14 Things I'm NOT Buying in 2024: SAVING MONEY, LOW BUY YEAR

This year I’m saving money and transforming my spending habits with a low buy challenge. If you’re considering doing a low buy year, this one's for you as I’m sharing exactly how to get started, the things I’m not buying in 2024, and some personal tips for a successful low buy year. What are some ways you’re planning to save money this year?
00:00 // intro
00:42 // what is a low buy challenge?
01:09 // benefits of a low buy + why I’m doing it
04:13 // how to start a low buy - the first 2 steps
05:38 // things I’m not buying in 2024
13:03 // low buy tips and tricks
13:18 // keeping track
14:01 // temptations
14:55 // the things we really want
15:38 // accountability
16:23 // what to expect
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[@HaleyVillena]

How are you saving money this year? 💸

[@joaquimrodriguez8961]

unplugging appliances when not being used or at bed time

[@flohough1870]

Towards the end of 2023, I made a list of 24 things I would not buy in 2024. A lot of it was fueled by the fact that we had so many duplicates of these items already and the thought of bringing yet one more just seemed absurd. Socks, candles, makeup, more than two streaming subscriptions of any kind were several of the things on my list. I'm keeping a journal of my "fails" as well, so far I've only had one what I'd call fail, so I'm not mad. I have to keep reminding myself that I literally need nothing at the moment.

[@HaleyVillena]

Those duplicates really do accumulate fast! Good for you for making it a priority to use them first 🙌🏽

[@TheClutterLady]

Love this! I didn't think I needed a low buy year, but reading your list it's so true that I don't need to buy more makeup, yet it's still tempting when I see people rave about a specific product.

[@flohough1870]

@@TheClutterLady YES! It's hard with so many influencers out there showing all of this stuff. It makes it so tempting, I'm hoping my list will keep me accountable if nothing else.

[@takemetothelakes788]

I just canceled 3 streaming services bc I don't need to watch that many shows at once lol

[@mina0398]

I keep reminding myself of failures too and learned what I truly need and what not❤ for example I had a lot of stationary and learned to the reisst buying new cute stationary

[@assiuuskallio2960]

It’s amazing how much we can cut our consumption without really affecting our standard of living. Like, I did not know coffee table books or needing to rotate home decor (aside from holiday decor) were a thing before I started watching frugal living videos where people say they’re giving that up.

[@HaleyVillena]

It’s true! Consumption habits are very personal and therefore different among people. For me, I really enjoy the process of designing a space but it can get out of hand if I’m not careful haha

[@lour9348]

With so many "buy now, pay later" options, I know a lot of people who buy beyond their means, including myself I am afraid to admit - your tips are exactly what I need to hear, thanks!!

[@HaleyVillena]

That’s very true - I’ve also fallen into the trap of this before, just so convenient! 🫣

[@denisecarter5117]

I put my husband and I on only two Starbucks a week. One on Saturday and one on Sunday. We order one Triente iced coffee with no ice o, cream or sweetener. We take our own creamer and cups of ice and share the single triente. This has been a huge savings plus it is a date for us and our dog gets to go along which he loves. I also only buy used clothes except underwear. No home decor, no candles until I am totally out, and I only read books from the library. I’m really thrifty.

[@HaleyVillena]

This is awesome - sounds like a lovely date and a smart way to save some $. You inspire me!

[@monikadoyle-realtor9559]

Ugh candles! They are my nemesis 😂 It’s like an addiction and I have to force myself to put it back on the shelf and walk away. I almost bought one today 😅

[@CrystalHarvellPhotography]

Wow that sounds like me, I quit social media as well. And I did some internal reflection and I was impulse buying because I was bored so I’ve been going on a walk almost daily and it’s been helping.

[@HaleyVillena]

Nice to e-meet you! 🥰 I find that walks help to clear my mind too.

[@adriaward4483]

I’m going to start walking. Great idea!🎉

[@carolynkepes5451]

Yes, walking has been a game-changer, it gives me so many benefits - gets me moving, physically, energetically, and this helps my mood, and definitely reduces boredom - the more I do it, the more I enjoy it!

[@monikadoyle-realtor9559]

You need only two fancy dresses: black one for evenings and funerals, and a light color for weddings or fancy brunches. Get a solid color, classic fit with a great cut that flatters your figure. That’s all you need!

