10 Things You Should Never Waste Your Money On

[@madbrainmakesnosense8229]

Dad of 2 here. You are absolutely right. Buying new clothes for children is absolutely a waste of Money. You get everything you need for a bargain second hand . We bought most of the clothes second hand for 1 or 2 Euros a piece, and most of the items haven‘t Even be used. For our second daughter wie haven‘t even bought clothes because everybody we know is happy to give the used items of their kids away for free, just to clear up some Space. We have more clothes available than ever could be worn, so we choose the once we really like and donate the Rest for charity.

[@puppydood]

My dad always told me : “Buy cheap, buy twice”. Wise words I live by. ❤

[@mbs8001]

Buy once, cry once 😂

[@carinahotzel4996]

I only bought second hand clothes for our baby - not just because back then we were on a tight budget, but mainly because any chemicals that might have been in them had already been washed out.

[@celticlass8573]

That's a good point. And they'd be done any shrinking they were going to do too. It's amazing to me that anyone buys new clothing for their children, they grow through them SO FAST it's just not worth it, especially when there is SO MUCH at thrift stores to choose from! Thrift stores even have the really nice stuff for special occasions.

[@HannahRainbow88]

​​@@celticlass8573 yep, I do most of my clothes shopping for kiddo & I in charity shops. I also bought my mum's outfit for my wedding in a charity shop. That outfit that would've cost £150-£200 brand new from some fancy boutique, but it was only £20 AND the money went to the British Heart Foundation charity, instead of lining already rich people's pockets. My husband hired suits for him and the best men (instead of buying them) - another good option if you're only going to wear it once.

[@BaconatorYummy]

you face chemicals everyday anyways. 😂

[@celticlass8573]

@@BaconatorYummy OK troll.

[@valerierogers9609]

My cheap cloths items work just fine. I get second-hand given to me as well, and I love that 😊

[@amychen2504]

Mama here. Clothes in early childhood are either destroyed or barely used. I thrifted all my son's clothes except for a bunch of standard white onesies. And they don't need toys. Give them a box and a spoon. Absolutely on the giving parents presents (time!) instead.

[@gretchenfadden3670]

As a child I remember having more fun with the box than I did the gift.

[@marie-ray]

Right! Young kids, like pets, don't know the concept of toys. If they play with it, it becomes a toy. RIP to my shoelaces that went to my cats

[@adriangarza7584]

I bought my nephew an R/C car for Christmas and my brother a flashlight. All night my nephew was playing with the flashlight 😂

[@InnocentPotato-pd7wi]

My three cats love to sit in boxes! "If I fit , I sits - in any box!"

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Simple joys haha 😊

[@flonotflow]

I'm totally with you on the food waste, it drives me crazy! I hate having to throw anything out, it makes me feel like I failed LOL. The bottled water has never made a lot of sense to me either, I only keep a small amount around for emergency situations. Happy New Year!

[@carinahotzel4996]

We only drink tap water (we bought a very good water filter that filters out literally everything). But I still use "bottled" water - our water from home filled in a stainless steel bottle to take to work since water in my office tastes aweful (I live in Germany, they say our water quality is good, but depending on where you live and on the pipes, tap water can taste really really bad. The only bottled water we have are for emergency, 300 glass bottles in our basement - always advisable to keep a good amount. We dont touch these bottles, except to replace them after a few years

[@InnocentPotato-pd7wi]

Marylander here! My father was a former US Naval officer and scientist. Dad would always reprimand us if we complained about our dinner! Then he told us about seeing children going through the garbage bags the Navy offloaded on the beaches in Haiti looking for food! I will never forget that lesson . That was in the 1950s. As an adult ,I would send donations to Haiti. Lesson learned!Retired Teacher here 37 years! Thanks dad!

[@ormedanim]

If only higher prices always ensured better quality and durability. It is extremely hard to find really good quality clothes, regardless of their price. Not to mention that organic materials that are suggested as better quality (like wool, cashmere) mostly involve terrible mistreatment and torture of animals.

[@Mark723]

My grandparents, survivors of the Great Depression, instilled in me many good habits and philosophies, the biggest and most important one being: waste nothing! Clothing, household items and most especially food. To this day, watching food being wasted makes me sick to my stomach. Even watching the scene from the video where those perfectly good pancakes were being tossed into the trash has left me sick and saddened. Pancakes can be so easily frozen for another day, though it helps first not to cover them with syrup and berries. Be conscious and mindful of the amount of food one prepares and eats, which is easily reduced to the age-old adage: "Waste not, want not." Thank you for sharing your wisdom. Best wishes for a happy, healthy and successful new year.

[@Hinoema01]

Mottainai! 勿体無い!

