50 THINGS I DO NOT BUY | Minimalism & Saving Money

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  • @GabeBult
    @GabeBult5 ай бұрын

    What are some things you stopped buying and why? Check out part 2 here from Meredith kzread.info/dash/bejne/lpWMlbSogZS1Y7Q.html

  • @SabeeraHausa

    @SabeeraHausa

    5 ай бұрын

    I stopped buying a lot of clothes because it's not a major need and sometimes there will be clothes that are not worn often which means it's a waste of money when you can be saving that money.

  • @LivingProcess

    @LivingProcess

    5 ай бұрын

    I stopped buying candy/sweets I just add a little maple syrup to my coffee (when I make it st strong)

  • @TineFederliebe

    @TineFederliebe

    5 ай бұрын

    My miminalist journey startet just a few months ago, but to this point I quit exactly the same things like you (I just found your channel a few days ago). But there´s another thing wie changed: We made our bathroom nearly plastic-free by making our own soap. We still use liquid soap for hands and washing (because it is less messy with three kids), but there is only one brand we still use. We buy a 3 Liter Container twice in one year (HAKA Neutralseife Liquid, I don´t know if you can buy it in the US). Me and my daughters have very sensitive skin, my youngest had severe Neurodermitis, and all the problems are gone with changing our washing routine. Many greetings from Northern Germany!

  • @pjsines4705

    @pjsines4705

    5 ай бұрын

    Lunch at work. Lunch out usually runs $12-$15 around here. Did the math on my packed lunches and they are $5 or less.

  • @KellyBoettcher-qo9tx

    @KellyBoettcher-qo9tx

    5 ай бұрын

    Clothes! Mix and match stuff in my closet! Less is more.

  • @ofearthseasky
    @ofearthseasky5 ай бұрын

    I watched Minimalism back in 2015 and it immediately changed my life. I started getting rid of all the stuff made in China and I unearthed I had beautiful things from my family line, much made by my ancestors. The sheer weight as I began to rid of the junk of all my impulse buying over the years blew my mind. So heavy. Then in 2019 I moved into a tiny house. I am mindful of every purchase I make. If I buy anything that’s not consumable, something has to go. As a former shopping addict, I have completely transformed my life and it’s been an amazing journey! I stopped feeling the need to buy allll of these things to fill a never ending void and treasure what remains and stay in gratitude for what I have.

  • @ofearthseasky

    @ofearthseasky

    5 ай бұрын

    Oh and I stopped buying dryer sheets filled with microplastics and use wool dryer balls with a drop of essential oils on instead. I also use Nelly’s laundry soda and it lasts for months. Ditched all the cleaning products and use only vinegar or hydrogen peroxide, tea tree oil and small amount of dish soap.

  • @rojman4872

    @rojman4872

    5 ай бұрын

    Good for you. Thanks for sharing your amazing story. I just watched Minimalism three days ago and I am excited to join you on this journey. Already filled four large boxes for good will. And I plan to buy ZERO clothing in 2024

  • @topofthegreen

    @topofthegreen

    5 ай бұрын

    If you stopped buying stuff made in China, well that’s 90% of everything.

  • @ofearthseasky

    @ofearthseasky

    5 ай бұрын

    @@rojman4872good for you! It’s really freeing.

  • @gils100games

    @gils100games

    5 ай бұрын

    I'm trying to follow the no more made in China thing. It's challenging!

  • @melloweasel
    @melloweasel5 ай бұрын

    One thing I really connected with in this video is that spending more on certain items often helps you SAVE more. I’ve been saying this for years, but many just don’t seem to get this concept. Quality items last so much longer than cheaper, mass produced options and often save you money in the long run.

  • @RockandRhodeChickens

    @RockandRhodeChickens

    4 ай бұрын

    My parents bought their bedroom set as newly weds for $$$$$. It was solid wood. Decades later they still use it.

  • @gaberil

    @gaberil

    Ай бұрын

    100% true

  • @isaac_bear

    @isaac_bear

    13 күн бұрын

    Buy once, cry once

  • @nicholasoddoye6282

    @nicholasoddoye6282

    8 күн бұрын

    100%

  • @nicholasoddoye6282

    @nicholasoddoye6282

    8 күн бұрын

    100%

  • @user-ep6ux6tl8e
    @user-ep6ux6tl8e5 ай бұрын

    I simplied my wardrobe with items that pretty much match with each other. I work at a high school with the worst critics on earth (teenagers). I’m surprised at how many compliments I get wearing the same basic pieces every week.

  • @gils100games

    @gils100games

    5 ай бұрын

    Not so much what you wear it's how you style it and work it!

  • @marcelarice3025
    @marcelarice30255 ай бұрын

    Speaking of pens. I found about 30 pens all over my house.I decided to keep five. The rest I donated. Much to my dismay i figured out the pens i kept were all dried out. I had to go buy pens because none worked. Moral of the story is try them before you keep them.