[@katemiller7874]

I think everyone has already seen 2 dresses

[@Handsoflight7766]

Thinking of quitting social media. I think makeup use to be a thing… now one face cream, mascara, lipstick and a blush. In my purse so always with me. No more stuff. Have reduced my inventory of stuff like crazy, clothes, kitchen gadgets, utensils, junk drawers, decorations etc. . I do have a salon so social media is kind of essential for that but even so I’m seriously thinking about it.

[@alamedadanceparty]

Maybe you can ask clients to share their happy After photos on your behalf. Happy clients usually like to share their success with friends!

[@alamedadanceparty]

I should add, I meant to say they need to Tag you and you can just share that out quickly, for example. Just an idea!

[@monikadoyle-realtor9559]

Me too but I keep seeing storage places being built all over my city!!!! Who is storing all of this stuff!!????

[@monikadoyle-realtor9559]

Can you add the social media response as a responsibility for the person that does the scheduling of appointments for your salon? Then just add a calendar reminder for you (or her if you totally want hands off) check in on comments and feedback. Maybe download a social media for salons content calendar and have her follow that as a guide for posting.

[@lolgeselle]

I love your channel! Everything just resonates with me and what I’m going through. Hoping to go through this all with you! 🎉

[@HaleyVillena]

Hi - nice to e-meet you!! 🥰 Grateful to be on this journey with you 🫶🏽

[@justwait9822]

I dunno why im watching this, i just bought a milkshake maker on amazon. Vanilla malted with peanut butter and crushed oreo cookies callin my name.

[@33Jenesis]

I have a room full of expensive art supply, yarn, floss, quilting material, gemstones, fabric dyes, and more; pristine not out of box. I fancy myself an artist and creator for years so I bought and bought. This year I decide to use my stash. I want to break out watercolor paint, cut into exquisite fabric, string beads, and using embroider hoops and floss. By the way I also have a bedroom full of clothes shoes handbags and jewelry, too; many never used. I am not buying any of these items this year either.

[@HaleyVillena]

It’s wonderful that you have so many things to try out! I’m also starting to embroider this year, and do basic sewing with my new machine. Sounds like you have plenty to keep you from spending money this year 🥳

[@TheClutterLady]

So exciting! I started watercolor in 2022 and LOVE framing them to use as art around my home. My first ones were definitely flops, but I love most of my results now. Hope you get to enjoy what you create more than all those unused products. Plus the process of being creative can be fun, relaxing, and give a great sense of accomplishment.

[@HaleyVillena]

I love the idea of framing it for your home! 🙌🏽

[@maryannfarmer6576]

I love these good not buying tips! I’m cutting back on my spending as well.

[@georgina4874]

Clutter-buster tip: "one in, two out." It will reduce unnecessary spending.

[@HaleyVillena]

Interesting idea! 💡

[@monikadoyle-realtor9559]

Ok finally glad to hear someone say that! I’ve always thought that too but kept hearing “one in one out”

[@scrubs4everr]

These are great points! Especially the paying off debt part, I think that's so important.

[@HaleyVillena]

Yes it's a big one!

[@S_S8189]

So true about the social media part. When I open instagram, always feeling I need this, I need that. Which basically just another stuff I dun often use/ or even dun need it. And those stuff are normally FREE sent to the celebrities from the brands for posting them. So I will use less instagram. Thanks for your useful tips!

[@autobotdiva9268]

spending for travel is about it for me. i dont buy purses and fancy clothes anymore. i only have 4 dresses.

[@mommy244]

Thanks for sharing

[@HaleyVillena]

Thanks for watching! 🫶🏽

[@rememberme626]

I’m loving this topic! I’m on a no-buy until May (which should be easy since I’ve done no-buys for 1-3 years at a time!) The only social media I use is KZbin but one has to be careful here too! 😅

[@HaleyVillena]

Love to hear it! Good for you, what a great annual challenge to do 🙌🏽 I agree, I actually touched on that too in my ‘social media free’ update video recently!