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Thanks for sharing this, and great thoughts. Hope more people will adopt this mindset! And that pancake clip I found online made me feel so uncomfortable as well. I really hope it made a person or two who have the habit of throwing out food rethink that

[@dinapawlow1622]

Food waste drives me crazy, I have to bite my tongue when visiting my adult children , ( and my grandchildren) they throw so much away.

[@AngzarrArts]

It's sad how often we buy things to disengage from our lives and give ourselves more time to sit on the couch and watch other people engage in theirs.

[@MrRolandMichel]

TRUTH!

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Yeah this is so true!

[@janerkenbrack3373]

You're talking right up my alley. When budgeting for clothes, think in terms of cost per wear. I see this all the time with shoes. Men will spend $75 on a pair of cheap shoes or boots, and then wear them out and replace them in less than a year. But if they spent say, $300 dollars, they'd get a pair that would last them ten years or more. In fact, high quality shoes made with the right type of construction can have their soles replaced, and with care and rotation will last decades. The cost per wear is a fraction of what the cheap shoes cost. When it comes to babies and small children, in my town there are garage and yard sales spring, summer, and fall, where gently used baby and children's clothing is sold for pennies on the dollar. People I know spend only a few dollars to dress their toddlers a year, and then they have garages and yard sales too, getting back some or all of what they spent.

[@neilmckay8649]

Water bottles: reuse a disposable one. Occasionally I have to buy a bottle of water but I reuse the bottle itself for months. Delivery: if you've waited to afford or decide on buying something, slow delivery fits with that.

[@pamelalyon3264]

The 4 children in my family wore hand-me-downs and so did my 2 sons, plus

[@californianorma876]

Exactlt. I was born in 1960 and I doubt we had many new clothes at all except for maybe an Easter dress for church. but then, both my parents grew up during the Great Depression of the 1920s. They had values.

[@smontone]

I have a severe allergy to certain detergents. I buy my son’s clothes new because used clothes may have been washed in detergents and the smell never goes away no matter how many times I’ve washed them or with what. I’ve tried everything. I take comfort in knowing that I will give these clothes to my nephew and he will use them as well.

[@TheMassif]

Valid points, but good luck in convincing a new mother to buy second hand clothes for her baby 😂

[@nataliet1260]

When I was pregnant with my first (and only) child, I bought a few sets of new clothes and was given several outfits as a gift, but the VAST majority of what I bought was 2nd hand

[@mradoku]

Happy new year Seve ! May less things and more meaningful experiences without saving in feelings for the ones we love enrich our lives. Thanks for the video!

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Thank you and happy new year to you too! 😊

[@SilviaN1]

Being a parent I can confirm, that you easily can buy clothes and toys second hand for babies. I got a few bags of clothes (actually from the 1970s!) from a friend. When my babies were grown out of the clothes, my sister in law was pregnant, so she got the clothes to use for her daughter.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Thanks for confirming ;)

[@Simplewavesimple]

Hi Seve, thank you for this new video and Happy New Year!❤

[@DNA350ppm]

Same words also from me! 🤩😃😍

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Thank you and happy new year to you too! 😊

[@Hinoema01]

Wow, 10 of 10! I *am* a cheapskate. Yay, me!

[@danal1031]

You're always so sweet and insightful - and really very cute. Thank you for all of the tips on how to live more sustainably and ethically. Take care :)

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Thank you so much :)

[@amandawood7015]

I wish there were more people like. you in this world. Recent subscriber and loving your content. ❤

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Thank you so much 😊

[@s.m.2692]

I’ve been watching several of your movies recently and I like them a lot, sharing most of the views and tips, thank you so much, so pleasant to watch you! I do not agree, however, with your view on bottled water vs tap water. First, the quality of your tap water is guaranteed by local authorities only to the main water hub of your building. No one takes any responsibility what happens throughout years/decades/centuries in the wall pipes across all the floors of the building. Second, bottled water for me means mineral water of good quality - no tap water could compete with it in terms of microelements and other valuable ingredients. Just a thought.

[@Motheringhemother]

Agree on the water totally.

[@giuliamulattieri4357]

Actually in my city, in northern Italy we have 800 public water fountains that provide mineral water for free to anyone who needs it. The water gets checked daily and some people just refill their glass water bottles for domestic use

[@s.m.2692]

@@giuliamulattieri4357 One more reason to love ❤️ Italy😍

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Yeah I totally get it that this isn't applicable in all places. Thanks for the comment!

