13 Things I Don’t Do Or Buy To Save Money | Minimalism & Saving Money

[@AshlynneEaton]

What’s something you’ve stopped doing or buying to simplify your life or save money? 🤍 P.S. Please keep in mind that we’re all different, just because something doesn’t serve me, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t buy it. Think of this video as inspiration, I’m not here to tell you what you should or shouldn’t buy. Take away from this the ideas you like and leave the rest. 😉

[@joandales6644]

Wow. I’m one of the first few to comment ❤️ I had already stopped buying toners and exfoliants this year. I rarely buy coffee form coffee shops and ordering food deliveries, too! Saves me loads of moolah! 💰

[@tarareads23]

Magazines I used to be a magazine fiend. lol But I don’t buy them anymore and just get my needed info off the internet.

[@laurasteele2423]

Paper plates (unless it’s for a party or difficult season like postpartum) Paper napkins Plastic silverware Regular fast food

[@renee6524]

Im with you on food delivery and manicures and pedicures. Pads and tampons. Menstrual cup and period underwear are what I use. I dont use a dish rack because I just let my dishes sit there adding visual clutter. Fabric softner, eye lash curler. Make upbtemover products. I'm so on edge about organic (mainly produce)and cagecfree eggs..I just don't know if it's worth it. Benefit vs cost. I buy almond milk and that is kind of my expensive item for groceries.

[@stephaniesmith3544]

I save serviettes from restaurants that I never use anyway and bring them home. We don’t use paper towels, we just use a bunch of tea towels, but if there’s a particularly awful mess that we don’t really want to use a tea towel for, those disposable serviettes can wipe it up and be chucked, so at least they got used

[@gaelliott61]

You spoke of not buying things on vacation. I learned this lesson as well. What I decided to do instead is to support local artists- especially of artwork of the scenery of where you are-some of it is so beautiful. And I like supporting local jewelry makers instead to help boost the economy.

[@randsguerra1942]

Totally agree, our favorite is to have an artwork piece on the wall or a small jewelry piece to wear, from a local artist, so that we enjoy the memory every day.

[@biancabezuidenhout3572]

I also love and prefer buying type of artwork of local sceneries as memorabilia. In 2019 I bought a pencil drawing of Ankar What in Cambodia. It travels light and didn't damage in my luggage. I came home and took it to the framers, so now it hangs in out home.

[@kaileydeluca6531]

When I travel, I love to purchase post cards (locally made if possible!) from a museum or market - they're cheap, small, flat, easy to transport, and I typically write a little about what I did that day on the card so I can look back and remember later!

[@mandypdx]

My friend always does a cooking class when she travels instead of buying “things” - I want to start doing it too :)

[@selenaanddemiroxy]

I hear your point with saving money using an Airbnb vs a hotel but there have been so many occasions for me that for a short 2 night stay a hotel wound up being cheaper because of the high cleaning and service fees that some Airbnb’s charge. It really varies by city but sometimes the added Airbnb fees from a host can negate the savings.

[@evelinholmes6401]

The Airbnb fees are high. If it is for a short stay hotel are better .If you fly can be an airport transport to the hotel. Airbnb can be out of the way so you need a taxi.

[@heather6404]

100% so many times I thought I was coming out on top until you check out and see all the cleaning, trash, etc bills they add.

[@loonysedits5549]

definitely depends on the place you’re going to! used airbnb on my trip to los angeles bc i didn’t even wanna think about decent hotel prices in a good area over there. however where i live, it’s way cheaper to stay in a hotel.

[@Rebecca-ei6zs]

I have never had a positive experience with Air BnB… so many added fees and issues with things not being as described. The pesticides in specific fruits and veggies as well as grains pushes me to continue buying organic but I’ve found buying organic frozen is much more affordable… especially with berries.

[@lvega5606]

I only had one experience with Air BnB, and it scared me enough to where I left early, forfeited a week's pre-payment, and haven't used it again.

[@laurajane1900]

Thank you for being the only person on the internet telling me I don’t need to spend money on excessive skincare 💜

[@megpils]

I am on the same page with seasonal decor and souvenirs...EXCEPT when my husband and I travel together to a new place, we get a Christmas ornament that reminds us of our time there. Every year when we decorate the tree, we spend the time talking about our adventures and where we want to go next.

[@TamNguyen00]

While agree with most things Airbnb is much more expensive than a regular hotel. Plus the service for a hotel is much better and more consistent.

