What I save money on as a self-employed female minimalist in Siberia

[@Omavarainenvegaani]

I really like this down to earth channel! As a Finnish person, I find it difficult to relate to "american minimalism" and feel like most of the channels don't really know the true meaning of the word frugal :D

[@fireflyfarmletontheeno777]

As an American- I agree 😔

[@anagoldberg]

Oh, you're so kind! Thank you 💚 I'm so glad you can relate to my way of life 🌿

[@kathsarazin]

I like her channel… and am an American. I love the freedom that comes with her lifestyle…we do tend to have so much abundance in the US…not sure we really know what it’s like to be truly frugal.

[@marias8007]

Agreed, from nz

[@minime7375]

I find that minimalism and frugality are two different things. Minimalism is a lifestyle but also a trend in interior design, minimalists are not necessarily people living on low income, frugality is applied more to finances and how you can live on a low budget. Idk if I explained correctly what I meant☺️

[@afrikan_criola1923]

This channel it's a breath of fresh air, I'm so glad I found it, often I watch American minimalist (because there's a shortage of European/African youtubers that are minimalist) but I have to say, as someone living in Europe it hard to relate to American minimalism, everything is still over the top. I enjoy your simplicity and calmness. Kisses from Portugal🇵🇹

[@anagoldberg]

aww, so happy to meet you here, my friend! Thanks for watching 💚 And cheers to Portugal! My partner and I spent such an amazing time there before the world went crazy. Lisbon and Porto are in my heart forever 🤗

[@FrogeniusW.G.]

True.. 😅 Do you already know BenitaLarsson? She's an also very calm & aesthetical Minimalist from Stockholm Sweden. She has created such a cozy & beautiful home. I highly recommend her channel! She's great! ..That's why I even find it a pity that she only uploads once a week or even every other week. I could watch her every day.. 😅

[@midmiddleton163]

This is a real life and not a pretend one. Thank you for showing us what your world is about. Have a great day.

[@anagoldberg]

I'm so glad you liked watching these little fragments of my life ❄️ Thank you!

[@fireflyfarmletontheeno777]

I agree on food- good food should be a priority in a budget. So many "frugal" channels push too much junk/manufactured foods. Good to see a new video- thanks for sharing!

[@anagoldberg]

I agree, my friend. Good food is essential 🌿 Thank you for watching!

[@szfrj]

Thanks for another great video :) had a nice tea break with you. I live in the UK now and life is so different here to post Soviet countries!! Even the average person can afford things that I used to think of as luxuries yet so many people I know are struggling with some kind of anxiety or depression. Having more doesn’t seem to make a difference to happiness. It’s really lovely to see someone taking care of themselves and living well on a budget 😁😁 thank you

[@anagoldberg]

Hi, Szilvia! Oh, such a great point that having more doesn't make difference to happiness... Thank you for watching and being so supportive. Huge hugs from Siberia! 🤗

[@cuppajavaplease]

Hi Ana, I am a minimalist by necessity, I guess, because I live in a small house which I love, and I have to be careful to not overfill it. When something comes in, very often something must go out! Almost all of my clothes are thrifted. I find that I appreciate my personal things so much more when I only have a few of them.

[@grady4757]

Seeing more of your art and craft creations would be such a pleasure. Your channel is like a cozy space of conversation between friends across the globe. I adore it!

[@anagoldberg]

Aww, thank you, my precious friend! 💛🤗 You all create this cozy space, all thanks to you.

[@jackcarter233]

Great comment! True.

[@divinaxcommedia]

I have been randomly been recommended one of your videos today and I've been binge watching almost all of them. Your content is great! As others mentioned is very hard to related to American minimalists as a European. I'm so happy I've found your channel, I really enjoy your calmness and sweetness to your videos 🥰

[@anagoldberg]

I'm so glad to have you here! And happy you can relate to my content 🤗 Thank you, my friend!

[@kayguerrero2308]

I am from the USA and also air-dry my clothes . I live in an apartment and airdrying my clean laundry saves money on my electric bill.I cut my own hair, color it, and give myself home perms. I also live in an area where many apartment dwellers throw away good "stuff". Last night at my apartment dumpster I found a working vacuum cleaner. Last summer I found a working 40 inch TV there on which I have been watching your videos. I pay cash (or I don't buy.). My mother, who grew up on a farm during the depression of the 1920's taught me a lot about being frugal. I am old now, but was so blessed to learn from her how to survive. Now I am a widow and very grateful that I watched how she survived. She made all our clothes, cooked, and cleaned. (On the farm she even made her bed's mattress as did all her neighbors.). She always said, "A penny saved is a penny earned." And more advice from her, "Save money for a rainy day." Thank God, for her advice. From Texas, thank you for your video. I appreciate learning about your life.