  • @darnitthelma4247

    @darnitthelma4247

    4 ай бұрын

    Try them first 😂😂😂😂😂😂🤦🏼‍♀️

  • @Topkat311

    @Topkat311

    4 ай бұрын

    I have tons of pens . I don't know why but l love pens

  • @Peonyprashanti

    @Peonyprashanti

    3 ай бұрын

    Me too. It's ridiculous.

  • @user-oq2wx4el2p

    @user-oq2wx4el2p

    2 ай бұрын

    I find pens and pencils on the ground in parking lots. Free, wipe with hand sanitizer.

  • @Topkat311

    @Topkat311

    2 ай бұрын

    @@user-oq2wx4el2p l always find sunglasses in parking lots or just everywhere. Found some great designer glasses that people just put down & then leave there??

  • @jsimp4050
    @jsimp40505 ай бұрын

    I’m female, but I did the same sock idea as you. Although I have 1/2 grey and 1/2 black. All of my socks are the same, my sons have all of the same socks. It makes laundry so much easier.

  • @GabeBult

    @GabeBult

    5 ай бұрын

    I'm a huge fan of this for everybody Meredith switched over to that as well where we just buy a bunch of the same sock and never have to worry about it again

  • @tarablue4472

    @tarablue4472

    4 ай бұрын

    @@GabeBultI'm different in this. I get enough socks from Christmas over the years that I never have to buy socks. My socks lasts me because I don't really wear socks when I'm home unless it's cold.

  • @Lo-FiChillVibes
    @Lo-FiChillVibes2 ай бұрын

    I've stopped listening to music that have -too much words in-, and this have improved my life fr. Ppl don't think twice about how much music actually impact our thoughts, like majority of the lyrics are negative and toxic

  • @justchrys1980

    @justchrys1980

    27 күн бұрын

    That's a good observation

  • @greggerasimek2987
    @greggerasimek29875 ай бұрын

    I stopped buying books. And, being a former librarian, that’s saying something. Instead, I borrow books electronically from my local library which is satellite of a big city library system. $5 for a lifetime library card that gives me nearly unlimited free books to read. Audiobooks too.

  • @joycespecht3038
    @joycespecht30385 ай бұрын

    Less clutter around the house helps with stress too, I know the past year I have downsized so much and I now have my stress related issues under control

  • @Sobermama927
    @Sobermama9275 ай бұрын

    I started my 2024 no buy early in November and I honestly feel that I have enough clothes/shoes to go 5 years without buying one article of clothing. I’m excited to see how long I can go

  • @GabeBult

    @GabeBult

    5 ай бұрын

    Most people could definitely live for a couple years with just the clothes that they have

  • @mommasweet7

    @mommasweet7

    5 ай бұрын

    My kids were donating clothes they out grew (size or style-wise) and then I was buying new things for myself. I opened my eyes and realized they had good stuff, and now at least 50% of my clothes are “hand me ups” from my kids! I get more compliments on their clothes than anything I picked out! (I’m fortunate that our seven kids all have good taste!) I only buy undergarments and some jeans for myself.

  • @gailtester8749

    @gailtester8749

    5 ай бұрын

    I am on the same challenge, to see how long I can go without buying any new (or even used) clothes! As a former clothes horse this is big!

  • @zipporah8875

    @zipporah8875

    5 ай бұрын

    Ever heard of temu it's a online app they have affordable things you can use and free delivery.

  • @zipporah8875

    @zipporah8875

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@GabeBult I've done it for 9years now. I replace underware of course.

  • @CrimsonAnjel
    @CrimsonAnjel5 ай бұрын

    My husband and I bought each other camping gear for Christmas this year so we can go camping in the spring. WAY better than a bunch of random trinkets that will just create clutter until they get thrown away or stored in a box. These tips you share have literally changed my life, so thank you.

  • @oblivionnokk3531

    @oblivionnokk3531

    Ай бұрын

    When I buy gifts to my family, I think of things I know they have the use for and not really regard the money between them as one gift may be more priced than the other, but they are both still nessecities that they need, like a new pan for my brother which was maybe twice the price of the earbuds I got for my sister also due to them being on sale and I knew she needed new ones. And a hat for my nephew that he will grow into and use, but with quirks that may remind them of me. Or else I could give them all money which is just boring if we just hand money back and forth to eachother, so is buying wierd stuff they probably wont ever use.

  • @CarbonKingZach
    @CarbonKingZach5 ай бұрын

    I stripped my closet down to just the basic colors, and it's literally one of the best things I've done in a long while. Frees up so much stress about picking clothes and laundry.

