25 Things I'm Not Buying in 2025 | Minimalism & Saving Money

[@jeanecottam9977]

I didn't have a no buy list before watching this video. While watching the video, however, a list quickly grew in my mind. Top 3 on my list: 1. Cat toys. Frankly, my cat doesn't care if her toys come from a store. An empty box and a wad of crinkly paper make her just as happy. 🐈‍⬛ 2. Magazines and specific to a holiday softcover cookbooks. The kind of print items that you are forced to see when trapped in line at store registers, those impulse buys. 3. Random gifts without any practical purpose that I think a family member or friend might enjoy or find amusing. The enjoyment or amusement lasts a short time and then it just becomes a part of their clutter. Thanks, Vera, for getting me started!

[@chrisoulalakkas7935]

Silence holds power; it creates space for clarity, while drama only distracts from your true intentions.

[@MadisonBriggsArtchick]

I am doing as long a no buy as long as I absolutely can next year. I had to stop using credit so everything will be bought with cash/debit only. My budget is extremely tight. That means everything I buy will be well thought out and prepared for . . . My word for 2025 is Simplify so I am going to work toward divesting myself of things that no longer serve instead of accumulating more. Great video, Vera!

[@lmarieschu2370]

I just love your channel, Vera. I really admire you and am pleased as punch to agree with you on so much.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much! 🤗💕🥰 Have a lovely weekend!

[@TheBestSelfGuide6-StepSy-xo6vh]

I agree with many of your points. For us it was a pivotal year and your course was a great companion to me, like a good friend on demand. Thank you, Vera! My list also includes: salad (almost always soggy in a day or two), avocado (either hard or rotten), cucumbers. I was analyzing the food consumption all year and eliminated at least 5 of those culprits that go straight to garbage.

[@yelenayeli9529]

Yes, I also had too much rotten avocado’s

[@dquiso]

You are so right with salad and avocado! I could add carrots...

[@santisanti8386]

I despise Chinese shopping sites, not only that merch is bad, but they are abusive to sellers as well. As you said, they are not helping anyone.

[@constancemonte4679]

Thank you...this should be shown in high school economics classes. People buy junk without thinking...these suggestions will contribute to the benefit of our planet as well as our personal health. Cheers from Portland Oregon

[@sozod2000]

I truly don’t need to buy anything! Not proud of that fact. So I will be concentrating on using up and decluttering. 🙌🏼 Food goes without saying 😉

[@donnakallies4152]

This is a good video to help rethink expenses for the new year. We have some more costly priorities now such as buying healthier food and feeding some of the wildlife nearby., so it helps to eliminate things we don’t really need as we stick to our values. Good video!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thanks for sharing Donna! What wildlife nearby are you feeding? We don't really have that kind of wildlife where I live haha, so I'm curious. :)

[@galaxy98765]

Good video. Thank you. I live "out in the sticks" as we say, my house sits on three acres, it is mostly forest, and I love my many species of birds, my wild bunny rabbits, my chipmunks, squirrels, and I will keep buying food for them, as they love it so much. The owls in my tall trees are huge, they each have their own tree and they talk to each other (hoot, hoot!) I don't need to feed the deer ... they just munch on the leaves in the bushes and trees ... and last summer they ate all the flowers off my beautiful plant outside, plus all the tomatoes off of three tomato plants. They left me one tomato. Wasn't that nice of them? I do love the deer, though, they have pretty eyes. More rarely seen are foxes, mountain beavers, cougars and bears and no, I won't feed them. Yes! Please do tell what kind of wildlife you have ... I am curious, too! From western Washington state (not D.C.), not far from the Pacific Ocean. I and my wildlife, wish everyone a good 2025. 🎉🎉🎉

[@janiekcarney5482]

Wear what you enjoy.

[@federicasardanelli9019]

Fridge like forest 😂😂😂😂 My fridge looks like a fridge (and sometimes like a mess). And that's it.