[@emmylou-y4b]

When I retired three years ago, I decided to let my hair go silver. It was an awkward process but it has saved me a lot of money! (I get a lot of compliments). I have bought very few new clothes; I wear very casual clothes; workout pants serve me all the time and they are washable. Prices where I live are also going up and I look at the flyers from the market before I go shopping.

[@alicjafija5997]

Hi, I've been thinking a lot lately about how I'm not able to live up to western standards (even minimalistic) and it started to make me feel a bit sad. Thank you for being so down to earth and sharing your lifestyle with us. Your videos make me remember how my parents would always say that only rich people can afford low quality clothing and shoes. They would always make me change into some "at home clothing" when back from school so that clothes lasted longer. I always try to fix my clothes whenever there's a hole too. I'm glad there's more of us :)

[@anagoldberg]

Hi, Alicja! Aww, such a joy to hear how you're following your own path in a mindful and caring way💚 Your parents taught you all the best things:) Thank you for sharing! Sending hugs from Siberia🤗

[@vickiburkart1504]

I’m a new subscriber. I’m binge watching all your wonderful videos. What a breath of fresh air you are!!! I’m somewhat of a minimalist, living on a sailboat for nearly 21 years. Thank you for your content, you are a wise one!! Much love from San Francisco.❤️

[@jackcarter233]

Another great video Ana. Japanese Wabi Sabi is the enjoyment of natural imperfection, transience, and incompleteness. I use Wabi Sabi to accept my own aging. Also I ride my home-made bicycles to stay in shape and be immersed in nature. No gyms either. I like everything you have to say. iHave a wonderful day my friend. Thank you for sharing.

[@anagoldberg]

Hi, Jack! The Wabi Sabi concept resonates with me so much as well! Sounds like you are good at filling your life with meaningful moments ❤Hugs to you, my friend 🤗

[@christianemichelberger8245]

I love your straight, down-to-earth frugality that still allows for some pleasures. It would be great if you'd share more vegan variations of Russian food. My mother from Pete cooked many Russian dishes but I'm vegan too and would love the vegan variations of it, for example borschtsch, pelmeni, Olivier salad, and piroshki (excuse my crude transcript of Cyrillic).

[@anagoldberg]

Hi, Christiane! 🤗 I will happily make videos about these tasty Russian things, adore them too:) And they are holiday staples anyway, it's high time for them 😀

[@christianemichelberger8245]

@@anagoldberg Wonderful! :-))

[@monalindqvist5020]

It would be nice too see more vegan variations of Russian food and your aunts datcha where the veggies are coming from

[@Mrssupermumm]

Great tips. I am a 46year old woman from UK. I have dyed my hair myself from aged 15 years. I am now embracing the natural colour which includes some greys. 🤣

[@alyceGoRound]

I know this is a minimalist channel, but I’m really interested in your hat collection !!! I admire people who can do a lot of things themselves, so really impressed by your skills!

[@anagoldberg]

Haha, this channel is meant to be about everything mindful and creative! I guess I can allow myself to include my hat collection:) Thank you for your kind support, my friend! 🤗

[@marnijay2486]

I would love to see your hats Ana!

[@SuzannesSimpleLiving]

I love your beautiful china plates I’ve just bought some tea plates with violets on from the charity shop…love your channel, it’s so refreshing to watch a genuine honest person 😊🇬🇧💕

[@anagoldberg]

Hi, Suzanne! Yep, older plates with character are such a pleasure..Congrats on your new purchase! I bet they look beautiful 😍 Thank you so much for being here 🤗

[@JessieCori]

I'm 41 and have given up hair dye 13 months ago. It's liberating. Silver sister channels her on yt are very inspiring.

[@chantalabdel-nour7717]

Hello and a hug from Canada-Your channel was recommended to me today, and it made my evening! You have a kind and gentle soul, Ana, and a thoughtful take on minimalism. A happy new subscriber here, and looking forward to watching more of what you share with us. Thank you so much. ♡

[@anagoldberg]

So happy to meet you here, my friend! 💚 Thank you for your kindest support. Hugs to Canada! 🤗

[@estellelacour9210]

You are an inspiration, thank you for being so kind to share your process. Greetings from France 🇫🇷

[@anagoldberg]

Yay, cheers to France from Siberia! ❤️ Thank you for watching and being here, Estelle 🤗

[@ExLibris-Alys]

Another really interesting video Ana 👏🏻. We are very similar in many ways. I gave up my car a few years ago as the public transport in my area is excellent and of course it’s better for the environment. I air dry my clothes too by putting them on coat hangers on a rail I installed over my bath, that way I have almost stopped having to do any ironing either 🎉. I buy generic non brand foods when I can, and also medicines and skin care which is so much cheaper. I go to the “reduced” section of my local supermarket where they have half price food because it has to be eaten on the same day and I cut my own hair. When I need to buy clothes or kitchen equipment my first stop is one of the many charity shops, it’s cheaper and again better for the environment, I got a beautiful winter coat last week that looked as though it had never been worn and it cost me £12 instead of around £70-80! I love hearing about the things others do to economise (as long as they are practical ideas, which yours are). 😊💛💐

