I personally hate Christmas. But my husband and our 4 children love it. We have 3 trees in our livingroom alone. But we don't have a different theme every year. We still have Christmas ornaments from our childhoods. I have some that I inherent from my grandfather. Our trees are covered in the most random collection of ornaments from the one my grandma made in the 60s to the bottle of ranch one my 18 year old found a target the other day😅

I was listening to a very popular fashion industry podcast and the people were talking about the Dior topic and the response was literally “I wish I cared… but we all know this is happening.” There was a great book called “Deluxe: how luxury lost its luster” which came out in 2004 about this very thing. I honestly don’t think this will do anything to the brands in the long run. People have very short memories and the status and association with these brands is so strong.

Just because Influencers share their decor and benefit financially from the sharing, it doesn't mean that they and their families don't truly enjoy the beauty they create for their loved ones. The wonderful thing is, for us viewers, we can take whatever we like from their posts/videos and leave the rest. I'm thankful for all the beauty they share, I've gotten so many wonderful ideas over the years from online, but also from the Christmas home tours that I attend every year here in the southern part of the U.S. Caitlin, wait until you have children, you will go nuts decorating for them. It's truly the most wonderful time of the year!

As an Aussie…never heard of her. And wished I didn’t now. She’s gross.

I’m 18 and man dating feels like a chore. 😂

I know it goes against logic…but when i sae the “stranger things merch” i kept thinking wow, squid game are really missing out on people who buy anything.

I’m glad your making this video. Been thinking about Christmas lately and wasn’t sure why, but its all over the internet already and tv adverts as well. Christmas is about?… been thinking that lately. Its about moments and family or faith. Not things. Plus the more you decorate, the more you have to pack away in January; whats the point? Hoarding is becoming an epidemic all it’s own. The thing for post office workers; if you did this in the UK you’d get everything stolen, even the pumpkins 😂

I know I'm late to the party here but the most attractive thing my husband does is go to work and come home. Nothing luxurious. His one flex is a motorcycle that is over 40 years old that he got for $500 off Facebook marketplace.

43:09 my question before taking on the role of an influencer: do I get their pay? Cause then yes, I would take that job in a heartbeat. I work on minimum wage as a childcare practitioner. I can’t afford to move out as I don’t have a partner. If I did move out, I probably couldn’t afford to heat my place and eat. It’s awful

I think getting a couple new things every year is fun and enough😂 I decor minimal so I'm good i do enjoy seen people go crazy😅

shopping like a billionaire because they don't have to look at prices and theoretically it looks the same or is the same as stuff that is higher price

they need the money many people are overleverged aka debt so they trying to sell everything they can to stay afloat, dont believe what you see on the internet

Why u wearing make up 😢

I got ozempic perscription, was shocked to find out i dont really need it in order to purchase it in my country, I went to pharmacy and could just purchase it with no perscription. I was strugling with weight, hormone imbalance despite going to gym and eating clean, doctor told me to take the lowest dose for 2 months I would lose a bit of weight while also taking the vitamins and doing the full treatment. I took it as he told me to, and I didnt like it, ozempic took the joy out of eating and I felt terrible migranes because I was many hours with no food in my system as well as stomach burning because of very slow methabolism. So even in the lowest dose its not a good experience, I lost 5 kilos, but at what cost?

The luxury is not dead. Its just that overpriced crap those brands are selling is not luxurious anymore.

I am in disbelief same as you omg .... no way the blanket holders ,,,, lol 😂 hello who whats the reason for the obsession.... crazy

Agree!!!!!!!! Mostly Americans are stupid. Sorry but its true. Americans are not educated. Are completely stupid.

I really enjoy making my own decorations. I have done this for the past few years....

Just wanted to add, I’m not hating on Christmas decorating. Do what makes you happy and makes your home happy. We should just be mindful and not just buy because it’s impulse or we feel pressure to buy new things to wear, or buying the trendiest decorations. Buy what you love! (Think Marie Kondo. Think - this stuff all needs to go somewhere.) Living more as a minimalist has made me so much happier

The lady Emily with over 50 candles, over 30 hand soaps is just omg, wayyyy too much work and massive over consumption. I get seeing the organization and re-stocking is “satisfying” - but like, how did we get this way???? I live alone and I buy one or TWO bath and body works soaps for Christmas and go in on the 5 for deal during Halloween with my mum and sister and snag a couple then. Watch the STINK documentary. It’ll change your life. This fragrance obsession with everything has to stop - it’s literally poisoning you. It’s actually disturbing seeing how obsessed people are with making everything aesthetic. Remember when we only used to buy things that we loved? Once in a while? And we actually took good care of it and it mattered. So many of y’all are wasting your lives over consuming. You’re not going to be on your death bed wishing “gosh I wish I had really bought more, I wish I had decorated every inch of my home in Christmas” The time wasted restocking products that are going to go bad, or just sit there collecting dust - or hair 🤢- around them is just ridiculousssss

The fact that there aren’t proper laws and consequences for stalking will forever be insane to me. Bat shit crazy.