[@JeannieBASMR]

I'm so glad I stumbled onto your channel! 🥰

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you Jeannie! I looked at one of your videos and immediately got the tingles 🤗👍🥰

[@ksk881]

I agree with virtually everything you said, Vera . My biggest category that I want to stop buying in 2025 is reading material of any kind. I have enough Audible books, books on my Kindle, and physical books to last me over a year at least, so I'm going to try to just put any books that I want on a wish list until I finish the books that I have.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

That's a really great goal!! 😁👍 Happy reading!

[@catherinew04]

that's such a good goal! I did this over the last 6 months and it turns out there was a hidden gem that had been sitting unread on my shelf for years! Now one of my new favorite books :) hope you have a similar experience

[@janiekcarney5482]

Celebrate your natural hair. We love you.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

I'm loving my natural hair too :) Thank you!

[@NintenJon64]

It has been a game-changer to care for my natural hair. I’ve got coarse hair as well, and it has a mind of its own at times, haha. 😆 One of my favorite vegan hair products is the Kinky Curly Curling Custard; it is so moisturizing. :)

[@EstherWillinski]

Hi Vera! i also want to do a no buy year as much as I can. I have enough of everything. This year I will focus on decluttering and using up all my craft supplies that bring me so much joy, most of which are collected discarded paper to make junk journals, or repurposing old clothes to make new ones. I agree with you on everything!

[@laurawatkins9399]

Vera, I agree with so many of the things you said! Especially buying from Temu, etc. I never have, mostly because I'm aware of the poor quality, and that all of it is just going to end up in a landfill. It makes me sad how unintentional many people are about buying. I was so happy to hear you address this!

[@mindbodyhome102]

In the US many of us are stocking up a bit now due to awful changes coming soon to prices due to ...well...the hell we are about to go through. Then we plan on not buying much of anything in 2025.

[@gwenj5419]

Huh?

[@lornam3637]

​@@gwenj5419I think she means tariffs. Prices certainly shot up in the UK after Brexit which was similar. It's probably wise to stock up - but only on things you are very certain that you can use up.

[@gwenj5419]

@lornam3637 I bet you're right.

[@alarud]

Love such videos! Thank you! Happy upcoming holidays!

[@martinakristofova4237]

I find the thicker hiking /skiing socks to be a very good alternative for thick house socks. And i like that i dont need to buy something special for the purpose ( as somebody who hikes and does skiing in winter anyway ) ;) ❤

[@Flukey_1970]

Thanks for your content over the past year and hope you and your family have a great Christmas and all the best for 2025 🎄

[@margarettownsley9500]

Hi Vera I’m going to plan a no spend your in 2025 as much as possible I will just use whatever I have and declutter as I go on plus I’ve already made my mind up regarding next Xmas my gifts will be very minimal as I spent to much every year and I have lots of birthdays throughout the year so I must draw a line on this thank you for your video it’s given me a extra push in the right direction

[@KellyBoettcher-qo9tx]

Thank you , I've been pairing down over the last year! Liberating! I'm wasting no money on new clothes. I'm wearing what I have.

[@PD-vs7vf]

I LOVED this video. I share everything on the list. Keep up the amazing work fellow Dutchie.

[@anncarlson3608]

Thank you for the thoughtful and thought-inspiring video. I have been and will continue to work on "getting down to zero." This season I did not buy Christmas cards, but am writing personal greetings on basic stationery I already have.

[@patdennis2586]

I’m joining the “no buy” habit for 2025, also. I’m only replenishing my consumable items. I’m not purchasing anything new unless something breaks and I can’t do without the item until 2026.

[@LisaM.601]

Over the past few months, I’ve become increasingly aware and alarmed at how much money I’m spending on books, stationary, stickers, return address labels and postage. It occurs to me that I’m buying all the assorted postage and stationary items to “impress“ the people I’m writing to. Also, I could easily utilize my local library. My other big expense is on various subscriptions. Added together, I’m horrified at how much money I’ve spent on these items in one year. I’m grateful to Vera and for this episode. Starting today, I’m setting healthier boundaries because my current habits are going against my life goals: Watching less TV, saving more money and creating more white space in my life. I even love Vera’s thoughts on limiting social media use because I find myself mindlessly scrolling when I’m bored. It’s a lot to think about but luckily, the changes I need to make are simple and clear.

