22 Things I’m Not Buying (and DON'T MISS!)

[@bnbtemple5936]

Hillary! Was such a nice treat to see your video show up today! Do enjoy you so much. Speaking of things not to spend money on needlessly, my sister and how she entertains her grandsons (3 and 5) comes to mind. The boys have toys GALORE at home, including huge motorized vehicles of all sorts. When sis has them, her motto is " don't need to spend money to entertain children". Taking them to the library, the zoo, the local gardens, to the park, to church, the beach, just long meandering rides thru town, or maybe even a very special trip to the dollar store with each boy being treated to a single "treasure" they decide on. And always with snacks and drinks in a cooler in the car. The boys love these outings with her and she so enjoys just spending time and creating memories with them. Win-Win all around. Cost: almost zero. Looking forward to your next chat, Hillary! Til, stay warm and take care. Barb

[@AndrewNotIncluded]

On the online shopping, I now leave things in the cart but wait at least day before actually buying anything. That helps clarify what I actually need (like food and medicine)

[@lindseycopland8618]

Getting Patagonia at goodwill is a massive win, well done. 😊

[@MsDoglover02]

I no longer buy accessories like scarves and jewelry. I'm a creature of habit and wear the same jewelry all the time. The pieces are sentimental. I rarely buy books because I can get them at my library or inter-library loan. I don't buy regular décor or holiday décor. Thanks for a great video. It was nice to see you this morning!

[@Homegrown_Hillary]

Ooo jewelry is a good one! I’m the same way! Sentimental, unchanging pieces.

[@rev.ruthe.gallot9103]

I am so enjoying watching you videos again. You were talking about presents for made up holidays. I recently became aware of an internet trend (tictoc maybe) of pushing elaborate collections of gifts for kids/friends - a "Boo Basket" of stuff at Halloween, a "Brrr Basket" when the weather turns cold," etc. It's like unnecessary gifting on steroids! My no buy list includes craft supplies (because I am trying to use up the mountain of stuff I already own) and books because having an in-home "library" had become more of a status symbol that I was not proud to perpetuate. Now I get more of a rush out of looking at the long list of items I have borrowed from the library over the year. That's my new status symbol to myself.

[@Homegrown_Hillary]

Yes! I heard about the “brr basket” trend this year! So crazy!

[@marthamcquaid5440]

Awesome video, you have hit the nail on the head when you said companies are only looking to see how much money they can get you to spend. The only thing they are looking at is their bottom line.

[@joybeetz8256]

I am so glad to see you. You are the best.

[@loriburgess1866]

You are so right. I’m 66 years old. My husband and I have been practicing these common sense lifestyle choices for 45 years. Life changing in a financially positive way. Not always understood or accepted by many. (One must have a clear understanding of the goals and not be a slave to peer pressure) Maybe I should be thanking my parents for the tools they taught me to graciously refuse the cultural pressures of my youth. Thanks mom and dad.

[@bobbiewilliams5101]

Hillary, I just discovered you and laughed along with you. “Baskets all over my house will make it look like a cottage”…….or as I have discovered at a wise 72 years young….it will still look like your house, but with a whole lot of baskets!! I love them, for some organization, but like anything else, they can become clutter. Can’t wait to see more of your humorous, practical living ideas. Glad to have found you❤😊

[@Homegrown_Hillary]

Yes! It's still just my same old house. 😂😂

[@veronicahennessy27]

Hi, I love your videos. I just wanted to say that I'm irish and of course still live in this wonderful country of Ireland. On st.Patrick's day the Irish celebrate our patron saint but no one exchanges gifts and never have.

[@Homegrown_Hillary]

Oh St. Patrick’s day is big in my family, too! But more the get together and eat food and listen to good music part, not the buy sparkly green shamrock tshirts part. 😂

[@rachelr9272]

It’s so good to see you again! Thank you for the great video.

[@sitsngigglesful]

I donated the majority of my basket collection to local farms I support each year that go to farm markets and festivals to sell. They were all just sitting in a pike in my basement, and it made me feel good to know they would be used in the future. I did keep a fee for harvesting the garden and flowers, but literally gave away dozens (Yes plural), lol

[@normalopez2856]

So happy to see a video from you!

