getting real about my debt + thrift with me

[@itscinna5540]

I would love to see you make a video about taxes and finances while being self employed. I want to be self employed one day, I hate working for a company and would rather be my own boss/make my own schedule/etc, and would LOVE to hear your advice and listen to your experience. 💕

[@mikaylablack8713]

You should look into Dave Ramsey! I am using his method and it really works. I listen to his podcast all the time and it is really eye opening. Debt free is SUCH a good feeling. Love your videos!

[@jomr4249]

Thanks for opening up about your debt, I'm trying to take control of my debt too!

[@maryjanew.9881]

more cooking and grocery hauls for sure!! ^-^ I’m glad you are doing better since being sick

[@Keirabug]

Didn’t realize how much I missed your vlogs

[@sarahhawkinsonvlogs7150]

I didn’t realize how much I missed making them and talking to you guys more regularly and informally! :)

[@darladear27]

You could also manually set aside a percentage of money for taxes into a savings account each time you get paid. Basically “withhold” your own taxes for when payment time comes around. That’s something I want to start doing as a freelancer.

[@marcyzombie]

So proud of you for paying it off!

[@ameliahawes773]

Is it possible to have reverse SAD?? I get so depressed when the spring and summer months are coming. I can't stand the light evenings, the sun etc.. I'm so much happier when it's cold, gloomy and/or raining!

[@sarahhawkinsonvlogs7150]

I’m not sure if it’s technically considered SAD but you’re not the only one! I get so many comments like this all the time so you’re not alone!

[@ameliahawes773]

@@sarahhawkinsonvlogs7150 Ahh thank you for taking the time to reply! That makes me feel better to know I'm not the only one.

[@ameliahawes773]

@Olivia Rose Definitely not alone! I live in the UK and have been dreading spring since February. It's started getting lighter in the evening... I am honestly dreading the hot weather, it puts me in such a bad place until Autumn/fall comes around!

[@PumpkinRouge]

Same, I moved to Seattle recently and I have never been happier in the perpetual gloom.

[@FromTheHourglass]

I have the same. Yes, it can be considered SAD.

[@scarlettredding]

I love your vlogs! More cooking would be awesome, I need ideas lol

[@XxXAnnaAnestheticXxX]

I love your thrift w/me, cooking videos, and food hauls. I've been thrifting more since I discovered you (gosh like YEARS AGO, I think it was 2012... or 13??? I was in community college still). and even though im not vegan or vegetarian I am trying to eat more vegetables and fruit and watching vegans and vegetarians cook w/out meat being the main focus on the meal is not only interesting but helps me try new things. also you are the only youtuber that I am subbed to all of their channels. you are just a great well rounded person and I genuinely enjoy your company.

[@ccap3211]

Girl I feel you on the whole debt thing. I canceled all my subscription boxes and Spotify, Hulu, amazon prime, etc to try to save money and pay off my credit card. I spend more money on groceries than anything else. I don't have a lot of self control at the grocery store and I suck at planning ahead and will stop at the store every 2 days and I end up buying way more stuff that way. Maybe I should start taking cash so I'm forced into having a spending limit. Lol and side note you should talk more about atheism/science in your videos!

[@kristina_rr]

ccap3211 taking cash with you really helps! That‘s how I‘m saving money buying groceries... or at least I‘m not spending way more than I should be 🙈 I also do grocery shopping lists, that really helps, too. I hope your debt will be payed off soon!

[@Lauren560x]

Have you considered instantly transferring money out of your account monthly as soon as you get paid? Even if it a small amount it’ll really help tackle that end of year debt. I did it when I was self employed and it really helped. (I do understand many people can’t afford to put anything aside - but you inevitably have to pay it so anything would be good!)

[@THISISDORI]

So sad Dimple isn’t around anymore. Going there around the holidays was my favorite thing to do around the holidays! thrifting Horror and other films around Xmas was always a pick me up

[@joanelised]

Im a longtime viewer and I love your vlogs!! Especially day in the life, grocery hauls, cooking, etc. :)

[@ML-ii3dr]

I used to have PMDD symptoms starting 10 days before my period and I later found out I have PCOS so after I balanced my hormones it got better but I still get very emotional before my period and even during ovulation. I am also a highly sensitive person and have dp/dr disorder so I’m sure it is all related. You should do a video about your PMS if you want! I’m sure a lot of people could relate

[@courtwilson9378]

love your videos bc i’ve always loved how honest and true you are. 🖤 it’s nice to watch someone & be able to relate to them personally, and it’s amazing that you’re so willing to open up & talk about your struggles with us. you’re not alone, & it’s great to feel like i’m not alone. we’re only human & make mistakes. it’s about learning and growing from them! thank you for keeping it honest and straight forward. - sending love from Utah! xo 💕✨

[@VoidedLux]

YAS i love your vlogs. your day to day sort of antics aligns with the day to day i had when i first discovered your videos so i’m like.. reliving the vibes

[@jenniebeez]

I love your vlogs Sarah. You're so real and I love it.