[@kathrynp7595]

I enjoy watching U Tube, have no other social media, but only subscribe to channels that don’t encourage you to buy things I don’t need

[@takemetothelakes788]

Since I got pregnant I haven't highlighted my hair. Im going to be home for 3 months so really no need to get my hair done then either. also I probably just need some cotton shorts and tank tops to wear around the house this summer, that's it. I haven't bought a candle in forever since I don't burn mine much bc my husband complains about the smell. we have a rental that's not our style so really no need to buy any more home decor since it's not gonna look good in this house anyway. I'm going to be using lily and fox nail strips instead of going to the salon. I've only been to Starbucks twice this year and was shocked by how much the price went up. And not buying any extra makeup if I haven't used up what Im already using

[@HaleyVillena]

Thanks for sharing! Congrats on your baby ☺️

[@robienillosistoso628]

Love your content ❤

[@HaleyVillena]

Warms my heart to hear that. Thank you for the encouragement!

[@lyrmateopiz618]

I love your tips!

[@HaleyVillena]

Thanks so much!

[@a_schroeds]

This video is so timely - I want to really hone in on my spending this 2024. Your transparency and tips are encouraging , thank you 🤍

[@HaleyVillena]

Amazing to hear! Thank you for tuning in and good luck with your intentional spending ❤️🥰

[@TheClutterLady]

In many ways, I have a hard time SPENDING money...especially on certain things. We don't have debt and have been budgeting all 6 years of our marriage. But there are other things I could definitely benefit from going a year without buying. We have so many candles! It's hard for me to resist buying them. But I want to use some up before getting more. So I lit a few candles after watching this video. 🥰 I used to have the same problem with journals, but now if I buy them, I just give them as gifts. I still have fun picking them out and they are more likely to be used by someone who doesn't already have 10 unused plus 10 half-filled notebooks. 😅 Thanks for this video and good luck with your low buy year! I may do a low buy quarter? I like the process of evaluating purchases and being more intentional about it all!

[@HaleyVillena]

You’re amazing! I know sticking to a budget and avoiding debt takes some serious effort. I tend to not light my more expensive candles so they just sit and sit… I think I’ll light one tonight too 🙈 I love the idea of journal shopping but for other people! If I get useful items that I already have I save them to use as gifts 🎁 Goodluck with your lowbuy quarter 🥰 would love to hear from you again when I post an update on my progress!

[@TheClutterLady]

@@HaleyVillena I just subscribed to your channel yesterday! So I'm looking forward to your upcoming videos 🥰🥳

[@twixerty6399]

we should also be boycotting starbucks!! so its a win win

[@oliviac7859]

We always make coffee at home but the boba prices are insane… for a while my husband and I were treating ourselves to boba left and right but we cut down and it has helped so much… health and for our wallet. 😅

[@HaleyVillena]

Ahh love a good boba 😅

[@samanthadudley6412]

I have 4 boys and when they were babies I would buy their clothes from goodwill but only the items that were on sale for half off. And I would sell the items they outgrew to pay for their new clothes ( well new to them). Also it is great if people that give you baby clothes at your baby shower, they get you items in different sizes so then you will have some of every size. My mother in law would always get my boys clothes at thrift stores and yard sales and they were all different sizes and for different seasons. Also one of my husband's cousins past down a bunch of baby clothes and some other stuff that her baby outgrew since she had her baby so many months before I had one of my kids.

[@HaleyVillena]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@katemiller7874]

So your kids will never have anything new. Wow.

[@DubaiCashStuffer1]

I’m a sucker for bins as well😂😂 I also made it a goal last year not to buy any bins and making sure that I save that extra money as I’m cash stuffing. All the best to you😀

[@HaleyVillena]

Haha right!! Why do they have such a hold on us! 😂🥴 it is by far the most difficult one to avoid - along with baby clothes.

[@DubaiCashStuffer1]

@@HaleyVillena yes I just can’t understand why we feel so many are needed😂well baby clothes are just so cute.

[@HaleyVillena]

I reckon it's the idea of thinking we can make things function or look better if we just buy more/new. They really are too darn cute!

[@DubaiCashStuffer1]

@@HaleyVillena yup that’s exactly it!

[@RR-mv1vr]

Great video was looking at buying another foundation while this was playing needless to say closed down website and moved on ❤

[@HaleyVillena]

Love to hear this. Cheers!

[@sct4040]

I use a Cerave tinted sunscreen mixed (cause it’s too dark for me) with regular Olay Complete moisturizer with spf 30 instead of foundation. My skin is protected, and will look younger over time.