[@samj13]

yay!! a hillary upload :)

[@alreadyenough]

Love this video and tips! I also stopped buying so much unnecessary stuff. The amount I’m saving is shocking

[@tlhuettl]

I love watching your videos. Love your humor, energy and your ideas! ❤ Thanks!!!

[@alegna4132]

So well said as always Hillary and I am in total agreement with your dislike of all these invented holidays to sell stuff. I used to buy a couple of house improvement magazines a month several years ago. Not cheap and full of dream items and adverts for things you could not afford or not your real style. Gave them up to save the money and stress. I can now actually view them free on the library website if I wish but that season of life has moved on.

[@cathy2142]

I no longer buy hand soap. Reuse the foam pump bottle and add a bit if dawn to water.

[@Sara-vl4to]

I do this too! I also use the same foaming hand soap dispensers for my dishes. You can stretch 2 tbsp of dish soap across multiple rounds of dishes.

[@cathy2142]

@ yes! We used to get gifted hand soaps that are scented and our family is scent sensitive so just plain blue dawn is best🧴🫧🧼

[@kristidarnbrough695]

No more books until I have read all the ones I have!! I’m a book dragon… collecting the books rather than reading them 😂

[@sianamies1046]

Gift giving is my nightmare, oh the expectation is too much. I've started to just give nice little things to friends & family throughout the year: a homemade soda bread, a homemade cake or a plant that I've potted up from my own plants (spider plants are the best!). I just find the over buying of tack too much and do friends & family really want/need more 'stuff'!

[@taylortrends2319]

I only have a pair of sneakers, winter boots, slippers and sandals

[@1892Genesis]

I haven’t bought myself new clothes in almost 2 years, which is my longest streak!

[@Viriatha]

I have 3 pairs of shoes, which I had indeed known when you asked :P Tennis shoes for good weather every day, boots for bad weather every day, and one pair of black dress shoes that go with everything. I just don't need more.

[@Mntdewmania1]

I practice a lot of what you talked about but #22 is a HUGE one for me!!!!

[@Shantelle6253]

1. Rainboots 2. Sneakers. 3. Black ballet flats. 4. Shower flip-flops 5. Pool shoes. 6. Keen hiking sandals.

[@amydecker6207]

Work sneakers (hospital employee), everyday sneakers, hiking sandals, beach shoes, gardening sandals. We are simple creatures around here.

[@jmilkslinger]

My husband put me on a basket ban a long, long time ago.

[@Karisa1316]

I own 2 pairs of shoes. I would own 1, but my sister gifted me a pair 😊

[@mamma8786]

Good points. I am in a different season . I am enjoying all of our frugality and better choices getting ready to enjoy Hawaii for 10 days( for the 3rd time) keep up the good choices!!!

[@Homegrown_Hillary]

Ahh, have so much fun!! Hawaii has always sounded amazing.

[@mamma8786]

@@Homegrown_Hillary Just a note of encouragement, we also had 4 children keep your chin up Hawaii can be in your future too

[@sarajane46321]

I am so guilty of being a “future crafter”! I get an idea, buy the things, then somehow I don’t do it. So, the new rule is finish what I have and THEN if I want to continue I will allow myself to buy something. Also there are so many ways to thrift craft supplies. They don’t have to be the newest and greatest. And while I don’t journal, I am addicted to journals! lol. My daughters and I have a running joke about having 20 journals and writing in none of them. You know….maybe I can use one to write down my “looking for” clearance list! 😂

[@Lee-ob8dh]

I just came across your channel today I absolutely love your energy. My favorite piece that you talked about was having the dunks iced coffee I was exactly the same way. It became an addiction for me just to have that cup in my hand so I started especially in the summer saving the coffee cup and filling it with ice water and that is how I broke my obsession / addiction to Dunkin donuts.

[@carolwintx8248]

Glad I’m not the only one who has baskets thinking I’m going to put gifts in them and never do!