I believe you made some great points about over consumption, however you missed the mark with "The Snack Stations". They are more common than you realize, and even though some people might have done it for years, it really gained traction during covid. Many people working or confined at home became reliant on home delivery. There was a lot of appreciation for those that had to go out into the covid world (particularly at the beginning when we literally knew nothing about it, like how it was spread). It's a good thing to be thankful for anyone who is providing us a service and a little snack is a great token to represent that. Also North America is a "tipping for good service" society and many delivery people are not allowed (according to corporate policy) to take cash tips so a treat makes a good substitute.

Real story. I am moving back to Romania (currently living in Canada). I was 2 weeks in boxes. And it took me 2 weeks (i live alone in a two and a half studio apartment) Because I had the Most stupidest retardest anxiety panic attacks at the sheer amount of JUNK and Shit i own and I had to make decisions and be like " No, this is NOT coming with me" i appreciate the aesthetic, the memory, etc etc etc but I can the same back there if the need ever arises. I estimated 15 boxes -- being a single woman... ended with 27 ! And I had 5 donation bins and 10 trashbags full during this process.

Temu is evil. Cheap merch made by people earning very little and under horrible circumstances.

You are so right! Christmas is all about nostalgia and it's also about the joy of giving,not buying/consuming. It makes me sad that people are getting their Christmas buzz from running around buying tat instead of making nice memories with the people around them...less is more, people!!

It is lovely and kind to leave drinks and food for the delivery drivers, but our neighborhood squirrels, cats, and raccoons would steal the chips and candy. We might even encourage mice. We have lots of animals around lol !!!! Great video!

For all my childhood I just had one 20cm plastic tree with 3 balls on it. It was definitely depressing. My parents hate Christmas… I always imagined having nice Christmas decor….

Decorating for Christmas can have therapeutic effects but if you do it sensibly. For me, even putting up Christmas lights over my TV stand is enough to keep me cheerful through the dark days of winter hibernation, and I use my 30-year-old Christmas decorations every year. Only when something breaks do I buy a new item but not even then. All my decor can fit in three big boxes and that's enough decor I can handle. I know the thrill of buying something new and I love seeing all the decor in the shops, but you need to know your limits. Buying new stuff every year gets old pretty fast, and your dopamine rush gets shorter and shorter.

I hope she finishes off her remakes of her albums right after the tour and then goes off into the sunset and smells the roses. Let people forget about her for a while, take five years off or even retire. Hopefully the sick obsession will stop.

These influencers are tone deaf. We bring out the same decorations every year and love it. As an American 🇺🇸 these people are not the examples of what Americans are actually like and the lives they live. Over consumption is a form of OCD and I’ve seen it from influencers all over the globe. Remember a lot of those people are gifted with most of what’s seen online and they get paid for it and then we never see it again. Content Creators just give an ick and I personally see their business of influencing declining because the people they’re sharing it with can see right through it and are tired of it. Very unhealthy for the viewers. Digital marketing salespeople, ick. Not influenced…

I spent a fair bit on new decorations this year. After years of being on a tight budget as a SAHM, we splurged a little updating outdoor lights and pretty pricey decoration I have wanted for a couple of years, and that we saved for all year. It's large and something that will last years. I did want a new wreath and a few new baubles but honestly, we just put up the tree and it cast a spending freeze on me 😂. We have enough - it'll do, and the kids really enjoy what we have.

Did you ran out of topics to discuss? I feel like you are just forcing yourself in your latest vlogs

I disagree so much with the integrity part. I think buying luxury goods is the highest form of gluttony and greed. Spending thousands on one item is just morality ambiguous to me, and goes against so many of my principles. It’s a state symbol, pure pride.

I'm far from rich, but I'll still buy a *esluxy* bag.

To be honest, who would want to be bombarded with that much STUFF 😅. Wouldn’t it be so overwhelming to have to organize and clean and get rid of? So stressful and wasteful and time consuming.

I'll stick with brands like J.Crew, Banana Republic, Urban Revivo, Quince, & Other Stories, LilySilk, and Goelia. Trends change so quickly, and the quality just isn't what it used to be-it’s no longer worth the investment to go Luxury anymore.

This just looks stressful and messy to me. I love high quality Christmas decor that will last many years to come but I don't like excessive rubbish.

Would the people who made positive comments on Mim's video afraid to be trolled if they were to post anything negative. Mim's haul are obsessive. I had long unsub and have never really made any comments if i don't have anything good to say

Overconsumption is gaining new force now that it's holiday season. I'm also curious to find out why Hello Kitty fans go rabid over any merch 😂 it's not exactly the type of pop culture icon where you'd expect aggressive fans 😆

USA Christmas 2025 will be different once Trump puts tariffs on Chinese goods.......all this Christmas crap is made in China.

