56 years old. Still have a summer pajama pants my brother gave me as a present when i was 20 years old. Also still have a hairbrush that I received as a gift at age 18. Brush still works. Pants still fits after having 2 babies. The elastic on the pants stretched over the years, and I had it replaced only once. Hang on to things. It saves tons.

@aquaintlife

6 күн бұрын

@@zeldawilliams4129 love it!! That’s amazing 😊

Loved this video, Roxanna! About five years ago, I took control of my spending, and in doing this, I was able to pay off my mortgage 9 years early! When I do shop for things that are not needed, my rule is that I have to absolutely LOVE it before I will buy it, and 9 times out of 10, I usually don't buy it! I do practice some of these tips, and they work! Thanks for a great video, and have a great rest of your weekend!

@aquaintlife

8 күн бұрын

@@loriholland6431 that’s amazing on your mortgage! I hope to be able to do that as well. What a great feeling. Having to love it is a great rule to have. Have a great weekend too ❤️

@loriholland6431

6 күн бұрын

@@aquaintlife Thank you, Roxanna, it is a great feeling!! You can do it too!

@aquaintlife

5 күн бұрын

@@loriholland6431 🙌🙌

I still have my yellow brown mixer I purchased when I was 18 beam and still works that’s my baby lol 🧡🙋🏻‍♀️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️❤️

Oh my what timing! I was just this morning, looking at a new shiny and gorgeous electric tea kettle… and then asked myself um, how about the one I have in the cabinet? It works perfectly fine, not pretty but 100% functional! So I removed myself from the computer… I spent today puttering through the rooms and decluttering (it amazes me how I don’t have any clutter around but still can declutter things) and was asking myself why did I buy this? I have decluttered my you tubers as well bc I am finding so many have either become billboards that are selling so many things per video while telling you to be a minimalist, or don’t mention they have housekeepers, gardeners and tutors running their homes while showing you videos of them doing those things in small amounts. I’m fine it’s that’s their choice, but don’t admit it in buried videos (or books) and try to sell the opposite later. Thank you for staying authentic! I’m at a place now that I want quiet and peace and lightly living. Thanks!! ❤

@aquaintlife

7 күн бұрын

@@MichelleL22 I have been exactly there with my purchases! Asking myself the very same question. And the tea kettle is especially funny because that’s one of the items I want to replace every time I see someone’s really pretty one. Decluttering does feel very nice and something I am working on as well. Enjoy your declutterred spaces. Thank you so much for watching! Ps. The perfect Instagram accounts make me feel that way 🤨.

@sierrairick1704

7 күн бұрын

THIS right here 👏🏽!!

Use it up, wear it out, make do, or do without.

Thank you - I took so much from the information in this video and I intend to use it to help me spend more mindfully, lead a simpler life and reduce financial stress.

Hi Roxanna, Thank You for sharing this very inspiring video, along with some practical tips as well. I like the quote from Joshua Becker that you shared at the end, along with snippets from some of your past videos, that show what some of life's joys really consist of, for many of us... spending time with love ones, laughter, creating, being Grateful, etc. ❤ Thank You again Sweetheart. Lord willing, until next time.🙏🏾 Love In Christ, Paula

Wonderful advice❤❤❤❤

Great video and thank you for sharing

Great tips Roxanna!! ❤

Great thoughts

Love these tips! Excited to simplify my life. 🌿✨

Very well said! I really enjoyed this video for many reasons:) We do have a lot of things coming to us to buy now mentality and it can become a obsession for people as it gives you temporary pleasure that does not last. I left the corporate world and I am a full time housewife and I have enjoyed it immensely! Life is not as stressed and I enjoy taking care of our home and my husband and gardening and cooking and baking. We have a 2005 car and it's still going and it's 2024! God is good:) Taking time to be in your thoughts and having peace and calm is what is needed for good mental as well as physical health. I do believe in budgeting and sometimes we do treat ourselves with something we want and life is about balance. Thank you for the practical tips on living with less and with what you have and can afford and a more simpler life to enjoy! Fantastic video!!!!