  • @darnitthelma4247

    @darnitthelma4247

    4 ай бұрын

    Bet you look feel boring though but if it helps with stress 🤷🏼‍♀️

  • @CarbonKingZach

    @CarbonKingZach

    4 ай бұрын

    @@darnitthelma4247 Well tbf I was mostly wearing graphic Tees and jeans, so most people would probably consider it a style upgrade lol

  • @donaldknapik2706
    @donaldknapik27065 ай бұрын

    Properly seasoned cast iron cookware literally lasts forever. A 12” pan, griddle, and pot will fill 90% of your cooking needs.

  • @brookecarrillo3432

    @brookecarrillo3432

    5 ай бұрын

    Yes to the cast iron skillet!!!! We got ours as a wedding gift that someone thrifted. We ended up looking up the serial number with the brand and found out it’s over 85 years old!!! It is seriously the only pan we use.

  • @andreabellini6796
    @andreabellini67965 ай бұрын

    Women’s haircuts start at around $50. I’ve been trimming my own hair for probably 7 years. That’s a lot of money saved.

  • @bankomeister11
    @bankomeister115 ай бұрын

    I just watched your wife’s video. Please buy that woman a kindle! Reading 85 books in one year on a phone is painful! Kindles are only $60 and they are so much more enjoyable to read on!

  • @GabeBult

    @GabeBult

    5 ай бұрын

    She has one and prefers her phone but I'll ask her

  • @user-kv4db5vr3b
    @user-kv4db5vr3b2 ай бұрын

    I don’t eat out…ever. I only travel when I absolutely have to. It seems like everyone thinks travel experiences are non-negotiable for a normal life but travel is a luxury.

  • @eleanorcoleman21

    @eleanorcoleman21

    Ай бұрын

    Not to mention environmental impact.

  • @joeltroughton3021

    @joeltroughton3021

    28 күн бұрын

    Good god you get one life, imagine never traveling and experience

  • @Zoominguy007

    @Zoominguy007

    11 күн бұрын

    Don’t take life so seriously man. Being frugal is good but have fun!

  • @jdog-zi2dz

    @jdog-zi2dz

    7 күн бұрын

    You’re right travel is luxury.

  • @janetstonerook4552
    @janetstonerook45525 ай бұрын

    I've cut way back on buying cosmetics and personal care items. I had way too much stocked up which dried up or got rancid while I was trying to use it all up. Now I use up all of a product like shampoo before I buy a new one.

  • @Peonyprashanti

    @Peonyprashanti

    3 ай бұрын

    I stopped wearing it all together. Plain Jane is me now

  • @annmoore321
    @annmoore3215 ай бұрын

    I think it really depends on the person what it would be wise to cut back on. Case in point: I am an avid reader. And by avid, I mean it isn’t unusual for me to read more than 100 books a year. Could I just read ebooks? Yes. But I also struggle with anxiety, and staring at screens too long makes it worse. That leaves physical books. I have a dedicated library in my house. Every book I own is well cared for, organized, and read (and reread). There may come a day when I don’t want to maintain a large book collection… but I don’t see that happening any time soon. On the other hand, I don’t drink coffee at all. So for me, buying anything coffee related is a waste of time and money.

  • @Demi.1133
    @Demi.11335 ай бұрын

    Minimalism is not for everyone. If you like buying things that make you happy by all means, buy it and enjoy it. But for me too much stuff becomes overwhelming. I sometimes forget that I have things, I get scatter brained and I find myself getting bored quickly once I buy too many things. Minimalism was a spiritual and mental health decision for me. I’m more peaceful and I appreciate the simpler things in life. I can honestly say my quality of life has changed for the better.

  • @ashleyspianoprogress1341
    @ashleyspianoprogress13415 ай бұрын

    I'm a mom to a 5 month old who has been watching you since you had around 1k subscribers. Really excited to see what kind of mom content your wife comes up with 😁

  • @GabeBult

    @GabeBult

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for sticking with me! She's going to have a lot of amazing stuff over there

  • @jordanwolfcastle7387

    @jordanwolfcastle7387

    4 ай бұрын

    Your 5 month old watches youtube?

  • @keerthanrrao579

    @keerthanrrao579

    2 ай бұрын

    @@jordanwolfcastle7387my initial thought was the same.

  • @montane_west
    @montane_west5 ай бұрын

    This presentation is very well put together, straight to the point and very realistic. Thanks a ton my guy 😁

  • @sleer9407
    @sleer94074 ай бұрын

    I think the reason why this video is good is because you aren't crazy obsessed like some other channels. You do what makes sense for you and your life and what's reasonable. The average person can live like this and it's not super extreme

  • @tomboat3535
    @tomboat35355 ай бұрын

    I'm a 58 year old retired CPA & MBA. The book the Simple Path to Wealth is one of the best books I have read. I totally agree that investor advisor fees or high mutual fund fees are absolutely not worth it.