[@polish_native]

Dear Vera! Your youtube channel was with no doubt the most precious of all of my internet findings this year! The simplicity of your videos, the calmness, this no-rush approach, which doesn't wind up emotions is so, so, so lovely! And also, I do appreciate the fact that you never preach at us - instead, you inspire, you support, you give ideas. Your idea that "you can like things without necessarily owning them" absolutely blew my mind! And if I may boast a bit, I went to a Christmas crafts fair (!!!) today and I didn't buy anything! Although, you know, didn't I see lovely pieces there! But I just appreciated them, just like you inspire us to do! I cannot express how much I value the truthfulness of your content. Thank you so so much. I do hope you have a lovely magical Holiday season, however you decide to spend it! Warm greetings from Poland! 🙂

[@MariahBunni]

I like your rule about not buying new books until you’ve read all of them. There is pressure (especially from the reading community on tiktok) to have a large and expansive library that you can show off to your friends and family. And buying books for the sake of buying them to fill a home library and not reading them is something that I will be working on next year.

[@kathyesargent9088]

I use christmas bags for my husband and I and reuse every year. Works great

[@trishread.s]

My hair is curly, and I can't agree more: my hair will do whatever it wants. My advice: let it be. Sometimes, stressing over it makes it even harder to accept it. I also learned that a lot of the products that people suggest doesn't work for me, so I'll stick with my easy and simple routine.

[@naomimeyers84]

I definitely have a list. Most of what you have listed is on mine already. My motto is, don't buy it even if its on sale. If I don't NEED it, I won't buy it. I have a few boxes of beauty/hygiene products already since the pandemic started, and I definitely don't need to buy soaps for a while. Clothes, and shoes are the only exception as I'm hoping to lose some excess weight. I love the minimalist way of life, and am trying to pare down belongings slowly to achieve that.

[@kimghoss6021]

Hi Vera you have beautiful hair and completely agree with your not buying,not being a sheep etc xx

[@ingramota1191]

Waiting for next video ♡ See you, Vera!

[@donnarakitzis2719]

Another helpful video. Thank you so much for your content.

[@kathyesargent9088]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@barbmarks3101]

Washable slippers are the best. I’ve had mine for years. They have a rubber sole so it holds up on any floor

[@nikkihoffman2891]

Love your videos, Vera. I always learn something and/or get inspired!!❤

[@eeveequeen25]

Love all your takes!!! I struggle with my curly hair and I've stopped using expensive products too. I use an apple cider rinse lately which has been great! It's great how you can reflect on your life decisions and share them with us ❤

[@JenjigPurple]

I feel you so hard about the hair products 😅

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Hahahaha 🤗

[@staylor6913]

Thank you for all the great ideas. Some were not applicable to me, but others will go on my low buy year list! I am new to minimizing our possessions and am enjoying the process. I don’t think I will ever be a minimalist, but am also very tired of consumerism and the waste it generates on so many levels. Just recently found your channel and am enjoying your content very much 😁❤️

[@LaLayla99]

I bought my first house this year and there is a LOT of work that needs done. So, I'm not spending money on many extras because I don't want to go into debt to do needed things, if I can avoid it. Thanks for additional ideas and Happy Holidays! 💖

[@eduardor0605]

Dear Vera, send you a big hug ❤🎉

[@dianelammers1876]

As a knitter, I’ve switched to hand knit wool socks-very warm and durable. Plus, they fit in my shoes!

[@donnakallies4152]

We feed birds and gray squirrels here in northeast cold Wisconsin. It can get costly but we are animal lovers❤

[@lindalange7124]

Something I didn't buy this year is Pointsettia plants. I always buy a few to decorate my front porch steps. I try to keep them alive, but I always end up putting them in the compost each year. This year I am just skipping that; it is too costly to spend money on compost!

[@Charlie10266]

Great list! I love how practical you always are. I strive to be more like you. 😊❤️

[@mariechristine4104]

Your nr 20 is a very important one. Well done. As for the nail polish, I use the French cosmetics Phyt's, and they can not sell nail polish because there exists no nail polish that doesn't harm.