[@angiboz]

Organic is always sooo much better if you’re able to afford the small extra bit of money. Check out the dirty dozen, which fruit & veg absorbs a lot of the round up like chemicals. Young or not it’s definitely better and tastes amazing.

[@jessdalton185]

I used to get a gel manicure every 4-6 weeks until COVID hit and I realized I really didn't NEED it. It was a luxury purchase that I enjoyed, but I also found other experiences I'd rather spend my money on. Now, I only get a mani/pedi if I'm going on vacation or for a special event. That's saving me several hundred dollars a year. It truly does add up!

[@lvega5606]

I don't get manicures anymore because there's always an awkward silence as I try to find somewhere to stare and wait for it to be over. Wow, it almost sounds like I equate it with being abused. Not my thing, apparently.

[@annabellebrosnan9315]

Also I disagree with the air b n b to always save money. I love the unique accommodation on offer, but the fees are high and I find booking in advance on booking websites where you don't pay until you arrive the best way to shop around! Xx

[@dakotaovdan]

Ordering my groceries online and picking up at the store has saved me so much money! I always stick to my list now

[@AshlynneEaton]

Oh I love that!! I’m sure that really helps prevent overspending! 🤍

[@stephaniesmith3544]

It’s also so much faster and more enjoyable to just pop in and leave after a minute.

[@yoshl1795]

And that's an awesome service in times of Covid! 👍 Unfortunately our stores don't offer it.

[@polaroidtine]

Same! I order my stuff online and do them by order pick up or drive thru pick up. It sounds like being lazy but it prevents you from going through the whole store and buying stuff you don't even need. I recommended it to my friends too who overspends when they drop by a certain store when they're supposed to buy just one thing!

[@michellewanner3921]

Yes! I do this for my grocery store and target. Drive up pick up is free. Going in a store too tempting for me.

[@laurenmanley4616]

My husband and I buy quality jewelry when on vacation. Were talking gold, silver, gemstones, etc. Wear it a lifetime and pass it down to our children. The sweet memories are always there too. 💖

[@michellewanner3921]

I stopped buying coffee out and bought a cheap milk frother to make “fancy” coffee at home. If we only eat out if have a coupon or gift card. Also as we age our skin changes but as I’m almost 50 the only changes I’ve made are a different cleanser and moisturizer over the years. Still use sun screen(most important skin care item for every age!!!).

[@annan.3283]

I’m in a travel Facebook group and everyday there are horror stories of people’s Airbnb’s being cancelled at the last minute and they are stranded. Not to mention safety concerns, room not looking like pictures, and cleaning fees. I will never book one. Hotels have sales if you sign up for the emails. Also use credit cards for travel points for free stays. I only go to the nail salon for dip for a vacation. That guarantees my nail polish will last 3 weeks during a vacation. It also gives me length that I can never grow on my own which looks pretty in my vacation pictures.

[@evelinholmes6401]

I do go for manicure and pedicure just to get my nails in shape especially toenails because I am vision impaired . My toe nails look so much nicer in the summer. In the winter I don’t care.

[@lovingsunshine3515]

I agree with you regarding credit card points. We’re staying at two different hotels for our weekend getaway all for free plus breakfast bc of our points 🙂

[@kristariehl3929]

We don’t buy plastic wrap, ziplock bags or paper towels. We use reusable ziplock bags like Stasher, rags and tea towels that we just wash with our towels, and sometimes beeswax wraps in place of plastic wrap (or glass containers and jars usually eliminate the need). I thought this was pretty mainstream by now, but our friends recently were shocked to hear we don’t buy paper towels. This also has helped to greatly reduce the amount of trash we have every week!

[@seasonallyproductive]

My people! We haven't bought for years. I actually don't think I was where a paper towel person. Family still scoffs at this when they come over. Napkins, real plates, cutlery and cups. Seems foreign to them for a large gathering.

[@kristariehl3929]

@@seasonallyproductive oh yes how can I forget the napkins! I forget paper napkins exist until we have guests over for dinner. No I promise it’s perfectly okay to use the cloth ones 😂

[@SarahBenirschke94]

I started meal planning for the week and it saves quite a bit of money. We plan out the week on Sunday and do the grocery shop that day, so we only buy the ingredients on the list. And also waste no food (which was a big issue before when we would just buy "basic" food items without a plan. This also prevents the need to get fast food last minute.