  • @gils100games
    @gils100games5 ай бұрын

    I use a cheap phone carrier, use black socks, I have more than one pair of shoes because I live in a city/region with seasons that get extreme weather that will require special footwear for health and safety purposes. I don't own a car because the public transportation in my city is reliable and cheap. I shop at the thrift for most housewears and most clothing (except socks undergarments). I can't say I'm a true minimalist however, I try to be sensible and frugal when it comes to shopping and budgeting for my lifestyle.

  • @elzaocean
    @elzaocean2 ай бұрын

    I found your channel just recently and I've been really, really enjoying your content! The quality and creativity is on point, thank you for your work!

  • @christine8754
    @christine87545 ай бұрын

    Lol those non-minimalists leaving hateful comments. Love your channel, Gabe! I only own 3 pairs of shoes, one pair for travel/exercise, one pair of sandals for going around my hometown (i live in a tropical country, so open shoes are more comfortable) , and a pair of slippers for home. Also, having an insulated tumbler is a life changer! Dont have to leave my workspace everytime i get thirsty, and it keeps my water cold. I get to save money being a minimalist, and using that money to spend on experiences instead of buying things that ill throw away after a few uses "have stories to tell, not stuff to show" Now im going to learn how to to cut my hair and make my own quality coffee in 2024! Thanks for the tips!

  • @Obby_Unsk
    @Obby_Unsk5 ай бұрын

    Imagine still buying new underwear in 2023, am I right?

  • @GabeBult

    @GabeBult

    5 ай бұрын

    I know that's so 2010

  • @Obby_Unsk

    @Obby_Unsk

    5 ай бұрын

    @@GabeBult 🤣🤣🤣

  • @bullitt0713

    @bullitt0713

    5 ай бұрын

    Haha. I stopped buying underwear too!! I didn’t even know it was a trend. 😂😂😂

  • @taylorsessions4143

    @taylorsessions4143

    5 ай бұрын

    I didn't buy any underwear in '23 either! I have a feeling that '24 could rub a hole through this streak though.

  • @japinabox2844

    @japinabox2844

    5 ай бұрын

    What's underwear...?

  • @lorkainenkingg8497
    @lorkainenkingg84975 ай бұрын

    I haven't paid for a haircut since 2003. My hair is pretty thin, so I just shave it off periodically and just stay bald - gotten pretty good at using a safety razor, which is super cheap! I am OCD on having a place for stuff, and it makes me crazy when I find things out of their 'home'. Gabe, your list of "no buys" is fairly reasonable. I'm pretty much in line with it! Thanks!

  • @hacksawjimthuggin7411
    @hacksawjimthuggin74115 ай бұрын

    Yo! The simple path to wealth! One of my all time favorites! I always recomend this book and no one else i know has read it until i let them borrow it. Great seeing it here!

  • @annhaefner2180
    @annhaefner21803 ай бұрын

    I have been doing all of the things in the video plus diy home yard improvement projects. Painted my home interior and saved $10,000. Bought a reciprocating saw and removed 19 bush/tree stumps usually costing $200 each to remove and many other projects.

  • @mfisher1952
    @mfisher19524 ай бұрын

    You have a great channel here, sir. Wish I'd started a few decades back - but it's NEVER too late!

  • @denisejolley8598
    @denisejolley85985 ай бұрын

    Just found your channel and subscribed. I’m so determined to purchase less in the future. I’m not a big spender but there’s always room for improvement. God bless!

  • @bestyoutubechannelever3206
    @bestyoutubechannelever32065 ай бұрын

    Buy quality. Not name brands. Not quantity. Know the difference.

  • @chickenmuffin
    @chickenmuffin5 ай бұрын

    That sock trick is genius. I do have a set of white and black, but last year two people bought me two different sets of all different socks and my god it was so frustrating. I'm yearning for the last socks finally to break.

  • @GabeBult

    @GabeBult

    5 ай бұрын

    It's worth the investment to just throw out all your other socks and stop the stress forever 😂

  • @chickenmuffin

    @chickenmuffin

    5 ай бұрын

    @@GabeBultYou're right I'm tossing them today! I hate being wasteful, but I'm currently wasting my time and life dealing with it. Sounds stupid but its so annoying.

  • @morningmoondove5065

    @morningmoondove5065

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@chickenmuffin🤔 those socks could become dust rags. Just a thought.

  • @KellyBoettcher-qo9tx

    @KellyBoettcher-qo9tx

    5 ай бұрын

    I dont care if my socks match there in my shoes. Lol

  • @constanze8404

    @constanze8404

    5 ай бұрын

    This comment made me grin. Thank you​@@KellyBoettcher-qo9tx And yes you're probably right, even of I couldn't do it.