[@anagoldberg]

So good to see you here again, my friend! 🤗 Haha, I also often use hangers for my shirts because I HATE ironing and don't have a proper iron anyway😄And the "reduced" supermarket section is my go-to as well! I don't see any shame here, but some people do, unfortunately. I wish there were charity shops here where I live. Thank you so much for sharing! 💚

[@ExLibris-Alys]

@@anagoldberg I definitely don’t see why there would be shame in being frugal, especially when it helps the planet ie less food waste in landfill sites etc, but I don’t care what other (shallow) people think anyway 😊

[@anagoldberg]

@@ExLibris-Alys so true! ♥️

[@Mila-ux6qf]

Great video. How about a video about your favourite books and one about knitting?😊

[@Mila-ux6qf]

And love your new haircut!

[@anagoldberg]

So glad you like the video! Thanks you for watching, my friend ❤️ And for the ideas, of course! 😘🌸

[@katyjudd1061]

Yes, one about your knitting please!

[@funnymemos3056]

Is an so happy I found your channel. I love your videos. I am retired and live on a fixed income but have a very happy life. I enjoy making do with what I have.

[@anagoldberg]

So nice to meet you here, my friend! You're so blessed and sound like a wonderful soul 🤗 Hugs from Siberia! Thank you for being with me.

[@Anne-uv2mt]

Hi Anna, I'm so so happy to have found your channel 💚. It's different from the "standard" channels I follow about minimalism, chill, but thought provoking and you're a beautiful and inspiring person. All the love, from the Netherlands ✌️

[@anagoldberg]

Hi, Anne! So glad to have you here 🌿 Thank you for watching! Big hugs to the beautiful Netherlands 🤗

[@gerdarosiers7186]

helemaal mee eens!

[@Evilgamesprite]

I live in the United States. I started graying when I was 8 years old was completely gray by my mud 30's. Lucky my sister is a beautician but I often die my own hair. I rocked My natural grave for years. But am back to purple. I give myself my own manicure pedicure with gel polish every two week. Grow as much of your food as possible then can it for the winter. I grew up is a very frugal family you never threw anything out you always found a way to reuse it. Love your channel. Thank you!

[@anagoldberg]

Wow, I can see your beautiful hair from the avatar! You rock 😍 Thank you for sharing, my friend, and for your kind support. Love from Siberia!🤗

[@loriwilliams2167]

I'm the same with my cats. They are happy playing with a hairtie or pieces of yarn tied to a stick. I have a round cardboard scratching toy with a ball that goes round inside. But they eat quality food. It's so much better for their health. Love your channel 😻

[@anagoldberg]

Hi, Lori! I remember, there was a very popular funny pic on the Internet: a photo of a cat sitting in a cardboard box next to fancy cat playground, completely ignoring it 😆 Thank you for watching and being here with me! Cheers to your lovely cats from Ulysses and me ❤️

[@kimberlyrichardson2848]

You have the sweetest spirit! I’d love to know your favorite authors and books. Thank you for sharing your life with us!

[@anagoldberg]

Thank you for watching, Kimberly! I will definitely make a video on my relations with books, thanks for the suggestion and for watching 🤗❤

[@wil.ottosson]

Thank you for the inspiration! I would love to see a video on the topic of time. How do you view time as a minemalist and how do you manage work vs free time?

[@anagoldberg]

Wow, what a great suggestion, thanks so much, Wilma!❤ It will be super interesting to film and then discuss with the community 😀

[@monikamarsollek3493]

Hi, Ana, thank you for sharing! I do almost the same like you, not really to save money but because I don’t need most of the most wanted things. I’m not interested in wearing uncomfortable clothes or shoes, that’s why I can go outside even if the weather is dull. I try to support fair clothes companies and my clothes are partly very old. I make a lot of things myself, almost everybody of my family and friends has socks, hats, scarfs, gloves from me and every baby will be welcomed by a set of woolen clothes. If you design and create things yourself, you’ll repair them, I’m sure… I’ve ONE GUILTY pleasure, too…my small old car 🚙. During my whole job time I used busses, trams and subway, but now I’m older, and I like to support young families with babysitting, I like to explore my sourrounding, going to paint classes or meetings and I allow myself this support. We always had a car, mostly used by my husband. After his retirement he’s even more active as an ice speed skater (competitions in Russia, too!), so we decided that I’ve a car on my own. We’ve a gym in our living room😂 and in the basement. The family kids love to do 'sports' immediately when they arrive, of course they like my spinning wheel as well… I don’t have problems in public if it’s a cosy atmosphere, like in YOGA classes, I even can feel more energy sometimes, or like in painting meetings, we're inspirations for each other. But I’m very sensitive for 'bad vibes' and disappear at once, if I feel them and if I can. I’m a SILVER HEAD since it became difficult to go to the hairdresser and I can’t believe how many compliments I get since then. Haha: all the money I COULD have saved! Thank you for the snowy views, I enjoyed the snow men! If we have snow, I go around and make little snow fairies and women wherever I go… to entertain the neighborhood and the children and to give them ideas, that snowmen can be very different… Stay warm, healthy and happy and share more about your daily life and thoughts. Love from far away, Monika❣️