[@marinasaake7260]

Ashlynne I have followed you for so long, and very inspired by you! I have to say that I encourage you to do research into Airbnb's practices and how Airbnb is negatively impacting the housing market and displacing families around the world. I also used to use Airbnb frequently (especially abroad) but i encourage you to revisit the concept of hotels (which have recently upped their standards + offers to compete with Airbnb) because a medium-to-nice one will typically have a lot of access to the same experiences (wine tasting, hikes, boat trips, etc depending on where you are) and frequently offer discounts when booking through them as well, and they are statistically significantly safer, even in areas where you may want to be extra diligent. Just some food for thought!! Airbnb is hurting the housing+renting market and there is no regulation, which allows hosts to lie about services, availability, cleanliness, and even ownership. In Greece I stayed in an Airbnb that was "place all to yourself" SUPPOSEDLY and the landlord entered with their own key during my stay duration, without announcing themselves, and when I asked them politely to leave they said that they "saw I was in the shower" and thought they could get away with "dropping off some more towels" and then when I asked to see the towels they supposedly brought they did not produce any and said they "must have left them in the car" and when I said ok I will accompany you to the car to retrieve them he got in the car and sped away leaving me standing in the driveway. I immediately moved to a hotel nearby and reported him. Nothing was done! I was not refunded ANYTHING even though I had 11 days left in my stay. I've seen many many reports of similar (and WORSE) experiences. Please for your own safety and general wellbeing I encourage you to consider revisiting your view of hotels as viable options :)

[@prettyfayegirl7317]

That sounds pretty scary, I'm glad you are okay.

[@evelinholmes6401]

We booked an Airbnb for 6 weeks. My husband had an emergency surgery and long recovery. So I let Airbnb know we not able to travel. Never canceled our reservation and lost all the money. I explained it multiple times but to no avail. The wanted more money but I miss placed my credit card and the where not able to charge me for the rest of the booking. When I canceled I was supposed to resive some money back but the did not honour there word. Thief’s.

[@annabellebrosnan9315]

Also I recommend elf cosmetics to save money, so cheap and cruelty free xx

[@ceciliaa4599]

Buying organic can be really expensive, so if you are not able to afford it I totally respect you decision not to buy it. However, if you do have the opportunity to buy organic it is actually really important to do so. Not for you own health, but for the health and safety for the people who work with the produce and also the environment.

[@annabellebrosnan9315]

I think some of these tips are fantastic. Just wanted to add that I have managed to keep wearing better quality brands by using Vinted. Really recommend as a money saving tool. I made £400 last year by selling clothes and found numerous brand new shoes and dresses that have designer labels for same price as regular high standard clothes xx

[@edeeyaljohnson285]

Mrs Anna is legit and her method works like magic I keep on earning every single week with her new strategy

[@elizabethswift1808]

Wow I' m just shock someone mentioned expert Mrs Anna thought I' m the only one trading with her

[@elizabethswift1808]

She helped me recover what I lost trying to trade my self

[@kareemserifat7235]

Please how do I get in touch with MRS ANNA??

[@afortunado5952]

Anyone who she handles he's or her trade for I believe is so lucky

[@pa686]

I’ve found that Airbnb is a lot more expensive. Plus they usually put a hold on your card and in a lot of them you need to meet to get the keys… in short I’ve never seen it like better. Can you give tips on how it works for you?

[@AndreeaMartin]

Water is not free at restaurants here in Romania, actually it’s extremely expensive. I always feel weird when I travel to the US and I only have to pay for the meal and not the water.

[@pa686]

That’s tap water though… in some cities it has a funny taste

[@evelinholmes6401]

Yes but the tipping in the USA is mandatory even if you don’t like the food or service.

[@pa686]

@@evelinholmes6401 it’s not though. I don’t tip if they are rude. Sorry but it’s a gratuity

[@tracy_in_primary]

I love hearing different perspectives on things that are meaningful to one person and not to another. I collect thimbles, so I always seek them out when we're holidaying. But I don't wear makeup because of allergies, so I also don't need a whole skin care routine thing going on. When we had a season of almost no income, we learnt the true difference between 'need' and 'want' and what was worth investing our limited resources into. We also learnt to borrow, do ourselves, and say 'no', and be OK with saying no. It's also important to learn to graciously receive - not something we're really taught, especially in the church, that teaches us to give and reach out. Sometimes we need to take in and be OK with that too.