[@cathy2142]

I also have 7. Mostly sneakers and a winter boot pair

[@lorimarable128]

I have about a dozen pairs spread out over 3 living places. Most are well over 5 years and several have been “down graded” to yard and project shoes (cheap slip ons bought at end of season clearance)

[@kirstenscholz4482]

Hello from Germany 🙂

[@Homegrown_Hillary]

Guten tag from here! 😊

[@cathylombard964]

I have 5 pairs of shoes. However, when I replace my sneakers I use my old sneakers for gardening. Those and my slippers are not included in the total.

[@denarupp991]

Interesting video! What do you journal about?

[@loniivanovskis1239]

2 pairs of boots (snow and suede) , black shoes, brown shoes, Birkenstocks (sandals and clogs-20+years old), tennis shoes, black fancy shoes. The tennis shoes need replacing fairly frequently, the others last. I decided many years ago to only wear black and brown shoes and that has simplified everything,

[@Homegrown_Hillary]

Oooo love that idea! I've heard of people finding "their colors" and I'm so tempted to go down that route. It does seem simpler!

[@cathy2142]

Agreed on food. No more ramen for us.

[@cindysams9832]

I have 3 pairs of walking ahoes, 2 sandals and 3 pairs of slippers. This year we are paying off a lot of debt so i am not buying: clothes, shoes, purses, jewelry, knick knacks, collectibles, yarn, rosaries ( i collect them and have 40...but i pray with them), lotion, makeup, coffee syrups, nail polish, notebooks, office supplies, newspapers,magazines , gift bags or wrap, home decor, books (until i read all the ones i have), cleaning supplies( using up what i have), games, puzzles, Temu stuff, coffee mugs....i have plenty of all of these things. We are going to concentrate on groceries and needed supplies, medications etc.

[@sandrahoffman1958]

Love ya..you need to be on SNL with your humor!

[@dianeeyestone2040]

I have 1 pair of black leather Keds and one pair of leather ankle boots.

[@kagennotsuki]

I have 12 pairs of shoes BUT I have a good excuse. I have rather small feet with high arches, so finding comfortable shoes that actually fit is rather difficult. So when I do find some shoes that actually work, I buy more than one pair at a time. In the long run, it saves me a lot of time, stress, and money to shop for shoes that way. So right now I have three pairs of the exact same sneakers, two of the same boots, etc. And they do get worn. It just means I don't have to hunt for shoes for probably another...7-10 years? ^_^

[@bctrissel]

I love your video. Very helpful.

[@oztippetarius]

I have waaaaay too many shoes, but almost none of them are bought new, and I use a lot of sneakers (errands, exercise and grubby for outside work). Plus my ADHD is so bad that I misplace my shoes all the time, and I don't have the time or energy to track down where I hid them, so a few extra pairs help me stress out less.

[@erindixon2877]

The best way to not misplace shoes, is to get an open shoe shelf system that sits near where you take off your shoes. My daughter has adhd and she finally broke down last year and bought a tiered shoe shelf from Amazon that’s in her coat closet. Now she takes off her shoes when she gets home and puts them on the shelf. It’s slowed her habit of thinking she needs new shoes for an event because she can just look at the shelves and see what she already has.

[@cathylombard964]

I donate my excess produce from my garden to food shelves or food kitchens in our area. I love to grow produce. I always grow more than I need. All I have to do is pick it and wash it before donating. There is a real need for fresh produce for those programs.

[@lisajenkins8459]

Love love your video!!!!!

[@KenzNurse]

Hello!! I give myself a $1.60 budget for my favorite gas station on work days, because I can get a coffee for that. I keep shelf stable healthy ish snacks in the car always. I own 12 pairs of shoes, I'm a 4 season outdoor girlie. What can I say?!

[@LisaJones-tt8fj]

At this time in my life. Children grown and just my Hubby and myself. I buy pretty much what I want. I don’t spend lots on food for myself as I don’t eat much but I do for my Husband. Something really has to pull at me to purchase something. But I do buy what I want . Pretty much anything

[@cathylombard964]

I do the best buying clothes for my grandchildren at a consignment sale or garage sales. I do better at those places rather than thrift stores.