[@KeetandeH]

I always find you so relateable! Love your vlogs, no matter if they are over a span of two weeks or not :)

[@ElizaSandra]

I always just reuse plastic bags like that!!! Unless they get ripped, they are just as reusable as the fancy silicone ones. :) I think a big thing about Sustainability (which I LOVE that you are talking about in this video) is using up what you have before getting a more sustainable option. So go ahead and use/reuse those plastic baggies for as long as they last!! Wash them and dry them, etc.! 🤠 I'm so glad you're getting into this!!

[@Splitleaf]

We hardly ever get rain so I genuinely LOVE the sound

[@margaretcochran1626]

Yes need the sauce recipe! And other ideas for healthy things to eat with the sauce!

[@kellyolson9971]

thank you for being honest and real, it really really means a lot to your viewers!

[@Emmype.e]

I have cut out plastic food baggies in just using containers! although its not always easy as they take up alot of space in my bag when I take food to work or university so my next step is to get some of those reusable bags! If you find any good ones please share! xx

[@JourneywithJill418]

i like Seeing ur Grocery hauls and thrifting hauls too

[@rootingbranches]

Have you looked into joining your local library? I dont know about yours, but mine also has a huge DVD collection which could be handy for your future videos.

[@rennemalfoy5482]

Yes! Cooking vlogs would be awesome! Love your openness about real life adult things like taxes. You're so down to earth and a joy to watch :)

[@hannahchase6601]

could you talk about your student debt specifically? i’m about to start college and i’m going to go into a ton of debt, i’m nervous about it but it feels like i have to (to go to the school i want and get a degree in general) i’m majoring in psychology too and wanted to know how your debt affects you after graduation

[@tinyghost90]

I LOVE your vlogs! And yes keep the horror content coming!!!

[@jj-qr4ro]

Obviously I’m not a doctor or anything but my sister used to always always get sick multiple times in a season and we didn’t know why and turns out she had tonsillitis and tonsil stones aka food that calcifys on your tonsils and it really weakened her immune system so she was missing so much school and work so you may want to look into it. She went to at least six specialists before getting them removed. Also love your vlogs and authenticity so much 💕

[@SandraOlufsen]

Finances definitely should be more talked about. It is a private thing,but tips and tricks would be greatly appreciated. Especially when we dont learn about these adulty boring things in school 😅 Also I am in my late twenties with dept too,but as you said it is normal. Watching this pretty late,but I always enjoy your vlogs by the way. Loove foodie vegan/vegetarian hauls ☺️

[@kaylakinney5954]

The cauliflower gnocchi is DOPE.

[@wegotthepower]

I just love your vlogs!!! 😍 Please, do more of these!!

[@mckenzien953]

Girrrrrrrrrl! If you have direct deposit have 20% go into an online banking account that adds some interest like Marcus banking and don’t touch it for your taxes!! It’s just like having a job that withholds your taxes for you

[@leilanigarcia4664]

The black collared button up looks great on you

[@GiuliaSlade]

I don't know if placebo effect but evening primrose oil tablets help a lot with pms mood swings. Also you could start selling more seriously on Depop again? You have a great sense of style and it would combine you interest in thrifting + be an extra side job

[@19kotik92]

your vlogs make my life!! so glad youre back :) favorite youtuber- i say this one very video!

[@thenicole1126]

So happy the vlogs are back 🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@Camden1313]

Always always love your vlogs Sarah, you're so real and I don't know if you realise, but so damn relateable.

[@6karate]

We are FINALLY getting a trader Joe in my town by the end of this year and omg I cannot wait!! All the other food stores by me are absolute trash

[@lyann1213]

Girrrla the treasures I’ve found at the goodwill but buy the pound outlet section are amazing!!

[@emmaknight9185]

I love their cauliflower gnocchi and would definitely would watch a recipe for sauce!

[@gwynneio]

You could totally use tuperware instead of baggies!

