato
    @MonethSato10 ай бұрын

    I also have the Balmuda Kettle and balmuda toaster though I don’t use the toaster coz I don’t eat bread but my husband love breads he uses it😊i live in tokyo for 25 years now and my husband is a japanese 😊I’m also in my minimalism journey for 3 years now.

  • @TheMinimalistFam

    @TheMinimalistFam

    10 ай бұрын

    Hi! Yes, Balmuda kettles are the best! I would love to visit Japan one day:)

  • @fluorite1965
    @fluorite19654 ай бұрын

    I LOVE GET SMART.

  • @MoniMeka
    @MoniMeka Жыл бұрын

    Lmaoooo I don't have a coffee maker either! I buy instant coffee sometime and just boil me some water for it. My job has a coffee maker so sometime I make a lot there before a start work. Lol free coffee! 😁

  • @linalorenz9434
    @linalorenz9434 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you sooo much for this video that really inspired me a lot 👍🏼❤️ I recognize the sweet music, could you tell me where it’s from ? Merci 🙏

  • @TheMinimalistFam

    @TheMinimalistFam

    10 ай бұрын

    Hi, the music is the copyright free music that KZread provides. I try to pick music I find relaxing.

  • @linalorenz9434

    @linalorenz9434

    10 ай бұрын

    @@TheMinimalistFam Thank you 🙏❤️

  • @-.-Sara-.-
    @-.-Sara-.- Жыл бұрын

    I love to pan fry my bread to 🥰🥰 I only wear mascara. And everything i own is black 😊and i love it❤ I don't buy colors anymore because i always ended up donating all the coulurd stuff. I dont buy new things only 2hand and when i am at work (drama teacher) i love to use my old stuff as costume or something to the plays. I only paint my own art 🎨 i don't buy paintings. I dont inpuls shop anymore after starting minimalism. Or i mean extreme minimalism. I love the "rules" that come whit this lifestyle, i know it maybe sonds weird but it is more free whit them 🥰 Hugs to everyone that need one from me in Sweden 🇸🇪 🤗 ❤️

  • @shannonrhensley
    @shannonrhensley2 жыл бұрын

    You’re so beautiful. You don’t need makeup.

  • @TheMinimalistFam

    @TheMinimalistFam

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! That 's really nice of you to say!

  • @hzleyes7087
    @hzleyes70872 жыл бұрын

    I can’t sleep on a futon. Too uncomfortable

  • @karineb5980
    @karineb59802 жыл бұрын

    👌

  • @TheMinimalistFam

    @TheMinimalistFam

    2 жыл бұрын

    Merci 😊

  • @karineb5980

    @karineb5980

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheMinimalistFam j'adore votre naturel

  • @TheMinimalistFam

    @TheMinimalistFam

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@karineb5980 Merci. J'aime beaucoup les produits naturels :)

  • @vanessamccarthy8224
    @vanessamccarthy82246 ай бұрын

    Would love an eat in a day as a mostly raw vegan 😊

  • @susandean8584
    @susandean85846 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this video. I’m also vegan so I don’t buy animal products.

  • @deanvassallo666
    @deanvassallo666 Жыл бұрын

    Do u have any music as in cds or records or any movies as in DVDs

  • @deanvassallo666

    @deanvassallo666

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Michelle_Emm I watched it but cds and records is different to DVDs

  • @TheMinimalistFam

    @TheMinimalistFam

    10 ай бұрын

    My son has some records and CDs now

  • @johnnycashlives316
    @johnnycashlives316 Жыл бұрын

    I love the music. Makes it so over dramatic.

  • @suzanneroelofse5970
    @suzanneroelofse59702 жыл бұрын

    Great video, but please close the tap when you wash your face. That's a lot of wasted water. xx

  • @TheMinimalistFam

    @TheMinimalistFam

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks:) I try to, I forget to sometimes:)

  • @Woeschhuesli
    @Woeschhuesli2 жыл бұрын

    Interesting. This highlights how families differ, regarding lifestyle and culture. We have not owned a TV at all for many years, have no need of water filters in our country, use our phones and an ipad for our Kindle collection rather than a separate device… On the other hand I never understand why I so often see duvets without a washable cover in US videos - why??! I also wonder why you never entertain - no friends or family where you live? For us, hospitality is important - as I said, everyone is different and has to adapt to their own needs!!