[@lucemills3688]

If you don't like doing a full-on skincare routine, you should consider switching up your makeup routine to a skincare routine. I don't know if you have insecurities about going out with a face without makeup but, personally, it just makes me feel more natural, more myself, self-confident, happy and clean!

[@alena4212]

Thrifting special occasion dresses is my favorite!!! I guess my church is a bit more dressy because I use all my special occasion dress a ton!! Plus I go to a handful of weddings each year. So I guess every lifestyle clothing needs are different 🤷🏻‍♀️ But for sure thrifting is a great idea ☺️

[@DaughterOfTheKingdom16]

yes I definitely agree with the occasion wear i have so many dresses from like business events or my friend's weddings and even funerals and i will never wear them again

[@eo6028]

To add to the not buying food delivery.. A lot of the services take 33% of the total purchase, which is a lot for local businesses. It is more supportive for them to pick up. When we were shut down, it made sense to do delivery because it allowed local restaurants to remain open and have income coming in. Now we pick up on the rare occasion we eat out.

[@0009stephanie]

They also up their menu prices on the apps so it’s more than if you just ordered it from the restaurant

[@OldNurseBossyMeemaw]

I use Fels Naptha for stain remover instead of expensive sprays that are mostly water. It’s essentially a soap bar that works wonders , I also add hydrogen peroxide to laundry to get it cleaner rather than pay for expensive fragrance boosters.

[@cassandra43210]

Love number 13 more than anything else on the list. Not just saving money but also avoiding waste so helping the environment. 💜💜 I'm a bit torn about the food delivery advice. I don't do takeaway but I think that those that do it regularly would save more time and money by having a subscription fee which usually covers delivery. Especially since petrol prices are increasing as well.

[@TwoOnlyChildrenxoxox]

I most definitely follow the Dirty Thirteen when it comes to fruits and veggies. That is one area I'll never skimp.

[@limesrawsm]

I recently learned how to sew on my mothers old sewing machine so I can do simple tailoring to my clothes like hemming or mending small holes to save me money from going to the tailors or buying specialty sizing!

[@julialhunt]

I couldn’t agree more! Except skincare and organic food. I really enjoy good products but I get them for free as a blogger🙌🏼

[@Alysong10]

Totally with you on everything except the organic produce. It’s worth it in my opinion to buy certain (not all) fruits & veggies organic. ✨

[@KristaCreatively]

My thoughts exactly. The havoc the chemicals will cause in the future will be so wildly expensive! I guess that’s the good thing about budgets, we can all prioritize our own wants/needs.

[@evelinholmes6401]

Most vegetable and fruit that you need to peel go normal.

[@AlexandraAnnette]

I love getting/sending post cards on my trip usually can find for super cheap, best souvenir ever for u n friends

[@charleneknottsrubini2220]

I was quite surprised to hear that you won’t spend money on any organic food. Then I was surprised that you mentioned non-toxic nail polish afterward.

[@amandakarlsson4343]

I take my bike to work every day of the year. A lot of people where I live (north of Sweden) stop using their bikes in favor for cars in the winter, but I honestly don't see the point. I save so much on gas and electricity (yup, we need to warm up the engines for about 20-30 minutes before we drive if the car is parked outside in winter) by just spending 20-30 minutes on my bike each day 🙂

[@lissetsanchez5316]

Air B&B’s are something I am adjusting to. I guess the staying at a strangers home is hard for me to grasp. I caved in when my daughter convinced me to stay in one on our last vacation. It was really nice. I like to cook since I have celiac disease and it can be expensive to eat gluten free. I must say I was sold. Thank you for these tips.

[@mariandiee]

You've taught me so much about minimalism. And every time I watch you is a breath of fresh air ☁️ love your videos sm

[@kymmihanks1345]

I agree with you a lot, however, I will not give up my Xmas decor. When the winter depression hits, xmas decor makes me feel better every time. Plus my bday in on Xmas and it makes me feel even more special!

[@evelinholmes6401]

My Christmas decor is old and my children have there own families. Only put up a few things. My children have most of my vintage x Christmas decorations.

[@rubymars5493]

Can’t agree more with the skincare thing! I used to have complicated skincare routine and that caused me acne, allergic reaction. And last year I got an allergy test and started to have 2 steps skincare routine. My skin is more stable now! And I spend way less unnecessary money on skincare.