[@emilychavarria5686]

Haley. You need to do Dave Ramsey Baby steps 👍

[@HaleyVillena]

Hi Emily! Thank you for the suggestion, I'm going to look into this!

[@jenniferdepace8569]

All 3 of my kids were dressed from once upon a child ! They are now 30,28,22- it was a cost saving Godsend for kids clothes!

[@HaleyVillena]

Amazing!! Honestly the amount of times my daughter's outfits have been complimented when they're fully from OUAC makes me feel great 😂 saving money *and* looking cute while we're at it.

[@katemiller7874]

I bet they loved it

[@daisyquimson844]

We calculate our whole year outside eating more thank 2k and thats a lot we try this yr not to do that anymore eating home cook meal is healthier 😊

[@jenniquezada]

Intention is so important, without it we can stray from goals! With the high desire for international purchasing that you mentioned be sure to be intentional of what your purchase goes towards, boycott Starbucks!! #freepaslestine

[@rememberme626]

We also want to double or triple our savings for life with a little one to be extra prepared 😅👶🏼♥️♥️

[@HaleyVillena]

How exciting, congrats!! 🥹 We have a 10 month old, and there’s definitely extra expenses now - but I also think it’s possible to save a lot by buying second-hand and just not bothering with the extra “stuff” that social media convinces us we need 👀

[@calvinwong365]

I m mostly buy clothes twice a year😂. Everything vat Costco. White TS sweat pants and that's it. Been wearing same winter jacket for 8 years 😅

[@amberp5207]

Just b careful w/shopping 2nd hand for baby clothes. In the area I live in S.C., I can purchase brand new baby clothes at Target or Walmart for what they were charging at Once Upon A Child.

[@HaleyVillena]

That’s so unfortunate! I guess it depends on location. I haven’t come across any questionably high prices at our OUAC stores - but it’s certainly something to keep an eye on!

[@iamkarmenvolmink]

I buy second hand, because I get Gap Baby and others that are excellent quality and hardly used!

[@takemetothelakes788]

also I don't want to buy any more craft supplies for my Cricut and until I use what I have

[@fernandaglavan]

Take out and restaurant it’s ways a big problem at my home with 2 teen😅

[@elizmon8526]

No Starbucks, or alcohol - as I don't craze it anyway. I stopped buying fresh flowers every other week. Just on special occasions. No clothes, no shoes or home decor. No skincare or makeup--I have enough already.

[@eldweena1006]

I need tips on getting my spouse on board. It sucks when you're doing your best and making huge strides, but the other half of your household is doing their best to clutter the house and keep you both in debt!

[@HaleyVillena]

I see how this can make the challenge more difficult! If you’re sharing finances maybe you could find some sort of agreement in running bigger purchases by each other first? As for debt, someone suggested to me to make it “fun” by creating a progress chart - if it’s out in the open maybe it’ll motivate/remind your spouse of the end goal! Hope this helps a bit ☺️

[@ashleyskoo9354]

Very random but where is your jewelry case from? The one you show in the video

[@HaleyVillena]

Hi Ashley! This one is from Linjer ☺️

[@ivaneteroark710]

Dillards has a London fog trench coat on sale, best wishes

[@HaleyVillena]

Thank you for sharing!

[@mightyobserver12]

1.5 speed is better

[@tevtv3450]

Save money and eat inflation for dinner.❤

[@mariaFlorezskulllover]

Love hows its just us women who have to limit ourselves 😂🤣

[@katemiller7874]

I’ve never met a man that’s as big of a spender as women. We buy for the whole household usually so we tend to spend more. Facts.

[@OolongEndeavors]

I love having fun little drinks like boba. And I was spending more than I wanted on them. So I wanted to try and make them myself but every recipe I tried on Pinterest or from a quick Google search just wasn’t the same taste as what I was getting in boba shops so I kept buying them since I couldn’t recreate it myself. Until I tried the recipes from The Boba Book by Andrew Chau and Bin Chen (The Boba Guys). It’s seriously exactly like the shops and there’s tons of fun recipes. I 100% recommend that to anyone who loves fun drinks and is willing to make drinks themselves but just needs a little guidance. It certainly saves me money :)