  • @andrij.demianczuk
    @andrij.demianczuk5 ай бұрын

    On the razor thing - if you want to knock it back to the wood or just enjoy shaving, invest in a quality straight razor. I’ve never bought another disposable since and as long as you recondition the blade after every use you only need to hone it once every 18-24 months

  • @darnitthelma4247
    @darnitthelma42474 ай бұрын

    For Christmas we have a night out…no gifts or stress of getting gifts I buy food as we need it (top up shop twice a week working from home easy for me) All plates etc are white so if one breaks easy to replace. Not getting matching sets. I use shower gel rather than buying shaving gel separately. Hubby shares my shampoo. Hubby shares my moisturiser. I like profits that do two jobs at once. One of every item and buy a new one when it runs out. Cleaning products I also like to my of multiple use…furniture polish that cleans wood too. Rags for the car are good for my windows. Etc. I could go on and on😮😊

  • @SteezyVon
    @SteezyVonАй бұрын

    One thing I did this year was I stopped buying energy drinks and instead drink FREE coffee at work 1 Celsius a day = $2.50 x 365 days a yr = $912.50 saved a year!

  • @prisc.l4051
    @prisc.l40515 ай бұрын

    amazing how you guys work as a team for your YT videos it is very complementary

  • @joeylee5128
    @joeylee51285 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the content. You've given me a couple of goals for 2024.

  • @kristen7623
    @kristen76237 күн бұрын

    I totally relate to the hobby cycling issue. I find that hobby cycling is related to KZread and social media for me. I’ll stumble upon a video on, say, soap making, then buy ALL the soap making stuff…and then move on to, say, houseplants. A lot of these channels get the goods provided as well for giving their promotions…so you can’t keep up!

  • @Gumby1978
    @Gumby19785 ай бұрын

    I watch all your videos because they reaffirm my way of life. I also learn something’s. Thank you

  • @JasonsGreenSleeves
    @JasonsGreenSleevesАй бұрын

    Thank you for the great content! I love having minimalist spaces even though I’m not a minimalist everywhere at home. Your knowledge and tips are super useful! Thank you for sharing🌿🙏🌿!

  • @FinancialFreedomLifestyle
    @FinancialFreedomLifestyle5 ай бұрын

    Good video Gabwe. Thanks for sharing.

  • @sableann4255
    @sableann42555 ай бұрын

    I've been simplifying my life over the last several years...Purged, sold, donated allot, now were downsizing & simplifying. It's liberating. I stopped the mass consumerism. Eat at home most of the time. I am re-purposing furniture into our new home and doing allot of shopping on he Marketplace for new items!

  • @cletusrobinson
    @cletusrobinsonАй бұрын

    Wow! These are some super tips! I need to make many changes. Thank you!

  • @sander5086
    @sander50865 ай бұрын

    Think the best advice from this video is, to buy quality items. Just bought a new outdoor jacket (I wear most day's of the year), it was $400. But I know I will not be buying an other jacket for the next 15 years, because that's how long the previous one lasted!! And I'm doing that with all the other items, my tv is 20 years old but still working (I'm not watching much tv anyway). Also I don't have a car, I ride my bicycle to work every day (30 min). And I use public transport, for the longer distances!!

  • @gene_takovic57

    @gene_takovic57

    5 ай бұрын

    I have been guilty of shopping for clothes by price. And I have learned that you really do get what you pay for. I am going to start buying better quality clothing and taking care of it! I also am committing to stop buying disposable items.

  • @essentialadvantages6790
    @essentialadvantages67905 ай бұрын

    We have Caraway pan set too but after a couple years the coating wears off. I found out that Xtrema is a little more but will probably last a lifetime and also super safe.

  • @ReadingsByDiane
    @ReadingsByDiane2 ай бұрын

    I live in Effingham, NH! Cool that you're another New Hampshirite on KZread! I loved this, and I'm going through a process of decluttering my stuff and my life too so I'm really enjoying your videos. I'll never be a minimalist, but I've figured out that I don't want to be a maximalist either. My dad was a hoarder and as I throw out or box up to get rid of so much that he kept, I realize I don't want so much stuff in my life. I have subbed (before I knew you were in NH!), I love your channel. 🙏✨💜

  • @grannyprepper1181
    @grannyprepper1181Ай бұрын

    I’m NOT a minimalist, not even close!! 😂. I agree with the quality over quality.

  • @VickyHafler
    @VickyHafler5 ай бұрын

    Agree so much!!! I play Wordle…. Once a day game. Thanks for another great video.

  • @JERRYR708
    @JERRYR7085 күн бұрын

    I bought a case of Kombucha drinks at Costco. The empty glass bottles the drinks come in are the same size as the 16.9oz water bottles. I store filtered water from my fridge in them and never have to buy bottled water again. I can store them in a hot garage or car trunk, and not worry about plastic leaching into the water.