[@autorinmitkatze]

Ahhh, thanks again to pointing out to Skillshare, I really want to have guitar lessons, since my husband gave me a guitar for our anniversary last year and I found out that I really neet lessons since I am not a person who learns by herself without a teacher and lessons.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Nice!!! Playing guitar is so much fun :) Hope you'll love the lessons! (Btw, the way the trial works is if you don't want to continue after the trial, you can cancel within your 30-day trial and you won't be charged. But they will also send you a reminder 7 days before your trial ends :))

[@L-K-Jellyfish]

I think your natural hair is super cute anyway! I’ve always been slightly envious of very curly hair. ;)

[@1ralphmwilliams]

I viewed your "sixes culture" video and realized that I should be living there. I was born in the U S . Though I am a minimalist, my friend and family are not; and when your significant other has another point of view, well. Your video and you leaves me yearning. Thank you for sharing.

[@evelinebloom8832]

Hoi Vera, wat een goede video. Ik hoop dat meer mensen kijken bij wie en wat ze kopen. Ik zelf had nog de neiging 1 + 1 gratis. Maar alleen als ik het veel gebruik bij mijn amandeldrink of sojadrink maar niet meer met alles. Ik heb voor 2025 een lijst gemaakt wat ik nog heb. En koop echt niet voor het op is. Ik reageer niet op elke video, maar wilde laten weten dat je kanaal mij enorm inspireert. Dank! Alvast een mooi, gezond en liefdevol 2025 💜🎄

[@FunUrth4All]

Thank you for sharing this information ❤

[@SimpleHappyZen]

You're welcome, have a lovely weekend!

[@FunUrth4All]

@SimpleHappyZen you too!

[@Danari7]

I found myself nodding my head in agreement with you on so many points!! A. Comfy, stretchy = beautiful! B. You have beautiful hair C. No more stickers 😢 D. No such thing as dressing for your body type. Not because you don’t have a body type, because there is no one way to dress it My intention in the last years is to buy less and better quality. I find that if I pay more attention and am willing to pay more money, I appreciate my purchase and use it more. And I say that I’m very good at least in achieving half of my intention… (you know which one). Regarding ai: I’m thinking about it in a totally different way than you… I have many many thoughts, as a teacher, as a philosopher. It’s too long and maybe too complicated for the comment section. But maybe we will talk about it one day (-:

[@nanou647]

So wise,as usual! Many things I think like you. For me, I don't like AI either. Also, I don't want to spend hours looking at YT videos anymore. BUT, you are definitely the only one left that I will follow with plaisir. Instagram for me, is different because of the aquarelle artists I like to follow for their work. But, that's it. Thank you Vera!

[@San-r5z]

Fun title for me, what not to buy! Love the video and of course, the Simple Happy Smile 😊

[@Dana.Z]

Hello, thank you for your list! I protect my socks with crocs indoor. I have a pair from hot tuna that I use for almost 10 years.

[@RH-lc1mt]

I am new to your channel-I have been watching videos on the Nordic way of life and just love the easy going attitude. I am a US native but am half Scandinavian ( my dad was half Swedish, half Norwegian). My DNA really responds to the simplicity y’all (yes I am southern) espouse. Re the socks? Wear 2 pairs! One thinner on the inside and a nice thick wooly pair on the outside. Also, have you tried olive oil on your hair? Thank you for being a sane content creator!

[@janiekcarney5482]

I only use KZbin. I pay for no advertisements. It’s worth it. I spend less.

[@j.m.7056]

I do too. It is well worth the cost not to see the ads. ❤

[@juliajs1752]

Same. I have no netflix, no Amazon prime, no spotify. I pay for ad-free youtube and can spend a full evening watching lots of videos without ever getting bored. Once you're away from the loud front-page content, there is a lot of high quality content to find!

[@PaulaMallinson-vl5mq]

I totally understand the hair thing, just makes it's own mind up as to what it's going to do. Never know what it's going to be like. You just have to go with it.