Hey. In response to the Temu ad question. I get that ad all the time as well. The ad isn't saying or suggesting that billionaire shop on temu. What it's suggesting is that billionaires can shop freely. Buy a bunch of stuff without worrying about the cost. So at Temu, a average Joe can "shop like a billionaire" because everything is so cheap that the cost is no longer a concern. That's my interpretation. As an American from a low income community, I get the appeal. I don't fall for it because, like you, over consuming is not appealing to me. But I definitely understand it.

I agree so much with everything you said in this video-1000%. I do however, want to offer my thoughts on the BBW restock stuff. BBW only offers certain scents seasonally. I happen to really love their fall scents that come out between September-October so when they offer them during that time, I buy them. That way when my fall hand soap I’m using in the bathroom (year round) runs out I can go to my stash and replace it, Since I can’t just go to the store and buy that scent in July. Is 27 excessive however, yes. Yes it is.

I don’t have an issue with Ozempic as a drug, I think it’s a miracle drug when used as prescribed for its intended purpose. If people understand the risks they’re taking. This drug was approved to treat type 2 diabetes. Why does that matter & what does approved mean. Drug companies seeking to sell a drug in the USA must first test it. First step is funding & pharmaceutical testing. Going to use the USA process as an example. Prior to human testing, the drug company or sponsor performs laboratory & animal tests to discover how the drug works & whether it's likely to be safe & work well in humans. Next, a series of tests in people is begun to determine whether the drug is safe when used to treat a disease & whether it provides a real health benefit next step is FDA approval. The company then sends CDER the evidence from these tests to prove the drug is safe & effective for its intended use. A team of CDER physicians, statisticians, chemists, pharmacologists, & other scientists reviews the company's data & proposed labeling. If this independent & unbiased review establishes that a drug's health benefits outweigh its known risks, the drug is approved for sale. What are they reviewing? Analysis of the target condition and available treatments, Assessment of benefits and risks from clinical data. (SIDE NOTE: Yes strategies for managing risks with Accelerated Approval does exist have have been established. ex HIV or most recently COVID vaccines - Fast Track, Breakthrough Therapy, & Priority Review) Let’s talk off label use. I’ll use Canada as an example. (SIDE NOTE: Health Canada will soon pass laws on off label use of prescriptions.) If a drug manufacturer would like to obtain approval for an additional indication or population, they must file a supplemental new drug submission (SNDS). Completion & approval of an SNDS for a new indication may be a long & expensive process for drug manufacturers, & they have really no incentive to incur these costs bc they’re would be no increase in sales. People are already using the prescription off label. Any way so why does it matter? In the case of Ozempic, that rigorous process I described above for the FDA was done with diabetics in mind. therefore, the data collected is not applicable to the off label use of weight loss. Which impacts the entire approval process described above. Ozempic may also be uniquely dangerous to particular groups of potential users. Ex, the drug is contraindicated for people with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or who are pregnant or breastfeeding. The drug has also not been studied in people under age 18, & only limited studies have been performed in people aged 75 & older. Etc etc. Ozempic, as a weight loss tool may not even pass regulatory minimums. Is the risk of kidney failure worth the temporary weight loss? SIDE NOTE: 2022 study found most people taking Ozempic off-label gained much of their weight back within a year of stopping use.

Hi Caitlin! This was a terrific thought provoking video. Christmas FoMo is real and ricldiculous! I used to know a woman who had a fully decorated tree in every room of her home except bathrooms. All beautiful and antique ornaments. She felt it was her duty and obligation to do it all. Same with another lady and her baking, and she hated baking. I quit doing all that baking because no one gave a rats butt whether their treats were made 'with love' or not. I like a rustic style rugged old fashioned aesthetic. Things that can be made or gathered from outside (pinecones, greenery, birch branches, etc.). I like it like the Scandinavian hygge style, which is cozy comfort. I avoid that over the top FoMo as much as I can! 😊

A European person having an opinion about what Americans do will never make sense to me. Why do people care what American spend money on?

Yes I picked up on them all having similar nails, I think these people just need something new to spend money on , that's a lot of dopamine hits

I can happily report I spent all of $25 on Christmas decor this year. On lights, to replace the ones that stopped working. I'm also at the point at downsizing my Christmas decor as I'm just getting too lazy to put it all up. (I seriously considered just having lights and a garland on my tree. It looked great to me!)

I agree with Genzs where the workplace is concerned. They are not taking sh…..t like the baby boomers and millennials did.

Pretty sure we’re on the way to Kate Moss 2009 body types. The “Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels" era did some major damage to woman& young girls self esteem.

I get the take home from those fridge or drawer stocking vids, but this...Let's face it, these ladies aren't exactly interior decorators, and Temu isn't exactly high end. Where I'm from we call the things they're putting up 'tat'. Tasteless and cheap bric a brac.