  • @LifeAfter208
    @LifeAfter2085 ай бұрын

    I also do most of these things but I'm still broke 😭🤣 . I did however just start making more money and I'm trying to cut my debt down.

  • @Smackwater587
    @Smackwater58711 күн бұрын

    Am starting this program. Stuff becomes clutter and it clutters the head. Good video!!!

  • @nodsib
    @nodsib5 ай бұрын

    I’m not a minimalist by any stretch, but I do have all identical grey socks which is a great way to go to save time and frustration

  • @LivingAloneTips
    @LivingAloneTips7 күн бұрын

    No TV at home was a game changer for me ✌🏻😃

  • @jaelithecrislip9151
    @jaelithecrislip91515 ай бұрын

    I find it amusing the overlaps between the deliberate minimalism choices and the way I'm currently living because I'm still trying to find work after being let go. Cutting own hair, making do, no impulse spending, switching to cheaper phone plan, etc. Though buying quality items is right out. 😹

  • @LivingProcess
    @LivingProcess5 ай бұрын

    Brilliant as always 💚 Quality over all . Great advice it will definitely take you longer to buy it but definitely worth it. Happiest of Holidays 🎄🎉❄️💚🤟

  • @GabeBult

    @GabeBult

    5 ай бұрын

    Since I've switched to this last but better approach it's really helped! I cycle through way less stuff when I have one or two things that work great and last forever

  • @LivingProcess

    @LivingProcess

    5 ай бұрын

    What are some other things that you you would rather go without then buy cheap.

  • @heidil.kafferlin6317
    @heidil.kafferlin63173 ай бұрын

    Just discovered your channel and I’m hooked. Thank you for such great content!

  • @mnraiders8546
    @mnraiders85463 ай бұрын

    One advice I have for coffee making is to get the Costa Rican coffee maker, basically it's a reusable nest that you use over and over and all you have to do is clean it with water and take care of it. I still have mine from 2018

  • @nolasavedmysoul
    @nolasavedmysoul4 ай бұрын

    I’ve been doing the sock thing for a few years now. Game changer.

  • @galejohnson8086
    @galejohnson80862 ай бұрын

    I buy Rubbermaid screw top containers, quarts and pints. All take the same lids! They stack, so take up less space, they freeze, etc

  • @Lydia-wu1zg
    @Lydia-wu1zg5 ай бұрын

    All great ideas. Thanks 😊

  • @GabeBult

    @GabeBult

    5 ай бұрын

    🙏

  • @greenorchidmassagewellness8518
    @greenorchidmassagewellness85185 ай бұрын

    I still pay for haircuts but I stopped colouring my hair during covid.. not only do I save a ton of money but I am stopped by strangers to tell me they love my hair. That’s a win for me. I’m not a big clothes shopper but I live by the motto of quality for economy. I just bought a new ski coat, quality coat on sale 50% off. It will last about ten years. Same for jeans, decent quality but they were on sale and I only have 2 pairs. I have friends who shop a lot more than me and I’m given bags of their older clothes. I only keep what looks great on me but I still get plenty of new items every year. Organic coffee is a must but we make it at home. Love your videos 💚

  • @usa2342
    @usa23425 ай бұрын

    If you want prolonged life of your favorite shoes or house slippers even your favorite leather purse. You can fix them at the shoe repair shop

  • @Kristenoyinbo
    @Kristenoyinbo4 ай бұрын

    I love your channel I'm a new subscriber. Thankyou so much for all the tips and tricks I'm going into tiny house soon and have to cull most of the shi* I own. Feels so satisfying and freeing. It really is so good

  • @MCK620
    @MCK6202 ай бұрын

    Buy a bagless vacuumcleaner e.g a Dyson V-series. The purchase price is somewhat higher, but the time and money you will save on buying bags is definitely worth it. Also it can be wall mounted, saving a lot of space.

  • @Immanuelmsa
    @Immanuelmsa5 ай бұрын

    Thank you Gabe for another informative and amazing video 🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @GabeBult

    @GabeBult

    5 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Immanuelmsa

    @Immanuelmsa

    5 ай бұрын

    @@GabeBult and helpful too

  • @ML-uk6lu
    @ML-uk6lu4 ай бұрын

    Great advice. Thanks.

  • @bessieoriotis5104
    @bessieoriotis51045 ай бұрын

    Your ideas are great. I enjoy your videos. MERRY CHRISTMAS 😅😅

  • @Andres_853
    @Andres_8535 ай бұрын

    I’m closing in on retirement, and I'd love to move to a warmer climate, but home prices are ridiculous now.. do I look at other assets and wait for housing crash, or go ahead with house purchase anyways?

  • @KeeptheChange41
    @KeeptheChange417 күн бұрын

    Not spending on things that don't provide you true value is life changing.

