8 Things I Regret Buying For My First Apartment | The Financial Diet

[@thefinancialdiet]

This Lifestyle Fix will teach you how to decorate your home on a budget: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJOukICam8tpeNU.

[@vitamindubya]

TLDR: don't buy dumb shit you see on Instagram when you have no money.

[@CopyOfMe]

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[@JIYkp]

Don't buy it even if you have money.

[@sabahfatema]

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[@vitamindubya]

***** one step at a time.

[@PrestonSmith1989]

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[@marsallaking2250]

I had the opposite problem when I rented my first apartment: I barely bought anything except for a desk, a bed, and a stand for my TV. My mom had to talk me into getting more stuff, like a spot for her to sit when she visits. LoL.

[@jamiecole2774]

Marsalla King same. I have my dnd players sit on the floor with me because I don't have the furniture to host them

[@shojorebecca4218]

Sitting around a campfire (with no fire), atmospheric making them sit on the floor, I like it

[@715koolgirl]

This video is more of a "I personally regret buying these things" not tips for everyone...I personally get hella use out of laundry baskets and organisational bins. And I love my food processor. It's a necessity if you like to cook. I was expecting to get tips..not a girl whining about the money they over spent on aesthetics instead of practicality.

[@vivianhuang1893]

Precisely. I think that's why the video is called "8 Things I Regret Buying for My First Apartment"

[@erisi6204]

Every video is pretty much personal opinion, take what is of value, ignore what isn't

[@yonghwajonghyun6074]

Did you even read the title?

[@camic7324]

Most of their videos do not have a lot of practical substance I don't understand why they are so popular or keep popping up on my feed.

[@jd8184]

@@camic7324 heres a tip you obviously needs . Don’t watch them. And also don’t comment on them

[@cfloster]

Do not forget about Goodwill, thrift shops, or the dollar store when looking for decorating things. I found a globe like that for like 5 bucks at a thrift shop, and to me it looks nice on my shelf so it was a worthwhile purchase.

[@bonniea8189]

Corinne Marie You probably bought a globe that she, or someone else, mistakenly thought they had to have. Their financial mistake was your benefit.

[@FemaleAnimeMaster]

Fuck Goodwill XD they aren't even a real charity

[@morbjrn5265]

Thrift shops are my heaven. You can get any wooden furniture for cheap. Repaint it. Dont like the color after a while? Repaint it. Boom. Easy.

[@Ksiciliani]

Goodwill is super terrible, but they're just as terrible as shops like Walmart and Target where many folks shop. May as well buy secondhand at Goodwill and save money that way if you don't have access to other local thriftstores.

[@dadadahdom]

"#1: wine crates" BYEE 😂😂 clearly money wasn't a REAL problem for her

[@TaylorVee]

dadadahdom lmfaoooooo

[@Danielll2323]

I laughed so hard when she said vintage wine crate like whaaaaat who is buying those on any kind of a budget lol

[@togaoppai7317]

My friend and I are watching these vids for when we roommate for college in a year. We were laughing our asses off 🤣

[@sailorrmooon20]

Lol!!!!

[@JD..........]

I stuck around till globe 😆

[@LoveAndSnapple]

This is definitely an A1 first world problem video. You made it seem like you were going to tell us not to buy an entertainment system or something necessary yet expensive. A wine crate? Funny, I'm moving out in to my own place next week Saturday and the idea of a wine Crate NEVER came up. I just bought a soda bed two days ago so I can kill two birds with one stone. Your list is comprised of things that you buy LONG after you've settled into your apartment and you add some nice touches. And actually have a USE for them! A wine Crate...you gotta be kidding me.

[@OldDemonTooth]

@@HerMajestyTheQueenOfSweden No. This bullshit needs to be called out. She clearly is from a family with money. Who the hell buys a wine crate for ANY reason. the answer is no one. NO ONE.

[@OldDemonTooth]

@@HerMajestyTheQueenOfSweden The definition of "1st World" relates to WW2. Read more. I assume you mean top 2% of the world wealth holders. Yeh, that's all of us. Adn the fact that we are the top 2% means ABSOLUTLY than even our worst off have it better than the most successful in other countries. Again, READ more. Until then sit down, adults are talking.