[@daniellawang1175]

almost agreed all of them. Plus few points: 1. don't spend money in hair salons. I cut my own hair with my own hair scissors. (plenty of tutorials online) 2. always use public transportation instead of taxi or owning a car, which is also good for the air. 3. home fitness instead of being a gym member.(plenty of fitness tutorials online) 4. prepare everyday meal and lunch box for work

[@violeta8445]

My family has a small coffee business and you would be so surprised to find out how cheap actually good coffee is. The cafes and specific shops or brands overcharge people and they even use ground grains mixed with coffee to make coffee weight more? Idk if I make sense English isn’t my first or second language. They basically mix chickpeas or peas or some similar cheap grains and mix with ground coffee to make it weight more which means they will sell more

[@erikadelzell]

You guys! If you have one in your area, go to Aldi for organic foods if you’re on a tight budget!

[@rebeccaross1715]

I usually will buy postcards of the most famous thing in the area when I travel. That way I know I have a great picture that I might not be able to get myself. Zoya nail polish is a great long lasting non-toxic nail polish.

[@leek7987]

I have not had the same experience with Airbnb. It looks good at first but by the time all the cleaning fees and other fees are added, it is shocking. Also, I a lot of cases, what you see in pictures is not what you get. Pictures are outdated, etc. I will not venture down that avenue again.

[@saraw9857]

#1 stock, I make my own. I have a couple of containers in the fridge I feed with scraps and every couple of weeks I make a chicken or fish stock. I grow my own little tomato plants, costs $30 a year and pretty unlimited. Also canadian food standards are such that most food is equivalent to American organic, so i only buy organic celery etc. And only buying non imported foods 99% of the time is a massive savings. Bulk foods for seeds, grains and the like. But the biggest savings of all is having a couple of premium credit cards and using and paying them off each month to pay things like grocery or hydro. This gets me hundreds and hundreds of points or cash back for dining out, gas etc. Also buying just two or three occasion wear items that I can mix and match or dress up with accessories. I have a winter LBD and a summer LBD and between leggings, shoes, jewelry and layering, I haven't needed a new dress in 10 years.

[@lulucollins6173]

Love your videos! Most of the ones you mentioned I myself don't but as well. My husband and I stop drinking almost two years ago so we save so much money now.

[@dayhatinh2918]

That souvenir tip is crazy clever!

[@miafiona8481]

I like most of the ideas, thank you for sharing! The only thing: I'm a bit surprised about your opinion on organic food, especially as an idea of the video is to buy less but better quality. In my opinion, fairtrade and organic food is very important for improving working conditions and sustainability in food production. For me it's comparable to buying higher quality clothing against the trend of "fast fashion" and bad conditions in producing countries.

[@TheOlivePants]

I make my own iced coffee and bring lunch and snacks to work everyday. Definitely saving AT LEAST $200 a month.

[@AshlynneEaton]

SO. GOOD. That legitimately makes such a huge difference 🤍

[@meganknupp2213]

Same! I used to buy coffee everyday for 5 years and one day I did that math, and I was spending $1300 a year just on coffee alone. Now I make 2 pots of coffee and refrigerate it for the week and I can just grab and go!

[@teamsaraalikhan95]

Hey In my country we don’t have $,€ or £ we use our own currency,it’s only used in my country so do u think it is better to convert my money in $,€ or £?

[@rainsoqui9405]

You know what I would love to see? You have/had some old old videos of when you FIRST started, you should play them and talk about your thoughts about then, now, and transition in thought and process.

[@AshlynneEaton]

Oh my gosh LOVE that idea!! Definitely going to make that happen 🙌

[@karenh4058]

I don’t get the whole nail thing either. My hands get totally wrecked at my job. I’m afraid a manicure just would not last. I don’t understand how so many women spend so much money on that stuff. I’m the same way with purses. Why spend a ton of money just to show off a fancy name? I’m quite happy with the $15 Walmart purse I’ve been using for the last few years.

[@elizabethlangheim7214]

I’ve looked into Airbnb’s for a few trips and for where I was going a medium priced hotel like a Courtyard by Marriott was actually cheaper than the Airbnb’s.

[@lovingsunshine3515]

I could never use my credit card points for AirBnB so it’s something I’ve never done. We have a trip next weekend staying at two different hotels all for free bc of our points. Plus free breakfast.