  • @heinrichvisser8518
    @heinrichvisser85185 ай бұрын

    New underwear is a must buy lol. Your channel is a life changer lol. Thank you.

  • @repeteproductions
    @repeteproductions4 ай бұрын

    5:10 This exact video got me to subscribe! Great stuff, excited to discover more of your content 🎉

  • @lowkeygaming4716
    @lowkeygaming4716Ай бұрын

    Been a minimalist since I guess forever. I grew up from a poor family so when I started improving my financial status, I made sure to keep my mindset to focus on what's important than to unnecessarily level up my spending

  • @janetthoke8027
    @janetthoke80272 ай бұрын

    Good stuff! Thanks!

  • @BadFluteonSteroids-cb3yw
    @BadFluteonSteroids-cb3yw5 ай бұрын

    I sooooo need to get more and more minimal with the wardrobe. I'm trying to get a capsule wardrobe this year. It doesn't help when I get lots of nice secondhand clothes given to me - it's like clutter everywhere!

  • @Annooof90016
    @Annooof900165 ай бұрын

    I had to watch Meredith’s video first ❤. I’ve stopped buying supplements as I wasn’t seeing any benefits after using them for a few months. I’ve also stopped buying a new phone every year. I have an iPhone 12 which will probably last at least 2 years.

  • @GabeBult

    @GabeBult

    5 ай бұрын

    Hope you enjoyed it! That's great! There's definitely no need for a new phone every single year

  • @uddercharmsfarm8159

    @uddercharmsfarm8159

    5 ай бұрын

    I still have my iPhone 7 I got in 2017!!! Works just fine.

  • @marydevlin9559
    @marydevlin95592 ай бұрын

    Hope you are smiling. I subscribed. And I am ready to get rid of stuff.

  • @GabeBult

    @GabeBult

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you! 😀

  • @remchartier3233
    @remchartier32335 ай бұрын

    New to your channel and I have to it's really resonating with me! What brand of T's are you wearing? Love the minimalist, no logo, no nonsense look of them.

  • @juliettebrown1420
    @juliettebrown14205 ай бұрын

    I didn’t see the link for the ‘Tupperware’ that was in the video. This year, I stopped buying paper napkins (we use linen napkins), and paper towels (we use the Huck towels). As always, the content is 🔥.

  • @GabeBult

    @GabeBult

    5 ай бұрын

    It is the Caraway link in the description

  • @juliettebrown1420

    @juliettebrown1420

    5 ай бұрын

    @@GabeBult Thank you. And congratulations on the pregnancy.

  • @cccycling5835
    @cccycling58355 ай бұрын

    Great Vid! Here’s an anecdote: during the 2020 Pandemic Lockdowns people kept asking me where I got my haircut since all of them were shut down. 😅 The look on their faces when I told them I cut it myself was priceless. The most common reaction: “wow, there’s no way you cut it yourself, it looks good!” My secret is that I’ve been doing it since 2015 so I’ve got lots of practice in the mirror.

  • @SusanBame
    @SusanBame5 ай бұрын

    Nice. I do a lot of what you talk about already. My 2010 Honda Element currently has 319,000 miles on it and it's still a puppy. Taking good care of your stuff and telling your stuff you love and appreciate it -- sounds crazy, but it works for me. I do take a ton of supplements currently, because in September I found out I'm hypothyroid, wanted to go the supplement route and not the medication route, and a few days ago I found out that all the supplements I'm taking actually have worked, so the PA says "keep doing what you're doing." Someone should come up with a hypothyroid green drink; I hear that 80% of post-menopausal women are hypothyroid; that's a big market. I get one haircut once about every two years; I let my hair grow until it gets down past my belt line, go to the barber, and they make ponytails out of it and cut it off so that I can send it to Wigs For Kids. I do not work from home, but work in a community college finding resources for students, think I need to look presentable at all times at work, so I do online thrift stores for most of my clothes. My huge find this year has been the air fryer. I've been happily on a keto diet since 2017, but geez, there was so much grease spatter in the kitchen, doing all the burgers and such...with the air fryer, all spatters are contained in the unit, and cleanup is fast and simple.

  • @aliciaparlette3693

    @aliciaparlette3693

    5 ай бұрын

    Question! Which supplements have you tried for hypothyroidism? (At the beginning of my thyroid health journey)

  • @harryporter3531
    @harryporter35315 ай бұрын

    I have been buying the exact same black gold toe socks for 30 years, it keeps my life and my sock drawer so nice. No pairing and I just stack my socks like cash!