[@CopyOfMe]

I know the title says things YOU did, but I found this very specific to you alone. I can't apply this to my own life - buying clunky expensive chopping boards and decorative baskets because they looked good on blogs? It might have been better if you maybe turned your personal experiences into more general advice. Like, don't buy things that are more expensive but still serves the same purpose as something cheaper and more storageable?

[@shygirl2927]

Camilla Nilsson she did. She said make sure you actually need what it is you're buying and actually live in your space before making big purchases. Even if people don't buy decorations, people still buy things they don't need whether it seems to make sense at the time or not.

[@bonniea8189]

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[@layoverbear]

A wine crate? For 50$?? You dont need a spending plan you need common sense.

[@theophilusbaidoo133]

Facts who tf..... Im flagging the video

[@JacobBurrell]

Dang that's a lot of waste. Maybe I'm super frugal or something but I can't imagine buying things like that.

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[@risentempleoutreach8131]

Same

[@bagofsoda7464]

Jacob Burrell who spends $15 on a laundry basket???

[@lizpimentel2566]

sarah pantoja right?? Mine was $5 from target and I thought that was expensive lol

[@butterflyqueen9260]

Jacob Burrell mine was 25 😖

[@JIYkp]

I think this video would have been more helpful if you abstracted the categories of purchases and then broke them down into specific purchase examples.

[@casmar866]

Juil

[@Joe0Alt]

Concerning the plastic boxes under your bed and the vacuum bags; if you put the bags in the box first and then suck out the air the bags take the shape of the box. I had the same problem in uni (college in American English). I tried this lifehack out and I remember it working.

[@RememberTheTrees]

Thanks for the advice.

[@sineadhunt9657]

Joe Alt I had a big dense slab out clothes that wouldnt fit in my case...no idea why i didnt think to do this...thank you!

[@monsterthing2]

May I ask for a clarification on why the laundry baskets are bad? What do you put your laundry in? I don't understand why that was an unneeded purchase. I use laundry baskets in my home otherwise I wouldn't have anything to carry the clothes in, in my dorm I use a bag cause there isn't a space for a basket.

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[@szederlekvar]

Actually I have and love and cherish most of these items in my apartment on a daily basis. This video is more of a tale of how you misjudged your abilities and possibilities than what is indeed not useful.

[@MoeDaMoe88]

I thought this was gonna be something of substance... who the hell is this video targeting? Lawd

[@colbi1114]

the video title is "8 Things I Regret Buying for My First Apartment" emphasis on the "I". This is her personal experience.

[@conr6]

It seems pointless to highlight relatively small purchasing regrets, in comparison to bigger financial commitments, ie furniture you really do/don't need for your first apartment.

[@sarahporter9979]

IKR? I thought the video was going to be about regretting buying that $2000 couch because you saw it somewhere and liked it, but it was too much to spend on a couch. Not regrets about spending $15 for a laundry basket.

[@webstime1]

Right!

[@brekelly620]

I thought this was going to be a really helpful video as I'm preparing to move out but this stuff is obvious.

[@blackariel5890]

Bre Kelly right

[@TheBroadwayActor]

Agreed lol

[@Randombatty42]

when i moved into my first apartment i didn't have enough money to buy dishes, where did you even find the money for a wine crate or fancy cheese board?

[@holypicklesmofo]

I am admittedly guilty of spending way too much money on my first apartment (buying all new furniture, buying a new washer/dryer set that was too big for one person and ridiculously expensive, buying a huge smart tv when I know I'm content using my laptop most of the time anyway, impulse buying decor, etc, etc, etc). That being said, some of this was SOOO obvious. A $50 vintage wine crate? Actually why. I'm v into those woven oversized baskets though. Definitely useful for extra pillows and blankets for movie nights.

[@CopyOfMe]

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[@jessestewart1699]

not owning a laundry basket makes it easier to get laundry done?? you have got to be kidding me

[@CelestailGlory2023]

I think she means the size she bought

[@isabellabornberg2153]

but these are all individual things that don't apply to all of us. f.ex the laundry basket is the best thing in my house, I use my globe regularly and I like my wooden cheese plates. therefore this episode was widely unusable for me. maybe it would have been better to give general tips and ideas like: don't buy everything at once. remember what u rly needed when you still lived in your old place. what have you never actually thought about buying before, etc.