[@rkstocker]

Please be mindful of where you choose to stay in AirBNBs, they are pushing locals and essential workers out of the housing market, especially in many European cities. Whilst a price of 60EUR a night might seem like a bargain for a city centre room to you, its far more than locals can afford as a monthly rent and landlords will rent them to whatever makes more profit. Most the houses in my street are unoccupied for much of the year until the summer or there is an event on. Meanwhile workers such as nurses who work at the hospital at the end of the road are having to live further and further out to find affordable accomodation, when there is limited public transport at night and no parking, putting their safety at risk.

[@biancabezuidenhout3572]

I've noticed that I get alot of quilt when wanting to buy myself something nowadays. I don't drink, smoke ,buy take away coffee, I do my own nails, cut my own hair and I save money. I rarely go out because my job is all consuming, so most of my money goes to food and basic, every month necessities. However I have this constant debate in my mind when I want to buy myself something, even if I don't need it. I work hard for my money but it gets to a point where I feel I can't spoil myself because food is getting expensive, I need to save more ect.

[@annabellebrosnan9315]

I can't stop getting my nails done though, it's not just nails polish, pedicures sort my feet out, I need the help and manicures involve actual fake vaiks for length! But I go a few months each time to save money haha xx

[@violeta8445]

I come from post Soviet Union country and cooking for your family is a big deal in my country. There are many vegan / vegetarian options in my country’s cuisine And food delivery is still very new here so I have order food several times in past few years but i prefer to cook for myself and I agree with you on that tip! If I crave something i just go to the restaurant with my friends ocasionally. Delivery is just not my thing ig

[@JailynJames]

I stopped coloring my hair. I don't get my nails done (unless my mama is treating a time or two a year because she loves it) I get maybe one hair cut a year. I picked a style of shoe years ago thats actually comfortable and I have accumulated multiple colors. By rotating them, they should last a very long time.

[@rosemarywilliams9969]

Your husband dosent drink😳 Amazing he should get a high five for that👏👏👏 I'm trying to start a family and a whole year of not having my wine has been a challenge.

[@purronnaspaw]

Hi!...fyi coconut oil is a good moisturizer and make up remover. You may already know that. 💕

[@EleniWiebeMentalWellness]

YES! ☀️🙏💗Same my husband and I agree we don't get most of these except he gets BEER. YAS we are to be content with what we have. God is good and blesses us. Our lives are enough. Simple is better and can enhance quality of life without too many things etc. Good vid!! :)

[@therealjenniferrr]

I don't do most of these, but like my choice not to drink at all is mostly due to it makes me tired and I don't really think alcohol tastes that great. lol I've also never had fake nails because I actually like my nails short, especially when it comes to cooking (more sanitary).

[@FaithWolper]

Dryer sheets are so bad for our health and our clothes, not to mention the cost and added trash. 🥰

[@feylights166]

For skincare, if you start using certain things now, it will help your skin stay useful! And you don't have to buy excessive products either: sunscreen, hylauronic acid, and moisturizer go a long way! I recommend Dr Dray's YT channel. For traveling, I won't buy souvenirs, but I'll go to actual shops that sell local things.

[@aimee8151]

I am an avid reader and no longer buy books. I use my local library instead, which is free!

[@andreamarie9526]

Hmmm We don't really eat out much, maybe once every few months or even more sometimes! We also have a really tight grocery budget and its been learning to re use food from previous meals to make NEW meals with etc so we only have to buy like 8 items and it makes lots of different meals with those 8 items for the week etc....lol We also do free outdoor activities or skiing pass is pretty cheap for winter and stuff. Been bad with board games lately LOL butttt I will let it slide since we cut a lot out elsewhere haha and the value for a game lasts a long time compared to an eat out!!!!

[@tristawelch8734]

I love the tip about souvenirs! I’ve been looking to buy a handmade pottery mug and found one on our anniversary trip last week. So I definitely love that tip about buying something you’ve already been eyeing to be a reminder of the trip 🤍

[@amyli092]

This won't be a forever thing, but because of me not driving/owning a car, this is greatly allowing me to save more money. I too don't buy souvenirs as often as I used to, but I think the pandemic kind of helped me to naturally kick that habit as I haven't taken as many vacations since the start of post-COVID times 😄

[@Jamie-jf5uz]

Something to keep in mind by staying in Airbnb's is that a lot of times it is forcing people who actually live in the area out of home ownership. I only stay in Airbnb's that I'm renting a room from someone in their actual home or maybe their MIL suite or something like that.