[@anagoldberg]

Hi, Monika! Wow, what a picture of your beautiful life you've drawn in this comment! Thank you, loved reading it 😍 hope you'll enjoy some creative snowy moments soon! Sending love from Siberia ❤

[@catherinejean-louis3309]

I love your channel! I have always been fairly frugal and because of recent financial burdens I am looking for more advice to make frugality part of my overall lifestyle and not just a burden. I live in the US and even the American version of minimalism doesn't connect with me. I love that you try to salvage items instead of just throwing them away and everything you do fits your realistic lifestyle instead of you trying to fit a lifestyle that isn't realistic for you. I hope that make sense. Thanks for being you

[@anagoldberg]

Oh, thanks for your sweet support, Catherine 🤗 I hope your frugal journey will exciting, with no stress at all! Love from Siberia 💚

[@Eva-ju2cw]

Hi Ana, thank you so much for sharing your personal story with us! I'm so happy, that your videos crossed my way, because I can often relate to the things you say and you help me indirectly to become even clearer about certain things. And: I love, that you say Sauerkraut! I didn't know that even in Siberia people say Sauerkraut 🤭 Ganz liebe Grüße aus München 🥰

[@anagoldberg]

Hi, Eva! It makes me so happy to know that even indirectly, I can help you somehow 🤗 Haha, actually people don't usually say Sauerkraut here, but I LOVE how it sounds, therefore, use it 😄 Danke, meine Freundin ❤️

[@juanitaacosta8430]

Hi Ana, lovely haircut!! And your dishware is so beautiful. I agree with you about gyms, I always felt a bit self counscious in such places, I now workout at home and really like it. Thank you for sharing another great video. So happy your channel is growing fast and it's not a surprise as your content is brilliant. Hope you have a lovely rest of the week!

[@anagoldberg]

Hi, Juanita! Thank you for your kind support as always 🤗 Yep, I don't think I will ever be going back to gyms... Sending love! 💛

[@miraggg]

Thank you for your video! Something I always wonder when watching minimalist youtubers, and that I often deal with myself is the feeling of isolation. Most of the people around me do not share the same mindset and it makes it difficult to connect with people.

[@anagoldberg]

Oh, I understand you so well with the feeling of isolation... Maybe I can raise this issue in one of my future videos. It will be interesting to discuss it then with you, my community ❤ Thank you for being here with me!

[@kathleenolszewski7982]

Aww, I love the little snow people at the end of your video! ❤️ Thanks again for another excellent and enjoyable video. I truly appreciate them, and you!

[@anagoldberg]

Thank you for your kind support, Kathleen, as always! 🤗💚

[@АнтонГольдберг]

С каждым видео всё лучше и лучше. Хоть я и не знаю английского языка, но с помощью голосового перевода Алисы от Яндекса с интересом смотрю каждый выпуск до конца. Удачи и новых интересных тем!

[@anagoldberg]

Ура! Флиса - волшебница:) Спасибо 🥰

[@thatcanadiangrandma]

Oh la la, another à propos video :) I do save money in so many ways, making my own cosmetics, lotions, soap, laundry detergents, etc. I ask my mom to keep the little remains of the soap bars, and when she has a certain amount, i use it to make another soap bar. But the biggest game changer for me is a place here, it's like a food bank but it's not. They are fighting against food waste. It's a socially engaged group that goes to all the grocery stores here and pick up the unsold, close to the expiring date or damaged items. And it's for free to anyone, no questions asked. The office has like 7 fridges, and it's self served. Bakeries are giving too, groceries, farmers, and even ordinary people who want to share. It's such a great place, i get plenty of vegan food there, they're all perfectly fine, there's often tofu, plant milk and stuff i can't afford, because the health store ( that i used to work for) also gives their unsold items. And that health store sells expensive organic food.... I never buy there anymore. So it's a bag of surprises, you never know what's gonna be there:) You open the fridges and take whatever you want, only what you need, so everyone gets something. Still, there are groceries who prefer to dump perfectly fine items in the trash instead of giving it. We see pictures of that sometimes, taken by dumpster divers ( those who go right into the bins of grocery stores after they close to forage perfectly fine items) and it's a complete shame. Other than food, i walk or take the bus, i save on cellphones because i do not have one. I have a landline only. I save on cable tv, don't have it. I save on books because i use the library only. And i buy my grains in bulk. I also stopped buying organic ( that was hard for me) cause i can't afford it anymore. I wash it all with vinegar and it works fine. I'm sure there's many other ways i'm saving but i am already writing too much AGAIN lol. Au revoir!