[@jungwhat]

Good advice 👍

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[@jill5676]

Isabella Bornberg she's using these as examples to illustrate why/why not certain types of items work for people, and how to assess whether a home item is a need or a want. obviously she's not saying to never buy cheese plates of food processors

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[@amyanda]

Isabella Bornberg Yes but she also talked about a larger idea for each thing such "be real with yourself about who you are," "always measure," "make sure it's functional and not just cute or trendy,"

[@KatryceMichele]

Hmm sounds like the video should have been titled "I'm a follower and don't have my own mind". GIRL, find your own lane. Dollar Tree is your friend people.

[@katsygirl28]

Seriously, I was thinking the same thing. Following all these instagram trends...Like, if you have a style you like, go ahead with the home decor, but if you're not going to use it or if it ends up genuinely becoming a waste of space, then they clearly didn't think at the time of purchase...

[@suadela87]

One thing I have learned about buying kitchen items is to look at it, hold it, then imagine cleaning it. I don’t have a dish washer and have to clean everything by hand, so this works especially well for me.

[@vitamindubya]

This show should be renamed "a multi-year long list of all the obvious mistakes we made."

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[@KohMediaTV]

Laundry basket and food processor were bad choices to go on this list at least for me. I use my laundry basket all the time not just for my laundry, but also carrying groceries from my car to the apartment. I can get all my groceries inside in one trip! I also use my food processor at least once a week to make all kinds of things like cauliflour rice, hummus, shredded cheese, etc.

[@melissmint]

I'm about a week away from moving into my first solo apartment. So far the only thing I've purchased is a desk that I desperately needed. Check with relatives and friends to see if they have things they want to get rid of that you would find useful. I'm looking forward to "shopping" in Grandma's attic for plates, flatware, older but functional appliances, knives, etc. Hopefully I'll find a food processor in there! ;) Oh, and don't forget about Goodwill, Craigslist (free or for sale), and consignment shops! I like to think of it as modern day treasure hunting. Just be sure not to pick up junk just because it's a good deal! Things I'm not getting right off the bat: kitchen table and chairs (all I need are barstools for the bar-height countertop), storage/organization boxes, or those decorative baskets to hold blankets, although I must admit I've been pining for one. As a recovering packrat, I'm going to try to live with the bare necessities for as long as I can, hopefully indefinitely. If I need to buy extra storage boxes, then I might just have too many things! Excellent video. Also, thanks for all that you guys do! I feel more empowered about being an "adult" after watching TFD videos and reading the blog.

[@sarahweiler9576]

Honestly I would buy a smaller version or cheaper version of an item before you commit to a better one. I am the queen of buying professional equipment that just sits gathering dust in my house. I've done my best to break the habit and the first way I tried it was getting a tiny, $20 food processor and I use it frequently so upgrading is an investment and not a waste. I also recommend getting stuff like that at the thrift store. You can often find crock pots, food processors and other things still in the box for peanuts.

[@CandleAshes]

The titles on these videos are always good, but the content is rather useless/obvious/overly specific, but now youtube keeps recommending them to me 'cause I watched a few

[@MsNeonlily]

Honestly this a dumb list. This is a "product I regret buying" that really weren't very expensive. Resell them? Like geez.

[@stenforthewin]

this was a super helpful reminder -- I just moved and decided I would get an extra set of silverware to have eight place settings instead of four, and serving utensils... but my apartment isn't big enough to have 8 for dinner, and tablespoons work just fine for serving! you've given me the resolve to return those unopened. thanks!

[@noapeled2481]

I think the bit about the food processor wasn't really universal. I cook a lot, I bought a food processor first thing when I got my first apartment, it was all empty or in boxes except for my food processor. I use it minimum 3 times a week, and usually more. It's my best purchase yet and it cost 180 dollars . It's worth every penny. It's not really an advice video, just a story, lots of those things would be great for other people, and really important everyday objects

[@DanielleBerggren]

While I wouldn't purchase some of the things you listed, I am in that position right now where I'm saving money and looking to getting an apartment of my own (roommates = annoyance). I constantly have to remind myself that a PS4 and a stand mixer, while they would be used, are not the most frugal of choices. But pretty much everything that I would decorate with -- and what you said about living in the place first is something that I've been keeping in mind -- you can get at second-hand stores for pennies on the dollar. Then, at least, if you do find out that you're not going to use it, you won't be wasting 15-20$ a pop. For example, I found a found processor (and I cook/bake/mix a TON) at my favorite thrift store this last weekend when they were having a 50% off sale. It was vintage, well put together, and cost me $3. I've already tested it out and it works perfectly. I think keeping in mind your budget AND being eco-conscious of the impact of your purchases goes a long way toward a beautiful, well-appointed space with few items that will be unused.