[@annan.3283]

That sounds like a security concern staying in a house with a stranger. Plus I want my privacy and personal space.

[@Jamie-jf5uz]

@@annan.3283 Not really, if you're staying in a 5 star Airbnb with thousands of positive reviews. Plus, I always bring a door stopper for the inside door, just in case. Though I've never actually needed it. I don't like the idea of staying in an Airbnb that increases costs of rent and home ownership and negatively impacts the people who actually live in those cities.

[@inbetweenworlds]

I'm a minimalist too but I will not minimize the importance of skin care. It is an investment of time, energy more than money and it is worth. Aging is beautiful but I don't think anyone would want to crack and accelerate the process. Korean skin care (where I live) is way cheaper than European/American brands and 15 years more advanced in R&D. I don't splurge on skin care meaning I don't buy La Mer but I do not scrimp. I religiously cleanse, tone, moisturize and sunblock all the time even indoors! People are floored when I say my age. They think I am at least 15 years younger than I truly am.

[@AshlynneEaton]

Oh that’s so cool! Love the idea of finding cheaper alternatives that still work!!

[@arielledang115]

Thanks for sharing!

[@n4t39]

I only wash my face one or two times a day. I have fairly oily skin. But sometimes I needed to exfoliate. So, I have that. And a big £9 tub of Hydromol. This is because a women who is in her 90's at the care home I work - looks 20 years younger lmao! But I agree. Too much it actually makes my face worse.

[@camillebrough6525]

Your videos are so refreshing compared to all the consumerism of the world. Thank you! I love getting kids meals when I go to fast food places!

[@catherinele1580]

My POV, being a minimalist is about quality items and quality experiences over quantity, meaningless items. It’s not about being cheap or saving money 💰as i’m still spending alot as im buying investment pieces.

[@violeta8445]

I like using skincare products. But sometimes things you buy don’t work for you. I still use all of them and only then buy new products. Even if I don’t really like them

[@prettyfayegirl7317]

Getting your nails done is so expensive. It's literally about the same price as getting your hair done at the salon (getting a color put in or highlights along with a trim). I would rather spend that money on my hair than my nails.

[@lindabourketempleton4040]

I have food delivery it is the whole weeks worth of food packages of breakfast lunch and dinner. I work away from home leaving at 5 am and getting back after 8 pm five days a week and then to shop and cook on top of this would mean I didn’t get the washing done and hung ready to fold and load into car in the morning and shower and have eight hours sleep not possible

[@AshlynneEaton]

Oh that’s awesome! With situations like yours, I feel like it makes a lot of sense to change up what you do a bit. ✨

[@CitrouilleCitron]

Here, we live half of the year without fridge. We heat our house with wood. We grow the majority of our vegetable and fruits. And I make my own beauty products. We save money and it's better for the planet 😊

[@bangturden7070]

airbnb makes living costs higher for the locals.

[@brunagava2921]

I personally think that buying organics is a investment for the future health. specially where I live (Brasil), where everywhere there are pesticides in food. So when I can I buy organic for the sake of my health.

[@MadisonHeiner]

I love this video! Such great tips. Something I have done to save money is not online shopping and waiting at least 24 hours before buying the item at the store. I have bought too many things instantly online and regretted it later. So if there is something I really want, I wait until I can go to the store to buy it. Many times, I end up not even buying what I wanted because I don’t want to go to the store and realize I don’t need it haha.

[@b.maxwell5037]

Im with everything you mentioned 💯

[@julieanne7223]

That is amazing, I always thought I was weird, I don't do any of those things either. I live in Australia, we decorate our homes and make them nice but I did not realize that people changed their decor with the seasons until I started watching youtube. The only time we add decorations is at Christmas time. The blanket ladder seems like an American idea as well. Thanks for sharing, Ashlynne, I always enjoy your content.

[@eugeniaferreira3757]

I use airbnb every time I travel. Way cheaper and you can also cook so save more money than eating out.