  • @TheMinimalistFam

    @TheMinimalistFam

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi! Thanks for watching:) For me it’s hard to find covers for the duvet. We can’t really entertain family because we don’t live near our family anymore. We also have not been entertaining friends because of Covid. Maybe in the future we will be able to. Hope you have a good week ✨

  • @Florablume123
    @Florablume1232 жыл бұрын

    Soaps in plastic bottles.

  • @vasily3049
    @vasily30492 жыл бұрын

    Nice turtle

  • @TheMinimalistFam

    @TheMinimalistFam

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you:)

  • @ayseay4254
    @ayseay42542 жыл бұрын

    Merhabalar İstanbul’dan 🤚🌺🌺🇹🇷😎

  • @TheMinimalistFam

    @TheMinimalistFam

    2 жыл бұрын

    Merhaba hoşgeldiniz 🤗

  • @ayseay4254

    @ayseay4254

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheMinimalistFam thanks ❤️☕️🤚🥰

  • @lavenderlady7441
    @lavenderlady74412 жыл бұрын

    love the no makeup

  • @TheMinimalistFam

    @TheMinimalistFam

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @leroy7513
    @leroy7513 Жыл бұрын

    I like your video , but I don't like peoples dependency on electronics. They make people a lot less self sufficient, especially the young people.

  • @thedavongurkenbeet
    @thedavongurkenbeet2 жыл бұрын

    Vegan People driving a Mustang🐎😊😋🤩✌💪♥️

  • @TheMinimalistFam

    @TheMinimalistFam

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lol :)

  • @creativecorner4715
    @creativecorner47152 жыл бұрын

    Yours eyes are beautiful between lady 🙏

  • @TheMinimalistFam

    @TheMinimalistFam

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊 that’s nice of you to say

  • @jwilson941
    @jwilson9412 жыл бұрын

    If you ever never drank coffee, how do you know if it bothers your stomach?

  • @TheMinimalistFam

    @TheMinimalistFam

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have had coffee a long time ago I’m not sure if I stated that incorrectly or not, but it was too strong for me:) sorry for the confusion

  • @anastazjaserce9055
    @anastazjaserce9055 Жыл бұрын

    It is easier to get up from the high bed, also It is easier to get on it , especially for people with disabilities.

  • @TheMinimalistFam

    @TheMinimalistFam

    10 ай бұрын

    Yes, that is true. Futon beds are not for everyone, but if you can use them they are great!

  • @lorina8699
    @lorina8699 Жыл бұрын

    I don't have internet or a t.v .v

  • @stuartfury3390
    @stuartfury3390 Жыл бұрын

    It's like a cult.

  • @Michelle_Emm

    @Michelle_Emm

    Жыл бұрын

    It's nothing like a cult, there is no leader and there are no rules. No meeting place, no-one telling you what to do. Religion is a cult.

  • @anastazjaserce9055
    @anastazjaserce9055 Жыл бұрын

    budda figure is not necessery

  • @TheMinimalistFam

    @TheMinimalistFam

    10 ай бұрын

    Minimalism isn’t about not having anything, it is about only having the things that bring you joy:)

  • @hzleyes7087
    @hzleyes70872 жыл бұрын

    Get rid of the picture on the wall

  • @TheMinimalistFam

    @TheMinimalistFam

    10 ай бұрын

    LOL! We don't actually have it anymore, but I really liked it :(

  • @anastazjaserce9055
    @anastazjaserce9055 Жыл бұрын

    why do you use straws?! its stupid

  • @TheMinimalistFam

    @TheMinimalistFam

    10 ай бұрын

    We use the straws mainly for smoothies and for lemons and limes because they are acidic on your teeth :)