[@vellamour]

Plus buying used items helps the environment! 💚🌿

[@candyluna2929]

I have a hamper made out of some material that the cats love to scratch. so this hamper has served a few purposes: holds dirty clothes, cat scratcher and cat resting place. bang for your buck

[@backbitting6775]

tips id of added - be cautious with black furniture all the dust , marks and scratches show quite obviously do not over decorate keep your decor to a minimum. not everything needs to be decorated. make every item count - either have it serve multiple purposes or act as storage. pick a theme for a room and stick with it invest in qaulity pieces , don't try and cheap out for certain things after 3 months in your new apartment purge or sell unused items.

[@sabahfatema]

It seems like common sense to me that you'd check if something FITS before buying it.

[@1337cherry]

Wouldn't buy any of the other stuff, but I cook all meals and my food processor is an indispensable time saver that I use many times per week.

[@missmatti]

Watching your video made me realise the importance of making a wish list instead of buying it all at once, and evaluate as you go. Then you have a clearer picture of what you actually need and miss in the apartment when you lived into the space a little bit. But I guess when watching all these Instagram accounts the need to have it all 'picture perfect' asap - which then results in mistake like this! Grow slowly your home - invest in quality pieces that makes life easier and/or more full of joy!

[@Mushroom_Muncher]

Tip with the vacuum bags: put them in the bins before taking out the air. They'll fit.

[@sebastianjames1233]

At least I used a laundry basket. Everything else on her list I wouldn't even consider buying.

[@amelialecroy8132]

I'm completely puzzled that you consider a laundry basket a waste...it's one of the most utilitarian things in my apartment and my partner and I both have them. IF you use it for its intended purpose it shouldn't be a waste...plus it's between 5-10$ at walmart. Sheesh.

[@sigrid_elise]

I didn't think I needed a foodprocessor, then I got one for christmas, and I'v used it so much!

[@amanatee27]

Excellent vid! The big point I took away: be honest and realistic with yourself, with what you're actually going to use and how functional it would be, needs vs wants.

[@jungwhat]

Nicely summed up!

[@alexreid1173]

I always feel weird when people talk about globes like that because I'm a huge geography nerd that actually USES GLOBES XD

[@EvadingCreation]

Man the comments are overly negative. I thought there was great advice in here. Her larger point is to not just buy things that look good on a blog or that are solely decorative on an impulse. Think about an item’s form and function before purchase and resist initial temptation. If you keep coming back to it, then give it a go. I actually DIYed a cheeseboard you mentioned, and I laughed when you mentioned it because it is true! I NEVER use it. But boy did I have to have it and make it! I keep it for that fact, but it wasn’t exactly worth it lol. I’m going through my kitchen now. I’m in the process of a move, and I’m trying to part ways with a lot of things. I keep reminding myself to not dream up of how I might use something but to look to how I have or haven’t used something in the last six months. It makes purging easier.

[@sandrasimpraga553]

I love that you're different than many KZbinrs, that you speak in a normal manner, without singing at the end of the sentence. And your voice and enounciation are beautiful to listen to and follow what you're saying, as I'm doing house shores while your video is on. :).

[@louisebacklund4485]

I have a great tip for the vacuum bags! It's true that they get bulky and don't fit, however if you put the bag inside the thing you want to store it in, say a basket or a suitcase, and THEN vacuum the air out whilst gently pushing on it, it will mold itself to the space and fit perfectly. If the bag is too wide, just fold the excess under before you start to vacuum :) it has worked great for me!

[@hobojoe357]

Spoiler alert: If you're a guy looking for apartment tips, just close this video now. There's nothing here that will help us.

[@MsSassyMT]

I had a laundry basket for years until I decided to get rid of mine because I would wash and then use the clothes out of the basket instead of putting them away. Great video.

[@riversduggan8223]

i love my food processor. I use it at least once a week (sometimes a couple times in one day). But I do a lot of vegan cooking and i feel like they are more prevalent in vegan recipes.

[@lilaznchick14]

It's interesting that you mention storage space + vacuum bags here but also mention them in your latest video of items that end up saving you money in the long run Glad to see that those storage + bags worked out for you in the end!