[@melissalisea]

I feel you I've also been really into fake meat but I'm trying to tone it done in the next month - love to see cooking on whichever channel

[@griffontaylor3963]

I just recently saw Us by myself because you had mentioned doing it and it made me really wanna try. It was really enjoyable! I'm probably gonna start doing it more since i don't have anyone to see horror movies with

[@WolfMoon]

Sarah, mock meets are not so bad. Yes, there's usually a lot of salt in them, but they can be a good protein source whereas jackfruit (even though s o yummy!) has almost no protein. It always depends on the brand and ingredients. Unnatural Vegan has a great video about mock meats - highly recommend it! Thanks for being open about the other issues. I feel like it's so important to share real life issues because things like that happen to all of us. Sending much love 🤗

[@emilybierl1916]

Watch all of the ads for you, girl! I am in debt too with credit cards I paid off one this year!

[@sleepingxrose]

Girl, you look so good in that black button up!!

[@noelleiscoolful]

Being self employeed is the worst. Every year I see all the ads for people getting their tax returns back and I die a little on the inside.

[@andreavelez4968]

The rubber thing as a lid is a great idea xD Your thrift shop being the low rated part was so funny And maybe check if youre mising a vitamin or something A diet change could help your health

[@eesha_u]

Sarahhhhhhhhhh !!! Yes more vlogs !! I missed you so much ! I got my bf to start watching you and we talk about you like if we knew you in real life lmao 😂

[@kolmenoitaayeet]

I really like cooking and grocery hauls!

[@wendyrucker2995]

I have been trying so hard to find a sac based channel with thrifting on it. I’m new to the area and have no idea where to thrift!

[@myselfme767]

I'm excited for the cooking videos. I love any kind of chit chat video you do.

[@emilybierl1916]

Definitely need a marinara recipe!

[@paraselenewoman4742]

Sarah, I swear we are so much alike. I’ve never related to anyone so much. It honestly freaks me out sometimes and makes me sad at the same time because I’m like damn it, we’re never gonna meet.

[@illchangemyusernamewhenith9130]

Do you have any advice for me? I love the outdoors so much but I have so much anxiety going out by myself. I don't really have anyone to go outside with me. But I really really want to go outside on a trail or something I feel like going outside will help me a lot.

[@margaretcochran1626]

I think things seem more scary before you do them. Sometimes in order to over come fears you have to stand up to them! Just find a trail and go to it. Afterwards it won’t be scary anymore and you can go there all the time!

[@illchangemyusernamewhenith9130]

@@margaretcochran1626 thank you

[@princesss222]

i live for your vlogs!

[@julienolan5695]

Yes please more vlogs!

[@mobandy64]

I would have never ever thought about the taxes hitting you guys so bad. Since my mom started being more successful and moving up in her career she’s always gotten quite a bit BACK so I associated tax season with getting money back not having to pay it in. That sucks so bad. It’s good you’re getting a handle on it though! It would be great for you to make finance videos for us. In 24 and don’t really know what’s going on lol

[@lisatakeitorleaveit]

Have you ever considered moving somewhere where the weather is sunnier and warmer ?? It would probably change your life!

[@lyann1213]

Lisa Kennedy Take what you want and leave the rest good question!

[@mckenzien953]

She lives In California!

[@lisatakeitorleaveit]

mckenzie navicky maybe she could move somewhere sunnier ! Maybe she is north!

[@mckenzien953]

Lisa Kennedy Take what you want and leave the rest move to Florida if you want year round sun it’s intense

[@lisatakeitorleaveit]

mckenzie navicky yeah! I hate the winter - I live outside NYC - but it’s where my business is right now ...

[@allines.realmx]

I follow your other channels and now i'm here and loving this channel as well.

[@kristina_rr]

Thanks for being so honest with us and opening up about your debt! P.S. Why don‘t you use (small) Tupperware, Glass Containers or jars (like the ones you get when buying... I don‘t know jam, etc.) for things like apple slices? Really missed your videos! Love 🖤 xx Edit: I also don‘t like Daenerys 😂

[@amb333r_dawn]

Yessssss! We need to know the sauce recipe

[@megansager5866]

YES PLEASE MORE COOKING VIDEOS

[@samanthatribble5857]

I want the marinara recipe vid!

[@GlambyRJ]

TCM2 is one of my faves! I love how campy and insane it is. Bill Mosely is so good in it.

[@marcyzombie]

I feel you on the tax season girl!!!!!

[@ksullen]

There’s a movie store in Citrus Heights that have movies for $3 or less. Love your content! Are you going to Aftershock?

[@MsMcLovinnn]

Yes to the marinara sauce!