[@anagoldberg]

Wow, that was so insightful! I heard of food banks before (none of such thing here....) I LOVE this practice. You are a walking inspiration to me:)) Salut!

[@MIOLAZARUS]

Ulysses is so precious

[@anagoldberg]

Yay, good to see you here, my friend! 🤗 I'm so glad you enjoyed the video:) Yep, working out alone is the best ❤️

[@MsPeppersmom]

Your cat is adorable. I have a cat I adopted. He was a neighborhood stray and I love him so much.

[@anagoldberg]

Aww, you have an adopted cat, too! 😍 They are the sweetest friends... Thank you for being here with me ❤

[@chalenagowdy9863]

My cats love to play with q-tips and also love the cardboard. Sometimes my boyfriends parents will have extra boxes and my cat will enjoy them. I love your shirt, thanks for another great video

[@anagoldberg]

Haha, cardboard and cats is a marriage in heaven 😄 Thank you for your kindness and being here, my friend 💚

[@rosemariemichel7050]

So glad I found you! Many good things shared.

Have a great day yourself :) I find your videos so relatable (even though I live in the sunny Spain) because we come from a humble background. Thank you for being a different voice to the majority of videos on minimalism.

[@anagoldberg]

Yay, cheers to wonderful Spain! Have been there once and loved it so much:) Thank you for being here with me, Sandra 💚😊

[@cervic-mm8ri]

i found your channel recently and had to bingewatch all of your videos.. you are such an amazing and open person. I hope to have a friend like you one day. greedings from Vienna 🤗

[@anagoldberg]

Aww, this is the best attitude I could ever hope for 💚 Thank you, my friend from Vienna 🤗

[@maureengallant5066]

Hi Ana, I enjoy looking at your bookcase, and I was wondering if maybe you'd talk about your favorite books and why you like them. I'm pretty addicted to my books and I have such a hard time being a minimalist with them...how do you handle it?

[@anagoldberg]

Hi, Maureen! I used to have a lot of books earlier, but now use physical books from my parent's library that is HUGE (for a tiny Soviet apartment:)) and e-books on my e-reader. I think I will talk about it more in one of my next videos. Thank you for the suggestion and for being here with me 🤗

[@binkyandgunther]

i second the ebook library loan recommendation!!

[@elizabethpiper5826]

Found your channel few weeks ago and quickly subscribed!! I think you are joyful! I look forward to all your videos! I’m a little older than you. I’m 52, married 32 years and we have three grown sons and our dog Blue. Hope you have a good day or night!! Love from Indiana USA

[@anagoldberg]

Thank you, Elizabeth, I remember you were among my very first and very precious subscribers 🤗 Thank you for staying here with me. Sending love to Indiana and your beautiful family! ❤️

[@nora4420]

I really enjoy watching your videos. Your clear and calm perspective makes me think about my priorities and values in life. I'm looking forward to watch the rest of your videos. :)

[@anagoldberg]

You're so sweet and kind, my friend ❤ Thank you for being here with me.

[@huuskoppel]

dear Ana, I'm really happy to have found your channel. Thanks a lot !

[@anagoldberg]

I'm so glad to meet you here, my friend! Thank you ❤

[@sonjaspell2731]

Thanks, Anna. I enjoying hearing about your minimalist life. I practice alot of the same things, but I am always looking for new ideas and inspiration. ❤️ Sonja

[@Bjm1773]

Not too far in to your video but I wanted to agree with your thoughts on working out at home I spend a lot of time walking and exercising alone in my living room. It IS, indeed, a very therapeutic thing that I have forced myself to become comfortable with

[@nl3237]

I'm so happy to have found this channel. To have another point of you on minimalist than the american one is a breath of fresh air. Love your channel and wish you the best.

[@eliskacvrckova1510]

Hello Anna, I found you yesterday and slowly watching all your videos and absorbing your opinions and ideas. You are like a stroke for my soul. Greetings from Czechia.

[@petravazanska5707]

Dear Anna thank you for making a new video! ❤

[@anagoldberg]

Hi, my friend Petra! Thank you for watching 🤗💛

[@papermason]

There's a give and take stand on one of the streets in my town, I got a bag of lentils there. I'm looking for some things to put there. We also have little free libraries and pantries around too. One of the restaurants in town has a free book stand in the bathroom, -- I am OK with it. Library books can be very dirty, and people handle those happily. I'm the third owner of a sweater that's been handed around, this will be it's last season, I may take it apart and knit something else with it, because it is unravelling, no matter what I do. Yes, with the high quality clothes, but there's not much in the way of shoe repair shops or kits. Love your hair!!!!