[@misfitmia]

I use the heck out of those wooden boards. You cut your things on it, you clean it by just rinsing it under water, maybe sometimes with a splash of soap, and then you leave them to dry and pretty and ready to use on the kitchen counter! No waste at all in my opinion.

[@ccyn042]

I love my under-bed bins. They're perfect for seasonal decorations that I only need to access every once in a while.

[@PretentiousStuff]

minimalism is the key to happiness

[@larrydalmeida8097]

A large laundry basket was a bad idea in my case because I just let it fill until it started overflowing. Then I was too lazy to do all the laundry at once so I did part of it. Hence, at any given time you could see that my laundry basket was >= half full. A best practice I later figured out was to have a a smaller laundry basket. This way you are more likely to do the laundry frequently since it will overflow sooner. Also you don't need to spend $20 on a smaller basket. Just use a cardboard box with gift wrapping / custom artwork around it that fits in with the rest of your apartment's theme. Worked excellently for me.

[@Missjohanna97]

Hi, this was a really great video! I am thinking of moving out soon so this was a big help. Also I've noticed that in a lot of the videos on this channel there is a really long opening. Like this video was 4:52 minutes long and the opening really doesn't stop until 1:25. The personal anecdotes and intro is beneficial in demonstrating you know what you're talking about but it can cause a watcher to get bored and click away.

[@MissMusicBaby3]

Pro tip: I bought small craft "bins" for a dollar each at the dollar store and it proved to be the most versatile item in all of my storage. I bought about 20 and now I have bins for under my bed drawers, my craft supplies, my fruit "bin" and even when I need a container to dump my makeup in before and event. I agree w her that you should never buy the organizational items til later-- I waited until I moved into my space when I figured out where I needed more organization and what can be a junk drawer

[@sineadhunt9657]

Not to be mean we all make rookie mistakes but alot of this stuff seemed silly to purchase anyway

[@YKKY]

Well laundry basket and food processor? How do you keep on top of your money of you are not on top of your laundry and home cooking?

[@emmetcameron1026]

I would like to make the case for a nice big wooden cutting board: I live in a tiny studio apartment with minimal counter space. Like, almost none. When I moved into this apartment, my mother bequeathed me her grandmother's bread board. The thing is huge. & it's one of the most useful things I own. It can be stored vertically between my stove and cabinets, so it's out of the way when I don't need it, and when I do, I can put it either across the sink, creating AN ACTUAL COUNTER YAY, or on my table. I can prep an entire meal on it at once, and if I have company, it looks nice enough to put the finished dishes on & look all fancy oo la la. It's not something I would have thought to buy (& frankly couldn't afford if I wanted to, but if you have the money, & especially if counter space is an issue for you, totally get an attractive cutting board bigger than your sink. Fer sure don't bother with one that's strictly ornamental tho. 1 think you can do if you don't want visible slices on it is to use 1 side for cutting and the other side for serving. Double duty super cute cheese board, BAM!

[@arianelevesque3899]

I personnally own a Globe that I thrifted for 25 cents and I put it on top of a bookshelf. I think instead of throwing away yours, that you bought for 15$ as a decoration, just find it a better spot and enjoy the style it adds to the room. It's not useless OR expensive, I think you were just dumb about it.

[@emiliebouchard5594]

Oh gosh, the kitchen has to be the biggest culprit! If we had every kind of appliance that is supposedly recommended for a good kitchen, then of course we need those millionaire-house sized kitchens. toasters, blenders, juicers, food processors, coffee makers, kitchenaid mixers, even little ones like "garlic peelers" (totally regret that one). Now I only use a little moka pot to make my coffee (which I find tastes better too) and my whole drip coffee machine is in a cupboard taking up space, really for when visitors want that type of coffee. I don't mean to not buy any of it, but that it really is useful to think hard on whether it is needed in your life or not.

[@Duckofdoom91]

Clothes. Stop it. Stop buying new clothes for the love of god. Everyone is always complaining they have no money but buying new clothes that they only wear once or a handful of times. All my friends are guilty, and clothes are expensive. Just stop buying clothes and you will need the laundry basket because you only have a limited number of outfits, can't ignore that laundry now. You won't need the storage under the bed or in the closet. If you need or want something cute or new try second hand stores they're way cheaper. Clothes are one of the biggest spending problems we have.