[@zeldavantonder6974]

Your video is very inspirational. I am not buying any new exercise equipment in 2025. I have also challenged myself to use what equipment I already have. If I see that I am not keen on it, I am going to sell it at the end of 2025. I am also not buying any more clothes in 2025 except for underwear and socks. I buy clothes for my husband as an excuse to buy something for me. It just feeds into the whole overconsumption loop I have been in these past few years. It causes a lot of financial stress that I don't need. I am also going to adopt your principle of only buying items when almost finished. I have cupboards full of personal hygiene and cleaning products. It is, al just to feed my shopping addiction. No more! 2025 is the year of less. 🎉

[@majlis2238]

I suggest that you try using a coconut oil pack in your hair. I use the oil as a moisturizer as well. Love your videos.

[@kathyesargent9088]

❤❤❤❤❤ love these ideas

[@ardethellis8930]

I have a feeling that this next year will be a no or extremely low buy year for many of us here in the US. This year I had quite a lot items of clothing just simply wear out. I've only been able to replace a few of them. Consequently, clothing, especially pants/skirts, is actually on my allowed list in 2025.

[@traceyjane4288]

our bedroom is very minimal and thats how we like it too :)

[@gwenj5419]

I was just about to give up painting my toes as I didn't realize there were non-toxic versions. Thanks for the heads up.

[@PDogB]

We are currently replacing all food containers from plastic to glass, including kitchen equipment as much as we can. Our goal in 2025 and ongoing, is to remove as much plastic and replace it for natural materials in our spaces and home as much as possible.

[@juliajs1752]

That is a great plan!

[@SimoneHietala]

Concerning hair, I have wavy coarse hair as well and struggled with it for decades until I was told that with my hair, I should not use any conditioner, but hair masks after washing. They are heavier und make the hair less coarse and I must say, they were a real game changer for me. Plus, if you use a dryer, do not dry your hair completely, just up to about 90% max and do not use oils or such, just a tiny amount of wax on the ends, and maybe some hairpray if needed. I don't know if this can help you as well, and oh, I buy my stuff from the drugstore chains here in Germany, I do not use the cheapest either, just normally prices items.

[@gosiakamila]

👋 Hej Vera and other followers 😊 I agree ofcourse with Vera , that is why I’m watching her channel as it is very close to my life style and habits 😊 I did change many things last time like : I did cancel insta and fb profiles 🎉 I’m very proud and happy of that big better step in my life . I had a huge problem with instagram but finally I did remove it and I feel really FREE. I’m watching KZbin as my only socialmedia and it’s more than perfect 👌 greetings and Merry Christmas to all of you 🌲🎄

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Good for you!! 🤗❤️🍵👍 Happy holidays to you as well!! 🎄🎄

[@gwenj5419]

My no buy list for 2025 makeup\skincare - except necessary consumables, jewelry, anything for the kitchen, fabric, sewing notions, hair care products\devices, shoes, cat toys,purseshome decor, exercise equipment, subscriptions.

[@carmenlheureux5435]

I agree with everything you said! Especially AI. Thank you for the video.🎉

[@sl9906]

Really resonate with this list! Especially the house socks which are wonderful until you wash them and they fall apart (I have LL BEAN Wicked Good slippers that are soft, stable, and LAST. They have other options that are prettier to me, but my poor hurting freezing feet like these the best. Also AI terrifies me as well. All the other things you mentioned are part of my life already. And my total wardrobe is 60 including anything that goes on my body even my canes and eyeglasses ❤ Love your videos and you!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

So happy you enjoyed the video and thank you for the tip! I'll check them out :) Good to know that they actually last. Also, 60 including all accessories is a great number! Have a lovely weekend

[@amymartin5753]

No social media for me. For example, if you’re going on vacation, if you don’t tell me personally then I’m not supposed to know that.

[@kathleenhill5838]

Fridge scaping- WHAT? Hahaha 😂😂😂. I also tried the thick fur filled socks now and so far they are nice. Recommend the mukluks with the slipper bottoms and furry tops 😊. I knew a gal with your hair woes and yes, washing it less frequently worked for her. Just like you when she had a good hair day it looks fabulous 🤩. Stay sweet 🎉

[@gwenj5419]

I always have a book in progress but I borrow them from Libby library app. But I finish one and then borrow another one. I find it stressful to have a bunch of books in my kindle waiting to be read.