[@anagoldberg]

Wow, what cool tips and also an interesting perspective from a different part of the world! Thank you for sharing, my friend ❤

[@mariaruiz3848]

Love this video. I hope that you have abundance and blessings today and always.

[@anagoldberg]

Oh, thank you, my dear Maria 🙏💚

[@kathsarazin]

Cute haircut! Am really enjoying your videos.

[@anagoldberg]

Aww, thank you, Kathy! Your support is so kind 🤗

[@susangoulding3159]

Just came across this lady. What an absolute feel good breath of fresh air she is.

[@monikakrall3922]

My hair is gray and it took time to get used to it but now I like it and even get compliments, I look 10 years younger even with gray hair :) Your hair is short, so you could just see once how you look with gray hair, then if not like it you can colour it again. My hair is long so the transition was long but it looks nice. I also watched lots of videos of people who transitioned to gray and I loved how they looked. Or you can leave a big part gray and colour a stripe or two to a funky colour like purple, bourdoux, orange etc

[@anagoldberg]

Hi, Monika! So great that you're loving and embracing your gray hair 😍Three years ago I grew out my salt-and-pepper hair, too, but then decided to get it colored, just thought there wasn't enough 'salt' to my liking. I'm waiting to be fully white with a short haircut, that's my perfect look for the future, I guess😄

[@joycemelo88]

I'm so glad one of your videos popped up for me here on youtube! I really like your tips on living a frugal life. 🙃 I'm Brazilian and also have a hard time relating to American minimalism, as some other viewers have remarked. I don't consider myself a minimalist yet, but it's definitely a goal of mine. I still struggle with being minimal with craft supplies and tools though. I usually spend more than I should on those items, when I don't really need to. Anyways, I've watched two of your videos now, and plan on binge watching many more while I organize my workspace. 🙃 Thank you for sharing a bit of your life with us. I real

[@anagoldberg]

Hi, my friend! Haha, I have problems with craft supplies as well:) It's my guilty pleasure. Thank you for watching and for your sweet support 😊 Hugs to Brazil from Siberia! 🤗

[@andreaandrea6716]

Ana, I LOVE your channel! (Like everyone else!!) I get so calm when I listen to you. I love the details of making things and 'making-do'. There is so much creativity involved when we have less, and it is ao much more worthwhile and pleasurable. (Oh! By the way... International Cat Language: Stick with String).

[@wendybone8104]

I would love to see videos on frugal, plant-based Russian recipes, and how to do collage or simple creative art projects. Thanks! ❤

[@Zelta_Ieva]

You are such a fresh air 🙂 I am latvian a and our understanding of meaning "frugal life" is really similar to yours because of similar background. This is why I understand you really well. So - I subscribed to Your channel and I am now waiting for Your's new videos. Maybe there will be a video more about your plant based diet? I am interested because of similar situationa as well. For example - long and cold winters. How you are dealing with this. And - do You buy any foreign products or you use only locals? I find to live all winter only on locals could be really chalenging. 🤔 But I also dont want to support long distance food transportation because of the environment.

[@anagoldberg]

Hi, my friend! Aww, cheers to Latvia! 🤗 Thank you so much for being here❤ And for your suggestion! Yep, it's a bit of a struggle to be plant-based here. I try to use as many local products as I can, but not always. I'm fortunate to live near the Altai region which is the main supplier of all kinds of cereals and legumes. I cook a lot of soups and stews, lentil patties, potatoes, porridges. It will be fun to make a more detailed video. 🌸

[@AJDAbelita]

More videos like these please. Love your channel!❤️

[@anagoldberg]

I will happily share more info and tips! Thank you so much for being here and your kind support, my friend ❤️

[@everythinghome5527]

I LOVE your new hairstyle! Much softer and highlights your eyes! Nice video!

[@anagoldberg]

Aww, you are so sweet 🤗 Thank you for watching!

[@karenlong4364]

I adore your haircut! Thank you for this great video.

[@anagoldberg]

Thank you for your sweet support, Karen! 🤗

[@carmenliedke8659]

I enjoy so much your videos. You are such a talented person! I enjoyed watching the kitty play; he is such a darling cat. I glad you have him. A pet can bring so much joy one's life. Do you make any New year's Resolutions? I write a long list every New Year, mostly about self improvement. I know l am not going to get done every thing on the list, but it will keep me from procrastinating. I keep the list on the friged door so I can see it every day. Warm hugs from Florida.