[@teresanorris4769]

House shoes (that I sometimes wear out) Work shoes Sneakers Boots Nice casual shoes Sandals Flip flops

[@ozarkpicker873]

Have 14 shoes, boots, etc. Most of them I have over 5 years that are still good and I occasionally wear like snake boots and snow boots. I Iive in the Ozarks so need outdoor gear😊 TFS❤

[@gemykat8120]

I have bought used, for my whole life, but the Good will, is crazy, even books,I go to Thrift shop, the is smaller ,but so much better,4 pairs shoes,one is winter boots. My tennis shoes about7 years old. I am lost weight, but I need to lose more,so not getting anymore, until I need to.

[@FrugalCraftyVegan]

Trying to count shoes without getting up - 1 winter boots, 2 sneakers, 2 work shoes (1 for dark clothes, 1 for light clothes) 2 work sandals (1 dark, 1 light), 1 black loafers for casual wear, 1 sandal for casual wear, 1 "slippers" that can pass for shoes without anyone knowing they are slippers and 1 regular slippers. So - 11.

[@jeanniek8151]

The dollars that are spent for birthday parties for toddlers and young children. My children are grown but I have heard what young families spend and it is shocking.

[@allanaspencer1817]

I have 3🤣🤣

[@anaveragemuppet]

I’ve got really bad feet and ankles and struggle with shoes. I have 7 pairs. I have 1 pair of dressier shoes/boots, 2 pairs of doc martens shorter boots, 1 pair of vans checkerboard slip on trainers and 3 pairs of new balance trainers 1 of the pairs is so worn out that they belong in the bin). I wear the new balance trainers 99% of the time. This year I NEED to invest in wellies to do gardening in. I’m taking my time though as I want to spend the right amount

[@Brattyanne1231frugal]

I have five pairs of shoes, one winter boots, one dress boots and three sneakers for work . Are you able to get progressive eyeglasses through them?

[@Homegrown_Hillary]

Yes you can! Looks like the starting prices is a bit higher for progressives, in the $30s, but probably still better than the in person stores?

[@Brattyanne1231frugal]

@ absolutely I paid $300 for my progressive. That was on sale from 500.

[@Homegrown_Hillary]

@ 😮

[@Ozarkmountainoutback1]

3...cowboy boots, hiking shoes, sandals

[@lemonteapot1061]

All that cheap tat eventually has to go somewhere. People need to wake up and think about the amount of stuff this planet has to dispose of! What many people don’t realise, including all the influencers who constantly promote these products, is that it isn’t about making our lives better, it’s about making these big companies RICHER…don’t fall for it! If we choose to just stick to the main holidays and not falling for all these consumerist big business invented events, we’ll have more cash in our pockets and won’t be building wealth for the super rich! Lovely to see you 😊😊

[@mizg1595]

Fantasy Hillary 😂

[@sharonhart3735]

Way up in age now I've decided to not buy gifts for my family. And vice versa none for me.

[@carolparker2392]

3

[@Chloe_335]

I have 7 pairs of shoes 😊

[@PenniestoDollars]

My eyes are too bad and online glass places don't make that prescription :(

[@qq1651]

Hi Bonita!! You could go across the border into Mexico and get your glasses for 1/2 the price you pay in the states. My late husband had horrible eye site and we spent almost $800 per pair in the US. We went to an amazing optometrist in Mazatlan MX and he walked out with TWO pairs of the best glasses he ever had for around $300. We went there yearly. He also said it was the most thorough eye exam he had ever had in his life and he was over 60 and wore glasses since he was about 4 years old. When he was about 62, he had his cataracts removed and got lasik surgery at the same time. He passed away at 67 and I never did get used to seeing him without glasses. lol

[@PenniestoDollars]

@ Thanks for the info! I usually pay about $400 as a co-pay in the states but I was able to pay 300 and something last time using the target optical. Those were the best pair I’ve ever bought. I will look up where that city is!

[@melindastookey3831]

6 pairs of shoes and that includes my slippers

[@Homegrown_Hillary]

You beat me by one! :P

[@JeanandKenny]

I am exactly the same. Winter boots, black dress shoes (25 yrs old), good tennis shoes, garden tennis shoes, slippers and a pair of bad crocs that are getting pitched!