[@PattiWinker]

Bottled water angers me. It’s so stupid! It’s so harmful! 😔

[@Kim-eh2ov]

Some of us live where the tap water is awful, full of chemicals, and tastes and smells like bleach most days, bottled water is the only thing we can use to drink, cook make coffee, tea. Only thing our water is good for is laundry and flushing toilets, if I could figure out how I wouldn't even bathe, shower in it, nor do my laundry. And it is very exspensive, monthly water bill is usually $100.00 plus

[@trekkie-cat]

Happy New Year, Seve!! Hope it's a wonderful,healthy year!

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Thank you and happy new year to you too! 😊

[@DNA350ppm]

A good list! May you have very happy simple meaningful 2025 with your nearest and dearest, just as you love it the most!

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Thank you and happy new year to you too! 🌿🥰

[@DNA350ppm]

@@SunnyKindJourney

[@extrememinimalistparent]

Adults buying toys should be on the list. I don't understand the funk pops collection... they are hardly rare and 'worth it' when you resell them.

[@lalablotz7348]

Or Stanley Cup collections. The are cups! It’s just silly and wasteful. 🩷

[@extrememinimalistparent]

@lalablotz7348 for real! Like, if it wasn't popular, you wouldn't care.

[@giuliamulattieri4357]

Or any collection that can't gain value overtime

[@nataliet1260]

​@extrememinimalistparent That style of cup does have its uses, outside of being trendy. Having a 40oz tumbler with a straw was great when I was teaching. I still use it as a SAHM, but in the classroom it was a game-changer for staying hydrated. I wish there had been lots of knockoffs available when I bought mine, though.

[@extrememinimalistparent]

@nataliet1260 having one. Even three makes sense. But 20? Is just stupid. And that's because the majority of people who own so many are doing so because its trendy.

[@LFetterman7903]

Not to mention, most of these “fast fashion” clothes are made of man-made materials (as opposed to cotton or wool, etc.). They’re AWFUL! Many of them have a spongy feel to them, not at all like natural fibers! I purchased a fast fashion item last year and it looked shapeless and had started pilling by the second time I wore it! It went straight to a thrift store! NEVER AGAIN!

[@marinasophie6336]

That is so true! I think I’d adjust his first tip and add to your comment the importance to inform yourself about fabrics because belive it or not sometimes fast fashion has quality clothing and then it’s also okay to buy because you buy it with the intention of keeping it and because you did your research and bought the shirt with cotton and not polyester you get that. So it’s not fast fashion that’s the issue it’s just not knowing what fabrics to look for. Just because something is expensive does not mean it’s good quality.

[@Motheringhemother]

Great video! I agree on all points yet have my personal nuances. For example baby clothes we have a mix of new and used but mostly new because we don't have a second hand baby store anywhere close, ordering online second hand takes up a lot of time to look for sth nice and has exactly what I need plus between shipping money and time it's often not worth it and my bay grew so fast it wasn't possible to wait two weeks or more to get the clothes. I hoped to buy all second hand but unfortunately for now it's not possible. I hope later on it will be. And water we also get bottles water as especially with thyroid conditions I don't drink Spanish tapwater which is no great quality for me.

[@Ramu-10]

Bro has a personal vendetta against newborn babies

[@SunnyKindJourney]

It wasn't supposed to be like that but yeah I realized it while editing lol 😂😂

[@Bekinder345]

When I had 2 babies I traded my expensive clothes for baby clothes. Later; I buy second hand, and I took all my expensive school clothes there for consignment, since I retired.

[@josephr9551]

A couple more things that are ridiculous. Fancy wedding at an expensive location that will cost me thousands of dollars or euros. Wedding registries with enough stuff to equip a McMansion. Bridal showers, bachelorette party. bachelor party which are just an excuse to gouge you twice. Baby showers for useless trinkets which promise to jumpstart a baby's brain for an elite university.

[@lindsey8817]

Where do I find quality women's clothing? All the places that used to be quality have gone cheap with the same high prices.

[@neilschipper3741]

I take advantage of corporate greed! I buy top quality at seasonal closeout time. As a minimalist I do not have that much clothing and what I have I bought back in 1990s. Looking forward to another great year of your fantastic videos, Happy New Year!

[@Lee-ob8dh]

Amazing video as always. Thank you for all you do 💗💗💗

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Thank you for the support :)

[@iamjane9628]

New baby clothes are for the parent, not the baby. 😂 Yes, best gift for a baby and child is attention, love, and enrichment. Read to them, talk to them, expose them to good music.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Well said! :)

[@EMB238]

Toy Library. We have one in our neighborhood. Kids lose interest in toys quickly. ❤

[@SunnyKindJourney]

What a lovely idea 🥰

[@dumoulinarnaud6663]

We also buy baby and child clothes to make them look good and comfortable on the pictures we later left keep as good memories. If every year your child has the same jacket and beenie on his head all your Christmas pictures will look the same. Maybe I'm wrong but I think so

[@janetthoke8027]

Thank you Steve!