[@candyclews4047]

I live in a 30 square metre, off grid cabin in New Zealand. Having a dog, I walk through the forest for miles for exercise (and gathering wild edibles) and only go into town once a week for 'essentials' shopping. I am retired so don't need to commute and try to grow all my own veggies plus have chooks. I've embraced my grey hair and it is way past my shoulders now - but I am 66 yrs old so can understand why you may want to colour your hair. By the way, I Love your channel Ana :)

[@CalmVibesVee]

Hi Anna. I loved your ideas and practices for saving money. I hope you are having a good day and I look forward to your relaxing videos. Thank you dear one. 💕 Love, Virginia

[@anagoldberg]

Aww, thank you, my dear friend! ❤ You and all other amazing people here are giving me so much support. Sending love!🤗

[@margaretsorensen8488]

You are a Treasure Ana, a beautiful treasure that our planet needs more of. Hugs to you and 🐈.

[@lilidonna]

I just found your channel and what a joy it is! I so enjoy your honesty and yet lack of waffle :)

[@anagoldberg]

Hi, my friend! So happy you like it here 🤗 Thank you for your support and also the new slang word I didn't know - 'waffle'😀 Hugs from Siberia

[@lilidonna]

@@anagoldberg i myself sadly am a waffler lol love from new zealand!

[@satellitefalling7397]

Thank you for sharing these snippets of your life. So interesting!

[@anagoldberg]

Thank you for watching! ☺️

[@marcuswaterworth6028]

Hello from a fellow plant based multipotentialite from the uk . I just wanted to say thank you for all of the inspirational and interesting videos I have only just discovered your channel and am so glad that I did . I also felt the same at the gym as if didn't quite belong there and I felt a strange pressure to try and keep up with everyone else which I didn't enjoy. Take care sending best wishes from the uk x

[@anagoldberg]

Hi, Marcus! Oh, you are so sweet, thank you for being here with me 🤗❤ Yep, it's the pressure of keeping up, indeed! All my best to the beautiful UK 🤗

[@eliasp.9524]

Thanks for your advice!!

[@debbiekoortzen1154]

Hello Ana, so good to see you. I totally agree with you. We excercise at home too, line dry our washing, that is easy in South Africa as we have very nice weather. I am very grateful for you videos and your delightful company. Thank you. Lots of love. ⚘

[@anagoldberg]

Hi, Debbie, always delighted to see you here! ❤It's so interesting for me to imagine your life in South Africa, thank you for sharing and your kind support. Huge hugs 🤗💚

[@debbiekoortzen1154]

@@anagoldberg You are so welcome.

[@karinabigwood2317]

Hello from New Zealand. I love seeing how others live. Thank you.

[@anagoldberg]

Thank you so much for watching! And hugs to New Zealand from Siberia 🤗

[@dawned333]

I LOVE your attitude about EVERYTHING!!!! YOU ARE THE BEST!!! I hope your channel is around FOREVER!!!! THANK YOU, you make my life SO MUCH BETTER!!! 🥰

[@anagoldberg]

Thank you so much! Sending love 💚

[@teresabouty106]

I love this video. You are so natural , spontaneous and the subject chosen is very interesting too. Thank you so much ❤

[@sonia5534]

Thank you Ana! I love your Videos, greetings from Flensburg, Germany, near danish border. Your minimalism is really deep and mindful. Sonia

[@anagoldberg]

So glad to meet you here, Sonia! Thank you for your kind support 💚 Hugs to Germany!

[@ilzevitola2981]

I love you chanell and your cat's name is awesome. Greetings from Latvia. P.s. I've been to Siberia, i eto tak kruto sto Vi delaite etot blog:) Spasibo. ♥️

[@anagoldberg]

Aww, thank you so much, Ilze! Smiling huge 😊

[@sabinamatros8433]

Great haircut!!!

[@anagoldberg]

Yay, thanks, Sabina! 🤗

[@juliafieger949]

I am binge watching all your videos! I enjoy your content so much!

[@kflecha1]

I like this channel! I think she is really inspiring! 😍

[@FernandaKn]

Because of the pandemic I started exercising from home and I absolutely love it! It saves so much money and time. I have no intention of going to a gym again. Greetings from Brazil 🤗

[@MrsBullfinch]

Another great video. Thank you.

[@anagoldberg]

Thank you for watching, Sylvia 🌿

[@Priyanka-chendekaar]

I found you yesterday and I love your channel. I’m learning many interesting things about your country and about minimalism and I’m learning English also 😍😍 Big big kiss 😘

[@galebecker3487]

Thank you Anna for sharing your story. I appreciate it so much.

[@barbarahodel1624]

Oh i like your hair a lot! Thanks for your contributions, I think your channel is wonderful.

[@anagoldberg]

Aww, thank you for being so sweet and supportive, Barbara! 😊 ☘️

[@madeleine7729]

And I meant to say, I used to be very self-conscious attending yoga classes when I was younger, in spite of the fact that it's not meant to be competitive! I restarted classes in my mid 40s, after a serious illness. I could barely carry the equipment, let alone hold the poses at my first class. But the upside of this was that it completely liberated me from caring what other people thought about my performance, as I was so weak I was simply not in the running. I became much, much stronger over time, thankfully. I think I also matured and realised that no-one really cares what I look like, they are too busy worrying about themselves!