  • @brodyport6395

    @brodyport6395

    5 ай бұрын

    Wait so you don’t even have to fold them 🫨🫨🫨. Bouta make this change rn. (I hate folding socks)

  • @darnitthelma4247

    @darnitthelma4247

    4 ай бұрын

    @@brodyport6395who folds socks?😂

  • @marknalliah9053
    @marknalliah905310 күн бұрын

    Very helpfull and inspiring realy made me think how over the years i have spent so much money on things! Very intrested to watch more you gained a sub!

  • @DavidSweetnam
    @DavidSweetnam5 ай бұрын

    So funny, i got 20 pairs of black socks the other day, donated old ones to recycling - no more wasting time matching socks 😊

  • @GabeBult

    @GabeBult

    5 ай бұрын

    It actually makes life easier lol

  • @cathypreddie98
    @cathypreddie985 ай бұрын

    Great. Amazing video. Great advise!! Thanks. Love your videos. Subscribed :)

  • @RobinBaich
    @RobinBaich5 ай бұрын

    Fun fact - cooking sprays weren't created to use with non-stick pans, and contain a chemical (I forgot the name of it) that can destroy non-stick finishes.

  • @brianmcg321

    @brianmcg321

    5 ай бұрын

    It’s the aerosol propellant. It contains alcohol.

  • @marciesobiski5321
    @marciesobiski53215 ай бұрын

    I used to cut my husband's hair and kids hair some friends hair as well. That all stopped when they saved money and I had to pay quite a bit for mine cause everyone else could not would not even try.

  • @carmirobertcrucerucontact7215
    @carmirobertcrucerucontact72155 ай бұрын

    Love the algorithm. First video I saw, and subscribed.

  • @GabeBult

    @GabeBult

    5 ай бұрын

    Welcome aboard!

  • @10onpump5
    @10onpump55 ай бұрын

    I chose to leave my dead end job (and life) and go back to school at 26. I’m almost 29 and in my final year of nursing school. I’ve had to live like a monk over these years while I work very little, trying to put all of my focus on excelling in my class (I have family to thank for some support). Point is, every dollar I make is calculated in its spending. I’m excited for this to translate into my post-grad life, where I’ll be doing just fine for myself, and will be able to afford to comfortably produce new adventures and memories through my income, instead of small useless items that almost immediately lose value to me. Cheers.

  • @TheTurtlesrockz

    @TheTurtlesrockz

    5 ай бұрын

    About to turn 27 soon, this gave me light to know it’s ok to reset :) ty!

  • @tomaspuodziukynas5361
    @tomaspuodziukynas5361Ай бұрын

    I havent been to barber shop for years. Not to mention money part - the amount of time I gained is huge! My wife gets the job done and it is 15minutes errand instead of dedicated evening every few weeks.

  • @nt3xplain
    @nt3xplain5 ай бұрын

    I actually started to grow my hair because haircuts are crazy expensive! They're like 50 bucks now.

  • @petergeorge4415
    @petergeorge44155 ай бұрын

    It makes SO MUCH sense!!! And, you are kind enough to put it...out there, out loud! Thank you Mr. Gabe! helene :)

  • @kimwieczorek1879
    @kimwieczorek18795 ай бұрын

    Smart$$$$$$ taking amazon off your phone. Me too a mo. ago. Smart peeps do this. Cant wait to see my card bill.

  • @elmensajero7295
    @elmensajero72955 ай бұрын

    The hair cut is great, I never get my hair right until I cut it for my self, and yes save time $ money every 3 weeks

  • @BL-rb7jm
    @BL-rb7jmАй бұрын

    I use frying pan from italy non stick non plastic coating no nickle to cadium no lead no phoa etc try this type ..better for your health

  • @tarablue4472
    @tarablue44724 ай бұрын

    Your hair looks great. In the past 20 years I only got 1 professional hair cut. I cut it myself and it's pinned up most of the time so you can't see that it's not exactly even😂

  • @pkdude5334
    @pkdude533411 күн бұрын

    The simple path to wealth is the best book for investing because S&P index funds are the simplest lowest cost and best way to invest

  • @SabeeraHausa
    @SabeeraHausa5 ай бұрын

    I got to your video 19 minutes after it was uploaded. At least I'm early today, I not long finished work and now I'm going out to get some groceries my friend 😊 When I get back in I look forward to rewatching your video 👍

  • @GabeBult

    @GabeBult

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for getting here early! Enjoy your time with a friend and hope you enjoy the video later

  • @homeschoolteenswithjenny
    @homeschoolteenswithjenny5 ай бұрын

    I'm with you on the rule about games on your phone.... I always get addicted, and I always spend money... it's a running joke in our family that Mommy doesn't have games on her phone bc she has no self-control with them! I also deleted Amazon app from my phone! I think knowing your weaknesses is half the battle!

  • @tigua972

    @tigua972

    5 ай бұрын

    After awhile that those small amounts of money add up. Not to mention these phone games don't have any ending, they can go over 1,000 levels. 😮