[@1mcshandy]

Thanks. Complete agree with you. Best wishes and take good care. Andy McDonald Scotland

[@mostHumblePersonAlive]

Something you didn't mention because you not think of it - women will buy so much skin care products to try. I'm guilty of this myself. When I go to a friend's house I see like dozens of skin care products that are barely used, so I'm not the only one. According to dermatologists I think there are only a few products that are truly effective - the rest is marketing and packaging and different fragrances and inactive ingredients or ingredients that aren't proven to work.

[@Kryzcek78]

Vimes boots theory in action with point 1.

[@missjanelove]

It’s super hard finding 2nd hand baby clothes. The amount of poop stains, food stains, etc… it’s almost nonexistent.

[@MayTheSchwartzBeWithYou]

Except for shoes and socks, all of my baby's clothing was in practically new condition by the time we got rid of it.

[@serenityjewel]

Yep. Babies destroy their clothes. I have no idea where people are finding decent second hand baby clothes. I took that suggestion with a grain of salt. Some of his suggestions were awesome; some were just his own privilege or cheapness.

[@MayTheSchwartzBeWithYou]

@@serenityjewel Certainly not all babies. As I said, my baby's used clothing, except for shoes and socks, was basically still in new condition by the time he outgrew them. And I doubt he's some extraordinary super-clean baby. In my experience, a lot of parents just take it for granted that babies will be messy and disgusting and don't even try to make an effort to keep things clean. Some of my friends will let their kids do thing that I would've never let my kid (now 7) do when he was younger. And not just that, but he grew up to be better behaved and less temperamental, as well. The only clothing that should be regularly "destroyed" by babies is diapers. The rest shouldn't be that hard to keep mostly clean most of the time.

[@serenityjewel]

@MayTheSchwartzBeWithYou My comment was in response to missjane. Now that we're clear on that, you don't sound like you actually did your baby's laundry. Maybe your partner did and you're just on here blowing smoke. I, on the other hand, raised 3 sons, including doing their laundry. Baby clothes get stained, a lot. Formula stains it, throw up stains it, their food stains it. Their clothes get numerous stains and anyone who does laundry knows that. The fact that you introduced your child's behavior and criticism of your "friends" parenting style in a discussion about clothing stains is weird. I have no idea what your friends are letting their kids do as babies or toddlers but it can't be much because babies and toddlers can't do much, other than cry, eat, and play. If you stopped your child from doing any of those, that's not a flex.

[@Furry_Wall]

This video is just AI slop

[@MistressYumi]

I find that paying for cosmetics in games should be done with intention. I am a gamer, I have spent hours upon hours getting lost in fantasy worlds. In that time I have paid for cosmetics in exactly TWO games. I was intentional about the cosmetics I purchased, I very much enjoy them & it makes my gaming experience better. I absolutely find value in it.

[@jim_bocho]

Don’t tell people not to buy new baby clothes, that’ll hurt the second hand market 😉

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Haha 😄

[@Envy_Bruh]

[@SunnyKindJourney]

❤️❤️

[@reallygoodatfolding]

Please don’t use AI generated images, they’re bad for artists and the environment 😢

[@shrivardha]

Minimalism is about progress and minimizing traditional path so we have space for new things. So we should evolve.

[@reallygoodatfolding]

@ every single AI image has to be generated by a supercomputer that wastes the same amount of energy as boiling a kettle. For every. Single. Image. How is that ‘progress’ compared to a photograph that a human took with a camera?

[@Nohc]

@@shrivardhasay that to an actual artist/photographer

[@shrivardha]

@reallygoodatfolding according to your logic artists also uses different amounts of minrals as paint and papers . Also require processing fuel which also harm environment. Its really about our view to progress.

[@Camis419]

I have bad news for you. People won’t stop using AI because it’s much cheaper (and this channel is all about helping people save money). Also, I see nothing wrong with using it.

[@os-qt1hc]

Where does this idea come from that cheap clothes will last you a short time? From my experience it is not true at all. For shoes it is sometimes correct, but for clothes it is not.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Sometimes they do, but it comes from personal experience. Clothes with better materials and proper manufacturing tend to last longer for me

[@donnahogan2999]

❤

[@SunnyKindJourney]

❤️❤️

[@eugk1364]

О, Альфа-банк 😅

[@jvladcliff4083]

Want to save a lot of money, don't have children

[@xdemgeo3581]

You are really cute :)

[@SunnyKindJourney]

😊 thank you

[@e123shadowaisha]

Discount Poke Daxi

[@MrRolandMichel]

Onnellista uutta vuotta, Seve! Keep up your inspiring work!

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Kiitos! Happy new year to you too :)