[@deedsh6280]

I've never been one to order beverages when eating out, and people thought it was odd. It's nice to know others also skip the huge mark up and drink water! The only one that I've cut way back on, (but can't get rid of), is seasonal changes. Not full out, but my autumn stuff goes out Labor Day -Thanksgiving, so it's actually enjoyed longer than the Christmas holiday. A few small tradeouts for spring, and summer. I appreciate that you are so open to all ways of being intentional. Thank you for sharing your ideas!

[@itoshiibaka8267]

I make lattes in my microwave and with my nespresso because it works great for my ADHD and budget 😁😆

[@shelbymelissa3301]

Nope. Need my Halloween and Christmas decor. None of it is signs either lol

[@carolynnemilmine4147]

If you want good skincare actives at a MUCH lower price try The Ordinary and The Inky list. They have really simple effective products at a fraction of the cost and are easily accessible. And dont forget the importance if sunscreen daily as the last step of your skincare. Btw i love your channel and content.

[@nancyrisner1206]

I don't use anything on my face, usually I wash my face with water, and a moisturizer, plus I hardly ever wear makeup.

[@celeste572able]

I try not to buy like groceries I don’t need. For example an excessive amount of caffeinated drinks or sugary drinks. I do not go an cut my hair. I have been at it for almost 6 month and couldn’t be happier. I stop online shopping. It was so hard. And buying clothes. I’m getting marry in 19 days and I have to declutter my closet again because I was gifted clothes. I don’t buy jewelry I won’t wear. I have a lot of stainless steel, silver, gold jewelry but learn I don’t wear them so I stop buying that. Dresses. I only own 5 dresses and are perfect for summer and going out to different places and they have pockets.

[@GraceOfGuadalupe]

When I turned 40, I developed allergies to nearly ALL make-up! So I stopped wearing it! No make-up also means no fancy skin care products! (I use Trader Joe's facial lotion - affordable and it works great for me!) I do spend money on mani-pedi's (I believe I went to the salon ONCE last summer!)

[@tracy_in_primary]

Me too! It's so nice to know I'm not the only one! No make up, no skin care "routine" = low maintenance, cheap and fast way out the door each morning!

[@KurlyKy]

The #1 thing I don’t do to save money: social media. I have a KZbin account and watch about 4 channels-none of which promote consumerism. That’s it. No Instagram, TikTok, no Facebook, etc. Out of sight, out of mind. No comparison. No shopping or consumption triggers. No subtle messaging or pressure. No mindless scrolling that always leads to mindless spending. Honestly, dumping as much social media as possible has made THE BIGGEST difference in spending habits and levels of contentment. Highly recommend.

[@lovingsunshine3515]

I find that KZbin vbloggers are becoming just as bad in my opinion. When I watch cleaning and organizing videos, majority of them use expensive matching organizers, bins, jars, etc. A lot of them replace old jars that are functional with a matchy ones. Ashlyn actually did this in one of her kitchen organizing videos. So I find that KZbin is just as bad when it comes to promoting consumerism.

[@KurlyKy]

For sure! That’s why personal responsibility and critical thinking is required for all media we consume. : )

[@k-dramagoodmorningseoul]

Hi! How are you? Korea/Seoul has been showing early summer weather since yesterday. And a new week has begun again. I hope you have a week of health and good things together. And please show your interest and love for SEASON 2, which will start anew this Friday, the 15th. Let me know if you have a better idea. Thank you very much.

[@nobuichida1412]

Just purchased a food delivery. It had been years. It was truly yummy but won’t be a habit. Don’t really travel these days. Don’t but designer. Don’t intentionally buy organic except chicken. There is a brand that is so tender and yummy.

[@AshlynneEaton]

That’s awesome!! I think it’s definitely true that each of these individually are fine so long as they don’t become a habit. 🤍

[@elisamartinez381]

I am leaving to. Save money. Just only. Being. On a buget to buying gociey at the store. I use a. List and as i am. Geting things i writtie down the prices of the iteams that i need. As i. Am in the store

[@SaskiasaChristkind]

I just by my groceries at Aldi or Lidl

[@chandlerjanine9160]

Takeaway coffee is such a hard one

[@edflaherty1887]

I really like good coffee. Instead of buying coffee at Starbucks for $3.00 or more, I buy Starbucks coffee at Target and make a cup at home for about 25 cents. I put the coffee in a 16 oz. thermos and sip away for a few hours. Also with prom dresses , many thrift stores sell" gently used " ones that cost much less than new. With travel souvenirs, I just buy one refrigerator magnet type from where I am visiting for my fridge collection.