[@fish45ful]

Tip go to the thrift shop and dollar tree, get hand me down, basically ball on a budget

[@Julia-rq7uj]

Things I Regret Buying for My First Student Dorm/Apartment: - Shelf (it gets dusty real quick and it makes you wanna buy things just to fill it. Although this is pretty necessary for a student, so make sure you just get a small one only for the stuff you actually need) - 120 cm bed (i thought my bf could share the bed with me when visiting but nope. and it's difficult to sell and takes space) - Mirror on the wall (you have to make big holes in the wall and then when you leave, you have to fill in the holes. Also difficult to sell.) - IKEA laundry plastic bag (its difficult to clean, it's more likely you want a firm basket that's easy to wipe/wash clean) Generally speaking, I like to keep things clean so it is very important for me to think beforehand whether the item is easy to take care of or not. I also wish I bought more second-hand stuff.

[@ProsaicPudding]

Hey I DO use my food processor all the time. If you cook a lot of Indian food, definitely get one. Then again I do have that bread maker...

[@11Apr19Apr]

It really depends on how much space you have, but I can’t understand how a laundry basket or storage boxes, or even the woven basket, are mistakes. Where do you put your laundry? Storage boxes always come in extremely handy, and even the woven basket is useful if you put in newspapers, magazines, books, pillows. And maybe since you have the food processor already, you could try using it for a trial period, and if you still don’t find it useful, maybe either sell it or gift it?

[@morbjrn5265]

When I move my main focus is: Couch Washer/Dryer Table with 2 chairs Thats all I need. But I already have a plan. Sooo you go to walmart and you get a crappy futon for $300. For $350 I can get a nice NEUTRAL COLOR couch that runs $800 new. Everything is cheap there. I avoid anything with a "sold as is" tag. Any coffee table or dresser or table thats cheap, in structurally good condition, and WOODEN, I can snag and repaint or restain to my choosing. When I move Im getting the very basics. Couch. Table. 2 chairs. Washer & Dryer as mentioned above. I worry about the rest down the line. No point in breaking the bank over something I can wait to have. I also wont immediatly dive for my dream couch or bed or dining set. I settle for the cheap first and build my way up (I can tell you right now an electric relining sofa and chair is FIRST on my self spoiling list). I have a couple posters and a banner of my favorite baseball team to hang up to give a nice feel.

[@oliviamalson2793]

where... do you put your laundry if you don’t use a basket

[@beasena3534]

When I moved into my first home I waited 3 months before purchasing furniture. And totally love my furniture it fits well in the space looks amazing and splurged on good quality furniture so now 7 years later I still have the same furniture.

[@cathy9423]

In my first apartment, I was so proud to spend very little on furniture. I would practically brag, 1 large free couch, $50 love seat, white bureau set for $100, a free rug etc. I had posted on social media and people helped and offered stuff.

[@prettyinpunk666]

Buying secondhand for your first place is always a good idea. That way, you've only potentially invested maybe $10 in a food processor instead of $100, and if you don't use it much, you can consider it the equivalent of breakfast at Starbucks and not feel that guilt. My first place is almost entirely furnished with hand-me-downs and secondhand/thrifted items. What someone sells at a vintage store for $50 is probably the same kinda stuff you'll find at a yard sale for $5.

[@Mattteus]

I moved into my first place without buying a ton of stuff first. The two things I found most essential were a rice cooker and a french press.

[@SohiHien]

I have a food processor that also functions as a hand held blender. I paid 30 dollars for it and I may not use it every day but I use it enough to justify 30 dollars, especially the hand blender to make carrot/squash soups. I chops up things like cilantro so much better then a blender.

[@KathleenJean53]

Living without for a while is the best Advice, also don't go shopping, don't impulse buy anything, practice walking away. Look at items very skeptically. A good knife, one, and a large flat cutting board are the best tools in the kitchen. I am older and super into not storing stuff in cabinets because out of sight out of mind. So I have some open shelving in the kitchen. Never used stuff gets donated, so I have plenty of room, plenty of relaxing open space. Am being very onset with myself. I eat differently, no gluten, so I can get rid of most of my bakeware.

[@elyseprince1870]

Why do I have the feeling that she’d buy an $80 rock from Nordstrom?