[@anagoldberg]

This is such a great point! So true that most people are just too busy worrying about themselves 😄

[@TheStrayK]

Hi Anna. I found your channel three days ago and I'm delighted with your valuable tips for those who already follow a simple lifestyle away from consumerism. Thanks for the content and greetings from São Paulo, Brazil.

[@anagoldberg]

Aww, greetings to Brazil, my friend! Thank you so much for watching ❤️

[@TheStrayK]

@@anagoldberg ♥️

[@elizabethelliott3175]

It is so comforting, really, to know that there are others very much like me out there, and you are one of them!:) Thank you for the valuable content.

[@anagoldberg]

There are many of us here, Elizabeth! ❤️ Sending love:) Thank you for staying with me.

[@jen....]

Your videos are so relatable. I live in the UK, am self employed and work from home - the big difference in monthly income and expensive software is universal! I also cook from scratch, walk/take public transport, workout and do self-care at home, never go to dry cleaners etc. Good luck with your channel, it's really interesting and enjoyable. I've only ever been to St Petersburg, so it's nice to see 'real' Russia.

[@anagoldberg]

Hey, my friend! Haha, looks like our lifestyles are pretty similar, it's so cool to know 😍 Thank you for watching and being here 🤗 Yep, SPb is a great city, but indeed, everything away from it and Moscow is different:)

[@emalui8976]

Absolutely loving your videos.

[@anagoldberg]

Thank you for watching, my friend! 😊🌱

[@23ladybuggie]

Hi Ana! I found your channel yesterday and have watched so many videos already. I really like hearing about your perspective and tips. I appreciate how practical and down to earth you are. Thanks for your videos! ☺️ I’m excited to see what else you create

[@whtvr_clover]

Oh myy... loving your hairstyle, Anna! You're definitely rocking it! 😍

[@anagoldberg]

Yay, thank you so much! 😀💛

[@smariiexyz7275]

I like! And I also would love a video about your hair/hair routin etc

[@anagoldberg]

Thank you for watching, my friend! Yep, will definitely consider making a video about that 😘

[@randomsquirrelarts]

Your videos are very inspiring! Since moving to my hometown I started saving money on transportation too because it's a very small town and I can get everywhere on foot :)). And it's the same for me, I use walking as a form of meditation and for recharging my batteries. Indeed, food has gotten so expensive, feels like it's getting harder and harder to purchase good quality produce at a fair price. I wish I could save more money on that but I order food frequently. It's also for saving myself time when work and life gets busier. I am thinking of doing a one month minimalist challenge for myself in January and see where I can fix stuff. Sometimes I feel suffocated in my own house, feels like I have too many possessions even though I am not a huge spender. I love going to thrift stores and getting vintage kitchen and decor items, that's a guilty pleasure, but that way I know I have unique and interesting pieces. Sorry for such a long comment and thank you for this awesome video! ^_^

[@anagoldberg]

Love your sweet and thoughtful comments! 😍 And it will be great to know how your one-month minimalist challenge will go if you decide to have it. Oh, kitchen decor.... Love it too! Even just looking and touching, it gives me such a comforting feeling. Thank you for being here with me! 🤗

[@Samtasticlife37]

I do yoga at home everyday... it is affordable and like you said, I am not competing with anyone nor do I feel self-conscious about how I look compared to others.... :)

[@tinafranco338]

I only discovered your channel today and I am obsessed. I am now an American but originally from Slovakia (former Czechoslovakia), city that is only an hour or so from the borders with Ukraine. Many things you talk about are very similar to when I grew up and brings back memories. Thank you for your great insights.

[@josephvolgyi3382]

I also have social anxiety. It’s pretty awful. I don’t like occasions when there is a crowd. I try to get out of social situations. I have medication for it, xanax, but I don’t like yo take it. Enjoyed your video and getting to know you more.

[@suswik3682]

Really agree regards the gym, but I don't need any special weight equipment. Loads online and you can do it all in your pajamas if you want, although may get sweaty. I also love the mixed dishes and also deep colours. So smart to good to buy good quality and mend, although I find it tricky with socks...but keep them as rags or patches. I also relate to dying hair, although much older than you, I gave up trying to dye with my grey hair with amoniak free. Felt ready to go fully salt and pepper grey. Just cutting hair is expensive here in Sweden. Thanks for the motivation. Hej då just nu.

[@natalya5538]

My friend, your channel is about to get real big (my guess). Your content is honest, kind, and real. Good luck! Almost watched it all

[@anagoldberg]

Thank you, dear Natalya 🌸

[@thestorygirl2818]

I'm obsessed with your t-shirt! So beautiful the painted flowers and you look lovely in it. Thanks for sharing your finances with us! :)

[@anagoldberg]

Aww, you are so sweet, thank you, my friend! 🤗💛