[@erikvickers4865]

Hey Vera, great video and content thank you I liked your list a lot the one that I can’t say. I quite agree with is generative AI. I do find it very helpful and like anything I think it has to do with using it responsibly and in the right context and like most things there will always be people who will abuse them.

[@manibordoloi8307]

I love watching your videos. Watching from India.

[@carolc2574]

I have discovered a new need and I wanted to share it with you, Vera. I know you are childfree and that you don’t have any pets (same here). I have just discovered an item that is intended for the Japanese market but resonated with me: a Moflin, by Casio. Please research it 🙏I think it would do wonders for my anxiety, and I thought of you.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Aw I've never heard of them but I have to admit, they look very very cute 🥰

[@58lightred]

Can i suggest using pure coconut on dry hair, i use it for my dry hair, helps to smooth fly aways and adds shine, a little goes a long way too

[@sandraboose3686]

Agree with alot of your ideas.

[@mybarbaricyawp01]

Vera, I love your videos and support you. I’m a patron as well. However, I did want to let you know I used the 30 day free trial with skill share through one of your videos. I was told they would notify me 7 days prior to charging my card. Well they didn’t notify me and charged my card $167 and now won’t give me a refund. They said they only give refunds for free trials less than 14 days. I told them I never used it and was never notified and they still won’t. Just a heads up so you know as you use them a sponser and maybe mention it somehow in your video so your supportive followers don’t get scammed out of money. Keep the great videos coming !

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Hi there! Thank you for letting me know, and sorry to hear that this happened. Could you perhaps send me a DM on Patreon and share which email address you used to sign up there? Of course I can't promise anything, but I want to reach out to my contact person at Skillshare about your situation.

[@mybarbaricyawp01]

@ DM sent! You are amazing! thank you for trying ❤️

[@Jogrammy]

Has anyone experienced judgment concerning minimal Holiday decor, or home decor in general? I’ve been frustrated by comments from others concerning this. I am an artist and I love beauty - but beauty cannot be appreciated in chaos. That’s true in life and in decorating.

[@majlis2238]

Everything I have seem to be from thrift stores, except my underwear, of course. I do my New Year clean out every December and have decided not to buy anything the coming year that I don't need.

[@dianeyoung8068]

I agree with you about AI. As far as clothing goes, I have specific colors that do not look good on me and/or that I do not feel good wearing at all. I am not interested in prescriptive methods for dressing either.

[@mmorris13]

I AGREE 100% with you on AI and Temu! NOT Good at all. I generally also stay away from things made in China as much as possible.

[@NintenJon64]

Love these yearly no-buy lists, Vera! You reminded me that I should create one for 2025 in my journal. ☺️ I’d look into Bombas for your socks; they are cruelty-free and donate a matching item to a homeless person. ❤🧦 Next year, I’m going to avoid buying tech besides a new phone as my iPhone 11 is 5 years old now. My MacBook Pro is from 2017; it is a little slow nowadays, but I’m hoping not to have to get a new Mac for at least another year. lol xD Recently got back into gaming with the Switch OLED; it has so many games that’ll keep me happy for years to come, so I’m not getting another console or gaming PC next year. Thank you so much for reminding me that I should finish the games I already have before buying new games, too! The urge to buy more games was strong for me this season, and I needed to hear that as I’ve got enough games atm to finish playing.

[@Neverknewitall]

My hair type is just like yours! I don’t know if this is available to you, but the Ouai hair mask for thick hair is the only thing I’ve found to be moisturizing and wonderful to help tame the madness 😂

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Hahaha loving the word 'madness' 😁 Thanks for sharing your tip!