[@loverrlee7904]

I appreciate this video because I'm currently in the process of getting rid of a bunch of junk I got for my first apartment my spouse and I share with roommates, and moving into our very first apartment for just the two of us in another state. Think things like wall art, craft supplies, bookends, bathroom sets and decorative nicknacks that serve little function other than to look pretty. Being a sentimental person, I find it difficult to get rid of stuff I know I don't even like that much, but I can't bring myself to throwing or giving it away because I spent x amount of dollars on it. Even though most of what I bought was from thrift stores or clearance bins, it all adds up and I know I definitely could have saved over $1000 if I'd been tighter with my wallet. Now I know to be more conscious of my spending and to live more minimally. Oh well you live you learn!! lol

[@DOSBoxMom]

The laundry basket was probably the most practical item on your list of "regrets"; however, you can get a laundry basket cheaper than that (think Family Dollar, Dollar General, or possibly even Dollar Tree for a small laundry basket). Also, whether or not a laundry basket is the best way to collect dirty laundry depends on how easy it is to access laundry facilities from where you live. If the washer & dryer are in one's own apartment (or at least in the basement of the building), that's one thing. However, if you have to tote laundry down the street to a laundromat, a laundry bag might be more practical (especially if you don't have a car). My spouse and I as newlyweds used a laundromat for the first couple years of our marriage; however, we had a car and could easily put a laundry basket in the trunk, so that worked fine for us. Agreed as to food processors; I have one (a $50 Hamilton Beach model), but hardly ever use it. Some less expensive alternatives might be an electric mini-chopper (approx. $20 at Walmart; good for salsa at least), a non-electric "Vidalia onion chopper" gadget (get one with good reviews that can do both a fine and coarse dice for about $20 - or make the effort to improve one's knife skills), or a non-electric drum grater/slicer (again, about $20; or get a cheap 4-sided grater at the dollar store). The "Vidalia onion chopper" gadget is the one I use the most.

[@antonia5997]

you can put the empty vacuum pack bags into underbed storage container fill the bags and then seal them with vacuum cleaner

[@lavayuki]

I made a lot of these mistakes, with the food processor being of them along with a sheep skin rug, a million souvenir mugs from holidays, anime goods and random storage boxes and containers from Muji which ended up being filled with books and old make up items.

[@teddyfist1475]

A tip for the vacuum clothes bag, put it in the plastic box before sucking out the air so it will take the shape of the box ;)

[@ruthhook1234]

I have friends who are super into interior design whereas I'm one of those obnoxious minimalists with just a mirror and white board in my room- a bed, a bike, a table for a desk. My friends decor becomes out of style every three years, they waste thousands of dollars, and they have to hire movers because they have so much unnecessary crap. And my space is so much calmer than theirs. No nice things to break. No posters with all-caps inspiration quotes. No dying flowers. No pictures, no books (e-reader), no bizzaro organizational items like shoe racks. Last time I moved, literally all my stuff fit in my boyfriends subaru. And it was free. And we have thousands of dollars extra to save, to go to Norway, to do whatever. Invest the time and money into yourself. Not a couch.

[@shahriarnaim5324]

Same here,good point.

[@jungwhat]

Agreed!

[@RememberTheTrees]

You have excellent taste.

[@ChristopherTradeshow]

Ruth Hook I think walls made out of white boards would be a cool idea, you can design the walls how ever you want

[@leahludwig8928]

NO books? how saaad. That delicious papery feeling and smell. I enjoy the concept and execution of minimalism, but my books and decor bring me joy, so i keep them.

[@nataliebergh5755]

I wish your website had 2 things: A subscriber option to get updates on new posts, and a save for later option to save certain recipes or articles for easy access.

[@mirmirs]

Your video actually gave me an idea to buy white chair for my crafts/office room :) Looks so much better than standard black.

[@cahdeahuh]

1.wine crate 2.laundry basket 3.big wooden cheese board 4.globe 5.clothing storage basket 6.decorative basket 7.food processor 8. organizational bins

[@jaszlyyy]

What if home comforts are very important to a person? If the person doesn't spend money on clothes or going out or other things but is mostly a homebody is this still a waste of money to have a curated space?

[@xoxCarolxox]

2:35...dude duh, if it's not practical and doesn't make you happy don't get it. I spend money on things other people criticize but at least it's things I genuinely care about in the end. Food processor is a hit or miss and probably the only thing mentioned here that I would think of getting personally. But yeah, get stuff that suits your needs and make sure you care enough about it, or versatility. That also works in case you want to change purpose of stuff.