[@NadineBotterman]

Yessss cooking videos!

[@johanna.ontheweb]

feeling you for the debt, I study in UK university so I have to pay my tuition fee loan and since I'm from Finland I receive student loan that I've used to pay my rent because otherwise I would not afford to live here, hence I have huge debt to pay in the future.

[@melissablatz6979]

Go to refill madness! They have reusable bags. Tell Sloan that Melissa sent you.

[@blondevlogger]

Obviously easier said than done but why don’t you withhold from your earnings monthly yourself? Make a spreadsheet a figure out about what % of income you would owe on your taxes. You have to be super disciplined but it’s saved me so much stress during tax season. Also track your mileage if you don’t because it really adds up!

[@jellis_sojealous7614]

Marriage & Motherhood is a YT channel with videos dedicated to getting out of debt. I highly recommend her.

[@gracelloyd7451]

Uh, yes! You should do both a reaction to Scientology website, then one on theirs views on psychology and a movie reaction? Like a 3 part series to take a deep dive

[@shavonnemarie6569]

Now that I’ve gotten older the weather really affects my depression too! I wanted to go to grad school in Seattle, but it off the table now :(

[@intheraeyne]

Seattle's super overcast and rainy usually, too. South and East Washington generally see more sun and less rain than North West Washington.

[@MrsShortShoes]

I didn't even know the is a second Woman in Black. I love the first one.

[@kimmiwimmi2740]

I just wanted to say that you can reuse your plastic bags as well. Just wash them and put them to dry. Don't need to buy different bags right away

[@ayahkathrina]

Yup u cooking would be fun to watch 😊

[@jacquiheywood3142]

Yes to cooking videos.

[@lorethehobbit]

How do you watch horror as a highly sensitive person? I’m also a HSP and I hear scary music and want to cry 🙃 or see a horror trailer and feel paranoid and upset for like a day.

[@daisypacheco9977]

It’s horrible how self employed people have to pay thousands of dollars to the IRS. I work part time and do door dash (food delivery service) and it’s a self employed job and if you make over $600 you can owe to the IRS during taxes which makes no sense to me cause I can barley make $30 a day

[@Steph568]

Yesssss🙌🏼 this was much needed!❤️

[@vegankathy2583]

God I need to try that yogourt. Hopefully it comes to Canada soon!!!

[@XAFinalFantasyX]

UGH SO GLAD U UPLOADED

[@ladi-da8053]

Yay to cooking and horror videos

[@monicasabrina2511]

4:47 🤩

[@VoidedLux]

ALSO those vegan jackfruit cakes taste exactly like chicken noodle soup to me

[@iw8563]

Vitamin d3 shots?

[@popawakeprod]

I genuinely don't understand how the American system with finances works, it absolutely baffles me

[@Starlightean]

I used to train myself to go alone to the movies and cafes and just go places and it was very enjoyable and empowering. Now I've regressed and the thought has returned that I can't go anywhere without friends because everyone else seem to have someone with them at all times. I've felt lonely too so I fear that going alone doubles the anxiety about it. P.S. What do you think about Philip K. Dick's literature? I'm very into scifi and that kind of philosophy so I'm a fan.

[@Mountain.Man.1978]

Hmmm interesting! I’m a man we like apples whole and yogurt just plain yogurt and sometimes gogurt! Yeah, man stuff! You get some vitamins and exercise. Your right about exercise. Cleaning is good also rearranging. When I was young and bored I’d rearrange furniture.

[@arttheclownnn]

Definitely do more cooking videos 💙

[@지올가]

Yes! Cooking videos would be amazing. Trying to be vegetarian so it would help a lot :)

[@kelb7350]

Definitely drop that spaghetti sauce recipe!

[@dreadreaundrea]

Yay new vlog! I love the food hugger I’ve never heard of those before but now I need some!

[@notttjooo]

I recently tried the So Delicious brand yogurts and though they are really delicious they have very little nutritional value and a lot more sugar than other yogurts or yogurt alternatives. Eat something else, especially if you don’t like it much lol

[@sarahhawkinsonvlogs7150]

yeah I noticed the sugar content later like damn, but I still like the key lime with the flax seed, it’s kind of like a crumbled graham cracker crust in it and for a dessert it’s not that bad!

[@notttjooo]

sarahhawkinsonvlogs true! For a dessert it’s definitely better than most options

[@notttjooo]

sarahhawkinsonvlogs p.s. I would love to see the Scientology video

[@hispringtime]

I like this vlog :)

[@corinnen568]

More cooking would be interesting