[@chrstopherblighton-sande2981]

So I have a collection of Asterix books many of which I've had since I was a child and which I still read several times a year. Over recent months I've been learning Latin and I've discovered that there are Latin editions of the Asterix books! I'm going to purchase the Latin editions of my 3 favourite books. However I wont be buying any more. I could easily see myself buying all the Latin editions but there really is absolutely no need for me to do that as there are massive amounts of online Latin content for me to read and listen too from which I can learn. So I've decided that my 3 books will be enough, they are fun, they add something to my collection and that's all I need. Before minimalism I would have had zero restraint if confronted by this situation, so I'm glad that nowadays I can make intentional decisions about my purchases 🙂

[@ritabutler1951]

Now will not buy anyone a mug as I don't want to add to their clutter.

[@ingramota1191]

The end of the video was funny 🤭

[@ForestFury101]

My hair is a wavy and frizzy mess. Nothing really helps it.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Hahaha our hair is gonna do what it wants to do 😁👍💕

[@nanub20]

You and your hair is beautiful as is ❤ but if you want to try homemade hair masks. As an Indian Fenugreek, yoghurt and coconut oil with steaming works wonders to bring moisture back into the hair.

[@tranqui]

Me gustó mucho tu video, mi lista de cosas de no comprar el año que viene, o los años que vengan😄, es muy similar a la tuya, sobre todo por razones de ahorro de dinero y espacio, para evitar mayor contaminación y desperdicio.

[@kathyesargent9088]

A beer once a month with Mexican food

[@Zaguzah]

Do you use a leave-in conditioner? Wavy/curly hair is thirsty hair. 😅

[@SimpleHappyZen]

I've tried a few but found them to be a bit too heavy and they weigh my hair down quickly. Maybe I haven't found the right one yet :)

[@Zaguzah]

@SimpleHappyZen I hear you... Hope you find the right products for your hair eventually! 🙏

[@MarcelaR-L]

For me it's books. I have wayyyyy too many unread books. The only exception though is buying books at my city's annual book fair. It really is my happy place and it's always on my birthday so it's the only time of the year I can buy books. And if I really want to read a book that I can't find at this book fair or it's not that time of the year yet, I check the library. I did this in 2024 and I'm continuing in 2025 because I still have too many books.

[@juliajs1752]

I'm curious to see if you have anything on my list that inspires me to drop it, too! So far I have decided to only shop craft material in my own stash (which already exceeds my lifespan and reincarnation) and to not buy any clothes (because I did that this year and am well stocked for the next few years). I've been using warm socks by "Heat Holders", and they last quite a long time - I think my favourite pair survived for five years. Plus they are incredibly warm, which was nice when I didn't have a wood floor but lots of tiling! The brand also has very fluffy, warm blankets that also are (or at least were 10 years ago) quite good quality. I still have them here for chilly autumn evenings on the couch or when it's really cold in winter, I put them on the mattress to get warm from underneath.

[@jennamartin4098]

Have you tried pureology hydrate shampoo?

[@SimpleHappyZen]

No, but similar ones for dry hair :) Do you like the pureology one?

[@jennamartin4098]

@ Yes, I use pureology and like it. I’ve tried more expensive like Oribe, but that didn’t make a difference for me (my coworker uses Oribe and her hair looks great). I’ve tried cheaper options too like love beauty planet and I feel like it made my tangles worse lol. Pureology leave in conditioner works great for tangles. Products work differently for people. Oh, last time you sponsored wild, I ordered one so I’m excited for when that comes in! 🙂 I like how you can pick your own case!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Nice, thanks for the tip! And also yay for the wild deodorant! Hope you'll love yours as much as I love mine. Which case did you pick out?

[@jennamartin4098]

@@SimpleHappyZen I chose Ombré. The colors were pretty ✨.The star case was cute as well as the bees so it was hard to choose right away. I can’t remember the two scents I chose off the top of my head. 🙂

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Yes I love the ombré too! :) Enjoy :)

[@Amaika16]

What brand of underwear is that!? It's so hard to find that seamless material with the gusset reaching fully front to back waistband. Plus pretty pink? The best I've found is Thinx

[@cheryllflagg7560]

Were similar.

[@amychen2504]

I love the normal list then Generative AI. YES.

[@amychen2504]

OMG didn't realize people are already copying your voice.