[@walkingnarrow8574]

My husband buys me organizational boxes from the Dollar Tree all of the time, and when he brings them home, I want to flip out. I don't like the other ones he's bought, either, but what do you say to the man, "Don't buy me things, and don't spend money at the Dollar Tree?" ...Right. I don't use: microwave (rarely), blender, toaster oven, sugar canister, flour canister (I mean, those things don't seal!), bread box (makes the bread too warm where I live = Not good).

[@mckenziewright1517]

Buying things that you might need at the thrift store. For instance, you could have bought the food processor there. Or you could have looked on craigslist. Long as you are careful and inspect for damage then there are not many issues.

[@nicoledailey2322]

Thank god I watched this before I moved into my first place. Originally the top three things on my list were a vintage wine crate, decorative globe, and circular wooden cheese boards. I might still go for that last one because it seems pretty essential but maybe I'll wait for it to be on sale.

[@roxanneruiz9261]

Well, I still want a laundry basket, I'll just get the ones that folds down. It will not take much space, and i can just put it away when i am not using it. I will also try to bring my clothes in portions instead of a one full bunch. As for the food processor, when I cook I always blend something so getting one will help me a lot more than just my blender...

[@mascara1777]

I owned a one bedroom condo, and I regret buying seasonal decorations. My 800 square foot condo just wasn't large enjoy for the straw scarecrow decoration I bought lol. I ended up storing it in the closet the other 10 months of the year and I eventually got rid of it.

[@JuanCarlosFlorian93]

The under bed containers were actually quite useful for us. We use them mostly for storing shoes.

[@frostfang1]

Oh, dont buy rugs that dont have the rubber bottom. And by that, i mean the ones that just have like... a loose net on the bottom with like...paste or something on it? Idk bought one of them, they are cheaper than the rubber bottomed ones, and put it next to my bed over a tiled floor. So lots of traffic over it. Every time i moved it or lifted it up there was lots of white dust underneath it to sweep away. It was a pain to clean, it started to unravel in some places. It was just more effort than it was worth and couldnt be moved without having to vaccum under it. So when you buy something like that, think about how difficult it would be to clean up, how well its going to hold up, and if you have the items available to clean it and keep it up. Take for instance that wooden weave basket she bought. How difficult would that be to truly get clean, and how easily would something with a weave break off and start looking tacky and messy rather than clean and country. (also remember, if you have pets, will they wreck it? and do you really want to buy something nice or new if a pet will damage it, maybe get a try out couch first while you are trying to break a pet of a bad habit before you invest in something nice)

[@FionaApplewright]

I wish the things you listed were more general. Usually your videos are very good at doing both general and personal examples of key points. I moved out at 18 so had been living alone for years before most of my friends even thought about leaving home. A lot of them came to me with this same question and I my best advice was: don't buy every single thing you can get your hands on. If your friend loves tobasco but it's not something you use, DON'T buy it; make them bring their own or invest in some later once you know how often they even need it while visiting you. Don't buy every single different type of cleaning product there is; live on bleach, vinegar, and water to clean everything. The occasional disinfecting wipe is okay too. I think you should also do (if you haven't already) the things you SHOULD spend money on for your first place. Like investing in a good vacuum (i learned that lesson the hard way twice and it cost me hundreds of unnecessary dollars) or solid basic furniture, like kitchen tables and mattresses. The things that are often a first time purchase for people when they move out, and that they will likely need for the rest of their lives. Even renters insurance, since the amount of people 20-30 who've never heard about that before is astonishing.

[@noypi21stcentury]

What i do is I always look forward to my neighborhood who throws their old stuff. They keep buying and throw them after few months.

[@laqb2]

I thought you were gonna say you regret buying an expensive couch or something. I'm glad it's mostly decorative/storage things.

[@ryanamari2233]

That wine chest could be used for storage for blankets and throw pillows at the foot of the bed

[@kristinclark8843]

I actually own a decorative globe, haha. But I really love mine and it has a perfect spot on my bookshelf

[@leahpawlowski]

Lol no offense but you bought the silliest stuff based on what you wanted instead of what you needed xD dont buy stuff just because its pretty

[@DR1783]

i think guys have it easier when it comes to moving in to new apt. we buy less "decorative" stuff that just ends up as clutter. but at the same time guys buy more expensive electronics they dont really need.