@aquaintlife

7 күн бұрын

I love it! Your life sounds absolutely peaceful and lovely. I enjoy those things so much myself and I have to tell you on the car, doesn't it feel good?? I could not believe how good I felt when I traded my leased car in a few years ago and bought something I could pay off quickly. I feel like I beat the system LOL. Thank you for watching ❤️

@charmainescarborough5646

5 күн бұрын

@@aquaintlife Thanks so much:) It really is a more abundant life for me. Much slower and less stressful. Life can be a beautiful thing to enjoy when you have balance and can appreciate your blessings and make others life a little brighter too! It does really feel satisfying to have a car that long and own it and I am happy for you that you were able to get the car you needed and what a blessing! Your most welcome:) Have a nice day!😀

So true...thanks ❤

@aquaintlife

8 күн бұрын

@@lindasmith5190 thank you! 😊

Loved this video ! Thank you so much ! I have tried to practice some of these and really appreciate hearing them from you.

@aquaintlife

9 күн бұрын

@@daisyrowaro44 I am so glad you did! I find these help me so much and I have to keep reminding myself of them. Thank you for watching 😊

Thank you!!! I will definitely use some of these to redirect my brain!

@aquaintlife

8 күн бұрын

@@andreasupermommy I hope you find them helpful 😊

Sadly, many things are not made to last. The quality is poor. And the expertise to repair appliances, vehicles etc has diminished. Materials have become very expensive. One must use their initiative. A bread maker can be your best friend. We find taking the dough out and finishing it with buns or bread in an oven, is a game changer. Just my little tip ❤

Amen!!

Great video. Very helpful. I’m working daily to make these changes also. Thanks❤

@aquaintlife

6 күн бұрын

I hope they help you. Thank you so much for watching :)

Hi there, how’s it going another amazing content

I always think-if we would get rid of our parents the day they get older and "ugly"? I dont think so, so why do it with things we love, use and do their job perfectly

@aquaintlife

7 күн бұрын

@@yap4808 right! Exactly. Thank you for watching!

@mossyoakmom8880

5 күн бұрын

What a weird comment, “ugly”?

Hello my darling you look stunning! I love your hair and this was a great video, great topic! Stick with it. Great job 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I’ve been so busy with his chemo radiation etc. I’ve missed you im taking it easy today and will be catching up.

@aquaintlife

8 күн бұрын

@@susanvelez6534 hello there! I am so happy to hear from you. I pray the treatments are working and you both are as well as can be ❤️🙏. Enjoy your rest day. It’s so needed.

@susanvelez6534

8 күн бұрын

@@aquaintlife yes I’m exhausted poor guy 🥺🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

You have a nice personality

@aquaintlife

2 күн бұрын

Thank you 😊

So are you saying I shouldn’t go to Hobby Lobby tomorrow and check out their Fall decor?😂 Jk Great tips in todays video 👍🏼

@aquaintlife

8 күн бұрын

@@olive1524 lol!! That place is dangerous

@maureenhalas2485

8 күн бұрын

@@aquaintlife it sure is!!

Roxanna, are you okay with the wildfires and smoke? Thinking about you and Paris. Hope you are okay. Sending love and hugs to both of you.

@aquaintlife

2 күн бұрын

Oh thank you so much for checking on us! We are safe. I hope you are doing well and sending love back to you ❤️

Roxanne, I have the same toaster story with my older brother hahaha! He offered to get me a new one but I said no thanks Eventually I replaced it with a $5 toaster from the thrift store.

@aquaintlife

2 күн бұрын

LOL!! He offered to buy you a new one, too funny.😅 And way to replace it too. 5 bucks. Love it!

🙂❤

I’m not sure why sometimes my comments get deleted, but it just happened again ugh

@aquaintlife

9 күн бұрын

@@sharenp3839 really?? Oh my. I am sorry about that! I am not sure what happened. I’ll try to see if there’s anything going on in the backend.

@sharenp3839

9 күн бұрын

@@aquaintlife this is probably the third time that it’s happened since I’ve been watching you and I don’t know why it’ll say no comments. I write my comment. I wait for it to load and it usually takes a minute and then it loads sometimes it disappears.

@aquaintlife

9 күн бұрын

@@sharenp3839 that’s so weird. I am not sure why that could have happened. I guess maybe just a glitch.

I'm aware that sellers want me to open my wallet and hand them my cash or click "buy" online.

"the things you own end up owning you" Fight Club (as quoted in "Goodbye Things" by Fumio Sasaki). "the latest and greatest" = features that will stop working. My current in my face question is "what will I do if I don;t get this item?"

@aquaintlife

3 күн бұрын

It is so true! 😃

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@aquaintlife

6 күн бұрын

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